Examination Guidelines
FORE School of Management, New Delhi is committed to enforce strict discipline in
the examination process and maintain its sanctity. It has a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy towards
any misconduct by students during the examination.
Guidelines for Students Attending Physical Examinations
a. At the start of the examinations, all students must surrender any books, notes, bags,
mobile, tablet, laptop etc. in their possession EXCEPT PRESCRIBED OTHERWISE for
an open book examination. Bringing any material other than prescribed (for open book
examination) is considered as adopting unfair means, the student will not be allowed to
sit for placement and is liable for disciplinary action as per the Programme Handbook.
b. The students are required to report for the examination in their respective examination
hall at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. After the stipulated reporting timing,
students are not allowed to enter the examination hall without the permission of Dean
(Academics).
c. All students must occupy their respective seats as per the seating plan 10 minutes before
the exam commences. Any student found shuffling the seating arrangement, or not
occupying the seat at the scheduled commencement time for the examination are not
permitted from taking the examination.
d. Any student reaching after 10 minutes of the start of the examinations are not allowed
entry to the exam hall. In case of an emergency, a student may be allowed to enter the
examination hall up to 10 minutes late. Invigilators are to record it on the top of answer
sheet and accordingly the Academic Office takes necessary action (one step grade drop).
This decision is communicated by the Academic Office to the concerned student.
e. All students must carry their Identity Card/Admit Card during the examination. The
student without Identity Card are not allowed to appear in the examination, unless they
have got the permission from Dean (Academics). A temporary Identity Card may be
issued to the student for which the student will have to pay a fine of Rs.1000/-.
f. The students must write their Roll Number on the Question Paper and the Answer Sheet
given to them. They are also required to mention the number of Supplementary Sheets
used on the main answer sheet. The supplementary sheet is only issued upon obtaining
the signature of the student.
g. The students appearing for the examination must sign the attendance sheet.
h. Students are not permitted to use pencil (except for figures/charts) for writing papers in
examinations.
i. Any student finishing the examination early and leaving the examination hall must leave
the Institute immediately. Silence must be maintained when arriving and leaving the
examination hall.
j. If a student is found to converse with another student, either inside or outside the
examination hall during the time of examination, this is treated as adopting unfair
means. Stringent action is taken, in such cases.
k. Students should not write anything on their question papers.
l. Smart Watch or any other electronic device is also not permitted in the examination hall.
m. Exchange of stationeries e.g. calculators, pen, pencil and scale etc., charts and tables
(mathematical and other) are not permitted during examinations.
n. Calculators are not allowed for use in the examination hall unless it is specified in the
Question Paper.
o. Possession / use of cell phone are prohibited in the examination hall.
p. For cheating case, students may refer to the clause of Cheating.
q. Invigilators have been empowered to detect the use of unfair means and report the same
to the Dean (Academics). The Dean (Academics) presents all such cases to the PGP
Committee, whose decision on these matters is final.
Rule for Temporary Absence :
Student shall not be permitted for temporary absence from the examination hall during the
entire duration of the examination. In case, the student wishes to leave the examination hall
with less than 30 minutes remaining in the end of the examination, he/she must submit the
answer sheet to the invigilator and cannot re-enter the examination hall. During the
temporary leave given to a student for visiting to the washroom, the student cannot be seen
in discussion with any other student, or in use of his/her mobile phone/calculator.
Consulting a book/note etc. is prohibited. Any such action using unfair means during the
examination makes the student liable for disciplinary action.