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ChaUnhapter liner oduction The Eternal University (EU) was eastablished as a non-profit institution by Baba Iqbal Singhj on 3 July 2008 atShe Divine Valley of Baru Sahib (Sirmour, H.P) to translate the vision of Sant Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji. rhe Eternal University got formally established under the Himachal Pradesh Private University (Establishment & Regulation)Act 2006 and The Himachal Pradesh GovernmentAct. no. 3 of 2009. Right to confer degrees was accorded as per the UGC public notice on private universities dated April 18, 2011. Keeping in view the standard o teaching and research and infrastructure developed by EU, different agencies of Government of India namely the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Indian Nursing Council (INC), Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) accorded recognition to the university and DBT and DRDO have awarded major research projects in the fields of Biotechnology and Chemistry, respectively. EU is an approved test center for Banking Examination by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, Mumbai. The university has established good national and international linkages by signing memorandum of understanding with National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (H.P.), Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan (USA) and Drexel University, Philadelphia (USA) for providing opportunities to students and teachers for mutual interaction and collaborative academic work. Eminent schdlars and scientists of reputed international institutions from USA, Canada, UK, Denmark and Australia have shown keen interest in the teaching and research programmes of the university, some of them have visited and interacted with students and teachers of the University for developing academic collaborations.
High quality of teaching by qualified and experienced faculty as adjunct faculty members of the EU and the standard of living and discipline at the Divine Valley of Baru Sahib {District Sirmour) amid peaceful egvironment of the pristine valley along the river Giri in Shivalik Hills have attracted students from different parts of India and abroad and the first batch of 300 students from different disciplines ie. B. Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering), 8. Tech. (Electronics and Communication Engineering), B. A. (Hons.) Economics, B.Sc. (Nursing), B.A. (Hons.) Music, B.A. (Humanities) and M.
Sc. (Chemistry) graduated in 2012, were awarded degrees and medals for their performance atthe first convocation of the university held on 18 November 2012. in ashort span of 3-4 years of its establishment the Eternal University has developed to the level of a well-recognized institute imparting knowledge and skills to students enabling them to get descent employment in reputed companies in India and abroad, service sector and public jobs and admissionin reputed institutions for further education. Encouraged by the quality of teaching and to further foster the interaction with their arma mater, the Eternal University, the students who graduated in 2012 also organized an Alumni Association in November 2012 to enable them to continue io maintain strong bonds with their aime mater aS well as among themselves.
The EU has adopted a unique modet by pioneering a new concept of Value based education for imparting scientific education and skills along with moral, spiritual and cultural values so that the graduates turn out to be the outstanding citizens capable to serve and lead the humanity with universal brotherhood and eternal peace. The polluted environments of cities, growing alcohol and drug abuse, increasing material desires and immoret activities like cheating and corruption have notonly deviated the people from true and honest living but have greatly affiicted the society. We need toprotectour children and youth from such afflictions so that we are able to secure a better future for them. Social .
evils can only be curbed and cured by value based education’ by reinforcing moral and cultural values along with learning of scientific knowledge and skills. EU is the only such institution in the country which has designed curriculum and cocurricular activities of students to lay’a strong foundation of scientific knowledge and to inculcate moral and cultural values at the Divine Valley of Baru Sahib away from the afflictions of cities and towns. It is well eastablished that women play more effective and multiple roles in the development of better humans and societies and importance of women education is well recognized. Therefore, the EU has decided to offer undergraduate degree programmes for girl students only with the hope that the value based education attained by them would help in transforming the societies and achieving peace and prosperity. Both boys and girls students are admitted in the post-graduate programmes.
The Eternal University (EU) at Baru Sahib has established following constituent colleges and schools.
Akal College ofArts and Sciences Akal College ofDivine Music and Spiritualism Akal College of Engineering and Technology AkalCollegeofNursing oe Akal College of Education od a us oe Eyod a7td &,a
6. AkalSchoolofEconomics
7. AkalSchool of Business Administration
8. Akal School ofBiotechnology
9. Akal School of Chemistry
10. Akal School ofPhysics
11. Akal School ofPublic Health
12. Akal School of Psychology
13. Akal School of Renewable Energy Each college and school is under the control of Dean of Studies who looks after the development, planning andexecution of course curriculum, evaluation of performance and all day-to-day work relating to faculty and students. Thefaculty and staff of the college are under the control of the Dean of Studies who would ensure the smooth functioning ofall units under him/her jurisdiction. Students are required to contact the Dean of Studies or his/her nominee of the.college/school for any problem and clarification.
The EU is totally residential as all the students are required to live on the campus which has about 450 acres area atBaru Sahib (District Sirmour H.P.) with more than 100,000 square feet of covered area for offices, lecture, seminar andexamination halls, auditorium, computer centre, library and of the constituent colleges, separate hostels forgirls and boys, 200 beds multi-specialty hospital, playgrounds, sports and recreational facilities, quest houses forvisitors and parents, shopping/market area, bank and post office etc. Well-furnished lecture halls with multi-mediafacilities and state-of-the-art fully equipped laboratories for teaching and research enable the faculty to effectivelydeliver the course contents. The academic environment at Baru Sahib is highly conducive to learning by the studentswhose performance is rated better than of the other universities. ?The functioning of the Eternal University is governed under the university act and statues promulgated by theGovernment of Himachal Pradesh and by subsequent ordinances issued by the statutory authorities of the university.Rules and regulations pertaining to academic programmes for the students and related information are given in this‘Student Handbook’. Thestudents are expected to become familiar to avoid problems during the course of theirstudyinthe university. As per provisions of the acts and statues of the Eternal University, Vice-Chancelloris empowered tosuspend, abrogate, modify and frame new rulesin the interest ofwork of the universityin consultation with the AcademicCouncil and Board ofManagement. Information given in this ‘Student Handbookis to guide students to understand theirduties and responsibilities for successful completion oftheir studies and pursue career development.
|laboratorie Training and Piacement Cen | The Training and PlacementCell of Eternal Universityhandles all aspects of placements for the graduating students ofall departments. Right from contacting. companies tomanaging all logisticsof arranging for tests, pre-placementtalks and conducting final Training and Placement Cell officials and volunteers provide their apexpossible assistance to the recruiters and students.
T&P Cell ensures the multifaceted development of studenis tthrough diversified training modules eg. Workshopsfor enhancing the communication skills, group discussion techniques and written test which are the screening methodsused by the organizations in present scenario. To develop a strong bond between industry and students, the T&P ne arranges guest lectures from industry experts, onsite trainings, Industrial visits, Projects and other Industry-Institutinteraction activities by keeping up to the expectations of both.Inordertoenhance the employment skills of thestudents, they are offered i in house trainings during semester breaksinvarious specialized fields under Cerified. Trainers. After these trainings students can obtain various certifications whichare valid Internationally. The list of various Industrial Expert Trainers, Courses offered in training and their duration aregiven below.
interviews. the Se. No. Trainer : Course Duration in HoursMr.Divakar Kohli Mr.Sanjit Singh -RHCE Mr.Ashish Bansal C and C++ Mr.Ashish . - Embedded robotics
19Asp.Net 18 80 Mr.Jasmeet Singh - .. MCITP- .
Mr.Sudhir _ » CCNA.
Mr.Adarsh Rajput - . Microsoft SQL Server 80 200 48 80 Chapter i
1. FACULTIES/COLLEGES/SCHOOLS/ DEPARTMENTS *.Fiese ordinances.
The itern 7 offirst ordinances be substiuted by item 1.1 and 1.2 of the second ordinances1.1 FACULTIES:
Facuity of Engineering and lechnology[7 Facuty ot Health anu Apptied Sciences ot DivineMusic ang Facuity ef Education Facutty or Arts and Science Facutty of Business Management and Commerce LYFacutty ot Purtic Heaitn Facutty of Economies Facuny of Psychoiogy Facutty of Library ana lnrormation Science °Facuity of Biotechnology .
Faculty Food Technotogy Facuity or Renewapie Energy | Facuity of Agriculture
1.2 COLLEGES/ DEPARTMENTS/ SCHOOLS/ INSTITUTES eee ihAxai Cottege ot Engineering and lechnology Axai ConegeorNursing Anat Conege ot DivineMusic ang Spirituatism Axai Conege otArts and Sciences Anal Conege otEaueation > Anat Conege orAgricutture Akai Senootor Economies Akai Senool or Business Aaministration and Commerce Anat Schootor Cremistry Axa Scnootor Physics Axat Schootor Biotechnotogy Axar Schoo of Pubtic Heath Arai Senooi of Renewat Energy Anas Seneool of Food Technology COLLEGE: For providing instructions leading to UG, PG, Degrees and DiplomasSCHOOL: Forproviding instructions leading to.UG (Hons.), PG Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas.DEPARTMENTS: Constituent Units of Colleges/ schools for imparting resident instructions.
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2. COURSES OF STUDY Firse ordinances The item no, 2iin Ist Ordinance or Academic Programme be substituted by item no. 2 ‘Courses of study. of SecondOrdinances.
Academic Programmes Axai Conege or Engineering and Technology(ACET)
(i). BachelorofTechnologyin Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE)
(a). BachelorofTechnology in Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
(ii). MasterofTechnologyin Electronics and Communications Engineering (M.Tech.- ECE)
(iv). MasterofTechnology in Computer Science Engineering (M.Tech.-CSE) Akat Conege or Nursing (ACN)
(vi). M.Sc(Nursing) Axat Conege ot DivineMusic ana Spirituatism(ACDMS) *
(vii). BachelorofMusic _
(vis). MasterofMusic Akat Schoo! or Economies (ASE) .
(ix). Bachelor ofArts (Honours School) in Economics.
(x). Economics Axai Conege orArts and Science (ACAS) :
(xi). Bachelor ofArts and Science (Medical/Non Medical)(xii). Bachelorof Commerce
(xiii). MasterofArts (English)
(xiv). Master of Science (Mathematics) Akai Schoot of Business Aaministration and Commerce (ASBAC)
(xv). Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA) Axat of Pustic Heaten (ASPUBH)
(xvi). Masterof Public Health( MPH)
(xvii). Master of Hospital Administration Anat SchooiorPhysies (ASPH)
(xviii). M.Sc. (Physics)
(xix). Ph.D. (Physics)
(xx). “M.Sc, Renewal Energy
(xxi), Ph.D. Renewal Energy Akai Schootor Chemistry (ASC)
(xxii), M.Sc. Chemistry (scxiii). Ph.D Chemistry Akai School of Biotechnology (ASB)
(xxiv). M.Sc. Biotechnology
(xxv). Ph.D. Biotechnology Akai School of Food Technotogy (ASFT)(xxvi). M.Sc..Food Technology Atat Couege (ACA)
(xxvii). Bachelorof Science Agriculture (Hons.)
