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Autonomous College Examination System

The document outlines the examination system and process for an autonomous college. It discusses setting up an Examination Cell headed by a Controller of Examinations to manage the examination process. It also describes conducting continuous internal and semester-ending examinations, evaluating answer papers, awarding grades and degrees, and remunerating examination staff. Key details like faculty and student enrollment, results, research and facilities are to be provided in the annexure.

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Autonomous College Examination System

The document outlines the examination system and process for an autonomous college. It discusses setting up an Examination Cell headed by a Controller of Examinations to manage the examination process. It also describes conducting continuous internal and semester-ending examinations, evaluating answer papers, awarding grades and degrees, and remunerating examination staff. Key details like faculty and student enrollment, results, research and facilities are to be provided in the annexure.

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1.

Examination Cell & System

Autonomous College shall have an Examination Cell headed by Controller of


Examination who will be a permanent faculty nominated by the Principal on the basis of
potential of the person. The Principal of the college shall be the Chief Controller,
Examinations.
The Controller of Examination will create his/her own team with the approval of the
Principal of the College. The team shall consist of Deputy Controllers/Assistant
Controllers, the number of persons to be nominated shall depend on the quantum of work
in the Examination Cell. Teachers working in the college shall be nominated in the
Examination Cell for a tenure of 3 years. They will continue doing their teaching work as
scheduled by the college.
There shall be a team of Office Assistants, Computer Programmers, Data Entry Operators
and other helpers in the Autonomous Cell.
Examination Cell will have appropriate printing unit also for printing of question papers
and other relevant confidential material.
All part-time/full time functionaries of the Examination Cell shall be paid honorarium for
the extra work being done by them apart from their usual work. Such honoraria shall be
proposed by the Finance Committee and shall be approved by the Governing Body.
Governing Body may also approve appointment of full time office staff in the
examination cell on contractual basis on the recommendation of Finance Committee. The
salary of such staff will also be decided by the same mechanism.

There shall be continuous, comprehensive evaluation of students through internal and


external examination. At least 2 internal examinations per semester and 1 semester
ending examination should be conducted.

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In order to motivate students to be free of rot learning, various mechanism of internal
evaluation should be adopted such as group discussion, paper reading, home assignments
and viva voce.
Remuneration for examination work should be decided by the finance committee and
should be approved by the Governing Body. In no case it should be less than that paid by
the parent university.
2. Award of Degrees:

Through Parent University

◻ The parent university will award degrees to the students evaluated and recommended by
autonomous colleges. The degree certificates will be in a common format devised by the
university. The name of the college will be mentioned in the degree certificate, if so
desired.

PART IV: BASIC INFORMATION:

1. Name of college:

2. Name of principal:

3. Telephone/fax/email:

4. Year of establishment:

5. Whether private/government/university maintained:

6. Year of grant of permanent affiliation:

7. Courses offered:
U.G.
P.G.
M. Phil.

8. Student enrolment during last three years:

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U.G.
P.G.
M. Phil.

9. Faculty strength category-wise:(Please enclose list of faculty with


their qualifications/papers/books/monographs if published)

10. Administrative, laboratory and library staff:

11. Results during the last five years: percentage of :

I st Division 2 nd Division Overall Pass


UG
PG

12. Number of [Link]./Ph.D.s produced during the last three years:

Subject Year [Link] Ph.D.

List of journals in the library:

List of major items of equipment in the college (costing more than Rs.50,000/-each):

13. Whether college has been accredited by NAAC, mention the rating

Signature of Registrar of Affiliating University (With


Seal) Signature of Principal

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ANNEXURE II

1. Name of college:

2. Name of principal:

3. Telephone/fax/email:

4. Year of establishment:

5. Whether private or government or university maintained:

6. Year of grant of permanent affiliation:

7. Courses
offered: a. U.G.
b. P.G. c.
[Link].

8. Student enrolment during the last three


years: a. U.G.
b. P.G. c.
[Link].

9. Faculty strength (category-wise): (Please enclose list of faculty with their


qualifications/papers/books/ monographs if published)

10. Administrative, laboratory and library staff.

11. Results during the last six years; percentage of

I st Division 2 nd Division Overall Pass


UG
PG

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12. Number of [Link]. /Ph.D.s produced during the last three years:

Subject Year [Link] Ph.D.

13. List of journals in the library:

14. List of major items of equipment in the college (costing more thanRs.50,000/- each):

15. Physical facilities added during the last six years:


a. Accommodation:
b. Equipment c. Library

16. Academic Council:


a. Involvement of members of faculties of the college at all levels:
b. Whether the students are represented in the Academic Council and if so
their contribution:

17. Board of Studies:


a. Please indicate how many Boards of Studies have been constituted:
b. Whether the Boards of Studies have external experts, including an expert
nominated by the University:

18. Curriculum:
a. Whether annual or semester system is adopted:
b. Innovative aspects and experiments introduced by the college
since obtaining autonomy:
c. Please give a note on curriculum development
under autonomy: 19. Research activities:
a. Research programme/ research activities undertaken in the departments during
the last five years:
b. Research activities/ programme on hand:
20. Evaluation/examination pattern:

a. Examination reforms if any introduced during the period of autonomy:

b. Question paper setting for final examinations [Internal/ External/ Combined].

