Frequently asked questions

Exams

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I view my exam timetable?
The timetable for the main examinations will be available on the NTU Online Workspace (NOW) from mid February 2013.
Information regarding specific exam venues will be added to your NOW timetable from the end of April.

Can the details of exams change after they are published?
Yes. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of the time, date and venue of your examinations. Please note that dates, times and venues may change up to a few days before the exam so it is advisable to check your timetable regularly.

Whilst we make every effort to not to change details of an exam after we have published the timetable, there will be occasions when this is unavoidable.

What time do the exams start?
During the main exam and resit periods exam start times are as shown below:

Morning session 9.15 am start
Afternoon session 1.30 pm start
Evening session 6 pm start.

What if I have a general query regarding my timetable?
Any queries about your examination timetable should initially be directed to your Subject Administrator.

What if my timetable shows two exams at the same time?
In planning the timetable every effort is made to prevent exam clashes. If your exam timetable shows more than one exam timetabled for the same day and the same time, please email us immediately, giving your name, student ID number and full details.

Why do I have two examinations in one day?
The logistical difficulty of scheduling a large number of examinations involving many thousands of students to take place in a limited number of days makes it inevitable that some students will have two examinations on the same day. Where possible this is avoided, however this may be necessary and is considered acceptable by the University.

Why do I have examinations on consecutive days?
Due to the difficulty of scheduling a large number of examinations involving many thousands of students to take place in a limited number of days it is impossible to avoid students having examinations on consecutive days, sometimes over several days, and for this reason this is considered acceptable by the University.

Why are all of my examinations scheduled close together?
The difficulty of scheduling a large number of examinations involving many thousands of students to take place in a limited number of days makes it is not always possible to spread them evenly over the examination period.

My examination is being held within my school, why is this not appearing on my timetable?
This module is not examined by a centrally scheduled exam, instead it will be held as an 'in class' exam and so will not appear on your timetable. You should contact your Subject Administrator for further information.

I am in a different exam room to other people on my course. Can I sit the exam with them?
No. You should go to the room as detailed on NOW as the invigilators will be expecting you in the room advised on your exam timetable. If you go to the wrong room you will not be on the register and this may cause problems. Do not worry if your friends have been put in a different room as exams are often split across various locations.

What if my exam is scheduled for a holy day?
We will make every attempt to schedule your exam avoiding any holy days, however this may not always be possible. Please email us with any individual circumstances prior to:

15 March 2013 (Main exams)
19 July 2013 (Resit exams)

I need to discuss individual exam arrangements, who should I contact?
If you wish to apply for individual examination arrangements due to a disability, injury or ongoing condition which could affect your exam performance, you should initially discuss your position with your programme leader or Subject Administrator.

Your School will liaise with Student Support Services and Academic Registry, where necessary, to ensure that any requirements received by the deadline 12 March 2012 have the relevant adjustments made for your examinations. Deadlines are:

15 March 2013 (Main exams)
19 July 2013 (Resit exams)

I have special exam arrangements agreed, how can I check these have been arranged?
Any special arrangements will show on your individual exam timetable in NOW.

What should I bring to each exam?
It is essential that you bring your Student ID card to every exam. You must bring your own pens and pencils as required in a clear bag or clear pencil case and your own calculator where exam papers permit use.

Can I use a dictionary during the exam?
Normal or electronic dictionaries are not permitted during examinations.

Can I bring food or drink to the exam?
Food is not permitted during any examinations unless you have a specific medical condition which has been discussed with Student Support.

You may bring a bottle of water to the exam which must be in a clear container.

What should I do if I am going to be late for an exam?
If you arrive at the exam within the first 30 minutes of its start time, you will be allowed to sit the exam however you will not be given any additional time to complete the paper.

If you arrive after the first 30 minutes of an exam, you will not be permitted to sit the exam and should immediately contact your Subject Administrator to obtain a Notification of Exceptional Circumstances (NEC) form.

What should I do if I am ill on the day on an exam?
If you are unable to attend due to illness you must obtain a medical certificate to cover your absence. This should be submitted to your Subject Administrator along with a completed Notification of Exceptional Circumstances (NEC) form.

Exam results online
Details of when your results will be available online will be available via NOW later in the academic year.