WA ASET Key Dates Checklist: Complete Timeline for 2027 Entry
WA GATE and ASET 2027 timeline — application deadlines, testing dates, and results release. From official WA Education sources.
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For 2027 WA GATE entry, applications open 14 October 2025 and close 6 pm Friday 6 February 2026. Year 7 ASET is Saturday 7 March 2026; Years 9–11 on Sunday 8 March 2026. Performance reports arrive Friday 29 May 2026. See WA Department of Education key dates.
WA ASET Key Dates Checklist: Complete Timeline for 2027 Entry
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Missing a single WA GATE program deadline can mean waiting a full year. This checklist covers every milestone for the ASET test WA cycle — applications, testing, results, and offers — so you can plan preparation alongside our ASET/GATE preparation hub, exam format guide, preparation strategies, ASET Ultimate Pack, sample reasoning paper, and free mock tests.
In this checklist you will find:
- Application and adjusted-conditions deadlines for all intake years
- ASET standard, regional, and adjusted testing dates
- Results, offer rounds, and response deadlines
- A condensed month-by-month action list
WA ASET 2027 Entry Timeline
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Application Phase: October 2025 – February 2026
The application window for 2027 entry opened Tuesday 14 October 2025 and closes at 6 pm (AWST) Friday 6 February 2026 for Year 7, 9, 10, and 11. Parent information evenings ran Wednesday 15 October to Wednesday 26 November 2025; recordings remain on the Department site if you missed them.
2027 entry — all intake years
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Tuesday 14 October 2025 |
| Parent information evenings | 15 October – 26 November 2025 |
| Applications close | 6 pm Friday 6 February 2026 |
| Adjusted testing conditions and ASET exemption requests | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Outcome of adjusted conditions / exemptions emailed | By Monday 16 February 2026 |
During application phase:
- Complete the online application before 6 pm Friday 6 February 2026
- Select the correct intake year and list program preferences in priority order
- Submit adjusted conditions requests by Friday 13 February 2026 if your child needs accommodations (email gtsu@education.wa.edu.au with supporting documentation)
- Review the official Applicant Guidelines before submitting
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Testing Phase: February – March 2026
Testing details are emailed after applications close. Year 7 students sit standard ASET on Saturday 7 March 2026 (Perth metro, Bunbury, Albany). Years 9, 10, and 11 sit on Sunday 8 March 2026. Regional WA students (excluding Bunbury/Albany) test Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 March 2026. Adjusted-conditions ASET runs Tuesday 17 – Friday 27 March 2026 (Perth metro only).
Standard and adjusted conditions
| Category | Date |
|---|---|
| ASET testing details emailed (Year 7) | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Year 7 ASET — standard conditions | Saturday 7 March 2026 |
| Years 9–11 ASET — standard conditions | Sunday 8 March 2026 |
| Regional WA ASET (excluding Bunbury/Albany) | Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 March 2026 |
| Adjusted conditions ASET — Perth metro | Tuesday 17 – Friday 27 March 2026 |
Illness or misadventure review requests must be lodged within 7 days of the affected test. For test-day logistics, see our ASET test preparation strategies.
Results and Offers: May – December 2026
ASET performance reports are emailed Friday 29 May 2026. You then have set windows to change preferences before each offer round. Missing a response deadline means the place passes to the next ranked applicant.
Academic programs — 2027 entry
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| ASET performance reports emailed | Friday 29 May 2026 |
| Deadline for results check requests | Wednesday 10 June 2026 |
| Deadline to change preferences (Round 1) | Wednesday 10 June 2026 |
| Round 1 offers emailed | Monday 22 June 2026 |
| Round 1 responses due | Wednesday 1 July 2026 (noon) |
| Results check outcomes emailed | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Round 2 offers emailed | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| Round 2 responses due | Friday 31 July 2026 (noon) |
| Unsuccessful notifications emailed | Monday 10 August 2026 |
| Reserve lists close | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
Round 1 (late June): Accept, Decline, Hold (if not your first preference), or Withdraw.
Round 2 (late July): Accept (with or without remaining preferences), Decline, or Withdraw — there is no Hold option.
Official performance report guidance explains that accepted offers require enrolment by the school deadline.
Month-by-Month Action Checklist
2027 Entry — Condensed Action Timeline
October – November 2025
Application opens
- Submit application before 6 February 2026
- Attend or view parent information session
Research GATE programs and schools · Download the ASET Handbook and Practice ASET · Gather adjusted-conditions documentation if needed
January – February 2026
Critical deadlines
- Submit application by 6 pm 6 February
- Lodge adjusted conditions by 13 February
Prepare Student Identification Form and photo · Set calendar reminders for testing emails
March 2026
Testing month
- Sit ASET on assigned date
- Complete arts testing if applicable
Review ASET Handbook before test day · Plan travel to allocated venue · Lodge illness/misadventure request within 7 days if required
May – July 2026
Results and offers
- Review performance report
- Respond to Round 1 and Round 2 offers on time
Change preferences within stated windows · Add Languages preference by 22 May if needed · Complete enrolment if accepting
August – December 2026
Final placements
- Monitor reserve list until 1 December 2026
Respond within 48 hours if a late vacancy offer arrives · Contact GTSU on (08) 9264 4307 for official enquiries
FAQ
When do WA ASET applications close for 2027 entry?
Applications close at 6 pm Friday 6 February 2026 for Year 7, 9, 10, and 11 entry. Late applications are only considered under exceptional circumstances, according to the WA Department of Education.
When is the ASET test for Year 7 entry in 2027?
Year 7 standard-conditions ASET is on Saturday 7 March 2026 (Perth metro, Bunbury, Albany). Regional WA students sit Monday 9 – Tuesday 10 March 2026.
When do ASET results come out in 2026?
ASET performance reports are emailed Friday 29 May 2026. You can request a results check until Wednesday 10 June 2026.
What is the deadline for adjusted testing conditions?
Adjusted testing conditions and ASET exemption requests must be submitted by Friday 13 February 2026. Outcomes are emailed by Monday 16 February 2026.
How long do I have to respond to an ASET offer?
Round 1 responses are due Wednesday 1 July 2026 (noon); Round 2 responses Friday 31 July 2026 (noon). Exact instructions appear in your offer email — missing the deadline forfeits the place.
When do reserve lists close?
Reserve lists close Tuesday 1 December 2026. Late vacancy offers may carry a 48-hour response window.
What should we do while waiting for test day?
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