NAS User Manual For IEB Centers V3

NIIT Assessment
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User Manual for NIIT

IEB Centers V2.1
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U.2 NIIT Assessment System User Manual for IEB V2.1 NIIT
Table of Contents
NIIT Assessment System: NAS -------------------------------------------- U.4

Prerequisites for Implementing NAS ------------------------------------- U.6
Process Flow of the Exam -------------------------------------------------- U.8
Exam Scheduling ------------------------------------------------------------- U.18
Downloading Test Packs ---------------------------------------------------- U.24
Proctoring Assessments ---------------------------------------------------- U.31
Proctoring Supplementary Exams ---------------------------------------- U.46
Student Taking a Test ------------------------------------------------------- U.53
Importing Scores to eNCORE --------------------------------------------- U.59
View Student Feedback ----------------------------------------------------- U.62
Checklist ----------------------------------------------------------------------- U.68
NAS Reports in Proctor Application ------------------------------------ U.69
Version Release Management System ------------------------------------ U.83
NAS Reports/Screens in eNCOREVISTA ------------------------------- U.88
Service Level Agreement --------------------------------------------------- U.93
Norms -------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.94
Exception Handling --------------------------------------------------------- U.96
FAQs -------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.104
Roles and Responsibilities-------------------------------------------------- U.106
Annexure-I -------------------------------------------------------------------- U.108
Annexure-II------------------------------------------------------------------- U.109
NIIT NIIT Asessment System User Manual for IEB V2.1 U.3
NIIT Assessment System: NAS
The objectives of developing an integrated and centralized examination system called
NIIT Assessment System (NAS):
Improve productivity and operational efficiency
Gain maintenance advantage for updating question bank
Ensure academic integrity & security
Make NIIT assessment at par with the industry standards
Enhance exam conducting and taking experience
The test items repository is centralized, which means the test items need not be sent to the
centers for local integration. Thus, any change in the test item happens in the central
repository only. Thereafter, all the tests generated will have the updated version of the
questions.
The same test item can be attached to various tests. Therefore, there is no redundancy and
traceability of the test items is easy. Any change in the test item ensures that all the tests
using that item are using the latest version.
The new assessment system is tightly integrated with eNCOREVista for test scheduling as
well as for marks updation. In this system, the test can only be conducted on the appraisal
date mentioned in the SAP log. In addition, this simplifies the process of scheduling and
marks import with the click of a button.
After benchmarking with other industries, the new test engine is designed on the hybrid
model. This means it is neither completely offline nor online. In this hybrid model, the
dependency on Internet availability is only at the time of downloading the test packs and
uploading the student responses. The test pack is the question paper that gets generated by
the online NAS Server. Once the student responses are uploaded to the online server, the
online system evaluates student responses, and students can view their score sheet from
NIIT student website, www.niitstudent.com/intl/. This makes the new system at par with
the industry standards.
In addition, the new system can support various types of test items that the other
industries are supporting like MCQs/MMCQs/Subjective/coding.
The new assessment system provides a proctors interface to enable better control with the
proctor/invigilator. This interface helps the proctor in enabling/ approving a students
test once he logs in. It also helps the proctor monitor the various states of the student
taking tests. eg. Absent-> Test Started->In Progress-> Submitted->Graded etc
The new assessment system also enhances exam taking experience for the students. The
students get a bigger interface to read the questions and view the associated images on the
same screen. An exhaustive test summary screen helps him in reviewing attempted/
unattempted/ bookmarked questions before submitting the test. In addition, if during the
test any student-node gives problems, the student can be moved to continue the test from
that stage to another node without losing time.
The benefits of developing an integrated and centralized examination system to various

users are as follows:
The Benefits of NAS
Prerequisites for Implementing NAS
NAS Center Server

The recommended hardware requirements for a NAS Center Server are:
Recommended Make HP/DELL/IBM

Recommended Model(s) Rack Server
Chipset E5-2600
Processor v3 Series
Speed processor
3.0 GHz
No. of Core 4
RAM
No. of DIMM's 4
Type PC5300
Speed DDR3 1600
Unit Capacity in GB 4096
Total in GB 4
HDD in GB
RAID 1
NOs 2
Capacity in GB 300
Total In GB 600
DVD DVD ROM
NIC 2
Type Dual port
NOs 2
Display Adaptor Standard
The software requirements for a NAS Center Server are:
Windows 2008 R2 Standard Edition with latest patches
All latest patches
Antivirus
.Net framework 3.5 SP1
Windows Installer 4.5
Windows Powershell 1.0
SQL Server 2008 express edition
Microsoft Visual J# 2.0 64 bit Redistributable Package - SE
IIS Server 7.0 with 6. 0 compatibility ASP.Net
Proctor Node
The hardware requirements for a Proctor node are:
Intel Pentium i3 3.0 GHZ, 4 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, DVD ROM Drive, 1 NIC
Card (as per current Infra Norm)
The software requirements for a Proctor node are:

Windows 7/Windows8/Windows10 with latest SP
.Net Framework 3.5
IE 9, 10 & IE 11 with compatibility mode
Proctor Application
Antivirus
Note
Proctor is the term used for the faculty/invigilator that uses the proctor
application to download test packs and conduct exams on proctor node.
A dedicated proctor node is required at the center.
Student Node
The hardware requirements for a Student node are:
Intel Pentium i3 3.0 GHZ, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, DVD ROM Drive, 1 NIC
Card (as per current Infra Norm)
The software requirements for a Student node are:
Windows 7/Windows8/Windows10 with latest SP
.Net Framework 3.5
IE 9, 10 & IE 11 with compatibility mode
Proctor Application
Antivirus
Process Flow of the Exam
The flow of the examination process is as follows:
1. Test Scheduling: The various roles & responsibilities involved in this phase are:
Center NAS Champ:
Send appraisal logs from eNCOREVista to the centralized NAS server
between 7 days to 48 hrs prior to the appraisal date.
Once the appraisal (SAP) log is received by the online test engine, it
generates the test packs and emails the Test Key to the center NAS
Champs email id (This email id is configured by the HO DIS Champ when
a center is provided with NAS.) The Test Key is used to download the test
packs and also to conduct the test.
Receive e-mail messages from the online test engine regarding proctor
login ID and password.
Receive e-mail messages from online test engine regarding examination
download and other information required to conduct the exam such as a test
key.
Share information regarding Center proctor login and password with all
invigilators/proctors.
Share information regarding test download and test conduct, such as test
key, with the respective proctors.
2. Downloading Test Packs: The various roles & responsibilities involved in this phase
are:
Center NAS Champ:
Download test packs by providing Center Proctor login, password and test
key on proctor application icon Proctor_a_Test. This application is
available on the desktop of the MR server or in All Programs menu of the
MR server.
Proctor needs to download the test pack a day prior or before the exam.
3. Student taking test: The various roles involved in this phase are:
Student:
Take the test by using the student application icon Take_a_Test available
on the desktop on the student node or in All Programs menu of student
node.
Submit test by using student application.
4. Proctoring Assessments: The various roles involved in this phase are:
Proctor/Invigilator:
Allow a student to take test: Proctor can allow a student to take the test
after validating that student is not a defaulter and is a valid student.
Proctor can validate the same by checking student names on the SAP
log. The SAP log should be taken on the day of the test. Proctor needs to
take the signature of the students on the SAP log.
End\Cancel a students test: Proctor can end the test of the student who
has not submitted the test and left the student node as is or switched off
the student node. Proctor can cancel the test if a student has done any
mischief or is a defaulter. The cancelled test cannot be restored. Student
will be marked absent for the test and will need to give supplementary
test. The cause of cancelling the test will be uploaded to the centralized
NAS server.
Upload students responses to centralized NAS server: Proctor needs to
upload student responses to centralized NAS server after student has
submitted the test.
Unlock user account: Proctor can unlock the user account in case the
students test gets interrupted due to network failure or power failure.
After unlocking the user account, proctor can approve the students test
and the test resumes.
Declaring test completion: At the end of the exam, when all the students
who have taken the exam in the batch are marked graded, proctor needs
to declare the test as completed. After test completion declaration, batch
entry appears in eNCOREVista for import of marks from online test
engine.
5. Importing scores to eNCOREVista: The role involved in this phase is:
Center NAS Champ:
Import the scores of the tests conducted to eNCOREVista after ensuring
the eNCOREVista run date should be >=SAP date.
6. Student viewing score card: The various roles involved in this phase are:
Student:
View the score card on www.niitstudent.com/Intl after giving
registration number and appraisal code of the tests given in NAS.
1. Test Scheduling
Start
GI/faculty logs in to eNCORE system
Sends SAP log to centralized NAS server
An error message is Is
displayed on SAP log No SAP log date <= current
report. date?
Yes
An error message is
sent to OLT Manager. Does appraisal code
The success/failed exists in centralized
status of the server?
schedules sent by No
OLT manager to
Assedere can be
viewed in eNCORE Yes
Pending SAP Log Login id and password for the
export Report report proctor is sent by the test
Yes engine
Is appraisal schedule sent
first time by the center?
No
Test packs are generated and test pack

