Examination Procedure

The students are assessed based on course work and examination for every program.'Wisdom' functions with the philosophy that the three-hour class room examination system is old fashioned as it only puts additional stress on students. Thus, 70% weightage will be given to the online exams & the other 30% will be bases on the written assessment.

Once a student is ready for an exam, they are required to inform us via telephone or online.

Exam from Home

As soon as the students are ready to take the exams they are required to call the institute for question papers which are to be answered from the comfort of their homes. The candidates are required to submit the answers within the prescribed time limit to the institute through courier or speed post. This unique methodology helps students to write best answers based on case studies and personal experience, a format similar to that of students in Ph. D. Program. 'WISDOM' has designed this novel, liberal, rhetoric education methodology that allows students to make maximum benefits in writing answers to secure higher grades. The mark sheet and certificate shall be dispatched to all successful candidates within one month of the submission of the answer sheets.

Examination

There are 3 ways of appearing for exams;

Open Book test System:

In an open book exam, students are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorization. You will be expected to

• apply material to new situations
• analyze elements and relationships
• synthesize, or structure
• evaluate using your material as evidence

Access to content (books, notes, etc.) varies by instructor. The exam can be taken at home or in the classroom with questions unseen before exam time. Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam:  your time will be limited, so the key is proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers.

Preparation:

• Keep current on readings and assignments in class
• Prepare brief, concise notes on ideas and concepts being tested
• Carefully select what you intend to bring with you to the exam, and note anything significant about what you do not
• Include your own commentary on the information that will provide fuel for your arguments and demonstrate that you have thought this through
• Anticipate with model questions, but not model answers. Challenge yourself instead with how you would answer questions and what options and resources you may need to consider.

Organize your reference materials, your "open book
Make your reference materials as user-friendly as possible so that you don't lose time locating what you need

• Familiarize yourself
  with the format, layout and structure of your text books and source materials
• Organize these with your class notes
  for speedy retrieval, and index ideas and concepts with pointers and/or page numbers in the source material
  (Develop a system of tabs/sticky notes, color coding, concept maps, etc. to mark important summaries, headings, sections)
• Write short, manageable summaries
  of content for each grouping
• List out data and formulas
  separately for easy access

Test taking:

• Read the questions carefully to understand what is expected. Refer to our guide on Essay exam terms/directives
• Make good use of time and quickly review the number of questions and note how much time each could take. First answer the questions that you are confident of and/or for which you will not need much time checking out the resources. Leave more complex and difficult questions for later
• Don't over-answer. Aim for concise, accurate, thoughtful answers that are based in evidence.

Quotations can be short
Three or four words can be extremely effective when they are worked into the structure of your sentence
A reference to a quote may be as effective as the quote itself
Guard against over-quoting
It is your words and your argument;
extensive quoting may detract from your point or argument

Online Test :

Students can also opt for an online examination system where they get a login id (username) and password and have to appear for online examination of 3 hrs.
An online exam has several variations, but all involve technology!  These are a few variations:

• In a classroom, computer resource center or at home
• Open or closed “book”
• Timed or not timed
• Scheduled or not scheduled
• Continuous or “saved and returned for completion”
• Part of an online course, traditional classroom, or blended option
• Graded or not graded
• Scores immediately returned for feedback, or posted later

These variations all have technology in common.  Here are suggestions 'to consider', questions to ask' and to master the process of taking an online exam'.
Mastering or navigating technology should be your first concern:

• Make sure the computer you are at, especially at home, is technically capable and has the appropriate connection speed. (One advantage of taking the test at your school’s computer resource center is that a computer consultant may assist you)
  Computer issues:  cache, security settings, monitor/screen display, Internet connection, browser Internet options, etc.
• Master the login process to access the test taking the test is not the time to experiment with passwords and/or navigating a course website to find the test!
  Can you review the instructions “in class” before taking the test?
  Do you need to create a login for the test, or use your student account?
  What is the test website address (URL), your student identification login, your test login?
  If you take the test in a controlled environment, what identification do you need?
  If you need assistance taking the test, alert the teacher beforehand!
• Once at the test index page, carefully read the instructions for answering questions
  Is the time you take to complete the test tracked? If so, is there a clock you can access for your time?
  Can you save and return if interrupted?
  Must you answer the questions in sequence?
  Can you change answers?
  Is there a “review” feature that lets you check your work, or check for unanswered questions?
• After you have finished answering the questions
  How do you save and exit so your work is not lost?
  Is there a separate sequence from saving to “turn in the test?”
  Will you get an alert about unanswered questions?
  How do you access your score, or is your score immediately returned?
• Can you make a paper-backup of your responses?
• For short answer and essay questions, can you create and format your answer in word processing, then copy and paste into the test question?

Examination held at study centre

If the students desire to appear for three hour class room examination, they can do so. The exams will be conducted at 'Wisdom' study center. In such a case the students will not be allowed to refer the study material in the examination center. The students should intimate the preference for this option at the time of registration.

Grading

A+ 75% and above
A   65-74%
B   55-64%
C  50-54%
D  Re - Examination

Students will be given the opportunity for Re-examination. If they have failed, a fee of Rs. 500 per credit will be charged for each re-examination.

Fees:

Payment can be made as per your mode of convenience between Cheque, Demand Draft, and Credit Card & Money Transfers.