EGATSU-PI exam-day guide
EGATSU-PI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID you used to register, with name spelling matching your booking exactly. Accepted ID types vary; confirm the current list with the provider before test day.
Admission confirmation or booking email
Save a printed copy and an offline copy on your phone. Check the reporting time, venue address, and any candidate number on the confirmation.
Travel and arrival plan with a backup route
Plan to reach the venue before the reporting time, not at it. Identify a second route in case of delays, and confirm whether the venue has a specific entrance for candidates.
Dress code confirmation
Check the provider’s candidate guide for the expected dress standard for the practical/interview component. If it is not stated, choose neat, comfortable clothing that does not distract from your performance.
Permitted materials list
Confirm whether notes, a calculator, tools, or a water bottle are allowed in the practical room. Leave prohibited items at home or in secure storage rather than relying on the venue to hold them.
Water and a light snack
Bring these only if the provider permits them in the waiting area. Avoid heavy food immediately before a practical or interview task.
Provider contact number and venue details
Save the provider’s phone number and the venue address offline. Know whom to call if transport fails or you cannot find the check-in point.
One-page personal review sheet
Prepare a short sheet of key structure, timing, and task reminders. Use it only where the provider allows written materials; confirm before bringing it into the test area.
Timed rehearsal of the practical format
In the final days, practise the tasks aloud under timed conditions using the official format description. Do not rely on memory of the format; re-read the current candidate guide.
Sleep and logistics check
Set two alarms, charge your phone, and check weather and transport updates the night before. Arrange your bag so ID and confirmation are in an outside pocket.
Plan the day
Confirm the reporting time, venue, and current candidate rules with the provider. Check that your ID name matches the booking and resolve any discrepancy immediately.
Re-read the official format and scoring criteria for the practical/interview tasks. Do one timed rehearsal and note only two or three concrete improvements; stop adding new material.
Plan travel with a backup route. Confirm whether you need to print anything, whether lockers are available, and what the provider’s late-arrival policy is.
Pack your bag: ID, confirmation, permitted materials, water if allowed, and a one-page review sheet. Charge devices and save the provider’s number offline.
Do a light review of task structure and timing, then stop. Check weather and transport, set alarms, and aim for a full night’s sleep.
Eat a normal meal, dress according to the confirmed standard, and leave earlier than the travel plan requires. Arrive before the reporting time and locate check-in and restrooms.
At check-in, keep your ID and confirmation ready. Silence your phone and follow the invigilator’s instructions about bags, waiting areas, and permitted items.
Read or listen to the instructions completely. If a rule or task detail is unclear, ask the invigilator before starting rather than guessing.
Manage the clock deliberately: note the time limit, leave room for a final check, and do not rush the opening instructions. Speak clearly and at a measured pace in interview tasks.
If equipment fails or you feel unwell, stop and notify the invigilator immediately. Do not troubleshoot equipment yourself or leave the room without permission.
Follow the provider’s departure instructions. Do not discuss task content with other candidates in the waiting area or online until the provider confirms it is permitted.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID used at registration. If your name or ID details do not match your booking, contact the provider before test day; do not assume you can correct it at check-in.
Arrive by the reporting time stated on your confirmation. Late-arrival and admission policies vary, so confirm the current rule with the provider rather than relying on general practice.
Use only materials the provider explicitly permits. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, ask the invigilator before the task begins and leave it outside the test area if instructed.
Follow all instructions about breaks. Confirm before test day whether breaks are scheduled and whether you may leave and re-enter the test area; do not assume a bathroom break will pause your time.
Do not communicate with other candidates about task content during breaks or after the test until the provider permits it. Do not record, photograph, or reproduce test materials.
If equipment or timing fails, report it immediately to the invigilator and follow their direction. Do not attempt repairs or continue as if the fault did not occur.
Scoring and clarification procedures are set by the provider. Ask how clarification requests are handled during practical tasks, and confirm what identification or materials are required in the scored area.
Keep your phone silent and out of the test area unless the provider explicitly allows it. Follow the provider’s rules on personal belongings and secure storage.