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Guidelines Online Exams
Guidelines Online Exams
The conduct of examinations and declaration of results is one of the most important activities
of the Chandigarh University. The Examination Section is the backbone of the entire system
of the university. It is of paramount importance that the examinations are conducted with
utmost precision, fairness and objectivity to gain public credibility and esteem. Inorder to
achieve this, all rules and procedures relating to the examinations should be so well defined
as to leave nothing for chance and assumption.
This manual, which is based on ordinances and regulations of the university, is an effort in
that direction. It defines the roles, responsibilities of the people involved, protocols,
procedures to be followed and various steps that have to be taken at all the levels associated
with the conduct of examinations of the Chandigarh University.
b) The question paper should be fairly distributed over the whole syllabus of study and not
concentrated on any one or a few units/portions only. Repetition of a question must be
avoided.
c) Use of mathematical, physical tables charts, data or hand books, gazettes Calculator etc.
which are permitted to be used by the examinee should be indicated in the instructions.
d) All questions and subdivisions shall be marked clearly as per the pattern provided.
e) Serial number of questions should be given on the top of Question paper, Time allowed,
MaximumMarksshouldalsobeindicatedandMarksallottedtoeachquestionshouldbe
mentioned on the right hand side of the paper.
g) Noinitialsorsignatureshouldbeputanywhereonthequestionpaper.OnlyUIDnumber should
be written by the candidate.
h) Question paper should be properly sealed at both corners of envelop, so that it may not
give way in transit.
i) The question papers of all the UG/PG classes shall be prepared by the Controller/Dean of
Examination out of the learning materials and standardized question banks provided by
the University Teaching Departments.
j) The question paper should be fairly distributed over the whole syllabus of study and not
concentrated on any one or a few units/portions only. Repetition of a question must be
k) Use of mathematical, physical tables, charts, data or handbooks, gazettes Calculator etc.
which are permitted to be used by the examinee should be indicated in the instructions.
l) All questions and subdivisions shall be marked clearly as per the pattern provided.
m) Serial number of questions should be given on the top of Question paper, Time allowed,
Maximum Marks should also be indicated and Marks allotted to each question should be
mentioned on the right hand side of the paper.
o) No initials or signature should be put anywhere on the question paper. Only UID number
should be written by the candidate.
p) Question paper should be properly sealed at both corners of envelop, so that it may not
give way in transit.
All the question papers shall be printed in a classified zone with restricted
entry. The printing process shall not leave any trail which may eventually
result in the leakage of full or part of the question paper.
a) The Controller of Examination shall get all the question papers printed and packed in a
cover and sealed securely for storage under his custody.
b) The sealed envelopes containing question paper should be arranged examination-wise,
paper code number-wise and kept under strict secrecy and vigil. The strong room and
confidential lockers in which these question papers are kept, should be sealed every time
and every day, it is opened.
Note:- As in most of the cases Syllabus is divided into 3 Units (40 questions each) therefore the question
bank is also created in that way, If in any department needs any Exemption or Variation then
suggestions are invited for discussion and final approval may be sought from Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.
3.1.1 Short Answer Type Questions
Total 30 Questions(10 from each unit)
All the short answer type questions are to be from level 1/ level 2 according to blooms
taxonomy
Level of Linked Question
Sr. No Question course Location/ Question
in blooms Outcome Topic
L1 CO1/CO2/C
1-10 Unit -1
O3
L1 CO1/CO2/C
11-20 Unit -2
O3
L1 CO1/CO2/C
21-30 Unit-3
O3
4. Guidelines and Formats to design Rubrics for Project, Field & Industrial
Training etc.
Stage 1
Identification of Performance task and criteria
1. Splitting the project or industrial training report into phases
2. Phases into steps a student is expected to follow to successfully complete the project
3. Development of steps into performance tasks
4. Clearly depicting the performance criteria for each performance tasks
Stage -2
Development Assessment Rubrics based on above information
1. A blank common rubrics table is provided where departments can develop and
enter the information regarding project or industrial training rubrics Format for
2. Table is a two dimensional having vertical column for performance task and rows
for performance quality levels (5 levels).
3. In addition to this two additional columns are also provided for time schedule and
weight age for each task so that students are clear about the expectations for
assessment. (Please see the Blank table T 1.1)
Table 1.2
4. Common Blank format of rubrics
Phase Performance Performance Quality level Time Weightage
task and marks Schedule
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
2 4 6 8 10
Stage 3
Define the performance level for each task and quality levels
Level Assessment Rubrics
9.1 Lack of sufficient technical content and sophistication is evident in several components of
the project
9.2 Project analyzes an insufficient amount of technical information in the development of a
few feasible solutions to meet the project objective.
