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Testing, Assessing and Valuation

TESTING, ASSESSING AND VALUATION

There are two components in the Valuation and Assessment of a student - Internal and External. These are implemented through

1. Continuous Assessment (CA) during the Semester for 25 marks.

2. Semester Examination (SE) at the end of the Semester for 75 marks.

The maximum marks for each subject shall be 100, unless specified otherwise.

Each Undergraduate Programme consists of six Semesters.

Each Postgraduate Programmee consists of four Semesters.

Continuous Assessment (CA):

1. The Continuous Assessment of each student will be done by the respective Departments.

2. Each CA consists of a written test and an innovative method of testing.

(a) Each written test is of two hours duration for 50 marks. The tests will be conducted centrally. The average of two such CA is calculated for 20 marks.

(b) The innovative method of testing is for 5 marks conducted during the class hours by the Staff member in charge of the subject, 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 subject in advance. Each student should explain and defend her presentation.

3. Syllabus of minimum 2 units shall be included for each CA.

4. A retest for CA will be conducted for a student only under the following extra-ordinary circumstances on prior written permission obtained through the concerned staff member.

(i) To attend NSS/NCC/Sports camps

(ii) On medical grounds (like prolonged illness, major surgery or accidents which require a long period of rest). She should submit a leave letter accompanied by a Medical Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner within a week from the date of commencement of absence.

5. There is no passing minimum for CA.

6. There is no provision for improvement in CA.

Semester Examinations (SE)

1. A student should register herself to appear for the Semester Examinations by payment of the prescribed fee.

2. The Semester Examinations will be in the form of a comprehensive examination covering the entire syllabus in each subject. It will be of 3 hours duration for Part I, Part II and Part III subjects, irrespective of the number of credits allotted to it. It will be of 2 hours duration for Part IV subjects

Valuation

1. There shall be single valuation for the Undergraduate Examinations. The Panel of Examiners will consist of internal and external examiners.

2. There shall be double valuation for the Postgraduate Examinations. The average of both the valuations will be the final marks.

In case of a difference of 15 or more marks between the two valuations, a third valuation will be done. The average of the nearest two will be taken as the final marks.

3. The valuation will be centralised.

4. A student has a maximum period of five years from the Date of Admission to clear all the subjects prescribed for the Programme at the time of her admission. After the fifth year, to complete the programme, the student has to appear for an examination in the same/equivalent paper under the revised syllabus structure.

5. Fraction of final marks in CA and SE shall be rounded off to the nearest integer.

Revaluation

1. A student can apply for the photocopy of answer script, if needed, on payment of the prescribed fee.

2. An Undergraduate student can apply for revaluation of any paper, on payment of the prescribed fee, if it is the first appearance in that paper. Receipt of the photocopy of the answer script is a pre-requisite for revaluation.

3. There is no provision for revaluation of Postgraduate Examinations, as double valuation system is being followed.

Note:

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.

CA and SE for Laboratory and Practical Work

Undergraduates

CA

SE

Components

Marks

Components

Marks

Lab/Practical work basing on regularity in attendance and in submission of records

10

Record

10

Practical Examination

30

Practical Examination

50

Total

40

Total

60

Post Graduates

Passing Minimum:

A candidate shall be declared to have passed in a subject if she secures

For Undergraduate Programme

For Postgraduate Programme

35% and above in the SE and 40% and above in the aggregate of CA and SE. If a candidate fails in any paper, she shall be required to appear only for the SE in the respective paper.

40% and above in the SE and 50% and above in the aggregate of CA and SE. If a candidate fails in any paper, she shall be required to appear only for the SE in the respective paper.

Classification of Successful Candidates:

(1) Classification based on Class

(i) Undergraduate

A student is awarded a Class for each Part of the Programme basing on the Percentage of aggregate marks obtained in the respective Part.

Percentage of Aggregate Marks

Class Awarded

Above 75 (If passed in first attempt)

I Class with Distinction

60 - 75

I

50 - 60

II

40 - 50

III

(ii) Postgraduate

A student is awarded a Class basing on the Percentage of aggregate marks obtained.

