Mozambique Military Academy (AMMSM) Entrance Exam exam-day guide
Mozambique Military Academy (AMMSM) Entrance Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Confirm exact date, time and venue with the admissions office
The call notice or admission ticket you received is the authoritative source. Re-confirm the reporting time and the exact building or gate with the academy's admissions office, since venues and times can change. If anything on your notice is unclear, confirm with the provider rather than relying on what other candidates say.
Bring your original identity document plus copies
Take the original photo ID required for your application (national ID or passport) and at least two photocopies. The name and number must match your application exactly. Confirm with the provider which document types are accepted and whether a birth certificate or voter card is also required.
Bring your admission ticket or call notice, printed
Print the notice or ticket if it was sent digitally, and keep it in a rigid folder so it stays clean. Have a screenshot on your phone as backup, but do not assume phones will be allowed into the test room.
Bring the required academic documents
Carry originals and certified copies of the certificates stated in the notice, typically the secondary-school completion certificate and transcripts. Confirm with the provider whether certified copies must be issued by a notary and how recent they must be.
Bring black or blue pens, pencils, eraser and sharpener
Take two or three working pens of the permitted colour plus pencils for any answer sheet that requires shading. Check the notice for any ban on particular items; if it is silent, confirm with the provider.
Bring water and a light snack for after the session
Testing days are long and waiting areas may lack water. Keep the bottle label-free if the provider forbids labels, and leave the snack in a bag outside the room unless you are told otherwise.
Leave phones, smartwatches and study notes at home or in a bag
Electronic devices, smartwatches and written notes are normally prohibited in the test room. Assume they will be confiscated or that you will be removed if found, and confirm the provider's rule on storage before the day.
Plan and rehearse the route to the venue
Travel the route once beforehand if you can, note the gate used for candidates, and add a large buffer for traffic and security checks. Arrive early; late arrivals are commonly refused entry, but confirm the cut-off time with the provider.
Prepare for physical or medical screening if notified
Military academy admissions often include a medical examination or physical test around the written stage. If your notice mentions one, bring the listed documents and appropriate clothing. If it does not, confirm with the provider whether any physical component applies to you.
Check the weather and dress appropriately
Wear clean, sober clothing and comfortable shoes; queues outdoors are common. Avoid clothing with slogans or political symbols. If a dress code is stated, follow it exactly.
Sleep, eat and hydrate normally in the days before
Do not attempt last-minute all-night revision. A normal sleep schedule and a proper breakfast improve accuracy more than one extra hour of cramming.
Re-read the instructions on your notice the night before
Check reporting time, permitted items, document list and any candidate number you must write on the answer sheet. Write the key points on a small card to carry with you.
Plan the day
Re-confirm date, time, venue and document list with the admissions office, then assemble every document in one folder. Photocopy the ID and certificates. Confirm with the provider any point the notice leaves vague, such as accepted ID types or a physical-test requirement.
Do a final content review focused on weak areas rather than new material. Use short timed practice on the question types in your notice, and stop heavy study by the end of this day.
Travel the route to the venue at the same time of day as the exam, note the gate and journey time, and decide your departure time with at least an hour of buffer.
Lay out clothing, documents, pens and water. Charge nothing you will need to bring, because devices are usually banned. Set two alarms and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat a normal dinner and avoid alcohol. Skim only summaries or formula sheets; do not start a new topic.
Eat breakfast, take the packed folder, and leave earlier than your rehearsal suggested. Arrive at the gate with time to spare for security checks and seating.
Once seated, read the front-page instructions and check the number of pages and questions. Fill in your identification details exactly as instructed before the start signal.
Work in passes: answer the questions you know first, mark uncertain ones, then return to them. Watch the clock against the number of questions rather than against your feelings of difficulty.
For multiple-choice items, read all options before choosing and be wary of absolute wording. If there is no penalty for wrong answers stated in the instructions, never leave a blank; if a penalty exists, confirm the rule from the instructions before guessing.
If you are allowed breaks, use them to stand, drink water and reset, and return before the stated time. If you are unsure whether breaks are permitted, ask an invigilator before the session starts.
Check that your name and candidate number are correct, that no answers are misaligned on the answer sheet, and that no question is left blank unintentionally.
Note what felt difficult while it is fresh, and ask the admissions office about the results timeline and any next stage. Confirm with the provider how results are published rather than relying on rumour.
Rules to check
Bring the original identity document named in your notice and present it on request. If your document is lost or expired, contact the admissions office immediately and confirm with the provider whether alternative proof is accepted.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, earphones or written notes into the test room. Possession during the test is typically treated as misconduct regardless of whether the device was used.
Follow every instruction from invigilators immediately, including where to sit, when to open the paper and when to stop writing. Writing after the stop signal can lead to annulment of your paper.
Communicate with no other candidate during the test. Do not look at another answer sheet, pass anything, or speak unless addressing an invigilator.
Ask an invigilator before the session begins about breaks, toilet access and permitted items. Do not assume a policy; confirm with the provider or the invigilator present.
Mark answers only in the manner the instructions require, on the answer sheet provided, and keep your candidate number correct on every page. Answers written elsewhere may not be scored.
Treat scoring and result procedures as fixed by the academy. Do not ask invigilators to interpret questions or adjust scores; direct any concern in writing to the admissions office after the test.
Accept that the academy may apply additional stages such as medical checks or physical tests, and that eligibility rules are set by the provider. Confirm with the provider what applies to your cohort rather than relying on other candidates.