Best Stationery for Exams 📚- Do not Forget These Items !

Summary

The video recommends preparing a simple, practical stationery kit before an exam. Choose reliable items that write cleanly, are easy to inspect, and are unlikely to cause problems with exam supervisors.

Recommended stationery

• Mechanical pencils

  • They do not need sharpening, making them convenient for longer writing or drawing.
  • The presenter recommends 0.5 mm lead; thicker lead may need frequent sharpening.
  • Check that the pencil has enough lead, and bring a spare lead refill.

• Pens

  • Fountain pens: The presenter generally advises against them because the ink may spread or smudge.
  • Rollerball pens: They write smoothly. 0.5 mm is recommended to reduce the chance of ink showing through thin exam paper. A 0.7 mm pen may also be suitable, but test it on the back of a sheet first.
  • Gel pens: The presenter says 0.5 mm or 0.7 mm may work, while favoring a finer point.
  • Ballpoint pens: Choose one that writes smoothly and consistently rather than leaving blobs or skipping.
  • Erasable pens: These may make corrections easier, but check whether they are permitted in your exam.
  • Bring a spare pen or refill in case one fails.

• Rulers and geometry tools

  • Carry both a 15 cm ruler for small diagrams and a 30 cm ruler for drawing long margins or lines.
  • A full geometry set is optional, but a compass is useful for making neat circles and other round diagrams.
  • The presenter also suggests using a compass to make holes in exam pages if needed. To reduce the risk of injury, place an eraser beneath the paper.

• Erasers

  • Choose a plain, simple eraser rather than a bulky or complicated one.
  • Carry a small spare eraser as well.

• Exam pad

  • Choose a plain, uncomplicated pad. Elaborate or highly printed designs may attract unnecessary attention from exam staff.

• Pencil case

  • A transparent case makes it easy for supervisors to see what is inside and may help avoid questions.
  • Keep the case simple and easy to inspect.

Exam-use reminders

• Correction tape or correction fluid: Some teachers may not allow these, so it is safer to cross out mistakes neatly rather than rely on correction products.
• Ink colors and decorative pens: Avoid glitter and multiple-color pens. Use the standard ink color allowed by your exam rules; use black only for headings or underlining if permitted.
• Check exam regulations: Rules can vary, so confirm which stationery and ink are allowed before exam day.

The presenter also points viewers to other videos about exam presentation and common exam questions, including margins, diagrams, and multiple-choice answers.

Speakers and sources featured

• Arpit Dubey — the presenter and narrator, speaking on behalf of Student Yard.
• The presenter refers viewers to other Student Yard exam-related videos; no other speakers are identified in the subtitles.