LIC ADO Mains exam-day guide
LIC ADO Mains · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card or hall ticket
Print clean copies and verify your name, roll number, venue, reporting time, and session. Follow the print and photo instructions on the admit card; if colour print or self-attestation is required, confirm with the provider.
Original photo ID
needs_review - Carry the original ID named in the admit card. Accepted ID types can vary by recruitment cycle, so confirm with the provider and ensure the name and date of birth match your application.
Passport-size photographs
needs_review - Carry recent photographs matching the one uploaded with your application. The number required at the venue can vary; confirm with the provider.
Photocopy of ID and admit card
Keep one photocopy set in your bag in case venue staff ask for it. Photocopies do not replace the original documents.
Simple ballpoint pen
needs_review - A computer-based test may not require a pen, but rough work or a paper-based sitting may. Confirm with the provider whether a blue or black ballpoint pen is allowed.
Transparent water bottle
needs_review - Some venues allow only transparent bottles and may restrict labels. Confirm with the provider or venue before carrying one.
Venue route and backup transport
Note the exact address, gate, and reporting time. Plan to arrive well before the gate closes, and identify a backup route in case of transport disruption.
Provider helpline and venue contact
Save the exam authority helpline and, if available, the venue contact. Know what to do if documents, transport, or entry instructions go wrong.
Prohibited-items plan
Leave mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, study notes, and valuables at home or with a companion. Confirm with the provider whether lockers or secure storage are available.
Comfortable clothes and weather preparation
Dress in layers for air-conditioned halls and avoid heavy metal accessories that slow security checks. Carry rain protection if the forecast requires it.
One-page revision sheet
Prepare a short sheet of insurance and financial marketing terms, formulas, and current-affairs headlines for review before entry. Do not carry notes into the exam hall unless the provider permits it.
Plan the day
Confirm the admit card details, accepted ID, venue, reporting time, and whether the test is computer-based or paper-based. Take one timed mock or sectional practice set, review weak areas, and stop starting new topics.
Check travel time, local disruptions, and weather. Arrange backup transport and decide what you will carry. Set a sleep schedule that matches exam-day wake-up time.
Print the admit card and ID photocopies, pack the bag, charge your phone, prepare clothes, and keep only light revision for the evening. Sleep early; avoid late-night cramming.
Eat a light meal, carry the packed documents, and leave with enough margin to arrive early. Use the restroom before entry and avoid group discussions that create last-minute doubt.
Read the on-screen or paper instructions carefully, note section timings, and attempt sure questions first. Flag uncertain questions, keep rough work organised, and watch the clock so you can submit before time.
If negative marking applies, confirm the rule with the provider and avoid wild guesses; if it does not, plan to attempt all reachable questions. Keep an eye on sectional time limits if they are enforced.
Rules to check
Carry only permitted items into the venue. Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and notes are generally prohibited; confirm locker availability with the provider.
Bring the original photo ID specified in the admit card. A photocopy or soft copy may not be accepted, and the ID details must match your application.
Follow invigilator instructions at all times. Do not talk, share materials, or disturb other candidates; raise your hand if you need assistance.
Confirm break rules with the provider before exam day. Many computer-based tests do not allow breaks during the test, so use the restroom before entry.
Confirm scoring and negative-marking rules with the provider. If negative marking applies, answer uncertain questions cautiously; if it does not, attempt all questions you can reach.
Cooperate with biometric capture, photograph, or security checks if they are required at the venue.
Do not leave your seat without permission. If you feel unwell, alert the invigilator instead of walking out.
Reach the venue before the gate-closing time printed on the admit card. Late entry may be refused; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.