academic regulation - poornima university

[POORNIMA UNIVERSITY/ACADEMIC REGULATION] 2012

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POORNIMA UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC REGULATION

1. The provisions contained in this set of Regulations govern the policies and procedures on

the admission of students, imparting instructions of courses, conducting of examinations

and evaluation and certification of students’ performance.

2. This set of Regulations, shall supersede all the corresponding earlier set of Regulations of

the University, with all the amendments thereto, and shall be binding on all students.

However, the effect of year-to-year (periodic) refinements in the Academic Regulations

& Curriculum, on the students admitted in earlier years, shall be dealt with appropriately

and carefully, so as to ensure that those students are not subjected to any unfair situation

whatsoever, although they are required to conform to these revised set of Regulations and

Curriculum, without any undue favour or considerations.

3. Any legal disputes arising from this set of Regulations shall be limited to the legal

jurisdiction determined by the location of the University and not that of any other parties.

4. All the programmes offered by the University shall be governed by these Academic

Regulations.

5. Abbreviations used in Regulations:

B.Arch. Bachelor of Architecture

BBA Bachelor of Business Administration

BCA Bachelor of Computer Application

B.Com. Bachelor of Commerce

BoM Board of Management

B. Tech. Bachelor of Technology

CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average

MBA Master of Business Administration

MTech Master of Technology

PG Post-graduate

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

SGPA Semester Grade Point Average


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UG Under-graduate

MODE OF DELIVERY

Poornima University, Jaipur shall offer the Programmes in the On-Campus Mode only.

The programmes of study are as below:

A UG Programmes Normal Duration

B.Tech. 8 Semesters

B.Arch. 10 Semesters

B.Tech. under Lateral Entry Scheme 6 Semesters

B.B.A. (General/ IB) 6 Semesters

B.Com. (Pass Course) 6 Semesters

B.Com. (Honors) 6 Semesters

B.C.A. 6 Semesters

B Master Programmes

MBA 4 Semesters

M.Tech. 4 Semesters

C PhD

Ph. D. (Full time) 4 Semesters

Ph. D. (Part time) 6 Semesters

D Dual Degree Programmes

B.Tech.+MBA 10 Semesters

B.Tech.+M.Tech. 10 Semesters

B.B.A.+MBA 10 Semesters

B.Com.+ MBA 10 Semesters

M.Tech.+ Ph.D. 6 Semesters

Details of Regulations are given in the following Schedules:

Schedule I Regulations for Programmes following Semester System

Schedule II General Regulations: These Regulations shall be applicable to all Programmes


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SCHEDULE I-REGULATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES FOLLOWING SEMESTER

SYSTEM

A. Admissions:

Admission to any programme in a session will be open to the candidates as per the eligibility

criterion approved by the University Academic Council and laid down in the

Prospectus/Information Brochure of that session.

Admission Committees

1. President shall appoint Admission Committees for various programmes.

2. Powers and duties of the Admission Committees shall be to select the candidates for

admission in accordance with the approved procedure as mentioned in the

Prospectus/Information Brochure for admission of the University.

DETAILS OF THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION IN ALL THE COURSES S. No Course Eligibility

1 B.Tech.

10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for ST/SC/OBC/SBC) in examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects along with any one of Chemistry/Computer Science/Biology.

2 B.Tech.+ M.Tech


3 B.Tech.+ MBA


4 B.Tech. Lateral Entry

3 year diploma in Engineering granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government or from a recognized university or B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 45% marks aggregate


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5 B.Tech. Lateral Entry+ M.Tech

3 year diploma in Engineering granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government or from a recognized university or B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the subjects or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate (45% for ST/SC/OBC/SBC)

6 B.Tech. Lateral Entry+ M.B.A

3 year diploma in Engineering granted by the Board of Technical Examination of a State Government or from a recognized university or B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the subjects or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 50% marks aggregate (45% for ST/SC/OBC/SBC)

7 B.Com. Pass in 10+2 (Science/Commerce stream) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board.

8 B.Com. Honours

Pass in 10+2 ( Science/Commerce stream ) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board.

9 B.Com+MBA Pass in 10+2 ( Science/Commerce stream ) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board.

10 BCA Pass in 10+2(any stream) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board.

11 B.Arch. 10+2 With Maths (50% Aggregate) +NATA Score (Min. 40%)/Eligible to fill choice in JEE Architecture.

12 MBA Pass in three years Bachelor’s Degree(10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university

11 BBA Pass in 10+2(any stream) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board.

12 BBA Honours Pass in 10+2(any stream) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board

13 BBA+MBA Pass in 10+2(any stream) examination of CBSE or its equivalent of any board

14 M.Tech. B. Tech in relevant discipline. Candidates with MCA/M.Sc. IT may also be considered for M.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology.


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Eligibility for Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)

1. Admissions in the Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.) in each discipline are based on the norms

of Ph.D. as per UGC Guidelines 2009.

2. Admission to the Ph.D. program will be made twice a year, preferably in the beginning

of each semester.

3. Admissions shall be confirmed only on qualifying Ph.D. Entrance Test and subsequent

interview.

