Section 37 in The Goa, Daman and Diu Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Rules, 1975
37. Duties of the Paper-setter.
(1)Each paper-setter appointed for setting a question paper in a subject shall be jointly responsible alongwith the CPSP for setting a question paper, preparation of model answers, criteria for evaluation and marking scheme as per approved pattern given by the Board. The question paper and the model answers shall be drawn up in languages approved by the Board.(2)Before proceeding to set a question paper, the CPSP and the paper-setter shall carefully go through the following,-(a)The scope and limitations of the syllabus and the text book prescribed.(b)The approved pattern/design of the question paper by the Board.(c)Topic-wise and objective-wise allotment of marks as approved by the Board.(d)Observations made by the Board of Studies on question paper/s of previous examination/s.(e)Such other special instructions/circulars as may be given by the Board's office from time to time.(3)The paper-setter shall prepare the design and blue-print of the paper to be set without any alteration in the approved pattern of the question paper.(4)The paper-setter shall get the design, and blue-print approved from the Chairman of the panel and shall proceed to set the question paper accordingly.(5)The paper-setter shall submit to the Chairman of the panel every completed question for moderation and shall effect necessary changes as directed by the CPSP.(6)On completion of the full question paper, the paper-setter shall submit the same again to the Chairman for moderation and shall carry out the changes as instructed by the CPSP.(7)After a full question paper is set and moderated by the Chairman, the paper-setter shall prepare its model answers, criteria for assessment and marking scheme.(8)The paper-setter shall extend full co-operation to the translator and may, if need be, recast any of the question set and shall do so in consultation with the CPSP. Changes in the model answers/marking scheme shall be effected accordingly.(9)After completion of the translation, if any, the paper-setter shall prepare three fair copies of the question paper, fair copies of model answers, marking scheme and question--wise analysis of the question paper and submit the same to the CPSP.(10)He/She shall maintain absolute secrecy regarding all matters connected with the paper setting and shall take meticulous care to observe the instructions and any other procedures laid down by the Board from time to time.(11)On the completion of the work the paper-setter shall submit the certificate to the extent that the work of setting the question paper has been done in accordance with the norms laid down by the Board in specified form duly countersigned by the CPSP.
