Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and To Be Held On September 2021: 28, 29, 30 and October: 1, 3, 4

National Testing Agency welcomes you to the
Interactive Session
for Examination Functionaries
FOR
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
and
BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY (BBAU)
ENTRANCE TEST
to be held on September 2021: 28, 29, 30
and October: 1, 3, 4
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An Overview
 About National Testing Agency
 About BHU and BBAU
Admission Information
Mode of Examination
 Schedule for administration of CBT:
1) Pre-Exam, 4) After Exam
2) Day of the Exam, 5) Post Exam
3) During the Exam,
 GUIDELINES for Administration of Computer Based Test (for Coordinators, Observers,

Centre Heads and Invigilators)
 Proformas: 1 to 7
 Annexure: A1 to A10
 NTA Website: nta.ac.in
 BHU Website: bhuet.nta.nic.in,
BBAU Website: bbauet.nta.nic.in
 Email id BHU: bhu@nta.ac.in,

Email id BBAU: bbau@nta.ac.in
 Finance Email id: bhu_finance@nta.ac.in
 Help Line No.: 011-40759000

Address for Communication:
First Floor, NSIC-MDBP Building, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi – 110020
National Testing Agency
National Testing Agency: Core Values

The Ministry of Education, Government of India (GOI), has established National
Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous and self-sustained
premier testing organization registered under the Societies Registration/Login
Act, 1860.
NTA strongly believes in:
 Quality: Raising the Bar,

 Efficiency: Using resources judiciously,
 Effectiveness: The ability to produce the desired output,
 Equity: Being impartial,
 Security: Freedom from anxiety
To practice these values, NTA constantly engages with its stakeholders, viz.
students, parents, teachers, experts and partner institutions.
About BHU and BBAU
About Banaras Hindu University (BHU):
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, one of the top Institutions of Eminence in the country
recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, was created by an Act of Parliament –
BHU Act 1915 and founded by the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, along with a group of other
luminaries, in 1916.
• The university comprises 5 Institutes,
• 16 Faculties (streams) 140 Departments,
• 4 inter-disciplinary centers,
• a constituent college for women and 3 constituent schools.
• It covers a vast range of subjects pertaining to all branches of humanities, social science, technology,
medicine, science, fine arts and performing arts.
• 40,000 students from 48 countries (diverse backgrounds) are enrolled here. About 2000 teachers and
nearly 7000 non-teaching staff are part of the University.
• The university has taken a leadership role in promoting new ideas, the spirit of integration of the
world and cultivate intellect and culture.
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About Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU)
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University was established by an act passed by the parliament (No. 58
of 1994). The University came into existence on 10.01.1996 vide GOI, MHRD, Notification No.
8-16/GOI/desk/U-1 dated 05.01.1996. The basic philosophy and policies of the University are spelt out
and enshrined in the University Act and Statutes.
• The University offers graduate and postgraduate students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed
as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to serve the society.
• The University distinguishes itself as a socially responsible learning community of high quality
scholarship and academic rigor sustained by social justice and equity principles for which Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar worked during his lifetime. The University draws from the cultural, intellectual
and economic resources of Uttar Pradesh and other states to enrich and strengthen its educational
programs.
• The University provides 50 percent seats of the all courses reserved for the students of Schedule Caste
and Schedule Tribes. It also offers 10 percent seats reserved for the Economically Weaker Section.
• The University also provides fee exemption for the students of the Schedule Caste and Schedule
Tribes in regular courses. University also provides financial assistance to the Schedule Caste and
Schedule Tribe students for their dissertation and thesis preparation.
• University also have a satellite centre at Amethi, started in the year of 2016. The University has a fully
air conditioned and well furnished Central Library namely Gautam Buddha Library having more
than 50 thousand books and 10 thousand online journals along with Departmental Libraries in the
respective departments to cater the demand of the students pursuing studies in the University.
Admission Information
• National Testing Agency does not verify the information provided by the candidates during
online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to fulfillment of
eligibility criteria as per AICTE norms.
• National Testing Agency has no role in counselling for admission into the programmes offered
by the BHU and BBAU.
• Each University will release their respective cut off Scores which a candidate should meet to get
qualified for admission to that particular University.
• Once short-listed, the candidate will have to comply with the selection procedure of that
particular University for the final selection.
Mode of Examination
• BHU and BBAU will be conducted as follows:
• The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode on 28 th , 29 & 30th September and on
1st October.
• Only on 3rd & 4th October Computer Based Test (CBT) and Pen & Paper Mode will be used.
S. No. Course Course Test Code Name of the Day(D)_ Date(s) of Duration of Mode of
Code Course Shift(S) Examination Exam Examination
1 UG 132 101 B. A. (Hons.) Social D5S1 03.10.2021 08:00 a.m. to CBT/Pen and
(131,132) Sciences 10:00 a.m Paper mode
2 UG 131 101 B. A. (Hons.) Arts D5S1 03.10.2021 08:00 a.m. to CBT/Pen and
(131,132) 10:00 a.m Paper mode
3 UG 135 135 B Sc. Ag. /B.Sc. Ag. D5S3 03.10.2021 05:00 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
RGSC 07:00 p.m Paper mode
4 UG 133 133 B.Com. D6S1 04.10.2021 08:00 a.m. to CBT/Pen and
(Hons.)/B.Com. 10:30 a.m Paper mode
(Hons.) Financial
Market Management
5 UG 182 182 B. Sc. (Hons.) Bio. D6S2 04.10.2021 12:30 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
Group 3:00 p.m Paper mode
6 UG 194 106 (181, B.Voc. In Computer D6S3 04.10.2021 05:00 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
192,193,194) Applications 07:30 p.m Paper mode
7 UG 192 106 (181, B.Tech. (Food D6S3 04.10.2021 05:00 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
192,193,194) Technology) 07:30 p.m Paper mode
8 UG 193 106 (181, B.Tech. (Dairy D6S3 04.10.2021 05:00 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
192,193,194) Technology) 07:30 p.m Paper mode
9 UG 181 106 (181, B. Sc. (Hons.) Maths D6S3 04.10.2021 05:00 p.m. to CBT/Pen and
192,193,194) Group 07:30 p.m Paper mode
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General Information
28, 29, 30 September and
Dates of Examination
01, 03, 04 October, 2021
Shift I - 8:00 AM – 09:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
(depending on the duration of the test papers)
Shift II – 12:30 PM - 02:00PM
12:30 PM - 02:30PM
Time of Examination 12:30 PM - 03:00PM
Shift III – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Mostly Bilingual-English and Hindi.
• Remaining in English or Sanskrit.
Medium of Question Paper • The Language Papers in their respective language. Language
mentioned on the Test paper.
• In Bilingual medium of preference may be chosen using ‘Toggle’ option.
Point to be Noted:
1. Each question would carry FOUR marks for every correct answer. One mark would be deducted each for wrong answer, as there is
NEGATIVE MARKING.
2. To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as most appropriate.
3. After the Answer Key Challenge process, in case there are multiple correct options or any change in key, only those candidates who
have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.
4. In case a Question is dropped due to a technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates who have appeared.
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
Sr. Course Test Day(D)_ Date(s) of

