Regents Examinations
Access schedules, subject listings, and preparation resources for the Regents Examinations designed for high school students in New York State.
📚 Subjects Covered
| Subject Area | Typical Regents Exams |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | Regents Examination in English Language Arts (nysed.gov) |
| Mathematics | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (Common Core) (nysed.gov) |
| Science | Life Science (Biology), Earth & Space Sciences, Chemistry, Physics (nysed.gov) |
| Social Studies | Global History & Geography II, United States History & Government (Online SAT / ACT Prep Blog) |
| Languages Other Than English (LOTE) / additional pathways | Various exams or alternatives are approved by the state. (NYSED Regents) |
🕒 Format & Time Frame
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Administration Windows | Exams are typically administered in January, June, and August. (Online SAT / ACT Prep Blog) |
| Daily Time Limit | Most Regents exams allow 3 hours for completion of the written test. For example: the August 2025 exam in Life Science: Biology allows up to three hours. (nysed.gov) |
| Question Format | Exams typically include multiple-choice questions and constructed-response (short answer/essay) questions. Some science exams include “clusters” of questions based on stimuli (data tables, graphs, etc.). (nysed.gov) |
✅ Important Notes
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The format and number of questions may vary slightly from year to year; exams such as Earth & Space Sciences include “clusters” of multiple-choice and constructed response items. (nysed.gov)
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Approval of diploma pathways may affect which exams a student takes (for example, LOTE or alternate assessments). (nysed.gov)
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Always confirm exact dates/times with your school or district as they may set the specific session times within the NYSED-provided window.
