CSCA Past Paper Questions
The CSCA was introduced in the 2025/ 2026 admissions cycle and comprises two major components.
1. Professional Chinese Test (专业中文) — 90 minutes, 80 questions
Applicants for Chinese-taught programmes take the Professional Chinese Test corresponding to their intended major category: Humanities Chinese(文科中文) or STEM Chinese (理科中文). This includes basic technical terms and is roughly equivalent to HSK 3-5 difficulty. If you have a valid HSK Level 4 score, you may be exempt from this test. Applicants to English-taught programmes do not need to take this test.
2. Fundamental Subject Test — 60 minutes, 48 questions per subject
Fundamental Subject Tests are available in both English and Chinese, therefore students applying to both English-taught and Chinese-taught programmes will be required to take it. Please note that you are likely not required to take all three Fundamental Subject Tests, so please check individual course websites for specifics. Mathematics is compulsory for all programmes. Physics and Chemistry are usually optional, with requirements varying by university and programme.
Read our guide on how to prepare for the CSCA and a breakdown of past paper topics.
You might also be interested in English-taught degrees in China.
CSCA Syllabus & Specification
Fundamental Subject Tests
Mathematics Specification (English version)
Physics Specification (English version)
Chemistry Specification (English version)
Professional Chinese Tests （专业中文）
Sources: CSCA syllabi (English versions) are translated from the CSCA official website.
CSCA Past Paper Questions 2025-2026
Official past paper questions are not publicly released. The past paper resources here were compiled and reconstructed based on questions recalled by students who sat the examination. Additional mock and sample tests can be found here.
Physics CSCA (Chinese) - Dec 2025
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