Prg. Name of the Course Duration of Exam Mode
No. Code Code Shift(S) Examination
Day 1 ( 28.09.2021)
1 UG 180 180 B.F.A. (Bachelor of D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 09:00 a.m. CBT
Fine Arts)
2 PG 340 340 M. Sc. (Ag.) D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
3 PG 431 431 M.A.-Arabic D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
4 PG 432 432 M.A. in Chinese D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
5 PG 433 433 M.A.-English D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
6 PG 434 434 M.A.-French D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
7 PG 435 435 M.A.-German D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
8 PG 436 436 M.A.-Nepali D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
9 PG 437 437 M.A.-Persian D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
10 PG 439 439 M.A.-Bengali D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
11 PG 442 442 M.A.-Marathi D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
12 PG 443 443 M.A.-Telugu D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
13 PG 444 444 M.A.-Urdu D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
14 PG 445 445 M.A.-Pali D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
15 PG 446 446 M.A.-Sanskrit D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
16 PG 460 460 M.A.-History D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
17 PG 481 481 M.Sc.-Physics D1S1 28.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
18 UG 171 171 B.P.A. : (Instrumental Sitar - North D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
Indian Classical Music)
19 UG 172 172 B.P.A. : (Instrumental Flute - North D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
20 UG 173 173 B.P.A. : (Instrumental Violin - North D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
21 UG 174 174 B.P.A. : (Instrumental-Tabla- North D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
22 UG 175 175 B.P.A. : (Dance - Kathak -Indian D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
Classical Dance)
23 UG 176 176 B.P.A. : (Dance - Bharat Natyam - D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
Indian Classical Dance)
24 UG 177 177 B.P.A. : (Vocal - North Indian D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
Classical Music)
25 PG 281 281 ACHARYA-Shukla Yajurveda D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
26 PG 282 282 ACHARYA-Krishna Yajurveda D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
27 PG 283 283 ACHARYA-Samveda D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
28 PG 284 284 ACHARYA-Rigveda D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
29 PG 285 285 ACHARYA-Vyakarana D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
30 PG 286 286 ACHARYA-Sahitya D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
31 PG 287 287 ACHARYA-Jyotish Ganit D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
32 PG 288 288 ACHARYA-Jyotish Falit D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
33 PG 289 289 ACHARYA-Dharma Vijnan D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
34 PG 290 290 ACHARYA-Dharmashastra D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
35 PG 291 291 ACHARYA-Jain Darshan D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
36 PG 292 292 ACHARYA-Vedanta D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
37 PG 293 293 ACHARYA-Puranetihas D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
38 PG 294 294 ACHARYA-Sankhyayoga D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
39 PG 295 295 ACHARYA-Prachin Nyaya D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
40 PG 296 296 ACHARYA-Nyaya Vaisheshika D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
41 PG 297 297 ACHARYA-Mimansa D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
42 PG 298 298 ACHARYA-Baudha Darshan D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
43 PG 299 299 ACHARYA-Agam Tantra D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
44 PG 493 493 M. Sc. - Bioinformatics D1S2 28.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
[For Females only]
45 PG 711 206 (#) M.Sc. in Mathematics and D1S3 28.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. CBT
(495,711)* Computing
46 PG 495 206 M.A./M.Sc.-Mathematics D1S3 28.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. CBT
(495,711)
47 PG 710 207 Master of Vocation Medical D1S3 28.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. CBT
(705,710) Laboratory Technology
48 PG 705 207 Master of Vocation in Food D1S3 28.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. CBT
(705,710) Processing and Management
• # Test Code
• This is the Course Code
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
Day 2 (29.09.2021)
49 UG 137 137 B.A. LL.B. (Hons) D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
50 PG 360 360 M.F.A.- Painting D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
51 PG 361 361 M.F.A.- Applied Arts D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
52 PG 362 362 M.F.A.- Plastic Arts D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
53 PG 363 363 M.F.A.- Pottery & D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
Ceramics
54 PG 364 364 M.F.A.- Textile Design D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
55 PG 457 457 M.P.Ed. D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
56 PG 472 472 M.Sc. - Forensic Science D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
57 PG 701 701 M.A. - Education D2S1 29.09.2021 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
58 PG 381 204 MBA - Agribusiness D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
(455,459,381,
463,467,465,
704,706,723)
59 PG 704 204 Master of Vocation in D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
(455,459,381, Retail and Logistics
463,467,465, Management
704,706,723)
(455,459,381, Hospitality and Tourism
704,706,723)
(455,459,381, Fashion Technology &
463,467,465, Apparel Design
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
63 PG 465 204 (455,459,381, Master of Personnel D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
463,467,465, Management and Industrial
704,706,723) relations
64 PG 459 204 Master in Corporate D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
(455,459,381, Communication
704,706,723)
65 PG 463 204 (455,459,381, M.A. - Social Work D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
463,467,465,
704,706,723)
66 PG 467 204 (455,459,381, M.A. - Conflict Management D2S2 29.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
463,467,465, and Development
704,706,723)
67 UG 567 104 (567,718) B.Ed. - Mathematics : D2S3 29.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m. CBT
Maths/Statistics
68 UG 718 104 (567,718) B. Ed. Special Education - V. I. D2S3 29.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m. CBT
& H. I. (Mathematics)
69 UG 568 105 (568,719) B.Ed. - Humanities and Social D2S3 29.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m. CBT
Sciences : (1)History or AIHC
and Arch. (2)Geography
(3)Economics (4)Political
Science (or Civics) (5)Home
Science (6)Commerce
70 UG 719 105 (568,719) B. Ed. Special Education - V. I. D2S3 29.09.2021 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m. CBT
& H. I. (Social Sciences and
Humanities)
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
Day 3 (30.09.2021)
71 PG 486 208 (486, M.Sc.-Computer Science D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
471) 1
72 PG 471 208 (486, M.Sc. - Computational D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
471) Science and Applications 1
73 PG 352 352 Master of Agri-Business D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
Management 1
74 PG 355 355 M.Tech. - Agricultural D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
Engineering (Soil and 1
Water Conservation
Engineering)
75 PG 390 390 M.Ed. D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
1
76 PG 454 454 M.A.-Prayojanmulak Hindi D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
(Patrakarita) 1
77 PG 462 462 M.A.-Sociology D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
1
78 PG 482 482 M.Sc.-Chemistry D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
1
79 PG 483 483 M.Sc.-Geology D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
1
80 PG 484 484 M.Sc.-Zoology D3S1 30.09.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CBT
1
81 UG 187
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Shastri (Honours)
(2) bbauet.nta.nic.in / Email D3S2 30.09.202
: (1) bhu@nta.ac.in, 12:30 p.m. to 02:00 p.m.
(2) bbau@nta.ac.in CBT 14
Dates for BHU and BBAU 2021
86 PG 369 369 MPA - Instrumental (Flute) D3S2 30.09.2021 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 p.m. CBT
87 PG 370 370 MPA - Instrumental (Tabla) D3S 30.09.202 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 CBT
2 1 p.m.
88 PG 371 371 MPA - Dance (Kathak) D3S 30.09.202 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 CBT
2 1 p.m.
89 PG 372 372 MPA - Dance (Bharat Natyam) D3S 30.09.202 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 CBT
2 1 p.m.
90 PG 466 466 M.A.-Economics D3S 30.09.202 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 CBT
2 1 p.m.
91 PG 475 475 • LL.M. (General) D3S 30.09.202 12:30 p.m. to 02:30 CBT
• LL.M.(HRDE)- (under Special 2 1 p.m.
Courses of Study)
• LL.M. (One Year) (under Special
Courses of Study)
92 UG 564 102 B.Ed. - Languages : D3S 30.09.202 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 CBT
(564,716) (1)Hindi (2)English (3)Sanskrit 3 1 p.m.
93 UG 716 102 B. Ed. Special Education - V. I. & H. I. D3S 30.09.202 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 CBT
(564,716) (Languages) 3 1 p.m.
94 UG 565 103 B.Ed.- Sciences : D3S 30.09.202 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 CBT
(565,717) 1)Botany (2)Zoology (3)Chemistry 3 1 p.m.
(4)Physics (5)Home science
95 UG 717 103 B. Ed. Special Education - V. I. & H. I. D3S 30.09.202 05:00 p.m. to 07:30 CBT
(565,717) (Science) 3 1 p.m.
96 PG 713 713 • M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences D3S 30.09.202 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 CBT
(Environmental Technology) 3 1 p.m.
• M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
(Earth & Atmospheric Sciences)
• M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
Dates for BHU and
BBAU 2021
Day 4 (01.10.2021)
97 UG 189 189 • B.Voc. (Food Processing & D4S1 01.10.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 CBT
Management) 1 a.m.
• B.Voc. (Medical Lab
Technology)
• B.Voc in Hospital
Administration and
Management
• B.Voc in Agribusiness and
Entrepreneurship
98 PG 456 203 Master in Library & Information D4S1 01.10.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 CBT
(456,708,707, Sciences 1 a.m.
703,458,709,
464,452,714)
99 PG 714 203 Master in Heritage Management D4S1 01.10.202 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 CBT
(456,708,707, 1 a.m.
703,458,709,
464,452,714)
Schedule for Administration of CBT:
1. a)Pre-Exam
b)Mock Drill
2. a)Day of Exam (Coordination with IT Manager)
b)Before the exam (Instructions for the candidates)
c)During Exam
d)After Exam
e)Post Exam
Pre-Exam Preparation: By NTA and Candidates
 Candidate to check reporting time of the examination day on the Admit Card. Candidate to reach Centre as per advised
shift only.
 The candidate should fill Page 1 of the Admit Card as per instructions fully and properly.
 In case of a candidate with the scribe, both the candidate and the scribe must wear musk throughout the examination.
 Candidates will be permitted to carry only the following items with them into the venue
o Mask provided at the Centre
o Personal transparent water bottle
o Personal hand sanitizer (50 ml)
o A simple transparent pen
o Exam related documents (Admit Card, ID card, etc. Please refer to Admit Card for more details)
o Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.
Before Examination Preparation: At the Centre
Standard Operating Procedures for implementing safety precautions and for maintaining the required standard of hygiene are
as the following:
 Sanitization of examination premises

