Rules and Regulations

1) BINDING AGREEMENT

By participating in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bangladesh Championship 2025 (the "Contest"), you agree to abide by these official rules. Non-compliance will result in disqualification.

2) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Nationality: Participants must be citizens of Bangladesh, verified by a NID, birth certificate, or passport.
2. Age: Participants must be 13–22 years old as of June 15, 2025. Minors require parental/guardian consent.
3. Student Status: Participants must be actively enrolled in a Educational Institute during the 2024–2025 academic year.
4. Exam Category Selection:
   1. Participants need to register for at least one category:
      • Microsoft Word 2019
      • Microsoft Excel 2019
      • Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
   2. Participants can compete in multiple categories but must register and pay separately for each (subject to slot availability). Note: If a participant qualifies for more than one category, the participant can only choose one category to compete in the National Round.
5. Technical Requirements: Participants must have access to Microsoft Office 2019 for training and preparation.

3) ORGANIZATION & SUPPORT

1. Organizer: vTutor, Bangladesh
2. Supported by: Microsoft & Bangladesh Ministry of Youth and Sports
3. Contact: 01404009204 | Website: www.vtutor.org

5) COMPETITION STRUCTURE

1. Campus Round (First Round)
   1. Format:
      • Mandatory in-person attendance at the participant's registered campus.
      • No rescheduling or remote participation allowed.
   2. Exam Details:
      • Duration: 50 minutes
      • Language: English (basic English proficiency required)
      • Evaluation: Scored based on accuracy and speed. In case of a tie, completion time will determine ranking.
   3. Advancement:
      • The top 300 participants per category nationwide will qualify for the National Round.
2. National Round (Second Round – Voucher-Based Exam)
   1. Format:
      • Will be conducted in person at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB).
      • Participants will use Microsoft Certified Exam-Simulation software under proctored conditions.
      • No rescheduling or category changes allowed after qualification.
   2. Advancement:
      • A participant can register for up to three categories in the University round, but they will be selected for only one category in the National round.
      • Top 3 performers from each category will advance to the Final Round.
3. Final Round (Project-Based Practical Task)
   1. Format:
      • On-site hands-on project using Microsoft Office 2019.
      • Judged on technical accuracy, creativity, and adherence to instructions.
   2. National Champions:
      • The top scorer in each category will be crowned as the Bangladesh National Champion and qualify for the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship 2025 (USA).

7) GENERAL RULES

1. Attendance Policy:
   • Participants must be present for all competition rounds. No exceptions will be made for missed rounds.
2. Fair Play & Conduct:
   • Cheating, plagiarism, or use of unauthorized tools will result in immediate disqualification.
   • Use of mobile phone, browsers, external help, smart watch, and all other means, which may provide any unfair advantage will result in disqualification.
3. Technical Failures:
   • Participants may request a retake if technical failures occur, but the organizers have the full authority to decide accordingly.
4. Force Majeure:
   • The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, or other emergencies).

9) KEY DATES

1. Campus Round: Feb-April, 2025
2. National Round: May, 2025
3. Final Round: May, 2025

Organized by: vTutor, Bangladesh
Endorsed by: Ministry of Youth and Sports, Government of Bangladesh.