The exam started at 11:00 and lasted for 3 hours. It was carried out online via computers in the SEC exam halls.
Upon completion of the examination by the candidate or at the end of the time allotted for the examination, the candidates were provided with certificate on the results of the examination.
3 of 70 registered candidates did not attend the exam. 41 candidates became eligible to compete in the second round by scoring 55 and more points.