The most common reason for special exemptions in VCE exams

Victorian students seeking special exam conditions hit a record 13,000 applications in 2025, a 19 percent increase driven largely by mental health grounds accounting for 43.9 percent of requests. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority approved 99.6 to 99.9 percent of applications across school sectors. Mental health applications nearly tripled in government schools since 2021.

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