PKN STAN exam-day guide
PKN STAN · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Kartu Peserta (exam admission card)
Print the official admission card from the portal once it is released and bring the printed copy; keep a digital copy on your phone as backup. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory and whether a color print is required.
KTP or other official photo ID
Bring the original identity document registered during your application. A photocopy is generally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted for verification.
Ijazah/SKL and supporting documents if requested
Some stages ask candidates to bring original diplomas, transcripts, or a Surat Keterangan Lulus. Check your admission card instructions and confirm with the provider whether documents are collected at the test venue or uploaded online.
Pensil 2B, pen, and eraser
Bring several sharpened 2B pencils, a black pen, and a clean eraser in a transparent pencil case. Confirm with the provider whether the test is paper-based (LJK) or computer-based, since CBT venues may only allow a pen and provided scratch paper.
Analog watch (no smart features)
A simple analog watch helps you pace sections if the room clock is not visible. Smartwatches and phones are usually prohibited at the desk; confirm with the provider what is allowed.
Printed test schedule and venue directions
Note the exact venue address, session time, and reporting time. Arrive early; plan for traffic and security screening. Confirm with the provider the reporting time and whether late arrivals are admitted.
Water and a light snack for after the test
Keep these outside the test room or in a bag as venue rules permit. Confirm with the provider whether food and drinks are allowed inside the building.
Review the official scoring and section rules
Know the number of questions, time per section, and whether wrong answers are penalized. Confirm with the provider the current scoring policy; do not rely on hearsay from previous years.
Check personal health and transport plan
Get enough sleep, eat a normal breakfast, and arrange transport in advance. If you have a medical condition requiring accommodation, contact the provider well before the test.
Leave prohibited items at home or in a bag
Phones, smartwatches, calculators, notes, and bags are typically not allowed at the desk. Confirm with the provider where bags are stored and what happens to prohibited devices.
Plan the day
Confirm your admission card, ID, and venue details. Review the section structure and time allocation rather than learning new topics. Do two or three timed practice sets under exam conditions, then review errors. Prepare clothes, documents, and transport. Confirm with the provider any last-minute schedule changes via the official portal.
Pack the checklist items into one bag. Re-read the admission card instructions, especially reporting time and prohibited items. Do a light review of formulas and common question types, then stop studying early. Sleep at a normal hour and set two alarms. Avoid discussing difficult questions with others.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress per the rules, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Recheck that the admission card and ID are in the bag. At the venue, follow signage, complete verification, and find your room. Use the waiting time for calm breathing, not last-minute cramming.
Read the instructions and fill in identity fields carefully. Scan the section, answer easier questions first, and mark hard ones to return to. Track time against the number of remaining questions. For paper-based tests, shade answers clearly and erase fully; for CBT, confirm each answer is saved before moving on. Leave a few minutes to check that no answer is blank if there is no penalty for guessing, and confirm the scoring policy with the provider beforehand.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID that matches your application; a mismatch or missing document can bar you from the room. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted for verification.
Follow the reporting time on the admission card. Late arrival may mean exclusion from the session; confirm with the provider whether any grace period exists.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, calculators, notes, or other electronic devices to the desk. Follow venue instructions for storing bags and devices.
Do not communicate with other candidates, look at others' work, or share materials during the test. Suspected cheating can lead to disqualification; confirm with the provider the exact sanctions.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on breaks, leaving the room, and restroom use. In many venues you cannot leave during a section; confirm with the provider the break policy.
Do not remove test booklets, answer sheets, or scratch paper from the room unless explicitly permitted.
Understand the scoring rules before the test: number of questions, time limits, and whether incorrect answers reduce your score. Confirm with the provider the current policy rather than relying on past-year information.
If you believe there is an error in the questions or a disturbance in the room, report it to the invigilator immediately and follow the provider's official complaint procedure afterward.