‘Candidate Instructions’

For appearing in NITTT-2021 Test, scheduled to be held on

The Test shall be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), following Remote
Proctored Online Based Test (RP-OBT) methodology, wherein candidate is required to
take the test at his/her place of Stay, on a PC/Laptop to be connected to a good
network and it should follow the specifications as under. In case you do not have the
recommended equipment or network at your place of stay, it is recommended to move
to any other place of your choice that is free from disturbances, wherein you have the
access to a PC or Laptop and have a good network as per NTA specifications.

The NTA RP-OBT shall only be run through a Safe Exam Browser (SEB), hence it is
essential to be downloaded by all candidates, much before the NTA Online Tests date.
The NTA has already conducted a Webinar on 13 October 2021, explaining the
procedure, how the Test is to be conducted. To ensure Candidates have downloaded
the SEB and have understood related instructions. The NTA shall further conduct a
Mock Test on 19 October 2021. Mock Test time shall be extended for about 7 hours
from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm and for candidates to perfect the art of taking the Test,
each candidate shall be given 5 attempts to log in, take the test, submit it and log out.
It is important for candidates to attend both of them.

The SEB allows NTA to conduct a safe and secured Test. However, the SEB detects
duplicate monitor/s and interrupts the test. It kills non-required processes, at the
beginning of the Test and at regular intervals. It disables; remote access and access to
system resources. It is a single tab browser and disables copy-paste. Hotkeys are also
disabled (for instance, Alt + Tab, shortcuts after Ctrl + Alt + Del like task manager,
Switch user, etc.). The NTA shall forward the candidate's instructions on how to
download the SEB.

A candidate shall not be requiring the SEB after the NTA Test is over and may uninstall
the SEB from the windows start menu after the exam or in case it is not installed
properly.

The NTA test has features like Artificial Intelligence & Face recognition etc., which
continuously keeps a track of each candidate via students' webcams and microphone
feeds from their Laptop/PC, hence please do not use any unfair practices, during the
Test, as you are constantly being watched and the feeds are recorded as well at NTA
end. Our AI-enabled automated proctoring doubles up security using advanced video
and audio analytics. It continually monitors behaviors and raises flags when there is a
change of light, suspicious objects, background voice activity, and browser window
changes.
Cheat Proof Online Live Tests: The administrator (NTA & NITTT) shall check live the
student’s taking the exam from their respective location. The system also prevents
cheating by prohibiting candidates from copying/pasting answers during the exam. The
Proctor shall be continuously watching each candidate remotely and shall send
notification(s) if anything suspicious is found at candidate end and each candidate is
required to follow the Proctor instructions, otherwise the Test of that candidate shall
be halted or called off. Candidates found involved in unfair practices, during the test,
the NTA UFM Committee may take disciplinary action against such candidates.

In case of a difficulty faced by candidates, the NTA shall operate two Help Desks, i) a
Help desk related to administrative issues and ii) Technical Helpdesk to resolve
technical and configuration of safe exam browser, issues.

Candidates are required to use Equipment of following

RAM: 2 GB or above
Microphone: Built-in microphones are acceptable. External microphones is
recommended.
Web Camera: Webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x480 @ 15 fps. Webcam
maybe internal or external and connected to the computer.
Recommended Internet Speed: 1 Mbps or more – dedicated and continuous
connectivity. Wired or wireless networks Processor: 2 core or above.
OS: Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions) OR Windows
8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) (all editions) OR Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-
bit) (all editions)
Other Software Needed: Latest version of Chrome & .Net Version 4.5.2 or above
should be pre-installed
Exam Browser: ‘Secured Exam Browser’ link shall be provided and to be installed
before Mock Test & Final Test.

Note:
If you do not have the Equipment and the Internet of the required specifications at
the place of stay, it is recommended to move, to an appropriate place for taking
both the Mock Test & the Final Test(s).
 Instructions for Candidates
to be followed while taking Final Test

