Assessment Systems
Anand College of Education, Department of Pharmacy strictly follows all the examination rules and regulations laid down by the affiliating University, MAKAUT for B. Pharm & M. Pharm course and rules and regulations of WBSCT&VE&SD for D. Pharm course.
The assessment system for B. Pharm & M. Pharm
Theory Subjects
Ø Continuous Assessment (CAs)
| Continuous Assessment | Pattern of Assessment | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| CA1 | Presentations, quizzes, group discussions | 25 |
| CA2 | Report writing, Assignments | 25 |
| CA3 | On-Campus pen-and-paper Test | 25 |
| CA4 | Centralized proctored MCQ online exam | 25 |
Note: The best of the two CA marks is averaged to contribute 25% of total theory marks towards CA. Additional 5 marks is assigned for the attendance of the student.
Ø End Semester Examination: (University Examination 70 marks)
The end semester examination is conducted for all Theory papers. The question paper for the end semester examination contains three types of questions as mentioned below:
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions appeared | Marks for each question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Question/ Fill in the blanks | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Short type Questions | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Long type Question | 3 | 15 | 45 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 70 | ||
Practical
Ø Practical Continuous Assessments (PCAs)
Two internal PCAs are conducted for the Practical. The question paper pattern is as follows:
| Type of question | Maximum Marks* | Maximum Marks # |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis | 10 | 15 |
| Major Experiment | 12 | 15 |
| Minor Experiment | 8 | 10 |
| Viva-voce | 5 | 5 |
| Practical record | 5 | 5 |
| Total Marks | 40 | 50 |
* Subjects with University Examinations
# Subjects with Non-University Examinations
Note: Performance in the best of the two PCAs is taken into consideration.
Ø End-Semester Practical Exam: (University Examination)
The question paper pattern is as follows:
| Type of question | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Synopsis | 10 |
| Major Experiment | 20 |
| Minor Experiment | 15 |
| Viva-Voce | 10 |
| Practical Record | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
Evaluation system:
All answer sheets of the end semester examinations are scanned at central hub in the University campus and are uploaded in the secure online portal. The scripts are anonymized (masked), pooled centrally, and assigned randomly to examiners for evaluation.
The assessment system for D. Pharm
The Assessment in the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) program is conducted as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and WBSCT & VE & SD norms.
Theory Subjects
Ø Internal Assessment (IA): (20 marks)
Two internal assessments (IA) are conducted in an academic year, as per the guidelines and time slot given by the Council. The Question pattern for the IA is as per the guidelines prescribed by the PCI, New Delhi. The question paper pattern is as follows:
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks for each question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions/ Fill in the blanks | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Short type Questions | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Long type Questions | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Total Marks | 40 | ||
Note: The marks secured by the students out of the total 40 shall be reduced to 20 in each sessional, and then the internal assessment shall be calculated based on the best two averages for 20 marks.
Ø Final Board/Annual Examination: (80 marks)
The Final Board examination is conducted for all Theory papers. The question paper pattern is as follows:
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks for each question | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Question/ Fill in the blanks | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Short type Questions | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Long type Questions | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| Total marks | 80 | ||
Practical
Ø Internal Practical Sessional: (80 Marks)
Two Internal Practical Sessional Examinations (Sessional 1 & Sessional 2) are conducted in an academic Year as per the guidelines and time slot provided by the Council. The Question pattern is as per the guidelines prescribed by the PCI, New Delhi.
| Type of question | Maximum Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis | 10 | 80 |
| Minor Experiment | 20 | |
| Major Experiment | 30 | |
| Viva voce | 10 | |
| Practical record | 10 |
Note: The marks for the experiments shall be divided into various categories, viz. major experiment, minor experiment, spotters, etc. as per the requirement of the course.
Note: The marks secured by the students out of the total of 80 shall be reduced to 10 in each sessional, and then the internal assessment shall be calculated based on the best two averages for 10 marks from the sessional and other 10 marks shall be awarded as per the details given below.
| Mode of Examination | Marks |
|---|---|
| Actual performance in the Sessional Examination | 10 |
| Assignment marks (Average of three) | 5* |
| Field Visit Report marks (Average for the reports) | 5$ |
| Total marks | 20 |
Note: *, $ Only for the courses given with both assignments and field visit(s)
Ø Final Board/Annual Practical Examination: (80 marks)
The final practical Board Examination is conducted for all practical subjects. The question paper pattern for the examination is mentioned below:
| Final Practical Examination | |
|---|---|
| Type of Question | Maximum marks |
| Synopsis | 10 |
| Major Experiment | 40 |
| Minor Experiment | 20 |
| Viva voce | 10 |
| Total marks | 80 |
Note: The marks for the experiments shall be divided into various categories, viz. major experiment, minor experiment, spotters, etc. as per the requirement of the course.