Evaluation Scheme
INTRODUCTION
CT University (CTU) is the best private university located on Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. It owes its genesis to the establishment of the CT Educational Society in Jalandhar in the year 1997. After the legacy of more than 25 years, CTU was established in 2017 under the excelling vision of Sardar Charanjit Singh Channi, Chancellor, and CTU. CTU is the best multi-disciplinary, student-centric, research-focused university in Punjab, India; offering a full range of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. The multi-disciplinary curriculum leads students towards a strong foundation in the disciplines of Design & Innovation, Humanities & Physical Education, Agriculture & Natural Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Computer Applications, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sciences, Law, Management Studies, Hotel Management and Airlines & Tourism while enabling them to expertise in the field. The campus is completely vibrant, happening and always active within Media. CT University, Ludhiana, Punjab is available socially on all platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. Also, marks its impact in print and online media. Various newspapers cover CTU for its Educational news, Research and Colorful events. CT University is among top 30 universities in India according to ARIIA. It is awarded as one of the best universities in research in India
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
The conduct of examinations and declaration of results is one of the important activities of the C T University. The Examination Section is the backbone of the examination system. It is of paramount importance that the examinations are conducted with utmost precision, fairness, and objectivity to gain public credibility and esteem.
In order to achieve this, all rules and procedures relating to the examinations should be so well delineated as to leave nothing to chance and assumption. This Ordinance/ Manual is an effort in that direction. It defines the roles, responsibilities of the people involved, protocols, procedures to be followed and various steps that must be taken at all the levels associated with the conduct of the examinations of the C T University.
All the Forms/Proforma for use in the examination process/ system and documentation has been drawn out in standardized formats. Measures to curb unfair and malpractices have also been listed along with the penalty and punishments.
The policy includes all the procedures, processes, regulation, and responsibilities of the conduct of examinations for undergraduate and post graduate students of university.
EVALUATION SCHEME
Evaluation will be done on continuous basis. The student’s performance in a course will be evaluated by assigning a letter grade. For each course, the weightage of continuous assessment and University Assessment (End Term Examination) shall be as per examination scheme of particular programme of concerned school duly approved by Academic Council. The component of course will be evaluated on the basis of exam, assignment, seminars, quizzes, attendance, practical work, viva-voce etc. as announced at the beginning of the course.
Theory: The evaluation of the theory paper would be based on Internal and External Assessments. Internal Assessment would consist of 40% of the marks (40 marks) and external assessment (in form of End Semester Exam) would consist of remaining 60% marks (60 marks).
Practical: The evaluation of the practical paper would be based on Internal and External Assessments. Internal Assessment would consist of 60% of the marks (60 marks) and external assessment (in form of End Semester Exam) would consist of remaining 40% marks (40 marks). There will be no Mid –Semester exam for Practical.
The Evaluation criterion for each academic course is based upon two major components: [a] Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and [b] End Semester Examination (ESE). Continuous Internal Assessment is done throughout the semester in which a student is assessed on defined parameters such as University test, surprise test, class test, and sessional examination while End Semester Examination is held at the end of each semester for a pre-defined period.
Continuous Internal Assessment has following components.
Conduct of University Test/Sessional Examination: The aim of university test is manifold. Besides being an important component of Continuous Internal Assessment for sessional marks, it also serves the purpose of providing the student an opportunity to develop skills for time management and check the level of preparedness. It will be conducted as per the plan of Institute/faculties or as per examination calendar of examination cell.
Teacher’s Assessment: The faculty of respective department gives at least two activities to the student which is attendance based and overall performance in the class, based on which students are assessed. The activity of teacher’s assessment also carries some marks.
Surprise Test: A student must appear in every surprise test. Surprise test should contain some marks.
EVALUATION SCHEME COMPONENT
This scheme is applicable for all program and all course from Odd Semester – 2023 onwards.