 Before each shift starts (and after the last shift of the candidate) Seating Area is to be thoroughly sanitized - monitor
keyboard, mouse, webcam, desk, and the chair. All door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc to be disinfected.
Wheelchairs (if present at the venue) will be disinfected.
 Distance between 2 seats to be maintained as per GOI guidelines.
 Hand Sanitizer to be available at entry and inside the exam venue at various places for candidates and centre staff to use.
 Barcode readers at the entry point to scan the barcode on the Admit Card. The Lab/Room number is to be informed to the
candidate at this point.
 Rough sheets (6 sheets) to be kept at all desks before the start of the exam by Invigilators wearing gloves to ensure
hygiene. It is ensured that all the processes are touch-free to ensure Social Distancing norms.
Schedule for Administration of CBT on the day of Examination:
Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3

Starting at Activity Starting at Starting at
8:00 AM 12:30 PM 5:00 PM
Sanitization of Centre and Seating area
Centre Head , IT Managers, Test Centre Technical Staff report at the Test
05.15 A.M. Centre and enter the center after thermal scanning and hand sanitization 10:30 A.M. 03:00 P.M.
(Gloves and Mask mandatory for persons on Duty)
 Centre Head inspects and ensures sanitization and readiness of the
infrastructure like seating plan, contact-free frisking plan, entry/exit
gate.
05.30 A.M.  Observer(s) reports at the Test Centre and enter the center after 10:45 A.M. 03:15 P.M.
thermal scanning and hand sanitization.
 IT Manager configures drive on Primary Server (in the presence of
Observer or NTA Representative)
Invigilators
 report at the Test Centre and enter the center after thermal scanning
05.45 A.M. and hand sanitization 11:00 A.M. 03:30 P.M.
 are briefed by the Centre Head in the presence of an Observer
(Representative from NTA)
Candidates Entry
 Candidates report at the center as per the reporting time
printed on the Admit Card.
 Security staff ensures that candidates remove their mask,
keep them back with their belongings, and put on the mask
provided at the Centre ((A fresh 3 Ply mask to be offered to
all candidates before entry)
 Candidates sanitize their hands
 Candidates undergo mandatory thermal scanning and
frisking through Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD)
 Admit Card of Candidate is verified using bar code reader.
06.20 A.M. - Candidates flash id proof, duly filled in Admit Card and the 10:50 A.M. – 03:20 P.M. -
07:30 A.M. Undertaking (and other necessary documents if applicable) 12:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M.
for verification to the person on duty
 In case of the scribe, both scribe and candidate are required
to undergo thermal scanning, submit a declaration, wear a
prescribed mask and follow all COVID 19 related guidelines.
CBT processes
Invigilators record attendance and Biometric registration at the
Registration Desk of each lab/room- Only photo capture no thumb
impression
(Cross-checking of signature and photo match, to be completed by
Invigilator, before 8:45 am and 2:45 pm, respectively)
IT Manager configures the backup server.
IT Manager enters the drive password.
IT Manager clicks on process bundle for content processing.
Gates close and candidates are not allowed to enter the Examination Centre (half
07:30 A.M. an hour before the examination starts) 12:00 P.M. 04:30 P.M.
07:45 A.M. - Invigilators reads out instructions for candidates 12:15 P.M. – 04:45 P.M. –
07:55 A.M. 12:25 P.M. 04:55 P.M.
07:57 A.M. - Invigilator announces the password for candidates 12:27 P.M. – 04:57 P.M.-
07:58 A.M. 12:28 P.M. 04:58 P.M.
08:00 A.M. Candidates login to read instructions 12:30 P.M. 05:00 P.M.
08:00 A.M. Commencement of Examination 12:30 P.M. 05:00 P.M.
08:00 A.M. - 10:00 Examination in Process 12:30 P.M. – 02:30 05:00 P.M. –07:00
A.M. P.M. P.M.
10:00 A.M. Test Concludes 02:30 P.M. 07:00 P.M.
 Candidates are permitted to move out in an orderly
manner- one candidate at a time.
 Candidates drop the Admit Card and Rough Sheets in
the advised boxes after displaying them to the staff
available next to the dropbox. (If any candidate misses
dropping Admit Card, Undertaking, or Rough Sheets in
boxes, disciplinary action can be taken.)
Candidates’ Exit Candidates’ Exit Candidates’ Exit
08:00 A.M. - 10:00 IT Manager monitors AEC Server Screen for any locking 12:30 P.M. – 02:30 05:00 P.M. – 07:00
A.M. (*) incidences P.M. (*) P.M. (*)
IT Manager verifies Number of candidates present =
10.15 A.M. (*) 02:45 P.M. (*) 7:1 5 P.M. (*)
Number of candidates submitted examination
Technical Command Centre Team confirms that all the
10:20 A.M. (*) candidates have submitted the assessment 02:50 P.M. (*) 7:20 P.M.
Technical Command Centre Team gives confirmation of shift
10:30 A.M. (*) 03:00 P.M. (*) 07:30 P.M. (*)
end to the IT Manager
End the Drive
*would differ if there are PwD Candidates at the Centre. Additional 20
minutes to be provided to all PwD candidates with or without Scribe.

