MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
NOTIFICATION
No. Ac.L/1/121/SA/2012.
. 18th March 2014.
The Secretary to Governor vide letter No. GS3-441/2013 dated 3-2-2014 has informed that his Excellency the Chancellor has given assent to the amendment to Statutes 1 & 5 of Chapter 23 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, 1997, on 2-2-2014, regarding the date of application for affiliation of a college and the Inspection fee, as furnished below:
IN THE MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY STATUTES, 1997-
the following Statutes are amended as detailed below:
Amended
Existing
Chapter 23-Affiliation of Colleges
Chapter 23-Affiliation of Colleges
1. Date of application
1. Date of application
Application for affiliation of a College or for affiliation in additional subjects shall be addressed to the Registrar and shall be forwarded to him not later than the 31st of January preceding the academic year in which the course are proposed to be started.
Application for affiliation of a College or for affiliation in additional subjects shall be addressed to the Registrar and shall be forwarded to him not later than the 31st of August of the academic year preceding the academic year in which the courses are proposed to be started.
5. Inspection Fee
5. Inspection Fee
The Applicant shall pay to the University an inspection fee calculated at the rate of ` 500 (Rupees Five Hundred only) for each member of the Board of Inspection appointed by the Syndicate.
The Applicant shall pay to the University an inspection fee calculated at the rate of ` 1,500 (Rupees One Thousand and five hundred only) for each member of the Board of Inspection appointed by the Syndicate.
The above amendment shall come into force with effect from 2014-2015 Academic year.
(Sd.) Registrar in charge.
Copy to:-
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government Secretariat (With Covering Letter)
2. The Secretary to Governor (with Covering Letter) 3. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram. 4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam/Ernakulam. 5. The Registrar, High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam. 6. The Registrar, University of Kerala/Kannur/Calicut/Cochin University Science & Technology/Kerala Agricultural University/Sanskrit University 7. Standing Counsel for the University 8. Legal Advisor for the University 9. The Members of the Syndicate
10. The Principals of all Colleges, affiliated to the University 11. PS to VC/P. V .C. 12. P.A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/Finance Officer/D.C.D.C. 13. All Joint Registrars/Deputy Registrars/Assistant Registrars of the University
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NOTIFICATION
No. Ac.L/1/125/SA/2013/Dept.
18th March 2014.
The Secretary to Governor vide letter No.GS3-849/2014 dt. 24-2-2014 has informed that his Excellency the Chancellor has given assent to the amendment to Statute 2(1)16 of Chapter 42 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, on 22-2-2014, regarding the change in the name of the Department of Adult, Continuing and Extension Education to Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension as furnished below.
IN THE MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY STATUTES, 1997
the following Statute is amended as detailed below:
Existing
Amended
Chapter 42
Chapter 42
2. Name of Departments/School of Study and Research: 2. Name of Departments/School of Study and Research:
(1) The following shall be the Departments/Schools
of study and/or Research in the University.
(1) The following shall be the Departments/Schools
of study and/or Research in the University.
16. Department of Adult, Continuing and Extension Education.
16. Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension
(Sd.) Registrar in charge.
NOTIFICATION
No. Ac.L/1/2013/SA/St. 6.3(xxi).
5th April 2014.
His Excellency the Chancellor has been pleased to give assent on 24-3-2014 to the amendment to Statute 3 (xxi) of Chapter 6 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, 1997, regarding the disciplinary proceedings against students found guilty of malpractice at a University examination in the wake of introduction of semester system for UG & PG programmes, as furnished below:
IN THE MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY STATUTES, 1997
Chapter 6 - Powers of the Syndicate and the procedure for its meeting etc. Statute 3(xxi) is amended
Existing Statutes
Amended Statutes
3. Powers and Duties
3. Powers and Duties
xxi. If a candidate is found guilty of using or attempting to use unfair means at an examination or a report is made as to any candidate having copies either from some book or notes or from the answers of another candidate or in any other manner or of helping or receiving help from another candidate in an examination, the Syndicate may cancel his/her examination and also debar him/her from appearing at the examination of the University for one or more years according to the nature of the offense committed by the candidates.
