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🗓️ 2025 HSC Written Exam Timetable: Key Dates

Overview of the 2025 HSC timetable with key dates for you to note down in your calendar.

2 days ago • 2 min read

By Manoj Arachige

The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is a pivotal milestone for Year 12 students in New South Wales. The 2025 HSC written examinations are scheduled to commence on Thursday, 16 October 2025, and will conclude no later than Monday, 10 November 2025 .

The official 2025 HSC written exam timetable was released on Friday, 2 May 2025, by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). Students can access their personalized exam schedules through the Students Online portal.

📚 Exam Dates

Date	Subject
Thu, 16 Oct 2025	English Standard Paper 1
Thu, 16 Oct 2025	English Advanced Paper 1
Fri, 17 Oct 2025	English Standard Paper 2
Fri, 17 Oct 2025	English Advanced Paper 2
Mon, 20 Oct 2025	Mathematics Standard 2
Tue, 21 Oct 2025	Mathematics Advanced
Wed, 22 Oct 2025	Mathematics Extension 1
Thu, 23 Oct 2025	Mathematics Extension 2
Fri, 24 Oct 2025	Biology
Mon, 27 Oct 2025	Chemistry
Tue, 28 Oct 2025	Physics
Wed, 29 Oct 2025	Business Studies
Thu, 30 Oct 2025	Legal Studies
Fri, 31 Oct 2025	Economics
Mon, 3 Nov 2025	Modern History
Tue, 4 Nov 2025	Ancient History
Wed, 5 Nov 2025	Geography
Thu, 6 Nov 2025	Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
Fri, 7 Nov 2025	Visual Arts
Mon, 10 Nov 2025	Design and Technology
Tue, 11 Nov 2025	Industrial Technology
Wed, 12 Nov 2025	Information Processes and Technology (IPT)
Thu, 13 Nov 2025	Software Design and Development
Fri, 14 Nov 2025	Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
Mon, 17 Nov 2025	Society and Culture
Tue, 18 Nov 2025	Textiles and Design
Wed, 19 Nov 2025	Music 1
Thu, 20 Nov 2025	Music 2
Fri, 21 Nov 2025	Drama
Mon, 24 Nov 2025	Food Technology

Please note: This timetable is subject to change. Students should verify dates through the official NESA website or their school's examination coordinator.

HSC written exam timetable

You can also download a PDF version of the timetable here.