Iran has postponed the Konkur, the country’s highly competitive university entrance exam, after widespread internet disruptions interfered with students’ access to registration systems and online preparation tools. The delay adds fresh pressure on families already facing a difficult admissions process.

The disruptions have affected users across the country, according to the Reuters report, underscoring how dependent students have become on digital platforms for essential steps tied to the exam. For many applicants, even brief outages can disrupt months of preparation and create uncertainty around deadlines.

The Konkur is a defining test for Iranian high school graduates, with major consequences for university placement and future career options. Any interruption to the exam schedule can ripple through households that are already navigating economic strain and limited educational opportunities.

The postponement highlights a broader problem in Iran: unreliable internet access that continues to interfere with daily life, education, and work. For students, the immediate concern is simple — when the exam will be rescheduled and whether the system will be stable enough to let them compete fairly.

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Iran postpones Konkur exam as nationwide internet disruptions persist