Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
Assessment components, evaluation methodology and minimum requirements
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
CIA comprises the following components: Tests, Quizzes and Seminar-cum-Assignments, which are conducted as per the academic schedule to evaluate students continuously throughout the semester.
Internal Tests
Two written tests per semester
Quizzes
Two quizzes (one online)
Seminar & Assignment
Field-based practical learning
Internal Tests
The average of two internal tests will be considered for CIA evaluation. Please note the following important conditions:
Quiz
The average of two quizzes will be considered for CIA. One of the quizzes will be conducted in online mode, encouraging digital literacy and adaptive learning among students.
Seminar-cum-Assignment
Students are required to prepare a field-based assignment report focusing on application-level learning. The content of the report must be presented as a seminar using innovative methods, demonstrating practical insights and contextual understanding.
The seminar will be graded using Seminar Ranking Sheets, ensuring transparent and structured evaluation criteria.
CIA Marks Distribution
The Continuous Internal Assessment is evaluated for a total of 25 marks, distributed across the following components:
| Component | Description | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Tests | Average of two internal tests | 10 |
| Quiz | Average of two quizzes (one online) | 5 |
| Seminar-cum-Assignment | Field-based report & presentation | 5 |
| Attendance | Based on class attendance percentage | 5 |
| Total CIA Marks | 25 | |
Minimum Marks Requirement
A candidate must secure a minimum of 10 out of 25 marks in the CIA to be eligible to appear for the External Examination. Falling below this threshold will disqualify the student from the semester-end examination.