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2016 ഏപ്രിൽ 5 5th April 2016 1191 മീനം 23 23rd Meenam 1191 1938 ചൈത്രം 16 16th Chaithra 1938
PART III
University of Kerala
(Established as University of Travancore by the Travancore University Act in 1937 and reconstituted as
University of Kerala by the Kerala University Act of 1957 and presently governed by the Kerala
University Act of 1974 passed by the Kerala State Legislative Assembly)
(Re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade)
NOTIFICATIONS
(1)
No. Ac L/R/2625/2015.
16th January 2016.
AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS RELATING TO PG DEGREE PROGRAMME
UNDER SEMESTER PATTERN IN AFFILIATED COLLEGES w.e.f. 2015 ADMISSION
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th May 2015 approved the amendment to the Regulations relating to PG Degree Programme under Semester Pattern in Affiliated Colleges w.e.f. 2015 admission.
Amendment
"That, in the Regulations relating to PG Degree Programme under, Semester Pattern in Affiliated Colleges, the first sentence of the clause 9.1 may be amended as follows:
"Pass requirement of individual papers of PG Semester courses be revised as 40% for ESA and 50% including CA for each paper w.e.f. 2015 admission."
After the second sentence, the following may be added to clause 9.1 of the regulations relating to P.G. Programmes under semester pattern.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 349.1(a) All practical conducted in a semester shall be treated as one unit. Those who secure not less than 40% marks for ESA of all the practical examination in a semester taken together and an aggregate minimum of 50% marks including CA of all the practical exams in that semester shall be declared to have successfully completed practical examinations of that semester. Those who have not successfully completed the practical exams shall be required to re-appear all the practical papers of that semester along with the practical exam of the junior batch.
(b) The improvement facility be limited to the First and Second Semester examinations only and to the next immediate chance.
(c) The better marks obtained consequent on improvement will not be considered for ranking.
(d) If better marks are obtained for improvement, a fresh consolidated mark list for the semester concerned be issued with marking "I" to indicate improvement at the Ref.No. of the mark list.
(e) The consolidation of marks of all semesters will be done in the fourth semester and the month and year of passing the course will be that of the fourth semester exam. This is also applicable to the improvement candidates even if the second semester results are finalized after the publications of results of the fourth semester exam. The improvement candidates have to surrender the fourth semester mark list issued to them for consolidation of marks.
The above amendment to the Regulations relating to PG Degree Programme Under Semester Pattern in Affiliated colleges w.e.f. 2015 admission was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015; item no. 05 as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
(2)
No. Ac L/R/2693A/2015.
16th January 2016.
Regulations relating to B.Voc. Degree Programme in Software
Development (w.e.f. 2014 Admission)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th May 2015, approved the Regulations relating to B.Voc. Degree Programme in Software Development.
1. Introduction
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a scheme on skills development based higher education as part of college/university education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) Degree with multiple exits such as Diploma/ Advanced Diploma under the NSQF. The B.Voc. programme is focused on universities and colleges providing undergraduate studies which would also incorporate specific job roles along with broad based general education. This would enable the graduates completing B.Voc. to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India's economy by gaining appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge.
The proposed vocational programme in Software Development will be a judicious mix of skills, professional education related to Software Development and also appropriate content of general education. It is designed with the objective of equipping the students to cope with the emerging trends and challenges in the Software Development environment.
2. Eligibility for Admission
Eligibility for admissions and reservation of seats for B.Voc. Software Development shall be according to the rules framed by the University from time to time. No student shall be eligible for admission to B.Voc. Software Development unless he/she has successfully completed the examination conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling or its equivalent in science stream. Those who passed Vocational Higher Secondary course will get an additional Weightage of 25 marks in the ranking index. For the calculation of ranking mark in any stream, convert the qualifying examination mark to 1200.
3. Nature of the Course
This course follows 2(b) pattern of the University under first degree CBCS program with appropriate modifications.
• No open course is envisaged
• No Electives are included
• Total credits enhanced to 180 instead of 120
• Working hours per week is increased to 30 hours 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 35 • All vocational subjects are treated as core course.
• Multiple exit points are permitted, that is, if willing, candidate can quit after the
successful completion of first & second year. Candidate do so, can't be re-entered.
• There will not be provisions for improvement.
• A candidate who failed in a semester may get two supplementary chances. Only failed papers are to be written in the supplementary examination.
4. Curriculum
The curriculum in each of the years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general education and skill development components.
5. Duration
The duration of the B.Voc. Software Development shall be three years consisting of six semesters. The duration of each semester shall be five months inclusive of the days of examinations. There shall be at least 90 working days in a semester and a minimum 540 hours of instruction in a semester.
6. Programme Structure
The B.Voc Software Development shall include:
• Language courses (English)
• General Education Components
• Skill Components
• Project
• Industrial Training
• Soft Skills and Personality Development Programmes
• Study tours
7. Credit Calculation
The following formula is used for conversion of time into credit hours.
• One Credit would mean equivalent of 15 periods of 60 minutes each, for theory, workshops/labs and tutorials;
• For industrial visit, the credit weightage for equivalent hours shall be 50% of that for lectures/ workshops.
• For self-learning, based on e-content or otherwise, the credit weightage for equivalent hours of study should be 50% or less of that for lectures/workshops.
8. Course Structure
NSQF Levl Skill General Normal Exit Points/
Component Education Calendar Awards
Credits Credits duration
Year 3 36 24 Six Semesters B.Voc Year 2 36 24 Four Semesters Advanced
Diploma Year 1 36 24 Two Semesters Diploma Total 108 72 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 36 As per the UGC guidelines, there are multiple exit point for a candidate admitted in this course. If he/she is completing all the six semester successfully, he/she will get B.Voc Degree in Software Development. If he/she is completing the first four semesters successfully, he/she will get an advanced Diploma in Software Development. If he/she is completing the first two semesters,he/she will get a Diploma in Software Development B.Voc Degree holder is expected to acquire the skills needed for a Software Developer or entrepreneur. Advanced Diploma holder is expected to become a multi-skilled Software associate Diploma holder is expected to become Data interpreter.
The Regulations relating to B. Voc Degree Programme in Software Development was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015; vide item No. 08 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
(3)
No. Ac L/R/2693 B/2015.
16th January 2016.
Regulations relating to B.Voc Degree Programme in Tourism &
Hospitality Management (w.e.f. 2014 Admission).
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th May 2015, approved the Regulations relating to B.Voc Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management w.e.f. 2014 admission.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a scheme on skills development based higher education as part of college/university education, leading to Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) Degree with multiple exits such as Diploma/ Advanced Diploma under the NSQF. The B.Voc. programme is focused on universities and colleges providing undergraduate studies which would also incorporate specific job roles along with broad based general education. This would enable the graduates completing B.Voc. to make a meaningful participation in accelerating India's economy by gaining appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs and creating appropriate knowledge.
The proposed vocational programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management will be a judicious mix of skills, professional education related to Tourism and also appropriate content of general education. It is designed with the objective of equipping the students to cope with the emerging trends and challenges in the tourism and Hospitality environment.
Eligibility For Admission
Eligibility for admissions and reservation of seats for B.Voc. Tourism and Hospitality Management shall be according to the rules framed by the University from time to time. No student shall be eligible for admission to B.Voc. Tourism and Hospitality unless he/she has passed the Plus Two of the Higher Secondary Board of Kerala or that of any other university or Board of Examinations in any state recognized as equivalent to the Plus Two of the Higher Secondary Board in Kerala, with not less than 45 % marks in aggregate. However SC/ST, OBC, and other eligible communities shall be given relaxation as per University rules. (Those who passed Vocational Higher Secondary course will get a weightage of 25 marks.)
Curriculum
The curriculum in each of the years of the programme would be a suitable mix of general education and skill development components.
Duration
The duration of the B. Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management shall be three years consisting of six semesters. The duration of each semester shall be five months inclusive of the days of examinations. There shall be at least 90 working days in a semester and a minimum 450 hours of instruction in a semester.
Programme Structure
• The B.Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management shall include: Language courses
• General Education Components
• Skill Components
• Project
• Internship 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 37 • Industrial Training
• Familiarisation Trips
• Soft Skills and Personality Development Programmes
• Study tours
Credit Calculation
The following formula is used for conversion of time into credit hours.
• One Credit would mean equivalent of 15 periods of 60 minutes each, for theory, workshops/labs and tutorials;
• For internship/ field work, the credit weightage for equivalent hours shall be 50% of that for lectures/ workshops;
• For self-learning, based on e-content or otherwise, the credit weightage for equivalent hours of study should be 50% or less of that for lectures/workshops.
8. Course Structure
NSQF Level Skill General Normal Exit Points/
Component Education Calendar Awards
Credits Credits duration
Year 3 36 24 Six Semesters B.Voc Year 2 36 24 Four Semesters Advanced
Diploma Year 1 36 24 Two Semesters Diploma Total 108 72
As per the UGC guidelines, there are multiple exit points for a candidate admitted in this course. On successful completion of the programme the candidate shall get B.Voc Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If he is completing the first four semesters successfully, he/she will get an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management. On successful completion of the first two semesters, he/she will get a Diploma in Tourism. B. Voc Degree holder is expected to acquire the skills needed for a tour operator or entrepreneur. Advanced Diploma holder is expected to become a multi-skilled hospitality executive. Diploma holder is expected to become tour interpreter.
The Regulations relating to B. Voc Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015; vide item no. 08 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
(4)
No. Ac L/R/2720/2015.
18th January 2016.
Amendment to the Regulations relating to M. Tech. Degree Programme (2013 Scheme)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the following amendment to the Regulations relating to M. Tech. Degree Programme (2013 Scheme).
Amendment 1
"That, in the Regulations relating to M. Tech. Degree Programme (2013 Scheme) clause 10.6- "Methods of
Awarding Grades" be modified as follows:
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 38Percentage of Marks Letter Grade Grade
90% and above
S
10
80% and above but less than 90% A 09
70% and above but less than 80% B 08
60% and above but less than 70% C 07
50% and above but less than 60% D 06
Less than 50 % F
00
Incomplete
I
Amendment No. 2
"That, in the Regulations relating to M.Tech. Degree Programme (2013 Scheme) Clause 10.9 - "Classification of
Degree" the last two Sentences be modified as follows:
The student will be eligible for the award of the degree on completion of the mandatory requirements of 69 credit obtaining at least 'D' grade in each subject and a CGPA of 6.0. The candidate shall be placed in First Class with Distinction if CGPA is greater than or equal to 8.5 and in First Class if CGPA is greater than or equal to 7 but less than 8.5.
The above amendment to the Regulations relating to M. Tech. Degree Programme (2013 Scheme) were laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 17 as envisaged under section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
(5)
No. Ac L/R/2730/2015.
18th January 2016.
Revised regulations of two year M.Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the Revised regulations of two year M.Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme) to be implemented in all the affiliated M.Ed. Training Colleges (Government/Aided/ Self Financing) with effect from the academic year 2015-2016.
(a) Entry Qualifications
The colleges offering M.Ed. programme should stipulate the minimum eligibility marks at par with what is practiced in the university in other professional and post graduate programmes.
A first master's degree is not mandatory for entry in the M.Ed. programme. However, for certain kinds of specialisations such as for senior secondary levels, institutions offering the programme may decide to add a first master's degree in the essential qualifications. The decision, for not making a first master's degree an essential qualification for entry, was taken in view of the following:
(a) Minimum qualifications do not debar entrants with higher degrees from applying to and entering the programme.
(b) Since M.Ed. is a post graduate programme which requires candidates to have a first degree in education as well. It is essential to keep the total duration of study viable, to ensure that it attracts good graduates. This also gives candidates an opportunity to choose their areas of masters after M.Ed. This would enable the graduates of the M.Ed. programme to make more informed choice of the discipline in which they would want to pursue their second masters (M.A./ M.Sc. etc.).
It is presumed that the candidates who have specialized at a particular school level (ECE, elementary/ secondary/senior secondary) will continue in the same stream while pursuing M.Ed. with specialization in school based levels.
(b) Scope 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 39 The provisions herein supersede all the existing regulations for the regular post-graduate programme in Education (M.Ed.) conducted by the affiliated colleges and centres' of the University of Kerala, unless otherwise specified.
(c) Eligibility for admission, and reservation of seats
Eligibility of admission, Norms for admission, reservation of seats for the M.Ed. Degree Programme shall be in accordance with the University/Govt./ NCTE norms from time to time.
Candidates seeking admission to M.Ed. programme must possess a B.Ed. Degree of the University of Kerala or of any other B.Ed. Degree recognized as equivalent thereto by the University of Kerala, with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. However, those candidates with B.Ed. Special Education can apply only to M.Ed. Special Education.
Candidates shall satisfy all the academic eligibility requirements at the time of notification for admission.
The number of seats reserved under community merit and open merit at various colleges shall be made on the basis of the criteria stipulated by the University of Kerala. Of the total seats, 3% shall be reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
(d) Mode of selection and weightage of marks
The total marks obtained for the B.Ed. Degree Examination (out of 1000) shall be the basis for selection.
An additional weightage shall be given to the candidates with Post Graduate Degree (MA/M.Sc./ M.Com) in the respective area of specialization at B.Ed. while preparing rank list. The weightage shall be of 15 marks for those having first class with distinction/10 marks for those having first class/5 marks for those having second class and 3 marks for those having a pass in the respective Post Graduate Examination.
Relaxation of 5% marks for the SC/ST candidates and 2% marks for SEBC candidates/relaxation as per the norms of Govt. shall be allowed.
Weightage of 2 marks for every year of approved Teaching experience in Govt./aided/recognized institutions subject to a maximum of 10 marks. No weightage shall be given to teaching experience of duration less than 6 months. The weightage shall be given on the basis of an Experience Certificate produced which is countersigned by an authorized Official Signatory such as the AEO/DEO/DDCE/DHSE/DVHSE. Experience shall to be counted in completed months. [(2/12) x (X), where X is the number of months of service]. Days will not to be counted.
(e) Registration
The strength of students for the M.Ed. programme shall remain as per the affiliation rules of the University.
Each student shall register for the course in the prescribed registration form in consultation with the Academic Advisor within two weeks from the commencement of each semester. Academic Adviser shall permit registration on the basis of the preferences of the student and availability of seats.
The number of courses that a student can take in a semester is governed by the provisions in these regulations pertaining to the minimum and maximum number of courses permitted to an institution based on its facilities.
A student can opt out of a course/courses registered subject to the minimum course requirement, within seven days from the commencement of the semester.
The college shall send a list of students registered for each programme in each semester giving the details of courses registered including repeat courses to the University in the prescribed form within 20 days from the commencement of the Semester.
Those students who possess the required minimum attendance and progress during the first semester and could not register for the semester examination are permitted to apply for Notional Registration to the examinations concerned enabling them to get promoted to the next class.
(f) Attendance
Each semester shall be taken as a unit for the purposes of calculating attendance. A student shall be considered to have put in the required attendance for the Semester, if he/she has attended at least 75% of the number of working periods (lectures, seminars, practical & field work taken together) during each semester.
The shortage of attendance may he condoned as per the rules of the University by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Principal of the college and on payment of fee prescribed by the University from time to time.
Students who secure the minimum attendance of 75% in the first semester and register for the University Examination alone can continue in the second semester.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 40There shall be a uniform academic and examination calendar prepared by the University for the conduct of the programmes. The University shall ensure that the calendar is strictly followed.
(g) Medium of instruction and Examination
The medium of instruction and examination of the course shall be in English except for the elective subjects offered in Malayalam, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil and Arabic. However, those candidates who desire to prepare the research tools for Data collection are permitted to prepare it in Malayalam or in any other language but the English version of the same must be appended in the dissertation.
For a pass in the examination, a candidate should secure a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with a minimum of 40% in each Theory Paper in the External Examination of the University. There is no minimum for CE including practicum of each course in both the semesters. Marks for CE including practicum of each course have to be given to various categories on the basis of proper guidelines and criteria prepared by the Monitoring Committee of the institution. Detailed records have to be maintained by institutions in each case.
In case a candidate gets minimum for all papers but fails to get semester minimum, she/he has to re-appear for all papers to secure a pass in that semester.
A candidate cannot complete the course in different schemes. In case such a situation arises, the candidate has to cancel the earlier semesters already appeared or studied and has to take re-admission to the first semester in the revised scheme.
(h) Results
(a) The results should be published within one month after the completion of each semester Examination
or as per the norms of the University. No classification of result will be done in every semester. The
classification of the result will be done after combining the marks of all semesters.
(b) The classification of results will be as follows:
First class with Distinction Marks 80% and above
First class Marks 60% and above, but below 80%
Second class Marks 50% and above, but below 60%
Failed Marks below 50%
The marks secured in subsequent appearance(s) may not be considered for classification or for ranking.
(i) Re-admission
Those candidates who discontinue the course for valid reasons can be given the provision of re-admission as long the scheme exists, with prior order of the University of Kerala.
(j) Transitory Regulations
Whenever a course or scheme of instruction is changed in a particular year, two more examinations immediately following thereafter shall be conducted according to the old syllabus/regulations. Candidates not appearing at the examinations or failing in them shall redo the course and take the examinations.
The Revised Regulations relating to M.Ed. Degree Course (2015 Scheme) was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 14 as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
(6)
No. Ac L/R/2732A/2015.
18th January 2016.
Regulations relating to one year LL.M Degree Programme
(Under .Credit and Trimester System)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Regulations relating to one year LL.M Degree Programme (Under Credit and Trimester System).
Preamble
Introduction of One Year LL.M Degree Programme is one of the measures suggested by the round table on legal education set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India, in order to restructure and revamp legal education system in the country. On the direction of the MHRD, the University Grants Commission has 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 41 appointed an Expert Committee in 2010 to examine the said suggestion and the committee on examination, recommended introduction of the One Year LL.M Degree Programme and also formulated guidelines for the purpose. The UGC has approved the proposal and formally issued the guidelines in order to facilitate Universities fulfilling the conditions laid down therein to prepare them to introduce the Programme from 2012-13.
1.01 Definitions
1. Compulsory Courses means certain fundamental papers which every student admitted to the Programme, irrespective of the branch of specialization, shall successfully complete to receive the Post Graduate Degree in Law and which cannot be substituted by any other course.
2. Course means a component of the academic programme known as subject or paper.
3. Credit means the unit by which the course work is measured. Each course carries a prescribed number of credits
4. Grade is an index to indicate the performance of a student in the selected course. These Grades are arrived at by converting marks scored in each course by the candidate after completing his/her Internal Assessment and Semester-end Examinations. These grades are awarded for each subject after conversion of the marks and after completion of the examinations in each semester.
5. Grade Value (GV) refers to an indication of the performance of the student in a given semester. GV is the weighted average of all Grades a student gets in a given semester. The GV depends on the number of subjects a student takes and the grades awarded to him /her for each of the subjects so chosen.
6. Specialization Papers means the papers other than the compulsory papers that a student shall study in the Department.
2.00 Admission
1. Candidate who have secured a pass in the LL.B examinations of Kerala University or any other Degree recognised as equivalent thereto by the Kerala University shall be eligible for admission to the LL.M Programme.
2. Reservation of seats shall be according to the rules framed in this regard by the University from time to time 3. The admission of the candidates shall be based on merit prepared on the basis of an Entrance Test conducted by the University or other approved body
4. The admission of the candidates shall be based on merit cum reservation policy of the State Government/Rules of University of Kerala issued from time to time.
5. No student shall be permitted to pursue any other course of study, be in employment or take up any practice, such as, practicing law before courts or such bodies, practice of accountancy, etc. during the period of study of One Year Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Law (LL.M Trimester Scheme).
3.00 Duration of the Programme Contact Hours and Attendance
1. The duration of the Programme shall be One Year consisting of 3 Trimesters. Duration of one trimester shall be 13 weeks including the time required for conducting the End Trimester Examinations.
