DSCG - Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion exam-day guide
DSCG - Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation / convocation letter
Print or download the convocation sent by your académie or exam centre. It states the exact address, session times, and your candidate number. Confirm with the provider whether a digital copy is accepted.
Valid photo ID
Bring an original government-issued photo ID (national identity card or passport). Check the name matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a photocopy is allowed.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (several)
Written papers are handwritten. Bring at least two reliable pens of the same colour; blue or black ink is the safe default. Confirm with the provider whether pencil or correction fluid is permitted.
Non-programmable calculator
DSCG papers such as comptabilité, finance, and contrôle de gestion require calculations. Use a basic non-programmable, non-graphing calculator with no memory or communication function. Confirm with the provider the exact model rules for your centre.
Wristwatch (non-connected)
Exam rooms may not have a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without smart features helps you pace the four-hour papers. Smartwatches are almost always prohibited; confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle and small snack
Long sessions can run four hours. Bring a transparent bottle with no label and a quiet snack if allowed. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are permitted in the room.
Printed copies of official texts if the paper is open-book
Some DSCG papers (for example accounting standards or law-related options) may allow official texts. Check the current rules for each paper and confirm with the provider whether annotated or printed texts are allowed.
Review the paper's structure and timing
Know in advance the number of parts, whether it is a case study, and the suggested time per section. The DSCG is largely case-based; practise allocating time before exam day.
Plan your route and arrival time
Locate the centre in advance and aim to arrive at least 30–45 minutes early. Late arrival rules vary; confirm with the provider how late entry is handled.
Leave prohibited items at home or in a bag
Phones, smartwatches, connected devices, and notes must be switched off and stored as instructed. Confirm with the provider where bags are kept and what happens if a device is found.
Check the language of the paper
DSCG papers are delivered in French. Ensure you are comfortable reading and writing extended French prose under time pressure, especially for the mémoire-related or professional English paper if applicable.
Confirm special arrangements if applicable
If you have a documented disability or health condition, confirm with the provider well before the exam that approved accommodations (extra time, separate room) are in place.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam instructions for each paper: duration, authorised materials, and calculator policy. Confirm with the provider any point that is unclear. Prepare your convocation and ID in one folder. Do a final light review of formulas and frameworks rather than new topics. Sleep on a regular schedule.
Do one timed mini-case (about 45–60 minutes) to rehearse pacing, then stop intensive study. Check transport options and the exact building entrance. Charge your phone but plan to leave it stored. Prepare pens, calculator, watch, and water bottle in your bag.
Confirm the session start time and arrival window. Pack your bag: convocation, ID, pens, calculator, watch, water, snack, and any authorised texts. Eat a normal meal, avoid new material, and go to bed early. Set two alarms.
Eat a proper breakfast and arrive at the centre 30–45 minutes early. Keep your phone off and stored before entering the room. Locate the room and check seating lists. Visit the restroom before the session starts. Have your ID and convocation ready for checking.
Read all instructions and the marking scheme if provided. Scan the whole paper before writing; allocate minutes per section and note which questions carry the most marks. Write your candidate number exactly as instructed. Start with the section you can answer most confidently, but keep to your time plan.
Watch the clock at each section boundary. For case studies, state your assumptions clearly and show workings; method marks are often available. Leave 10 minutes at the end to check that every question is attempted and your details are correct. If you need to leave the room, follow the invigilator's instructions; confirm with the provider whether supervised breaks are allowed.
Hand in all materials as instructed and do not discuss the paper in the room. Note any questions you found difficult while fresh, for future revision. Check the official results calendar from your académie; confirm with the provider the publication date and appeal process.
Rules to check
Bring the convocation and a valid photo ID; entry may be refused without them. Confirm with the provider which identity documents are accepted.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times. Do not start writing before the signal and stop immediately when time is called.
Phones, smartwatches, and other connected devices must be switched off and stored as directed. Possession in the room may be treated as cheating; confirm with the provider the exact sanction.
Only authorised materials may be on your desk: pens, a non-programmable calculator, and any texts explicitly permitted for that paper. Confirm with the provider the rules for each paper.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the session. Any form of cheating or attempted cheating can lead to cancellation of the paper and disciplinary action.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the session; if you must leave, you may be supervised. Confirm with the provider the policy for your centre.
Scoring is by paper: marks are awarded for method and reasoning as well as final answers. Show your workings and state assumptions clearly.
Results and resit rules are set by the académie and the national regulations. Confirm with the provider the dates, jury procedures, and appeal deadlines.