Courses

What are credit courses?

Credit course means a course which follows an academic curriculum taught for at least one Semester as a part of a Subject/Programme and for which credit transfers are permissible under the Regulations/ Notifications issued by UGC & AICTE. After conduct of the external examination and completion of the internal assessment evaluation, the National Coordinator/Host institution shall award marks/grade as per the evaluation scheme announced. On successful completion of each course, the National Coordinator/Host institution offering the Online Course would issue the certificate, along with the number of credits and grades, through which the student can get credits transferred into his/her marks certificate issued by his/ her parent institution.

What are no-credit (Selfpaced) courses?

Non-Credit Course shall include courses like awareness programme, continuing education programme or training of specific skill set as independent course, which are not part of any set curriculum. No certificate will be issued for completion of Self paced courses.

Where do I get information about up-coming certification courses?

The details will be available at SWAYAM when the enrolments begin.

I just came to know that an online course that I wanted to join has concluded its run. Is there any chance of this course being offered again?

Courses will be available based on a specific semester based on the availability of the course instructor who is offering the course. All courses will not be available in all the semesters.

If I were to suggest a particular subject/topic for an SWAYAM online course, will you take that into consideration?

Suggestions are always welcome. The respective National corodinator will decide on this.

How will I come to know about assignments and deadlines?

Each assignment page will have the due date and time for submission.

How do I find out my score in each assignment?

You will be able to see the scores of the submitted assignments on the progress page once the due date of submission is over.

I live outside India. Can I take the certification exam?

You need to write to the respective National coordintor regarding this.

What do I have to do to get a certificate?

One has to join the course, submit weekly Assignments, register+pay for exams & finally write the in-person-at-centre proctored exams. The pass criteria also depends on the courses.

Will I get credit equivalents for SWAYAM certification courses?

If you are studying in any college, you need to check with your college. It is upto your college/university how much credit should be given for each course.

Exam

Since it is an online exam, can I take the exam from home on any day/date

If you are taking an exam in India, there is no option to take the exam online from any other place other than from the designated exam centre. Also you cannot change the session and date mentioned in the hall ticket.

Due to other commitments, I cannot appear for the exam on the date you had prescribed. Can I take the same exam on another date?

No you should take the exam in the alloted exam date

How will I get my Admit Card?

You will be notified via email once the admit Card is made available as per the schedule communicated through the website. Candidates need to check the Admit Card carefully for all particulars e.g Roll No. Name, Subject, Date of Birth, Examination Centre Name, City, and Category, etc.

Where can I get the details of test centre?

The name of test centre along with the address will be mentioned in admit card.

Can I change my test city after receiving Admit Card?

No, you will not be allowed to change your test city once admit card has been issued. While applying, candidates have to select any three cities of their choice. Efforts will be made to allot city of examination to the candidates in order of the choice opted by them in their application form. Please select your preferred choices carefully. However, the exam partner reserves the right to change the city based on administrative exigencies.

What is the reporting time at the centre?

Candidates are advised to report as per staggered entry time slot mentioned on their respective Admit Card in order to avoid crowding during verification of the admit cards, registration, frisking, etc

What documents do I need to carry to the examination centre on the day of examination? What are the things allowed to be carried or not to be carried to the examination centre?

Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre. I. Admit Card (a clear printout on A4 size paper) II. Any one of the original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued by the government – PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/12th Class Board Admit or Registration card/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ EAadhaar/ Ration Card./ Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo. All other ID/Photocopies of IDs even if attested/scanned photo of IDs in mobile phone will NOT be considered as valid ID Proof. Note: Candidate will not be allowed to take personal items such as mobile phones, digital/analogue watches, food items, study material, lockets, bags, electronic gadgets or any other prohibited items into the testing room. You are advised not to bring these to the test centre

What precaution should I take while carrying document?

The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document like Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document at the time of examination.

Should I carry a paper to the exam hall for doing some rough work?

No. Blank Sheets for doing rough work/calculations will be provided to the candidates at the exam centre. All calculations/rough work are to be done only in the Blank Sheets provided at the Centre in the Examination Room/Hall. On completion of the test, candidates must drop these rough sheets along with Admit card and Undertaking in the designated box, as instructed by the invigilator on duty.

How do I answer questions in the computer-based mode?

Detailed guidelines on the Procedure for appearing in computer-based tests are given in the Information Bulletin. You may go through them

Can I take the exam from any computer?

No, a candidate will have to appear for the exam on a computer? pre-assigned workstation of the test center allocated to him/her.

Can I move back and forth between the questions?

Yes, candidates will have the option to navigate between the questions by following instructions available on the User Interface. They may change even answer options, anytime before they enter submit button.

What if I could not appear in the examination on scheduled date?

No candidate will be allowed to appear at the examination centre/date/timings other than that allotted to them in their Admit card. Important: For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of test for any reason, retest shall not be held under any circumstances.

Exam Registration

How do I register for the online exam?

You need to fill the exam form and make the payment online.

What is the registration fee for SWAYAM Examination?

Please check the course page and timelines and guidelines of the respective National Coordinator for the fee details

What is the eligibility to register for SWAYAM courses ?

You need to enroll to the course to register for the final exam

If I request for any specific city as exam centre that is not already in your list, will you agree to that?

No. You need to select the exam city which is most suitable for you and which is available in the exam form which will be allotted based on the availability with the exam partner.

After registering for an online exam, I realized that I cannot take the exam on that date. Will you refund my money? If so, how soon should I notify you?

Please refer to the timelines and guidelines issued by the respective National Coordinator.

Where can I see the exam dates?

The date of the exam will be mentioned in the course page and the announcement page.

Can I submit more than one application form for the exam?

No. Only ONE application is to be submitted by a candidate for appearing in the exam. However, you can apply for more than one course in the same application form, subject to the papers opted being held in different dates.

What documents or certificates do I need to upload along with the Application Form?

Candidates need to upload scanned images of photograph and signature with the Application Form. Photo should be in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb). PwD certificate and category certificates are to be uploaded, if applicable, while applying. Category /PwD certificate should be in jpg/jpeg format (size between 50kb to 300kb)

How can I pay Application Fee?

Fee can be paid using Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / Paytm/UPI / Wallet. Candidates need to keep proof of fee paid. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled, and amount will be refunded to the candidates account. However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

Can I use my friends email address when registering for?

No, you need to use a valid and unique email address of applicant only. Because all communications by mail will be sent at the registered e-mail ID and/or through SMS at the registered mobile number. Apply for Online Registration using own Email ID, i.e the same E mail ID used for Registration on SWAYAM portal.

Post Registration

Will there be negative marking for a wrong answer?

NO.

How will I come to know my score?

You will be notified once the results are published

Is there any criteria for qualifying in the exam?

Dependes on the course, the criteria will change. Please check the respective course page for the criteria

Can I apply for rechecking or reevaluation of my marks?

No. There is no provision for rechecking or reevaluation.

How do I get my final score/certificate?

Will be given by the respective National co-ordinator after the results of the proctored exam are declared.

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Please ensure to review the respective course page for comprehensive details and direct any inquiries to the relevant national coordinator responsible for offering the course.