Prologue
The examination cell was constituted by the University with the objective of conducting internal examinations with the desired degree of credibility, uniformity and transparency with a well-defined element of accountability. While taking stock of the journey over the years, it is felt that a lot has been achieved and the desired system has been successfully put in place.
Objectives of Exam Cell
- To take all necessary steps to ensure timely, smooth and transparent conduct of examination (U.G. & P.G.) with desired credibility and uniformity.
- To co-ordinate with the authorities of the University and the constituent colleges to ensure compliance with the objective above.
- To maintain the record of all pre and post examination activities along with the batch-wise, faculty-wise results and ananalysis thereof. (Paper setting, moderation, valuation & timely declaration of the result).
- To identify the underachievers based upon their performance in the I PCT (Faculty for Medicine, Dentistry / Ayurveda, Nursing & Physiotherapy), Prelims (Medicine / Ayurvedic examination (students scoring less than 30% marks) and refer them to the Heads of the Institutions for intense coaching, guidance or counselling as per their need assessment.
- To encourage and train the students to follow the examination code of conduct and disciplinary rules and discourage & prevent aberrant behaviour to ensure discipline & sanctity of the examination system.
- To adopt policies like E Question bank; model answers; validation, improvement and enrichment of the question banks (Paper set using EQB).
- A Special Monitoring &Evaluation Committee for the formative exam shall be formed by the Co-Convener & Dean Examination.
Examination Cell Core Committee
|
Sr.No. |
Name |
Designation |
Post Held |
1. |
Dr. A. J. Pakhan |
Professor, SPDC |
Convener |
2. |
Dr. Gaurav Sawarkar |
Asso. Prof. MGACHRC |
Vice-Dean |
3. |
Dr. Vasant Wagh |
Prof. JNMC |
Co-Convener Medicine Faculty |
4. |
Dr. Prafulla Gaikwad |
Asst. Prof. SPDC |
Co-Convener Dental Faculty |
5. |
Dr. Sonali Chalakh |
Prof. MGACHRC |
Co-Convener Ayurvadic Faculty |
6. |
Mrs. Jaya Gawai |
Asso. Prof. SRMMCON |
Co-Convener Nursing Faculty |
7. |
Dr. Deepak Khobragade |
Asso. Prof. DMCP |
Co-Convener Pharmacy Faculty |
Broad Responsibilities of the Committee
- To prepare an annual calendar of formative examinations of all constituent colleges at the beginning of each academic year, to be incorporated in the annual academic calendar.
- To conduct various notified examinations scrupulously following the schedule as laid down in the policy guidelines.
- To ensure that the result is declared as per the schedule and is uploaded on the official University website.
- To identify the under achievers and refer them for guidance and counselling under the information of the head of the institutes.
- To monitor the usage and make efforts for continuous improvements and enrichment of various learning resources.
- To make efforts for continuous quality enhancement with the help of ICT.
SOP on the Formative Examination as a Mirror Image of the Summative Exam
The prelim exam at DMIMS (DU) is a mirror image of the final university examination. Hence, changes to this regard shall come into effect from July 2016, vide autonomous cell meeting dated 16/01/2016. There shall be no changes in the conduction of PCTs. (Part Completion Test.)
Theory Exam Prelims
Steps to be followed during Theory Prelim Exam:
- Internal Validators to report half an hour before the start of the exam. The list of validators shall come from HOD.
- Meeting of invigilators two days prior to examination.
- Final validation by the Dean Academics of the concerned examination.
- Visit round by the Dean & Dean Academics during the ongoing theory exam.
- Every concerned authority shall sign the register at the Exam cell.
- Mobiles to be switched off before entering the Exam cell.
Practical Exam Prelims
Steps to be followed during the Practical Prelim Exam:
- Practical observer nominated by the Convener, University Exam Cell shall visit the practical exam centre on the days of the scheduled practical exams.
- Officer In-charge (HOD) shall appoint an examiner for the practical examination.
- the examination shall be conducted as per University guidelines of practical examination.
- The observer shall submit his report to the Convener within 5 days after the conduction of the practical exam.
Evaluation Related Grievance Redressal Mechanism