Min Aung Hlaing passed his matriculation exam in 1972 at BEHS 1 Latha of Rangoon (Yangon).[7][8] He attended and studied law at the Rangoon Arts and Science University from 1972 to 1973 before joining the Defense Services Academy in the 19th Intake 1974 on his third attempt.[9] He was reportedly shunned by classmates because of his reserved personality.