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xxi. If a candidate is found guilty of using or attempting to use unfair means at an examination or a report is made as to any candidate having copies either from some book or notes or from the answers of another candidate or in any other manner or of helping or receiving help from another candidate in an examination, the Syndicate may cancel his/her examination and also debar him/her from appearing at the examination of the University for one or more chances according to the nature of the offense committed by the candidates.
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 82Provided that when the Syndicate intends to
Provided that when the Syndicate intends to award award any of the penalties mentioned in this clause, it any of the penalties mentioned in this clause, it shall give shall give an opportunity to the candidate concerned to an opportunity to the candidate concerned to show show cause in writing within a week from the date on cause in writing within a week from the date on which which the letter is served on him as to why the the letter is served on him as to why the proposed proposed penalty may not be imposed on him and shall penalty may not be imposed on him and shall consider the explanation, if any, filed within the consider the explanation, if any, filed within the specified specified time before awarding the penalty
time before awarding the penalty
This amendment came into force with effect from 24th March, 2014.
(Sd.)
Joint Registrar (Admn.II)
in-charge of Registrar.
Copy to:-
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government Secretariat (With Covering Letter)
2. The Secretary to Governor (with Covering Letter)
3. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam, Ernakulam.
5. The Registrar, High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam.
6. The Registrar, University of Kerala/Kannur/Calicut/Cochin University of Science & Technology/Kerala Agricultural University/Sanskrit University
7. Standing Counsel for the University
8. Legal Advisor for the University
9. The Members of the Syndicate
10. The Principals of all Colleges, affiliated to the University
11. PS to VC/P. V .C.
12. P.A to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/Finance Officer/D.C.D.C.
13. All Joint Registrars/Deputy Registrars/Assistant Registrars of the University
14. All Sections of the University
15. The Public Relations Officer for issuing a press release/Publication in the University Website.
16. File Copy/Stock File.
NOTIFICATION
No. Ac.L/1/112/SA/Retirement Age/2013.
1st July 2013.
His Excellency the Chancellor has given assent to the amendment to Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, 1997, Chapter 2, Statutes 23, 37 & 47, on 25th May, 2013 regarding the age of retirement of the Registrar, Controller of examinations and the Finance Officer respectively, as furnished below:
Amendment No. 15
In the Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, 1997, the following Statutes in Chapter 2- Officers of the University were amended as detailed below:
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 83Existing Statutes
Amended Statutes
Statute 23-Age of Retirement
Statute 23-Age of retirement
Except as otherwise provided in this Statute the date of compulsory retirement of the Registrar shall take effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 55 years
Except as otherwise provided in this Statute the date of compulsory retirement of the Registrar shall take effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 56 years or as amended from time to time by the State Government.
Statute 37-Age of Retirement
Statute 37-Age of Retirement
Except as otherwise provided in this statutes the date of compulsory retirement of the Controller of Examination shall take effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 55 years.
Statute-47- Age of Retirement
Except as otherwise provided in this Statute the date of compulsory retirement of the Controller of Examination shall take effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 56 years or as amended from time to time by the State Government.
Statute 47- Age of Retirement
Except as otherwise provided in this statutes the age of compulsory retirement of the Finance Officer shall take effect from the AN of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 55 years
This amendment came into force with effect from 25th May, 2013.
Copy to:-
Except as otherwise provided in this Statute the age of compulsory retirement of the Finance Officer shall take effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of 56 years or as amended from time to time by the State Government.
(Sd.) Registrar.
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Government Secretariat (With Covering Letter)
2. The Secretary to Governor (with Covering Letter) 3. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram.
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam/Ernakulam.
5. The Registrar, High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam.
6. The Registrar, University of Kerala/Kannur/Calicut/Cochin University of Science & Technology/Kerala Agricultural University/Sanskrit University.
7. Standing Counsel for the University
8. Legal Advisor for the University
9. The Members of the Syndicate
10. The Principals of all Colleges, affiliated to the University
11. PS to VC/P. V .C.
12. P.A to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/Finance Officer/D.C.D.C.
13. All Joint Registrars/Deputy Registrars/Assistant Registrars of the University
14. All Sections of the University
15. The Public Relations Officer for issuing a press release/Publication in the University Website.
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 84NOTIFICATION
No. Ac.L/1/127/2011/Ord/Vacation/Amdmt. Priyadarsini Hills, 24th October 2013.
