Concurso Magistratura CABA exam-day guide
Concurso Magistratura CABA · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI)
Bring your original DNI; a copy is generally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which documents are valid if your DNI is expired or in process.
Exam registration / inscription proof
Print or download the constancia de inscripción and any admission ticket the provider issues. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required.
Several blue or black pens
Bring at least two working pens of the color the instructions specify; some exams require blue ink for the answer sheet. Confirm the required color with the provider.
Printed exam schedule and venue address
Note the exact building, entrance, and reporting time; arrive with margin for security checks and seat assignment.
Original documents for any special accommodation
If you requested extra time or accessibility measures, carry the provider's approval and any supporting documentation. Confirm with the provider what to present.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Only if the venue allows it; keep it simple and quiet. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are permitted in the room.
Analog watch (no smart features)
Useful if the room clock is not visible. Confirm with the provider whether watches are allowed.
Leave prohibited devices at home or stored
Phones, smartwatches, and notes are usually banned from the desk; plan where to leave them. Confirm the provider's device policy.
Review the official instructions one last time
Re-read the cover page rules on marking answers, corrections, and time limits before the day.
Plan your route and backup transport
Check travel time, traffic, and a fallback option; aim to arrive well before the reporting time.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, reporting time, and required documents from the official source; print everything you need and prepare your ID and pens.
Do light review only: skim your own summaries and practice structuring answers; avoid new material and late-night cramming.
Adjust sleep to the exam schedule so you wake naturally at the required hour; check the weather and transport for exam day.
Pack your bag with ID, registration proof, pens, water, and watch; lay out clothes; confirm your alarm and a backup alarm.
Eat a normal dinner, avoid alcohol, and stop studying early; a short walk and a full night's sleep matter more than one more topic.
Eat a real breakfast, hydrate moderately, and leave with extra time; re-check that your ID and pens are in the bag.
Locate the room and your seat, silence and store your phone as instructed, and read the cover instructions before the start signal.
Read all instructions first, budget time per section, answer the easiest questions first, and reserve the final minutes to check that every answer is marked correctly.
Rules to check
Carry your original photo ID; present it when requested. If your document situation is unusual, confirm with the provider in advance what is accepted.
Follow the provider's rules on phones, smartwatches, and notes; assume devices must be off and out of reach unless told otherwise.
Write only in the ink color and on the answer sheet the instructions specify, and follow the stated procedure for corrections.
Respect the stated start and end times; do not write after the stop signal and do not begin before it.
If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and follow the invigilator's instructions; confirm the provider's policy on breaks and re-entry.
Direct any question about a defective question or unclear wording to the invigilator rather than guessing silently.
Scoring rules, penalties for wrong answers, and tie-breakers are set by the provider; read the official bases and confirm anything unclear with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam; keep your eyes on your own paper and your materials within your space.