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What do you mean by open book exam?
An “open book examination” is an assessment method designed in a way that allows students to refer to class notes, textbooks, or other approved material while answering questions. An open book exam can also mean that students are provided with the exam questions prior to writing the exam.
Why do institutes conduct open book exams?
The UGC’s guidelines issued during April 2020 state ‘open book examination’ ensures fair and equal opportunity for students appearing in online/offline/blended mode. During the exam, students will be allowed to refer to books, study materials and notes to answer the questions.
Can open book examination offer an alternative?
You can’t, simply because it is a COVID crisis and you cannot herd the students into an examination hall, say let us have an open book examination. We need a road map, to move to this with academic autonomy.
What are the disadvantages of open book exam?
Disadvantages of Open Book Examination-
- Not sure of Equality. It is difficult to judge whether all students have equally prepared for an exam or not.
- Need More Desk Space. The books and notes take a lot of space.
- Time-consuming. Sometimes students take a lot of time finding some topics.
Why choose BITS Pilani?
The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani is an all-India Institute for higher education. The primary motive of BITS is to “train young men and women able and eager to create and put into action such ideas, methods, techniques and information”.
How many students apply for BITSAT every year?
Nealry 1,85,000 candidates compete for a total of 2000 admission seats (800 in Pilani Campus, 600 in Goa Campus and 600 in Hyderabad Campus) thorugh BITSAT every year. More than 20 first rank students of different examination boards join BITS every year under ‘Direct admission to First rank students’ scheme.
How many marks are required in PCM to get into BITSAT?
A Canditate who scores 75\% aggregate in PCM, with 60 marks in each is eligible for BITSAT. Nealry 1,85,000 candidates compete for a total of 2000 admission seats (800 in Pilani Campus, 600 in Goa Campus and 600 in Hyderabad Campus) thorugh BITSAT every year.