THEORY
Internal Assessment:
Type | Details | Marks |
Mid Term | One Mid Term Sessional of 1 hour | 15 |
Presentation | Average of marks obtained | 5 |
Assignment/Certification |
| 5 |
Quiz/Surprise Test |
| 5 |
Teacher Assessment |
| 5 |
Attendance | 75 % +: 5 Marks | 5 |
TOTAL | 40 |
Type | Details | Marks |
External | External Theory Examination of 3 hours | 60 |
TOTAL | 60 |
Practical Examination:
Type | Details | Marks |
Internal | Internal Practical (2 Hours) | 20 |
Internal | Internal Continuous Assessment | 40 |
External | External Practical Examination | 40 |
TOTAL | 100 |
PASSING CRITERIA
GRADING SYSTEM
UGC Recommended Grading system is applicable from Odd Semester – 2023 onwards.
Letter Grade:
It is an index of the performance of students in said course. Grades are denoted by O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P & F.
Grade Point:
It is a numerical weight allotted to each letter grades on a 10- Point scale.
The level of students’ academic performance as an aggregate of Continuous Evaluation and Semester End Examinations; shall be reflected by Letter Grades on a Ten Point Scale according to connotations as per the following table:
Table: Letter Grades and Grade Points
Letter Grade | Grade Point |
O (Outstanding) | 10 |
A+ (Excellent) | 9 |
A (Very Good) | 8 |
B+ (Good) | 7 |
B (Above Average) | 6 |
C (Average) | 5 |
P (Pass) | 4 |
F (Fail) | 0 |
Ab (Absent) | 0 |
Other than the above, the following grades may also be allotted:
Grade | Details |
I | Incomplete |
DT | Detained/Debarred |
S | Satisfactory (this will be awarded for a Course which doesn’t’ carry any credit) |
Conversion of Numerical Marks into Letter Grades
The scores of Internal and External Assessments are added for conversion into a Letter Grade at pre-determined class intervals. The Grades shall be rewarded as per criteria given in below Table.
Letter Grade | Grade Point | Marks |
O (Outstanding) | 10 | 90 and above |
A+(Excellent) | 9 | 80 – 89.99 |
A (Very Good) | 8 | 70 – 79.99 |
B+ (Good) | 7 | 60 – 69.99 |
B (Above Average) | 6 | 50 – 59.99 |
C (Average) | 5 | 45 – 49.99 |
P (Pass) | 4 | 40 – 44.99 |
F (Fail) | 0 | Below 40 |
Ab (Absent) | 0 | ------- |
Grace Marks
Summer Semester Rules
Promotion Criteria
Promotion from One Academic Year to Next (CT University)
Examinations are an integral part of the educational process. Evaluation is continuous and reveals the strengths and weaknesses of the learners frequently so that learners have better opportunity to understand and improve themselves.
The aim of this policy is not to prevent students from continuing their studies at the University but rather to support them in handling their academic and/or pastoral challenges.
The CT University uses the following Promotion Criteria when assessing a student’s ability to move into a next academic year:
A student is eligible for promotion to next year, irrespective of the number of subject he/she is fail/having backlog , if he/she meets the below mentioned minimum CGPA criteria (by combining odd and even semester).
That it is his/her choice to clear his/her backlog in summer semester or in Re-appear Examination.
If student CGPA is less than 4 having any number of backlogs in First Year and CGPA less than 4.5 in second Year , he/she must be appear in Summer Semester to clear the backlog papers.
Academic Progression in B.Pharm. Programme
Academic progression rules for B.Pharm Programme are applicable as follows:
Eligibility for promotion to Diploma in Pharmacy (Part-II)
All candidates who have appeared for all the subjects and passed the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-I examination are eligible for promotion to the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-II class. However, failure in more than two subject shall debar him/ from promotion to the Diploma in Pharmacy Part-II class.
Process for Evaluation
Retention and Disposal Policy of Examination records
SOP for Dealing Unfair Means Cases