What subjects does the Gaokao cover?

Chinese, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Physics or History, Two elective subjects

How is the Gaokao scored?

Province-specific total score, often 750 points. Universities set admission lines by province and subject group.

Is the Gaokao the same every year?

Formats change over time. Always confirm the current rules at the official source before planning your study.

Gaokao study guide

China's national college entrance exam. It is organized by province, with deep subject coverage and very competitive admission lines.

Country: China
Language: Chinese
Subjects: Chinese · Mathematics · Foreign Language · Physics or History · Two elective subjects
Format: Province-specific national entrance exam. Subjects and paper formats vary by province; many provinces use a 3+1+2 subject model.
Duration: Usually two to three days, depending on the province
Scoring: Province-specific total score, often 750 points. Universities set admission lines by province and subject group.

How to prepare

Confirm the exact province rules first. Then build a long review cycle around the required subjects and past provincial papers.

Official source

https://www.moe.gov.cn/

Always check the official rules before relying on any study guide, including this one.

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Published material for this exam

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