Evaluation Mechanism for ODL Programmes applicable from session 2021-22 ‘Components of Evaluation and their assessment weightage Following are the components of evaluation for ODL mode learners (a) Continuous Assessment (CA) (b) End-Term Examination (ETE) (for Theory Courses) (©) End-Term Practical/Project (ETP) (For Practical’ Project/ Term Paper/ Dissertation based courses) Following table summarizes the evaluation components and their weightages for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) Programmes: Cat re Exam Weightage ‘ategory of Course CA (based on Assignments) ETE EXP ‘Courses with only theory component 30% 70% NA ‘Courses with only practical component 30% NA 70% ‘Courses with both theory and practical component 30% W0% 30% ‘Courses with only project component (including: Term NA NA 100% Paper, Dissertation and Project based courses) 2. Insights into the process and conduct of different Evaluation components 2.1 Continuous Assessment (CA): The continuous assessment of ODL learners for each course is done based on assignments Assignments: To assess the performance of ODL learners continuously, assignments are provided to them through Learning Management System — LPU e-Connect and Mobile App ~ LPU Touch. After downloading and printing of assignment questions, learners are required to write the answers within the prescribed space in their own handwriting, scan and upload the same through CA. submission interface of e-Connect as per the stipulated assignments submission schedule, Learners shall be evaluated on the basis of their performance in these assignments. ‘Scheme of evaluation of the assignments for continuous assessment (CA) is detailed below: © semved wth Ot ScannerContinuous Assessment Scheme for ODL Programmes Particulars For courses | For courses having | For courses having | For courses having having credit | credit value 4 credit value 6 credit value 8 value 2 jumber of Assignments H 2 3 4 eight marks for 30 30 30 30 lAssignments (CA fcomponent) arks to be considered Marks obtained in Min. | assignment to [Min.2 assignments to Min.3 assignments t0 ibmitted by submitted by fe submitted by jearner. Best marks earner. Average learner. Average considered for out of 2 assignments. marks of best 2 fmarks of best 3 fea, shall be considered —hssignments shall be fassignments shall be for CA. ponsidered for CA. fonsidered for CA. 2.2 End Term Examination (ETE): End Term Examinations are conducted by the University as per the stipulated schedule, 3. Passing Criteria In order to achieve pass grade in a course the student must fulfill following minimum conditions (a) Theory only course: Score 30% marks in ETE along with 40% marks overall in all the components (CA and ETE) combined together. (b) Theory and Practical course: Score 30% marks separately in ETE and ETP along with 40% marks overall in all in all the components (CA and ETE) combined together. (©) Practical only course: Score 30% marks in ETP and achieve 40% marks when ETP and CA. taken together. (d) Project/Dissertation/Term Paper based course: Score 40% marks in ETP. CGPA Condition: In addition to the above passing conditions, the learner must achieve minimum, overall CGPA of 5 to complete the programme successfully. Conversion factor 10 convert CGPA into % shall be 10. © semved wth Ot Scanner