The 51st ADsP exam, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, will run from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. On exam day, bring an accepted form of identification, a black writing instrument, and your admission ticket. You must be seated by 9:30 AM. Correction tape, correction fluid, and calculators are not permitted, so it is important to understand the answer-sheet correction rules in advance.
What Should You Bring to the ADsP Exam?
The required items are an accepted form of identification, a black writing instrument, and your admission ticket. Identification is essential for verifying your identity and confirming your eligibility to sit the exam. Do not assume that a student ID or company employee ID can be used as a substitute for an accepted document.
Identification: A physical or mobile ID accepted by the exam organizer.
Writing instrument: A black computer-marking pen or black ballpoint pen.
Admission ticket: Use it to confirm your exam time and test center.
Check the test center address and arrival instructions printed on your admission ticket. It is safer to rely on the exam details assigned to you than on information about another exam session or general guidance posted online.
Are Correction Tape and Calculators Allowed?
Correction tape and correction fluid cannot be used to change answers on the ADsP answer sheet, and calculators are not permitted. Do not assume that an item allowed in another examination is automatically permitted in the ADsP exam.
If you mark a multiple-choice answer incorrectly, do not attempt to correct it on your own. Ask an exam supervisor whether your answer sheet can be replaced. Under the stated rules, a replacement answer sheet may be requested until five minutes before the exam ends. If you make a marking error, address it immediately.
Keep the following rules in mind when completing your answer sheet:
Mark your answers in black.
Do not use correction tape or correction fluid to change answers.
Ask an exam supervisor if you need a replacement answer sheet.
Enter your examinee number and name accurately.
Rather than bringing a calculator for calculation questions, first check which tools are permitted and how answers must be recorded.
Which Forms of Identification Are Accepted? Can You Use a Student ID?
University student IDs and company employee IDs are not included among the standard forms of identification accepted for the ADsP exam. Prepare an accepted document, such as a South Korean Resident Registration Card, driver's license, or passport. Whether a mobile ID is accepted depends on its type and verification method, so check the applicable requirements in advance.
Pay particular attention to the following distinctions:
Physical identification: Confirm that the document is an accepted type and that the photograph and identifying information are clearly legible.
Mobile identification: Check whether the official app, issuance method, and verification process are accepted.
Student and employee IDs: Do not assume these can replace an accepted identity document.
Damaged identification: If the photograph or essential information is damaged, it is safer to bring another accepted document.
If you plan to use a mobile ID, distinguish an officially issued mobile identity credential from a photograph of an ID saved on your phone. Before the exam, consult the official identification requirements published by DataQ, the Korean data qualification examination service.
What Time Must You Arrive for the 51st ADsP Exam?
For the 51st exam, you must complete entry by 9:30 AM, with the exam scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. Do not plan to arrive just in time for the start. Allow sufficient time for identity checks and instructions at the test center.
| Item | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Entry deadline | 9:30 AM |
| Exam starts | 10:00 AM |
| Exam ends | 11:30 AM |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes |
Check the test center and travel route shown on your admission ticket in advance. Allow extra time for traffic and the route through the building to avoid rushing immediately before the entry deadline.
Which Items Should You Avoid Bringing into the Exam Room?
In addition to calculators and correction tape, check the rules governing possession and use of electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, inside the exam venue. Possessing a prohibited device may result in penalties. Do not assume that a device is permitted simply because you have switched it off.
If you need a watch, check whether an analog wristwatch is allowed. To be safe, avoid devices with electronic functions, such as smartwatches. Keep only permitted items on your desk and store everything else according to the exam supervisor's instructions.
Use the following checklist to prepare the day before the exam:
1. Check the exam date, time, and test center address on your admission ticket.
2. Pack an accepted form of identification and a black writing instrument.
3. Leave correction tape and calculators off your packing list.
4. Check the rules for electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches.
5. Plan your journey so you can complete entry by 9:30 AM.
On ADsP exam day, the most important priorities are to bring an accepted form of identification, arrive before the entry deadline, and follow the rules on answer corrections and calculator use. Before leaving home, check your admission ticket and the official candidate instructions published by DataQ.
