Guidelines for NTA Examination – 2022

Annexure-2: A Note for Invigilators

NTA EXAM 2022
Date of Examination - 5 and 6 November, 2022
Timing of Examination :
 Morning Shift (Shift-I) : 10.00 AM to 11.45 AM
 Afternoon Shift (Shift-II) : 03.00 PM to 04.45 PM

Before Examination Starts:

1. Attend Orientation organized for Invigilators in an online mode by NTA.
2. Reporting time: As directed by Centre Superintendent
3. Participate in Centre Superintendent briefing attentively, and get details of your duty room on the day of
Examination.
4. Check the Examination schedule and Bell Timing schedule on the day of Examination, given at Annexure-3
carefully
5. Please do not carry your mobile and any other electronic device to Exam area/Exam room/ Centre
Superintendent room. Deposit them in Examination Control Room.
6. Two Invigilators (as identified by Centre Superintendent) need to witness opening of sealed Iron Box(es) and
Test Booklet Parcels containing OMR Answer Sheets in Examination Control Room
7. Receive the Envelopes containing the sealed Test Booklets (in sets of 24 candidates) from the Centre
Superintendent for the allotted Room, at the allotted time, in sealed condition only. These need to be opened
in the Examination room/hall at 09:40 A.M. for shift-I and 02:40 P.M. for Shift-II. Each packet will contain 24
Test Booklet in the individual transparent polythene. This will be given as such to candidates.
8. Receive one poly pack of 26 Ball Point pens, one White Paper Envelope and Attendance Sheet from the
Centre Superintendent for the allotted Room.
9. Invigilators will be present in Registration room from 07:00 A.M till last entry of the Candidates.
These can be used on a rotational basis (as per the roaster) by changing duty every half an hour.

At the Beginning of Examination:

1. On reaching the allotted room, ensure you have carried with you 26 Ball Point pens, one White
Paper Envelope, Attendance Sheet and Sealed Envelopes containing the Test Booklets (in sets
of 12 candidates) for the allotted Room.
2. The last entry to the Examination Room is allowed till 09:40 A.M. for shift-I and 02:40 P.M. for
Shift-II. (09:30 A.M. for shift-I and 02:30 P.M. for Shift-II to enter in the Examination Centre)
3. 09:40 A.M. for shift-I and 02:40 P.M. for Shift-II. – Announce (May use verbatim)
• “Check and ensure that you are sitting on your allotted seats; and do not have any of the
barred/prohibited items
• If you have any such item hand over immediately to the Invigilators
• If any of you notice any other student using any unfair means activity, please object and report
immediately to the Invigilator(s) on duty
• Use only BLACK BALL POINT PEN provided at the Centre for “answering and filling up the particulars
on the Test-Booklet, OMR Answer Sheet and Attendance Sheet.
The Entrance Test shall consist of 100 multiple choice questions as per details given below:

General Awareness 15 MCQ Time allowed :

Reasoning 15 MCQ 1 hour 45 minutes
Quantitative Ability 15 MCQ
English Language 15 MCQ Total Questions : 100
Hindi Language 15 MCQ
General Knowledge of Haryana State 25 MCQ Maximum Marks : 95

