EXAMINATION SECTION
ABOUT EXAMINATION SECTION:
The examination section in a college plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of the academic assessment process. It acts as the central authority responsible for organizing, scheduling, and managing all aspects of examinations. This includes setting up examination dates, managing the distribution of question papers, and ensuring the timely dissemination of results. Additionally, the section handles the meticulous task of maintaining confidentiality and integrity in the examination process, guarding against malpractices and ensuring fairness. It also plays an important role in addressing student concerns related to examination procedures and eligibility, thereby supporting the overall academic structure of the institution.
Beyond logistical duties, the examination section is crucial for maintaining academic standards and fostering accountability. It ensures that evaluation methods are in line with institutional guidelines and that students are assessed fairly and accurately based on their learning outcomes. Moreover, the examination section works closely with the academic departments to ensure that curricula and assessments are aligned, providing a coherent educational experience. By overseeing this process, the examination section not only upholds the credibility of the college’s academic programs but also contributes to the development of students by providing them with opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
One of the senior faculty members is appointed as Controller of Examinations and he oversee the working of the Examination Section on the day to day basis. He is being assisted by one Assistant Controller of Examinations and two supporting staff members in the smooth conduct of mid examinations and other related work in the section.
There will be two semester-End Examinations during each academic year. A candidate should appear for two Mid-Semester Examinations (Internals) in each Semester .At the same time they have to follow strictly the Rules and Regulations that are farmed and implemented from time to time by the College Authorities.
S.NO | NAME | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Prof B.S.N.Raju | Principal & Chief Controller of Examinations. |
2. | Dr V.S.K.Varma | Controller of Examinations |
3. | Mrs B.V.Samyukta | Assistant Controller |
4. | Sri S.Ramachandra rao | Computer Programmer |
EXAMINATION REFORMS
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
(a) The candidate shall be required to take at the end of each semester, an examination as detailed in the Scheme of Examination. Each paper of the examination shall, unless otherwise prescribed, be of three hours duration and carry 100 marks.
(b) A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he obtains a minimum of 5.0 SGPA in each semester. All other candidates shall be deemed to have failed in the examination. Candidates who have completed the course in each semester and have earned the necessary attendance and progress certificate shall be permitted to continue the next semester course irrespective of whether they have appeared or not at the previous examination (s). Such candidates may be permitted to appear for the examination of earlier semester along with the subsequent semester examinations.
(c) Candidates who have completed the course in each semester and have earned the necessary attendance and progress certificates shall be permitted to continue the next semester course irrespective of whether they have appeared or not at the previous examination (s). Such candidates may be permitted to appear for the examination of earlier semesters with the examinations of later semester simultaneously.
(d) The University shall prepare examination schedule. The Chairman, P.G. Board of Studies will prepare and recommend the list of paper setters and examiners to value the answer scripts for each semester. The answer scripts of all the courses shall be subject to double coded valuation. All those who have completed a minimum of three years of regularized experience in teaching M.B.A. Courses shall be appointed as examiners for this purpose. The variation between first and second valuation shall be dealt with as per the rules of the University.
(e) Regulations concerning Semester examination:
- i) Each Paper shall, unless otherwise prescribed, be of three hours duration and carry 100 Marks .Regular candidates shall submit a dissertation from any subject of the course and shall take Viva –Voce.
- ii) Except papers for which practical examination is held the semester-end exam question paper shall be 80 Marks and divided into 5 units of equal weightage. In respect of those papers where practical examination is there, the semester-end exam question paper shall be for 65 marks
iii) The Semester examination shall be based on the question paper set by the external examiner.
- iv) A candidate who fails in one semester examination or who is not able to take it shall be eligible to take the same examination at the end of the next semester.
- Notwithstanding anything contained in the above regulations in the case of Project Report/Dissertation and Viva-Voce, a candidate shall obtain not less than 50% of marks to be declared to have passed in the examination.
Attendance:
- Candidates shall put in attendance at the College for not less than 75% of the total number of working days. Condonation of shortage of attendance may be granted on the recommendation of the Principal of the College concerned. If a candidate represents the university efficiently at games, sports and other officially organized extra curricular activities, it will be deemed that he has attended the college on the day he is absent for this purpose.
