BHARATI VIDYAPEETH

(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE - 30

Accredited with ‘A+’ Grade (2017) by NAAC
“A” Grade University Status by MHRD, Govt. of India
Category-I University Status by UGC

Date: 12/11/2024
University Examinations (Theory)-Winter 2024
Guidelines for Remote Proctored Online Descriptive mode and MCQ mode of
examinations

The University has provided the online mode of descriptive and MCQ examinations to
the students under CDOE (Centre for Distance and Online Education). It is the
responsibility of these students to make all necessary arrangements of the minimum
requirements to appear for the online examinations.

A) Basic Instructions for Online Examinations:

1. The students may please note that the Winter 2024 examinations will be held
online from their own location through the descriptive mode and MCQ mode
for courses comes under online education.
2. Additional time of 20 minutes only will be provided to upload answer scripts.
3. Check the internet speed before commencement of every examinations using
speedtest.net and check the uploading and downloading data speed.

B) Minimum hardware and software requirement to attend the examination

The examinations can be attempted using either Web(desktop/laptop) or Smart
phone (Mobile)

(I) Web (desktop/laptop):

1. Processor- Minimum Core 2 Duo Processor
2. Operation system- Windows 8/8.1/10/11 only
3. Ram- 2Gb or higher
4. Web Cam- Mandatory.
5. Browser- Latest version of Google Chrome browser must be pre-installed in your
respective devices. Student can download Chrome from here:-
https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/
6. Internet speed- Stable Internet connectivity with a minimum 1 Mbps speed. You
can check your internet speed on this link - https://www.speedtest.net/.
7. Google Chrome settings - Students need to allow permission to Chrome browser
to use camera on the pop-up window.
8. Image to PDF convertor (for converting the Written answer sheets to PDF)
9. Uninterrupted power supply

(II) Smart Phone (Mobile):

1. Smartphone with front camera (Android phones preferred)
2. Ensure that smart phones are fully charged before the commencement of the
particular examination.
 3. Go to Settings -> Go to Applications ->Google Chrome-> Permissions -> Allow
permission for Camera.
4. Student can install latest version of Chrome from Google Play store on Android
phone.

Testing your webcam / front camera

Student can test webcam / front camera here (kindly test this link in Google Chrome
browser only) click - https://assessment.eklavvya.com/Student/webcamtest

C) Steps to follow on and before the examination

(Step: I) Preparation for writing the examination

The student should make arrangements for their own writing materials and
stationery that includes:
1. Adequate numbers of ruled quality Journal Papers (A4 size only) (available in
stationery shop). The answers must be written on only one side of the paper.
2. Adequate numbers of cover sheet (first page) of answer script. The cover
sheet has to be printed or hand written as per the format given in Annexure I.
3. Adequate number of ball point/ gel pen (either black or blue color). For
properly visible scan copy in PDF format use of dark ink/gel/ball point pen is
highly recommended.

(Step: II) Before and During the examination

1. The student should login with the User id and password sent via email on
registered email id. This User id and password shall be utilized for all the
examinations.
2. The student should check the subject code and subject name in the Question
Paper during the examination. If any deviation is found, in the Question Paper,
they should intimate the same to the Exam coordinators of your learner
support center/technical support team immediately.
3. The student should ensure that the place of examination is disturbance free.
4. There should be no other material with the student nor nearby while writing
the examination, or else it will be treated as malpractice.
5. The answer scripts for every examination must have a cover sheet (as a first
page and should be numbered as 1). The student has to fill in details as per the
format and should not write any part of the answers on the cover sheet. The
answers should be written from the second page onwards. The student should
not write their seat number or PRN or any other personal identification details
from second page onwards.
6. Since this is the online mode of descriptive hand written examinations, only a
single pdf file of the answer script must be uploaded even if there are separate
sections. For online education courses, MCQ questions will get saved
automatically in the system and a single pdf file for descriptive questions
should be uploaded.
7. Students should write the answers to the questions with legible, readable,
understandable handwriting (own handwriting) and should NOT type
nor paste image of any part of the answer. They cannot affix answer sheets
written by other person. If they do so, the answer scripts for the entire
subject will not be assessed.
 8. The students using smart phone (mobile) for the examination should not
receive/ dial a call during the examination. Turn off notifications in apps and
browser popups to avoid distractions and exam terminations.
 Smartphone users can go to settings -> Applications -> Select the
App-> Notifications -> Turn off all notifications.
 You have to turn off notifications from all apps that could
possibility distract you during exam- such as, WhatsApp,
Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and all such other apps.
 Please note that notifications and incoming calls would be
considered as warning alerts and may cause termination of exam.

