This document discusses guidelines for effective valuation of answer scripts for university exams in Kerala, India. It provides details on the exam and grading schemes, the valuation process, and procedures for revaluation. The key points are: 1) University exams in Kerala are conducted according to the schedule in the academic calendar. Exams last 3 hours and are worth 100 marks. The passing criteria is 45% or higher under the old scheme and 40% or higher under the new scheme. 2) Answer scripts are valued in centralized camps by a first examiner and then cross-checked. The chief examiner verifies 20% of scripts. Marks are uploaded online. 3) Students can apply for revaluation if the difference between

1. How to Ensure Effective Valuation of
Answer Scripts???
Dr Renjith V. Ravi,
Associate Professor & Head,
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
MEA Engineering College, Maappuram, Kerala
Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
(APJAKTU), Kerala, India
August 10, 2020

2. When does KTU conduct University Exams?
KTU conducts University Exams as scheduled in the
Academic Calendar.
The academic calendar for each academic year will be
published before the beginning of an academic year.
The date published in the academic calendar may changed
according to the circumstances.

3. B.Tech. - End Semester Examination- APJAKTU
End semester examinations
3 Hour Duration
100 Marks
Criteria for Pass/Fail
2015 Scheme
Pass - ≥ 45%
Fail - < 45%
2019 Scheme
Pass - ≥ 40%
Fail - < 40%

4. Credit based System- B.Tech 2015 Scheme
APJAKTU
Grades Grade
Point
% of Total Marks obtained in the
course
O (Outstanding) 10 90% and above
A+ (Excellent) 9 85% and above but less than 90%
A (Very Good) 8.5 80% and above but less than 85%
B+ (Good) 8 70% and above but less than 80%
B (Above Average) 7 60% and above but less than 70%
C ( Average) 6 50% and above but less than 60%
P (Pass) 5 45% and above but less than 50%
F (Fail) 0 Less than 45%

5. Credit based System- B.Tech 2019 Scheme
APJAKTU
Grades Grade
Point
% of Total Marks obtained in the
course
S 10 90% and above
A+ 9.0 85% and above but less than 90%
A 8.5 80% and above but less than 85%
B+ 8.0 75% and above but less than 80%
B 7.5 70% and above but less than 75%
C+ 7.0 65% and above but less than 70%
C 6.5 60% and above but less than 65%
D 6.0 55% and above but less than 60%
P (Pass) 5.5 50% and above but less than 55%
F (Fail) 0 Below 50% (CIE + ESE) or Below
40 % for ESE

6. Valuation of Answer Scripts @ CV Camp
Centralized Valuation Camp
Scheme
Chairman
Chief Examiner
First Examiner
Marks upload to University
Portal
Packet of
Answer Scripts
Valuation by First Examiner
Croschecking by
First Examiner
Is there
any mistakes
?
Uploading to the
KTU-Gov Portal
No
Correct the
Mistakes
Valuation of 20% of randomly
selected Answer Scripts
by the Chief Examiner
Uploading to the
KTU-Gov Portal
Yes

7. Complaints after Valuation
University is getting complaints
from students, parents and
colleges.
Inappropriate/Higher grades after
valuation.
Questions on quality of Valuation
process.
Don’t treat valuation in a lighter
way.

8. Problems of Students
Bright students gets disappointed.
Couldn’t apply for revaluation.
Time and efforts will be
meaningless.
Huge impact on their mindsets and
future career.

9. Revaluation of Answer Scripts @ APJAKTU
There will be two cases for awarding the final mark after
revaluation.
Case 1:
final mark awarded = best of the two marks.
Case 2:
If (First mark – Revaluation Mark)> 15%
then
{
Third Valuation.
Average Mark = Average (two closest marks)
Final Mark = Average Mark
If (Average mark < First Mark) then
{
Final Mark = First Mark
}
}

10. Conclusion
Remedial measures for ensuring fair valuation
Bulk valuation may degrade the
efficiency of valuation. So, please
avoid it.
Value only allotted answer scripts
in a day
Double check the marks.
Double check the answer scripts
Ensure the Marks and serial
number of answer scripts are
correct.
Always keep justice in valuation