Taiwan's College Subject Test begins amid typhoon postponement

Taiwan's College Subject Test, a crucial university entrance examination, commenced on July 13 and will conclude on July 14, with an estimated 39,000 students nationwide registered to take it. The examination, administered by the College Entrance Examination Center, is a significant step for students seeking higher education.

Examining the schedule, the first day includes tests for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics A, and Biology. The second day covers History, Geography, Mathematics B, and Civics and Society. Each subject test is allocated 80 minutes. The results are slated for release on August 3. Notably, the exam was rescheduled from its original July 11-12 dates due to the impact of a typhoon.

The College Entrance Examination Center has issued several critical reminders to ensure a smooth testing process and prevent unnecessary point deductions. Students must present valid identification, which includes national ID cards, health insurance cards with photos, driver's licenses, or passports. Student IDs are not considered valid. Participants are instructed to sign their full names on the answer sheet only after the examination begins and to cease all writing immediately upon the end-of-exam bell. Furthermore, all mobile phones and other communication or computing devices, such as smartwatches and smart glasses, must be completely powered off, including alarms and vibrations, and are strictly prohibited from being brought into the examination room. Rulers and other stationery must also comply with exam regulations.