[CSAT D-1] We Support All Test-Takers! (CSAT Schedule and Precautions)

Hello from Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic 😊💙

The 2026 CSAT is finally just one day away.

Test-takers preparing for university admission

are likely in the final stages of managing their condition and preparing.

To all test-takers who have worked hard for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test,

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic sends a message of support!

2026 College Scholastic Ability Test

*2026 CSAT Schedule*

Entry Time: By 8:10 AM

(It is highly recommended to arrive well before the entry time!)

*Reference Information*

Prohibited Items in the Exam Room

Mobile phones, smart devices (smartwatches, etc.), tablet PCs, portable media players,

camera pens, electronic calculators, radios, digital cameras, electronic dictionaries, MP3 players,

watches with communication/payment functions (Bluetooth, etc.) or electronic display devices (LED, LCD, etc.),

e-cigarettes, earphones with communication (Bluetooth) functions, and all other electronic devices.

In short, electronic devices such as Apple Watch, Samsung Watch, Buds, AirPods, Xiaomi watches,

as well as watches with screens, are prohibited.

Permitted Items

ID card, admission ticket, black computer-use sign pen, white correction tape, black pencil, eraser,

mechanical pencil lead, analog watches with hour/minute hands that do not have communication/payment functions or electronic display devices, etc.

Caution

Items that will result in immediate disqualification for cheating if found during the exam:

Textbooks, reference books, past exam papers, etc.

All items other than those permitted for carry-on must be placed in a bag and submitted at the front of the exam room before the start of each period.

We hope that by checking this schedule and precautions carefully,

there will be no issues during your exam,

and that all test-takers will achieve the results they desire

after all their hard work!

However, the CSAT is just one of many paths we will take.

Please approach the exam calmly, trusting in yourself and knowing that it's okay if it's not perfect.

To all test-takers nationwide,

Fight to the very end!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the entry time for the 2026 CSAT?

The entry time for the 2026 CSAT is by 8:10 AM. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid congestion on the exam day and to approach the exam calmly.

What items are not allowed in the CSAT exam room?

All electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, tablet PCs, electronic dictionaries, and MP3 players, are prohibited in the CSAT exam room. Watches with communication or payment functions, or electronic display devices, are also not allowed.

What items are permitted in the CSAT exam room?

Permitted items in the CSAT exam room include your ID card, admission ticket, black computer-use sign pen, white correction tape, black pencil, eraser, mechanical pencil lead, and analog watches with hour/minute hands that do not have communication or electronic display functions.

What are the times for the CSAT lunch break?

The CSAT lunch break is from 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM, totaling 50 minutes. Bringing a lunchbox is mandatory during the lunch break, so please prepare it in advance.

What items will result in disqualification for cheating during the CSAT?

Any items found during the CSAT exam other than those permitted for carry-on, such as textbooks, reference books, or past exam papers, will immediately result in disqualification for cheating. All such items must be placed in a bag and submitted at the front of the exam room before the start of each period.

What is the exam time for the 4th period of the 2026 CSAT?

The 4th period of the 2026 CSAT, which includes Korean History and Inquiry subjects, runs from 2:50 PM to 4:37 PM, totaling 107 minutes. For the Inquiry section, you can take a maximum of two subjects.