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Regional differences in applications for 15 exception points
| Region | Total number applications | Number of applicants, (%) | Approval rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 46 (10.2) | 31 (10.3) | 41 (89.1) |
| 3 | 196 (43.4) | 103 (34.2) | 182 (92.9) |
| 5 | 10 (2.2) | 6 (2.0) | 7 (70.0) |
| 6 | 2 (0.4) | 2 (0.7) | 2 (100.0) |
| 7 | 26 (5.8) | 20 (6.6) | 16 (61.5) |
| 8 | 7 (1.6) | 6 (2.0) | 2 (28.6) |
| 10 | 130 (28.8) | 105 (34.9) | 87 (66.9) |
| 11 | 35 (7.7) | 28 (9.3) | 29 (82.3) |
| Total | 452 | 301 | 366 (81.0) |
p<0.001 comparing regions