Ref:- Notification No. Ac.L/1/2011/Ord/Vacation dated 3rd September 2011.
In exercise of the powers conferred by virtue of Section 37 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985, the Syndicate of the University at its meeting held on 30-9-2013, vide item No. 54/13.08/694, resolved to amend the ''Mahatma Gandhi University Ordinance 2011, regarding Academic Year, Semesters, Vacation and Holidays''. The amendment to the Ordinance referred above is hereby published for general information. The text of the amendment is furnished below:
The ''Mahatma Gandhi University Ordinance 2011-regarding Academic year, Semesters and
Vacations & Holidays'' is amended as follows:
Existing Ordinance
Amended Ordinance
Ordinance 2.1. The academic year shall consist of two
Ordinance 2.1. The academic year shall consist of two Semesters of six months duration, as following, except Semesters of five months duration, as following except for B.Ed. programmes.
for B.Ed. programmes.
Ordinance 2.2. Duration of odd number Semesters
Ordinance 2.2. Duration of odd number Semesters (1, 3, 5 etc.) shall be June to November every year
(1, 3, 5 etc.) shall be from June to October every academic
year
Ordinance 2.3. Duration of even number Semesters
Ordinance 2.3. Duration of even number Semesters (2, 4, 6 etc.) shall be December to May every year.
(2, 4, 6 etc.) shall be from November to March every
academic year.
Ordinance 2.4. There shall be two months vacation Ordinance 2.4. There shall be one month Semester
break/vacation in each Semester in November and May
from 1st April to 31st May in every academic year.
every year.
6. B.Ed. Programme
Ordinance 6.1. The first semester for B.Ed. programme Ordinance 6.1. The first semester for B.Ed. programme
shall be from November to April and the second shall be from November to March and the second Semester from May to October.
Semester from June to October.
Ordinance 6.2. There shall be two months vacation Ordinance 6.2. There shall be one-month Semester
break/vacation in each semester in April and October.
from 1st April to 31st May in every academic year.
This amendment to the Ordinance shall come into force with effect from 2013-2014 academic year.
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 85The amended Vacation Ordinance shall be as given below:
''Mahatma Gandhi University Ordinance 2011-regarding Academic year, Semesters,
and Vacations & Holidays''
1. Academic year:
The Academic year for all Colleges affiliated to the University begins on the 1st of June each year and ends on the 31st of May next year.
2. Semesters:
2.1. The academic year shall consist of two Semesters of five months duration, as following, except for B.Ed. programmes.
2.2. Duration of odd number Semesters (1, 3, 5 etc.) shall be June to October every year.
2.3. Duration of even number Semesters (2, 4, 6 etc.) shall be November to March, every year.
2.4. There shall be two months vacation from 1st April to 31st May in every academic, year.
2.5 A period not exceeding 15 days shall be allowed for the Onam & Christmas holidays. The exact days will be notified by the University each year. These holidays will not be treated as vacation.
3. Working days:
3.1. Each Semester consisting of a minimum of 450 contact hours distributed over 90 working days, inclusive of examination days, within 18 five-day academic weeks.
3.2. For Professional colleges, there shall be in an academic year the alternative of 960 working hours excluding hours spent for examinations in place of 180 working days.
3.3. Provided that it shall be competent for the Syndicate to condone the shortage of attendance in minimum number of working days/hours in appropriate cases, to the extent fixed.
4. Holidays:
4.1. All Colleges shall be closed on the following days:
(a) All days declared as holidays by the Kerala Government.
(b) Such other holidays as may be declared by the Registrar.
4.2. In colleges affiliated to the University, the Principals may fix the working days and holidays subject to the provisions contained in Ordinances, 2 and 3 above and in accordance with the Academic Calendar of the University.
5. List of holidays:
At the commencement of each academic year, the University shall prepare a Calendar showing the list of working days and holidays during the year and the Principals shall report from time to time any change in the list made by them subsequently, for approval of the University.
6 . B.Ed. Programme:
6.1 The first semester for B.Ed. programme shall be from November to March and the second semester from June to October.
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Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
UGC REGULATIONS ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF IN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 2010—IMPLEMENTED—ORDERS ISSUED
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 4233/L/Acad/2011.
