DIM Bakalavr Group III exam-day guide
DIM Bakalavr Group III · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the same government-issued photo ID you used to register. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required.
Admission or confirmation document
Print or save the registration confirmation, admission ticket, or appointment email. Check the exact reporting time and test-center address the day before; confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Know your test format and sections
Review the official structure (number of sections, question types, time per section, and whether the group III paper is paper-based or computer-based). Confirm the format with the provider rather than relying on secondhand accounts.
Permitted stationery
Bring several pencils or pens and an eraser only if the provider allows them. Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper, highlighters, or calculators are permitted or supplied.
Approved calculator or tools
If any calculation is required, confirm with the provider which models are allowed and whether one is provided on screen. Do not assume a personal device is permitted.
Watch or timekeeping device
A simple analog watch can help you pace yourself if the room clock is hard to see. Confirm with the provider whether wristwatches are allowed and whether smartwatches are banned.
Water and a light snack
Bring water in a clear container and a small snack for before or after the test. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at your seat or only during scheduled breaks.
Route and arrival plan
Plan the route, check transit schedules, and aim to arrive well before the reporting time. Confirm with the provider how late arrivals are handled and whether early entry is possible.
Layered clothing
Test rooms vary in temperature. Dress in layers and avoid clothing with large logos or slogans. Confirm with the provider about any dress restrictions.
Leave prohibited items behind
Phones, smart devices, notes, and bags are usually restricted. Confirm with the provider where belongings are stored and what happens if a device is found.
Rest and health routine
Sleep on a normal schedule for the last two nights, eat a familiar breakfast, and bring any medication you need. Confirm with the provider in advance about medical accommodations or bringing medication into the room.
Emergency contact and backup plan
Save the provider's contact number and a local emergency contact. Know the procedure if you are delayed, ill, or unable to attend; confirm with the provider whether a reschedule is possible.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary sheets, formula lists, and error log. Take one timed practice section under realistic conditions, then review only the mistakes. Recheck the test-center address, reporting time, ID requirements, and permitted items, and confirm any uncertain policy with the provider. Prepare your bag and documents in one place. Keep sleep and meals regular.
Do a light review of high-value summaries and the instructions for each question type, then stop. Lay out ID, confirmation document, stationery, water, and clothing. Charge nothing you cannot bring, and remove prohibited items from your bag. Check the route and weather, set two alarms, and go to bed at your usual time. Avoid intensive cramming, alcohol, and unfamiliar food.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the center with buffer time, typically well before the reporting time; confirm the exact window with the provider. Use the restroom before entering. Keep conversation light and avoid comparing preparation with other candidates. Once seated, check that your materials are complete and follow the proctor's instructions exactly.
Read the instructions for each section before starting. Do a quick pass and answer the questions you know, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock at set checkpoints rather than constantly. If a section is strictly timed, do not borrow time from another section. For constructed answers, state the method clearly and show key steps. If you feel stuck, breathe, skip, and come back. Leave a few minutes to check that every required item is answered and that your identification details are correct.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID required by the provider and keep it visible on the desk. If your ID is lost or the name does not match your registration, contact the provider immediately; do not assume you will be admitted.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Confirm with the provider how late arrivals are treated, since admission after the start is often restricted.
Follow all proctor instructions. Do not start before being told, do not continue after time is called, and do not communicate with other candidates during the test.
Keep phones, smart devices, notes, and unauthorized materials out of the testing room. Confirm with the provider where to store belongings and what the consequences of a violation are.
Use only permitted stationery, calculators, and tools. Confirm with the provider what is supplied and what is banned before test day.
Breaks are usually limited and may be supervised. Confirm with the provider the break schedule, whether you may leave the room, and whether you can bring water or medication.
Answer in the required format and language. For multiple-choice items, follow the marking instructions exactly; for written items, write legibly and show reasoning where marks are awarded for method.
Scoring and result procedures are set by the provider. Confirm the marking scheme, any negative marking, result timeline, and appeal or recheck process through official channels rather than rumor.