VCE Specialist Mathematics exam 2026Exams: Mon 9 Nov to Wed 11 Nov · VCAA timetable

Your VCE Specialist Mathematics exam: Monday 9 November 2026

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When and how long

Specialist Mathematics · Examination 1Monday 9 November 20269.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
Specialist Mathematics · Examination 2Wednesday 11 November 202611.45 am to 2.00 pm2 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. Where a start time, reading time or duration isn't shown, the timetable doesn't publish it: check your personal timetable and the front of your paper.

What the exam covers

We don't have past-paper frequency data for this exam, so here is the course, module by module. Make sure every module is covered.

Night-before and exam-morning checklists

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]

Exam-week survival kit: The last 7 days · The night before and exam morning · What to bring, and what's banned · How to use reading time · If you're sick or something goes wrong · Handling exam-week stress.