CSCA April 2026 exam: archive and next sessions
The April 25, 2026 and June 27, 2026 exams have finished and their registration windows are closed. This URL remains as a historical reference for April. Use the new schedule below for upcoming exams; previous April or June admission-ticket, mock-test and application deadlines are not current instructions.
CSCA exam dates 2026–2027
Updated October 14, 2026 · Official CSCA announcement · csca.cn
The next announced session is November 14–15, 2026. Registration runs October 15, 2026, 15:00 – October 21, 2026, 23:59, Beijing Time (UTC+8). Registration has not opened as of this update.
| Exam dates | Registration (Beijing Time) |
|---|---|
| November 14–15, 2026 | October 15, 15:00 – October 21, 23:59, 2026 |
| December 19–20, 2026 | Not yet announced |
| January 23–24, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| March 13–14, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| April 24–25, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| June 26–27, 2027 | Not yet announced |
Registration dates for the other five sessions have not been announced. Admission tickets, system checks, official mock tests, test centers and result dates must be checked in the notice for your chosen session; do not reuse the June arrangements.
The June 27, 2026 exam is a completed historical session. Its registration window and one-day timetable do not apply to the new sessions.
From November 2026, results are released within 10 working days after the end of the exam. Home-based online testing and centralized computer-based testing take place simultaneously, with the same content, duration and scoring standards. Check the official portal for your results.
Subject timetable — Beijing Time (UTC+8)
Professional Chinese lasts 90 minutes; Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry each last 60 minutes. Subjects are split across two days. December and June use morning sessions; the other announced sessions use afternoon sessions.
| Exam dates | Day 1 · Professional Chinese | Day 1 · Mathematics | Day 2 · Physics | Day 2 · Chemistry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14–15, 2026 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| December 19–20, 2026 | 08:00–09:30 | 11:00–12:00 | 08:00–09:00 | 10:30–11:30 |
| January 23–24, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| March 13–14, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| April 24–25, 2027 | 14:00–15:30 | 17:00–18:00 | 14:00–15:00 | 16:30–17:30 |
| June 26–27, 2027 | 08:00–09:30 | 11:00–12:00 | 08:00–09:00 | 10:30–11:30 |
Plan preparation around your chosen session
Start with a diagnostic mock exam, then work backwards from your exam date. Prioritize weak topics, review your mistakes and complete timed practice. For the November session, reserve October 15–21 for registration and both November 14 and 15 for the subjects you selected. Rehearse the correct subject times; later sessions can provide more preparation time if their dates fit your university deadlines.