ESCOM CAT – 2015

Warm Welcome to All

Test Schedule

Test Date Time Duration

Assistant 12 July 2015 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 120 Min

Junior Assistant 12 July 2015 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM 120 Min

No. of Test Takers & Test Centres

Location

MORNING SESSION (Assistant)

AFTERNOON SESSION (Junior Assistant)

No. of Test Takers

Test Centre Count

No. of Test Takers

Test Centre Count

Bangalore 31734 42 29143 38

Mysore 6696 11 6240 10

Hubli 13028 21 12879 21

Davangere

5520 8 5520 8

Gulbarga 7344 13 5280 9

Shivmoga 2751 3 2385 3

Mangalore 6524 9 6633 9

Bijapur 8880 11 8160 10

Bellary 4836 7 5017 7

Belgaum 3763 6 3343 5

Total 91076 131 84600 120Total No. of Test

Takers175676

Sl. No Role Norms

1 Chief Superintendent One

2 Room Superintendent One for every Five Invigilators

3 Invigilators One for every block of 24 candidates

4 Attenders One for two Room Superintendent

5 Security Personnel Two per Test Centre

Staff at the Test Centre

Sl. No Role Norms

1 BESCOM Observer One per Test Centre

2 IIMB/META-i Observer One per Test Centre

3 IIMB / Meta –I In-charge One per Location

Additional Staff from BESCOM & IIMB/META-i at the Test Centre

• Test Process Manual (PPT hard copy)• Sticker Labels• Block Layouts• Block Maps (With TAT Numbers)• Test Centre Banner• Tags, ID Cards & Pouches • Guidelines for Invigilators• Invigilator Diary (Attendance sheet)• Material Release Forms – Info on movement of trunks• Student Feedback Forms• Observer Feedback Form• Sealing Kit• Trunk Keys

Test Material Kit for Test Centre

Activities for Test Centre (10/11 July 2015)

• Read test process manual (PPT hard copy)• Assignment of duty to Room superintendents and invigilators• Training of Room superintendents and Invigilators– Guidelines

sheets to be distributed to invigilators• Tags, ID Cards & Pouches to be signed and issued to Room

superintendents & invigilators. All test centre staff to display ID cards on test day.

• Affixing of sticker labels on desks• Block Layouts to be displayed at classroom doors/entrance• Block Maps to be displayed prominently on Notice

board/Reception board• Banner to be displayed at College entrance

Sequence of Events at Test centre for MORNING SESSION on 12 July

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TIME

EVENT Start End

(Hrs) (Hrs)

1 08:30   Receipt of sealed trunks

208:30 09:30

Pre test formalities

3Issue of sealed packets of OMR Answer sheets, Question Booklets and Invigilators Diaries to the Invigilators.

4 09:30 10:00 Reporting and seating of candidates

5 10:00   Issue of OMR Answer sheet to Candidates by Invigilator.

 6 10:20  

Issue of Question Booklets to Candidates by Invigilator.(Invigilator will open the sealed Question Booklets in presence of Two candidates, who will write their name, and sign on the cover before the Start of test)

 7 10:00 10:30 Invigilator needs to ensure the following within this time –Check & Collect Office Copy of the Hall Ticket. Signing on Hall Tickets & Invigilator Diary.

8 10:15   Two short bells (All entry / exit points close)

9 10:30  Start of Test

Sequence of Events at Test centre for MORNING SESSION on 12 July

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TIME

EVENT Start End

(Hrs) (Hrs)

10 12:20   One short bell (Last ten minutes of test)

11   12:30 Two long bells (End of test)

12    Consolidation of OMR Answer sheets ,Invigilator Diary & Hall Ticket by Invigilators

13    Consolidation of OMR Answer sheets ,Invigilator Diary , Hall Ticket by Chief Superintendents

14    

Final consolidation, sealing of trunks by Chief Superintendent (Centre level). In presence of BESCOM Obsever & IIMB/META-i Observer.

End of processes

Sequence of Events at Test centre for AFTERNOON SESSION on 12 July

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TIME

EVENT Start End

(Hrs) (Hrs)

1

01:30 01:45

Pre test formalities

2Issue of sealed packets of OMR Answer sheets, Question Booklets and Invigilators Diaries to the Invigilators.