(v B.Sc (Nursing) Masterof Bachelorof Se Asri ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OF THE ETERNAL UNIVERSITY Sr.No. Degree Programme Minimum Residentiat For girts or boys or Both Conege!Scnoel of theRequirements in years Erernat University” Undergraduate Bachetor's Degree Courses
1. B.Tech. (CSE) 4 _ Girls Only ACET
2. B.Tech. (ECE) 4 Girls Only ACET
3. B.Tech.(Lateral Entry) 3 Girls Only ACET 4, B.Sc. Nursing 4 Girls Only ACN
5. B.A. Hons. (Economics) 3 Girls Only ASE
6. B.A. (Music) 3 Girls Only ACDMS
7. B.Sc. (Medical) 3 Girls Only ACAS
8. B.Sc. (Non-Medical) 3 Girls Only ACAS ; 9. B.A. 3 Girls Only -ACAS :
10. B.Com. (Hons.) 3 GirlstOnly ASBAC
11. B.A. (Mathematics) 3 Girls Only ACAS
12. BEd, 2 Girls Only ACE
13. B.Sc, Agriculture (Hons): 3 ” Girls Only ACA 3 Post-Graduate Degree Courses
14. M.Tech. (CSE) 2 Girls & Boys Both ACET
15. M.Tech. (ECE) 2 Girls & Boys Both ACET
16. MBA 2 Girls & Boys Both ASBA
17. MPH, MHA 2 Girls & Boys Both ASPUBH :
18. M.A. (Englsih) 2 Girls & Boys Both ACAS A 19. M.Sc. (Mathematics) 2 Girls & Boys Both ACAS 20, M.A. (Music) 2 Girls & Boys Both ACDMS
21. . M.A. (Economics) . 2 Girls & Boys Both ASE
22. M.A. (Psychology) 2 Girls & Boys Both ASP
23. M.Sc. (Physics) 2 Girls & Boys Both ASPH 24, M.Sc. (Chemistry) 2 Girls & Boys Both ASC 4
25. M.Sc. (Biotechnology) 2 Girls & Boys Both ASB26. M.Sc. (Renwable Energy) 2 Girls & Boys Both ~ ASPH i 27. M.Sc (Nursing) Girls ACN 4 Dua Degree Courses ‘ °
28. - B.Tech.-MBA 5 Girls Only ACTE/ASBAC
29. B.A. Hons. (Econ}-MBA 4 Girls Only ASE/ASBACPost Graduate ~Doctor’s Courses
30. Ph.D. (Biotechnlogy) 3 Girls & Boys Both ASB : 31. Ph.D. (Renwable Energy) 3 Girls & Boys Both ASPH32. Ph.D. (ECE) 3 Girls & Boys Both ACET |
33. Ph.D. (Physics) 3 Girls & Boys Both ASPH : 34. Ph.D. (Chemsitry) 3 Giils & Boys Both ASC : Aaa-On Diptomas with Graduation a 35, Arts and Crafts 3 Girls ACAS i 36. Music 3 Girls ACAS
37. Library Science 3 Girls ACAS
38. Physical Education’ 3 Girls ACAS De 3, ADMISSION ANDENROLMENTOF STUDENTS.
~ SCHEDULE OF ADMISSION AND PROSPECTUS First ordinances The hem No. 3 of Ist Ordinance be substituted by item no, 3. 1-3.4.2 of Secona Ordinances.
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3.1 SCHEDULE OF ADMISSION AND PROSPECTUS The schedule of admission will be given in the admission notice to be published every year after securing approval from Department Higher Education. The admission procedure, details for counselling, basis of : admission, reservation criteria, courses, fee structure etc. of different academic programmes will be duly | reflected in the prospectus to be made available. The prospectus including application form for admission could be obtained from the office of the Registrar, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh or from the place given therein or from www.eternaluniversity.edu.in ata price as notified.
It was resolved that form session 2010-2011 onwards, only The female students would be admitted to all under graduate courses run by Eternal University and to Lateral Entry for admission to 2nd. year B.Tech for 3 year Diploma Holders. ‘
3.2 Admission Criteria and Aamission Procedure 3:2. 1 Aamission Criteria
(i) Admission will be made as per provisions of the relevant statutes and rules and procedure laid down by aran admission committee.
(i) Before the start of admission process the Vice-Chancellor will constitute an Admission Committee and an Appellant Committee. Admission will be made as per provisions of relevant 1 rules framed by the admission.
committee.
(iii) Acompartment candidate will not be admitted under any circumstances.
(iv) Astudent shall be refused admission if his conduct has been found unsatisfactory. Such a student has a rightto appeal to the appellant committee whose recommendation will be put before the Vice Chancellor and his (VC's) decision shall be final.
| 3.2.2 Aamission Procedure a. The Registrar, EU shallissue notification for admission to the approved degree programmes on its website, newspapers and othermodes of communication.
b. Details of eligibility for application, number of seats, fee structure, criteria for admission, interview/counselling will be given in the prospectus issued by the Registrar every year.
_¢. Eligibility qualifications for admission shall be from the recognized university/board/institutes and those from unrecognized university/ board/ institute institutes would be reviewed for setting conditions for admission by theadmission committee or any other committee as approved by the Vice- Chancellor.
, d. Application for admission shall be received on the prescribed printed performa or forms provided on the website and prospectus of the university. Photocopy or any otther form forthe application willnotbe accepted.— e. Eternal University asa policy shall admit girl studentsin all undergraduate degree programmes while both girls and boys students are entitled to be admittedin post-graduate programmes.
f. Seat for admission would be considered confirmed only after payment of the prescribed fee by the candidate and by the final approval of the Vice Chancellor.
g. Eternal University reserves the right to deny admission to a programme, suspend or terminate any degree programme due to administrative/technical reasons.
h. Eternal University offers choice to students to seek admission i any discipline depending on their eligibility and availability of seats(s). Change from one degree programme to the other after admission but 7 days before registration may be allowed by the admission committee. Programme changeafter registration may be allowed on the recommendation of the committee by the Vice-Chancellor if a student applies within 15 days of registrationina prescribed form after payment of the required fee.
6 k Pre-admission qualifications of all students would be reviewed by a committee and if the committee recommends any deficiency course then the same would be taken by the students.
7Qualifications of the students, who passed eligibility qualification from any foreign university/board/school would be reviewed for equivalence by a committee consisting Dean, AcademicAffairs, Dean of the College/ School and Head of the Department / Senior Faculty as subject specialist for which the candidate would be required to submit thecourse structure and pay the prescribed evaluation fee. Admission of such students would be subject to passing of any deficiency course(s) orexemption from certain course(s) as recommended by the committee.
Lateral entry in admission to 2nd. year in B.Tech courses for a candidate who has passed 3 years Diploma in Engineering is allowed provided a student satisfies the eligibility criterion set by the admission committee.
\ 3.4. Retention of original certificates.
The University willnptkeep the attested copies of the certificates and not retain the originalcertificates of a student!candidate after verification.
\ \ 3.4.1 Registration:
After admission registration is the first important step for all the students preceding all other academic activities in | thesemester’ .
(a) Every studentis required to be personally present and register at the commencement of each semester on the dayfixed for and notified in theAcademicCalendarand also posted on the university website and notice board.
(») Registration of studentfor the first semester of a programme is apart of the admission procedure and is governed
(c) by the admission rules and thus will be conducted byofficesofRegistrar and Controller of Examination.
(i) Have paid the prescribed admission, tuition fees andothercharges as applicable at the time of admission.(i) Submit registration performa along with the required documents (two photographs, and secondary school/matriculation, senior second ary school/plus two examinations and/or other qualifying exam(s).
(ui) Every student must register on the day announced in the Academic Calendar or at least one day before thecommencementofclassés.
(iv) Astudent who fails to register for the first semester, on the day as mentioned in clause 3.6.1(b), due to somecompelling reasons up to 7 working days may be permitted as late registration by the Vice Chancellor, afterpaymentof prescribed late fee.
(.) Under special circumstancesthe registration:of a student may be allowed up to a maximum of 12 calendardays from the date of registration with late fee for which permission of the Vice-Chancelloris required,(vi) In case of late admission, student is required to.register within 3 days after payment of late fee for theregistration with approvalofViceChancello.
(vii) If student, after registration, fails to attend the class without written permission of the Dean of the College/School for 7 consecutive days from the date of registration, his/her registration shall standautomatically cancelled and the seat vacated will be offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.Registration for the subsequent (2nd. semester of the degree programme and onwards) semesters shall beorganized by the Dean of Studies of the College/Schoo! and would be governed by following rules for which every students must:
(I) Register 1-2 days before the commencement of classes without any late fee and up to 3 days aftercommencementof classes with prescribed late fee. After 3 days but before 7 days along with the late fee andpermission of the Vice-Chancellor.
(:) Have cleared all dues of the previous semester and must have paid all the required fees & charges for the current semester.
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(ui) Have not been debarred form registration on disciplinary or any other ground.
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(iv) Have completed satisfactorily 2/3 of the total credit load of the previous semester(s).
(a) Under exceptional circumstances period more than 12 days for late registration under clause 3.6.1(b) and 7 days under clause 3.6.1.(b) (i) the duration and the amount of late fee may be condoned by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of a committee consisting of Registrar, Dean of the College/ School and Dean Student Welfare.
3.4.2 Scheme for Registration Numbers In an allotted registration number, (A,A,a,a,BCD,D,b,b,b,) first two letters shall stand for the location of the programme, next two digits for the year of admission, next one letter for the level of programme, next one letter for the faculty of programme, next two letters for the programme / main courses and the last three digits for the roll no. of students as perfollowing notation.
Location or programme(A,A,) BS tor Baru Year orNamission (a,2;)
tike 08 ror 2008, 09 ror 2009 ana soon Levet or Programme (B) tor Bachetor Degree _ tor Certificate Course tor Diptoma Course , Sa Fo for Master Degree U M W D tor Degree Facutty of Programme (C) 7 tor Facuny of DivineMusic & for Facuty ot Education Facutty of Health and Allied SciencelCotiege of Nursing ‘tor Facuity of Pure and Applied Sciences Pr Spi for Facutty of Conege of Engineering & Technotogy for Facutty of Business Management - MU ror Music NS tor Nursing PH for Pubtic Heaitn , LI tor Library ana Intormation Science FA for FineArts PE for Physical Ea Ron Number (,b;5)) 123 for Rou Number
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY OFADMISSIONANDAWARD OFDEGREES/DIPLOM ICATES _ " i; 4.1 AKAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Course Eligipilicy tor Namission B.Tech. (ECE) 10+2 (PCM) through, JEE B.Tech (CSE) 40+2 (PCM) through, JEE :B.Tech. (ECE & CSE) lateral entry Three Years Diplomain ECE/CSEor equivalent with 50 marks M.Tech. (ECE) &M.Tech. (CSE) B.Tech. (ECE & CSE) through State Level Common Entrance Exam.