download details are sent to the NAS Center
Champs e-mail
Stop
2. Downloading Test Packs
Start
Proctor logs in to proctor application by providing his/her

credentials
Clicks on the download test tab
Proctor screen is displayed with a list of batches. Proctor

selects a batch
A list of appraisals scheduled for that batch is displayed.

Proctor selects an appraisal
Enters the test key e-mailed to the center
Is test key
An error message is displayed No valid?
Yes
Proctor selects a student or a batch option to download test

packs
Test packs are downloaded in the center server
Logs off from proctor application
Stop
3. Student Taking Test
Start
Proctor enables student to login by

entering registration number and
appraisal code
Is test available on current

Student gets the test start page with Start An error message
Yes date for the specified No
Assessment button disabled. is displayed
student?
Is
Proctoring Yes
Done?
Start Assessment button is enabled on student

screen and student clicks on Start Assessment
button
For Proctoring See

Proctoring Assessment
flowchart Student takes the test and
submits the test
Appropriate message
is displayed to check
result on NIIT student
portal
Stop
4. Proctoring Assessments
a. Allow a student to take Test
Start
Proctor logs in to center NAS server
Is login An error message is

valid? No
displayed
Yes
Proctor selects proctoring tab
List of batches appear on the screen.

Proctor selects a batch
List of appraisals appear. Proctor selects

an appraisal from the schedule list
Proctor enters the test key
An error message Is test key Verify the number of students in

No valid? the proctoring screen against
is displayed
Sap log. Take required action
Yes
Proctor screen is displayed with a list of

student names of that schedule
Select student(s) from the list and click

Approve button
Student Test is activated and

student can start the test by
clicking on Start Assessment
button
A
b. End\Cancel a students test
Proctor selects student(s) from the list and clicks on

End Assessment button to end the exam and
Cancel Assessment button to cancel the exam
Proctor application ends the

Is button clicked
No test and status changes to
=Cancel Assessment ?
"Submitted"
Yes
A window appears where proctor

needs to provide reason and remarks
for cancelling student test
Stop
Note
Cancel Test option is to mark the student absent. End Test option is to submit the test
on student behalf.
c. Upload Students Responses
Start
Proctor logs in to center NAS server
Is login An error message is

valid? No
displayed
Yes
Proctor selects proctoring tab
List of batches appear on the screen.

Proctor selects a batch
List of appraisals appear. Proctor selects an

appraisal from the schedule list
Proctor enters the test key
An error message is Is test key

No valid?
displayed
Yes
Proctor screen is displayed with a list of

student names of that schedule
Select student(s) from the list and clicks

Upload Response button
Status of the student changes from

Submitted to Graded and marks are sent
to OLT Manager and then center faculty
imports marks in eNCORE
Stop
5. Importing Scores in eNCOREVista
Start
GL / Faculty logs in to eNCORE
Views Import OLT Process screen
Select batch to import marks
Press Submit button. The marks will be

submitted to eNCORE
Stop
6. Student Viewing Score Card
Start
Student logs in to
niitstudent.com/intl
Select Program->Assessment->
Appraisal code
Views the marksheet and takes the

printout
Stop
Exam Scheduling
To schedule a test, Center NAS Champ needs to perform the following steps:
1. Login to eNCOREVista.
2. Select the eNCOREVista icon from the left bar. The Modules page appears, as shown
in the following figure.
The Modules Page
3. Select AppraisalReport module from the Modules section. The
Appraisal>>Report pane is displayed on the right hand side, as shown in the
following figure.
The Appraisal>>Report Pane
4. Double-click the View SAP Log for NIIT Assessment System option from the
Appraisal>>Report section to view the SAP Log for any batch. Or,
Double-click the View Supplementary SAP Log for NAS option from the
Appraisal>>Report to view SAP log for the supplementary batch. The VistaMain
[View SAP Log for NIIT Assessment System] window is displayed, as shown in
the following figure.
The View SAP Log Window
5. Type batch code in the Enter Batch Code text box, and then select batch code from
the Select Batch Code drop-down list.
6. Select the appraisal code from the Select Appraisal Code list.
7. Click the View Report button. The Student Appraisal Log page is displayed, as
shown in the following figure.
The Student Appraisal Log Page
8. Verify that all student names are appearing. In case any name is missing or extra
names are appearing, take corrective actions.
9. Click on the Export to NAS button to export the appraisal log to NAS for test pack
generation.
The center can receive any one of the following messages while exporting the SAP
Log to NAS:
When the SAP Log has been successfully exported.
When the SAP Log could not be exported as > 7 days are left for the appraisal
or the 48 hrs time or 3 attempts limit has been exhausted.
If a center has sent the schedule for the first time, it will receive an email providing
the proctor User Name and Password on the email id of the center examination in-
charge, as shown in the following figure.
The Proctor User Name and Password Email
In addition, the online test engine will generate the test packs and will send an email
regarding the test key to download the test packs and conduct the test to the email id
of the center examination in-charge, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Key Email
Note
A center will receive e-mail when remaining time to SAP is between 47 hrs to 42 Hrs.
Downloading Test Packs
Before downloading the test, Center NAS Champ needs to acquire the following
information from the test key e-mail sent to Center NAS Champ email ID:
Login ID
Password
Sequence Number
Appraisal ID
Test Key
To download the required test packs, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click the Proctor_a_Test icon on the desktop of the proctor node or in

startAll Programs menu. The LOGIN screen appears, as shown in the following
figure.
The LOGIN Screen
2. Type the user name and password of the centres proctor in the User Name and
Password text boxes, respectively.
3. Click the Submit button. The Test Pack Download page is displayed, as shown in the
following figure.
The Test Pack Download Page
4. Click the Assessment Details link under the Home tab. The Assessment Details page
is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Assessment Details Page
This page displays the sequence number which is the unique identification for the
batch code and center ID. This is required because batch codes are repeated in
centers. The information regarding the sequence number, batch code, appraisal id,
and test key is e-mailed to the center examination in-charge.
The Assessment Details will show the forthcoming appraisals on the basis of the color
legend as mentioned below:
a. Appraisals pending to download will be displayed as Orange. b.

