South Korea Ministry of Education confirms Suneung on 16 November 2028 for 2029 admissions, with score notification on 8 December 2028.
South Korea · Suneung · 2029 admissions
Thursday 16 November 2028
The College Scholastic Ability Test — Suneung for 2029 academic-year admissions will take place on 16 November 2028. Keeping those two years separate is essential when planning your preparation: 2029 names the university admission cycle, while 2028 is the year you sit the examination. South Korea’s Ministry of Education has announced the examination date, with KICE responsible for detailed CSAT administration information. Score notification is planned for 8 December 2028. The announcement does not yet provide a period-by-period subject timetable, registration dates or admission-ticket arrangements. Use the confirmed dates below as long-term planning milestones, and check later notices for your personal reporting instructions. Students and families should avoid copying subject times from an older Suneung year, especially when preparing under the revised examination framework.
802 days until Suneung for 2029 admissions, as of 6 September 2026.
College Scholastic Ability Test — Suneung 2029 academic-year admissions timetable
The confirmed entry below is the overall examination date. Subject sessions, breaks and reporting times must be checked in the later detailed timetable.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSAT — subject/session timetable not published | 16 November 2028 | Thursday | To be announced | To be announced |
Key things to know
- Write both the admission cycle and examination year in your study plan: 2029 admissions, examination on 16 November 2028.
- Use the 8 December 2028 score-notification date when planning the next steps in your application; confirm each university’s own admissions deadlines separately.
- Check Ministry of Education and KICE notices for registration and admission-ticket instructions. These dates are not supplied in the initial announcement.
- Ask your school about preparation for the revised CSAT framework rather than relying on an older subject-selection guide.
- Wait for the candidate instructions before deciding what identification, stationery, calculator or other equipment to bring. Confirm each item against the rules for this cycle.
College Scholastic Ability Test — Suneung FAQs
When is Suneung for 2029 academic-year admissions?
It is scheduled for Thursday 16 November 2028 in South Korea.
Why does the 2029 Suneung examination take place in 2028?
The 2029 label refers to the university admission academic year. The examination that supports that cycle is held during the preceding calendar year.
When is score notification for the 2029 Suneung cycle?
Score notification is planned for Friday 8 December 2028.
What time does Suneung start on 16 November 2028?
The date announcement does not provide the starting time or reporting time. Check the later detailed timetable and your admission instructions.
How long is each Suneung subject session?
Individual subject durations are not listed in the initial date announcement. A timetable from another admission year should not be treated as confirmation for this cycle.
When can I register for this Suneung examination?
Registration opening and closing dates were not announced in the supplied date notice. Monitor official Ministry of Education and KICE instructions.
When will admission tickets be issued?
The initial announcement does not give an admission-ticket date. Your school or the relevant examination authority will provide the cycle’s instructions.
Does the revised CSAT framework apply to 2029 admissions?
Yes. The official announcement says the framework introduced for the 2028 admission cycle continues for 2029. Check the official guidance for subject requirements.
Can I use a calculator or electronic device in the examination?
Do not assume that a device is permitted. Follow the candidate rules issued for this cycle and confirm equipment with your school before examination day.
Official examination information
Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.
