With the arrival of spring, thousands of second-year high school students are heading into the final stretch toward one of the most important moments of the academic year: the 2026 University Entrance Exam (PAU). In this article, we detail everything you need to know if you're taking the exam in the Community of Madrid: dates and times of the various exams.
When are the 2026 University Entrance Exams held in Madrid?
The Community of Madrid has already published the official calendar of the University Access Assessment or PAUThe regular session exams will be held in June, specifically from Monday the 1st to Friday the 5th, while the extraordinary session will take place in July, from Tuesday the 30th to Friday the 3rd. Below, we detail the exact times for each exam day, so you can plan your studies in advance.
Schedule for the regular call for June 2026
Here are the exam schedules for the different days.
Lunes de junio 1
- 09:30 – Spanish Language and Literature II (Science and Technology)
- 12:00 – Spanish Language and Literature II (Arts, General and Humanities and Social Sciences)
- 16:00 – History of Philosophy
Tuesday June 2
- 09:30 – English II (Arts, General and Humanities and Social Sciences)
- 12:00 – English II (Science and Technology)
- 16:00 – History of Spain
Wednesday June 3
- 09:30 – General Sciences and Mathematics II
- 12:00 – Mathematics CCSS, Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques
- 16:00 – Biology, Artistic Drawing II, Technical Drawing II and Latin II
Thursday June 4
- 09:30 – Physics, Artistic Fundamentals, and Geography
- 12:00 – History of Art, Chemistry, Technical Drawing for Plastic Arts and 2nd Foreign Language II
- 16:00 – Design, Business and Business Model Design, Geology and Environmental Sciences, and Technology and Engineering II
Friday, June 5 (Coincidences and Incidents)
This day is reserved for coincidences and incidents, but the schedule for the various exams has not yet been published.
Extraordinary call for PAU 2026 in Madrid: dates and times
The extraordinary session for the 2026 PAU in Madrid is designed for students who, for whatever reason, were unable to attend the regular session or who wish to retake it to improve their grades. Although it is held a few weeks later, it maintains a very similar structure in terms of schedules and test delivery.
Tuesday July 30
- 09:30 – Spanish Language and Literature II
- 12:00 – History of Philosophy
- 16:00 – Physics, Artistic Fundamentals, and Geography
Wednesday 1 of July
- 09:30 – English II
- 12:00 – History of Spain
- 16:00 – History of Art, Chemistry, Technical Drawing for Plastic Arts and 2nd Foreign Language II
Jueves 2 July
- 09:30 – General Sciences, Artistic Drawing, Latin and Mathematics CCSS
- 12:00 – Design II, Business and Business Model Design, Geology and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics II and Technology and Engineering II
- 16:00 – Biology, Technical Drawing, Business and Business Model Design and Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques
Friday, July 3th (Coincidences and incidents)
This day is reserved for coincidences and incidents. The schedules for these sessions have not yet been published.
(Please note that both the regular and resit exams include two breaks: the first is from 11:00 to 12:00 and the second, for lunch, is from 13:30 to 16:00. Make good use of these intervals to review or rest. The university entrance exams are considered finished at 17:30).
PAU 2026 exam review: what to do after the tests
Once you've finished the tests, it's time to rest... but also to keep an eye on grade publication dates, complaints, and possible revisions. If you're not happy with your result in any subject, you have the right to request a second correction. In this article, we explain the process and what you should keep in mind:
➡️ How to request a review of a PAU exam step by step
At Luis Vives, we encourage you to trust in the work you've done throughout the course. The University Entrance Exam (PAU) is just another step on your path to university. Stay calm, take care of your rest, and prepare to give your best on every test.
Much encouragement!
