From Murcia comes a relevant news for the Baccalaureate students: the University of Murcia has released the models of the next PAU, a call that will take place June 2, 3 and 4 and that reinforces the shift towards testing with a focus more competitive, aimed at applying knowledge in real contexts and not just memorizing.
The change does not represent a revolution in the way exams are taken, but it does consolidate the trend towards homogenization at the state level: common correction criteria, shared assessment guidelines and organization similar to that of the previous course. In addition, students must prepare the entire syllabus, in line with what was established last year, following the joint work of 570 technicians from universities and high schools.
Dates and schedule of the call
The calendar is marked by a ordinary call June 2, 3, and 4. For those who need a second chance, the Extraordinary call will be on June 30, July 1 and 2Throughout Spain, the commitment to standardizing schedules, test duration, and overall exam structure continues, facilitating planning for schools and students.
The announcement was made on 1th October 2025, with publication in the early afternoon and a subsequent update that same day, reinforcing the idea of ​​coordination and transparency in the organization of the process.
What changes in the tests
The structure of the exam hardly varies compared to last year, but the practical component is gaining weight: there will be more competency-related questions and tasks that require relating content, interpreting information, and arguing. The goal is to measure the ability to use knowledge, not just its reproduction.
- Activities based on documents, graphics or real-life situations.
- Exercises that assess reasoning, interpretation and decision-making.
- Less importance of simple mechanical recall of data.
Unified evaluation criteria
Remain common criteria throughout Spain, the result of coordinated work between universities and high schools. In the Language subject It is established that spelling mistakes may be penalized up to 2 points in the qualification, a criterion that will be applied uniformly in all autonomous communities.
Exam models now available in Murcia
La University of Murcia posted exam models These materials serve as a guide for preparing for the University Entrance Exam (PAU) in advance. These materials allow you to practice with formats aligned with the current structure, the competency-based approach, and the timing of each test, helping you fine-tune your study strategy.
How to guide the preparation
It is advisable to organize the work assuming that it will be necessary prepare the complete syllabus, prioritizing understanding, practical application, and task resolution with documentation. Practice with drills It is useful for managing time and adapting to the type of questions.
In Language, in addition to content and argumentation, it is key take care of spelling To avoid losing points, in other subjects, it is advisable to practice data analysis, source interpretation, and reasoned explanation of processes and conclusions.
With the calendar set and a clear orientation, the PAU is presented with more competency-based approach, dates June 2, 3 and 4 for the ordinary call and shared criteria that seek to provide security and equity to all students.
