University of Kerala
NOTIFICATION
No. Acad. L./R/9553/2007.
11th May 2007.
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 13-12-2006 has approved the following amendment to the Reformulated
Regulations relating to M. Phil Programmes in the University Departments and affiliated Colleges.
AMENDMENT
“That, the portion of the Clause X of the M. Phil Reformulated Regulations which presently reads as “Candidates
shall submit the dissertation by the end of the Second Semester.
However those who fail to submit the dissertation in
time on reasonable grounds may be permitted to submit it within 6 months.
If they fail to submit it by then, they shall
submit it along with the next batch of M. Phil students.
No further extension will be granted” be amended to read as
follows:
“Candidates shall submit the dissertation by the end of the Second Semester.
No extension shall be given to
candidates of M. Phil Degree course for submission of dissertation and those who submit dissertation late will have to
register for the examination along with the next batch of students.
Such students will also be charged a fine for late
submission of dissertation with effect from 2007 admissions onwards.
The Monitoring Committee consisting of University officials, representatives of the academics from the University
Departments and Departments of the University College, Thiruvananthapuram where M. Phil Progromme is being offered,
shall prepare the Academic Calendar consisting of the Schedule for the conduct of examination and submission of
dissertation and details of the commencement of the course.
The guidelines will be implemented from 2007 admission
onwards”.
The above said amendment to the Regulations relating to M. Phil Programmes in the University Departments and
Affiliated Colleges was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 24th March 2007 as is required under Section 39 (1)
of the Kerala University Act, 1974.
University Buildings,
V. SURESH BABU,
Thiruvananthapuram.
Joint Registrar in-charge.
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KERALA GAZETTE
[PART III
NOTIFICATIONS
(1)
No. Acad. L./R/9554/2007.
22nd May, 2007.
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 13th December, 2006 has approved the following amendment to the
Regulations relating to the B. Pharm Degree Course.
AMENDMENT
‘That, Clause 10 ‘Promotion’ of the Regulations relating to B. Pharm Degree Course be amended to read as follows:
‘A candidate admitted for the first B. Pharm course can attend the course for all the subsequent years irrespective of
whether he/she has passed the first, second and third year examinations provided he/she has minimum 80% attendance
and has appeared in all the sessional examinations both for theory and practical in the respective years.
A candidate
appearing for the third year B. Pharm examination shall have passed in all the subjects of first year B. Pharm examination
and a candidate appearing for the fourth year B. Pharm examination shall have passed in all the subjects of first, second
and third year B. Pharm examination’.
The above amendment to the Regulations relating to B. Pharm Degree Course was laid before the Senate at its
meeting held on 24-3-2007, as is required under Section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974.
(2)
No. Acad. L./R/9555/2007.
11th June, 2007.
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 13th December, 2006 has approved the following amendment to the
Regulations relating to Recognition of Examinations and Degrees of other Universities.
AMENDMENT
“That in Chapter IV—Norms for granting Recognition/Equivalence to Examinations Degrees etc. of Universities or
Boards of Foreign Countries of the Regulations relating to recognition of examinations and Degrees of other Universities,
the following be added to the existing entries under the relevant Universities/Institutions under the heading Degrees and
Examinations of other Universities and Institutions Recognized by the University of Kerala”
Name of the State Boards/
Sl.
Statutory Universities/
Examinations/
Corresponding
No.
Deemed Universities/
Degrees
Degrees of Kerala
Foreign Universities/
University
Institutions
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1
All Statutory Universities
BAMS Degree
BAMS Degree
in the UGC/AIU List
(CCIM Recognized) (R)
2
Agra University
BA (Triple Main) Degree
Recognised for the purpose of admission
Sociology, English and
to LL.B. Degree Course.
Political Science (R)
3
Anna University
M.Sc. Degree Computer
M.Sc.
Degree
Computer Science.
Science and Information
Technology (R)
4
Awadesh Prathap Singh
B.Sc. Degree (Three Main)
B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Physics
University, Rewa.
Chemistry, Physics and
and Mathematics.
Mathematics (R)
5
Bharathiar University
BBM Computer Application
Recognised for the purpose of admission
Degree (R)
to the MBA degree course of Kerala
University.
6
Bharathidasan University
M. Sc. Degree in
Recognised as an adequate qualification for
Bio Informatics (R)
higher studies in Kerala University
7
Bharathidasan University
B.Sc. Degree in Hotel
Recognised as sufficient qualification for
Management and Catering
admission to the MBA Degree course.
Service.
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8
BE/B.Tech and ME/M.Tech degrees
B.E./B.Tech. and ME/M.Tech.
