At the latest, all localities will issue implementation measures before the end of 20 14. For major educational reforms such as the college entrance examination, the Ministry of Education generally announces the plan in advance according to the principle of "knowing three years in advance" to ensure that the reform is carried out in an orderly manner.

20 14 In the first half of the year, the Ministry of Education will issue an overall plan and opinions on the reform of college entrance examination in various fields, and provinces with conditions will launch comprehensive reform pilots or special reform pilots. 20 17 summarizes the implementation effect and experience, and basically forms a new examination enrollment system by 2020.

According to the plan, all provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) should formulate specific implementation measures for their own regions by the end of 20 14 at the latest.