State Matriculation Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature 2026: Yovkov and "Authorities Today" are the topics for graduates

20.05.2026 | Education

Nearly 50,000 students took the state matriculation exam in Bulgarian language and literature. Learn about the topics for the 41st task, details regarding the exam, and when the results will be released.

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State Matriculation Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature: The Path to Oneself in Yovkov's Work

Today, nearly 50,000 high school seniors in 783 schools took the state matriculation exam in Bulgarian language and literature. The main focus of the 41st task was the theme "The Path to Oneself" based on the short story "The Song of the Wheels" by Yordan Yovkov. The alternative theme for the essay was "Authorities Today".

Examination variant 8 was generated early in the morning at the Ministry of Education and Science (MES).

Exam structure:

Key information for graduates:

The maximum score for the matriculation exam is 100 points, and the official results are expected by June 11. This year, the procedure was facilitated by a new personal data identification system integrated directly into the exam sheet, saving students time and stress.

We remind you that the second mandatory exam in a subject of choice is upcoming on May 22.