Castilla-La Mancha PAU Greek II (Griego II - UCLM 2026) exam-day guide
Castilla-La Mancha PAU Greek II (Griego II - UCLM 2026) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
DNI or other official photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Spanish PAU sessions normally require identification at the desk; confirm with your centro or the UCLM instructions which documents are accepted if you do not have a DNI.
Exam call letter / matrícula documentation
Print or download whatever your centre issues confirming your registration and assigned subjects and room. Keep it with your ID. The exact format is set by your centre: confirm with the provider.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two)
Classical Greek papers are handwritten. Bring spares and check they write cleanly; pencil is normally only for rough work or multiple-choice answer sheets if your model uses one.
Pencil, eraser and sharpener
Useful for drafting translations, marking accents and breathings, and filling any machine-readable answer sheet. Keep rough work clearly separated from the final answer.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Rooms do not always have a visible clock. A plain analogue or digital watch helps you manage the 90-minute paper. Smart watches are normally prohibited: confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle, no label
Allowed in many venues but rules vary. Bring one with the label removed and ask the invigilator before placing it on the desk.
Small transparent pencil case or bag
Many venues require transparent containers or nothing on the desk except pens and ID. Check your centre's instructions.
Printed copy of the official programme and instructions
Know the room, start time and duration for Griego II, and whether the exam is a single model or includes options to choose from. Confirm with the provider; do not rely on rumour.
Know the text and author list for the set syllabus
Review which authors, genres and passages are on the UCLM programme for your year, since translation and commentary questions are drawn from them. Confirm the exact list with your teacher or the official programme.
Personal dictionary policy checked
Classical Greek exams sometimes allow or forbid dictionaries. Do not assume: confirm with the provider whether a dictionary is permitted and, if so, which type.
Arrive early with time buffer
Aim to be at the venue well before the call time to allow for ID checks and seating. Exact arrival requirements come from your centre.
Rest, food and medication sorted
Eat a normal breakfast, bring any prescribed medication, and avoid last-minute cramming that disrupts sleep. Notify the venue in advance if you need special arrangements; confirm the procedure with the provider.
Plan the day
Do a final pass over the set authors and passages: re-read the Greek texts you have prepared, check principal parts of frequent irregular verbs, and revise the vocabulary and constructions that appear most often in your practice translations. Write out one full translation under timed conditions and mark it against your notes.
Review the commentary skills the paper tests: identifying morphology, explaining syntax, recognising figures of style, and relating a passage to its genre and context. Prepare short, structured answers rather than long essays, and practise citing the Greek accurately.
Check logistics: confirm room, time and duration with your centre, print your documentation, and lay out pens, ID, watch and water bottle. Confirm the dictionary policy and any calculator or device rules with the provider.
Switch to light consolidation only: skim your summary sheets, a list of accent and breathing rules, and the metre or dialect points you keep forgetting. Do not start new material.
Rehearse the timing plan for the paper: for example, reading time, translation, commentary questions, and a final check of accents and breathings. Decide in advance how long you will spend per section and stick to it.
Prepare clothes and bag, set two alarms, eat a normal dinner and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Avoid all-night revision; recall and accuracy drop sharply with lost sleep.
Eat breakfast, re-read only your one-page summary, and arrive early. Leave your phone switched off and stored as instructed; do not bring notes into the room.
Read the whole paper before writing. Identify which passages or questions are compulsory and which offer a choice, and choose deliberately. Note the marks available so you allocate time in proportion.
Read the Greek passage once for sense, then translate sentence by sentence. Mark uncertain words and return to them. Keep the translation literal enough to show you understand the syntax, and check accents and breathings on the final copy.
Answer in clear, short paragraphs. Give the Greek form or construction, then explain it. If a question asks for identification, state the category precisely; if it asks for explanation, add the reason. Do not leave blanks.
Stop writing new content with a few minutes to spare. Check that every question has an answer, that question numbers match, and that your name and details are filled in as instructed. Hand in all materials as directed.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID and your registration documentation; present them when asked and keep them on the desk if the invigilator requires it. Accepted documents are set by the centre, so confirm with the provider if you have any doubt.
Follow all instructions from the invigilators about seating, start and finish times, and handing in papers. Their directions take precedence over anything you have read elsewhere.
Electronic devices, including phones and smart watches, are normally prohibited in the exam room. Switch them off and store them as instructed; if you need a device for a documented reason, arrange it in advance with the provider.
Write in the language and format the paper requires: translate into the language of the exam and answer commentary questions in the same language unless told otherwise. Write legibly; illegible answers may not be credited.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not bring unauthorised notes or materials. Any suspected irregularity is handled under the university's rules; the exact procedure should be confirmed with the provider.
Breaks, toilet access and leaving the room early are controlled by the venue. Ask an invigilator rather than assuming; policies differ between centres.
Marks are awarded for accuracy and completeness, so attempt every question and show your reasoning where asked. Do not leave a question blank because you are unsure: a partial answer can earn credit.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with your conditions, raise it with the invigilator at the time and note it afterwards. The formal complaint route and deadlines must be confirmed with the provider.