Appraisals downloaded partially will be displayed as Yellow. c.
Appraisals downloaded completely will be displayed as Green.
The color legend is an effective way to identify the appraisals that have already been
downloaded or pending to be downloaded.
Note
A Center will see Yellow color in case multiple appraisals belong to a particular batch
and few of these have been downloaded. For example, in case of supplementary exams,
one SPATY code may contain multiple appraisal codes.
5. Click the link of the desired sequence number located under the Sequence Number
column. A list of all appraisals along with number of participants, test start date and
end date, status of email sent, and last email date is displayed, as shown in the
following figure.
The List of Appraisals Page
Note
In case of SPATY code, multiple appraisals entry will appear with Orange color for the
appraisals that are pending to be downloaded and green for the appraisals that are
sucessfully downloaded. It is recommended that in case of supplementary exams, all
appraisals must be downloaded.
.
5. Click the link of the desired appraisal ID under the Appraisal ID column. The Test
Key Verification page is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Key Verification Page
6. Type the test key in the Test Key text box.
7. Click the Submit button. The Test Pack Download page is displayed, as shown in the
following figure.
The Test Pack Download Page
8. Click the Download button. A message box is displayed stating the start of the test
pack download, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Pack Download Start Message Box
9. Click the OK button. A message box stating the successful completion of the
download is displayed after a few moments, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Pack Download Successful Message Box
10.Click the OK button. The Test Pack Download page is displayed again.
11.Click the Logout link. The Exit message box is displayed, as shown in the following
figure.
The Exit Message Box
12.Click the OK button to exit the proctoring tool.
Proctoring Assessments
To conduct the test, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click the Proctor_a_Test icon on the desktop. The LOGIN screen

appears.
Password text boxes, respectively, and then click the Submit button. The Test Pack
Download page is displayed
3. Click the Proctoring tab. A list of all the downloaded assessments is displayed as per
their sequence number, as shown in the following figure.
The List of Downloaded Assessments
4. Click the link of the desired sequence number under the Sequence Number column. A
list of appraisals related to the selected sequence number is displayed, as shown in the
following figure.
The List of Appraisals Page
5. Click the link of the desired appraisal ID under the Appraisal Id column. The Test
Key Verification page is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
6. Type the required test key in the Test Key text box, and then click the Submit button.
A separate window containing the list of students who have registered for the selected
appraisal will open, as shown in the following figure.
The List of Students Page
The proctor can open multiple batches for proctoring in separate windows. The
title bar of each window displays the unique batch code and appraisal name, as
The List of Downloaded Assessments Page
To conduct exam of another batch, the proctor needs to perform the following steps:
1. Minimize the current batch window.
The Proctoring tab showing a list of the existing batches is displayed, as
2. Click on the sequence number link of the batch to be opened for proctoring.
3. Click on the Appraisal Id link.
4. Enter the test key in test key text boxes.
Another window showing a list of students who have registered for the
selected appraisal is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
Note
While typing the test key, the auto tabbing feature on the Test Key Verification page
makes the cursor move to the next text box automatically.
The List of Students page will display the following information:

a. Center Code
b. Batch Code
c. Start Date
d. End Date
e. Appraisal Name
In addition, a legend describes the information about the following:

Conditions to marks the test completed.
Status considered as absent or as resumed tests
Flow of test status as the test cycle progresses.
A proctor can perform the following activities:

Approve a test
Upload student responses
Unlock user account
Cancel a test
End a test
Declare test completion
Approving a Test
A student cannot start his/her test until the proctor approves the desired test for the
student. To approve the test, perform the following steps:
1. Select the check box against the Registration No. of the student for whom the test
needs to be approved.
2. Click the Approve button to approve the test. The status changes to Not Started
under the Status column. After the student starts the test, the status changes to In
Progress under the Status column.
Note
Ensure that you approve a test for a student after verifying the student identity by
checking his Identity Card and taking his/her signature on the appraisal log.
Uploading the Student Responses

After the student has submitted exam, the proctor will need to upload the responses of a
student in order to grade the student. To upload the responses, Internet connectivity needs
to be available. To upload the responses of a student, perform the following steps:
1. Select the check box against the Registration No. of the student that displays the
status as Submitted.
2. Click the Upload Response button to upload the responses. A message box is
displayed stating the successful upload of the Responses, and the status changes to
Graded under the Status column. The following figure shows the message box that
is displayed on successful upload of the test report.
The Responses Successfully Uploaded Message Box
3. Click the OK button in the message box.
Unlocking a Test
If a student node fails due to any reason such as network failure or power failure, the
student can restart the test from another node without loosing any time or responses of
attempted questions. On the other node the student needs to enter the registration number
and click the Go button. As the student has already started the test, he/she will get a
message that the test has already started.
To resume the test, the proctor needs to perform the following steps:
1. Select the student on the proctoring screen and click the Unlock User Account
button, as shown in the following figure.
2. The proctor will again approve the students test by performing the steps mentioned
in the Approving a Test section so that the student can resume the assessment.
Cancelling a Test
A proctor can stop the test of a student in case of any problems, such as usage of unfair
means. Cancelled test cannot be restored. To cancel the test of a student, perform the
following steps:
needs to be cancelled.
2. Click the Cancel Assessment button to cancel the test.
3. Select the reason from the Reason drop-down list, as shown in the following figure.

4. Enter the details in the Description text area, as shown in the following figure.
5. Click the OK button.
6. A warning message will be displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Warning Message for Cancelling the Exam
7. Click on Yes to cancel the test. The test cancelled message is displayed, as shown in
the following figure.
The Cancel Message
Ending a Test
A proctor can forcefully end the test of a student. The difference between ending a test
and cancelling a test is that ending a test generates a report of the students performance in
the test. A proctor can only end tests of students whose tests are having status In
Progress or resumed tests that have status either Not Started or Not Approved with
start date displayed.
To end the test of a student, perform the following steps:

needs to be ended.
2. Click the End Assessment button to end the test.
3. A warning message will be displayed, as shown in the following figure.
4. Click Yes to end the test of the student. The status changes to Submitted under the
Status column.
Synchronizing Data
A proctor needs to synchronize data of offline with online before declaring a test as
completed. Proctor can synchronize data by using the button Data Synchronization
available on Proctoring screen.
To synchronize data, perform the following steps:

1. Click the Data Synchronization button to synchronize the data.
2. A text will be displayed, as shown in the following figure.
No other button on the screen will be functional during this process.
3. After complete data synchronization, following message appears.
Declaring Test Completion
At the end of the exam after uploading responses of all the students, proctor needs to
declare that all students responses are uploaded and no more students need to give a test
in the respective batch. The declaration is required to send the status to all centralized
servers so that the batch entry can appear in eNCOREVista for import of marks.
To declare test completion, perform the following steps:

1. Click the Test Completed button.
2. If any students test status is In Progress, Submitted, Not Started or Not
Approved with start date, then the Test Completion Failed message is displayed, as
The Test Completion Failed Message Box
3. Click the OK button.

