[2025 CSAT] 'NICE' Access Failure on Exam Day... Identity Verification System Down

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Experiences Temporary NICE Error in the Morning
ID Used to Verify Examinees Without ID Cards
"First Check with Admission Ticket for Entry... No Disruptions Expected"

On the morning of the 14th, when the 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test was held, the NEIS (National Education Information System) program, an educational administration information system of the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education, experienced connection issues but was restored.

The Ministry of Education stated that the NEIS error at the provincial office was reported around 8:20 AM and confirmed that there were no problems with the administration of the exam.

On the 14th, the day of the 2025 College Scholastic Ability Test, examinees are waiting for the exam to start at Gyeongbok High School in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Joint Press Corps

An official from the Ministry of Education explained, "There are three devices that distribute user connections, and it was confirmed that one of these devices had a problem." It was also reported that no system failures occurred in other regions besides Gyeonggi.

If a test taker does not bring their ID card, the NEIS system is used to verify their identity by matching their name and resident registration number.

Due to the NEIS system error, test takers without ID cards were initially admitted after verifying information recorded on their admission ticket, and additional verification will be conducted later.

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