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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING COLLEGE CAMPUS, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

AMENDMENTS

OF THE

ORDINANCE

For

Bachelor of Technology B.Tech./B.Tech. (Hons)

Object of the Amendments:

The ordinance for B.Tech/B.Tech (Hons.) and M.Tech degree programs were framed considering the examinations

and valuation system would be fully web based and assuming that the results could be published before the

commencement of next semester classes. But as the examination system has been changed to the conventional

system, it is impossible to publish the results before the commencement of next semester classes. Hence certain

amendments are necessary. Also, the Controller of Examinations has suggested certain amendments in the

ordinances regarding conduct of examination and malpractices. Further in the Academic Committee meeting also

some amendments is suggested and the same is also incorporated.

In exercise of the Powers conferred under Section 44 and Section 45 of Act 17 of 2015, the following clauses are

incorporated amending certain provisions of the Ordinance for B.Tech/ B.Tech (Hon) dated 26-6-2015; namely

AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1

1. Short Title and commencement:— This Ordinance is called Amendment to Ordinance for B.Tech/B.Tech (Hon)

dated 26-6-2015 as Amendment Ordinance No.1 of 2016. This shall come into force with retrospective

effect from 26-6-2015.

(i)

In Clause No. 1 (f), the following is also to be added.

For lateral entry to B.Tech/B.Tech (Hons.) programme only diploma holders shall be admitted subject to other

eligible conditions prescribed by the Govt. of Kerala from time to time.

(ii)

Clause 2. (a) under the heading Examination shall be amended as follows:—

Clause 2 (a). At the end of the semester, end semester examination will be conducted in all lecture based

courses offered in the semester and will normally be of three hours duration, unless otherwise specified.

Supplementary examinations shall be conducted after declaration of results, for students who are eligible

and have registered for them.

(iii)

Clause 7 (g) under the heading Course Registration and Enrolment shall be amended as follows:

Clause 7 (g) : It is mandatory for students to register for the courses they want to attend in a

semester. Students admitted freshly to the first semester, are advised to register for all courses listed for

the semester. However they do not have to enroll for the semester. All other students are required to

(iv)

Clause 7(h) under the heading “Course completion and Earning of Credits”, the following condition

to be added

For students admitted under lateral entry scheme the credits for the first and second

semesters shall be given by credit transfer from the Diploma programme

(v)

Clause 7 (j) under the heading ‘‘Summer Course”, the following condition to be added.

The summer courses shall be considered as independent course and students have to register for this

course. This provision of summer courses may be extended to students who have got FE grade due to

(i) shortage of attendance (ie. having attendance less than 75%) and (ii) shortage of internal evaluation

marks (ie. having IA marks less than 45%) with the following conditions.

(i)

The students shall have minimum 50% attendance in the specified course of the regular

semester. They have to register for the summer course and obtain 75% attendance.

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(ii) The students shall have a minimum 35% IA marks in the regular semester. During the summer

course the student will get a chance to improve the IA marks by writing one IA make up test

during the summer course. This will replace the lower of the two marks got in the regular

semester. However the IA marks shall be limited to 50%.

(iv)

Clause 7 (q) Grades and Grade Points is to be amended as follows instead of the UGC Grade Points:

Clause 7 (q): Grade and Grade Points

Grades and Grade Points followed by the University is as follows.

Grades

Grade Point (GP)

% of Total Marks obtained in the course

(Outstanding)

90% and above

A+

(Excellent)

85% and above but less than 90%

(Very Good)

8.5

80% and above but less than 85%

B+

(Good)

70% and above but less than 80%

(Above Average)

60% and above but less than 70%

(Average)

50% and above but less than 60%

(Pass)

45% and above but less than 50%

(Fail)

Less than 45%

Failed due to eligibility criteria

Course Incomplete

(v)

Clause 7 (t) Under the heading Revaluation and Grade Improvement shall amended as follows:-

Clause 7 (t): There is no provision for improving the grade. The students can apply for revaluation of

the answer books of the end semester examination after the results are declared. The final mark awarded

will be the best of the two marks. If the difference in marks obtained in revaluation and the original

valuation is more than 15% of the maximum marks, it will be sent for third valuation. The final mark will

then be the average of the closest of the two marks obtained in the three valuations to the advantage

of the student or the mark obtained in the original valuation whichever is higher. The Controller of

Examination shall examine such cases and conduct proper enquiry to see whether any of the examiners

has inadvertently responsible for negligent valuation of answer script and recommend for suitable

action.