9.3 Project analyzes a sufficient amount of pertinent technical information in the development
of a few feasible solutions to meet the project objective
9.4 Project analyzes a significant amount of pertinent technical information in the
development of several feasible solutions to meet the project objective.
11.2 Oral presentation skills exhibit only minor problems in syntax, diction, tone, and non-
verbal elements.
11.3 Oral presentation skills exhibit clear and appropriate syntax, diction, tone, and non-verbal
elements.
11.4 Oral presentation skills exhibit clear, varied, complex language, employed for effect.
Diction is precise and appropriate to the situation. Tone is mature, consistent, and
appropriate for topic and audience. Non-verbal elements (attire, mannerisms, etc.) do not
distract from the presentation
(Note 1: - Problem has to be selected from given basket. Two dimensional Rubric based design
project process is provided below along with the time frame, weightage, assessment levels and
associated marks for the rubric based execution of project. )
(Note 2:- It is an example just for illustration every department will develop its own rubric system
to be produced below depending on their own requirements)
a) Either Section wise or question wise subject expert faculty appointed by HoD for each subject to
evaluate all the answer sheets of that subject.
b) Answer books marking scheme should be prepare by Subject coordinator and verified by
HoD/coordinator of each subject before start of evaluation.
c) Prepared scheme of each subject should be uploaded on CUIMS and same copy to be submitted
in Secrecy branch.
d) On next day of exam scheduled evaluation must be started.
e) Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in secrecy branch during evaluation.
f) Teachers should ensure fair marking and correctly recorded on the scored marks on title page in
figures and in words clearly.
g) HoDs are required to monitor evaluation process of their department.
h) If any evaluator take long leave or resign during evaluation then HoD will be responsible to
appoint another faculty in that place to avoid evaluation delay.
i) Final year answer books are to be checked on priority basis within 3 days of conduct of the
examination. It is most urgent.
j) The faculty evaluating the answer books will make the necessary correction pointed out by the
checking assistants.
k) Answer books should be shown to the students by the teachers who have done the evaluation so
that he/she can clarify the quarries of the students easily.
l) It is expecting that a group of 4 teachers will checked around 100 answer books per day along
their invigilation duty if any.
No faculty member will be allowed to sign out from evaluation centre before the completion of
minimum required evaluation.
6. SOP for Answer sheet Showing and Grievances
Showing dates will be shared by the examination department well in advance through CUIMS and
email.
a) All the HODs/Principals/Directors have to plan the answer sheet showing of their respective
departments in the Blocks/ classrooms defined by the examination department.
b) Answer sheets as per the showing schedule attached have to be collected by the departments
from the Secrecy Branch on the respective morning & have to be returned in the evening.
c) No Department is authorized to keep the answer sheets with them more than the stipulated time
in any case.
d) The transportation will be provided by the Secrecy Branch
e) Peons for loading & unloading of the answer books are to be arranged by the department itself.
• Entry in register is compulsory for all the neter and leave the secrecy branch
Examination Rules and Regulations Book
• Mobile phones should be either on silent or switch off mode during checking.
• All are required to write EMP-ID along with signatures in sign column present on front page of
sheet.
• Never ignore the discrepancy found in answer sheet you are required to immediately contact
concerned evaluator.
8. Guidelines During conduct of External Practical Exams
a) Practical Files of all the students must be checked (Experiment wise) with proper index having
evaluation & date-wise signatures.
b) Internal and external faculty members must be present in the labs during the mentioned time slot.
c) All the Performa given by your respective practical exam coordinators must be filled and
submitted same day.
d) Examiners are supposed to give practical problems to students which they will execute on
respective computers allocated to them. After execution they have to write that program on
answer sheets provided to them.
e) Faculty on duty will evaluate the students one by one on allotted computers.
f) Evaluation marks for external is out of 40 for which marks breakup already have been provided
to you by respective exam coordinators. Examiners will prepare this during viva process.
g) Leaves during practical exams will only be sanctioned after getting approval from Exam
coordinator.
Reappear/Regular
Note: [1] Awards in file should be properly forwarded with signatures of examiners.
[2] Instructions for Conduct of Examination as issued by University to be strictly compiled with.
CERTIFIED
Head of Department
Chandigarh University
Gharuan, Mohali
Annexure No.5
Regular:- Please upload on CUIMS from HOD login only (no excel sheets will be
entertained).