2. One Credit means 4 hours of teaching, INCLUDING tutorials, etc out of which 2 hours per week shall be for class room teaching.
3. The Term and Vacations shall be as notified by the University from time.
4. Attendance.—Each trimester shall be taken as a unit for the purpose of calculating the attendance.
5. Every student shall attend a minimum of 75% of classes held in every subject including the core and the elective papers and shall complete the assignments, practical as prescribed from time to time during the trimester.
6. The minimum attendance required for each subject shall be 75% of the total number of classes conducted for that semester. Those who secured the minimum attendance in a semester alone will be allowed to register for the End Semester Assessment of the Trimester. The allotment of marks for attendance shall be as follows Attendance less than 75% ...... 0 mark
75% ... 2.5%
Above 75%....0.5% mark for every 5 % attendance.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 424.00 Academic Programme Content & Duration
1. A Master's degree programme in Law (LL.M.) shall comprise of a number of courses and/or other components, as are approved by University of Kerala.
2. The minimum period required for completion of a programme shall be one year.
5.00 The Centres of Post-Graduate Legal Studies:
1. Law Colleges affiliated to the University of Kerala may conduct one year LL.M programme through Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) established by the colleges and approved by University of Kerala.
2. The Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) in every affiliated Law Colleges shall be established according to the University Grants Commission (UGC) Guidelines for introduction of One Year LL.M Degree Programme, 2012. The Principal/ Director of the Institute shall be its Chairman.
3. As per the (UGC) Guidelines for introduction of One Year LL.M Degree Programme, 2012 The Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) , shall have full time qualified and experienced faculty members of not less than 10 numbers consisting of minimum 04 Professors/ Associate Professors in Law and other necessary research personnel, and sufficient non teaching staff, to start the programme.
4. The Professors/Associate Professors, shall form a Committee, and would be formulating courses they propose to offer keeping in view that they are not just improved version of those of subjects already studied at graduate level. The curriculum shall be continuously updated.
5. Teaching methods may include the tutorials, seminars, fieldworks, projects, teaching practicals and other such activities
6. Given the advanced nature of postgraduate studies and research in law and the need for proper supervision of PG students by senior faculty, the ratio of students admitted to LL.M.to the availability of Professors/Associate Professor should be not more than 5 students to one Professor/Associate Professor.
7. The CPGLS shall meet as and when required but at least once every trimester. The Chairman shall convene the meetings
8. After establishing the Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) in accordance with the direction of the UGC in this regards the affiliated Law Colleges shall apply for the recognition of the University.
9. An Inspection Committee shall be appointed by the University. On the basis of the report of the inspection Committee appointed for this purpose the University may grant recognition to Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies (CPGLS) for one year . On the basis of the report of the inspection committee the recognition may be extended to the second and the third year. In the fourth year on the basis of the inspection committee report recognition may be extended to five years and on the completion of the five years recognition shall be renewed every 5 years.
10. The Centre of Post-Graduate Legal Studies shall disclose the following through its prospectus/website:
1. The details of the teaching and non-teaching staff;
2. The specialisation in which is offered; and availability of adequate faculty in the concerned specialisation;
3. Well-equipped library with sufficient print as well as online materials, on the disciplines proposed;
4. Infrastructure and student support services;
5. Facilities for Tele-conferencing and technologically advanced equipment for teaching/research;
6. Availability of ICT enabled facilities;
11. The CPGLS is responsible for:
(a) reviewing the students' progress.
(b) reviewing and monitoring the conduct of the LL.B. Examination and dissertation.
(c) ensuring compliance with the LL.M. Regulations.
(d) disclosing the information required under the UGC Guidelines for introduction of One Year LL.M. Degree Programme.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 436.00 Course structure and hours of instruction
1. The normal duration of the LL.M programme shall be 3 Trimesters. No student shall be permitted to complete the programme by attending more than 9 continuous trimesters.
2. The duration of each trimester shall be 4 months inclusive of examinations. There shall be at least 60 days of instructional days in a trimester and a minimum of 300 hours of instruction in a semester. The hours of instruction shall be between 9.30 a.m to 5 p.m.
7.00 Course Structure
One year LL.M. Programme shall have a minimum of 24 credits with the following components :
(a) Foundation courses shall have three credits each (3 Papers of three credits each) (total 9 credits) (b) Optional/Specialization Papers shall have two credits each (6 Papers of 2 credits each) (as proposed by CGPLS and approved by the Academic Council) (total 12 credits)
(c) Dissertation shall have three credits each (total 3 credits)
8.00 Scheme of the programme
Trimester Course Number And Title Credits
FIRST TRIMESTER LW 511 Research Methodology and legal writing 3 LW 512 Comparative Public Law 3 LW 513 Law and Justice in a Globalised World 3 SECOND TRIMESTER LW 521 (Optional paper I)
LW 522 (Optional paper II)
2 2 LW 523 (Optional paper III)
2 LW 524 (Optional paper IV)
2 THIRD TRIMESTER LW 531 (Optional paper V)
LW 532 LW 533 Dissertation
2 2 3 9.00 Conduct of trimester-end examinations
1. All trimester-end examinations shall be conducted by the University.
2. The schedule of examination shall be notified by the along with Academic Calendar in the first week of every Trimester.
3. For theory as well as dissertation/ thesis/project report/seminar all examiners shall be appointed by the University out of the panel approved by the Board of Studies.
4. The evaluation of students in a course shall have two components:
(1) Evaluation through a trimester-end examination
(2) Continuous evaluation by the teacher(s) of the course.
The distribution of weightage for various components of evaluation shall be as below:
Theory Courses
1. End-term examinations 75%
2. Continuous evaluation by the teacher(s) 25%
Teacher's Continuous Evaluation Theory course: The Teacher's Continuous Evaluation shall be based on the following:
Item Apportioned
Marks
a. Attendance—05 marks
b. Class Test—5 marks
c. Assignment/ Project —5 marks
d. Teaching Practical—5 marks 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 44
5. Double Evaluation:
Each answer book will be evaluated independently by two examiners. These examiners will award the marks on different award lists without marking on the answer books.
The mean of the two shall be taken as marks awarded to the student.
However, if there is a difference of more than 10% marks between the internal and external valuation, the theory paper/Dissertation shall be referred to a third examiner by the University and the mean of the highest two marks shall be the final mark.
10.00 Dissertation
(i) Students appearing for the One Year Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Law (LL.M Trimester Scheme) Examination shall submit a Dissertation prepared under the guidance of a Research Supervisor.
(ii) All permanent members of the faculty of the Department and other teachers approved by the Departmental Council shall be eligible to be a Research Supervisor.
(iii) The student shall select the topic for Dissertation in consultation with the Research Supervisor and submit the topic along with the research proposal for the approval of the Principal/ Chairman.
(iv) The Dissertation shall be submitted to the University fifteen days after the commencement of the third trimester examination through the Principal/Director/Chairman of the Department.
(v) The Dissertation shall be between 125-150 type written pages on A4 size papers with 1.5 line spacing, 12 Font size for the body of the text and 10 Font size for the footnotes in Times New Roman and submitted in 3 copies.
(vi) Out of the total marks, 75% of the weightage shall be assigned for written work and the remaining 25% weightage shall be for presentation and viva-voce.
11.00 Criteria for Passing Courses/Marks and Grades
(1) Examination, Evaluation and Revaluation.—Students shall be evaluated for 100 marks in each theory paper. Evaluation in each theory paper shall broadly be based on two segments:
(a) Continuous evaluation of the paper by the course teacher.
(b) Evaluation through a Trimester end examination conducted by the University. Trimester end examination shall be held for 75 marks in each theory paper. Remaining 25 marks shall be assigned for continuous internal assessment as shown below.
(i) Attendance—05 marks
(ii) Class Test—5 marks
(iii) Assignment /Project—5 marks
(iv) Teaching Practical—5 marks
(v) Seminar Presentation—5 marks
The Trimester examination shall be conducted by the University at the end of the I Trimester, II Trimester and III Trimester respectively in the courses taught during the Trimester.
The dissertation shall carry 100 marks for 3 credits out of which 75 marks shall be assigned for written work and the remaining 25 marks shall be for the presentation and viva-voce.
Every paper shall be evaluated internally and externally for 75 marks in addition to the continuous internal assessment of 25 marks as prescribed above. Dissertation carrying 100 marks shall be evaluated internally and externally with 75 marks for the written work and 25 marks for presentation and vivavoce. However, if there is a difference of more than 10% marks between the internal and external valuation, the theory paper/dissertation shall be referred to a third examiner by the Chairman. For awarding final marks rules prescribed by the University for the valuation of the papers of post graduate courses shall be followed. The Examination for the One Year Post-Graduate Degree Programme in Law (LL.M- Trimester Scheme) shall consist of the papers as stated in the content of the Trimester Programme.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 4512.00 Criteria for Passing Courses/Marks and Grade
1. A candidate shall be declared to have passed in the examination if he/she has obtained not less than 50 marks out of 100 in each theory paper out of which 50% marks in each paper in the trimester end examination is compulsory. (ie., 38 marks out of 75 in trimester end examination is compulsory).
2. A candidate shall be declared to have passed in the Dissertation if he/she has obtained not less than 50 marks out of 100.
3. A candidate who secures 50 or more marks in each theory paper may be granted exemption from reappearing in that paper.
4. There is no improvement of internal assessment.
5. A candidate is prohibited from appearing again for the theory papers in which he/she had already passed.
(No improvement in theory paper)
The candidates getting minimum of 24 credits shall be declared to have passed the LL.M. Programme and shall be eligible for the award of One Year LL.M. Degree. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is arrived at by dividing the sum of the products of Grade Values (marks) and the Course Credits in each course by the total number of credits in all the courses. C1GI+C2G2+ .................... +CNGN CGPA=...................................................................C1+C2+ .................. +CN e) A student obtaining less than 50% of maximum marks assigned to a course or the equivalent grade i.e. D, and failing in the course shall be allowed to reappear in a Trimester end examination of the course in a subsequent trimester(s),when the course is offered, subject to maximum permissible period of (n+6) trimesters.
USE OF UNFAIR MEANS All cases regarding reported plagiarism and use of Unfair Means in the examination shall be placed before a University and for recommending penalties, if any.
The Regulations relating to one year LL.M Degree Programme was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015, vide item no. 12 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
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No. Ac. L/R/2732 B/2015.
18th January 2016.
Regulations relating to Master of Intellectual Property Laws (MIPL)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Regulations relating to Master of Intellectual Property Laws (MIPL).
1. MIPL Course
Master of Intellectual Property Law (MIPL) shall be a part time evening course offered as regular programme.
2. Admission to the Course
Candidates for admission to the MIPL Degree course shall be required to have passed the Bachelor's Degree examination of the University of Kerala in any subject or of any University recognized.
Admission shall be on the basis of the total percentage of marks secured in degree course. However, 3% weightage shall be given to Master's Degree holders and LL.B. Degree holders subject to the maximum of 3%.
3. Eligibility for the Degree
No candidate is eligible for the Degree of MIPL, unless he has undergone the prescribed course of study for not less than two academic years (Four Semesters) and has passed the prescribed examinations and obtained the required pass marks in the dissertation and viva.
4. Duration and Scheme of the Course
The course for the MIPL Degree of the University is of two academic years consisting of four semesters. Each semester will be of 18 weeks duration with minimum of 30 contact hours in each week including class room teaching, library work, seminars and research, followed by end semester examination conducted by the University.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 465. Distribution of Papers and Scheme of Examinations:-
SEMESTER PAPER TITLE OF PAPER MARKS
PAPER I INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL PROCESS 100 PAPER II LAW, SOCIETY AND INTELLECTUAL 100
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PAPER III BASIC PRINCIPLES OF INTELLECTUAL 100
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PAPER IV LAW OF PATENTS AND INTEGRATED 100
CIRCUITS
PAPER V LAW RELATING TO COPYRIGHT AND 100
DESIGN
PAPER VI CYBER WORLD AND INTELLECTUAL 100
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PAPER VII TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE,
100
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND
TRADE SECRETS
PAPER VIII LAW RELATING TO TRADEMARKS AND 100
PASSING OFF
PAPER IX BIOTECHNOLOGY AND INTELLECTUAL 100
PROPERTY RIGHTS
PAPER X PATENTING IN PRACTICE -PATENT 100
DRAFTING
PAPER XI DISSERTATION
150
VIVA VOCE
50
Total
1200
6. Evaluation
(i) There shall be a University Examination at the end of each semester. Evaluation of each paper shall be done in two parts namely,
(a) Continuous Assessment (CA), and
(b) End Semester Assessment (ESA).
For each paper, 70% of marks shall be set apart for Continuous Assessment which shall be done internally and 30% for End Semester Assessment done through the University Examination.
(ii) The Continuous Assessment shall be based on an overall assessment of the performance of the student during the semesters, such as performance in the test papers and home assignment, seminars and regularity in attendance. The allocation of marks for each component under Continuous Assessment shall be in the following manner:
Component Marks
Attendance
5
Assignment
10
Tests
5
Seminar
5
(a) Attendance
The minimum attendance required for each subject shall be 75% of the total classes conducted for that semester. Those securing the minimum attendance alone shall be allowed to register for the end semester assessment. The allotment of marks for attendance shall be as follows:—
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 47Attendance Marks
Less than 75% 0
75% - 80% 1
>80% - 85% 2
>85% - 90% 3
>90% - 95% 4
>95% - 100% 5
(b) Assignment
Each student shall be required to do not less than one assignment for each paper that shall he returned after valuation.
(c) Tests
There shall be at least two class tests during the semesters for each paper, of which the average marks for the best performance will be taken for Continuous Assessment purposes. Valued answer scripts shall be made available to the students before the next class test or at the end of the semesters as the case may be.
(d) Seminar
Students shall be required to present a seminar on a selected topic in each paper. Each seminar will carry a maximum of ten marks. The valuation of the seminar shall be done by the teacher handling the paper concerned based on the presentation, seminar paper and participation in the discussion that follows the seminar.
Dissertation & Viva Voce:—
Every student shall submit a dissertation within 15 days from the last date of the Fourth Semester Examination on a topic related to IPR. There shall be viva voce examination conducted by the University for 50 marks.
7. Passing and Classification of Results
Those who secure not less than forty per cent marks each for the End Semester Assessment and Continuous Assessment Components for each paper and an aggregate minimum of fifty per cent marks for all the papers (including Continuous Assessment) of a semester shall be declared to have successfully completed the semesters. Those who have successfully completed all the semesters of the MIPL Course and obtained pass marks in their dissertation and viva voce shall be declared to have successfully completed the MIPL Degree Course.
The Classification of the students shall be based on the following criteria:
First Class................................................60% & above
Second Class.............................................between 50 % & 60%
Award of Degree
The Degree of Master of Intellectual Property Law shall be awarded to those candidates who have successfully completed all the four semester of the course.
The Regulations relating to Master of Intellectual Property Laws was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015 vide item no. 12 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 48(8)
No. Ac.L/R/2732 C/2015.
18th January 2016.
Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law.
1. Eligibility for Admission:
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's Degree Examination of University of Kerala or of some other University recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Patent Law of the University of Kerala.
2. Admission to the Course:
A candidate for the Course shall apply in the prescribed application form for admission to the Course and admission shall be on the basis of the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.
3. Course Pattern:
Post Graduate Diploma Course in Patent Law shall be of eight months duration having 120 working days and 360 hours of instruction.
4. Course Content:
The Course shall consist of four compulsory papers.
Paper I: Basics of Principles of Intellectual Porperty Rights and Patent
Paper II: Patent Law and Procedure-Special Reference to India
Paper III: Patinformatics and Basics of Patent Searching
Paper IV: Patentability of Inventions in Specific Technical Fields
The Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015 vide item no. 12 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
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No. Ac.L/R/2732 D/2015.
18th January 2016.
Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law Ethics and Human Rights
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law.
1. Eligibility for Admission:
A candidate who has passed a Bachelor's Degree Examination of University of Kerala or of some other University recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma Course Medical Law, Ethics and Human Rights of the University of Kerala.
2. Admission to the Course:
A candidate for the Course shall apply in the prescribed application form for admission to the Course and admission shall be on the basis of the percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination.
3. Course Pattern:
Post Graduate Diploma Course Medical Law, Ethics and Human rights course shall be of eight months duration having 120 working days and 360 hours of instruction.
4. Course Content:
The Course shall consist of four compulsory papers.
Paper-I Basics of Medical Law and Ethics
Paper-II Laws of Medicine & Healthcare
Paper-III Professional Values and Code of Ethics
Paper-IV Medical Practice, Patient's Rights and the law
The Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Law was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015 vide item no. 12 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 and the same was approved by the Senate.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 49(10)
No. Ac.L/R/2727/2015.
22nd January 2016.
Regulations relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in
Performing and Visual Arts under the Faculty of Fine Arts
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the Regulations relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Performing and Visual Arts under the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Area of Specialization
Subjects come under Theatrical Arts or Performing Arts or Visual Arts or Film.
(1) Eligibility for Registration
(a) Basic Qualification
Master of Arts with UGC-NET
OR
Master of Arts with qualification in Ph.D. Entrance Test
OR
Master's Degree with subjects relating to Fine Arts with UGC-NET
OR
Master's Degree with subjects relating to Fine Arts with qualification in Ph.D. Entrance Test
OR
M.Phil Degrees offered by the Centre for Performing & Visual Arts by the University of Kerala or Equivalent OR
Persons engaged in Research Institutions or affiliated colleges under this University or University Departments with M.A. / M.Phil / Ph.D. Degree and seven years of research or teaching experience in Post Graduate level.
(2) Application for Registration
Application for Registration shall be made in the prescribed form and in the manner prescribed so as to reach the office on or before the date notified by the University and particulars of the special subject in which he/she intends to pursue Research.
(3) Centre for Research
The Centre for Performing and Visual) Arts will be the Centre for Research or in a recognized institution, under an approved Research Guide or Guides.
(4) Selection 11.
Application for the registration shall be scrutinized by the Doctoral Committee consisting of Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts as Chairman, Guide as Convener, Honorary Director of the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts and subject experts. The Committee shall interview all the eligible candidates and shall prepare a list of selected candidates based on aptitude for research and merit, and shall forward the same with the applications of the selected candidates together with their recommendations to the University within two weeks after selection. Selected candidates shall join the Departments within one month of the receipt of the intimation regarding the registration of the candidates from the University.
(5) Inter- Disciplinary Research
Candidate intending to do research on topics of an inter-disciplinary nature the Doctoral Committee may consider the proposal and take a decision as per the situation, subject, equipment of the candidate etc. and submit the recommendation accordingly.
(6) Supervision of Research Work
As per the Regulations relating to Registrations for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 50(7) Periodic Review of the Work
The Doctoral Committee shall review the works of the Research Scholars in the Department once in six months and record its decision and report it to the University.
(8) Period of Research
(1) The minimum period of research required by the full time candidates for the submission of Thesis is from the date of registration shall be three years and two years for candidates with M.Phil. The minimum period of part time candidates with M.Phil shall be four years.
(2) The maximum period of Research shall be five years for full-time and eight years for Part time after which period the registration shall automatically lapse.
(3) Part-time Research scholars other than those working and/or residing in the Headquarters of the supervising teacher should spend a period of at least six months at a stretch or in not more than three installments, at the Centre for Research before they are allowed to submit the Thesis.
(4) Provided that the syndicate based on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, may grant extension of the maximum period of research by a period not exceeding two years on reasonable grounds.
