NAV Brasil ATCO (PTNA) exam-day guide
NAV Brasil ATCO (PTNA) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (original)
Bring the original identification document accepted by the examining body. Carry a second form of photo ID as backup. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is sufficient.
Exam admission confirmation / registration proof
Print or download the confirmation showing your name, exam date, time and location. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is accepted.
Exam venue and session details written down
Note the exact address, building entrance, room and reporting time. Plan arrival with a buffer for security checks and registration queues.
Travel plan and backup route
Identify at least one alternative route or transport mode in case of delays. Check local traffic and public transport conditions the day before.
Permitted writing materials
Bring pencils, eraser and pen only if the provider allows them. Confirm with the provider the exact list of permitted and prohibited items before packing.
Prohibited items left at home or stored
Phones, smart watches, notes and study material are normally not allowed in the testing room. Confirm with the provider the storage arrangements at the venue.
Rest, hydration and food plan
Sleep adequately in the days before, eat a normal meal before reporting, and carry water only if the venue permits it. Avoid heavy caffeine on the morning of the exam.
Read the current candidate handbook / notice
Review the provider's latest published instructions on conduct, timing, scoring and permitted aids, since these can change between sessions.
Review weak topics only, not new material
In the final days, revisit summaries, error logs and key procedures. Do not start new subjects that cannot be consolidated in time.
Practice a timed mock under exam conditions
Simulate the real format, timing and restrictions at least once in the final 72 hours to calibrate pacing.
Prepare questions for the provider
If anything about ID, timing, breaks or permitted items is unclear, contact the provider in advance rather than on exam day.
Emergency contact and backup funds
Carry enough money or a payment method for transport and emergencies, and keep a contact number for the venue or provider.
Plan the day
Confirm the exam time, venue and reporting instructions from the official notice. Check ID validity and gather all documents in one folder. Take one full timed mock and review only the errors, not the whole syllabus.
Review condensed summaries of weak areas and key operational rules. Stop studying new topics. Confirm transport and, if needed, accommodation. Protect sleep and avoid late-night cramming.
Pack the bag with ID, confirmation and permitted materials. Lay out clothing. Do a light review of summaries and error logs only. Set two alarms. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals; sleep at the usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast, re-check the bag against the checklist, leave earlier than strictly necessary, and arrive with a buffer. Avoid discussing difficult topics with other candidates to keep focus.
Present ID and confirmation, follow staff instructions, store prohibited items as directed, and locate the assigned seat and facilities before the session begins.
Read instructions and item wording carefully, watch the clock, and allocate time per question. Answer easier items first if the format allows, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Do not leave blanks unless the format penalises wrong answers, which you should confirm with the provider.
Check that all items are answered as intended, verify that flagged items were revisited, and confirm your name and identification details on the answer sheet or terminal.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, and follow the provider's published route for results and any appeal or review procedure.
Rules to check
Carry the original accepted photo ID; without valid identification you may be refused entry. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and examination staff, including seating, timing and movement in and out of the room.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, notes or study material into the testing area. Confirm with the provider the storage and prohibited-item rules.
Breaks are usually limited and may be controlled by the invigilator; confirm with the provider whether breaks are permitted, how they are timed, and whether the clock stops.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and may change between sessions; confirm the current rules in the official notice rather than relying on second-hand information.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the session, and do not attempt to copy, record or share exam content.
If you feel unwell or face an emergency, notify staff immediately; confirm with the provider the procedure for illness or disruption before exam day.
Arrive at the reporting time stated in your confirmation; late arrival may lead to refused entry, so confirm with the provider the exact cut-off.