What to Bring on the Healthcare Professions Exam Day

When preparing for the admission test for Healthcare Professions taught in English, one of the most underestimated aspects is not the syllabus, but everything related to the exam day itself. What documents are required, what you are allowed to bring into the room, what is strictly forbidden, how to prepare your bag, and what happens if something is missing.

In this guide we focus only on what to bring on the day of the test, using the most recent official rules currently available. The goal is to help students arrive at the exam venue with clarity, confidence, and without the risk of exclusion due to avoidable mistakes.

We will go through mandatory documents, allowed and prohibited items, how to organize your bag, and what to expect at the entrance. Nothing extra, nothing irrelevant. Just what matters.

Mandatory documents to bring on exam day

On the exam day, candidates must present specific mandatory documents. Without them, access to the exam room may be denied.

A valid identity document is mandatory. This can be an identity card or passport and must be valid and readable. Identification is required during the initial verification phase and is not optional.

You must also bring the receipt proving payment of the admission fee or contribution. Even if the application was completed online, exam commissions may request the receipt during the identification process. In some universities, the absence of the receipt may lead to exclusion or admission with reservation.

Candidates who are non European Union citizens residing abroad must bring a passport and, where required by the admission procedure, a study visa.

All these documents must be physically available on the exam day, regardless of whether they were uploaded during the online application process.

Allowed and prohibited items in the exam room

The rules regarding what can be brought into the exam room are strict and apply to all candidates, except in cases of officially approved accommodations.

Electronic devices are strictly prohibited. This includes mobile phones, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, earphones, headphones, webcams, and any similar device. Even if switched off, these items cannot be kept on the desk or on your person.

Books, notes, loose sheets, notebooks, and any reference material are not allowed. The exam must be completed using only the materials provided by the university.

Calculators are not allowed, unless explicitly authorized as a compensatory measure for candidates with certified Specific Learning Disorders.

In many exam venues, personal pens are not permitted. Writing instruments are usually provided by the university and only those must be used.

Violation of these rules can result in immediate cancellation of the test.

How to organize your bag for the exam

Your bag should be prepared in a minimal and practical way. Anything that is not officially required may become a logistical issue.

Only the mandatory documents should be easily accessible. Bringing valuables or unnecessary items increases the risk of inconvenience.

In many universities, bags and backpacks must be left outside the exam room, in areas indicated by the commission, without supervision. Universities do not take responsibility for loss or theft.

For this reason, bringing only what is strictly necessary is essential.

What happens at the entrance on exam day

Access to the exam room follows a precise procedure.

At the scheduled call time, candidates undergo identity verification. The exam commission checks the identity document and registers the candidate’s details.

After that, official instructions are given, exam materials are distributed, and seats are assigned. Only once all these steps are completed does the test begin.

Arriving well in advance is crucial. In many venues, candidates arriving after the distribution of materials has started are not admitted, even if the test itself has not yet begun.

What to bring if you have a disability or Specific Learning Disorder

Candidates with disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders may benefit from accommodations and extra time, but only if these were requested and approved within the deadlines set by the university.

On the exam day, it is generally not required to bring medical certificates again. However, it is important to have official confirmation from the university regarding the approved accommodations.

Authorized aids, such as a non scientific calculator or other compensatory tools, may be brought only if explicitly approved by the institution.

Without formal authorization, the standard rules apply.

What happens if you arrive late or forget something

Rules regarding delays and missing documentation are very strict.

Candidates arriving late compared to the official call time may be denied access, even if the test has not yet started. Official online notices published by the university are legally binding and no individual exceptions are expected.

If you fail to present a valid identity document or the payment receipt, the exam commission may exclude you or admit you with reservation, depending on the rules of the specific institution.

This is why being organized is as important as being academically prepared.

And this is also where structured preparation helps. Studying with a clear plan, tracking progress, and reducing uncertainty makes it easier to arrive on exam day focused and calm. Tools like TestBuddy support this kind of preparation, allowing students to concentrate on the exam itself instead of administrative stress.

Sources

The information in this guide is based on official documentation published by universities and on the official ministerial regulation on admission tests, as well as on university admission calls and institutional guidelines related to Healthcare Professions admission procedures taught in English.