UPMSP High School Mobile-Phone Repair - Code 980 exam-day guide
UPMSP High School Mobile-Phone Repair - Code 980 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket
Carry the printed admit card issued for Code 980. Check that your name, roll number, and exam centre are legible. If you have not received it, contact your school or the board office immediately - do not assume a digital copy will be accepted. Confirm with the provider whether a photocopy is allowed.
Valid photo ID
Bring the original ID document named on your admit card (commonly Aadhaar, school ID, or another government photo ID). Keep it in the same folder as the admit card so you do not fumble at the gate.
Two or three blue/black ballpoint pens
Practical exams involve written records, observation tables, and viva answers. Carry spare pens; a leaking pen can spoil a neatly written practical file page.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for circuit sketches, block diagrams of a mobile handset, and rough labelling before final inking.
Simple scientific calculator (if permitted)
You may need it for voltage, current, resistance, or power calculations. Confirm with the provider whether calculators are allowed in the practical hall; do not bring a programmable or phone-based calculator.
Practical file / record book
Many vocational practicals require a completed and teacher-signed practical record. Bring it if your school has instructed you to; confirm with the provider whether it must be submitted before the exam or shown during the viva.
School uniform and clean hands
Wear the prescribed uniform. Mobile repair work involves handling PCBs and small components - keep nails trimmed and hands clean so you do not contaminate boards or lose grip on tweezers.
Small toolkit only if instructed
Some centres provide tools; others ask candidates to bring a basic screwdriver set, tweezers, and a multimeter. Do not bring your own tools unless the provider has explicitly permitted it - carrying unapproved tools can be treated as unfair means.
No mobile phone, smartwatch, or earbuds in the exam hall
Leave these with a guardian or at home. Even a switched-off phone in your pocket can be treated as a violation. Confirm with the provider where personal belongings can be kept.
Reach the centre early and locate the practical lab
Practical centres are often different from your theory exam centre. Confirm the exact address and reporting time with the provider at least a week in advance, and do a dry run of the route if possible.
Know your roll number and subject code by heart
You may be asked to write them on answer sheets, observation sheets, and the practical file cover. Writing them from memory saves time and avoids errors.
Read the instructions on the question/station slip carefully
Practical papers often have station-wise tasks with individual time limits. Confirm with the invigilator if any instruction is unclear before you begin, not after.
Plan the day
Re-read your practical file and the list of experiments/repair tasks your school covered: handset disassembly and reassembly sequence, identification of SMD components, use of a multimeter for continuity and voltage checks, battery and charging-section basics, and soldering/desoldering practice. Make a one-page summary of steps and safety points for each.
Practise the physical skills, not just the theory: opening a dummy or dead handset with the correct screwdriver, keeping screws organised by location, handling the flex cable without creasing it, and using tweezers to place a component. Speed with accuracy is what practical examiners look for.
Confirm logistics with the provider: exact centre address, reporting time, whether you must bring tools or a practical file, and whether calculators are allowed. Get the answers in writing (school notice or teacher message) if possible.
Check your admit card details against your school records. Report any mismatch in name, roll number, or subject code to your school immediately - corrections take time.
Pack your bag: admit card, photo ID, pens, pencil, eraser, calculator (if permitted), practical file (if required), and uniform. Place everything near the door so nothing is forgotten in the morning rush.
Do a light revision only - safety precautions (avoid shorting battery terminals, do not touch the PCB with bare fingers on contact pads, disconnect power before working), tool names, and the standard sequence for fault diagnosis. Sleep early; a practical exam rewards steady hands and a clear head more than last-minute cramming.
Eat a proper meal, wear the uniform, and leave with enough buffer to arrive before the reporting time. Carry only what is permitted; leave the phone at home.
On arrival, locate the notice board for seating/station allotment, keep your admit card and ID ready for verification, and use the washroom before entering the lab.
Listen to the invigilator's instructions fully before touching any equipment. Read the whole station slip first, then plan your time so you can attempt every task rather than perfecting one.
Work safely and neatly: disconnect power before handling boards, keep screws in a tray in removal order, do not force connectors, and keep your workspace clear. Examiners award marks for correct procedure, not only the final result.
Record observations as you go - readings, component values, and steps - rather than reconstructing them at the end. Write legibly and label diagrams.
In the viva, answer briefly and honestly. If you do not know something, say so and explain how you would find out; do not bluff about a procedure you have not performed.
Return tools and equipment to their places, leave the workstation tidy, and hand over all answer sheets and records before leaving. Confirm with the invigilator that nothing is pending from you.
Rules to check
Carry your admit card and the original photo ID named on it at all times in the centre. Candidates without valid documents may not be allowed to sit the practical - confirm the accepted ID list with the provider in advance.
Mobile phones, smartwatches, and earbuds are not allowed in the practical lab. Keep belongings where the centre directs; possession of a device during the exam can be treated as unfair means.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on tools and equipment. Do not bring or use your own tools, components, or handsets unless the provider has explicitly permitted them.
Work only on the handset, board, or station allotted to you. Do not exchange tools, components, or answers with other candidates, and do not disturb neighbouring workstations.
Safety rules are part of the assessment: disconnect power before handling boards, never short battery terminals, and report any damaged tool, burnt component, or injury to the invigilator immediately instead of handling it yourself.
Breaks, water, and washroom permission are at the discretion of the centre and are usually not allowed during a timed station. Ask the invigilator before the test begins if you have a medical need - confirm the centre's policy with the provider.
Marks are awarded for correct procedure, safe handling, accurate observation, and the viva as well as the finished task. A neat, correctly sequenced job scores better than a rushed one with a lucky result.
Do not remove any handset, component, tool, or question paper from the lab. All answer sheets and records must be handed to the invigilator before you leave.
If you believe there is an error in your question paper, station allotment, or marking, raise it calmly with the invigilator at the time; for anything after the exam, follow the board's grievance process through your school - confirm the exact procedure with the provider.