The higher education self-study exam 198 1 started in Beijing and has been held in all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, which is the "first exam in China".
The higher education diploma examination was piloted in Beijing 1993. It is a qualification examination for students without independent diplomas in private colleges and universities. There are 19 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government. This kind of examination is full-time teaching, which is limited by the teaching plan and academic system. Students are not allowed to take exams at will. This kind of examination stopped the registration of new students in 2005.
Self-taught higher education examination of applied technology education was opened in Beijing, 1998. Candidates can develop their skills while learning cultural knowledge. When they graduate, they can get a diploma and a skill certificate, which is the so-called double certificate. This kind of examination is divided into full-time classes and amateur classes. The Beijing Education Examination Guidance Center is responsible for the education part, and the Beijing Self-taught Examination Office is responsible for the written examination. This kind of examination is limited by the number of years of study.