Guidelines Document

CANDIDATE GUIDE
FOR
SSC NASSCOM ASSESSMENTS

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 3
ASSESSMENT FLOW 4
MOCK ASSESSMENT 4
ASSESSMENT SELECTION 10
ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE & FLOW 11
RESULT DECLARATION & CERTIFICATION 20

APPENDIX 1- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS TO RUN THE ASSESSMENT 23

APPENDIX 2 - DO’S & DON’TS 25

APPENDIX 3 - AI PROCTORING 26

APPENDIX 4 - Contact Us 27

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I. INTRODUCTION
This assessment guide has been created to walk the candidate through the assessment process
and mechanisms built in to enable the candidate to give a hassle-free experience. This guide also
covers system requirements and processes to schedule the assessments, mock assessments,
various landing pages, Do’s & Don’ts and other instructions to be followed before and during the
assessments.

About the Assessment

These comprehensive assessments have been designed for FutureSkills Prime (FSP) incorporating
AI based proctoring tools. These assessments will help students gauge their true abilities and
understanding of the course.

Below are the salient features of FSP Course assessments

1. Courses are mapped to NOS (National Occupational Standards).

2. Assessments are based on the performance outcomes listed in the NOSs and each
performance outcome is measured using appropriate questions.
3. Duration of FSP Assessment ranges from 60 mins to 90 mins.
4. Assessments have multiple choice questions with one or more correct answers. Each
question has a separate set of instructions specific to that question.
5. Candidates can take Mock Assessment of any course (free) only once. But they may take
the final assessment of the course (paid) more than once. They have to pay for each
attempt, every time the final assessment is taken.

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II. ASSESSMENT FLOW

Mock Assessments

Assessment Selection

Assessment Experience & Flow

Result Declaration & Certification

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III. MOCK ASSESSMENT

It is recommended that the candidate takes a mock assessment available in FutureSkills Prime
platform, to:
● Get an idea of the Assessment interface
● Review the type of questions Sample questions
● Duration – 30mins, No. of Questions – max 15
● The questions in the mock assessment are on the same pattern as the actual
assessment
● Compatibility of the Assessment platform with the device/browser on which the
Assessment is being attempted
The Mock Assessment is free of cost and can be accessed by the candidate only one time.
a. Select Mock Assessment

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b. Enroll for the Mock Assessment –Follow the steps below to complete the enrollment.

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c. Start the Mock Assessment – Click on Start exam button to start your Mock Assessment.

d. Completion

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e. View Mock Assessment Report – Candidates can view the report for Mock Assessment.
This report is indicative and for understanding purpose only.

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IV. ASSESSMENT SELECTION

a. Enroll for the Assessment

b. Make the Payment to confirm your Assessment

c. After the payment, start test button of the assessment will be enabled

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V. ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE & FLOW

This section will cover the process flow of the assessment from start to end of the assessment.
This section will cover the Assessment flow for Mock Assessments as well.

a) Start Assessment - You can start the Assessment as soon as you make the payment.

b) Webcam & Microphone Permission – Candidate is advised to give access to a

webcam & microphone to monitor the Assessment. Your Assessment will be
recorded.

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c) Assessment Loading – Candidate is advised to wait while the Assessment loads. A

system check is run in the background to check system compatibility for the
Assessment. Once the system check is completed, candidate will be asked to click on
Next.

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d) Authorization Process – Candidate will be asked to submit a live picture and an image
of any of the following Id Proof before starting the assessment –
● Aadhaar Card
● Driving License
● Voter ID
● Passport
● PAN Card

i. Candidate’s Picture – Candidate must capture their face snapshot as per the
following screenshot.

ID Card Authorization – Candidate is required to click and submit a valid Govt photo ID
Proof as listed above.

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ID Card

e) Start Assessment & Assessment Details – This page will display number of question,
duration and section wise Assessment details. Click on Start Test to enter the
Assessment Window.

f) Assessment Window – The screen has the following data.

a. Time remaining, displayed on top right corner of the window.
b. 'Next Question' tab on the bottom right corner.

