CSCA: November Registration Has Closed, Next Session 19–20 December

Since the 2026-2027 academic year, international students applying to bachelor's programmes in China have been required to submit a CSCA (China Scholastic Competency Assessment) score. Most of our partner universities require this score in the application.

November Registration Has Closed

Registration for the 14–15 November 2026 session ran from 15 October 15:00 to 21 October 23:59 (Beijing time) and has closed. The registration window lasted only 7 days.

Next Session: 19–20 December 2026

Registration for the December session has not opened yet. TasselWay will announce it as soon as it opens; as the window is short, it is important to prepare now.

Remaining Sessions

• 19–20 December 2026
• 23–24 January 2027
• 13–14 March 2027
• 24–25 April 2027
• 26–27 June 2027

Why December and January?

The Chinese Government Scholarship and university scholarships usually close between December and February, and many universities consider the CSCA score when assessing applications. The December and January sessions are therefore the best options for students who want to start in September 2027. Some universities allow the score to be added later: for example, Shanghai Jiao Tong University asks admitted applicants for the score by 30 June 2027, and applicants to Dalian University of Technology who apply before 30 November 2026 may add the score after the test.

How the Test Works

• Two days: Professional Chinese and Mathematics on day one, Physics and Chemistry on day two
• The first subject starts at 08:00 or 14:00 Beijing time (UTC+8)
• Online from home or on a computer at a test centre; both have the same questions, duration and scoring
• Scores are released within 10 working days after the test

Which Subjects Should You Take?

Mathematics is required for everyone. Physics or Chemistry depends on your chosen programme. Professional Chinese is compulsory for Chinese-taught programmes and for every Chinese Government Scholarship applicant, even for English-taught programmes. Details are in our CSCA guide.

What to Do Now

• Create your account on csca.cn now and complete your details
• Decide which subjects to take based on your university and programme
• Register in the first days once December registration opens

We help you decide which subjects to take for your chosen university and programme. Contact us for advice, or check your eligibility in two minutes on our eligibility page.