A Study on Open Book Examination in College Education with Special Reference to Calicut University

NITHIN KUMAR CC

Open Book Examination, Academic Performance, Critical Thinking, Higher Education, Calicut University

Open book examinations (OBE) have been increasingly introduced as an alternative to traditional closed-book assessments in higher education. This study investigates the effectiveness of open book exams in college education with a special reference to Calicut University. It aims to evaluate whether OBEs enhance students’ academic performance, foster critical thinking, and improve problem-solving abilities compared to traditional exams. Primary data will be collected from undergraduate and postgraduate students through questionnaires and faculty interviews, and secondary data from academic articles, university reports, and policy guidelines. Statistical tools such as t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation analysis will be used. The study is expected to reveal that open book exams encourage deeper learning and application-based understanding, although challenges such as time management and over-reliance on materials persist.

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"A Study on Open Book Examination in College Education with Special Reference to Calicut University", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a15-a19, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509003.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 9, September-2025

Pages : a15-a19

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304785

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509003

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Research Area: Commerce and Management, MBA All Branch

Country: Nilambur, Kerala, India

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ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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