Certification Examinations Policies

Policies for Examinees

DASCA practices stringent policies that not only help maintain the sanctity and credibility of its internationally renowned examinations, but also ensure that a fair, objective and empathetic approach is pursued while evaluating applicants' fitness for award of the credentials. These policies can be read in detail in the DASCA Registrant Handbook, and some of the most important policy areas for examinees to make note of are mentioned below.

• Examination Reappear Policy +

  In the event that examinees fail their first (1st) attempt to pass their DASCA Certification examination, they will be required to pay a nominal fee of USD 50 through their myDASCA account to reappear for the exam. Please note that the examinee can apply to reappear right after their examination result gets published.
• Examination Reapply Policy +

  If an examinee voluntarily cancels the scheduled examination appointment, he/she can immediately reapply from the myDASCA dashboard by paying a nominal fee of USD 50.

• Examinee Conduct Policy +

  DASCA has a ‘zero–tolerance’ policy for misconduct or adoption of unfair means. During the examination, the test manager (or proctor) reserves the right to dismiss an examinee from the exam session for any of the following reasons:

  • Causing disturbance during the exam session
  • Giving or taking assistance to or from anybody
  • Using digital assistants, notes, books, wristwatch calculators, electronic dictionaries, or other aids/devices
  • Using electronic devices such as mobile phones
  • Trying to remove any type of scratch paper during the examination
  • Trying to mess with the computer
  • Trying to relocate during the examination from the allotted computer/system
  • Trying to remove questions (in any format) during the examination
  • Not obeying the directions given by the test manager/proctor or remote-proctor
  • Sharing the exam content with others

  Please be informed that DASCA is authorized to take legal action against anybody who violates copyright laws such as reproducing and distributing examination content or materials. The questions, the exam form, and all exam-related materials have copyrights and are legal property of DASCA.

  Any communication – verbal, written, or electronic – made by an examinee and deemed to be against the examination policies is strictly prohibited. Any such act will invite stringent penal action.
• Examinee Appeals +

  a. In case of DASCA Disciplinary Action in pre and post-exam scenarios

  Candidacy Reconsideration Form
  Examinees seeking to dispute any DASCA action or decision against their candidacy may download and fill up the Exam Candidacy Reconsideration Request Form and send it to exam@dasca.org for initiating process and action.

  b. In case of No Show

  Emergencies
  Examinees who miss a scheduled exam because of emergencies should directly contact DASCA to report matter.

  The following reasons for missing out on or not showing up for a scheduled DASCA Certification examination have been defined as genuine and are granted retake permission if requested:

  • If examinees themselves or any of their immediate family members (i.e. spouse, siblings, parents, grandparents, and children) meet a serious accident or develop a sudden medical condition demanding serious attention
  • If there is a bereavement in the immediate family of the examinee
  • If examinees are summoned by a court, drafted on a jury, or are required for urgent national duty

  Examinees who miss out on their scheduled DASCA exam for any of the above-mentioned reasons are required to contact DASCA and request for a retake by submitting proof of the emergency encountered e.g. doctor or hospital note.

  Please note that the certification fee is non-refundable. However, if the case is not listed under our no-show policies, an additional fee of USD 50 will be charged to reapply. The examination can be scheduled from the myDASCA dashboard.

• Audit Policy +

  The submission of an application indicates your agreement to comply with the terms of the audit process. All applications are subject to an audit, although only a percentage of applications are actually selected for audit. The selection of an application for audit is random. If your application is audited, you may be required to submit official documents of your required professional work experience and/or educational degrees. The electronic audit notification provides detailed information on how to comply with the terms of the audit.

  Please download and fill the Candidature Review form and submit it at exam@dasca.org