National testing Agency

‘Candidate Instructions’
To be followed by candidates taking PRAGATII-21 Test

The Test shall be conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), following Online Based
Test-Remote Proctored (OBT-RP) 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 has equipment & N/w of proper specification and place is free
from disturbances.

The NTA OBT-RP Test shall only be run through a Safe Exam Browser (SEB), hence it is
to be downloaded by all candidates, much before the NTA Online Tests start. The NTA
shall conduct a Webinar following with live interaction with the candidates, explaining
the procedure of how the Test shall be taken. To ensure Candidates have downloaded
the SEB and have understood related instructions. The NTA shall further conduct a Mock
Test. The date of Mock test is 10 June and time from 10 am till 5 pm. To have ample
experience, a candidate can download SEB, Login the Mock Test, take the Test and
submit the Test FIVE times on that day. It is therefore important for candidates should
attend both webinar and Mock Test.

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.

The NTA has already on 6th July forwarded Admit Cards to all registered candidates. 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 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: A system is in place that prevents cheating by prohibiting
candidates from copying/pasting answers during the exam. The Proctor associated
remotely with each of the candidates 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.

Test Time:
The NTA has indicated in the Admit Card the Local Time at which Final & Mock Test shall
take place. At the same time we have indicated GMT & Indian Standard Time (IST) of the
Test Time. However, the candidate may please Note – Local Time displayed in the Admit
Card is the approximate time specified for reference ONLY. Candidates are advised to
compute the local time of their respective city taking Indian Standard Time (IST) or GMT
as the base from where they are attempting the test, and login accordingly. Please note,
the local time displayed above may vary due to country size, daylight saving, longitude
and latitude. Therefore, the candidates are advised to cross check the same before the
MOCK test and Final exam.

TECHNICAL HELP DESKS

The NTA has also arranged Technical Helpdesk WhatsApp Numbers: +91-7003081423,
+91-7003302683 & +91-9163692125, +91-6290093465, +91-6291416262 (Available
on MOCK Test Day and Final Test Day ONLY)

However for queries, (if any) please contact us at ‘indsat@nta.ac.in’ and we will get
back to you. (Send queries on email, any time up to 25th July’21)

Steps to download Safe Exam Browser (SEB):

Kindly note Link will be activated from 14th July Onwards.

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.

A NOTE:

Kindly note the test cannot be taken from iPad/mobile phone or any other portable
device other than laptop/desktop. Further Note down the OS of the Laptop/PC. Stable
internet bandwidth of 1 Mbps and above is essential, if not, you may not succeed in
taking the PRAGATII Test.

Keeping in mind that you may face difficulties, that is why we have kept a Mock Test,
so that difficulties if any, can be pointed out by NTA Helpdesk team (if contacted) and
you will be confident for taking the Final Test.
 Test Instructions for Candidates

1. The candidate is advised to access the examination link at least 2-3 hours before
the final Test time and the candidate can park in Test 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
mentioned in the Admit Card.
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 about 1 Mbps or at least more than 1 Mbps bandwidth, otherwise you may face
difficulty in taking the Test.
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 and in above note.
7. Steps to download Safe Exam Browser (SEB):
6. Click on the weblink: https://ntaseb.azurewebsites.net/
7. Enter the application number: e.g. SII-S-00721063
8. Enter your DOB in the calendar: e.g. 12-Apr-1989
9. Enter Dynamic Captcha to validate the user as not a robot.
10. You will be directed to the SEB download link webpage as below:
Click below to download the SEB Files.
 SEBLite-Chrome-2.0.0.8
 SEBLite-Edge-2.0.0.8
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. Unless this process is successful, the Test cannot be taken.
(1) Passport, 2) Driving License, 3) Photo-ID issued by Local Govt. 4) Photo-ID
Card issued by Institute where candidate is studying or has studied; 5) Photo-
ID issued by an Employer (if 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 other 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. Plain papers for rough are not allowed, in the examination.
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 in the invitation email
31. Final Test is to be conducted on 25 July 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 video
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.