Assessment Process

Symbiosis School for Open and Distance Learning has a rigorous assessment process. The evaluation of the programme includes a combination of assignments, case studies, logbook or project report & term end examinations and submissions.

Evaluation methodology for Diploma programme:

• Each course has a continuous and term end assessment component.
• The "Continuous Assessment" shall include submission for theory courses i.e. set of assignments and submission for case study / logbook / project whereas, "Term End Assessment" component shall include Term End Examination (TEE) / Term End Submission.
• The weightage for continuous assessment is 70% & term end assessment is 30% in the result of learners.
• Learners are requested to appear for all assessments on a timely basis, for completing the programme in the stipulated period.
• The format of each component is available on the learner portal Click here.
• The term end examination shall be conducted at designated exam centres. Learner, who have submitted all components of continuous assessments applicable to their programme, will be termed eligible to fill exam form and appear for term end examination for the courses.
• It is mandatory to attend contact session for award of Diploma.
• Diploma will be awarded ONLY if, learner has completed & secured passing marks (i.e. 50%) in all the elements of assessment, (i.e. Cont. assessment & Term end assessment) & fulfilled all the other criteria laid down by SSODL including payment of all fees.

Evaluation Methodology for Certificate Programme:

• Each course has a continuous and term end assessment component.
• The “Continuous Assessment” shall include submission for theory courses i.e. set of assignments and submission of case study I whereas, “Term End Assessment” component shall include Term End Examination (TEE) / Term End Submission i.e. case study II.
• The weightage for continuous assessment is 70% & term end assessment is 30% in the result of learners.
• Learners are requested to appear for all assessments on a timely basis for completing the programme in the stipulated period.
• The format of each component is available on the learner portal Click here.
• The term end examinations of each theory course is conducted at designated exam centres. Learner who have submitted all components of continuous assessments applicable to their programme, will be termed eligible to fill exam form and appear for term end examination for the courses.
• The Certificate will be awarded ONLY if, learner has completed & secured passing marks (i.e. 50%) in all the elements of assessment, (i.e. Cont. assessment & Term end assessment) & fulfilled all the other criteria laid down by SSODL including payment of all fees.