JKBOSE Issues Guidelines for Smooth Conduct of NMMS Examination 2023-24
The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released detailed instructions for Centre Superintendents and Supervisory Staff to ensure the smooth conduct of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS) examination for the academic year 2023-24. The guidelines are aimed at facilitating a fair and orderly examination process. Below are the key points from the official notification:
1. Entry to Examination Centre: Candidates are allowed to enter the examination centre 30 minutes before the exam starts. Entry will be prohibited 30 minutes after the commencement of the examination.
2. Examination Sessions:
– Morning session (MAT): 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M
– Evening session (SAT): 1:00 P.M to 2:30 P.M
3. Admit Card Handling: Candidates without admit cards but verified for genuineness may be allowed to take the exam upon satisfactory identification by the Centre Superintendent.
4. OMR Sheet Management:
– Ensure all candidates fill relevant fields and mark their signatures on the attendance statement.
– Distribute OMR sheets for MAT in the morning and for SAT in the evening.
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5. Question Booklet and Roll Number Verification: Ensure students write the series of Question Booklets and Roll Numbers correctly on OMR Sheets.
6. Sealing and Handling of OMR Sheets:
– Seal used OMR sheets of MAT and SAT separately after each session.
– Attendance statements should be sealed immediately after each session.
– Use three sealed packets for used OMR sheets of MAT, SAT, and attendance statements, then further seal them in a parcel.
7. Unused Materials: Unused materials should not be mixed with used OMR sheets and should be deposited separately.
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8. Parcel Dispatch:
– Jammu and Srinagar Districts and adjoining areas: Sealed parcels to be deposited in the office of the Assistant Secretary, Secrecy-I, JKBOSE.
– Other areas: Send sealed parcels through registered post to the respective Assistant Secretary, Secrecy Unit-I, at JKBOSE offices in Jammu or Srinagar.
9. Handling Infeasibility: In case of infeasibility in dispatching parcels, retain sealed parcels in safe custody and dispatch the next day.
10. Claims Submission: Centre Superintendents must submit their remuneration claims along with vouchers for postal charges for reimbursement.
11. Writing Instruments: Students are allowed to use only blue or black ballpoint pens.
The detailed guidelines aim to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the NMMS examination process. Centre Superintendents and Supervisory Staff are urged to adhere strictly to these instructions.
For further information, visit the official JKBOSE website or contact the academic division.
