Lahore, August 03, 2023 (PPI-OT): Overseas students must follow the regulations for the Overseas Examination as outlined in the following link: https://handbook.vu.edu.pk/HandBook_Pages/ExaminationsOutsidePakistan.htm.
Datesheet.
The timings mentioned on the datesheet are according to Pakistan Standard Time. The procedure to make a datesheet is available at the following link
https://www.vu.edu.pk/NewsDetails.aspx?type= and NewsId=8797
Travel Notice
Students travelling to Pakistan for exams must notify the examination department one week before departure at overseasexams@vu.edu.pk.
Physical attendance at a local exam centre is required; online exams are not allowed in Pakistan. Failure to notify or comply may result in exam scheduling issues.
Exam Application and Pre-Requisite
Overseas Exam Software and related materials have been made available for download. Please make sure to install the latest exam application available on the link given below. Students must follow the sequence of instructions given below for smooth and error-free installation:
Important Note: Do not use an office Windows system or an internet connection with administrator restrictions/policies.
Use a personal Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) system.
Ensure the internet connection is stable.
Set the default language on the system to English (United States).
Uninstall any antivirus software and remote-control applications except for TeamViewer and AnyDesk.
A MAC user (i.e. having an intel processor) may dual boot the MAC with the official Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit version) OS by following the instructions in this link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201468.
Use of third-party virtual machine software is strictly prohibited.
Software Installation Instructions
Download and install the required software and exam application on a Windows system from https://qb.vu.edu.pk.
Exam App: VUTES Overseas 2.1 (updated)
Supporting apps:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable (x64) version 11.0.61030
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) version 14.0.24123
Remote Control App (For Invigilation)
Any of the following Remote application will be used for invigilation by the examiner.
TeamViewer (https://download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS.exe)
AnyDesk (https://anydesk.com/en/downloads/windows?dv=win_exe)
Windows QuickAssist (Built-in Windows)
WebCam (Use Mobile as external Webcam in Exam Application with following app)
IRIUN Application https://iriun.com/ (Install on mobile and laptop/pc. Run app on both devices and it will auto-detect)
For Demo Test
After installing the exam app VUTES exam application, an icon will be visible on their desktop.
Please double-click the icon to run the demo test.
Use the student ID as a login and password for logging into the exam application to take a demo test. For example,
Login ID: BC2302XXXXX (You Student VU ID)
Password: BC2302XXXXX (You Student VU ID)
Enable your external webcam, and check if it works in the VUTES exam app. Ensure all questions are in a readable format. Attempt the complete demo test and click finish button to submit it.
NOTE:
The Login ID and password mentioned on the datesheet will only be accessible during the actual exam time (i.e., according to Pakistan Standard Time).
No invigilators are present during the demo sessions, so there is no need to reply to the messages during the demo.
A student can send us their feedback at overseasexams@vu.edu.pk
For more information, contact:
Virtual University of Pakistan (VU)
M.A. Jinnah Campus, Defence Road, Off Raiwind Road,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-880-880
Fax: +92-42-99200604, +92-42-99202174
Website: www.vu.edu.pk