RESULTS (CGPA SYSTEM)
The names of the successful candidates at the examination shall be arranged in the
order in which they are registered for the examination on the basis of total marks obtained by
each candidate in all the semester examinations put together in the case of M.B.A. (Full-time)
course, and M.B.A (Part-time) course.
Distinction: Those who obtain CGPA 8.0 or more
I Class: Those who obtain 6.5 CGPA or more but less then 8.0,
II class: Those who obtain CGPA 6.0 or more but less than 6.5.
Pass: Those who obtain CGPA 5.0 or more but less than 6.0.
Only those candidates who appear and pass the examination in all papers of the four Semesters of M.B.A. (Full-time) Degree examination at first appearance are eligible to be placed in the first class with distinction. However, no candidate who has not passed all the papers relating to any semester at the first appearance shall be eligible for the award of any medals or prizes by the University and to receive certificates of rank obtained by them in the examination.
Short Visits: The candidate shall make not less than two short visits to different local
industrial establishments, corporate offices in the neighbouring towns/cities in each semester
course of the programme. The total number of visits to be made by each candidate is twelve out
of which nine are compulsory. All the candidates are required to submit the reports at the time
of viva examinations.
Practical Training: Candidates shall undergo practical training in an organisation for
a minimum period of eight weeks and submit a report thereon along with a practical training
certificate obtained from the organisation. Practical training shall be guided and certified by the
teacher-guide. The practical training shall be conducted during summer vacation between
Second and Third Semesters.
Paper Setting: Question paper setting for all the subjects of all the semesters shall be
entrusted to external examiners approved by the P.G. Board of Studies. The question papers
shall be set on ‘Unit System’ pattern.
Project Work:
The scheme of evaluation of project studies as follows
- A project report based on the summer training will have to be submitted within four weeks from the commencement of third Semester.
- Final project study shall commence from third semester and the report should be submitted towards the end of fourth semester.
The purpose of the project work is primarily to demonstrate the
application of knowledge of skills acquired in the four semesters of the programme, by studying and analyzing a selected problem in the work situation in a systematic manner while suggesting solution to the management.
It is desirable that the sponsoring organization has to identify the area of project work for their participants at the beginning of the training programme itself. Each student is required to study the problem under the guidance of a faculty member of the department.
A candidate who failed in any paper or papers in any one of the earlier three semesters need not submit his project Report. He/she has to submit his/her project report in the next year along with his/her immediate juniors, after completing all the papers in the three semesters.
The completed project should be submitted to the University/College 15 days before the commencement of IV semester examinations.
- Improvement Provision: Candidates declared to have passed Master Degree Courses in Business Administration under Semester System obtaining third or second class may reappear for the same examination to improve their class as per the University rules in force.
Evaluation: Each paper will carry 100 marks. The duration of written examination (semester end) for each paper shall be three hours.
Composition of marks: Each paper is for 100 marks divided into external for 80 marks and internal for 20 marks. In the case of subjects having practical exam, semester-end exam carries 50 marks while internal (mid-term) test and practical examination carry 30 marks and 20marks
respectively.
The internal assessment marks shall be based on factors such as
- Participation in seminars, case discussions and group work activities.
- Class Tests, quizzes, individual and group oral presentations
- Submission of written assignment, term papers and viva-voce.
- Class –room participation and attendance.
The weightage given to each of these factors shall be decided and announced at the beginning of the semester by individual faculty member responsible for the paper.
Total marks:
First Year:
I Semester: 700 Marks
II Semester: 700 Marks
Total : 1400 Marks
Second Year
III Semester: 700 Marks
IV Semester: 700 Marks
Viva-Voce: 100 Marks
Project Study: 100 Marks
Total : 1600 Marks
Grand Total : 3000 Marks
- Industrial Tour is optional.
- Minimum number of hours per subject per week is four.
Viva-Voce Examination: The candidate who passed all earlier three semesters has to appear for a comprehensive Viva-voce examination which is conducted at the end of the fourth semester. A candidate who failed in a paper or a candidate who has not appeared for any earlier examination for any paper or papers in any semester is not eligible for Viva-Voce exam. Such candidates have to appear for Viva next year only after completing all the papers in the earlier three semesters.