In keeping with the philosophy of student-centered learning, the teaching methodology at DBS emphasizes the importance of learning through direct experience, which promotes the development of independent learning and key transferable areas. A combination of teacher-supervised and teacher-independent learning activities at the individual and group levels are integrated into the system of learning such that students are optimally involved in assessment of their own progress through faculty and peer feedback.

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION
In the current system of education, where knowledge economy is taking a priority, the quality of education has to conform to global standards. The employers seek skills and competency besides the basic knowledge from their employees. They also expect their employees to be effective right from day one. Realizing that the teaching and learning methods employed by the faculty members have a profound impact on the progression of the students, we have introduced an intense teaching-learning methodology in DBS. We expect that the system would develop a deep sense of learning in a relaxed environment and inculcate among the students a lasting learning desire. We also expect that the teaching system would develop skills and competencies along with the values among the students

CLASS PARTICIPATION
It forms the backbone of the system of Continuous Evaluation. The students are expected to have gone through the pre-study material and come prepared for discussion. We visualize that the quantum and quality of learning through discussion would be much superior than simple delivery of the course material in the classroom. The process is intended to identify the following aspects in a student:

Commitment to learning Regularity to attend classes Desire to studiously go through the study material and research books, internet, etc. to gain significant knowledge Ability to present his point of view systematically/ logically Ability to take criticism Approach adopted to find solution to a given problem Communication Skills

ASSIGNMENT
- Each student is expected to submit two assignments during a Semester. Different assignments are given to different syndicates.
- All members of the syndicates are expected to discuss the problem and find solution to the same. Each member of the syndicate is expected to equally participate in solving the assignment.
- All students of the syndicate are expected to submit the assignment individually. While they are expected to present common solution, they have the opportunity to express themselves as individuals and demonstrate their exceptional ability. They may recommend deletion/modification/addition to the syndicate solution.
- Students may furnish additional data / information downloaded from the Internet and put up diverse views away from syndicate solution.
- The evaluation system comprise the following elements with the weightages shown against each for the Postgraduate and Undergraduate schemes:

PROJECTS
Industry Oriented Project / Independent Study Project/ Group Discussion / Seminar / Quiz
In keeping with our policy, that each student is exposed to industry/ real life environment to enable each of them to acquire adequate practical skills and competency, the faculty members adopt a mixed approach of testing the students in the areas listed above. The faculty members make the students to do an 'Industry Oriented Project'. The teaching faculty ensures that each student is engaged in at least two activities during the semester. The students are evaluated for the following:

Statement of the problem/ issues (correctness/ quality). Research on existing practices, if any, and their critical analysis, highlighting their advantages and defects Suggested Solutions: analysis, correctness, practicability, use of technology and application of statistical tools. Presentation, clarity of concept, quality of presentation Slide/Power point presentation / OHP Film, ability to respond to queries, etc

EVALUATION SYSTEM @ DBS
Post Graduate
- Class Participation & Mid-Term Examination ...............................20%
- Project / Assignment ....................................................................20%
- End Semester/Final Examination ...................................................60%

Under Graduate
- Class Participation & Mid-Term Examination ................................20%
- Project / Assignment .....................................................................20%
- End Semester/Final Examination ................................................... 60%