The choice based credit system (an innovative instructional package eveloped to suit the needs of students to keep pace with the development in higher education and the quality assurance expected of it in the light of liberalization and globalization in higher education) was introduced in the Under graduate and Post graduate programmes during 2005-2006 as per the guidelines of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli.
As the college was conferred Autonomous status in 2010, a restructured syllabus was introduced under CBCS in all UG and PG programmes from the academic year 2010-2011 onwards.
The Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA), is based on the performance of the student in the Assignment, Tests, Seminars and Attendance, every semester. This score is coupled with the Semester Examinations, to decide the percentage of marks secured by the student. This can be converted into the grade points. The Course Teacher evaluates the performance. This evaluation is consolidated at the end of the course. The components for the CIA are:
| Sl.No | Components | Undergraduate/th> | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment | 2 x 3 = 06 Marks | 2 x 2 = 04 Marks |
| 2 | CIA I | 04 Marks | 05 Marks |
| 3 | CIA II | 10 Marks | 06 Marks |
| 4 | Seminar | ---- | 05 Marks |
| 5 | Attendance | 05 Marks | 05 Marks |
| Total | 25 Marks | 25 Marks |
Attendance percentage versus Continuous Internal Assessment Marks
| Sl.No | Range of Percentage | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 to 100 | 5 |
| 2 | 91 to 95 | 4 |
| 3 | 86 to 90 | 3 |
| 4 | 81 to 85 | 2 |
| 5 | 75 to 80 | 1 |
| 6 | Less than 75 | 0 |
The components for the Continuous Internal Assessment for U.G. and P.G., in the Practical Examinations
| Sl.No | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Observation Notebook | 10 |
| 2 | Record Notebook | 10 |
| 3 | Model Practical Examinations | 05 |
| Total | 25 |
For the Courses which involve field work
| Sl.No | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Observation and Record Notebook | 10 |
| 2 | Field work | 10 |
| 3 | Model Test | 05 |
| Total | 25 |
For the Semester Practical Examinations
| Sl.No | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Examination | 70 |
| 2 | Oral Examination / Viva Voce | 05 |
| Total | 75 |
Conversion of Marks to Grade points, Grades and Classifications
| Marks Rang | Grade Point | Grade | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 and Above | 10 | O | Outstanding |
| 80 - 89 | 9 | A+ | Excellent |
| 70 - 79 | 8 | A | Very Good |
| 60 - 69 | 7 | B+ | Good |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | B | Above Average |
| 40 - 49 | 5 | C | Average |
| Below 40 | 0 | RA | Re-Appear |
GPA is calculated for a particular semester based on the credits earned and grade points secured.
CGPA represents the overall academic performance across all semesters completed by the student.
| CGPA | Grade | Classification of Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 and Above | O | Outstanding |
| 8.00 to 8.99 | A+ | Excellent |
| 7.00 to 7.99 | A | Very Good |
| 6.00 to 6.99 | B+ | Good |
| 5.00 to 5.99 | B | Above Average |
| 4.00 to 4.99 | C | Average |
| Below 4.00 | RA | Re-Appear |
Note: GPA and CGPA for Part I, II, III, IV, & V are to be considered separately for UG Programme
Conversion of Marks to Grade points, Grades and Classifications
| Marks Range | Grade Point | Corresponding Grade | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 and Above | 10 | O | Outstanding |
| 80 and Above but Below 90 | 9 | A+ | Excellent |
| 70 and Above but Below 80 | 8 | A | Very Good |
| 60 and Above but Below 70 | 7 | B+ | Good |
| 50 and Above but Below 60 | 6 | B | Above Average |
| Below 50 | 0 | RA | Re-Appear |
For the Courses which involve field work
| CGPA | Corresponding Grade | Classification of Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00 and Above | O | Outstanding |
| 8.00 to 8.99 | A+ | Excellent |
| 7.00 to 7.99 | A | Very Good |
| 6.00 to 6.99 | B+ | Good |
| 5.00 to 5.99 | B | Above Average |
| Below 5.00 | RA | Re-Appear |
The passing minimum for CIA and end semester examination, shall be 40%, individually and as aggregate.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed in each course, if he/she secures not less than 40% marks in the end semester examinations and 40% marks in the CIA and not less than 50% in the aggregate.
These examinations are conducted at the end of the final semester within 15 days of the declaration of the results for those out-going students with an arrear in only one course.
The students, who fail to attend the CIA Test or submit the assignment, are permitted to write the Test/Assignment, before finalizing the CIA marks, during the semester, at the discretion of the Principal. The dates of the tests are decided by the concerned Head of the Department, in consultation with the tutor and the staff-in-charge of the respective course.
The students who fail to secure the passing minimum in the CIA of a course, may be permitted only once, to improve the Internal Assessment in the subsequent semesters by writing three assignments and two tests, by remitting a fee of Rs.500/- per course.
In case of PG. Students, those who have secured a passing minimum of 40% in both the CIA and end semester examinations, but failed to secure 50% in aggregate, are considered as failed candidates. Such students are not permitted to improve CIA. However, he/she can only appear for the theory examination in the subsequent semesters to secure the minimum pass of 50% in the aggregate.
There is a provision for obtaining transparency (photocopy) of the answer scripts by remitting a fee of Rs.300/- per course. A student may also opt for re-totaling of his/her answer scripts by remitting a fee of Rs.300/- per course
A Student may also apply for revaluation of the answer scripts by remitting a fee of Rs.500/- per course. However, in the process of revaluation, the answer scripts for the course concerned may not be revalued directly. Rather, the transparency of the answer scripts for the applied course, would be scrutinized for its essentiality before revaluation.
