18595 people. According to the announcement issued by official website of Chuxiong Education and Sports Bureau, in 2023, the number of applicants for the college entrance examination in Chuxiong reached 18595, an increase of 899 over last year, with an increase of 5. 1%, a record high. The National Unified Entrance Examination for Colleges and Universities, referred to as "College Entrance Examination", is a selective examination for qualified high school graduates or candidates with equivalent academic qualifications.