General information about exam inspections
The right of inspection is governed by the General Examination Regulations (§ 29 Abs. 2 APB). The candidate has the right to inspect files after each examination section and after the examination has been completed. .
Inspection of files does not mean that individual examination results are subsequently discussed with the examiners. If the examinee does not attend an inspection appointment, an alternative appointment can be offered. In the case of a semester abroad or an ongoing illness, you must submit proof (certificate from TU Darmstadt or a full medical certificate) to a member of staff in the department in good time. In the event of a sudden illness, the medical certificate may be submitted later. In each of these cases, we recommend proposing three alternative dates together with the certificate and providing an e-mail address.
- The length of the inspection is concern of the examiner. A sufficient notice of the exam and the grading will be possible.
- After the announcement of the grades, an alteration is only possible under certain conditions (§ 48, § 49 HessVwVfG).
- “Bargaining” will (for reasons of equal opportunity) be inhibited (decision prerogatives of the examiner).
- It is possible that the grade degrades due to correction, caused by grading errors (§ 48, 49 § HessVwVfG) or when new errors are found (§ 48 abs. 1 i. V. m 2 Abs. 3 Nr. 2 HessVwVfG).
- Does an examinee try to manipulate the exam, an attempt of deception follows with the according penalties.
- The display of the exam is only possible after showing your photo ID.
- An examinee is allowed to be represented by a fellow student if a signed certificate of authority is at hand.
- Every examinee can take action against their grading and bring grading errors to bear.
The authority has to be given in written form. It has to be clear who is authorized. The authorized representative has to prove their identity.
Grading errors can be brought to bear in opposition proceedings. Inspection and enforcement should be separated (written procedure). Written enforcement of grading errors etc. is carried out on a separate piece of paper. The decision on the opposition is made by the examiner after the inspection. All decisions are reserved to the examiner.