Agniveer Vayu exam-day guide
Agniveer Vayu · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card / hall ticket
Carry the admit card issued for your exam session. Check whether the provider requires a printed copy or accepts a digital copy - confirm with the provider, as rules vary by centre.
Valid photo ID in original
Bring the original government-issued photo ID that matches the details on your admit card. Photocopies or expired documents are usually not accepted - confirm the list of accepted IDs with the provider.
Passport-size photographs
Keep a few recent passport-size photographs in the same specification as used in your application, in case the centre asks for one. Exact requirement should be confirmed with the provider.
Blue/black ballpoint pen
Carry your own pen for signing attendance and any written entries. Do not rely on borrowing from others at the centre.
Transparent water bottle (if permitted)
Some centres allow a clear bottle; others restrict all items. Confirm the centre's allowed-items list with the provider beforehand.
Know your reporting time and centre location
Note the reporting time on the admit card and plan to arrive well before it. Late entry is commonly refused, but the exact cut-off is set by the provider - confirm it.
Pre-planned travel route
Rehearse or map the route to the centre, accounting for traffic and security queues. Arrive early rather than cutting it close.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, study material, and bags are typically not allowed inside the hall. There may be no secure storage, so leave them behind.
Read the instructions on the admit card
Go through every instruction printed on the admit card and any accompanying information sheet; these override general assumptions.
Rest and light meal before reporting
Eat a normal, light meal and stay hydrated. Avoid heavy or unfamiliar food that could cause discomfort during the test.
Confirm scoring and section rules
Understand the marking scheme (for example, whether there is negative marking) and section-wise timing before exam day. These are exam-specific - confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-check your admit card details (name, roll number, date, time, centre address) and immediately raise any discrepancy with the provider. Print extra copies of the admit card and keep them in separate bags.
Do a dry run of the journey to the centre or confirm the route, travel time, and transport options. Identify a backup route in case of delays.
Assemble your documents in one folder: admit card, original photo ID, photographs, and pen. Verify the ID matches your application details.
Shift to light revision only - skim formulas, key facts, and your own summary notes. Avoid starting new topics or taking exhausting full-length mocks.
Confirm the reporting time and any centre-specific instructions once more. Check the weather and local advisories that could affect travel.
Pack your bag with documents and pen, lay out clothes, and set two alarms. Charge nothing you cannot carry in - leave electronics at home.
Keep the evening calm: light revision, a normal meal, and aim for adequate sleep. Avoid screens and caffeine late at night.
Eat a light breakfast, re-check the folder (admit card, ID, photos, pen), and leave with a buffer so you arrive ahead of the reporting time.
Follow security and verification queues, keep your documents ready, and cooperate with frisking and ID checks. Switch off and hand over or stow any device as directed.
Read the on-screen or paper instructions fully, note the section timing, and pace yourself. Attempt easier questions first if the interface allows navigation, and keep an eye on the remaining time.
If a technical issue or ambiguity arises, raise your hand and inform the invigilator immediately rather than troubleshooting yourself.
Note down your responses or rough key points if permitted, keep your admit card safe for future stages, and leave the hall only when instructed.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID specified for your exam; the exact list of accepted documents is set by the provider - confirm it in advance and do not assume a photocopy will be accepted.
Do not carry phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, or study material into the test hall. Possession of prohibited items can lead to disqualification, and centres may not provide storage.
Follow all invigilator instructions during verification, seating, and the test. Any misconduct, impersonation, or communication with other candidates can result in cancellation of your candidature.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the test; use the washroom before reporting. The exact policy on breaks and leaving the hall is centre-specific - confirm with the provider.
Understand the scoring scheme before you begin: whether questions carry equal marks, whether there is negative marking, and whether sections are individually timed. These are exam-specific - confirm with the provider.
Do not tamper with the admit card, ID, or any test material. Report any discrepancy in your details to the invigilator before the test starts.
Keep your admit card safe after the exam; it may be required for later stages of the selection process.
If you are unsure about any rule on the day, ask the invigilator rather than guessing - policies on items, ID, and conduct are set by the provider and should be confirmed with them.