Evaluation System

As per the guidelines of Osmania University, the evaluation of each course/paper is divided into two components:

• 20% of the total marks are allocated for Continuous Internal Assessment (which includes internal examinations, assignments, and other academic activities).
• The remaining 80% of marks are reserved for the Semester-End University Examinations.

Evaluation Process for Internal Examinations

The following process is systematically followed for conducting internal assessments for each course:

• There are two internal examinations per semester for each course.
• The duration of each internal examination is 30 minutes per course.
• The average of both internal exams is considered for the final internal assessment.
• Additionally, 5 marks are assigned for course-related assignments.

Step-by-Step Process

As per the guidelines of Osmania University, the evaluation of each course/paper is divided into two components:

1. Receive the examination schedule from Osmania University through the Almanac (Academic Calendar).
2. Preparation of question papers by the respective subject faculty members.
3. Collection of question papers from faculty by the Examination Cell 7 days before the examination.
4. Room allotment and preparation of seating plan by the In-Charge of the Examination Cell 4 days before the examination.
5. Printing of question papers and organizing them into a file 2 days before the examination.
6. Allotment of invigilation duties and intimation to both teaching and non-teaching staff.
7. Marking of hall ticket numbers on desks using stickers 1 day prior to the examination.
8. Conduct of the Examination
   1. Display of the seating plan on the notice board 1 hour before the exam.
   2. Distribution of examination material to invigilators 15 minutes before the start of the exam.
   3. Commencement of the examination.
   4. Collection of answer scripts from students by invigilators and arranging them subject-wise in the order of hall ticket numbers.
   5. Sorting of answer scripts subject-wise and section-wise by Examination Cell staff.
9. Distribution of answer script bundles to the respective faculty 1 day after completion of the examination for evaluation.
10. Evaluation of answer scripts by faculty members within 7 days of receipt.
11. Discussion of internal question papers and verification of evaluated answer scripts by students within 3 days of completion of evaluation.
12. Entry of marks in the designated mark lists, submitted via Google Link to the Examination Cell.
13. Submission of evaluated answer scripts to the Examination Cell.
14. Display of final internal marks on the notice board for student verification.
15. Filing and archiving of question paper copies and a checklist of completed activities.
16. Final compilation of average marks from the two internal exams and assignment marks, followed by entry of internal marks on the Osmania University website.

Evaluation Method

The evaluation system at IDEAL Degree College for Women, affiliated to Osmania University, follows a structured and transparent process under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The evaluation is based on both internal continuous assessment and semester-end examinations.

Key Guidelines:

1. Semester-End Examinations for Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC):
   The AECC semester-end examination is conducted by Osmania University, and the marks obtained are included in the calculation of Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
2. Internal Evaluation Pattern for UG Core and Elective Papers (4 and 5 Credit Courses):
   1. Two Internal Assessment Tests of 15 marks each are conducted per semester for each paper.
   2. The average of these two tests is considered for final evaluation.
   3. Additionally, 1 assignment carrying 5 marks is assigned per course.
   4. Each internal assessment test consists of:
      1. 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 0.5 mark each
      2. 10 Fill-in-the-Blank (FIB) questions of 0.5 mark each
      3. 5 Short Answer Questions of 1 mark each
3. No Assignment Component for any 3 Credit Core/Elective Course/Paper.
4. No Internal Examination for Practical Courses:
   1. Practical examinations, each worth 1 credit, are conducted at the end of the semester.
   2. Internal examiners evaluate practicals in I, III and V semesters.
   3. External examiners evaluate practicals in II, IV and VI semesters.

For Commerce:

1. 5 Credit Course/Paper (80 Marks):
   1. Section A (20 Marks): 8 Short Answer Questions (at least one from each unit); answer any 5. Each question carries 4 marks.
   2. Section B (60 Marks): 5 Long Answer/Essay type questions, with internal choice (2 to be set per unit). Each question carries 12 marks.
2. 4 Credit Course/Paper (80 Marks):
   1. Section A (20 Marks): 8 Short Answer Questions (two from each unit); answer any 5. Each carries 4 marks.
   2. Section B (60 Marks): 4 Long Answer/Essay type questions with internal choice (2 per unit). Each carries 15 marks.

For Science:

1. 4 Credit Course/Paper (80 Marks):
   1. Section A (20 Marks): 8 Short Answer Questions (two from each unit); answer any 5. Each carries 4 marks.
   2. Section B (60 Marks): 4 Long Answer/Essay type questions with internal choice (2 per unit). Each carries 15 marks.
2. 3 Credit Course/Paper (60 Marks):
   1. Section A (15 Marks): 8 Short Answer Questions (at least two from each unit); answer any 5. Each carries 3 marks.
   2. Section B (45 Marks): 3 Long Answer/Essay type questions with internal choice (2 per unit). Each carries 15 marks.

The marks secured by students in internal assessments, assignments, seminars, practicals, project work, and semester-end examinations are converted into SGPA and CGPA as per the Osmania University grading system.