Before registering for CSCA, put your programme requirements in one table: subjects, Chinese paper, accepted language and result deadline. Keep it beside the registration form so you can check each choice.
CSCA has separate subjects. The university and funding route determine the combination; different applications may require different papers.
Available subjects
| Subject | Language | Time | Questions | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities Chinese | Chinese | 90 minutes | 80 | 0–100 |
| STEM Chinese | Chinese | 90 minutes | 80 | 0–100 |
| Mathematics | Chinese or English | 60 minutes | 48 | 0–100 |
| Physics | Chinese or English | 60 minutes | 48 | 0–100 |
| Chemistry | Chinese or English | 60 minutes | 48 | 0–100 |
The Chinese papers serve different academic fields. Use the requirement for your exact programme. Ask the admissions office before payment if it is unclear.
How the scholarship route affects subjects
The current official page lists Mathematics and Professional Chinese for Chinese Government Scholarship bachelor’s applicants. Physics and Chemistry are added according to the degree requirements.
For non-CGS applicants at institutions covered by the scheme, Mathematics is required, with Professional Chinese required for Chinese-taught programmes. The programme determines the additional subjects.
If applying to an English-taught degree through CSC, confirm the Chinese-paper requirement separately. The teaching language alone does not remove scholarship conditions.
Dates and the two-day timetable
As checked on 23 October 2026, the official site lists January, March, April, June, November and December as the usual examination months. Each session runs across two days. The earlier five-month calendar and single-day timetable should not be used for a new booking.
For illustration, the November tab shows this Beijing-time schedule:
| Day | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| First | Professional Chinese | 14:00–15:30 |
| First | Mathematics | 17:00–18:00 |
| Second | Physics | 14:00–15:00 |
| Second | Chemistry | 16:30–17:30 |
Use the notice for your sitting for exact dates and registration windows. Check the corresponding calendar for 2027 rather than carrying over last year’s dates. Website times use Beijing time, UTC+8.
Fee and delivery format
The published fee is CNY 450 for one subject or CNY 700 for two or more. Preparation-course fees are separate unless the seller explicitly says otherwise.
The current site describes home-based online testing and on-site computer testing. Check what your booking offers. For a home test, first review the equipment and room requirements.
Registration steps
- Create an account on the official CSCA website.
- Enter your name and identity details exactly as in the original document.
- Select the session, format, subjects and accepted languages.
- Compare the choices with your university requirement table.
- Pay and keep the confirmation.
- Download the admission ticket and follow the session instructions.
Read amendment and refund rules before payment. For an error afterwards, contact support with the application number; correction options depend on the rules.
Allowing time for the result
Current official information gives a result window of within 10 working days after the examination. Leave time to upload the report before the university deadline. See our CSCA results guide.
Once booked, add both exam days, equipment checks and the report-submission deadline to your calendar. Then divide the remaining preparation into manageable weeks.
