Aichi Entrance Science exam-day guide
Aichi Entrance Science · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / 受験票
Print or carry the ticket issued for your chosen date and venue. If you have not received it, or if your name or venue on it is wrong, confirm with the provider immediately rather than waiting until test day.
Photo identification
Bring the ID type the provider specifies for your application. Accepted documents and whether a copy is allowed vary by provider, so confirm with the provider in advance and bring the original.
Writing implements
Bring several sharpened pencils (or the pen type the provider specifies for answer sheets) and an eraser. Confirm with the provider whether answers are marked on a separate answer sheet and which implement is required.
Watch without smart functions
A simple analog or digital watch is useful for pacing. Phone use is normally prohibited during the test, and some venues may not have a visible clock, so confirm with the provider whether a watch is permitted.
Lunch and drink
Bring a light lunch and water if the schedule spans midday. Check with the provider whether eating is allowed in the waiting area and whether there are shops near the venue.
Venue route and travel plan
Confirm the venue address, the nearest station or bus stop, and the door you should enter. Do a route check the day before so you know the walking time from the station.
Arrival time
Plan to arrive well before the reporting time, allowing margin for delays. The exact reporting time and late-entry cutoff are set by the provider, so confirm with the provider and do not rely on memory.
Clothing layers
Wear clothing you can adjust for temperature, and avoid loud patterns or logos that could distract others. Confirm with the provider if any dress expectations apply.
No prohibited devices
Leave smartwatches, phones, and other communication devices off and stored as instructed. If you must carry a phone, confirm with the provider where it should be kept during the test.
Review of answer-sheet conventions
Before the day, practice filling the specific answer-sheet format used by the provider, including how to correct a marked answer. Confirm the format with the provider if sample sheets are available.
Plan the day
Re-read the admission ticket and venue instructions and note the reporting time. Do one timed practice set under exam conditions to check pacing, then stop adding new material. Prepare the checklist items and pack them in one bag. Confirm transport times and any planned disruption on the line you will use.
Walk or check the route to the venue if practical, or at least confirm the exit and walking direction from the station. Lay out clothes, ticket, ID, and writing implements by the door. Eat a normal dinner, avoid late-night cramming, and set two alarms. Confirm with the provider if you have any question about what is allowed in the room.
Eat a normal breakfast and leave with enough margin to arrive early. Check that the ticket, ID, and implements are in your bag before departing. At the venue, use the restroom before entering the room, since break timing is controlled by the provider. Once seated, fill in any identifying details exactly as instructed and read the front-page directions before the first question.
Read the directions for each section before starting it, and note the time allocation. Answer the questions you can do quickly first, mark uncertain items, and return to them. Keep the answer sheet aligned with the question numbers and correct mistakes as the proctor instructs. If you finish early, check that every intended answer is marked and that no answer is left in the wrong row. Follow the proctor's instructions on breaks and leaving the room.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from the proctor. If a spoken instruction and this guide differ, the proctor's instruction governs; confirm any ambiguity with the provider before test day.
Bring the admission ticket and the ID the provider requires. If you forget either, ask the venue staff immediately rather than assuming you will be admitted; the provider decides whether entry is possible.
Keep phones and smart devices off and stored as directed. Do not keep a device on your person if the provider prohibits it, and never use one during the test or during breaks in the test room.
Stay in your seat during the test and leave only when the proctor permits a break. Break timing, restroom procedures, and whether you may leave the room are set by the provider, so confirm with the provider in advance.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not look at another person's answer sheet. If you need something, raise your hand and wait for the proctor.
Mark answers only in the way the answer sheet requires, and stop writing immediately when time is called. Continuing to write after the stop signal can lead to invalidation, so confirm the exact procedure with the provider.
Scoring and result notification methods are set by the provider. Do not assume a particular pass mark or weighting; confirm with the provider how results are reported and how to request any review.
If you feel unwell or need to leave the room, tell the proctor at once. The provider's policy on illness, re-taking, and special arrangements is not something you should guess, so confirm with the provider.