QCAA General and General Extension assessments run 26 October–17 November 2026. Check subject dates, AM/PM sessions and durations.
Queensland · QCAA · 2026
26 October–17 November 2026
The General and General Extension External Assessments timetable for 2026 runs from 26 October to 17 November in Queensland. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) lists morning and afternoon sessions for each subject, including separate papers for Mathematics and several Sciences. Students should match both the subject name and paper number to their enrolment, because some two-paper subjects finish on the same day while others continue on the following day. This guide preserves the published duration notation and makes the AM or PM session easy to find. Your school will confirm the precise start time and reporting arrangements. Check your personalised timetable for any approved clash resolution, and build your revision plan around your own subject combination rather than the full examination calendar.
50 days until QCAA external assessments, as of 6 September 2026.
General and General Extension External Assessments 2026 timetable
Duration notation follows the published timetable: for example, 90m + 5m. Follow your paper’s instructions for how the additional time is used. The separate Senior External Examination programme has its own entries in the official PDF.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM — Economics | 26 October 2026 | Monday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Aerospace Systems | 26 October 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| PM — Health | 26 October 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Music | 26 October 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| AM — English; English as an Additional Language | 27 October 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Ancient History | 27 October 2026 | Tuesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| AM — Chinese; Physical Education | 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| AM — Philosophy and Reason | 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Spanish | 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| PM — Visual Art | 28 October 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| AM — Literature | 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Legal Studies | 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| AM — Chemistry Paper 1 | 30 October 2026 | Friday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Chemistry Paper 2 | 30 October 2026 | Friday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Biology Paper 1 | 2 November 2026 | Monday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Biology Paper 2 | 2 November 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies; Study of Religion | 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| AM — German | 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| PM — Business | 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Music Extension | 3 November 2026 | Tuesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| AM — Film, Television and New Media; Chinese Extension; French Extension; German Extension | 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| PM — Accounting | 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — Drama | 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| PM — Italian | 4 November 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| AM — Modern History | 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — General Mathematics Paper 1; Specialist Mathematics Paper 1 | 5 November 2026 | Thursday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — General Mathematics Paper 2; Specialist Mathematics Paper 2 | 6 November 2026 | Friday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Design | 6 November 2026 | Friday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| AM — Physics Paper 1 | 9 November 2026 | Monday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Physics Paper 2 | 9 November 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Dance | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 20m |
| AM — Digital Solutions | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| AM — English and Literature Extension | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 30m |
| PM — Psychology Paper 1 | 10 November 2026 | Tuesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Psychology Paper 2 | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Earth and Environmental Science Paper 1 | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Engineering; Food and Nutrition | 11 November 2026 | Wednesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| AM — Earth and Environmental Science Paper 2 | 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Geography | 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 15m |
| PM — French; Japanese | 12 November 2026 | Thursday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 2h + 5m |
| AM — Mathematical Methods Paper 1 | 13 November 2026 | Friday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Mathematical Methods Paper 2 | 13 November 2026 | Friday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Marine Science Paper 1 | 16 November 2026 | Monday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Marine Science Paper 2 | 16 November 2026 | Monday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| AM — Agricultural Science Paper 1 | 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Morning (AM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
| PM — Agricultural Science Paper 2 | 17 November 2026 | Tuesday | Afternoon (PM); school confirms clock time | 90m + 5m |
Key things to know
- Check your personalised timetable against every enrolled subject and paper number. Ask your school about any session that appears to overlap.
- Confirm English and Literature text selections and History topics with your school before choosing revision materials. The official timetable lists the available options.
- Check the current QCAA equipment list for each subject, including the permitted calculator model where a calculator is allowed. Do not assume that every paper uses the same equipment.
- Allow for both AM and PM assessments on days such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematical Methods. Confirm arrival times and break arrangements with your school.
- Keep your Student Portal access ready for personalised information and final subject results. The source calendar lists results and Senior Education Profiles for 16 December at 09:00 AEST.
General and General Extension External Assessments FAQs
When are QCAA General and General Extension assessments in 2026?
They run from Monday 26 October to Tuesday 17 November 2026.
What time do QCAA external assessments start?
The public timetable gives AM and PM sessions. Your school confirms the exact clock time and your reporting arrangements.
When are English and English as an Additional Language?
Both are scheduled for the morning session on Tuesday 27 October, with duration notation of 2 hours plus 15 minutes.
When are General Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics?
Paper 1 is in the afternoon on 5 November; Paper 2 is in the morning on 6 November. Each is listed as 90 minutes plus 5 minutes.
When is Mathematical Methods?
Paper 1 is in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon on Friday 13 November. Each is listed as 90 minutes plus 5 minutes.
When are the Chemistry and Biology papers?
Chemistry Papers 1 and 2 are on 30 October, morning and afternoon respectively. Biology follows the same session pattern on 2 November.
When are Physics and Psychology?
Physics Papers 1 and 2 are on 9 November, morning and afternoon. Psychology Paper 1 is on the afternoon of 10 November, followed by Paper 2 on the morning of 11 November.
When is Business Management in the QCAA timetable?
The QCAA subject is named Business. It is scheduled for the afternoon of 3 November, with duration notation of 2 hours plus 15 minutes. Check the exact subject name on your enrolment.
What should I do about a timetable clash?
Ask your school to confirm your personalised timetable and any QCAA-approved alternative session. Do not choose a different date or session yourself.
Is this the Senior External Examination timetable?
This guide covers General and General Extension assessments. The Senior External Examination programme is separate and has different entries in the official PDF.
When are QCAA 2026 final results available?
The supplied calendar lists final subject results and Senior Education Profiles for 16 December 2026 at 09:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time. Check the Student Portal and official notices.
Can I bring a calculator to a QCAA assessment?
Check the current equipment list and the rule for your exact subject and paper. Where calculators are allowed, the approved type matters.
Official examination information
Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.