**Observers (Representative from NTA) need to only observe and validate
post-examination activity, which is done by IT Manager.
During Examination
 Rough sheets (6 sheets) kept at the desk of each candidate will be used by the candidate.
 Invigilators to maintain a safe distance from candidates
 Observers on duty to maintain a safe distance from the candidates
After Examination
 On completion of a shift, the candidates will be permitted to move out of the lab/examination room in an
orderly manner, one candidate at a time.
Candidate must drop the Admit Card and Rough Sheets in the advised boxes after displaying to the staff available
next to the dropbox. If any candidate misses dropping Admit Card or Rough Sheets in boxes, disciplinary action
can be taken against him/her
Post Exam Activities
Submit report /online feedback on the Test Admin Dashboard

To observe, verify and validate the submission of following documents by Centre head after each Shift
Complete following records, get them validated by Observer (representative from NTA) on duty and submit through
the given link after each Session.
Proforma 1: Details of Persons/Invigilators on Examination Duty
Proforma 2: No Relation Certificate
Proforma 3: Sample Attendance Sheet
Proforma 4: Consolidated Attendance-Cum-Absentee Statement
Proforma 5: De-Mapping and Re-Mapping of Candidate from Allotted Seat to another seat
Proforma 6: Certificate of Conduct of Examination
Proforma 7: Declaration by PwD Candidate and Scribe
All Examination Functionaries
are requested to read the
Guidelines carefully.
It is rightly said:
If you fail to prepare

Communication, You Prepare to fail.
Collaboration
&
Coordination
Data at Glance:
• 1.8 Lakhs Students
• 185 Cities
• 378 Centres
• 2 National Coordinators
• 19 Regional Coordinators
• 175 City Coordinators

Examination Functionaries
NTA Examination Functionaries supplement and audit the activities of the Centre Head. At the
same time, they are the link for communication between the Test Centre and NTA Control
Room and assist in problem-solving also.
1) National Coordinators: To look after the states assigned to them.

2) Regional Coordinators: They are responsible for the conduct of examination in their
respective region or State(s).
3) City Coordinators: Every city has at least one City Coordinator
4) Observers: Every Examination Centre has at least one Observer. At Examination Centres
with considerable strength of more than 1000, there would be 2 or more Observers.
5) Centre Head
6) Invigilators
Centre Invigilator
Head
National Coordinators and their Jurisdiction
Sr. No. Name Mobile Email State I/C
Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh / UT,

Chhattisgarh, Delhi / UT,
Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir,
1. Dr. Rajesh Hassija 9717131728 rajesh@hassija.info Jharkhand, Ladakh, Madhya
Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya,
Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab,
Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar
Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Andaman & Nicobar Islands /

Ms. Meenu UT, Andhra Pradesh, Goa,
2. 8800082674 ppbbps@hotmail.com
Goswami Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra,
Orissa, Puducherry / UT, Tamil
Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, West
Bengal
Regional Coordinators
S.No ObserverID Name Mobile Email State
hamsapriya@mahatmasch
1 NTA-TA-C-02893 P HAMSA PRIYA 9843053682 Puducherry / UT, Tamil Nadu
ools.com
KVPORTBLAIR1@GMAI
2 NTA-TA-C-03019 C Raji 9933222280 Andaman & Nicobar Islands / UT
L.COM
ABDUL QAYOOM
3 NTA-TA-C-03021 9596143555 qayoom_dpss@yahoo.co.in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
TANTRAY
ushameridian@rediffmail.c
4 NTA-TA-C-16243 D Usha reddy 9912788811 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
om
5 NTA-TA-C-16249 GOWRI B NATARAJA 9686677270 jss.bsk@gmail.com Karnataka
principal@choithramschoo
6 NTA-TA-S-00981 Rajesh Awasthi 9425327717 Madhya Pradesh
l.com
MOTHERSPUBLICSCHO
7 NTA-TA-S-01007 POLY 9861090222 Orissa
OL@MOTHERS.EDU.IN
8 NTA-TA-S-02238 Ashok Gupta 9829800007 ashok.gupta@iisuniv.ac.in Rajasthan
infodavintschool@yahoo.co
9 NTA-TA-S-02282 Anjana Gupta 8283832449 Chandigarh / UT, Punjab
.in
10 NTA-TA-S-02298 Lalita Kanwar 9816222626 lalita.kanwar@lms.org.in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
11 NTA-TA-S-15748 Jonali Das 9706015285 jonalidas@mhs.ac.in Assam
12 NTA-TA-S-16077 Suchitra Shyjinth 9745517455 suchishyj@gmail.com Kerala
deepshikha1953@gmail.co
13 NTA-TA-C-13471 Deepshikha Shrivastava 9820531752 Goa, Maharashtra
m
14 NTA-TA-S-02281 Kalpana Chaudhary 9926560002 im@nhgoel.com Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
principal.priyadarshi13@g
15 NTA-TA-S-02332 Dr. Priyadarshi Nayak 9981445595 Uttar Pradesh
mail.com
16 NTA-TA-S-02358 VIRENDRA RAWAT 9909913787 rvirendra4@gmail.com Gujarat
17 NTA-TA-S-02914 Rupa Chakravarty 9953222107 director@suncityschool.in Haryana
18 NTA-TA-S-03024 RAJESH HASSIJA 9717131728 rajesh@hassija.info Delhi / UT
Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram,
19 NTA-TA-S-03029 Rita Chatterjee 9830266272 director@npssbs.org.in Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, West
Bengal
Responsibilities of National Coordinators
Pre-Exam
 To ensure acceptance of all examination functionaries for their respective duties (Information available on
the dashboard).
On Exam Day
 To oversee an end to end examination process in the States of their Jurisdiction
 To monitor examination practices from NTA Control Room on the examination day
 To help NTA in troubleshooting on the examination day
Post Examination
To download feedback of Observers and City Coordinators from the test admin portal, analyze it, and share a
summary with Improvement Strategies with NTA.
Roles and Responsibilities of NTA
The Regional Coordinators have been appointed by NTA to oversee the entire examination process and help with
necessary logistics support for ensuring efficient conduct of NTA examinations. Handling honorarium, local
conveyance, and other expenses of examination functionaries viz. City Coordinators and Observers, in a fair,
transparent, and smooth manner.
Responsibilities of Regional Coordinators are given below:
Pre-Exam
(i) To receive an advance amount from NTA as per the sanction letter. To follow necessary instructions
regarding payment. Soft copy of the RC’s Advance Receipt maybe sent at bhu_finance@nta.ac.in,
immediately after receipt of advance.
(ii) To disburse advance to respective CCs for and collect receipt over email.
 To disburse honorarium of CC and Observers.
All Annexures are available in NTA Test Admin Dashboard.
On Examination day
(i) To stay connected with NTA control room through video-conferencing and implement directions, if any
Roles and Responsibilities of NTA
Post Examination
(i) To collect attendance records from respective City Coordinators/Observers, validate and maintain a
record of the same. Update the Attendance of functionaries in the dashboard on the same day for each
Duty/Examination day.
(ii) To collect and Prepare the following Annexures,
•Annexure – A1: RC’s Advance Receipts
•Annexure - A2: CC’s Declaration
• Annexure - A3: Observer payment sheet,
• Annexure - A4: Observer Declaration form,
•Annexure - A5: Prepare RC’s advance settlement sheet.
•Annexure - A6: To prepare City Coordinator and Observer’s attendance sheet.
• Annexure - A7: Scribe Proforma.
•Annexure - A8: Annexures Checklist for BHU/BBAU.
(iii) To send soft version and Original documents to Director Finance.

