New Assessment Policy 2022

31-43M1 2Ci mem Re Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar University Delhi

Established by the Act of Legislative Assembly of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi

Assessment Evaluation and Student Progression Policy
APPROVED BY 29111 ACADEMIC COUNCIL AND NOTED 42ND OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
This policy will supersedes the Assessment, Evaluation and Student

Progression Policy Approved in the 16th Meeting of the AC in July 2018 and the
Statement on Assessment and Academic Procedure Ratified by the Board of
Management in May 2010. The policy will be applicable to students admitted in
the academic year 2022-23 and later.
INTRODUCTION
The assessment, or evaluation of students learning, shall depend on both

'continuous' and end-of-course performance. However, the assessment will not be so
frequent as to create unnecessary stress on students of faculty.
Assessment for courses is normally spread over the duration of the semester.
Results of continuous assessment shall be communicated to students in timely
manner so that they have opportunity to improve their subsequent work.
Number of Assessments
For courses other than thesis/dissertation courses, regardless of the number of

credits, no assessment exercise may carry more than 50% of the total grade weight
of the course, and one of the assessments exercises must be a summative end-
semester assessment carrying at least 40% of the course grade.*
(*Any deviation from this needs to be approved through all levels i.e. Board of
Studies (SOS), Standing Committee of the Academic Council (SCAP) for the
respective programme (SCAP or Equivalent), and AC)
In the case of an 8-credit 'thesis course', assessment could be made on the

basis of a completed thesis with thesis defense, or on the basis of thesis writing and
other learning exercises stipulated by the supervisor(s).
After due approval by the Programme Committee and Dean of the School, the
course co-coordinators may announce to students specific participation and
attendance requirements for the conduct of assessment with respect to their course,
prior to the start of the course.
Students absenting themselves from classes/learning activities may be prohibited
from participating in subsequent assessment situations.
A student who has stopped attending classes without explanation and who has not
participated in multiple assessment exercises, should be reported to the Dean of the
School. The student could then be asked to explain his/her behavior and the Dean
could recommend, on the basis of that student's response, a course of action which
may include the student's removal from the programme.
10-point Grading System

Each evaluated exercise/assignment (henceforth 'assessment situation') and each
course shall carry a letter grade in accordance with the table given below:
Letter grade Description Grade point (for

GPA calculation)
0 Outstanding 10
A+ Excellent 9
A Very Good 8
B+ Good 7
B Above average 6
C Average 5
P Pass 4
F Fail 0
Ab Absent 0
The grade point average (GPA) for a course will be the weighted average of the
grade points of individual assessments with the weights to be specified in the course
syllabus approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council. This course GPA
will be converted to a letter grade according to the following table and the grade
point corresponding to that letter grade shall be used in subsequent calculation of
semester and cumulative grade point averages.
GPA Letter grade Grade Point

Greater than or equal to 9.5 0 10
Greater than or equal to 8.5 but A+ 9
less than 9.5
Greater than or equal to 7.5 but A 8
less than 8.5
Greater than or equal to 6.5 but B+ 7
less than 7.5
Greater than or equal to 5.5 but B 6
less than 6.5
Greater than or equal to 4.5 but C 5
less than 5.5
Greater than or equal to 3.5 but P 4
less than 4.5
Less than 3.5 F 0
The 'passing grade' for each course is P. A student passing a course is awarded the
full number of credits corresponding to that course. A non-passing course grade
carries no credits.
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In calculating a student's semester grade point average, a weighted average of the
grade points obtained by the student in the various courses is taken. In such
calculation, weights are the credits assigned to each course.
A cumulative grade shall be calculated for a student's performance through the
whole programme. The final/cumulative letter grade appears on the degree
certificate or diploma along with statements about the range of grade notations,
grade points and other essential details.
Passing Grade
The 'passing grade for each course is P, A student passing a course is awarded the
full number of credits corresponding to that course. A non-passing course grade
carries no credits.
All BA and MA students are required to obtain a minimum cumulative grade

of P at the conclusion of the programme to graduate. Moreover, an MA
student's course grade for thesis work (4 or 8 credits, depending on the
programme) must be B or higher.*
(*Any deviation from this needs to be approved through all levels i.e. SOS, SCAP or
equivalent, and AC.)
Academic Promotion
No minimum grade average or 'quota of courses passed is required for promotion

