Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Board invites application form through two different modes i.e. either OMR Application form or Online Application Form. The mode of application form is mentioned in the advertisement of a particular examination.

In case of OMR application The application form can be obtained in the following ways :

a) From MPPEB counter.

b) From the designated sale centres.

c) Through post MPPEB office.

In case of Online application the candidate will have to visit the website of MPONLINE www.mponline.gov.in

Q2. What is the procedure for filling an OMR Application Form ?

In case of OMR Application form, candidates are advised to first get a photocopy of the blank OMR Application form and practice filling it up before filling the original application form.

The procedure for filling an OMR Application form is as follows :

(i) Please read the rules and instructions given in the rule book carefully. Get a photocopy of the blank OMR Application form and practice filling it up before filling up the actual OMR Application form. The original OMR Application Form is to be filled using black ball point pen only.

(ii) Please paste firmly 2 recent colour photographs of good quality, 3.5cm x 4.5cm coloured photograph with white background at the specified places in the OMR

Application Form. Do not pin or staple the photographs lest it may fall during handling of the form. Do not get it attested. Do not sign on the photograph. Write your

name and Application Form number on the back of the photograph before pasting. Retain five copies of photograph duly attested by Principal of your institution or any

gazetted officer. Photograph affixed in the application form should be used during counselling and admission process.

(iii) Carefully put your thumb impression at the specified place in the OMR Application form.

(iv) Write 25-30 words in your own handwriting in the space provided, on your objectives for appearing for this examination as instructed therein.

(v) Make all entries in the boxes and darken the corresponding bubbles in the OMR Application form with black ball point pen only. All entries must be made in English Capital letters by writing one alphabet in each box leaving one box blank between two words.

(vi) Note that if the entries made in boxes and their corresponding bubbles differ, the entries made in bubbles will be treated as final.

Note : The instructions for the Photograph & Signature are as follows :

	Photograph should be coloured, size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm of good quality with white background
	Polaroid photographs will not be accepted.
	The photograph should not be older than two months from the date of examination and should bear the date of photograph taken and full name of the candidate.
	Photographs with black goggles are not allowed.
	Photograph must be taken along with the reading spectrum if need regularly.
	Candidates are advised to retain atleast 5 copies of the photographs as the photograph affixed in the application form will be required to produce during counselling and admission.
	Application form should be signed properly at the appropiate place(s). Short signatures will not be accepted.
	Signatures during examination, counselling and admission should match with the signature on the application form.
	Signatures in capital letters will not be accepted.

Q3. What all needs to checked before submitting the OMR Application Form ?

Before submitting the filled OMR Application form at Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board prepare a checklist and cross check with the checklist as mentioned below:

Check the following entries and tick (√) in the box in case it is found correct.

1 Have you filled the required entries in the boxes □ and bubbles O with black ball point pen ? □

2. Have you pasted your recent colour photographs at the specified places in the application form? □

3. Have your put your signatures and thumb impression at the specified places in the application form? □

4. Have your retained the photocopy of the filled OMR Application form with you? □

5. Have you written 25-30 words in your own hand writing in the space provided on OMR Application form? □

How can I get rectification done in my OMR/Online Application Form?

After considering the entries of Application form as explained in rules the compulsory entries marked with * shall be subjected to online rectification process. In case the compulsory entries marked with an asterik (*) are either left blank or are marked multiple then candidates may be given a further chance to rectify such erroneous/wrong entries through an online rectification process. It may be noted that if the photograph of the candidate is not furnished with the application form then the application form will be rejected, and no rectification will be permitted.

The information of rejected application forms along with the reason for rejection will be made available on the website www.vyapam.nic.in of the Board (MPPEB).

For the rectification of asterik (*) marked entries in OMR /Online Application form, the candidate will be required to rectify the information on the website www.vyapam.nic.in or www.mponline.in as per guidelines mentioned therein along with a rectification fee of Rs. 100/- only (Rupees one hundred only) after such rectification will a Test Admit Card (TAC) be issued to the candidate.

Q4. How can I get rectification done in my OMR/Online Application Form?

The information of rejected application forms along with the reason for rejection will be made available on the website www.vyapam.nic.in of the Board (MPPEB).

Q5. Will my OMR/Online Application form be considered, if some of the entries are incomplete?