(iv) You may also send any finance-related queries to bhu_finance@nta.ac.in for clarification.
(v) To collect and send out-of-station or any other expense forms along with supporting documents (duly
verified) to NTA for further processing.
Roles and Responsibilities of NTA City Coordinators
The City Coordinator is an important link between NTA and Examination Centres in each examination city. They
should effectively coordinate with the Regional Coordinator as well as Observers.
Responsibilities of City Coordinators are given below: -
Pre Examination
1) Coordinate with Observers and seek their consent to ensure that all the Observers would be present for their duty at the
Examination Centre on the day of examination.
2) To assist in filling gaps in the status of Observers, if required.
3) To receive an advance amount from the Regional Coordinator against receipt and share a soft copy of the receipt with RC
over email.
On the day of examination: -

1) 7:15 am- Coordinate telephonically with Observers and ensure their presence at the Centre.
2) Take status report from Observer just before and after each session telephonically regarding:
a. frisking,
b. social distancing norms, and safety measures,
c. Conduct of examinations and the details ; share status with the Regional Coordinator.
3) To maintain a record of all Observers on Duty and update the attendance on the same day through NTA Test Admin
Dashboard for each Examination day.
4) Help with Scribe, wherever required by the Centre.
Roles and Responsibilities of NTA City Coordinators
Post Examination
(i) To collect attendance records from respective CCs/Observers, validate and maintain a record of the same.
Update the Attendance of functionaries in the dashboard on the same day for each Duty/Examination
day.
(ii) To collect and Prepare the following Annexures,
•Annexure – A1: RC’s Advance Receipts
•Annexure - A2: CC’s Declaration
• Annexure - A3: Observer payment sheet,
• Annexure - A4: Observer Declaration form,
•Annexure - A5: Prepare RC’s advance settlement sheet.
• Annexure - A6: To prepare City Coordinator and Observer’s attendance sheet.
• Annexure - A7: Scribe Proforma.
•Annexure - A8: Annexures Checklist for BHU/BBAU.
(iii) To send soft version and Original documents to Regional Coordinator.
Guidelines for Observers
Observers have a dual role in the NTA test administration process. On one side, they assist Centre Head,
Invigilators, and other officials in conducting the fair and smooth examination; on the other side they audit
and certify that the examination practices have been followed as per the NTA Guidelines. At the same time,
the Observer needs to ensure that COVID-19 related guidelines, safety measures, and social distancing
norms are being followed religiously. Observers are faculties from the Department of Higher Education.
In order to perform their duties effectively, Observers are requested to read carefully Test
Administration Guidelines, Information Bulletin, and COVID-19 related Advisory available at NTA
Test Admin Dashboard https://www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/Landing
Pre-Exam:
1) To update acceptance status and other details on NTA Test Admin Dashboard
https://www.nta.ac.in/Testadmin/Landing
2) To establish communication with the City Coordinator and share the consent
3) Coordinate with Centre head and Observe the conduct of Mock drill in a Virtual Mode.
On Examination day:
I. Observers must report at the Centre by 05:30 a.m. for Shift 1 (and the corresponding time as per
Shift 2 and shift 3, if the examination is only in Shift 2 and 3). They must wear gloves and masks
and follow social distancing and sanitization norms.
II. They need to participate in the briefing convened by Centre Head for Invigilators, security
persons/volunteers, and all concerned staff about the important instructions, do’s and don’ts of the
conduct of the Examination, including-
 Candidates entry and frisking
 COVID-19 related social distancing norms and safety measures
 Admit Card verification through bar code reader and Identity proof verification
 Prohibited items
 Invigilation norms
 Biometric Attendance (No thumb impression)
 De-mapping & Re-mapping of students, etc.
III. While the examination is in process, Observers would inspect the Examination Centre and halls/rooms
following social distancing norms and safety measures, observe and verify that -
a. The seating arrangement is as per social distancing norms, comfortable for candidates, and rules out
the possibility of any malpractice.
b. Thermal scanning, Contactless Frisking, and identity verification of candidates are being done as per
the NTA norms while adhering strictly to COVID-19 related norms.
c. Invigilators and all examination functionaries deputed at the Centre are active and vigilant and are
following COVID 19 related guidelines
d. No candidate or any person at the centre is engaged in any kind of Unfair Means or Malpractice
related to the examination.
IV. Besides observing server connectivity and setting, Observers need to observe/certify that Server Activation
and Question paper downloading is done with due diligence and as per confidentiality norms.
V. Observers must ensure adherence to the time schedule, specially Timing of Gate closure in close coordination
with Centre Head
VI. In case of any major risk and exceptions, they must inform NTA Control Room, as applicable on given
contact numbers.
Post Examination:
1. Submit report /online feedback on the Test Admin Dashboard (Duty done on the Examination day)
2. To observe, verify and validate the submission of following documents by Centre head after each Shift
Proforma 1: Details of Persons/Invigilators on Examination Duty
Proforma 2: No Relation Certificate
Proforma 3: Sample Attendance Sheet
Proforma 4: Consolidated Attendance-Cum-Absentee Statement
Proforma 5: De-Mapping and Re-Mapping of Candidate from Allotted Seat to another seat
Proforma 6: Certificate of Conduct of Examination
Proforma 7: Declaration by PwD Candidate and Scribe
Fill Annexure (A-4) and Annexure (A -7) and submit it to Venue Head. Send soft versions of these to the
City Coordinator via email.
Guidelines for Centre Head
Centre Head (CH) is In-charge of the Examination Centre and is overall responsible for the smooth and fair
conduct of the examination. Centre Head is required to adhere to the following NTA guidelines in order to
ensure that test is being administered as intended.
Pre Examination Checks