4. Following table shows the eligibility conditions for doctoral programs available in

various schools of the University:

Eligibility Criteria for admission to Doctoral Programmes

School of Engineering & Technology

Present Focus Areas Full Time / Part Time Dual Degree

Electrical Mechanical Compute

Engineering Civil Electronics Communication Environmental

Engineering Energy Renewable Energy Health Informatics Any other relevant

area

1. Candidates should have passed BE/ B Tech /M Sc. in CS/ IT/ECE/EE/EIC from recognized Institution / University. 2. ME / M Tech degree with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score in concerned discipline of Engineering from the recognized Universities / Institutions OR an Engineering graduate with Industry/ Research experience equivalent to Master’s degree in Engineering, which shall be decided by the competent authority of the University.

BE / B TECH / M Sc (IT)/ M.Sc. (CS)/M. Sc. (Electrical)/ M. Sc. (Electronics)/ MCA with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score in concerned discipline from the recognized Universities / Institutions


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Note: Candidates not having Science and Mathematics background at undergraduate degree need to complete the additional course work as decided by the competent authority of the University.

Note: Candidates not having Science and Mathematics background at undergraduate degree need to complete the additional course work as decided by the competent authority of the University.

School of Basic & Applied Sciences

Present Focus Areas Full Time / Part Time Dual Degree Physics Chemistry Mathematics Computer Science

/ IT Electrical Electronics Any other

relevant area

Masters degree in Science/ MCA with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score from the recognized University / Institutions Note: Candidates not having Science and Mathematics background at undergraduate degree need to complete the additional course work as decided by the competent authority of the University.

NOT Available

English Masters degree in Arts with English Literature with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score from the recognized University / Institutions

NOT Available

Physical Education Masters degree in physical education with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score from the recognized University / Institutions.

NOT Available

School of Management Present Focus Areas Full Time / Part Time Dual Degree Marketing, Finance Production Human Resource E-Governance Any other relevant

Area

Masters degree in Management / Science/ Engineering/ Commerce/ Medical/ Pharmacy/ Architecture and other relevant specialization with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score from the recognized University / Institutions

NOT Available


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School of Commerce Commerce Any relevant area

Masters degree in Management / Science/ Engineering/ Commerce/ Medical/ Pharmacy/ Architecture and other relevant specialization with minimum 50 % marks or equivalent CGPA score from the recognized University / Institutions

NOT Available

School of Planning & Architecture Present Focus Areas Full Time / Part Time Dual Degree

Any relevant area

Masters degree in Urban Planning or Regional Planning / environmental Planning / Housing/ Transport Planning / Landscape Architecture / Urban design / Architectural Conservation/ Building Engineering and Mgmt. / Industrial Design conducted by School or equivalent from any other recognized University / Institutions with minimum of 50% Marks.

NOT Available

B. General Information

1. Unless otherwise provided English shall be medium of instruction/examination.

2. Each academic year will be divided into two regular semesters each having 90 days of

instructions, including the mid semester tests and excluding the end semester

examinations.

3. Distribution of seats for different programmes of study in the University shall be as

approved by the BoM from time to time.15% supernumerary seats shall be available for

candidates belonging to foreign national/non resident Indians.

4. Seats in all the programmes will be filled only on the basis of merit as specified in

prospectus.

5. In case of non fulfillment of academic requirements/unauthorized absence/Indiscipline/

withdrawal on own request, Coordinator Research is empowered to strike off the name of

the student of PhD programme and a committee comprising of Dean, Registrar & Proctor


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is authorized for all other programmes. The appeals, if any, can be made to President

whose decision shall be final.

C. Registration & Enrollment

1. Every student will have to register in the courses as per the approved scheme applicable

to her/him after satisfying all the requirements (semester fee, no dues etc.) for registration

on the date as notified by the University in academic calendar.

2. A student may be allowed for late registration with late registration fee as specified by

the University in academic calendar.

3. A unique Enrollment Number will be allotted to students (indicating the branch of study,

year of admission to the University, and serial number, according to the order prescribed

by the University at the time of admission) which shall be retained for the entire period of

the Programme. However, if a student, on successful completion of a Programme, seeks

admission in a higher Programme in the University, he/she shall have to enroll afresh.

D. Examination and Evaluation System (Other than M.Tech./Ph.D.)

All activities prescribed and enlisted by the course faculty members in their respective course

outlines are compulsory for all students pursuing the courses. Student’s attendance in a

course should be 75%. A student will not be allowed to appear in the end semester

examinations for a particular semester until and unless he/she maintains 75% attendance in

theory/practical/project/studio/others during that semester. No exemption will be given to

any student regarding attendance except on account of serious personal illness or accident or

family calamity, external disaster that may genuinely prevent a student from attending a

particular session or a few sessions. Such exceptions shall be limited to 5% and will be

decided upon by the Dean of respective school on recommendations of the HOD & Proctor.

However, the Academic Council may consider further relaxation in extraordinary

circumstances.


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Medium of Instruction & Examination:

1. The medium of instruction in respect of all Programmes of Studies offered by the

Schools, Departments and Centers of Studies shall be English, except in cases of

studies/research in Languages.

2. Question Papers of all examinations shall be set and answered in English language,

except in case of examinations in languages/literature, where the question papers may be

set and answered in the respective languages either in totality or in part, depending upon

the requirements of the course.

3. Project Work/Project Report/Dissertation/Field Work Report/Training Report/Thesis etc,

if any, shall have to be written in English, except in case of the Programmes of Studies in

languages/literature, where the same may be required to be written in the respective

language.