Ph. D (ECE & CSE) M.Tech. or equiv. with 60% marks through Entrance exam with.
50% marks.
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4.2 AKAL COLLEGE OF NURSING B.Sc. (Nursing) Passed 10+2 (PCB) er equivalent with minimum of 45% marks with relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Age limit 17-35 years-as on 31 December of the preceding academic year with relaxation of 5 years in the upper age ‘imit for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Admission on merit through entrance examination by the Eternal University, for state as well as formanagement quota |
4.3 AKAL COLLEGE OF DIVINE MUSIC AND SPIRITUALISM B.A. Musie(i) Gurmat Sangeet . 10+2 (with:Music) ©
(ii) Music Insteumant (String Instruments) (Any stream ).with one year recognized music diploma
(iii) Tabia , , MLA. (Music) (I) Music Vocat
(ii) Music Instrumentat B.A. (Music, Vocal/instruments) BA (Any stream) along with complete music Diploma ie “Sangeet Prabhakar’ “Sangeet Visharad” and “Sangeet Vid" (with 50% marks)
4.4 AKALCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 10+ B.A. 10+2 of equivalent (with 50%marks)B.A. (Hons.) Maths 10+2.with Maths or. equivalent (with 50% marks)B.Sc. (Medical) 10+2 (PCB) or equivalent (with 50% marks)B.Sc. (Non-Medical) 10#2 (PCM) or equivalent(with 50% marks) B.Com 7" equivalent (with 50% marks) Diploma in Arts and Crafts 10+2 orequivalent (with 50% marks) .
Diploma in Library Science 10+2 or equivalent (with 50%’ marks) Diploma in Physical Education 10+2 or equivalent (with 50% marks) M.A (English) Bachelor Degree from a recognized University or an equivalent .
examination with 50%, marks.Ph.D. (English) M.A English with minimum 55% marks; through Entrance test M.Sc (Mathematics) B.A/B.Sc. Maths with minimum 55% marks; through Entrance test with 50% marks 10+201 9 |
4.5 AKAL SCHOOL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY M.Sc. Biotechnology B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in - Medical/Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/ any other branch of biological sciences with 50% marks.
Ph.D. Biotechnology M.Sc. /M.Sc. (Hons.)/ M.Tech. In Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering/Botany/Zoology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Chemistry/ any other branch of biological sciences with at least 55%marks;
through an entrance examination with 50% marks.
4.6 AKAL SCHOOL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY M.Sc. Food Technology Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Home Science, Medical, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Chemistry or any other branch of biological Sciences.
| 4.7 AKAL SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS B.A. (Hon) Economics 1042 or Equivalent , M.A. (Economics) Bachelor's Degree with Economics
4.8 AKAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION B.Ed. As per Himachal Pradesh State Higher Education Deptt guidelines and those of NCTE.50% marks in graduation/ Master Degree in any discipline (Arts, Science, Commefce etc.)
4.9 AKAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. ADMINISTRATION M.B.A B.AJB.A. (Hons.), B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Com., B.Tech., MBBS/or any other Bachelors Degree 50% marks through CMAT or State Level Common Entrance Test ) 4.10 AKAL SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Master in Public Health Bachelor's degree in any area of biology, Physical Education, MBBS, ' B.A.M.A.,GAMS, BDS.
Master in Hospital Administration .
Bachelor's degree in any area biology, Physical Education, MBBS, B.A.M.A., GAMS, BDS.
(4.11 AKAL SCHOOL OF PHYSICS M.Sc. 7 B:Sc./BSe. (Hons.) in Non-Medical or any other branch with Physics and Mathematics with 50% marks.
Ph.D. M.Sc./M.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics and entrance exam with 50% marks.
) 4.12 AKAL SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY — 7 M.Sc. B:Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.) in Medical/Non-Medical or any other Bachelors degree with chemistry as one of the elective subject.
Ph.D. M.Sc./M.Sc. (Hons.) / M.Tech. in Chemistry with 55% marks through entrance examination.
) 4.13 AKAL SCHOOLOF RENEWABLE ENERGY M.Sc. Renewable Energy B.Sc. Non-Medical/B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics/B. Tech. in Electrical or Renewable Energy and other related degrees.
Ph.D. Renewable Energy M.Sc./M. Tech. in relevant field & entrance exam with 50% marks.
) 4.14 AKAL COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE B.Sc (Agri.) Hons. 10+2 with Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.
10 )4.15 PROCEDURE FORREGISTRATION.ANDAWARD OF POSTGRADUATE DEGREEDURE.
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4.15.9, Eligibility asperthe prospectus of the Academic Year. Admission to all the postgraduate degree courses will be made by Dean Postgraduate Studies.
Aamission: .
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Admission to Postgraduate Courses will be made on the basis ofmerit in the qualifying examinations. The Dean Postgraduate Studies will conduct an entrance test for admission to all the courses, if required, to determine the merit.
CourseWork! :
The students admitted in the Postgraduate Courses will undergo course work for three semesters as laid down in their course curriculum and will appear in the semester examinations and pass these as given in the examination schemes.
Thesis Synopsis:
The advisors (s) for guiding student's thesis research will be decided within the first semester of the admission and the synopsis will be submitted by the students before the end of second semester.
Duration of Research Work:
The student will then take up research project for a minimum of six months duration after which they will submit thesis which will be evaluated by anexternal examiner.
of Thesis: .
After having the project work of 18-20 credit hours completed to the satisfaction of the supervisor and the Dean Postgraduate Studies, the student will make a pre-submission presentation in the department open to :
all faculty members and postgraduate students for getting feedback and comments which will be corporated:
in the thesis. In the case of M.A. (Music) a project report is to be submitted instead of a thesis under the guidance of the supervisor before submission. .
The candidate will submit five copies of the thesis along with a certificate of declaration.duly signed by the candidate, supervisorand Dean Postgraduate Studies with a submission fee of Rs. 500/- Appointment of Examiners:
The thesis/project supervisor(s) of the student will submit a panel of three external examiners to the Dean Postgraduate studies for evaluation of thesis/project report. Dean of Postgraduate Studies will select one of these three external examiners. The evaluation report will be submitted in the prescribed Performa (Attached) If the external examiner is satisfied with the research work of the candidate he may recommend the award of degree. 7 ; 4 However, if the examiner is not satisfied with the thesis, he/she may recommend the work as “unsatistactory and the candidate may be given another three months to complete the work and re-submit the thesis.
Dectaration of Resutt!
The examiner will send the evaluation report to the Dean Postgraduate Studies with recommendation. Thestudents will appear in a Viva- Voice examination for their thesis and incorporate the reviewer's comments, if required, before final submission.
The final report will be sent to the Controller ofExaminations who will declare the result for the award of the degree.
The candidate will havetocomplete master’s degree in a maximum period of three-years failing which his/her candidature could be cancelled.
Ev Gooa Standing and Scholastic Probation: . :
a. Forpromotion to the next semester each student must maintain “Good Standing” at end of each semester as to be mentioned in the result report. For maintaining good standing minimum OCPA 5.50 (Out of 10.00) for postgraduate students.
b. [fastudent fails, at end of a semester, to achieve the minimum prescribed standard as mentioned above, he/she shall be placed on ‘Scholastic Probation’ during the following semester and would continue to be under scholastic probation until achieve the required standard.
c. a student continues to be under Scholastic Probation for 2 consecutive semesters, he/she shall be detained and shall not be allowed to register for the subsequent semester without approval of the Vice Chancellor and case would have to be recommended by the Dean of the College/School only in case the student showed improvement in performance in the preceding semester over that of the previous semester.
if his/her 11 ETERNAL UNIVERSITY Master (
1. Name of the ConegelScnoo’
2. Name of the Student’
3. Registration No ° 4, Tittle of the Thesis!
Recommendation s Tick one of the following:
(Signature):
Name of Examiner’ Designation’ Aadress ' Date!
Piease give your detailed report in the attached sheet. You may use additional sheets, if required.
12 ) Degree Thesis Evaluation Report The thesis in its present form is recommended for the award of theMaster ( ) Degree The thesis is recommended for the award of the Master( ) degree.
However, my suggestions for improving the thesis as per the detailed report should be considered at the time of the final Viva -Voce examination and the same should be incorporated before final submission.
The thesis is not acceptable for the award of the Master( ) degree.
ETERNAL UNIVERSITY Master ( ) D ices
1. Name ofthe Student’
2. Registration No '
3. Title of the dissertation:
| DETAILED REPORT (Signature):
Name or Examiner’ , Designation’ Date!
13 regree ihnesis Lvaluation Neport Aaa ETERNAL UNIVERSITY, BARU SAHIB CANDIDATE'S DECLARATION | hereby certify that the work which is being presented in the dissertation entitled “ "in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Master ( ) and submitted to the Eternal University, Baru Sahib is an authentic record of my own work carried out during a period from to under the supervision of and at the Eternal University, Baru Sahib.
The matter presented in this thesis has not been submitted by me for the award of any other degree of this or any other Institute.
“ ‘Candidate Name and Signature Rega. No.
This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidate is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Name of the Supervisor oe : Name of the Co-Supervisor (Supervisor) (Co-Supervisor) Dean . Postgraduate Studies 14
4.16 PROCEDURFOR REGISTRATION AND AWAR
4.16.1 Evigipinity! .
The essential qualification for Ph.D.
is 55% marks in M.Tech/M.Sc./MA/MP H, etc. in the relevant subject.
The Eternal University will conduct an Entrance Test following an advertisement in national newspapers. Any eligible candidatedesirous of seeking admission in Ph.D. can apply for the Ph.D. entrance test by paying requisite fee. However, the candidates whohave qualified UGC/CSIR/DBT (NET/JRF) test or M.Phil. need not appear in the Ph.D. Entrance Test. The candidate will be required to pass the university entrance test
4.16.2 Counseting:
The counseling for admission to Ph.D. will be held by respective Research Degree Committee (RDC) headed by Dean of Postgraduate studies and other members nominated by the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of Dean - Post Graduate Studies. The RDC will guide, monitor and evaluate the research progress of thestudent.
