MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY

TIRUNELVELI – 627 012

TAMILNADU, INDIA
NOVEMBER –2021 ONLINE MODE EXAMINATIONS
GUIDELINES – Dated 28.01.2022
In the prevailing COVID-19 Pandemic situation, it is notified that the conventional method of
conducting examination of regular/private UG/PG/M.Phil students is not possible following the existing SOP
issued by the Government of India/ Government of Tamilnadu. Subsequent to the directions of the Higher
Education Department of Government of Tamilnadu, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University decided that online
mode of examination shall be adopted as an alternative mode November 2021Examinations to UG/PG/MPHIL
students.
The following guidelines are issued for the smooth conduct of the online mode of examination. Every
student has to read and understand all the guidelines before the registration process for the examination.
EXAM SCHEDULE
The time table for November 2021Examinations shall be as notified in the University Web Portal /
Communicated to all The Principals of Affiliated Colleges / Heads of University Departments.
EXAM TIMINGS
Session Question Paper Download Exam Schedule Time Answer Book Upload
FN 9.30 AM to 10.30 AM 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM 1.15 PM to 2.15 PM
(Up to 3.15 PM for Differently abled candidates)
AN 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM 5.15 PM to 6.15 PM
(Up to 7.15 PM for Differently abled candidates)

PREREQUISITE FOR THE STUDENTS

1. Desktop / Laptop with internet connectivity to download question papers and upload the answer scripts in
PDF Format.
2. Software / app to convert the scanned/photographed images of all pages of the answer scripts into a single
PDF file.
3. Students are advised to reside at home and take up the examinations.
LEVEL 1:REGISTRATION
1. One time self-registration to the University portal is mandatory for the Students who have registered
(Examinations fees paid) for the November 2021 Examination.
2. Students who have failed to pay examinations fees are not eligible for November 2021 online examinations.
3. Registration Portal will be available on msuniv.ac.in home page with alink
msuniv.ac.in->Examinations->Online (or) http://www.msuobe.neoproctorexam.comfrom
29.01.2022, 2.00 PM onwards.
4. Students need to sign up by entering the Examination Register Number as login id. The password shall be
their Date of Birth in the given format.
5. In case of any change in the Date of Birth, Candidates are asked to approach their respective colleges/
University Departments along with the proof for Date of Birth (Xth Mark Sheet / Birth Certificate / Aadhar
Card ).
LEVEL 2: MOCK TEST
1. To make the Students familiar with the procedure of online mode of examination, a mock test will be
conducted from 29.01.2022 (2.00 PM) to 31.01.2022 (10.00 PM).
2. Mock examination Portal will be available in msuniv.ac.in home page with a link
msuniv.ac.in->Examinations- >Online (or)http://www.msuobe.neoproctorexam.com.
3. The question papers given for mock test are only indicative and may not be taken as a version based on
real online mode of examination.
 LEVEL 3: PREPARING THE BLANK ANSWER BOOKLETS BEFORE THE EXAMINATION
1. Students have to download
a) The Front page of the answer booklet for each and every examinations, she/he has registered.
b) The format for the continuation pages for each examinations.
2. Candidates can download these two pages from the University Portal at any day / time from
29.01.2022, 2.00 PM onwards.
3. Students can write the examinations in A4 ruled / plain paper in the Specified format given.
4. Students should prepare the answer booklet with printout of the front page of the respective examination
and required number of continuation pages, (as per the format) either as print out or handwritten for all
examinations.
5. The maximum number of written pages shall be 40. Any answer which is written after 40 pages will not be
valued.
LEVEL 4 : QUESTION PAPER DOWNLOADING
1. Question paper will be made available in the Online Mode examination portal in msuniv.ac.in home page
with a link msuniv.ac.in->Examinations->Online (or)http://www.msuobe.neoproctorexam.com
30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the commencement of each examination.
2. If any difficulty in downloading the question paper arises, students may request the Online Exam
Coordinator / Nodel officer of their respective Colleges / University Departments to get the same in their
e-mail or mobile. However, the request of the students may be entertained only after verifying the nature of
emergency.
3. Login into the university exam portal is mandatory both at the time of downloading the question paper and at
the time of uploading the answer scripts.
LEVEL 5: WRITING THE EXAMINATION
1. The Students shall take up their online mode of examination by residing at home.
2. The total duration for writing the examination will be 3 hours.
3. Students shall use only Blue or Black pen for the examination.
4. Students need to put the signature in all the required places, wherever the provisions are given.
LEVEL 6: UPLOADING THE ANSWER SCRIPTS ON THE DAY OF EXAMINATION
1. After writing the examination, the students shall scan/photograph all pages of the answer script, including
the front page and convert that into a single pdf file.
2. The students should ensure proper order of pages as per page numbers while converting the answer script
into a single pdf file before uploading the answer script within a stipulated time.
3. Differently abled candidates who are exempted from the payment of examination fees by the university
alone shall be given an additional one hour to write the examinations.
4. Before making the submission, ensure the pdf file view is legible for reading and valuing the content
as per the order of pages.
5. Online submission of scanned answer script is mandatory. The students are strongly advised to
upload the answer script in the online mode to publish the result at the earliest.
6. Once the answer script in the form of pdf file is submitted, no further changes can be made.
7. In case of emergency, When the students could not upload the answer script, he/she can submit the answer
script by following the procedure given below.
a. The answer scripts should be placed inside a thick cover (Preferably A4 size Cloth lined cover), and
the cover should be pasted properly and signed by the students.
b. The students should take a photocopy (Xerox) of the front page of the answer script and paste it on the
front page of the cover.
c. The answer script cover should be submitted in person or sent through registered post / speed post /
courier to the respective College /University Department on the same day of exam. The students
should keep the receipt of the post for future reference.
d. The students should maintain the PDF file of the answer script in the electronic storage option
like CD, SD Card, Mail Box, Google Drive, etc. for addressing the discrepancies, if any, in the
published results.

