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11 Feb 2019, 09:31
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While waiting for my exam to start at Noida centre (NCR), I kept my stuff inside the locker. After keeping my stuff inside the locker and going through all the process, I realized that I forgot to keep my mobile phone inside the locker. I thought since the exam has not even started yet, lets just switch it off and keep it inside (no biggie!). As soon as I pulled my phone out of the pocket without even pressing any button, the admin started yelling- why do you have your phone? did you not read your instructions?. I apologized, switched my phone off and kept it inside the locker. I again waited for almost 15 mins and got to know that my exam is cancelled.
I asked the admin why? he claimed I was using it for 'a few minutes' which is completely false claim and must also be reported to the GMAC. I told him I was just switching my phone off and he said you cannot even 'touch your phone' when you are inside the center. I was confused and asked him how can someone keep the phone inside the locker without even touching it? He told me to go and wait outside.
I got kicked out for something before my exam even started and I do not understand how else could I have kept it inside the locker. Appealed this with GMAC and anxiously waiting for their response.
I asked the admin why? he claimed I was using it for 'a few minutes' which is completely false claim and must also be reported to the GMAC. I told him I was just switching my phone off and he said you cannot even 'touch your phone' when you are inside the center. I was confused and asked him how can someone keep the phone inside the locker without even touching it? He told me to go and wait outside.
I got kicked out for something before my exam even started and I do not understand how else could I have kept it inside the locker. Appealed this with GMAC and anxiously waiting for their response.
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11 Feb 2019, 09:50
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Well, They have the cameras installed in the test center. Even if he may have accused you for using mobile for 5 mins, the cameras will apture the truth so don't worry and appeal to GMAC. I hope the result goes in your favor here. They should give you a exam coupon/free test. Goodluck 
11 Feb 2019, 11:50
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To be frank, it is a silly mistake that may cost you the test. The instructions are against you.
However, try your best and appeal to GMAC. I hope they consider the situation and allow you to retake for free.
GMAC are usually very comprehensive and cooperative.
Goodluck
However, try your best and appeal to GMAC. I hope they consider the situation and allow you to retake for free.
GMAC are usually very comprehensive and cooperative.
Goodluck