Examination System:

1. All Programmes of Studies of the University shall be offered under Semester System and

Examination and evaluation of students shall be through Semester Grade Point Average

(SGPA)/ Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

2. The performance of every student in each course will be evaluated through a multi-tier

system of evaluation as follows:

a. Internal Evaluation (IE)

There will be continuous evaluation for the students’ performance in a course

throughout the semester and marks will be awarded. In view of ease of assessment it

is further subdivided into continuous internal evaluations, mid semester examination,

assignments, attendance and performance.

There shall be continuous internal evaluation of the students’ learning and

performance by the instructor(s)/faculty(s). Considering the nature of the course, the

instructor(s) will decide the mode of internal evaluation which may include class tests

/ project / papers / essays / class participation / quiz.


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Evaluation on the basis of a Mid Semester Examination will be conducted by the

Department / School / University as per the requirement through modes such as;

written paper or practical test or oral test or presentation by the student or a

combination of any two or more of these.

b. End Semester Examination (ESE)

There shall be evaluation on the basis of one End Semester Examination conducted

by the University through modes such as; written paper or practical test or oral test or

presentation by the student or a combination of any two or more of these.

3. Each subject in a semester is evaluated for 100 marks and the weight age of the marks

with respect to various evaluations for theory and practical subjects is as mentioned

below:-

i. Theory Subjects:-

A. Internal Evaluation (IE) 40%

- CIE (Th.): Class Test (Announced

/Unannounced)/Project/ Papers/Essays /Quiz

14%

- Mid Semester Exams: Written exam conducted by the

department/school/university

15%

- Assignments: Home assignments 6%

- Attendance and conduct 5%

B. End Semester Exam (ESE) 60%

TOTAL 100 %

Guidelines:

(i) There shall be two CIE(Th.), carrying equal weight age for each course in a

semester labeled as CIE-I(Th.) and CIE-II(Th.). Each CIE(Th.) should cover any

one unit of the syllabus.

(ii) The CIE(Th.) exams will be conducted during a specific period declared by the

Department/School/University.


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(iii) For the evaluation under CIE(Th.) each teacher/instructor/faculty should assess the

students being taught by him/her through class tests/projects/papers/essays/quiz. He

/ She should declare the syllabus and dates for the same to his / her students in

consultation with the HOD / Dean.

(iv) The mid semester theory examinations will be conducted by the

Department/School/University according to a pre defined time table and shall

include more than half syllabus prescribed for that subject.

(v) It is mandatory for a student to submit assignments given by the

teacher/instructor/faculty during the semester. The assignments are to be evaluated

and the marks for the same should be submitted at the end of the semester.

Similarly the marks for attendance and conduct should be submitted at the end of

the semester.

(vi) If a student does not appears in CIE(Th.)/MSE(Th.) he will be treated as absent for

the said exam.

(vii) End Semester Theory Examinations will be carried out at the end of the semester

and shall cover the whole syllabus prescribed for the subject.

(viii) If a student does not appears in ESE(Th.) he will be treated as absent for the said

exam.

ii. Practical (Laboratory) Subjects:-


- CIE (Pr.): Performance, Lab Record, Viva, Attendance and

Discipline

40%

- Mid Semester Exams: Practical/Lab exam and viva conducted

by the department/school/university

20%


TOTAL 100 %

Guidelines:

(i) There shall be two CIE (Pr.), carrying equal weight age for each course in a

semester labeled as CIE-I(Pr.) and CIE-II(Pr.).


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(ii) CIE-I (Pr.) covers the assessment of approximately first half of the practical/Lab

Experiments/assignments assigned in the syllabus while CIE-II(Pr.) covers the

remaining half.

(iii) For the evaluation under CIE(Pr.) each teacher/instructor/faculty should assess each

practical/lab experiment performed or assignment done by the students being taught

by him/her under performance, Viva voce, Lab record, attendance and discipline.

(iv) The mid semester practical examinations will be conducted by the

Department/School/University according to a pre-defined time table.

(v) If a student does not appears in MSE (Pr.) he will be treated as absent for the said

exam.

(vi) The minimum marks which can be obtained by any student under IE/CIE (Pr.) can

be zero. In no case he can be declared absent in IE/CIE (Pr.).

(vii) End Semester Practical Examinations will be carried out at the end of the semester


(viii) If a student does not appears in ESE (Pr.) he will be treated as absent for the said

exam.

iii. Discipline and Talent Enrichment Program:-

It will be a credit course of credit-2 and maximum marks-100. It judges the discipline,

extracurricular and co-curricular involvement of the students during each semester. It can

never be a backlog subject no matter whatever marks are obtained in it.

iv. Professional Development Courses:-

(i) These courses are Credit Courses.

(ii) It is compulsory for a student to opt for any one course per semester from the options

provided to him in the respective semester.

(iii) Examinations would be conducted on the same pattern as for the Core Theory /Practical

subjects as applicable to the selected course.

(iv) Student shall be required to fulfill minimum passing requirements, as described in the

examination regulations, or as prescribed by the parent School of Study to earn the

credits.


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v. For Industry/ Field Projects/Internships/Seminars/Studio:-

4. Detailed distribution and break-up of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) shall

be specified to the student by the teacher concerned in the Detailed Course Outline for

each course taught by him/her during a semester.

5. Except in exceptional cases, the question papers for the Mid-Semester Examinations shall

be of 2 (Two) Hours duration and shall be set as per the guidelines approved by the

Academic Council.

