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Key Facts: EGE Informatics Exam
EGE Informatics 2026 has 27 tasks worth a maximum of 29 primary points, which convert to 100 test points (FIPI specification).
The exam lasts 235 minutes, equal to 3 hours and 55 minutes (Rosobrnadzor).
The minimum passing score is 40 test points (6 primary points) for the certificate, per Rosobrnadzor.
Universities under Minobrnauki require at least 46 test points (8 primary points) for admission in 2026.
EGE Informatics has been a fully computer-based exam (КЕГЭ) since 2021.
Allowed programming languages are C++, Java, C#, Pascal, Python, and the school algorithmic language; Basic was removed.
Tasks 1-25 are worth 1 primary point each, while tasks 26 and 27 are worth up to 2 points each.
In 2025 about 128,000 students sat EGE Informatics and roughly 20% scored below the minimum threshold.
The 2026 EGE Informatics (КЕГЭ) is a 235-minute, fully computer-based elective with 27 tasks worth up to 29 primary points (100 test points); 40 test points is the minimum to pass.
Sample EGE Informatics Practice Questions
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1Convert the binary number 1011 0010 to decimal.
2What is the decimal number 89 written in binary?
3Convert the hexadecimal number 2F to decimal.
4The octal number 17 is converted to binary. What is the result?
5How many distinct values can be encoded using 6 bits?
6An alphabet contains 32 symbols. How many bits are needed to encode one symbol with a uniform code?
7A message of 100 symbols is written using an alphabet of 16 characters. What is the information volume of the message in bits?
8Add the binary numbers 1011 and 110. What is the result?
9How many bytes are in 2 KiB (kibibytes), using the binary definition 1 KiB = 1024 bytes?
10An uncompressed image is 64 x 64 pixels and uses a palette of 256 colors. What is its size in bytes?
About the EGE Informatics Exam
EGE Informatics and ICT is an elective subject of Russia's Unified State Exam, required for admission to computer science, IT, and engineering university programs. Since 2021 it is conducted fully on computers (КЕГЭ), with candidates writing and running programs in languages such as Python, Pascal, C++, Java, C#, or the school algorithmic language. The exam has 27 tasks split into 23 short-answer tasks (part 1) and 4 extended-answer programming tasks (part 2), with a maximum of 29 primary points that convert to a 100-point test scale. Content spans number systems and coding, logic, algorithmization and programming, information models, game theory, and spreadsheets/databases. In 2025 roughly 128,000 students sat the exam, and about 20% scored below the minimum threshold.
Exam sponsor: Rosobrnadzor; materials developed by FIPI. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
235 minutes (3 hours 55 minutes)
Passing Score
Minimum 40 test points (6 primary points) for the certificate; 46 test points (8 primary points) for Minobrnauki universities, on the 100-point scale.
Exam / Certification Fees
No fee for eligible state-school graduates; the EGE is provided free within the Russian state education system.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Algorithms and Programming
Code tracing, loops, conditionals, arrays, strings, recursion, dynamic programming, sequence processing, executors, searching/sorting, and game theory in Python, Pascal, or C++.
Number Systems and Coding
Binary/octal/hex conversions, binary arithmetic, information volume, coding/decoding, image and sound encoding, and the Fano prefix condition.
Information Models
Graphs and trees, shortest paths, path counting, relational databases, spreadsheet formulas and functions, and file systems with masks.
Logic
Boolean algebra, truth tables, implication, equivalence, De Morgan's laws, and analysis of logical expressions.
Computer Architecture and Systems
CPU/ALU and memory, data transmission rates, networking and subnet masks, and digital literacy.
Preparing for the EGE Informatics Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 40 test points (6 primary points) for the certificate; 46 test points (8 primary points) for Minobrnauki universities, on the 100-point scale.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 235 minutes (3 hours 55 minutes)
- Exam / certification fees: No fee for eligible state-school graduates; the EGE is provided free within the Russian state education system. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many tasks are on the EGE Informatics exam in 2026?
There are 27 tasks: 23 short-answer tasks in part 1 and 4 extended-answer programming tasks in part 2. The maximum primary score is 29 points, which converts to 100 test points.
How long is the EGE Informatics exam?
The exam lasts 235 minutes (3 hours 55 minutes). It is recommended to spend up to about 90 minutes on part 1 and the remaining time on the four extended-answer tasks.
What score do I need to pass EGE Informatics?
The Rosobrnadzor minimum is 40 test points (6 primary points) for the school certificate. Universities under Minobrnauki typically require at least 46 test points (8 primary points), and competitive programs expect 80+.
Which programming languages are allowed?
C++, Java, C#, Pascal, Python, and the school algorithmic language are permitted. Basic (Бэйсик) was removed. Python is among the most popular choices for the programming tasks.
Is EGE Informatics taken on a computer?
Yes. Since 2021 it is the computer-based КЕГЭ, where candidates use a computer with development tools and spreadsheet software to write and run programs and process data files.
Is EGE Informatics compulsory?
No. Only Russian language and mathematics are compulsory EGE subjects. Informatics is an elective chosen by students applying to CS, IT, and engineering programs.