(5) (a) Course work of six months duration is incorporated for all Ph.D. Programmers. There will be three papers for the course work with one paper on Research Methodology and the other two papers related to the area of research. Candidates with M.Phil Degree are exempted from writing the examination on Research Methodology. The Syllabi for the papers will be framed by the supervising teacher and approved by the Doctoral Committee. Examination will be conducted at the end of six months from the date of registration. Only after passing the examination of the course work, the Ph.D. Thesis can be submitted. A maximum of three attempts will be allowed for passing the examination of the course work. Those who do not pass the examination of the course work within two years from date of registration will not be allowed to continue the programme. This is applicable to full-time and part-time researchers.
(5) (b) A pre-submission seminar conducted in the Department/Research Centre is one of the requirements for submission of Thesis. The Pre-submission seminars will be organized in the concerned Department/ Research Centre and will be conducted by a Board consisting of the Doctoral Committee and an external expert from outside the Department/ Research Centre.
Recommendation of the Board has to be included in the Thesis.
(5) (c) One publication in an approved journal and one presentation in a National/International Seminar are also pre-requisite for submission of Thesis.
(9) Approval as Supervising Teacher
A guide should have a Ph.D. in the area of Theatrical Arts or Performing Arts or Visual Arts or Film with 5 years of PG Teaching experience and Publication Books and Research papers published in the Standard Journals for the Boards of Studies comes under the purview of Faculty of Fine Arts.
(10) Restriction of Employment
A Full-time Research Scholar is not allowed to engage himself/herself in any employment either full-time or part-time.
(11) Change of the Topic of Research
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 51(12) Change of the Title of Thesis
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(13) Change of the Supervising Teacher
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(14) Submission of the Abstract
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(15) Panel of Adjudicators
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(16) Submission of Thesis 0,-
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(17) Adjudication of the Thesis
As per the Regulations relating to Registration for and the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
APPENDIX- 1
DECLARATION
I ...................................................................................................... hereby declare that this Thesis entitled........is a bonafide record of the Research Work carried out by me under the supervision and guidance of.......and that no part of this has been presented previously to any University or Board for any Degree or Diploma or other Title.
Place.................................
Signature and address Date................. ......... .......
of the Research Scholar
APPENDIX -2
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this Thesis entitled................................................................................................................................being submitted to the University of Kerala, for the award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, is a bonafide record of the Research work carried out by.................................................. ...........................................under my supervision and guidance.
Place................................... Signature and address Date.................................. of the Supervising Teacher The Regulations relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Performing and Visual Arts under the Faculty of Fine Arts was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 11 as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 52(11)
Ac-L/R/2719-A/2015.
23rd January 2016.
Modified Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice
Based Credit Semester System, 2013 Admissions
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 29th October 2014 approved the modified Regulations relating to First Degree Programmes under CBCS System to be followed by the affiliated Colleges and Centres of the University w.e.f. 2013 admissions.
1. Title
These Regulations shall be called 'The University of Kerala Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes under the Choice Based Credit and Semester (CBCS) system in Affiliated Colleges', 2013
2. Scope, Application and Commencement
2.1 The Regulations provided herein shall apply to all regular First Degree (Under Graduate) Programmes under the Faculties of Science, Applied Sciences and Technology, Arts, Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Oriental Studies, Management Studies and Commerce except BFA and BPE conducted in Colleges Affiliated to the University of Kerala and Centres of the University. These Regulations shall also apply to the Vocational, Triple Main and Restructured Degree Programmes. These Regulations shall not apply to the Courses offered by the Institute of Distance Education and the Private Registration stream.
2.2 Hereinafter, the Vocational, Triple Main and Restructured Courses are renamed as Career related First Degree Programmes.
2.3 Medium of instruction is English except in the case of Language Courses other than English unless otherwise stated therein.
2.4 These Regulations shall apply to First Degree Academic Programmes to which admissions are made from the academic year 2013-2014 onwards.
2.5 These Regulations supersede the provisions of all the existing Regulations for the regular Under Graduate Programmes conducted in the Colleges Affiliated to the University of Kerala and Centres of the University with effect from 2013-2014 admissions unless otherwise specified.
3. Definitions
3.1 'Academic Programme' means the entire Course of study as per the given Scheme and Examinations.
3.2 'Semester' means a term consisting of a minimum of 90 working days distributed over a minimum period of 18 weeks.
3.3 'Course' means a portion of a subject to be taught and evaluated in a semester (similar to a paper under annual scheme).
3.4 'Language Courses' are Courses in English and an Additional Language of student's choice, for which all the students who join for First Degree Programmes have to register.
3.5 'Foundation Course' means a Course at the foundation level that all students of the First Degree Programme have to register.
3.6 'Core Course' means a compulsory Course in a Major Subject related to the First Degree Programme in a discipline.
3.7 'Complementary Course' means a Course in a subject other than the Major Subject and is complementary to it.
3.8 'Open Course' means an Optional Course which the student is free to take at his/her will. Open Course shall be a Non-Major Elective Course offered by the Departments other than the Parent Department.
3.9 'Vocational Course' is a Compulsory course in a Major Subject of schedule 2 (a).
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 533.10 'Audit Course' means a Course which the student can register without earning Credits (Zero Credit Courses) and are not compulsory for completing the Degree Programme.
3.11 "Elective Course" means a Specialized Course from the frontier area of the Core Subject, offered by the Parent Department which he/she is free to choose.
3.12 'Repeat Course' is a Course that a student repeats if he/she has failed in it.
3.13 'Credit' © of a Course is a measure of the weekly unit of work involving lecture or laboratory session or seminar or similar activity assigned to for the Course.
3.14 'Grade' indicates the level of performance of a student in a Course.
3.15 'Grade Point' is an integer indicating the numerical equivalent of the broad level of performance of a student in a Course. The product of Grade Point and the Credit of a Course is called 'Credit Point'.
3.16 'Semester Credit Point Average' (SCPA) is an index of the overall performance of a student at the end of a semester. It is obtained by dividing the sum of the Credit Points obtained by a student at the end of a semester by the sum of the Credits of Courses taken by the student in the semester.
3.17 'Cumulative Credit Point Average' (CCPA) indicates the broad academic level of performance of the student in a Programme. It is obtained by dividing the sum of the Credit Points in all the Courses taken by the student for the entire Programme by the total number of Credits.
3.18 'Major Subject' means the subject for which the student has chosen the Core Courses in the respective Programme.
3.19 'Faculty Advisor' means a teacher appointed by the Department Council/ HoD who will advise the student on all academic matters. The teacher will be from the Department of the Major Subject.
3.20 'Grace Marks' means marks awarded to a student in recognition of meritorious achievements in Sports/ Arts/ NCC/NSS.
4. Admission
4.1 Eligibility for admissions and reservation of seats for various First Degree Programmes shall be according to the rules framed by the University from time to time. No student shall be eligible for admission to a First- Degree Programme in any of the discipline unless he/she has successfully completed the examination conducted by a Board/ University at the +2 level of schooling or its equivalent.
4.2 Student enrollment shall be in accordance with the academic and physical facilities available in the Institution. The College shall make available to all students a brochure listing all the Courses offered by the various departments in the entire Programme and the number of seats sanctioned by the University for each Programme.
4.3 Depending upon the academic and physical facilities available in the Institution, the University shall allow the Institution to admit a certain number of students in the 3rd or 5th semester by transfer if required, from other Institutions subject to conditions prescribed by the University. A student who has already successfully completed a First Degree Programme and is desirous of and academically capable of pursuing another First Degree Programme may also be admitted with the prior approval of the University according to conditions regarding course requirements specified by the University.
5. Registration
5.1 Each student shall register for the Courses in the prescribed registration form in consultation with the Faculty Advisor within two weeks from the commencement of each semester.
5.2 The number of Courses/Credits that a student can take in a semester is governed by the provisions in these Regulations subject to a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 27 Credits.
5.3 A student can opt out of a Course/Courses registered subject to the minimum Credit/Course requirement if he/ she feels he/she has registered for more Courses than he/she can handle, within thirty days from the commencement of the semester.
5.4 The maximum number of students to be admitted to a Programme shall be limited to the number of seats sanctioned by the University.
5.5 The college shall send a list of the students registered for each Programme in each semester giving the details of Courses for which each of the students has registered including the repeat/ reappearance Courses, to the University in the prescribed form within 45 days from the commencement of the semester.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 546. Duration
6.1 The normal duration of the First Degree Programme shall be three years consisting of six semesters.
No student shall be allowed to complete the Programme by attending more than 12 continuous semesters.
6.2 The duration of each semester shall be five months inclusive of the days of the examinations. There shall be atleast 90 working days in a semester and a minimum of 450 hours of instruction in a semester. Odd semester (June-Oct) commences in June and Even semester (Nov-March) commences in November every year. There will be, to an extent possible, five days semester break in between odd and even semesters.
6.3 There shall be a uniform calendar prepared by the University for the conduct of the Academic Programme.
7. Programme Structure
7.1 Students shall be admitted to the First Degree Programmes in the Faculties of Science, Applied Sciences and Technology, Arts, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Oriental Studies, Management Studies and Commerce conducted in the Affiliated Colleges and the Centres of the University under the regular stream as indicated under 2.1. 7.2 The First Degree Programmes shall include (1) Language Courses (2) Foundation Courses (3) Core Courses in the Major Subjects related to Degree Programmes (4) Complementary Courses on allied subjects (5) Open Course (6) Elective Courses and (7) Project/ Dissertation. In the case of subjects included in 2 (a), there shall be a component of Vocational Course. The minimum number of Courses required for the completion of a Degree Programme may vary from 30 - 38 depending on the Credits assigned to different Courses.
7.3 The students shall choose the Major Subject of study at the beginning of the Programme and shall join a Department.
7.4 Language Courses and Foundation Courses shall be offered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters. Core Courses shall be offered from the 1st semester onwards along with the Complementary Courses and shall include a compulsory Project/Dissertation to be undertaken during the 5th/6th semester. Elective courses are courses offered by Parent Department during 6th Semester in the frontier areas/related areas of the Major subject. Open courses are courses which fall outside the area of the Major Subject of studies and are offered by the Departments other than the Parent Department during 5th Semester.
Open Course:—Examination for Open Courses must be scheduled by the University and are to be conducted by Colleges strictly adhering to the Schedule. The Question Papers are to be prepared by the Colleges and after the conduct of the examination, attendance statement along with 2 copies of Question Papers should be forwarded to the University. Evaluation is to be done by the respective Colleges. The students should write the examination in University answer book supplied by the University and the same will be distributed for evaluation among the teachers of respective Colleges. The valued answer scripts are to be kept in the respective Departments for 2 years. After valuation, the marklist must be send to the University within 20 days from the date of conduct of examination. Online submission must also be done at the appropriate time.
7.5 No Course shall carry more than 4 Credits. Audit Courses will carry Zero Credit.
7.6 The Core Courses prescribed by the University for the First Degree Programmes shall be offered by the parent Department. More than one combination of Complementary Courses in allied subjects may be offered depending on the availability of teachers and infrastructure facilities (e.g. Chemistry with Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry with Mathematics and Computer Science or Chemistry with Mathematics and Zoology.) 7.7 The student is free to take any combination of Complementary Courses offered by the Institution and is also free to select any Elective Course offered by the Departments. The student shall do Open/Elective Course totaling to a minimum of 4 Credits but not more than 24 Credits. However, the students may ascertain from the Faculty Advisor the suitability and usefulness of such Courses to increase the academic potential and opportunity/eligibility for higher studies.
7.8 The student secures the Credits assigned to a Course on successful completion of the Course. The students shall be required to earn a minimum of 120 Credits including Credits for Language Courses, Foundation Courses, Core Courses ,Complementary Courses (as the case may be), Dissertation, Open and Elective Courses as indicated below within a minimum period of 6 Semesters for the award of the Degree excluding Credit acquired for Social Service/ Extension Activity. The minimum required Credits for different Courses for the award of the Degree are given in the general structure of the First Degree Programmes in schedules 1 and 2.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 55Career related
B. A. / B.Sc. B. Com.
2(a) 2(b)
Accumulated minimum Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits required for successful completion
of the Programme
Minimum Credits for Language 33 Credits 22 Credits 18 Credits 4 Credits Courses
Minimum Credits required for 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits Foundation Courses
Credits required for Core Courses 50-56 Credits 61 Credits 42 Credits 78-102 Credits including Dissertation
Credits required for Complementary 22-28 Credits 12 Credits 16 Credits 0-12 Credits Courses
Minimum Credits required for .. .. 35 Credits ..
Vocational Courses
Minimum Credits required for 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits Open Courses
Minimum Credits required for 2 Credits 18 Credits 2 Credits 2-22 Credits Elective Courses
Minimum Credits for Social 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit Service/Extension Activities
7.9 The student is free to take Audit Courses which may be skill based/Vocational Courses offered in the College sanctioned by the University, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor to enhance the academic potential of the student for higher studies/employment. Although the Audit Courses do not fetch any Credits, these Courses shall be indicated in the score sheet.
7.10 A student is free to register for as many Courses as he/she can if facilities permit, meeting the minimum Credits requirement. Such additional Credits acquired will be separately shown in the Mark cum Grade sheet.
No student shall register for more than 27 Credits (excluding repeat Courses) and less than 16 Credits in each semester.
7.11 Attendance:—Students who secure a minimum of 75% attendance in the aggregate for all the Courses of a semester taken together alone will be allowed to register for End Semester Evaluation. Others have to repeat the semester along with the next batch, unless they could make up the shortage of attendance through condonation.
However the award of Grade for attendance in CE shall be made course-wise. Condonation of shortage of attendance to a maximum of 10 days in a semester subject to a maximum of two times during the whole period of a Degree Programme shall be granted by the University on valid grounds. This condonation shall not be considered for awarding marks for CE. Benefits of attendance for a maximum of 10 days in a semester shall be granted to students who participate/attend University Union activities, meetings of the University Bodies and Extra Curricular Activities, on production of participation/attendance certificate by the University Authorities/ Principals as the case may be. But in such cases, condonation will be considered for award of marks for CE.
7.12 Credit Transfer:—The Credits acquired for Courses in other Universities within the country would be accepted on a reciprocal basis according to University norms. Credit transfer and accumulation system can be adopted in a Programme. Transfer of Credit consists of acknowledging, recognizing and accepting Credits by an Institution for Programmes or Courses completed at another Institution. The Credit transfer scheme shall allow students pursuing a Programme in one University to continue their education in another University without break. University should make provisions for transfer of credits for those who transfer inter-University or intra-University, provided the student has a minimum of 20 credits in the credit bank.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 568. Boards of Studies, Courses and Syllabi
8.1 The Boards of Studies (in each subject) shall design all the Courses and syllabi for each Course in that subject offered in the First Degree Programme subject to the Regulations of the University. The Board shall design and introduce new Courses, modify or redesign existing Courses or replace any Course/Courses with new/modified Courses to ensure better exposure and training to students.
8.2 The syllabus for a Course shall include: Course Code, the title of the Course, the statement of the aims and objectives of the Course and the number of Credits; instructional hours in terms of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions with the pre-requisites if any, for taking the Course. The Course content shall be given in a unitized manner along with a list of reading materials.
8.3 The syllabus for each Course shall include the mode of transacting that Course in terms of lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions, field work, projects and such other activities.
8.4 The syllabus for each Course shall also indicate the scheme of evaluation/examination.
8.5 Teachers should actively participate in all academic Programmes. At least two meetings of teachers be held in every Department of the Institutions in each semester to discuss the matters regarding syllabi, text books etc. The feedback from the students shall also be collected. The Head of the Department should compile all the suggestions/recommendations and forward the same to the Principal in writing for onward transmission to the University. This should be communicated to the Boards of Studies by the University. All Boards of Studies are to be requested to restructure the syllabi of the First Degree Programmes in tune with the current trends.
8.6 For laboratory sessions, the size of a batch shall depend upon the size of the laboratory, the facilities available for controlling and supervising the group of students and the availability of the number of instruments for individual use. The optimal number of students in a batch for a normal laboratory session under the supervision of a teacher will be 16. In Computer laboratory and Language laboratory, the number can be more, or less, depending upon the availability of infrastructure. There shall be at least one teacher to supervise a batch of not more than 16 students in each laboratory session.
8.7 For tutorials, a group shall not generally be more than 15 students.
8.8 For supervision of Dissertation/Project, each student shall be assigned to a teacher. Not more than 15 students shall be assigned to a particular teacher in a semester for such supervisory work.
8.9 There shall be a minimum of 15 students but not more than 75 students for Open Courses.
8.10 Maximum number of students for Language Course shall not be more than 50
9. Evaluation and Grading
9.1 The Evaluation of each Course shall consists of two parts
(1) Continuous Evaluation (CE) (2) End Semester Evaluation (ESE)
The CE and ESE ratio shall be 1:4 for both Courses with or without practical. There shall be a maximum of 80 marks for ESE and maximum of 20 marks for CE. For all Courses(Theory and Practical), Grades are given on a 7-point scale based on the total percentage of mark(CE+ESE) as given below.
Criteria for Grading
Percentage of marks CCPA Letter Grade
90 and above 9 and above A+ Outstanding
80 to <90 8 to<9 A Excellent
70 to <80 7 to<8 B Very Good
60 to < 70 6 to<7 C Good
50 to < 60 5 to<6 D Satisfactory
40 to < 50 4 to<5 E Adequate
Below 40 <4 F Failure
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 579.2 Continuous Evaluation (CE)
9.2.1 All records of Continuous Evaluation shall be kept in the Department and shall be made available for verification by the University, if and when necessary.
9.2.2 Attendance (Max.marks 5):
The allotment of marks for attendance shall be as follows:
Attendance less than 75% 1 Marks
75% & less than 80% 2 Marks
80% & less than 85% 3 Marks
85% & less than 90% 4 Marks
90% & above 5 Marks
9.2.3 Assignments or Seminars: (Max. marks 5)
Each student shall be required to do one assignment or one seminar for each Course. Valued assignments shall be returned to the students. The seminars shall be organized by the teacher/teachers in charge of CE and the same shall be assessed by a group of teachers including the teacher/teachers in charge of that Course. Assignments/Seminars shall be evaluated on the basis of their quality. The teacher shall define the expected quality of an assignment in terms of structure, content, presentation etc. and inform the same to the students. Due weight shall be given for punctuality in submission. Seminar shall be similarly evaluated in terms of structure, content, presentation, interaction etc.
9.2.4 Tests: (Max. marks 10)
For each Course there shall be one class test during a semester. Valued answer scripts shall be made available to the students for perusal within 10 working days from the date of the test.
9.2.5 Announcement of results of CE.
The results of the CE shall be displayed within 5 working days from the last day of a semester. Complaints regarding the award of marks for CE if any, have to be submitted to the Head of the Department within 3 working days from the display of results of CE. These complaints shall be examined by the Department Committee and shall arrive at a decision, which shall be communicated to the student.
9.2.6 The Statement of marks of the CE of all the students shall be approved by the Department Committee, countersigned by the Principal and forwarded to the Controller of Examinations within 15 working days from the last day of the semester. The University has the right to normalize the CE, if required, for which separate rules shall be framed.
9.3 End Semester Evaluation (ESE):
End Semester Evaluation of all the Courses in all the semesters shall be conducted by the University. The results of the ESE shall be arranged to be published according to the Examination Calendar prescribed by the University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC), which shall not exceed 45 days from the last day of the examination (see Clause 7.4).
10. Project/Dissertation Work:
10.1 For each First Degree Programme there shall be a Project/Dissertation Work.
10.2 The Project/Dissertation work can be done either individually or by a group not exceeding five students.
However, Viva-Voce based on the Project/Dissertation work shall be conducted individually.
10.3 The topics shall either be allotted by the supervising teacher or be selected by the students in consultation with the supervising teacher.
10.4 The report of the Project/Dissertation shall be submitted to the Department in duplicate before the completion of the sixth semester. There shall be no continuous assessment for Dissertation / Project work.