1. As equivalent to B.Tech./M.Tech. degrees
awarded by Statutory Universities/
Degree (R)
of this University with the same
Deemed Universities in India
nomenclature.
approved by AICTE.
2. (a) As a general degree (B.Tech.) in the
absence of similar nomenclature.
(b) Specific recognition should be obtained
for other purposes.
9
Calicut University
B.Sc. Degree Information
Recognised as equivalent to B.Sc. degree in
Technology (R)
Computer Science of Kerala University for
admission to higher studies for which B.Sc.
Degree in computer Science/B.C.A. is the
eligible qualification.
10
Calicut Univiersity
M. Tech. Degree in Electrical
Recognised for the purpose of employment
Energetics (R)
and higher studies in Kerala University.
11
Calicut University
M. Tech. Degree in Chemical
As sufficient qualification for the purpose of
Engineering (process and
registration for Research leading to Ph.D.
control (R)
Degree in Kerala University.
12
Calicut University
B.Sc. Degree Microbiology (R)
Recognised as an eligible qualification for the
purpose of admission to the M.Sc. Degree
course in Bio-Technology of Kerala
University.
13
Calicut University
M. Tech Degree in Mechanical
M. Tech. Degree in Mechanical (Thermal
(Thermal Science) (R)
Science)
14
Calicut University
B. Tech. Degree in Printing
Recognized for the purpose of employment
Technology (R)
in the field of specialization in Printing
Technology and for admission to MBA
programme of Kerala University.
15
Calicut University
B. Sc. Degree in Industrial
As an adequate qualification for admission
Fish and Fisheries (R)
to M.sc. Degree course in Aquatic Biology
and Fisheries of Kerala University.
16
Central Institute of Fisheries
MFSC Degree in Inland
Recognized as equivalent to the M.Sc.
Education (Deemed University)
Aqua Culture (R)
Degree in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
of Kerala University.
17
Cochin University of Science &
B.Tech. Degree in
Recognized as equivalent to B.Tech Degree
Technology
Instrumentation
in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
of Kerala University for higher studies
in Applied Electronics and Instrumentation.
18
CUSAT
M.Tech. Degree in Software
Recognized for higher studies including
Engineering (R)
registration for Research leading to
Ph.D. Degree of Kerala University.
19
Goa University
M.Sc. Degree in Marine
Recognized for the purpose of registration
Bio-Technology (R)
for research leading to Ph.D. Degree in
Kerala University and for employment.
20
Gujarat University
B.Sc. Degree in Electronics
For higher studies and employment.
(Three main) (R)
21
Guru Gobind Singh,
B.C.A. Degree
Recognized as equivalent to th e BCA
Indraprastha University,
Degree and B.Sc. Computer Science Degree
New Delhi
of Kerala University for the purpose of
admission to the MCA degree course.
22
Himachal Pradesh University
B.Sc. Degree (Triple Main)
B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry, Zoology and
Chemistry, Zoology and
Botany. Candidates can choose any one of
Botany
the optionals.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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23
Indian Air Force
Corporal Education
Recognised as equivalent to the Higher
Test
Secondary/PDC
Examination
of
Kerala
University
24
IGNOU
MCA Degree
MCA Degree
25
Kannur University
B.A. Degree Afzal Ul-Ulama (R)
As equivalent to BA Degree in Arabic of
Kerala University
26
Kannur University
B.A. Degree (Functional English)
B.A. Degree in English Language and
(R)
Literature
27
Kerala Agricultural
M. Tech. Degree in Agriculture
As an adequate qualification for the purpose
University
Engineering (R)
of admission to M. Phil. programme in Bio-
informatics Course of Kerala University
28
Mahatma Gandhi
B. Com. Degree Model-II
Recognized
as
equivalent
to
the
B. Com.
University
Vocational—Semester with
Degree
of
Kerala
University
Computer Application (R)
29
Mahatma Gandhi
B.Tech. Degree in Polymer
Recognized for the purpose of admission to M.Sc.
University
Engineering (R)
Degree
course
in
Computer
Science
through the Institute of Distance Educaion of Kerala
University
30
Mahatma Gandhi
B. Com. Degree Vocational
B. Com. Degree
University
Model-II Marketing (R)
31
Mahatma Gandhi
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
As
an
eligible
qualification
for
the
University
(BPT Degree)
purpose of admission to the Hospital Admini-
stration Course under Institute of Distance
Education of Kerala University
32
Mahatma Gandhi
B.Sc. Degree Petro Chemicals
As
equivalent
to
the
B.Sc.