Centre Head needs to check all necessary arrangements as per the agreed checklist, especially:
● Infrastructure-related: Centre Head needs to check all necessary arrangements as per the checklist one day
prior to the examination.
● Manpower related: Centre Head also needs to collect Id proof of all Invigilators and other persons on
examination duty Proforma 1 and Proforma 2.
Manpower Requirement
Norms for manpower to be deputed at the Test Centre are as follows:
● For Verification at the Entry Point, Volunteer to Candidate ratio - 1:100
● For Verification and document collection in the examination lab/room, Invigilator to Candidate ratio - 1:30
Reporting Time
All key officials including Centre Head, IT Manager, NTA Observer, and other NTA Authorized Representatives are
expected to reach the centre at 05:15 a.m. They would join the about the schedule, frisking norms, gate closure, etc.
The backup Server should be configured and connected to the internet within 45 minutes of reporting time.
Gate Closure Time (07:30 a.m. and the corresponding time as per Shift 2 and shift 3, if the examination is only in Shift 2
and 3)
Please ensure that:
1) On exam day, only one entrance of Test Center is used for candidates’ entry.
2) All Invigilators and other persons on duty are well informed about the Test Center gate closure time and have clear
instructions to not allow any candidate to enter the Test Center after the gate closure time, under any circumstances.
Social Distancing and COVID 19 Related Safety Measures

Centre superintendent must ensure the following:
 Sanitization of examination premises

 Seating Area to be thoroughly sanitized before each shift starts (and after last shift of the candidate) - monitor keyboard,
mouse, webcam, desk, and the chair. All door handles, staircase railing, lift buttons, etc to be disinfected. Wheelchairs (if
present at the venue) will be disinfected.
 Distance between 2 seats to be maintained as per GOI guidelines.
 Hand Sanitizer to be available at entry and inside the exam venue at various places for candidates and centre staff to use.
 Barcode readers at the entry point to scan the barcode on the Admit Card. The Lab/room number is to be informed to the
candidate at this point.
 All Centre Staff and Invigilator must be wearing masks, gloves and follow social distancing norms at all the times
 Rough sheets (6 at each desk) to be kept at all desks before the start of the exam by Invigilators wearing gloves to ensure
hygiene.
 All the processes are touch-free to ensure Social Distancing norms.
 A fresh 3 Ply mask to be offered to all candidates before entry
 Hand sanitizer to be available at various locations in the centre
At the Registration Counter:
 To ensure that candidates need to maintain a space of at least 6 feet from each other at all the time. Queue manager/ropes and
Floor Marks to be arranged outside the centre.
 Frisking staff to inform room number after scanning the Admit Card with the bar code reader
 Candidates to be guided to sanitize hands
 Verify the duly filled-in undertaking in the Pg-2 of the Admit Card as per instructions and body temperature (using Thermo
Guns) will be checked
 Frisking through Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD) without touching the body.
 All candidates to wear masks during the examination
Verification at the Entry Point

 Scanning of barcode on Admit Card with Photograph
 Undertaking in duly filled proforma at Annexure11.
 authorized photo ID like PAN Card/Passport/Driving license/ Voter-ID / Aadhar Card / E-Aadhar Card (valid and original) as
printed on Admit Card
 PwD certificate, if applicable
 Scribe related documents, if applicable
Verification at the Examination Room/Lab Entrance
Please ensure that -
1) The Invigilator verifies if the candidates have been mapped to their room/lab and check the following documents:
Admit Card with Photograph
Undertaking in duly filled proforma at Pg 2 of Admit Card
Authorized Govt photo ID like PAN Card/Passport/Driving license/ Voter-ID / Aadhar Card / E-Aadhar Card (valid
and original)
PwD certificate, if applicable
Scribe related documents, if applicable
2) Candidates are allowed to enter the examination room/lab, only if all of the above-listed documents tally with
each other.
3) In no case, the duplicate Admit Card would be issued at the Examination Centres.
Biometric Verification
Invigilators inside the examination room also capture and verify the following biometric features before
allotting a seat to candidates in the designated labs:
1. Photo capture using the webcam and matching with a photograph on the Admit Card.
2. No thumb impression
Managing Female Candidates at Frisking or in Examination Room

Please ensure those female candidates are frisked at the entry point, with sensitivity and care. Centre Heads need to
make sure that -
1) In case a female candidate’s face is covered by a veil/burqa, female volunteers/female security guards should
ask the candidate to lift the veil and verify her face against the ID proof/call letter.
2) Female volunteers/Invigilators should check any handbags, thick bangles, keychains, etc. for hidden cameras.
3) Female Invigilator needs to be present in the lab/examination room even if a single female candidate is in
the room.
4) Any female candidate moving inside the venue during the exam (washroom), should be escorted by a female
volunteer.
Centre Head’s Instructions for Invigilators in
Labs/Rooms
During Examination
Centre Head’s Instructions for Invigilators in Labs/Rooms

