DAVV Considers MBA and LLB Exam Pattern Changes After Poor Results; BEd Structure Under Review

Updated: September 22, 2026. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore, is considering changes to examination assessment after low pass percentages in MBA, LLB and BEd programs. A proposal under discussion would change the MBA theory-to-internal-assessment ratio from 80:20 to 70:30. A similar adjustment is being considered for LLB, while BEd already follows a 70:30 structure.

No final decision has been announced. The university is expected to discuss the proposals with course deans, Board of Studies chairpersons and other officials before determining whether any examination scheme will change.

DAVV Exam Pattern: Current Position

Why Is DAVV Reviewing the Assessment System?

The review follows persistently low results across the three professional programs. Reporting identifies MBA results as a major concern.

In MBA second-semester examinations, approximately 2,450 of around 7,000 students cleared the examination. Nearly 65% were reportedly allowed to keep term. The average MBA result has been described as approximately 30–35%.

LLB and BEd results were also reported in a low range of approximately 30–38%. These figures provide context for the review but do not establish that a single examination-rule change will resolve the underlying academic problems.

What Does the Proposed MBA 70:30 Pattern Mean?

Under the reported current structure, 80 marks are allocated to theory examinations and 20 to internal assessment. The proposal would redistribute the total to 70 marks for theory and 30 for internal assessment.

This would increase the share of internal assessment by 10 marks within a 100-mark structure. It does not mean that every student would automatically receive additional marks.

Illustrative Assessment Comparison

What About LLB?

A comparable change is being considered for LLB examinations. However, the exact revised scheme, affected semesters and implementation date have not been confirmed.

Law students should continue using their currently applicable examination scheme until DAVV issues an approved notification.

Is BEd Moving to 70:30?

BEd already follows the 70:30 assessment ratio, according to the reporting. Describing 70:30 as a newly proposed BEd change would therefore be inaccurate.

The broader review includes BEd because of examination-result concerns, but the specific changes, if any, require a formal university decision.

What Other Suggestions Are Being Discussed?

College principals have suggested reducing the number of MBA subjects from eight to six and reviewing the existing paper-setting and evaluation arrangements.

These are suggestions rather than approved curriculum revisions. Students should not change their examination preparation or assume that subjects have been removed until the university publishes a revised syllabus or examination scheme.

Who Will Make the Decision?

DAVV examination controller Ashesh Tiwari indicated that the university intends to hold a meeting to discuss the examination scheme and related issues before taking a decision.

The proposed review involves academic and examination officials, including course deans and Board of Studies chairpersons. An approved change would need to be communicated through the applicable university process.

What Should Current Students Do?

MBA, LLB and BEd students should continue preparing under their current notified syllabi, marking schemes and examination timetables.

They should monitor university notices for any formally approved changes, particularly details about affected semesters, implementation dates, internal-assessment components and transitional arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Has DAVV approved a new MBA examination pattern?

No. The 70:30 structure is under consideration, and a final decision is pending.

2. What is the reported current MBA marks ratio?

The reported current ratio is 80 marks for theory and 20 for internal assessment.

3. What MBA ratio is being proposed?

The proposal would allocate 70 marks to theory and 30 to internal assessment.

4. Is DAVV considering changes for LLB?

Yes. A similar assessment adjustment is being considered, but the final details are not confirmed.

5. Does BEd already follow 70:30?

Yes, according to the reporting reviewed for this article.

6. Why is DAVV reviewing the examination system?

The review follows low results in MBA, LLB and BEd examinations.

7. How many MBA second-semester students reportedly passed?

Approximately 2,450 out of around 7,000 students cleared the examination, according to contemporary reporting.

8. Will MBA subjects be reduced from eight to six?

That reduction has been suggested by college principals but has not been confirmed as an approved change.

9. When will the new pattern take effect?

No implementation date has been confirmed.

10. Which marking scheme should students follow now?

Students should follow the scheme currently notified for their program and semester until DAVV formally announces a change.