Section 98 in The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Rules, 2001
98. Procedure on application and qualifying requirements
.-(1) On receipt of an application for the registration of a person as a layout-design agent, the Registrar, if satisfied that the applicant fulfils the prescribed qualifications, under the fore-going rules shall appoint a date in due course on which the candidate shall appear before him for a written examination in the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Law and practice followed by an interview. The candidate shall be expected to possess a detailed knowledge of the provisions of the Act and rules and a knowledge of the elements of the Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Law.(2)The qualifying marks for the written examination and for interview shall be 40 per cent. and 60 per cent. respectively and a candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination only if he obtains an aggregate of 50 per cent. of the total marks.