10.5 A Board of two Examiners appointed by the University shall evaluate the report of the Project/Dissertation work.
10.6 The detailed guidelines regarding the conduct and evaluation of the Project/Dissertation will be framed by the Boards of Studies concerned.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 5811. Social Service/Extension Activity
11.1 It is mandatory for a student to participate in any one of the following Social Service/Extension Activities for not less than forty hours, during the 3rd and 4th semesters, for successful completion of the Programme.
(1) Health Education
(2) Peoples Planning Programme
(3) Debate Club
(4) Environmental Activities
(5) Human Rights Forum
(6) Community Health Activity
(7) Kerala State Literacy Mission
(8) Performing Arts Club-Folklore
(9) Media Club
(10) Community Based activities
(11) NSS
(12) NCC
(13) Sports Club
(14) Science Club
(15) Nature Club/Eco Club
(16) Theatre Club
(17) Planning Forum
(18) Literary Club
(19) Women's Study Unit
(20) Anti-Ragging Cell
(21) State Library Council Affiliated of CACEE Rural Public Libraries
11.2 There shall be a General Co-ordinator to be nominated by the College Council, for the conduct of all these activities.
11.3 A statement testifying the participation of the students shall be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations along with the statement of CE results of the 4th semester.
11.4 Those who have not secured the minimum number of hours of Social Service/Extension Activity during the 3rd and 4th semester shall secure the minimum required attendance by attending such Programmes during the 5th semester. In such cases, the details about participation shall be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations, by the College authorities along with the Continuous Evaluation (CE) results of the 5th semester.
12. Grading System
12.1 Both CE and ESE will be carried out using Indirect Grading system on a 7- point scale.
12.2 Consolidation of Grades.
The maximum mark for a Course (ESE theory) is 80. The duration of ESE is 3 hours.
12.3 The marks of CE shall be consolidated by adding the marks of Attendance, Assignment/Seminar and Test paper respectively for a particular Course.
(a) Attendance 5 marks
(b) Assignment/Seminar 5 marks
(c) Test Paper 10 marks 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 59 12.4 Total marks for the ESE of Practical is 80.The components of ESE of Practical have to be set by the Chairmen, Boards of Studies, concerned.
12.5. The marks for the components of Practical for Continuous Evaluation shall be as shown below :
(a) Attendance 5 marks
(b) Record
5 marks
(c) Test
5 marks
(d) Performance, Punctuality and Skill 5 marks
12.6 The marks of a Course are consolidated by combining the marks of ESE and CE (80+20).
12.7 A minimum of 40% marks (E Grade) is required for passing a Course with a separate minimum of 40% (E Grade) for Continuous Evaluation and End Semester Evaluation.
12.8 Consolidation of SCPA:—SCPA is obtained by dividing the sum of Credit Points (CP) obtained in a semester by the sum of Credits (C) taken in that semester. After the successful completion of a semester, Semester Credit Point Average (SCPA) of a student in that semester shall be calculated.
Suppose the student has taken four Courses each of 4 Credits and two Courses each of 2 Credits in a particular semester, after consolidating the Grade for each Course. SCPA has to be calculated as shown in the example given below:
Consolidation of SCPA
Course Code Title Credit Marks(M) Grades Grade Credit
(C)
Points Point
(G=M/10) CP=C*G
01 .. 4 82 A 8.2 32.8 02 .. 4 60 C 6.0 24.0 03 .. 4 50 D 5.0 20.0 04 .. 4 45 E 4.5 18.0 05 .. 2 75 B 7.5 15.0 06 .. 2 40 E 4.0 8.0 Total .. 20
119.8 SCPA= Total Credit Points/Total Credits=119.8/20=5.99=D Grade
12.9 For the successful completion of a semester, a student has to score a minimum SCPA of 4.00 (E grade).
However, a student is permitted to move to the next semester irrespective of his/her SCPA.
12.10 Consolidation of CCPA:—An overall letter Grade (Cumulative Grade) for the whole Programme shall be awarded to the student based on the value of CCPA using a 7- point scale, as given below. It is obtained by dividing the sum of the Credit Points in all the Courses taken by the student, for the entire Programme by the total number of Credits.
Consolidation of CCPA
Semester SCPA Credit Point(CP) SCPA Credit (C)
1
119
20
2
120
20
3
110
20
4
105
20
5
100
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Overall Grade in a Programme
Percentage of marks CCPA Letter Grade
90 and above 9 and above A+ Outstanding
80 to< 90 8 to< 9 A Excellent
70 to< 80 7 to< 8 B Very Good
60 to< 70 6 to< 7 C Good
50 to< 60 5 to< 6 D Satisfactory
40 to< 50 4 to< 5 E Adequate
Below 40 <4 F Failure
12.11 The Marks of the Courses taken over and above the minimum prescribed Credits, shall not be counted for computing CCPA.
12.12 For the successful completion of a Programme and award of the Degree, a student must pass all Courses satisfying the minimum Credit requirement as given in clause 7.8 and must score a minimum CCPA of 4.00 or an overall grade of E.
12.13 Pattern of Questions
Question Type Total Number of Marks for Total
number of Question each Marks
Questions to be Questions
answered
Very short answer type (One word to 10 10 1 10 Maximum of 2 sentences)
Short answer (Not to exceed one 12 8 2 16 paragraph)
Short essay (Not to exceed 120 words) 9 6 4 24 Long essay
4 2 15 30
Total 35 26 .. 80 12.14 Promotion to Higher Semesters.—Students who complete the semester by securing the minimum required attendance as specified in clause 7.11 and who register for the End Semester Evaluation conducted by the University of each semester alone shall be promoted to the next higher semester.
12.15 Repetition of the Semester Courses.—Students who fail to secure the minimum required aggregate attendance during a semester shall be given one chance to repeat the semester along with the subsequent batch of students after obtaining re-admission, subject to provision contained in clause 6.1 and they will have to repeat the CE for all Courses.
12.16 Re-appearance of Failed Students.—"Students who fail shall have to reappear for the ESE of the same along with the next regular batch of students." Candidates who fail to score 'E' grade in the ESE in any of the Course/ Courses have to reappear for the ESE of the Course /Courses concerned with next regular batch of students. The number of chances or such appearances is limited to 5 and the same have to be done within a period of 12 continuous semesters including the semester in which they have first appeared.
However, students who fail to secure SCPA of 4.00 have to reappear for the ESE with the next regular batch of students for such courses for which they have secured the least Grade for improving the SCPA. Here also the number of appearance is limited to 5 and the same has to be done within a period of 12 continuous semesters including the semester in which they have first appeared.
In both cases (i.e. failure to obtain 'E' Grade for individual Course/Courses and 'SCPA of 4.00) students shall not be allowed to repeat the semester, but the marks secured by them for the CE part shall be carried over and added to the marks obtained in the ESE they reappear. However, those who fail in the CE (i.e. those who fail to secure a minimum of 'E' grade) will have one chance to improve the same (except the marks for attendance) along with next regular batch of students.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 6112.17 Improvement of ESE.—Candidates who have successfully completed the Semester, but wish to improve their marks for the End Semester Evaluation (ESE) shall have only one chance for the same along with the next immediate regular batch of students. In this case, the better marks obtained shall be considered for the calculation of SCPA.
12.18 Grace Marks.—Grace marks shall be awarded for Sports/ Arts/ NCC/NSS in recognition of meritorious achievements.
13. Mark cum Grade Sheet
13.1 The University under its seal shall issue to the students a Mark cum Grade Sheet on completion of each semester indicating the details of Courses, Credits Marks for CE and ESE, Grades, Grade Points, Credit Points and Semester Credit Point Average (SCPA) for each Course.
13.2 The Consolidated Mark cum Grade sheet issued at the end of the final semester on completion of the Programme shall contain the details of all Courses taken during the entire Programme including Additional Courses taken over and above the prescribed minimum Credits for obtaining the Degree. However, for the calculation of CCPA, only those Courses in which the student has performed the best with maximum Credit Points alone shall be taken subject to the minimum requirements of Credits for successful completion of a Programme.The Consolidated Mark cum Grade sheet shall indicate the CCPA and CCPA(S)* and the overall letter grade for the whole Programme. The Consolidated Mark cum Grade sheet shall also indicate all the Audit Courses (Zero Credit) successfully completed by the student during the whole Programme.
13.3. No student shall be eligible for the award of the Degree unless he/she has successfully completed a Programme of not less than 6 semesters duration and secured at least 120 Credits (excluding Credits for Social Service/Extension Activities) as prescribed by the Regulations.
13.4 The Degree to be awarded shall be called Bachelors Degree in the respective discipline (e.g. B. Sc. in Chemistry, B A in English, B. Com. etc.) as specified by the Boards of Studies and in accordance with the nomenclature specified by the Act and Statutes of the University.
CCPA(S) is CCPA for specialized subjects. (It is computed in a similar manner but without considering the Language Courses, Foundation Course for Language and Open Course).
14. Monitoring of the Programme
Monitoring of the First Degree Programmes shall be done by Committees at three levels viz., Department Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC), College Level Monitoring Committee (CLMC), and University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC).
14.1 Department Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC).—A Committee consisting of the Head of the Department and all teachers of the Department shall monitor the conduct of Courses and evaluation under CE. This Committee shall examine the complaints, if any, from aggrieved students regarding the evaluation. The Head of the Department shall be the Chairperson and a teacher selected by the DLMC from among the members shall be the Convener.
14.2 College Level Monitoring Committee (CLMC).—The College Level Monitoring Committee shall consist of the Principal, the Heads of the Departments and the elected representatives of teachers in College Council. The Principal shall be the Chairperson and a member selected by the CLMC from among the Heads of the Departments shall be the Convener. This Committee shall be responsible for the conduct of the First Degree Programmes, ensuring minimum instructional days, making arrangements for ESE (University Examinations) of various semesters etc. This Committee shall consider all the complaints not redressed by the DLMCs. While considering the complaints, by the CLMC, the College Union Chairperson shall be included as an invitee. The College Level Monitoring Committee shall be reconstituted by the Principal immediately on commencement of each academic year.
14.3 University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC).—The University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC) shall be reconstituted by the Vice-Chancellor immediately on the commencement of each academic year.
The ULMC shall consist of the following members:
(1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
(2) Two Members of the Syndicate representing Teachers of the Affiliated Colleges nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) A Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 62 (4) The Controller of Examinations
(5) The Director, College Development Council (DCDC)
(6) A Student Representative of the Syndicate
(7) Two Members of the Academic Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson and DCDC shall be the Convener of the Committee. This committee shall be responsible for monitoring and conduct of the First Degree Programmes envisaged in this Regulations. This committee shall finalize the academic calendar and the conduct of the ESE in the colleges. This committee shall also serve as an appellate committee to examine and settle the complaints not redressed by the CLMC. The committee shall suggest amendments if any to the Regulations of the First Degree Programmes.
14.4 All Committees mentioned under Clause 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 shall meet three times in a semester, at the beginning, middle and at the end of the semester.
14.5 All Committees shall be constituted at the beginning of each Academic Year.
14.6 Quorum of the Committees
14.6.1 DLMC.—50% of the total number of the members in the Department shall form the quorum of this Committee. It is obligatory for the teacher/teacher-in-charge of the CE for the particular Course/s to attend the meeting.
14.6.2 CLMC.—50% of the total number of members shall form the quorum of the Committee. It is obligatory for the Head of the Departments concerned, to be present in the meeting while a complaint pertaining to that Department is discussed in the Committee.
14.6.3 ULMC.—Five members shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of this Committee.
15. Transitory Provision
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the Vice- Chancellor shall for a period of three years from the date of coming into force of these Regulations, have the power to provide by order that these Regulations shall be applied to any Programme with such modifications as may be necessary.
16. Repeal
Regulations now in force is so far as they are applicable to Programmes offered in the Affiliated Colleges as mentioned in 2.1 and 2.2 and to the extent they are inconsistent with these Regulations are hereby repealed. In the case of any inconsistency between the existing Regulations and the Regulations relating to First Degree Programmes under the Semester Pattern in the Affiliated Colleges and Centres of the University in their application to Courses offered in the Affiliated Colleges and Centres of the University as mentioned in 2.1, the latter shall prevail.
SCHEDULE I
1. Course Structure for B.A/B.Sc. Degree Programmes
Study Components Number of Credits/Course Total
Courses Credits
Language Courses
(a) English 5 3-4 19
(b) Additional Language 4 3-4 14
Foundation Course 2 2-3 5
Core Course 12-15 2-4 46-52
Complementary 8-10 2-3 22-28
Course
Project/ Dissertation 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1 2 2 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 63
1. Course Structure for B.Com. Degree Programme
Study Components Number of Credits/Course Total
Courses Credits
Language Courses
(a) English 4 3-4 14
(b) Additional Language 2 4 8
Foundation Course 2 2-3 5
Core Course 10 2-4 57
Complementary Course 4 3 12
Project/ Dissertation 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1+4 2-4 18
Total number of Courses: 32 - 38
Minimum Duration: 6 semesters
Total Credits required for the Courses of Study: 120 Credits
Minimum Credit for Social Service/ Extension Activity: 1 Credit.
SCHEDULE 2
General Course Structure of the Career-related First Degree Programmes
under CBCS system
All Programmes under schedule 2 are henceforth known as Career related First Degree Programmes.
These Programmes are categorized into 2 groups viz. 2(a) & 2 (b).
2(a)
Study Components Number of Credits/Course Total
Courses Credits
Language Courses
(a) English 4 3 12
(b) Additional Language 2 3 6
Foundation Course 2 2-3 5
Core Course 12-14 2-4 38
Vocational Courses 10-12 2-4 35
Complementary Course 4-6 2-4 16
Project/ Dissertation 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1 2 2
Accumulated Total Minimum Credits required for Programmes of study=120 Credits.
Minimum Credits for Social Services/Extension Activity = 1 Credit
Minimum Duration=6 semesters
Programmes offered under 2 (a)
(1) Botany and Biotechnology
(2) Environmental Science & Environment and Water Management
(3) Biochemistry & Industrial Micro Biology 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 64 (4) Physics & Computer Application
(5) Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry
(6) Journalism & Mass Communication and Video production
(7) Malayalam and Mass Communication
(8) English & Communicative English
(9) Commerce & Hotel Management and Catering
(10) Commerce & Tax procedure and practice
(11) Commerce and Tourism and Travel Management
(12) BPA (Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridangam and Dance)
2(b)
Study Components Number of Credits/Course Total
Courses Credits
Language Course
English 2 2 4
Foundation Course 2 2-3 5
Core Course 20-32 2-4 74-98
Complementary Course 0-4 2-3 0-12
Project/Dissertation 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1-6 2-4 2-22
Accumulated Total Minimum Credits required for Programmes of study = 120 Credits.
Minimum Credits for Social Services/ Extension Activity = 1 Credit
Minimum Duration = 6 Semesters
Programmes offered under 2 (b)
(1) Biotechnology (Multimajor)
(2) Commerce with Computer Application
(3) Computer Science
(4) Electronics
(5) Computer Applications
(6) Business Administration
(7) Hotel Management and Catering Science
The Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice Based Credit Semester System, 2013 admissions was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 06 as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 65(12)
No. Ac. L/R/2719-B/2015.
23rd January 2016.
Amendment relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice
Based Credit and Semester System, 2013 Admissions
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 6th and 9th May 2014 and 19th May 2015 approved the amendment relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice Based Credit Semester System, 2013 admissions.
Amendment-1
"That in the Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes Under Choice Based Credit and Semester
(CBCS) System, 2013 admissions sub clause 9.2.2" is as follows.
Attendance less than 51 % 0 Mark
51% to 60% 1 Mark
61% to 70% 2 Marks
71% to 80% 3 Marks
81% to 90% 4 Marks
91% to 100% 5 Marks
Amendment-2
"That in the Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes Under Choice Based Credit and Semester
(CBCS) System, 2013 admissions sub clause 7.4 under sub clause 7.3 be substituted to read as follows"
Language Courses and Foundation Courses shall be offered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Semesters. Core Courses shall be offered from the 1st Semester onwards along with the complementary Courses and shall include a compulsory Project/ Dissertation to be undertaken during the 5th/6th Semester. Elective Courses are courses offered by Parent Department during 6th Semester in the frontier areas/related areas of the Major Subject. Open Courses are courses which fall outside the area of the major subject of studies and are offered by the Departments other than the Parent Department during 5th Semester. End Semester Evaluation (ESE) of Open Courses shall be conducted by the University.
The amendment relating to the First Degree Programmes under Choice Based Credit Semester System, 2013 admissions was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015 vide Item No. 06 as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved by the Senate.
(13)
No. Ac. L/R/2735-A/2015.
23rd January 2016.
Revised Regulations relating to Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
Course under Choice Based Credit and Semester System, 2015-16 onwards
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Revised Regulations relating to Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) w.e.f. 2015-16 onwards under Choice Based Credit and Semester System.
1. Title of Course: Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
2. Eligibilty for Admission
(a) Education:—Minimum educational requirement for admission will be a pass in Plus two/Pre degree /12th standard or its equivalent from any Board or University in India or abroad recognized as equivalent for admission to a degree course in the University of Kerala. The candidate must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics /Biology /Computer Science /Statistics /Electronics /Psychology. For SC/ST and persons with disabilities the minimum marks is a pass.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 66(b) Subjects:—The subjects at plus two or equivalent level shall be Physics and Chemistry with Biology/ Mathematics/ Computer Electronics/ Psychology as optional.
(c) Age:—The candidate must be 17 years or more on the last day set for receiving applications.
3. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for the course shall be English.
4. Course Work
The course content for six semesters of BASLP shall include theory and practicum approved by RCI 5. Structure of the BASLP programme
5.1 The duration of the course will be eight semesters. Six semesters of course work and two semesters of compulsory internship. Each semester shall consist of minimum 16 weeks.
5.2 The academic program of each semester will consist of course work. The total contact hours shall be a minimum of 36 hours per week including lectures, tutorials and practicals.
5.3 The program shall consist of
♦♦♦♦♦ Core Courses (CC)
♦♦♦♦♦ Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
♦♦♦♦♦ Ability Enhancement Elective Course (AEEC) (Skill Based)
♦♦♦♦♦ Elective Discipline Specific (DES)
♦♦♦♦♦ Audit Courses (AC)
♦♦♦♦♦ Clinical Practicum (CP)
5.4 Credits will be assigned to the courses based on the following general patterns as given in the table.
Table 1: Distribution of credits
Course work
Credits allotted
Core Courses (CC)
4
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) 2
Ability Enhancement Elective Course (AEEC) (Skill Based) 2
Elective Discipline Specific (DES)
2
Audit Courses (AC)
No credits Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory S/NS Clinical Practicum (CP)
4
5.5 A student will have to register for all the core courses listed in the scheme and syllabus and successfully complete all of them. He/she has to register for the Ability Enhancement courses from the list of courses offered by the Department in that particular semester in consultation with the course coordinator.
6. Content of the course work
Semester Courses
Core Ability Ability Thesis Clinical Audit Credits
Courses Enhancement Enhancement Practicum Courses
Compulsory Elective
Courses Courses
(AECC) (Skill Based)
AEEC
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) First 4 2 .. .. 2 .. 28 Semester
Second 4 2 .. .. 2 .. 28 Semester 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 67 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Third 4 2 .. .. 2 1 28 Semester
Fourth 4 2 .. .. 2 1 28 Semester
Fifth 4 1 1 .. 2 1 28 Semester
Sixth 4 .. 2 .. 2 1 28 Semester
7. Attendance
Each candidate must have minimum attendance of 75% in theory classes and in clinical practicum for each semester. Failure to meet the criteria will disqualify the student from attending the university examinations of the respective semester. The candidate will have to repeat the semester, i.e. both theory and clinical practicum will have to be repeated in total. A candidate can repeat the semester only once during the course.
