Official Candidate Guide

CSCA Exam Guide

Everything you need to know about the CSCA exam — dates, registration, fees, syllabus, and test format.

Upcoming Exam Sessions

Multiple sessions are scheduled annually for different timezones.

What is the CSCA Exam?

The CSCA exam (China Standardized College Admission) is the standardized entrance exam required by Chinese universities for international student admissions. Administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education, the CSCA exam evaluates students in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Chinese language proficiency.

Whether you're applying for a CSC government scholarship or a self-funded program, the CSCA exam score is a key factor in your university application. Over 300 Chinese universities accept CSCA exam results, making it the most important test for international students seeking a degree in China.

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Exam Format

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Test Format

Online proctored (home) + Offline centers

Offline Centers (2026)

Vietnam, Thailand

Scoring

0-100 points per subject

Exam Fees

Registration costs (CNY)

1 Subject

¥450

2+ Subjects

¥700

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Exam Subjects

Subject details and requirements for international applicants

Subject	Test Language	Duration	Questions	Score Range
Chinese (Arts)	Chinese only	90 min	80 MCQs	0-100
Chinese (Science)	Chinese only	90 min	80 MCQs	0-100
Mathematics	Chinese / English	60 min	48 MCQs	0-100
Physics	Chinese / English	60 min	48 MCQs	0-100
Chemistry	Chinese / English	60 min	48 MCQs	0-100