MOH GP Competitive Appointment Exam exam-day guide
MOH GP Competitive Appointment Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Primary photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID whose name exactly matches your registration. If you changed your name or the spelling differs, confirm with the provider before test day which documents they accept; do not assume a second ID will fix a mismatch.
Appointment confirmation and candidate number
Have the confirmation email or letter and any candidate/registration number available, printed or saved offline on your phone. Network access at the venue may be unreliable.
Venue address, entrance, and arrival instructions
Confirm the exact building and entrance, not just the city. Test centres in shared buildings often have one designated door. Reconfirm with the provider if the instructions are ambiguous.
Travel plan with a buffer
Plan to arrive with margin for traffic and security screening. Know your route and a backup route. If you are unsure how early the provider expects you, confirm with the provider.
Permitted items list
Check what the provider allows into the test room (for example tissues, water, medication, or a plain analogue watch). Rules on watches, phones, and bags vary; confirm with the provider rather than guessing.
Medication and medical needs
If you need medication, food, or extra time for a health condition, arrange approval in advance. Bring only what has been approved and tell staff at check-in.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep, eat a normal breakfast, and avoid last-minute cramming of new material. Know your check-in time and set two alarms.
Practice under timed conditions
In the final days, do at least one full timed run using the same question format and break pattern you expect. This is preparation, not a venue requirement.
Plan for breaks and food
Confirm the break schedule and whether food or drink is allowed at your seat. Bring a snack for after the test even if breaks are provided.
Post-test plan
Arrange your return journey and avoid scheduling anything demanding immediately after the test. Results timelines and release methods should be confirmed with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the provider's candidate instructions end to end: ID requirements, permitted items, arrival time, break rules, and scoring. Resolve every uncertainty with the provider now, not on the morning. Confirm your travel route and, if relevant, accommodation. Switch from learning new content to consolidating high-yield material: guidelines, red-flag presentations, and your own error log.
Do one full timed practice run in the expected format. Review errors by topic rather than re-reading notes passively. Prepare your bag with ID, confirmation, and approved items. Check the venue's location on a map and note parking or transport options.
Light review only: skim summaries and your error log. Lay out clothes, ID, confirmation, and approved items by the door. Charge your phone and any permitted device. Confirm alarms. Eat a normal meal, avoid alcohol, and go to bed at your usual time. Do not start a new topic.
Eat breakfast and hydrate normally. Leave with buffer time. At check-in, present your ID and confirmation, follow staff instructions for bags and devices, and use the washroom before entering. If something goes wrong (late transport, ID query), speak to staff immediately rather than waiting.
Read each question fully and note what is being asked before looking at options. Answer straightforward questions first, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock at fixed checkpoints rather than constantly. Use breaks as permitted to move and reset. If you must guess, eliminate clearly wrong options first. Before submitting, check for unanswered questions and confirm the submission screen.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID required by the provider and keep it on your desk if instructed. A photocopy or phone image is usually not accepted; confirm with the provider what counts as valid ID.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. They control entry, seating, breaks, and exit. If you disagree with a decision, comply first and raise it afterwards through the provider's process.
Keep phones, smart watches, and notes out of the test room unless explicitly permitted. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, confirm with the provider and leave it at home or in storage.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not copy, photograph, or share test content. Attempting to record questions can lead to invalidation.
Use only the breaks the provider allows. If you leave the room, expect to be accompanied or supervised. Check the clock before leaving so you do not lose time.
Understand the scoring and format before test day: question type, whether negative marking applies, time per section, and how results are released. Confirm each of these with the provider; do not rely on second-hand accounts.
If you feel unwell or have an emergency during the test, tell an invigilator immediately. Do not leave the building without informing staff.
Report any technical or administrative problem as soon as it happens, and note the time and staff member involved, so a later appeal has a factual record. Confirm the provider's complaints or appeal route in advance.