[Updated 2026]✒Information about the University Entrance Exam (PAU)

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[Updated 2026]✒Information about the University Entrance Exam (PAU)

Hello, #Vivers! Every year, all the autonomous communities in Spain hold university entrance exams for all students who wish to attend university. Those who know us even a little already know that we are a center with years of experience specializing in preparing students for university entrance exams. If you don't know us yet and are thinking about preparing for the 2026 university entrance exams (PAU), keep reading 👀, this post is for you.

Who is the test aimed at?

You can take the university entrance exam (PAU) through three access routes:

  1. Students who have completed high school and want to go to university. 
  2. Students who have completed their Higher Level Training Cycle. This group will only have to take the exams from the subjects of the voluntary phase Of the test. They will not have to take the general phase exam, this grade will be equivalent to their final grade of the training cycle. 
  3. Students who have obtained the Baccalaureate degree through the free baccalaureate test for those over 20 years of age. If you are looking for a center specialized in this test, do not hesitate to contact our collaborating center Bravosol Academy.

What subjects should I take?

All students who have completed their Baccalaureate will have to take the university entrance exams (PAU) in 2026 for the common subjects. These subjects are also known as the "compulsory phase," as they are independent of the type of Baccalaureate track completed. There are also subjects that will determine the access route, also called the "optional phase." In either case, you can take up to a maximum of six subjects. 

  1. General phase: Language and Text Commentary, second foreign language (English, for example) and History of Spain or History of Philosophy (choose one). These subjects will be common to all students. 
  2. Modality Trunk: This subject varies depending on the branch chosen in your Baccalaureate. At the time of calculate your grade In the university entrance exam (PAU), this subject is weighted in both the general and specific phases. The subjects would be grouped according to the different branches of knowledge as follows:
  • Sciences and technology: Mathematics II.
  • Fine Arts: Artistic Drawing or Musical Analysis or Performing Arts (depending on path).
  • Humanities and social sciences: Latin or Mathematics applied to Social Sciences.
  • General: General sciences.
  1. Specific phase: Here you must choose the subjects that best suit you. ponder in the grade you want to study. They are normally classified as follows:
  • Engineering and Architecture: Physics and Technical Drawing.
  • Sciences and Health Sciences: Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
  • Humanities and Social Sciences: Geography and Business and Business Model Design. 
  • Fine Arts: History of Art and Design. 

University Entrance Exam Schedule

The university entrance exams (PAU) in Madrid in 2026 will be held on the following dates:

  • Ordinary call: June 3, 4, 5 and 6. Coincidences and incidents June 7.
  • Extraordinary call: July 2, 3 and 4. Coincidences and incidents July 5.

PAU Madrid timetables for the 2026 ordinary session

TIMELUNES 3Tuesday 4MIÉRCOLES 5THURSDAY 6
9:30-11:00Language and literatureLanguage and literatureMusical analysis
General sciences
Greek
Mathematics II
Performing Arts
Artistic drawing
Latin
CCSS Mathematics
11:00-12:00RestRestRestRest
12:00-13:30History of Spain or PhilosophyHistory of Spain or PhilosophyPhysics
Artistic Fundamentals
Geography
Cultural and Artistic Movements
Biology
Technical drawing
Music and dance
Dramatic Literature
Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques
13:30-16:00RestRestRestRest
16: 00-17.30Foreign languageForeign languageChoir and Vocal Technique
Designer
Company and Business Model Design
Geology and Environmental Sciences
Technology and Engineering
Technical Drawing applied to Plastic Arts and Design
History of art
Chemicals
Second Foreign Language
University Entrance Exam (PAU) timetables Madrid 2026. Source: www.ucm.es

Our preparation course for the University Entrance Exams (PAU)

If you are interested in preparing for the university entrance exams (PAU), at the Luis Vives Study Center we have a Intensive course thought for you. You're still time to register. If you want more information about it, don't think twice, write us a e-mail, send us a WhatsApp o call us.

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Comments
  • February 11, 2022 at 10:22 am

    Hello, when are the tests in Castilla La Mancha? thank you

    • February 11, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Morwer,

      The EvAU at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) will be held on June 7, 8, 9, 2022 in an ordinary session, while the extraordinary session will take place on July 4, 5, and 6.

      A greeting.

  • March 7, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Hello. I am Cuban, I currently live in Cuba, I would like to improve myself in your school and achieve my dream, I love Technical Drawing, a subject that I loved from the first day, today in the schools of my country I don't know how...
    Please, would you be so kind as to guide me on how I can become one of your students?
    Thank you, best regards..

    • March 7, 2022 at 11:35 am

      Hello Yuniet!

      In our center we can offer you both a online course as in person so that you can achieve your goal of accessing university.
      In our face-to-face course you can choose between the course extensive o intensive to start preparing.
      You will also have the option to choose a Basic or Premium course to prepare your classes online.

      If you have any questions you can write to us by email academia@luis-vives.es

      Greetings!

  • May 19, 2022 at 4:13 pm

    Hello, I would like to know when the answers to evau 2022 are published in both June and July.

    • May 20, 2022 at 8:20 am

      Hello, Antonio Rafael!

      As soon as we have the exams in our possession, we will proceed to correct and publish them.

      A greeting.

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