10 Grant Programs Where Admission Is Easiest: Medians Between 68.4 and 69.0 Points
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Securing a state grant remains the main goal for many applicants. This year's results of the mandatory BMBA exam show that several full-time fields have grant cut-off scores very close to one another. Below are 10 fields with the lowest median grant scores that are taught at no fewer than three universities.
The Big Picture
The minimum threshold for a grant is 68 points. In 18 programs the grant score was exactly 68, meaning some students were admitted with the minimum threshold score. The medians of the 10 fields range from 68.4 to 69.0, a difference of only 0.6 points. Together these fields include 111 programs.
Fields with the Lowest Medians
- Mining engineering: median 68.4; 9 programs; range 68.0–146.6.
- Forestry and urban greening: median 68.4; 7 programs; range 68.1–84.4.
- Light industry engineering: median 68.4; 15 programs; range 68.0–103.6.
- Hydrology: median 68.5; 6 programs; range 68.3–84.1.
- Water supply engineering systems: median 68.5; 3 programs; range 68.0–76.7.
- Food technology: median 68.6; 22 programs; range 68.0–102.6.
- Metal technologies: median 68.7; 3 programs; range 68.1–74.6.
- Organization and management of municipal infrastructure: median 68.8; 6 programs; range 68.3–111.2.
- Technological machinery and equipment: median 69.0; 20 programs; range 68.1–145.7.
- Geodesy and geoinformatics: median 69.0; 20 programs; range 68.1–113.9.
What the Numbers Mean
The median is the middle value of grant scores among admitted students in a program. These medians are low, but the range within programs is wide. Some programs had maximum scores above 100, so a field being 'easier' on average does not mean every program in it is easy to enter.
How to Prepare and Choose
The maximum score is 189. If 68 points is the minimum threshold, it is safer to plan preparation well above it. When choosing, consider the following:
- compare specific programs at each university and their previous-year figures;
- look at the lower end of the range, not only the median;
- competition in fields with few programs can change quickly;
- rank your choices by priority and keep a backup option.
Cut-off scores may change next year, so these figures are a guide, not a guarantee.
Conclusion
The fields listed stand out for their low grant medians. However, the differences between them are very small, and each program has its own conditions. Assess your own chances and choose a specific university and program based on detailed data.
Source: Ta'lim Telekanali calculations based on the 2026 admission results (BMBA). Check your own score in the score calculator.
