3.07 Exams

At the end of each semester, the semester ends with the examination periods (see 3.01 Semester corner points ). On this page you will find a brief summary of the procedures surrounding the examinations.

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• Examination performance: in the module board as PL, sPL (written), mPL (oral), aPL (alternative) marked
• Studienleistung (“Schein”): in the module board as SL marked

• Registration period is in the Semester Corner
• Examination dates: at course catalogue (OpenTimeTable)
• HIS (Thoska system): https://os.tu-ilmenau.de/ (with MFA)

• Formular (if not possible in HIS)
• Submission: during the registration period at the examination office
• If you register online, please do not submit the additional form!

• Examination results of the first two semesters must be submitted 2 semesters at the latest semester later at the latest (cf. §20 PStO-AB)
• Examination achievements which are entered in the module tables in the first semester must be taken for the first time in the third semester at the latest, examination achievements from the second semester must be taken in the fourth semester at the latest.
• Study achievements (e.g. Studium generale, English, business studies in the area of “soft skills”) are not affected by this.

• up to 4 days before the examination
• HIS (Thoska system): https://os.tu-ilmenau.de/ (with MFA)

• Formular (if not possible in HIS)
• Submission: up to 4 days before the examination at the examination office (can also be sent in advance by fax or e-mail to meet the deadline)
• In case of online deregistration, please do not submit the form in addition!

• will be assessed as failed (NB, 5.0) without a certificate. (→ deadlines for failed examinations also apply here for examination performances)
• in case of illness immediately see a doctor immediately
• Formular ("Justified withdrawal")
• Formular ("Certificate of incapacity for examination")
• Submission: until 3 days after the examination date

• Exam must be repeated within 2 semesters
• Free attempt: Formular
  • There are a total of 6 (IN, II) or 7 (BMT, TKS) free attempts or grade improvement attempts (what you want to use them for is up to you).

• Application for 2. W. (2nd resit examination) to the Examination Committee
• Formular
• Submission: before the examination registration period to the Examinations Office
• Attention: The number of possible 2nd examinations is limited! (BMT: 11, IN and II: 6, TKS: 7)

• Grade improvement: Formular
  • there are a total of 6 free or grade improvement attempts (what you want to use each as is up to you).
  • must be registered at the latest before defending the thesis

You can appeal against the grading of examinations and course work within within one month of notification (cf. §37, Para. 2, PStO-AB). The objection can also be submitted subject to a possible examination inspection that has not yet taken place.

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• Sometimes your student council can also help.