(v)

Clause 7(v) under the heading B.Tech Degree, the following is to be added.

The grade card and degree certificate of students admitted under lateral entry scheme will indicate so.

(vi)

Clause 7(x) (Last paragraph) shall be amended as follows:

Clause 7(x) ( Last Paragraph) : In case of malpractices in end semester examinations, the report given

by the college DAC and the action taken by the Principal shall be intimated to the Controller of

Examination of the University. The Controller of Examinations shall refer the case to the Examination

Monitoring Committee. The Controller of Examination will consider the same as a Review.

(Sd.)

Director (Academic),

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,

21-4-2016.

Thiruvananthapuram.

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ORDINANCE

For

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Object:

Though a Regulation is framed for B.Arch. programme since the provisions of Section 44 & 45 of Act 17 of 2015

is more specific on Examination, Award of Degree, Fee charged by the University, Discipline of the student and

Languages it is better to incorporate the same in an Ordinance without any conflict with the provisions of the

Regulation.

In exercise of the Powers conferred under Sections 44 and 45 of the Act 17 of 2015, the Executive Committee of

the University hereby promulgate the Ordinance for the University for the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Clause 1.

Admission policy and procedure:

(a)

For Admission to the B.Arch. Degree course, the candidate should require to have passed the Higher Secondary

Examination, Kerala or 12th standard V.H.S.E., C.B.S.E., C.I.S.C.E. or any other examination accepted by the

University as equivalent there to, with Mathematics as a subject and obtaining not less than 50 % marks in

aggregate or a Diploma in Engineering awarded by the Board of Technical Education, Kerala or an examination

recognised as equivalent thereto after undergoing an institutional course of at least three years securing a

minimum of 50% marks in the final diploma examination or International Baccalaureate Diploma, after ten years of

schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as compulsory subject of

examination.

(b)

Admissions to Architecture degree course shall be subject to passing of an Aptitude Test in Architecture

conducted by the competent authority (NATA) and approved by the Council of Architecture (COA). No lateral

admission shall be permitted as per the minimum standards of Architectural Education Regulations 1983 or of

Council of Architecture and AICTE notification, July 1992.

(c)

The number of students admitted is based on the sanctioned intake by the Council of Architecture, All India

Council for Technical Education and the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. If there is any Conflict with

Counsel of Architecture and AICTE, the decision of AICTE will be final.

(d)

The B.Arch. programme is a choice based credit programme. The duration of the regular B. Arch. programme will

normally be of five academic years spanning 10 semesters including internship as per the curriculum.

Clause 02. Examination

(a)

At the end of each semester, end semester examination will be conducted in all lecture based courses offered in

the semester and will normally be of three hours duration, unless otherwise specified. Supplementary examinations shall

be conducted before the commencement of the next semester, for students who are eligible and have registered for the

same.

(b)

Jury Examinations for Architectural Design will be conducted at the end of 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th semesters bya

jury appointed by the University. The final viva voce of the 10thsemester Architectural thesis will also be conducted by

a jury appointed by the University.

(c)

Students who have completed a course but could not write the end semester examination for valid reasons like

illness or personal exigencies are allowed to write the supplementary examination or the end semester examination at the

next opportunity and earn the credits without having to register for the course again provided they meet other eligibility

criteria.

(d)

The main eligibility criteria for the end semester examination are attendance in the course, internal marks and no

pending disciplinary action. The minimum attendance for appearing for the end semester examination is 75% in each

course. Further, the internal evaluation marks in the course should be 45% or above. Students who do not meet these

eligibility criteria are awarded an FE grade and have to register for the course again.

(e)

Students who could not write the end semester examination due to health reasons or other exigencies but

otherwise eligible can register for the supplementary examination, with the approval of the Principal. Candidates who

received F grade can also write the supplementary examination. Grades awarded in the supplementary examination will be

taken as the end semester grades in these courses.

Clause 03. Eligibility for Award of Degree

Award of B.Arch. degree shall be based on the recommendation of the Academic Committee and the approval of

the Board of Governors in accordance with the academic regulations of the University.

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Award of B. Arch. Degree

A student will be eligible for the award of B. Arch. Degree of the University on satisfying the following requirements.

