Sarajevo Canton Eksterna Matura exam-day guide
Sarajevo Canton Eksterna Matura · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the identity document you registered with, usually a national ID card or passport. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a school ID alone is sufficient.
Exam admission slip or candidate number
If the provider issues an admission document or candidate code, print it or note it down and keep it with your ID. Confirm with the provider how and when it is distributed.
Blue or black ballpoint pens, at least two
Write answers in ink unless the instructions say otherwise. Bring a spare so a failing pen does not cost you time. Check the required ink colour on the official instructions.
Pencil, eraser and sharpener
Needed for filling in answer sheets or optical forms and for rough work. Confirm with the provider whether answers must be transferred in pencil or pen.
Geometric set and calculator if your subject allows it
Bring a ruler, compass and protractor for mathematics or science papers. Only bring a calculator if the subject rules permit it; confirm with the provider which models are allowed.
Clear pencil case or transparent bag
Many exam centres require stationery to be visible. Keep it simple and avoid printed or branded cases that could be treated as unauthorised material.
No phone or smart device in the exam room
Leave phones, smart watches and earbuds at home or hand them in as instructed. A device found on you, even switched off, may be treated as a conduct violation.
Water in a clear bottle and a small snack
Useful for longer sessions and for the break between papers. Confirm with the provider whether drinks are allowed at the desk.
Know the exact start time and room
Check the timetable and the venue, including the entrance and room number. Arrive with a margin for security checks and finding the room.
Plan the route and transport
Do a trial run or check bus and tram connections in Sarajevo for the exam morning. Aim to be at the venue well before the doors close; confirm the late-arrival cut-off with the provider.
Watch and layered clothing
A simple watch helps you pace yourself if the room clock is not visible. Dress in layers because room temperature varies. Confirm whether smart watches are banned.
Read the official candidate instructions
Go through the provider's rulebook for permitted aids, answer-sheet format and conduct. Confirm with the provider anything the rulebook does not state clearly.
Plan the day
Confirm the timetable, venue and room, and re-read the official candidate instructions. Check that your ID is valid and that the admission document, if any, is in hand. Pack the pencil case once and keep it closed. Revise lightly using summaries and past-paper formats rather than starting new topics. Sleep on a normal schedule and avoid all-nighters.
Do a short review of formulae, key definitions and question-command words only. Prepare clothes, ID, stationery and a clear bottle by the door. Check transport times for the morning and set two alarms. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a proper breakfast and take your ID, stationery and admission document. Arrive at the venue early enough for security checks and seating. Use the toilet before entering the room. Stay calm and avoid last-minute discussion of answers with other candidates.
Listen to the invigilator's instructions and check that your paper and answer sheet match your subject and level. Write your candidate details exactly as instructed. Read the whole paper or the instructions page before starting, and note the mark allocation.
Work through the paper in the order that suits you, but keep an eye on the clock and leave time to transfer answers and check them. Answer the questions you know first and return to harder ones. If time is short, write something for every question rather than leaving blanks. Keep answers inside the marked areas.
Check that your candidate details are correct and that every answer is transferred to the answer sheet. Verify question numbering and that no page has been missed. Stop writing immediately when told.
Hand in all materials as instructed and leave quietly without discussing answers in the corridor. Rest before the next paper. If you believe there was a problem with the paper or conduct, note the facts and raise it through the official channel; confirm with the provider how and when to do so.
Rules to check
Bring the identity document you registered with and place it on the desk if asked. If you have lost it, contact the provider before exam day; confirm with the provider what alternative proof is accepted.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Do not talk, pass materials, or look at another candidate's work once the paper is distributed.
Keep phones, smart watches and other devices out of the room or handed in as instructed. Unauthorised material, including notes written on your body or stationery, may lead to disqualification.
Enter and leave the room only when permitted. If you need the toilet during the exam, raise your hand and wait for an escort; confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are allowed.
Use only permitted aids for the subject. Do not bring a calculator unless the subject rules allow it, and confirm with the provider which models are permitted.
Write legibly in the required ink and keep answers within the marked spaces. Work outside the designated areas may not be marked.
Scoring is based on the official mark scheme for each paper; show working where marks are awarded for method, and answer every required question. Confirm with the provider how grades and any appeal procedure work.
Stop writing immediately when time is called and hand in all papers and answer sheets. Leaving with exam material may be treated as a serious violation.