Degree
University
with Chemistry and Petro
in
Chemistry
of
Kerala
University
Chemical (Main) (R)
33
Mahatma Gandhi
B.Sc. Degree (Computer Appli-
Sufficient
qualification
for
admission
to
University
cation) (R)
M.B.A. programme
34
Mahatma Gandhi
B.C.A. Degree (R)
For
higher
Studies
in
Kerala
University
University
35
Mahatma Gandhi
M. Sc. Degree in Enviornmental
For Higher Studies
University
Science and Management
36
Mahatma Gandhi
M. A. Degree in Social Welfare and
For Higher Studies and Employment purposes
University
Rural Management
37
Mahatma Gandhi
B. Sc. Degree in Electronics with
1. As equivalent to the B.Sc. Degree in
University
Computer Hardware (R)
Electronics of Kerala University
2.
An eligible qualification for admission to
M. Sc. Degree Course in Computer Science of Kerala
University
38
Madras University
B.A. Degree in Economics
As
equivalent
to
the
B.A.
Degree
in
(Correspondence Course)
Economics of Kerala University for admission to
M.A. Degree course in Economics
39
Madras University
B.Com. Degree in Vocational
B. Com. Degree
Subjects (R)
40
Madras University
M. Sc. degree Cartography (R)
Recognized
for
the
purpose
of
higher
studies
in
Geography
including
research
leading
to
Ph.D.
Degree
in
Kerala
University
41
Manipal Academy
Bachelore of Physiotherapy
For
higher
studies
and
employment
of Higher Education
Degree (BPT) (R)
42
Madurai Kamaraj
M. Sc. Degree in Microbial Gene
Recognised
for
the
purpose
of
higher
University
Technology (R)
studies
and
employment
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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43
Madurai Kamaraj
M. Sc. Degree in Public
MA Degree in Public Administration
University
Administration (Distance Mode)
44
Mangalore
BHMS Degree
BHMS Degree
University
45
M S University ,
ME Degree in Computer Science
Recognized for higher studies
Tirunelveli
and Engineering (Part-time)
46
Mysore University
BE Degree in Enviornmental
As
a
basic
qualification
for
admission
Engineering (R)
to M. Tech Degree Course (Technology and
Management) of the Future studies department
47
Mysore University
BE Degree in Instrumentation
Recognized for higher studies in the same
Technology (R)
branch or stream in Kerala University
48
Mysore University
B.Sc. Degree (Triple Main)
As equivalent to the B. Sc. Degree Chemistry,
Chemistry, Botany and
Botany
and
Zoology
Zoology(R)
49
Mysore University
M.Tech. Degree in
Recognized for higher studies and employment
Industrial Electronics
50
Post Certificate
Post Certificate
B. Sc. Nursing Programme of Kerala University
(2 years) Post Basic
(2 years) Post Basic
(2 years) B. Sc.
(2 years) B. Sc.
Nursing programme of
Nursing programme of
All Statutory Univer-
All Statutory Universities
sities approved by
approved by INC
INC
51
Osmania University
B.Sc. (MSCS) Degree (R)
As
equivalent
to
the
B.
Sc.
degree
in
Mathematics of Kerala University for the
purpose of admission to MCA Degree Course
52
Periyar University
M.Sc. Degree in Software
As
equivalent
to
the
M.Sc.
degree
in
Science 5 year Integrated
Computer Science of Kerala University for
Courses (R)
the purpose of higher studies and employment
53
Periyar University
B.Sc. Degree in
For
the
purpose
of
higher
studies
and
Microbiology
employment
54
Pondicherry
MA Degree in
MA Economics
University
Applied Econometrics (R)
55
Pondicherry
B.Ed. Degree
B.Ed. Degree
University
56
Pondicherry
M.Sc. Degree in
M.Sc.
Degree
in
Aquatic
Biology
and
University
Marine Biology (R)
Fisheries
of
Kerala
University
for
higher
studies
57
Punjab University
M.Sc. Degree in Zoology
M.Sc. Degree in Zoology
(Hons) (R)
58
Rajiv Gandhi University
BDS Degree (R)
BDS Degree
of Health Sciences,
Bangalore
59
Rashtriya Sanskrit
Acharya Phailitha
MA Degree in Jyotesha (Sanskrit)
Vidya Peetha
Jyotesha Degree
(Deemed University)
60
Satyabhama Institute
B.Tech. Degree in
B.Tech. Degree in Chemical Engineering
of Science and
Chemical Engineering
Technology
61
State Board of Technical
Two year Lateral Entry
As an eligible qualification for the purpose
Education and Training,
Diploma (R)
of
admission
to
B.Tech
(full-time/
Tamil Nadu
Part-time) programme of Kerala University
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Thiruvalluvar
B.Ed. Degree(R)
B.Ed.