(a) Earned credits for all the Core courses, Practical Training and Architectural Thesis.

(b) Earned the required minimum credits as specified in the curriculum for the study.

Clause 04. Fee charged by the University

Fee charged for the programme shall be decided by the University from time to time and informed to all

concerned for compliance through appropriate Circulars.

Clause 05. Discipline of the student - Action against breach of discipline

Every college shall have a Student’s Welfare Committee and a Disciplinary Action Committee, constituted by the

Principal of the college. Each college should have a Grievance Redressal and Appeals Committee constituted by the

Principal to address the grievances of the students and to consider their appeals on any decisions made by the college.

Details on the constitution and terms of reference are outlined below.

(1) Academic Discipline and Malpractices in Examinations

Every student is required to observe discipline and decorous behaviour.

Any act of indiscipline, misbehaviour and unfair practice in examinations will be referred to the Disciplinary Action

Committee (DAC). Malpractices in examinations shall be viewed seriously and any such incident observed or

reported by a faculty member or an invigilator associated with the examinations shall be reported to the Principal

who in turn shall refer it to DAC. On the basis of the report and evidence available or gathered, DAC shall

immediately initiate an enquiry giving the concerned student a chance to explain his/her case. Based on this the

committee shall recommend the course of action in line with the guidelines formulated for this by the Controller

of Examination of the University and forward it to the Principal for action.

Actions are to be based on the severity of the offence and are to be dealt with, on a course basis. Guidelines

on this shall be given by the Controller of Examination which is to be followed by the Disciplinary Action

Committee of the college.

The student may appeal to the Grievances and Appeals Committee for a relook on the matter. Based on the

committee’s report, the Principal shall take a final decision on the matter.

DAC shall be headed by a department head and shall have three other faculty members drawn from different

departments as members. In case of malpractices in end semester examinations, the report given by the college

DAC and the action taken by the Principal shall be intimated to the Controller of Examination of the University.

(2) Student’s Welfare Committee

Every college shall have a Student’s Welfare Committee, constituted by the Principal of the college. This

committee shall have at least three faculty members as members and the chairman shall be a senior faculty

member in the rank of a Professor. This committee is entrusted with the task of looking after the welfare of the

students by taking appropriate steps with the concurrence of the principal.

(3) Grievances Redress and Appeals Committee

Each college should have a Grievances Redress and Appeal Committee constituted by the Principal to address

the grievances of the students and to consider their appeals on any decisions made by the college. This

committee consisting of at least three faculty members and chaired by a senior professor shall look into

student’s grievances and appeals and give its recommendations to the Principal for action.

Clause 06. Language of Instruction and Examination

Unless otherwise stated, the language of instruction and examinations shall be English.

Clause 07. Amendment to Ordinance/ Regulations/Rules

Notwithstanding all that has been stated above, the University has the right to modify any of the above

Ordinance/Rules/regulations from time to time.

(Sd.)

Director (Academic),

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,

13-5-2016.

Thiruvananthapuram.

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AMENDMENTS

OF THE

ORDINANCE

For

Master of Technology (M. Tech.)

In exercise of the Powers conferred under Section 44 and Section 45 of Act 17 of 2015, the following Ordinance

are made amending certain provisions of the Ordinance for M.Tech dated 26-6-2015

Object of the Amendments:

The ordinance for B.Tech/B.Tech (Hons.) and M.Tech degree programmes were framed considering the

examinations and valuation system would be fully web based and assuming that the results could be published

before the commencement of next semester classes. But as the examination system has been changed to the

conventional system, it is impossible to publish the results before the commencement of next semester classes.

Also, the Controller of Examinations has suggested certain amendments in the ordinances regarding conduct of

examination and malpractices. The Academic Committee also suggested some modification and additions and

the same also to be incorporated in the amendment.

AMENDMENT ORDINANCE No. 2

1. Short Title and commencement: This Ordinance is called Amendment to Ordinance for M.Tech dated

26-6-2015 as Amendment Ordinance No. 2 of 2016. This shall come into force with retrospective effect from

26-6-2015.

