DIM Bakalavr Group II exam-day guide
DIM Bakalavr Group II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / registration confirmation
Print or save the official admission document issued by the test provider. Verify your name, exam date, time, and venue. If you have not received it, contact the provider immediately.
Valid photo ID
Bring the original ID document specified in your registration (e.g., passport or national ID card). Check the provider's exact ID requirements; expired or photocopied IDs are commonly rejected. Confirm with the provider which forms are accepted.
Permitted stationery
Bring several pens/pencils and an eraser if the exam is paper-based. Confirm with the provider whether any stationery is supplied and whether personal items are allowed at the desk.
Allowed calculator or none
Check the provider's rules on calculators and electronic devices. If permitted, use only a model that meets the stated specification. If unsure, ask the provider before exam day.
Clear water bottle
Bring a transparent, label-free bottle if the venue allows drinks. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are permitted in the exam room.
Venue location and travel plan
Reconfirm the exact address, entrance, and arrival time. Plan your route and a backup option, and aim to arrive with a buffer before the stated reporting time.
Watch (non-smart)
A simple analogue or digital watch can help you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Smart watches and wearable devices are typically prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Leave prohibited items at home or in storage
Phones, smart watches, notes, and bags are usually banned from the exam room. Check the provider's storage arrangements in advance.
Rest, food, and medication plan
Sleep well, eat a normal meal, and bring any necessary medication in line with venue rules. Confirm with the provider how medication must be declared.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the test provider's contact number so you can report delays or problems on the day.
Plan the day
Confirm the venue, reporting time, and ID requirements with the provider. Review your weakest topics using short, active recall sessions rather than rereading. Take one timed practice section to rehearse pacing, then stop heavy study. Prepare your bag with the admission ticket, ID, and permitted stationery. Protect your sleep schedule.
Do a light review of key formulas, definitions, and question-command words only. Pack your bag and lay out clothes. Check travel times and any transport disruptions. Set two alarms. Avoid new material and avoid discussing the exam with others late in the day. Go to bed at your normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast and hydrate moderately. Leave earlier than the route requires. Recheck that you have your admission ticket and ID before departing. Arrive at the venue with a buffer, locate the room and restrooms, and stay calm. Avoid last-minute cramming that raises anxiety.
Read the instructions and scoring rules carefully. Budget time per section and keep an eye on the clock. Answer easier questions first, flag hard ones, and return to them. Read each question fully, noting command words such as 'describe' or 'calculate'. If you are unsure, eliminate options or show your working where partial credit may apply. Leave time to transfer answers and check that no question is blank unless there is a penalty for guessing, which you should confirm with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID document named in your registration and present it when requested. If your ID is lost or expired, contact the provider before exam day; do not assume an alternative will be accepted.
Arrive by the reporting time stated on your admission document. Late arrival rules vary, so confirm with the provider what happens if you are delayed.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not talk, pass materials, or look at other candidates' work during the exam.
Keep phones, smart watches, notes, and unauthorized materials out of the exam room. Possession may lead to disqualification even if the device is switched off; confirm with the provider where such items must be stored.
Use only permitted equipment, such as an approved calculator. Check the provider's list before the exam.
Raise your hand and ask an invigilator if you need to leave the room for a break. Break rules differ between exams, so confirm with the provider in advance.
Read the scoring and guessing rules in the instructions. Unless the provider states that incorrect answers are penalized, attempt every question.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disruption occurs, report it to an invigilator immediately and follow the provider's complaints procedure afterward.