CEnT‑S Exam for Italy — Bachelor's Admission Guide
Your complete walkthrough of CISIA's English entrance test for undergraduate study in Italy — eligibility, structure, dates and how Keemaya gets you through it.
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Why it matters
What every applicant should know before booking
Four sittings a year. Macro-periods run Nov–Jan, Feb–Mar, Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct.
Scoring: +1 correct, 0 unanswered, −0.25 incorrect — then normalised across each period.
Timing rule: each section is timed, and you must use at least 50% of it before advancing.
Afternoon only. The test starts at 2:30 PM Italian time; access details arrive after booking.
Miss it once? You get a one-time credit to rebook, valid within the same academic year.
Recognised widely. Accepted by public and private universities for English-taught bachelor's programs.
Exam structure
Five sections, 55 questions, 110 minutes
| Section | Questions | Focus area | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | Algebra, geometry, logic | 30 min |
| Reasoning on texts & data | 15 | Problem solving, reasoning | 30 min |
| Physics | 5 | Mechanics, electromagnetism | 10 min |
| Chemistry | 10 | General chemistry basics | 20 min |
| Biology | 10 | Human biology, ecology | 20 min |
Total: 110 minutesFee: €55 per attemptFormat: Multiple choice
The route to results
Four macro-periods, 2025–26
Nov 27 – Dec 16Session 1 · results Jan 30, 2026
Feb 19 – Feb 26Session 2 · results Mar 12, 2026
Apr 23 – Jun 9Session 3 · results Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30 – Oct 15Session 4 · results Oct 30, 2026
Pick your format
@UNI or @HOME
In person
CEnT‑S @ UNI
Sit the exam at an official university test centre in Italy or a partner institution, under direct classroom supervision.
Remote
CEnT‑S @ HOME
Take it from home on a laptop or desktop with a stable connection, webcam and mic — live-monitored to keep it fair.
🎯 Replaces the English TOLC
🌐 Online or on-campus
🧩 Universities pick relevant sections
🔁 Up to 4 attempts a year
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
An English-language entrance exam Italian universities use for English-taught bachelor's programs in fields like engineering, economics and pharmacy — it has replaced the earlier English TOLC for many universities.
Yes — choose CEnT‑S @HOME for remote proctoring, or CEnT‑S @UNI to sit it in person at a test centre. You pick the format at registration.
Five: Mathematics (15), Reasoning on texts and data (15), Biology (10), Chemistry (10) and Physics (5) — 55 questions in total, each section separately timed.
€55 per attempt.
Once per macro-period, up to four times a year — useful if you want to retake it and improve your score in a later session.
Prep for CEnT‑S with Keemaya
Personalised guidance on registration, prep and choosing the right universities in Italy.
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