(i)

Amendment to Clause O-6. Course Registration and Enrolment is as follows:

Clause O-6 : Course Registration and Enrolment All students have to register for the courses they desire

to attend in a semester. Students admitted to the first semester are advised to register for all courses

offered in the first semester. They do not have to enroll for the semester. All other students are required to

have to enroll for these courses in the new semester. This allows them to make minor changes in the list of

courses already registered for. Before enrolment, students should clear all dues including any fees to be

paid and should not have any disciplinary proceedings pending. The dates for registration and enrolment

will be given in the academic calendar. Any late registration or enrolment, allowed only up to 7 working

days from the registration or enrolment date, will attract a late fee. A student can drop a course or

substitute one already registered for by another, for valid reasons with the approval of the faculty advisor.

However this has to be done within 7 working days from the commencement of the semester. The maximum

number of credits a student can register for in a semester is limited to 24.

(ii)

Amendment to Clause O-10. End Semester and Supplementary Examinations is as follows:–

Clause No. O-10. End Semester and Supplementary Examinations The end semester examination will be

conducted in all theory courses offered in the semester and will be of three hours duration unless

otherwise specified. Supplementary examinations are to be conducted for eligible candidates registered for

them, after the declaration of results.

(iii)

Amendment to Clause O-14 (iv) Eligibility to continue with the programme is as follows:

Clause O-14 (iv) Eligibility to continue with the programme

A student shall be allowed to register for the second semester only if he/she is eligible to appear for end

semester examination in 2/3 of the courses in the first semester.

(iv)

Amendment to Clause O-14(ix) Grades and Grade Points

Grades and Grade Points followed by the University is as follows instead of the UGC grade points.

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Clause O-14(ix) Grades and Grade Points

Grades

Grade Point (GP)

% of Total Marks obtained in the course

(Outstanding)

90% and above

A+

(Excellent)

85% and above but less than 90%

(Very Good)

8.5

80% and above but less than 85%

B+

(Good)

70% and above but less than 80%

(Above Average)

60% and above but less than 70%

(Average)

50% and above but less than 60%

(Pass)

45% and above but less than 50%

(Fail)

Less than 45%

Failed due to eligibility criteria

Course Incomplete

(v)

Amendment to Clause O-14 (xiii) Academic Discipline and Malpractices in Examinations (last paragraph) is

as follows:

Clause. O-14 (xiii) Academic Discipline and Malpractices in Examinations (last paragraph)

In case of malpractices in end semester examinations, the report on malpractice shall be handed over to the

Controller of Examinations, who will hand over it to the Examination Monitoring Committee. The Controller of

Examinations will consider the same as a review

(Sd.)

Director (Academic),

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,

21-4-2016.

Thiruvananthapuram.

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REGULATIONS

for

Master of Business Administration

2016

In exercise of the Powers conferred under Clause 44 of the Regulations, The Academic Committee of the University

hereby promulgate the Regulations for the University for the Academic Year 2016-2017.

REGULATIONS

R-1

Candidates who have been awarded or qualified for the award of the Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/

Business Administration with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA; or Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Science/

Commerce with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA and 50% for the Part III or core papers are eligible to apply

for admission to the MBA Programme.

R-2

Duration of the MBA programme will normally be two academic years spanning six trimesters.

R-3

Reservation policy of the Government of Kerala and the Government of India shall be followed in admissions to the

MBA programme.

R-4

Award of MBA degree shall be in accordance with the academic regulations of the University.

R-5

Notwithstanding any that are stated in the Rules and Regulations, admission policy and procedure shall be decided

from time to time by following the guidelines issued by the Government of Kerala and the Government of India.

R-6 Admission to the MBA programme

R-6.1 Admission to MBA programme will be as per the rules and regulations of the University following the

guidelines given by the State and Central Governments on reservation.

R-6.2 The number of students admitted are decided by the University based on the approval by the competent

authorities.

R-6.3 It is mandatory that students seeking admission to the MBA programme should have a valid score in a

national level admission test or any other test, notified by the University or Government of Kerala.

R-6.4 Admission to the programme as per the admission procedure is final and binding for the whole duration of

the programme.

R-6.5 Foreign nationals whose applications are received through Indian Council or Cultural Relations, Government

of India, are also eligible for admission to the MBA programme.

R-6.6 Announcements for MBA programmes, including brochures, will be made by the affiliated colleges, as per the

Rules and Regulations of the University.

R-6.7 Admission will be complete only on meeting all the requirements mentioned in the letter of admission and on

payment of the fees. Failing to comply with this will lead to cancellation of admission.

R-7

Language of Instruction and Evaluation

Unless otherwise stated, the language of instruction and evaluation shall be English.

