UB Concours d'Entrée exam-day guide
UB Concours d'Entrée · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation / admission ticket
Print or download the convocation you received after registering. Check the exact time, room, and address. If you have not received it, contact the organizing body immediately.
Valid photo ID
Bring the original identity document required by the convocation (national ID card or passport). Check that it is not expired. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (at least two)
Bring several pens of the same colour, plus a spare. Check the convocation for any required colour or ink type. Pencil and eraser only if the instructions allow them.
Allowed writing accessories
Ruler, pencil, eraser, and sharpener only if the instructions permit them. Leave pencil cases that could contain prohibited items at home; use a clear pouch if required.
Water bottle and small snack
Bring a transparent bottle with the label removed if the venue requires it. A small snack for before or after the test is useful, but confirm whether food is allowed in the room.
Watch (non-connected)
A simple analogue or digital watch helps you pace yourself if the room has no visible clock. Smartwatches and connected devices are generally prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Venue directions and travel plan
Check the route and travel time in advance. Aim to arrive well before the reporting time. Identify a backup route in case of transport disruptions.
Phone switched off and stored
Turn off your phone before entering the room and place it where the invigilators instruct. Do not keep it on your person. Confirm the venue's policy on electronic devices.
No prohibited items
Leave smartwatches, headphones, notes, textbooks, and any unauthorised material outside the room. Check the convocation for the full list of prohibited items.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep enough, prepare clothes and documents the evening before, and set two alarms. Plan breakfast so you are not rushed.
Emergency contact and provider details
Save the organising body's contact number and your convocation reference. If an incident occurs on the day, you will need to report it quickly.
Confirm specific local rules with the provider
Rules on calculators, dictionaries, water bottles, arrival deadlines, and late entry can vary. Check the official convocation or contact the provider; do not rely on hearsay. needs_review
Plan the day
Re-read the convocation and confirm the venue, reporting time, and ID requirements. Do a light review of key formulas and methods rather than new topics. Prepare your bag with documents and pens. Check transport schedules and any strikes or disruptions. Sleep on a regular schedule and avoid all-nighters.
Pack your bag: convocation, ID, pens, watch, water, snack. Lay out clothes. Reconfirm the journey and set alarms. Do a short, calm review of summary notes only. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy screen time, and go to bed early. Do not start new topics or panic-review.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water. Arrive at the venue with margin: aim for at least 30–45 minutes before the reporting time, or as specified. Keep your phone off and stored. Go to the toilet before entering the room. Listen carefully to invigilator instructions and check that your paper is complete.
Read the instructions and scan the whole paper first. Allocate time per section and keep an eye on your watch. Start with questions you can answer confidently, then return to harder ones. Show working where required. If you get stuck, move on and come back. Leave a few minutes to check that every answer is transferred and that your name and candidate number are correct.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the convocation. Without it, you may be refused entry; confirm the accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Arrive by the reporting time stated on your convocation. Late entry rules vary by session; check with the provider and do not assume you will be admitted after the start.
Electronic devices, including phones and smartwatches, must be switched off and stored as instructed. Keeping a device on your person during the test may be treated as misconduct.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not look at another candidate's paper. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need help.
Follow the invigilators' instructions at all times. If you have a question about the paper, ask aloud only as permitted; do not ask another candidate.
Breaks are usually not allowed during the test unless stated. Go to the toilet before the start; if you must leave, an invigilator will accompany you and the time may not be extended. Confirm the provider's policy.
Scoring and penalties: check the convocation for rules on multiple-choice marking, negative marking, and penalties for incomplete or illegible answers. Do not assume a scoring scheme.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a disturbance in the room, report it to an invigilator immediately and note the time. Follow the provider's complaints procedure afterwards.