A candidate can repeat the semester only once during the course.
7.1 A candidate is eligible for condonation of shortage of attendance only once in the entire program subject to the conditions given below:
1. The conduct and progress must be good as certified by the Head of the Respective Department. 2. Condonation will be granted if he or she has secured not less than 60% of the attendance.
3. By the recommendation of the head of the institution, the condonation shall be granted by the University subject to the rules and procedures prescribed by the University from time to time.
7.2 If a student is continuously absent for more than 15 working days without any intimation, his/her absence will be reported to the University.
8. Internal Assessment
(a) Theory
Twenty per cent of the marks (20 marks) for each theory paper shall be given on the basis of internal assessment as follows.
Two sessional examinations—mid semester and model exams, evenly spaced shall be conducted during the academic semester. Marks shall be given on the basis of the marks scored in these examinations as follows:
Mid semester: 50%
Model Exam :50%
(b) Practicum
The distribution of internal marks for clinical work is as follows:
(i) 40% of the internal marks is allotted based on viva conducted at the end of the semester. The evaluation shall be done jointly by a clinical supervisor and another staff deputed by the Head of the Department. (ii) 20% of the marks shall be allotted for the client contact hours obtained by the respective student during the practicum hours.
(iii) 40% of the marks shall be allotted for the clinical performance of the respective semester. Marks shall be awarded on the basis of clinical knowledge, use of instruments, report writing/ performa keeping, involvement/ creativity in clinical activity and professionalism shown during clinical postings assessed using the clinical skill matrix.
9. Examination
(a) There shall be semester examination conducted by the University at the end of each semester. Candidate securing a minimum of 50% marks in internal assessments of individual subjects and 50% marks in internal clinical evaluations (clinical assessment, client contact hours and internal viva) will only be allowed to appear for university examinations of the respective semester.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 68(b)Theory Examinations
Each theory paper of the examinations conducted by the University shall be valued by one external examiner and marks rounded to the next integer shall be awarded to the candidate.
(c)Practical Examinations
First, Third and Fifth Semester
The maximum marks for clinical practicum examination for both Audiology and Speech Language Pathology practicum shall be fifty. Twenty marks shall be awarded based on internal assessment, ten marks based on client contact hours and the remaining 20 marks shall be awarded based on an internal viva voce examination conducted by two internal examiners.
Second, Fourth and Sixth Semester
The maximum marks for clinical practicum examination for both Audiology and Speech Language Pathology shall be fifty.
Twenty five marks each for Audiology and Speech Language Pathology practicum shall be awarded based on combined Comprehensive Viva Voce Examination for first and second semester together conducted by one external and one internal examiner.
The remaining 25 marks shall be awarded based on internal viva voce examination, internal assessment and client contact hours, of which ten marks shall be awarded for Internal Assessment (IA), 5 marks based on client contact hours and the remaining 10 marks shall be awarded based on internal viva voce examination conducted by two internal examiners.
(a) Letter Grades
For each subject in a semester, a letter grade (D, D+, C+, B, B+, A and A+) will be awarded based on the total marks obtained by the student in the University Examinations and Continuous Assessment (CA) put together. Each letter grade has a Grade Point (GP) as shown below.
% of total marks Alpha-Sign Grade Point Remarks
Grade (GP)
Below 40% D 1 Failed 40% and above but less than 50% D+ 2 Passed/Failed 50% and above but less than 60% C+ 3 Passed 60% and above but less than 65% B 4 ..
65% and above but less than 70% B+ 5 ..
70% and above but less than 75% A 6 ..
75% and above A+ 7 Distinction (b) Grade Point Average and Cumulative Grade Point Average
Grade Point Average (GPA) for each semester is calculated based on the GP obtained by the student for each subject and the credit assigned to that subject. It is calculated as
GPA = ∑ Credit×GP obtained for the subject or g1c1+g2c2+g3c3+...
credit for subject
cl+c2+c3...
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the average grade points obtained by the students till the end of any particular semester. CGPA is calculated in a 7-point scale as shown below.
CGPA= ∑ Credits for semester × GPA obtained for the semester
∑ Credits for semester 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 69
10. Criteria for Passing a Course and Acquiring Credits
1. For core courses having external examination at the end of the semester, a student is deemed to have completed a course successfully and earned the credit if he/she gets grade C+ with 3 GP or more (50% or more marks) for each subject group (theory and practicum combined) with a separate minimum of grade D+ with 2 GP or more (40% or more marks) for each theory paper and its practicum.
2. For core papers that have no practicum the minimum marks for pass will be Grade C+ with 3 GP (50%). 3. For AEEC/AECC, the minimum marks for pass will be grade D+ with 2GP or more (40% or more marks) 4. For Audit courses, a candidate has to secure a 'Satisfactory' status on a rating of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. If a candidate secures 40% or more marks in the internal assessments, he/she can be rated as having cleared the course satisfactorily. No external examination will be conducted for Audit courses.
5. A course successfully completed cannot be repeated. A letter grade D in any subject implies failure in that subject.
6. A student securing D+ grade in any core course has to reappear for the examination for the same course in the subsequent chances.
7. A student who has secured Grade C+ pass mark in the subject group for both theory and practicum, however has failed in a core paper has to reappear for that paper only.
8. If it is an elective course, the student has the option to reappear for the examination in the same course or to change the elective course in which case he/she has to repeat the course work with respect to the new elective course. A student will be given only three consecutive chances for reappear and retrieve the credits in this manner.
11. Promotion
A candidate should successfully complete all semester examinations within a period of 6 years. Those who fail to complete within this period, will have to discontinue the course.
The candidate should have cleared all the papers of the first semester before appearing for the final semester examination.
The candidate, who has failed to secure grade C+ (pass mark) for each subject group, has to reappear for both theory and practicum of that subject group.
Internship will start only after the successful completion of fifth semester examinations and has appeared for the sixth semester examinations.
12. Internship
Each candidate has to undergo two semesters of internship (10 months) after successfully completing the course.
Fifty percent of internship shall be done outside the parent institution approved by the University.
13. Award of Class
Class shall be awarded for each semester examinations as given below.
(a) Distinction.—The candidate securing Grade A+ with 7 CGPA (75% or more marks) in aggregate (both theory and practical) shall be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction.
(b) First Class.—The candidate securing Grade B or above with 4 or more CGPA but less than 7 CGPA (60% marks or above) in the aggregate (both theory and practical) shall be declared to have passed in First class.
(c) Second Class.—The candidate securing Grade C+ or above with 3 or more CGPA (50% marks or above), but less than Grade B (60%)with 4 CGPA of the aggregate (both theory and practical) shall be declared to have passed in Second Class.
(d) The results of the candidates who have passed the BASLP examination in the second or third attempt will be classified in second class irrespective of the percentage of the marks secured.
14. Award of Degree
A candidate will be eligible for award of the BASLP degree when he/she has successfully completed internship postings, and on completion of the mandatory requirements of obtaining a minimum of CGPA 3 with 168 credits from First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth semester examinations.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 7015. Award of Ranks
Ranks shall be awarded on the basis of the total marks secured in the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth semester examinations.
Candidates who fail in one or more subjects during the course shall not be eligible for award of ranks.
The candidates should have completed the course in the prescribed (minimum 4 years) number of years.
16. Revision of Scheme and Syllabus
Normally the revision of the scheme and syllabus is to take place in every 3 years. But to keep the syllabus in tune with the new and emerging technology trend, a new elective course can be introduced after obtaining the approval of the University. The syllabus of the proposed course has to be approved before the commencement of the semester in which the course is proposed.
The Revised Regulations relating to Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) under Choice Based Credit and Semester System 2015—16 onwards was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 09 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the University Act, 1974 and the same was considered and approved.
(14)
No. Ac. L/R/2735-B/2015.
23rd January 2016.
Revised Regulations relating to MASLP Degree Course under Choice
Based Credit and Semester System (2015-16 onwards)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the revised Regulations relating to MASLP Degree Course under Choice Based Credit and Semester System (2015-16 onwards)
1. Title of course: Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP)
2. Eligibility for Admission
Minimum educational requirement for admission will be a degree in Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Course from any recognized University, or any other degree recognized by the Kerala University as equivalent thereto, with minimum 50% pass percentage required as per university norms.
3. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for the course shall be English
4. Course Work
The course content of study for four semesters of MASLP shall include theory and practicum approved by RCI 5. Structure of the MASLP Programme
5.1 The duration of the course will be four semesters. Each semester shall consist of minimum 16 weeks.
5.2 The academic program of each semester will consist of course work and or thesis work. The total contact hours shall be a minimum of 30 hours per week including lectures, tutorials and practicals.
5.3 The program shall consist of
♦ Core Courses (CC),
♦ Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC),
♦ Ability Enhancement Elective Course (AEEC) (Skill Based),
♦ Elective Discipline Specific (DES),
♦ Audit Courses (AC)
♦ Clinical Practicum (CP)
♦ Thesis Work.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 715.4 Credits will be assigned to the courses based on the general patterns as given in the table below.
Table 1: Distribution of Credits
Course work
Credits allotted
Core Courses (CC)
4
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) 2
Ability Enhancement Elective Course (AEEC) (skill Based) 2
Elective Discipline Specific (DES)
2
Audit Courses (AC)
No credits Satisfactory/Non-satisfactory S/NS Clinical Practicum (CP)
4
Thesis
6
5.5 A student will have to register for all the core courses listed in the scheme and syllabus and should successfully complete all of them. He/she has to register for the Ability Enhancement courses from the list of courses offered by the Institution in that particular semester in consultation with the course coordinator.
6. Content of the Course Work
Semester Courses
Core Ability Ability Thesis Clinical Audit
Courses Enhancement Enhancement Practicum Courses
Compulsory Elective
Courses Courses
(AECC) (Skill Based)
AEEC
.. .. 2 1 First 5 .. Semester
Second 4 1 1 .. 2 1 Semester
.. .. 2 1 Third 5 .. Semester
Fourth 3 1 1 1 2 1 Semester
7. Attendance
7.1 Each candidate must have minimum attendance of 80% in theory classes and 90% in clinical practicum for each semester. Failure to meet the criteria will disqualify the student from attending the university examinations of the respective semester. The candidate will have to repeat the semester, i.e, both theory and clinical practicum will have to be repeated in total.
7.2 Candidate can repeat the semester only once during the course.
7.3 A candidate is eligible for condonation of shortage of attendance only once in the entire program subject to the conditions given below
♦ The conduct and progress must be good as certified by the Head of the Respective Department ♦ Condonation will be granted if he or she has secured not less than 60% of the attendance ♦ By the recommendation of the head of the institution, the condonation shall be granted by the university subject to the rules and procedures prescribed by the University from time to time.
7.4 If a student is continuously absent for more than 15 working days without any intimation, his/her absence will be reported to the University.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 728. Internal Assessment
(a) Theory
Twenty marks for each theory paper shall be given on the basis of internal assessment as follows:
(i) 25% of the marks are allotted to attendance.
(ii) 25% of the marks are allotted to assignments and presentations.
(iii) 50% of the internal marks are allotted to an examination to be conducted in every semester.
(b) Practicum
The distribution of internal marks for clinical work is as follows:
(i) 40% of the internal marks are allotted based on viva conducted at the end of the semester. The evaluation shall be done jointly by a clinical supervisor and another staff deputed by the Head of the Department. (ii) 20% of the marks shall be allotted for the client contact hours obtained by the respective student during the practicum hours.
(iii) 40% of the marks shall be allotted for the clinical performance of the respective semester. Marks shall be awarded on the basis of clinical knowledge, use of instruments, report writing/ performa keeping, involvement/ creativity in clinical activity and professionalism shown during clinical postings assessed using the clinical skill matrix.
9. Examination
There shall be semester examination conducted by the University at the end of each semester. Candidate securing a minimum of 50% marks in internal assessments of individual subjects and 50% marks in internal clinical evaluations (clinical assessment, client contact hours and internal viva) will only be allowed to appear for university examinations of the respective semester.
(a) Theory Examinations
Each theory paper of the examinations conducted by the University will be valued by one external examiner and one internal examiner and the average of both rounded to the next integer shall be awarded to the candidate.
(b) Practical Examinations
First, third and fifth semester
The maximum marks for clinical practicum examination for both Audiology and Speech Language Pathology practicum shall be fifty. Twenty marks shall be awarded based on internal assessment, ten marks based on client contact hours and the remaining 20 marks shall be awarded based on an internal viva voce examination conducted by two internal examiners.
Second, fourth and sixth Semester
The maximum marks for clinical practicum examination for each Audiology and Speech Language Pathology shall be fifty.
Twenty five marks each for audiology and speech language pathology practicum shall be awarded based on combined Comprehensive viva voce examination for first and second semester together conducted by one external and one internal examiner. The remaining 25 marks shall be awarded based on internal viva voce examination, internal assessment and client contact hours, of which ten marks shall be awarded for Internal Assessment (IA), 5 marks based on client contact hours and the remaining 10 marks shall be awarded based on internal viva voce examination conducted by two internal examiners.
(c) Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation has to be assessed by an external examiner for 80 marks (appendix 1). Remaining twenty marks will be awarded by the guide.
The candidates shall submit the dissertation before one month of the commencement of the theory examination of that semester. Candidates who fail to submit their dissertation on or before the date stipulated shall not be permitted to appear for the final semester examination.
However an extension of twenty days can be provided based on university guidelines.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 7310. Letter Grades
For each subject in a semester, a letter grade (D, D+, C+, B, B+, A and A+ ) will be awarded based on the total marks obtained by the student in the Semester Examinations and Continuous Assessment (CA) put together. Each letter grade has a Grade Point (GP) as shown below.
% of total marks Alpha-Sign Grade Point Remarks
Grade (GP)
Below 40% D 1 Failed 40% and above but less than 50% D+ 2 Passed/Failed 50% and above but less than 60% C+ 3 Passed 60% and above but less than 65% B 4 ..
65% and above but less than 70% B+ 5 ..
70% and above but less than 75% A 6 ..
75% and above A+ 7 Distinction II. Grade point average and cumulative grade point average
Grade Point Average (GPA) for each semester is calculated based on the GP obtained by the student for each subject and the credit assigned to that subject. It is calculated as
GPA = ∑ Credit×GP obtained for the subject
g1c1+g2c2+g3c3+...
or
∑ credit for subject
cl+c2+c3...
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the average grade points obtained by the students till the end of any particular semester. CGPA is calculated in a 7-point scale as shown below:
∑ Credits for semester × GPA obtained for the semester
CGPA=
∑ Credits for semester
12. Criteria for passing a course and acquiring credits
(a) For core courses having external examination at the end of the semester, a student is deemed to have completed a course successfully and earned the credit if he/she gets grade C+ with 3 GP or more (50% or more marks) for each subject group (theory and practicum combined) with a separate minimum of grade D+ with 2 GP or more (40% or more marks) for each theory paper and its practicum.
(b) For core papers that have no practicum the minimum marks for pass will be Grade C+ with 3 GP (50%). (c) For AEEC/AECC, the minimum marks for pass will be grade D+ with 2GP or more (40% or more marks).
(d) For Audit courses, a candidate has to secure a 'Satisfactory' status on a rating of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. If a candidate secures 40% or more marks in the internal assessments, he/she can be rated as having cleared the course satisfactorily. No external examination will be conducted for Audit courses.
(e) A course successfully completed cannot be repeated. A letter grade D in any subject implies failure in that subject.
(f) A student securing D or D+ grade in any core course has to reappear for the examination for the same course in the subsequent chances.
(g) A student who has secured Grade C+ pass mark in the subject group for both theory and practicum, however has failed in a core paper has to reappear for that paper only 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 74 (h) If it is an elective course, the student has the option to reappear for the examination in the same course or to change the elective course in which case he/she has to repeat the course work with respect to the new elective course. A student will be given only three consecutive chances for reappear and retrieve the credits in this | manner.
13. Promotion
(a) A candidate should successfully complete all semester examinations within a period of 3 years. Those who fail to complete within this period, will have to discontinue the course.
(b) The candidate should have cleared all the papers of the first semester before appearing for the final semester examination.
(c) The candidate, who has failed to secure grade C+ (pass mark) for each subject group, has to reappear for both theory and practicum of that subject group.
(d) Internship will start only after the successful completion of fifth semester examinations and has appeared for the sixth semester examinations.
14. Award of Class
Class shall be awarded for/each semester examinations as given below:
(a) A candidate will be eligible for award of the MASLP degree, on completion of the mandatory requirements of 112 credit, obtaining minimum CGPA of 3.
(b) Distinction: The candidate securing Grade A+ with 7 CGPA (75% or more marks) in aggregate (both theory and practical of all examinations) shall be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction.
(c) First Class: The candidate securing Grade B or above with 4 or more CGPA but less than 7 CGPA (60% marks or above) in the aggregate (both theory and practical of all examinations) shall be declared to have passed in First class.
(d) Second Class: The candidate securing Grade C+ or above with 3 or more CGPA (50% marks or above), but less than Grade B (60%) with 4 CGPA of the aggregate (both theory and practical of all examinations) shall be declared to have passed in Second class.
(e) The results of the candidates who have passed the MASLP examination in the second or third attempt will be classified in second class irrespective of the percentage of the marks secured.
15. Award of Ranks
Ranks shall be awarded on the basis of the total marks secured in the First, Second, Third and Fourth semester examinations.
Candidates who fail in one or more subjects during the course shall not be eligible for award of ranks.
The candidates should have completed the course in the prescribed (minimum) number of years.
Normally the revision of the scheme and syllabus is to take place in every 3 years. But to keep the syllabus in tune with the new and emerging technology trend, a new elective course can be introduced after obtaining the approval of the University. The syllabus of the proposed course has to be approved before the commencement of the semester in which the course is proposed.
Revised Regulations relating to MASLP Degree Course under Choice Based Credit and Semester System (2015-'16 onwards) was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015, vide Item No. 09 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the University Act, 1974 and the same was considered and approved.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 75(15)
No. Ac. L/R/2735-C/2015.
23rd January 2016.
Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy (PGDAVT) Course
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015, approved the Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy (PGDAVT) Course.
1. Preamble
The ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Article 24) in 2007 by the Indian Government and the passing of the 'The Right to Education Act (2009)' subsequently has brought a new direction to the field of management of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the country. Professionals offering services to the deaf and hard of hearing must acquire the skills to adopt and use modern technology for the benefit of persons with hearing impairment. Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is India's apex body entrusted with the responsibility to regulate and monitor training of professionals in the area of disability. The Council has been designing, from time to time, training programs for the manpower generation in different areas of disability. The RCI is in the process of implementation of the forward thinking concept of a barrier free environment for persons with disabilities as enunciated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) 2006.
The significant change that the UNCRPD (2006) has brought about is that issues regarding persons with disabilities will no longer be a medical or health care issue. On the other hand, they will be viewed as a human rights issue. However, majority of the training programs tend to focus more on disability than on the needs of differently abled children. The RCI has been designing training programs to accommodate this changed shift. One such program is the institution of a Post Graduate Diploma Course in Auditory Verbal Therapy for the training professionals in the fields of Speech & Hearing and Special Education. By its very definition, Auditory Verbal Therapy, highlights the similarities between hearing children and their deaf and hard of hearing peers and therefore uses normal patterns of development on which to base the habilitation of deaf and hard of hearing children. Inclusion/inclusive education lie at the very heart of Auditory Verbal Therapy and therefore, the new program is justified.
RCI plays a key role in linking tradition to modernity and its training courses for professionals are the bridges that enable the link. Post Graduate Diploma Course in Auditory Verbal Therapy will allow the professionals serving the deaf and hard of hearing in India to build on their knowledge and skills from their masters, graduation and diploma programs and to upgrade their knowledge.