R-8

Academic Calendar

The University shall publish the academic calendar for every academic trimester/year, indicating the commencement

of trimesters as well as instructions, course registration date(s), enrolment date(s), weeks in which the mandatory

internal tests are to be conducted, dates for completing internal evaluations, last instruction day in the trimester,

schedule of trimester examinations and official holidays in the trimester/academic year. Each affiliated college has to

publish its own academic calendar in line with the University academic calendar indicating other events that are

planned in each trimester.

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R-9

MBA Programme Structure

R-9.1 MBA programme will be structured on credit based system following the trimester pattern with continuous

evaluation.

R-9.2 Duration for the MBA programme will normally be 6 (six) trimesters. Maximum duration is 9 (nine)

trimesters.

R-9.3 Each trimester shall have 55 instruction days; i.e. 11 weeks of instruction.

R-9.4 The general course structure of MBA programme will be as given below:

(i) Core courses

(ii) Specialization Electives

(iii) Project work

R-9.5 A Student can opt for specialization in the second year as per rules framed for this by the Academic Board

for Management Programme (ABM).

R-9.6 The curriculum of MBA programme is designed to have a total of 115 credits for the award of the degree.

Curricula for the first three trimesters will be common for all specializations of the MBA programme.

R-9.7 Credit Assignment

Three (3) credits for each of the 23 courses in the core segment, each of which having four hours of

instructions per week

Three (3) credits for each of the 10 elective courses of specialization, having four hours of instructions per

week. The elective courses will be offered based on students’ options, subject to the condition that the number

of students opting for an elective course should be at least 10 or 15% of the total students admitted to the

programme, whichever is higher. The specialization areas offered are Finance, Marketing, Human Resource

Management, Information Systems and Operations.

Three (3) credits for soft-skill course spread over the first three trimesters, with internal evaluation in the first

two trimesters and an exam in the third trimester for grading.

A two-month summer internship in an organization in between the third and fourth trimesters is part of the

programme with three (3) credits. The credit is accounted in the sixth trimester.

Four (4) credits for a project carried out in an area of specialization during the fifth trimester

Six (6) credits for a comprehensive project which will be organization based to be completed during the sixth

trimester. Evaluation of the project will be based on a report, presentation and viva-voce.

R-9.8 Credits are apportioned among knowledge segments in the core areas and elective courses that are

approved by the Academic Board for Management Programme (ABM) constituted by Kerala Technological

University.

R-9.9 Self-selected projects for all Courses will form part of the internal evaluation process.

R-9.10 Foundation Course (non-credit)

The purpose of the Foundation Course is to bring all students who are admitted to MBA programmes from

various streams at par in terms of knowledge in Accounting, Statistics & Mathematics, Economics, Principles &

Practices of Management and Computer Applications.

The Foundation Course will have five components: Basic accounting principles; Principles and practices of

management; Computer applications; Mathematics and Statistics; Economics (18 hrs × 5 components = 90 hours).

Topics to be covered in these five components will be decided at college level.

The Foundation Course is to be offered for 15 working days at the beginning of the 1st Trimester. Students will

have to obtain at least 75% marks in the examination conducted at the end of the Foundation Course for each

of the components and the same is mandatory for grading in the third trimester examination. Those who score

less than 75% will be given chances to improve their score to the required minimum, once each in the first

three trimesters.

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R-9.11 Electives: The students can select elective courses from the list of elective courses offered for the

programme. Specialization depends on the number of electives opted by the student in a specific area. Students

will have to opt for four elective courses in the fourth trimester, four electives in the fifth trimester and two

electives in the sixth trimester.

The students will have the option of auditing additional courses in any one of the specialisations. Audited

courses will not be considered for computing the CGPA.

R-9.12 Credits are assigned to courses at the rate of one credit for 15 lecture hours.

R-9.13 University may allow students to transfer credits, with the approval of the Academic Board for

Management Programme (ABM).

R-10

Curriculum, List of Courses and Syllabi

R-10.1 The MBA programme will have a curriculum, list of courses, syllabi and course plans approved by the

Academic Board for Management Programme (ABM).