9. Extra time or extra attempt will not be provided if,

(i) Student fails to appear for exam within specified timings.
(ii) Student appears for exam late / face lack of time.
(iii) Student ignores instructions and rules.
(iv) Student does not upload the answers scripts properly and not in time
(v) Student faces internet or power failure problems.
10. The student should keep the webcam/ camera on till the examination is
completed. While writing the examination, the student should focus the
webcam/camera in such a manner that their face will be viewable to the
faculty member (as shown in the image).

11. The student will be booked under malpractice without intimation if:
(i) They turn off the webcam/camera,
(ii) They are not available in the webcam/camera for more than 5 seconds,
(iii) They have any other material/objectionable material,
(iv) They are found discussing with anyone or using any other devices.
In such cases, the student will be stopped/ will not be allowed to upload their
answer scripts and no requests will be entertained.

(Step: III) Scanning of Answer scripts - After completion of writing

1. After completion of writing, all answers scripts must be
scanned/photographed (in portrait/vertical mode in readable format only and
NOT in landscape or horizontal mode) either with scanner or smart phone. And
make a single PDF file (of all the written answer pages including cover sheet)
using any mobile app (e.g. camscanner, adobe scan, pdf scanner etc.,) or online.
2. The student should put page numbers at the right hand bottom on all pages of
answer scripts and should arrange them in sequential order starting from 1, 2,
3, ………. etc.
3. The cover sheet shall only have details as per the format and should be
numbered as 1. The student should sign the declaration with no. of pages
 written. The answers to the questions should be self-written from page
number 2 onwards.
4. The student must ensure that the PDF file size is less than 20 MB. Files larger
than 20 MB will be not accepted.

(Step:IV) Uploading of PDF

1. The single PDF file should be uploaded. No other file format is allowed.
2. After uploading answer scripts, they should check the uploaded
file, number of pages in the file along with answer script cover sheet so as
to ensure that all pages are uploaded. It is the responsibility of student to
check the preview of uploaded answer script and tick the checkbox before
submission. (University will not be responsible for non-submission of answer
script.)

3. Once everything is correct the student should submit. After clicking on

Submit Test button, the system will not allow any changes / edit to the
uploaded file/document.
4. The answer scripts will be checked for plagiarism. If the answer
scripts are found to be plagiarized, it will not be evaluated and the
case will be placed before the malpractice committee for disciplinary
action.
5. Answer scripts will not be accepted for evaluation, if:
i. The answer scripts are not uploaded within time.
ii. The answer scripts are without duly filled-in cover sheet.
iii. Details are missing in the cover sheet (e.g. PRN, Seat
number, declaration and signature of the candidate).
iv. There are blank documents.
v. There are irrelevant documents (other than appropriate
answer scripts).
vi. The answer scripts are of a different subject.
vii. The documents type is not in PDF format and more than 20 MB.
viii. The answer scripts are b l u r r e d / c o r r u p t e d / not in
readable format and/ or page orders are jumbled/missing/the
uploaded answer script are not vertical but rotated horizontally.
ix. The answer scripts are typed and not handwritten.
 x. The answer script contains two different types of handwriting.

The marks for the concerned subject for which the answer scripts are not
evaluated due to the reasons mentioned above under point 5. will be
considered as zero marks.

Note: Answer scripts will not be collected in any other mode under any other
circumstances. It shall be the sole responsibility of the student to ensure proper
upload. If under any circumstance, the answer scripts are not uploaded/not
available at the online system for evaluation, the University shall not be
responsible and no such complaints will be entertained.
 BHARATI VIDYAPEETH
(DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), PUNE - 30

ANSWER SCRIPT COVER SHEET

Online Remote Proctored Descriptive and MCQ mode of University Examinations for
Winter 2024

PRN:

SEAT NUMBER:

PROGRAMME NAME:

SUBJECT NAME:

SEMESTER:

EXAM DATE:

EXAM TIME:

Declaration: I have read the “Guidelines for Remote Proctored Online Descriptive
and MCQ mode of examinations” and I agree to abide by it. I have written the answers
to the questions in the answer sheets and they are pages in total. I take full
responsibility for appearing for online remote proctored descriptive and MCQ Winter
2024 university examinations, scan/take photographs and upload the answer scripts
in to the online system.

Signature and Date

(TO BE PRINTED OR HAND WRITTEN)

Details to be handwritten only Page 1