Please ensure that Invigilators have a clear understanding of their end to end responsibilities as
follows-
1. Obtaining candidates’ Signature on the Attendance Sheet Proforma 3 and Admit Card.
2. Provide at least 6 rough sheets on each desk
3. Ensure candidates & write their User ID (Roll Number) and the Password Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY) on
that sheet.
4. Ensure dropping of all Rough Sheets and Admit Cards with Undertaking at end of the exam.
5. Drawing the lab layout mentioning the seat/node numbers as per the candidate mapping list behind the
Attendance Sheet. The Invigilator should mention the Lab name, mention own name and sign on it.
6. Ensuring that the candidates do not meddle with the system until the announcement about the examination
process is made.
7. Making sure that it is indeed the same candidate whose photograph is appearing on the monitor.
Coordination With IT Manager
1. The back-up Server should be configured and connected to the internet within 45 minutes of reporting time.
2. Before starting the exam server, check the time and time zone on the Primary and Backup servers. If required,
correct it before starting the exam server.
3. Go to the Start Menu and follow the necessary steps. Minimize the black window. This is to be done on the
primary and back-up server.
4. On the primary server, go to Start Menu and follow the necessary steps.
5. Ensure you have internet connectivity (through data card or LAN) at this point of time. Select the Online
Mode radio button.
6. You need to provide the IT Manager’s user ID and password to log in.
7. Once logged in, you will be presented with the option to restore the drive or start a new drive. Select the
appropriate drive and click restore.
“Data recovered from memory” message will appear. After completing all steps-
A success message is displayed, “Exam Started successfully.”
8. Click on Configure Backup Server link. Enter the backup server IP. Check-
9. The backup server is configured correctly.
At the specified time, click on the 'Home tab'. Click on the “Allow Candidates To Log In”. Wait till the
check is performed.
10. Click “OK” to confirm “Exam has started. Candidate(s) can login now”.
11. With this, the CBT will start successfully.
12. The internet device should now be removed from the primary server, and be connected to the back-up server.
Please ensure that, there is internet connectivity (through data card or LAN) on the backup server and that the
exam server is running on the backup server.
13. There will be Candidate to Node-binding for the exam.
14. Click the ‘View Candidates’ tab on top of the screen to view the list of candidates registered for the exam.
15. Make sure that the subject name is appearing for all candidates. The subject name should not be null. You
can check this by typing “null” in the search box.
16. Keep checking the alerts for any candidate being IDLE / LOCKED.
CBT Related Instruction for Candidates
(Before the Exam)
1) The clock will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right corner of the screen will display the
remaining time available for you to complete the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examination will
end by itself. You will not be required to end or submit your examination.
2) The Question Palette displayed on the right side of the screen will show the status of each question using one of
the following symbols:
3) The question(s) "Answered and Marked for Review" will be considered for evaluation.
4) The question(s) "Marked for Review" will be not be considered for evaluation. Hence, no marks will be allocated
for the same.
5) The “Marked for Review” status for a question simply indicates that you would like to look at that question again.
If a question is answered and “Marked for Review”, your answer for that question will be considered in the
evaluation.
6) You can click on the ">" arrow which appears to the left of the question palette to collapse the question palette
thereby maximizing the question window. To view the question palette again, you can click on "<" which appears on
the right side of the question window.
7) You can click on your "Profile" image on the top right corner of your screen to change the language during the
exam for the entire question paper. On clicking on the Profile image, you will get a drop-down to change the question
content to the desired language.
8) You can click on [Scroll Down] to navigate to the bottom and [Scroll Up] to navigate to the top of the question
area, without scrolling.

(Before the Exam)
Navigating to a Question:
To answer a question, do the following:
1) Click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of your screen to go to that numbered
question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save your answer to the current question.
2) Click on “Save and Next” to save your answer for the current question and then go to the next question.
3) Click on “Mark for Review and Next” to save your answer for the current question, mark it for review, and
then go to the next question.
Answering a Question:
Procedure for answering a multiple choice type question:

4) To select your answer, click on the button of one of the options
5) To deselect your chosen answer, click on the button of the chosen option again or click on the Clear
Response button
6) To change your chosen answer, click on the button of another option
7) To save your answer, you MUST click on the “Save and Next button”
8) To mark the question for review, click on the “Mark for Review” and Next button. If an answer is selected
for a question that is Marked for Review, that answer will be considered in the evaluation.
To change your answer to a question that has already been answered, first select that question for answering
and then follow the procedure for answering that type of question.
 Note that ONLY Questions for which answers are saved or marked for review after answering will be
considered for evaluation.
(Before the Exam)
Navigating through sections:

1) Sections in this question paper are displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions in a section can be
viewed by clicking on the section name. The section you are currently viewing is highlighted.
2) After clicking the “Save & Next” button on the last question for a section, you will automatically be
taken to the first question of the next section.
3) You can shuffle between tests and questions anytime during the examination as per your convenience only
during the time stipulated
4) The candidates can view the corresponding section summary as part of the legend that appears in every
section above the question palette.
Other key instructions:

 Please do not touch the keyboard as your exam ID will get locked. If your ID gets locked, please
inform the Invigilator who will help in unlocking your ID, and then you can continue with the exam.
1) Any form of malpractice will not be permitted in the exam room.

2) Please inform the Invigilator in case of any technical issues.
3) In case you are carrying articles other than the Admit Card, photo identity proof and pen, sanitizer, and
water bottle, please leave them outside the exam room.
4) You cannot leave the exam room without completing the examination and instruction of the Invigilator.
Please inform the Invigilator if you want to use the restroom.

(Before the Exam)
Provisions for Persons with Disability

Except, last-minute mishaps, all PwD candidates have to be considered as per the application form and
Admit Card, accompanied with a PwD certificate. Three different types of provision depending upon
the type of disability exist for candidates under PwD Category- time relaxation, scribe, Zoom feature
in the screen.
1) The visually challenged candidates who have 40% or more disability are provided scribe/ reader
at the request of the candidate.
2) In case of any mishap at the last minute, they may place a request in writing with the Centre-
Head.
3) Twenty minutes for each hour of the examination will be given as compensatory (extra) time to
candidates with 40% or more disability irrespective of the fact that the candidate(s) is/are availing
the facility of scribe/reader.
4) Those PwD (Visually Impaired) desirous of the ‘Zoom’ feature will find this enabled in their
computer consoles.
Exception Handling
Scenarios where the NTA Control Room should be informed immediately, using SMS mode:
• LAN Failure and
• Failure of Internet connectivity leading to disruption/delay of examination.
• DG, UPS, and Electricity issues leading to disruption/delay of examination.
• Additional Candidate coming to test Centre, without any prior permission or order (Candidates need
to carry appropriate evidence).
• Coordinator/ Observer malpractices and/ or unreasonable behavior and/or any request for deviating
from the standard process.
• Centre Manpower reaching late to the Centre or sudden change in manpower on examination duty.
• Medical emergency
• Any other security-related or political issues.
• Centre Heads need to map all failure cases in advance and have a Plan B.
In each of these scenarios, the Centre Head, after checking with all IT Managers, should keep the City
Coordinator / Observer and NTA Control Room informed about the estimated Exam end time:
1. After resolution of the problem
2. After every 30 minutes
Centre Head should check the maximum time left for a candidate and add the same to the current time to
calculate the expected time of exam closure. In case the expected time of exam closure is more than 10
minutes as compared to actual exam closure time then Centre Head should SMS the expected exam
closure time and reason for the delay to Observer and Observer to NTA Control Room via Coordinators.
After Examination
 On completion of the shift, Invigilators may facilitate the exit of the candidates in an orderly manner by
leaving one candidate at a time.
Candidate must drop the Admit Card, Undertaking, and Rough Sheets in the designated boxes after displaying to
the staff available next to the dropbox.
Administrative and Financial Guidelines:
Payment Processing
1) Payment of honorarium + local conveyance would be made, as per the terms and conditions
mentioned in the appointment letter.
2) Remuneration Claim proforma and Other relevant Proforma would be made available on the
Dashboard at the appropriate time.
3) Observers need to submit all payment-related documents to CC only.
4) City Coordinators need to hand over settlement report and all original receipts and
Proforma to Regional Coordinators
5) All examination-related evidence/artifact (Proforma 1-6) received from the Centre Head
needs to be stored safely for at least 3 months from the date of examination, as per
Weeding out Norms of NTA.
6) To receive an advance amount from NTA and email the receipt of advance at
bhu_finance@nta.ac.in, immediately after receipt of advance.
 10% TDS on CC, Observer’s remuneration has been deducted by NTA (while calculating Advance).

