About Examination Cell

Functions and Responsibilities of Controller of Examinations.

In order to maintain the sanctity, Autonomous Examination section will work maintaining confidentiality, honesty, sincerity without any partiality. Entry to examination section is strictly prohibited. It is under the surveillanceof CC cameras round the clock.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ADMINISTRATION

S.K.S.D.Mahila Kalasala (Autonomous) aims to :

1.   Fulfil the vision and Mission of the college.

2.   Provide an interdisciplinary approach towards a holistic education.

3.   Provide value based education and facilitate the promotion of human rights.

4.   Adapt modern educational technology to achieve higher standards, greater creativity facilitate research and be a centre for academic excellence and growth.

5.   Evolve methods for assessment of students performance keeping in mind the multiple intelligences of individual students.

AdministrativeStructure of the autonomy:

1.   Governing Body: Secretary  & Correspondent functions as Chairperson. Other members include nominees of  UGC, state Government, University, senior faculty and External experts.

2.   Academic Council:It consists of the principal as Chairperson,  University nominee, all the Heads of departments in the college, senior faculty members and elite from various sections of the society the Academic council is responsible for academic matters such as framing academic policies, approving courses, syllabi etc.

3.   Board of Studies (BOS):It’s consist of Principal, respective Heads of Departments as Chairpersons, concerned faculty members, subject experts from other institutions, university nominee and PG meritorious alumnus. The BOS prescribes regulations and syllabi for various courses, reviews the syllabus and recommends panels for appointment to the BOS and Board of Examiners.

4.   Board of Examiners (BOE):Board of Studies Shall perform functions relating to the conduct of examinations and evaluation of answer scripts.

5.   Controller of Examinations: The Controller of Examinationswill look after the matters connected with exam scheduling and conduct of examinations, arranging for evaluation and declaration of results.

6.   Chief Superintendent:The Principal or his/her nominee will be the Chief Superintendent to conduct examinations.

Orientation to First year students regarding Autonomy.

 A detailed orientation programme is conducted to the first year students about the nature and function of autonomy i.e. selection of clusters conduct of mid examinations, semester examinations and online examinations etc.,

Academic Calendar Curricular Programmes

All undergraduate (UG) degree courses are spread over six semester, consisting of two semester per year.

1.   The Odd semester will commence in October/ November

2.   The Even semester will commence  in March / April

3.   Supplementary examinations will be conducted along with regular semester examination.

4.   Advance Supplementary examinations will be conducted after the completion of sixth semester.

Eligibility Criteria:

Any Four subjects in I to VI Semesters. 

Question Paper Setting:

           Question paper setter will be selected on the basis of their efficiency, seniority and credibility.

          Syllabus and model question paper in concerned subject will be sent to paper setter well advance i.e. 45 days before the seclude of semester examination. 3sets of question paper will be prepared.

Safe Custody of Question Papers:

 On receipt of the question papers, they will be under the safe custody in examination section being monitored time to time by the controller of examination. As already mentioned the whole examination section is under the electronic surveillance.

Mid Examinations/Internal Examinations & Online Examinations

The first mid examination is generally conducted after completion of 45 instructional days. The second mid examination is conducted after completion of syllabus.

Online Examinations :Online examination is conducted for 30 marks for 30 bits  (MCQ’s).  in the concerned  subjects.

Conduct of Semester Examinations:

Selection of Question paper set:At time of the semester examination i.e. one hour before the commencement of examination, the principal will pick up one  out of the three sets randomly in his chamber in presence of three senior faculty members. The question paper set cover is opened by the principal in the presence of three faculty members. Then it will be sent to the examination cell for printing.

The concerned faculty member will go through the question paper to verify whether it is as per the prescribed syllabus and the model question paper. If any deviations are found the matter is brought to the notice of the controller of examination for further necessary action.

Supervision of the conduct of Examinations: A senior faculty member appointed by the principal will act as the observer and supervise  the whole conduct of examinations.  The principal also appoints some faculty member as the squad members to physically check the students for any forbidden material with them.  If any student is found resorting to any malpractice, the case is referred to the malpractice committee appointed by the principal for further action. 

Coding :After the completion of semester examinations the answer scripts are coded for sending them for valuation.

Valuation of Answer Scripts:Answer scripts will be sent to the reputed colleges for valuation with the prior permission of the concerned principal / controller of examinations.

Scrutiny :After receiving the valued answer scripts in the section, they will be scrutinised by scrutinizers in order to find any lapses.

Decoding :The coded scripts will be decoded for the announcement of results.

Practical Examinations :Practical examinations in concerned subject are conducted immediately after the completion of  semester end theory examinations . Examiners for practical examinations are appointed from other colleges on the basis of their seniority & credibility.

Announcement of results: Results are published generally within 3 to 4 weeks after the completion of semester examinations.  The results are  kept in college Notice board & the college web site.

Revaluation /Personal Identification of scripts: If not satisfied with the marks awarded, on payment of prescribed  fee the candidate may opt for revaluation of her scripts. A Xerox copy answer script is also given to candidate on paying the prescribed fee for personal identification of the script.

Grievance & Redressal mechanism:A three-stage grievance redressal mechanism is arranged to redress the grievances of the students with reference to internal examinations.

 If any student is not satisfied with the internal marks awarded to her , she may approach the concerned teacher, HOD and Principal for examining her case.

Preservation & Disposal of Answered Scripts: After declaration of results the answer scripts for the concerned semester examinations, will be preserved for five years in the safe custody.  After 5 years the bundles of answer scripts will be sold to the recycling units for the permanent disposal.

Remuneration:Remuneration to examination personnel is paid as per norms laid down by the finance committee.

Utilisation of funds & Audit: As per UGC norms after finance committee approval funds will be utilized for the development of college, as  well as for the benefit of the students. At the end of every financial year the accounts will be audited by charted accountant.