Computer Based Test (CBT) - Procedure for Appearing in CBT

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National Testing Agency outlines its vision and mission for improving equity and quality in education through research-based, reliable, transparent, fair and internationally benchmarked assessments. The document explains the Computer Based Test (CBT) format, including login using an ID and password, access to instructions and questions on-screen, allowed answer modification during the exam, and procedures for handling technical malfunctions. It also covers timer behavior, question palette statuses, navigation tools, and rough work using provided blank sheets.

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Vision

Mission

Core Values

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Procedure for Appearing in Computer Based Test (CBT)

Candidate Login and On-Screen Instructions

Keyboard, Answer Entry, and Modification

Technical Malfunction Handling

Timer and Automatic End

Question Palette Statuses

Navigation, Question Paper View, and Rough Work

NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY Vision The right candidates joining best institutions will give India her demographic dividend. Mission To improve equity and quality in education by administering research based valid, reliable, efficient, transparent, fair and international level assessments. The best subject matter experts, psychometricians and IT delivery and security professionals will ensure that the current gaps in existing assessment systems are properly identified and bridged. Core Values NTA will create a system which will promote teaching (by teachers), learning (by students) and assessment (by parents and institutions). NTA strongly believes in quality, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and security of assessments. To practice these values, NTA will constantly engage with its stakeholders, viz. students, parents, teachers, experts and partner institutions. Computer Based test (CBt) The major examinations being conducted by NTAwill be Computer Based Test (CBT) . A CBT requires candidates to sit in front of a computer terminal (node) allocated to them against their Roll number and Admit card. After logging the candidate will get detailed instructions for the examinations. At the designated time of start of examination, the candidates will be able to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen using the computer mouse. Candidates will have the option to change / modify/ edit / answers already entered any time during the examination. procedure for appearing in Computer Based test (CBt): ([sample/mock test will be available on uGC Net website:](sample/mock test will be available on uGC Net website: www.ntanet.nic.in)[ ](sample/mock test will be available on uGC Net website: www.ntanet.nic.in)[www.ntanet.nic.in](sample/mock test will be available on uGC Net website: www.ntanet.nic.in)[ ](sample/mock test will be available on uGC Net website: www.ntanet.nic.in)in November, 2018 for hands on practice) (a) A computer terminal (node) indicating roll number will be allocated to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit on their allocated computers only. Any candidate found to have changed room/hall or the computer on their own other than the one allotted would lead to cancellation of candidature and no plea in this regard would be entertained. (b) For login, the candidate will have to enter login-ID and password. The computer terminal allotted to the candidate will display WELCOME login screen, Candidate’s photograph and NET subject opted by the candidate. Candidate Login page Candidate Welcome screen (c) After login, the candidate shall be able to see the detailed instructions for the examination. Candidates are advised to go through the instructions carefully regarding the type of questions and marking scheme. At the designated time of start of the examination, the candidates will be able to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen. General Instruction page The keyboard attached to the computer, if any, will be disabled during the entire duration of the examination. Depending on the type of question, the answers to questions can either be entered by clicking on the virtual on-screen keyboard (numeric or otherwise) using the computer mouse or by clicking the chosen option(s) using the computer mouse. Candidates will have the option to change/modify answers already entered anytime during the entire duration of the examination. In case the computer/mouse allotted to any candidate malfunctions anytime during the test, he/she will be immediately allotted another computer system and the time lost due to this will be adjusted in the server so as to give the candidate the full allotted time. (d) The on-screen computer clock counter of every candidate will be set at the server. The countdown timer in the top right side of computer screen will display the time remaining (in minutes) available for the candidate to complete the examination. When the timer reaches zero, the examinati

FAQs

What is the Computer Based Test (CBT) and how does a candidate access it?

A CBT requires candidates to sit at a computer terminal allocated against their Roll number and Admit card. After login with an ID and password, the candidate sees instructions and the examination questions on-screen at the designated start time.

Can candidates modify answers during the CBT?

Yes. Candidates can change/modify/edit answers already entered at any time during the examination duration. They can also “Mark for Review” and have those answers considered for evaluation when answered and marked.

What happens if a computer or mouse malfunctions during the test?

The candidate is immediately allotted another computer system. The time lost due to the malfunction is adjusted in the server to ensure the full allotted time is provided.

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