INFJ Magistrature exam-day guide
INFJ Magistrature · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the identity document required by the competition notice (typically a valid passport or national identity card). The exact document type and validity requirements must be confirmed with the provider, since rules differ between sessions and countries.
Admission convocation / candidate number
Print or download the convocation showing your candidate number, test centre, date, and time. Confirm with the provider whether a paper copy is mandatory or a digital version is accepted.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (two or more)
Written papers are usually handwritten. Bring spares of the same ink colour; avoid erasable or gel pens unless the notice explicitly allows them.
Pencil, sharpener, and eraser
Needed if any section uses a machine-readable answer sheet. Confirm with the provider which sections are multiple-choice and which are handwritten.
Analog watch (no smart features)
Many rooms lack a visible clock and phones are collected. A simple analog or non-communicating digital watch is the safest option; confirm with the provider whether watches are permitted at all.
Printed directions and transport plan
Know the exact building and entrance, not just the city. Aim to arrive well before the stated reporting time; lateness rules are strict and set by the provider.
Water and a small snack for the break
Only bring items the notice allows into the room. Keep food and drink in a bag if the provider restricts desk items.
Leave phone and smart devices at home or in your bag
Any device that can connect, record, or store data is normally prohibited at the desk. Confirm the provider's policy on where bags and phones must be stored.
Review the official notice the day before
Re-read the competition rules on permitted materials, section timing, and scoring. Do not rely on forum posts or second-hand summaries.
Prepare a one-page revision sheet for the final review
Use it only before entering the room; it cannot be taken to the desk. Focus on structure, key terms, and your own weak points rather than new material.
Plan sleep and caffeine timing
Shift your wake-up time two or three days early so the morning of the test is not a shock. Avoid a large caffeine dose you are not used to.
Confirm scoring and penalty rules
Ask the provider or check the notice on whether wrong multiple-choice answers carry a penalty and how sections are weighted. Do not assume a guessing strategy until this is confirmed.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Re-read your own summaries and the official notice. Do one timed section under exam conditions to check pacing, then review errors only.
Confirm travel and accommodation, print the convocation and ID copies, and check the provider's website for any last-minute change of venue or schedule. Pack your bag with pens, pencil, eraser, watch, ID, and convocation.
Do a light review of structures and key terms, no more than two hours. Locate the exact entrance and estimate travel time including a buffer. Set two alarms. Go to bed at your normal time; do not cram late.
Eat a normal breakfast, re-check that ID and convocation are in the bag, and arrive early. Avoid discussing content with other candidates, which raises anxiety and can spread errors. Use the waiting time for calm breathing, not last-minute reading.
Follow instructions exactly: place your ID on the desk, switch off and stow your phone as directed, and read the cover page of the paper before writing. Note the start and end times of each section.
Read the whole paper or section first to allocate time. Answer the questions you know, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. For written answers, outline briefly before writing and keep handwriting legible. Leave a few minutes to check numbering and that no page is blank.
Stop expanding answers. Verify that every question has a response, that your candidate number is on every sheet, and that you have not left answers on scrap paper.
Do not attempt to reconstruct every question with other candidates immediately; it adds stress without changing the result. Note only genuine lessons about pacing for a future session.
Rules to check
Bring the exact identity document named in the official notice and keep it on the desk throughout. If you are unsure which document is accepted, confirm with the provider before the test day; a wrong document can bar you from the room.
Electronic devices, including phones, smart watches, and earpieces, must be switched off and stored as directed. Keeping a device at the desk is normally treated as a serious breach; confirm the provider's specific consequence.
Follow the provider's rules on breaks. In many sessions you may not leave the room during a section, and supervised breaks are limited. Confirm in advance whether breaks are allowed, how long they are, and whether you can take belongings with you.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not take papers, answer sheets, or notes out of the room. Attempting to remove materials is usually treated as misconduct.
Write only in the permitted ink and only in the designated spaces. Answers on scrap paper or outside the marked areas may not be marked; confirm with the provider how scrap paper is handled.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late admission is at the provider's discretion and is often refused once the test has started; confirm the exact cut-off rather than assuming a grace period.
Scoring and any penalty for wrong answers are set by the provider. Check the notice before adopting a guessing strategy, and do not rely on what other candidates tell you on the day.
Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need to leave, feel unwell, or find a problem with your paper. Do not resolve it yourself or ask a neighbour.