4.16.3 Registration:
The candidates selected for Ph.D. course can enroll for Ph.D. after depositing fee of Rs. 10,000/- which is to be adjusted in the tuition fee. The candidates will also be required to submit a complete admission form in the office of the Registrar along with attested copies of testimonials and required declaration forms and affidavits etc.
4.1 6.4 CourseWork!
Minimum of one year residency of two semesters to take up the course work will be required at the Eternal University by Ph.D students. The advanced courses constituting at least 40% of the tolai credit hours for Ph.D. taken by the student before theycan take written and oral comprehensive examinations which have to be cleared before starting research project. A course on Research Methodologies is the essential requirement.The advisor and RDC of the studentwilldecide restof the Ph.D course work of the student depending on the thesis research work.
4.16.5 Synopsis: , Candidates will prepare.the synopsis of research project under theguidance of advisor. The sytopsis willbe presented to RDC for approval at the end of course work, clearance of written and oral comprehensive examination securing at least 60% marks but before the end ofthe third semester.
4.16.6 Review ofthe progress.
Each research scholar will submit a research progress report at interval of six months on regular basis, which will be reviewed by the RDC. An unsatisfactory progress report may attract penalty of six month extension for submission of thesis.4.16.7 Duration otPr.D?. , After the acceptance of synopsis the fesearch scholars can pursue Ph.D. on full time or part-time basis. Aminimum period of three years from the date of enrolment will be required before a full time Ph.D. scholar can submit the thesis. This time limit can be extended by two years on the recommendation of advisor and RDC of the candidate and Dean Postgraduate Studies and approvalof the Chancellor. The maximum time by which the candidate has to submit the thesis will be 5 years. A part-time candidatecan submit the thesis after4 years of enrolment and an extension of two years can be granted by-following the above procedure, if required. The part-time student will have a co-supervisor from: the host institute/industry for guiding the day to day research.
Regular registration on paymentof tuition fee will be required tomaintain the status of a bonafide part time student.
4.16.8 Evatuation of Pr.D. Thesis: : .
After having the research work completed to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s), the RDC and procedural satisfaction of the Dean of the Postgraduate Studies, the student will make a-pre-Ph.D. presentation in the department open to all the faculty members and students for getting feedback and comments which may be incorporated in the thesis under the guidance of supervisor. The Ph.D. candidates will publish (or accepted for publications) minimum of two research papers in the peerreviewed National/International journals before the submission of the thesis. Five copies of the thesis are to be submilted along with a certificate of declaration by the candidate duly.signed by Supervisor(s)/ and Dean Postgraduate Studies (in a prescribed proforma) along with a submission fee of Rs. 5000/-. The thesis will be evaluated by two examiners.
4.16.9 Appointment otExaminers .
.The student's supervisor will submit a list of six examiners three from Himachal Pradesh and three from outside the state in consultation with Dean Postgraduate Studies. The pane! should consist of eminent experts in the relevant field of research not below the rank of professor. The Vice Chancellor will approve two names from the panel lists one from the state and the other out ofthe state. These examiners will be requested lu evaluate the thesis and send the recommendation whellier lie thesis should be accepted for the award of Ph.D degree or not in the prescribed proforma (attached). Even if the report of one of the examiners Is negative, the student will have to revise the thesis and resubmit for reevaluation till both the reports are satisfactory.
One of the examiners will then conduct Viva-Voce examination of' OF Pt. D DEGREE w {be Vice the student in open presentation. On successful presentation,the external examiner will give the recommendation for the award of Ph.D. This will be sent to the Vice Chancellor with the recommendation of the Dean Postgraduate Studies, for his approval. The Controller ofExamination will then declare the result for the award of Ph.D.
4.16.10 Fees:
. oon a a .Fee shall be charged as per approval of H.P. Government. The students will also pay an examination fee of Rs, 5000 for submission of thesis. - 15 FTERNAL UNIVERSITY Pr.D Degree Thesis Evaluation Report
1. Name of the Cottegel/Schoos'
2. Name of the Student’ 4 i iy yy Fi 3 ;
3. Registration No .
4. Titte of the Thesis’ Recommendations Tick one of the following:
The thesis in its present form is recommended for the award of the Ph D Degree 2 | The thesis is recommended for the award of the Ph D degree.
However, my suggestions for improving the thesis as per the detailed report should be considered at the time of the final Viva -Voce examination and the same should be incorporated before final submission.
3 | The thesis is not acceptable for the award of the Ph D degree.
, (Signature):
Name of Examiner’ Designation’ Aa Date:
Piease give your detailed report in the attached sheet. You may use additional sheets, if required, 16 ETERNAL UNIVERSITY
1. Name ofthe Student’
2. Registration No
3. Titte of the dissertation:
DETAILED REPORT - _ (Signature):
Name of Examiner’ Designation’ Adaress Date:
17 nAini wegree ihesis Lvaluation Keport ETERNAL UNIVERSITY, BARU SAHIB CANDIDATE'S DECLARATION | hereby certify that the work which is being presented in the dissertation entitled * "in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Ph D and submitted to the Eternal University, Baru Sahib is an authentic record of my own work carried out during a period from to under the supervision of and at the Eternal University, Baru Sahib.
The matter presented in this thesis has not been submitted by me for the award of any other degree of this or any other Institute.
Candidate Name and Signature Rega. No.
This is to certify that the above statementmade by the candidate is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Name of the Supervisor : Name of the Co-Supervisor (Supervisor) (Co-Supervisor) Dean - Postgraduate Studies 18
4.16 AWARD REE . Graduation Requirements:
Astudent must meet the following general requirements for graduation along with other prescribed requirements as prescribed from time to time by the university.
a. Must not be on conduct and/or scholastic probation.
wv. Musthave paid ali dues.
No-aues -certiticate (NOC) ftom Dean of the College/School accounts, Dean Student Welfare, Accounts, Library, Hostel, Workshop, and Department/Laboratoryis required to be submitted at the end of graduating semester.
Must have completed residential requirements of the programme.
Must have satisfactorily completed the attendance requirements.
Must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed course programme.Mustmaintain Good Standing at the end cf the graduating semesterand has no pending F grade.Must have completed the prescribed requirements of industrial training and project work as applicable to B. Tech students only.
i. Musthave completed residency requirements as applicable to B.Sc. (Nursing) students.
j. Musthave completed thesis requirements as applicable for postgraduate students.
x. Postgraduate students must have passed final Viva-voce examination.
1. Mustcomplete any other requirement prescribed from time to time.
5. SEMESTERSYSTEM The item 10 be substituted tby no. Sor second ordinances.
Semester System!
Each academic year shall be divided into 2 regular semesters (odd and even) and optional during semester break.
a. Each regular semester would be of twenty weeks duration with a minimum of 90 working/teachingdays and duration of the winter semester would be of 8-10 weeks duration.
b. Regular semesters are designated as odd (semester.1, 3, 5, 7. n from admission) and even (semester 2, 4, nfromadmission) for the degree programme and summer semester.-c. Schedule of each semester shall be given in the academic calendar.
d. Teaching load ofacourse offeredin the summer/ winter semesterwillbe equivalentto thatofafullsemester.
i) Credit and non-credit courses, project/research work, practical/field/industrial training, or student tours maybe offered during winter semester with prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor.
ii) Numberof theory/ practical classes for each course would be doubledin winter semester then the regularsemester.
e. List of courses of different programs to be offered in each semester would be notified by the Dean/Principal 30 days before commencement of each semester.
f, Lecture schedule based on total syllabus of a course being offered in a semester, both for theory and practical after approval of the Dean of the College/School will be displayed on the notice board by the teacher concerned.
1) Lecture schedulewill also indicate dates for semester examinations.
ii) Listoftext and other books being followed for the lectures will be provided with the lectureschedule.g. The winter session will be utilized for:
(a) Introduction of the enrichment programmes.
(6) Dual Degree Programmes
(c) Professional development for in service faculty
(d) Offering of additional and condensed new courses.
Note: As per Indian Nursing Council guidelines, programme for B.Sc. Nursing is on the annual pattern while all othercourses of the Eternal University are being run on the pattern of the semester system.
19 | irst ordinances 6, . ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar:
Each academic year shall ordinarily be from August (current Year) to July (of following Year) for which academic calendar giving semester- wise academic schedule shall be:
a. Issued by the Registrar after approval of the Academic Councilin the second (even) semester of the previous year, tentatively by 15"March every year.
b. Provide information about the general schedule of registration, commencement of classes, schedule of examinations, declaration of results or any other information as approved by the Vice-Chancellor.
c. Posted on the University website (www.eternaluniversity.edu.in), printed in prospectus and also put up on the university notice board.
, d. Followed by teachers, students, administration and all others and for any change prior approval of the Vice- Chancelloris required.
7. COVERAGE OF COURSE CONTENTS First ordinances | The item 15 and 20 of first ordinances be substituted by ilem no, 7 of second ordinances.
7.1 Course Curricutum and its Implementation:
(a) The course curricula’ for different degree programmes as evolved by the respective departments and .
recommended by the Deanofthe College/School and Board of Studies are to be approved by the Academic Council.
(b) The curricula for inter-department, integrated/multidisciplinary course programs should be evolved jointly by the concerned departments as per provisions in clause 7.1 (a) would be taught by.the faculty from different disciplines.
(c) Depending on nature of the subject, different courses can have different structural design; it can have pure theory course consisting of lectures, lectures plus.tutorial, pure laboratory practical (including project, field work) and combination of both theoryand practical.
(d) Each course is assigned a course code, number, credit hours along with the semester in-which it is to be offered and any pre-requisites of the course.
7.2 Coverage of Course Contents.
First ordinance's Theitem no.20 or be first replaced by item no 7.2 of second ordinances.
To ensure completion of the prescribed course following steps would be taken for each courses/subject.
(i) The Dean of Studies of concerned School/College shall. ensure that each instructor/teacher actually complete the entire course and shall send a report to the Dean of the College/School._
(ii) Teacher concerned shall plan and notify the lecture schedule well in advance and would submit course completion certificate along with award listto the respective Dean.
(iii) To ensure that requirement for the award of a degree has been completed by a student, the Registrar-EU shall keep asemester wise record of the courses and other requirements completed by the students.
73 Repeating courses to fulfill minimum requirements | First ordinances The item 75 ofthe first ordinances is shifted to item no 7.3. 1 of second ordinances.
73.1 Repeating courses to fulfil minimum requirements Astudent getting an overall credit point average 5.0 for UG and 5.5 for PG less than that the required for graduation in a degree course may repeat that course with prior permission of the Dean of the College/School on payment of prescribed fees and other charges subject to the following conditions.