University
63
University of
M.Tech Degree in Optics and
Recognized as equivalent to M.Tech Degree in
Calcutta
Opto Electronics (R)
Electronics
and
Communication
(Opto
Electronics and Optical Communication)
64
Vinobha Bhave
B.Com.(Hons) Degree (R)
As
equivalent
to
the
B.Com
Degree
for
University
the purpose of higher studies and employ-
ment other than teaching
65
Visweswariah
B.E. Degree
As an eligible qualification for admission
Technological
Telecommunication
to MBA Programme of Kerala University.
University
Engineering (R)
Belgaum
66
Visweswariah
B.Sc. (Three year Intergrated)
As equivalent to the B.Sc. Zoology Degree
Technological
Zoology Main (R)
for
the
purpose
of
higher
studies
University, Belgaum
67
University of
B.Tech Degree in
B.Tech
Degree
in
Mechanical
Engineering
Mumbai
Mechanical Engineering
68
BNYS Degree
BNYS (R)
Recognized for the purpose of employment
of Statutory
in Kerala
Universities/
Deemed
University
in India
69
Recognition of
Triple main system (R)
Recognized as B.A. or B.Sc. Degree as the
Degrees of Other
(Three year) B.A./B.Sc. Degree
case may be for all purposes for which
Universities/
Courses
the
prescribed
qualification
is
a
Deemed Universities
graduate degree only without insisting on
any particular discipline
70
University of
B.Sc. Physics (Three year
Recognized
for
the
purpose
of
admission
Mumbai
Integrated) (R)
to B.Ed. Degree course in Physical Science
71
Andhra University
B.Sc. (Triple main) Degree
As equivalent to the B.Sc. Degree of Kerala
(Mathematics, Physics, Computer
University
for
the
purpose
of
admission
Science) (R)
to the B.Ed. Degree Course
72
Pondicherry
M. Phil Applied Geology (R)
As equivalent to M. Phil Geology Degree
University
of
Kerala
University
for
the
purpose
of
appointment of Higher Secondary School
Teachers
73
Anna University
M.E. Communication
Recognized
as
such
for
higher
studies
systems (R) Degree
and employment
74
Annamalai
M.E. Degree in Production
Recognized
as
such
for
higher
studies
University
Engineering (R)
75
American College
M. A. Social work
MSW
(Autonomous)
Degree (R)
(Affiliated to M.K.
University, Madurai)
76
M.S. University,
M.Sc. Information
Recognized
for
employment
purposes
Tirunelveli
Technology (R)
wherever
M.Sc.
Degree
in
Information
Technology is prescribrd as the qualification
77
Calicut University
B.Sc. Degree in Costume
As an eligible qualification for admission to
and Fashion Design
the MBA Degree course of Kerala University
The above amendment to the Regulations relating to recognition of Examinations and Degrees of other Universities was
placed before the Senate at its meeting held on 24-3-2007 as is required under Section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(3)
No. Acad. L/R/9556/2007. 12th July 2007.
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 26th & 27th May 2005 has approved the following modified Regulations
relating to B. Tech./B. Arch. Degree Courses (2003 Scheme):
B. TECH. DEGREE COURSE–2003 SCHEME
REGULATIONS
1.
Conditions for Admission
Candidates for admission to the B.Tech. degree course shall be required to have passed the Higher Secondary
Examination, Kerala or 12th Standard VHSE, CBSE, ICSE or any examination accepted by the University as
equivalent thereto with Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry as optional subjects and obtaining not
less than 50% in Mathematics and 50% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, or a Diploma in
Engineering awarded by the Board of Technical Education, Kerala or an examination recognized as equivalent
thereto after undergoing an institutional course of atleast three years securing a minimum of 50% marks in the final
diploma examination subject to the usual concessions allowed for backward classes and other communities as
specified from time to time.
A candidate with less than 50% marks in the Mathematics in Plus 2 examination is eligible for admission, if he
has passed the diploma examination in Engineering of the Board of Technical Education.
2.
Duration of the course
2.1
The course for the B. Tech. Degree shall extend over a period of four academic years comprising of
eight semesters. The first and second semester shall be combined and each semester from third semester
onwards shall cover the groups of subjects as given in the curriculum and scheme of
examination.
2.2
Each semester shall ordinarily comprise of not less than 400 working periods each of 60 minutes duration.
3.
Eligibility for the Degree
Candidates for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Technology shall be required to have undergone the
prescribed course of study in an institution maintained by or affiliated to the University of Kerala for a
period of not less than four academic years and minimum 3 years for lateral entry students to have passed all
the examinations specified in the scheme of study.