3 01:30 02:00 Reporting and seating of candidates

4 02:00   Issue of OMR Answer sheet to Candidates by Invigilators

 5 02:20  

Issue of Question Booklets to Candidates by Invigilator.(Invigilator will open the sealed Question Booklets in presence of Two candidates, who will write their name, and sign on the cover before the Start of test)

 6 02:00 02:30 Invigilator needs to ensure the following within this time –Check & Collect Office Copy of Hall Ticket.Signing on Hall Tickets & Invigilator Diary.

7 02:15   Two short bells (All entry / exit points close)

8 02:30   Start of Test

Sequence of Events at Test centre for AFTERNOON SESSION on 12 July

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TIME

EVENT Start End

(Hrs) (Hrs)

9 04:20   One short bell (Last ten minutes of test)

10   04:30 Two long bells (End of test)

11    Consolidation of OMR Answer sheets ,Invigilator Diary & Hall Ticket by Invigilators

12    Consolidation of OMR Answer sheets ,Invigilator Diary & Hall Ticket by Chief Superintendents

13    

Final consolidation, sealing of trunks by Chief Superintendent (Centre level). In presence of BESCOM Observer & IIMB/META-i Observer.

End of processes

Insist on this arrangement pattern

A C GAP A C

B D GAP B D

C A GAP C A

D B GAP D B

A C GAP A C

B D GAP B D

SEATING ARRANGEMENTOne Block of 24 Candidates in 4*6 Seating

Pattern

Stage/Podium

Insist on this arrangement pattern

A B C GAP D A B

C D A GAP B C D

A B C GAP D A B

C D A GAP B C D

SEATING ARRANGEMENTOne Block of 24 Candidates in 6*4 Seating

Pattern

Stage/Podium

A. ADMISSION TO THE TEST

1. Candidates will NOT be permitted to take the test if they are

NOT carrying their Hall Ticket with Photograph.

2. No candidate will be allowed inside the testing area/s :

Morning Session : -

• Before 09:30 AM on 12th July 2015.

• After 10:15 AM on 12th July 2015.

Afternoon Session: -

• Before 01:30 PM on 12th July 2015.

• After 02:15 PM on 12th July 2015.

I. TEST POLICIES & PROCEDURES

3. Candidates are NOT permitted to carry the following articles into the Testing Rooms:

i. Dictionaries, reference material etc.

ii. Whiteners

iii. Extra paper, chits, notebooks/pads, textbooks/reference manuals books etc.

iv. All writing instruments other than pencils, pens.

v. Editing devices, such as spelling or grammar checkers

vi. Graphic organizers

vii. Thesauruses, encyclopedias

viii. Mobile phones, Bluetooth device, pagers, any electronic gadgets etc.,

ix. Digital Diaries/ PDA

I. TEST POLICIES & PROCEDURES

B. SEATING ARRANGEMENT

1. Seating arrangement for BESCOM - CAT 2015 is based on pre-

assigned block layout.

2. Each block consist of 24 candidates only.

C. OMR/QUESTION BOOKLET DISTRIBUTION

1. There will be 4 Series of Question Booklets in a packet i.e. A , B , C

& D.

2. The question booklet should be distributed, version wise to the

candidates.

3. Under no circumstances candidate sitting side by side or one behind

other, must get the Question booklet of same Question paper

Series.

4. Question Booklet/OMR answer sheets will NOT be replaced for any

reason EXCEPT printing defect. In case of any printing error in the

Question Booklet, a replacement of the same series will be provided

from the buffer stock. However, if the same series is not available,

then ANY other series of the same booklet will be issued.

I. TEST POLICIES & PROCEDURES

5. Invigilator needs to ensure that the Question paper series given to

the candidate needs to be shaded in the OMR and also the same

needs to be written in the Invigilator diary.

D. EXIT AFTER TEST

1. No candidate shall be allowed to exit the examination hall before

12:30 PM for the Morning Session & before 04:30 PM for the

Afternoon Session.

2. Candidates are entitled to take the following only at the end of the

test i.e.

The Candidate’s copy of the OMR Sheet

Question booklet

3. If the original OMR Answer Sheet is taken outside the

examination hall, the Candidate/s will be disqualified.

I. TEST POLICIES & PROCEDURES

E. UNFAIR PRACTICES/GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL

1. Attempting to take the test for someone else (Impersonation).

2. Failing to provide acceptable identification when asked for .

3. Creating disturbance at the test venue .

4. Giving or receiving unauthorized help.

5. Using any forbidden / unauthorized testing aids, such as personal

computational devices, pagers, cell phones, Bluetooth Devices, Pen

drives or any electronic gadgets etc.

