Galicia PAU General Sciences

It is used for admission to Galician universities and is part of the university access process for students from the science track. Your score, combined with your Baccalaureate record, determines eligibility and ranking for degree places. Specific degree programs may require certain subjects or minimum scores, so check the CIUG and university websites for details.

The official body (CIUG) publishes the current number of questions, time limit, and structure each year. These details can change, so consult the CIUG website for the exact format before you plan your exam-day timing. Do not rely on older versions of the exam.

The passing score is set by the official body and may vary by year and call. It is not fixed permanently. Check the CIUG website for the current passing criteria and any published statistics. Your goal should be to maximize your score, as admission is competitive.

Retake policies are determined by the Galician university access regulations. Typically, there are multiple calls per year and you can sit the exam again in later years, but the rules on validity and number of attempts should be confirmed on the CIUG website. Plan your preparation with the official calendar in mind.

The exam is designed to discriminate among university applicants, so it often combines straightforward recall with multi-step problems and open-response questions that require clear justification. Many students find the time pressure and the need to explain reasoning more challenging than the content itself. Practicing past papers under timed conditions is the best way to calibrate difficulty.

The exam is offered in the official languages of Galicia: Galician and Spanish. You may choose the language in which you answer, but you must follow the instructions on the paper. Scientific terminology is often kept in English or Latin, but explanations should be in the language you selected. Confirm language options with CIUG.

Start with the domains that carry the most weight: Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Within each, master core concepts and formulas first, then move to applications and past-paper questions. Integrate Geology and Scientific Methodology later, but do not skip them-they can make the difference in your final score. Use a syllabus checklist from CIUG to track coverage.

Common errors include ignoring units and significant figures, failing to justify answers in open-response questions, running out of time because they dwell on one problem, and not reading the question carefully. Another frequent mistake is neglecting the less-weighted domains entirely. Practice under exam conditions and review your errors to avoid these pitfalls.

The Interuniversity Commission of Galicia (CIUG) publishes the official syllabus, exam structure, dates, and regulations on its website. Always rely on CIUG for authoritative information. This page is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with CIUG or any university.