R-10.2 Courses are categorized as Core Theory (CT), Electives (EL), Projects (PR) and Internship (IS)

R-10.3 Courses and trimesters

Trimester 1: 18 credits - Six Core courses (CT)

Trimester 2: 18 credits - Six Core courses (CT)

Trimester 3: 21 credits - Six Core courses (CT), Three credits earned for soft- skill in the first three trimesters

Trimester 4: 18 credits - Two Core courses (CT) and Four Electives (EL)

Trimester 5: 22 credits - Two Core courses (CT), Four Elective courses (EL), and Project in an area of

specialization (PR)

Trimester 6: 18 credits - One Core course (CT) and Two Elective courses (EL), Comprehensive project (PR) and

internship credit earned between 3rdand 4th trimester (IS)

R-11

Programme duration

Normal duration of the programme shall be for six trimesters, each of 11 weeks duration. In case of prolonged

illness or other personal contingencies, the University may allow a student who has earned credits for at least one

trimester, to extend the program by three more trimesters at the most.

Students who have earned credits for courses listed in the first three trimesters are permitted to register as external

candidates if they take up a job. However, they have to complete the programme within a total of six trimesters.

R-12

Course Registration and Enrolment

It is mandatory for students to register for the courses they want to attend in a trimester. Students have to

second and third trimesters before the commencement of these trimesters. All students are required to register at

the end of the third, fourth and fifth trimesters for the courses they want to take in the following trimester. Later

they have to enrol for these courses in the new trimester based on the previous trimester results. This allows them

to make minor changes in the list of courses already registered for. Before enrolment, students should clear all

dues including any fees to be paid and should not have any disciplinary issues pending. The dates for

registration and enrolment will be announced in the academic calendar of the affiliated colleges. Any late

registration or enrolment, allowed up to 7 working days from the commencement of the trimester, will attract a late

registration/enrolment fee.

A student can drop a course or substitute one already registered by another, for valid reasons with the approval

of the faculty advisor. However this has to be done within seven working days from the commencement of the

trimester.

The maximum number of credits a student can register in a trimester is limited to 22.

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R-13

Course completion and earning of credits

Students registered and later enrolled for a course have to attend the course regularly and meet the attendance

rules of the university and appear for all the internal evaluation procedures for completion of the course. However,

earning of credits is only on completion of the trimester examination and on getting a pass grade. Students, who

have completed a course but could not write the trimester examination for valid reasons, are permitted to write the

trimester examination at the next opportunity and earn the credits without undergoing the course again. Failed

candidates or those not allowed to take the trimester examination for want of attendance or for other reasons, do

not have this option.

R-14

Core courses, prerequisites and electives

Courses identified as core courses are mandatory courses for which the credits are to be earned for the award of

the MBA degree. For electives, failure to earn credits does not necessarily require repeating the course. Instead

another approved elective could be permitted as a replacement course by the faculty advisor concerned. For some

courses there could be a prerequisite course completion requirement for registration.

R-15

Trimester and Supplementary Examinations

At the end of the trimester, trimester examination will be conducted in all courses offered in the trimester and will

be of three hours duration unless otherwise specified. Supplementary examinations are to be conducted before the

commencement of the next trimester examinations, for eligible candidates registered for them.

R-15.1

Eligibility to write the trimester examination

The major eligibility criteria for the trimester examination are attendance in the course and no pending disciplinary

action. The minimum attendance for appearing for the trimester examination is 85% in each course.

R-15.2 Eligibility to write the Supplementary examination

Only failed students and those who could not write the trimester examination due to health reasons or other

contingencies that are approved by the Head of the Department can register for the supplementary examination.

Grades awarded in the supplementary examination will be taken as trimester grades in these courses and will be

based on the trimester examination grading pattern in that course.

R-15.3 Re-registering for a course or courses

Students who could not earn the required minimum credits at the end of a trimester or had to discontinue the

programme for valid reasons, are permitted to register again for the course on written request, when it is offered in

the next academic year.

R-16

Academic Assessment/ Evaluation

The university follows a continuous academic evaluation procedure.

R-16.1 Assessment procedure and the corresponding weights are as follows:-

For theory courses

(i)

Two internal tests, 15%

(ii)

Assignments 10%

(iii)

Project & Presentation 15%

(iv)

Trimester examination 60%

All the above are mandatory requirements to earn credits.

Students who have missed either the first or second internal test can register with the consent of faculty and the

Head of Department or the Principal for a re-test which shall be conducted soon after the completion of the

second test and before the trimester examination. The re-test will cover both first and second test course plans.

