Angola Military Technical Institute (ISTM) Exam exam-day guide
Angola Military Technical Institute (ISTM) Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo identification
Bring the original ID document required for admission (for example a national identity card or passport). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted, since rules vary by institution and session. needs_review
Admission/registration confirmation
Print or download any confirmation, registration slip, or candidate number the provider issues. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is acceptable. needs_review
Writing materials
Bring several pens (blue or black ink) and pencils with an eraser if the test includes a multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether materials are supplied or must be brought. needs_review
Permitted calculator or instruments
If the test covers mathematics or technical subjects, confirm with the provider whether a calculator or drawing instruments are allowed and which models are permitted. Do not assume any device is allowed. needs_review
No prohibited electronics
Leave smartphones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider where devices must be left during the test. needs_review
Know the venue and route
Confirm the exact test location, building, and room assignment with the provider in advance, and plan your route and travel time.
Arrival time
Arrive well before the scheduled start to allow for ID checks and seating. Confirm with the provider the exact reporting time and the cutoff after which candidates may be refused. needs_review
Rest and nutrition
Sleep adequately in the days before and eat a normal meal before the test; avoid trying new foods or heavy caffeine on the morning itself.
Personal necessities
Bring water and any permitted medication. Confirm with the provider the policy on food, drink, and medication in the test room. needs_review
Review logistics the day before
Re-check the venue, reporting time, and required documents the evening before so nothing is left to the morning.
Plan the day
Finish content review and switch to light consolidation: skim summaries, formula sheets, and your own notes. Stop learning new material. Confirm venue, reporting time, and required documents with the provider. Prepare your bag with ID, confirmation, and writing materials.
Take at most one short timed practice set under realistic conditions, then review errors calmly. Protect your sleep schedule and avoid all-nighters.
Do a final logistics check: route, transport, travel time, and backup plan if transport fails. Lay out clothes, ID, confirmation, and materials by the door. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress comfortably in layers, and leave with extra time to spare. Re-check that your ID and confirmation are with you before departing. Arrive early and follow staff instructions for check-in and seating.
Read all instructions before starting. Answer the questions you find easiest first, then return to harder ones. Watch the clock and reserve time to transfer answers if you use a separate answer sheet. If you are unsure of a rule (breaks, leaving the room, asking questions), raise your hand and ask the invigilator rather than guessing.
Rules to check
Bring and present the original photo identification required by the provider; candidates without acceptable ID may be refused admission. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not talk, gesture, or otherwise communicate with other candidates once the test has begun.
Keep phones and other electronic devices switched off and stored exactly as instructed; unauthorized devices in the test room may lead to disqualification. Confirm with the provider the exact device policy.
Do not bring unauthorized notes, books, or aids into the test room. Confirm with the provider what reference material, if any, is permitted.
Breaks and permission to leave the room are at the invigilator's discretion and follow the provider's rules; confirm the break policy with the provider in advance. needs_review
Scoring and grading rules, including how unanswered or multiple-marked questions are treated, are set by the provider; confirm the marking scheme before the test and follow the answer-sheet instructions exactly. needs_review
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disruption during the test, report it to the invigilator immediately rather than after the session.