Darjeeling Government College

EXAMINATION PATTERN

During the academic year, there will be regular tests/ assignments all of which count towards selection for the University Examination. If a student is unable to appear for any College test, prior application citing the reason must be given to the Vice-Principal (Academic). Permission will not be granted except for serious reasons. Retests may be arranged in exceptional circumstances subject to the payment of a fine.

Examination system has two components - Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and End Semester/Term Assessment (ESA/ETA).

Theory Papers:

Total Marks:  100 (40 for CIA and 60 for ESA)

Practical papers:

Total Marks: 50 (20 for CIA and 30 for ESA)

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

a. Theory Papers :

1.Internal Exam I - 20 marks

2.Internal Exam II - 20 marks

3.Skill Based Test (SBT) -10 marks (Assignments, Viva Voce, presentations).

b. Practical Papers

Internal Practical Exam: 30 marks (Viva- voce, Record submission, Execution)

Note: No Re-Examination will be conducted if the student is absent for    
         internals (The rule applies for both theory and practical papers).

 

END SEMESTER ASSESSMENT (ESA)/ END TERM ASSESSMENT (ETA):

a. Theory Papers :

Written Examination for each subject will be conducted for 60 marks with duration of 2.5 hours.

Students have to secure a minimum of 22 marks (36%) out of 60 in End Semester/Term Examination and a total of 36(CIA+ESA/ETA) marks out of 100 marks to pass in every subject.

b. Practical Papers

Practical Examination for each subject will be conducted for 30 marks with duration of 3 Hours.

Students have to secure a minimum of 11 marks (36%) out of 30 in End Semester/Term Practical Examination and a total of 18(CIA+ESA/ETA) marks out of 50 marks to pass in every subject.