Guidelines for Valuers

1. Valuators must report to the valuation centre with a copy of the appointment letter or e-mail sent by Registrar (Evaluation).
2. Valuators must sign an undertaking, once for each subject assigned to them for valuation, in the prescribed format declaring their expertise and experience before allocation of answer books for valuation.
3. All valuators must record their entry and departure times in the attendance register maintained at the valuation centre.
4. A valuators must value answer books of only one subject at a given point of time and at only one valuation centre on a given day. Once a valuator begins valuation of answer books of an allotted subject, he/she must complete it within a reasonable duration and not keep it pending leading to delay in completion of valuation. In case of emergency, where the valuator has to leave the valuation centre, he shall report the matter to the custodian along with the details of the scripts allotted and valued.
5. A valuators can reject/return an answer script (by specifying the reasons for rejection) and convey the same to the custodian if
 The image is not clear,
 Pages are missing,
 Student has revealed his / her identity, can refer for MPC by using MPC option in software.
 If answers are not matching with the question paper /change of subjects/subject being the same and error in subject code.
6. Answer books will be allotted to valuators for valuation by the custodian of the valuation centre.
7. Valuators must bring scheme of valuation and submit to the Reviewer or Custodian.
8. In case where the number of valuators required valuing a subject is more than five, there will be a Reviewer. Reviewer shall conduct an initial meeting before starting of valuation by the valuators to discuss scheme of valuation and issues related to maintaining uniformity amongst different valuators. All valuators must attend this initial meeting convened by the Reviewer. In case a valuator is unable to attend this initial meeting, he/she shall read the minutes of the meeting and sign it before commencing with the valuation.
9. Valuators must get their evaluated answer books reviewed by the Reviewer assigned to them, frequently in the beginning of valuation and at regular intervals as valuation progresses. This is important to ensure uniformity of valuation.
10. At least four scripts out of every 20 scripts valued by a valuer must be reviewed by a Reviewer.
11. After review process is complete, marks sheet can be printed and must be signed by the valuator and the Reviewer.
12. Use of cell phones, listening to music, having snacks and beverages within the valuation hall or any activity that disturbs other valuators are not permitted.
13. Do not carry pen drives or other electronic devices. Answer books are confidential and no copies can be taken outside the valuation centre.
14. On the first day of valuation of a subject, a valuator can value 20 answer books and discuss regarding scheme of valuation and other valuation work. Further, 40 booklets for subsequent days of valuation. Digital valuation software enforces a time limit of minimum 5 minutes per script, and the time taken to complete valuation of each answer book is recorded by the software.
15. Valuator must assign marks to every question and sub-question answered by the student.
16. Payments will be made as per KSLU rules/regulations. In this regard you are informed to enclose required documents along with your bill form.
17. In all matters pertaining to valuation at a given valuation centre, decision of custodian is final and binding on all Valuator..