Systematic and intensive training of the existing re/habilitation professionals is critical if India is to keep pace with international trends in the habilitation of deaf and hard of hearing children. International protocol recommends that training in Auditory Verbal Therapy be given only by professionals who are themselves certified as LSLS Cert. AVT ® by the A. G. Bell Academy, an international organization. Therefore, this Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy should preferably follow the same modules of theory, guided observation and practice of Auditory Verbal Therapy as taught in the training of LSLS Cert. AVT®.
Across the world, all countries are working towards implementing the position statement of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, 2007. This 1-3-6 protocol specifies that with the help of universal newborn infant screening babies with hearing loss be identified by one month of age and be appropriately provided amplification facility by three months of age so that effective intervention begins at six months of age at the latest. By instituting this Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy, India will demonstrate through her apex regulatory body of RCI that she recognizes the need for focused training of re/habilitation professionals who serve deaf and hard of hearing babies in listening, learning and spoken language skills in order to comply with the 1-3-6 protocol and so become members of the global community.
2. Aims and Objectives
The aim of the Post Graduate Diploma Course in Auditory Verbal Therapy is to train and equip professionals in the fields of Speech & Hearing and Special Education with knowledge and skills to practice auditory verbal therapy with young children with deafness and hard of hearing as a part of the early intervention program. The course further aims to facilitate professionals in setting up of early intervention centers staffed by therapists who have the requisite skills to work with deaf and hard of hearing children.
The objectives of this program are to
(a) impart knowledge in modern technology and its significance in the practice of educating children with hearing impairment;
(b) identify the principles and practices of auditory verbal therapy and related services;
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 76(c) develop skills and competencies for practicing auditory verbal therapy as a part of the early intervention services for young children with hearing impairment;
(d) promote speech-language development and education of young hearing impaired children;
(e) promote parent - teacher empowerment;
(f) develop skills and competencies in students for practicing AVT as a part of early intervention for young hearing impaired children, and
(g) to teach the need and significance of practice of AVT in India.
4. Duration of the Course
The duration of the course is one academic year (2 semesters).
5. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction shall be English.
6. Eligibility for Admission
Any candidate with a graduate degree in Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology/Speech and Hearing or Special Education (HI) or equivalent degree from any other University and who is registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India will be eligible to seek admission for the course. Foreign nationals should produce evidence of professional registration in their home country.
7. Teacher - student ratio
The teacher student ratio is 1:5
8. Intake capacity
Considering infrastructural facilities needed and the dearth of certified AV therapists in India, a maximum of 10 candidates may be admitted for the course.
9. Type of institutions that can offer the program
Only those institutions that fulfil the following criteria are eligible to conduct the program:
(a) Institutions offering RCI approved graduate programs in Speech & Hearing or Special Education in the area of hearing impairment or institutions with RCI affiliation for more than 4 years.
(b) Institutions having surgical facility for cochlear implantation and post implant habilitation facility or having MOU with institutions having surgical and post implant habilitation facility.
10. Theory and practical work
Semester 1*
Semester Title
Theory** Practical Clinical
Hours Hours Hours
1 Auditory Verbal Techniques
50 40 ..
Spoken Language Communication Development 50 40 ..
Child Development
50 40 ..
Clinical work
.. .. 290 Total
150 120 290 2 Hearing and Amplification Technologies
50 40 ..
50 40 ..
Parent Empowerment and Curricular Support
Clinical work
.. .. 380 Total
100 80 380 * Calculated on the basis that each semester will have 16 weeks with 5 working days, and each working day will have 7 hours. It means each semester will be of 560 hours (16 weeks × 5 days × 7 hours). This is in addition to examinations, preparatory holidays for exam, vacation etc.
* * There shall be 5 units in each paper and each unit shall be taught for 10 hours.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 77 Minimum Practical work: 1 and 2 Semesters (Clinical examination)Sl. No. Activity
Sessions/Children Hours
1 Unsupervised observations
50 50 2 Supervised observation of teaching sessions with Teacher Practicum 20 20 Supervision Form
3 Practice sessions with Teacher Behavior
20 30 Rating Scale (TBRS)
4 Assessed sessions (TBRS)
10 20 5 Practice of Phonetic Level Evaluation and
30 10 Speech Strategies of Dr. Ling
6 Observation and practice -Audiograms
15 20 15 observations and 5 practice sessions
7 Practice - Hearing evaluation
5 10 8 Observation of Hearing aids fitment
10 20 9 Observations of Mapping sessions
10 20 10 Observation of Speech Perception Tests
5 10 11 Case studies including case history
5 10 12 Clinical work with Children with Hearing impairment
.. 450* * Auditory verbal therapy + Speech therapy.
11. Scheme of Examination
Examination (theory papers) can be either by internal or external examiners. Clinical examination shall be by external examiner only. Internal assessment and practical examination shall be by only the faculty teaching a given paper.
Preparatory leave of 2 weeks will be granted to the trainees prior to the external theory examination.
The scheme of examination shall be as follows:
Paper Title
Theory IA Practical Total
1.1 Auditory Verbal Techniques
50 20 30 100 1.2 Spoken Language Communication Development 50 20 30 100 1.3 Child Development
50 20 30 100 1.4 Clinical*
80 20 .. 100 2.1 Hearing and Amplification Technologies 50 20 30 100 2.2 Parent Empowerment and Curricular Support 50 20 30 100 2.3 Clinical*
80 20 .. 100 Total
410 140 150 7005th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 78
12. Standard of Passing
The minimum percentage of marks required for passing is 50%, separately in theory, IA, practical and clinical examination. Class will be declared based on the aggregate of marks of both the semesters. The candidates will be declared to have passed the examination as follows:
First C1ass with Distinction
≥ 75%
First Class
≥ 60%
Second Class
≥ 50%
13. Reappearing Facility
A candidate has to pass each examination in not more three attempts including the first attempt. The candidate to appear for the examination at the end of second semester must have passed all the papers of the first semester. The entire course itself should be completed in not more than 3 years.
14. Infrastructure facilities
The institution conducting the training course should have a Model Centre practicing auditory verbal therapy or should have a Memorandum of Understanding Auditory Verbal therapy center near to the institution. The teacher student ratio (therapist-cochlear implanted children) of the model center should be 1:4 and the center should have a minimum strength of 10 young hearing impaired children with cochlear implants.
The minimum infrastructure required for offering this Post Graduate Diploma program for an intake of 10 students, shall be as given below. The requirements for infrastructure shall double for an additional intake of 10 students or part thereof.
(a) Space: Exclusively for this program
Class room 1 room 15' × 10' 150 Sq. ft
Laboratory 1 room 20' × 10' 200 Sq. ft
Therapy rooms 5 rooms 8' × 8' each 320 Sq. ft
Space for staff, library, waiting hall, child care, office ∼ 500 Sq. ft & other facilities
(b) Staff
Audiologist/Speech Language Pathologist* 1 Full time
Lecturer in Special Education@ 1 Full time
Lecturer in Auditory Verbal Therapy $ 1 Part time/Full time Lecturer in Clinical Psychology/Clinical 1 Visiting Psychologist.#
* MASLP or M.Sc. (Audiology) or M.Sc. (Speech-language Pathology), or its equivalent as recognize by RCI.
@ Master's Degree in Special Education (HI) or its equivalent as recognized by RCI.
$ (a) MASLP or MSc (Audiology) or M.Sc (Speech-language Pathology), or Master's Degree in Special Education (HI), or M.Ed (Special Education) with LSLS Cert. in AVT or its equivalent as recognized by RCI.
(b) Must have worked with 50 children with cochlear implants in the last 5 years.
# M.Phil in Clinical Psychology or its equivalent as recognized by RCI.
(c) Equipment/Material
Digital Hearing Aids - Minimum 6 Nos.
Therapy material like toys & play materials, toys for informal hearing screening such as bells and noise making toys.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 79 Material for auditory verbal trainingModels of Ear and cochlear implant
(d) Clinical infrastructure
Teacher : Children with cochlear implants 1 : 5
Teacher : Children with hearing aids 1 : 5
(e) Library
Books and Journals listed under each paper are essential.
Regulations relating to Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy (PGDAVT) Course was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 09 for consideration and adoption as envisaged under section 39(1) of the University Act, 1974 and the same was considered and approved.
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No. Ac. L/R/2723/2015.
25th January 2016.
Amendment to the Regulations relating to M.Tech Degree Programme (2013 Scheme)
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the amendment to the Regulations relating to M.Tech Degree Programme (2013 Scheme).
Amendment
"That, in the Regulations relating to M. Tech Degree Programme (2013 Scheme), under Clause 12.0 - 'Part Time Programme' the following be incorporated immediately below the Scheme.
"Under no circumstances, students should be permitted to spend more than five years to complete the course
work and seven years for the total Programme including the thesis work from the date of admission to the Programme"
The amendment to the Regulations relating to M. Tech Degree Programme (2013 Scheme) was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 15 as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
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No. Ac. L/R/2728/2015.
27th January 2016.
Regulations for the awarding of D.Sc (Doctor of Science) Degree to Scholars under
the Faculty of Medicine
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 29th October 2014 approved the Regulations for the awarding of D.Sc (Doctor of Science) Degree to scholars under the Faculty of Medicine.
Degree of Doctor of Science in the Faculty of Medicine
The Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Sience in the Faculty of Medicine shall have taken (i) PG Degree in Medical Science (ii) Ph.D Degree in Medical Science may be added to clause (1) given in Statute 9, Chapter 16, Kerala University First Statutes, 1977 and the remaining clauses stands without any modification.
The Regulations for the awarding of D. Sc. (Doctor of Science) Degree to Scholars under the Faculty of Medicine was laid before the Senate held on 18th November 2015 item No. 10 as envisaged under section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 80 (18)No. Ac. L/R/2722/2015.
28th January 2016.
Amendment to the Regulations Relating to Recognition of
Examination and Degrees of other Universities
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the following amendment to the Regulations relating to Recognition to the Degrees/ Diplomas awarded by the Statutory/ Deemed Universities as equivalent to the corresponding Degrees/Diplomas/Examinations of Kerala University.
Amendment
"That, in Chapter IV - Norms for granting Recognition/Equivalence to Examinations, Degrees etc. of Universities
or Bodies 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 relevant Universities/Institutions under the Heading
"Degrees and Examinations of other Universities and Institutions" recognized by the University of Kerala.
List of Degrees/Examinations of other Universities/Institutions
Sl. Order No. Name of the State Examinations/ Corresponding Authorities
No. and Date Boards/Statutory Degrees Examinations/ Recommended
Universities/Foreign Degree of the KU
Universities/Institutions
(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 1 Ac.C/012556/2014 Bharathidasan M.Phil. Degree in As one of the Chairman, BoS in Dated 12-2-2015 University, Microbiology eligible qualification Biotechnology (P. G).
Triruchirappalli (Regular) for higher studies
and employment in Biotechnology of the University of Kerala
May be recognized as one of the eligible qualification for higher studies and employment in Biotechnology of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (P. G.) 2 Ac.C/8972/2014 Mangalore University M.Sc Degree in M.Sc Degree in Chairman, BoS in Dated 19-2-2015 through St.Agnes Psychology Psychology of the Psychology (P. G.) College, Mangalore (Regular) University of Kerala (Autonomous), Mangalore
for higher studies and employment
May be recognized as equivalent to M.Sc. Degree in Psychology of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of Chairman BoS in Psychology (P. G.) 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 81 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 3 Ac.C/012705/2014 Manonmaniam B.Sc. Degree in B.Sc. Degree in Chairman, BoS in Dated 2-3-2015 Sundaranar Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science (Pass)
studies and employment
University (Regular) of the University of Thirunelveli Kerala for higher through Sarah Tucker College (Autonomous)
May be recognized as equivalent to B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment.
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Computer Science (Pass).
4 Ac.C/010420/2014 Mangalore University B.A. Triple Main As an eligible Chairman,, BoS in Dated 21-2-2015 through St.Aloysious Degree in qualification for the Psychology (Pass).
College, Mangalore Sociology, specific purpose of (Autonomous) Communicative seeking admission to
English and M.Sc. Degree in
Can be recognized for pursuing higher studies in Psychological
Psychology Counselling Counselling in (Regular) Psychology of the University of Kerala.
University of Kerala Decision of the Annual Meeting of BoS in Psychology (P. G.) held on 23-1-2015- Can be recognized as an eligible qualification for the specific purpose of seeking admission to M.Sc. Degree in Counselling Psychology of the University of Kerala.
Dean, Faculty of
Science.
Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in Psychology (P. G).
5 Ac.C/013087/2014 NIMHANS University M.Sc. Degree in For the purpose of Chairman, BoS in Dated 24-2-2015 (Deemed) Bangalore Nursing (Regular) pursuing higher Nursing (P. G.) studies in University Can be granted of Kerala including recognition as Ph.D. equivalent to M.Sc.
Degree in Nursing of the University of Kerala for higher studies.
Dean, Faculty of
Medicine
Eligibler for Ph.D. programme of University of Kerala.
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(3) (4) (5)
(6) 6 Ac.C/004757/2014 Sree Sankaracharya M.A. Degree in Recognized for the Chairman, BoS in Dated 24-2-2015 University of Sanskrit, Theatre (Regular) specific purpose of Visual Arts Kalady
admission to Can be recognized for M.Phil. programme of the specific purpose University of Kerala of adimission to Offered by the M.Phil. programme of Centre of Performing University of Kerala & Visual Arts offered by the
Centre of Performing & Visiual Arts
Dean, Faculty of Fine
Arts
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Visual Arts 7 Ac.C/013713/2014 National Law LLM Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 25-2-2015 University, IPR Technology LL.M. Degree of the Law (P. G.) Jodhpur Laws University of Kerala May be recognized as for higer studies and equivalent to the LLM employment of University Kerala
for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of Law
Endorsed the remarks of the law (Pass) 8 Ac.C/10400/2014 University of Madras B.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 27-2-2015 through Madras Mathematics B.Sc. Degree in Mathematics (Pass) Christian College (Regular) Mathematics of the As equivalent to the (Autonomous) University of Kerala B.Sc Degree in
for higher studies Mathematics of the and employment University of Kerala
for all purpose of higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Mathematics (Pass).
9 Ac.C/012660/2014 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As a sufficent Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Aquatic Biology qualification for Zoology (P. G.)
and Fisheries availing advance May be granted
awarded to increment in the field Smt. Sherly. D. of Zoology
recognition for the avaling advance increment in the field of Zoology
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in Zoology (P. G.) 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 83 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 10 Ac.C/012895/2014 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Biotechnology qualification for Botany (P. G.)
awarded to claiming advance Vivek, P. J. increment in the
field of Botany
May be recognized as equivalent to Ph.D. in Botany for advance increment in Botany.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for claiming advance increment in the field of Botany.
11 Ac.C/1/9924/2014 Sri. Sathya Sai M.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Institute of Higher Food Science & M.Sc. Degree in Home Science (P. G.) Learning (Deemed), Nutrition Home Science-Food
May be recognized Andhra Pradesh & Nutrition of the equivalent to M.Sc.
University of Kerala Degree in Home for higher studies and Science (Food employment & Nutrition)
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As equivalent to M.Sc. Degree in Home Science Food & Nutrition of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment 12 Ac.C/013821/2014 Noorul Islam Centre M.Phil. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 for Higher Mathematics qualification for Mathematics (P. G.) Education (Fulltime Regular) higher studies and May be recognized (Deemed), Kumaracoil employment as equivalent to
M.Phil. Degree in Mathematics of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for higher studies and employment 13 Ac.C/012998/2014 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Biotechnology qualification for Botany (P. G.)
awarded to employment As equivalent to
Sri Mathew purpose in the Steephan field of Botany
Ph.D. degree in Botany of University of Kerala for the purpose of employment and higher studies.
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(3) (4) (5)
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Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for employment purpose in the field of Botany 14 Ac.C/010948/2014 Indian Agricultural Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Research Institute, Soil Science & qualification for Environmental New Delhi Agricultural Research Guideship Science
Chemistry in Environmental awarded to Science in
For approval as research guide in
Sri Ramesh, V. University of Kerala Environmental Science
is recommended, provided other eligible conditions for approval as research guide in Environmental Science is satisfied
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science
and Technology
As an eligible qualification for the approval of research guide in Environmental Science in University of Kerala 15 Ac.C/12896/2014 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-2-2015 Biotechnology qualification for Botany (P. G.)
awarded to claiming advance Smt. Resmi, M. S. increment in the
field of Botany
May be recognized as equivalent to Ph.D. Degree in Botany for advance increment in the filed of Botany
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for claiming advance increment in the filed of Botany 16 Ac.C/011524/2014 Osmania University, B.Sc. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Datd 10-3-2015 Hyderabad Mathematics, qualification for Mathematics (Pass)
Statistics, pursuing higher Computer Science studies in (Regular) Mathematics and
May be recognized for higher studies in Mathematics in Statistics of the Kerala University University of Kerala
Chairman, BoS in
Statistics
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 85(1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
May be recognized for higher studies in Statistics in Kerala University
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for pursuing higher studies in Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Kerala 17 Ac.C/009310/2014 Bharathiar University M.Sc. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in
purpose only M.Sc. Degree in Dated 10-3-2015 through PSG College Clinical Nutrition qualification for Home Science (P. G.) of Arts and Science & Dietetics employment As equivalent to the (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Home Science (Food & Nutrition) of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for employment purpose 18 Ac.C/003199/2014 Mangalore University B. A. Triple Main Recognized for the Chairman, BoS in Dated 21-2-2015 through St. Aloysius Degree in purpose of pursuing Social Work College (Autonomous), Economics, MSW course of the May be recognized Mangalore Political Science University of for the purpose of
and Sociology Kerala pursuing MSW course (Regular)
of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Social Sciences
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Social work 19 Ac.C/2/009596/2014 University of Madras B.Sc. Degree in As an eligable Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 through Stella Maris Plant Biology and qualification for Biotechnology (Pass) College (Autonomous), plant pursuing higher May be recognized Chennai Biotechnology studies in as an eligible
(Regular) Biotechnology of the qualification for University of Kerala pursuing higher
studies in Biotechnology of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (Pass)5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 86 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 20 Ac.C/2/009597/2014 University of Madras M.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to the Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 through Stella Maris Biotechnology M.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology (P. G.) College (Autonomous) (Regular) Biotechnology of the May be recognized Chennai University of Kerala as equivalent to the
for higher studies M.Sc. Degree in and employment Biotechnology of the
University of Kerala for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (P. G.) 21 Ac.C/2/011892/2014 Madurai Kamaraj B.B.A. (Regular). As equivalent to the Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 University B.B.A. Degree in Business Management through Kodaikanal University of Kerala (Pass) Christian College, (Autonomous), Kodaikanal
May be recognized as equivalent to the B.B.A. Degree of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies.
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Business Management (Pass) 22 Ac.C/2/012997/2015 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligable Chairman, BoS in Dated 11-3-2015 Biotechnology qualification for Botany (P. G.)
awarded to employment purpose As equivalent to Sri Tomson Mani and higher studies in Botany for the
the field of Botany purpose of employment
and higher studies
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for his employment purpose and higher studies in the filed of Botany 23 Ac.C/014747/2015 Kerala Agricultural M.Sc. Degree in. Recognized as one of Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 University, Thrissur Biotechnology the eligible qualification Biotechnology (P. G.)
(Regular) for pursusing higher May be recognized
studies and employment as one of the eligible in the field of qualification for University of Kerala pursuing higher
studies and employment in the field of Biotechnology of the University 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 87 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology 24 Ac.C/012772/2014 Manonmaniam Ph.D. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 Sundaranar University Aquatic Biology eligible qualification Zoology (P. G.)
and Fisheries for the purpose of May be recognized awarded to employment in the as an eligible Sri Balamurali, R. S. field of Zoology in qualification for the
purpose of employment
the University of Kerala in the filed of
Zoology in the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Zoology (P. G.) 25 Ac.C/013430/2014 Madurai Kamaraj M.Phil Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 6-3-2015 University, Madurai Mathematics eligible qualification Mathamatics (P. G.)
