Overview

The Office of the Controller of Examinations (COE) is responsible for scheduling and conducting Semester End Examinations for all the Courses offered by Sreenidhi University. The Office of COE also coordinates the Central Valuation, publication, results, issues of grade sheets, provisional certificates, Degree certificates, Transcripts, issuing duplicate certificates and conversion certificates, attestation of Certificates, Providing Genuineness/Verification Services to Stakeholders, Coordinating the Conduction of Convocation and addressing the grievances related to Examinations.

External Assessment

  • The External Assessment Pattern as managed by the Controller of Examinations (COE) is an essential component of the university's academic regulations. It defines the structure, rules, and guidelines for the semester end examinations
  • External exams are usually conducted over several days, with each exam having a specific duration (e.g., Three hours per exam). The COE manages the weight distribution based on the academic regulations and ensures that the exam format aligns with the learning objectives of the course.
  • The COE prepares and publishes the exam schedule in advance, providing students with details of the dates, timings, and venues of their exams. This schedule is typically available on the university’s official website.
  • The COE provides students with instructions about the exam format, materials allowed (e.g., calculators, notes), and other essential details. Students must adhere to these instructions strictly.
  • The COE ensures that answer scripts are evaluated fairly and consistently by faculty members and implements a marking scheme for each exam, ensuring that the evaluation is standardized.
  • After the completion of evaluation, the COE is responsible for Result processing and Result publication.
  • The COE processes the results based on the marks awarded by the examiners. It ensures that the grades are accurately calculated. The COE publishes the results through official channels, typically on the university’s website or student portal, and informs students of their final grades.
  • The COE manages the re-evaluation process if a student is dissatisfied with their results. Students can apply for a re-evaluation of their answer scripts within a specified time frame. The COE manages this process by assigning the script to another examiner.
  • Internal Assessment (CIA – Continuous Internal Assessment) – 50% - Conducted throughout the semester by respective Schools/Faculty
  • Semester End Examination (SEE) – 50% - Conducted at the end of the semester by the Office of the Controller of Examinations

Grading System

The grading system determines how students' performance in Semester End Exams is translated into grades. The COE is responsible for ensuring that the grading system adheres to the academic regulations of the institution. Based on the marks obtained by students, they are assigned letter grades (e.g., O, A, B, C) and corresponding grade points (e.g., 10, 9, 8,7) according to the grading scale. The COE ensures the proper calculation of the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) based on the grades obtained in Semester End exams and internal assessments. The COE enforces the minimum passing grade (e.g., Grade C or above) for students to successfully clear their end-semester exams.

Code of Conduct is Honor Code

The COE is responsible for enforcing the code of conduct and issuing guidelines related to Semester End exams. The COE ensures that all students adhere to the exam conduct rules, which include maintaining discipline in exam halls, refraining from malpractice, and adhering to dress codes (if applicable). The COE enforces the University’s policies on academic integrity, ensuring that students do not engage in cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of dishonesty during exams. The COE specifies the punishments for violations of the exam code of conduct, which may include disqualification from exams, re-examination, or other disciplinary measures.