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Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences Year 11 Entry Mock, October 2026

Sat, 10 Oct, 10:00 am to 12:25 pm (Melbourne time)

Monash University ClaytonWellington Road, Clayton VIC 3800

For students in Year 9 or 10 now

About this exam

A full practice run of the exam your child will actually sit, under the conditions they will sit it in: a real venue, a real timetable, and the papers back to back in one morning.

It is the same morning for everyone sitting this exam, which is what makes the report at the end mean something.

What you get afterwards

A report by email once marking is done: your child's score on every paper, and where that sits against everyone else who sat this exam with us that morning. For some exams, where we have enough past results, it also shows where earlier Big Brain students who went on to be shortlisted sat. Writing is marked by hand.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Your family's first in-person mock with us is free. After that it is $65, or $55 if you're on any paid Big Brain plan, plus a card fee. You can also use a mock exam credit. Not on a paid plan yet? Big Brain Standard or Premium gets you the $55 rate on every mock after your first.

Which one should my child sit?

This one is for students sitting the Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences Year 11 entry exam. Four exams run the same morning in the same room, one for each entry exam. Pick the one your child is sitting next year.

Where is it?

Monash University Clayton. We will email the building and room the week before.

Can I stay with my child?

The exam room is for students only. Drop your child off from 9:40 am and collect them from 12:30 pm.

Do we need a Big Brain account?

Yes. You make one when you book, and it is free. It is how we know whether this is your first mock, and it is where the report lives afterwards.

What if we can't make it?

Cancel from your events page, or reply to your confirmation email, as soon as you know. A cancelled free seat does not count, so your next one is still free. A seat booked and not used does count as your free one, so please cancel if you can't come.

On the day

Who this is for: students sitting the Elizabeth Blackburn Sciences Year 11 entry exam. Doors open 9:40 am. Papers begin at 10:00am sharp.

Maths· 1 paper

  • 10:00 - 10:30Mathematics · 60 questions

English· 1 paper

  • 10:35 - 11:05Verbal Reasoning · 60 questions

Science· 1 paper

  • 11:10 - 11:40Science Reasoning · 30 questions
  • 11:40 - 11:55Break

English· 1 paper

  • 11:55 - 12:25Reading Comprehension · 50 questions
  • 12:25Finish. Pickup from 12:30 pm.

Please bring: 2B pencils, an eraser, a blue or black pen, a water bottle and a snack for the break. Calculators are not permitted.