4. If all the students are having status as either Graded or Absent, a message Test
Completion Confirmation message is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Completion Confirmation Message Box
5. Click the Yes button if you are sure, otherwise click the No button.
6. If you have clicked the Yes button, the Test Completion Successful message is
displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Completion Successful Message Box
After the Test Completed button has been clicked for a batch, details of all the
students for that particular batch will be removed from the proctoring screen.
After proctoring a test, perform the following steps:

7. Click the Logout link. The Exit message box is displayed, as shown in the following
figure.
The Exit Message Box
8. Click the OK button to exit the proctoring tool.
Proctoring Supplementary Exams
A supplementary exam is quite similar to normal exams except that in place of batch code,
supplementary exams have supplementary code (SPATY code). One particular SPATY
code may contain various appraisal codes like CFSV21MTE1, T1SMC1MTE1,
T1SMD1MTE2, and T1SMB1MTE1. Therefore, proctoring for a supplementary exam
needs to be done in a slightly different manner. Each SPATY code is identified by a
unique Sequence Number and each appraisal code within a SPATY code is identified by a
unique Appraisal Id.The center examination in-charge will receive an email containing the
Test Key for each unique appraisal code within a particular supplementary exam. The
proctor needs to take printout of each e-mail and keep it for reference while proctoring.
To conduct a supplementary test, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click the Proctor_a_Test icon on the desktop. The LOGIN screen

appears.
Password text boxes, respectively, and then click the Submit button. The Test Pack
Download page is displayed.
3. Click the Proctoring tab. A list of all the downloaded assessments is displayed as per
their sequence number, as shown in the following figure.
4. Click the link of the desired sequence number under the Sequence Number column
that corresponds to the supplementary appraisal code (SPATY code). The Test Key
Verification page is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The proctor will provide the test keys for all the unique appraisal codes that exist
within a particular SPATY code on the Test Key Verification page.
5. The proctor will enter the test key one by one and click the Verify button against
each test key. The Test Key Verified message is displayed against each appraisal
code whose test key is correct, as shown in the following figure.

6. Once all the test keys have been entered and verified, click the Submit button to
display the details of all the students within a SPATY code, as shown in the
following figure.
In case the proctor does not provide the test keys for all the appraisal codes within a
SPATY code, the message indicating that only a partial list of student appraisals can
be proctored is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Key Verification Message Box
The proctor can proceed depending upon the button clicked.
Case 1: If the proctor clicks OK, a partial list of students within a SPATY code will
be displayed.
Case 2: If the proctor clicks CANCEL, the Test Key Verification page will be displayed
again, as shown in the following figure.
The proctor can enter the remaining test keys, verify the same, and click the Submit
button to proceed to the next screen.
7. To approve the test, you need to refer to the SAP log, identify the appraisal code
corresponding to a particular student, select the student, and click on the Approve
button. In case there are a large number of students for a particular appraisal code,
then the proctor needs to click on the Next link available above the Status column,
as shown in the following figure.
Once all the students have appeared for the supplementary exam, the proctor needs to
do the following:
a. Upload Responses
b. Mark the Test as completed
In case a partial list of students is displayed for a particular SPATY code, the
following message is displayed when the Test Completed button is clicked.
The Test Key Verification Warning Message Box

Therefore, to complete a supplementary exam it is necessary to provide the test keys
for all the unique appraisal codes that exist within a SPATY code.
Student Taking a Test
To enable students to take a test, proctor of the batch should perform the following steps:
1. Give instructions to the student as per the proctor script given in Annexure-I.
2. Login as OLTuser# domain user account on the student node. The # specified is same
as the # specified in the machine name.For example, on machine name MRUser1,
login as OLTuser1. Student application will run only with this user account.
3. Double-click the Take_a_Test icon on the desktop. The LOGIN screen is

displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The LOGIN Screen
4. Type registration number in the Registration No. text box. Click the GO button.
5. Select the desired appraisal code and batch code from the Appraisal Code drop-
down list, and then click the Submit button. The Instructions For Assessment page
is displayed with the Start Assessment button, as shown in the following figure.
The Instructions For Assessment Page
Note
The Start Assessment button remains disabled until the proctor approves the test for
the student.
6. Verify students identity by looking at student ID card.

7. Get student signatures on SAP log.
8. Repeat all the previous steps for all the students who have came to take the exam..
9. Run Proctor_a_Test application present on the desktop of the MR node.
10. Approve all the tests that show Not Approved status by performing the steps given in
the Approve a Test topic of the previous section.
11. Student can now click the Start Assessment button to start the test.
The Test Page Interface
After the student clicks the Start Assessment button, the test page is displayed, as shown
in the following figure.
The Test Page
The test page interface displays the following details on the top right corner:
Registration No.
Name of
Appraisal
Remaining Test Time
The test page interface consists of the following elements:

Previous Question: This button enables the student to move to the previous
question. This button gets disabled when the student attempts the first question of the
test. This button gets enabled when student moves to the next question.
Next Question: This button enables the student to move to the next question. This
button gets disabled when the student attempts the last question of the test.
Instruction: This link displays the instructions related to the test.
Help: This link displays the help page of the test system.
Bookmark: This check box enables the student to mark a question to attempt it later.
Calculator: This button enables the student to open the calculator during the test.
This button gets enabled/disabled depending upon the test specifications.
Exam Summary: This button displays the total number of questions that have been
attempted, not attempted, and bookmarked by the student. In addition, it allows a
student to select any one of the four categories such as: All, Bookmarked, Not
Attempted, and Attempted to View specific questions.
In addition, the Exam Summary screen shows color legend that enables the student
to easily identify the various categories of questions, as shown in the following
figure.
The Exam Summary Screen
Submit Exam: This button ends the test of the student. The Test Submission
Confirmation screen is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Submission Confirmation Screen
The student can end the test by clicking the Submit button. The following screen is
displayed, indicating successful submission.
The Test Submission Screen
Note
This score will be emailed to students outside India. To ensure that the students get
exam score via email, their email ids must be correct on niitstudent.com.
To ensure that students are able to view their marksheet on niitstudent.com, their
center code and name should be correct.
Importing Scores to eNCORE
To import the marks of the students, you need to perform the following steps:
1. In eNCOREVista, select AppraisalProcess module from the left pane. The
Appraisal>>Process pane is displayed on the right hand side, as shown in the
following figure.
The Modules Page
4. Double-click the Import Score from NIIT Assessment System option. The
VistaMain [Import Score from NIIT Assessment System] screen is displayed, as
The Import Score Screen
5. Click on the Details link. A Student(s) Details window for the selected batch and
appraisal code appears displaying each student details, as shown in the following
figure.
The Student Details Window
The column Appeared displays Y if the marks have been received from NAS,
otherwise the column displays N. Please check the status in the column Appeared for
all the students who have given the exam to ensure that marks are received for all the
students present for the exam. In the new system, although there is no possibility that
the marks are not received if any case is noticed, please inform Helpdesk.
6. Click the Import button to import marks for the respective batch.
A grid is displayed showing the marks updation status for each student. The grid will
display <batch code> <Registration Number> <Appraisal code>: No record of
appraisal exists if marks for a student are not received from NAS and the student is
considered absent, as shown in the following figure.
The Marks Updation Grid
7. Click the Cancel button. The page will be closed.
View Student Feedback
1. To view the detailed exam feedback for a particular student, open Internet explorer
and access the website www.niitstudent.com/Intl. The niitstudent.com home page
is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Niitstudent.com Home Page
2. Enter the login id and password for the student in the Login and Password text
boxes respectively.
3. Select My eCenterMy Information menu, as shown in the following figure.
The Niitstudent.com My Page
4. Click on the NIIT Assessment System link, as shown in the following figure.
The My Information Page
5. Click the desired appraisal code link under the Appraisal Code column under
the NIIT Assessment System section, as shown in the following figure.
The NIIT Assessment SystemPage
7. The student feedback report is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
The Student Feedback Report
8. The student can take the printout of this report by clicking on the Print Report
button.
Checklist
Prior to sending SAP log, please ensure the following:
C/W Inventory till current test is issued to all the students taking exam.
All eligible defaulter/dropout students taking test are reinstated.
All requests of transfer in and transfer out of the students taking test are full-filled.
Names, center code, and email id of the students taking test are correct on
niitstudent.com/intl
Attendance of the batch is online.
All students of the batch are migrated to Single Sign On (SSO) (if applicable).
All students are able to access niitstudent.com/intl
Prior to downloading test pack, please ensure the following:

