TEC Admisión exam-day guide
TEC Admisión · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID
Bring the original document (passport or national ID) that matches the name on your registration. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a photocopy is valid; do not assume a driver's license is enough.
Admission ticket / registration confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your test center, date, time and candidate number. Check that the name matches your ID exactly; if not, contact the provider before test day.
Test center location and access plan
Confirm the exact address, building entrance and arrival time with the provider. Plan transport and a backup route; arrive with margin for security checks and document verification.
Permitted writing materials
Confirm with the provider whether you must bring pencils, an eraser and a sharpener, or whether materials are supplied. Bring only what the provider explicitly allows.
Approved calculator (if applicable)
Check the provider's calculator policy: model restrictions, memory clearing and whether a calculator is permitted at all. If unsure, plan to solve without one.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Bring water in a transparent container and a snack only if the provider allows items in the waiting area. Confirm storage rules for personal belongings.
Personal medication and accessibility arrangements
If you need medication, extra time or a separate room, confirm approval and documentation with the provider in advance and carry the approval confirmation.
Leave prohibited devices behind or plan storage
Phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices are typically not allowed in the testing room. Confirm with the provider whether lockers are available or whether devices must be left outside.
Review format and timing from official materials
Re-read the official instructions on number of questions, sections, time limits and whether guessing is penalized. Do not rely on second-hand summaries.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, prepare clothes and documents the night before, and avoid last-minute study that disrupts sleep. Confirm the earliest arrival time with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate guide and confirm logistics with the provider: exact address, arrival time, accepted ID, permitted materials and device rules. Do a full timed practice section under exam conditions, then review only your error patterns rather than new topics. Prepare the documents and materials you will bring and check that your name matches your registration.
Stop intensive study. Pack your ID, admission ticket, permitted materials and any approved medication. Check transport schedules and the weather, set alarms, and go to bed at a normal time. Avoid caffeine late in the day and do not attempt to learn new content.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive at the center with the margin the provider recommends, and complete identity checks calmly. Use the waiting time for light review of formulas or key terms only, not for full practice questions. Follow staff instructions on where to store belongings and how to enter the room.
Read the instructions for each section before starting and note the time limit. Answer easier questions first, flag uncertain ones and return to them, and keep an eye on the clock so you leave time to transfer or review answers. If you must guess, follow the official scoring rules; do not leave blanks if there is no penalty. Use breaks only as permitted, and ask a proctor if a technical or procedural problem occurs.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID document that matches your registration; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether expired IDs are valid.
Arrive at the time stated by the provider; candidates who arrive late may be refused entry, so confirm the late-arrival policy in advance.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches or other electronic devices into the testing room unless the provider explicitly permits them; confirm storage arrangements.
Follow all proctor instructions on seating, materials and talking; unauthorized communication or materials can lead to cancellation of your result.
Breaks are allowed only as specified by the provider; confirm whether you may leave the room, access belongings or eat during breaks.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalized and how sections are weighted, are set by the provider; read the official scoring statement rather than assuming.
If you need to reschedule, cancel or request accommodations, confirm the deadlines and fees with the provider before test day.