AboutEvaluation Process and Exam Reforms
The College is an Autonomous College affiliated under the University of Madras and follows directives of the University for the conduct of examination .
Continuous internal assessments ( CIA) is on the basis of two internal tests and model exam, assignment and attendance in each semester The internal assessment test dates are informed well in advance in the academic calendar and a time table is prepared by the Office of the COE and circulated to all departments . The internal assessment is done by the faculty in- charge of the subject.To ensure transparency the answer scripts are given to the students after evaluation and student’s signatures are obtained in the consolidated internal assessment marks after verification. Student’s grievances are addressed by the respective faculty in- charge and head of the department after verifying the records available and the internal assessment marks are submitted to the office of the COE prior to the commencement of the End Semester examination.
The question papers for the end semester examination are set by the panel of examiners from various colleges. The panel of examiners comprising of subject experts from various colleges are prepared for each subject based on the circulars sent to departments of various colleges in Chennai requesting for experienced faulty who express their willingness to serve as examiners for the End semester examinations. A list of subject experts is also obtained from the various heads of the departments in the college. Based on this, subject experts are invited to set and scrutinize the question paper.
The question paper is printed in the college under the supervisor of the COE and additional ACOE .The sealed question paper bundles are kept in safe custody of the COE .The question paper bundle is opened 30 minutes before the commencement of examination for supply to examination halls.
Seating arrangement is done scrupulously to ensure that no malpractice takes place. The students are monitored closely by the examination supervisors. Any malpractice is brought to the notice of the disciplinary committee and disciplinary action is based on the resolutions of the committee. Any grievance brought to the notice of the office of the COE is placed before the examination committee and resolved immediately.
End semester examination evaluation is done by external examiners only. The passing board comprising of the head of the department and a senior faculty along with the external subject thoroughly check the internal and external mark entries and also award moderation marks for candidates based on the criteria set for moderation. The result galley is then presented to the standing committee comprising of the principal of the college, an external member (principal of other colleges), senior most faculty of college and the controller of examination. On approval, the results are declared within 21 days of the last date of examination as per UGC guidelines. Results are published online on the website.
Photocopy of answer scripts are given to the candidates who apply for photocopy with the prescribed fees. Revaluations of answer scripts are also allowed.
Supplementary Examination is conducted for the candidates who fail only in one theory paper in the last semester of UG/PG courses.
Consolidated Mark Sheets are issued to all the candidates who have qualified for the degree.
Consolidated mark sheet and semester mark sheets are issued to the candidates on mark sheets that have 11 salient security features .
Provisional Certificate is provided by the University of Madras is issued to candidates who have qualified for the degree.
Degree Certificates are issued during the Graduation Day.
The Genuiness verification report of education qualification of candidates of this college is issued within two working days from the date of receipt of request letter along with prescribed fees.
The office of the COE is fully automated and the functions related to the conduct of examination including preparation of application forms, hall Tickets, printing of mark sheets and preparation of galley and result analysis is done with the support of the software installed