DRDO CEPTAM STA-B exam-day guide
DRDO CEPTAM STA-B · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm exam mode and venue from admit card (needs_review)
DRDO CEPTAM STA-B is normally conducted as a computer-based test; if your admit card mentions a practical/skill test, confirm the exact format, reporting time, and allowed equipment with the provider before travelling.
Printed admit card
Carry a clear printout of the admit card as instructed. Check name, photo, signature, roll number, reporting time, and venue. needs_review: confirm whether colour print and multiple copies are required.
Original government photo ID
Carry an original photo ID matching the admit card details. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider; do not rely on a photocopy or soft copy.
Passport-size photographs
Carry recent photographs matching the admit card if the instructions ask for them. needs_review: confirm exact number and specification.
ID supporting documents for name mismatch (needs_review)
If your name differs across documents, carry supporting certificates or affidavit as advised. Confirm the acceptable remedy with the provider before exam day.
Simple pen for signatures
Carry a plain ballpoint pen for attendance/signature sheets if permitted. needs_review: confirm whether pens are allowed inside the test hall.
Transparent water bottle (needs_review)
Carry only if the centre permits it. Confirm the centre’s policy on water bottles and food; do not assume entry will be allowed.
Travel and reporting plan
Pre-check the route, travel time, and reporting time. Plan to arrive early because frisking, biometric/photo verification, and document checks can take time.
Leave prohibited items behind
Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, notes, books, or bags into the test hall. Confirm where bags can be kept; many centres provide no secure storage.
Read the candidate instructions
Read the admit card instructions on dress code, biometrics, frisking, and conduct. needs_review: confirm any centre-specific dress or item restrictions.
Emergency contact and centre details
Save the helpdesk/centre contact and a local emergency contact. Keep the admit card accessible but not folded around the ID.
Rest and normal routine
Sleep adequately, eat a light meal, and avoid last-minute cramming. Carry only what is explicitly allowed.
Plan the day
Download and verify the admit card; confirm venue, reporting time, exam mode, and accepted ID. Read all candidate instructions, plan travel, and pack documents early. Avoid starting new topics; review weak areas and exam instructions only. needs_review: confirm any practical/skill-test requirement with the provider.
Pack the admit card, original ID, photographs if required, and any permitted items. Recheck the venue route and weather. Confirm ID name matching and keep supporting documents ready if needed. Sleep on a normal schedule; do not rely on all-night revision.
Eat a light meal and leave early enough to reach the centre before reporting time. Carry only permitted items; expect frisking and verification queues. Use the washroom before entry. Follow invigilator directions and keep the admit card and ID ready.
Read the on-screen instructions and section/marking scheme before starting. Use only the rough-work material provided. Track time, answer sure questions first, mark uncertain ones for review if the interface allows, and submit before the timer ends. Raise your hand for technical or emergency issues instead of disturbing others.
Rules to check
Carry the printed admit card and original photo ID; entry may be refused without the documents specified in your instructions. Confirm the exact accepted ID list with the provider.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, calculators, notes, and unauthorised materials are normally prohibited. Switch off and store devices as directed; do not keep them on your person.
Follow all frisking, biometric, photo, and seating instructions. Cooperate with invigilators and do not argue at the verification desk; resolve document issues through the helpdesk.
Do not communicate with other candidates, share materials, or look at another screen. Unfair means can lead to cancellation; report any problem to the invigilator.
Use rough work only on the material or space provided. Do not remove sheets, admit card, or any centre property from the hall.
Breaks are normally not allowed during the test; confirm the emergency procedure with the invigilator. Raise your hand if you feel unwell.
Read the scoring and negative-marking instructions on your admit card or screen. If negative marking applies, avoid blind guessing; confirm the exact penalty with the provider.
Follow centre-specific rules on dress, water bottles, and permitted items. If any policy is unclear, confirm with the provider before exam day rather than assuming.