Toelatingsexamen Tandarts exam-day guide
Toelatingsexamen Tandarts · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission letter / invitation
Print or download the invitation you received from the organising body. It usually states the date, time, location and any candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is required or whether a digital copy on your phone is accepted.
Valid identity document
Bring the original passport or ID card you used when registering. Check that the name matches your registration exactly and that the document is not expired. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a photocopy is ever sufficient.
Registration or candidate number
Note your candidate or registration number somewhere separate from your ID so you can find it quickly at check-in.
Permitted stationery
Bring several pens or pencils and an eraser, since the test may include multiple-choice answer sheets. Confirm with the provider which writing materials are allowed and whether they are supplied at the venue.
Approved calculator
Some sections may involve numerical work. Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is permitted, and if so which models and functions are allowed.
No watches or smart devices
Leave smartwatches, phones and other electronic devices at home or switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider what must be handed in and where.
Drinks and a light snack
Bring water and something small to eat during any scheduled break, unless the venue rules forbid food and drink in the test room. Confirm with the provider what is allowed inside the room.
Route and travel plan
Check the journey to the venue in advance, including public transport times and any road works, and plan to arrive well before the reporting time.
Venue and reporting time
Write down the exact building, room and reporting time. Confirm with the provider if the invitation is unclear about where candidates should gather.
Rest and health basics
Sleep well the night before, eat a normal breakfast, and bring any medication you may need in line with the provider's rules on personal items.
Plan the day
Switch from learning new material to consolidating. Review summaries, formulas and definitions, and re-read the official test description so you know the section order, timing and answer format. Check the invitation for the venue, reporting time and any list of permitted items, and contact the provider if anything is unclear. Plan the journey and, if the venue is far away, consider an overnight stay nearby. Keep the last evening light and go to bed at a normal time.
Pack your bag using the checklist: invitation, ID, candidate number, permitted stationery and any approved aids. Re-check the route and set an alarm plus a backup alarm. Avoid intensive cramming late in the evening; a short review of key summaries is enough. Eat familiar food, avoid alcohol, and aim for a full night's sleep. Confirm that your phone is charged for the journey but remember it will likely need to be switched off or handed in at the venue.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink enough water, but not so much that you need frequent toilet visits during the test. Leave with more time than you think you need and arrive early. At the venue, follow check-in instructions, keep your ID and invitation accessible, and locate the toilets and the room. Once seated, read the instructions on the cover page carefully and fill in your details exactly as instructed.
Listen for the start and stop signals and follow them exactly. Work through the sections in the order set by the provider, keeping an eye on the clock and leaving a little time to check that every answer is filled in. If a question is taking too long, mark it and move on. If you finish early, use the remaining time to check answer-sheet entries and look for misread questions. If something goes wrong, such as a faulty pen or a missing page, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator rather than disturbing others.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identity document required by the provider. Candidates without acceptable identification may be refused entry, so confirm the accepted document types with the provider in advance.
Arrive at the reporting time stated in your invitation. Late arrival may mean you are not admitted or that you lose test time; confirm with the provider how lateness is handled.
Do not use phones, smartwatches, earphones or other electronic devices in the test room unless the provider explicitly permits a specific device. Follow the instructions for handing in or storing such items.
Keep to the permitted materials list. Do not bring notes, textbooks or unauthorised aids into the room, and do not communicate with other candidates during the test.
Breaks and toilet visits are normally only allowed at the times set by the provider. Confirm with the provider whether you may leave the room during the test and whether the clock keeps running.
Follow all instructions from invigilators, including start and stop signals. Writing after the stop signal or continuing after time is called may lead to sanctions.
Scoring rules, including whether incorrect answers are penalised and how sections are weighted, are set by the provider. Read the official information rather than relying on rumour, and confirm any unclear point with the provider.
If you believe something went wrong during the test, such as a disturbance or a defect in materials, report it to an invigilator at the time and ask the provider about the procedure for lodging a complaint afterwards.