6. Leaving the test centre before 12:30 PM for the morning session & 04:30

PM for the afternoon session.

7. Refusing to follow instructions/directions of the invigilators etc.

8. Coming to the Test Centre beyond 10:15 AM for the morning session &

2:15 PM the afternoon session.

9. Bringing any unapproved material inside the examination hall.

10.However if any other malpractice, which is not specifically indicated

above, is detected, the procedure adopted for any standard test shall be

followed.

I. TEST POLICIES & PROCEDURES

1. Make all necessary arrangements for smooth, regular and

efficient conduct of the test.

2. Inspects the examination hall or rooms for fair conduct of the

test.

3. Keeps all confidential records such as question papers, OMR

sheets etc., sealed in the safe joint custody.

4. Arranges and ensures, well in advance, that the required number

of invigilators as prescribed, are available to carry out the

invigilation process.

5. Is the official timekeeper at the test centre.

6. Appoints Room Superintendents & Invigilators and trains them on

the test process.

7. Issues BESCOM - CAT 2015 Photo Identity Tags to all staff

involved in the test process.

8. Opens the packet containing the trunk keys received from

IIMB/META-i Observer in presence of BESCOM Observer &

IIMB/META-i Observer.

Roles and Responsibilities Chief Superintendent

1. Supervises & assists the 5 invigilators in the assigned testing area/s

only, or as specified by the Chief Superintendent.

2. Ensures that the invigilators adhere to and strictly follow all their roles

and responsibilities.

3. Makes an entry of details of absentees and duplicate OMR Sheet/s

issued in the respective material release forms. They will verify

entries made by invigilators e.g. TAT numbers.

4. Collects the attendance reports from the respective Block Invigilators

and hands them over to the Chief Superintendent for final

consolidation and authentication.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoom Superintendent

1. Manages a block of 24 students each. The prime responsibility of the

invigilator is to make sure that, all the block related processes (i.e.

Seating arrangements, compiling the block wise pre and post test

process) is carried out efficiently.

2. Ensure that the candidates are seated in the allotted place (in order of

sticker label on the table)

3. Check the candidate Hall ticket, verify the photograph against the

candidate present and sign the same. Collect the office copy of the

Hall ticket in the envelope provided for the purpose. Note: If the

candidate is carrying only one copy of the Hall Ticket, the same is to

be collected.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesBlock Invigilator

4. Distribute OMR sheets (in sequence in the order of

allotment of TAT numbers and in the order of seating in

the block layout)

5. Open the sealed question booklet packet in presence of

candidates in the class room only. Collect signatures of 2

candidates on the envelope.

6. Distribute the question booklet as per the series displayed

on the respective sticker labels. Note: If the candidate is

absent leave the OMR sheet and question booklet on the

desk. Collect the same after 20 minutes from the start of

the test.

7. Will immediately report any issues that violate the

integrity of the test to the Room Superintendent. Contacts

the room superintendent for replacement

Roles and ResponsibilitiesBlock Invigilator

8. Reads out aloud the test instructions printed on the question

booklet.

9. Specifically asks the candidates to check the question booklet

and OMR for printing errors.

10.Guides the candidate/s to fill the OMR Answer sheet. Note:

Instructs the candidates NOT to enter the Question Booklet No.

on the OMR sheet until they have checked the booklet for

printing errors.

11. Signs the OMR answer sheet after checking and

verifying that all mandatory fields in the OMR have been filled

correctly.

12. Once the candidate completes the test, the invigilator

has to tear the “CANDIDATE COPY” of OMR Answer sheet at the

perforation provided on top of OMR answer sheet & handover

the same to the candidate.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesBlock Invigilator

Instructions to Candidates - OMR Answer Sheet

Only one OMR per candidate would be provided.

Use of only Blue or Black ball pen.

Write Test Admission Ticket (TAT) No. in space provided and shade

the appropriate number in respective circle. (Refer to Hall Ticket)

Write the Question Paper Series in the box provided and shade the

appropriate alphabet (Refer the Question booklet instruction sheet.

If the Series is not shaded the OMR will not be evaluated)

Write the six digit of Question Booklet No in the space provided

and shade in the respective circle.

