ExamsWhat you need to do
Before the exams
Check your timetable
Check your exam timetable as soon as it is published. If you have any clashes or concerns, contact your department straight away. Regularly check for any amendments to your exam timetable.
Fully register
Make sure you are fully registered for all the modules you are taking. Students who are incorrectly registered may experience difficulties with their exam timetables.
Have photo ID
Make sure you have physical photo ID. Acceptable forms of photo ID are:
- Young Scot National Entitlement Card
- driving license
- residency permit photo card (for example CPR card)
- passport
If you do not have one of these alternative forms of ID you can request a student card (not yet available on the Bahrain campus – coming soon).
ID on a mobile phone is not acceptable.
Know your registration number
Know your registration number! You will need to write your 9-digit student registration number (for example, 201234567) on your answer book.
Know where your exam will take place
Visit your exam rooms before your exams. Know where you are going so you don't get lost on the day of your exam.
Ask for any reasonable adjustments you need
If you think you may require reasonable adjustments for your exams and you haven't already been in touch with your department or the Disability & Wellbeing team, let them know now.
Practice
Look at past exam papers to help you prepare for your exam.
The night before an exam
Pack your bag
make sure you have photo ID, your registration number, pens, pencils, tissues, bottle of water and any other materials you're allowed to bring into the exam
Check your travel arrangements
Double check your travel plans to ensure there has been no changes (best to plan to arrive 20 minutes before exam start)
Set your alarm
Don't risk sleeping in!
Get a good night's sleep
Try to have a good night’s rest and avoid caffeine and alcohol.
On the day of an exam
Double check your timetable and location
Check there have been no changes to where your exam is taking place.
Fuel up
Have something to eat and drink.
Layer up
Try to wear layers of clothing so you can adapt to the room temperature.
Protect your peace
Avoid people or things that may disturb your self-confidence.
Comfort break
Go to the toilet before your exam.
Arrive early
Arrive at least twenty minutes before your exam is due to start.
Turn off your phone
Switch off your mobile phone before entering exam room
Take your time
Take time to read the exam paper thoroughly.
After an exam
You did it!
Make sure you congratulate yourself for the things you did right. Reward yourself for your hard work. Do something that makes you feel good, coffee with a friend, shopping, playing computer games.
What if something went wrong?
Sometimes things don't go as planned. Read through our advice on the exam problems page.
Don’t spend time criticising yourself for where you think you went wrong or spend longer than is helpful talking to your friends about how badly you think the exam went.