Japan Common Test (DNC)
January session18–19
National Center for University Entrance Examinations — unified January session across Japanese, mathematics, English, sciences, and electives.
Exam calendar
Key exam dates by curriculum
Principal examination sessions with quick links to insights, tips, and grade tools.
Academic year 2026
January
March
Thailand TCAS (TGAT / TPAT / A-Level)
TCAS Round 18
CUPT/NIETS university admission exams — TGAT general aptitude, TPAT aptitude tests, and A-Level subject papers for TCAS rounds.
April
HKDSE Main Examination
April–May9
HKEAA Diploma of Secondary Education — core and elective papers across April and May. Results release typically in July.
May
UK May / June Series
May–JuneAQA, OCR, and Pearson Edexcel GCSE and A Level summer examinations — the primary UK national series.
Cambridge May / June Series
May–JuneCambridge International IGCSE and AS & A Level principal examination series with examiner reports published after results.
IB Diploma May Session
May session1
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme written examinations — HL and SL papers with grade boundaries released per subject.
October
Cambridge October / November
Oct–NovInternational autumn examination series for Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and International A Level.
November
IB Diploma November Session
November sessionSouthern hemisphere and retake IB Diploma examination session — same 7-point grading scale as May.
Korea CSAT (수능)
November13
KICE College Scholastic Ability Test — national university entrance exam with standard scores and absolute grading by subject.
Dates are indicative for planning. Always confirm session timetables with the official exam authority.