TEN Neurologia exam-day guide
TEN Neurologia · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID document matching the name on your registration. Acceptable document types vary by test centre; confirm with the provider which forms they accept and whether a secondary ID is required.
Admission ticket / confirmation of registration
Print or download the confirmation email showing your candidate number, test date, time and venue. Check that the personal details on it are correct and contact the provider immediately if anything is wrong.
Venue address, route and arrival time
Reconfirm the exact building and entrance the day before, since hospital and university sites often have multiple gates. Plan to arrive well before the stated reporting time; confirm with the provider how early the doors open and what happens if you are late.
Permitted stationery only
Bring only what the provider allows (commonly a couple of pens or pencils and an eraser). Leave notes, textbooks, smart watches, phones and loose paper at home or in the designated storage area; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Personal medication and small snacks/water
If you take regular medication, keep it with you in line with the venue's rules and tell the invigilator if you may need to take it during the test. A small snack and water for the break help maintain concentration; confirm whether food and drink are allowed at your desk.
Watch (non-smart) if clocks are not guaranteed
A simple analogue or digital watch lets you pace yourself if the room clock is hard to see. Smart watches and any device with connectivity are almost always prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Read the official candidate instructions
Go through the provider's current information on timing, sections, scoring and permitted aids for this exam sitting. Do this at least a week ahead so any discrepancy can be clarified in writing.
Confirm special arrangements in writing
If you have an approved accommodation (extra time, separate room, rest breaks), bring the approval letter and confirm with the provider that the venue has received it.
Practical/clinical component requirements
If the exam includes an OSCE-style or clinical station, check the required dress code (e.g. short-sleeved top, closed shoes, no jewellery), any instruments you must bring and infection-control expectations. Confirm the exact list with the provider.
Rest, hydration and travel plan
Protect sleep in the last two nights, eat a normal breakfast, and have a backup transport plan. Arrange your journey so that a delay of 30 to 45 minutes still gets you there on time.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the exam office's contact number and the venue's reception number in your phone so you can call immediately if something goes wrong on the day.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary sheets, error log and high-yield lists only. Re-read the official candidate instructions, verify the venue and reporting time, and print the admission ticket and ID.
Do one or two short timed practice blocks under exam conditions to rehearse pacing, then mark and review them the same day. Do not start new topics that would need days to consolidate.
Confirm travel and, if needed, accommodation. Check the weather and any planned transport disruptions. Prepare clothes and the bag you will take, and set out everything on the checklist.
Do a light review of frameworks and checklists only, no new questions. Pack the bag with ID, ticket, permitted stationery and medication. Set two alarms, go to bed at your normal time, and avoid alcohol and heavy late meals.
Write down two or three practical reminders for the test itself (for example: read the whole question, watch the time at the halfway mark, answer every item). Then stop studying and rest.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate moderately, leave with buffer time, and arrive early. Avoid last-minute group discussion of content, which tends to raise anxiety without improving performance. Report to the desk, present ID and ticket, and follow the invigilator's instructions.
Read the instructions and check the number of items and the time allowed. Do a first pass answering the questions you know, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock at fixed checkpoints and always leave time to transfer or confirm answers.
Stand up, move, drink water and eat something small. Do not review answers with other candidates, since this usually increases doubt. Return to your seat before the stated end of the break.
Note which topics felt weak while the memory is fresh, for future study or remediation. Do not attempt to reconstruct or share specific questions, which may breach the provider's confidentiality rules.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo identification matching your registration; candidates without acceptable ID may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Follow all invigilator instructions. Electronic devices, smart watches, notes and unauthorised materials must be switched off and stored as directed; possession at the desk may be treated as misconduct.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late-admission rules differ between providers, so confirm in advance what happens if you are delayed rather than assuming you will be admitted.
Breaks are taken only at the times the provider allows. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator; the clock generally continues to run, so confirm the policy with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not copy, photograph or remove any exam material. Sharing or reproducing questions afterwards may breach the provider's confidentiality agreement.
If you have an approved accommodation, it must be arranged before the test date; present the approval documentation and confirm the venue has been informed.
Scoring, pass marks and any negative-marking or sectional-cutoff rules are set by the provider. Read the current official scoring description for this exam and do not rely on second-hand accounts.
If you feel unwell or something disrupts the test, tell the invigilator immediately and ask for it to be recorded; later appeals are usually easier to support with a contemporaneous note.