• The Test Booklet contains 100 questions carrying 0.95 mark for each correct/ most appropriate
answer.
• There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
• All questions are compulsory. Each question has five Options. There is only one correct
answer to each question. Choose the MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION and darken/bubble
the corresponding circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. If you do not wish to answer any of the
questions, you must denote the same by darkening the Circle against Option No.5. No
marks will be awarded against this Option No.5.
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• In case a candidate does not fill any of the Options then 0.95 marks will be deducted
for each question which is left blank.
4. 09:40 A.M. to 09:50 AM for shift-I and 02:40 P.M. to 02:50 P.M. for Shift-II. - Check the identity of
candidates through Admit Cards, tally their signatures and the Photograph on the candidate’s Attendance
Sheets with the signature and the photograph on their Admit Cards. Take signature of candidate at the
appropriate place on the Admit Card in the presence of the Invigilators. Open the envelopes containing the
sealed Test Booklets.
5. 09:50 AM for shift-I and 02:50 P.M. for Shift-II. (single bell)– Each Invigilator to check the packet
containing 24 Test Booklet within the Examination Room. Distribute one Test Booklet (covered in
transparent plastic) to each student strictly as per the seating plan, with an instruction not to open the seal
till 09.55 AM for shift-I and 02.55 PM for Shift-II...
The Test Booklet should be distributed only after verification of genuineness of the candidate, matching the
QP Medium written on adhesive sticker of Roll No. of candidate pasted on Table/Desk and Medium printed
on Test Booklet and obtaining signature with time at the space provided in Attendance sheet against their
names and candidate will also write their Mother’s name and paste his/her Photograph of the candidate on
the Attendance Sheet. While handing over Test Booklet one Ball Point Pen may also be given to the
candidate. Test Booklet is to be kept on the desk of the candidate even if he/she is absent.
6. Announce (May use verbatim) – “Tear open the transparent plastic cover and take out the sealed Test
Booklet. Do not open the paper seal of the Test Booklet. Write Particulars on the Cover Page of Test
Booklet and wait for double bell to open the paper seal”.
7. 09:55 AM for shift-I and 02:55 P.M. for Shift-II (double bell) -Announce- (May use verbatim)
• “Open the seal of the Test Booklet and take out the OMR Answer Sheet.
• The OMR Answer Sheet consists of two copies, the ORIGINAL Copy and OFFICE Copy. Do not attempt
to separate or displace them while recording information/answers.
• The candidate is NOT allowed to carry ORIGINAL or OFFICE Copy of OMR Answer Sheet with him/her
on conclusion of the Examination.
• Check carefully that the Number and Code printed on the Test Booklet is the same as the Number and
Code printed on the OMR Answer Sheet. In case of any mismatch, immediately ask the Invigilator to
replace both the Test Booklet and the OMR Answer Sheet.
• Check immediately that the Test Booklet contains as many numbers of pages as printed on the top of
the first page of the Test Booklet. Do not remove any page(s) of the Test-Booklet. If a candidate is found
removing any page from the Test Booklet, it would be considered as Unfair Means and the candidate
shall be prosecuted for criminal action.
• Read carefully Instructions given on back side of the OMR Answer sheet (OFFICE Copy) before you
start writing/marking on ORIGINAL Copy. Put your signatures with time on OMR Answer Sheet in the
space provided for signatures at the time of starting the work only in presence of Invigilator.
• You need to place your left hand thumb impression in the space provided at the bottom of the Original
OMR in such a way that thumb impression is clear and does not go out of the space provided.
• Do not fold the OMR Answer Sheet. Do not make any stray marks on it.
• Do your Rough Work in the space provided in the Test Booklet only.
• On completion of the test, hand over the OMR Answer Sheet (ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE
Copy) to the Invigilator and sign with time on the attendance sheet again. You can take away only the
Test Booklet with you.
• You can start writing on hearing the long bell. All the best for your Examination!”
8. 10:00A.M. (Shift-I) and 03:00 P.M. (Shift-II). - Announce (May use verbatim) – “Your test starts now”
9. Collect all unused sealed test booklets with plastic cover (Absentee cases), complete details on White
Paper Envelope (size 10x12) and hand over them to the Centre Superintendent in Examination Control
Room, along with the Absentee statement for your room.
10. Please ensure that all candidates sign twice with time in the Attendance Sheet – first at the time of receipt of
Test Booklet and second, while handing over the OMR Answer Sheet (both ORIGINAL Copy and OFFICE)
before leaving the Examination room. The candidates are also required to write their Mother’s name. Tally
mother’s name with the name in the LOC (List of Candidates) given to you.
11. Facilities for PwD Candidate
As per the Guidelines issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disabilities (Divyangjan)
under the Ministry of Social Justice of Empowerment issued from time to time on the subject: “Written
Examination for Person with Benchmark Disabilities”, a candidate with one of the benchmark disabilities,
holding a valid Disability certificate (as detailed in Information Bulletin), is entitled for following:
1. Facility of Scribe, in case he/she has a physical limitation and a scribe is essential to write the
Examination on his/her behalf, being so certified in the format by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/Medical
Superintendent of a Govt. Health care Institution.
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2. As per RPwd Act Compensatory time will be provided 20 minutes per hour, whether such candidate
(having a physical limitation to write) uses the facility of Scribe or not.
During the Examination:
1. Ensure that students have written particulars on test booklets and OMR Answer Sheets properly
and put the facsimile stamp of the Centre Superintendent on Test Booklet of each student
and Countersign OMR Answer Sheet.
2. Take rounds. No Invigilator shall leave the Examination Room without making alternate arrangement, if
needed.
3. While videography, you may announce that each candidate must keep their face in upright position when
videography is done. Candidate must hold their OMR Answer Sheet in a vertical position in front of their
chest in such a way that the face and OMR Answer Sheet is captured during videography.
4. Ensure that no candidate leaves seat without permission. Keep an eye for any unusual activity like
whispering, sitting idle, frequent washroom usage etc.
5. Medical case, if any, arises, you may immediately contact Centre Superintendent for further necessary
action.
6. One of the Invigilators should accompany student till washroom. Ensure that only one candidate moves at a
time. No washroom usage should be allowed after 11.15 AM (Shift-I) and 4:15 PM (Shift-II). This is for
your own safety as you are responsible for collecting both the ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE
Copy of OMRs at the end of the Examination.
7. 11.30 A.M. for shift-I and 04:30 P.M for Shift-II - Close the doors/of the Examination room. With an
instruction only fifteen minutes left and to “Stop Writing after hearing long bell”
8. 11:45 A.M. (Shift-I) and 04:45 P.M. (Shift-II (Long bell) – Say “Stop Writing”. Collect OMR Answer
Sheets (ORIGINAL Copy as well as OFFICE Copy) immediately. Take their signatures with time at the
space provided for signature in the Attendance Sheet. Count and tally number of OMR Answer
Sheets with number of candidates present. THEN YOU CAN ALLOW STUDENTS TO LEAVE THE
ROOM.
After the Examination:
1. OMR Sheets should not be tagged/ stapled. Arrange OMR Answer Sheets in the order of Roll Number.
2. Invigilator(s) need to fold the Answer Sheets OMR (ORIGINAL + OFFICE Copy) at perforation and then
tear. Be extremely careful in this action so as to not damage the OMR. Moreover the original OMR will have
another perforation but it must be left intact. Original OMRs have to come as complete A4 Sheets and not
divided into two under any circumstances. They must count the OMRs (ORIGINAL and OFFICE Copy) and
then place them room wise inside the PINK Paper Envelope (ORIGINAL Copy of OMRs) and BLUE Paper
Envelope (OFFICE Copy of OMRs) provided by NTA.
3. Invigilator(s) to fill up required column given on Pink and Blue Paper Envelope.
Invigilators shall carry PINK Paper Envelope (containing ORIGINAL Copy of OMRs) and BLUE Paper
Envelope (containing OFFICE Copy of OMRs) from Room to Examination Control Room.

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