SACE NTCET Exam Timetable 2026 – November Exam Dates: The 2026 SACE and NTCET external examination timetable has been released, with the main written examination period scheduled from Monday, November 2, to Friday, November 13, 2026. The official timetable also includes language examinations and other external assessments beginning in October. The first listed examination is Japanese (beginners) on October 13, 2026, followed by additional language examinations before the main November examination block.
Students sitting SACE and NTCET examinations should carefully check the timetable for their subject, examination date and applicable session time.
SACE and NTCET Exam Dates 2026
The main written examination period runs for two weeks:
- Start Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- End Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Main Examination Sessions: 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM South Australian time
- Northern Territory: 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM
- China and Malaysia: 7:30 AM and 12:00 noon
- Sri Lanka and Vietnam: 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM
- New Caledonia and Vanuatu: 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
These time-zone equivalents are specified in the official SACE 2026 examination timetable.
2026 SACE and NTCET Main Written Exam Timetable
The following table summarises the main November examination block from the official timetable.
| Date | Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Mathematical Methods | General Mathematics |
| Tuesday, Nov. 3 | Nutrition | Chinese, French, Indonesian, Modern Greek, Spanish |
| Wednesday, Nov. 4 | Chemistry | Psychology |
| Thursday, Nov. 5 | Physics | Accounting |
| Friday, Nov. 6 | Biology | Essential Mathematics |
| Monday, Nov. 9 | Modern History | English Literary Studies |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Specialist Mathematics | Economics |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | German, Italian, Japanese, Vietnamese | English as an Additional Language |
| Thursday, Nov. 12 | Legal Studies | Tourism |
| Friday, Nov. 13 | Music Studies | Geography |
The official timetable specifies that most examinations are 130 minutes, although some subjects have different durations. For example, English Literary Studies is 100 minutes and English as an Additional Language is 160 minutes.
October 2026 SACE Language Examinations
Although the main written examination block begins on November 2, several examinations are scheduled earlier in October.
The official timetable lists:
| Date | Examination |
|---|---|
| October 13 | Japanese (beginners) |
| October 15 | Auslan, Indonesian (beginners), nationally assessed languages, Spanish (beginners) |
| October 20 | German (beginners), Latin (continuers) |
| October 22 | Chinese (beginners) |
| October 27 | Korean (continuers), Modern Greek (beginners) |
| October 28 | Indonesian (background speakers) |
| October 29 | Italian, Korean and French beginners; Japanese and Korean background speakers |
The official document also specifies that nationally assessed languages at continuers level are scheduled for Thursday, October 15 at 1:30 PM South Australian time.
SACE Exam Timetable 2026 | Session Times
The standard South Australian examination sessions are:
- Morning: 9:00 AM
- Afternoon: 1:30 PM
However, students studying outside South Australia need to use the applicable local equivalent time rather than automatically following the South Australian clock.
International and Regional Time Conversions
| Location | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Northern Territory | 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| China & Malaysia | 7:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| Sri Lanka | 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Vietnam | 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| New Caledonia & Vanuatu | 9:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
These equivalent times are published directly in the official 2026 SACE examination timetable.
Electronic Examinations
- The official SACE timetable notes that subjects shown in blue text are electronic examinations.
- Students should therefore check the detailed examination instructions provided by their school or examination coordinator to determine whether their subject is delivered electronically or in another format.
SACE and NTCET Official Exam Timetable Portal
The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) provides the official examination timetable and online calendars for SACE and NTCET.
- The SACE website states that its online calendars provide up-to-date information about examination dates and times for SACE and NTCET.
- Students should always check the official timetable and their school instructions for the latest information because examination arrangements can be updated.
SACE and NTCET Exam Timetable 2026: FAQs
When do the 2026 SACE and NTCET written exams start?
The main written examination block starts on Monday, November 2, 2026.
When does the 2026 examination period finish?
The main written examination schedule concludes on Friday, November 13, 2026, with Music Studies and Geography.
What time do SACE exams start?
In South Australia, the standard examination sessions begin at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
What time are the exams in the Northern Territory?
The corresponding sessions are 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM Northern Territory time.
When do the language examinations begin?
The first listed October examination is Japanese (beginners) on October 13, 2026. Other language examinations follow throughout October.
Where can I find the official 2026 SACE timetable?
Students can access the official timetable through the SACE examination timetable page.
SACE Official Examination Timetable 2026
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