CSCA REGISTRATION
CSCA Registration: A Step-by-Step Guide
Prepare your passport and photo, create an official CSCA account, choose your session and subjects, then review and pay.
Walkthrough for the redesigned CSCA portal
Step 1 of 6Create your account
CSCA registration dates & fees
19–20
December 2026
Next exam you can register for
Beijing Time (UTC+8)
- Registration opens
- Registration deadline
Registration fees
- 1 subject
- RMB450
- 2 or more subjects
- RMB700
Total fee for your registration
Watch the CSCA registration video
A 71-second walkthrough of the updated process. Press play, then follow along at your own pace.
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Your CSCA registration checklist
Confirm your CSCA subject requirements and prepare these four essentials.
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CSCA passport requirements
- Valid until results are released
- Sign the signature page, if present
- Bring the same original on exam day
CSCA photo requirements
JPG / JPEG
40–200 KB
- Taken within 6 months
- White background
- Face forward · Ears & eyebrows visible
Six steps. One registration.
The October update adds a network test before session selection. After completing your details and photo, Save takes you directly to subject selection.
- 1
Create an account or sign in
Create a CSCA account with your personal email, or sign in to your existing account.
Use your personal email.Read the terms, then Sign Up. - 2
Choose your session and check your network
For a home-based test, check your network, then choose a passing region and exam session. CSCA assigns the server.
Test Speed: choose a passing region.Choose your session; server assigned automatically. - 3
Read the terms and save your details
Read the terms, enter your passport details and upload your photo. Click Save to continue to subject selection.
Read the terms; add details and photo.Click Save to continue to subjects. - 4
Choose your subjects and test language
Choose the subjects, test language and Professional Chinese track required by your university and programme.
Check your Professional Chinese track.Choose the subject and test language. - 5
Review, acknowledge the declarations and pay
Check your details, session and subjects. Acknowledge the declarations, confirm your information, then choose a payment method and pay.
Confirm details and declarations.Check the fee, choose a method, then Pay. - 6
View your registration record
Open My CSCA → My Registrations. Check for Registration Successful, then review your test format, region, subjects and times.
My CSCA → My Registrations.Check Registration Successful.
Ready to register?
Your documents, your subjects, your official account.
After registration: your next steps
Save your record
Keep the registration and payment confirmation.
Check your ticket
Watch your account for the ticket and exam instructions.
Start your prep
With your subjects and exam date confirmed, build a CSCA preparation timeline around your current foundation.
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CSCA registration FAQs
Getting registered
Where do I officially register for the CSCA?
Register for the CSCA through the official CSCA website at csca.cn.
The official platform is used to create your account, choose an available exam session, complete your candidate information, select your subjects and complete registration. PrepPals does not process official CSCA registrations.
When does the next CSCA registration open?
Registration for the 19–20 December 2026 CSCA session is scheduled for Nov 25 – Dec 1, 2026, Beijing Time.
Registration windows are short and can change between sessions, so check the official CSCA website before registering.
What do I need for CSCA registration?
Prepare your valid ordinary passport, a compliant digital ID photo, your target university and programme information, and a payment method supported by the live CSCA registration system.
You should also confirm which CSCA subjects and test language your intended university requires before you pay.
Documents & fees
Can I register for the CSCA with an ID card instead of a passport?
No. The current CSCA identification rules require an original valid ordinary booklet passport.
National ID cards, student cards, residence permits, passport cards, digital documents, scans and photocopies do not replace the required passport for identity verification.
What are the CSCA photo requirements?
The current official specification is 33 × 48 mm, JPG or JPEG, 40–200 KB, with a plain white background.
Use a recent colour ID photo taken within the last six months. The official rules prohibit AI-generated, face-swapped or heavily altered photos.
How much does CSCA registration cost?
The currently published CSCA registration fee is RMB 450 for one subject and RMB 700 for two or more subjects.
Check the amount shown in the official registration system before paying in case the fee policy changes.
Subjects & special cases
Which CSCA subjects should I register for?
Your CSCA subject combination should follow the current requirements of your target university and undergraduate programme.
Do not choose subjects only from a general online guide. Check the university’s current admission requirements before completing payment.
What if my passport changes after I register?
If your passport is lost, replaced or its information changes after registration, request a correction through the official designated process before your admission ticket is generated.
Submit a clear copy of the new passport information page, plus the old information page for a replacement or an official police report for a lost passport.
Can I take the CSCA online?
CSCA has used multiple examination formats, including home-based online testing and authorised test-centre formats.
The available format depends on the specific exam session and location, so check the options shown in the live registration system before choosing.