# Enem 2026: New Telephone Support for Exam Locations and Candidate Demographics Over 5 million candidates prepare for the national exam with new digital assistance tools. - **Source:** [Agência Brasil](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/1587ca7d-3e6c-45e1-aaae-b367fa614cd7 ## New Telephone Assistance System For the 2026 National High School Exam (Enem), candidates can now verify their testing locations via a free telephone service at 0800-616-161. By selecting option zero, participants interact with a virtual assistant. To ensure data security, the system requires CPF verification and answers to random identity-confirming questions before disclosing specific room details. ## Digital and Traditional Access While the new telephone channel provides an alternative, the traditional online portal remains fully operational. Candidates can access their official confirmation cards through the 'Página do Participante' by logging in with their Gov.br credentials. The portal displays essential data, including personal information, testing room numbers, and specific accessibility requirements for the exam. ## National Participation Statistics The 2026 edition of Enem has confirmed 5,051,345 registrations nationwide. Demographic data reveals a significant gender disparity, with women accounting for 63.98% of the total, or 3,232,013 candidates. Men represent 36.02%, totaling 1,819,332 participants. These figures are derived from consolidated data processed by the official exam panel as of September. ## Regional Focus: Rio Grande do Sul In Rio Grande do Sul, 206,500 candidates are registered for the upcoming exams on November 8 and 15. The state profile mirrors national trends, with 135,500 female participants compared to 71,000 males. Regarding racial self-declaration, 140,200 participants identified as white, followed by 30,100 as pardo and 13,000 as black, with smaller indigenous and yellow populations. ## Strategic Exam Proximity To improve accessibility, the exam will be held in approximately 10,000 locations across 1,700 municipalities. A key strategy involves 80% of public school students taking the test within their own schools. This initiative aims to reduce travel requirements and alleviate stress for the 1.96 million high school seniors participating in this year's assessment. ## Exam Structure and Content The examination is split across two Sundays. The first day covers languages, humanities, and an essay, totaling 90 questions over 5.5 hours. The second day focuses on natural sciences and mathematics, with 45 questions per area. Candidates are advised to bring their confirmation cards, though it is not strictly mandatory for entry. ## Data Transparency and Tools The official Enem 2026 Panel serves as a public tool for tracking participant demographics, including age, school status, and geographic distribution. This platform allows for granular analysis across states and municipalities. It provides transparency regarding the profile of the 5.65 million total applicants, of which over 5 million have confirmed their participation. ## Preparation and Final Guidelines As the November 8 and 15 dates approach, participants should finalize their logistical plans. Whether using the telephone service or the online portal, confirming the exact testing site and room is critical. Students are reminded to adhere to strict conduct rules, as unauthorized device usage can lead to immediate disqualification from the exam. ## Sources covering this story - [Agência Brasil — Enem 2026 Candidates Can Access Exam Locations via Telephone](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/educacao/noticia/2026-11/enem-candidato-pode-saber-local-de-prova-por-telefone) - [G1 – Globo — Enem 2026: Demographic Trends Among Rio Grande do Sul Candidates](https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2026/11/07/enem-2026-206-mil-inscritos-rs.ghtml) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._