Do not Staple the OMR Answer sheet.

Candidates need to carry any of the following valid ID proof (PAN Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID, Aadhar Card). The invigilator needs to match the face in the photograph with the candidate.

Important Instructions

Name (To be Written only as it appears in the Hall Ticket).

Application No. (To be Written & Darkened).

Question Booklet No. (To be Written & Darkened).

Question Paper Series (To be Written & Darkened).

TAT No. (To be Written & Darkened).

Signature of the Candidate.

* Invigilator’s should check all the above critical fields and then

authenticate by signing.

Critical OMR Fields

Roles and Responsibilities IIMB/META-i Observer

Observer is appointed by IIMB/META-i.

Serves as administrator of record with BESCOM - CAT 2015.

Ensures compliance with test policies and procedures, though not

necessarily acting as on-site supervisor.

Is knowledgeable of all BESCOM - CAT 2015 test policies and

processes.

Is informed about all incidents occurring during testing, e.g.

irregularities, facilities problems, candidate or staff concerns.

4 important telephone calls to be made to IIMB/META-i Central Test Hub:

On reaching test centre

On commencement of test

After attendance data is finalized

After the test is completed

Roles of BESCOM Nodal Officer

Responsible for distribution of confidential articles to

venue Supervisors.

Actively manages the overall testing program and

procedures, though not necessarily acting as on-site

supervisor.

Is knowledgeable of all BESCOM CAT-2015 test policies

and processes.

Is informed about all incidents occurring during testing,

e.g. irregularities, facilities problems, candidate or staff

concerns.

Is responsible to see that the said process is adhered to

during the phase of the test administration.

Contact your Chief Superintendent or the BESCOM - CAT 2015 officials

immediately, if you have any questions about test security and test

administration procedures OR if you believe any part of the test

administration process/ procedures are being compromised.

BESCOM Test Security Protocol

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To be present when the following articles are securely packed in the trunk (End of

the Test Process)

1 Unused Question Papers

2 Used and Unused OMR Answer Sheets

Important Instruction to BESCOM Venue Supervisors

Sl No. Location HUB Name Address

1 BANGALORE CITY ENGINEERING COLLEGE NEAR GOKULAM APT, DODDAKALASANDRA, BANGALORE, 560082

2 MYSORE SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

JSS TECHNICAL INSTITUTION CAMPUS, ADJOINING TO MANASAGANGOTHRI CAMPUS, MYSORE, 570006

3 BELGAUM SMT USHATAI GOGTE GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL

PATIL GALLI, FORT ROAD, NEAR SHANI TEMPLE, BELAGAVI - 590001.

4 HUBLI SHANTINIKETAN PU COLLEGE GHANTIKERI, NEAR KEB, BESIDE NEHRU COLLEGE COMPOUND, HUBLI, 580023.

5 GULBARGA PRAGNYA HIGH SCHOOL DARGA ROAD, KALABURGI, 585101.

6 BIJAPUR MALIK SANDAL POLYTECHNIC 424, NAURASPUR, BAGALKOT ROAD, HUDCO CROSS, BEHIND DISTRICT COURT, BIJAPUR, 586109.

7 BELLARY SMT. A S M COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 1ST CROSS, GANDHI NAGAR, BELLARY, 583103

8 MANGALORE SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT NH 48, ADYAR, MANGALORE, 575007

9 DAVANGEREBAPUJI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

POST BOX NO. 325, SHABANUR ROAD,DAVANGERE, 577004

10 SHIMOGA JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING NAVULA, SAVALANGA ROAD, SHIMOGA, 577204

Location of Hubs

Location In-Charge Name / Contact No’s

LOCATION NAME MOBILE NO’S

Bangalore Avinash/Shiva Kumar 7259783036 / 9972991051

Mysore Tausif G Ahmed 9611117768

Hubli Bharathi Raja 9880784010

Davangere Akshay Rao Mane 7259783083

Gulbarga Santhosh B 9632170066

Shivmoga Amit Alok 7259783034

Mangalore Chethan GC 9535036611

Bijapur Seva Shankar 9880675066

BellaryGirikiran RK 9900071889

Belgaum Rakesh Sharma 9980665669

HUB helpline no:

968620010796111177649901167180

We look forward for your continuous support in conducting BESCOM CAT 2015 successfully!!!