20 i) The repetition shall be permitted only to enable the student to fulfill the minimum credit point average requirement and not forimprovement of his overall credit point average or for enabling him to qualifyfor an award of scholarship/ fellowship or for competing for a certificate of merit or for a position in the university.
ii) When a student repeats a course, credits corresponding to that course shall be counted only for the graduation requirements.
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7.3.2 Addition ana Witharawat ot Courses .
‘ ‘ i) Any change in course from the approved programme of the postgraduate students may be allowed by the Dean PGS on the recommendation of the advisory committee.
However, it should not total credit load originally assigned to the student.
ii) Change in course registered for a semester may be allowed by Dean, PGS on the recommendation of the advisory committee of the postgraduate student.
ili) Exemption from any course may be allowed only in rare circumstances by the Dean of the College /School for UG and by Dean PGS for PG students only when the change in course is needed on administrative reasons. In such cases some replacement course relevantto the programme shall be offered, iv) Last date of adding a course shall be within 15 days from the date of commencement of classes.
v) Last date for withdrawal of a course shall be 30 days from the date of commencement of classes. ~ vi) If a student adds a course after the start of the semester, he/she shall not be allowed towithdraw that course.
8 COURSE CODING AND COURSE CREDITSFirse ordinances The item nob of the first ordinances be substituted by item no 8. 1-8.2:2 of second ordinances.
8.1 Course Coding System : ‘
(1) A Course Code, (A, A, B, B, Ca, b, b,) consists of 5 letters (A,A,B,B,C) and 3 digits (a,b,b,). First two letters {A,A,) stand for programme, next two letters (B,B,) stand for discipline/subject and the lasi one letter (C) for type of the course. First digit (a,) among the digits stands for the year of the programme and the last two digits (b,b,) for number given to the course as per following notation. .
Programme Coae(A,A,) .
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Disciptine/Sunject Code (B,B,) B.Tech. BT .
Computer Science CS M.Tech. MT Electronics & Communication EC B.Sc. BS Nursing NU B.A BAU.
M.Sc. Ms Physics PH Ph.D. PD Computer Science CS B.Ed B.Ed .
* ~~ Biotechnology BT Food Biotechnology FT Public Health PH Type of Course Code (C) . Year of Programme Coae (a,) Theory T .
© © A Lab L _ Second Year 2 Project/Training P ~ Third Year iFourth Year 21 affectthe First Year .
i) Course code consisting of first 2-3 capital letters represents the subject/discipline and 1-2 capital lettersrepresent theory or practical or both. For example in course with CSET, CSE represents the subject i.e. the Computer Science and Engineering and T represents theory course and in course with code CSEL, CSErepresents the subject of Computer Science and Engineering and L represents Laboratory practical.
it) Course numbers to different courses are assigned year-wise in ascending order in the manner as described below fordifferent classes.
iii) Departments/Schools/Colleges may follow small variations as per requirements.
8.1 Jl . Bachetor Degree Courses (1 -500)
1. Deficiency courses 1-99*
2. First Year 101-199 (Essential courses up to130)**
3. Second Year 201-299 (Essential courses up to 230) **
4. Third Year 301-399 (Essential courses up to 330) **
5. Fourth Year 401-499 (Essential courses up to 430) ** Reserved Numbers Training: 490 Seminar: 491 Project: 500 ‘
8.1.2 Master Degree Courses (501-600)
1. Deficiency courses - 501-520*
2. FirstYear 520-550 (Essential courses up to 540)**
3. SecondYear = =~ 550-580 (Essential courses up to570)** Reserved Numbers 590 ° Seminar: 591 _. Research: 600
8.1 3 Doctorate Degree Courses (601 -700)
1. Deficiencycourses ——-._: 601-620"
2. First Year 630-699 (Essential courses up to 650) **
3. Second Year 630-699
4. Third Year. 630-699 Reserved Numbers Training 690 Seminar. 601.
Research 700i Trainin i) Deficiency courses are determined on the basis.of pre-admission courses passed by the student or consideredimportantfor the studentto pass so that the studentmay cope with the course programme of the EU easily, ii) Essential courses as per prescribed courses of the degree programme may be listed first and optional courses afterwards.
Note: Same course may be cross listed in different departments as per requirements of the degree programme:
however, these needs approval of the academic council.
lil) Teaching of different courses/subjects would be reckoned in terms of credits or credit hour per subject except forsubjects ofB.Sc. (Nursing) where itis reckoned in terms ofnumberof the subjects/year.
iv) Credit/ credit hour refers to 1 hourofin-classcontactfor theory and 2 hours of in-class contact for practical and totalhours of contact would be indicated by contact hours for each course which is equivalent to number of hours of perweek of teaching.
Vv) Pre-requisite course is the one which is considered to have been passed before taking another course of higher difficulty level. If any pre-requisite is mentioned against a course then the same shall be offered after passing the pre-requisite course a. Semester-wise course schedule shall be offered to the undergraduate students in different disciplines to be notified 30 days before the start of semester by the Dean of the College/School based on the general course schedule.
b. Allpostgraduate students before the end of the first semester shall have to submit programme ofwork (4 copies)giving pre-admission courses passed, courses to be taken following the guidelines, credit hours for researchand recommendation of the advisory committee to the Dean, PGS for approval. Dean, PGS after his Approvalwould return 3 copies, one each for the Department, Major Advisor and the concerned student. Dean, PGS mayalso get it modified or changed.
22 c. Minimum and maximum credit load (total number of contact hours per week) for which student is required to registerfor different degree courses is variable as given bellow:
8.2 COURSECONTENTS ATAGLANCE:
First ordinances The hemno, 18be substituted by item 8.2 ofthe second ordinances, The detailed course outline and corresponding credits are given in annexure, Il and Ill.
9. CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION, TERMS OF OFFICE AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT ANDDUTIES OF EXAMINING BODIES, EXAMINERS ANDMODERATORS _ First ordinances The item no. 11-14, 16, 19 be substituted by item no. J of second ordinance.
9.1 . As sessmentof There would be continuous assessment of student's performance throughout the semester/academic session by assigning marks to performance in two sessional and one end semester examinations for each course/subject, Class-quizzes, tutorials; viva-voce, assignment(s), attendance etc. — Total weightage ofmarksfor each course is 100 which comprises total of marks assigned to different above subcomponents. Credits assigned to different courses vary depending upon quantum of their contents.
The marks of the theory course/ theory component of course would be decided byeperformance in sessional and end-semester examination, assignments, quiz or tutorial (if any) and attendance. Actual weightage to different:
subcomponents will be announced by the teacher at the beginning of course but the following general scheme wil be adoptedin differentdisciplines.
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9.1 J For B.A., B.Se., B. Tech degree theory courses!
Sub-Component .
Percentmark allocated i. Firstsessional examination 10 _ fi, Assignment/Quiz/Tutorial/Viva-voce 5 ili. Attendance. 5 iv. Secondsessionalexamination 30 v. End-semesterexamination.. 50 Performance in sub-component i to iv for 50. marks would be assessed. by the teacher and that of sub-componentsV for50 marks would be assessed through centrally organized examinations by the Controllerof Examinations.
9.1 2 ForM.A., M. Se., M.P.H, M.B.A.,.M. Tech., degree theory courses, Sub-Component. - . Percent mark allocated - |. Firstsessional examination - :
10 ii. Quiz/Tutorial/Viva-voce a 5.
Assignmentand seminar 10 itl, Attendance 5 iv. Second sessional examination 20 v. End-semester examination 50 Performance in sub-comporient | to V for 50 marks would be assessed bythe teacher and in sub-component VI for 50 marks would be assessed through centrally organized examinations by the ControllerofExaminations.
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The marks in the purely laboratory/practical course or practical component of a course shall be decided on the basis of performance in one mid-sessional and one end-semester examinations, day to day practical records, project assignment, viva-voce and attendance. Actual weightage to different sub cornponents will be announced by the teacher at the beginning of the course but the following general scheme will be adopted in different discipline:
23 Sub - Component Percent mark allocated
1. Mid-Sessional Practical examination i. ContinuousLab. performance 10 ii. File 45 ili. Viva-voce+Written examination 15 iv. Attendance 10 ;
Total:
: 50
2. End-semester examination i, Viva ~—voce +written examination 25 ii. File 15 ti. Attendance 10 Total: 50 Performance in sub-component ito iv for50marks would be assessed by the teacher and that of the sub—component 2for 50 marks would be assessed througha centrally organized examination by the Controller of Examinations.
For giving marks for attendance only actual attendance would be taken to be determined following rules given in clause
12. Attendance and Leaves for students. Following criteria shall be adopted for assigning marks for actual attendance:
ActualAttendance Marks to be awarded i. 95to 100 5 i, 4 , iv. 85to89.9 3 iv. 80to 84.9 2 v. 75to79.9 1 B.Se. Nursing!
90 to 94.9 The general criteria of assessment of performance in different sub-components as mentioned for assessment of performance for theory and practical’UG and PG courses shall not be applicable to B.Sc. (Nursing) / B. Ed. degree programme for which following criteria would be adopted.
Assessment of performance of students of B.Sc. (Nursing) would be done as per norms of the Indian Nursing Council.
Weightage ofdifferent sub- components of theory subjects WOuld be as below:
Sub - Component Percentmarks allocated i, Internalassessment 25 ii. External assessment — 75
9.1.3 Practicat Courses:
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, Weightage to different sub-components of practical courses would be as below:
Sub-Component Percentmarks allocated i, Midsession Practical Examination 50 ii. End Semester Practical Examination 50
9.1.3 B.Sc. Nursing!
External assessment examinations both in theory and practical for B. Sc. (Nursing) shall be organized centrally byControllerofExaminations along with Dean, Akal College ofNursing.
9.2.1 First Sessional Tneory Examination (FSTE):
1, First sessional examination will be conducted by concerned Dean as per schedule in the academic calendar under intimation to the Controller of Examination: The test will be conducted in the class by the teacher, the maximum time for the test will be one hour and the format of the exam will also be decided by.the teacher,
2. Weightage of the test will be as Per Clause 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 and there would be no FSTE for practical course or practical part of the viva.
3. Question paper setting, deciding the formatofpaper, conductofFSTE and evaluation would be done by the 24 teacher who, after discussing and showing the answer books to the students, would submit these along with the copy of the award list as well as the attendance through the Dean of the College/School to the ControllerofExaminations. , The teacher will submit one copy of the question paper to the concerned Dean. The Controller of Examination can randomly get the quality of the question paper checked and can get the answer books evaluated from another examiner to ensure the fairness as well as maintenance of proper standards in the examination.
