The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (Director Oh Seung-geol) announced the plan for conducting the June mock exam for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on June 3rd (Tuesday) on March 25th.

The purpose of this mock exam is to provide students with an opportunity to diagnose and improve their academic abilities, as well as to assess the academic levels of the prospective test-takers for the 2026 CSAT in order to maintain an appropriate level of difficulty. The Institute plans to exclude problem types that are advantageous to students who have repeatedly trained in private education, and to present questions at a level that can be prepared for through school education and EBS-linked textbooks and lectures.

The exam is composed of sections in Korean, Mathematics, English, Korean History, Inquiry (Social Science, Science, Vocational), and a Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters, with Korean History being a mandatory section. The Korean, Mathematics, and Vocational Inquiry sections follow a structure of 'Common Subjects + Elective Subjects', while the English, Korean History, and Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters sections maintain an absolute evaluation method.

In the Korean section, students choose either 'Rhetoric and Composition' or 'Language and Media', and in the Mathematics section, they choose one of 'Probability and Statistics', 'Calculus', or 'Geometry' to take the exam. In the Inquiry section, students can choose up to 2 subjects from Social Science and Science Inquiry, and in Vocational Inquiry, they can choose up to 2 subjects out of 6, with 'Successful Career Life' being a mandatory subject if 2 subjects are chosen. In the Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters section, students choose one subject out of 9.

The entire exam is based on the 2015 revised curriculum and is indirectly linked to EBS CSAT textbooks and lectures according to the basic plan of the CSAT. The linkage rate is around 50% based on the number of questions.

For visually impaired test-takers, in addition to Braille question papers, Braille information terminals that can also function as screen reader program files and embossing devices are provided. Online testing opportunities are also available to reduce inconvenience for test-takers who find it difficult to take the test on the day of the exam.

The eligibility to take the exam is open to all prospective 2026 CSAT test-takers, including those who applied for the 2025 first round of the High School Equivalency Examination. Applications will be accepted from March 31st (Monday) to April 10th (Thursday). Currently enrolled students can apply through their schools, graduates through their former high schools or academies, and High School Equivalency Examination candidates through their local education offices or eligible academies. An examination fee of 12,000 won is charged to test-takers other than currently enrolled students.

Score reports will be provided on July 1st (Tuesday), displaying standard scores, percentiles, and grades, but only 9 grades are provided for English, Korean History, and Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters sections through absolute evaluation. Those who do not take the Korean History section will have their test invalidated and will not receive a score report.

Prohibited items in the exam room include all electronic devices with Bluetooth or payment functions, screen display devices (LCD, LED), and rechargeable devices. On the other hand, identification cards, admission tickets, black computer pens for signing, correction tape, sharpeners, etc., are allowed to be carried.

For detailed information regarding the mock exam, one can refer to the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation website (www.kice.re.kr), the CSAT website (www.suneung.re.kr), and the EBSi website (www.ebsi.co.kr).