IGCSE Physics 0625 Exam Dates and Timetables For 2026 and 2027

There is no single worldwide IGCSE Physics 0625 exam date. Your Physics exam dates depend on your examination series, Cambridge administrative zone, paper/component and paper variant. Before adding a date to your revision calendar, confirm all four details and then check the final timetable issued for your centre.

Cambridge publishes a separate timetable for each of its six administrative zones, as well as a UK timetable. This guide explains when Physics 0625 is available, which papers to look for, how component codes work and how to find the correct date and session for your own exams.

Last verified: 14 September 2026

When Are IGCSE Physics 0625 Exams Held?

The current Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus for 2026–2028 is available in the June and November examination series. It is also available in the March series in India.

However, knowing the series is only the first step. Your exact timetable depends on:

Exam Series → Administrative Zone → Paper → Variant → Date → Session

For example, a student taking Extended Physics needs to find the correct entries for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6 for their own administrative zone.

Why IGCSE Physics Exam Dates Differ Between Students

Cambridge divides examination centres around the world into six administrative zones. Each zone has its own timetable to help Cambridge manage exam security across different time zones.

This means two students studying the same Physics 0625 syllabus may not necessarily use the same component variant or timetable session.

You should therefore avoid relying on:

Instead, identify the administrative zone assigned to your examination centre and use its current final timetable.

Which IGCSE Physics 0625 Papers Should You Look For?

Your route determines which component numbers matter.

Paper 1 and Paper 2 are Multiple Choice, Paper 3 and Paper 4 are Theory, Paper 5 is the Practical Test, and Paper 6 is Alternative to Practical.

For the complete assessment structure, see the IGCSE Physics 0625 Syllabus & Specification.

How to Find Your Correct IGCSE Physics Exam Date

Use this process instead of searching for a Physics date on its own:

Cambridge specifically warns centres to use the timetable for the correct administrative zone.

Current IGCSE Physics 0625 Exam Dates

As of 14 September 2026, Cambridge has published the final November 2026 timetables for the UK and all six administrative zones.

Because publishing every zone and variant here could make it easy to select the wrong date, the table below shows Administrative Zone 3 only as an example.

November 2026 — Administrative Zone 3 Example

These dates apply specifically to the November 2026 Administrative Zone 3 timetable. Do not use them if your centre belongs to another zone.

How to Read a Cambridge Physics Component Code

A timetable entry may show something such as:

0625/21

The first part, 0625, is the syllabus code for IGCSE Physics.

For the two digits after the slash:

For example, 0625/23 means Paper 2, variant 3.

Cambridge generally produces three variants of a question paper for different parts of the world, which is why the timetable code may contain an extra digit compared with the basic paper number shown in the syllabus.

What Do AM and PM Mean?

The timetable labels exams as AM or PM, meaning morning or afternoon examination sessions.

They do not give every candidate worldwide one identical clock time. Cambridge uses Key Times and supervision arrangements to maintain exam security, while your examination centre determines and communicates the detailed start and finish arrangements that apply to you.

So if your timetable says PM, check your school's exam timetable rather than assuming a particular afternoon start time.

Can Cambridge Exam Dates Change?

Cambridge publishes provisional timetables before issuing the final version. For IGCSE examinations, June final timetables are normally published in October of the previous year, while November final timetables are normally published in March of the same year.

Changes after publication of the final timetable are uncommon, but Cambridge states that final timetables can sometimes be revised. You should therefore check the latest version and follow any update provided by your examination centre.

What Should You Do Once You Know Your Physics Exam Dates?

Add all three of your Physics components to your calendar, not just the Theory paper.

Then note:

For a complete preparation sequence, see How to Prepare for IGCSE Physics 0625 Exams: Step-by-Step Study Plan.

For the final days before each paper, use the IGCSE Physics 0625 Last-Minute Exam Checklist.

Common IGCSE Physics Timetable Mistakes to Avoid

Do not:

The safest check is always:

Series → Zone → Component → Variant → Date → Session

Conclusion

To find the correct IGCSE Physics 0625 exam date, follow:

Series → Zone → Component → Variant → Date → Session

Do not use a Physics date until you have confirmed each of those details. Always check the latest Cambridge final timetable and then follow the exact reporting and start-time instructions provided by your examination centre.

Once your dates are confirmed, use the IGCSE Physics 0625 Exam Preparation Guide and Last-Minute Exam Checklist to plan your final revision around the order of your papers. You can also explore the complete examination overview in the IGCSE Physics 0625 Complete Exam Guide.