noun
University Entrance Qualification Examination
A former Japanese national examination that certified educational attainment equivalent to high school graduation, allowing holders to apply for university. Replaced by the 高等学校卒業程度認定試験 (High School Graduation Equivalency Examination) in 2005. Often abbreviated as 大検 (だいけん).
See also: 高校卒業程度認定試験
Passing the University Entrance Qualification Examination gave one the qualification to apply for university.
大学入学資格検定は、2005年に高等学校卒業程度認定試験に移行した。
The University Entrance Qualification Examination was replaced by the High School Graduation Equivalency Examination in 2005.