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 Please contact our team at (opens in a new window)grading.support@ucd.ie to discuss how we can support you with the following; 

  • Collection of requested blank MCQ answer sheets
  • Drop off of answer sheets for scanning, or
  • Collection of corrected sheets

A member of our team will revert to organize this with you within core working hours. Please feel free to include the module code(s) in your email where relevant.

Before your exam:

To request blank MCQ answer sheets for your upcoming exam please complete (opens in a new window)this form.

Note: This is not necessary for exams scheduled as part of the end of semester exams in the RDS or Blackrock Exam Centre.

Information for students on how to complete MCQ answer sheets is available on the Student Website.

After your exam:

When dropping over answer sheets for correction please ensure your answer sheets are accompanied by;

It is the responsibility of the Module Coordinator/School to ensure only the MCQ answer sheets, Master Sheet and Set Up form are submitted for scanning. Any other paper work (e.g. question papers etc) are not to be included.

To reduce delays/ issues in MCQ processing please note the following key items;

  • Students should only be required to provide one answer per question. Multiple answers provided by students cannot be scanned.
  • Pencil marks only on answer sheets.
  • Error or omission of a student number being included on each answer sheet may lead to the sheet being excluded from scanning.
  • MCQs cannot be posted through internal mail and photocopies of sheets cannot be scanned.
  • We aim to complete processing and email your results by FileSender within 6 working days.
  • You will receive a file with percentage scores. Please note that, in line with the Academic Regulations, numeric marks can not be entered as a component grade entry in Infohub Grade Entry.
  • Please see our Grades webpage for information on grades and grade scales.

  • A facility to convert component marks to grades is available within Brightspace. Please see (opens in a new window)the IT Support Hub.

If you have any queries regarding MCQ examinations, please contact (opens in a new window)grading.support@ucd.ie 

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