4.
Subjects of Study
The subjects of study shall be in accordance with the scheme and syllabi prescribed.
5.
Sessional Work
5.1
All sessional work shall be valued and marks awarded on the basis of day to day work periodic tests and
assignments (minimum of three–one each from each module). The allocation of sessional marks by the colleges
for the individual subjects of each semester shall be on the following basis.
Subjects
Attendance
Tests
Assignments/
Class Work
Theory Subjects
20%
50%
30%
Drawing
20%
40%
40%
Practical
20%
40%
40%
Project Work
Work Assessed by Guide—50% Assessed by a three member committee
out of which one member is the guide—50%
5.2
The sessional marks allotted for the attendance (20%) for each subject (Theory, Practical and drawing ) shall be
awarded in full mark if the candidate has secured 90% attendance in the subject, proportionate reduction
shall be made in the case of subjects in which he/she gets below 90% of the attendance for a subject.
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6.
Examinations
6.1
There will be University examinations at the end of the first academic year and at the end of every semester
from third semester onwards in subjects as prescribed under the respective scheme of examinations.
6.2
A student will be permitted to appear for the University examination only if he/she satisfies the following
requirements:
6.2.1 He/she must secure not less than 75% attendance in the total number of working periods during the first year and
in each semester thereafter. And shall be physically present for a minimum of 60% of the total working
periods. In addition, he/she also shall be physically present in atleast 10% of total attendance for each subject.
6.2.2 He must earn a progress certificate from the head of the institution of having satisfactory completed the course
of study in the semester as prescribed by these regulations.
6.3
It shall be open to the Vice-Chancellor to grant condonation of shortage of attendance on the recommendation of
the head of the institution in accordance with the following norms.
6.3.1 The attendance shall not be less than 60% of the total working periods.
6.3.2 He/She shall be physically present for a minimum of 50% of the total working periods.
6.3.3 The shortage shall not be condoned more than twice during the entire course.
6.3.4 The condonation shall be granted subject to the rules and procedures prescribed by the University from time to
time.
6.3.5 The condonation for combined 1st and 2nd semesters will be reckoned as a single condonation for attendance
purposes.
6.4
A student who is not eligible for condonation of shortage of attendance shall repeat the course when it is
offered again. This provision is allowed only once in a semester.
6.5
The University will conduct examinations for all subjects (Theory, Drawing & Practical).
6.6
Scheme of Valuation:
6.6.1 The scheme of valuation will be decided by the chief examiner for theory/drawing subjects.
6.6.2 For practical examinations, the examiners together will decide the marks to be awarded. The student
shall produce the certified record of the work done in the laboratory for the examination. The evaluation of
the candidate should be as per the guidelines given in the syllabus for the practical subject. Guide line shall be
given by the concerned Chairman, board of examinations.
6.7
The examination will be held twice in a year—April/May and October/November. This schedule will not be
changed.
7.
Minimum for a pass
7.1
A candidate shall be declared to have passed a semester examination in full in the first appearance if he/she
secures not less than 40% marks for each subject of the University Semester Examination and not less than 5.0
GPA for the semester.
The Grade Point Average for the semester will be calculated by the formula.
7.2
A candidate shall be declared to have passed in an individual subject of a semester examination if he/she
secures not less than 40% marks for the subject in the University examination and not less than 50% of
the total marks for the subject i.e. University examination marks and sessional marks in that subject put
together.
7.3
A candidate who does not secure a full pass in a semester examination as per clause 7 [1] above will have to
pass in all the subjects of the semester examination as per clause 7 (2) above before he is declared to have
passed in that semester examination in full.
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Maximum marks for the subject
Marks earned for the subject
Credits x
Σ
G. P. A.
=
x 10
Σ Credits
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8.
Improvement of Marks
8.1
A candidate shall be allowed to re-appear for a maximum of two subjects of a semester examination in order to improve
the marks already obtained subject to the following conditions.
8.1.1 The candidate shall be permitted to improve the examination only along with his first appearance for the next
higher semester examination.
8.1.2 The candidate shall not be allowed to appear for an improvement examination for the subjects of the
VII & VIII semesters.
8.1.3 The marks obtained by the candidate for each subject in the improvement chance he has appeared for/already
existing marks whichever is better will be reckoned as the marks secured.
8.1.4 First & Second semesters will be counted as a single chance and they can improve three subjects.
8.2.
A candidate shall be allowed to repeat the course work in one or more semesters in order to better the sessional
marks already obtained, subject to the following conditions.
