Timetable and schedule 考试日程
There will be five (5) CSCA examination sessions in 2026, scheduled for January, March, April, June, and December.
The examination schedule for the CSCA test on January 25, 2026 (Beijing Time) is as follows, you can refer to it.
| Subject | Length | Beijing time (GMT+8) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Chinese | 90 min | 12:00 – 13:30 | Humanities or STEM paper, according to your major |
| Physics | 60 min | 15:00 – 16:00 | Mechanics · Electromagnetism · Thermodynamics · Optics · Modern Physics |
| Mathematics | 60 min | 18:00 – 19:00 | Sets and Inequalities · Functions · Geometry and Algebra · Probability and Statistics |
| Chemistry | 60 min | 20:30 – 21:30 | Basic Chemical Concepts and Calculations · Properties and Reactions of Substances · Chemical Theories and Laws · Chemical Experiments and Applications |
Candidates are kindly requested to verify the specific examination time corresponding to their registered subjects and make reasonable arrangements for their daily schedules.
Exam fee
- One subject: 450 RMB
- Two or more subjects: 700 RMB
Prepare your documents 材料清单
Get ready in advance
ID Photo
Passport
Credit Card
Confirm these 3 key details
- Exam Date: Select the date that works best for you.
- Test Format: Confirm whether it's online (at home) or in person (at a test center).
- Location/Platform: Verify your test center address or the official testing platform to be used.
Create your account 账号注册
a. Create your account
Register for a personal account on the CSCA official website (https://csca.cn).
The csca.cn home page. Sign Up is at the top right, beside Log In. Captured from csca.cn on 28 October 2026.
Choose your exam and complete the form 选考场与形式
b. Log in and choose your exam
Select Exam Date, Region, City and Format.
Under Registration, the sitting's card and its Register Now button, then the date, region, city and format to choose. Briefing p.14. c. Complete the form
Fill in all your details carefully and accurately.
The Personal Information form, then the terms of use to accept at the end of it. The account holder's details are covered. Briefing p.15.
The formats to choose between
Computer-based
Paper-based
Online proctored
Device and network requirements →
Book your subjects and language 核对语种科目
d. Book your exam
Select your preferred exam date, subject(s), and language version (Chinese/English).
The booking screen: the sitting's region, city and format, a paper in each session in the language chosen, and the declarations to accept. Briefing p.16.
Which subjects, in which language
| Subject | Who sits it | Paper language |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Chinese | Chinese-taught programs, the paper matching your major | Chinese only |
| Mathematics | Every applicant | Chinese or English: choose when you book |
| Physics | Where the university requires it | Chinese or English: choose when you book |
| Chemistry | Where the university requires it | Chinese or English: choose when you book |
If you're applying for Chinese-taught programs, you MUST take the CSCA exam in Chinese. Choosing the wrong test language will invalidate your score.
Pay, and your place is confirmed 缴费与确认
e. Make payment
Finalize your registration by paying the fees (RMB 450 for one subject / RMB 700 for two or more). The CSCA website accepts Alipay, WeChat Pay, and overseas bank cards for payment.
The order: your profile, the sitting you booked, the fee, and the ways to pay. The account holder's details are covered. Briefing p.17.
Your registration is only confirmed after successful payment.
Before you submit 重要须知
You can register only once for the same exam session. After submission, subject changes are not allowed. Please confirm your selections before submitting.
Your CSCA results serve as an important reference for Chinese universities during undergraduate admissions and scholarship reviews. The earlier you take the exam, the more advantage you'll have.