What to expect on test day

Before the test

Familiarise yourself with the format of the test and any equipment you may need. Visit the relevant test page to find out more about your test and to access preparation materials.

Check the date, time and venue address of your test.

Read the Notice to candidates so you know the test rules and regulations.
If you are taking IMAT, read the IMAT Notice to candidates.

Check how long it will take to travel to your test centre and make sure you arrive well before the scheduled start time (you should ask your test centre how far in advance of the start time you need to arrive).

What to bring to the test

You must bring valid photographic identification to the test (passport, driving licence or provisional driving licence, or student ID).

Make sure you bring the equipment you need to take the test (pen/pencil/eraser etc.).

Do not bring food or drink to your desk in the test room (apart from a clear bottle of water with any labels removed).

Your centre may give further instructions regarding what to bring or do on the test day. Make sure you follow these instructions.

During the test

You will not be able to bring to your desk any electronic items such as smart watches, mobile phones, digital sound recorders, MP3 players, cameras, etc.

Your centre will tell you where to put your bags, etc.

Listen to the invigilator and follow their instructions. If you have any questions, need help or want to leave the room, raise your hand and an invigilator will come to your assistance.

Do not talk to other test-takers.

At the end of the test

Stop writing immediately when the invigilator tells you to do so.

Stay in your seat until you are told that you may leave the room.

Do not take any question papers, answer sheets or rough paper out of the room.

If you have any questions or problems, tell the invigilator immediately.

After the test

If you wish to request Special Consideration*, a Results Enquiry* or an Appeal*, visit our Useful documents page for further information.
* These are only available for certain tests. Visit each test’s page for details.

If you receive results for your test, find out when they are published and how to access them on our Results page.

If you need to share your results with your chosen institution(s) via Metritests, make sure you do this. Check with your institution(s) the date by which they need to receive your results.

Still got a question?

If you need any more information, contact our Support Team and we’ll be happy to help.