Question Paper Setting and Evaluation
The Facilitator is responsible for all the activities such as setting of Question papers, conducting the examinations and
evaluating the answer scripts, records and assignment. However, the practical examination consisting of spotting and viva-voce will
be conducted with the help of external expert. The pass percentage to obtain the diploma is 40. Failed input dealers will be
given an opportunity to appear only for the ‘Final Theory Exam’ along with the input 18 dealers of immediate subsequent batch.
In case there is no subsequent batch, the NTI will conduct a special exam for the failed candidates within a period of six
months based on the same syllabus. The results will be declared based on the marks obtained by the individual candidates as given
below:
Range of Marks | Result |
40 and above | Pass |
60-80 | First Class |
Above 80 | Distinction |
Certification
Diploma will be awarded to the successful input dealers by SAMETIs of respective States on being authorised by DAC, Ministry of Agriculture, GoI.