Will Marking Outside the Circle on an OMR Sheet Result in Rejection?

[Vaman Hegde]

Dear Friends, i had an exam today where i had to mark the answers on OMR answer sheets.
But unfortunately in some answers i marked a bit out of the circle, will it lead to rejection

 

[mgb_phys]

It's actually optical 'mark' reader.
No, generally it is a single photodiode that measures each circle, it doesn't look outside the circle and doesn't take a picture. As long as you blocked enough of the circle to reduce the light, it will mark it.

 

[quicknote]

of my answer sheet?Dear Friend,

I understand your concern about the accuracy of your answers on the OMR sheet. The Optical Magnetic Reader (OMR) technology is designed to detect marks within the designated circles on the sheet. However, if your marks are slightly outside the circle, it is possible that the OMR reader may not register them. This could potentially lead to rejection of your answer sheet.

To avoid any issues, it is important to carefully mark your answers within the designated circles. If you have made a mistake, it is best to use an eraser and correct it before submitting your answer sheet.

In the future, it may be helpful to practice using OMR sheets and familiarize yourself with the technology to ensure accurate marking. Additionally, always double-check your answers before submitting the sheet to minimize any errors.

I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck with your exam results.

Sincerely,