8.2.1 He/She shall repeat the course work in a particular semester only once and that too at the earlist
opportunity offered to him/her.
8.2.2 He/she shall not combine this course work with his/her regular course work.
8.2.3 He/she shall repeat all the subjects in that semester.
8.2.4 He/she shall not be allowed to repeat the course work of any semester if he has already passed that semester
examination in full.
8.2.5 The sessional marks obtained by the repetition of the course work in all subjects will be considered for all
purposes.
8.3
A candidate shall be allowed to cancel the whole examination of a semester in accordance with the rules of
cancellation of examination of the University.
9.
Eligibility for Promotion to Higher Semester - Procedure for completing the course
9.1
A student who has secured 75% of attendance and has exhibited satisfactory progress in the class will be eligible
for promotion to the next higher semester.
9.2
However, before being admitted to the VI semester classes, the student should have passed in all subjects in the
combined first & second semester examination in full.
9.3
Similarly, before being admitted to the VIII semester classes, the student should have passed in all subjects up to
and including IV semester in full.
9.4
However, he/she can register for the V Semester University Examination only if he/she has passed fully the
combained first & second semester examination and he/she can register for the VII semester examimation only if
he/she has passed fully the III & IV semester examination also in full.
9.5
A candidate shall complete the programme and pass all examinations within Eight (8) years since his first admission
to the B.Tech. programme of regular admission and in case of lateral entry scheme the candidate shall complete
the programme and pass all examinations within Seven (7) years since his first admission to the B. Tech.
programme.
Note:—As this is an academic prerequisite, no exemption should be granted in this case, whatever the causes.
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10.
Classification of Successful Candidates
10.1
A candidate who qualifies for the degree passing all the subjects of the eight semesters within five academic years
(ten consecutive semesters after the commencement of his/her course of study) and secures not less than 7.5 CGPA
of all eight semesters shall be declared to have passed the B. Tech. degree examination in FIRST CLASS WITH
DISTINCTION.
The cumulative grade point average will be calculated by the formula.
Σ Credits for semester x G. P. A. earned for the semester
C. G. P. A. =
Σ Credits for the semester
10.2
A candidates who qualifies for the degree passing all the subjects of the eight semesters within five academic
years (ten consecutive semesters after the commencement of his/her course of study) and secures less than
7.5 CGPA but not less than 6.0 CGPA of all eight semesters shall be declared to have passed the B. Tech. degree
examination in FIRST CLASS .
10.3
All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed the B. Tech. Degree Examination in SECOND
CLASS.
10.4
Successful candidates who complete the examination in four academic years (Eight consecutive semesters after the
commencement of the course of study shall be ranked branch-wise on the basis of the CGPA of all eight semesters.
Students who pass the examination in supplementary examination are also covered under this clause.
11.
Educational Tour
(a)
The students may undertake one educational tour during the course and submit a tour report.
(b) The tour may be conducted during the vacation/holidays taking not more than 5 working days, combined
with the vacation/holidays if required.
(c)
The tour period shall be considered as part of the working periods of a semester.
12.
Revision of Regulations.
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the regulations, curriculum, scheme of examinations
and syllabi. These changes unless specified otherwise, will have effect from the beginning of the academic year/
semester following the notification of the University.
13.
Repetition of B. Tech. Degree Course by students of prior to 2003 Scheme under 2003 Scheme - norms, if any to be
followed-regarding:-
13.1
Previous marks should be converted to credit system as per the existing rules. Each contact hour per week should
be counted as 1 (one) credit.
13.2
Transitory papers should be given for each branch by University.
13.3
Sessional marks of the deleted subjects can be allotted to the corresponding transitory papers.
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B. ARCH. DEGREE COURSE (10 SEMESTERS) FROM 2003 ADMISSIONS
ONWARDS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1.
Conditions for Admission
Candidates for admission to the B. Arch. Degree course shall be required to have passed the Higher Secondary
Examination, Kerala or 12th Standard VHSE, CBSE, ICSE or any other examination accepted by the
University as equivalent thereto with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects and
obtaining not less than 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in the Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry put together, or a diploma in Engineering awarded by the Board of Technical Education, Kerala or
an examination recognized as equivalent thereto after undergoing an institutional course of atleast three
years securing a minimum of 50 % marks in the final diploma examination subject to the usual
concessions allowed for backward and other communities as specified from time to time.
A candidate with less than 50% marks in the Mathematics in Plus 2 examination is eligible for admission, if he
has passed the diploma examination in Engineering of the Board of Technical Education.
The candidates shall qualify in the Architectural Aptitude test conducted by Kerala Government.
