The most common reason for special exemptions in VCE exams
The number of Victorian students applying for special conditions in VCE exams has reached a record high, with mental health issues cited as the primary reason. In 2025, nearly 20 percent more applications were submitted compared to the previous year, totaling over 13,000. Most exemptions were granted, with a significant portion of applications related to mental health and learning disabilities.
- ▪In 2025, the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority received over 13,000 applications for special examination arrangements.
- ▪Mental health reasons accounted for 43.9 percent of applications, while health impairments made up 22.3 percent.
- ▪99.6 percent of applications from government school students were approved, with even higher approval rates in independent and Catholic schools.
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