CG PET exam-day guide
CG PET · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket printed
Print a clean paper copy and keep a digital copy on your phone. Verify your name, roll/registration number, exam centre address, and reporting time match your ID. If the admit card has not been issued or its format is unclear, confirm with the provider.
Valid photo ID in original
Carry the original government-issued photo ID (or whichever ID type the provider specifies) - photocopies are usually refused. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider, since rules differ by centre.
Passport-size photographs
Carry two to four recent copies in the size stated on the admit card, in case the centre pastes one on the attendance sheet. Confirm the exact number and size with the provider.
Centre location and route checked in advance
Look up the exact gate and building, not just the city. Do a dry run or check maps the day before, and note travel time plus a buffer for traffic and security queues.
Reporting time vs. exam start time noted
These are different. Gates typically close before the paper begins, and late entry is commonly refused. If your admit card does not state a cut-off, confirm with the provider.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Only if the centre permits them; many allow a clear bottle but ban food in the hall. Confirm the allowed-items list with the provider before relying on this.
Permitted stationery only
Bring black or blue ballpoint pens as specified. Do not bring calculators, smart watches, phones, or loose paper unless the instructions explicitly allow them; these are the most common confiscation items.
Simple analogue watch
A basic non-smart watch helps you pace sections if the hall clock is far away. Smart watches and any device with communication capability are almost always banned.
Leave prohibited items at home or with an escort
Most centres have no secure storage. Metal objects, bags, and electronics slow the security check, so travel light and leave valuables behind.
Read the full instruction sheet on the admit card
Rules on dress code, footwear, jewellery, and reporting differ by centre. Note anything unusual and, if unclear, confirm with the provider.
Plan for the computer-based interface
If the exam is computer-delivered, practice the on-screen navigation, the timer display, and how to flag and review questions. If the format is unclear, confirm with the provider.
Backup plan for transport and contact
Save the centre phone number and a local contact, and identify a fallback route. Arriving flustered costs more marks than one extra hour of sleep.
Plan the day
Do one final full-length timed mock under exam conditions, then stop taking new material. Spend the remaining days on your own error log, formula sheet, and weak topics rather than new chapters. Fix sleep timing so your peak alertness matches the exam slot.
Confirm the centre address and travel plan, print the admit card and ID copies, and assemble everything in one transparent pouch. Check the provider's website and your registered contact channel for any change in centre, timing, or instructions.
Do a light review of summaries and formulas only, no new problems. Pack the pouch, lay out clothes that meet any dress code, charge your phone, and set two alarms. Eat a normal meal and sleep at your usual time - cramming the night before reliably backfires.
Eat a proper breakfast, avoid heavy caffeine if you are not used to it, and leave with a large buffer. Re-check the pouch for admit card and ID before locking the door. At the centre, use the waiting time for calm breathing, not last-minute revision.
Follow the queue, keep documents in hand, and cooperate with the security check. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Once seated, log in or fill the header details exactly as instructed and read the on-screen or printed directions in full.
Skim the paper or section structure and note the mark scheme and negative-marking rule. Budget time per section and identify which questions you will attempt first; do not let one hard question eat five minutes.
Work in passes: answer confident questions first, flag the rest, then return. For computer-based tests, confirm each answer is saved before moving on. In multiple-choice items, eliminate options before guessing, and only guess where the marking scheme does not penalise wrong answers.
Check that every question has a response if there is no negative marking, verify that flagged answers were actually submitted, and confirm your roll number and booklet or session details are correct. Do not change answers on impulse in the last minute.
Note your question-wise doubts while memory is fresh, keep the admit card and any receipt until results are declared, and check the provider's official channel for the answer key, objection window, and result dates.
Rules to check
Carry the original photo ID and admit card; entry is normally refused without them, and photocopies or screenshots are usually not accepted. Confirm the exact ID requirements with the provider.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Gates commonly close before the paper starts and late candidates are not admitted, regardless of the reason. If your admit card does not state a cut-off, confirm with the provider.
Electronic devices - phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators - are prohibited in the hall. Even a switched-off phone found on you can lead to disqualification, so leave it outside.
Follow all instructions from the invigilator, including seating, document checks, and any biometric verification. Arguing with staff or attempting to help another candidate is treated as misconduct.
Do not communicate with other candidates once inside the hall, and do not look at another candidate's screen or paper. Sharing answers in any form is a disqualification offence.
Breaks are usually not permitted during the test; water and washroom access depend on centre rules. Plan hydration before entry and confirm the policy with the provider.
Scoring rules, including negative marking and section-wise cut-offs, vary by paper. Read the instruction page carefully and confirm anything unclear with the provider rather than assuming.
Raise your hand for technical problems, a broken pen, or a faulty computer instead of fixing it yourself; invigilators can adjust time or provide a replacement, but only if you report it during the test.