LET exam-day guide
LET · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Notice of Admission (NOA)
Bring the NOA issued through your PRC online account. Print it on clean paper and keep it unfolded and dry; some testing centers may also accept a clear digital copy, so confirm the exact format with the PRC before exam day.
Valid government-issued ID
Use the same ID you declared in your application. The name must match your NOA exactly, including middle name and suffixes. Bring the original, not a photocopy.
Printed room assignment / venue confirmation
Note your building, room number, and floor ahead of time. Room assignments are usually posted online days before the exam; screenshot and print it in case signal is poor at the venue.
Two or three black ballpoint pens
Bring spares and test them at home. Confirm with the PRC whether black ink is strictly required for the answer sheet or only for handwriting portions.
Pencils, eraser, and sharpener
Some test formats require shading with a pencil while others use a pen. Check the instructions printed on your NOA or confirm with the PRC so you are not caught without the right writing tool.
Transparent plastic envelope or pouch
Use it to hold your NOA, ID, and pens so proctors can inspect your belongings quickly without you digging through a bag.
Water and a light snack
Bring these in case there is a long wait before entry or a scheduled break. Confirm whether food and drink are allowed inside the testing room itself.
Simple, comfortable clothing and a light jacket
Testing rooms are often cold and sessions run long. Avoid clothing with large logos or wording, and wear footwear you can stand and walk in for hours.
Non-smart wristwatch
Many rooms have no visible clock. A basic analog or digital watch is usually fine, but confirm with the PRC or your proctor whether any timepiece is permitted.
Transport and meal plan
Pre-book your ride or check the first trip schedule. Know a nearby place to eat breakfast and a fallback route in case of traffic or flooding.
One-page summary sheet for the waiting time
Bring a single sheet of key formulas, laws, or theorists to skim while queuing outside. It must stay in your bag once you enter the testing room.
Emergency contact and cash
Keep small bills for fare and food, and write an emergency contact number on a card in your wallet in case your phone is surrendered at the door.
Plan the day
Confirm your venue, room assignment, and reporting time from the official source. Walk the route or check maps so you know the gate and building. Shift to light review only, focusing on weak areas, and start sleeping and waking at exam-day hours.
Lay out your NOA and ID and check that every detail matches your application. If anything is inconsistent, contact the PRC immediately rather than on exam morning.
Pack your transparent pouch with the NOA, ID, pens, pencils, eraser, and sharpener. Prepare clothes and footwear. Charge nothing you plan to bring inside, because phones and smart devices will not be allowed at your seat. Eat a normal dinner and sleep early; avoid cramming new topics after midnight.
Set two alarms, confirm your ride, and prepare breakfast food you can eat quickly. Check the weather and prepare rain gear if needed, since queues often form outdoors.
Eat a real breakfast and hydrate moderately. Arrive well ahead of your reported time; aim to be at the gate at least an hour early, and confirm the exact cut-off for latecomers with the PRC, as entry is typically refused once testing begins. Leave phones, smartwatches, and other devices with a companion or in the designated deposit area.
Present your NOA and ID for verification, sit only at your assigned seat, and listen carefully to the proctor's instructions on filling out the answer sheet, shading, and correcting erasures.
Write your name and examinee number exactly as instructed and check the booklet's page count and edition. Scan the section, note the number of items and the time allowed, and set a rough per-item pace.
Answer items you know first, flag hard ones, and return to them. Never leave blanks if there is no penalty for guessing, but confirm this with the proctor's instructions. Transfer answers to the answer sheet as you go rather than in one rush at the end.
Stop new items, verify that every answer is on the answer sheet in the correct number slot, and check that your name and examinee number are filled in and shaded correctly.
Use breaks to eat, drink, and use the restroom as the proctor permits. Do not discuss items with other examinees. After the last subtest, hand in your booklet and answer sheet, keep your NOA, and leave the premises calmly.
Rules to check
Bring your NOA and the matching original government-issued ID. You will not be admitted without proper identification, and the name on both documents must match your application exactly.
Phones, smartwatches, earphones, calculators, and other electronic devices are not allowed at your seat. Surrender them or leave them outside the testing room; possession during the test can lead to disqualification from the entire examination.
Sit only at your assigned seat and follow all proctor instructions on filling out the answer sheet. Keep your eyes on your own paper, and do not talk, pass notes, or look at another examinee's work at any time.
Ask the proctor for permission before leaving the room for any reason. Comfort-room breaks are usually escorted and are not extended beyond the allowed time; confirm the break policy with the provider at the start of the session.
The passing standard is generally a general average of at least 75 with no rating below 60 in any subject area, but the exact computation and any current changes should be confirmed with the PRC rather than assumed.
Breaks between subtests are given at the proctor's discretion and are short. Do not leave the building between subtests unless the proctor explicitly allows it.
No candidate may bring food, drinks, or review materials to the testing seat unless permitted by the proctor. Confirm the current room rules with the PRC or your proctor on the day itself.
Any form of cheating, impersonation, or failure to follow instructions is grounds for disqualification and possible sanctions on future applications. If a rule is unclear, ask the proctor before acting.