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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 Reformation in examination system by Exam Reform Committee which meets
regularly. It invites suggestions and implements continuous reforms.
 Know Your Answer book (KYA)- students can review assessed answer books.

 Transparency in examination and evaluation.
 Conduction of Open Book examinations.
 Conduction of online examinations where possible.
 Remuneration through online payment.
 Result through SMS.
 Multiple-choice questions as a part of continuous evaluation and end semester
evaluations.
 Project presentation based evaluation.

6.3.4 Research and Development

 Encouraging and mentoring research proposal preparation by faculty
members. Emphasis has been given on preparation of collaborative and inter-
disciplinary research proposals.
 Access to e-journals from remote location (like home) has been provided to
faculty members and students.

 Under ‘CHARUSAT Research Grant’ seed money is provided to faculty
members to build their independent research base.
 Faculty members are motivated to register for Ph.D. program.
 Faculty members are made aware about terminologies used in publication like
citations, impact factors, h-index, i10 index etc. faculty members are also
encouraged to create Google scholar profile and ORCID iD.
 Creating awareness through regular communications regarding the ethics in
research and plagiarism.
 Faculty members, post-graduate students and research scholars are encouraged
to publish/present research work in reputed journals/conferences.
 Endowment Chairs have been created in all constituent institutes/departments.
Regular activities are conducted under them to promote research by inviting
renowned experts.
 Development of ‘University Research Cell’ to look after activities related to
research and development.
 Presenting “Research Paper Award” to encourage quality publication by
faculty members.
 Review of policies for doctoral and post-doctoral research.
 Autonomy to researchers to pursue research of choice.
 Facilities like laboratories, internet, on-line and off-line journals are provided
to encourage research activities.

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