After considering the entries of Application form as explained in rules the compulsory entries marked with * shall be subjected to online rectification process. In case the compulsory entries marked with an asterik (*) are either left blank or are marked multiple then candidates may be given a further chance to rectify such erroneous/wrong entries through an online rectification process. It may be noted that if the photograph of the candidate is not furnished with the application form or the entries other than the asterik (*) marked in the application form then the application form will be rejected, and no rectification will be permitted.

The information of rejected application forms along with the reason for rejection will be made available on the website www.vyapam.nic.in of the Board (MPPEB).

Q6. Can the application form be accepted if sent through courier services?

Yes, it will be accepted provided it is received within the due date. However MPPEB will not be responsible for non-receipt of application form sent through courier services/speed post.

Q7. Can I paste coloured photograph on the OMR application form?

Yes, a candidate has to paste recent (i.e not more than six months old) good quality colour photograph with white background of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm.

Q8. Will the application form be rejected without photograph on the OMR application form?

Yes, the application form without photograph will be rejected.

Q9. What care should be taken while filling the Application Form ?

Before filling the Application Form, the candidate should ascertain whether he/she fulfils all the requirements and is eligible for admission to course for which he/she is applying. The conditions of eligibility are always mentioned in rules provided by the Board.

Candidate's Responsibility : Candidates who appear in the test would do so at their own risk and responsibility so far as their eligibility is concerned. Hence, candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility before applying.

The information given in the OMR/Online Application Form will be verified at the time of counselling/admission from the original documents by the department concerned/ institution. If it is found later that a successful applicant has provided incorrect or false information or withheld some relevant information while filling the OMR/Online Application Form, the applicant shall be debarred from admission or his admission may be cancelled at any time during the course of his/her studies, by the head of the Institution/Admitting Authority/Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, as the case may be without giving him any notice.

Q10. If by mistake I have filled my OMR application form with pencil instead of pen, will it be accepted?

It has been clearly mentioned in the rules that the OMR application form is to be filled with black ball point pen only. Hence in such case it may be accepted but MPPEB will not be responsible for any mistakes.

Q11. How can I know the status of my application form?

OMR application form number issued by MPPEB will be required in order to know the status of application form from the website of MPPEB www.vyapam.nic.in

Q12. What all should take care of while writing the examination?

	The candidate is not allowed to use of calculator (including any calculating devices).
	The candidate should clearly and correctly fill the necessary entries such as Roll No, Date of Birth, Set Code, Subject etc. on the OMR answer sheet.
	Use only the prescribed black ball point pen for marking answers on the OMR Answer Sheet.
	There is no option to change the answer on the OMR Answer Sheet after marking the bubble by ball point pen.
	Do not mutilate or fold the OMR answer sheet.

Q13. What are the Domicile requirements?

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS :

No candidate shall be selected for admission in institutions declared autonomous by the State Govt. , Govt. aided Institutions or against the State quota seats in University Institutions unless:

(i) He / She is a Citizen of India, and

(ii) (a) He / She has been educated in an educational institution located in M.P. for atleast three consecutive years during the last five years.

(b) He / She is a bonafide resident of M.P. as per the Explanation-1 given below :

(i) An employee or a pensioner of the Govt. of M.P. or an employee of the Govt. of M.P. who died while in service of this State or an officer of the All India Services borne on the cadre of M.P.

(ii) A Central Govt. employee including employee of Defence Establishments, employee of Post & Telegraph Deptt. and the Railways or an employee of a Public Sector Undertaking posted and stationed in M.P. on or before January 1, of the year of examination till the date of admission.

(iii) A person settled in M.P. under any resettlement scheme sanctioned by the Govt. of India or the State Govt.

EXPLANATION 1 :

Bonafide Resident : A candidate shall be deemed to be a bonafide resident of Madhya Pradesh, if he/she fulfils both the conditions (1) and (2) given below :

(1) (a) He / She was born in Madhya Pradesh

(b) The candidate himself/herself or his/her father or mother (if father is not alive) or if both his/her father and mother are not alive, his/her legal guardian has been resident of M.P. for a continuous period of not less than 15 years.

(c) The candidate himself/herself or his/her father or mother (if father is not alive) or if both his/her father and mother are not alive his/her legal guardian has been carrying on any trade or business or has held any immovable property in the state of M.P. for a period of not less than 5 years preceding the year of the test.

