GUIDELINES FOR COLLEGE COORDINATORS

DAY BEFORE THE EXAMINATION DATE:

Labs
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Labs and server room ready for examination

Availability of required number of systems as per agreement
Availability of 10% backup PCs
Ensure all labs are connected in single LAN and no network issues.

Security
5. Male and female security assigned for examination
6. Brief security personal of exam process, frisking and checking of candidates and
identify entry points for candidates for the exam
College staff
7. Identified and Designated staff from college are present and briefed about the entire
process and their responsibilities
8. Volunteer staff are briefed for providing drinking water to candidates.
Signage & directions
9. Place / paste signages, direction indicators, lab names and numbers, and PC number
ranges in each floor/building/lab for easy approach of the candidates to the
registration desk and their designated computers in the labs
UPS & Genset
10. Availability of UPS and genset with required diesel for at least 3 hours and are in
working condition.
11. Brief electrician and support staff of the process
Laisoning
12. Liaise with Centre superintendent and observer from MPPSC. Brief them on the
process and plan.
13. Familiarize with Invigilators who are detailed from the Govt Department.
14. Introduce college staff who will act as support staff for checking and Registration of
candidates.
ON THE DAY OF EXAMINATION:
Candidate List
1. Candidate list for the given slot to be pasted at the main entrance at least 2 hours
prior to the time of the test.
2. College Security at the main entrance is made aware of the candidate list and
instructed to allow only candidates with valid admit card and photo id proof.
Security & frisking of candidates
3. Identification of one classroom / hall for assembling of candidates and leave their
belongings before proceeding to registration desk.
4. Male and female security guard present with metal detectors for frisking of
candidates.

All designated staff ( From College, Eduquity Tech staff and MPPSC staff)
5. Check whether all college staff assigned are in place.
6. If any designated staff is absent or unable to attend, arrange alternative manpower.
Centre arrangements
7. Ensure that the place is clean.
8. Candidates are comfortable during the examination and that the entire examination
process is smooth.
9. Uninterrupted power supply.
10. Start the Generator immediately (within a max of 10 minutes) in case of power
failure.
Entry & Checking the candidates
1. Candidate arrives 90 minutes before the commencement of the examination. Eg. for
the test starting at 10.00 am the candidates reporting time is 8.30 am.
2. Candidate will not be allowed entry to the premises after 9.00 am.
3. Candidate to carry any one of the Original photo ID (PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Voter
ID, Driving License, Pass port, ID issued by the Institutions/Govt Departments, Bank
pass book with photograph) in addition to the admit card.
4. Only candidates will be allowed inside the premises. Parents/ Relatives/ Friends
accompanying the candidates will be requested to wait outside the centre.
5. Security Personal on duty, verifies the candidates identity from Hall Ticket and id
proof.
6. Candidates assemble in a waiting hall/ classroom until time for registration. Waiting
hall to be locked after all candidates go for registration and will be opened when all
candidates return after examination.
7. When registration starts, candidate leaves his/her belongings in the waiting hall and
is ready for frisking.
8. Male / female security guard will check and frisk candidates with the help of Hand
held scanners and direct them to Registration Desk.
9. Ensure availability of MPPSC personnel also near frisking of candidates
Frisking of candidates :
1. Candidates cannot carry any items such as electronic gadgets (such as Mobile
phones, calculators), paper, bag, purse (except Wallet) to the examination hall.
2. Candidates to remove their footwear and socks in the waiting area and will not be
allowed entry to computer lab with shoes and socks on.
3. Candidates are not allowed to wear scarf covering the face, Dupatta, any type of
jewellery, hair clip, clutcher, Bangles, watches, finger rings, wrist bands, waist bands,
caps and sunglasses
PWD candidates
1. Give preference to PWD handicapped candidates while allowing the candidates in.
2. PWD candidates are allowed scribes if entitled as per the norms,.
3. Scribes accompanying the candidate should have been registered a day before the
exam in the link provided in the MPPSC web site.

4. Guide the PWD candidates with scribe to MPPSC observers for verification before
allowing for the examination.
Any disparity with regard to candidates should be reported to Centre Superintendent or
communicated to SPA Bangalore for clarification and also to be referred to MPPSC
Observers, present in the centre.
Registration of candidates
Candidates cleared by security immediately report to Registration desk. At registration desk
1. Candidate produces the hall ticket.
2. On verification of identity, the Hall Ticket will be scanned using the barcode
instrument.
3. Photograph of the candidate taken through a web camera.
4. Biometric impression (left thumb impression four times) of the candidate will be
captured.
5. Candidate is allotted a System Number/Computer
6. The lab name/ number and the system number is endorsed on the Hall ticket /admit
card.
7. The candidate is directed to the computer lab.
8. Candidate proceeds to the allotted computer to take the examination
9. PWD candidates shall be accommodated in the ground floor only wherever possible.
Computer Based Examination
Candidate enters the Computer lab:
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Invigilator guides the candidate to the allotted computer.