Dated, Priyadarshini Hills, lst August 2011.
Read:—1. G.O. (P) No. 58/2010/H.Edn. dated 27-3-2010.
2. UO No. Ad/1762 A/Ad AII/2/2009/Admn dated 3-4-2010.
3. UO No. 1939/Ad AII/2/2009/Admn dated 22-4-2010.
4. Notification No. F3-1/2009 dated 30-6-2009 issued by the University Grants Commission.
5. G.O. (P) No. 392/2010/H.Edn. dated 10-12-2010.
6. G.O. (P) No. 398/2010/H.Edn. dated 17-12-2010.
7. Item No. OA. 7/10.08 of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 3-11-2010.
8. Item No. OA. 17/Ac.7 of the meeting of the Academic Council held on 18-12-2010.
9. Item No. 1/11.01/4078 of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 17-1-2011.
ORDER
The Government of Kerala vide the G.O. cited (1) has issued orders revising the Scale of pay of teachers in Universities, Affiliated colleges, teachers in Law Colleges and Engineering Colleges and Kerala Agricultural University and teachers in Physical Education and qualified Librarians etc. in accordance with the revised UGC Scheme. The Government Order was implemented in the University vide the UO read as papers (2) and (3).
The University Grants Commission has, vide its notification read as (4) above has issued UGC regulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in Universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in higher education, 2010. As per Section 39 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985, and as per Statute 1, Chapter 39 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Statutes, 1997, the power to make or repeal the Regulations providing for the qualifications of teachers is vested with the Academic Council. The regulation promulgated by the University Grants Commission, vide its Notification read as (4) were adopted in the University by the Vice- Chancellor exercising the powers conferred under Section 10 (17) of Chapter 3 of the Mahatma Gandhi University, Act, 1985.
The Government of Kerala also, vide the paper read as (5) have accorded sanction to approve and to implement the UGC Regulations 2010 on minimum qualifications for appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and measures for the maintenance of standards in Higher Education, with effect from 18-9-2010, ie., the date of publication of the said Regulations in the Government of India Gazette, subject to the exception that where there are any provision in the Regulations inconsistent with the provisions in the G.O. read (1) above, those provisions in the G.O. would override the provisions in the Regulations to the extent of such inconsistency Government have also ordered that notwithstanding anything contained in the Regulations only those benefits both monetary and others specified in the Government Order read as (1) above would be receivable.
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 87The G.O. makes it necessary that the Universities shall incorporate the Regulations in the Statutes and the UGC Regulations. The Government will initiate steps to amend the special rules to give effect to the stipulations of the regulations. Vide the G.O. read as (6), the Government have stayed the provisions regarding the constitution of Selection Committee for the post of Assistant Professor.
The action taken by the Vice-Chancellor was reported as required under Section 10 (17) of Chapter 3 of the MGU Act, 1985, along with the subsequent orders passed by the Government of Kerala vide the G Os read as (5) and (6) to the Academic Council at its meeting held on 18-12-2010, and the minutes of the said meeting was laid before the Syndicate at its meeting held on 17-1-2011 as required under Sections 39 and 40 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985.
The revised Regulations shall supersede all regulations issued in this area earlier.
The full text of the Regulations issued by the UGC is appended to this Order. The same shall be in force in this University subject to the provisions contained vide Government Orders read as papers (1), (5) and (6). Orders are issued accordingly.
M. R. UNNI,
Registrar.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Thiruvananthapuram (With Covering Letter)
2. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Ernakulam
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam
5. The Principals/All affiliated Colleges of M G University
6. P.S. to Vice-Chancellor/ Pro-Vice-Chancellor
7. P. A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/FO/DCDC
8. Academic/Administration/SF Sections concerned
9. Public Relations Officer (for issuing a web release)
10. University Information Centers
11. Record Section 19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 88
Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
UNIVERSITY ORDER IMPLEMENTING U G C REGULATIONS ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, 2010—DATE OF ISSUE OF NOTIFICATION READ AS ITEM (4) IN THE UO—CORRECTED —ORDERS ISSUED
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 4838/L/Acad/2011.
Dated, Priyadarshini Hills, lst September 2011.
Read:—U.O. No. 4233/L/Acad/2011, dated 1-8-2010.
