Iran Konkur Art exam-day guide
Iran Konkur Art · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed admission card (کارت ورود به جلسه)
Download it from the official Konkur registration portal once it is released, usually in the days before the exam, and print a clean copy. Verify that your photo, name, and exam group (ریاضی، تجربی، انسانی، هنر، زبان) are correct. If the portal does not show your card, confirm with the provider or the local education office rather than assuming you can enter without it.
Original national ID card or birth certificate (شناسنامه)
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The exact list of accepted identity documents can change year to year, so confirm with the provider which originals are accepted if your ID is lost or expired.
Two or three black ballpoint pens
Use black ink only; blue or erasable pens can be rejected by optical scanners. Bring spares, since answer sheets are machine-read and a failing pen mid-exam wastes time.
Soft pencil (HB or B) and a quality eraser
Some answer sheets require pencil for marking; confirm the required writing instrument on the admission card. A clean eraser matters because smudged marks can be misread by the scanner.
Simple, non-programmable watch
Bring an analog or basic digital watch so you can pace yourself if the hall clock is not visible. Smart watches and any device with communication or storage capability are not allowed.
Permitted calculator (for relevant groups only)
Non-programmable calculators are allowed for some exam groups. Check the current year's rules on the admission card, because permitted models and groups can change; confirm with the provider before relying on one.
Clear water bottle and a light snack
The exam session is long, so hydration and a quick sugar source help concentration. Keep packaging plain and remove labels if the hall rules require it.
Printed exam-centre address and route plan
Note the exact building, gate, and nearest public transport stop. Visit or map the route in advance; arriving at the wrong campus is a common and avoidable mistake.
Layered clothing and a light jacket
Exam halls can be cold or poorly ventilated. Dress in layers that are easy to remove, and avoid clothing with large text or logos.
Sleep and meal routine set two nights before
Shift your sleep schedule so you wake naturally at exam-morning time. Avoid all-night cramming, which reliably reduces accuracy on long multiple-choice tests.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smart watches, earphones, notes, and bags are generally not allowed in the hall. Confirm the centre's storage arrangements with the provider, since many centres do not hold personal items.
Read the answer-sheet instructions carefully on the day
The sheet has a specific coding area for the booklet number and question type. Fill it in exactly as instructed and check it before the end, because a coding error can invalidate the whole sheet.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review only your own summary sheets, formula lists, and past mistakes. Confirm the exam date, start time, gate-opening time, and centre address from your admission card, and confirm with the provider if anything is unclear. Prepare the full checklist and place everything in one bag. Do one timed section under exam conditions to calibrate your pace, then stop.
Do a light review of the highest-yield topics in your weakest subject, then close the books by early evening. Eat familiar food, avoid heavy caffeine after midday, and go to bed at your normal time. If you feel anxious, write down your worries in a short list so they are out of your head.
Visit the exam centre or confirm the route and travel time. Lay out clothes, ID, admission card, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, water, and snack by the door. Do not start new practice tests. Set two alarms and arrange your transport. Sleep at your usual hour rather than much earlier, which can backfire.
Eat a normal breakfast you tolerate well, avoiding unfamiliar or very heavy food. Arrive at the centre with a comfortable buffer before the gate-closing time, since late entry is usually refused. Keep conversation with other candidates light and avoid comparing preparation, which raises anxiety. Use the washroom before entering the hall.
Fill in your name, ID number, booklet number, and question-type code exactly as instructed, then verify each field. Read the cover instructions for the number of questions and time. Scan the whole paper briefly to plan order and time allocation rather than starting at question one blindly.
Work in passes: answer questions you know first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Allocate time per question based on the total, and keep a hard checkpoint at the halfway mark. For negative-marking exams, guess only when you can eliminate at least one option. Transfer answers to the answer sheet in blocks and verify numbering alignment regularly.
Stop solving new questions and check that every intended answer is marked on the answer sheet, that no answers are misaligned, and that the coding area is complete. Erase stray marks. Submit only when the invigilator instructs.
Do not rehash answers with friends immediately, since it increases stress without changing the result. Note the release date for the results and the choice-form (انتخاب رشته) window, and confirm the official timeline with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring the original admission card and an accepted original identity document. If either is missing or details are wrong, contact the exam authority immediately; do not assume an exception will be made.
Arrive before the gate-closing time. Candidates arriving late are generally not admitted once the exam has started; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Phones, smart watches, earphones, and any communication or storage devices must not be brought into the hall. Possession during the exam can lead to disqualification, so confirm the centre's storage policy in advance.
Follow invigilator instructions at all times. Do not talk, exchange papers, or look at another candidate's sheet; even accidental contact can be recorded as a violation.
Write only in the permitted instrument and only in the designated areas. Marks outside the answer boxes, or on the coding area, may not be read by the scanner.
If you need to leave the hall for the washroom, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator. Leaving without permission is treated as a conduct violation.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers carry a negative penalty and how ties are broken, are set each year. Confirm the current rules with the provider rather than relying on older information.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disturbance in the hall, report it to the invigilator during the exam and follow the official complaint procedure afterwards; confirm the procedure and deadline with the provider.