the exam, the first level, or as a way of selecting potential candidates. 2009 controversy On October 1, 2009, it was announced that the test, which was supposed to take place on October 3 and 4, would be cancelled and postponed to another date within a 45-day period. The decision was made by the Brazilian Ministry of Education after the original test was offered for sale to a Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo for R$ 500,000 (some US$278,000 at the time). After contacting the source, who stated that he obtained the test via a person from Inep (an institute of the Ministry of Education), the newspaper examined the exam and the minister of education, Fernando Haddad, confirmed the leak was of the official exam. At that time the Ministry of Education decided to move the exam to the beginning of December, in accordance with exam periods in universities. The decision was not implemented. 2021 In 2021, Jair Bolsonaro reportedly tried to have pro-government teachers in the elaboration of the exam. He also wanted to reference the Coup of 64 as a Revolution in the questions. In November 2021, 37 members from INEP resigned protesting against censorship. See also Vestibular Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira University admissions in Brazil References External links Official website Education policy in Brazil Examinations Standardized tests 1998 establishments in Brazil