6. Except in exceptional cases, the question papers for the End-Semester Examinations shall

be of 3 (Three) Hours duration and shall be set as per the guidelines approved by the

Academic Council.

E. Examination and Evaluation System (For M.Tech.)

The performance of every student in M.Tech. course will be evaluated through a multi-tier


a) Internal Evaluation (IE)



is further subdivided into mid semester examination and assignments.

Evaluation on the basis of a Mid Semester Examination will be conducted by the

Department / School / University as per the requirement through modes such as;

written paper or practical test or oral test or presentation by the student or a

combination of any two or more of these.

b) End Semester Examination (ESE)



TOTAL 100%


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Each subject in a semester is evaluated for 100 marks and the weight age of the marks with

respect to various evaluations for theory and practical subjects is as mentioned below:-

(i) Theory Subjects:-


- Mid Semester Exams(MSE): Written exam conducted by the


20%



TOTAL 100 %

Guidelines:

1. There shall be two MSE(Th.), carrying equal weight age for each course in a

semester labeled as MSE-I(Th.) and MSE-II(Th.).

2. The mid semester theory examinations will be conducted by the

Department/School/University according to a pre defined time table.

3. It is mandatory for a student to submit assignments given by the

teacher/instructor/faculty throughout the semester. The assignments are to be

evaluated and the marks for the same should be submitted at the end of the

semester.

4. If a student does not appears in MSE(Th.) he will be treated as absent for the said

exam.

5. End Semester Theory Examinations will be carried out at the end of the semester


6. If a student does not appears in ESE(Th.) he will be treated as absent for the said

exam.


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(ii) For Practical/Industry/ Field Projects/Internships/Seminars/Studio:-

F. Examination and Evaluation System (For Ph.D.)

The performance of every student in each course will be evaluated through a multi-tier


a) Internal Evaluation (IE)



is further subdivided into mid semester examination and assignments.

Evaluation on the basis of a Internal Assessment will be conducted by the Department

/ School / University as per the requirement through modes such as; written paper or

practical test or oral test or presentation by the student or a combination of any two or

more of these.

b) End Semester Examination (ESE)




Each subject in a semester is evaluated for 100 marks and the weight age of the marks with

respect to various evaluations for theory and practical subjects is as mentioned below:-

i. Theory Subjects:-

C. Internal Evaluation (IE) 30%

- Internal Assessment (IA): Written exam conducted by the


20%



TOTAL 100%


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D. End Semester Exam (ESE) 70%

TOTAL 100 %

ii. For Practical / Industry/ Field Projects/Internships/Seminars/Studio:-

G. Grading System and Judgment of Performance

1. The student’s performance in any semester will be assessed by the Semester Grade Point

Average (SGPA).

2. Similarly, his/her performance at the end of two or more consecutive semesters will be

denoted by the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). It is the weighted average of

the grades of the subjects for the registered in the semester.

3. The SGPA and CGPA are calculated as follows:

(i)

ii

iii

C

GCSGPA

Where: Ci is the number of credits of subject i, Gi is the Grade Point for the subject i

and i = 1 to n, n = number of subjects in a course in the semester

(ii)

ii

iii

C

GCCGPA

Where: Ci is the number of credits of subject i, Gi is the Grade Point for the subject i

and i = 1 to n, n = number of subjects of all semesters up to which CGPA is computed.



TOTAL 100%


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4. The academic performance of a student will be graded on a ten point ranking system as:

Table: Grading Scheme for a subject

Academic Performance Grade Grade Point

Outstanding A+ 10

Excellent A 9

Very good B+ 8

Good B 7

Average C 6

Satisfactory D 5

Marginal E 4

Fail F 0

Incomplete I ---

Withdrawal W ---

Unsatisfactory project work FP ---

Fail in IE FI ---

Fail in ESE FE ---

Absent AB ---

H. Assignment of Credits

Teaching/Learning Load per Week Equivalent credit

Lecture 1 hour 1 credit

Tutorial 1 hour 1 credit

Practical 2 hour 1 credit

Thus for example:

If a subject have : 3 lectures per week + 1 Tutorial per week than it will be a 4 credit

subject

I. Minimum Academic Requirements


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A. FOR B. Tech., BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.Com(Hons.):-

a. The marks in each subject of each course are the sum total of marks of Internal

Evaluation (IE) and End Semester examination (ESE).

b. Proposed norms for grading are:

c. In order to pass a subject it is mandatory to obtain ‘35’% or more marks in the

ESE component of a subject. If the marks obtained in this component of a subject

are less than ‘35’% or if a student is absent for the exam of said component then

the subject is a backlog subject.

and

The total of the Internal Evaluation (IE) and End Semester Examination (ESE)

forms the total marks in each subject. In order to pass a subject it is mandatory to

obtain ‘40’% or more marks in the total marks of a subject. If the marks obtained

are less than ‘40’% a grade F will be awarded in that particular component of the

subject indicating that the subject is a backlog subject.