No lateral admission shall be permitted as per the minimum standards of Architectural Education Regulations, 1983
of Council of Architecture and AICTE Notification, July 1992.
2.
Duration of the Course.
2.1
The course for the B. Arch. Degree shall extend over a period of 10 semesters, including I semester ( 6 months)
Practical training after the completion of the 6th semester B. Arch. Examination and I semester
( 6 months) thesis work after the completion of the 9th semester B. Arch. examination.
2.2.
The Course shall cover the group of subjects as given in the curriculum and scheme of examination given in the
annexure.
2.3
Each semester other than practical trainning and thesis work shall ordinarily comprise of not less than 400 working
periods each of 60 minitues duration.
3.
Eligibility for the Degree
Candidates for award of the degree of Bachelor of Architecture shall be required to have undergone the
prescribed course of studies in an institution maintained by or affiliated to the University of Kerala for a
Period of not less than 10 semesters ( including practical training and Thesis Project) and to have passed all
the B. Arch. Degree Examination specified in the annexure and conducted by the University.
4.
Subjects of Study
The subjects of study shall be in accordance with the scheme and syllabi prescribed in the Annexures.
5.
Electives
All student shall choose electives in the prescribed semesters from a prescribed set of electives offered
by the institution.
6.
Sessional Work
All sessional work shall be valued and marks will be awarded on the basis of day-to-day work, periodic
tests and assignments (minimum of two each).
The allocation of sessional marks by the Colleges for the
individual subjects for each semester shall be on the following basis:
6.1 All subjects of the B. Arch. Degree course excluding Dissertation, Practical training and Thesis and Viva
Voce are grouped into two.
They are :
Group I :
Architectural Designs I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII, Building Meterials and Construction—I, II, III, IV, V and
VI, Fine Arts, Architectural Graphics I, Architectural Graphics II, Interior Design.
Group II : All subjects other than mentioned in Group I, Dissertation, Practical Training, Thesis & Viva Voce.
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6.2 Sessional marks shall be awarded as per the following norms for each group.
Group I—Assignments—70%
Test—20%
Attendance—10%
Group II—Assignments—30%
Test—50%
Attendance—20%
Note.—This split-up is applicable only for the internal marks.
6.3
The sessional marks allotted for attendance for all subjects shall be awarded full only if the candidates has
secured the 90% attendance in the subject, proportionate reduction will be made in the case of subjects in which
he/she gets below 90% of the attendance for a subjects.
6.4
The Practical Training, the Dissertation and the Thesis and Viva Voce, Jury for Architectural Design I to VII, Tour,
Documentation, shall be conducted as per the manuals given along with the syllabus.
7.
Examination:
7.1 There shall be University Examinations at the end of combined first and second semester and at the end of every
semester from III semester onwards in subjects as prescribed under the respective scheme of examinations for B.Arch.
Degree course except practical training.
7.2
A student will be permitted to appear for the University examination only if he/she satisfies the
following requirements :
7.2.1
He/she must secure not less than 75% attendance in the total number of working periods during all
semesters and shall be physically present for a minimum of 60% of the total working periods.
In
addition he/she also shall be physically present in at least 10% of the total attendance for each
subject.
7.2.2
He/she must earn a progress certificate from the Head of the Institution of having satisfactorily
completed the course of study in the semester as prescribed by the Regulations.
7.3
It shall be open to the Vice Chancellor to grant condonation of shortage of attendance on the recommendation
of Head of Institution in accordance with the following norms :
7.3.1
The attendance shall not be less than 60% of the total working periods.
7.3.2
He shall be physically present for a minimum of 50% of the total working periods.
7.3.3
The shortage of attendance shall not be condoned more than twice during the entire course.
7.3.4
The condonation shall be granded subject to the rules and procedures prescribed by the University from time to
time.
7.4
A student who is not eligible for condonation of shortage of attendance shall repeat the course in
the next
immediate chance offered.
7.5 All examinations for all subject (Theory, Drawing, Architectural Design Jury and Thesis, Viva Voce)
will be
conducted by the University.
7.6
Examinations will be held twice in a year -April/May and October/November.
8.
Minimum for a Pass
8.1
A candidate shall be declared to have passed a semester examination in full in the first appearance if he/she
secures not less than 40% marks for each subject of the University semester examination and not less than
5.0 GPA for the semester.
The Grade Point Average for the semester will be calculated by the formula.
Marks earned for the subject
∑
credits X Maximum marks for the subjects
GPA =
X 10
∑ credits
}
}
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8.2
A candidate shall be declared to have passed in an individual subject of a semester examination if he secures not
less than 40% for the subject in the University Examination and not less than 50% of the total marks for the
subject i.e., University Examination marks and sessional marks in that subject put together.
