HSK Exam Guide YCT and BCT test dates in 2026 from the official calendar
The 2026 official calendar lists YCT tests on 10 January, 21 March, 24 May, 16 August, 17 October and 22 November, and BCT tests on 18 January, 18 April, 28 June, 8 August and 15 November. As of 11 October 2026, the dates still to come are YCT on 17 October and 22 November and BCT on 15 November; all earlier dates have passed. YCT is printed as Chinese Proficiency Test (Youth) and BCT as Chinese Proficiency Test (Business).
YCT test dates in 2026
The calendar lists two test forms: "PBT" (paper-based test) and "iBT at-center". The "Status" column shows which dates had passed by 11 October 2026 and which remain.
| Test Date | Test Type | Test Form | Registration Deadline (PBT) | Registration Deadline (iBT at-center) | Result Releasing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 January 2026 (Sat) | Written | PBT | 14 December 2025 | – | 10 February 2026 | Passed |
| 21 March 2026 (Sat) | Written | PBT+iBT at-center | 22 February 2026 | 11 March 2026 | 21 April 2026; 7 April 2026 | Passed |
| 24 May 2026 (Sun) | Written+Speaking | PBT+iBT at-center | 27 April 2026 | 14 May 2026 | 24 June 2026; 8 June 2026; 15 June 2026 | Passed |
| 16 August 2026 (Sun) | Written | PBT | 20st July 2026 | – | 16 September 2026 | Passed |
| 17 October 2026 (Sat) | Written+Speaking | PBT+iBT at-center | 20 September 2026 | 7 October 2026 | 17 November 2026; 2 November 2026; 6 November 2026 | Upcoming |
| 22 November 2026 (Sun) | Written+Speaking | PBT+iBT at-center | 26 October 2026 | 12 November 2026 | 22 December 2026; 7 December 2026; 14 December 2026 | Upcoming |
The registration deadline for the 16 August test is printed as "20st July" in the calendar.
BCT test dates in 2026
| Test Date | Test Form | Registration Deadline (PBT) | Registration Deadline (iBT at-center) | Result Releasing Date (PBT) | Result Releasing Date (iBT at-center) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2026 (Sun) | PBT+iBT at-center | 22 December 2025 | 8 January 2026 | ※25 February 2026 | 2 February 2026 | Passed |
| 18 April 2026 (Sat) | PBT+iBT at-center | 22 March 2026 | 8 April 2026 | ※22 May 2026 | ※8 May 2026 | Passed |
| 28 June 2026 (Sun) | PBT+iBT at-center | 1 June 2026 | 18 June 2026 | 28 July 2026 | 13 July 2026 | Passed |
| 8 August 2026 (Sat) | PBT+iBT at-center | 12 July 2026 | 29 July 2026 | 8 September 2026 | 24 August 2026 | Passed |
| 15 November 2026 (Sun) | PBT+iBT at-center | 19 October 2026 | 5 November 2026 | 15 December 2026 | 30 November 2026 | Upcoming |
※ Result releasing date would be delayed due to festival vacation.
Questions people ask
Which 2026 YCT and BCT dates are still open?
As of 11 October 2026, the remaining dates are YCT on 17 October and 22 November and BCT on 15 November. All other 2026 dates in the calendar have passed.
What are the last YCT and BCT test dates in the 2026 calendar?
The last dates shown in the calendar are YCT on 22 November 2026 and BCT on 15 November 2026.
Sources
- Chinese Test Dates in 2026 — Chinese Testing International (CTI) Checked 11 October 2026 This page is an unofficial summary; it is not published by Chinese Testing International, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation or the Ministry of Education, and the official page prevails if they differ.