AKTU Challenge Evaluation & Scrutiny: Step-by-Step Guide
Unsatisfied with your semester exam marks? AKTU provides a transparent two-stage challenge evaluation mechanism. Here is the exact application procedure, fee structures, and the 15% mark increase refund policy.
1. Scrutiny vs. Challenge Evaluation: Key Difference
The university simply re-checks the mathematical addition of awarded marks and verifies whether any question was left un-assessed. Answers are NOT re-read or re-evaluated. Fee is approximately ₹500 per subject.
Your entire evaluated answer booklet is masked, stripped of previous examiner marks, and re-evaluated from scratch by two independent subject matter experts.
2. The 2-Stage Challenge Evaluation Workflow
AKTU strictly enforces a two-stage sequential workflow. You cannot apply for Stage 2 without first completing Stage 1:
Within 30 days of result declaration, apply on erp.aktu.ac.in under Challenge Evaluation Stage 1. Pay ₹300 online. Within 10 to 14 days, a watermarked PDF copy of your evaluated handwritten answer booklet will be unlocked in your ERP dashboard.
Review your evaluated answer PDF with your college subject professors. If you and your professors conclude that answers were marked unfairly or below standard rubric, apply for Challenge Evaluation Stage 2 on ERP and submit the ₹2,500 examination fee.
3. The 15% Rule & Partial Fee Refund Policy
To prevent frivolous applications while protecting genuine students, AKTU operates under the 15% Mark Increase Rule:
How the Average is Calculated:
Your booklet is evaluated by two independent examiners. The average of their marks is calculated.
- If marks increase by > 15% of the original marks: The new higher average marks are updated on your OneView marksheet, and ₹1,000 (partial refund) is credited back to the student's bank account.
- If marks increase by ≤ 15% (or do not change): The original marks remain unchanged on your record, and no refund is provided.
- If marks decrease: Under current university guidelines, if the re-evaluated average drops below your original score, the lower score may be enforced. Students should only apply if they are certain of substantial marking errors.
4. Step-by-Step ERP Application Guide
- Log into erp.aktu.ac.in using your Roll Number and Password.
- In the dashboard, click on Challenge Evaluation Service.
- Select the session, semester, and subjects you wish to inspect.
- Complete the online payment of ₹300 per subject.
- Check your ERP portal after 7-10 days to download your evaluated answer booklet PDF.
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