Gaokao (China National College Entrance) 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

Gaokao (China National College Entrance) 2026 eligibility criteria

High school graduation certificate (普通高中毕业证书), minimum age typically 17. Students must be from mainland China or meet specific residency requirements. Students from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan may have separate admission channels. Foreign nationals studying in China may apply through specific scholarship programmes or as international students through separate channels.

Before you apply

• Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
• Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
• Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.