The National University has officially restructured its examination and evaluation system for undergraduate (honours) programs, introducing a new assessment framework that will take effect from the 2024-25 academic year.
A notification published on the university's official website on Sunday outlined significant changes in question patterns and grading distribution.
Under the revised system, 80 per cent of total marks for each course will be allocated to the final examination, while 20 per cent will be reserved for continuous assessment. The university said the move is part of an academic modernization initiative to ensure a balanced evaluation of both theoretical knowledge and classroom performance.
80pc of total marks for each course will be allocated tofinal exam
For 4-credit courses, students will answer 8 out of 12 questions for 80 marks in 4 hours; 3-credit courses require 6 out of 9 questions for 60 marks in 3 hours; and 2-credit courses involve 4 out of 6 questions for 40 marks in 2 hours. Each question may include up to three sub-sections (a, b, c).
Continuous assessment for 4-credit courses will assign 5 marks for assignments and quizzes, 5 for attendance, and 10 for in-course tests (average of two), totaling 20 marks. For 3-credit courses, assignments and quizzes carry 4 marks, attendance 3, and in-course tests 8, totaling 15. Two-credit courses will allocate 3 marks for assignments, 2 for attendance, and 5 for tests, totaling 10. Practical courses will continue to be evaluated according to their respective syllabi.
University authorities said the reforms aim to enhance academic accountability, promote regular student engagement, and align evaluation standards with international norms. The integration of continuous assessment with traditional exams underscores the institution's commitment to a merit-based and transparent academic process.
