Examinations

Examinations

In-Semester Assessments (ISAs)

They are conducted within the university’s designated exam centers.
They contribute significantly to your overall performance in each subject.
Timetables for the same are sent a week before the exam.
Seating allotment is provided on PESU App or on the PESU Academy Website on the day of exam, or sometimes the night before.

Frequency: 2 ISAs are held per semester for each subject.
Duration: Each ISA lasts for 1 hour 5 minutes.
Marks: Each ISA carries a weightage of 40 marks.
Question Format: The exam format typically combines:
- Descriptive Questions (4 marks): These questions require well-structured written responses which can be typed on PCs or written in the answer booklet.
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): 2 markers and 1 markers
The invigilators will provide you with a paper answer booklet to write your responses.

Marks: This exam is worth a total of 100 marks per subject.
Duration: You’ll have a dedicated 3-hour window to complete the exam.
The exam is entirely descriptive.
The invigilators will provide you with a paper answer booklet to write your responses.
You have the option to type your answers directly on the computer provided at the exam center.
You can even combine both methods! For instance, you can type out an answer and then include a hand-drawn diagram within the answer booklet for better clarity.

Pro-Tip: Please reach the examination centre on time and anticipate traffic and leave home early to avoid delays :))

It’s crucial to confirm the specific format with your faculty as it can vary between them.
Physics Lab Exam: Write procedure, perform experiment, and analyze data with a viva on specifics.
Chemistry Lab Exam: Write full report (aim, procedure, etc.) and potentially a ChemSketch diagram.
C/Python Lab Exams: Expect two lab exams after each ISA.