The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (Director Oh Seung-geol) announced the plan for conducting the June mock exam for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on June 3rd (Tuesday) on March 25th.
The purpose of this mock exam is to provide students with an opportunity to diagnose and improve their academic abilities, as well as to assess the academic levels of the prospective test-takers for the 2026 CSAT in order to maintain an appropriate level of difficulty. The Institute plans to exclude problem types that are advantageous to students who have repeatedly trained in private education, and to present questions at a level that can be prepared for through school education and EBS-linked textbooks and lectures.
The exam is composed of sections in Korean, Mathematics, English, Korean History, Inquiry (Social Science, Science, Vocational), and a Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters, with Korean History being a mandatory section. The Korean, Mathematics, and Vocational Inquiry sections follow a structure of 'Common Subjects + Elective Subjects', while the English, Korean History, and Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters sections maintain an absolute evaluation method.
In the Korean section, students choose either 'Rhetoric and Composition' or 'Language and Media', and in the Mathematics section, they choose one of 'Probability and Statistics', 'Calculus', or 'Geometry' to take the exam. In the Inquiry section, students can choose up to 2 subjects from Social Science and Science Inquiry, and in Vocational Inquiry, they can choose up to 2 subjects out of 6, with 'Successful Career Life' being a mandatory subject if 2 subjects are chosen. In the Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters section, students choose one subject out of 9.
The entire exam is based on the 2015 revised curriculum and is indirectly linked to EBS CSAT textbooks and lectures according to the basic plan of the CSAT. The linkage rate is around 50% based on the number of questions.
For visually impaired test-takers, in addition to Braille question papers, Braille information terminals that can also function as screen reader program files and embossing devices are provided. Online testing opportunities are also available to reduce inconvenience for test-takers who find it difficult to take the test on the day of the exam.
The eligibility to take the exam is open to all prospective 2026 CSAT test-takers, including those who applied for the 2025 first round of the High School Equivalency Examination. Applications will be accepted from March 31st (Monday) to April 10th (Thursday). Currently enrolled students can apply through their schools, graduates through their former high schools or academies, and High School Equivalency Examination candidates through their local education offices or eligible academies. An examination fee of 12,000 won is charged to test-takers other than currently enrolled students.
Score reports will be provided on July 1st (Tuesday), displaying standard scores, percentiles, and grades, but only 9 grades are provided for English, Korean History, and Second Foreign Language/Chinese Characters sections through absolute evaluation. Those who do not take the Korean History section will have their test invalidated and will not receive a score report.
Prohibited items in the exam room include all electronic devices with Bluetooth or payment functions, screen display devices (LCD, LED), and rechargeable devices. On the other hand, identification cards, admission tickets, black computer pens for signing, correction tape, sharpeners, etc., are allowed to be carried.
For detailed information regarding the mock exam, one can refer to the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation website (www.kice.re.kr), the CSAT website (www.suneung.re.kr), and the EBSi website (www.ebsi.co.kr).
? Summary:
The Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation announced the plan for the June mock exam for the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) on June 3rd. The purpose is to help students assess and improve their academic abilities, maintaining an appropriate level of difficulty by excluding certain problem types. The exam covers various subjects and follows specific structures based on the 2015 revised curriculum.
?️ Natural Korean Translation:
한국교육과정평가원은 3월 25일에 2026학년도 대학수학능력시험(CSAT) 6월 모의고사 일정을 발표했습니다. 이 모의고사는 학생들이 학업능력을 진단하고 향상시키는 기회를 제공하며, 적절한 난이도를 유지하기 위해 특정 문제 유형을 제외합니다. 시험은 다양한 과목을 다루며, 2015년 개정 교육과정을 기반으로 특정 구조를 따릅니다.
❓ Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the purpose of the June mock exam for the 2026 CSAT?
2026학년도 대학수학능력시험(CSAT)을 위한 6월 모의고사의 목적은 무엇입니까?
2. How do the sections in the exam differ in terms of evaluation method?
시험의 각 섹션은 평가 방법에서 어떻게 다른가요?
3. What are some of the prohibited items in the exam room?
시험실에서 금지된 항목 중 일부는 무엇인가요?
? Vocabulary Learning:
1. diagnosis (noun)
Determining the nature of a problem or disease.
질병이나 문제의 본질을 판단하는 것.
She went to the doctor for a diagnosis of her illness.
그녀는 병원에 가서 질병을 진단받았다.
이 단어는 주로 의학적인 맥락에서 사용됩니다.
2. exclude (verb)
To leave out or reject something.
제외하다.
The team decided to exclude him from the competition.
팀은 그를 대회에서 제외하기로 결정했다.
이 단어는 주로 선택이나 포함과 반대되는 상황에서 사용됩니다.
3. embossing (noun)
Creating raised patterns or designs on a surface.
도드라짐.
The embossing on the wedding invitation looked elegant.
결혼 초대장의 도드라짐이 우아했다.
이 단어는 주로 디자인이나 장식에 관련된 맥락에서 사용됩니다.
4. invalidate (verb)
To make something not legally acceptable or officially recognized.
무효화하다.
If you cheat on the test, your results will be invalidated.
시험에서 부정행위를 한다면 결과가 무효화될 것입니다.
이 단어는 주로 법적인 문서나 규정에 관련된 상황에서 사용됩니다.
5. rechargeable (adjective)
Capable of being charged again after use.
충전 가능한.
I prefer using rechargeable batteries for my devices.
내 기기에는 충전 가능한 배터리를 사용하는 것을 선호합니다.
이 단어는 주로 전기나 전자기기와 관련된 맥락에서 사용됩니다.
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