REET Level 1 exam-day guide
REET Level 1 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admit card
Carry a clean printout of the admit card for the correct level and shift. Check that your name, roll number, photograph, signature, centre code and reporting time are legible. needs_review - confirm the current print requirements (colour print, photo pasting, number of copies) with the exam provider.
Original photo ID
Bring one original government photo ID whose details match your application. Commonly accepted IDs include Aadhaar, PAN, passport and driving licence, but the accepted list can change. needs_review - confirm the exact ID list and whether a photocopy is also required with the exam provider.
Passport-size photographs
Carry recent passport-size photographs matching the one used in your application. needs_review - confirm how many photographs, and whether they must be stapled or pasted, from the current information bulletin.
Black or blue ballpoint pens
Carry two or three working ballpoint pens for filling the OMR sheet and details. needs_review - confirm the permitted ink colour and whether gel pens are allowed with the exam provider.
Transparent water bottle
A small transparent bottle may be useful if the centre allows it. needs_review - confirm whether water bottles, labels and caps are permitted at your centre.
Simple analogue watch
A basic analogue watch can help you pace the paper if clocks are not visible. needs_review - confirm whether wrist watches are allowed; smart watches and any device with communication or storage are normally prohibited.
Centre route and backup plan
Rehearse the route to the centre, note the reporting time, and plan a backup transport option. Arrive before the reporting time so that verification and seating are not rushed.
Permitted stationery only
Keep only the admit card, ID, photographs, pens and any explicitly permitted item in a clear pouch. Leave books, notes, calculators, phones and smart devices at home or with a guardian.
OMR practice and instruction reading
Before the exam, practise darkening one option fully and erasing stray marks only if the sheet allows it. On exam day, read the OMR instructions printed on the sheet before you start.
Food, sleep and medication
Eat a light meal, carry any prescribed medicine only if permitted, and avoid experimenting with new food or stimulants. Confirm medical and food rules with the provider if you have a special requirement.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card; verify every detail. If there is an error, contact the exam provider immediately rather than correcting the printout yourself.
Read the current information bulletin for reporting time, permitted items, ID rules and marking scheme. Do not rely on social-media summaries.
Visit or map the centre route at the same time of day as the exam. Identify a backup route and a place to leave your phone if you cannot leave it at home.
Revise only high-yield basics: child development terms, language pedagogy, arithmetic methods and EVS concepts. Stop starting new topics.
Pack the admit card, original ID, photographs, pens and permitted items in one bag. Keep the bag near the door.
Confirm the reporting time and set two alarms. Plan a light dinner and a normal sleep schedule; avoid late-night revision.
Do a short review of OMR filling and time allocation: 150 questions in 150 minutes means roughly one minute per question, with buffer for reading and transfer.
Eat a light breakfast, carry water if permitted, and leave with enough margin for traffic and security checks. Do not carry a phone unless you have a safe place to leave it.
At the centre, follow the queue and verification process. Keep the admit card and ID ready; do not argue with security staff over prohibited items.
Fill the OMR particulars first, then read the instructions. Scan the paper, attempt confident questions first, and mark difficult ones to revisit.
Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last 10–15 minutes for checking that every answer is transferred correctly and no question is left unmarked by mistake.
If you need a break or feel unwell, raise your hand and follow the invigilator’s instructions. Do not leave the hall without permission.
Rules to check
Carry only permitted items. Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, notes and any communication or storage device are normally prohibited; confirm the exact list with the exam provider.
The original photo ID must match the admit card and application details. Impersonation or tampering with documents is a serious violation.
Follow invigilator instructions at all times. Do not talk, signal, exchange material or disturb other candidates.
Mark the OMR sheet carefully: darken one option per question, keep the sheet clean, and do not fold or tear it. Confirm whether correction fluid or erasers are allowed before the exam.
Do not leave the examination hall during the paper without permission. If a toilet break is allowed, expect verification and possible time adjustment; confirm the centre’s practice.
The paper is typically 150 questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes. Confirm the current marking scheme, including whether negative marking applies, from the official bulletin rather than assuming.
Rough work should be done only in the space permitted by the provider. Do not write on the OMR sheet beyond the specified fields.
Breaks are usually not provided during the exam. Confirm the current policy on water, medication and toilet breaks with the exam provider before exam day.