essential information
Who will set and mark the exam?
It will be set and marked by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
It will be set and marked by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).
When will the exam take place?
It will take place in June of Third Year.
It will take place in June of Third Year.
What percentage of the Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement (JCPA) final grade will the exam be worth?
90%
*100% in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as there was no Assessment Task to complete.
90%
*100% in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as there was no Assessment Task to complete.
How long is the exam?
Two hours.
Two hours.
What is the structure of the exam?
There are eight questions. You must answer all questions.
There are eight questions. You must answer all questions.
sample materials
NCCA - Sample Questions
SEC - Sample Exam Paper
past papers and marking schemes
grading table
The table shows the new grade bands introduced in 2025