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Instructions to Examiners conducting exam under 1998 rules the examination hall after distribution of the papers

Applicable to: Examiners conducting exams under 1998 rules
Effective Date: March 2000 onwards
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Examination Paper Instructions

Convey total candidature one month in advance. Use old pattern for MEO 1989 Rules, new pattern for MEO 1998 Rules theoretical papers.

  • Missing data: Instruct candidates to assume data and note it on their answer sheet.
  • Erroneous data: Invigilator can rectify or suggest remedial data.
  • Wrongly marked questions: Examiner can award marks at their discretion.
  • Short question papers: Make Xerox copies and compensate time. Inform Directorate if short.
  • Question paper handling: Open packets 5 minutes before exam. Store securely.
II/4  Adhere to quality manual procedures. Record deviations.
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