Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

1. I have obtained only a grade from my University but not any specific marks. How will I write the percentage equivalent?

Ans - Generally the Universities specify a conversion formula. In some cases, the exact percentage equivalent may be specified; while in some caseonly an interval of marks is given. For example, the formula may stipulate, say, “the grade B means 55-64 percent of marks”. In such cases, take the exact midpoint, which is (55+64)/2 = 59.5, as your percentage equivalent.

If the grade is awarded in a CGPA pattern, the University may specify something like “3.49 – 3.99’ implies a percentage equivalent of 55 – 64”. So, if a candidate secures 3.80 (say), his/her percentage equivalent may be calculated as follows:

Step 1 : 𝟑.𝟖𝟎 − 𝟑.𝟒𝟗𝟑.𝟗𝟗 −𝟑.𝟒𝟗 =𝟎.𝟑𝟏𝟎.𝟓𝟎=𝟎.𝟔𝟐

Step 2: 0.62 x (64 - 55) = 5.58

Step 3 : 55 + 5.58 = 60.58 rounded off to 60.6

2. I have entered a grade in the appropriate box under Block 1 of ‘Qualification’. Now, I want to write the ‘Percentage Equivalent’. But that box is disabled and I am not able to write anything there. What will I do?

Ans - After writing the grade, press the ‘Tab’ button and wait for a few seconds. The box will be automatically enabled. Else, simply place the cursor in that box, and left click. The box will be enabled after a few seconds. You can even proceed to the next item (box) and left click. The box ‘Percentage Equivalent’ will be enabled.

3. How should the School level marks be entered? Will it be inclusive of the marks obtained in the Additional subject? Should the marks for all the subjects be considered?

Ans – For the Secondary level, consider the total of all compulsory papers but not that

of any ‘Additional’ or ‘Optional’ subject. For the Higher Secondary level, consider

the marks of top four subjects including Language, Additional and Optional; excluding

compulsory Environmental Studies/Science. Under ‘full marks’, enter the full marks for

only the subjects you have taken.

4. I have passed my graduation examination in ‘General’ subjects (without Honours). How will I enter my Graduation marks?

Ans – Suppose you are an applicant for the post of Assistant Professor in Political

Science. You have done your graduation (B.A. General) with Political

Science, Sociology and Education and secured 720 marks out of 1200. You

need to enter only 720 and 1200 in the appropriate boxes and then press

the ‘Tab’ button. The computer will automatically calculate your

percentage (60 %). After observing that the same has been correctly done,

proceed to the next item (in this case, PG level examination.)

An applicant with Honours in Political Science will enter only his/her

Honours marks. Suppose he/she has scored 480 out of 800 in Political

Science (ignoring the marks obtained in the ‘pass’ subjects). This candidate

will also enter 480 and 800 in the respective fields, the computer will

calculate the percentage (60%) and proceed in the same manner as stated

above.

5. I am a whole time teacher drawing UGC scale of pay in a Private Institution affiliated to UGC. (a) Am I entitled to any age relaxation? And (b) if my age is within the permissible limit (without any relaxation), will I be awarded some credit for my experience?

Ans - (a) No, the benefit of age relaxation for existing teachers is exclusively

preserved for those in Government-aided Colleges.

(b) Yes, you will be awarded credit for your experience. Age relaxation for existing Teachers is an administrative issue involving service condition and is therefore outside the purview of the Commission, which is entrusted with the task of assessing the merit of a candidate. Hence, you will be awarded some credit for your experience, though you will not be entitled to any age relaxation.

6. I am a whole time teacher in a School. (a) Am I entitled to any age relaxation? And (b) if my age is within the permissible limit (without any relaxation), will I be awarded some credit for my experience?

Ans - (a) No, the benefit of age relaxation for existing teachers is exclusively preserved

for those in Government-aided Colleges.

(b) No, the credit for experience will be awarded only for College/

University level teaching.

7. I want to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in Law. I have done my UG and PG in Political Science and then completed LLB and LLM. Where do I enter the marks for these levels?

Ans - Such applicants should write the marks/ percentage equivalent obtained at the L.LB examination in the field marked as UG Level under the Block 1 of ‘Qualifications’. They should enter the LLM marks/ percentage equivalent in the field marked as PG Level under the same the Block 1 of ‘Qualifications’. Graduation/ Post Graduation marks/percentage equivalent in any other discipline or subject may be entered in any field under Block 3 of ‘Qualifications’.

8. I entered some data on my publications. Our publications does not have an ISSN/ISBN number. When I tried to save my entire data, it was shown as an incomplete entry, and the computer is asking me to write the ISSN/ISBN number.

Ans-You should write NA in the relevant box. Don’t leave it blank.

9. Is there a maximum number of publications which I can submit? Shall I be awarded only on the basis of the publications that I am allowed to submit?

Ans – Yes, you can submit the details of only 5 of your publications online. However, you are at liberty to bring all your publications before the interview board for the perusal of experts. The experts will assess the quality and quantity of your entire research effort and award marks to you.

10. Whether some particular types of publication/ experience will be acceptable

and the marks to be awarded ?

Ans- Please enter whatever data you feel to be relevant. The candidature will be

cancelled merely due to submission of some information that the Commission later

considers as not relevant.

11. From when will the payment be accepted by the UBI?

Ans – All the branches of United Bank of India will accept payment through e-

challan after a lag of at least two working days after successful registration

(the first day of fee acceptance is 4th July, 2015).

12. I want to apply in two subjects. Do I have to pay the fees twice ?

Ans- Yes, please treat the two subjects as separate applications.

PLEASE TAKE CARE TO ENTER YOUR M.Phil,, Ph.D., NET and SET ONLY IN BLOCK 2.

 YOU NEED NOT USE BLOCK 3 OF QULIAFICATION UNLESS YOU HAVE ANY THING RELEVANT TO ENTER.(e.g. CA for Commerce applicants ). Also see our instructions in this regard.

 YOU NEED NOT USE THE “EXPERIENCE” AND” RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS” OPTIONS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING RELEVANT TO ENTER.

 SOME CANDIDATES MAY FACE PROBLEMS CONVERTING THEIR CGPA SCORES. PLEASE MAIL US AT wbcscfeedback@gmail.com FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS REGARD. KINDLY NOTE THAT IT MAY TAKE 2/3 DAYS TO ANSWER THE QUERY.

 IF ANY BRANCH REFUSES TO ACCEPT YOUR PAYMENT EVEN ON THE 3RD DAY AFTER YOU HAVE PRINTED YOUR CHALLAN, IMNMEIDATELY CONTACT US WITH THE BRANCH NAME AND YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER.

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