Academic

Performance

Grade Grade Point Marks Range (x in %)

Outstanding A+ 10 90 ≤ x ≤ 100

Excellent A 9 80 ≤ x < 90

Very good B+ 8 70 ≤ x < 80

Good B 7 60 ≤ x < 70

Average C 6 50 ≤ x < 60

Satisfactory D 5 40 ≤ x < 50

Fail F 0 x<40

Incomplete I --- ---

Withdrawal W --- ---


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d. The student should score a minimum grade D in the sum total of marks of each

subject, in addition he/she should not score marks below 35% in End Semester

examination (ESE) component of that subject in order to clear/pass the subject

otherwise the subject is termed as backlog subject.

e. Grade F is a fail grade and will carry zero grade points while calculating

SGPA/CGPA.

f. The student with backlog subject has to repeat the ESE component for that

subject. The examinations for backlog subjects will be held at the end of each

semester along with/simultaneously with the university main examinations. He

/She will get only four consecutive chances to clear each backlog subject.

g. The Discipline and Talent Enrichment Program will never be a backlog subject

no matter whatever grade is obtained in it.

h. For B. Tech. course a student will not be allowed to register in the seventh

semester if he/she has a backlog of first and second semesters.

i. The student should secure a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA) of 5.0 in the case of Undergraduate Programs at the end of the final

year.

B. FOR B. Arch:-



b. Proposed norms for grading are

Academic

Performance



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Very good B+ 8 70 ≤ x < 80

Good B 7 60 ≤ x < 70

Average C 6 50 ≤ x < 60

Fail F 0 x<50



Fail in IE FI --- ---

Fail in ESE FE --- ---


ESE component of a subject. If the marks obtained in this component of a

subject are less than ‘45’% or if a student is absent for the exam of said

component then the subject is a backlog subject.

and






d. The student should score a minimum grade C in the sum total of marks of each





SGPA/CGPA.




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/She will get only eight consecutive chances to clear each backlog subject.



h. A student will be promoted to next semester as per COA norms.

i. The student should secure a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA) of 5.0 in the case of Undergraduate Programs at the end of the final

year.

C. FOR MBA:-




Academic Performance Grade Grade

Point

Marks Range (x in

%)



Very good B+ 8 70 ≤ x < 80

Good B 7 60 ≤ x < 70

Average C 6 50 ≤ x < 60


Fail F 0 x<40



Unsatisfactory project work

/ Seminar

FP/FS 0 ---


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and






and

In order to pass projects/seminars it is mandatory to obtain ‘50’% or more marks

in the total marks allotted for projects/seminars. If the marks obtained are less

than ‘50’% a grade FP/FS will be awarded in it indicating that it is a backlog

subject and will carry zero grade points while calculating SGPA/CGPA.


subject(excluding projects and seminars), in addition he/she should not score

marks below 40% in End Semester examination (ESE) component of that subject

in order to clear/pass the subject otherwise the subject is termed as backlog

subject. In case of projects/seminars the student should score a minimum grade C

in the sum total of marks, in addition he/she should not score marks below 40%

in End Semester examination (ESE) component of it, in order to clear/pass in

Project/Seminar otherwise it will be a backlog subject.

e. Grade F, FP, FS are fail grades and will carry zero grade points while calculating

SGPA/CGPA.


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h. The student should secure a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA) of 6.0 in the case of Postgraduate Programs at the end of the final year.

D. FOR M.Tech.:-




Academic Performance Grade Grade

Point

Marks Range (x in

%)



Very good B+ 8 70 ≤ x < 80

Good B 7 60 ≤ x < 70

Average C 6 50 ≤ x < 60


Fail F 0 x<40






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and











SGPA/CGPA.





g. The student should secure a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA) of 6.0 at the end of the final year.

E. FOR Ph.D..:-

1. The marks in each subject of each course are the sum total of marks of Internal



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2. The student’s performance in the course work (in any semester odd/even) will be

assessed by the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA). The SGPA is calculated

as follows:

ii

iii

C

GCSGPA

where: Ci is the number of credits of subject i, Gi is the Grade Point for the

subject i and i = 1 to n, n = number of subjects in a course in the semester

3. Proposed norms for grading are:

Academic

Performance




Very good B+ 8 70 ≤ x < 80

Good B 7 60 ≤ x < 70

Average C 6 50 ≤ x < 60

Fail F 0 x<50



Absent Ab ---- ----

4. The total of the Internal Evaluation (IE) and End Semester Examination (ESE) forms

the total marks in each subject. In order to pass a subject it is mandatory to obtain

‘50’% or more marks in the total marks of a subject. If the marks obtained are less

than ‘50’% a grade F will be awarded in that particular component of the subject

indicating that the subject is a backlog subject.

5. The student should score a minimum grade C in the sum total of marks of each

subject in order to clear/pass the subject otherwise the subject will be termed as

backlog subject.


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6. Grade F is a fail grade and will carry zero grade points while calculating

SGPA/CGPA.

7. The student with backlog subject has to repeat the ESE component for that subject.

The examinations for backlog subjects will be held at the end of each semester along

with/simultaneously with the university main examinations. He /She will get only

four consecutive chances to clear each backlog subject.

8. The student should secure a minimum SGPA of 5.5 and should attain a minimum

grade C in each subject of the course work in order to complete the Course Work for

Ph.D. registration successfully.

9. If a student has a backlog subject or/and has an SGPA less than 5.5 his course work

will be treated as incomplete and has to be cleared by subsequent attempts provided

by the School/University.

J. Verification of Marks

Verification of marks for ESE(Th.) shall be permissible. The marks will be verified under

categories unchecked, unmarked and totaling error. It should be applied within 7 days of the

declaration of the result.

