We have
heard from some candidates that the CEIPI tutors are warning that the some of
the
exam
regulations are to be very strictly applied this year and in the future.
If you have
any further questions, you can ask the EQE secretariat at eqe@epo.org
1) Electronic devices
Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of
the European qualifying examination
9.
Candidates are not permitted to: (a) bring to the pre-examination or the main
examination any electronic devices other than an analogue wrist watch with no
additional options, unless express
prior
permission to use such devices has been given by the Examination Secretariat;
14.
The invigilators shall take the names of candidates who do not comply with
these instructions and report to the Examination Board any other relevant
circumstances.
According
to an e-mail from the EQE organization (see below), no electronic devices
(phones) will be allowed at all in the room. It therefore seems
advisable not to take phones, watches, etc with you to the exam location as I
am not aware of any lockers at the exam locations. If you have books etc. under
the table, make sure there are no electronic devices(even turned off) in the
bag as well.
2.
Closing signal => means no more writing
Instructions to candidates concerning the conduct of
the European qualifying examination
18.
(Pre-exam) When the closing signal is given,
candidates
must:(a) stop writing immediately
24.
(Main Exam When the closing signal is given, candidates must:
(a) stop writing immediately,
It is
common practice to number your pages at the end, and there was a degree of
flexibility. But this may no longer be possible. So take the last few minutes
to number your pages.
If the
time is finished, and you forgot to number them, you can ask the invigilator if
it is still possible under their supervision (this is also possible if you
forget to hand in a page)
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For the
possible consequences, see R.19 and R.20 of the REE implementing regulations:
Rule
19 Conduct of the pre-examination or the examination
(1)
If a candidate fails to comply with the instructions to candidates concerning
the conduct of the pre-examination or the examination or with instructions
given on the basis thereof by the invigilators,
the
following measures may be taken by the Examination Board in respect of that
candidate:
(a)
deduction of marks
(b)
instructions to the competent Examination
(c)
instructions to the competent Examination Committee not to mark the answer
paper concerned and not to award any marks, and/or
(d)
disqualification from the preexamination or the examination for a given year.
Rule
20 Fraudulent behaviour
(1)
Fraudulent behaviour is any behavior by a candidate with the aim of obtaining
an undue advantage during registration/enrolment or during/after the
pre-examination or the examination.
Such
behaviour may consist, inter alia, in presenting false documents, making false
or incomplete statements and/or using equipment during the preexamination or
the examination which is
not
allowed.
(2)
The following measures may be taken by the Examination Board if fraudulent
behaviour has been discovered:
(a)
refusal of registration and/or enrolment for the forthcoming and subsequent
pre-examinations or examinations
(b)
deduction of marks
(c)
instructions to the competent Examination Committee to mark the answer paper
concerned only in part
(d)
instructions to the competent Examination Committee not to mark the answer
paper concerned and not to award any marks, and/or
(e)
disqualification from the preexamination or the examination for a given year.
Letter from EQE secretariat:
Sehr
geehrte Bewerberin, sehr geehrter Bewerber,
aufgrund
der Erfahrungen der letzten Jahre und um eine faire Prüfung zu gewährleisten,
möchten wir Sie an Folgendes erinnern:
Während der EEP sind elektronische Geräte VERBOTEN.
Mobiltelefone
und viele andere elektronische Geräte sind heute ein fester Bestandteil unseres
täglichen Lebens. Sie können jedoch nicht Teil der EEP sein und es ist
strengstens verboten, elektronische Geräte jeder Art, seien es Mobiltelefone,
Kameras, digitale Uhren oder Wecker mit in den Prüfungsraum zu nehmen (siehe
Anweisungen für den Ablauf der europäischen Eignungsprüfung, Zusatzpublikation
ABl. EPA 2/2014, S. 38 ff.). Unter keinen Umständen sind elektronische
Geräte im Prüfungsraum erlaubt.
Bewerber,
die mit einem elektronischen Gerät im Prüfungsraum vorgefunden werden
(ausgenommen bei ausdrücklicher Genehmigung des Prüfungssekretariats), werden
der Prüfungskommission gemeldet. Dies kann ernste Folgen haben (siehe Regeln 19
und 20 ABVEP).
Das
Prüfungssekretariat ist überzeugt, dass Sie die Regeln respektieren. Wir
wünschen Ihnen viel Erfolg für die kommende europäische Eignungsprüfung.
Mit
freundlichen Grüßen
Das
Prüfungssekretariat
Europäische Eignungsprüfung
Europäisches Patentamt, 80298 München, Germany
Tel. +49/89/2399-5155; Fax +49/89/2399-514
