Registered Electrical Engineer (G&T) exam-day guide
Registered Electrical Engineer (G&T) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission letter / exam permit
Print the permit issued through your application portal and check that your name, exam date, venue, and seat/session match your ID. If the permit has not arrived or shows an error, contact the provider immediately - do not assume you can be admitted without it. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital copy is accepted.
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name spelling your application used. A mismatch between permit and ID is a common cause of refusal at the door. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether expired IDs are rejected.
Non-programmable scientific calculator
The exam is calculation-heavy: load flow, fault levels, protection coordination, cable sizing, illumination, and motor circuits. Use a calculator you have practiced with. Confirm with the provider whether programmable or graphing calculators, and stored-formula models, are prohibited.
Spare batteries and a backup calculator
A dead calculator mid-exam is unrecoverable. Carry spare batteries of the correct type and, if permitted, a second basic calculator. Confirm with the provider whether a second device may be brought into the hall.
Analog watch (non-smart)
Many halls have no visible clock and phones are usually banned at the desk. A plain analog or non-communicating digital watch lets you pace sections. Confirm with the provider whether wristwatches are allowed at all.
Approved writing instruments and eraser
Bring two or more pens/pencils of the required type, a soft eraser, and a sharpener if you use pencils. If the answer sheet is machine-read, use only the specified pencil grade and fill bubbles fully. Confirm with the provider which instruments are required.
Transparent water bottle and small snack
Long sessions cause fatigue and dehydration. Bring water in a clear container and a quiet snack if the provider allows food at the desk; otherwise plan to eat during the scheduled break. Confirm with the provider what food and drink are permitted.
Printed formula sheet or reference - only if permitted
Do not assume any reference material is allowed. If the provider supplies a formula booklet or code extracts, you will be given it in the hall; if not, memorize the core relations you rely on. Confirm with the provider the exact list of permitted references.
Venue reconnaissance
Confirm the exact building and entrance, not just the campus address. Check travel time at the same hour as the exam, parking or transit options, and where candidates queue. Do this at least a day before.
Review the provider's current instructions
Read the latest candidate handbook or instructions page for arrival time, late-entry cutoff, prohibited items, and break policy. Rules change between sittings; treat the provider's current notice as authoritative.
Personal medication and comfort items
Bring any prescribed medication and tell the invigilator if you may need to take it during the session. Confirm with the provider how medical items and necessary access arrangements are handled.
Exam-day plan for time and answers
Decide in advance your section order, your target minutes per question, and your rule for skipping and returning. Write this plan on one card and review it the night before, not during the exam.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Spend the time on a single consolidated review: key formulas, standard values, protection settings logic, cable derating factors, and the question types you have historically missed. Do two timed mini-mocks under exam conditions, then review errors only. Confirm your permit, ID, calculator, and travel plan, and check the provider's current instructions for arrival time and prohibited items.
Pack your bag with permit, ID, calculator, spare batteries, watch, pens, eraser, water, and snacks. Lay out clothes. Re-read your one-card time plan. Do a light review of formula summaries in the morning and stop by early evening. Sleep at your normal time; do not study late. Set two alarms and confirm transport.
Eat a normal meal and arrive well before the stated reporting time, allowing a buffer for delays. Leave phones and smart devices stowed as instructed. Use the restroom before entering the hall. Once seated, check your calculator, fill in identification fields carefully, and read the front-page instructions before the start signal.
Scan the whole paper to confirm the number of questions, sections, and marks. Identify the easy and high-yield questions and mark them. Write down any formula or value you are afraid of forgetting on scratch paper if scratch paper is provided. Then start with a confident question to build rhythm.
Work in passes: first answer questions you can solve cleanly, then return to the harder ones. Track time against your plan and leave a fixed block at the end for transfer and checking. Show working where marks are awarded for method, keep units consistent, and sanity-check results against physical expectations (for example, fault current magnitude, voltage drop direction, and power balance). If a question stalls you, mark it and move on.
Stop new solving. Verify that every answer is transferred to the answer sheet, that identification fields are complete, and that no question is accidentally left blank where there is no penalty for guessing. Confirm with the provider in advance whether unanswered questions are penalized before you guess.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, and record any logistics problems for next time. Do not attempt to reconstruct or share exam content with others; most providers prohibit disclosure of question content.
Rules to check
Bring and present the identification document specified by the provider; the name must match your application. If your ID is lost or differs, contact the provider before exam day rather than at the door.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late-entry cutoffs vary, so confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled and whether any admission after the start is allowed.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other communicating or storage devices into the seating area unless the provider explicitly permits stowing them outside. Confirm with the provider the exact prohibited-items list.
Use only calculators and reference material the provider allows. If a formula booklet or code extract is supplied in the hall, use only that copy.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on breaks, restroom visits, and leaving the hall. Confirm with the provider in advance whether supervised breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops during them.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the session, and do not copy, photograph, or remove exam material. Suspected misconduct is handled under the provider's rules, which you should read beforehand.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the provider and can change between sittings. Confirm with the provider the current marking scheme, any negative marking, and the passing standard rather than relying on older accounts.
If you need an access arrangement, dietary accommodation, or a separate room, request it through the provider's published process well before the exam; arrangements are rarely granted on the day.