The numbers, from the official format
- A scientific calculator is allowed
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What to bring
Pack the night before so the morning is calm and nothing is forgotten.
- Your identity card and examination slip, so you can be verified at the hall.
- Black pen for writing, plus a spare.
- A 2B pencil, eraser and sharpener for the Paper 1 answer sheet and any diagrams.
- A ruler for straight lines, rays and graph axes.
- A scientific calculator, which is allowed, with spare batteries.
- A transparent pencil case and a clear water bottle.
- An analogue watch without smart features for pacing.
Lay everything out and check it against this list, since a missing ruler or a dead calculator battery can quietly cost marks during the paper.
The calculator and no-formula-sheet rule
Two rules shape how you prepare the night before.
- A scientific calculator is allowed, so bring one you know well and check it switches on and is in the correct mode.
- There is no formula sheet in SPM Physics 4531, so every formula must be recalled from memory; revise your formulae the night before rather than hoping to be given them.
- Do not bring notes stored in a calculator or on paper into the hall, as they are not allowed.
Bring spare batteries and, if you can, a second working calculator, so a failure mid-paper does not stop you. Knowing your calculator's keys in advance saves time you would otherwise lose hunting for functions.
Timing and conduct on the day
Arrive and report early so you are settled before the paper begins.
- For SPM 2026, Papers 1 and 2 are on 3 December 2026: Paper 1 runs 8:15 to 9:30 am and Paper 2 runs 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
- The Paper 3 practical is on 16 November 2026, so check that date separately.
- Leave phones and smartwatches outside the hall, as they are not permitted.
- Read all instructions on the cover, and write your candidate and index number correctly.
Confirm the exact reporting time and venue with your school in case of any update. Settling in early, with the right tools and formulae fresh in memory, is the calmest way to start.
Source: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia: Format Pentaksiran mulai 2021, Fizik (4531) (LP, KPM)