Applicants should submit their applications and relevant documentary proof via the ‘Special Entry Application System’ at the HKDSE Examination Online Services from 18 August to 8 October 2025. Visit the Special Entry Corner and the relevant blog post for details.

The examination and supplementary fees for the 2026 HKDSE have been announced today (25 July 2025), please check out the relevant press release and blog post for details.

Nearly 55,500 candidates sat the HKDSE this year. Please refer to the press release for the overall results of the 2025 HKDSE.

Starting from the 2025 HKDSE, new arrangements will be implemented for Category C subjects, under which candidates will have to take the stipulated language examinations administered by the official organisations. For the 2026 HKDSE and beyond, Urdu Language will be included again as a Category C subject. Please refer to the press release, HKDSE blog and relevant webpage for details.