As the spread of the new corona continues, the common test for university entrance, which 510,000 people nationwide have applied for, started on the 14th.

The third university entrance common test will start on the 14th for two days, and more than 510,000 people have applied at 679 test centers nationwide.

Of these, at the University of Tokyo in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, some students gathered before 8:00 am when the gates opened, making final checks with reference books and receiving encouragement from high school teachers who rushed.



A 19-year-old woman, who is taking the exam for the second time, said, "I've been vaccinated four times and been careful not to get coronavirus. I was.



A male student in the third year of high school said, "I quit club activities early and concentrated on studying for entrance exams. I look forward to college life and want to do my best."



According to the University Entrance Examination Center, which conducts the common test, as of 11:00 am on the 14th, there have been no reports of trouble that would affect the test.



In the afternoon, Japanese and foreign languages ​​and English listening will be held, and science and mathematics are scheduled for the 15th.



For those who cannot take the exam due to infection, supplementary exams will be held on the 28th and 29th of this month.

Police strengthen security

In January last year, three people, including students, were cut in front of the gate of the University of Tokyo in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, which was the examination site for the common test for university entrance exams. We are strengthening.



Of these, in front of the gate of Gakushuin University in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, which is the examination site, police officers are on guard for suspicious persons.



Also, in the past exam season, it has been confirmed that students who are heading to the venue by train are molested, so police officers patrol the premises of JR Mejiro Station, which is near the university. was



Kenichiro Kinoshita, Director of the Community Safety Section of the Mejiro Police Station, said, "I want to be vigilant so that students can take the test safely and securely and do their best."



The Metropolitan Police Department will strengthen security by placing police officers around the test site on the 15th, the second day of the test.