AFU Common Entrance Exam exam-day guide
AFU Common Entrance Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket or confirmation email
Print or save the confirmation you received when you registered. Check that your name matches your ID exactly. If you never received one, or the name is wrong, contact the exam provider before test day.
Valid photo ID as specified by the provider
Most testing centres require a government-issued photo ID with signature. The exact accepted documents vary, so confirm the accepted ID types with the provider and bring the original, not a photocopy.
Know your exact test time and arrival deadline
Arrive earlier than the stated start time; late arrivals are commonly refused entry. Confirm the reporting time and the centre's late-arrival policy with the provider.
Confirmed test location and route
Check the address, building, and room number in advance. Do a practice run or check transport schedules so you know how long the trip takes at the time of day you will travel.
Permitted writing materials
Bring pencils or pens only if the provider allows them; some centres supply everything. Confirm the permitted materials with the provider, since rules differ between paper and computer delivery.
No prohibited electronics
Phones, smartwatches, and other devices are usually banned from the test room. Plan where you will leave them, as many centres do not provide secure storage.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Check whether food and drink are allowed at your seat or only during scheduled breaks. Bring only what the rules permit.
Know the test format and section order
Review the number of sections, the time limit for each, and whether there are scheduled breaks. This helps you pace yourself and avoid surprises.
Review the scoring and guessing policy
Find out whether wrong answers are penalised. If there is no penalty, never leave a question blank. Confirm this with the provider if the handbook is unclear.
Plan for accommodations if you need them
Requests for extra time or other adjustments usually must be approved well before test day. Confirm the deadline and approval status with the provider.
Backup plan for transport problems
Save the centre's phone number and know an alternative route. If you are delayed, call as soon as possible; the centre may or may not be able to admit you.
Rest and logistics the night before
Set two alarms, prepare clothes and documents the night before, and avoid last-minute cramming that costs you sleep.
Plan the day
Confirm the test time, address, and reporting deadline with the provider. Check that your ID is valid and not expired, and that your name matches your registration. Print or save the admission ticket. Do one final light review of the format and section timings rather than new material.
Do a practice run to the centre or check the transport timetable for the exact departure you will use. Decide what you will bring and set it aside. Stop heavy studying; focus on reviewing your own notes and common error patterns.
Pack your bag with ID, admission ticket, and permitted materials. Charge nothing you cannot bring into the room; leave devices at home or plan where to store them. Eat a normal meal, set two alarms, and go to bed at a reasonable hour. Avoid alcohol and heavy caffeine late in the day.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water. Leave earlier than the route requires, allowing a buffer for delays. Arrive at the centre with time to spare, follow staff instructions for check-in, and use the restroom before the test begins.
Read the instructions for each section before starting. Pace yourself against the section time and do not get stuck on one question; mark it and move on. If there is no penalty for wrong answers, answer every question. Use scheduled breaks to stand, drink water, and reset, and return promptly.
Note anything you found difficult while it is fresh, in case you need to retake. Confirm with the provider how and when results are released and what the retake policy is.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID specified by the provider; the name on your registration must match it. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before test day.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late arrivals are commonly refused entry, but the exact cut-off is set by the provider, so confirm it in advance.
Do not bring phones, smartwatches, or other electronic devices into the test room. Follow staff instructions for any items you must store.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Talking, looking at others' work, or leaving the room without permission may lead to removal or cancellation of your result.
Breaks are usually only at scheduled times. Confirm the break policy with the provider and use the restroom before the test starts.
Understand the scoring rules before you sit: find out whether wrong answers are penalised, and answer every question if they are not. Confirm this with the provider if it is not stated in the handbook.
If you need accommodations, apply well before the deadline and confirm approval with the provider; adjustments are rarely granted on the day.
If you are ill or cannot attend, contact the provider as soon as possible to ask about rescheduling or refunds, as policies vary.