The National Evaluation for eighth grade students represents the method of external summative assessment of the competencies acquired during lower secondary education.

The exam takes place annually, in a single session. Both candidates from public education and those from private education have the right to take the National Evaluation free of charge.

The average obtained in the eighth grade National Evaluation is a decisive criterion for admission to high school education.

National coordination of the planning, organization, and conduct of the eighth grade National Evaluation, as well as the valorization of its results, is ensured by the Ministry of Education through the National Center for Evaluation and Examination (CNEE).

The preparation of specific assessment procedures is carried out by the CNEE, following consultation with the ministry's specialized departments.

County-level/Bucharest municipality coordination of the organization of the eighth grade National Evaluation, as well as the valorization of its results, is ensured by the school inspectorate.