Academics

Examination and Evaluation:

The college follows a system of evaluation based on Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester-End Examination (SEE). The 100 marks allotted for each theory paper in a semester are distributed with 30:70 weightage between CIA and SEE.

a. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

The CIA in Theory consists of tests, assignment and regular attendance during the semester. The 30 marks allotted for each subject in CIA in each semester are distributed as follows :

• * Mid-Semester Test 20 marks.
• * Assignments 05 marks
• * Attendance 05 marks

i. Mid-Semester Tests :

Usually, two mid-semester tests are held approximately after 30 days of instructions. The dates are notified in the handbook. The syllabus and the model question paper for mid-semester tests will be provided by the respective Departments.
Mid-Semester tests are considered for final evaluation and award of class. Students should take these tests earnestly.Absence from a scheduled test will be viewed very seriously, if permission is not obtained from the Principal / Vice Principal before the end of the scheduled examinations.

ii. Assignments :

In general, every student is expected to submit an assignment in each subject in each semester. The choice of the assignment, its nature and the time limit for submission will be decided by the staff concerned. No assignments will be accepted after the stipulated date and it will entail loss of marks under this head.

iii. Attendance :

Attendance will be calculated in terms of percentage while awarding marks.

Table for calculating marks for attendance :

% of Attendance	Marks
90 - 100	5
80 - 89	4
70 - 79	3
60 - 69	2
50 - 59	1

NB :

As each semester is a complete unit in itself, any deficiency in CIA cannot be made up in subsequent semesters. If a student is forced to repeat a semester for some reason, all her CIA marks will stand cancelled. While repeating the semester, the student has to follow the syllabus and the model question paper which are in force at that time.

b. Semester - End Examinations (SEE)

Regular Semester-End Examinations (SEE) for odd Semester (I, III, V) are held in Oct/Nov and for even Semesters (II, IV, VI) in March / April every academic year. Supplementary exams will be conducted both in Oct/Nov and Mar/Apr every year from the academic year 2012-2013.

i. Eligibility
* Every student who has atleast 75% of attendance in a semester is eligible to take the Semester-End Examinations.
* Any student who has between 60 and 75% of attendance in a semester may be permitted to take the Semester-End Examinations on payment of the prescribed condonation fee for attendance.
* Student having less than 60% attendance in a semester will not be permitted to take the Semester-End Examination. She has to repeat that Semester, in the event of which, all her earlier CIA marks shall stand cancelled. However, if any student has between 50% and 60% of attendance in a semester and has atleast 85% of attendance in the preceeding or subsequent semester of the same academic year, she may be permitted to take those examinations, on payment of the prescribed condonation fee for attendance, without repeatingthat semester.
* In semester VI, if a student has between 50% and 60% attendance, she may be permitted to write the examinations, at the discretion of the Principal, under the following conditions :
    * In all previous semesters, her average attendance has been 75% or more
    * Her prolonged absence is due to illness or other exigencies of life and she has been regular to classes at other times.
    * If her case is recommended for consideration by acommittee consisting of the Principal, Vice-Principal and the Head(s) of the Department(s) concerned.

ii. Registration

Every eligible student shall register herself for the Semester-End Examinations through an application by paying the prescribed examination fee within the stipulated time. The college reserves the right of permitting a student for Semester - End Examinations on grounds of discipline, attendance, etc.

iii. Examinations
* Question papers for Semester - End Examinations are prepared by external subject experts according to the latest syllabi and model question papers approved by the Boards of studies and the Academic Council.
* Students who repeat a semester will have to take the Semester-End Examinations with the syllabus and the model question papers which are on force at that time.
* All candidates have to answer the question papers in the medium as specified in their applications for admission into the course. No change of medium will be permitted thereafter.

Unlike theory, the practical study in the respective subject streches the year, which is treated as a unit by itself. The practical methods include laboratory work, project work, field work, practical training, record work etc. The syllabi, model question papers and the practical schedule will be provided by the respective Department.

Examination and Evaluation :
50 marks are allotted for each practical examination in a year and distributed with 30:70 weightage for CIA and SEE

a. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
The CIA Practical assessment is based on the student's performance in laboratory work, project work, record work, etc. Regular assessment - 5, Record-10.

Record Work :
Record work, complete in all aspects, is compulsory for assessment. The efficiency and the effort of the student are considered for the award of marks for the record work. A Student who fails to produce a completed record will be restrained from submitting herself for assessment.

b. Year End Practical Examinations

All year-end practical examinations are held only once a year during March/April. All eligible candidates should take the examinations only during this period. No supplementary examinations are held at any time.

i. Eligibility
* A student should have atleast 80% of attendance in laboratory work in a year
* A student should possess a duly certified record.

ii. Registration

All eligible students have to register themselves for all practical examinations along with theory examinations. No student is allowed to take the practical examinations without registration.

iii. Examinations

For the purpose of practical examinations, students will be divided into small batches. Each batch has to take the examination on a specified date and time as per the time table announced.

The college takes a serious view of unfair methods in all theory and practical examinations. Cases of malpractice noticed at any stage are severely punishable. If students are caught for malpractice in the examinations, all the examinations of that specified period will be cancelled. In all cases of malpractice, the decision of Malpractices Committee is final and binding.

i. * Pass :

To pass any course, a candidate must secure a minimum of 35% marks in SEE as well as in the aggregate of both CIA and SEE.

ii. * Computation of Class :
Computation of class will be carried out only at the end of Semester VI, when the candidate gets through all the six semesters.

A student is eligible for the award of a class only when she completes the part-II (Group) subjects within three academic years from the date of admission into the course.

Computation of class is done as follows :

Less than 35%	Failed
35 - 49%	Third
50- 59%	Second
60 - 74%	First
75% & Above	Distinction

Note :

Any pass after the stipulated limit will be treated as third class, irrespective of the percentage of marks scored. It will be indicated by an (*) in the cumulative marks statement.

Semester-wise marks memorandum will be issued to all registered candidates as and when they are ready. Cumulative marks statements are issued to successful candidates at the end of the course on payment of the prescribed fee.Students are expected to preserve all their memoranda of marks for future. It may be noted that no duplicate marks memoranda will be issued as a routine. In case of loss or damage, duplicate memoranda will be issued after completing the required legal formalities and paying the prescribed fee.

A successful candidate is not allowed to cancel her CIA and SEE marks in theory / practicals and reappear for betterment. However, a candidate who fails in the examination for want of internal marks may be permitted to take the betternment examinations only once after the completion of the course with syllabus which is in force at the time of examinations.