ORDER
• Orders implementing the UGC Regulations 2010 was issued vide the U O read above. The date of issue of the U G C Notification read as item No. 4 in the said U O was erroneously given as 30-6-2009, instead of 30-6-2010. The date of that Notification is corrected to read as 30-6-2010.
The U O read above stands modified to this extent.
Orders are issued accordingly.
M. R. UNNI,
Registrar.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Thiruvananthapuram (With Covering Letter)
2. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Ernakulam
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam
5. The Principals of all affiliated Colleges of M. G. University
6. P. S. to Vice-Chancellor/ Pro-Vice-Chancellor
7. P. A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/FO/DCDC
8. Academic/Administration/SF Sections concerned
9. Public Relations Officer (for issuing a web release)
10. University Information Centers
11. Record Section 19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 89
Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE/ELECTRONICS/PETROCHEMICALS-U G C REGULATIONS ON MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, 2010—RELAXATION IN UGC-NET QUALIFICATION FOR M.TECH. HOLDERS —ORDERS ISSUED.
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 4868/L/Acad/2011.
Dated, Priyadarshini Hills, 3rd September 2011.
Read:—1. U.O. No. 4233/L/Acad/2011, dated 1-8-2011.
2. Notification No. F-3-1/2009 dated 30-6-2010 issued by the University Grants Commission, published in the Gazette of India dated 18-9-2010.
ORDER
Orders implementing the UGC Regulations 2010 was issued vide the U O read (1) above. As per para 3.3.2 of the UGC notification read (2) above, NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for such Masters Degree programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET accredited test is not conducted.
The meeting of the Standing Committee of the Academic Council held on 25th July 2011, resolved to recommend to the Academic Council to incorporate in the respective Regulations of the University, the provisions under Para 3.3.0 to 3.3.2 of the UGC notification read (2) above, in the field of Petrochemicals, E1ectronics, and Computer Science Programmes of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level of teaching.
The Vice-Chancellor, vide the orders dated 8-8-2011, has approved the above resolution of the meeting of the standing Committee, exercising powers under Chapter 3, Section 10 (17) of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985.
Orders issued accordingly.
P. K. RAJAN
Assistant Registrar (Acad.II)
For Registrar.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Thiruvananthapuram (With Covering Letter)
2. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Ernakulam
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam
5. The Principals/All Affiliated Colleges of M G University
6. P.S. to Vice-Chancellor/Pro-Vice-Chancellor
7. P. A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/FO/DCDC
8. Academic/Administration/SF Sections concerned
9. Public Relations Officer (for issuing a web release)
10. University Information Centers
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Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
ORDERS OF THE HON'BLE VICE-CHANCELLOR, INVOKING THE POWERS U/S 3.10 (17) COMMUNICATED VIDE U. O. NO. 4868/L/ACAD/2011, DATED, 3-9-2011—ACCEPTED BY THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL —ORDERS ISSUED.
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 6356/L/Acad/2011.
Dated, Priyadarshini Hills, 24th November 2011.
Read:—1. U.O. No. 4868/L/Acad/2011, dated 3-9-2011.
2. Minutes Item No. O. A. 24/Ac. 8/367 of the meeting of the Academic Council held on 15-10-2011.
ORDER
The University Order No. 4868/L/Acad/2011, dated 3-9-2011 was issued as per the orders passed by the Vice-Chancellor, exercising powers under Chapter 3, Section 10 (17) of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985.
• The Academic Council at its meeting held on 15-10-2011, resolved to accept the action taken by the Vice- Chancellor U/S 3.10 (17), vide the minutes read above.
Orders are issued accordingly.
P. K. RAJAN,
Assistant Registrar (Acad.II),
For Registrar.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Thiruvananthapuram (With Covering Letter)
2. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Ernakulam
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam
5. P.S. to Vice-Chancellor/ Pro-Vice-Chancellor
6. P. A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/FO/DCDC
7. Academic/Administration/SF Sections concerned
8. Public Relations Officer
9. University Information Centers
10. Record Section File No. Ac. L/1/R/B1-2462/2011 19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 91
Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
REVISED REGULATIONS FOR CBCSS CURRICULUM—''REGULATIONS FOR UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES UNDER CHOICE BASED COURSE CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM AND GRADING 2013''—APPROVED—ORDERS ISSUED
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 4359/L/Acad./2013.
