What is ATAR and why is it important?

The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank or ATAR plays a significant role for secondary school students who plan to pursue higher education. It is a standard measure of a student’s overall academic achievement that indicates their position relative to all the students in their age group, determining who gets offered a university course. Feature by Josipa Kosanovic. Renuka presents in Tamil.

University admissions centres across country have different eligibility requirements for receiving an ATAR. Source: Getty Images/skynesher

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