On Wednesday, public universities in Brazil commenced the process of inviting candidates from the waiting list for Sisu 2026, a crucial selection process for accessing higher education institutions. This phase is particularly important as it fills the remaining spots after the regular admissions were finalized. The decentralized nature of the call means that each university is responsible for contacting candidates based on their available vacancies and stipulated procedures.

Candidates who wish to participate in the waiting list must have expressed interest for a specific course, as participation is limited to one course per candidate. The selection order for the waiting list follows criteria such as ENEM scores, competition modalities, and the number of vacancies available. This meticulous selection process ensures that deserving candidates are provided opportunities in higher education institutions across Brazil. Additionally, those who were accepted into their preferred courses during the regular admission phase are ineligible to join the waiting list.

Sisu 2026 marks a significant expansion of the program, offering 274,000 available spots across 7,300 courses at 136 institutions located throughout 587 municipalities. With 13,000 more vacancies than previous editions, the Ministry of Education (MEC) has emphasized the importance of this year's edition in providing broader access to higher education for students in Brazil. As candidates check their results through individual university websites, the implications of these admissions stretch beyond individual success, impacting higher education accessibility and diversity across the region.