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CSCA Syllabus (2026 Prep): What to Study + High‑ROI Plan

CSCA syllabus overview

As of Dec 12, 2025: This is a practical syllabus-style breakdown used for preparation. Official requirements and scoring formats can change. Always confirm your final requirements on the official portal and your target university notice.

Official portal: csca.cn/home

If you want the biggest score gains quickly, don’t study “everything equally.” Use a high‑ROI plan: master the recurring core topics, then train timing with full papers.

How to use this syllabus page

  1. Pick your subjects based on your target program/track.
  2. Study high‑ROI topics first (listed below per subject).
  3. Validate with practice: do a timed set, log errors, retake after 48 hours.
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Mathematics (high‑ROI plan)

High‑ROI topics: functions (domain/range, monotonicity), equations/inequalities, sequences, analytic geometry/vectors, probability basics.

  • What to drill: 20–30 mixed problems/day with an error log.
  • Common traps: sign errors, domain restrictions, “exact value” vs approximation.
  • Next step: use CSCA Math Test guide + interactive math mock.

Physics (high‑ROI plan)

  • High‑ROI topics: mechanics (forces/energy/momentum), circuits basics, fields (E/B), core experiments.
  • Common traps: units, diagram misreads, assuming frictionless, direction mistakes.
  • Practice: Physics mock test + full papers from CSCA Full Test Papers.

Chemistry (high‑ROI plan)

  • High‑ROI topics: stoichiometry, reaction types, acids/bases/salts, basic structure/bonding, common lab methods.
  • Common traps: balancing equations, limiting reagent errors, unit conversion, misreading conditions.
  • Practice: Chemistry mock test + full papers.

Chinese Language (high‑ROI plan)

  • High‑ROI skills: reading structure mapping, vocabulary/idioms in context, timed writing outlines.
  • Common traps: “main idea” vs “detail,” tone/stance questions, time lost re-reading.
  • Practice: Chinese mock test + timed writing drills.

Universities already accepting 2026 applications: Tsinghua (Zijing College), Fudan, Southeast University, NTU, plus foundation programs at Jilin and XJTU. Full list with links in our community.

14‑day prep plan (most people should start here)

  1. Days 1–3: high‑ROI topics for your weakest subject.
  2. Days 4–7: timed sets + error log + retake weak topics.
  3. Days 8–12: 2 full papers + timing adjustments.
  4. Days 13–14: light review + targeted retake.

Download materials & community support

We share topic-weighted plans, PDFs, and weekly study rooms in Discord: Join our Discord.

Next steps: Try our CSCA Mock Tests and see Training Courses if you want structured help.

Note: This is a preparation-oriented syllabus. Official versions may differ; always verify with the official portal and your target university notice.