K. Conversion Formula for CGPA The multiplication factor for conversion of CGPA to percentage is

Equivalent % of Marks = (CGPA/1.1)×10.

For Example if CGPA = 5.5 then its equivalent percentage is (5.5-(1/1.1))*10 = 50%.

L. Award Of Class

The class awarded to a student in the program is decided by the final CGPA as per the following scheme:


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M. Award of Degree

Every student of the program who fulfils the following criteria will be eligible for the award

of the degree:

a. He/She should have earned minimum required credits as prescribed in course structure;

and

b. He/She should have cleared all internal and external evaluation components in every

course; and

c. He/She should have secured a minimum CGPA of 5.0 at the end of an undergraduate

program and a minimum CGPA of 6.0 at the end of a postgraduate program.

d. In addition to above, the student has to complete the required formalities as per the

regulatory bodies, if any

e. The student who fails to satisfy minimum requirement of CGPA will be allowed to

improve the grades so as to secure a minimum CGPA for award of degree. Only latest

grade will be considered.

N. Grace Marks

A student can be given the benefit of grace marks only for passing in each course/theory

subject/practical subject in End semester Examination as decided by the Moderation

Committee.

O. Scheme for IE Component of Back Examination Courses B.Tech, BCA, B.Arch, BBA,

B. Com., B.Com.(Hons.) and MBA

(I) IE Component for Back Attempt-I

a) Theory Back

1. Theory Subjects(100) have components: IE(40) = CIE-I(7) + MSEB(15) + CIE-II(7) +

Assignment(6) + Att.& Conduct(5) and ESE(60).

CGPA Equivalent Division CGPA ≥ 8.25 Pass in First Division with Distinction (for all UG and PG

programs) 8.25 >CGPA ≥ 6.6 Pass in First Division (for all UG and PG programs) 6.6 >CGPA ≥ 6.0 Pass in case of Post Graduate Programs 6.6 > CGPA ≥ 5.0 Pass in case of Under Graduate Programs


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2. If a student has back in a particular theory subject

(a) his sum of - CIE-I, CIE-II, Assignment, Att.& Conduct components of his main

attempt; carrying a weightage of 25 will freeze in the name of OMB.

(b) He will give ESE back component in the back examinations of the University which

has a weightage of 60.

(c) His MSEB component will be=25% of the marks obtd. in ESE answer book, given in

point (b).

(d) His IE component now becomes = OMB + MSEB

(e) Thus total marks obtained by the student in that subject = IE (in point (d)) + ESE (in

point (b)).

b) Practical Back

1. Practical Subjects(100) have components: IE(60)=CIE-I(20) + MSE(20) + CIE-II(20)

and ESE(40).

2. If a student has back in a particular practical subject than:

(a) His average of - CIE-I and CIE-II marks (of main attempt) now carrying a weight age

of 20 marks of his main attempt will freeze in the name of CIE-IB.

(b) He has to prepare a new lab record for his practical Back exam – number of

experiments/sheets/assignments to be decided by the particular school/department. It

will carry a weightage of 20 marks and will be named CIE-IIB.

(c) He will give ESE back component in the back examinations of the University which

has a weightage of 40.

(d) His MSEB component will be 50% of the marks obtained in ESE (given in point c)

(e) His IE component now becomes = CIE-IB + CIE-IIB + MSEB.

(f) Thus total marks obtained by the student in that subject = IE(in point (e) + ESE (in

point (c).

(II) IE Component for Back Attempt-II Onwards

1. From Attempt-II onwards the previously obtained marks in IE component stands

cancelled and ‘5’ marks are awarded to the student under this component as a bonus.

2. The student has to appear in ESE Back Examination of the said subject.

3. A ceiling of 60% of maximum marks of ESE component is set on each theory and

practical subject.


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4. If the marks obtained in ESE component of said subject do not exceed this ceiling than

these Original marks obtained are awarded to the student under ESE Component.

5. If the marks obtained in ESE component of said subject exceed this ceiling than Marks

awarded to the student under ESE Component will be Ceiling Marks + (Exceeding

marks)/2.

6. The awarded marks in the ESE component are proportionately reduced to obtain the

marks under IE Component.

7. Thus the awarded marks in the IE Component are ‘5’ marks as per point 1 of N.2 +

proportionate marks as per point 6 of N.2.

P. Scheme for IE Component of Back Examination for Courses M.Tech. and Course work

for Ph.D. registration

The IE component of each back subject in back examinations of the said courses will be as

obtained in the main examinations and hence remains unchanged.


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Schedule II General Regulations: These Regulations shall be applicable to all Programmes

A. Tuition Fee and Other Dues for the Admissions

The tuition fee and other dues will be as approved by the BoM from time to time and laid down

in the Prospectus/Information Brochure of the University corresponding to session of admission.

B. Attendance Rules and Code of Conduct

1. A student shall be required to have a minimum attendance of 75% in the

aggregate of all the courses taken together in a semester.

2. Student who has been detained due to shortage of attendance shall not be

allowed appear in examinations

3. University Proctor shall announce the names of all such students who are not

eligible to appear in the end-semester examination, at least 4 calendar days

before the start of the end-semester examination and simultaneously intimate the

same to the Controller of Examinations. In case any student appears by default, who

in fact has been detained by the Faculty, his / her result shall be treated as null and

void.”

