2027 Gaokao Registration Schedule Summary: Hunan, Fujian, Jilin, and Xinjiang Announced (As of October 4, 2026)
As of October 4, 2026, we have verified the 2027 Gaokao registration schedules for Hunan, Fujian, Jilin, and Xinjiang on their respective provincial examination authority websites. Online registration is concentrated from mid-October to mid-November. This article organizes the registration, confirmation, and payment times by province and lists a few easily overlooked key reminders.
Registration for the 2027 National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is now underway. As in previous years, timelines and procedures vary by province: some require online registration followed by on-site confirmation, some split the registration and exam fees into two payments, and some do not offer a late registration period once the deadline passes.
All the information below is sourced directly from the official websites of provincial education examination authorities, verified as of October 4, 2026. This article only includes provinces with verified official documents. For other provinces, please refer to the announcements from their respective examination authorities once released.
Registration Timeline by Province
| Province | Online Registration Period | On-site Confirmation / Payment | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunan | October 14 to 30, 2026 (excluding weekends). Register and pay the registration fee on the Hunan Provincial General College Entrance Examination Comprehensive Information Platform for Candidates (ks.hneao.cn). | Upload an electronic image of the household registration booklet (hukou) and sign the Registration Form by December 10. The Gaokao exam fee will be paid separately from April 12 to May 8, 2027. | Late registrations are not accepted, and no late registration period will be arranged. Registration and payment for the arts and sports unified exams will be from October 31 to November 6, 2026. |
| Fujian | October 16 to 21, 2026. Log in to the Fujian Provincial Education Examination Institute website to register and pay. | On-site confirmation: October 22 to 28, 2026. Candidates must visit their chosen confirmation point in person. Online payment must be successful before on-site confirmation. | Registration and exam fee: ¥240. Sports and arts candidates (except traditional Chinese opera) must pay an additional provincial unified exam fee of ¥240 per category. A late registration period is tentatively scheduled for April 2027. |
| Jilin | October 10 to 15, 2026 (9:00–16:30 daily). Register on the Jilin Provincial General Gaokao Candidate Service Platform (gk.jleea.com.cn). | On-site confirmation: To be completed by October 20, 2026. Specific times are set by local admission and examination institutions. Online payment: November 6 to 9, 2026 (9:00–16:30 daily). | Candidates from other provinces and those applying for special bonus points must undergo qualification pre-review first, from September 15 to October 9, 2026, which is currently in progress. |
| Xinjiang | The online registration system is expected to open at 12:00 on October 12, 2026. Specific registration times will be notified by local prefectures and cities. Online registration must be completed by 18:00 on November 15, 2026. | Go to the designated location of the local education examination institution at your hukou or student registration site for on-site confirmation and qualification review. Specific times will be announced locally. | Online registration and payment for the arts unified exam must be completed by 18:00 on October 30, 2026. No late registration will be allowed after the deadline. |
Common Registration Reminders
- Once the deadline passes, there is usually no remedy. Hunan explicitly states no late Gaokao registration will be arranged. Xinjiang will not allow late registration for the arts unified exam after the deadline. Although Fujian has arranged a late registration period, it is only open to specific categories of candidates.
- Registration and exam fees may be paid in two installments. In Hunan, the registration fee is paid during registration, and the exam fee is paid from April 12 to May 8, 2027; the admission ticket can only be printed after paying the exam fee. Jilin has a separate online payment window in November. Failure to pay on time will be treated as a waiver of the exam.
- Arts and sports candidates need to take an extra step. Hunan, Fujian, and Xinjiang all require arts and sports candidates to separately complete the registration and payment for the professional unified exam. The timeline may differ from the academic subject registration, so keep track of both.
- Bonus points and special care qualifications must be applied for during registration. Jilin requires that applications for bonus points and special care be submitted by the candidates themselves during registration; failure to apply will be considered a waiver. These candidates must also undergo qualification pre-review and bring original supporting documents for verification.
- Check your ID card in advance. Hunan requires that the ID card must not expire before September 30, 2027, and reminds candidates not to change key information such as name or photo on the ID card between registration confirmation and university enrollment.
- Current university students cannot register. Both Hunan and Fujian specify that current students with regular university status, or those who have been admitted and retained their enrollment qualifications, are not allowed to register.
- Academic proficiency test scores affect registration eligibility. Several registration conditions in Xinjiang require passing scores in the provincial regular high school academic proficiency tests.
- Rules for non-local hukou and migrant children are more detailed. Provinces have specific regulations regarding hukou duration, student registration, consecutive years of study, and parents' social security or residence permits, with significant variations. Check your province's official document to confirm which rules apply to you.
What to Do for Provinces That Haven't Announced Yet
As of October 4, we have not yet verified the 2027 registration documents for other provinces. In previous years, most provinces organized registration between October and November. We recommend the following:
- Regularly check the official website and official social media accounts of your provincial education examination institute for the latest official announcements;
- National summary tables shared online may contain outdated data from previous years. Always verify the dates against the original documents from the examination institute;
- Prepare your ID card, household registration booklet, and student registration certificates in advance. Candidates with non-local hukou should consult their local examination institution as early as possible.
This article will be updated as more provincial documents are verified.
Need Help?
Registration is just the first step. Next comes subject selection confirmation, college application preferences, and university admissions planning. If your child's situation is unique, such as having a non-local hukou, applying for arts or sports programs, or preparing for university applications simultaneously, feel free to book a one-on-one consultation.
References
- Hunan Provincial Education Examination Institute: Notice on Doing a Good Job in the Registration for the 2027 National College Entrance Examination
- Fujian Provincial Education Examination Institute: Notice on Doing a Good Job in the Registration for the 2027 National College Entrance Examination
- Jilin Provincial Education Examination Institute: Regulations on the Registration for the 2027 National College Entrance Examination in Jilin Province
- Jilin Provincial Education Examination Institute: Q&A on Relevant Matters for the 2027 Gaokao Registration in Jilin Province
- Xinjiang Education Examination Institute: Regulations on the Registration for the 2027 National College Entrance Examination in the Autonomous Region