Administrative and Financial Guidelines
(Payment Processing)
Step 1: NTA to RC: Release Advance
Step 2: RC to CC: Disburse advance and collect the receipt
Step 3: RC to NTA: Send signed and Scan Advance Disbursement sheets and Observer Payment sheet
to bhu_finance@nta.ac.in.
Step 4: CC to Observer: Payment on the receipt of attendance

i. For local observer-Distribution remuneration + Fixed local conveyance and get declaration.
ii. For Outstation Observer- Distribute remuneration + Collect Outstation Travel Claim and verify them
with original receipts Get Declaration .
Step 5: CC to RC: Report back to RCs with

iii. Observers attendance
iv. Receipt of his advance
v. Fund disbursement sheet
vi. Outstation TA forms as per Checklist provided.
Step 6: RC to NTA: Report back to NTA Finance with

vii. Receipt of Advance
viii. Advance disbursement to CC
ix. Documents given by CC.
x. RC advance settlement.
RC will verify them as per check list and courier originals to NTA Finance
Step 7: NTA to RC: Outstation Travel Claimant

NTA will settle the advance with RC, and make payments to the Outstation Travel claims
NTA TRAVEL GUIDELINES
1) The claimant should ensure submission of original bills/receipts (Toll
tax/cab receipts/train tickets etc.)
2) It is recommended to keep two copies of documents (one for self-
reference, one for CC/RC)
3) For local travellers: Fixed local conveyance of Rs. 1000/- per duty day
is permissible. Food shall be provided at the centre.
4) For Outstation travellers: NTA expects team members to travel
comfortably and safely, hence NTA discourages usage of own car for
outstation travel (beyond 100 km/ one side). However, the use of own
car for long-distance travel (more than 100 Km /one side) can be
claimed only with the PRIOR APPROVAL OF SR.DIRECTOR NTA, Dr.
SADHANA PARASHAR. Use of own car for less than 100 km/one side,
can be claimed@ Rs. 16/ per km.
5) Taxi hiring charges, toll receipts, 2 AC Train, Flight (if applicable –
shortest route, economy class), Hotel charges (upto Rs. 3500 / day –
incl tax), Food charges (upto Rs. 1000/ day – including tax) can be
claimed only on the receipt of actuals /original bills.
6) Spouse/ any travel partner is not permissible considering the
sensitivity of professional exams.
7) Extended personal stay, laundry charges shall not be reimbursed by
NTA.
8) Place finance letter/appointment letter and copy along with a cancelled
cheque, while submitting documents.
9) Cancellation/rescheduling or charges can be reimbursed only with the
approval of the Competent Authority.
10) Traveller is liable to claim only for their own expenses.
11) The approver (CC / RC) is responsible for accurately reviewing
expense reports/declarations for compliance and adhere to the policy.
12) All travel arrangements must adhere to the above-mentioned
guidelines. Any deviation must be approved by
13) Any travel claim-related questions can be clarified at
bhu_finance@nta.ac.in
Annexure 9 - List of items prohibited items at the Examination Centre

1. Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, Calculators, Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables and
Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile phone,
Blue-tooth devices, pager or any other electronic gadget/ device, etc.
2. The candidates are prohibited to bring any kind of electronic gadgets/device in the examination room/hall.
3. If any candidate is in possession of any of the above items, his/her candidature will be treated as
Unfairmeans and lead to cancellation of the current examination and also debar the candidate for future
examination(s) and the material will be seized.
4. Tea, coffee, cold drinks, snacks, or eatable things are not allowed to be taken inside the examination
room/hall during examination hours.
5. Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the Examination Room/Hall is strictly prohibited.

Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/ orange)
and transparent water bottles to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry
packed foods like chocolates/candy/sandwich, etc.
Annexure-10 - Unfair Means Cases

1. If Candidates are in possession of any of the following items, their candidature will be treated as unfair
means and lead to cancellation of the current examination and also debar the candidate for future
examination(s) and the material will be seized. Any textual material, Calculators, Docu pens, Slide Rules, Log
Tables and Electronic Watches with facilities of calculators, printed or written material, bits of papers, mobile
phones, Blue-tooth devices, pager, or any other electronic gadget/device, etc.
2. Candidates shall maintain perfect silence and attend to their Question Paper only. Any conversation or
gesticulation or disturbance in the Examination Room/Hall shall be deemed as misbehavior.
3. Candidates must not obtain or give or attempt to obtain or to give irregular assistance of any kind during the
examination. This will entail expulsion and cancellation of candidature for the examination.
4. If a candidate is found using unfair means or impersonating, his/her candidature shall be cancelled and
he/she will be liable to be debarred for taking examination either permanently or for a specified period
according to the nature of the offense.
Concluding Remarks
 It is a Collective effort for all Stakeholders to:

Collaborate, Communicate, Coordinate
जय हिन्द
THANK YOU
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National Testing Agency welcomes you to the

 GUIDELINES for Administration of Computer Based Test (for Coordinators, Observers,

 Email id BHU: bhu@nta.ac.in,

 Finance Email id: bhu_finance@nta.ac.in

 Help Line No.: 011-40759000

National Testing Agency: Core Values

NTA strongly believes in:

 Quality: Raising the Bar,

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eligibility criteria as per AICTE norms.

by the BHU and BBAU.

qualified for admission to that particular University.

particular University for the final selection.

Sr. Course Test Day(D)_ Date(s) of

2. a)Day of Exam (Coordination with IT Manager)

b)Before the exam (Instructions for the candidates)

Before Examination Preparation: At the Centre

 Sanitization of examination premises

Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3

Post Exam Activities

Submit report /online feedback on the Test Admin Dashboard

If you fail to prepare

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1) National Coordinators: To look after the states assigned to them.

Sr. No. Name Mobile Email State I/C

Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh / UT,

Andaman & Nicobar Islands /

Responsibilities of Regional Coordinators are given below:

(iii) To send soft version and Original documents to Director Finance.

Responsibilities of City Coordinators are given below: -

On the day of examination: -

(iii) To send soft version and Original documents to Regional Coordinator.

 Candidates entry and frisking

 COVID-19 related social distancing norms and safety measures

 Biometric Attendance (No thumb impression)

 De-mapping & Re-mapping of students, etc.

Proforma 1: Details of Persons/Invigilators on Examination Duty

Proforma 2: No Relation Certificate

Proforma 3: Sample Attendance Sheet

Proforma 4: Consolidated Attendance-Cum-Absentee Statement

Proforma 6: Certificate of Conduct of Examination

Proforma 7: Declaration by PwD Candidate and Scribe

City Coordinator via email.

Pre Examination Checks

Social Distancing and COVID 19 Related Safety Measures

 Sanitization of examination premises

 Hand sanitizer to be available at various locations in the centre

Verification at the Entry Point

Managing Female Candidates at Frisking or in Examination Room

Centre Head’s Instructions for Invigilators in Labs/Rooms

2. Provide at least 6 rough sheets on each desk

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Procedure for answering a multiple choice type question:

Navigating through sections:

Other key instructions:

1) Any form of malpractice will not be permitted in the exam room.

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