Ministry of Education Set the 2026 Gaokao Cloud Consultation Week Schedule (China, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education announced that the 2026 Gaokao Cloud Consultation Week would run from June 22 to June 28 on the Sunshine Gaokao platform. The update set the official national consultation window for admissions policy explanations and preference-filling guidance.
The Ministry of Education announced that the 2026 Gaokao Cloud Consultation Week would run from June 22 to June 28 on the Sunshine Gaokao platform. The update set the official national consultation window for admissions policy explanations and preference-filling guidance.
What Changed?
The national online admissions consultation period was formally scheduled for June 22-28, 2026, with text question-and-answer services and video livestreams. Text consultation was set for 09:00-17:00, and universities were encouraged to use livestream formats for admissions policy explanations and preference-filling guidance.
Old System vs New System
Candidates and parents previously depended on province-by-province schedules, university websites, local consultations, and scattered admissions events after Gaokao results.
For 2026, the Ministry of Education established a defined national online consultation window through the Sunshine Gaokao platform, aligned with provincial preference-filling schedules.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students receive a fixed official window to ask universities and admissions authorities about policies, program choices, and preference-filling issues.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents can use the official consultation period to obtain verified answers rather than relying on unofficial commercial guidance.
School / Institution Impact
High schools can organize counseling activities around the national consultation week and guide students to official sources.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and counselors can use the scheduled consultation period to support students with admissions questions and reduce misinformation.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-18: schedule announced
- 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-28: Cloud Consultation Week
- daily text Q&A: 09:00-17:00.
What To Do
- Candidates should prepare questions in advance
- check participating university livestream schedules
- and compare answers with provincial preference-filling rules.
What To Watch Next
Watch for provincial preference-filling windows, university admissions plans, and any post-consultation updates from the Sunshine Gaokao platform.
Global Context
The consultation week is a national-scale example of how digital platforms are used to manage admissions guidance for millions of applicants.
Source Record
Source type: Exam calendar
Source name: Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China