DGT C exam-day guide
DGT C · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, current ID you used at registration (passport, national ID card, or driver's license). A photocopy or expired document is normally refused. Confirm the exact accepted ID types and name-match rule with the provider.
Admission confirmation / appointment letter
Print or save the confirmation email showing your test date, time, and centre address. Some centres check it at the door; confirm whether a printed copy is required with the provider.
Test centre address and arrival instructions
Re-check the venue on the provider's site the day before. Centres occasionally relocate or change entrance doors; note the building name, floor, and nearest transport stop.
Travel plan with a buffer
Plan to arrive well before the reporting time, allowing for traffic and security checks. Late arrivals are commonly refused entry; confirm the cut-off time with the provider.
Water and a light snack
Only bring items the centre permits into the test room; confirm the policy on food, drink, and storage with the provider. Eat a normal meal beforehand so hunger does not cost you focus.
Layers of clothing
Test rooms vary in temperature. Wear layers you can remove; avoid clothing with large logos or slogans that could be mistaken for notes. Confirm any dress restrictions with the provider.
No prohibited electronics
Leave smartwatches, phones, and earbuds at home or plan to store them as instructed. Devices found in the test room are usually treated as misconduct; confirm the storage policy with the provider.
Review the format, not new content
The last day is for confirming the section order, time per section, and question style, not for learning new material. Use the provider's official format description.
Prepare for scratch paper and pen rules
Many centres supply scratch paper and a pen and collect them afterwards. Do not bring your own unless the provider explicitly allows it; confirm with the provider.
Know the break policy
Confirm in advance whether breaks are scheduled, how long they are, and whether you may leave the room. Plan hydration around the longest section.
Medical or access arrangements
If you have approved accommodations, bring the approval letter and arrive early to set up. Confirm the process with the provider before test day.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of transport failure or illness. Confirm the reschedule and no-show policy with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm the appointment in writing: date, reporting time, centre address, and ID requirements. Re-read the provider's test-day rules once, then stop. Do one short, timed practice set per section to check pacing, not to learn new content. Sleep on a normal schedule for the next three nights; do not cram late.
Walk or check the route to the centre at the same time of day you will travel, so you know the door and the realistic journey time. Prepare clothing and ID. Do a final review of your own error patterns (for example, misreading question stems or running out of time) rather than new material.
Pack the bag: ID, confirmation, water, snack, layers. Charge nothing you cannot bring in; leave devices at home. Eat a familiar meal, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not start a new practice test the night before; a poor score will only raise anxiety.
Eat a normal breakfast and drink moderate water. Leave with enough buffer to arrive early. Re-check the confirmation for the reporting time. At the centre, follow staff instructions, store prohibited items, and use the restroom before entering the room.
Read the instructions for each section before starting. Watch the clock but do not check it after every question; set a rough pace per question or per passage. If a question stalls you, mark your best answer and move on. Use scheduled breaks to stand, drink water, and reset. If equipment fails or you feel unwell, raise your hand immediately rather than waiting.
Note what felt difficult while it is fresh, then stop analysing. Confirm with the provider when and how results are released and what the score report includes.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID you registered with. The name must match your registration; if you have changed your name, confirm the procedure with the provider before test day.
Arrive before the reporting time. Centres commonly refuse entry after a cut-off; confirm the exact cut-off and late-arrival policy with the provider.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or earbuds into the test room. Follow the centre's storage instructions; unauthorised devices are usually treated as misconduct. Confirm the storage policy with the provider.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Talking, passing materials, or looking at another candidate's screen or paper during the test is normally treated as misconduct.
Use only the scratch paper and writing instruments the centre supplies, and return them when asked. Do not write notes on your body or clothing.
Breaks are taken when the centre schedules them. Confirm in advance whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and whether the clock stops; do not assume.
Scoring and result timing are set by the provider. Confirm the score scale, when results are released, and the retake or appeal process with the provider rather than relying on second-hand information.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider as early as possible. Reschedule and refund rules vary; confirm them with the provider before the test day.