If the same course is taught by different teachers to different sections and classes, then the senior most teacher shall act as Course Coordinatorfor the uniformityof standard of teaching and setting only one setof question paper.
9.2.2 Secona Sessional Treory Examination (SSTE):
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3.
Second Sessional Examination (SSTE) will be organized by the concerned Dean ofthe Department under intimation to the ControllerofExamination as per schedule given in the Academic Calendar.
This test will be of two hours and will cover the syllabus so far covered up to the held before the examination. ‘ In the interest of improving the standard of question paper, Dean of the College/Schoo! may get certain question papers set by another teacher of the same subject from the University or from an External examiner. Appointment of the external examiner should be as,per.existing procedure with the approval of Vice-chancellor. The format as well as the maximum marks will be decided by the examiner setting the paper.
>If the same course is taughtby different teachers to different sections and classes, then the senior most .
teacher shall act as Course Coordinatorfor theuniformityof standard of teaching and setting only one setof question paper.
Examination duty list appointing Coordinators of Examination, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and invigilators for each Centre/Hall will be issuedat least 5 days before the date of Examination. If any teacher/staff has any problem in performing the assigned duty, he/she would report to the Dean of the College/School for making alternative arrangement should be intimated the same day to the ControllerofExaminations so that the examinations work does not suffer.
All Care should be taken to prevent copying and unfair means.in the examination and in event of anyincidence the Centre Superintendentwill reportto the Coordinatorof the examination who after verificationfound a case of copying wil report the matter immediately to the Dean of College/Schoo! and Controller of Examinations, In case of copying answer book and other material may be confiscated and a fresh answer sheet may be issued only after a written statement from the student. Necessary action would be taken by the standing committee consisting of Controller of Examination, Dean of the College/School and Coordinator of Examination. oo.
The paper setter shall evaluate the answer books or the Dean can appoint some other competent examiner with the permission ofVice Chancellor.
The answer books shall be retained bythe Department while the attendance, awards list shall be submitted to the Controller of Examination.The Dean shallmaintain.a separate. record of the awards as well as attendance.
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The Controller of Examination can randomly get the qualityof the question paper checked and can get the answer books evaluated from another examiner to ensure the fairness as well as maintenance of proper standards in the examination. :
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9.2.3. Mia-Sessional Practical Examination (MSPE):
a. Mid-Sessional Practical Examination will be organized. by the department / school / college as per scheduleforMSPE as given in the Academic Calendar.
Weightage ofmarks forMSPE should be given as given in clause 9.1.2 and for any change approval of the Dean of the College/Schoolis required.
Two teachers- one class teacher and other teacher as nominated by the Dean of the College/School shall conductMSPE.
The question paper forMPSE should be set based on the total numberofpractical prescribed to have been 25
9.2.4
9.2.5 conducted by that date.
e. Evaluation of performance would be done jointly or ifdone separately by means of both evaluations should be taken.
r. Copy of award list shall be submitted to the Controller of Examinations through Dean of the College/Studies.
SubmissionotlaternaiAssessment!
Final award list giving assessment of performance in different sub-components as per clause 9.1 for theory and practical except that of the End-Semester Examinations would be submitted to the Controller of Examinations through Dean of the College/School, at least 5 working days before the date of end-semester examinations along with list of students who are not eligible for end-semester examination. This should be brought to thenotice of the students well in advance of the ESTE.
Ena-Semester Theory Examination (ESTE):
End-Semester Theory Examination (ESTE) will be centrally organized by the Controller of Examinations as perschedule given in theAcademic Calendar.
a. Each student would submit registration-cum-admit card to Gontroller of Examinations through Dean of the College/School atleast 15 days before the date of startof ESTE.
b. Eachstudentwill be issued an admit card for appearing in ESTE only ifhe/she has |. Completed attendance requirements in theory and practical classes as per clause 12.1 of Academic Rules and Regulations, Completed assignments/project work.
ii. Paid all University/College and Hostel dues of the semester.
iv. Not been debarred from appearing in ESTE as aresult of disciplinary proceedings.
e. For setting.of question paper and evaluation of answer books of ESTE, Dean of the College/School shall propose panel of 3 examiners within 7 days of SSTE to the Controller of Examinations for obtainingapproval of the Vice Chancellor for the examiner number 1 and number 2. Panel of 3 examiners should beof senior reputed specialists and may include internal and external examiners depending upon the availability.
-a. ControllerofExaminations after obtaining consent of examiner number 1, shall get question paper(s) setand answer books evaluated and ‘in case of non-acceptance, examiner approved at number 2 will be contacted. In case of refusal by both the examiners; revised approval will be obtained in consultation with _the Dean of the College/School.
e. Controller ofExaminations will send model question paper to the examiner(s) and_will get-2 question papers for each course in Separate sealed envelopes:
r. The paper setter may be appointed internally or the papers can be set from the question bank with the approval of the Vice Chanceltor.
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sg. ControllerofExamination will conduct the examination and will get the answer books evaluated.For evaluation from external examiners-answer books along with the letter of appointment, instructions for evaluation and blank award list would be sent through courier/ post. In case the external examiner, afterconsent declines to evaluate ordoes not reply within 10 days, then Controller of Examinations may getthem evaluated froma senior teacher of the university with prior approval of the Vice Chancellor.
i. ControllerofExamination will send the following listof Instructions to examiners for evaluation of answer books.
i All questions and their subsections should be evaluated and indicated by ticking or marking by red ink/pen/pencil.
i, Marks for each section or sub-section of the question should be given separately and total should be encircled at the start of the question. Marks given for sections/sub-sections may not be encircled.
ii, Blank pages in the answer book should be crossed. — iv. Marks of each question should be written and totaled in the column provided on page 1 of the answer book.
v. Total marks obtained should also be written in words and then signed in the column provided.
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vu. Please evaluate and return the answer books by the date mentionedin the letter of appointment asit would enable us to declare resultin time and avoid deduction from the remuneration.
To prevent copying and use of unfair means in ESTE necessary actions as given in clause 9.2.12 shall be adopted.
9.2.6 Ena-Semester Practicat Examination (ESPE):
:The End-Semester Practical Examination (ESPE) shall be centrally organized by the ControllerofExaminations as perschedule given in the Academic Calendar.
a. From the panel of 3 examiners proposed by the Dean of the College/School to the Controller of Examinations, number1 and number2 will be approved by the Vice-chancellor.
Examiner at number 1 and in absence of his/her consent number 2 would be contacted for the conduct ofESPE. Theclass teacher shall act as the Co-examiner. ‘ Question paper for ESPE shall be based onthe prescribed syllabus a copy of which shall be provided to the examiners along with a model questionpaperfor each practical examination.
Weightage of marks for ESPE shall be as per clause 9.1.2 and examiners shall evaluate the performance in 3 sub-components{i) File (ii) Written (iii)Attendance.Answer-book along with the award list shall be submitted to Dean of the Cokege/School for sending thesame to ControllerofExaminations within 3 days of the conduct of examinations.
9.2.7 Make-up Examination To substitute First Ordinances 14, \f any studentmisses First Sessional. Theory Examination (FSTE) or Second Sessional Theory Examination (SSTE) onaccount of iliness or some other valid reasons, he/shemay apply through his class teacher and Head ofthe Departmentto Dean of the College/School within-three (3) working days from the date of examination on the payment of prescribedexamination fee.
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b, Formake-up examination on medical grounds students must submit certificate of illness or hospitalizationfrom the Medical Officer of theAkal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib.
Medical Certificate other than that mentioned above under clause 9.2.7 a will not be accepted ordinarily cer:
and may be asked toget the endorsement from the Medical Officer, Akal Charitable Hospital, Baru Sahib.
For make-up examination because of-reasons other than the medical grounds, students is required to explain valid reasons with evidence to the satisfaction of the Dean of the College/Schoo!
who may getcomments from theparents/quardian ofthe student.
There-will-be no make-up test for theMSPE, ESTE and-ESPE or“or annual examination except for participationin national/international sports and culturalevents.° Dean of the College/School, if allows the student to.take the makeup test may ask the teacher to give make-up for FSTE only but for SSTE application would be forwarded to the Controller of Examination.
It will be the responsibility of the student to get in touch with his/her teacher for the make-upexamination of FSTE and SSTE which shail be given centrally by the Controller of Examinations as per procedure given in clause 9.2.7.
Student whots allowed’make-up examination for ESTE shall.take the test vathin 7 days from the date of examination and for delay if any permission of the Vice Chancellor would be required for which the studenthave to apply through Dean of the College/School explaining the reasons for the delay.The students who are deputed by the university:to participatein sports/ cultural activities to places otherthan Baru Sahib shall be- allowed make-up examination by the Dean of the College/School if recommended by thein-charge of the activityand Director of Student's Welfare for which the condition of 3 working days for submitting application as’‘given in clause 9,
2. 7 and: 7 working days for taking the examination.
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9.2. 8 SuppiementarylReappear Examination:
First Ordinances To substitute item No. 13 of first ordinance.
_ Supplementary examination may be allowed to students who have appearedin the End-Semester Theory Examination (ESTE)/Annual Examination and failedin theory paper.
a. Supplementary examination shall be allowed in theory courses or theory part of the course while in practical course or practical part of the course no supplementary examination is allowed except as a special case for the last semester examination or under exceptional circumstances on the recommendation of the Dean of the College/School by the Vice-Chancellor.
Students who get F grade are required to apply for supplementary examination within 15 days of declaration of results final semester/annual examinations on a prescribed form after payment of required fee.
Controller of Examinations will conduct the supplementary examination within 45 days from the date of declaration of results of final semester/annual examination.
Supplementary examination for practical course or practical part of the course under exceptional circumstances shall be given along with ESPE only; separate examination for individual students will not be conducted.
Only one chance will be given.as per provision of clause 9.2.8 and if a student fails gain then he/ she will be allowed to take supplementary exam along with the regular examination of that course for which only one _ chancewillbe allowed. Thus a student gets maximum of2 chances for clearing F grade.
Student who fails to clear the theory course in 2 chances given for supplementary examination as per clause 9.2.8(g) shall haveto repeat the course as and when the same is offered by the department/college after paying all prescribed tuition fee and other charges for the semester. However, third mercy chance may be given with the approval ofVice Chancellorafter review ofhis/her performance by the committee consisting of the Dean ofAcademic Affairs‘or Dean-of Faculty, Dean of the College/Schoo! and Controller of Examinations in case student applies for.mercy chance within 15 days of declaration of result for the second chance given to him/her. If the student fails in the mercy chance thent the student would be dropped and no chance for repeating the course would be provided.
No student will be allowed to take supplementary examination in more than 3 courses failedin the previous semester without the permission of the Vice Chancellor.
