Controller of Examinations

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1. (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Governors in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service, as may be specified by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Controller of Examinations shall be the Principal Officer-in-Charge of the conduct of examinations and tests of the University and declarations of their results. He shall discharge his functions under the superintendence, directions and guidance of the President.
3. (3) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for:
   • (a) preparing and announcing in advance, the calendar of examinations;
   • (b) arrangement for setting of papers, printing of question papers with strict secrecy, and to arrange for the evaluation of answer-sheets in an efficient manner;
   • (c) arrangement for the timely publication of results of examinations and other tests;
   • (d) taking disciplinary action where necessary against the candidates, paper-setters, examiners, moderators or any other persons connected with examinations and found guilty of malpractices in relations to the examinations;
   • (e) reviewing, from time to time, the results of the University examinations and forward reports thereon to the Senate (Academic);
   • (f) dealing with any other matter connected with examinations which may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the President;
   • (g) constantly reviewing the system of examinations in order to enhance the level of impartiality and objectivity with a view to make it a better instrument for assessing the attainments of students.
4. (4) The Controller of Examinations shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes or assigned to him by the President or the Vice President.