1. The candidate is advised to access the Test link at least 2 hours before the Test
time and the candidate can park in Test, in virtual waiting Longue.
2. The candidate needs to ensure they are facing the web camera of their
Laptop/Desktop all the time, during the exam.
3. The candidate is advised to take the assessment, on a laptop or desktop only, to
be equipped with a Windows Operating System, having specifications as
prescribed by the NTA.
4. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for
a seamless experience.
5. Candidate needs to ensure; they have good and consistent internet connectivity
of 1 Mbps and more.
6. The Online NTA Test can only be taken once ‘Safe Exam Browser (SEB) has been
downloaded by the candidate in PC/Laptop from the link provided in the
invitation email.
7. After downloading Safe Exam Browser, you will land up with Login Page. You are
required to enter your Login' ID and Password provided with this mail and
start the Mock Test/ Final Test. In case if you are not entering the correct Login
ID and Password, you shall get a notification “Invalid username/password.
Please contact “Technical Help Desk”
8. The candidate is required to keep ready Valid Photo-ID, of any one of the
following documents and uploaded the same during the Test Authorization
process.
(1) Passport, 2) Driving License, 3) Photo-ID issued by Local Govt. 4) Photo-ID
Card issued by Institute where the candidate is studying or has studied; 5)
Photo-ID issued by an Employer (if the candidate is employed);
9. For the Test authorization process, the candidate must follow the below steps.
a. First capture your own photo and ensure that the photo must be
clearly visible.
b. In case the photo is not clear, the candidate can resubmit the photos.
c. We request you to be patient and cooperative as this is an
extremely important process.
10. Ensure that the candidate's face is visible properly, the background is plane &
blank and there should be sufficient light in the room.
11. Candidates are not allowed to use goggles, earphone or any search engine to
surf the option, otherwise it will be considered a case of Malpractice.
12. It is a closed book exam. Candidates are not allowed to use any reference
material.
13. Exam will run ONLY when both webcam and microphone are enabled on the
Desktop or Laptop.
14. Candidates must not move away from their seat during their exam,
otherwise, it will be considered a case of Malpractice.
15. Candidates must not talk, or read questions loudly, during the entire duration
of an examination.
16. Candidates are not allowed to have food & beverage during the exam, except
water from transparent bottle.
17. The candidate is advised not to toggle between the assessment console and any
other applications, else your system will get locked and the test will be
canceled.
18. The candidate needs to ensure no other person is in the room or else your
exam will be canceled and considered as a case of Malpractice.
19. No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair
examination practices.
20. Use of any electronic device, mobile phones or any other electronic devices,
calculator is strictly prohibited during the test and shall entitle cancellation of
your test and it will be considered a case of Malpractice.
21. For rough work a plain paper & Pen/pencil is allowed, in the Test.
22. The Candidature of Candidates in case of impersonation will be automatically
canceled without any notice.
23. Candidate needs to ensure they click the 'Submit' button at the end of the
assessment.
24. Your Test is under the continuous observation of Proctors, remotely. The
candidate is required to keep a check on the chat window for any
communications from the Proctor.
25. The Candidate is required to follow the instructions of Proctor seriously.
26. In case the Proctor finds any suspicious eye movements or any suspicious
activities in the test environment, then the Proctor has the rights to pause the
Test and ask the candidate to rotate the web camera 360 degrees, to check
test environment and the issue treated under unfair examination practices.
27. Warning on chat shall appear on the candidate console on suspicious behavior.
After repeated warnings from the Proctor, the Test shall be called off.
28. Before starting the test, please close all chat windows, screensaver, etc.
29. The candidate Guide is accompanied, instructing the candidate how to take the
test. You are required to read it thoroughly; this shall be beneficial for the Mock
/ Final test.
30. The candidates are requested to check the System’s Compatibility in advance
through the button provided on the website.
31. Final Test is to be conducted on 23, 24, 30 & 31 Oct 2021, at the time
indicated in Your Admit Card.
32. Check your computer compatibility for appearing in the examinations using
links to be shared,
33. Kindly be advised, this test is being remotely invigilated by a proctor and
recorded. If you do not adhere to the instructions, rules and regulations, the
invigilator has a right to Stop or terminate your test & it shall be considered as
Malpractice Case and necessary action shall be taken against you.
34. Updated Candidate instructions, SEB link, Help Desk contact details, dates of
Webinar, Mock Test, etc. shall further be shared by NTA with the candidates.
Candidates facing difficulty are requested to address their difficulty at: email ID as
nittt@nta.ac.in The same shall be addressed.

Candidates are requested to visit the website and click Download Secured Exam
Browser for downloading the SEB

For any issue while configuring the safe exam browser, candidates can call to the below
mobile number.

Helpdesk Number: 9513850039

Please be careful, this test is remotely invigilated by a proctor. If you do not adhere
to the instructions, rules and regulations, the invigilator has a right to terminate
your test.

Wishing you best of academic career.