2025 SYLLABUS

Mathematics Exam Syllabus

Tests the mathematical foundations, logical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for undergraduate study.

Exam purpose

Assesses the mathematics required to enter undergraduate study in China and to be ready for science and engineering coursework.

Exam formats

CategoryCore subject
LanguageChinese or English
Duration & questions60 minutes · 48 multiple-choice questions
Score0–100 points

Content and scope

01

Sets and inequalities

  • Definition, operations and notation of sets
  • Quadratic and rational inequalities
02

Functions

  • Domain, range, monotonicity and parity
  • Power, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions
  • Arithmetic and geometric sequences
  • Introductory calculus
03

Geometry & algebra

  • Lines, circles and conic sections
  • Vectors and complex numbers
  • 3D coordinate systems and simple solid figures
04

Probability & statistics

  • Classical probability models and calculation
  • Mean, variance and other data characteristics
  • Basic concepts of the normal distribution
WHERE THIS SUBJECT IS REQUIRED

Universities that require Mathematics

414 program groups across 57 universities list Mathematics as a CSCA exam subject. Open a university to see the full program, teaching language and score note.