2027 CSAT (Suneung) Schedule
Exam day: Thu, November 19, 2026 (Korea time)
Everything about the 2027 CSAT (Suneung): the full schedule, period-by-period timetable, exam-day details, and when scores are released.
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Full schedule
The schedule runs through 8 stages below. The stage currently in progress is highlighted.
- Basic plan announced
- Detailed plan published
- Applications (forms, submission & changes)Weekdays only (excl. Saturdays and public holidays)
- Exam day
- Appeals on questions & answers
- Scoring
- Final answers confirmed
- Score reports released
Source: KICE CSAT website, exam overview (checked 2026-10-04). KICE notes that dates may change for operational reasons. View the KICE exam overview page
Period-by-period timetable
| Period | Subject | Exam time | Minutes | Questions | Entry deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 | Korean Language | 08:40~10:00 | 80 min | 45 questions | 08:10 |
| Period 2 | Mathematics Includes 30% short-answer questions | 10:30~12:10 | 100 min | 30 questions | 10:20 |
| Lunch break 12:10~13:00 | |||||
| Period 3 | English 17 listening questions, within 25 minutes starting at 13:10 | 13:10~14:20 | 70 min | 45 questions | 13:00 |
| Period 4 | Korean History & Inquiry (Social Studies, Science, Vocational) Korean History is mandatory
| 14:50~16:37 | 107 min | – | 14:40 |
| Period 5 | Second Foreign Language & Classical Chinese No listening section | 17:05~17:45 | 40 min | 30 questions | 16:55 |
All times are in Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9).
Exam-day checklist
Key times that test-takers and parents should know on exam day.
- Enter the exam site by 08:10 for Period 1, which starts at 08:40.
- For Periods 2–5, arrive 10 minutes before each start time (10:20 / 13:00 / 14:40 / 16:55).
- Lunch break is from 12:10 to 13:00.
- Period 4 ends at 16:37; Period 5 ends at 17:45.
- The English listening section in Period 3 runs within 25 minutes starting at 13:10.
For what to bring and what’s prohibited in the exam room, check the official exam guidelines KICE posted on 2026-07-09 and the information given when you submitted your application.
After the exam
Appeals
Appeals on exam questions and answers are accepted from Thu, November 19, 2026 to Mon, November 23, 2026. Check KICE’s notice for how to file one.
Final answers confirmed
The final answer key is confirmed on Tue, December 1, 2026.
Scoring & score release
Scoring runs from Fri, November 20, 2026 to Fri, December 11, 2026, and scores are released on Fri, December 11, 2026.
KICE notice history
- Basic plan announced
- Detailed plan notice published
- Exam guidelines published
- Application submission guide released
For families and foreign residents
- All times are in Korea Standard Time (KST) — check the time difference if you’re abroad.
- The “2027” in 2027 CSAT refers to the university entry year; the exam itself is held in 2026.
- Official information follows the original Korean-language KICE source; this translation is for reference only.
- KICE may change these dates for operational reasons, so check back for updates.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the 2027 CSAT (Suneung)?
- The 2027 CSAT is held on Thu, November 19, 2026.
- Why is it called the 2027 CSAT if the exam is in 2026?
- Korean exam years are named after the university entry year the results are used for, not the year the exam takes place. The 2027 CSAT is held in 2026, and its results are used for university admission in 2027.
- What time do I need to arrive by?
- Arrive by 08:10 for Period 1. For Periods 2–5, arrive 10 minutes before each start time (10:20 / 13:00 / 14:40 / 16:55).
- What time does the exam end?
- Period 4 (Korean History & Inquiry) ends at 16:37, and Period 5 (Second Foreign Language/Classical Chinese) ends at 17:45.
- When is the appeal period?
- Appeals on questions and answers are accepted from Thu, November 19, 2026 to Mon, November 23, 2026.
- When are final answers confirmed and scores released?
- The final answer key is confirmed on Tue, December 1, 2026, and scores are released on Fri, December 11, 2026.
- When can I submit my application?
- Applications are accepted from Mon, August 24, 2026 to Fri, September 4, 2026 (weekdays only, excluding Saturdays and public holidays). Check KICE’s notice for whether applications are currently open.
- Could the schedule change?
- Yes — KICE states that the above schedule may change for operational reasons. This page reflects what was confirmed as of 2026-10-04; check KICE’s notices for the latest schedule.
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