End Semester Examinations
End Semester Examinations
- End Semester Examinations are held ordinarily at the end of the Semester, i.e. between November and December for Odd Semester, and May and June for Even semesters respectively.
End Semester Examinations (ESE) for Theory Papers
- End Semester Theory Examinations are the final examinations as prescribed by the concerned programme curriculum and syllabus, conducted at the end of the Semester.
- Further, the details of the duration of the End Semester Theory Examinations, total marks, credit and weightage in terms of percentage of the total evaluation components shall be as specified in the concerned programme curriculum and syllabus.
- The Assessment Model of the End Semester Theory Examinations of different programmes will be calculated according to the calculation given below:
| Programme Name | Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) | End Semester Examination (ESE) | Full Marks (X+Y) | Cumulative Pass Marks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total CIA Marks (X) | Total CIA Weightage | ESE Full Marks (Y) | Duration of Exam | Pass Marks | Total ESE Weightage | |||
| 4-Year (Hons.) Undergraduate Degree Programmes | 30 | 30% | 70 | 03 Hours | -- | 70% | 100 | 40 |
| 5-Year (Hons.) Integrated Undergraduate LAW Degree Programmes | 40 | 40% | 60 | 02 Hours | 24 | 60% | 100 | 40 |
| 4-Year Technology Undergraduate Degree Programmes | 40 | 40% | 60 | 02 Hours | 24 | 60% | 100 | 40 |
| 1 or 2-year Postgraduate Degree Programmes except MBA and LAW | 30 | 30% | 70 | 03 Hours | -- | 70% | 100 | 40 |
| 2-year Postgraduate LAW Degree Programmes | 40 | 40% | 60 | 02 Hours | 24 | 60% | 100 | 40 |
| 2-year Postgraduate MBA Degree Programmes | 60 | 60% | 40 | 01 Hour 30 Min. | 20 | 40% | 100 | 50 |
| 2-year Postgraduate MBA (Executive) Degree Programmes | 50 | 50% | 50 | 02 Hours | -- | 50% | 100 | 50 |
- The above-mentioned assessment model related to the distribution of marks is also applicable to practical papers.
- To qualify for any paper(s), it is mandatory to appear in the End Semester Examinations (ESE).
- The Composite paper has two components: Theory and Practical. A student must pass separately in both components.
- The above-mentioned assessment model related to the distribution of End Semester Examinations marks can be amended or revised to accommodate the recommendation by the expert committee or Board of Studies (BOS) for the course categories like Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC), Skill Enhancement Elective Courses (SEEC) or Common Value-Added Courses (CVAC).
- The assessment method for Internship / Assessment Internship / Project / Dissertation etc. will be defined by the Expert Committee or Board of Studies (BOS) for the course and will be communicated by the Faculty / School from time to time.
- For the 2-year Postgraduate LAW Programme, the qualifying marks will be 50% of the Full Marks in the Dissertation. A dissertation shall be an essential part of the LL.M. programme, to be carried out under the supervision of a departmental faculty member(s). The dissertation topic must be approved by the Dissertation Monitoring Committee for LL.M. by the end of the third Semester. A Committee shall be constituted with senior faculty members by the competent authority. The Dissertation shall be evaluated based on the written thesis (60%) and an oral defense (40%).
- For the 2-year Postgraduate LAW Programme, the qualifying marks will be 50% of the Full Marks in the Seminar Paper. The Seminar Paper shall be evaluated based on the Internal Assessment (60%) and End Semester Examination (40%).
- The tentative starting dates of the End Semester Theory Examinations shall be published in the Almanac of the University, or as per the University Notifications to this effect.
- End Semester Theory Examinations are conducted at a designated examination hall of the University, as per the specified dates and times.
- The detailed schedule of the End Semester Theory Examinations conducted at the end of a Semester shall be published/announced by the Controller of Examinations (COE) at least two weeks before the scheduled Date of such Examinations, will be notified through the Website and will be displayed on the University notice boards.
- Entry into the theory examination hall will be allowed only on production of the Admit Card along with a valid Student's ID Card.
- Instructions on the Admit Card/Answer Script and other related examination rules are to be strictly followed by students during examinations.
End Semester Examinations (ESE) for Practical Courses (Including Practical papers, Project papers, Internship, Assignments, Field work, Moot Court, etc.)
- Project Papers, Practical Papers, Assignments, Internship, Dissertation, Viva- Voce, Jury Examinations for such practical, skill-based Courses are the comprehensive examination components (conducted typically at the end of the concerned Semester) of the concerned course, as prescribed by the programme curriculum and syllabus.
- The tentative starting dates for the End Semester Practical Examinations shall be published in the Almanac of the University, or as per the University Notifications to this effect.
- The scheduling of all Practical examinations shall be provided by the Dean of the Faculty / School concerned in advance of the scheduled commencement of the practical examinations.
- The COE will notify the schedule on the Notice boards and the University website.
- The End Semester Practical Examinations shall be conducted at the designated examination halls/ presentation room/ laboratory/ workshop/ moot court, etc. of the University.
- Entry into the practical examinations will be allowed only on production of the Admit Card along with a valid Student's ID Card.
Last updated on: 29th July 2026.