NoticeFiles - 97e2GUIDELINES OF ONLINE EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS
NoticeFiles - 97e2GUIDELINES OF ONLINE EXAMINATION FOR STUDENTS
1. Preamble
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji during his address to the
Nation at 8:00 p.m. on 24th March, 2020 has announced 21 Days Nationwide
Lockdown with effect from Midnight of 24th March to 14th April, 2020 which was
extended till 3rd May 2020, further extended to 17th May 2020 and now it has been
extended to 31st May 2020 to control and prevent further spread of Coronavirus in
India by breaking the chain of infection.
University shifted from face to face teaching to online teaching from 16 th March
keeping in view the safety and wellbeing of the students, faculty and staff during this
crucial period of COVID-19 pandemic. All efforts have been made to help students
and engage them meaning fully through live online classes for doubt clearing, Mentor-
Mentee sessions, club-committee activities, Guest lectures, Webinars, continuous
assessment, NTCC courses including Online summer Internships etc.
Keeping in view, the safety and security of the students along with compliance with
the Governmental orders; Amity University in these challenging times endeavors to
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conduct the examinations for the final year students through online mode of
examination to declare their final result.
2. UGC Guidelines
UGC has recently issued the guidelines for conduct of examination and promotion of
students to next year in view of Covid-19 pandemic. Subsequently, UP State Higher
Education Council has also issued academic and examination directives. After making
a comprehensive assessment of all factors such as the best interests of all the
stakeholders, giving highest priority to students, their level of preparedness,
residential status of the students, w.r.t different regions / state and other factors,
including giving highest priority to health and safety of all concerned, End
Semester Examination of even semester (Academic Session 2019-20) will be
conducted in ONLINE mode only for the students of final year (2020 passing out
batches) and all students under N+1+(1)/N+2+(1) category, using appropriate
platforms as per the provision in para 28 (8) of Regulation 01 Conduct of
Examination Scheme of Evaluation and Discipline among Students in
Examinations.
The core idea of conducting the examination in online mode is to facilitate the students
to support their progression smoothly and adherence to the guidelines of UGC and
other regulatory bodies during the prevailing situation of covid-19 pandemic. The
excerpts from the UGC guidelines are highlighted as under:
The University will be conducting Online examination for final year students,
summer semester students, year back students and students of extended period.
Online examination, as the name suggests uses the internet to conduct
tests/assessments, where the candidates are evaluated on a fully automated platform.
It supports an easy to use interface for not only the test takers but also the conductors.
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In addition, the ability to generate immediate results is a sought-after feature that
saves time. Online examinations for various types of courses will be conducted as
under:
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d) Lab Practical Examination Guidelines as in the course syllabus or provided by
the course faculty.
The Examination Timings as given in the Examination Schedule which will be displayed on
Amizone will be as per Indian Standard Time (IST) in New Delhi Time Zone. The students
may please note that the Examination timings are not based on their local time and they need
to be aware of the time difference, if overseas.
The course curriculum of each course has 4 to 6 well-defined modules along with a
topic-wise breakdown. The online question papers for the End Semester Examinations
is set in a manner so as to ensure that it covers the entire Course Curriculum as per the
weightage of the modules of the concerned course unit. The online questions are
framed in such a way that the Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) of the course are
assessed properly.
The examination aims at evaluating not only the student’s ability to recall information,
which student had memorized, but also their understanding of the course, ability to
apply the concepts in real life situations, analyze, evaluate and create information into
a meaningful whole. The question paper is testing the various levels of cognitive
learning as per Bloom’s Taxonomy.
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4.1 MCQ Question Papers
The broad structure of MCQ papers is based on the course curriculum and
weightage of continuous assessment and End semester Examination for all courses
of Value Addition courses and some select core /Elective courses
A B C
VAC Level Knowledge& Apply Evaluate
understanding &Analyze &Create
24 Marks 16 marks
20 Marks
12 questions 8 questions
UG 10 questions of
of 02 marks of 02 marks
02 marks each
Behavioural each. each
Science 20 Marks 20 marks
20 Marks
10 questions 10 questions
PG 10 questions of
of 02 marks of 02 marks
02 marks each
each. each
30 Marks 20 marks
20 Marks
15 questions 10 questions
UG(ENG111) 10 questions of
of 02 marks of 02 marks
02 marks each.
each. each
Communication 24 Marks 16 marks
20 Marks
Skills & 12 questions 8 questions
UG 10 questions of
Business of 02 marks of 02 marks
02 marks each
Communication each each
20 Marks 20 Marks
20 Marks
10 questions 10 questions
PG 10 questions of
of 02 marks of 02 marks
02 marks each.
