CSCA Portal & Registration (csca.cn): How to Register — 2026–2027 Step-by-Step Guide

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.

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.

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Looking for where to sign up for the CSCA? Official registration happens on the government exam portal at csca.cn — not here. This guide walks you through what to prepare and how the registration process works, then points you to preparation once you are signed up.

ℹ️ First, a quick clarification. csca.cn is the official CSCA registration portal (the exam authority's system). CSCA.app — this site — is an independent study and practice platform. We are not affiliated with the official exam. Always complete registration, payment, and policy checks on csca.cn; use this guide as an orientation, not the final authority.

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Before you register: what to prepare

Have these ready before you start, so you can complete registration in one sitting:

• A valid passport (check the expiry date).
• A working email address you check regularly.
• A passport-style photo that meets the portal's upload specifications.
• Your target subject(s) — Professional Chinese plus Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry, depending on your program.
• A payment method: Alipay, WeChat Pay, or bank transfer.

Exact document specifications (photo size, accepted formats) are set by the portal, so follow the on-screen requirements on csca.cn as the final word.

Step-by-step: registering on csca.cn

The exact screens may change between sessions, so treat this as the general flow and follow the portal's prompts:

1. Create an account on csca.cn using your email.
2. Complete your profile with your personal and passport details exactly as they appear on your passport.
3. Upload your photo and any required identity documents, following the size and format rules shown.
4. Select your subject(s) for the session you want to sit.
5. Home-based online testing and centralized computer-based testing take place simultaneously from November 2026, with the same content, duration and scoring standards.
6. Pay the registration fee via Alipay, WeChat Pay, or bank transfer.
7. Confirm and save your registration confirmation. Keep a copy of the confirmation and payment receipt.

Registration fees

Payment is accepted via Alipay, WeChat Pay, or bank transfer. Refund and change policies are set by the exam authority — check the current rules on csca.cn before paying.

Registration deadlines

CSCA exam dates 2026–2027

• 📅 See the current schedule in the 2026 CSCA exam dates announcement.
• 🗂️ See how registration windows line up with university application deadlines in the 2026 CSCA exam and application timeline.

Always confirm the live deadline on csca.cn — registration windows are strict and there is no late entry.

After you register: start preparing

Registration is the beginning, not the finish line. Put the time before your exam to work:

1. Take a full-length mock exam to see your current score and pacing — start a CSCA mock exam.
2. Practice by topic to fix weak spots in Math, Physics, and Chemistry — go to practice.
3. Review the full exam guide for subjects, format, and strategy — read the exam guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSCA.app the official registration site? No. Official registration is on csca.cn. CSCA.app is an independent study and practice platform and is not affiliated with the official exam.

I forgot my csca.cn password — what do I do? Use the password recovery option on the official portal, csca.cn. We cannot access or reset official accounts.

Can I get a refund after registering? Refund and change rules are set by the exam authority. Check the current policy on csca.cn before you pay, since terms can vary by session.

Is the CSCA taken online or in person? Depending on the session and region, the CSCA may be home-based, computer-based, or paper-based. For equipment and environment rules for online sittings, see the CSCA online exam requirements guide.