Afghanistan, Sept. 24 -- The National Examination Authority (NEA) at a press conference Thursday morning announced the result of entrance (also Kankor) exam throughout the country.

Shamsiya Mohammad Nasim of Asif Mayel High School in Kabul topped the exam with 355.182 points, Nematullah Mahfoozullah of Hakim Naser High School reserved second place with 353.133 points and Mohammad Mojtaba Khadem Hussain from Dogh Abad of Kabul City on third place accordingly.

Abdul Qadir Khamoosh, Head of NEA, said at least 200,000 students attended the entrance exam in six different periods throughout the country.

According to Khamoosh, around 98% of the candidates for the exam passed, entering either higher of semi-higher education this year, leaving ab...