Exam Rules
Everything you need to know about the examination process — rules, schedule, grading, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Know the rules. Be prepared.
Examinations at TIU are conducted in strict accordance with university regulations. Every student is expected to follow the rules of academic integrity and be familiar with the exam procedures before the examination period begins.
Exams are held twice per semester — midterm exams during the semester and final exams at the end. The exam schedule is published at least two weeks before the examination period starts.
General Exam Rules
All students must follow these rules during examinations:
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the exam starts
- Bring a valid student ID — you will not be admitted without it
- Mobile phones and smart devices must be switched off and left at the front of the room
- No talking, whispering, or any form of communication with other students during the exam
- Only materials approved by the instructor are allowed (calculator, dictionary, etc.)
- Students caught cheating will receive a zero grade and face disciplinary action
- You may not leave the exam room during the first 30 minutes or the last 15 minutes
Exam Schedule
Held during weeks 7-8 of each semester
Held during the last 2-3 weeks of each semester
July — for students who failed or missed exams with valid reason
Published within 5 working days after the exam on the student portal
Grading System
TIU uses a 100-point grading scale with the following breakdown:
A 86-100 points — Excellent
B 71-85 points — Good
C 56-70 points — Satisfactory
D 0-55 points — Unsatisfactory
The final grade consists of: coursework (40%) + midterm exam (20%) + final exam (40%).
Exam FAQs
If you miss an exam due to illness or emergency, you must submit a valid document (medical certificate or official letter) to the Academic Affairs office within 3 working days. If approved, you will be allowed to take the exam during the resit period in July.
Yes. You can submit a written appeal to the Academic Affairs office within 3 days of the results being published. A review committee will re-evaluate your exam paper and notify you of the outcome within 5 working days.
Cheating includes: using unauthorized notes or devices, copying from another student, sharing answers, submitting someone else's work as your own, or any attempt to gain an unfair advantage. All cases are investigated by the Disciplinary Committee.
Resit exams are held in July for students who received an unsatisfactory grade (D) or missed the original exam with a valid reason. You can retake up to 3 exams during the resit period. The resit grade replaces the original grade.