Take the proctor user name and password details from the examination in-charge.
Take the e-mail containing the test key from the examination in-charge.
Prior to conducting exam, please ensure the following:

Attendance of all the sessions prior to the test session is entered.
Take the proctor user name and password details from the examination in-charge.
Take the e-mail containing the test key from the examination in-charge.
Inform the students to bring their ID card on the day of the exam.
During exam, please ensure the following:

When students credentials are authenticated by the NAS server, validate his/her
credentials against the ID card.
Take the students signature on the SAP log
Approve the students test on the proctoring screen.
After conducting exam, ensure the following:

On proctoring screen, ensure that all completed exams status should be graded.
DO NOT enter attendance for the exam session.
Import marks to eNCOREVista after completing the exam.
Validate that marks are imported against all the eligible students of the batch in
eNCOREVista.
Pin the printout of the student consolidated marks sheet signed by the GL and the
batch faculty on the student notice board within 24 hrs of exam conduction.
NAS Reports in Proctor Application
Reports are available in the proctor application to facilitate the center to get the details of the
exams that have been conducted, on the basis of the batch code and the appraisal code. Center
can view consolidated performance report for a particular batch and can also export the report
to excel for appraisal analysis.
Reports are categorized under two tabs, Center Reports and DIS Reports, as shown in the
following figure.
The Report Tabs
Center Reports
Center Reports tab displays two reports, Detailed Student Report and Student Wise Result
Report, as shown in the following figure.
The Center Reports Tab
1. Detailed Student Report This report can be used to view the section wise or category
wise performance analysis of all the students of a batch who have appeared for a particular
appraisal within a specified period of time.
To view this report, perform the following steps:
1. Specify the start date in the From Date drop-down list followed by the end date in the
To Date drop-down list.
2. Select a particular batch code from the Batch Code drop-down list.
3. Select the appraisal code from the Appraisal Code drop-down list.
4. Select either Section or Category option, as shown in the following figure.
The Detailed Student Performance Report Page
Note
You can type the batch code to search the batch code easily in the drop-down list.
5. Click on the Generate Report button to view the report, as shown in the following
figure.
The Detailed Student Performance Report
2. Student Wise Result Report This report can be used to view the consolidated
performance of all the students of a batch who have appeared for a particular appraisal
within a specified period of time.
2. Select the batch code from the Batch Code drop-down list.
3. Select the appraisal code from the Appraisal Code drop-down list, as shown in the
following figure.
The Student Wise Result Report Page

figure.
The Student Wise Result Report
DIS Reports
DIS Reports tab displays two reports, Objective Wise Score Analysis and Center Appraisal
Summary report, as shown in the following figure.
The DIS Reports Tab
1. Objective Wise Score Analysis Report The purpose of this report is to view the
objective wise score analysis for a batch code and the appraisal code within a specified
period of time, on the basis of the first, second, third and fourth percentage range criteria
specified by the user. The user needs to specify minimum of one percentage criteria and
can also specify two, three or four depending upon the requirement.
This report will help the center to identify the objectives of a specific appraisal where the
centers/batchs performance is below norms within a specific period. This report helps
center to formulate an action plan to ensure improvement in education delivery to
strengthen the knowledge of the students on low scoring objectives.

3. Select the appraisal code from the Appraisal Code drop-down list.
4. Specify the Percentage Range by selecting the First, Second, Third and Fourth
Percentage ranges respectively, as shown in the following figure.
The Objective Wise Score Analysis Report Page
figure.
The Objective Wise Performance Report
2. Center Appraisal Summary Report: The purpose of this report is to retrieve the
appraisal summary for a specified period.
This report will help the center to analyze batch-wise pass percentage, absenteeism and
deviation with respect to the scheduled and actual start and end date and time of the exam.

1. Specify the start date in the From Date drop-down list and the end date in the To Date
drop-down list.
3. Select the appraisal code from the Appraisal Code drop-down list, as shown in the
following figure.
The Center Appraisal Summary Report Page
figure.
The Center Appraisal Summary Report
Offline Reports
In addition to the preceding reports, the proctor application displays a tab, Offline Reports,
containing Test Completion Pending report, as shown in the following figure.
The Offline Reports Tab
1. Test Completion Pending - The purpose of this report is to display the student records of
those batches that have not been marked as Test Completed in the proctor application.
If the Test Completed button is not clicked the batch entry will not appear in
eNCOREVista for marks import. GLs can use this report to check the cause of a batch
entry not appearing in eNCOREVista for marks import.
1. Specify the date range in the From Date and To Date drop-down list and select any of
the student status: All, Absent, Canceled, Graded, In Progress, Not Approved, Not
Started, and Submitted, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Completion Pending Page
2. Once the selection criteria has been specified, click the Submit button to view the details
of the tests that have not been completed yet, as shown in the following figure.
The Test Completion Pending Report
Version Release Management System
Version Release Management System (VRMS) is a mechanism by which new updates of

the NAS software for the NAS Center Server and the Proctor and Student application are
released by the head office (HO). Version releases will be available through VRMS for all
the NAS software releases after version 1.0.
New updates that are released at HO will be downloaded automatically on the NAS
Center Server and the proctor and student nodes. Once these updates are downloaded,
they have to be installed on the NAS Center Server and the proctor and student nodes. The
downloaded updates of the center NAS server and the proctor node can be installed only
after a confirmation is received from the proctor. Similarly, downloaded updates of the
student node will be installed only after a confirmation is received from the student node.
Therefore, on every login of proctor, the system will check whether any new downloaded
updates are pending for installation. In case any updates are available, a message box will
be displayed to the proctor. If the proctor confirms, installation will start in the following
sequence:
1. Installation of NAS Center Server
2. Installation of Proctor Node(s)
3. Installation of Student Nodes
Installation of NAS Center Server

In case there are updates for NAS Center Server that have been downloaded, but not yet
installed, then based on the last date of installation of these updates, the proctor will get
one of the messages described below.
Case 1: When the proctor logs in before the last date of installation of NAS Center Server
updates, the following message will be displayed.
The New Updates Installation Confirmation Message Box
On clicking No, the message box will be closed and the proctor can proceed for
downloading the test packs and proctoring assessments.
On clicking Yes, the proctor application will close and the system will proceed for
installation of the NAS Center Server updates.
Case 2: When the proctor tries to log in on or after the last date of the installation of NAS
Center Server updates, the system will prompt the user to install the updates first. The
following message will be displayed
The Mandatory Updates Installation Confirmation Message Box
On clicking No, the proctor application will close. Installation of the NAS Center Server
updates will not start as proctor has not given the confirmation for the same. As
installation of the downloaded updates is mandatory, the proctor will not be able to log in
to the proctor application. Hence, the center will not be able to conduct any exams till
these updates are installed. On the next attempt to login, the proctor will again be
prompted for installation till these updates till the updates are installed.
installation of the NAS Center Server updates.
During the installation of the NAS Center Servers updates, the proctor application will
not function as the server will be down. If a proctor tries to login, the following message
will be displayed.
The System is Down for Maintenance Message Box
Once the NAS Center Servers updates are installed successfully; the proctor will be able
to log in.
Installation of Proctor Node
When the proctor logs in after installation of the NAS Center Server, , the system will
check for the new updates for the proctor application.
In case updates for the proctor application have been downloaded, but not yet installed,
then based on the last date of installation of these updates, the proctor will get one of the
messages explained below.
Case 1: When the proctor logs in before the last date for the installation of the proctor
application updates, the following message will be displayed.
On clicking No, the message box will close, and the proctor can proceed for downloading
test packs and proctoring assessments.
installation of the proctor application updates. Till the time installation is not complete,
users will not be able to run the proctor application.
Case 2: When the proctor tries to log in on or after the last date for the installation of
proctor application updates, the system will prompt the users install the updates first. The
following message will be displayed.
On clicking No, the proctor application will close. Installation of the proctor application
updates will not start as the proctor has not given confirmation for the same. As installation of
the downloaded updates is mandatory, the proctor will not be able to log in to the proctor
application. Hence, the center will not be able to conduct any exams till these updates are
installed. On the next attempt to log in, the proctor will again be prompted for installation till
these updates have been installed.
On clicking Yes, the proctor application will close and the system will proceed for installation
of the proctor application updates.
Installation of Student Node

