Criticisms have been leveled against the present-day system of examination in universities. It is a fact that as long as passing the examination remains the criterion of education, the standard of education will not go up, but the problem is how to bring reforms in the prevailing system of examination.
It is not possible to effect revolutionary changes in a system of examination of such a long standing. Many educationists and Commissions on University Education after examining the various aspects of the present system have suggested a number of tests in place of a final examination after two or three years.
They have also recommended that records of the progress of the student should be prepared on the basis of fortnightly or monthly tests and the percentage of marks obtained in these tests should be included in the annual examination results.
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It has been further suggested that records should be maintained of the class work for which a fixed number of marks should be allotted. These marks should be included in the mark-sheet of the annual examination.
Besides, much care should be exercised in the selection of examiners and an examining body should be constituted for supervising the activities and programmes connected with examinations.
This body should also function as a consultative committee on matters connected with examinations. These recommendations should be implemented according to needs and circumstances. Some of these recommendations have been implemented in some universities.
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It will be more reasonable to assess the result of external examinations along with the student’s success in fortnightly and monthly tests and the work done in the class and tutorial classes.