Scheme of Examination

OC-64A.3 

(a) There shall be a Mid-Term Exam, Practical Exam and External Theory.

(b) Each course shall be evaluated for 100 Marks.

(c) Courses of Semester I to VI with theory and/or practical components shall be evaluated as indicated below:

(i) Courses with Theory and Practical Components Maximum Marks
1.       Mid-term Exam 30
2.       External Theory (SEA) 50
3.       Assignment 05
4.       Practical Examination 15
Total 100
(ii) Courses with only Theory Components Maximum Marks
1.       Mid-term Exam 40
2.       External Theory (SEA) 50
3.       Assignment 10
Total 100
(iii) Courses with only Practical Components Maximum Marks
1.       Practical Work 60
2.       External Theory (SEA) 10
3.       Assignment 30
Total 100
(i)  Courses with only Practical Components (Semester VII and VIII) Maximum Marks
1.       Practical Work 60
2.       Project Report (SEA) 30
3.       Viva Voce Examination (SEA) 10
Total 100

(e) The University shall conduct External theory examination of Semester I to VI. The External examiners appointed as per OB-4, shall set the question papers for external theory (SEA). The syllabus of the course shall be sent to the external examiner. The university shall also appoint a Convenor paper setter for each course of Semesters I to VI.

(f) The evaluation of answer sheets shall be carried out by the External examiners appointed as per OB-4.

(g) Practical examinations for Semester I to VI shall be conducted by the course instructor(s) and one teacher nominated by the HOD or Principal. 50% of the marks shall be assigned by the course instructor and the remaining 50% marks by the teacher nominated by the HOD/Principal.

(h) The University shall conduct Practical examination for Semester VII and VIII. The external examiners shall be appointed as per OB-4.

  1. There shall be Mid Term Examination and External Theory Examination (SEA)
  • The Mid-term Exam shall be conducted in a given Semester for the theory component of a Course in written test mode
  • The Mid-term Exam shall not be conducted for the practical component of a Course.
  • Generally, the Mid-term Exam for a given Course shall be conducted by the College.
  • The schedule for the Midterm Exam component shall be notified at the beginning of the Semester.
  • The marks of the Mid-term Exam shall be communicated to the students within two weeks of the examination.
  • The test shall preferably be completed by mid of each Semester. Students who fail to appear for the test due to a genuine reason verified by the principal shall be given another opportunity on a date pre-determined by the College.
  • The College shall appoint a three-member committee to monitor the Midterm Exam in the College. There shall be no remission in workload or remuneration for carrying out this work.
  • A student who does not appear for a midterm exam shall not be eligible to answer the External Theory (SEA) of that paper
  1. The External Theory (SEA) shall be conducted at the end of a given Semester. External Theory (SEA) shall cover the course of studies prescribed for the respective Semester.
  • A Candidate shall be considered to have successfully fulfilled the requirements of a Semester and shall be deemed eligible to appear for the External Theory and practical examination (SEA) provided he/she fulfills the minimum attendance requirements as per OC-64 A 2.2.
  • The duration of the External Theory (SEA) paper shall be of two hours.
  • A tentative schedule of External Theory (SEA) examination, evaluation, and declaration of results shall be prepared by Goa University, preferably at the beginning of each academic year, and shall be notified to the students and college.
  • The pattern of question paper(s) to be set for the Mid Term Exam, Practical examination, External Theory (SEA) in a given subject, and the scheme of marking shall be recommended by the Board of Studies (BoS) in that subject. For this purpose, the Board of Studies shall frame specimen question paper(s) of the Midterm exam, Practical Examination, and External Theory (SEA) examination in the concerned subject for each Semester for the information of the students
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  1. Revaluation

There shall be revaluation as per Goa University Ordinance OA 5.15

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  1. Standard of Passing
  • A student is required to score a minimum of 50% of marks in each Course.
  • There shall be a combined head of passing for theory and practical components to be declared pass in a Course.

  1. Grading System

(Applicable for exams conducted from Academic year 2024-25 for all years)

  • Calculation of CGPA shall be as per OA-16 4.6.
    % of Marks: CGPA or OGPA x 10

Evaluation

Percentage of Marks Obtained

Conversion into Points
100 10 Points
90 to <100 9 to <10
80 to <90 8 to <9
70 to <80 7 to <8
60 to <70 6 to <7
50 to <60 5 to <6
<50 (Fail) <5

Percentage

 OGPA

Division/Class
50 % to 59.99% 5.000 to 5.999 Pass
60 % to <69.99% 6.000 to 6.999 II Division
70% to <79.99% 7.000 to 7.999 I Division
80% and above 8.000 and above I Division with Distinction

  1. Declaration of Result

  • The statement of marks or Grade card on the ten-point scale for Semesters I to VIII shall be issued by Goa University.
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  1. Repeat Examination

  • A candidate failing in a subject shall have to answer both External theory and practical examinations as a repeat course. For such repeat course, the midterm exam and record/assignment marks shall be carried forward.
  • A student may re-register for a course with a regular batch.
  • A student shall not register for more than 30 credits in any semester.
  • Eligibility for admission to subsequent Semesters
  • A student admitted for semester I shall be deemed eligible for admission to semesters II, III and IV
  • A student has no backlogs of semesters I and II to be eligible for admission to semester V.

A student has no backlogs of semesters III and IV to be eligible for admission to semester VII.

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