1 / 4   National entrance examinations for postgraduate studies on Saturday kicked off in China. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Candidates queue to enter examination center at Renmin University in Beijing, capital of China. During the two-day preliminary test, candidates' performance will be the critical factor in determining whether they could attend the secondary examination next spring. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   Since landing a job after graduation has been difficult in recent years, a record 2.3 million Chinese students write exam questions this year, a more than 370,000 increase than last year. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The authorities have taken strict measures to discourage candidates from cheating. /VCG Photo