KASNEB DICT exam-day guide
KASNEB DICT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Exam admission letter / notification slip
Print at least one hard copy and keep a PDF on your phone. Confirm with KASNEB or your exam centre whether a printed copy is mandatory, since rules on digital copies vary by centre.
Original national ID or valid passport
Must be the original document, not a copy or photo. The name on it must match your KASNEB registration exactly. Check expiry dates now; if the document is expired or lost, contact KASNEB before exam day.
KASNEB student registration card / candidate number
Know your candidate number by heart as well as carrying the card. Confirm with KASNEB whether an expired registration card is accepted alongside a valid exam slip.
Two or three passport-size photographs
Some centres collect photos for the attendance register or for a replacement card. Confirm with your centre in advance whether they are needed.
Blue or black ballpoint pens, pencil, eraser, sharpener, 30 cm ruler
Bring at least two working pens, since borrowing from another candidate is normally not allowed. Use pencil only for diagrams or multiple-choice sheets where instructed.
Non-programmable calculator
Bring a basic scientific calculator without stored text, graphing or communication features. Confirm with KASNEB which models are permitted for DICT papers, since programmable and phone-embedded calculators are commonly barred.
Printed exam timetable showing venue and session times
Highlight your paper codes, dates, session times and venue building on the printout so you are not guessing on the morning.
Simple analogue or basic digital watch
Smart watches and any wrist device with communication or storage capability are normally not allowed in the hall. Confirm with your invigilator on the day.
Clear water bottle and a light snack
Useful for days with two sessions. Confirm with your centre whether food and drink are allowed inside the hall or only outside during breaks.
Transport plan, fare and an emergency contact
Know your route, an alternative route and who to call if you are delayed. Aim to be at the venue well before the reporting time on your timetable.
Pre-exam briefing from KASNEB (mode of exam)
Confirm with KASNEB whether your sitting is paper-based or computer-based, because requirements differ. For a computer-based centre, check in advance what identification and login details you must present.
Plan the day
Download and print your admission letter and timetable. Check every paper code, date, session time and venue against your registration. Report any discrepancy to KASNEB immediately rather than on exam day.
Confirm with KASNEB or your centre the exam mode (paper or computer), reporting time, permitted calculator model and any centre-specific items such as photographs.
Do a physical inventory of ID, student card, stationery and calculator. Replace anything missing now, not on the morning.
Plan your travel, including a backup route and fare. If the venue is unfamiliar, check its location on a map or do a trial run.
Switch to consolidation: revise summaries, formula sheets, definitions and past weak topics. Stop learning brand-new topics.
Pack your bag with ID, admission letter, student card, pens, pencil, eraser, ruler, calculator and timetable. Leave the bag by the door.
Confirm the reporting time and set two alarms. Arrange transport or an early lift, and tell someone your schedule.
Do one light review pass of key definitions and structures, then stop. Eat a normal meal, avoid all-nighters, and sleep at a reasonable hour.
Eat breakfast, dress in layers you can adjust to hall temperature, and leave home with enough buffer to absorb delays.
Arrive at the venue before the reporting time on your timetable. Expect identity checks and queueing at the entrance.
Before entering, switch off your phone and any other device and stow it as the invigilator directs. Do not keep a phone in your pocket or on your person.
Write your candidate number and any other required details exactly as instructed, then read the whole paper and its instructions before answering.
Allocate time per question or section according to marks, start with the questions you know best, and keep an eye on the clock rather than on other candidates.
Check that every required question is attempted, that numbering matches the answer booklet, and that your candidate details are correct and legible.
Rules to check
Carry your original national ID or passport and your exam admission documents at all times; you may be refused entry or your script disqualified if identity cannot be verified. Confirm with KASNEB which documents are mandatory at your sitting.
Phones, smart watches, earbuds and any unauthorised electronic or written material must be left outside the hall or surrendered as directed. Possession of unauthorised material is normally treated as a serious irregularity.
Do not start writing before you are told to, and stop immediately when instructed. Writing after time is called can lead to penalty or disqualification of your script.
Do not communicate with other candidates in any form during the examination. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator if you need paper, have a question about the paper's printed instructions, or feel unwell.
Do not borrow or lend stationery, calculators or any other item during the paper; come fully equipped so that nothing needs to pass between desks.
Attempt the number of questions the paper requires. Check the rubric carefully, since answering the wrong combination of questions can cost marks even if your answers are correct.
Follow all instructions from the invigilator, including on toilet breaks and leaving the hall. Confirm with the provider in advance whether supervised breaks are permitted and whether early departure is allowed.
Any form of cheating, impersonation or collusion is treated as an examination irregularity and can lead to cancellation of results and further disciplinary action. Report any approach to cheat to the invigilator immediately.