Marks obtainedin different sub-components of internal assessment of performance as received before the end semester/annual examinatioris will be.counted toward ‘total marks obtained along with marks of supplementary examinations. .
Itis in the interest of students to clear the c course of the previous semester at the earliest opportunity as theywould not be allowed to register after: 2 semesters:
Supplementary! Reappear for internal As sessment
1. If a candidate failsin internal assessment, he/she should be given a chance‘to clear his/her internal assessment (sessional) in the same semester before the end semester examination. The Candidate will have to pay the required fees of Rs. 750/-per paper per sessional for the reconduct of sessional examinations. These examinations will also be conducted by the teachers appointed by the Dean of the concerned college/Schools under intimation to the Controller Examination.
Ifa candidate fails to clear his internal assessmentin a semester, even after getting achance as mentioned above, he/she will not be allowed to sitin the end semester examination of that particular subject without the permission of the Vice Chancellor. He/she will then be given chance to improve his/her internal assessment by filling supplementary forms and depositing fees of Rs. 1500/- per sessional exam in the subsequent even/odd semesters. He/She will not be allowed to sit in the end Semester examinations of that course until he/she clears his/her supplementary internal assessment (sessional) exammination.
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3. The above orders are to be effective for students who have failed in internal assessment examinations till date.
9.2.9 Comprehensive Examination tor Pr.D.
After successful completion of at least 80% course work, Ph.D. students would be given comprehensive examination to determine the overall comprehension of the studentin maior and minor fields and the same wouldnot be restricted only to the courses studied.
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Comprehensive examination shall include a written examination followed by an oral examination.
Written examination shall consist of two papers one in themajor and the otherin the minor field.
Controller of Examinations shall centrally organize written examination in consultation with the Dean PGS/Dean of the College/School.
Major advisor of the student after completion of at least 80% course work shallinitiate the process in writing along with the list of courses studied by the student to the Controller of Examinations through Dean, — PGS/Dean of the College/School who would also recommend a panel of 5 Senior Professors consisting of 2 internal and three external examiners relevant to the Major subject of the candidate for setting up question papers and evaluation of answer buuks for approval uf any 2 names by the Vice Chancellor.
For the comprehensive examination in the minor field, quéstion paper would be set by taking questions from the teachers by the Dean of the College/School or Dean-PGS as per approval ofthe Vice Chancellor.
Dean PGS shail hold written comprehensive: examination in major. and minor fields in a block period of 30 days and would get the answer books evaluated from examiners as per approval in Clause 9.2.9 (d) and(e).
The result based on performance in written Comprehensive Examination*of both major and minor fields shall be finalized by the Dean PGS/Dean of the College/School who would award grade'S’, for satisfactory and ‘US’ for unsatisfactory performance and would submit to the Controller of Examination along with a panel of three external examiners for the oralexamination if the résultis'S’, Satisfactory.~ In case of US, (unsatisfactory performance, ) student shall take written comprehensive examination only after 6 months.
With approval of the: Vice Chancellor, Dean PGS shall appoint External Examiner for conduct of the oral compréhensive examination along with Dean-PGS, Dean of the College/School, Head of the Department and all members of the advisory committee and any other person nominated by the Vice-chancellor on the date and time.asnotified by the Dean PGS.
Result for the oral’examination wouldbe submitted as report with overall grade as 'S' for satisfactory/‘US' for unsatisfactory to the Controller of Examinations bythe Deanof the College/Schoo| for approval of the ViceChancellorand then notification.
Report as mentionedabove would alse indicate based of answer to the questions by the student about his knowledge, aptitude vanalytical and problem solving abilities, research skills and overall performance oft hestudent.
PGS/Dean Ifastudentis awarded unsatisfactorygradein comprehensive oral examination thenhe/she may be allowed to reappear in the oralexamination not earlier than 3 months alterthe first examination.
9.2. 10 Finat Viva-Voce Examination for Post-“graduate Students!
After successful completion of all requirements of course work, seminars, projects and thesis/dissertation or any other requirement, all post-graduate sludents (M.A, M.Sc., M.B:A, M:P.H., M.Tech.and Ph.D.)
will give final viva-voce examination before declaration of results of the degree programme.
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Final Viva-Voce Examination Committee for M.A, M.Sc., M.P.H, M.B.A and M.Tech. programmes would consist of Dean PGS, Dean of the College/Schoo!; Head of the Department, all members of the advisory committee and faculty. members from the major fi field of specialization as per approval of the Vicechancellor.
Final Viva-Voce Examination committee for Ph.D. students would consists of an external examiner, Dean- PGS, Dean of the College/School, Héad of the Department, all members of the advisory committee and facultymembers from the major field of specialization as per approval of the Vice-chancellor.
After receipt of the evaluation reportofdissertation from internal and external examiners as the case may 29 be, Dean PGS with approval of the Vice Chancellor would notify the date and time for final Viva-Voce examination.
a. Report of the final Viva-voce examination including the final recommendations for acceptance of thesis/dissertation, performance of the student in the Viva-Voce as satisfactory/unsatisfactory and recommendation for eligibility for award of degree would be forwarded by Dean PGS or Dean of the College/School to the Controller of Examination for final acceptance of te student for award of degree bythe Vice Chancellor result ofwhich would be declared by the Controller of Examinations.
9.2.11 Re-evaluation!|Re-cheeking of Answer Beoxs:
First Ordinances hem no 12supstituted by the item no. 9.2. 11 of seconds ordinances, Answers booksafter evaluation by the examiners and award lists are checked and efforts are made to re-check for anydiscrepancy in totalling, unmarked questions and transfer of marks in the office of Controller of Examinations who,however, is not authorized to carry out evaluation or re-evaluation of questions. If any discrepancy is pointed out thenthe same shall be corrected through the Dean of the College/School. Further Re-evaluation/Re-checking of answer book(s) for the end-semester/annual examinations is allowed when a student applies as per following instructions:
a. There shall be no re-checking and re-evaluation of answer books of practical examinations.
b. For re-checking/re-evaluation of answer books of theory papers a student may apply after paying the prescribed fee within 10 days of declaration of the results in a prescribed application form to the Controllerof Examination through Dean of the College/School.
e. Controller of Exarnination shall get the re-evaluation done by an examingr other than the one who has already marked the answer book. Examiner for re-evaluation would be appointed by the Vice-chancellor.on the recommendation of Dean of the Collége/School.
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a. Onlymarking of unchecked, unmarked questions and recounting ofmarks awarded and the total ofmarkswillbe done during rechecking by the ControllerofExamination.
e. In case the examiner so appointed for re-checking/re-evaluation points errors in evaluation then reevaluation shall be got done after approval of the Vice-chancellor, otherwise re-checking/revaluation shall be done as 9.2.11 (c).. Controller of Examination would notify the results of re-checking/re-evaluation answer sheets even if.. thereisnochange
9.2.12 UnrairMeans In Examinations:
First Ordinances hem 27 of first ordinances be substituted by item no. 9.2.12 of second erdinances,The following instructions may be followed for preventing and dealing. with cases of copying and unfair means in examinations.
1. Dertinition of Unrair Means/ Misconduct :
a. Having at the examination desk anyunauthorizednotes or other unauthorized material (whether or not concealed in anymanner).
b. Having at the examination desk an unauthorized computer disk or other storage medium containing pre-coded / pre-recorded data, pre-programmable calculator, watch, organizer, mobile telephone, pager, tape recorder, CD or DVD player, or any other electrical or electronic device (whether or not concealed in anymanner). oe The use ofan unauthorized dictionary. :
The use of unauthorized material obtained via a pre-programmable calculator, watch, organizer, mobile telephone, pager, tape recorder, CD or DVD player, or any other electrical or electronic device.
Obtaining an advance copy of an “unseen” written examinationor test paper.
Communicating ortrying to communicate in any un-authorized way (eg. using mobile phones).
Copying or attempting to copy from another student sitting the same examination or test.
Being party to impersonation where another person sits an examination or test in the place of the actual studentora studentis knowingly impersonated by another.
~ Leaving the examination ortest venue to refer to concealed notes or other unauthorized material.
perclause Ex ao 30 j. Removing part of answer sheet, drawing sheet, graph sheet and taking it away from examination room/hall.
k. Theft, destruction or forgery of answer sheet by any means.
|. Disruptive behavior /Misconduct with Examination Staff.
2. On finding a candidate involvedin a practice pertaining to unfair means for copying during examinations, the invigilator shall inform the Centre-Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent.
3. The Centre-Superintendent/Deputy Superintendent shall prepare the full report of unfair means of copying providing full evidence of the malpractice used during the examination. The report as well as the evidence found, should be signed bythe candidate, invigilator, Deputy-Superintendent and Superintendent.
4. After this the Centre-Superintendent shall present the report to the Controller of Examination who will propose a Fact-Finding Committee to the ViceChancellorfor the investigation of the case.
On submission of the report by the Fact-Finding Committee, appropriate action will be initialed against the student as per university rules.
5. The student shall be issued an extra sheet to continue his exam. while the evaluation of the answer sheet shall subject to the report of fact finding committee.
9.3 Dectaration of Resuits in Overait Creait Point Average (OCPA), Scnotastic Probation ana Good Standing | irstordinances | lem No. 11 willbe replaced by learn No. 9,3 or Second Ordinance, The systemis based on calculating the Credit Point Average (CPA) and Overall Credit,Point average (OCPA). The details of the system are enumeratedin succeeding paras.
After completion of evaluation of performancein different of Internal Assessment (1° Sessional, 2” Sessional, Attendance and Assignments etc.) and final examination, cumulative results shall be prepared by Controller of Examinations assigning grades and credit pointaverages.
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9,3. 1 Grades sub components Following letter grades may be awarded for a course and shownin the transoripts ofthe students and their significance would be as given below:
D - Dropped F - Failbuteligiblfor supplementary/re- -apearine examination | - Incomplete S - Satisfactory US - __ Unsatisfactory W - Withdrawn” NC - Non-credit AB - Absentin external examination | F-UF - UnfairmeansofCopying 9,3.2 Creaits and Credit Points.
One credit/credit hour refers to 1 hourof in-class contact for theory and 2 hours ofin-class a n d total hours of contact per week would be indicated bycredit hours for each course.
