NOV 2022 EXAMS: Information to candidates

Examination Schedule:

Please note the change in examination dates from the earlier notice

Exam Date Start Time

9 am 2 pm
Mock Fri, 18th November, 2022 Open until exam date
Rehearsal Mon, 21st November, 2022 Stage II & Level I Stage I
Exam (Stage I) Tue, 22nd November, 2022 Paper I Paper II
Exam (Level I and Stage II) Wed, 23rd November, 2022 Paper I Paper II
Rehearsal Thu, 24th November, 2022 Level II
Exam (Level II) Fri, 25th November, 2022 Paper I Paper II
Each paper will have a duration of 2 hours, 30 minutes.

Exam Center Locations:

The centers for this Series shall be:

Center
Nairobi, KICC
Nakuru PPB offices
Eldoret RVTTI
Kisumu National Polytechnic
Mombasa PPB offices
Nyeri PPB offices
Location
Tsavo Ballroom, KICC, Harambee Avenue.
3rd floor, Shiv Plaza, Kenyatta Avenue, opp. Gilanis.
at Rift Valley Technical Training Institute.
Technology road, next to Kisumu Stadium.
2nd Avenue, Nyali, off Mombasa-Malindi Rd.
Along Ring Road, near Kwa Wambui Wa Kenyatta, about
2km from white Rhino Hotel.

The Kisii, Machakos, Thika, Meru, Embu, and Kakamega centers have been
dissolved due to inadequate candidates. Candidates who had selected any of these
centers should send an email to training@pharmacyboardkenya.org indicating their
ID number and the preferred alternative center.

Prior to the Scheduled Exam:

1. Read and understand the Online Examinations Guide for Candidates available at
https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/exams/ i.e.
• Know the structure and duration of your exam,
• Know the general and exam center regulations and any additional instructions
set by PPB in the Guidelines,
• Understand the COVID-19 prevention measures.
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2. Ensure that you know the exam date, time, and your examination center's
location.
3. Make sure you have access to your Examination Platform
https://exams.pharmacyboardkenya.org/login/index.php
Only new candidates will receive the email link to the exams portal. Previous
candidates can use their existing login credentials.
4. Ensure you have a working computer device that you’ll be using to take your
exam (laptop) and they are well charged.
5. Login to your account at https://exams.pharmacyboardkenya.org via Google
Chrome or Mozilla.
6. Access the exam from your dashboard.
7. Download and install Safe Exam Browser (SEB).
STEP 1: Click on ‘Download Safe Exam Browser’

STEP 2: Double click on the downloaded file to install. Follow onscreen

instructions during installation.
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STEP 3: Download and run the configuration file by double-clicking on it. This
will lead you to the login page. Enter your username and password and proceed
to the exam.
Þ Do not run the configuration before installing the SEB.

Þ Do NOT use the “Launch Safe Exam Browser”. Only access the quiz by
downloading and running the configuration.

Note:
• Installation is required only once. If you installed it during the mocks, you don’t
need to install it again.
• Candidates will only be able to attempt the Mocks and Exams if they are using
Safe Exam Browser.
• The browser window won't have a URL or search field and back/forward
navigation will be disabled.
• If you Quit Safe Exam Browser, you will be logged out of the exam. You can only
launch/relaunch your Safe Exam Browser by running the configuration you
downloaded in Step 3.
• Switching to other applications is disabled by default.
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8. Attempt at least one mock (pilot) exam to prepare for the real exam. The mock
exam shall be for training purposes only and will not be graded. The mock exams
can be attempted at home.
9. Attend the rehearsals at the exam center on the scheduled date. The rehearsals
are MANDATORY. You must come for the rehearsal with the computer device that
you’ll use to sit for the exams.

During the Exam:

1. Always adhere to COVID-19 prevention measures at all times.

2. Only attempt the exams in your designated center. Attempting the exams outside
the center will lead to outright disqualification from the exams and other
consequences as per the guidelines.
3. Only use the internet provided by the PPB to attempt the exam, unless permitted
by the invigilators at the center.
4. Read the instructions first before starting the exam.
5. Keep an eye on the timer always.
6. Plan your answers, and use the flag options for questions you wish to review
later.
7. In case you experience technical problems, don’t panic, stay calm, take a deep
breath and ask for help from the invigilators.

For more Information or Feedback:

Website: https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/exams/
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• Exam guidelines
Email: training@pharmacyboardkenya.org
• General inquiries
• Complaints
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