Exam Date: November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Exam Starts: 08:40
Suneung results consist of four indicators: raw score, standard score, percentile, and grade band. The raw score is the sum of points for correct answers, which is then converted to a standard score that accounts for the overall score distribution. Grade bands range from 1 to 9 based on cumulative top percentages among all test-takers nationwide, with grade 1 corresponding to the top 4%.
The Suneung score report shows standard scores, percentiles, and grade bands for each subject area. Minimum academic requirements for university early admission (수시) are typically set by grade band, while regular admission (정시) uses combined standard scores or percentiles to determine eligible universities. Note that the exploratory subjects (탐구) have different numbers of test-takers per subject, so the meaning of standard scores may vary accordingly.
After receiving your Suneung results, you should build your application strategy by comparing combined standard scores per subject, percentile-converted scores, and each university's conversion formula. Since regular admission allows one application per group (가, 나, 다), it is important to balance reach, match, and safety choices appropriately. Consulting admissions specialists and using previous year admission result data together can increase your chances of acceptance.