Updates for the student application will be installed when the Update Version link is clicked,
as shown in the following figure.
The Login Page
In case updates for the student application have been downloaded, but not yet installed, then
based on the last date of installation of these updates, the user will get one of the messages
described below.
Case 1: When a user clicks the Update Version link before the last date for the installation of
student application updates, the following message will be displayed.
On clicking No, the message will close, and user can proceed for attempting the tests.
On clicking Yes, the student application will close and the system will proceed for
installation of the student application updates. Till the time installation is not complete,
users will not be able to run the student application.
Case 2: If a user tries to log in after the last date for installing the student application
updates, the system will prompt the user to install the updates first. The following
message will be displayed.
On clicking No, the student application will close. Installation of the student application
updates will not start as user has not given the confirmation for the same. As installation
of the downloaded updates is mandatory, the user will not be able to log in to the system.
Hence, the center will not be able to conduct any exams till these updates are installed. .
On clicking Yes, the student application will close and the system will proceed for
installation of the student application updates.
In case no new updates are available for the student application, clicking the Update
Version link will display the message, as shown in the following figure.
The No New Updates Message Box
NAS Reports/Screens in eNCOREVISTA
To get all NAS-related reports/screens in eNCOREVista, appropriate role/permissions
should be added to eNCOREVista login of Center NAS Champ.
The following table lists the NAS reports/screens available in eNCOREVista:
NAS Reports/Screens Type eNCOREVista

Window Codes
View SAP Log for NIIT Assessment Report APP_RPT_09_02
System
View Supplementary SAP Log for Report APP_RPT_11_02
NAS
Import Score from NIIT Assessment Screen APP_PRC_02
System
Mass Bunk Screen Screen ATT_TRN_03
View SAP Log for NIIT Assessment System This report can be used to
view the SAP Log for a particular batch and export it to NAS. The Center NAS
champ will verify the appraisal date/time and names of all the students
appearing in the report displayed. Once all the details have been verified, the
user will click the Export to NAS button, as shown in the following figure.
The View SAP Log for NIIT Assessment System
View Supplementary SAP Log for NAS This report can be used to view the
SAP Log for supplementary exams and export it to NAS. The Center NAS
Champ will verify the appraisal date/time and names of all the students
appearing in the report displayed. Once all the details have been verified, the
user will click the Export to NAS button, as shown in the following figure.
The View Supplementary SAP Log for NAS
Import Score From NIIT Assessment System This screen can be used to
import marks for all NAS appraisals in eNCOREVista, including the
supplementary exams. To import marks for a particular batch, the user will
click the Details link displayed against the batch code, as shown in the
following figure.
The Import Score from NIIT Assessment System
Mass Bunk Screen This screen can be used to mark attendance for the MT
session for a batch that does not appear for the exam. All students for this batch
can only be marked absent for the appraisal session, as shown in the following
figure.
The Mass Bunk Screen
Service Level Agreement
The response time for various activities of the examination system is as follows:
S.No. Activity Duration
1. Time taken to send e-mail after accepting 42 Hrs prior SAP time
schedule
2. Test pack download time for a batch 5 minutes
3. Time taken on pressing Next and Previous 2 seconds
button
4. Time taken by online test engine to send marks Within an hour
to eNCOREVista.
5. Time taken by import process to import marks 1 minute
in eNCOREVista once the marks of all the
students of the batch are available in the OLT
Manager
Norms
The norms for the various activities are as follows:
S.No. Activity Norms Remarks
1. Sending SAP log to NAS Between 7 If Internet connectivity is stable
days to 2 days in center, send SAP log 72 to 48
(48 hours) hrs prior the exam. Otherwise,
prior exam send it 7 days to 72 hrs prior.
and allowed
maximum Ensure that all defaulters and
three times dropouts are reinstated prior to
sending SAP log, otherwise they
will not be able to give the exam.
Ensure that inventory is issued to

all the students prior to sending
SAP log, otherwise it will not
allow sending SAP log.
2. Test pack download A day prior

exam
3. Conduct exam On the day of Students having names in the
exam SAP log should only be allowed
to take exam. Cancel the exam of
defaulters/dropouts if any such
student has started exam.
4. Upload responses of When Internet If responses are not uploaded,
submitted exams connectivity is you will not be able to import
resumed marks in eNCOREVista and
students will not get marks.
5. Import Marks if Internet On the same Ensure eNCOREVista run date is
connectivity was there at day of the correct and all previous sessions
the time of Submit of exam exam attendance is entered as Import
process will also enter the
attendance of MT session.
6. Import Marks if Internet On the same Ensure eNCOREVista run date is
connectivity was Not there day when correct and all previous sessions
at the time of Submit of Internet attendance is entered as Import
exam connectivity is process will also enter the
resumed attendance of MT session.
7. View batch report on NAS After exam
schedules End
time is over.
S.No. Activity Norms Remarks
8. View detailed mark sheet After Students who are
on Importing defaulters/dropouts will not be
www.niitstudent.com/Intl marks to able to view detailed mark sheet
eNCOREVista on www.niitstudent.com/Intl
9. Enter the Mass Bunk The next day Available with GL. (refer screen
attendance in case the entire of the exam below)
batch is not giving exam.
10. Stop Transfer of students in Between 48.1 If any of the conditions
the batch or out of the batch hrs to 0 hrs mentioned in the Norms column
prior the exam is met, you will not be able to
transfer any student in the batch
or out of the batch.
After sending
SAP log third Hence, take care of the same
time while transferring students and
send the SAP log if the batch
student details has changed.
11. Stop Rescheduling of the Between 48.1 Ensure that at least 48 hrs prior
batch hrs to 0 hrs the exam, you are sure about
prior the exam the batch-students taking the
test as per the schedule,
otherwise if the condition
mentioned in the Norms column
is met, you will not be able to
reschedule the batch till the time
marks are imported.
Hence, if any reschduling of
exam is required, do it 48hrs prior
the exam.
Note
The Test Key Email is received when the remaining time for SAP date/time is between
47 hrs to 42 hrs.In case you dont receive the test key 42 hrs prior, you can escalate to
RO NAS Champ.
In case of Supplementary Exams, SAP time in eNCOREVista is 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Exception Handling
During the test, the following exceptions can occur:

