Can you provide more information on the term-end examinations?

Here are the details regarding IGNOU's term-end examinations for the Post Graduate Certificate in IT and Management programme:

• The examinations are conducted twice a year - in June and December.   

• Students have to fill up an examination form and pay the requisite fee to appear for the exams.  

• The examination fee for this programme is Rs. 500 per course.

• Examination forms are filled online through the Student Portal. Dates for submission of examination forms are notified well in advance.   

• The examination consists of both theory and practical components.   

• For theory exams, students have to visit the examination centre allotted to them. The duration is 3 hours.

• The question paper contains both long answer and short answer type questions.

• Practical examinations are conducted at designated practical examination centres.   

• Students are assigned practical assignments like spreadsheet preparation, database creation and report writing. They have to demonstrate their skills.

• A minimum of 40% marks is required to pass in each course.

• Results are declared within 45-60 days of examination.   

• Successful students are promoted to the next semester/year level of the programme.

• Failed students can re-appear for examinations by filling a fresh form and paying examination fee again. 

• Internal assessment carries 30% weightage while term-end examination carries 70% weightage.

• Examination guidelines and instructions are provided well in advance by IGNOU to help students prepare and appear for exams.

Hope this information on term-end examinations for IGNOU's PG Certificate in IT and Management helps! Let me know if you have any other doubts regarding admissions process, eligibility, syllabus or programme fee for this course.