each. each
20 Marks 20 marks
Foreign 20 Marks
10 questions 10 questions
Business UG /PG 10 questions of
of 02 marks of 02 marks
Language 02 marks each
each. each
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4.1.2 Core /Elective courses
Maximum Marks 70
Type of Courses A B C
Knowledge& Apply & Evaluate
understanding Analyze &Create
Maximum Marks 60
Type of Courses A B C
Knowledge& Apply & Evaluate
understanding Analyze &Create
Type of Courses A B C
Knowledge& Apply & Evaluate
understanding Analyze &Create
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20 questions of 01 8 questions of 4 questions of
marks each 02 marks each. 3.5 marks each
Note: The above is broad scheme of examination which may vary upto 20%
depending upon course objective and learning outcomes of the course.
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4.1.3 Marking Scheme:
Each MCQ in section A and C will have 2to 5 choices with one correct
answer. In section B there is relative marking. Relative marking is a system
of assessment whereby Faculty members will determine student marks by
comparing them against the right option. Unlike the system of absolute
marking, where a student’s score absolute mark (full marks) on a given
option (for example, 2/2). In relative marking students’ marks fluctuate
depending on the option that is right or near to the right.
Example:
In the option 1 it is only 25 %correct student will get( .25 or 25% of marks),in
option2 it is only 50 %correct student will get (.50 or 50% of marks),option3
it is only 75 %correct student will get (.75 or 75%of the marks) option 4 it is
100 %correct student will get (full or 100% of the marks)and option 5 is zero
as it is an incorrect answer.
The duration of the online Examination for MCQ mode is 2 hours. The
question paper consists of 03 sections: Section A, Section B and Section C.
Amizone Platform will be used for MCQ paper and Students will be informed
about the link (web address) and the key for the mock test before the start of the
test by email and SMS. However if students do not get the key on email/SMS, can
logon to https://oe.amizone.net with their Amizone Login ID and password to get
the URL and key for the examination.
The main premise for open book exams is that teachers can devise questions
that require students to answer in more critical and analytical ways thus
encouraging high-order thinking skills in their students; as compared to
closed book or traditional exams that tend to encourage rote learning and
more superficial application of knowledge.
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a) The written exam of subjective questions will be conducted through
AMIZONE/MS Teams platform.
b) Student can attempt questions and upload the scanned answer sheet in
stipulated time frame.
The total duration of the OBE shall be of 2 hours plus additional 20minutes
which will be utilized for uploading the scanned images of answer sheets
after completion of the examinations
70 Each problem
Each problem will
will have 2
3 2 have 2 questions of 7
questions of 7
marks each.
marks each.
SECTION A (36 Marks) SECTION B (24 Marks)
Each problem
60 Each problem will
will have 2
3 2 have 2 questions of 6
questions of 6
marks each.
marks each
50 SECTION A (30 Marks) SECTION B (20 Marks)
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Each problem
Each problem will
will have 2
3 2 have 2 questions of 5
questions of 5
marks each.
marks each
Questions papers for Open Book Exams is devised to assess student’s ability of
interpretation and application of knowledge, comprehension skills, and critical
thinking skills rather than only knowledge recall. There may be slight variation in
the pattern of question paper depending upon course objective and learning
outcomes of the course.
b) The admit card and identity card (AMITY ID/ any other ID approved
by AUUP) should be kept handy before the start of every examination.
If they are not carrying their ID, they may download the same from
their Amizone and take a printout.
c) Questions must be attempted with black pen only. All the diagrams and
figures if required to be attempted, can be done using black pen or 2B
pencil. Students are advised to keep their drawing and other relevant
equipment/graph paper/log tables/standard codes etc. handy before
the start of the examination.
d) The student should write only on one side of the sheet with page
numbering on the upper right corner of each sheet.
f) Students should have smart phone (with working camera) with internet
connection. Microsoft OFFICE LENS should be installed on their
smartphone and accessed through their Microsoft User Id provided by
Amity. The student should do prior testing by scanning multiple sheets
through Microsoft OFFICE LENS and as single PDF file on Microsoft
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One drive. Further students should login to Microsoft One drive on
their laptop and they will find a automatically created folder OFFICE
LENS in which they can track the saved PDF file (from mobile). Further
they may download it on their system desktop.
h) Your mobile phone and laptop should be fully charged with power
backup on the day of the examination. The internet connectivity backup
is expected from at least two sources (Wifi and mobile hotspot).
b) The presence has to be shown by coming live on webcam and holding their
admit card and ID card through roll call by the invigilator (9 students will
appear on screen at a time as shown in screenshot appended below):
c) The students can access the question paper in the post of their respective
channel posted by the invigilator.