Exception 1: A proctor sends the appraisal log to NAS but does not get any
proctor key on center e-mail address.
Solution: The proctor can connect to NAS using proctor application to download the
test packs. He/she will find the Resend Test Key button on the Test Pack Download
screen. The proctor can now click on this button to get the proctor key on center e-mail
address.
Resending the Test Key
The email received on clicking the Resend Test Key button can easily be identified by
the subject line as mentioned in the following figure.
Resent Test Key Email
Note
The proctor can click the Resend Test Key button only for appraisals where the Email
Sent column shows YES.
Exception 2: On the proctoring screen, some extra names are appearing, which
are not in the current appraisal log.
Solution: Some of the students might have become defaulters/drop outs after sending
the appraisal log to NAS. In the proctoring screen, the proctor has the provision to
allow only valid students. For more details, refer to the topic, Approving a Test from
the Proctoring Assessments section.
Exception 3: One of the student nodes fails while a student is giving the exam.
Solution: The student can start the test from another node. The lapsed time will not be
subtracted from the remaining time left to give the exam. Hence, the student will get
the same amount of time to give the test as other students. To enable student to resume
the test, you need to unlock the user test. For more details, refer to the topic, Unlock
User Account from the Proctoring Assessments section.
Exception 4: One of the student nodes monitor fails while a student is giving the
exam but the CPU is still working.
Solution: Remove the network cable or switch off the student node immediately to
stop the time increment. The student can start the test from another node. The student
will lose marginal time, which got consumed in realizing the issue and either removing
the network cable or switching off the student node. To enable student to resume the
test, you need to unlock the user test. For more details, refer to the topic, Unlock User
Account from the Proctoring Assessments section.
Exception 5: A batch could not start the test at the test start time because of some
valid reasons.
Solution: The batch can start the test at any other time on the same day.
Exception 6: At the time of giving exam, Internet connectivity is not available.

Solution: No need to worry, the test can be conducted without Internet connectivity
provided the test pack is downloaded in advance.
Exception 7: At the time of uploading the responses of the test, Internet

connectivity is not available and students receive an error message.
Solution: The proctor can ask the students to wait for Internet connectivity to restore
till the batch end time. If Internet connectivity is still not restored, then the proctor
assures the students that he/she will upload the tests to the centralized NAS server. To
do the same, refer to the topic, Upload Student Responses from the Proctoring
Assessments section.
Exception 8: A proctor wants to postpone the exam by a day after sending the
appraisal log.
Solution: The proctor can get the exam rescheduled in eNCOREVista by taking
approval from RO after convincing reasons of rescheduling to RO.
Exception 9: A student misses the test.

Solution: The student will take supplementary exam.
Exception 10: A student was a defaulter/drop-out at the time of sending appraisal
log and wants to take exam.
Solution: If a stduent has come 10 hrs prior SAP log time to reinstate, center should
send the request to RO for sending SAP log again. If RO accepts the request, reinstate
the student in same batch and send SAP log again. Otherwise, reinstate student after
the marks import.
Exception 11: A student was a defaulter/drop-out at the time of test conduction

and is ready to reinstate.
Solution: Faculty should ask student to make the payments to cashier and allow him to
take exam.
Exception 12: A student was a defaulter/drop-out at the time of test conduction

and is NOT ready to reinstate.
Solution: Faculty should not allow defaulter/drop-out student to take exam. Even if
student has started the test, faculty can cancel his/her assessment and can give
appropriate reasons using proctoring application.
Exception 13: A student is transferred in a batch after sending the appraisal log
to the centralized NAS server.
Solution: The system allows transfer only 48 hrs prior to exam. Hence, faculty should
resend the appraisal log.
Exception 14: A center misses sending the appraisal log 48 hrs prior to the
appraisal date.
Solution: As a process, an appraisal log needs to be sent to the centralized NAS server
between 7 days to 48 Hrs prior to an exam. If a center has missed sending an appraisal
log within this time period, then the center can request RO to send the appraisal log 8
hrs prior to the exam.
Exception 15: Entire batch decides not to take exam. How will the attendance get
entered?
Solution: Attendance will be entered through mass bunk screen available as NAS
Mass Bunk attendance screen in eNCOREVista.
The Mass Bunk Screen
Exception 16: The local area network fails and restoration is possible on the same
day.
Solution: If the network failure happens while a student is taking the test:
1. Ensure that the student(s) do not submit the exam.
2. Restore connection.
3. Run the Take_a_Test application and enter the student registration number and
appraisal code.
4. The proctor needs to allow the exam once again to enable the student(s) resume
the exam.
5. The test will start from the point where the student left off. The student will not
lose any time.
Exception 17: The local area network fails and NO restoration is possible on the
same day. The following situations are possible:
a. More than 50% students have submitted the exam and graded also and
the rest have finished but not submitted.
b. Some of the students have submitted the exam, but the rest are
midway.
c. Students have just started the test, or are in the middle of the exam.
Solution:
a. On restoration of the network the next day, the proctor can end the pending
tests and upload responses of all the students.
b. On restoration of the network, the proctor should get the approval for exam
rescheduling from helpdesk and send the appraisal log again and download
the test packs of a complete batch. The entire batch has to give the exam
again
c. On restoration of the network, the proctor should get the approval for exam
rescheduling from helpdesk and send the appraisal log again and download
the test packs of a complete batch. The entire batch has to give the exam
again
Exception 18: Power failed during the exam.

Solution: Ensure that the generator is switched on within 5 minutes and the test is
resumed. You need to login again and start the student application on all student nodes
and allow their exams from the proctor application. The students will see the same
question at which they were. Note that the students will not lose any time. Ensure that
the generator is running for the rest of the test because a switch over to the main power
supply may cause the systems to restart.
Exception 19: Proctor node failed during the exam.

Solution: Install the proctor application on another node as per center deployment
manual and resume the session.
Exception 20: The NAS server turns off, and student and proctor applications are
displaying error such as Unable to connect center NAS server.. Solution:
Press Alt+F4 to kill the student application on all nodes. Dont panic, although the
timer on student application will show time is decreasing but the NAS server has
stopped time increment. Hence, student will not loose any time. Inform TIA to turn on
the NAS server. Once the NAS server is on, you need to select the check boxes against
the names of the students taking the exam and click on the Unlock User Account
button. Ask the students to enter their registration numbers and you approve their
exams.
Exception 21: The NAS server at a center fails at the time of exam.
Solution: Restore the center NAS Server. Take the approval of SAP export/reschedule
if required and send the appraisal log to NAS again and conduct the exam.
Exception 22: The center network switch fails and there is no backup. Solution:
Replace the network switch and send the updated appraisal log to NAS centralized
server again and conduct the exam. The appraisals cannot happen till the time switch
is restored.
Exception 23: The connectivity to centralized NAS server fails due to any reason.
Solution: Tests cannot be downloaded and students cannot be graded till the time
Internet connectivity is resumed.
Exception 24: During, exam a student/faculty has noticed an error in the question.
Solution: You need to fill the following details and send it to HO in BP Drome worknet
for the resolution.
Question Details
Batch Code:
Registration Number:
Student Name:
Appraisal Date:
Appraisal Code:
Appraisal ID:
Section Number:
Question Number:
Remarks (Nature of Problem):
Exception 25: During exam, a students screen is displaying a black background
(reverse video) for the NAS student interface.
Solution: Windows Classic should be the theme of your desktop. Select the same from
Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization->Personalization. After selecting the
correct theme, your application should be displayed normally, without the black
background.
FAQs
1. What precautions should I take while exporting the appraisal log to the online
test engine?
Ensure that all student names are appearing in the appraisal log. If any student name is
missing, then that student will not be able to give the exam. In addition, do not take
any transfer in after the appraisal log is exported to the online test engine because a
transfer-in student will not be able to give the exam.
2. Do all students get the same test paper?
No. Tests are generated for each student from a pool of questions called the question
bank. Questions are randomly picked up from the question bank. Each student gets
unique test papers. There may be some questions that are common among the test
papers. However, the choices may be in different order. This minimizes the chances of
cheating and question bank leakage. All students get question papers of same
complexity. Hence, the exams are fair. In addition, all topics in the relevant course are
covered to ensure comprehensive testing.
3. Will automated testing lead to question bank leakage?
The questions are not easy to memorize. Besides, the questions and choices are
randomized. This minimizes the chances of leakage.
4. What is the duration of the test and how many questions are presented?
The duration of a test may range from 20 minutes to 120 minutes. However, the
duration is fixed for a particular test. The number of questions presented for a test will
vary from test to test. However, the number of questions is fixed for a particular test.
5. What does a positive mark mean? And is there any negative marking?
A positive mark is the number of marks allocated to a question. There are no negative
marking unless specifically mentioned.
6. Is the Test Engine tightly integrated with eNCOREVista?
Yes. The scheduling of the exam from eNCOREVista to NAS server and marks
updation from NAS server to OLT Manager is automated. However, to import marks
from OLT Manager to eNCOREVista, faculty needs to import marks with a click of a
button.
7. How does test scheduling work?
Using eNCOREVista, you can schedule tests for a batch.
8. Will a student get the student feedback sheet at the end of the exam?
No. Student will get student feedback report after the marks are imported to
eNCOREVista.
9. How do I proctor exams of multiple batches?
To conduct exams of multiple batches, proctor can login once and open multiple
windows for each batch.
10. What are the precautions that I must take before downloading the test?
Ensure that Internet connectivity is available at the time of downloading the exam. In
addition, get the exam details required to download the exam from the e-mail sent to
the center e-mail address by the NAS server.
11. What are the other precautions that I must take before the test starts?
Ensure that all student nodes are able to connect to the server and start the student
application. Make sure that the mouse, keyboard, and monitors are working perfectly.
Ensure that the network is stable. In addition, get the exam details required to conduct
the exam from the e-mail sent to the center e-mail address by the NAS server.
12. When can I import marks of my batch?
The center can import marks to eNCOREVista if:
The eNCOREVista date >= appraisal date.
The responses of all the students who gave exam are uploaded to NAS.
The prior attendance of all previous sessions till MT is entered.
13. Do I need to mark MT attendance?