from an odd semester to an even semester.
For promotion from an even semester to an odd semester
(1) A student should not have failed more than 25% of the course credits of
the year. E.g. An MA (History) student needs to pass at least 24 credits out
of the required 32 credits in the 121 year to be promoted to 2nd year.
(*Any deviation from this needs to be approved through all levels i.e. SOS, SCAP or
equivalent, and AC.)
Under exceptional circumstances, subject to the approval of the School Evaluation

and Assessment Committee, Programme Committee, and Dean through due
procedures, a student may be given opportunities to repeat failed courses of
previous semesters during the summer intersession. Prior permission for the same
will then have to be obtained from Dean AES. These courses will be recorded as
having been registered and completed in the semester previous to the summer
intersession.
An MA Student who at the conclusion of the Semester III has not passed courses of
that or previous semesters stipulated by the school may be prevented from
conducting thesis work during semester IV.
The School concerned should clearly stipulate the requirements which prevent the
student from conducting Thesis work. Stipulation needs to be approved through all
levels is. BOS, SCAP or equivalent, and AC.
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Credits for approved courses on MOOC Platforms
Students may be allowed to earn credits through MOOCs offered on the SWAYAM
platform in accordance with University Grants Commission (Credit Framework for
Online Learning Courses through Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring
Minds) Regulations, 2021 or such successor regulation as may be in force at that
point of time. For each particular MOOC for which a School seeks to grant credit,
prior approval must be obtained from the Board of Studies and the Academic
Council.
TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF BA and MA PROGRAMMES
For BA Programme
3 years + 2 year (taken from the month of initial enrollment)
For MA Programmes
2 year + 2 year (taken from the month of initial enrollment)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AS ALTERNATIVE TO MA

DEGREE
Students may be able to earn a postgraduate diploma (PD) as an exit option to MA

degree. Students may bring their cases to the attention of the committees of their
Schools through formal application.
The Programme Committee should clarify the requirement and conditions according
to which students may be awarded a PD as an exit option to an MA degree and get
the same approved through all required statutory levels to operationalise the above
exit option.
REPEATING A COURSE
The limit on discretionary/voluntary repletion (improvement) of courses is

one-eighth of the credits of the BA/MA programme.
Whenever a student electively repeats a course, he/she accepts the second

grade, even if it is lower than the grade obtained on the first occasion.
If a student repeats the same course voluntarily, multiple times, each times
credits will
count towards the total, which should not exceed 1/81, of the total programme
credit
requirement.
Repetition for those who have failed a course (grade of C or less).

The student will repeat the course the next time it is offered and go through all
assessment situations as specified by the Course Coordinator.
. Repeating a course for improvement of grade.
The student will take the course the next time it is offered and go through all
assessment situations as specified by the course Coordinator.
Use of 'I Grade
'I' grade may be awarded to a student in cases where due to some unavoidable
circumstances he/she has not been able to complete the assessments within the
respective semester.
The award for I grade needs to be recommended by the Course Coordinator,

Programme Coordinator and Dean of the School. The recommendation should
indicate the date by which I grade will be replaced.
This provision is to be used only in exceptional circumstances and not in routine

circumstances. Prior permission needs to be taken from Dean AES through due
process.
Partial Repeat
The School shall clearly stipulate the PR policy. The policy needs to be duly
approved at all levels i.e. BOS, SCAP or equivalent and AC. The policy should
respect the overall assessment rules of AUD.
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31-43M1 2Ci mem Re Dr. B.R.

Ambedkar University Delhi

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi

APPROVED BY 29111 ACADEMIC COUNCIL AND NOTED 42ND OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

This policy will supersedes the Assessment, Evaluation and Student

The assessment, or evaluation of students learning, shall depend on both

For courses other than thesis/dissertation courses, regardless of the number of

In the case of an 8-credit 'thesis course', assessment could be made on the

10-point Grading System

Letter grade Description Grade point (for

GPA Letter grade Grade Point

All BA and MA students are required to obtain a minimum cumulative grade

No minimum grade average or 'quota of courses passed is required for promotion

For promotion from an even semester to an odd semester

Under exceptional circumstances, subject to the approval of the School Evaluation

TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF BA and MA PROGRAMMES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AS ALTERNATIVE TO MA

Students may be able to earn a postgraduate diploma (PD) as an exit option to MA

The limit on discretionary/voluntary repletion (improvement) of courses is

Whenever a student electively repeats a course, he/she accepts the second

Repetition for those who have failed a course (grade of C or less).

. Repeating a course for improvement of grade.

Use of 'I Grade

The award for I grade needs to be recommended by the Course Coordinator,

This provision is to be used only in exceptional circumstances and not in routine

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