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The Centralized Exam for Class X marks the completion of a program of study on the fundamentals and faith of our Holy Church. The information contained in his document is a high-level overview of the exam, process, expectations, etc. please feel free to contact the CEP Team, at any time with questions, comments, and concerns. We look forward to the success of all our students this year.
We extend best wishes in the preparation phase.
Best regards,
Betcy Thotakat (Kochamma)
CEP Director
Smitha Paul (Kochamma)
Asst-CEP Director
Contacting the Centralized Exam Panel
Questions/Comments/Concerns regarding the Class X Centralized Exam can be sent to the CEP at cep@msossa.org
2024 Exam Date / Duration
Date: Saturday, ZZZ, 2024
Time: 2PM Eastern (== 1PM CST, 11AM PST)
Duration: 2 Hours
Registration Requirements
All students taking the Class X Centralized Exam must register online.
Online Registration Form: https://exam.msossa.org/
Proctor Requirements
Below find a link to the proctoring guidelines / requirements.
Link to Proctoring Requirements
Student Instructions for Day of Exam
Below find a link to the proctoring guidelines / requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
- Any student, who has completed the assigned 10th Grade Sunday School course from one of the Churches under the jurisdiction of the Malankara Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church in North America, during the current year, is eligible to take the exam.
- There are no age restrictions for participating in the exam. However, only those students who are of age 18 or below, and have completed the 10th Grade curriculum in the current year, are eligible to be rank holders.
- Students from the previous years (either who did not pass or did not take the exam in the year of their course completion) are also welcome to take the exam. However, they will not be eligible for ranks.
Exam Format
The exam will be electronic on: https://exam.msossa.org/
A model of the type of questions can be seen in these model exams:
2023 MODEL EXAM (answer sheet)
2020 MODEL EXAM (from previousyear)
Orientation for the National Exam will be held two days (student need only attend one)
- ZZZ, Saturday @ 2 PM EST/1 PM CST/11 AM PST
- ZZZ, Sunday @ 4 PM EST/3 PM CST/1 PM PST
The goal of the Orientation is get the students to login avoid confusion during the actual exam process.
Content of the Test
Question Format (Total 100 Points)
| Question Type | Quantity | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | 25 Questions x 2 pts each | 50 |
| Short Answer | 10 Questions x 3 pts each | 30 |
| Song | 2 Songs x 5 pts each | 10 |
| Prayer | 1 Prayer x 10 pts | 10 |
Content Format
| Section | Points/Percentage |
| Holy Bible | 30 |
| Church & Traditions | 15 |
| Faith in practice | 5 |
| Guide to Holy Qurbana | 30 |
| Hymns (2) | 10 |
| Prayer (1) | 10 |
Question on Prayer
The following prayers will be subject to testing on the actual exam. All students are encouraged to memorize both. Students will need to write one of them on the exam (their choice.) Prayers can be written in English, Manglish or Malayalam.
- Psalms 51 (official version)
- The Beatitudes (official version)
The only accepted versions are those from:
- “Service Book of the Holy Qurbono According to the Rite of the Syriac Orthodox Church in North America”
- or “Church Family Prayer Book” published St. Paul’s Men’s Fellowship
- or current “Sunday School Book”
Question on Song
The following songs will be subject to testing on the actual exam. All students are encouraged to memorize all three song. Students will need to write 2 of these songs on the exam (their choice.) Songs can be written in English, Manglish, or Malayalam.
- Melpattakkar pattakkarodu (4 stanzas) (official version)
- Velivu niranjoreeso / By thy light (4 stanzas) (official version)
- Yaajikkendum samayamitha/Come the time of prayer (5 stanzas) (official version)
The only accepted versions are those from:
- “Service Book of the Holy Qurbono According to the Rite of the Syriac Orthodox Church in North America”
- or “Church Family Prayer Book” published St. Paul’s Men’s Fellowship
- or current “Sunday School Book”
Short Answer Guidelines
Students will be required to answer 10 questions in this sections. Students must answer the question in 2-3 complete sentences.
Exam Evaluation / Scores
Ranking & Grades will be categorical: “Fail”, “Pass”, “Pass with Honors”, “Pass with Distinction”
Note to the Students
Communication: As explained above, a special email id (cep@msossa.org) has been set up for your convenience to approach the CEP with any questions or concerns you may have about the centralized exam. Please let the CEP know if you have any questions or comments.
Student Survey: Student feedback obtained from the past tests have immensely helped in the restructuring and improving the centralized test questions. As in the past, this year’s final test also will have a feedback session and you are requested to provide your candid comments. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Reference Materials: Please refer to the Sunday School page on www.malankara.com. The Guide to the Holy Qurbono book must be purchased from the Archdiocese Headquarters. Please contact the Archdiocesan HQ at (845) 364- 6003, or email malankaraoffice@gmail.com.