The computer will show the system number.
Candidate clicks on the continue button
Two photos of the candidate are displayed on the screen.
Candidate clicks on continue button to login in using the password.
Candidate will be provided with a maximum of two sheets of paper for rough work.
Candidates briefed on the examination process.
Candidate logs goes through the instructions and waits for the administrator to start
the Examination.
SPA Technical in-charge initiates the Start of Examination, which refreshes the
screens and enables candidates to start the Examination.
The candidate starts answering the questions and the timer starts in descending order
from 120
The individual cannot take any break before completion of the Examination.
Candidate takes the Examination, and in case of any doubt with regard to the
Examination, raises hand to draw the attention of invigilator for help.
The candidate may review the answers in case he/she finishes the Examination before
the given time of 120 minutes. However, he or she is permitted to submit the test only
in the last10 minutes before the completion of permitted 120 minutes.
Any candidate found using Un Fair Means (UFM) in the examination hall will be
expelled from the examination and his/her examination will be terminated.
On completion of the examination candidate clicks the submit button.

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On clicking the submit button the candidates complete response sheet will appear on
the screen with the question and response selected by the candidate, which he can
verify but cannot make any changes.
Candidate will confirm the correctness of the response and on clicking the I agree
that options shown are correct button.
The thank you page will appear.
A PDF document of the response sheet will be generated which will be sent to the
given email ID of the candidate within 24 hours.
Candidate hands over the used rough paper sheet to the invigilator.
Candidates are now allowed to leave the computer lab.

POWER BACKUP GUIDELINE

The above test is scheduled for 07th& 08th Nov 2015 and as such there is a requirement to
take care of the uninterrupted power supply during the Test. In this direction you are
requested to kindly ensure:
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Your UPS/Generator sets are serviced and in working condition

Sufficient Diesel stock is made available to run the DG Set
Proper load balancing of Generator and UPS to be worked out
AC should not be connected to Generator /UPS
The power load on the line Cable is as per the Capacity
Electrician is available in situ during the examination and preparation days to handle
the power failure
7. Standard calculation of the load is 1 KVA @ 4-5 Computers with TFT Screen and 3
Computers with CRT Monitor (Example :- if your DG Capacity is 125 KVA , you may
use 500-600 Computers for the exam without any other consumption of the
electricity
Note: - please make arrangement forbackup Generator (if possible)
We will be requesting MPPSC to issue a request letter to the Electricity Board to ensure
Power supply on the day of the test.

NETWORKING/INTERNET GUIDELINES
1. All computers identified for the test should be connected through a single LAN
across labs and buildings
2. All computers should ping each other and should not have any interruptions.
3. LAN Switches should be thoroughly checked for loose connections or faulty switches.
4. Additional 2 -3 switches to be kept ready as back up near the server desk.
5. Additional LAN cables also to be stored as back up in case of emergency.
6. Uplinks - Cables (CAT-6) should be with indentified symbols
7. Cables should be covered or tied together so as to prevent loose cables running
around or any possibility of disconnection or damage during the test. Cables should
be neatly placed so that the candidates do not step on them while taking the test in
the workstations.

8. Each system should be installed with Anitvirus updated version.

9. Sufficient ventilation of airflow should be ensured for the Network Switches and the
servers to avoid any heating up of the switches
10. Network Administrator /Manager IT /LAN Manager / Technical Staff must be deputed
in examination and shall be responsible to trouble shoot all LAN/network related
issues immediately.
11. Servers will be brought by the Eduquity Technical Staff.
12. Network connectivity to be made available for the registration desks that will be
placed outside the examination hall preferably a separate room or lab.
Internet Guideline
One broadband internet connection with a speed of min 1 MBps is required, to connect the
server for the examination.
In addition, a back up internet connection also to be made available in the server room.
However the client systems or the nodes do not require any internet during the
course of the examination.
CONTACT DETAILS
In case of any queries or clarifications regarding Networking you may contact the following
staff.
Mr. Irfan Khan
:
Mr. Subramanyam :
Mr. Sunil Reddy
:

Mobile:- 99646 45974

Mobile:- 8277196818
Mobile:- 7893298999

In case of any queries or clarifications regarding Operations, you may contact

Mr. Ramesh Sharma : 9549898255