SYSTEM OF EXAMINATION
There are two components in the valuation and Assessment of a student - Continuous Assessment (CA) and Semester Examinations (SE).
The maximum marks for CA is 40 and Semester Examinations is 60, both for theory and practical papers. The minimum requirement of attendance for a candidate is 75% per semester, to enable her to appear for the Semester Examinations.
Continuous Assessment (CA):
The CA (Continuous Assessment) components are written tests centrally organised by the Controller's office. Each CA written examination is of one and half an hour duration for 50 marks. The tests will be conducted centrally. The average of two such CA is calculated for 35 marks.
Other Innovative Components will be for 5 Marks. The innovative component is for 5 marks, conducted during the class hours by the Staff member in charge of the course, in the form of assignments/ quiz/ seminars /presentations/Online/Open Book/Viva Voce/ Group work/ Mini Project/ Exhibition, etc. The topic and time for submission/ presentation will be announced by the staff member in charge of the course in advance. Each student should explain and defend her presentation. Syllabus of not less than two units shall be included for each CA. A retest for CA will be conducted for those students who were absent due to participation in NSS/NCC/Sports activities on prior written permission obtained through the concerned staff member.
There is no passing minimum for CA, and no provision for improvement in CA. The final CA marks are verified by the students before the Semester Examinations in the ERP portal.
For Skill Based Elective (SBE) courses:
2 CA examinations of one hour each for 30 Marks is converted to 35 Marks. Other Innovative Components will be for 5 Marks. The Semester Examination will be held for one and half an hour’s duration for 60 Marks.
For Environmental Studies: One CA of one hour for 25 Marks, Project for 25 Marks, converted to 40 Marks. The Semester Examination will be of 2 hours duration for 60 Marks.
For Environmental Studies: One CA of one hour for 25 Marks, Project for 25 Marks, converted to 40 Marks. The Semester Examination will be of 2 hours duration for 60 Marks.
Semester Examinations (SE):
The Semester examinations are conducted at the end of the semester after the publication of the CA marks. Centralised evaluation is conducted for UG and PG Semester Examination scripts. The passing minimum for UG is 40% and PG is 50%.
- 1. A student should register herself to appear for the Semester Examinations by payment of the prescribed fee.
- 2. For major and allied papers, the Semester Examination will be of 3 hours with a maximum of 100 marks which will be converted to 60.
- 3. The Semester Examinations will be in the form of a comprehensive examination covering the entire syllabus in each course. It will be of 3 hours duration, irrespective of the number of credits allotted to it. The maximum marks for each course shall be 100
CA and SE for Laboratory and Practical Work:
| Continuous Assessment (CA) | Semester Examination (SE) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Components | Marks | Components | Marks |
| Practical Examination | 25 | Practical Examination | 45 |
| Performance during regular practicals |
10 | Record |
10 |
| Regularity and submission of Observation Notebook and
Record |
5 | Viva | 5 |
| Total | 40 | Total | 60 |
It is mandatory for a student to secure a Pass in the Certificate Course in Computers as well as to fulfill the 90 hour-requirement of the Extension Activities, in order to be declared as ‘Programme Completed’. Only such a candidate is eligible to receive the Diploma.
A student can report any grievance regarding CA or SE, to the Controller of Examinations, who in turn, will present the same to the Examination Committee, chaired by the Principal.
Revaluation:
- 1. A student can apply for the photocopy of answer scripts, if needed, on payment of the prescribed fee.
- 2. A student can apply for revaluation of any course, on payment of the prescribed fee within the specified date. Receipt of the photocopy of the answer script is a prerequisite for revaluation.
Supplementary Examination:
After the declaration of the results of the final semester, a student who has only one paper in any semester can apply by the specified date, for Supplementary Examination, either for reappearance or for improvement. This facility is available only for those students who have not obtained a ‘Pass’ due to one paper or want to improve performance in one paper. The examination will be conducted and results published within a month of the first publication of the result.
Improvement:
The facility to improve one’s performance in any paper(s) is offered to all the students. A student, who wishes to improve her performance in any paper(s), may apply for the examination in the same, if the examination is conducted in that paper(s) during that particular semester/ Supplementary Examination. This provision is available till the Supplementary Examination after the final semester examination. Students are permitted to improve their performance in SE in the subsequent semester, if desired. Besides, all UG students can have their semester papers revalued by paying a nominal fee.
Passing Minimum:
A candidate shall be declared to have passed in a course if she secures
| For Undergraduate Programme | For Postgraduate Programme |
|---|---|
| 40% and above in the SE. If a candidate fails in any paper, she shall be required to appear only for the SE in the respective paper | 50% and above in the SE. If a candidate fails in any paper, she shall be required to appear only for the SE in the respective paper. |