Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination exam-day guide
Taiwan Dentist Licensing Examination · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / exam notice
Bring the admission ticket (准考證) issued for this sitting. If you have not received it or lost it, confirm the replacement procedure with the official exam provider before exam day.
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the physical ID document required by the exam authority (typically the national ID card; ARC or passport for non-citizens as instructed). Confirm which document your notice specifies.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (spare)
Multiple-choice answer sheets are usually filled with a specific pen type. Bring at least two working pens plus a spare; confirm the permitted pen type on your admission notice.
HB pencil and eraser
Useful if any section requires pencil marking or if you need to correct stray marks. Keep the eraser clean so it does not tear the answer sheet.
Simple analog wristwatch
Many exam rooms lack a visible clock and smart devices are usually prohibited. Confirm whether a plain watch is allowed at your venue.
Printed venue map and route plan
Know the exact building and room in advance. Arrive early enough to allow for security checks, finding the room, and using the restroom before the bell.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Check the provider's rules on food and drink in the exam room; some venues prohibit eating at the desk. Keep snacks for designated break areas only.
Cleared pockets and bag plan
Remove phones, smartwatches, and notes from your person. Most providers require bags to be left in a designated area; confirm storage arrangements beforehand.
Review the exam-day rules notice
Read the conduct rules on the admission notice the night before: arrival time, late-entry cutoff, prohibited items, and answer-sheet instructions.
Rest and a normal breakfast
Avoid new foods or heavy caffeine on exam morning. Sleep is more useful than last-minute cramming in the final hours.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the exam provider's contact number in case of transport delay or lost documents, and know the procedure if you arrive late.
Plan the day
Confirm the venue address, room number, and reporting time from your admission ticket. Plan the route and a backup transport option; check travel time at the actual exam-hour traffic.
Re-read the official conduct rules: prohibited items, ID requirements, late-arrival policy, and answer-sheet filling instructions. Note anything unclear and confirm with the provider.
Switch from new-material cramming to consolidation: review your own error log and high-yield summaries, and do one timed practice set to calibrate pacing.
Prepare the physical kit (admission ticket, ID, pens, pencil, eraser, watch) in one bag. Photograph the admission ticket as a backup copy.
Do a light review only. Confirm the alarm, transport plan, and what you will wear. Avoid alcohol and late screens.
Pack the bag by the door and check the weather forecast for the route. Sleep at your normal time.
Eat a normal breakfast, leave earlier than the calculated travel time, and arrive at the venue with buffer for security and room-finding.
Before entering the room, silence and stow your phone (or hand it in as required), use the restroom, and take a few slow breaths to settle.
Read the answer-sheet instructions first, fill in your candidate number exactly as directed, and check it once before starting.
Work in passes: answer confident questions first, mark uncertain ones, and return to them. Track time against the number of remaining questions rather than the clock alone.
Transfer answers to the answer sheet as you go or in scheduled blocks; never leave transfer to the final minutes.
If you finish early, use remaining time to verify that every answer is marked and that no stray marks or double marks remain on the sheet.
Rules to check
Bring the exact ID document named on your admission notice and keep it on the desk if instructed; if your ID is lost or expired, contact the exam provider immediately to confirm whether alternative documentation is accepted.
Arrive by the reporting time. Late-entry cutoffs and whether latecomers are admitted at all vary by sitting; confirm the specific rule with the provider and never assume you will be let in.
Phones, smartwatches, and any audible or wearable electronic devices must be switched off and stored outside the exam room. A device sounding during the test can lead to disqualification under most providers' rules; confirm the exact penalty with the provider.
Follow the answer-sheet format exactly: use the required pen or pencil, mark only within the designated boxes, and do not write notes in margins unless permitted.
Breaks are usually only between scheduled sections, and leaving the room mid-section may not be allowed. Confirm the break policy and restroom procedure for your venue with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not look at others' papers, and do not bring unauthorized notes. Suspected cheating is handled under the provider's disciplinary procedure.
Scoring and pass criteria (including whether there is a minimum score per subject or an overall cutoff) are set by the licensing authority; confirm the current scoring rule from official sources rather than secondhand accounts.
If you believe there is a problem with the room, timing, or your answer sheet, raise it with the invigilator immediately and note the details afterward; post-exam appeals usually require timely reporting.