ICG Navik GD exam-day guide
ICG Navik GD · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card / hall ticket
Carry multiple printed copies. Download it as soon as it is released on the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal and verify every detail (name, roll number, exam date, time, venue). If any detail is wrong, contact the recruitment authority immediately - confirm the exact correction process with the provider.
Original photo ID with a photocopy
Bring a valid original photo identity document (such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, or driving licence) plus a photocopy. Confirm with the provider which specific IDs are accepted, since rules vary by recruitment cycle.
Passport-size photographs
Carry several recent photographs matching the one used on your application. Confirm with the provider the exact number and size required.
Educational certificates and mark sheets
Bring originals and photocopies of the certificates listed in your notification (e.g., matriculation and any higher qualifications). Requirements differ by post - confirm the exact list with the provider.
Domicile / category / other supporting documents
If you claimed any category or special status in the application, bring the supporting certificates. Confirm with the provider which documents are mandatory for your case.
Blue or black ballpoint pen
Carry at least two working pens for filling OMR sheets and attendance. Follow any instruction about pen colour given in the notification or on the answer sheet.
Transparent water bottle
Stay hydrated. Check whether the venue permits water bottles and whether the bottle must be transparent - confirm with the provider.
Know the venue and reach early
Do a route check the day before and plan to arrive well before the reporting time. Late entry is commonly barred - confirm the reporting time and late-entry policy with the provider.
Re-read the official notification and admit card instructions
The notification and admit card carry the authoritative rules on what is allowed and prohibited. Treat them as final over any general advice.
Leave prohibited items at home
Electronic devices, smart watches, and similar items are typically not allowed inside the exam hall. Confirm the exact prohibited-items list with the provider.
Confirm the exam mode and pattern
Verify whether the test is computer-based or paper-based and its duration and section structure. Do not assume - confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card if not already done; verify venue, date, and reporting time. Assemble all documents in one folder and check each against the notification's list.
Do light revision only: review formulas, key facts, and past mistakes. Avoid new topics. Take one short timed practice set to keep your pace sharp, then stop.
Plan your travel and, if the venue is far, arrange accommodation nearby. Do a route check or map review so the morning is stress-free.
Pack your bag: admit card, ID and photocopy, photographs, certificates, pens, water bottle. Lay out your clothes. Confirm your alarm and transport plan.
Eat a normal meal, avoid heavy or unfamiliar food, and sleep at a reasonable hour. Do not stay up late revising.
Eat a light breakfast, re-check the bag against the checklist, and leave with buffer time for traffic. Arrive early and locate the correct gate and hall.
Follow all security and verification procedures calmly. Keep documents ready for inspection and avoid last-minute discussion of questions with other candidates.
Read the instructions on the paper or screen carefully. Fill in roll number and other details exactly as on the admit card, then check them once before starting.
Work in passes: answer easy questions first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the final minutes for transferring answers and a final check.
Rules to check
Carry your original photo ID and admit card at all times; you will likely be denied entry without them. Confirm the exact accepted ID list with the provider.
Follow all instructions from invigilators and security staff. Any instruction from exam staff overrides your own assumptions.
Do not carry or use electronic devices, smart watches, or unauthorised material inside the exam hall. Confirm the prohibited-items list with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt any unfair means; this can lead to disqualification.
Fill the OMR sheet or on-screen answers exactly as instructed, and verify your roll number and booklet or question-set number before starting.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the test; use the washroom before entering the hall. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Scoring is typically based on correct answers with a penalty for wrong answers in objective papers; confirm the exact marking scheme with the provider before the exam.
If you face a genuine problem (wrong question paper, defective sheet, or equipment issue), raise it immediately with the invigilator rather than after the exam.