Introduction of OMR answer sheets in respect
of the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Paper 6 of Final (New)
Examination ( Elective paper), w.e.f November 2019 examination
In Paper 6 (Elective paper held on open book methodology) of Final (New
Syllabus) examination,
question paper comprises MCQs and questions
which require descriptive answers.
Candidates had to answer the
MCQs and the other questions which required descriptive answers, in
this paper, in the descriptive answer book only, upto May 2019
examinations.
However, it has now been decided that
with effect from November 2019 examination, candidates will be required
to answer the MCQs of Paper 6 of Final (New) exam, on OMR answer sheets.
Candidates will be required to darken the circle of their choice,
against the respective question number in the OMR answer sheet.
Questions other than MCQs, shall continue to be answered in the traditional descriptive answer books, as before.
Candidates are advised to take note of the above and act accordingly.
Further, candidates who are to appear in the said paper are advised as follows:
- Go to the exam centre, on the day of the exam, equipped with HB
pencil and eraser (in addition to pens), for the purpose of darkening
the circles in the OMR answer sheets.
- Go through the instructions to the candidates, with specific
reference to answering the MCQs on the OMR answer sheet, enclosed along
with the admit cards that will be hosted on the website https://icaiexam.icai.org.
- Answers to MCQs in the said paper are to be written only on the OMR answer sheet.
- Answers to MCQs written on the descriptive answer book will not be taken cognizance of and will not be evaluated.
- Submit both the OMR answer sheet and the descriptive answer book to
the invigilators in their exam halls, without fail, before leaving the
exam hall.
- For this paper, candidates are allowed to take away the question paper, including MCQs alongwith them on conclusion of the exam.
Candidates are also requested to visit the
students > Board of Studies announcements > Important
announcements section of the Institute’s website www.icai.org
and go through the announcement dated 17th September 2019 titled “Final
(New) Exam for November 2019 onwards” hosted therein by the Director
Board of Studies, in respect of paper 6 of Final (New) Exam.
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