CRITERION II: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the university ensure that all the stakeholders are aware of the evaluation processes that are in place?
The evaluation system consists of course work, written comprehensive examination (both in major and minor fields), pre-qualifying viva-voce exam, qualifying viva-voce exam, thesis evaluation and thesis viva- voce. The student should pass all these exams to earn the degree. Upon admission, every student is provided with P.G. School, IARI Academic Calendar which has the details of examination and evaluation system.
Besides, at the beginning of the trimester, the Course Leader will announce the exams to be held and the evaluation procedure in the class. The Post Graduate School has adopted 10 point OGPA scale from the academic session 2001-2002. The main highlights of the 10 point OGPA scale are as follows:
OGPA Description of Performance
9.0 to 10.0 90 to 100%; Ist Class with distinction 8.0 to 8.99 80 to 89%; Ist Class
7.0 to 7.99 70 to 79%; IInd Class 6.0 to 6.99 60 to 69%; Pass Below 6.00 less than 60%; Fail (F)
Incomplete I
Minimum requirement of OGPA
For passing a course and to continue on the PG School rolls : 6.0
For obtaining the degree : 6.5
For competing for IARI Merit Medal : 8.0 and above
All M.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D. students will be required to maintain the minimum OGPA as mentioned above.
Trimester Examinations
All students shall have to take examinations given by the instructors concerned in the various courses registered by them in that particular trimester both in the major and minor fields. The types of examinations and the weightage attached to each, including practicals shall be announced by the Course Leader at the commencement of the trimester. Generally, the examination shall be of the following types:
• Short quizzes (announced and unannounced) to be held periodically (2-3 quizzes)
• Mid-term examination to be held between the sixth and seventh week of commencement of the trimester.
• Term paper(s) as may be decided by the Course Leader. The term papers given should be presented in the class.
• Final trimester examination: The written and practical examinations held at the end of each course followed by an oral discussion with the student before the marking is done.
A schedule of final trimester examination for each trimester shall be circulated by the Post Graduate School. All examinations prescribed shall be taken by the student and absence from examination shall not be permitted without valid reasons such as illness, to be certified by the Institute’s Medical Officer. The student, however, has to obtain written permission from the instructor concerned before absenting himself from any examination. Make-up Examination is normally permitted except in final examination. Normally no make-up examination shall be permitted in lieu of the missed final trimester examination except with the approval of the Dean, if the student was unable to appear in the exam due to severe illness.
After having successfully completed the major portion of the course work required (at least 75%) as judged from the minimum average grade point prescribed for passing (6.50 out of 10.00), a pre- comprehensive oral examination shall be held by a common departmental committee to be nominated by the Board of Studies of the discipline. The pre-comprehensive oral examination shall be conducted only after the student has successfully completed the written qualifying examination in the major and/or minor fields. Thereafter, a qualifying examination shall be held to test each student’s general mastery of the concerned scientific discipline and his/her general fitness for becoming a candidate for the degree. For qualifying examination, an external examiner is called from within the Institute (for M.Sc./M.Tech.) or from other Institutes (for Ph.D.).
The written qualifying examination in the major field both for the M.Sc./M.Tech. and Ph.D. shall be arranged/evaluated externally as per the following terms:
Master’s programme Weightage Doctoral programme Weightage
Major subject One paper 50% Two papers (one paper by external 25+25=50%
Examiner)
Minor subject One paper 25% One paper 25%
Viva-voce Internal 25% External 25%
Qualifying Marks 60% 60%
Paper setting Internal Internal
Evaluation External External
Grading 2 Credit 2 Credit
Grade 0-10 scale Grade 0-10 scale
2.5.2 What are the important examination reforms initiated by the university and to what extent have they been implemented in the university departments and affiliated colleges? Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the examination management system.
No change in the examination pattern is introduced.
2.5.3 What is the average time taken by the university for declaration of examination results? In case of delay, what measures have been taken to address them? Indicate the mode / media adopted by the university for the publication of examination results (e.g. website, SMS, email, etc.).
The Institute declares results within one week of the final exam of the trimester. Examination results are uploaded by the Course Leader in the P.G. School Online Management System (http://pgs.iasri.res.in).
The students can see the results using the P.G. School Online Management System. The results are also displaced in the notice board of the Divisions.
2.5.4 How does the university ensure transparency in the evaluation process? What are the rigorous features introduced by the university to ensure confidentiality?
The evaluated answer sheets are shown to the students by the Course Leader before finalization of examination results. If any discrepancy is found, it is rectified.
2.5.5 Does the university have an integrated examination platform for the following processes?
No.
2.5.6 Has the university introduced any reforms in its Ph.D. evaluation process?
Yes. The Institute has adapted some standards for the award of Ph.D. degree. Research publication is mandatory for thesis submission. Two articles should have been published in refereed journals with NAAS rating of 5 or more.
2.5.7 Has the university created any provision for including the name of the college in the degree certificate?
No colleges are affiliated to IARI.
2.5.8 What is the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations?
The student and the PG School Student union can submit representation for redressal of grievances with reference to examinations. The BOS in the respective Division addresses the grievances. In case the problem is not solved, it is referred to the Dean.
2.5.9 What efforts have been made by the university to streamline the operations at the Office of the Controller of Examinations? Mention any significant efforts which have improved the process and functioning of the examination division/section
The institute has introduced P.G. School online management system from 2010 (http://pgs.iasri.res.in).
The students register online in this platform. The faculty submits results online using this system which enables fast and accurate processing and declaration of the examination results.