Examination Calendar
CSCA Exam Dates: November 2026 to June 2027
The current official schedule includes six CSCA examination sessions from November 2026 through June 2027.
| CSCA Sitting & Weekend Dates | Day 1: Saturday Papers (BJT) | Day 2: Sunday Papers (BJT) |
|---|---|---|
Nov 14–15, 2026NextViewing November 2026 · Sitting 01 | 14:00–15:30Professional Chinese90 min 17:00–18:00Mathematics60 min | 14:00–15:00Physics60 min 16:30–17:30Chemistry60 min |
Dec 19–20, 2026 December 2026 · Sitting 02 | 08:00–09:30Professional Chinese90 min 11:00–12:00Mathematics60 min | 08:00–09:00Physics60 min 10:30–11:30Chemistry60 min |
Jan 23–24, 2027 January 2027 · Sitting 03 | 14:00–15:30Professional Chinese90 min 17:00–18:00Mathematics60 min | 14:00–15:00Physics60 min 16:30–17:30Chemistry60 min |
Mar 13–14, 2027 March 2027 · Sitting 04 | 14:00–15:30Professional Chinese90 min 17:00–18:00Mathematics60 min | 14:00–15:00Physics60 min 16:30–17:30Chemistry60 min |
Apr 24–25, 2027 April 2027 · Sitting 05 | 14:00–15:30Professional Chinese90 min 17:00–18:00Mathematics60 min | 14:00–15:00Physics60 min 16:30–17:30Chemistry60 min |
Jun 26–27, 2027 June 2027 · Sitting 06 | 08:00–09:30Professional Chinese90 min 11:00–12:00Mathematics60 min | 08:00–09:00Physics60 min 10:30–11:30Chemistry60 min |
Important: The current announcement covers examination sessions through June 2027. It should not be interpreted as the complete 2027 CSCA calendar.
Taking the November 2026 CSCA?
Registration opens
Registration closes
Day 1 (Chinese + Math)
Day 2 (Physics + Chem)
Results released
Check the official portal for registration and payment instructions before the window closes.
Open Official CSCA Registration →Format & Structure
How the 2026–2027 CSCA Schedule Works
The latest schedule introduces three changes students should understand: a November sitting, a two-day timetable, and two different Beijing-time patterns.
November Added
The current schedule begins with a November 14–15, 2026 sitting, offering early university applicants a testing opportunity before year-end.
Two Exam Days
Day 1: Professional Chinese + Mathematics.
Day 2: Physics + Chemistry.
Two Time Patterns
Afternoon (14:00 BJT): Nov · Jan · Mar · Apr.
Morning (08:00 BJT): Dec · Jun.
The Two-Day CSCA Format
Saturday Examination
Professional Chinese
Mathematics
Sunday Examination
Physics
Chemistry
Subject note: The timetable lists all four CSCA subjects, but you only sit the papers required by your target university and degree program.
New to the exam? Read the CSCA Exam Guide →Timing & Timezones
What Time Does the CSCA Start?
CSCA exam times are published in Beijing Time (UTC+8). November, January, March and April use an afternoon schedule, while December and June use a morning schedule.
14:00 First Paper
November · January · March · April| Subject | Beijing Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Chinese | 14:00–15:30 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 17:00–18:00 | 60 min |
| Physics | 14:00–15:00 | 60 min |
| Chemistry | 16:30–17:30 | 60 min |
Best for Asia / Southeast Asia / Middle East
Europe is earlier; the Americas are often late night or early morning.
08:00 First Paper
December · June| Subject | Beijing Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Chinese | 08:00–09:30 | 90 min |
| Mathematics | 11:00–12:00 | 60 min |
| Physics | 08:00–09:00 | 60 min |
| Chemistry | 10:30–11:30 | 60 min |
Best for East Asia / Southeast Asia / North America
South Asia is earlier; Europe and the Middle East are usually early morning.
What time is the CSCA in my country?
All official CSCA times are published in Beijing Time (UTC+8). If you are taking the exam outside China, convert the official time before choosing your sitting.
| Subject | Official Beijing Time | Your Local Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| Professional ChineseDay 1 · 90 min | 14:00–15:30 BJT | 2:00 PM–3:30 PMSat, Nov 14 |
| MathematicsDay 1 · 60 min | 17:00–18:00 BJT | 5:00 PM–6:00 PMSat, Nov 14 |
| PhysicsDay 2 · 60 min | 14:00–15:00 BJT | 2:00 PM–3:00 PMSun, Nov 15 |
| ChemistryDay 2 · 60 min | 16:30–17:30 BJT | 4:30 PM–5:30 PMSun, Nov 15 |
Exam mode note
Home-based online testing and centralized computer-based testing follow the same announced timetable, with the same test content, duration and scoring standards.
Strategy & Selection
Which CSCA Sitting Fits Your Application Timeline?
Starting with the November 2026 sitting, results are expected within 10 working days after the examination. When choosing a sitting, work backwards from your university application deadline—not only from the exam date.
EXAM DATE
Choose sittingUP TO 10 WORKING DAYS
Official scoringRESULT AVAILABLE
Score report issuedUNIVERSITY DEADLINE
Submit application| Your situation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Application deadline is close | Leave enough time for your result to be released. |
| Major foundation gaps remain | Check whether a later sitting gives you enough preparation time without missing the application deadline. |
| You need a result during 2026 | Compare the November and December sittings. |
| You are taking the exam outside China | Compare the local examination times. |
| You are unsure which subjects you need | Confirm your programme requirements first. |
There is no single “best” CSCA sitting for every applicant. Your choice depends on your application deadline, required subjects, current level and preparation time.
