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2.5.3. What measures have been taken by the institution for continuous
evaluation of students and ensuring their progress and improved performance?

The College has been insisting on internal assignments and tests to ensure that
students undergo a continuous learning cycle and are aware of the examination
system. Their results are monitored by the mentors. HODs often discuss student
performance with their colleagues, thus getting valuable feedback and also planning
changes, if required. Based on these, the departments design their remedial classes.

2.5.4. What percentage of marks is earmarked for continuous internal
assessment? Indicate the mechanisms strategized to ensure rigor of the internal
assessment process?

The weightages mentioned in the Table 2.15 are applicable for both undergraduate
and postgraduate courses. From 2015 onwards, the CIA weightage has been reduced
to 30% in accordance with Bangalore University rules.

Table 2.15: Marks Allotted for Continuous Internal Assessment
Year Percentage of marks earmarked for CIA
Theory Practicals
2012 admission 50 50
2013 admission 50 50
2014 admission 50 50
2015 admission 70 30
2016 admission 70 30

The various methods used for assessing internal assessment are:
Seminars, assignments, projects, quizzes, discussions, model-making and written
tests.
For students enrolled prior to 2015: One centrally organized mid-semester test and
two activities, one before and one after the mid-semester test. One such activity is a
written test.
For students enrolled in 2015 and 2016: One centrally organized mid-semester test
and one activity after the mid-semester test.
Teachers discuss the nature of assignments being given among their colleagues and
often innovative topics and methods are designed to ensure that mere copying from
each other is avoided. While some follow field work, others do their testing through
interviews, specific problem-solving, MOOCs and so on. All these innovative
methods ensure that the assignments are not mechanical and routine.

2.5.5. Does the College adhere to the declared examination schedules? If not,
what measures have been taken to address the delay?

Yes. The College has always adhered to the declared examination schedule.

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