No. MT attendance will be marked automatically at the time of importing marks to
eNCOREVista.
14. Is there any re-evaluation possible?
No. This is not possible.
15. Can a student run any other application or print screen?
No. All other applications and print screen is disabled when the student application is
running.
Roles and Responsibilities
The following tables list the roles and responsibilities of various NAS role holders.
HODIS NAS Champ
S NO Responsibility
Receive NAS Center Client Deployment Kit from NAS team
1. first time and information on new version later
Send NAS Center Client Deployment Kit to Center NAS Champ
2. first time and send information on new version later
3. Decide Center in which to deploy
4. Get Center readiness checklist with SI team

Review NAS PreDeployment Checklist with SI
5.
Fill center NAS champs e-mail id in NAS
6.
7. Review NAS PostDeployment Checklist with NAS team

Train Center NAS Champ, and other Staff with help from Center
8. NAS Champ
Provide 1st level Escalation support for Centre NAS Champs on
9. Delivery Helpdesk
Collate NAS enhancements, Suggestions, Changes from Centre
10. users and send it to NAS team
Approves center requests for rescheduling and SAP export and
11. guide center to minimize such mistakes
Center NAS Champ
S NO Responsibility
Receive NAS Center Client Deployment Kit from RODIS NAS
1. Champ & provide to TIA for setup
2. Conduct Dummy Exam at Center & send signoff
3. Fill NAS Post Deployment Checklist with TIA's help
4. Ensure center has eNCOREVista
5. Sign off Undertaking to ensure the Security of NAS Server
6. Train Center Staff
7. Export SAP Log
8. Download Test Packs
9. Forward Test Key email to respective Invigilator Fac
10. Conduct Test( through Invigilator/proctor)
11. Upload Student Test Response
12. Indicate Test Completed
13. Import Marks in eNCOREVista(through SSA)
14. Escalate Centre NAS issues on Delivery Helpdesk
Send SAP Export and rescheduling requests to RODIS NAS
15. Champ when the remaining time for SAP has reached <=48 hrs
TIA
S NO Responsibility
1. Fill NAS PreDeployment Checklist
Take NAS Client from Center NAS Champ; Install NAS Center
2. Client components.
2.
Note
Single point of contact for center is Center NAS champ; at HO is HODIS NAS
Champ.
Annexure-I
NAS Proctor Script

Dear Students,
Welcome to NIIT Assessment System. Kindly pay attention to the following.
The invigilator will start the student application on your computer. You will see a student
application screen on the desktop of your computer. You need to perform the following
steps:
Type your registration number in the Registration No. text box.
Click the Go button to see your name.
Now, select the desired test code from the Appraisal Code drop-down list, and then
click the Submit button. The Instructions For Assessment page is displayed with
the disabled Start Assessment button.
Read the Instructions For Assessment thoroughly.
Once the invigilator has approved your test, the Start Assessment button will get
enabled and you can start the test.
Instructions to continue the test

You may review the questions any time by clicking on the Exam Summary button.
To refer to the questions later, you can bookmark the questions.
The bookmarked questions also get evaluated.
If at any time during the test you require any assistance, please raise your hand.
Please do not talk to anyone apart from the invigilator while you are in this room.
Instructions to finish the test

Please do not click the Submit Button until you are sure you have finished the test.
Good Luck!
Annexure-II
Rules and Regulations

TIA will install the server operating system with service packs, patches, and antivirus;
and NAS server.
TIA can take the support of HO DIS NAS Champ if he/she is unable to resolve any
technical issue of the NAS setup.
TIA at the Centre should ensure UPS, Hardware Maintenance is in place.
TIA should shut down the NAS server every day as the Shutdown button is available on
pressing the Control+Alt+Del keys.
The Centre will be responsible for ensuring uptime of hardware and for repair and
maintenance of the hardware, and replacement of any hardware components including
the NAS Server.

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NIIT Assessment System: NAS -------------------------------------------- U.4

The benefits of developing an integrated and centralized examination system to various

The Benefits of NAS

NAS Center Server

Recommended Make HP/DELL/IBM

The software requirements for a Proctor node are:

A dedicated proctor node is required at the center.

GI/faculty logs in to eNCORE system

Sends SAP log to centralized NAS server

Test packs are generated and test pack

Proctor logs in to proctor application by providing his/her

Clicks on the download test tab

Proctor screen is displayed with a list of batches. Proctor

A list of appraisals scheduled for that batch is displayed.

Enters the test key e-mailed to the center

Proctor selects a student or a batch option to download test

Test packs are downloaded in the center server

Logs off from proctor application

Proctor enables student to login by

Is test available on current

Start Assessment button is enabled on student

For Proctoring See

Proctor logs in to center NAS server

Is login An error message is

Proctor selects proctoring tab

List of batches appear on the screen.

List of appraisals appear. Proctor selects

Proctor enters the test key

An error message Is test key Verify the number of students in

Proctor screen is displayed with a list of

Select student(s) from the list and click

Student Test is activated and

Proctor selects student(s) from the list and clicks on

Proctor application ends the

A window appears where proctor

Proctor logs in to center NAS server

Is login An error message is

Proctor selects proctoring tab

List of batches appear on the screen.

List of appraisals appear. Proctor selects an

Proctor enters the test key

An error message is Is test key

Proctor screen is displayed with a list of

Select student(s) from the list and clicks

Status of the student changes from

GL / Faculty logs in to eNCORE

Views Import OLT Process screen

Select batch to import marks

Press Submit button. The marks will be

Views the marksheet and takes the

The Modules Page

The Appraisal>>Report Pane

The Student Appraisal Log Page

The Proctor User Name and Password Email

To download the required test packs, perform the following steps:

1. Double-click the Proctor_a_Test icon on the desktop of the proctor node or in

The LOGIN Screen

The Test Pack Download Page