The registration time for Band 4 generally begins at the end of February in the first half of the year and at the end of August in the second half. Generally, colleges and universities announce the registration notice of Level 4, and candidates must pay close attention to the registration notice of Level 4 announced by the Academic Affairs Office of colleges and universities.
The purpose of CET-4 is to promote the implementation of college English syllabus, measure college students' English ability objectively and accurately, and serve to improve the teaching quality of college English courses in China. The Ministry of Education entrusts the National College English Band 4 and Band 6 Examination Committee (named "College English Band 4 and Band 6 Examination Design Group before 1993") to design, organize, manage and implement the College English Band 4 and Band 6 Examination.