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c. Candidates can navigate between questions by clicking on the respective

question number given on the bar, located on the top right under time
remaining.
d. Revisit option helps the candidate mark a question that can be reviewed later
before finishing the Assessment.
e. The status of the question can be known according to the color displayed. Green
color is for the question attempted, Orange for the questions to be reviewed and
Grey for the questions not attempted.

g) Assessment Resume - In case of interruption, due to Internet failure candidate will be

allowed to resume the Assessment. Candidates are advised not to close the
Assessment window. In case, the windows closed candidate needs to click on Start on
the Assessment Card (refer point (a)). Assessment resume is permissible within 30
mins of disruption/disconnection.

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h) Browsing Tolerance – If a candidate moves away from the Assessment window, a

warning will be given.

If the candidate repeats the activity, it will result in closure and submission of the
Assessment.

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i) Finish Assessment – After clicking on Finish Assessment, Candidates are guided to an

Assessment Summary page. Please review all the questions. Click on cancel if you wish
to revisit any question or proceed to submit by clicking on Yes, Finish Assessment.

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VI. RESULT DECLARATION & CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the Assessment, candidates can view the certificate on
Future Skills Portal. Click on the Skill Passport tab to view your certificate.

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Passing Criteria and the Certificates

The passing criteria is minimum 50% per NOS. This means the candidate has to score a
minimum of 50% in each NOS to clear the cutoff.
If a candidate scores 50%+ scores overall but fails to clear the 50% mark in any one NOS, the
candidate will fail the assessment.

The assessment grades are as below:

Gold – NOS wise pass and >=70% pass overall

Silver – NOS wise pass and 60% - 69% percent overall
Bronze – NOS wise pass and 50% - 59% percent pass overall.

If a candidate scores in decimals, the marks are automatically rounded up

Attached is the certificate for Gold/ Silver/ Bronze:

Gold Certificate
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Silver Certificate

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Bronze Certificate

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APPENDIX 1- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS TO RUN THE ASSESSMENT

Requirement Description

Stable Internet connection with a minimum of 1 Mbps speed to run

the Assessment.
Assess your Internet speed at the below mentioned website –
Network
● http://bandwidthplace.com/
● http://www.fast.com

(If the network speed is above 1Mbps, you should not a face a
problem while attempting the Assessment)

Browser Version
Chrome Latest
Supported Browsers
Firefox Latest
Safari Latest

Please take the Assessments on a Laptop or Desktop.

Webcam &
System should have a running webcam & microphone.
Microphone

Power Backup Please make sure your laptop is fully charged. It is recommended to
keep the laptop on charging mode. Desktop should have continuous
supply of electricity (UPS) to keep the assessment running.

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APPENDIX 2 - DO’S & DON’TS

DO’S
1. Please ensure you have a working computer system with working webcam and
microphone, and stable Internet connection. Keep power backup on during the entire
Assessment duration. You are advised to check your computer systems/laptop, well
before commencing the assessment.
2. Please ensure you to keep any (one) photo ID proof before you sit for the assessment. IDs
accepted- AADHAAR, Driving License, Voter ID, PAN Card or Passport.
3. Please ensure all notifications, pop-ups are closed before you start the Assessment to
avoid navigating away from the online Assessment window.

DON’TS
1. Do not browse internet, or use any electronic devices like mobile phones, tablets,
earphones, headphones, earpods etc. during the assessment.
2. Do not press the ‘F5’ key while taking the Assessment as this will make the Assessment
end suddenly and you will not be able to continue the Assessment.
3. Avoid moving a lot from the ideal seating position and always stay in front of the screen
during the Assessment.
4. If you open another browser/window, a warning will be given and continuous attempt
can result in ending your assessment.
5. Any use of unfair means like and not limited to opening another browser/window,
opening a notebook/book, referring to a friend physically or via another device will be
detected, and relevant action may be taken.

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APPENDIX 3 - AI PROCTORING
The assessment would be AI proctored. The system would track all the activities of the
candidate and will raise flags for suspicious behavior and the candidate may risk stopping the
assessment.

● AI-based Proctoring – Monitors the feeds through advanced audio-video analytics via the
webcam to detect any suspicious activity and raise flags for
o Multiple people
o Face not/partially visible
o Electronic devices like mobile phones/iPad/tablet
o Candidate is not present in front of the webcam
o Candidate looking away from the screen
o Away from the Assessment window

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APPENDIX 4 - Contact Us
In case of any query, please reach out to Techy - the Chatbot on FutureSkills Prime. It is
recommended that you save and share screenshots of the errors that you receive, in case of any
issues.

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