Deputy Controller of Examination

Role Overview: The Deputy Controller of Examination (WISE) will support the Controller of Examination in planning, executing, and monitoring examination and assessment processes for work-integrated programs. The role ensures assessment integrity, regulatory compliance, timely result processing, and alignment of examinations with industry-embedded learning and apprenticeship frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and conducting examinations (internal, external, practical, project-based, and continuous assessments) for WISE programs.
• Coordinate scheduling of examinations in line with academic calendars, apprenticeship cycles, and industry constraints.
• Ensure implementation of approved evaluation schemes, credit frameworks, grading systems, and moderation processes.
• Coordinate question paper setting, moderation, confidentiality, and secure handling of examination materials.
• Oversee practical, viva, project, and workplace assessment processes in collaboration with industry mentors and faculty.
• Ensure examination processes comply with UGC regulations, MSU statutes/ordinances, and WISE academic policies.
• Align assessment processes with Apprenticeship Act, NAPS & NATS requirements where applicable.
• Support internal/external audits, inspections, and compliance reporting related to examinations.
• Work with Examination Management Systems (EMS) / ERP for exam processing, evaluation, and result management.
• Prepare MIS, dashboards, and reports for academic councils, statutory bodies, and leadership.
• Coordinate with Academic Teams, COE Office, IQAC, Industry Partners, Apprenticeship teams, and Operations for smooth conduct of assessments.
• Address examination-related queries, grievances, revaluation requests, and corrections in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Master's degree in any discipline (Education / Management preferred).
• Knowledge of higher education assessment systems is essential.
• 15+ years of experience in examination or academic administration roles in universities / higher education institutions.
• Exposure to work-integrated learning, skill-based education, or apprenticeship-linked programs preferred.
• Experience with digital / hybrid examination systems will be an advantage.