Heroico Colegio Militar exam-day guide
Heroico Colegio Militar · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original and photocopy of official photo ID (INE/passport)
Bring the physical document, not a photo on your phone. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted and whether a copy is required, since this varies by call and sede.
Printed admission/registration document (ficha or comprobante)
If your registration process issued a ficha, comprobante, or citatorio, print it and carry it. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory or a digital version suffices.
Two or more dark-ink pens and a couple of pencils with eraser
Answer sheets in Mexican selection processes are usually filled with dark ink or pencil depending on the format. Carry both and confirm with the provider which instrument is required for the answer sheet.
Simple wristwatch (no smart features)
Many venues do not guarantee a visible clock. A basic analog or digital watch without connectivity helps you pace sections. Confirm with the provider whether any watches are prohibited.
Clear water bottle and a light snack for after the test
Sessions can run several hours with registration before the exam. Eat a real breakfast; keep the snack for after you leave the room, since food is often not allowed at the desk.
Knowledge of exact venue, address, and arrival time
Reconfirm the sede and reporting time the day before. Confirm with the provider the exact arrival window, because late entry is commonly refused and the policy is set per call.
Pre-planned transport and a backup route
Traffic in large Mexican cities can double travel time. Identify a second route or transport option and aim to arrive well before the reporting time.
Review of the published temario and instructions
Check the official convocatoria for the subject areas, number of questions, and time limit so you know the structure before you sit down. Confirm with the provider any detail the convocatoria does not state.
Leave prohibited items at home or in your vehicle
Phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags are typically collected or banned in the room. Confirm with the provider the exact list of prohibited objects and whether there is a safe place to leave belongings.
Rest and no last-minute cramming the night before
Sleep is worth more than one more review pass. If you review anything in the final hours, limit it to formulas or vocabulary lists, not new topics.
Medical or accessibility accommodations arranged in advance
If you need extra time, a special seat, or medical support, request it before exam day. Confirm with the provider the deadline and documentation required; do not assume it can be arranged on the spot.
Plan the day
Re-read the convocatoria and your citatorio: confirm venue, date, reporting time, ID requirements, and the list of prohibited items. Print whatever documents you must carry and put them in one folder. Confirm with the provider any point the documents leave unclear.
Do one timed practice run of the full section structure so you feel the pacing. After that, stop learning new material and switch to reviewing your own error list, formulas, and key definitions.
Do a dry run of the trip to the venue at the same hour of day, or at least map the route and check transport schedules. Note the nearest entrance and where you will wait.
Lay out ID, printed documents, pens, pencils, watch, water, and clothes the night before. Charge nothing you cannot bring; leave the phone plan for after the exam. Set two alarms.
Eat a normal dinner, avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine late in the day, and sleep at your usual time. Do not study past the early evening.
Eat a full breakfast with protein and slow carbohydrates, hydrate moderately, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Arrive before the reporting time, not at it.
Before entering, use the restroom, silence and stow your phone as instructed, and confirm where belongings go. Keep only ID, admission document, and writing instruments at your desk unless told otherwise.
Read the instructions and check the number of questions and the time limit before starting. Write your name and identification data exactly as instructed and verify the answer sheet format.
Work in passes: answer what you know first, mark doubtful items, and return to them. Watch the clock at fixed intervals so you are never surprised by the final minutes.
Transfer answers to the answer sheet as you go or in blocks, and check that question numbers align with the sheet. Leave time at the end to confirm no item is blank if the format penalizes omissions; confirm with the provider whether wrong answers are penalized.
Note anything you found unclear about the procedure and, if results or later stages are announced, record the dates and channels from the official source rather than from rumors.
Rules to check
Carry valid official photo ID matching your registration. If the name or data do not match, resolve it before exam day; confirm with the provider how discrepancies are handled.
Arrive before the reporting time. Late arrival is commonly grounds for exclusion, but the exact cutoff is set per call, so confirm with the provider.
Do not use or even hold a phone, smartwatch, or any connected device in the exam room unless explicitly permitted. Follow the instructions given at the venue about where to leave them.
Follow all instructions from the examiners about seating, materials, and silence. Talking, passing materials, or looking at another candidate's sheet can lead to removal.
Breaks are usually not permitted during the test, so use the restroom before entering. Confirm with the provider whether any break is allowed and how it is supervised.
If you must leave the room for an emergency, raise your hand and wait for an examiner. Do not simply stand up; leaving may end your session depending on the rules in force.
Answer only on the official answer sheet or platform as instructed. Marks in the wrong place or answers written outside the designated area may not be scored.
Scoring, penalties for wrong answers, and minimum cutoffs are set by the convocatoria. Do not assume a penalty or a no-penalty format; confirm with the provider before deciding whether to guess.