Credit Points refer to points earned on the basis of performance of the studentsin terms of marks obtained out of| maximum of 100marks for each course as given in the Table 1:
contact for practical Genera scheme for assigning credit hours for lecture, tutorial and practical of various courses Contact Credit Hours Contact Hours per week Lecture 3+0+0 03 Lecture + 3+1+0 04 Lecture + Tutorial + Lab. Practical 3+it4 06 Laboratory Practical 0+0+3 06 (L+T+P Tutorial 34 Table 1: Conversion of marks obtained into credit points Sr.No. Marks Obtained in a particular Corresponding credit pointscourse out of 100
1. 100.0 10.002. 99.0 9.903, 98.0 9.804, 97.0 9.705. 96.0 8.606. 95.0 ,
9.507, And so on And so on 9,3. 3 Creait Point Average (CPA) For each course cumulative credit points shall be calculated bymultiplying the credits assignedto the course with creditpoints, For example, if a student scores 75 marks out of maximum of 100in a course of 3 credits; then the cumulativecredit points earned would be 3x7.5= 22.5 which shall be used for calculating the credit point average (CPA) for allcourses taken inasemesterbythe student.
The CPA would be average of total course credit points divided by total credits hours of all the courses takeninasemester.
Example!
Ser. No Course Name/Code Marks out of 100 Corresponding Credit Points Cumulative Credit Points1. A 95 9.5 382, B 75 7.5 303. C 50 5.0 104, D=78 “Y(Coniuiative Credit Pounce) 7S LocFicourse Course Credits 10 GRAs
9.3.4 Qveratt Creait PoimtAverage (OCPA):
Overall credit point average (OCPA) shall be calculated taking into account the accumulated credit hours andthe credit points. OCPA shall be rounded up to 2 decimal places.9.4.1 Computation of CPA, OCPA and Awara of Grades: , a, Atthe end of each semester, the ControllerofExamination on the basis of the cumulative results ofmarkssecured out of 100 for each course will compute credit point average (CPA) for that semester and overallcredit point average (OCPA) for all the previous semesters which may be rounded upto 2decimalplaces.b. Foreach course, the totalmarks of various components of internal assessment out ofmaximum 50 markswill be submitted by the course teacher through HOD and Dean of the ccllege/schoo! to-the ControllerExaminations prior fo the end term examination. After evaluation of the end terms examination answersheets out of maximum 50 marks the credit point for the OCPA will be calculated bythe COEand the results declared.
Zero (0) credit point shall be awarded fora course in which student obtains'F' grade.
course and a. If an undergraduate/postgraduate student obtains less than 40 % marks in theory and 50% marksin practical, he/she shall be grade.awarded'F' e. W grade shall be awarded if a student has been permitted to withdraw from the course within the y' prescribed date.
No credit points shal [be awarded and be counted forcomput ing CPAand OCPA.
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‘|'-grade shall be awarded when a student cannot complete the course/project/training/special/problem on account of a valid reason or due to administrative reasons but the student must clear the same subsequently. Ifitis a credit course than its credit hours will be excluded for calculating theCPA/OCPA,but when the student clears the course then these would be counted as in normal circumstances.
'S or US', performance of the student in non- credit (NC) courses and in research orin the special project shall be gradedas S or US. If a student does not put in the required efforts for the credits he/she was registered, advisor (Supervisor) or the teacher in-charge may award US grade for all the credit hours for which he/ she was registered or may award'S' grade-for the reduced number ofcredits, corresponding to the research done. Only the number of credits cleared with 'S' grade shall be counted towards graduation requirements and not for calculatingCPAor CPA.
Sand US grade will also be awarded i, Thata student has completed the project/ training/ practical field work, if that is prescribed as a part of the graduation requirements.
ThataPh. D. studenthas passed the comprehensive examination.
Thata PG student has passed final viva-voce examinatich.
to indicate.
D'-(dropped) grade shall be awarded if the student has been dropped from the semester for which he/she was registered with the permission of the Dean of the College/School, due to sickness (at least2weeks duration)/the female students who are on family way/suffer mis-carriage/undergo medical termination of pregnancy. Medical certificate from the Akal Charitable Hospital or with its endorsement, if the medical Certificate is from other hospital, will be required. Permission to drop the serfestermust be obtained before the.
start of the end-semester examination. Such a student can register for the next semester with the - permission of the Dean .concerned.
9.4.2 Standing and Schotastic Probation! .
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9.5 Tran sfer of Credits For promotion to the each student must maintain 'Gooa Stanaing’ at the end of each semester as to be mentioned in the result report.. For maintaining good standing minimum OCPA requirementwillbe 5/10 for undergraduate students and 5.50/10 for post-graduate students.
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If a student fails at the end of a semester to achieve the minimum prescribed OCPA as mentioned in Clause 9.4.2(a), he/she shall be placed: on 'Schotastic Probation’ during the following semester and would continue to be under scholastic probation until achieves the required OCPA.
If a student continues to be under Scholastic Probation for 2 consecutive semesters, he/she shall be detainea and shall not beallowedto register for the subsequent semester without approval of the Vicechancellor on the recommendation of concerned Deanof the College/School.
Students who are detained shall not be promoted to the next semester until they break Scholastic Probation and achieve Good Standing after the required courses or clearingF grade.
If a student continues to be detained for 2 consecutive semesters but still wants to pursue studies at the Eternal University then he/she shall be required,to apply for re-admission. In sucha case exemption may be allowed from courses he/she had passed by the Vice-chancellor on the recommendation by the Dean ofthe College/School.
_ — A student can be given a chance to improve CPA in a passed course in regular examination after paying the required examination fees provided concerned Dean recommends such case.
next semester repeatin When a studentmigrates to the Eternal University in the middle of a programme from any other university, after following proper procedure as per requirements of both the institutions he/she. shall be eligible for transfer of credits.
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For transfer of credits, he/she shall be required to furnish a certificate regarding and creditstaken in the previous university from the Head of thatInstitution in which he/she has studied. Alternatively the official DMC/transcripts of the semester/year completed by the candidate may be considered.
Transfer of credits shallbe determined by a committee consisting of Dean Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty and Dean of College/School, Head of the Department and Senior-most teacher as subject transcrip/DMC specialist as per approval of the Vice-chancellor.
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9.6 The committee shall examine the courses/subjects already studied by the student, examinations passedand syllabi thereof.
The committee shall recommend the coursewise credits to be transferred which the student shall not be required to study inthe Eternal University.
Taking into consideration the differences in curriculum, standard of teaching and pattern of evaluation in marks/grades, committee may recommend to retain the awards as such or recommend to change intocredit points (CP), credit point average(CPA), and overall credit point average (OCPA).Overall credit point average (OCPA) may be determined taking into consideration the previous CPA ifrecommended by the committee or may be determined based entirely on courses studied in Eternal University.
Post-graduate Research:
a. As apart of the course curriculum [see Section /JallPG students are required to undertake research on a topic related to the research needs of the country under the guidance of a major advisor along with the advisory committee, Different numberof credit hours for research work are given for different degrees. Refer to course outline in Annexure, lland ll to see them.
Research credits shall be graded as ‘S' or ‘US’ as per clause 9.6. Before submitting thesis,students must have obtained satisfactory grading in all credit hours for research work.
Post-graduate research of each student shall be guided by an advisory committee consisting of a major advisor (supervisor) as chairperson and other advisors as membersas per approval of the Vice-chancellor for which the Dean, Post-graduate Studies shall propose advisory committee.
. oo Before the end of second semester each PG student shall submit synopsis of the research giving title, objectives, hypothesis, review of literature, plan of work/materials and methods,Statistical design, data analysis, collaborations (if any) .and references cited. Researchwork should be planned for credits as mentioned above in Clause 9.4 so that the student isable to complete within the stipulated period.
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'W" grade would be awarded if a Student has been permitted to withdraw from thecourse within the prescribed date. No credit points shall be awarded and credits shall not be counted for computing CPA and OCPA.- ‘T grade would be awarded when a.student cannot compiete the course/ project/training/special/problemon account of the valid reasonor due to administrative reasons but the students must. clear the same Subsequently. If it is a credit course then its credit hours will be excluded for calculating the CPA/OCPA, but when the student clears the course then these would be counted as in normal circumstances.
Performance of the students in non-credit (NC) courses and in research or inthe special project shall be graded as S or US. Ifa student does not put in the required efforts for thecredits he/she was registered, advisor (supervisor) or the teacher in-charge may award US grade for all theCredit hours for he/she was registered or may award ‘S' grade for the reduced number of credits.
Corresponding to research done, number of credits cleared with ‘S’ grade shall be counted towards graduation requirements only and not for calculating CPA or CPA, Sana USgradewill also be awarded to indicate.’ ,
(i) That a student has completed the projectitraining/practical field work, if that is prescribed as a part ofthe graduationrequirements.._ .
(ii) Thata Ph.D. student has passed the comprehensive examination.
(iii) Thata PG student has passed final viva-Voce examination.
Research work should be planned for credits as mentioned above in clause 9.6b so that the student is able tocompletewithin the stipulated period.
Major advisor through Head of the Department and Dean of the College/School shall submit the synopsis for approval ofthe Research Degree Committee (RDC) chaired by Dean, Post 34 Graduate Studies. RDC shall be constituted with approval of the Vice Chancellor.
;. Based on the research carried out as per approved synopsis, each student in a prescribedformat shall write thesis which may be submitted first as a draft and then the final thesis any time during the semester with approval of the advisory committee. For submitting Master's thesis after 6 semesters and Ph. D. thesis after 8 semesters of the degree programme, permission of the Vice-chancellor shall be required.
x. Students are required to deliver a thesis seminar highlighting the research finding before submitting the draft thesis.
1. Final thesis, 5 copies in case of MA., M.Sc. M. Tech. and M.P.H. thesis and 6 copies of Ph.D. thesis shall have to be submitted to Research Degree Committee (RDC) chaired by Dean,Post Graduate Studies for approval. , m. For evaluation of thesis, Major advisor, through Dean, Post-Graduate Studies shall give a list of 3 for Master's 6 subject experts for Ph. D. thesis (including at least 3 from outside the state) of which Vice-chancellor shall approve any one for M.Sc. and two for Ph. D. thesis evaluation.
n. Dean, Post Graduate Studies shall get the thesis evaluated and after receiving acceptance report of the thesis for award of degree by the external examiners shall conduct Final Viva- Voce Committee as per provisions of clause 9.2.10 and shall notify the result accordingly.
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9.7 Dropping a Student , ?First Ordinances hem no 16 Of first ordinancesis placed under item no 97 of second ordinances. | Those students who fail to achieve theminimum OCPA of 5.0 for UG and 5.5 for PG after completion of the period of detainmentshallbedropped.
9.8 Discontinuation of studies FirstOrdinances hem no 19 of first ordinances is placed under item no 9.8 of second ordinances.A student who leaves the college under compelling circumstances with the permission of the Vice Chancellor on the recommendation of the Principal/Dean concerned shall be eligible for