Previous Examination Pattern (Prior to Revision)
The UG Programme is for a period of three years and PG Programme for a period of two years. Each year will consist of two semesters' viz. Odd and Even semesters. Odd semesters shall be from June to October/November and Even semesters shall be from November / December to April / May. There shall be a minimum of 90 working days.
There shall be examinations at the end of each semester; odd semesters in the Month of October / November; for even semester in April / May. A candidate who does not pass the examination in any course(s) may be permitted to appear in the subsequent Supplementary examinations to be held in June.
However, candidates who have arrear in Practical shall be permitted to take their arrear practical examination with the regular practical examination (odd or even) irrespective of the semester.
Viva-Voce
Each candidate shall be required to appear for viva-voce examination (in defense of the project only)
Evaluation Pattern
The question paper pattern for the End Semester Examination is as follows:
Part A: Twenty questions comprising eighteen Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), one Match & Choose question, and one Assertion and Reasoning question, with four questions from each unit. 20 × 1 = 20 Marks
Part B: Five questions with EITHER OR choice, one question from each unit. 5 × 5 = 25 Marks
Part C: Four questions, one question from each unit. Out of the four questions, candidates shall answer any two questions. 2 × 10 = 20 Marks
Part D: One compulsory question from the unit not covered in Part C. 1 × 10 = 10 Marks
Total: 75 Marks
Grading System
Under Graduate: CIA is 25% & ESE is 75% of Total marks. A minimum of 40% marks is required in the End Semester Examination (ESE) and 40% marks in aggregate (CIA + ESE) to pass.
| MARKS RANGE | GRADE POINT | GRADE | CGPA RANGE | GRADE PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 and above | 10 | O | 9.00 and above | O Outstanding |
| 80 and above but below 90 | 9 | A+ | 8.00 to 8.99 | A+ Excellent |
| 70 and above but below 80 | 8 | A | 7.00 to 7.99 | A Very Good |
| 60 and above but below 70 | 7 | B+ | 6.00 to 6.99 | B+ Good |
| 50 and above but below 60 | 6 | B | 5.00 to 5.99 | B Above Average |
| 40 and above but below 50 | 5 | C | 4.00 to 4.99 | C Average |
| Below 40 | 0 | R.A. | Below 4.00 | R.A. Re-Appear |
Post Graduate: CIA is 25% & ESE is 75% of Total marks. A minimum of 45% marks is required in the End Semester Examination (ESE) and 50% marks in aggregate (CIA + ESE) to pass.
| MARKS RANGE | GRADE POINT | GRADE | CGPA | GRADE PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 and above | 10 | O | 9.00 and above | O Outstanding |
| 80 - 89 | 9 | A+ | 8.00 - 8.99 | A+ Excellent |
| 70 - 79 | 8 | A | 7.00 - 7.99 | A Very Good |
| 60 - 69 | 7 | B+ | 6.00 - 6.99 | B+ Good |
| 50 - 59 | 6 | B | 5.00 - 5.99 | B Above Average |
| Below 50 | 0 | R.A. | Below 5.00 | R.A. Re-Appear |
Credits
Credit refers to the weightage given to a course, usually in relation to the instructional hours and content of the course assigned to it. The total minimum credits, required for completing a UG Programme is 140 and PG Programme is 90. The details of credits for individual components and individual courses shall be obtained from the course structure of the syllabus provided to the students.
Ranking System
The Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, conducts the University Rank Examination (URE) for the first-rank holder of each programme under the autonomous stream.
Controller & Deputy Controller of Examinations
Dr. Sr. Lourdu Mary
Controller of Examinations
Dr. Lucia Agnes Beena T.
Deputy Controller of Examinations