c. Evaluation (completely internal/completely external/partly external and


partly internal):

d. Proportional weightage of continuous internal assessment and final


examination: (Also indicate break-up for assignments, tests, etc. for awarding
continuous internal assessment)

e. Criteria for passing and classification:

f. Is a grading system adopted? If yes, indicate the method of awarding grades:

g. Is there any qualifying board to declare the results? If yes, indicate the
constitution and function:

h. While declaring the results, is any moderation done? What are the criteria
adopted for moderation?

i. Is there provision for improvement?

j. For practical examinations are the examiners internal or one external and
one internal?

k. Has any question bank been set up? If yes, give the subject: l. Has a credit
system been introduced?

21. Examination results (past six years, branch-wise):


a. Number appeared:
b. Number passed:
c. Percentage of passes:
d. Number passed in first class and with distinction:

22. Re-evaluations:
- Is there provision for re-evaluation?
- Fee for re-evaluation:
- Number applied for re-evaluation and number passed by such re-evaluation
during the last five years:
23. Scope of getting admission into postgraduate courses and employment
opportunities for the graduate coming out of college:
24. Expenditure a. Annual additional expenditure to the college (last six years):
- Salary to staff
- Stationery
- Remuneration for examiners, TA & DA for various authorities, etc.
- Equipment
- Other contingency expenditure, If any
b. Sources from which this expenditure is met: (last six years)
- Annual recurring and non-recurring grants available from the UGC,
central government and state government:
- Grant from any other source
- Contribution by the Management

25. Has any evaluation of the autonomous functioning been made? If yes, give
a summary of the outcome:

26. Whether college has been accredited by the NAAC. If yes, give the rating:

27. Whether the University has conducted the review as per the guidelines. If yes,
please enclose the report.

28. Number of times meeting of Governing Board, Academic Council, Board of


Studies, Finance Committee during the tenure of autonomous status. Date/Year.

29. Any other relevant details:

Signature of Registrar of Affiliating University


Signature of Principal
(With Seal)

Common questions

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Autonomous colleges have introduced various examination reforms, such as employing both internal and external faculty for question paper setting to ensure impartiality and comprehensiveness. The evaluation process can be completely internal, completely external, or a mix of both, offering flexibility and rigour. Additionally, the proportional weightage for internal assessments and final exams is clearly delineated to ensure transparency and fairness in student evaluation .

The Board of Studies in autonomous colleges is structured with internal faculty and includes external experts, potentially including a university nominee, to enrich academic discourse with diverse insights. It has the responsibility to review and approve curriculum, ensuring it aligns with current academic and industry standards while incorporating external expertise for comprehensive academic program development .

The Academic Council is actively involved in all levels of curriculum development in autonomous colleges. The Council includes faculty members and student representatives, who contribute by bringing diverse perspectives and innovative ideas into curriculum discussions. This collaborative approach ensures that the curriculum remains relevant and caters to both educational objectives and student needs .

The Examination Cell in an autonomous college is headed by the Controller of Examination, who is a faculty member nominated by the Principal. The Principal serves as the Chief Controller of Examinations. The Examination Cell team, sanctioned by the Principal, includes Deputy Controllers, Assistant Controllers, teachers for a tenure of three years, Office Assistants, Computer Programmers, Data Entry Operators, and other supportive staff. The team handles internal and external student evaluations and conducts at least two internal exams and one semester final exam per semester .

Student passing and classification in autonomous colleges depend on clear criteria set by the institution, ensuring transparency and fairness. A grading system is implemented, with methods clearly specified to attain consistency in evaluating student performance across different courses, reflecting a standardised academic evaluation process .

The Finance Committee in autonomous colleges plays a crucial role in managing financial aspects such as determining remuneration for examination work and proposing honoraria for Examination Cell functionaries. They are responsible for recommending salaries for full-time office staff within the Examination Cell, ensuring financial decisions align with college budgets and standards .

The autonomous college ensures robust evaluation by conducting continuous, comprehensive assessments through internal and external exams. Internal assessment methods include group discussions, paper readings, home assignments, and viva voce to discourage rote learning. These diverse methods aim to provide a well-rounded evaluation of the student's capabilities and comprehension .

Autonomous colleges have adopted measures such as annual or semester systems, introducing innovative curriculum aspects, and conducting experiments under autonomy to stimulate learning. In terms of research, colleges have developed programs that promote faculty and student research activities, supported by facilities and collaborative opportunities with external experts .

Remuneration for examination-related work in autonomous colleges is recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by the Governing Body. It is ensured that the honoraria paid are at least equivalent to those offered by the parent university, maintaining alignment with broader educational standards and preventing any disincentive for involvement in examination processes .

Autonomous colleges coordinate with their parent universities by evaluating and recommending students for degree awards. The degrees are issued in a standardized format by the university, which may choose to include the college's name on the degree certificate. This ensures the autonomous college retains its academic autonomy while aligning with the parent university's certification standards .

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