Do you need to print the Enem confirmation card?

The National High School Examination (Enem) 2026 will be administered starting this Sunday (8). Next, see what is mandatory, what is permitted and what should be left out of the test room.

Do I need to bring the registration confirmation card? It is not mandatory to print the card and take it with you, but it is recommended by Inep. The document contains information about the test location, chosen language (English or Spanish) and specialized assistance (if any). During the test, the paper must be kept.

⚠️ Mandatory items to take the Enem

Valid identification document, physical or digital; It must be original and with a photo. Some digital versions will be accepted, such as e-Título, Digital National Driving License (CNH) and Digital RG. The applicant must present the official application to the proctor -- screenshots will not be valid. After entering the classroom, cell phone use will continue to be prohibited;

Black ink ballpoint pen, made of transparent material -- it is the only material accepted, both for drafting and for filling out the template; Take more than one unit in case of possible failures.

✅ What you can take with you on Enem day

Snacks, water and non-alcoholic drinks can be consumed during the test; ideally, they should be in transparent packaging without labels;

Religious items (such as kippah and veil) and accessibility materials (Braille typewriter, sorobã, magnifying glass, etc.) are permitted, as long as they can be inspected by inspectors;

Preventive use facial mask.

Other items can even be brought into the test room with the student, but they must be kept under the desk or inside the storage envelope provided by the test takers, duly sealed and identified.

Candidates can also take a printed Declaration of Attendance if they need to justify their presence in the exam. The material must also be kept at the time of the test.

➡️ Electronics must be turned off. If the cell phone or any other electronic device emits sounds even within the envelope, the participant will be eliminated from Enem.

➡️ Can you take a bag or backpack? Yes, the Enem notice does not prohibit it. However, once inside the application room, the backpack must be placed under the chair and cannot be handled. Everything that will be used during the test, such as documents, pens, water and snacks, must be left out of the bag.

🥪 What to take to eat? In addition to a bottle of water (in transparent packaging), the ideal is to take food that gives energy, but is light, such as cereal bars, nuts, chocolates, simple cookies or natural sandwiches.

Avoid fatty and very sweet foods. To avoid disturbing your own concentration and that of other candidates, also avoid foods with a strong smell or in noisy packaging.

🚫 What you can't take on Enem day

The following items should be stored in the storage envelope or under the wallet:

Dark glasses and headgear, such as caps, hats, visors, beanies or the like;

Pen made of non-transparent material, pencil, mechanical pencil, erasers, rulers, concealers;

Books, leaflets, manuals, printed materials, notes;

Ear protector;

Watch of any type;

Any electronic devices, such as digital bottle/cup, electronic cigarette, cell phone, smartphone, tablet, wearable tech, calculator machine, electronic diary and/or similar, Ipod®, recorder, pen drive, mp3 and/or similar;

Alarms, alarm keys or any other electronic component;

Headphones and/or any transmitter, recorder and/or receiver of data, images, videos and messages;

Any other materials extraneous to the test.

🔫 Weapons are not allowed, not even in the envelope. If the candidate presents a permit to carry weapons, he must inform the head of the test administration room. You will need to take the exam in a separate space, separate from other students.

About Enem 2026

In 2026, Enem takes place on the 8th and 15th of November. More than 5 million people had their registrations confirmed and are able to participate in the exam.

November 8

45 language questions (40 in Portuguese and 5 in English or Spanish);

45 human science questions; and

writing.

November 15th

45 math questions; and

45 natural science questions.

⏰ Application times (in Brasilia time zone)

Gates opening: 12pm

Gates closing: 1pm

Test start: 1:30 pm

End of the test on the 1st day: 7pm

End of the test on the 2nd day: 6:30 pm

The candidate may only leave the application location with the Question Booklet in the last 30 minutes before the end of the test.