Last updated: 14 October 2026 · By the Redream team
Can you now take the CSCA every month? The current official schedule offers several sessions, but it does not provide an exam in every calendar month. The announced CSCA test dates for 2026–2027 cover six sessions between November 2026 and June 2027. For Moroccan applicants, the key is to choose a session that allows the score to reach the university before its deadline.
The key points
- Six announced sessions: November and December 2026, followed by January, March, April and June 2027.
- Registration for November: 15–21 October 2026, at the times published on the platform.
- Each session spans two days; the subjects you need depend on your programme.
- From November 2026, results are released within 10 working days after the exam.
- The session notice and admission ticket take precedence if arrangements change.
What has changed in the CSCA schedule?
The official announcement dated 14 October 2026 sets out the November 2026–June 2027 timetable, subject arrangements and a new results timeline. These sessions provide several opportunities to plan preparation and applications. They are not a promise of permanent monthly testing or a booking on any date you choose.
If you are new to the assessment, start with our complete CSCA guide for Moroccan students. This update focuses on the timetable and what it means for your application.
Announced CSCA test dates for 2026–2027
| Session | Exam dates |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | 14–15 November 2026 |
| December 2026 | 19–20 December 2026 |
| January 2027 | 23–24 January 2027 |
| March 2027 | 13–14 March 2027 |
| April 2027 | 24–25 April 2027 |
| June 2027 | 26–27 June 2027 |
What about February and May? Neither month appears in the currently published timetable. Do not build an application plan around an unannounced session. A published exam date also does not mean registration is already open.
November 2026 registration: exact dates
The official platform lists registration from 15 October 2026 at 15:00 until 21 October 2026 at 23:59, in Beijing Time UTC+8. The exam takes place on 14–15 November 2026. Check the platform for the registration windows of later sessions when they are announced.
If you are registering from Morocco, convert the closing time and each subject’s exam time for the relevant date. Do not assume the time difference stays constant throughout the year. Check your information before payment and keep the registration confirmation.
How does the two-day format work?
- Day 1: Professional Chinese and Mathematics.
- Day 2: Physics and Chemistry.
This is the session’s subject timetable, not a requirement for every candidate to take all four subjects. Confirm the combination required by your programme, teaching language and university. Depending on the session, the first subject starts at 08:00 or 14:00 Beijing Time; use the official timetable and admission ticket for the precise time of each paper.
The announcement states that home-based online tests and computer-based tests at physical centres run simultaneously with the same content, duration and scoring standards. Check which options and centres are actually available when you register, along with the identity and equipment instructions for your chosen format.
Results: allow for 10 working days
For sessions from November 2026 onwards, CSCA states that results will be released within 10 working days after the exam. Working days are different from calendar days. Do not choose an exam immediately before a university deadline on the assumption that your score will arrive straight away.
Work backwards from the university’s deadline: allow for results publication, a buffer to check and upload the score, and sufficient preparation time before your chosen session. If your application must be complete before that exam, only rely on sending the score later when the university has confirmed that arrangement in writing.
- List your target universities, programmes and deadlines.
- Confirm the subjects and test language required.
- Choose an announced session with a buffer for the result.
- Prepare your documents and check that your details match your passport.
- Schedule revision and check your equipment against the official instructions.
Use our 30-day CSCA preparation plan to organise revision and our 2027 study-in-China guide to coordinate the rest of your application.
Frequently asked questions
Is CSCA now a monthly exam?
The published timetable contains six sessions between November 2026 and June 2027. It is more accurate to describe this as several available sessions than as a guaranteed exam every month.
Do multiple sessions automatically mean I can retake the test?
The timetable alone does not establish repeat-registration rules or which score a university will accept. Before another attempt, check the current CSCA rules and the university’s score submission policy.
Can every applicant wait until June 2027?
No universal rule allows that. Your programme’s deadline may fall before the June session. Choose your test date around the deadline for submitting your score.
Does CSCA registration guarantee admission?
No. The test and its result form part of the application where required. You must still complete the university application and submit the other requested documents.
Official sources
- CSCA: November 2026–June 2027 schedule and updated results timeline — 14 October 2026
- Official CSCA platform: sessions and registration
This article reflects information available on 14 October 2026. Check the latest session notice and your admission ticket when making final arrangements.
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