4. The students are advised to ensure that they meet the minimum attendance

requirement for appearing in the University examination failing which they shall not

be allowed to sit in the examination. Students are also advised to maintain utmost

expected discipline in and outside the University Campus. Disturbance of tranquility

of the Campus in particular and society in general, through any means shall be treated

as an act of indiscipline and suitable disciplinary action shall be taken against the

defaulting students. Students are also advised to dress appropriately, while in campus,

as per rules of the University.

5. University has zero tolerance for indiscipline in and outside the campus by the

students. Drinking, taking drugs, damaging University property, indulging in any kind

of violence, misbehaving with fellow students / teachers, ragging etc. are included in

the list of undesirable activities and constitute the moral turpitude. Very strict action

including suspension / rustication/ termination from the roles of the University may be

taken against the defaulting students.


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C. Dropping of Semester

1. If a student absents from the University with due permission of the competent authority,

she/he will be permitted to rejoin provided the period of absence does not exceed the

specified period on payment of the prescribed fee for the period of absence.

2. In case a student absents from the University without prior permission, she/he may be

permitted to join back with the permission of the competent authority on payment of the

penalty as approved by BOM, in addition to the prescribed fee for the period of absence.

3. In no case, the period of unauthorized absence will exceed one semester. If the period of

unauthorized absence exceeds one semester the student’s name will be struck off the

rolls of the University.

4. If a student who registers for a semester but attains less than 25% of the total attendance in

registered course will be considered as unauthorized absence.

5. In no case, the total period of absence shall exceed two semesters during student’s stay in the

University. In that eventuality, the student’s name shall be struck off the rolls of the

University.

6. If a student want to rejoin the University after two semester consecutive drop he/she

will be admitted with two semester back only if student absents from the University

with due permission/intimation of the competent authority.

7. The total absence/dropping of semester i.e. gap period will be counted towards the total

duration of the programme permissible under the Regulations.


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D. Award of Medals/Prizes at The Annual Prize Distribution Function

Students' Awards have been categorized into 3 Categories : Academic, Non Academic and

Department Specific Awards.

Category A: ACADEMIC AWARDS

Sr.No. Award Frequency Type To be awarded on

Award 1: COURSE TOPPER After completion

of course

Gold Medal +

Certificate + Rs

5100/-

Convocation

Ceremony

Award 2:

ANNUAL TOPPER

(Topper of Each

Section / Class)

Annual

Silver Medal +

Certificate + Rs.

2100/-

Annual Award

Ceremony

Category B: NON ACADEMIC AWARDS

Sr.No. Award Frequency Type To be awarded

on

Award 1: BEST STUDENT

AWARD

After completion

of course

Gold Medal

+ Certificate

+ Rs. 5100/-

Convocation

Ceremony

Award 2:

OUTSTANDING

CONTRIBUTION

AWARD

Annual

Silver Medal

+ Certificate

+ Rs. 2100/-

Annual Award

Ceremony

Award 3: BEST ATTENDANCE

AWARD Annual

Memento +

Certificate

Annual Award

Ceremony

Award 4 : BEST HOSTELLER Annual

Silver Medal

+ Certificate

+ Rs. 2100/-

Annual Award

Ceremony

Award 5 : TECHNICAL / NON

TECHNICAL & Annual

Medal/

Memento +

Annual Award

Ceremony


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RECREATIONAL

(including Sports)

AWARDS

Certificate

Category C : SCHOOL / DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

This Award is given for the various activities carried out in Individual / combined Departments;

and the number of awards shall depend on the strength of students in the respective Group.

Sr.No. Award Frequency Type To be awarded on

1. To be Proposed by Dean Annual Memento +

Certificate Department Day

Note:

The Convocation Ceremony and Annual Award Ceremony shall be organized either on same day

or next/alternate day.

E. Convocation

1. The Convocation of the University shall be held at a date fixed by the Board of

Management. The Registrar shall report to the BOM the names of all students who

fulfill the requirements prescribed for various Degrees of the University and have

become qualified under these regulations for the award of the Degrees, one month

prior to the Convocation.

2. If a student is unable to attend the Convocation in person to receive his/her degree,

he/she may obtain his/her degree in absentia by submitting an application in

prescribed format fifteen days prior to the convocation.

3. If the Convocation is not held due to some unforeseen reasons or unavoidable

circumstance within six months after the batch of the students has become eligible to

receive the degree, the degree be collected by the students from the office of

Registrar.


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COMMITTEES RELATED TO EXAMINATION

COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTION OF UNFAIR MEANS IN EXAMINATION (CPUM)

President shall appoint CPUM to deal with the cases of alleged misconduct and use of unfair

means in all the examinations conducted by the University. It shall consist of:

1. Provost as Chairman

2. Dean

3. Proctor

4. Controller of Exam as member secretary

5. Subject Expert/HOD (if required)

CPUM will take all necessary steps, as deemed fit, for the prevention of unfair means. Chairman,

CPUM shall issue appropriate instructions (such as e-mails/notices to students, faculty and staff)

before the examinations.

As soon as a student is identified by the invigilator or by any authorized person, of having

resorted to unfair means his answer book shall be seized. The papers etc. duly signed by the

invigilator and Proctor, found in possession of the student shall be tagged with her/his answer

book in candidate’s presence. The Proctor shall ask the candidate to make a statement in writing,

explaining his conduct. In case the candidate refuses to do so, the fact of his refusal shall be

recorded by the Proctor, which should be signed by at least one invigilator on duty. In the case of

practical tests/performance tests on PCs the act of using unfair means should be recorded by the

invigilator attested by Proctor. Evidence in form of softcopy/Photostat/photograph etc should be

submitted along with the statement of the student.

