Andalusia PAU German exam-day guide
Andalusia PAU German · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document (DNI, passport, or NIE/residence card)
Bring the original document, valid and unexpired. Photocopies or digital copies are generally not accepted. Confirm with your school or the Universidad de Sevilla (which coordinates the Andalusian PAU) which documents are accepted for your case, especially for foreign candidates.
Exam registration receipt / proof of enrolment (matrícula)
Carry the printout or receipt showing the subjects you registered for. This helps resolve any discrepancy about which exams you are entitled to sit. Confirm the exact format required with your centre.
Printed exam schedule and room assignment
Know the date, session, and room for each of your subjects. The schedule is published by the university coordinating your PAU sitting; verify it the day before because room assignments can change.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Write legibly; exams are scanned or re-read by examiners. Bring spare pens. Pencil is normally only for multiple-choice answer sheets where applicable.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for rough work and for any multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is permitted on the specific answer sheets used.
Approved calculator (scientific or graphing, as permitted)
Calculator rules vary by subject and by year, and graphing calculators may be restricted or reset. Check the current instructions for your subjects and confirm with the provider before relying on a particular model.
Ruler, set square, compass, protractor
Relevant for Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Drawing. Bring your own; centres do not normally lend instruments.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Phones must be off, so a simple watch helps you pace yourself. Smartwatches are generally not allowed; confirm the provider's rule on watches.
Clear water bottle and a light snack
Sessions can be long and multiple exams may run on the same day. Keep the bottle label-free if the centre requires it; confirm with the provider.
Leave prohibited devices at home or switched off and stored
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and earbuds must be off and out of reach. Possession during an exam can lead to disqualification. Confirm the exact storage rule with your centre.
Arrive early at the correct building
Aim to be at the venue well before the scheduled start so you can find your room and complete any ID check without stress. Confirm the recommended arrival time with your centre.
Review the official instructions for your autonomous community
Read the current PAU instructions published by the Andalusian university system for rules on timing, materials, and conduct. Confirm details with the provider, as procedures can change year to year.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam schedule and confirm the date, session, and room for every subject. Check the current instructions on permitted materials for each subject, especially calculator rules. Gather ID, registration proof, pens, and instruments in one bag. Do light, targeted review of formulas and structures rather than new material. Sleep on a normal schedule.
Lay out clothes, ID, registration proof, pens, calculator, and instruments. Charge nothing you cannot bring - leave the phone at home if possible. Confirm transport and travel time to the venue. Eat a normal dinner, avoid late-night cramming, and set two alarms. Re-check the schedule once more in case of last-minute changes.
Eat a proper breakfast and arrive early at the building. Keep your phone off and stored, or leave it at home. Show your ID and registration proof when requested. Find your room, sit in the assigned place, and read the instructions on the paper carefully before writing. Use the first minutes to plan your answers and allocate time across questions.
Read the whole paper before starting. Answer the questions you know best first if the format allows, then return to harder ones. Watch the clock and leave time to check your work. Write clearly and show your reasoning where marks depend on method. If you need to leave the room, raise your hand and follow the invigilator's instructions. Stop writing immediately when time is called.
Rules to check
Bring the original, valid ID document required by the provider; photocopies and digital copies are generally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which documents are valid for your situation.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices must be switched off and out of reach during the exam. Possession or use can lead to disqualification; confirm the exact storage rule with your centre.
Only materials expressly permitted for each subject may be used. Calculator models and functions may be restricted, and some centres reset or check devices. Confirm the current rule with the provider before the exam.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including on seating, starting and stopping writing, and leaving the room. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam.
If you need to leave the room temporarily, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator. Leaving without permission or during a restricted period may not be allowed; confirm the centre's policy.
Scoring and grading rules, including how subject grades combine into the final access score, are set by the official PAU regulations. Check the current published rules and confirm details with the provider.
If you believe there is an error in your exam or a problem during the session, report it to the invigilator immediately and follow the official review or appeal procedure published by the coordinating university.
Arrive on time; late arrival may mean you are not admitted to the exam. Confirm the centre's late-arrival policy with the provider before exam day.