Sunday, July 22, 2012

All about revaluation : Mumbai University

How many of us have been through the Mumbai University's often doubtful and unreliable evaluation process? Almost all. It has often been observed that in university exams, people who study a lot get less than expected, or people who don't, get more, etc. Whatever is the case, we always have surprises coming up when the results are declared.

So, the unfortunate people who had put in a lot of effort but did not manage to get as much get disappointed and start considering revaluation. Before you take this step, please go through this post, so that you get a full idea of what you are about to do.

Some facts regarding revaluation:

1) The application for revaluation or photocopy has to be done within 7 working days from the date of declaration of the result. For applying, you must have secured minimum 20% of the total marks of the subject, or 40% of the marks required for passing in that subject, whichever is less. (In normal words, it comes to at least 16 out of 100 marks)

2) The charges are: Revaluation:  500 per paper
                              Photocopy: ₹  100 per paper

3) The results are declared minimum 60 days after you have applied. Note that it can go up to anything. So, if you have failed, and expecting to pass, you will anyways have to study for the repeat exam. That is sad, but true. Usually, the result is out within few days of the re-exam, sometimes even after you gave the paper.

4) Even if you apply for a photocopy, that will be given to you roughly after 2 months of the date of application.

5) If you have written an answer correctly, and still have been awarded less marks, or marked incorrect, you cannot do anything about it. The only use of a photocopy is that you can approach them if there's a totaling mistake, or an answer has been left unchecked. If that is the case, you can apply for this revaluation(for totaling mistake or unchecked answer) within 3 working days after you got your photocopy. There are no extra charges for this.

6) Once you got your photocopy and after that, feel that the paper should be rechecked again, its not possible, however correct your answers may be.


7) If you have passed, but feel that you must have got more, and hence apply for revaluation, you are in for a big gamble. There is no guarantee that your marks will not be reduced, or in worst cases, you might even be failed.


8) The University considers revaluation in the literal sense of the word. This means that your paper will be assessed as if it is being checked for the first time. The revaluator will not know about the marks awarded by the previous examiner, as those will be hidden with white pasting on them (At least this is what I was told by an official). So, he will check it according to his knowledge and discretion.


9) The new marks will  reflect in your result only if the change is more than 10% of the total, or more than 10 marks if the total is 100 for the paper. Yes, there are many many people out there who feel it is 2% or 4%, but this is what it is. Most colleges, even reputed ones, are not aware of this rule. Be sure to verify it from the University officials.

And now comes the most important part, for the people who did not read this and applied for revaluation just because they had got less than expected.

If you had passed, and after revaluation find that you have been failed, there is still hope. You can use the Ordinance 5048-A of Mumbai University. Through that, if your change is quite big (say for example from 55 to 30 which is a 25% change) you can approach your college principal who has the authority to inform the examination house and request the Vice Chancellor for a third opinion on your paper. If the request is granted, your paper will be assessed for the third time, and the examiner will be informed that you had passed earlier, but were failed in reval. The other terms, as said above, will remain same.

A point to note is that in this case, the 10% rule does not apply. Here, whatever marks are allotted to you will be considered final. And, this is the end of the road. You cannot do anything beyond this step.

If you want any clarification or have a grievance, you can go here:

Revaluation Department

M.J. Phule Bhavan
Mumbai University
Kalina,
Santacruz (East)
Mumbai - 400 098

How to go there: Bus nos 318, 313, 619, 213, 306 LTD, 433, 517 LTD, 507 LTD from Santacruz(E) depot.(just outside Santacruz station)

What to do after going there: Ask for directions to M.J. Phule Bhavan at the security booth. Once you reach there, stand in the Enquiry Counter queue. You will be asked to explain all details of your case, so be sure to have all documents (hall ticket, mark sheet, reval receipt, etc.) handy. Once you are issued a gate pass, go to the concerned room.

What to do after you applied: Wait for your result. Keep checking the varsity website www.mu.ac.in. Once its declared, go to Counter No. 2 at M.J. Phule Bhavan and submit your original marksheet. You will be issued a new one in the specified time period.

If you have got anywhere around 40 to 45 (if the passing is 40), then don't even think about revaluation in your wildest dreams. Its better to be happy with less marks than to repeat an exam.
Also, if you have the highest marks in that paper, and still feel dissatisfied, chances are that you'll end up reducing your score.

The 10% rule leaves little hopes of increase in the tally. Note that even in cases of revaluation due to totaling mistake or unchecked answer through photocopy, the same rule is applied.

Use your head and make a wise decision.
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How do I know this?

Revaluation and photocopy rules :  http://www.mu.ac.in/myweb_test/Rules%20for%20the%20Revaluation%20of%20the%20answer.pdf

Ordinance 5048-A :
www.mu.ac.in/4.101.pdf

10% rule :
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-01/mumbai/28100275_1_revaluation-original-marks-court

And, been there, done that too :D

26 comments:

  1. thank you so much.. this has been really helpful.. can help my friend with dis data..

