PAU General Sciences (Andalusia) exam-day guide
PAU General Sciences (Andalusia) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the original photo ID (DNI, passport, or equivalent) that matches your enrolment. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is valid.
Exam admission/registration proof
Print or download the confirmation showing your assigned centre, classroom, and call time. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Write in blue or black ink only. Bring spares; answers written in pencil or erasable ink may not be accepted for scoring. Confirm with the provider if any section requires pencil.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Needed for multiple-choice answer sheets and rough work. Keep them in a clear case so invigilators can inspect them quickly.
Approved calculator
Only bring a model allowed by the current call. Confirm with the provider which models are permitted and whether programmable or graphical calculators are banned.
Ruler and basic geometry set
A transparent ruler, set square, and protractor help in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics items. Avoid sets with printed formulas.
Clear plastic water bottle and a light snack
Stay hydrated and keep energy steady. Remove labels and confirm with the provider whether food is allowed inside the room.
Analog watch
Many rooms have a clock but not always in view. Smartwatches and phones are usually prohibited, so bring a simple analog watch.
Leave phone and smart devices at home or switched off
Any device that can connect or store data is normally banned at the desk. Confirm with the provider the exact policy on phones, earbuds, and smartwatches.
Check the centre location and travel time
Do a route check the day before. Arrive with margin for traffic and for finding the correct building and room.
Read the official instructions for your exam session
Review timing, number of questions, penalties for wrong answers, and permitted materials in the current call. Confirm with the provider if the instructions are ambiguous.
Plan rest and a proper breakfast
Sleep at your normal time and eat a normal meal. Cramming the night before usually costs more in focus than it gains in marks.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics. Review your own summary sheets, formula lists, and past mistakes. Do one timed practice session per major subject under exam conditions, then mark it and list only the errors you can fix. Confirm the centre address, call time, and permitted materials with the provider. Prepare the documents and materials the night before so the last day is calm.
Do a light review only: key formulas, units, and definitions. Pack the bag with ID, admission proof, pens, pencil, calculator, ruler, water, and watch. Charge nothing you cannot bring, and leave prohibited devices at home. Set two alarms. Eat a normal dinner, avoid heavy caffeine late in the day, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink water. Recheck the bag against the checklist. Leave earlier than the route check suggested. On arrival, find your room and the notice board, keep documents in hand, and stay away from last-minute group panic. Use the waiting time to reread only your one-page summary.
Fill in identification fields carefully and check that the paper is complete. Read the instructions and mark allocations. Scan the whole paper and plan time per section. Start with questions you can answer confidently to build rhythm, then return to harder items.
Watch the clock at fixed checkpoints, not every minute. Show working in calculation items because method marks are often available. If a question stalls you, leave a mark and move on. For multiple-choice items, eliminate clearly wrong options first. Keep the answer sheet aligned with the question numbers and reserve the last minutes to transfer or check answers.
Check that every answer is recorded in the correct place, that identification fields are complete, and that no question is left blank if there is no penalty for guessing. Stop writing immediately when told.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID document that matches your enrolment and keep it visible on the desk throughout the session. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Arrive before the stated call time. Late entry rules vary, so confirm with the provider what happens if you are delayed.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or any device that can store or transmit data into the room. Confirm with the provider where such items can be left.
Use only the writing instruments and calculator models permitted in the current call. Confirm with the provider before relying on any particular model.
Follow invigilator instructions on seating, materials, and communication. Talking, passing items, or looking at another candidate's paper is treated as misconduct.
Breaks and leaving the room are normally restricted during the session. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator; confirm with the provider whether supervised toilet breaks are allowed.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalised and how partial credit is awarded, are set in the official instructions. Read them for your session and confirm with the provider if they are unclear.
Do not remove exam papers, answer sheets, or rough work from the room unless an invigilator explicitly allows it.