EAMAC Concours Ingénieur exam-day guide
EAMAC Concours Ingénieur · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Convocation / confirmation of registration
Print or download the convocation you received when your registration was confirmed. It carries your candidate number, the centre address, and the session times. If you never received one, contact the concours administration before the exam day - do not assume you can be admitted without it.
Valid photo identity document
Bring the original national identity card or passport used at registration. Check that it has not expired. Photocopies and digital versions are usually not accepted; confirm with the provider which documents are admissible for your centre.
Centre address and route plan
Write down the exact address, the entrance to use, and the public transport or parking plan. EAMAC sessions are held in a specific building on the campus; arrive early enough to find the right hall rather than the main gate.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (two or more)
Bring at least two working pens plus a spare. For multiple-choice answer sheets, check the instructions on the paper about pencil versus pen; if unsure, bring both an HB pencil and a pen.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Needed if the paper uses a machine-read answer sheet or if you are allowed to draft. Keep them in a clear pouch.
Simple non-programmable calculator
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is allowed for the mathematics and physics papers and which models are permitted. Programmable or graphing calculators are commonly excluded; do not bring one unless you have written confirmation.
Watch (non-connected)
Exam halls do not always have a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without smart features lets you manage time. Smart watches and phones are normally prohibited at the desk.
Clear pouch or transparent bag
Some centres require belongings to be visible. A clear pouch for pens, ID, and convocation speeds up the check at the door.
Water and a light snack
Bring a small bottle of water and something to eat between papers if the session is long. Check the centre's rules on food and drink in the hall.
Rest and logistics the night before
Sleep at a normal hour, set two alarms, and prepare your bag the evening before. If you live far from the centre, consider staying nearby to avoid transport delays.
Leave prohibited items at home or in your bag
Phones, connected watches, headphones, and notes must stay outside the exam room. Plan where you will leave them, as centres may not provide secure storage.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary sheets, formulas, and past mistakes. Do a timed practice paper under exam conditions to check your pacing, then correct it carefully. Confirm your transport and, if needed, accommodation. Re-read the convocation for the exact reporting time and the list of authorised materials.
Prepare your bag with the checklist items. Check your ID's validity and the convocation details. Eat normally, avoid late-night study, and go to bed early. If you must travel, leave with a wide margin; aim to be at the centre well before the reporting time.
Eat a proper breakfast and arrive early - allow extra time for identity checks and seating. Keep your convocation and ID in hand. Switch off your phone and put it away before entering the hall. Read the cover page of each paper: number of questions, time allowed, and instructions on answer sheets and calculators.
Read the whole paper briefly, then work in passes: answer the questions you are sure of first, mark the difficult ones, and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve time to transfer answers and check your candidate number. If a question is unclear, re-read it before guessing; leave no blank answer if there is no penalty for wrong answers, and skip uncertain ones if there is a penalty. For written answers, show your reasoning and keep calculations legible.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID used at registration; candidates without valid ID may be refused entry. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Follow the instructions given by invigilators at all times. Once the paper has started, you may not communicate with other candidates in any way.
Phones, smart watches, and any connected device must be switched off and left outside the exam room. Possession at the desk may be treated as cheating.
Only materials explicitly authorised on the convocation or the paper cover may be used. If the rules on calculators or documents are unclear, confirm with the provider before the exam day.
Breaks and leaving the room are usually restricted during a paper. Raise your hand and wait for an invigilator; do not leave without permission. Confirm the centre's policy on breaks.
Scoring and the treatment of wrong answers vary by paper and section. Read the instructions on each paper and confirm the marking rules with the provider rather than assuming a penalty or no penalty.
Any attempt to copy, use unauthorised notes, or impersonate another candidate may lead to disqualification from the concours. Keep your work your own.
Raise any problem - a missing page, a defective answer sheet, or a disturbance - immediately with an invigilator so it can be recorded during the session.