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Tests and Exams
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Quizzes /Tests/ Class Assignments are scheduled in class hour or
tutorial hour. The duration of a quiz may be between 5 to 15 minutes and that of
a class test between 15 to 30 minutes Mid-term exam is held in the.
week announced in the Semester Calendar. The duration of the Mid-term exam is between
one to two hours . Final exam schedule is announced by the University. The duration
of the final exam is between 2 to 3 hours.
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Unfair Means
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Students are strictly forbidden from adopting unfair means in assignments, tests,
quizzes, examinations, project work, term papers, etc. The following acts or activities
shall be considered unfair means during examinations and in other contexts:
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• communicating with fellow students for obtaining help (for example, talking
, eye contact, signaling, body language etc.);
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• copying from another student's script or report or paper;
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• copying from printed matter, hand-written script, writing on desk or palm
of hand, or from
other incriminating documents;
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• possession of any incriminating document, whether used or not;
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• any approach in direct or indirect form to influence a teacher concerning
grade and
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• any other unruly behavior which is disruptive of the academic program.
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If a student is detected by the course teacher while adopting or to have adopted
unfair means, s/he may be given an ‘F’ grade for the assignment, test, quiz, paper,
report, examination or for that course at the discretion of the invigilator/the
course teacher. Adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of the student
from the program and expulsion of the student from the University.
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Make-up Quizzes, Tests and Exams
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Students are required to attend all tests, quizzes, assignments and exams as per
announced schedule. Make up tests, exams or quizzes may be organized for those students
who could not take the tests/exams/quizzes for medical or other compelling/ unavoidable
reasons acceptable to the Course Teacher and the Dean of Faculty. A student has
to apply for make-ups showing reasons with evidence for his failure to take the
scheduled tests/exams.
A student seeking leave or make-up exam on medical ground must contact the Medical
Officer of the University as soon as possible and obtain verification of Medical
Certificate from him/her. For make-up of Quizzes, Class Tests, Assignments, Participation
etc, s/he should apply to the Course Teacher and for make-up of mid-term and final
exam, s/he should apply in prescribed form to the Chairperson/Dean of the concerned
Faculty through the Course Teacher.
A student seeking make-up exam must pay the make-up exam fees at the prevailing
rate. After completing these formalities, the student shall watch for the schedule
of mid-term make-up exam or of final make-up exams schedule and sit for the exam.
Mid-term make-up exam is held only once before final exam week and the final make-up exam is held within 4 weeks from the date of commencement of the new semester.
If a student misses the schedule, s/he will have to retake the course.
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Incomplete Grade
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If a student has completed all the requirements of a course except final exam or
a project report/term paper, s/he may apply to the course teacher for an incomplete
grade explaining the reason for missing the final exam. If the reason is acceptable,
the Course Teacher may assign an incomplete grade, which is recorded as "I" on the
final grade sheet . A student is permitted to complete an incomplete course within
four weeks from the date of the commencement of new semester. If the incomplete
grade is due to absence in final exam, s/he may sit for the make-up final exam.
which is held within 4 weeks from the date of commencement of the new semester.
If a student fails to sit for this exam, s/he will earn "F" grade in the course and
s/he will have to retake the course.
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Course Retake
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A student earning "F" grade in a course is required to earn at least the passing
grade by retaking the course in the next semester on payment of requisite fees.
A student may also choose to improve the grade by retaking the course on payment
of course fees. In case of a course retake , the transcript of a student shall show
the grade which is higher
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Academic Standing of a Student
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To remain in good standing, a student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 in a semester.
The GPA is calculated on the basis of the number of courses completed, including
the course(s) in which the student receives "F" grade, until he or she repeats the
course and the 'F' grade is substituted by a passing grade.
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Academic Probation and Dismissals
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A student with a GPA of less than 2.50 in a semester is placed on probation, and
is allowed a maximum of two semesters to raise his/her GPA. A student who fails
to achieve a GPA of 2.50 within two consecutive semesters may be allowed additional
chance, depending upon the improvement made, may be asked to transfer to another
degree program or may be dismissed from the University.
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Readmission after Academic Dismissal
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Students who have been dismissed from the University for academic reasons may apply
for readmission. Such applications would be treated on individual basis. However,
upon readmission students may seek credit transfer for courses where they had earned
a minimum of C+ grade before dismissal. Readmission is granted only once.
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Withdrawal from the Program
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If a student who has not registered in a semester but is willing to withdraw from
a semester or more must apply to the respective Dean/Advisor/Chairperson . A registered
student who wishes to withdraw from a semester (dropping all courses for the semester)
must do so within the deadline by contacting the Dean/Advisor of the respective
Faculty. Withdrawals are not allowed after the deadline except in the case of verifiable
non-academic hardships if granted by the appropriate authority of the University.
A statement is entered on the withdrawing student's academic record indicating the
official withdrawal. The grade “F” is recorded for students who abandon their courses
without officially withdrawing from a semester or from a course.
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A student who has not yet registered in a semester and wishes to temporarily withdraw
from the program for a semester or more , must apply to the Dean of the concerned
Faculty stating the reason for withdrawal. The Dean may permit withdrawal if the
reason is acceptable . A student who wishes to permanently withdraw from the program
may do so by applying to the Dean of the concerned Faculty. A student who fails
formally to withdraw from a program and later on wants to register in courses, will
have to seek permission from the Dean and pay 50% of the admission fees.
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Re-entry
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After the withdrawal period is over, a student may apply for re-entry into the Program
and in such case s/he must complete the requirements for the degree in force at
the time of the re-entry.
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Change of Degree Program
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Students seeking to change their program must submit a written request to the respective
Dean/Advisor. Upon recommendation from the Dean/Advisor of the Faculty to which
the student intends to transfer, the appropriate/relevant office of the University
shall make the necessary changes in the student's record.
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Degree Requirements
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In order to earn the degree, a student must meet the following requirements: a)
has successfully completed all the courses and credit hours required for the degree
s/he is applying for; b) has earned the CGPA (2.5) required for the degree; c) has
no disciplinary charges or actions against him/her and d) has cleared all the dues
and liabilities to the university An undergraduate student must complete the degree
requirement within six years from the date of first admission. A student of a one-year master degree program must complete the degree requirements within four years
from the date of first admission. A student of two-years master degree program
must complete the degree requirements within six years from the date of first admission.
Students are responsible for fulfilling all the requirements of their respective
degree programs within the deadline. . They should consult their Academic Advisors
in planning their course schedule and be familiar with EU policies and procedures
related to registration for courses and graduation requirements for their degrees.
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If a student has completed the requirements for the degree, s/he has to apply in
a prescribed form to the Registrar’s Office for award of the degree and pay requisite
fees for provisional/final certificate, transcript and for attendance in convocation.
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[The Academic rules and regulations are subject to review and change from time to
time. If there is any change, it will be announced on the notice boards of the Faculty/Department
for information of the students. It is the responsibility of students to know the
changes.]
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