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VCE exam timetable 2026Written exams Tue 27 Oct to Wed 18 Nov · VCAA

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2026 VCE written exams by subject

Dates and times for the 29 VCE subjects we cover, from the 2026 VCE examination timetable. Tap a subject for its exam page: format, what to revise and a cram sheet.

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DateSubjectTime
EnglishEnglish / EAL9.00 am to 12.15 pm3 h plus 15 min reading time
Art Making and Exhibiting11.45 am to 1.30 pm1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
English Language3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Theatre Studies9.00 am to 10.45 am1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Economics11.45 am to 2.00 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Literature3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Psychology9.00 am to 11.45 am2 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
General MathematicsExamination 12.00 pm to 3.45 pm1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Biology9.00 am to 11.45 am2 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
General MathematicsExamination 22.00 pm to 3.45 pm1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Visual ArtsArt Creative Practice9.00 am to 10.45 am1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Business Management3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Math MethodsMathematical Methods · Examination 19.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
MusicMusic Composition9.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
Health and Human Development3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Math MethodsMathematical Methods · Examination 211.45 am to 2.00 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Legal Studies3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
MusicMusic Inquiry9.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
Specialist MathematicsExamination 19.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
Physical Education11.45 am to 2.00 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Chemistry9.00 am to 11.45 am2 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Environmental Science2.00 pm to 4.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Media2.00 pm to 4.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Visual Communication Design9.00 am to 10.45 am1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Specialist MathematicsExamination 211.45 am to 2.00 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Accounting3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Physics9.00 am to 11.45 am2 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Geography2.00 pm to 4.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Sociology2.00 pm to 4.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Product Design and Technologies9.00 am to 10.45 am1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Philosophy3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
Food Studies9.00 am to 10.45 am1 h 30 min plus 15 min reading time
Politics3.00 pm to 5.15 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time
MusicMusic Contemporary Performance9.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
MusicMusic Repertoire Performance9.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time

VCAA: the reading period is included in the times shown, and each examination starts with a 15-minute reading period unless otherwise specified. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time. A few language exams run earlier in October.

Source: 2026 VCE examination timetable (VCAA), checked Wednesday 23 September 2026. Your personal timetable from your school or VCAA is the final word; check it for any subject not listed here.

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Exam-day rules in 60 seconds

The night before

  • Check the start time of each exam; the 15-minute reading period is included in the timetable times.[2]
  • Pack a transparent pencil case: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, sharpener and a ruler.[1]
  • Pack your approved calculator and spare batteries (CAS only where allowed: General Maths, Methods Exam 2, Specialist Exam 2).[1]
  • Still water in a clear plastic bottle, labels removed, no more than 1500 mL (it stays off your table).[1]
  • Stop revising around 8 pm, set two alarms and sleep.[1]

Exam morning

  • Eat a real breakfast.[1]
  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.[2]
  • If you are up to 30 minutes late you still get full writing time, but no reading time.[1]
  • Leave phones, smart watches and fitness trackers outside the exam room.[1]
  • In reading time: read and plan, but don't write or use your calculator.[1]
  • You can't leave before 30 minutes of writing time or in the last 5 minutes.[1]
  1. VCE exam day: what to actually expect
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Exam-week survival kit

Short, practical guides for the final week: revision, the night before, the VCAArules, reading time, what to do if you're sick, and handling stress.

After the exams

: VCE results and ATARs online from 7 am (VTAC) (source).

Exam dates and times from the official VCAA 2026 timetable, checked Wednesday 23 September 2026. Not affiliated with VCAA; always confirm with your personal timetable.

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