Afghanistan Defense Attorney Entrance Exam exam-day guide
Afghanistan Defense Attorney Entrance Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID document you used to register (e.g., electronic national ID card / tazkira or passport). Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a photocopy is permitted as backup.
Admission / registration confirmation
Print or save the confirmation showing your name, exam date, time, and venue. If you never received one, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Exam venue address and route plan
Confirm the exact venue and arrival time with the provider; locations can change. Plan the route and a backup transport option, and note that security checks may slow entry.
Permitted writing materials
Bring only what the provider allows (typically pens/pencils). Confirm with the provider whether paper, highlighters, or erasers are permitted, since many exams supply materials and prohibit personal ones.
No electronic devices
Leave phones, smartwatches, and earbuds at home or plan to surrender them. Confirm with the provider the storage policy if you must carry a phone for transport.
Water and a light snack
Bring these only if the provider permits items in the hall. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at your seat or must stay outside.
Rest and sleep plan for the night before
Protect a full night's sleep; avoid last-minute cramming that displaces rest. This is general guidance, not a provider rule.
Review logistics the day before
Reconfirm date, time, venue, and reporting time with the provider, and set two alarms.
Language and format check
Confirm with the provider the language(s) of the exam and whether a translation dictionary is allowed; do not assume.
Accessibility or special arrangements
If you need accommodations (extra time, separate room, medical needs), confirm with the provider well in advance that they are approved and how to request them on the day.
Medical items
If you need medication or a medical device, confirm with the provider in advance how to bring it in and whether documentation is required.
Backup plan for delays
Identify who to contact and what to do if transport fails or you are running late; confirm with the provider their late-arrival policy, which is often strict.
Plan the day
Reconfirm date, time, venue, and reporting time with the provider in writing. Check the route and travel time, and arrange transport and a backup. Gather ID and confirmation documents in one place. Confirm permitted and prohibited items, language/format, and any approved accommodations.
Switch from new-material study to consolidation: review your own summary notes and practice timing under exam conditions. Stop heavy new-topic study; prioritize sleep and steady routines.
Lay out ID, confirmation, permitted materials, water/snack (if allowed), and clothing. Charge nothing you cannot bring in-leave devices ready to stay home. Set two alarms and confirm wake-up logistics. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, allow extra travel buffer for security checks, and arrive before the reporting time. Carry only permitted items. Keep calm and avoid last-minute group discussions that raise anxiety.
Read all instructions and the scoring/negative-marking rules before starting. Do a quick scan, answer confident questions first, flag uncertain ones, and manage time against the number of questions. Transfer answers carefully if using a separate sheet, and leave time to check that every required item is completed.
Note anything the provider said about results timing and next steps. Do not discuss specific questions in a way that could breach confidentiality rules.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you registered with; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and what happens if ID is missing.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and security staff; cooperate with identity checks and bag searches.
Do not bring or use phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or other electronic devices unless the provider expressly permits them; confirm the storage policy in advance.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not attempt to copy, share, or record exam content.
Confirm with the provider the rules on breaks, leaving the hall, and returning; many exams restrict movement once the test has begun.
Confirm with the provider the scoring rules, including whether wrong answers carry a penalty, before you decide how to guess.
Arrive by the stated reporting time; confirm with the provider the late-arrival and admission cut-off policy, which is often strict.
If you believe there is an error or disturbance, raise it with an invigilator immediately and confirm with the provider the process for lodging a complaint afterward.