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 2025 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 2025 University Entrance Exams held in Madrid?
The Community of Madrid has already published the official calendar of the University Access Assessment or PAUThe regular exams will be held in June, specifically from the 3rd to the 7th, while the extraordinary exam will take place in July, from the 1st to the 4th. Below, we've detailed the exact schedules for each exam day, so you can plan your study in advance.
Schedule for the regular call for June 2025
Here are the exam schedules for the different days.
Tuesday June 3
- 9:00 – Spanish Language and Literature (Science and Technology)
- 12:00 – Spanish Language and Literature (Arts, General and Humanities and Social Sciences)
- 16:00 – History of Philosophy
Wednesday June 4
- 9:00 – English (Arts, General and Humanities and Social Sciences)
- 12:00 – English (Science and Technology)
- 16:00 – History of Spain
Thursday June 5
- 9:00 – General Sciences and Mathematics II
- 12:00 – CCSS Mathematics
- 16:00 PM – Biology, Artistic Drawing, Technical Drawing, and Latin
Friday June 6
- 9:00 – Physics, Artistic Fundamentals, and Geography
- 12:00 – Art History, Chemistry and 2nd Foreign Language
- 16:00 PM – Design, Business and Business Model Design, Geology and Environmental Sciences, and Technology and Engineering.
Saturday, June 7 (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 2025 in Madrid: dates and times
The extraordinary session for the 2025 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 1
- 9:00 – Spanish Language and Literature
- 12:00 – History of Philosophy
- 16:00 – Physics, Artistic Fundamentals, and Geography
Wednesday 2 of July
- 9:00 – English
- 12:00 – History of Spain
- 16:00 – Art History, Chemistry and 2nd Foreign Language
Jueves 3 July
- 9:00 – General Sciences, Artistic Drawing, Latin and Mathematics CCSS
- 12:00 – Design, Business and Business Model Design, Geology and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics II, and Technology and Engineering
- 16:00 PM – Biology and Technical Drawing
Friday, July 4th (Coincidences and incidents)
This day is reserved for coincidences and incidents. The schedules for these sessions have not yet been published.
PAU 2025 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!