(2) (a) He / She has pursued his/her studies in any of the recognized educational institutions of M.P. for a period of not less than 3 years, Education below Standard/Class-1 (i.e. K.G. etc.) will not be considered.

(b) He / She has passed an examination either of VIII standard or 12th class from any recognized educational institution in M.P.

EXPLANATION 2 :

GUARDIAN: Guardian in relation to a candidate means any person who in the opinion of the District Magistrate concerned, has, after the death of his/her father and mother, been in actual charge of or control over the candidate for his/her property or both at the time of application since the death of his/her father and mother. The certificate of guardianship from the appropriate court shall have to be produced as an evidence of guardianship. If the father of a candidate is dead but the mother is alive, she shall be deemed to be natural guardian of the candidate and no other person shall be recognized as guardian, son or daughter shall include step-son or step-daughter.

Q14. What are the documents required to be submitted along with the OMR application form?

No documents are to be enclosed along with the application form. Photographs are to be affixed as required.

IMPORTANT :

The information given in the application form shall be verified at the time of counselling/admission from the original documents by the Department/Institution concerned. Therefore the applicants should not give any incorrect/false information. If it is found later that a successful applicant has provided incorrect or false information or has withheld some relevant information at the time of filling of OMR application form, he/she shall be barred to get admission without any notice at any time during the course of his/her studies by the Head of the Institution/Admitting Authority/Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board as the case may be.

Q15. On what grounds can an application form be rejected?

	Application form and other documents received after the last date of submission.
	Application form submitted without Photograph/Signature.

IMPORTANT : Applicants must ensure that the OMR/Online application form has been correctly and clearly filled and no column has been left blank or incomplete. They would do so at their own risk.

Q16. What all material is supplied along with the application form?

	Material supplied along with the OMR Application Form:
	Rule Book
	OMR Application Form
	Inner envelope (I) to keep duly filled OMR application form.
	Outer Envelope (O) to keep all the above documents.

Q17. How should the OMR application form be filled?

Procedure for filling OMR application form.

STEP 1 : Read all the instructions and rules given in the rule book carefully.

STEP 2 : Fill up the boxes of OMR application form with black dot pen ensure that all entries are correct. Then fill the corresponding bubbles with black ball point pen. For

filling OMR application form, refer to the filled up facsimile given in the rule book for reference.

STEP 3 : Retain photo copies of OMR application form and the documents

enclosed with the application form.

STEP 4 : Prepare envelope to be sent to MPPEB as per instructions given in the rule book.

STEP 5 : The envelope has to be sent to MPPEB either by registered post or delivered personally at MPPEB counter, Bhopal.

Q18. Is withdrawal of application form possible?

Application form once submitted to the MPPEB office cannot be withdrawn under any circumstances.

Q19. Can I apply for revaluation or retotalling?

No. There is no system of revaluation or re-totalling because all tests are objective type and valuation work is totally computerized. There is no chance of human error. No correspondence is entertained in this regard.

Q20. Can I request for change in entry after the declaration of result?

No, any kind of correction in information submitted in the Application form for any reason is not allowed / accepted after the examination results have been declared.

Q21. Why are questions cancelled and how are marks awarded in case on cancelled questions ?

DEFECTIVE QUESTIONS THEIR CANCELLATION AND AWARD OF MARKS IN LIEU OF CANCELLED QUESTIONS:

After the completion of examination, MPPEB gets the question paper examined by “subject experts” and gets the key prepared. If any question is found to be defective, it is cancelled. Questions are likely to be cancelled due to ;

(i) Wrong structuring;

(ii) More than one option being correct;

(iii) None of the options being correct;

(iv) In questions where Hindi and English version differ, this may lead to different meaning resulting in a situation where correct answer is not possible;

(v) Any printing error leading to a situation where more than one answer may be correct or none of the answers may be correct.

THE KEY PREPARED BY MPPEB WITH THE HELP OF SUBJECT EXPERTS SHALL BE FINAL AND BINDING.

In lieu of the cancelled questions, every candidate is awarded in proportion to the marks obtained by him, irrespective of the fact whether the candidate has attempted such cancelled questions or not.