LEVEL 7: SUBMISSION OF DIGITAL ERA / YOGA ANSWER SCRIPTS

1. Students should submit the hard copy of the DIGITAL ERA / YOGA answer scripts soon after the
completion of the examination to the respective colleges for valuation. However, soft copy should also
be uploaded in the examination portal on the same day of exam, for future reference.
 LEVEL 8: FINAL SUBMISSION AFTER THE COMPLETION OF ALL EXAMINATIONS
1. After writing all examinations, the students should download the submission acknowledgement form, from
the university web portal and take print of it.
2. All original answer scripts should be packed inside a single cover and should be submitted to the respective
Colleges / University Departments, by Registered post / Speed Post / Courier within a week after Completion
of all examinations.
LEVEL 9: ROLE OF THE COORDINATORS/NODEL OFFICER IN COLLEGES / UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENTS
1. The colleges/University Departments shall assign one Nodel Officer per class for smooth conduct of online
mode of examinations. The Principal/Nodal Officer alone will be interacting with the office of the
COE,MSU.
2. The Nodal Officer of the Colleges/ University Departments shall educate the students on the registration
process and examination procedures.
3. The Nodal Officer of the Colleges/ University Departments shall encourage the students to download the
question papers and upload the answer scripts through online mode, as far as possible.
4. Question papers will be sent to the corresponding Colleges/University Departments to their official mail id
30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
5. In case of any difficulty, the questions can be sent to students based on the nature of the request, through
email or WhatsApp only.
The answer booklet received after completion of the examinations:
6. The College / University Departments are requested to receive the Answer Scripts Cover sent by their
students after the completion of all examinations. These bundles will be used for record purpose and for
future reference. The same will be collected by the COE section later.

For Further Clarification Contact:

1. Respective College Principal/Chief Superintendent/Co-Ordinator/NodalOfficer.
2. UG/PG Sections: (For clarifications regarding Time Table only)
B.A.- 04622563126, Mr.M. Esakkimuthu, Supdt. - 9488678574
Tmt.M.Petchiammal Asst. - 9489569873
B.Sc -04622563127, Tmt. Josephinel, Supdt. -9442958143
Tmt.Chiristal Sheeba . - 8903726639
B.Com-04622563135, Tmt. K. Visalatchi, Supdt. - 9865246694
Tmt. R. Saraswathy - 7708647926
P.G. -04622563133, Tmt.V.Suganthi, Sr. Supdt. - 9443723856
Tmt. A.Uma Maheswari, Jr.Asst. - 9942592594
M.Phil-04622563133, Tmt. N.Devika, Jr.Asst. - 8220136063
University Departments, Thiru.S.Mariappan, Jr. Asst. - 9952129379
Tmt. Sundari, A.R - 9942831001
3. Online Support: ( For Technical Issues only)
University Department: Mr.K. Madasamy - Sys.Programmer-9443424106;
Affiliated Colleges PG : Mr.K. PalaniMurugan –Sys. Programmer- 9487302483
Affiliated Colleges UG: Tmt.V.Kalaiselvi – Sys. Programmer-9843724667
B.Sc.: Mr.E. Riyaz Mohemed, -04622970155
B.A.: Mr.H. Jalish Rahuman –8056997642;
B.Com.: Mr.K. Muthukrishnan – 9597962068
4.Co-Ordination Section(For General Enquiry) - 04622563121
1. Mr.A. Rajendran, A.R-9486012253;
2. Mr.S. Muthuarasan, Supdt- 9487651590.
5. Confidential Section (For Official Purpose -Colleges to receive question Paper through mail)
1. Mr.C Asokan, Supdt- 9488676830
2. Mr. K.Gnanasekar, Supdt- 9487835610

6.Controller of Examinations (For Principal /Nodal Officer Only) – Dr. A. Suruliandi - 9487902000

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS