Mathematics
30 minutes15 questions
Italy & Germany · CHECKED 2026-09-22
CEnT-S — your starting guide
Meet an entrance-test requirement for participating English-taught science-related programmes.
The exam at a glance
Five separately timed sections contain 55 questions.
CISIA rules for 1 November 2025–31 October 2026. Check the next published rules before booking a later cycle.
Reasoning on texts and data
30 minutes15 questions
Biology
20 minutes10 questions
Chemistry
20 minutes10 questions
Physics
10 minutes5 questions
Total section time is 110 minutes. Time is not transferable between sections, and completed sections cannot be revisited.
Full format and scoring →Is this the test you need?
Applicants whose particular university call names CEnT-S.
- Confirm CEnT-S is named in the current course call; do not assume every Italian course uses it.
- Check whether the course accepts the chosen CEnT@HOME or CEnT@UNI sitting.
- CEnT-S assesses entry subjects; it is not itself an English-proficiency certificate.
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3. Choose your practice →See what is available and how much of the exam it covers.
A sensible preparation route
- Open the official syllabus and mark relevant gaps.
- Use CISIA simulations to learn the actual interface and section sequence.
- Practise timed subject blocks, then compare your preparation against the target university’s rules.
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Official sources
Exam guide checked 2026-09-22; registration references checked 2026-09-29. Check the provider before booking; dates, formats and acceptance can change.
- CEnT-S structure and syllabus ↗
- CISIA — CEnT rules, calendar, payment and receipt requirements ↗
- CISIA — Student Area and test registration ↗
- CEnT-S official simulations ↗
- CISIA — official CEnT-S calendar and offered sessions ↗
- Milan Economics: Behavior, Data and Policy 2026/27 call ↗
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