Minimum marks for internal and external evaluation are fixed for pass. A minimum of 45% marks for internal

(Continuous evaluation of 40 marks) and University Exam (60 marks) separately and 45% aggregate (internal and

University together), are required for a pass grade.

All the above assessments are mandatory to earn credits.

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R-17

Project in the area of Specialisation (during 5th trimester) (4 Credits)

Evaluation is based on the following:

(i)

Two progress assessments

20%

(ii)

Final Project Report

30%

(iii)

Project presentation and Viva-voce

50%

If the project work is not completed satisfactorily, the student has to work further and again appear for assessment

on a specified date, not earlier than two weeks after the first evaluation. The project assessment board shall consist

of the following members.

Chairman:

Head of the Department of the College offering the MBA programme

Members:

Project supervisor of the student

One faculty member from the Department in the College offering the MBA programme

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Comprehensive Project which is organisation based (during 6thtrimester) (6 Credits)

Evaluation is based on the following:

(i)

Two progress assessments

20%

(ii)

Final Project Report

30%

(iii)

Project presentation and Viva-voce

50%

If the project work is not completed satisfactorily, the student has to work further and again appear for assessment

on a specified date, not earlier than two weeks after the first evaluation. The project assessment board shall consist

of the following members.

Chairman:

Head of the Department of the College offering the MBA programme

Members:

Project supervisor of the student

One external faculty in Management Studies

One faculty member from the Department of the College offering the MBA programme

One external member from industry

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Faculty Advisor/Counsellor

All students will have faculty advisors whose role will be:

(i)

To guide and help them on academics

(ii)

To monitor their progress in academics and advise them

(iii)

To counsel them and hand hold them in any difficulty

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MBA Course Committee

The MBA Course committee is to be in place with the Head of Department offering the MBA programme in the

College as the Chairman. Other members of the Committee are:

(i)

All teachers in the Department offering the MBA programme in the College

(ii)

Four student representatives nominated by the Head of Department of the College offering MBA

programme.

Course committee shall meet at least twice in trimester - one around the middle of the trimester and one before the

end of the trimester. These committees should monitor the conduct of the courses, adherence to the course plan

and time schedule, completion of the syllabus, standards of internal tests and evaluation process and difficulties

faced by the students, analyse the feedbacks collected from the students and take suitable remedial actions at the

appropriate time. Immediately after the trimester, the committee should meet without student representatives to

review the internal assessment marks and approve them.

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Award of Grades

Grading is based on the total marks obtained by the student in a course. University will follow relative grading.

The grade card will only give the grades against the courses.

Trimester grade card will give the grade for each registered course, Grade Point Average (GPA) for the trimester

as well as Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

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Grades and Grade Points followed by the University are as given below:

Grades

Grade Point

Percentage of total Marks obtained in the course

90% and above

A+

85% and above but less than 90%

8.5

80% and above but less than 85%

B+

70% and above but less than 80%

60% and above but less than 70%

50% and above but less than 60%

45% and above but less than 50%

Less than 45%

Failed due to eligibility criteria

Course Incomplete

GPA and CGPA are calculated based on the above grading norms.

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Revaluation and Grade improvement

These options are not available. However the student is permitted to check the answer book of the trimester

examination after the results are declared. Any discrepancies in evaluation could be brought to the notice of the

teacher concerned who will initiate appropriate action on this. The decision of the university shall be final on this.

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Grade Cards

Students who have written the trimester examination will be given the grade cards for the registered courses, in

every trimester. On earning the required credits for the degree, a consolidated grade sheet for the MBA program

will be given.

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Classifications like Distinction or First Class

MBA degree will not have any classifications like distinction or first class.

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MBA Specialisation Course Certification

The MBA Programme offers elective courses in specialization areas. Students are allowed take more courses in

addition to the ten elective courses, in which case, an additional certificate will be given named MBA Course

Certification in <name of elective course>. However, the credits obtained in such courses will not be considered

for calculating the GPA or CGPA.

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Discipline

Every college shall have a Student’s Welfare Committee and a Disciplinary Action Committee(DAC), constituted

by the Principal of the college. Each college should have a Grievance Redress and Appeals Committee constituted

by the Principal to address the grievances of the students and to consider their appeals on any decisions made

by the college. Details on the constitution and terms of reference are outlined below.

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(a) Academic Discipline and Malpractices in Examinations