Australian Selective Entry / Scholarship Exam Dates – 2025 / 2026

The Year 9 entry Melbourne Selective Schools tests are typically held in June of each year. For Year 10 entry, the tests are usually in May.

This exam covers the four government selective schools: Melbourne High School, Mac.Rob, Nossal High School, and Suzanne Cory High School.

We recommend checking the Victorian Government's official page for the most up-to-date details. 

Scholarship and selective test registrations typically open 3-4 months before the exam date. Registration will typically close 4 weeks before the exam date.

It is important to register as early as possible as this will give families better preparation time, allow families to register for multiple exams, and avoids disappointment from missing out.

If someone misses the registration deadline for a selective or scholarship exam, they generally can't sit the test that year. Late applications are very rarely accepted, and there are no makeup tests.