The Taliban-run examination authority announced the results of the 1404 (2025) national university entrance exam, or Kankor, on Sunday, naming Seyyed Musa Sadaat, a graduate of Pamir-e Nawin Private High School in Kabul, as this year’s top scorer.
Sadaat earned 356.57415 points, securing admission to the Faculty of General Medicine at Kabul University of Medical Sciences (also known as Abu Ali Sina University).
The Taliban-run National Examination Authority said that out of 154,800 candidates, more than 81,000 passed the exam — a 69 percent success rate. The official announcement was made by Abdul Baqi Haqqani, the Taliban’s head of the examination office, during a press event in Kabul.
According to Haqqani, 77,000 students were admitted to higher education institutions, while another 34,000 secured placement in semi-higher education programs.
Success rates varied by program, including Islamic studies: 59 percent, evening programs: 99 percent and technical and vocational (14-grade) tracks: 53 percent.
Top five scorers
Seyyed Musa Sadaat, son of Seyyed Dawood Sadaat — 356.57415
Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Graduate of Pamir-e Nawin Private High School, Kabul
Mohammad Nazir, son of Mohammad Taher — 356.57414
Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Graduate of Pamir-e Nowin Private High School, Kabul
Hamza, son of Abdul Latif — 353.53316
Abu Ali Sina University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Graduate of Ghulam Haidar Khan High School, Kabul
Esmatullah, son of Bismillah — 353.28308
Abu Ali Sina University of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Graduate of Ibrahim Khalilullah High School, Kabul
Wakman, son of Amirullah — 353.28307
Nangarhar University, Faculty of Medicine
Graduate of Sordak High School, Kabul
Despite the announcement of successful candidates, girls once again remained barred from participating in this year’s university entrance exams — a policy introduced after the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The move has drawn ongoing criticism from international rights organizations and educators, who warn of long-term consequences for Afghanistan’s development and gender equality.
