Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Examination
1. When is the examination held?
Examinations are generally held twice a year, in the first week of January and July.
2. What is continuous evaluation (assignment work) and the term-end examination?
a. For all programmes except certificate programmes, learners are evaluated in two ways: i) assignment work and ii) term-end examination.
b. In the final result, assignment work carries 30% weightage and the term-end examination carries 70%.
c. For continuous evaluation and term-end results, the University follows a grading system on a five-point scale using grades A, B, C, D and E, along with numerical marks.
d. Learners are advised to take assignment work seriously. If a learner does not submit the assignment of a subject, they cannot appear in that subject's examination. If a learner still appears without submitting the assignment, the term-end result may be cancelled.
e. Learners should keep a copy of the answers of all assignments they submit for their own record.
f. If a learner does not get a pass grade in an assignment, they must submit that assignment again.
g. If a learner does not get a pass grade in the term-end examination of a subject, they can appear again up to the maximum duration of the programme.
3. What are the eligibility conditions to appear in the term-end examination?
a. The learner must have taken admission in the programme for which the examination is to be given.
b. The learner must have selected the prescribed subjects.
c. The learner must have submitted the examination form on time.
d. The learner must have submitted the assignments of that subject.
e. Every learner must bring their admit card and identity card to the term-end examination.
f. The examination cannot be taken before the scheduled time (Pre-Term) or after it (Post-Term).
g. A learner cannot appear in the examination during the period fixed under UFM (Unfair Means).
4. How and where should the examination form be filled and submitted?
a. For the July session examination, learners can fill the exam form online from April–May at https://baou.edu.in/exam-form
b. For the January session examination, learners can fill the exam form online from October–November at https://baou.edu.in/exam-form
c. One month's time is given to fill the examination form.
d. After filling the form online, a printout of it must be submitted at the learner's study centre.
5. Is an examination fee payable, and how can it be paid?
a. A learner does not pay an examination fee for the first attempt. If the learner fails or does not appear at the scheduled time, they must pay the examination fee shown in the examination form.
b. The examination fee is paid online.
6. When and how can I get the time table and the admit card?
a. Learners can get the time table (https://baou.edu.in/timetable) and the admit card (https://baou.edu.in/hall-ticket) from the website.
7. What if a learner cannot appear at the scheduled time due to unavoidable circumstances? (Exam On Demand)
a. For learners who cannot appear at the scheduled time due to unavoidable circumstances, the University has decided, under the "Exam on Demand" Ordinance 2019-20, to provide the "Exam on Demand" facility from March 2020. Detailed information on the notices and rules is available on the website.
8. How many assignments are to be submitted for a programme, and how are they evaluated?
a. Assignments are to be submitted according to the credits of each subject.
b. The main purpose of assignment work is that learners study the study material in depth and test their understanding.
c. After evaluation, the assignment is returned to the learner with the examiner's comments and marks, so that the learner gets guidance and can improve their study.
d. Assignments are designed so that the learner focuses mainly on the important course material.
9. Where can assignments be obtained, where are they submitted and by when?
a. Learners can download assignments from the website (https://baou.edu.in/assignment).
b. Learners must write the assignments and submit them at their study centre within the given time.
c. Learners admitted in the July session must generally submit assignments by 31 December, and learners admitted in the February session by 31 May.
10. Is there a provision for re-checking and re-assessment of answer books?
a. Yes. Within 15 days of the declaration of the result, a learner can get answer books re-checked or re-assessed by submitting the required form and fee as per the rules.
b. The re-assessment form is available at https://baou.edu.in/application-forms
c. The fee is Rs. 50 per subject for re-checking and Rs. 300 per subject for re-assessment. It can be paid by demand draft in the name of "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University", payable at Ahmedabad, or in person at the University.
11. What is the procedure to get a migration certificate and a transcript?
a. The learner can apply on plain paper with their details, attaching copies of the marksheet and degree certificate.
b. The fee for a migration certificate is Rs. 100, payable by demand draft or in person at the University.
c. The fee for a transcript is Rs. 500 (five copies), payable by demand draft in the name of "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University", payable at Ahmedabad, or in person at the University.
12. What is the procedure to get the marksheet and the degree certificate?
a. After the learner successfully completes the term-end examinations and assignment work and earns the required credits, the marksheet is sent by registered post to the registered address.
b. Degree certificates are conferred at the annual convocation. The learner can receive it in person, or it is sent by registered post to the registered address.
c. To get the degree certificate, the learner can apply online, or download the prescribed form (https://baou.edu.in/application-forms) and send it with a demand draft of Rs. 110 in the name of "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University", payable at Ahmedabad, along with a copy of the marksheet.
13. How can learners see their result and assignment marks?
a. Learners can see their result and assignment marks through the link on the website (https://baou.edu.in/result-related-link).
14. Can a learner change the examination centre?
a. The examination centre is kept in the same city as the learner's study centre, so there is no need to travel far to take the examination.
b. To change the examination centre, the learner must apply one month before the examination, stating the problem with the necessary proof. A decision is taken on that basis.
15. Where can learners get old question papers?
a. Learners can download old question papers from the website (https://baou.edu.in/question-paper).
16. How can I get the admit card for the examination?
a. The admit card can be obtained from the website using the link https://baou.edu.in/hall-ticket
17. What is the procedure to correct a name on the marksheet? Is any fee payable?
a. The learner must submit an application for name correction, the original marksheet, and an affidavit on Rs. 50 stamp paper or the gazette notification of the name change. After verification, a marksheet with the corrected name is issued.
b. No fee is charged for this.
18. When is the result declared after the examination, and how is it given?
a. The result is declared on time, within 28 days of the completion of the examination.
b. Learners can see their result on the website (https://baou.edu.in/examinations-result).
19. What is the procedure to get a duplicate if the marksheet or degree certificate is lost?
a. The learner must apply on Rs. 50 stamp paper.
b. The fee for a duplicate marksheet is Rs. 50, payable in cash at the University or by demand draft in the name of "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University", payable at Ahmedabad.
20. How are practical and project examinations conducted?
a. Learners take the practical and project examinations at their own examination centre / study centre.
21. What happens if a learner is caught using unfair means in the examination?
a. The learner is given an opportunity to explain in person or in writing before the examination committee. The committee then decides according to the University rules, and the learner is informed in writing.
22. What can a learner do if examinations of two different programmes fall at the same time?
a. This is unlikely, but if it happens the learner must decide which programme's subject to take. The remaining subject can be taken in a later examination.
23. How can a learner contact the Examination Department?
a. Learners can contact the Examination Department using the e-mail address given in the Contact section of the website, or on the telephone number during office hours.
24. How can marksheet verification / recognition / trial certificate / CGPA certificate be obtained?
a. For marksheet verification by an institution, a verification letter is given free of cost on application.
b. A learner can get a recognition / trial certificate / CGPA certificate free of cost by applying with a copy of the marksheet.
25. What is the CCC/CCC+ examination for government employees and officers?
a. As per the arrangement of the General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat, for training and examination in the CCC/CCC+ computer proficiency course, the various study centres and regional centres of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University have been approved as examination centres.
b. Detailed information about the CCC/CCC+ examination for government employees and officers is available on the website at https://baou.edu.in/cccccc