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  2. Thanks Ameya..

    you have saved my time not to waste on Mumbai university donkeys. I was about to considering revaluation where I have passed by 38 Marks.. just 3 more of passing line. Where as the fact is that I had the most confidence getting 75Plus on that paper.

    So anyway.. god bless them

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    1. You're welcome Arun. Yes, MU can be very unpredictable in their results :D

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  3. very informative.....thnks bro

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  4. Do i need a affidavit for ssc marksheet and passing certificate??

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    1. Yes Varun, you now require an affidavit for both :)

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  5. can you tell me where is the revaluation application available ?? In the college or should i go to university ??

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    1. The application is available in the college, up to 7 days from the date of declaration of the result.

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  6. Hello there Ameya..I got KT in one subject in sem 5 and applied for revaluation. .the result was declared in 60 days online But still havent received my revised marksheet of the same and due to which my sem 6 marksheet has been held in reserve (I passed sem6). Its been more than 5 months now sonce result was declared online. I visited university 4 times now and everytime they have same answer "itll be delivered to you college soon" and its still not! I am really fed up and frustrated due to this. Without a single mistake of mine, I am about to lose a year. All admissions are full, all good job vacancies filling up. What should I do? I was literally thinking of suing them. Can I do that? My dad's a lawyer so thats not a problem. Please guide me!

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    1. Hi Bond,

      Looks like you're in a bad situation. You can try taking up this issue with higher authorities at MU directly, or have a word with your college principal, who can escalate the issue.

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  7. Ameya, you have given the actual events of the Working of Mumbai University. However, I would like to put my personal experience as a question to you. I know you are not the right source, but probably you can shed some light. I got only one KT in MCA Sem I subject........after second attempt I still get 36 where 45 is passing. Besides, I have got KT in MCA Sem II, they say ......you need to clear either of the semester I or II to get into SEM III. I have put my paper for revaluation.......whose result will come later as you say......supposing you are passed in reval......which has happened with many of our fellows. Supposing you have passed the only KT in SEM I but results are declared after admissions are over for SEM III. Technically speaking you are through as others but you have been denied admission to SEM III cause your position as of during the admission time was showing one KT. However a month later, your position gets clear but you cannot take admission and languish and waste a year. How's that possible. Sachin

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  8. hey Anybody please help!!i got drop as i could clear my mechanics.it is my only subject of first year.i got 27.please please please tell are there any chances of it getting cleared?please reply.i am very much worried...!

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    1. Hey Shweta,

      I don't have much idea about engineering, so can't help you with that. All I can say is, relax. A KT is not the end of the world, it can serve as a stepping stone to success if taken in the right spirit :)

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  9. hey Anybody please help!!i got drop as i could clear my mechanics.it is my only subject of first year.i got 27.please please please tell are there any chances of it getting cleared?please reply.i am very much worried...!

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  10. Can anybody tell me when are the re exams conductted for mms sem iv mcs subject... i know the date date for freshers it is 26 nov. 2013
    I am going to appearing for the second time.. first i appearred on 4th may 2013.

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  11. Hi I am an FE student(old syllabus) I had ATKT in CP1 subject(scored 30)which I gave for reval and luckily I passed(got 41)
    my question is that do I now have to give any application for change of marks or will the new marks of reval result automatically be displayed in my marksheet

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  12. I had only put one paper for revaluation after getting my revaluation results can i apply for revaluation for another paper as i need only 5 more marks for passing.. pls help if anyone has the information...

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  13. I've not seen best blog like this ever!!!

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  14. shitty mu gave me same marks in 3 subjects n failed me although m very much confident dat i hv wrritten enough to get more dan passing marks ;{
    also d subject i thot i wud probably get less marks or in worst case flunk too ,i got clear in it n FYI m in first year..

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  15. hey i got a kt in my java exam (sem 5) in oct 2013..scoring 13 out of 60..have scored more than 30 in all other subjcts..i applied for reval scoring 17...tell me if i am eligible for those 8 grace marks that will help me clear???.havent gotten my revised marksheet as of yet...also i just gave my kt exam today i.e. 07-04-14...i am not sure if I will be able to clear..I may clear it /may not..so I also wanted to know do I get 1 more chance to clear???..as in 2nd time kt attempt?? and will i be able to get into MCA college this year if my sem 5 and sem 6 result is withheld with the university

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  16. is grace marks given in fe sem 2 kt exam
    i need 7 marks grace

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  17. i want to apply for grace marks hw shud i do it

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    1. There's no procedure to apply for grace marks. If you fit their criteria, they will give the same to you.

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