(Distance Mode) for doing Ph.D. in Recognized as an
Mathematics eligible qualification
for doing Ph.D. in Mathematics
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Recognized as an eligible qualification for doing Ph.D. in Mathematics of the University of Kerala 26 Ac.C/0034109/2014 Bharthiar University B.Sc. Applied Being recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 13-3-2015 through Govt. College Science Degree equivalent to BCA Computer Science of Technology in Computer Degree of the (Pass) (Autonomous), Technology under University of Kerala Coimbatore the Faculty of for higher studies
Engineering, only
(Regular)
Can be recognized as equivalent to BCA Degree of the University of Kerala for higher studies only
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of Chairman, BoS in Computer Science (Pass) 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 88 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 27 Ac.C/012601/2014 University of Kerala M.Phil. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 6-3-2015 Futuers Studies qualification for the Psychology (P. G.)
under the purpose of claiming Faculty of advance increment Applied Sciences in the post of
Can be considered as equivalent to the M.Phil. Degree in
Assistant Professor Psychology in Psychology for all purposes
Dean, Faculty of
Science
As an eligible qualification for the purpose of claiming advance increment in the post of Assistant Professor in Psychology 28 Ac.C/012386/2014 University of Kerala Ph.D. Degree in As an eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 9-3-2015 Biotechnology qualification for Botany (P. G.)
awarded to employment purpose Smt. Renju in the field of Krishna, V. Botany
May be recognized as equivalent to the Ph.D. Degree in Botany for the purpose of employment in the field of Botany
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Arabic (P. G.) 29 Ac.C/014550/2015 Manonmaniam M.Phil. Degree in Recognized for the Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-3-2015 Sundaranar Biotechnology specific purpose of Computational University, (Full Time admission to Ph.D. Biology and Thirunelveli Regular) programme in Bioinformatics
Computational
May be recognized
Biology and for the specific Bioinformatics of the purpose of University of Kerala admission to Ph.D.
programme in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science
and Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 89 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 30 Ac.C/014131/2015 Bharathiar University B.Sc. Degree in As one of the eligible Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 through PSG Microbiology qualifications for Biotechnology (P. G.)
As one of the eligible qualifications College of Arts and (Regular) pursuing higher Science (Autonomous), studies in Coimbatore Biotechnology in
for pursuing higherUniversity of Kerala
studies in Biotechnology in University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science
and Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (P. G.) 31 Ac.C/013174/2014 University of Kerala M.Sc. Degree in Recognized as one of Chairman, BoS in Dated 18-2-2015 Aquatic Biology the eligible Zoology (P. G.)
and Fisheries qualification for the
May be recoginzed
purpose of Ph.D. as one of the eligible registration in qualification for the Zoology of the purpose of Ph.D. University of Kerala registration in
Zoology of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Zoology (P. G.) 32 Ac.C/009171/2014 Bharathiar University M.Sc. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 9-3-2015 through Dr. G. R. Microbiology M.Sc. Degree in Microbiology Damodaran College (Regular) Microbiology of the As equivalent to of Science University of Kerala M.Sc. Degree in (Autonomous), Coimbatore
for all purpose of Microbiology of the higher studies and University of Kerala employment for all purpose of
higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Microbiology 33 Ac.C/0044377/2014 Kannur University B.B.A.(Bachelor Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 6-3-2015
of Business eligible qualification Business Management Administration) for getting (Pass)
through Distance admission to May be recognized Mode higher studies as an eligible
qualification for higher studies in the University of Kerala5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 90 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Business Management (Pass) 34 Ac.C/009990/2014 Anna University, M. E. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 26-8-2014 Coimbatore through Power Electronics equivalent to Engineering (P. G.) Bannari Amman and Drives M.Tech. Degree in May be recognized Institute of (Regular) Electrical and as equivalent to Technology Electronics M.Tech. Degree in (Autonomous), Engineering of the Electrical and Sathyamangalam University of Kerala Electronics
for higher studies Engineering of and employment the University of
Kerala for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Engineering and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Engineering (P. G.) 35 Ac.C/011589/2014 Bharathiar University, M.Sc. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 20-2-2015 Coimbatore Applied Geography equivalent to Geography
(Regular) M.Sc. Degree in May be recognized as
Geography of the equivalent to M.Sc. University of Kerala Degree in Geography for the purpose of of the University of higher studies and Kerala for the purpose employment of higher studies and
employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Geography 36 Ac.C/048668/2014 Gandhigram Rural M.Sc. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-3-2015 Institute (Deemed Applied Geology eligible qualification Geology (P. G.) University), and Genomatics for higher studies in May be recognized Gandhigram (Regular) Geology in the as an eligible
University of Kerala qualification for higher
studies in Geology in the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Geology (P. G.) 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 91 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 37 Ac.C/2/007326/2014 Bangalore University B. H. M. (Four Recognized for the Chairman, BoS in Dated 6-3-2015 through Christ Year) (Regular) purpose of admission Business Management College, Bangalore (Autonomous)
to M. B. A. programme (Pass) of the University of May be recognized Kerala for the purpose of
admission to M. B. A. programme of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Business Management (Pass) 38 Ac.C/008613/2014 Anna University M. E. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 13-3-2015 through Thiagarajar Communication equivalent to Engineering (P. G.) College of Engineering Systems (Regular) M. Tech. Degree in May be recognized as (Autonomous), Electronics and equivalent to Madurai Communication M. Tech. Degree in
Engineering of the Electronics and University of Kerala Communication for higher studies Engineering of the and employment University of Kerala
for higher studies and employment.
Dean, Faculty of
Engineering and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Engineering (P. G.) 39 Ac.C/2/013857/2014 University of B. Sc. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 10-4-2015 Madras, Madras Nutrition, Food eligible qualification Home Science (P. G.)
Service for higher studies/ May be recognized as Management and doing M.Sc. Degree equivalent to B. Sc. Dietetics (Regular) in Home Science Degree in Home
(Nutrition and Science of the Dietetics) in the University of Kerala University of Kerala
for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Recognized as an eligible qualification for higher studies/ doing M. Sc. Degree in Home Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) in the University of Kerala 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 92 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 40 Ac.C/2/004433/2013 Anna University, M. E. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 20-3-2015 Chennai through Mechatronics equivalent to M.Tech Engineering (P. G.) Engineering
Karpagam College of (Regular) Degree in Electronics May be recognized as and Communication equivalent to M. Tech (Autonomous), Engineering of the Degree in Electronics Coimbatore University of Kerala and Communication
for the purpose of the Engineering of the higher studies and University of Kerala employment provided as the candidate the B.Tech. Degree acquired B. Tech. obtained is in Degree in Electronics Electronics and and Communication Communication Engineering Engineering
Dean, Faculty of
Engineering and
Technology
Recognized as equivalent to M.Tech Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering of the University of Kerala for the purpose of higher studies and employment as the candidate has acquired B.Tech Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering 41 Ac.C/007209/2014 Acharya Nagarjuna B.Sc. Degree As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 20-3-2015 University, Andhra (Botany, B. Sc. Degree in Biotechnology (Pass)
May be recognized as Pradesh through Biotechnology, Biotechnology of the PBS College of Arts Chemistry) University of Kerala equivalent to B.Sc. and Science (Regular) Degree in (Autonomous)
Biotechnology of the University of Kerala.
Dean, Faculty of
Applied Science
and Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the Chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (Pass) 42 Ac.C/007753/2014 Sathyabama University, Ph.D. Degree in Being recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 16-3-2015 Chennai Business an eligible Business
Administration qualification as Management (P. G.) awarded to research guide in the
May be recognized as
Sri Jubi, R. Faculty of an eligible
Management Studies qualification as of the University research guide in the of Kerala Faculty of
Management Studies of the University of Kerala 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 93 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6)
Dean, Faculty of
Management Studies
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Business Management (P. G.) 43 Ac.C/09590/2014 Anna University, M.E. Degree in As equivalent to Chairman, BoS in Dated 16-3-2015 Chennai through Production M. Tech. Degree in Engineering (P. G.) PSG College of Engineering Mechanical
May be recognized Technology (Regular) Engineering of the as equivalent to (Autonomous), University of M. Tech. Degree in Coimbatore Kerala for higher Mechanical
studies and Engineering of the employment University of Kerala
for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Engineering and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Engineering (P. G.) 44 Ac.C/014494/2015 University of Kerala Ph. D. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 21-3-2015 Aquatic Biology eligible qualification Zoology (P. G.)
and Fisheries for the purpose of May be recognized awarded to placement in the as an eligible Smt. Binushma field of Zoology qualification for the Raju of the University purpose of placement
of Kerala in the field of
Zoology of the University of Kerala.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Zoology (P. G.) 45 Ac.C/014975/2015 Periyar University M. Sc. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 20-3-2015 Salem Applied equivalent to M.Sc. Microbiology
Microbiology Degree in Microbiology May be recognized
(Regular) of the University
as equivalent to
of Kerala for higher M.Sc. Degree in studies and Microbiology of the employment University of Kerala
for higher studies and employment.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Microbiology5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 94 (1) (2)
(3) (4) (5)
(6) 46 Ac.C/014395/2015 Madurai Kamaraj B.Sc. (Special) Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 23-3-2015 University through Degree in Botany equivalent to B.Sc. Botany (Pass) Lady Doak College, (Regular) Degree in Botany May be recognized Madurai (Autonomous)
of the University as equivalent to of Kerala for higher B.Sc. Degree in studies Botany of the
University of Kerala for higher studies.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Botany (Pass) 47 Ac.C/014396/2015 Madurai Kamaraj M.Sc. Degree Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 23-3-2015 University through in Botany equivalent to M.Sc. Botany (P. G.)
May be recognized Madura College, (Regular) Degree in Botany Madurai (Autonomous)
of the University as equivalent to of Kerala for higher M.Sc. Degree in studies Botany of the
University of Kerala for higher studies.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Botany (P. G.) 48 Ac.C/014397/2015 Madurai Kamaraj M. Phil. Degree Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 23-3-2015 University through in Botany equivalent to M. Phil. Botany (P. G.)
May be recognized Thiagarajar College, (Regular) Degree in Botany Madurai (Autonomous)
of the University as equivalent to of Kerala for higher M.Phil. Degree in studies Botany of the
University of Kerala for higher studies.
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Botany (P. G.) 49 Ac.C/2/011185/2014 Forest Research Ph. D. Degree in Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 24-3-2015 Institute Forestry awarded equivalent to Ph. D. Economics (P. G.) Dehradun (Deemed to Sri Ajith Degree in Economics Who is also the University) Kumar, P. K. of the University Dean, Faculty of
of Kerala for Social Sciences employment purpose
May be recognized as equivalent to Ph.D. Degree in Economices of the University of Kerala for employment purpose 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 95 (1) (2) (3)
(4) (5)
(6) 50 Ac.C/010496/2014 University of Ph. D. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 27-3-2015 Malaysia, Aquaculture eligible qualification Aquatic Biology Terrengganu, awarded to for employment and Fisheries Malaysia Sri Midhun purpose in the post of
Sukumaran Assistant Professor
Recognized as equivalent to
in Aquatic Ph.D. Degree in Biology and Aquatic Biology Fisheries and Fisheries of the University of Kerala for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Recognized as an eligible qualification for employment to the post of Assistant Professor in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 51 Ac.C/014180/2015 Sastra University M.Sc. Degree Recognized as Chairman, BoS in Dated 28-3-2015 Thanjavur in Biotechnology equivalent to M.Sc. Biotechnology (P. G.) (Deemed) (Regular) Degree in
Recognized as
Biotechnology equivalent to of the University M. Sc. Degree in of Kerala for Biotechnology of the higher studies University of Kerala
for higher studies
Dean, Faculty of
applied Science and
Technology
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in Biotechnology (P. G.) 52 Ac.C/014973/2015 Mangalore University Ph.D. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman, BoS in Dated 20-4-2015 Mangalore applied Zoology eligible qualification Zoology (P. G.
awarded to for employment Recognized as
Sri Vanavasan, N. K. purpose as Assistant
equivalent to Ph.D. Professor in Zoology Degree in Zoology in the affiliated of the University of colleges of the Kerala for the University of Kerala placement as Lecturer
in the affiliated colleges under the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Recognized as an eligible qualification for employment to the post of Assistant Professor in Zoology in colleges affiliated by the University of Kerala 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 96 (1) (2)
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(6) 53 Ac.C/013131/2014 The English and B. A. (Hons) Recognized as Chairman BoS in Dated 22-4-2015 Foreign Languages Degree in equivalent to the English (Pass) University (EFLU) English (Regular) B. A. (Hons) Degree in
Recognized as Hyderabad English Language equivalent to the
and Literature of the B. A. (Hons) Degree University of Kerala in English Language for higher studies and Literature of the and employment University of Kerala
for higher studies and employment
Dean, Faculty of Arts
Endorsed the remarks of the chairman, BoS in English (Pass) 54 Ac.C/2/052333/2014 University of Ph.D. Degree in Recognized as an Chairman BoS in Dated 16-3-2015 Botswana, Mathematics eligible qualification Mathematics (P. G.) Gaborone Botswana awarded to for employment Recognized as
Sri Gigi Thomas purpose in the equivalent to
field of Mathematics Ph.D. Degree in
Mathematics of the University of Kerala
Dean, Faculty of
Science
Recognized as an eligible qualification for employment purpose in the field of Mathematics The above amendment to the Regulations relating to Recognition to the Degrees/Diplomas awarded by the Statutory/Deemed Universities as equivalent to the corresponding Degrees/Diplomas/Examinations of Kerala University was laid before the Senat at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 16 as envisaged under Section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
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No. Ac L/R/2729-A/2015.
6th February 2016.
Regulations relating to the Semesterisation of First Degree Programmes in the School of Distance
Education (SDE), 2016
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the Regulations relating to the Semesterisation of First Degree Programme in School of Distance Education (SDE), 2016.
1. Title
These Regulations shall be called 'The University of Kerala Regulations relating to the First Degree Programmes under the Credit and Semester (CSS) system in the School of Distance Education, 2016.
2. Scope, Application and Commencement
2.1 The Regulations provided herein shall apply to all First Degree (Under Graduate) Programmes offered through SDE under the Faculties of Science, Arts, Social Science, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Oriental Studies, English and Foreign Languages, Computer Science and Commerce.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 972.2 Medium of instruction is English, except in the case of Language Courses other than English, unless otherwise stated therein.
2.3 These regulations shall apply to First Degree Programmes to which admissions are made from the academic year (2016-2017) onwards.
2.4 These regulations supersede the provisions of all the existing regulations for the Under Graduate Programmes conducted by School of Distance Education with effect from 2016-2017 admissions unless otherwise specified.
3. Definitions
3.1 'Programme' means the entire Course of study as per the given Scheme and Examinations.
3.2 'Semester' means a term consisting of a minimum of 10-16 days for contact classes distributed over a minimum period of 5-8 weeks.
3.3 'Course' means a portion of a subject to be taught and evaluated in a semester (similar to a paper under annual scheme).
3.4 'Credit' (C) of a Course is a measure of the weekly unit of work involving lecture or laboratory session or seminar or similar activity assigned to the Course. The number of Courses/Credits that a student can take in a semester is governed by the provisions in these Regulations subject to a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 27 Credits.
3.5 'Language Courses' are Courses in English and an Additional Language of student's choice, for which all the students who join for First Degree Programmes have to register.
3.6 'Foundation Course' means a Course at the foundation level that all students of the First Degree Programme have to register.
3.7 'Core Course' means a compulsory course in a major subject related to the First Degree Programme in a discipline.\ 3.8 'Complementary Course' means a Course in a subject other than the Major Subject and is complementary to it.
3.9 'Open Course' means an Optional Course which the student is free to take at his/her will. Open Course shall be a Non Major Elective Course in the subjects other than the parent discipline. This course is offered in the fifth semester.
3.10 'Elective Course' means a Specialized Course from the frontier area of the Core Subject, offered in the Parent discipline.
3.11 'Major subject' means the core subjects in the programme chosen by the students.
3.12 'Faculty Advisor' means the Programme Coordinator nominated by the Director, SDE to advise the students on all academic matters.
4. Admission
4.1 Eligibility for admissions for various First Degree Programmes shall be according to the rules framed by the University from time to time. No student shall be eligible for admission to a First Degree Programme in any of the discipline unless he/she has successfully completed the examination conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling or its equivalent.
4.2 There shall be at least 10-16 days of contact classes in a semester distributed over a minimum period of 5-8 weeks and a minimum of 60 hours of instruction ordinarily. Odd semester (June-Oct.) commences in June and Even semester (Nov-March) commences in November every year.
4.3 Readmission - A student who discontinues the programme in a particular semester can rejoin it in the beginning of the same semester during subsequent years, provided the scheme and the syllabus are the same. In case if the scheme and syllabus have been changed, he/she has to cancel the prior registration and take fresh admission.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 985. Programme Structure
5.1 Students shall be admitted to the First Degree Programmes in the Faculties of Science, Arts, Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Oriental Studies, English and Foreign Languages, Computer Science and Commerce conducted in School of Distance Education as indicated under 2.1.
5.2 The First Degree Programmes shall include (1) Language Courses (2) Foundation Courses (3) Core Courses (4) Complementary Courses (5) Open Course (6) Elective Courses and (7) Project/Dissertation/Essay/comprehensive Course. The minimum number of Courses required for the completion of a Degree Programme may vary from 30-38 depending on the Credits assigned to different Courses.
5.3 The students shall choose the Major Subject of study at the beginning of the Programme.
5.4 Core Courses shall be offered by the parent department from 1st semester onwards along with the Complementary Courses and shall include a Project/ Dissertation Work/Essay/Comprehensive Course.
5.5 Language Courses and Foundation Courses shall be offered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters.
5.6 Complimentary courses are offered during 1-4 Semester. The student should take the Complementary Courses offered by the concerned subjects.
5.7 Open courses are courses which fall outside the area of the Major Subject of studies and are offered by the Departments of SDE other than the parent Department during 5th Semester. The student shall select an Open Course from among the courses enlisted by SDE. There shall be a minimum of 15 students for an Open Course.\ 5.8 Elective courses are courses offered by the Parent Department during 6th Semester in the frontier areas/related areas of the Major subject. The student should take an Elective Course offered by the concerned subjects.
5.9 The Project/Dissertation Work shall be undertaken during 5th/6th semester. For supervision of Dissertation Work/ Project, each student shall be assigned to a teacher.
5.9.1 Not more than 15 students shall be assigned to a particular teacher in a semester for such supervisory work.
The services of qualified external teachers may also be utilized for this purpose.
5.9.2 The Project/ Dissertation Work can be done either individually or by a group not exceeding five students.
5.9.3 However, Viva Voce based on the Project/ Dissertation Work shall be conducted individually.
5.9.4 The topics shall be selected by the students in consultation with the supervising teacher/Course Co-ordinator.
5.10 The Essay Course will be a three hour written examination for 100 marks conducted at the end of the 6th semester by the university.
5.11 The Comprehensive Course will be a three hour written examination carrying 80 marks conducted by the University at the end of the 6th semester. The students who choose this Course shall attend a viva-voce for 20 marks.
5.12 The student secures the Credits assigned to a Course on successful completion of the Course. No Course shall carry more than 4 Credits.