After completing all above formalities, a fresh answer-book shall be given to the student for

completing the examination. After a particular test/examination session is over, these answer-

books, (duly marked I and II) shall be sent or delivered separately to Controller of Exam along

with the report. CPUM shall enquire into the cases of attempt of unfair means in the

examinations. It shall submit its recommendations after identifying clearly the category of nature

of the offence as listed in Regulations to the President for consideration and necessary order.

A. CATEGORIES OF UNFAIR MEANS AND ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Category-I


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i) A student found talking to another student during the examination hours in the

examination hall.

ii) If during the examination hours, i.e., after receipt of the question paper and before

handing over the Answer-book, a student is found to be talking to a person/student

outside the examination hall while going to the urinals etc.

iii) Writing on any piece of paper except the answer-book during the examination.

iv) Changing seat in the examination hall without permission.

Action to be taken: The invigilator/authorized person will issue a warning once. If the action

is repeated, the answer-book to be cancelled and a fresh answer book to be issued and the

second answer book to be evaluated/ Marks will be deducted in the relevant exam as per the

recommendations of the CPUM.

Category-II

i) If a student found in possession of relevant written or any printed material or notes

written on any part of her/his body or clothing or instruments such as electronic

calculator, set-squares, scale etc. or having relevant notes written on chair, table, desk

or drawing board or found possessing mobile phone or any other communication or

storage device (that can be used for help), during the examination.

ii) If during the examination hours, i.e., after receipt of the question paper and before

handing over the answer-book, a student is found tampering with the answer-book.

Action to be taken: Marks will be deducted in the relevant exam as per the recommendations

of the CPUM.

Category-III

If during the examination hours, i.e., after receipt of the question paper and before handing over

the answer-book, a student is found:

i) Attempting to copy, caught copying or having copied from any paper, book or notes

written on any part of her/his clothing, body or table or desk or instruments like

setsquares or mobile phone or any other communication or storage device etc.


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ii) Consulting notes or books while outside the examination hall (i.e., in urinals etc.)

during examination hours.

iii) Having received help from or given help to another candidate through some written

material pertaining to the questions set in the paper concerned or passing on a copy of

question set in paper or a solution thereof to any other student.

iii) Guilty of swallowing or destroying the material such as notes or paper found from

her/him.

iv) Communicates with anyone by mobile phone or any other communicable device.


of the CPUM/ Exams (all / some) of the current semester as decided by CPUM, may be

cancelled and to be awarded ‘F’ grade in those papers.

Category-IV

If a student:

i) Leaves the examination hall / room without delivering answer-book / evaluated answer

book or tears it or disposes off.

ii) Student found guilty of smuggling in an answer-book, or a continuation sheet, taking out

or arranging to send out an answer book or a continuation sheet. Writing deliberately

another student’s roll number in her/his answer book or a continuation sheet, found in

possession of an answer book not her/his own or impersonating another candidate in any

examination. Attaching graph or continuation sheet or relevant material written on any

extra sheet, to the answer book.

iii) Guilty of serious misconduct in the examination hall or non-compliance with the

instructions of the invigilators in the examination hall.

iv) Serious misconduct outside the examination hall during the period of examination.

v) Writing an answer book outside the examination hall for another candidate.

vi) Use of force/threat against the supervisory staff/faculty.



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of the CPUM/ Exams (all / some) of the current semester as decided by CPUM, may be

cancelled and to be awarded ‘F’ grade in those papers and may further be debarred from

registration in a course(s) for a period up to two years.

Category-V

i) Student found to have indulged in the case of academic plagiarism.

Action to be taken: CPUM shall recommend action after detailed assessment of the case. The

punishment in such cases may include suitable fine and/or repetition of thesis/dissertation or

expulsion from the University.

In addition to the actions mentioned above at Categories-I to IV, the CPUM can also consider

punishing a student who was outside the examination hall and was found guilty of helping the

student for using unfair means. The recommendations of CPUM shall be submitted to President.

If President finds that the recommendations need reconsideration, he may return the case(s) to

CPUM for reconsideration and thereafter shall award suitable punishment as recommended after

reconsideration. The appeals, if any, against such punishment(s) can be made to Chairperson,

Board of Management whose decision shall be final.

GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR EXAMINATION

There shall be a Grievance Committee to deal with the grievances related examination and it

shall consist of:


2. Dean

3. Relevant subject expert/HOD


In case of any written representation / complaints received by examination department from the

students within three days after completion of the relevant question, it shall be considered by the

Grievance Committee for examination. The President shall take appropriate decision on the

recommendations of the Grievance Committee, before the declaration of result(s) of the said

examination.

MODERATION COMMITTEE


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There shall be a Moderation Committee to moderate University results of all courses and it shall

consist of:


2. Dean

3. Coordinator Research (If required)

4. Registrar


The committee shall scrutinize the statistics of results prepared by the tabulators and moderate

the same, if need be, before the declaration/publication of results. The President shall take

appropriate decision on the recommendations of the Moderation Committee before the

declaration of result(s) of the said examination.

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