Dated, Priyadarsini Hills, 12th August 2013.
Read:— 1. Minutes of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 4-6-2013. Item No. 58/13.05/6495.
2. Minutes of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 3-8-2013. Item No. 114/13.06/6709.
3. Resolution at the meeting of the Senate held on 17-5-2013.
ORDER
The Kerala State Higher Education Council recommended for implementing the suggestions put forwarded by Prof. B. Hrdayakumari Committee on the revision of the existing CBCSS curriculum. The Syndicate of the University considered the recommendations and has resolved, vide paper read (1) above, to implement the suggestions with certain modifications. The Senate of the University also has resolved to implement the recommendations of Prof. B. Hrdayakumari Committe (read 3).
The Expert Committees constituted in this regard held detailed deliberations on the reforms to be made in the existing CBCSS regulations and the Core Committee formed from the Expert Committees submitted the draft of the revised CBCSS Regulations. The Syndicate of the University has resolved, vide paper read (2) above, to approve the draft of the CBCSS Regulations.
U/S 39 (a) Chapter V of M G University Act, 1985, the Academic Council is the authority to make regulations for the Courses of studies and conduct of Examinations. Hence the Vice-Chancellor ordered to place the Draft Regualtions before the Special Academic Council slated for 5th August 2013; but the meeting could not be held due to lack of quorum.
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 92Mahatma Gandhi University
(Abstract)
REGULATIONS FOR UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES UNDER CHOICE BASED COURSE CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM AND GRADING 2013—AMENDMENT-1/2014 APPROVED—ORDERS ISSUED.
ACADEMIC LEGISLATION SECTION
No. 285/L/Acad./2014.
Dated, Priyadarsini Hills, 13th January 2014.
Read:—1. U.O. No. 4359/L/Acad./2013, dated 12th August, 2013.
2. Note from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, No. PVC/91/2013, dated 8-1-2014.
ORDER
The "Regulations for Under Graduate Programmes under Choice Based Course Credit Semester System and Grading, 2013'' was promulgated vide U.O. read as (1) above. In this regulation Clause 11.2 (c) stipulates that the practical examinations shall be conducted in even semesters only.
Since the practical Core Courses are independent, clubbing the practical examinations of odd and even semesters will create confusion and inconvenience to student community and teachers alike. Hence the Conveners of Expert Committee suggested that the practical examination of the Core Courses of UG Programmes other than Model I and Model II may be conducted at the respective semesters itself.
Therefore, in the CBCSS Regulations-2013, after Clause 11.2 (d), sub clause 11.2 (e) is inserted as given below:
11.2 (e). The practical examination (external and internal) for the Core Courses of the UG Programmes other than Model I and Model II shall be conducted in the respective semesters itself. Mark distribution for practical examination of the Core Courses (Full Practical) of UG Programmes other than Model I and Model II will be as follows:
(i) Marks of external practical examination -80
(ii) Marks of internal practical examination - 20
Components of Internal Evaluation Marks
Attendance
5
Lab involvement and record 5
Lab tests (l or 2) 1x10=10, 2x5=10 10
Total 20
Components of External Evaluation - 3 hrs. Marks
Question 1
20
Question 2
30
Total 80
19th JAN. 2016] KERALA GAZETTE 93The Vice-Chancellor exercising powers U/S.10 (17) of the MG University Act, 1985, has approved the above amendment to the CBCSS Regulations.............. 2013. The existing Regulation is modified to the above extent with immediate effect.
SUJAN JACOB,
Assistant Registrar (Acad.-II)
For Registrar.
Copy to:
1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Thiruvananthapuram (With Covering Letter)
2. The Director of Collegiate Education, Thiruvananthapuram
3. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Ernakulam
4. The Deputy Director of Collegiate Education, Kottayam
5. The Principals of All Colleges Affiliated to M G University
6. Chairpersons, Board of Examiners
7. CBCSS Tabulation Sections
8. P.S. to Vice-Chancellor/Pro-Vice-Chancellor
9. P. A. to Registrar/Controller of Examinations/FO/DCDC
10. Academic/Administration/SF Sections concerned
11. Public Relations Officer
12. University Information Centers
13. Record Section
14. Stock File/File Copy