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sections, the EC can be approached for conducting mid-term examinations. Wherever
possible, for multi-section courses, mid-term exam shall be conducted at the same time
and the question papers will be the same for all sections.

2) Continuous Assessment - CIs are responsible for scheduling and conducting continuous
assessment for the courses they teach. If the course is taught by more than one CI, he/she
should consult the CC in this regard. The CIs are also responsible for preparing the
continuous assessment material, if any, in consultation with the CC.

12.8.3. Preparation of Examination Question Papers

1) In Colleges, the Course Instructor (CI) will prepare the question paper for all examinations.
However, if the course is taught by more than one CI, the Course Coordinator (CC) will be
responsible for preparation of the question paper in coordination with other CIs.

2) For the final examination, the CI/CC will ensure that the required number of photocopied
question papers and answer sheets are ready at least two (2) days before the final exam
date and are handed over to the CEX in a sealed envelope. He/she should also ensure that
the attendance sheet and relevant forms are put in the envelope.
3) All sealed envelopes containing photocopied question papers will be stored by the CEX in
a secure place designated by the College Dean.

12.8.4. Make-up Examination for Absence in Mid-term or Final Examinations
1) A make-up examination is an examination given to those students who are absent during
regular mid-term or final examinations and who have submitted a valid excuse within the
stipulated time.

2) A student who is absent or falls ill during the exam has to submit a valid excuse in the
prescribed form to the CI within one (1) week from the date of mid-term examination and
within two (2) weeks from the last day of final examination. The excuse has to be approved
by the Department Chair (In case of FP by the Level Coordinator).

3) No student is allowed to take the make-up exam without completing these formalities. If
the student does not produce a valid excuse or does not report for the make-up exam,
he/she will be given zero marks for that exam.
4) Make-up exam is conducted only once. In case of final examination, it is conducted within

two weeks of the beginning of the following semester. In case of mid-term examination,
it is conducted within two weeks of the scheduled mid-term exam.
5) In Colleges, the date of make-up exam is announced by the CI in consultation with the
Department Chair. (In case of FP, the dates for make-up exams is announced by FP Director.)

6) The make-up exam is conducted on the same day and at the same time for all the
absentees in the same course. If a student is absent in more than one course, he/she is
given one exam every day.

(For more details, refer to DU Examination Policy - DU-AC-006)

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