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d) The student can download the question paper and after that they can start
attempting the OPEN BOOK EXAM using the appropriate stationery,
writing/drawing equipment as mentioned in pre-examination guidelines (The
PDF file of question paper can be accessed from the download folder of
desktop/laptop).
f) After finishing writing the answers, the student is advised to keep the answer
sheets in numbering order and scan the pages through multi sheet scanner app,
and convert them into single PDF file and transfer on their desktop/laptop. The
PDF file should be named as enrollment number, student’s name. The pdf of
answer sheet will finally be uploaded on Student’s Amizone through a link
provided against their respective course code.
i) Preferable App for Scanning and uploading: Students should have smart
phone (with working camera) with internet connection. Microsoft OFFICE
LENS should be installed on their smartphone and accessed through their
Microsoft User Id provided by Amity. The student should do prior testing
by scanning multiple sheets through Microsoft OFFICE LENS and as single
PDF file on Microsoft One drive. Further students should login to
Microsoft One drive on their laptop and they will find an automatically
created folder OFFICE LENS in which they can track the saved answer
sheet as PDF file (from mobile). Further they may download it on their
system desktop. From desktop they will upload the answer sheet in pdf
format on link provided on student’s amizone against their respective
course code.
ii) Alternate Option: Any other multipage scanner app to convert images to a
single PDF file e.g. Scanbot, Adobe Scan, etc. to complete the process as
mentioned above.
g) The window for uploading the PDF file of answer sheet will start 30 min prior
to the end of the examination and will remain open up to 20 minutes beyond
the end of the examination.
h) After uploading, the student can check whether correct file is uploaded on
Amizone and once confirmed can finally press the submit tab to upload the file.
If the student finds that wrong file is uploaded, the correct file may again be
uploaded by using the same link within the window time as mentioned above.
No extra time will be provided for the same.
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i) After uploading the answer script on Student’s Amizone, being present in MS
TEAM, the student should wait for invigilator’s confirmation of the uploaded
status of answer sheet. The invigilator will share the name of defaulters
(Screenshots or typing) in chat box of CHANNEL for non-submission of answer
sheets on Amizone to avoid any confusion.
j) For examination, the student has to maintain the ethical norms, examination
sanctity and integrity of the examination platform and maintain discipline as
per the AUUP guidelines. Breach of the same may invite disciplinary actions
within the purview of existing norms of Examination.
The objective of conducting of Mock Test is to check the functioning of online system
and make necessary changes based on the feedback of the stakeholder to ensure
flawless system for conducting online examinations. In case students face any
difficulty during Mock Test, they may write to [email protected].
6 Examination Misconduct
a) Invigilation During OBE Examinations: You must remember that while you
take the examinations, there will be faculty invigilator who will be constantly
watching you and may ask you to show your surroundings to ensure that there
is no unwanted material around you. The invigilator will do the verification of
Admit Card and ID card issued by the University to permit you to appear in the
examination.
b) Video recording of Examination: In addition, the whole exam taken by you gets
recorded as a video and logs including Viva based examinations. Any breach by
a student will be available to examination discipline committee and action will
be taken accordingly. Hence, it is advised to take the examinations seriously
and do not indulge in any unfair means activity.
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b) Online Student Support and Well Being Team (SS&WB) has been established to answer
various queries of the students. You may contact the Student Support and Well Being
Team if, need support and advice prior to the examination. You may also write to
[email protected] which will be responded by the Team.
a) The students should contact their programme leaders if they need support and
advice about examination deferral. The student may either send their request on
online portal (AMIZONE) or send an e-mail to their HoI.
9 Examination Adjustments
The students should contact their Programme Leader, if they need support and
advice about examination adjustments specially viva-voce based examinations due
to internet connectivity or incomplete project report due to lack of lab-based/field-
based data in view of sudden lockdown.
If a student does not appear in examination including Viva Voce as per schedule, this
is deemed as an absence from the examination. The students is required to apply to
HOI with details of extenuating circumstances.
12 Academic Integrity
All work of NTCC, OABC etc submitted, must be the students ’s own efforts. The University
will investigate and penalise any activity which gives student an unfair advantage.
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13 Any other Matter
All efforts are being made to support the students for their ease to appear in
examination for objective and fair evaluation of their performance. Therefore, any
issue related to examinations and students will be dealt appropriately within the
ambit of relevant regulations/policy guidelines by relevant committees.
As there will be ample opportunities to assess the students learning outcomes during their
studies at University. As per UGC guidelines, Amity University has planned to finalise the
result of students and their promotion to next year based on their internal assessment of
current even semester and marks of end semester of previous odd semester of academic
session 2019-20.
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