5.13 The students shall be required to earn a minimum of 120 Credits including Credits for Language Courses, Foundation Courses, Core Courses, Complementary Courses (as the case may be), Project/Dissertation Work/Essay/ Comprehensive Course, Open and Elective Courses as indicated below within a minimum period of 6 Semesters for the award of the Degree. The student shall do Open/Elective Course totaling to a minimum of 4 Credits but not more than 24 Credits.
5.14 The minimum required Credits for different Courses for the award of the Degree are given in the general structure of the First Degree Programmes as detailed below.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 99B.A./B.Sc. B.Com. Career related
2 ( a ) 2 ( b ) Accumulated minimum Credits required for successful completion of the Programme 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits Minimum Credits for Language Courses
33 Credits 22 Credits 18 Credits 4 Credits Minimum Credits required for Foundation Courses 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits Credits required for Core Courses including Project/ Dissertation Work/Essay/Comprehensive Course 50-56 Credits 61 Credits 42 Credits 8-102 Credits Credits required for Complementary Courses 22-28 Credits 12 Credits 16 Credits 0-12 Credits Minimum Credits required for Open Courses
2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits Minimum Credits required for Elective Courses
2 Credits 18 Credits 2 Credits 2-22 Credits 6. Boards of Studies, Courses and Syllabi
6.1 The Board of Studies shall design/re-design the Courses and syllabi for the subjects concerned in the First Degree Programme subject to the regulations of the University. The Board shall design and introduce new Courses, modify or redesign existing Courses or replace any Course/Courses with new/modified Courses to train the students.
6.2 The syllabus for a Course shall include: Course code, title, statement of the aims and objectives of the Course, number of credits, tutorials and laboratory sessions with pre requisites if any. The Course content shall be given module wise along with a list of reading materials.
6.3 The syllabus for each course shall also indicate the scheme of examination.
6.4 Tutorials are to be conducted for the students in each semester.
7. Evaluation
7.1. The Evaluation of each Course shall consists of two parts:
(1) Continuous Evaluation (CE)
(2) End Semester Evaluation (ESE)
The CE and ESE ratio shall be 1:4 for both practical and theory courses, i.e., a maximum of 20 marks for CE and a maximum of 80 marks for ESE. There is no separate minimum for CE and ESE. However the minimum pass requirement of a course is 40%. Minimum marks required for passing a programme is also 40%.
The classification of results of the Programme shall be done at the end of the 6th semester based on the total marks secured for all semesters and shall be as follows:
Candidates securing not less than 40% but below 50%— Third Class.
Candidates securing not less than 50% but below 60% — Second Class.
Candidates securing 60% and above— First Class.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 1007.2 Continuous Evaluation (CE).—In a semester each student shall be required to submit one assignment and do one Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis for each course without which his/her results will be withheld. Those who submit their assignments after the due date will have to pay a late fee as fixed by the University from time to time. The components of CE are, Assignment (10 marks) and Test Paper/Practicum /Case Analysis (10 marks).
7.2.1 The results of the CE shall be displayed in SDE website. Complaints regarding the award of marks for CE if any have to be submitted to the Programme Coordinator within 15 working days from the display of results of CE. The complaints shall be examined by the Programme Coordinator and shall arrive at a decision, which shall be communicated to the students. Further complaints if any shall be preferred within 10 days after the receipt of communication, to the Director SDE, who shall place the same before the staff council for a final settlement.
7.2.2 The Statement of marks of the CE of all the students shall be approved by the Programme Coordinator, countersigned by the Director and forwarded to the Controller of Examinations.
7.2.3 The marks for the components of Practical for Continuous Evaluation shall be as shown below.
(a) Attendance
5 marks
(b) Record
5 marks
(c) Test paper
5 marks
(d) Performance, Punctuality and Skill 5 marks
Total 20 Marks
7.2.4 There shall be no continuous evaluation (CE) for Dissertation Work/ Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course.
7.3 End Semester Evaluation (ESE).—End Semester Evaluation of all the Courses in all the semesters including the examination for Essay/Dissertation Work/Project/Comprehensive Course shall be conducted by the University.
7.3.1 Minimum attendance required for ESE is 50%. However those who do not have the required percentage of attendance can appear for ESE by paying a condonation fee fixed by the University.
7.3.2 Examinations for odd and even semesters will be conducted together towards the end of every academic year.
7.3.3 Marks—There will be 80 marks for each Course in End Semester Examinations.
7.3.4 The report of the Project/Dissertation Work shall be submitted to the Programme Coordinator in duplicate before the completion of the sixth semester.
7.3.5 A Board of two Examiners appointed by the University shall evaluate the report of the Project/Dissertation Work. The detailed guidelines regarding the conduct and evaluation of the Project/Dissertation Work will be framed by the Boards of Studies concerned.
7.3.6 Total marks for the ESE of Practical is 80 marks. The components of ESE of Practical have to be set by the Chairman, Boards of Studies, concerned.
7.3.7 Improvement of ESE—Candidates who have successfully completed the Semester, but wish to improve their marks for the End Semester Evaluation (ESE) shall have only one chance for the same along with the next immediate regular batch of students.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 1018. Pattern of Questions
Question
Total number Number of Marks for Total
type
of questions question to each Marks
be answered questions
Very short answer type (One word to Maximum of 2 sentences) 10 10 1 10 Short answer (Not to exceed 60 words)
12 8 2 16 Short essay (Not to exceed 120 words)
9 6 4 24 Long essay (Not to exceed 400 words)
4 2 15 30 Total 35 26 - 80 9. Promotion to Higher Semesters:— Students who complete the even semesters in a year and register for the next continuous semester alone shall be promoted to the next higher semester.
10. Repetition of the Semester Courses:—The students need not repeat the courses even if they fail in the examination.
11. Re-appearance of Failed Students:—If a student fails he/she can repeat the examination. For such students the examination in the pre-revised syllabus shall be conducted in two consecutive years once the revision of the syllabus takes place. No student shall be allowed to appear for the examination in the old syllabus after availing the two chances offered above. The marks secured by them for the CE part shall be carried over and added to the marks obtained in the ESE they reappear.
12. Mark Sheet
12.1 The University under its seal shall issue to the students a Mark Sheet on completion of each semester indicating the details of Courses, Marks for CE and ESE for each Course.
12.2 The Consolidated Mark sheet issued at the end of the final semester on completion of the Programme shall contain the details of all Courses including the Courses successfully completed as well as the mark secured for each course and total marks by the student during the whole Programme.
12.3 The Degree to be awarded shall be called Bachelors Degree in the respective discipline (e.g. B. Sc. in Mathematics, B. A. in English, B. Com. etc.) as specified by the Boards of Studies and in accordance with the nomenclature specified by the Acts and Statutes of the University.
13. Monitoring of the Programme
Monitoring of the First Degree Programmes shall be done by Committees at two levels viz., SDE Level Monitoring Committee (SDELMC) and University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC).
13.1 SDE Monitoring Committee (SDELMC):—The SDE Level Monitoring Committee shall consist of the Director, the Programme Coordinators and the elected representatives of teachers in SDE Council. The Director shall be the Chairperson and a member selected by the SDELMC from among the Programme Coordinators shall be the Convener. This Committee shall be responsible for the conduct of the First Degree Programmes to ensure minimum instructional days. The SDE Level Monitoring Committee shall be reconstituted by the Director immediately on commencement of each academic year.
13.2 University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC):—The University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC) shall be reconstituted by the Vice Chancellor immediately on the commencement of each academic year.
The ULMC shall consist of the following members:
(1) The Pro Vice Chancellor.
(2) Two Members of the Syndicate.
(3) A Dean nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 102(4) The Controller of Examinations.
(5) The Director.
(6) Two Members of the Academic Council nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
The Pro Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson and Director shall be the Convener of the Committee. This committee shall be responsible for monitoring and conduct of the First Degree Programmes envisaged in this Regulations.
This committee shall finalize the academic calendar and the conduct of the ESE in the SDE. This committee shall also serve as an appellate committee to examine and settle the complaints not redressed by the SDELMC. The committee shall suggest amendments if any to the Regulations of the First Degree Programmes.
13.3 All Committees mentioned under Clause 14.1 and 14.2 shall meet at least one time in a semester.
13.4 All Committees shall be constituted at the beginning of each Academic Year.
13.5 Quorum of the Committees.
13.5.1 SDELMC:— 50% of the total number of members shall form the quorum of the Committee. It is obligatory for the Programme Coordinator concerned, to be present in the meeting while a complaint pertaining to that Department is discussed in the Committee.
13.5.2 ULMC:— Five members shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of this Committee.
14. Transitory Provision
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the Vice Chancellor shall for a period of three years from the date of coming into force of these Regulations, have the power to provide by order that these Regulations shall be applied to any Programme with such modifications as may be necessary.
15. Repeal
Regulations now in force is so far as they are applicable to Programmes offered in the SDE as mentioned in 2.1 and 2.2 and to the extent they are inconsistent with these Regulations are hereby repealed. In the case of any inconsistency between the existing Regulations and the Regulations relating to First Degree Programmes under the Semester Pattern in SDE the latter shall prevail.
Schedule 1
1. Course Structure for B.A/B.Sc. Degree Programmes
Study
Number of Credits/ Total
Components
Courses Course Credits
Language Courses
(a) English
5 3-4 19 (b) Additional Language
4 3-4 14 Foundation Course
2 2-3 5 Core Course
12-15 2-4 46-52 Complementary Course Project/Dissertation/Essay/Comprehensive
8-10 2-3 22-28 1 4 4 Course/Essay
Open Course
1 2 2 Elective Course
1 2 2 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 103
2. Course Structure for B. Com. Degree Programme
Study
Components
Number of Credits/ Total
Courses Course Credits
Language Courses
(a) English
(b) Additional Language
Foundation Course
Core Course
Complementary Course
4 3-4 16 2 4 8 2 2-3 5 10 2-4 57 4 3 12 Essay/Project/Dissertation/Comprehensive Course 1 4 4 Open Course
Elective Course
1 2 2 1+4 24 18
Schedule 2
General Course Structure of the Career related First Degree
Programmes under Credit and Semester system
All Programmes under schedule 2 are henceforth known as Career related First Degree Programmes. These Programmes are categorized into 2 groups viz. 2(a) & 2 (b).
Programmes offered under 2 (a)
Study
Components
Number of Credits/ Total
Courses Course Credits
Language Courses
(a) English
(b) Additional Language
Foundation Course
Core Course
Vocational Courses
Complementary Course
Essay/Project/Dissertation/Comprehensive Course Open Course
Elective Course
4 3 12 2 3 6 2 2-3 5 12-14 2-4 38 10-12 2-4 35 4-6 2-4 16 1 4 4 1 2 2 1 2 2
Programmes offered under 2 (b)
Study
Components
Number of Credits/ Total
Courses Course Credits
Language Course English
Foundation Course
Core Course
Complementary Course
Essay/Project/Dissertation
Open Course
Elective Course
2 2 4 2 23 5 20-32 2-4 74-98 0-4 2-3 0-12 1 4 4 1 2 2 16 24 2-22 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 104 The Regulations relating to the Semesterisation of First Degree Course offered through School of Distance Education (SDE) 2016 was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item no. 07 as envisaged under section 39(1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
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No. Ac. L/R/2729-B/2015.
6th February 2016.
Regulations Releating to the Semesterisation of Postgraduate Programmes in the
School of Distance Education (SDE), 2016
The Academic Council at its meeting held on 19th October 2015 approved the Regulations relating to the First Degree Programme in School of Distance Education (SDE), 2016.
1. Scope
1.1 The Regulations framed herein shall apply to all Post Graduate Programmes under the faculties of Science, Social Science, Arts, Fine Arts. Oriental Studies, English and Foreign Languages and Commerce conducted in the School of Distance Education.
1.2 These Regulations shall come into effect from 2016 admissions onwards.
2. Eligibility for admission
2.1 Eligibility for admission for various Post-Graduate Programmes shall be according to the rules framed by the University from time to time.
2.2 Re-admission
Re-admission to the PG Course under semester system can only be given from the beginning of the semester.
A candidate who discontinues the programme in a particular semester can rejoin it in the beginning of the same semester during subsequent years, provided the scheme and the syllabus are the same. In case if the scheme and syllabus have been changed, he/she has to cancel the prior registration and take fresh admission.
3. Duration
3.1 The normal duration of PG Degree Programme shall be 4 Semesters. There shall be at least 15 instructional days in a semester and a minimum of 90 hours of instruction in a semester.
3.2 Examinations for odd and even semesters will be conducted together towards the end of every academic year.
4. Scheme and Syllabus
4.1 Distribution of courses for theory and practical among the semesters, as far as possible, shall be equal and the aggregate marks shall be 1800. There shall be a Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course during 3rd/4th semester and shall be evaluated at the end of the last semester. The total marks for dissertation work/ project/comprehensive course is 80 whereas for essay it is 100. However for those candidates who opt for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course, there shall be a viva-voce for 20 marks. A comprehensive viva-voce shall be conducted for all the candidates at the end of the last semester for which the maximum marks shall be 100.
4.2 All the two components i.e. Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course and Comprehensive Viva-Voce are compulsory and that a candidate shall have to appear for all the above two components to obtain minimum marks for IV Semester PG examination.
4.3 The syllabus for each Course shall be framed by the concerned Board of Studies.
5. Evaluation
5.1 Evaluation of each course shall be done in two parts viz.
(1) Continuous Evaluation (CE)
(2) End Semester Evaluation (ESE) 5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 105 5.2. The distribution of marks shall be 25% for CE and 75% for ESE. 5.3. Pass Requirement—There is no separate minimum for CE. However for a pass in each course a candidate shall obtain 35% for the ESE and 40% in the aggregate (both CE and ESE taken together). Minimum marks required for passing a programme is also 40%.
5.4. Continuous Evaluation (CE)
5.4.1 The allocation of marks for each component under Continuous Evaluation (CE) shall be in the following order.
Theory Course
Practical (not compulsory)
(a) Assignment
15 (a) Attendance 5 (b) Test course/Practicum/Case Analysis 10 (b) Tests 10
(c) Record 10 Total 25 Total 25 5.4.2. Assignments—Each candidate shall be required to write one assignment for each course as part of Continuous Evaluation. Those who submit their assignments after the due date will have to pay a late fee as fixed by the university from time to time.
5.4.3. Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis
There shall be at least one Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis during a semester for each course.
5.4.4. All assignments and answer scripts of Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis of the CE must be kept in the respective department for a maximum period of 30 days from the publication of results.
5.4.5. After completion of the CE, the result shall be displayed in SDE website. Complaints regarding the award of marks for CE if any have to be submitted to the Programme Co-ordinator within 15 working days from the display of results of CE. The complaints shall he examined by the Programme Co-ordinator and shall arrive at a decision, which shall be communicated to the candidates. Further complaints if any shall be preferred within 10 days after the receipt of communication, to the Director SDE, who shall place the same before the staff council for a final settlement. The Statement of marks of the CE of all the candidates shall be approved by the Programme Co-ordinator, countersigned by the Director and forwarded to the Controller of Examinations.
5.4.6. There shall be no Continuous Evaluation for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course.
5.5 END SEMESTER EVALUATION (ESE)
5.5.1 Attendance—Minimum attendance required for ESA is 50%. However those who do not have the required percentage of attendance can appear for ESA by paying a condonation fee fixed by the University from time to time.
5.5.2. End Semester Evaluation of all the courses including the examination for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay Comprehensive Course shall be conducted by the University.
5.5.3. There shall be single valuation system by external examiner of answer books with provision for revaluation.
5.5.4 Project Evaluation
There shall be double valuation for Dissertation Work/Project by a Board of two Examiners appointed by the University. The marks awarded for project in a particular year shall be combined with the marks awarded for project based viva-voce conducted at subsequent appearance as a special case.
5.5.5. Those who have successfully completed all the semesters of a programme shall be declared to have successfully completed the PG Programme.
6. Classification of Results
6.1 The classification of results of the Programme shall be done at the end of the 4th semester based on the total marks secured for all semesters and shall be as follows.
Candidates securing not less than 40% but below 50% — Third Class
Candidates securing not less than 50% but below 60% — Second Class
Candidates securing 60% and above — First Class5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 106 6.2 Ranking
Candidates who passed all semester examinations in the first appearance within the minimum period prescribed for each semester shall be ranked on the basis of aggregate marks secured for all the semesters. Rank should not be awarded for candidates already holding a masters degree.
7. Issue of Mark Lists
7.1 The Mark Lists of each of the first three semesters shall be issued immediately after the publication of the results of the semester concerned.
7.2 Consolidated Mark Lists showing the marks secured for all the Courses of all the four semesters with classification will be issued immediately after the finalization of the results of the final semester.
8. Promotions to higher semesters
Candidates who register for the end semester examination will be promoted to the higher semesters.
9. Re-appearance of Failed Candidates
Candidates who fail in a Course will be permitted to re-appear for its ESE in the semester concerned along with the next regular batch of candidates. Such candidates will have to re-appear only for the ESE of the Courses in which he/she has failed. The marks secured by them for the CA part will be carried over along with the marks of ESA so re-appeared.
Those candidates who discontinue for a programme under one Scheme and syllabus and get readmitted subsequently have to study the Scheme that is applicable to the batch to which they are admitted.
9.1 Betterment:—Betterment to secure higher percentage of marks is to be allowed after the completion of the Programme.
Cancellation of the results of a progarmme can be done as per the general rules governing it.
The candidates, who intend for betterment, if there is a change in the scheme & syllabi of examination, should appear for the examinations as per the current scheme with carryover of internal marks. Candidate seeking betterment should have pass the programme and shall be given only two chances.
10. Monitoring of the Programmes
Monitoring of the PG Programmes shall be done at two levels—SDE Level and University Level.
10.1 SDE Level Committee (SDELC):—A committee consisting of the Director and Course Co-ordinators of the PG Programmes and selected representatives of teachers in the SDE Council shall constitute the SDE level committee. The Director shall be the Chairman and a member by the teachers council from among the Course Co-ordinators of the PG departments shall serve as the Convener. This committee shall be responsible for (1) the conduct of the PG Programmes, (2) ensuring the minimum instructional days (3) arranging ESA (University examinations) of the various semester, etc. Complaints of candidates, not clear by the Department Level Committee regarding evaluation of CA, shall be considered referred to the University Committee. The SDE Level Committee shall be reconstituted every year by the Director, immediately on commencement of the PG programme.
10.2 University Level Committee:—There shall be a University level committee with the following members to monitor and supervise the conduct of the PG Programme.
1. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor—Chairman
2. A member of the Syndicate nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. A Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
4. Controller of Examinations.
5. The Director SDE shall be the convener of the Committee.
This Committee shall be responsible for the monitoring and conducting the PG courses in the SDE. This committee shall finalize the academic calendar and supervise the conduct of ESA in the SDE. This committee shall also serve as to appellate committee to examine the complaints if any. The committee shall also be competent to suggest amendments to the regulations to the PG Courses.
10.3 All committee mentioned under clauses 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 shall meet at least three times in a semester in the beginning, middle and end of the semester.
5th APRIL 2016] UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 10711. Transitory Provision
Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, the Vice-Chancellor shall, for a period of two years from the date of coming into force of these regulations, have the power to provide by order that these regulations shall be applied to any PG Programmee with such modifications as may be necessary.
12. Repeal
Regarding Post Graduate Management Programmes, Library & Information Science Programmes, IT Programmes, Health Science Programmes, Communication Programmes, and Post Graduate Certificate Courses the present status-quo will be maintained.
The Regulations relating to the Semesterisation of Post Graduate Degree Programme in the School of Distance Education (SDE) 2016 was laid before the Senate at its meeting held on 18th November 2015, vide item No. 07 as envisaged under section 39 (1) of the Kerala University Act, 1974 for consideration and adoption and the same was approved.
University Buildings, Thiruvananthapuram.
DR. M. JAYAPRAKAS, Registrar in-charge.