BEIJING -- About 3.77 million Chinese have signed up for the 2021 national exam for postgraduate enrolment scheduled from Dec 26 to 28, the Ministry of Education said Wednesday.

Test-takers have been advised to be fully aware of requirements for COVID-19 containment including body temperature monitoring and nucleic acid testing results at exam centers.

The ministry has asked the public to report cheating attempts and tip off authorities about wrongdoings.

A total of 3.41 million applicants took the entrance exam for postgraduate studies last year.