8.3
A candidate who does not secure a full pass in a semester examination as per the above clause (8.1), anyone, will
have to pass in all the subjects of the semester as per the clause (8.2) above, before he/she is declared to have
passed in that semester examinations in full.
9.
Improvement of Marks
9.1
A candidate shall be allowed to reappear for a maximum two papers of a semester examination (Except Architectural
Design) in order to improve the marks already obtained, subject to the following conditions:
9.1.1
The candidate shall be permitted to take the improvement examination only along with first appearance for the next
higher semester examination.
9.1.2
The candidate shall not be allowed to appear for an improvement examination of the subjects of the 9th and 10th
semester.
9.1.3
The Marks obtained by the candidate for each subject in the improvement chance he has appeared for/already
existing marks-whichever is better will be reckoned as the marks secured.
9.2
A candidate shall be allowed to repeat the course work in one or more semesters in order to better the sessional
marks already obtained, subject to the following conditions:
9.2.1
He/She shall repeat the course work in a particular semester only once and that too at the earliest opportunity
offered to him/her.
9.2.2
He/She shall not combine this course work with his regular course work.
9.2.3
He/She shall repeat all the subjects in that semester.
9.2.4
He/She shall not be allowed to repeat the course work of any semester if he has already passed that semester
examination in full.
9.2.5
The sessional marks obtained by the repetition of course work alone will be considered for all purposes, and in
cancellation of the previous sessional marks of that semester.
9.2.6
The candidate shall not be allowed to appear for the improvement of Architectural Design Jury.
Candidate who
failed in the Architectural Design shall repeat that semester in the next immediate chance.
9.3
A candidate shall be allowed to cancel the whole examinations of a semester in accordance with the rules for
cancellation of examination of the University.
9.4
The University examination written by a candidate automatically gets cancelled once he/she repeats the course for
the particular semester.
10.
Eligibility for promotion to higher semester/procedure for completing the course
10.1
A student who has secured 75% attendance and 50% marks in Architectural Design will be eligible for promotion
to the next higher semester.
10.2
However, before being admitted to the VI semester classes, a student should have passed all the subjects in the
combined I & II semester examination in full.
10.3
Similarly, before being admitted to the IX semester classes, a student should have passed the entire subject
upto and including V Semester Examination in full and successfully completed the practical
training as per the
manual.
11.
Classification of successful candidates
11.1
A Candidate who qualified for the degree passing all the subjects of the 10 semester within 6
academic years
(12 consecutive semesters) after the commencement of his course of study and secures not less than 7.5 CGPA of
all ten semesters shall be declared to have passed the B.Arch. Degree Examination in FIRST CLASS WITH
DISTINCTION.
The cumulative Grade Point Average will be calculated by the formula.
∑(credits for semester × GPA earned for the semester)
CGPA =
∑ credits for the semester
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11.2
A Candidate who qualifies for the degree passing all the subjects of the ten semesters within six academic years
(12 consecutive semesters) after the comencement of his/her course of study and secures not less than
7.5 CGPA but not less than 6.0 CGPA of all the ten semesters shall be decleared to have passed the B.Arch.
Degree Examination in FIRST CLASS.
11.3
All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed the B.Arch. Degree Examination in SECOND
CLASS.
11.4
Successful candidates who complete the examination in five academic years after the commencement of
their
course of study shall be Ranked on the basis of the CGPA of all the ten semesters.
11.5
Total marks secured by the candidate in the University examination and sessional for each semester will be
carried over to the next semester.
In case of subjects for which he/she has improved, the improvement marks
(Written/Sessional) shall be carried over.
In the case of subject in which the candidate has failed the marks
obtained at the successful attempt will be counted for carry over.
12.
Study tour and documentation camp
12.1
Students shall undertake study tours in S4 & S8 semester of the course as part of Architectural design and
shall undertake a documentation camp in S6 as per the manual attached.
12.2
The tour shall be considered as part of the working periods of the semester.
13.
A candidate shall complete the programme and pass all examinations within ten years since his/her first
admission to the B.Arch. Programme.
14.
Revision of Regulations
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the Regulations, curriculum, scheme of
examinations and syllabi. These changes unless specified otherwise will have effect from the beginning of the
academic year following the notification by the University.
The Modified Regulations relating to B.Tech/B.Arch. Degree Courses were laid before the Senate at its meeting
held on 12-1-2007 as is required under section 39 (i) of the Kerala University Act, 1974.
University Buildings,
(Sd.)
Thiruvananthapuram.
Registrar.