The 115th academic year Advanced Subjects Test (分科測驗) concluded its first day of examinations on July 13, 2026, following a two-day delay due to Typhoon Bawi. Originally scheduled for July 11 and 12, the exam was rescheduled to July 13 and 14, marking the first time the test was postponed because of a typhoon. According to the College Entrance Examination Center (CEEC), scores are scheduled to be released on August 3, 2026.
Did You Know? The 115th Advanced Subjects Test is the first instance where the exam schedule was officially altered due to a typhoon, forcing administrators to shift the entire testing window by two days.
Exam Security and Technical Oversight
In response to evolving technology, the CEEC implemented new anti-cheating measures for this year’s test, including the use of electronic and metal detection equipment. CEEC Director Chang Hsin-jen confirmed that these tools were utilized on the first day of testing. During the physics exam, officials successfully identified a student attempting to use AI-enabled glasses, marking the first time such a device has been seized.
Beyond the AI-related incident, the CEEC reported a total of 24 examination violations during the morning physics session. The most frequent infraction recorded by proctors was the failure of candidates to bring valid identification documents to the testing hall.
Subject Performance and Difficulty Assessments
Candidates and educators noted significant difficulty across the first-day subjects, particularly in Mathematics A (Math A). Students described Math A as the “most difficult in three years,” citing high cognitive demands for every question and a volume of work that many found impossible to complete within the 80-minute time limit. Teachers noted that the exam emphasized spatial geometry and calculus, with questions requiring students to integrate concepts from across the curriculum.
The physics exam also drew scrutiny for its complexity, with some educators labeling it the most challenging in five years. The test featured real-world applications, including drone technology and the “Morpho butterfly” principle. Conversely, the chemistry exam was described by some as “friendly,” despite including Nobel Prize research and experimental inquiry, as it reportedly involved fewer complex calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the examination results be released?
The CEEC is scheduled to announce the results and mail the score reports on August 3, 2026.
Why was the test schedule changed?
The exam was delayed by two days due to the arrival of Typhoon Bawi, making it the first time the test has been rescheduled due to a typhoon.
What security measures were introduced this year?
The CEEC introduced electronic and metal detection measures for the first time to prevent the use of unauthorized technology, such as the AI-enabled glasses detected during the physics exam.
How do you think the increased reliance on real-world, complex problem-solving in these exams will impact student preparation strategies in the coming years?