CSCA Test 2027: Who Must Take It, and How to Practise Free
Published on March 31, 2026 · Updated on November 8, 2026 | By Foorsa Team
Applying for a bachelor's in China for September 2027? Plan on the CSCA. Every Chinese Government Scholarship university requires it from undergraduate applicants since the 2026 intake (scholarship or not), and it becomes mandatory for all international undergraduates by 2028.
Master's and PhD applicants don't take it. There is no pass mark: each university sets its own scores.
Practise free on CSCA by Foorsa
- Full timed mock exam (csca.help/exam)
- Practice lessons by subject (csca.help/learn)
Take the mock first. It tells you which subject to fix before your session.
Do you need it? The 30-second check
| You are applying for | CSCA? | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A bachelor's with the CSC scholarship | Yes. The 2027/2028 CSC pack includes a "CSCA Score Report" appendix. | Mathematics, Professional Chinese, plus Physics or Chemistry depending on the programme |
| A self-funded bachelor's at a Chinese Government Scholarship university | Yes. | Mathematics plus the subjects your university lists; Professional Chinese for Chinese-taught programmes |
| A bachelor's at another university | By 2028, yes. Check your university's rule now. | As your university specifies |
| A master's or PhD | No. | None |
What it covers
| Subject | Questions | Minutes | Who takes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 60 | All majors |
| Physics | 48 | 60 | Science and engineering |
| Chemistry | 48 | 60 | Science and medicine |
| Professional Chinese | 80 | 90 | Chinese-taught programmes and all scholarship applicants (humanities or STEM stream) |
Dates, fees and scores
| Session | Note |
|---|---|
| 14–15 Nov 2026 | Registration (15–21 Oct 2026) is closed |
| 19–20 Dec 2026 | Next session |
| 23–24 Jan 2027 | Last session for a mid-February deadline |
| 13–14 Mar 2027 | Results can take until 26 March |
| 24–25 Apr 2027 | For later deadlines |
| 26–27 Jun 2027 | Last session in the current calendar |
- Fee: ¥450 for one subject (≈ 650 MAD), ¥700 for two or more (≈ 1,000 MAD)
- Mode: online from home (proctored) or at a test centre
- Scores: 0–100 per subject, results within 10 working days, valid 2 years
- Registration: on csca.cn; windows per session on csca.help/calendar
Full detail on each subject and session: CSCA exam 2027 guide.
4 myths that cost students a session
- Myth: business and humanities students sit English and an essay. Fact: the subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Professional Chinese. Mathematics is for every major.
- Myth: it costs 100 to 150 dollars. Fact: ¥450 for one subject, ¥700 for two or more.
- Myth: you have to pass it. Fact: there is no pass mark. Each university sets its own scores.
- Myth: you must travel to a centre in Casablanca or Rabat. Fact: you can sit it online from home (proctored) or at a test centre.
The name, by the way: China Scholastic Competency Assessment.
Practise free in 4 moves
- Sit the full timed mock exam. Note your weakest subject.
- Fix that subject first with the practice lessons.
- Do Mathematics every week: every major takes it.
- In the last month before your session, one timed mock a week. Prefer to stay on foorsa.ma? Use our CSCA test simulator.
FAQs about the CSCA Test for Moroccan Students
Is the CSCA test mandatory for all programs?
No, it is for bachelor's applicants. Every Chinese Government Scholarship university requires it from undergraduate applicants since the 2026 intake, scholarship or not, and it becomes mandatory for all international undergraduates by 2028. Master's and PhD applicants do not take it.
What subjects are covered in the CSCA test?
Four subjects: Mathematics (48 questions, 60 minutes, all majors), Physics (48 questions, 60 minutes, science and engineering), Chemistry (48 questions, 60 minutes, science and medicine) and Professional Chinese (80 questions, 90 minutes, Chinese-taught programmes and all scholarship applicants).
Where can I take the CSCA test from Morocco?
Online from home under remote proctoring, or at a test centre. You register on csca.cn. Next sessions: 19-20 December 2026, 23-24 January, 13-14 March, 24-25 April and 26-27 June 2027.
How much does the CSCA test cost?
450 yuan for one subject and 700 yuan for two or more, about 650 MAD and 1,000 MAD. Results come within 10 working days and stay valid for 2 years.
What if my CSCA score is low?
There is no pass mark, so a score is never a fail. Each university sets its own scores. If yours is below what your university expects, check the retake rules on csca.cn and book a later session whose results arrive before your deadline.
How can Foorsa help me prepare for the CSCA test?
Start free on CSCA by Foorsa: a full timed mock exam at csca.help/exam and practice lessons at csca.help/learn. Our advisers then help you choose your subjects and session and fit the CSCA into your CSC or university application.
Practise free on CSCA by Foorsa: the full timed mock exam and practice lessons. Then book the session that fits your deadline.
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