Controller of Examinations (CoE)

Brainware University; Barasat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Brainware University, Barasat, West Bengal, seeks a seasoned Controller of Examinations to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of all examination activities across programmes. The role ensures integrity, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of results.

Responsibilities include setting up exams, moderation, evaluation, result processing, digital initiatives, staff supervision, and liaising with academic departments, IT and administration to manage large-scale

Qualifications

• Plan, organise, and conduct end-semester, internal, supplementary, and competitive examinations.
• Ensure strict compliance with UGC, statutory, and university examination regulations.
• Oversee question paper setting, moderation, evaluation, result processing, and publication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of examination processes and records.
• Manage examination schedules, timetables, grading systems, and re-evaluation procedures.
• Supervise examination staff and coordinate with academic departments, IT, and administration.
• Handle examination-related grievances, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead digital and automation initiatives in examination and evaluation systems.

Education

PhD (55%)

Job description

Position: Controller of Examinations (CoE)

Job Location:

Barasat, West Bengal (On-Campus)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Brainware University:

Brainware University, Barasat is a UGC-recognised multidisciplinary private university with over 18,000 students and 700+ faculty members. The University offers a wide range of UG, PG, and doctoral programmes and follows a robust academic governance framework aligned with regulatory bodies.

Role Overview:

The Controller of Examinations is a senior academic administrative position responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all examination-related activities of the University. The role ensures integrity, confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of examination processes across all programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, and conduct end-semester, internal, supplementary, and competitive examinations.
• Ensure strict compliance with UGC, statutory, and university examination regulations.
• Oversee question paper setting, moderation, evaluation, result processing, and publication.
• Maintain confidentiality, security, and integrity of examination processes and records.
• Manage examination schedules, timetables, grading systems, and re-evaluation procedures.
• Supervise examination staff and coordinate with academic departments, IT, and administration.
• Handle examination-related grievances, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead digital and automation initiatives in examination and evaluation systems.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and administrative capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of university examination systems and academic regulations.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality handling.
• Excellent organisational, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale operations under strict timelines.
• Proficiency in examination management software and digital systems.

Educational Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD in any discipline with at least 55% marks at the postgraduate level.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as Associate Professor in a university system (preferably in private universities).
• 5–10 years of experience as Controller of Examinations or in a senior examinations administration role.