Mozambique ACIPOL Police Academy Entrance Exam exam-day guide
Mozambique ACIPOL Police Academy Entrance Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original identity document (BI)
Bring your original Mozambican Bilhete de Identidade or, if applicable, your passport. Photocopies are usually not accepted for identification at admission tests; confirm with ACIPOL which document exactly is required for your call.
Exam admission slip / convocatória
If you received a convocatória, notification, or list placement confirming your exam date, room, and time, print it or keep it accessible on your phone. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Two or more blue or black ballpoint pens
Answer sheets are typically completed in blue or black ink. Bring spares; do not rely on a single pen. Confirm with the provider whether only a specific ink colour is permitted.
Pencil and eraser
Useful if any section uses a multiple-choice answer sheet that must be filled and corrected. Confirm with the provider whether pencils are allowed in the room.
Water in a transparent bottle
Hydration helps concentration during a long sitting. A transparent bottle is the safest choice where bags are not allowed at the desk.
Simple watch (no smart features)
Rooms do not always have a visible clock. A basic analogue or digital watch without connectivity is usually acceptable; smartwatches are commonly prohibited. Confirm with the provider.
Arrival well before the stated time
Plan to be at the gate at least 45–60 minutes before the start time to allow for identity checks, room allocation, and seating. Confirm the exact gate and reporting time with ACIPOL.
Pre-arranged transport and route
Know how you will reach the exam venue and have a backup (cholera/chapa, taxi, or a lift). Check the route the day before and add buffer for traffic and rain.
Leave prohibited items at home
Phones, smartwatches, earphones, notes, textbooks, and bags are commonly banned from the exam room. Confirm with the provider what storage, if any, is available at the venue.
Sleep and food plan
Sleep at your normal time the night before and eat a normal breakfast. Avoid heavy or unfamiliar food and energy drinks on the morning of the exam.
Medical or special-needs documentation
If you need adjustments (for example a medical condition or disability), contact ACIPOL in advance. Do not assume adjustments will be granted on the day. needs_review
Emergency contact and venue details
Save the venue address and a contact number for the organising office on your phone and on paper, in case you are delayed or need to report a problem. needs_review
Plan the day
Re-read the convocatória or notification and confirm the date, reporting time, venue, and documents required. If anything is unclear, contact ACIPOL now rather than on exam day. Confirm with the provider whether the exam covers general knowledge, Portuguese, mathematics, or aptitude components so you can focus revision.
Do a light, structured revision pass: review your summary notes, key formulas, and Portuguese grammar rules. Stop learning new material; consolidate what you already know.
Do one timed practice set under exam conditions, then review your errors. After this, switch to light review only.
Prepare your documents and materials in one place: ID, convocatória, pens, pencil, eraser, water, watch. Lay out clothes and shoes. Check your transport plan and the weather forecast.
Confirm your route and departure time, including a backup plan. Set two alarms. Avoid alcohol and late-night study. Sleep at your usual hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, dress simply and comfortably, and leave earlier than strictly necessary. Arrive at the gate 45–60 minutes before the stated time.
Follow instructions from staff, present your ID when asked, find your room and seat, and keep your documents on the desk if instructed. Do not talk to other candidates once seating begins.
Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions, check that your paper and answer sheet are complete and legible, and write your identification details exactly as instructed. Ask the invigilator if something is unclear - not another candidate.
Read the whole paper briefly, then work through questions you can answer confidently first. Allocate time per section and keep a margin to transfer answers and check your details. If a question blocks you, mark it and move on.
Stop writing when instructed. Check that your name and identification details are correct and that every intended answer is marked. Hand in materials as directed and leave quietly.
Rules to check
Bring the original identity document specified in your convocatória; without valid identification you may be refused entry. Confirm with ACIPOL which document is accepted.
Arrive before the stated reporting time. Late candidates may not be admitted once the test has started; confirm the exact cut-off with the provider.
Phones, smartwatches, earphones, notes, and books must be switched off and kept away from your desk, or left at home. Possession in the exam room may be treated as misconduct.
Follow all invigilator instructions and do not communicate with other candidates during the test. Any attempt to copy or share answers may lead to disqualification.
Ask the invigilator, not other candidates, if you need clarification about the paper or answer sheet. Do not ask for help with the content of a question.
Breaks, if any, are at the discretion of the invigilator. Confirm with the provider whether toilet breaks are permitted during the test and how they are supervised.
Scoring and selection procedures are set by ACIPOL. Confirm with the provider how results are announced, whether there is a minimum pass mark, and what the next stage (for example physical or medical checks) involves.
Do not remove any exam paper, answer sheet, or rough work from the room unless the invigilator explicitly permits it.