The college permits the students willing to improve their marks/ grade points by appearing for the subsequent end semester examinations, if he/she does not have any arrear till that semester (in which he wants to apply for improvement). A fee of Rs.500/- is to be paid for each course. The candidate is to specify the course/courses, which he desires to improve, separately, while applying for improvement. The college gives only one chance for such improvement. This provision is given only to facilitate the student to improve the grade point average. And they are not eligible for appearing in the Ranking Examinations conducted by the college and the university.
The Rank Certificates for the first rank holders, are issued for every Programme under the Autonomous Stream. The candidate must have passed the examinations in the first attempt in the prescribed duration of the programme and should not have absented himself for any of the courses (for absence is considered as an attempt). The Bharathidasan University too conducts Ranking Examinations (URE) for the toppers in every programme. The first rank holders of all the autonomous colleges and the top 20 rank holders of the non- autonomous colleges are eligible to sit for the examination conducted by the University. The toppers are the University Rank Holders, irrespective of the grades they have obtained in the end-semester examinations.
The college may, from time to time, revise, amend or change the regulations and the curriculum, if necessary. Any such modification is communicated through the Principal’s Office.
The link will be activated one month before the commencement of exam
The general pattern for the question paper (theory) for the Semester Examinations:
Question Nos 1 to 20, Multiple Choice Questions, each question having four answers under the choice.
(20 x 1 = 20 Marks)
Question Nos. 21 to 25, Answer any one of the two Questions, under each subdivision. (Either … Or … pattern)
(5 x 5 = 25 Marks)
Question Nos. 26 to 30 Internal Choice Questions (Three out of Five Questions)
(3 x 10 = 30 Marks)
Controller of Examination
Deputy Controller of Examinations
| S.No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. R. Reena | Junior Assistant |
| 2 | Mr. P. Balasunbramanian | Typist |
| 3 | Ms. R. Lakshmi | Lab Assistant |
| 4 | Ms. D. Esther Fathima | Lab Assistant |
| 5 | Ms. B. Srojini | Record Clerk |
| 6 | Ms. F. Prema | Data Entry Operator |
| 7 | Ms. B. Nalayini | Data Entry Operator |
| 8 | Mr. A. Mathavakannan | Data Entry Operator |
| 9 | Mr. V. Pushpavalli | Office Assistant |
Students are expected to look at the notice boards every day.
Students are advised keep the College Office / Department concerned informed about any change in their local / permanent addresses / contact numbers (landline / mobile).
The tuition fee shall be paid in one lumpsum for each semester on or before the tenth working day of the semester or the date fixed for the payment. Thereafter, it can be paid with an additional levy of Rs.10/- and a fine of Rs.5/- for each working day. However, names of students who have not paid the full fees before the 30th working day of the Semester (or the last day fixed for payment with fine) are liable to be struck off the rolls. Such students will be readmitted only on payment of the entire due amount of fees with fine along with Rs.50/- a readmission fee. This rule is applicable also to holders of scholarships and beneficiaries of any awards. Fees have to be paid by the students only at the Extension Counter of Indian Overseas Bank at National College after getting the filled up chalans from the College office. Absence from College with or without leave will not be accepted as an excuse for non-payment of tuition fees on the due dates.
Fee concessions and other scholarships are awarded to SC / ST / MBC / DNC / BC students of the P.G. and U.G. Classes as per the prescribed Government rules. Students are eligible for the scholarship fund only when they have the required percentage of attendance in attending classes.
Syllabus of all programmes may be downloaded by the students from the College Website (UG Syllabus / PG Syllabus ). Students are informed to browse the College site for regular updates and make use of the facilities available through ‘students portal’.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each hour. Late comers will not be admitted to the class without an admit - chit from the Head of the Department / Principal. A student who is not in the class when attendance is taken will be marked absent. Students should produce leave letters for absenting themselves from the class, duly signed by Parent or Guardian. A fine of Rs. 5/- for everyday will be collected for absence without leave.
Name of the student who is continuously absent without leave for six working days or more is liable to be struck off the rolls. He / She will be eligible for attendance only on re-admission. Students should not abstain themselves for tests and examinations. Absentees will be severely dealt with attendance.
Certificates shall be granted only to students who have attended for 75% of the number of working hours for the semester provided they have completed the programmes of instruction to the satisfaction of the authorities and their progress and conduct have been satisfactory. Application for exemption from the production of Attendance Certificates (in case of shortage of attendance) will not be recommended as a matter of course unless the Principal is satisfied that the shortage was due to causes beyond the student’s control.
Number of working days in each semester is not less than 90 days. As per the rules, students must have 75% of attendance in each course for appearing in the examinations. Students who fail to put in the required minimum attendance will have to re-do the semester(s) after completion of the programme. Students who have shortage of attendance in the I semester may not be permitted for the II Semester. They have to re-do the I semester with minimum attendance and then progress to II Semester.
Any student who wishes to obtain Certificates like Programme of Study, Transfer, Conduct etc. must apply for it in the prescribed form in writing along with the prescribed fee. They will be issued only on 24 hours notice to the Principal. Provisional Pass Certificates and Migration Certificates can be obtained only from the University.
All the students of the College should become a member of one or more of the Association(s) which provide opportunities for developing co-curricular and extra - curricular talents. The Principal, the Ex-officio President of each Association, nominates a teacher as the Vice-President for each Association. The details of various associations and staff in-charge may be found in the hand-book under academic committee’s section. Students are advised to contact the respective staff in-charge to enroll under these activities or associations.
