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What to bring to the ICFES Saber 11 exam, and what to do the three days before

This page covers the whole window of Colombia's ICFES Saber 11 exam: from the moment registration opens until results come out. Every rule about what to bring and what's banned is verified against official ICFES announcements, with the source cited on each checklist item.

Official ICFES Saber 11 schedule

Exam cycle status

The Calendar A exam was 81 days ago. ICFES hasn't published the schedule for the next cycle yet.

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Your exam-day checklist

3 days beforeCheck your ticket: venue, room, and entry time. Map the route and time the trip on a Sunday, at the actual time you'd need to leave.
2 days beforeGather what's non-negotiable: a valid ID document and your printed ticket. Without these you don't get in, so check them with time to spare.
1 day beforePack your materials (No. 2 pencil, eraser, sharpener) and pick your clothes. Get everything ready the night before, not exam morning.
Exam dayArrive at least 15 minutes before the time on your ticket. Bring only what's allowed: no phone, no smartwatch, no calculator.

What you CAN'T bring

Any electronic device is banned and can get your exam annulled. If you bring one, ICFES stores it in a security bag until you finish.

  • Phone or any electronic device
  • Smartwatch
  • Calculator
  • Headphones
  • Books, notes, maps, or rulers
02FAQ

Last-day questions

No. You have to bring your own No. 2 pencil, eraser, and sharpener. ICFES doesn't provide them or allow students to share.

No. Any electronic device (phone, smartwatch, calculator, headphones) is banned during the exam and can get your result annulled. If you bring one, you have to store it in a security bag until you finish.

Entry isn't guaranteed. It depends on the site coordinator's call and how far along the exam process already is. If you're not let in, you lose your registration fee and have to wait for the next cycle.

The ticket doesn't arrive by mail and isn't really "lost": you can always look it up again and print it at icfes.gov.co with your ID type and number.

ICFES requires an original, valid ID document. Without one, you can't take the exam. Check yours several days ahead, not the night before.

What's confirmed is that there's a break between the morning and afternoon sessions where you leave the venue. That's a good moment to eat something before going back in.

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