The Institute's own written examination in mathematics and physics (since 2009), for applicants without the National Graduation Test: holders of certificates of other countries, graduates of earlier years, holders of ATR clan-council certificates (which are not recognised for admission; see the Ministry of Education). It is also taken by applicants to the English-language petroleum programme who want to raise their place in the list.
Two hours, 30 problems, out of 100; pass mark 40; held on 27 July and 3 August 2027 at 9:00 in the assembly hall. Fee 600 som. Calculators without memory are allowed.
Results of past years
| Year | Sat | Passed | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 214 | 131 | 96 |
| 2025 | 198 | 120 | 93 |
| 2024 | 205 | 118 | 100 |
| 2023 | 187 | 102 | 91 |
| 2022 | 176 | 99 | 94 |
Sample problems (2026)
- A pump lifts oil (density 870 kg/m³) from a depth of 1,400 m. Find the pressure at the pump inlet if the column is full. (g = 9.8 m/s²)
- Solve: log2(x + 3) + log2(x − 1) = 5.
- A pipe of 530 mm carries 12,000 m³ of crude a day. Find the mean velocity of the flow.
- Two resistors of 6 and 3 ohm are connected in parallel to a source of 12 V. Find the current in each.
Answers are not published. Past papers can be seen in the library, reading room No. 2.