What to bring to the Cattolica Medicine and Surgery 2027 test

Today we focus on one very specific question: what must be brought to the Medicine and Surgery entrance test at Cattolica on 17 March 2027? Is a receipt required? Are calculators allowed? Do we need a backpack full of materials, or is this a different type of preparation?

In this guide we clarify exactly what is required, what is allowed, and what is strictly forbidden. No distractions, no unrelated details. Only what matters for the day of the exam.

The Only Mandatory Document: Valid Identification

The first and absolutely essential item is a valid identity document.

At the beginning of the session, a digital identification procedure takes place. Candidates must take a photo of their identity document and a photo of their face to complete verification.

If a candidate does not have a valid identity document, admission to the test is denied.
If a candidate connects after the identification phase has closed, they are considered absent.

There is no requirement to show a printed payment receipt or additional self declarations during the exam session. The participation fee must have been paid within the deadline stated in the admission call, but proof is not requested on the test day.

The rule is simple: always have your valid identification document ready from the very beginning of the session.

No Backpack Needed: A Fully Compliant Technical Setup Is Required

For the 2027 session, the test is conducted remotely, in multi-session format.

This changes the meaning of “what to bring.” It is not about physical materials but about preparing a fully compliant technical workstation.

The following are required:

• A PC (Windows 8 or later, or Linux) or a Mac (macOS 10.14 or later) with working webcam and microphone; a work computer is strongly discouraged.
• A stable internet connection of at least 1.5 Mbps in upload and download.
• Google Chrome (version 81 or later), the only browser allowed.
• No active Virtual Private Network.
• Use of only one desktop environment during the test.

In addition, a second device is mandatory: a smartphone or tablet (Android 4.1 or iOS 8 or later) with a camera, on which you install the exam app (34 MB), used as a secondary camera to frame the environment and workstation.

Both devices must remain connected to power throughout the session. The entire procedure, including identification and setup, may last approximately 3 hours in total, including the 65 questions and possible reserve questions.

Smartphone and Tablet: Allowed for Monitoring, Not for Assistance

This is where many candidates make mistakes.

The smartphone is required, but only as a monitoring tool. It cannot be used as a support device for answering questions.

The following are not allowed:

• Dictionaries.
• Formula sheets.
• Periodic tables.
• Concept maps.
• Tablets or smartphones used as consultation tools.
• Similar support instruments.

Wearable devices such as smartwatches fall under prohibited tools.

The desk must remain clear and fully visible. Any irregularity can result in suspension or exclusion.

Calculator: Only in Specific Cases

A calculator is not generally permitted.

It is allowed exclusively for candidates with Specific Learning Disorders, if explicitly indicated in their diagnosis. In such cases, it must be a non scientific calculator.

No other exceptions are provided for.

The Room Is Part of What You “Bring”

The environment itself is part of the requirement.

The room must be:

• Isolated.
• Quiet.
• Well lit.
• With a single access door.
• Free from other people.

Candidates are not allowed to leave their workstation, turn off audio or video, or modify the camera angle without authorization.

What we “bring” to the exam is therefore also a compliant physical setup.

What Must Not Be on the Desk

The desk must be free of unauthorized objects.

There must be no:

• Notes.
• Books.
• Loose sheets.
• Unapproved electronic devices.
• Any consultation material.

The environment is inspected during the initial setup phase. Only after authorization from the proctor can the exam begin.

Technical Issues: What to Have Ready

Technical verification must be completed within the 24 hours preceding the test. This includes checking:

• Microphone.
• Webcam.
• Secondary device camera.
• Internet stability in the exact room where the test will be taken.

During the exam, communication for technical issues takes place through the internal platform chat.

If disconnection occurs due to verified technical problems, report it by 23:59 on 18 March 2027; authorised candidates take a recovery session on 24 March 2027.

Technical preparation is part of what must be brought to the exam day. Ignoring this step can compromise participation.

Knowing What to Bring Reduces Uncertainty

Clarity eliminates unnecessary anxiety.

When we know exactly what is required and what is forbidden, we remove a major source of stress. The focus can remain on the 65 multiple choice questions, time management, and accuracy.

Training in realistic timed simulations, tracking performance data, and identifying weak areas in advance makes the exam day predictable. Platforms like TestBuddy are designed precisely for this: structured preparation, measurable improvement, and reduced stress through data driven feedback.

When logistics are clear, confidence increases. And confidence on exam day makes a difference.

Full details are available in the official 2027/28 admission call and the Medicine and Surgery admissions page.