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Assignment Task

This is with reference to the academic calendar published in the student portal, July -August 2022 session (Revised September) examinations will commence from 2 nd March 2023 onwards. For appearing in the examination’s students should have access to the following things.

The Minimum Configuration required for desktop/ laptop which will be used for appearing examinations is given below.

Other Critical Requirements:

• Secure browser (SEB Lite) application is Mandatory to appear for the examination.
• Secure browser (SEB Lite) application is to be installed in your Desktop/ Laptop.
• Use the installation guideline provided as part of this guideline to install (SEB Lite) application. Refer Annexure-1
• The URL (link) to download Secure browser (SEB Lite) application will be published by university one week prior to the start of the examination schedule.
• Latest version of Google Chrome browser (Mandatory).
• Exam will run only when both webcam and microphone are enabled in the Desktop or Laptop.
• Ad Blocker should be switched off and auto password save should also be disabled.
• Enable Cookies setting in Chrome.
• JavaScript must be enabled
• Disable browser extensions except -Adobe Acrobat, Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Virtual desktop and extended monitor to be disabled
• All applications that use camera, microphone and screen sharing should be switched off during examination.
• Popup Blocker should be turned off.
• Clear Browser Cache before start of the test.
• Launch SEB Lite from the icon on the desktop.
• Should have Admin access of computer to enable & disable required tab.
• Ensure you are taking exam in a room with proper lighting with minimal background noise.
• While capturing photo ensure no objects / obstacles are behind you.
• In case your exam page crashes, you must re-try to launch SEB Lite and use credentials only after 3mins to resume your examination.
• Disable Antivirus and Internet security software.
• If the system has an active Firewall, it must be turned off during the examination.
• Close all third-party settings to ensure seamless examinations.

Preparation of Remote proctoring Examination

• You can appear once for Practice/Mock examinations using university provided credentials and get familiarized with remote proctored online examinations.
• URL (link) for Practice /Mock will be published by university prior to the start of the mock examination schedule.
• You must use the same Laptop/Desktop which was used for Practice/ Mock examinations to appear for all the examinations of this session.
• After login, read the instruction and select on “I Confirm that I have understood all the instructions” and then Start Exam
• After reading the rules select “I have read and agree to the terms” and then click on Next
• Click on Allow for Enabling the camera and Microphone
• Select “Your entire Screen” and then click on Share
• After all equipment check, click on Select
• After Capturing Photograph, click on Next
• Once all requirement checks done you can see the examination page.
• Do not click on “Stop Sharing” else your examination will not get submitted to university.
• Last Question will have Submit button. After Confirmation, click on “Yes” to complete the exam.

Unfair Means (Malpractice)

• Examination will be proctored by the University Invigilators in addition to digital proctoring.
• You shall be monitored for entire duration of examination and video; audio and examination screen are recorded while you are appearing for examinations.
• Ensure that the webcam always focuses you.
• Your examination will be cancelled and will be booked for unfair means (Malpractice) under the below circumstances.
• If you move out of your place, once examination starts.
• At any point, if it is found that webcam or microphone is not connected or is not functional.
• Using mobile, google search or any other app support during the examination.
• Indian candidate must show his/her Aadhar ID or any Govt. Id (voter Id/ Pan Card) to the proctor. For Non-Indian nationals, Passport is mandatory.

Do’s and Don’ts for Attending the Online Examination

• The webcam installed should strictly focus on your face straight and your face should be clearly visible.
• When capturing your photo (for Photo Identity) before the start of exam, ensure there are no objects behind you. Photograph clicked must be of good quality.
• You must not leave your place for any reason during the exam.
• You must make sure webcam and mic of your system is working properly.
• You should ensure proper lighting in the room.
• Ensure silence in the place/room from where you are appearing for your examination. Background noise/ music or Television are not permitted.
• Ensure that during the exam your face is fully framed in the webcam, and no partial or complete exit from the camera’s field of view is permitted.
• The face should be in the centre of the webcam’s field of view during the entire session.
• Candidate face should be evenly lit, there should not be light source behind candidate face.
• You are not allowed to talk to anyone while your exam is being conducted, as Live monitoring is being done by the university invigilator.
• You must not use headphone, ear buds or any other type of listening equipment
• You should have your water bottle at your table before start of exam as you are not allowed to leave the exam screen during the examination.
• Hair, clothing, hands, or anything else should not cover the face area.
• Sunglasses not to be worn during the exam. Only transparent lenses are allowed.
• There should not be any other people in the room.
• You must not communicate with any person by any means during the exam.
• There should not be voices or noise in the background during the test.
• The exam must be taken in a browser with a full screen window. You cannot switch to other applications (including another Browsers/Browser-Tab) or minimize the browser.
• All programs and applications like MS Teams, Zoom etc. that use the webcam, mic & screen share should not be used during the examination.
• Strictly avoid taking exam in tabs and cell phone.