Repeat/Spl. Permission/ International Semester Exchange Cases If any student is allowed/ permitted in
the current session for International Semester Exchange/ semester repeat/special classes in subject(s),
his/ her details i.e. approved letter, fee details and Internal/External Awards as per the format may be
forwarded separately.
If in any case student data was not visible on CUIMS, send whole Theory(Internal) &
Practical(Internal/External) awards of such students as per the format component wise. Kindly submit
hard file to Conduct branch and forward the Soft copy of these students at computersection@cumail.in
and conduct.cuexam@cumail.in.
All the performa provided must be properly filled and placed in the file along with the Awards duly
verified and signed by the Head of Department.
The file for a Branch must be prepared Semester-wise and properly flagged.
Kindly ensure that awards of each and every student who have appeared for the examination Regular/
Reappear is sent. Files for Reappear candidates to be sent separately. If there is any discrepancy the
HoD will be responsible for the same. All the Attendance Sheet & Award list(hand written) pages are to
be scanned and its pdf files to be forwarded to Conduct & Exam. branch (conduct.cuexam@cumail.in)
with subject line – “Awards PDF files”
• The student may not use his or her textbook, course notes, or receive help from a invigilator or
any other outside source.
• Students must complete the multiple-choice questions within the 60-minute time frame allotted
for the exam in MSTs and 12-minute time frame in end semester examinations .
• If your online exam is interrupted, click the “Back” button on your web browser to see if you can
return to the exam.
• Click on Refresh button, the test will resume from recent attempt.
• If internet connectivity fails then again reconnect to the Internet and login back into CUIMs
• If exam not completed due to technical issue then immediately report to invigilator and exam cell.
• Sometimes due to heavy load on server your exam process becomes slow. Don’t get panic wait
for 2-3 minutes or refresh the page.
19.5 Support
If you have any questions, please contact the examination cell block-9 basement at least before one day of
exam.
21. Instructions for filling OMR sheet of Final End Semester Theory
Examination
OMR Sheet for Final End Semester Theory Exam.: All the students appearing for Regular/Reappear
examination will be given this OMR Sheet along with the 32 pages Answer Book. The following
points to be kept in mind while conducting these exams.
• Announce to the students Do read the Instructions given on the bottom right hand of
the OMR Sheet.
• The OMR sheet is to be filled with blue/black point pen only. Do not fill the sheet
with Gel pen or with pencil.
• Circles should be darkened completely and properly.
• Do not use marker or white fluid to hide already filled mark.
• The UID and Subject Code is to be filled with proper care as any wrongly filled circle
in UID and subject code would result in rejection of sheet and there may be delay in
result declaration. The numeric values in these tags are starting from 0 to 9. Therefore,
• This OMR Sheet is to be collected within 30 minutes after start of Examination by the
Invigilator.
• The Centre Superintendent will get these OMR Sheets collected from the rooms and must be
stamped (Date and CEO) before packing.
• The OMR sheets are to be packed in separate envelops for Regular & Reappear examination
Branch/Semester/Subject-wise and must be arranged in serial order of UID. These envelops
are to be sealed with tape and submitted to Secrecy along with Answer Book packets
immediately after the examination in morning and evening shift.
• The total count of OMR sheet is to be matched with the total present students.
Signature
Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/medical Superintendent of a Government health
care institution
To be filled in by the person who detected the case and to be forwarded bythe Centre Superintendent to the
Assistant Registrar (Conduct& Exam. Branch) under confidential cover, on the day of the detection of the
case.
10. The candidate U.I.D. No:____________________ was found giving/receiving help to/ from Candidate,
U.I.D. No._______________________ who was sitting just in front/behind/left or right of the candidate,
U.I.D. No: _______________________.
11. Any other mode ofuse of Unfair Means (If it is a case of misbehavior, please give full details of the
incident and also get the statements of the witnesses.-
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Signature of Candidate & Mob. No. Signature of the detector with date
In case of his refusal to do so, Name in
Full___________________________________
Signature of another member of
Designation:___________________________________
Staff certifying this fact______________
Department:___________________________________
NOTE: - The superintendent will give a hearing to the candidate and record his statement.He may allow
the student to question the detector and the questions and answer will also be recorded and enclosed with this
form. If the candidate refuses to make any statement this fact will be recorded by the Superintendent.
Comments of the Detector (Invigilator/Asstt. Supdt./ Supdt./ Member of Flying Squad):
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