The first day of Brazil’s 2026 National High School Exam (Enem) included questions about the Rouanet Law, the activities of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST), rare earths, artificial intelligence and women’s rights, including the achievement of voting rights. The exam took place on November 8, with more than 5.05 million people registered and eligible to participate.
The essay topic was “Valuing the Unified Health System (SUS) as a universal right.” The exam included 45 language questions and 45 humanities questions. It also addressed the environmental impacts of solar energy, women’s participation in science and Indigenous peoples’ resistance during colonization.
On the second day, November 15, candidates will be tested on natural sciences and mathematics. The exam will last five hours and is scheduled to end at 6:30 p.m.
