Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Audio Video Technique exam-day guide
Odisha CHSE +2 Vocational Audio Video Technique · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Hall ticket / admit card
Carry the printed practical admit card issued for this exam. Check that your name, roll number, subject and centre are correct. If any entry is wrong, contact your school immediately; do not alter the document yourself.
Photo ID
Bring a school-issued identity card or another photo ID accepted by the centre. Confirm with the provider which ID types are allowed for CHSE practical exams (needs_review).
Practical record book / journal
Bring your completed Audio Video Technique practical record with dated experiments, observations and signatures. Confirm with the provider whether it must be submitted before the test or produced during the viva (needs_review).
Project / portfolio files
Carry your edited audio/video project on the storage medium permitted by the centre. Use a clear file name, keep a backup copy at home, and confirm accepted formats and size limits with the provider (needs_review).
Stationery
Carry a blue or black pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener and a small notebook for rough notes. Do not rely on borrowing items from other candidates.
Permitted personal audio/video accessories
If the centre allows your own headphones, microphone cable or SD card, bring only what is listed in your instructions. Confirm with the provider before bringing any equipment (needs_review).
Non-smart wristwatch
A simple watch helps you pace camera or audio setup and editing tasks when the lab clock is not visible. Smart watches and phones are usually restricted; confirm the centre's device policy.
Water and light snack
Carry a clear water bottle and a small snack if permitted. Practical tests can run long; confirm whether food and drink are allowed in the lab.
Centre and reporting-time confirmation
Re-check the exact centre address, reporting time and entry gate. Plan transport with a buffer for traffic and arrive before the reporting time, not just before the test begins.
Viva and equipment review
Revise basic signal flow: microphone to recorder or mixer, camera exposure and white balance, safe audio levels, editing timeline and export settings. Be ready to explain your project choices in the viva.
Plan the day
Confirm the centre, reporting time and documents with your school. Read the practical syllabus and repeat the core hands-on steps: set up a camera on a tripod, frame and focus, set white balance, connect a microphone, check levels, record a short clip, import into editing software, cut, add a title and export. Practise explaining each step aloud for the viva.
Prepare your practical record and project files. Check that file names are clear, media play on a standard computer and backups exist. Do not leave exporting or copying to the last hour.
Pack the bag with the hall ticket, ID, record book, stationery and permitted media. Check the centre route and weather. Charge any permitted device only if the centre allows it; otherwise leave unnecessary electronics at home.
Do a short revision of safety and lab etiquette: no food or drink near equipment, handle cables by the connector, do not move powered equipment and ask before changing settings. Sleep on time; practical work needs steady hands and attention.
Eat a normal meal, carry water and reach the centre before reporting time. Keep documents in one envelope. Switch off your phone and store it as directed; do not carry it into the lab unless explicitly permitted.
Listen to the invigilator's instructions before touching equipment. Confirm which camera, recorder, mixer or editing seat is assigned to you. Check that cables, power and storage are connected, then report any fault immediately instead of fixing it yourself.
Work in a planned order: set up and check signal flow, test-record a few seconds, monitor audio on headphones, complete the required shoot or edit task, save often and export or close files as instructed. Keep your workspace tidy and label your output.
Ask permission before shutting down or disconnecting. Confirm that your file has saved and that the invigilator has noted your submission. Collect your documents and leave the lab only when told.
Rules to check
Carry the admit card and the photo ID accepted by the centre, and produce them whenever asked. If you are unsure which ID is accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on entry, seating, equipment use and exit. Do not touch another candidate's equipment or files.
Keep phones, smart watches and unauthorized storage devices switched off and outside the lab unless the centre explicitly permits them. Confirm the provider's device policy in advance.
Ask for permission before leaving your seat for water, toilet or any other reason. Breaks are usually at the invigilator's discretion; do not assume a fixed break schedule.
Do not talk, signal or share files during the test. Practical work must be your own; viva questions may ask you to explain settings and decisions.
Use equipment safely: keep liquids away, do not force connectors, do not move powered gear and report damaged cables or flickering power immediately.
Scoring typically combines practical performance, record book, project or viva and conduct. Confirm the exact weightage and pass criteria with your school or the provider; do not rely on rumours.
If a rule or instruction is unclear, ask the invigilator before acting. A short clarification is better than an avoidable penalty.