Iran Dental Residency Entrance Exam exam-day guide
Iran Dental Residency Entrance Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID (national ID card / passport)
Bring the original document, not a copy. The name and photo must match your registration exactly. If any detail differs (name spelling, expired document), confirm with the provider before exam day which alternative documents are accepted.
Printed admission card / registration confirmation
Print the confirmation issued by the organizing body and keep a digital copy on your phone as backup. The exact format required (printed vs. digital only) is not standardized - confirm with the provider.
Exam permit number / candidate code
Memorize or write down your candidate number so you can locate your seat and fill answer sheets correctly without delay.
Two or more black ballpoint pens and a spare
Multiple-choice answer sheets are usually machine-read; black ballpoint is the safest choice. Bring at least three pens and test them the night before.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful if any section requires marking or rough work. Confirm with the provider whether pencil use is permitted on the answer sheet itself.
Simple non-programmable watch
Many halls have no visible clock. Smartwatches and programmable watches are typically prohibited - bring a basic analog or digital watch and confirm the provider's device policy.
Transparent plastic bag for personal items
Some venues require all belongings in a clear bag and prohibit bags at the desk. Confirm with the provider whether bags can be stored at the venue.
Water bottle and a light snack for after the exam
Check whether drinks are allowed at the desk; if not, leave the bottle with your stored belongings. Eat a normal meal before arriving rather than experimenting with new food.
Printed list of key numbers, formulas, and classifications to review
Use this only for the final review before entering the hall, not inside the exam. Keep it to one or two pages of high-yield dental and basic-science facts you tend to forget.
Venue address, route, and arrival time confirmed in advance
Visit or map the venue beforehand and plan to arrive well before the reported start time. Traffic and security checks can add delays; exact reporting time must be confirmed with the provider.
Sleep and medication plan
Protect 7–8 hours of sleep for at least two nights before the exam. If you take regular medication, keep it with you and confirm the venue's rules on bringing medication into the hall.
Phone silenced and stored
Turn the phone off or to silent and store it as instructed. A ringing or vibrating device during the exam can be treated as a conduct violation.
Plan the day
Stop starting new topics. Review only your own condensed notes, high-yield summaries, and previously missed questions. Confirm venue location, reporting time, and required documents with the provider. Prepare the checklist items and pack them in one place.
Take one timed full-length practice test under exam-like conditions, then spend no more than two hours reviewing errors. Do not chase new resources. Adjust sleep schedule so you wake naturally at the time you will need on exam day.
Do a light review of formulas, classifications, and commonly confused facts. Lay out ID, admission card, pens, watch, and clothing. Charge your phone and set two alarms. Eat a familiar dinner, avoid heavy caffeine after midday, and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress in layers, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Re-check that ID and admission card are with you before leaving. Avoid discussing content with other candidates outside the hall, as it can increase anxiety and is often restricted.
Locate your seat or hall, use the restroom, and store belongings as instructed. Do a brief calm review of your one-page high-yield list, then put it away. Follow all instructions from invigilators.
Read the instructions and check the number of questions and total time. Write your candidate details exactly as required. Scan the paper briefly to plan pacing rather than starting immediately.
Answer in passes: complete questions you know first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Track time against question number, not against feelings. Transfer answers to the answer sheet carefully and check alignment periodically.
Stop new questions and verify that every answer is marked, that the answer sheet matches question numbers, and that your candidate details are correct. Do not leave blanks unless the scoring rules penalize wrong answers - confirm the provider's scoring rule beforehand.
Leave the hall without extensive answer-checking with others. Note any questions you found unclear for later reflection, rest, and wait for official result announcements through the provider's channels.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID and admission documents specified by the provider; copies or expired documents may not be accepted. Confirm the exact accepted documents with the provider in advance.
Arrive before the reporting time. Candidates arriving after the permitted entry window may be refused admission; the exact cutoff is set by the provider and should be confirmed.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, notes, and unauthorized materials must be stored or switched off as instructed. Keep only permitted items at your desk.
Follow all invigilator instructions immediately. Communication with other candidates during the exam, attempting to view others' papers, or using unauthorized aids is treated as a conduct violation and may lead to disqualification.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the exam unless stated. Use the restroom before entering and confirm the provider's policy on supervised breaks.
Answer sheets must be completed in the required format and writing instrument. Machine-read sheets may reject unclear or double marks, so erase or correct mistakes as instructed.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers carry a penalty, the weighting of sections, and any minimum cutoff per section, are set by the provider. Confirm these before exam day rather than assuming.
Results, score reports, and any appeal or review procedures are announced only through official provider channels. Do not rely on unofficial sources for deadlines or outcomes.