Percentage of Aggregate Marks

Class

Above 75 (If passed in first attempt)

I Class with Distinction

60 - 75

I

50 - 60

II

(2) Classification based on Grades

Letter Grade Classification

A Letter Grade will be allotted for each paper based on the percentage of marks obtained. Each letter has a corresponding weightage.

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated as

CGPA = ΣGiCi

Where C_i and G_i are respectively the credit value and the Grade Weight. The precision of two decimals will be considered in the CGPA. ΣCi

Ranking of Successful Candidates

Ranking will be based on CGPA. Candidates who passed in all the examinations prescribed for the Programme in the very first appearance only are eligible for ranking.

Structure of ExaminationFees

Particulars

Certificate Courses

Under Graduates

Post Graduates

M.Phil. Courses

Cost of Application Form

25/-

25/-

25/-

25/-

Penalty for late submission of application form up to 7 working days after the last date

100/-

100/-

100/-

100/-

Each Theory Paper

75/-

75/-

125/-

200/-

Each Practical of 3 Hours duration

125/-

125/-

200/-

-

Each Practical of 4 Hours duration

-

-

250/-

-

Each Practical of 6 Hours duration

-

175/-

-

-

Project/ Dissertation/Viva-Voce

-

150/-

300/-

600/-

Semester Project Viva-Voce

-

150/-

250/-

Comprehensive Viva-Voce/Field Work

-

-

200/-

-

Statement of Marks

25/-

25/-

25/-

25/-

Photocopy of Answer Script

200/-

200/-

200/-

200/-

Revaluation of Answer Script

-

200/-

-

-

Cumulative Statement of Mark Sheet

-

300/-

300/-

-

Provisional Pass Certificate

-

100/-

100/-

100/-

Condonation of Attendance

-

250/-

250/-

250/-

Convocation

-

150/-

150/-

150/-

Malpractices:

Resolved that the following rules be framed for guidance in connection with consideration of cases of malpractice at Semester Examinations

1.

Appeal for favourable consideration or mercy

Warn the candidate

2.

Writing candidate’s name in any part of the answer book

Cancel the examination taken in the particular subject only

3.

Writing candidate’s Register Number in any part of the answer book other than the front page

Cancel the examination taken in the particular subject only

4.

Letter of appeal for favourable consideration, promising any form of remuneration

Cancel the examination taken

5.

Possessing notes or books on the subject of the examination

Cancel the examination taken

6.

Using or copying from notes or books on the subject of the examination

Cancel the examination taken and debar for the next semester examination

7.

Using or copying from the answers of other candidates

Cancel the examination taken and debar for the next semester examination

8.

For inserting previously written answer sheets brought from outside

Cancel the examination taken and debar for the next one examination

9.

For threatening or assaulting the Invigilator or for insubordinate behaviour

Legal Action will be taken

10.

For manhandling or injuring the Superintendent, Hall Superintendent, or other examination officials/personnel

Legal Action will be taken

11.

Case of impersonation

Cancel the examination taken and debar for the next six semester examinations and not to pursue any course of studies during the corresponding period

12.

In case of tampering with spelling/ name /initials in the certificates issued by other bodies

The candidate has to produce fresh certificates

13.

In case of tampering with the date of birth in the certificates issued by other bodies

The candidates should not be permitted to appear for any examination of this College for a period of two years from the date of submission of documents and not to pursue any course of studies for the corresponding period

14.

Tampering with the Grade Certificate or any other Certificate issued by the College

The College will retain the tampered certificate and duplicate certificate will not be issued for three years from the date of presentation of documents. The candidate should not pursue any course of studies in this College for the corresponding period

Important Note:

The above rules are intended to guide the Examination Committee and to be judiciously applied to any form of malpractice by candidates

The decision of the Principal shall be final in all matters pertaining to the Academic Programme.