Inep ENEM 2026 exams are on 8 and 15 November, starting at 13:30 Brasília time. Check subjects, durations and December reapplication dates.
Brazil · Inep · ENEM 2026
8 and 15 November 2026
The Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio timetable for 2026 covers two regular examination days, on 8 and 15 November. Inep has scheduled both sessions to begin at 13:30 Brasília time, with gates closing at 13:00. The first day combines Languages, the Essay and Human Sciences and lasts longer than the second day, which covers Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Students preparing for ENEM 2026 should plan transport around the gate-closing time and keep the two subject combinations separate in their revision calendar. December reapplication dates are available only to eligible candidates under the official rules. Use the timetable below to check the main dates and durations, then confirm your assigned venue and any approved assistance through the participant information issued by Inep.
63 days until ENEM Day 1, as of 6 September 2026.
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio 2026 timetable
Regular Day 1 ends at 19:00; Day 2 ends at 18:30. Approved additional-time arrangements may differ. December candidates should follow their reapplication instructions.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 — Languages, Codes and Technologies; Essay; Human Sciences and Technologies | 8 November 2026 | Sunday | 13:30 Brasília time | 5h 30m |
| Day 2 — Natural Sciences and Technologies; Mathematics and Technologies | 15 November 2026 | Sunday | 13:30 Brasília time | 5h |
| Reapplication — first day | 15 December 2026 | Tuesday | Check reapplication instructions Brasília time | Check reapplication instructions |
| Reapplication — second day | 16 December 2026 | Wednesday | Check reapplication instructions Brasília time | Check reapplication instructions |
Key things to know
- Check your venue before travelling and plan to arrive while the gates are open, from 12:00 until 13:00 Brasília time. Testing begins at 13:30.
- Bring accepted photo identification and a black-ink ballpoint pen with a transparent barrel. Inep recommends taking the confirmation card on both days.
- Follow the proctor’s instructions for storing phones and other prohibited items. Calculators and watches are not permitted for use during the exam.
- Prepare for the longer first day: 5 hours 30 minutes including the Essay, compared with 5 hours on the Mathematics and Natural Sciences day.
- Do not assume you can choose the December dates as an alternative sitting. Reapplication requires eligibility and approval under Inep’s rules.
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio FAQs
When is ENEM 2026?
The regular examination takes place on Sunday 8 November and Sunday 15 November 2026.
What time does ENEM 2026 begin?
Both regular days begin at 13:30 Brasília time. Gates close earlier, at 13:00.
Which subjects are on ENEM Day 1?
Day 1 covers Languages, Codes and Technologies; the Essay; and Human Sciences and Technologies.
Which subjects are on ENEM Day 2?
Day 2 covers Natural Sciences and Technologies and Mathematics and Technologies.
How long is ENEM Day 1?
The standard first-day duration is 5 hours 30 minutes, from 13:30 to 19:00 Brasília time.
How long is ENEM Day 2?
The standard second-day duration is 5 hours, from 13:30 to 18:30 Brasília time.
When are the ENEM 2026 reapplication dates?
The reapplication dates are 15 and 16 December 2026. They are restricted to eligible candidates under the official arrangements.
Can I arrive at the venue at 13:30?
No. That is the examination starting time; access gates close at 13:00 Brasília time. Plan to arrive before gate closure.
What pen should I use for ENEM?
Use a black-ink ballpoint pen made with a transparent barrel, as specified by Inep.
Can I use a calculator in ENEM Mathematics?
No. Follow the official rules for prohibited items and the proctor’s storage instructions.
When will ENEM 2026 individual results be released?
The supplied schedule does not announce an individual-results date. Check the participant page and Inep notices for the official release.
When will the confirmation card and examination location be available?
An exact release date is not supplied in the schedule. Check the participant information before examination day and verify the assigned venue.
Official examination information
Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.
