198 1 year, China began to try out the higher education self-study examination (hereinafter referred to as "self-study examination"). 1988, the State Council promulgated the Provisional Regulations on the Self-study Examination of Higher Education, and determined that the self-study examination is a combination of individual self-study, social assistance and national examination in the form of administrative regulations. 1988 "People's Republic of China (PRC) Higher Education Law" stipulates that "the state implements the system of higher education self-study examination", and the self-study examination determined by law is one of the basic systems of higher education in China.

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Self-taught examination has the advantages of flexible learning style, small contradiction between work and study, low cost, "lenient entrance and strict exit" and "separation of teaching and examination". All citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) can take the self-study exam, regardless of gender, age, nationality, race and education level. Self-study exams gradually complete their studies by accumulating credits. Learners complete all the courses specified in the professional examination plan and obtain qualified grades, and complete graduation thesis or other teaching time tasks. Those who pass the ideological and moral appraisal are allowed to graduate and obtain corresponding graduation certificates, and their academic qualifications are recognized by the state. Graduates of self-study exams who meet the degree requirements shall be awarded bachelor's degrees by examiners with the right to award degrees in accordance with relevant regulations.

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China Education Examination Network-Higher Education Self-study Examination