OFFICIAL SCHEDULE • NOV 2026 – JUN 2027
2026.11 – 2027.06 CSCA Examination Schedule & Timetable
Official examination plan released by CSCA for the November 2026 through June 2027 testing windows. Each examination session spans two consecutive testing days: Day 1 covers Specialized Chinese and Mathematics; Day 2 covers Physics and Chemistry. Depending on the session, the first subject starts at either 08:00 or 14:00 Beijing Time (UTC+8).
Official Source: CSCA Official Examination Schedule Notice (Released September 24, 2026)
Last Updated: October 14, 2026
Official Examination & Score Release Directives
- Two-Day Session Structure: Every session is held over two days—Day 1 tests Specialized Chinese (90 mins) and Mathematics (60 mins); Day 2 tests Physics (60 mins) and Chemistry (60 mins).
- Morning (08:00) vs. Afternoon (14:00) Start Times: The Nov 2026, Jan 2027, Mar 2027, and Apr 2027 sessions begin at 14:00 Beijing Time (UTC+8). The Dec 2026 and Jun 2027 sessions begin at 08:00 Beijing Time (UTC+8). Candidates in other time zones must convert UTC+8 to their local time.
- Synchronous Online & Offline Testing: Home-based online testing (居家网考) and centralized offline computer-based testing (线下集中机考) are held simultaneously with identical test questions, durations, and grading standards.
- Score Release Timeline: Starting from the November 2026 session, official exam scores are published within 10 working days after the examination. Please plan your university and scholarship submission timelines accordingly.
Official 2026.11 – 2027.06 CSCA Master Examination Timetable (Beijing Time / UTC+8)
Note: In the event of any final scheduling adjustments, please refer to the official announcement for that session and the information on your Admission Ticket.
| Exam Session (考试场次) | Exam Day (考试日) | Beijing Time (UTC+8) | Subject (考试科目) | Duration (考试时长) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (2026年11月) | Nov 14 (14日) | 14:00 – 15:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Nov 15 (15日) | 14:00 – 15:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| December 2026 (2026年12月 • 08:00 Start) | Dec 19 (19日) | 08:00 – 09:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Dec 20 (20日) | 08:00 – 09:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| January 2027 (2027年1月) | Jan 23 (23日) | 14:00 – 15:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Jan 24 (24日) | 14:00 – 15:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| March 2027 (2027年3月) | Mar 13 (13日) | 14:00 – 15:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Mar 14 (14日) | 14:00 – 15:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| April 2027 (2027年4月) | Apr 24 (24日) | 14:00 – 15:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Apr 25 (25日) | 14:00 – 15:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| June 2027 (2027年6月 • 08:00 Start) | Jun 26 (26日) | 08:00 – 09:30 | Specialized Chinese (专业中文) | 90 Minutes |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Mathematics (数学) | 60 Minutes | ||
| Jun 27 (27日) | 08:00 – 09:00 | Physics (物理) | 60 Minutes | |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Chemistry (化学) | 60 Minutes |
Session-by-Session Admissions Planning (Nov 2026 – Jun 2027)
November 2026 Session (2026年11月场次)
Afternoon Schedule (Starts 14:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • November 14, 202614:00–15:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 17:00–18:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • November 15, 202614:00–15:00 Physics (60m) • 16:30–17:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: Early-Bird 2027 Undergraduate Admissions & Priority CSC Scholarship Nominations
December 2026 Session (2026年12月场次)
Morning Schedule (Starts 08:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • December 19, 202608:00–09:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 11:00–12:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • December 20, 202608:00–09:00 Physics (60m) • 10:30–11:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: CSC Type-A (Embassy) & Type-B First-Round University Pre-Admission Applications
January 2027 Session (2027年1月场次)
Afternoon Schedule (Starts 14:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • January 23, 202714:00–15:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 17:00–18:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • January 24, 202714:00–15:00 Physics (60m) • 16:30–17:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: Main 2027 CSC Scholarship & Project 985 / Double First-Class Winter Deadlines
March 2027 Session (2027年3月场次)
Afternoon Schedule (Starts 14:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • March 13, 202714:00–15:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 17:00–18:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • March 14, 202714:00–15:00 Physics (60m) • 16:30–17:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: Main Spring CSC Type-B Silk Road, Provincial & University Scholarship Deadlines
April 2027 Session (2027年4月场次)
Afternoon Schedule (Starts 14:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • April 24, 202714:00–15:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 17:00–18:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • April 25, 202714:00–15:00 Physics (60m) • 16:30–17:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: Provincial/Municipal Scholarships, University Freshman Awards & Regular Round Admissions
June 2027 Session (2027年6月场次)
Morning Schedule (Starts 08:00 UTC+8)Day 1 • June 26, 202708:00–09:30 Specialized Chinese (90m) • 11:00–12:00 Mathematics (60m)
Day 2 • June 27, 202708:00–09:00 Physics (60m) • 10:30–11:30 Chemistry (60m)
Score ReleaseWithin 10 working days after the exam
Recommended Admissions Target: Final Self-Funded Undergraduate Admissions & Autumn 2027 Matriculation
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