For example, if 2 questions are cancelled in a particular paper and after evaluation it is found that the candidate has secured 80 marks out of 48 questions, his marks out of 50 questions are computed as under:

80 X 50/(50-2) = 83.33 rounded off to 83.00

Q22. What is UNFAIR MEANS (UFM) ?

Any of the following shall comprise unfair means adopted by the candidates in the examination hall/room during the examination.

(a) Canvassing in any form.

(b) Attempt to impersonate or engaging any other person to impersonate.

(d) Shouting/ talking/ whispering/ communicating through gesture.

(e) Copying from the answer sheet or question booklet of other candidate in the examination hall/room or by any other means.

(f) Exchanging answer sheet or question booklet with other candidates.

(g) Refusing to hand over or destroying to prohibited article.

(h) Refusing to sign on relevant documents.

(i) Defiance, disobedience, misbehaving and non compliance of instructions given by the competent authority.

(j) Refusing to return or not returning the answer sheet / relevant documents as per instructions of the competent authority.

(k) Harassing, threatening or causing physical injury to the staff engaged in conducting the examination.

Any of the following shall comprise interference in conducting the examination by the candidate or by any other person or group of persons :-

(a) Shouting in the premises of examination centre.

(b) Disrupting the smooth conduct of examination process within and around the premises of the examination centre.

For any of the aforesaid activity a legal case will be registered under unfair means and shall be legally dealt with accordingly. The answer sheet of the candidate booked under UFM shall not be valued and his/her candidature shall be cancelled. Additionally, any case of use of unfair means on the part of the candidate may be handed over to the police. Criminal proceedings shall be initiated against such candidates.

NOTE : if any unauthorised person appears in the examination in place of an eligible candidate , such act will be considered as IMPERSONATION. Please note that impersonation is a crime under law. For such crime he/she shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may be extend to three years, or with fine, or both . In such case candidature of authorised will automatically get cancelled and the person who appeared in the examination will also be punished.

Q23. What is the type /nature of Test ?

The entrance test shall be of objective type questions only, where for each question four plausible answers/responses will be provided, out of which only one will be correct. The candidate is required to select correct answer and mark the corresponding option (A or B or C or D) on the OMR answer sheet, using Black ball point pen.

Q24. What is the marking system and Time allotted for Question Paper ?

Generally question paper contains 100, 150, 200 questions. It varies from examination to examination. Total duration of the test will be 2 hours for 100 questions and 3 hours for 150 or 200 questions. Further additional 15 minutes are given, out of which ten minutes are given for filling up the required entries on the OMR Answer Sheet and five minutes after the distribution of Question Booklet for examining the Question Booklet. for inspecting any printing for other errors etc.

Q25. What is the system of valuation?

(i) In objective type question, one mark will be awarded for each correct answer. No mark (zero mark) will be awarded for an incorrect response or multiple marking or for an unanswered question. There shall be no negative marking.

(ii) Marking will be done through electronic means. There is no provision of re-totalling or revaluation.

Q26. Where can the results be viewed ?

Board will prepare the Merit/Waiting list as per the admission rules provided by the concerned department. The results shall be displayed on the notice
board of MPPEB. Result will also be available on the website www.vyapam.nic.in

Q27. Where can I have my mark sheet ?

The result are published on the official website of the Board. A candidate is required to download it from the website of the Board www.vyapam.nic.in using his / her Roll Number.

Q28. How can I get Duplicate mark sheet ?

There is no provision for issue of duplicate mark sheet. However a candidate can obtain any number of copies as mentioned above.

Q29. What are the grounds on which admission can be cancelled?

If it is found that a candidate has succeeded in obtaining admission on the basis of false/incorrect information or withholding relevant facts, during counselling or at any time after admission, the admission so granted to the candidate shall be cancelled without any notice, at any time even during the course of his/her studies, by the Head of the Institute/Admitting Authority concerned.

Q30. What is the Role of M.P. Professional Examination Board in any examination conducted by them?

The responsibility of M.P. Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) is confined to the extent of conducting the Entrance Test and declaring the Merit/Waiting list, the M.P. Professional Examination Board shall be the final authority for deciding all policies regarding conduct of the Test. If any question relating to the interpretation of "Rules & Instructions" for the conduct of examination arises, it shall be referred to the Board, whose decision shall be final and binding. The Board reserves the right to amend any rule / procedure for the conduct of the Entrance Test and any modification so made shall be binding.