Your admission ticket lives in Registration – My CSCA on csca.cn, next to the latest test software. Download both early, pass the system test in its window, and log in 1 hour before each paper — that sequence is the entire admin game.
Download your ticket and software
After paying, open Registration – My CSCA and download your admission ticket plus the newest test software build — delete old versions first, because last session's client is routinely rejected. Your ticket confirms the papers, times and format that apply to you; the full registration flow covers everything before this step.
Pass the system test in its window
- Run the personal equipment and network check in the announced window — typically afternoons a few days before exam day.
- Stable network around 20 Mbps, verified with the official speed test.
- Two-camera monitoring for home-based sessions: set your angles before the test, not on exam day.
- Quiet, clear room matching the environment rules, with approved scratch tools only.
Exam-day schedule (Beijing time)
Recent home-based sessions ran the papers in a fixed order through the day. Exact times vary by session and format — your admission ticket is final, so convert to your timezone the night before.
| Paper | Beijing time |
|---|---|
| Professional Chinese | 12:00 – 13:30 |
| Physics | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| Mathematics | 18:00 – 19:00 |
| Chemistry | 20:30 – 21:30 |
Login timing that never fails
Log in 1 hour early and finish equipment check, facial recognition and manual verification at least 15 minutes before each paper starts. Late logins compress into panic — and admin failure is a top-10 score killer. Between papers, rehearse the real thing with full mocks so the routine feels boring, not stressful.
Where do I download my CSCA admission ticket?
From Registration – My CSCA on csca.cn, after payment — together with the latest test software. Delete old software versions first.
What if the system test fails?
Fix the flagged item (network, camera angles, room setup) and re-run inside the announced window. Do not leave it for exam day.
How early should I log in on exam day?
One hour early, with identity and equipment checks finished at least 15 minutes before each paper.
