Exam Cell
About the Exam Cell
The Exam Cell was established since in the inception of the college. The cell consists of Chief Superintendent / Principal and other respective subordinates, who are molding as the backbone of the Exam Cell. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) schedule is based on the academic calendar which is posted on the website well in advance. The primary responsibility of the Exam Cell is conducting all examinations (both Internal and External) in a fair and systematic manner under the directions of the Chief Superintendent / Principal.
Objectives
- To create an efficient timetable for exams that accommodates various subjects, classes, and student groups without clashes
- To manage exam-related paperwork, registration processes, and ensuring students meet eligibility criteria to attend the exams
- To organize exam venues, seating arrangements, and necessary facilities like exam halls, desks, and equipment
- To maintain exam confidentiality, and ensuring fairness and impartiality in the exam process
- To provide support to students with disabilities or special needs, ensuring they have necessary accommodations during exams
- To disseminate information about exam schedules, rules, and any changes to students and faculty
- To assist in the collection of exam papers and handing it to the respective departments
- To ensure that exam processes adhere to institutional policies, regulations, and examination board guidelines
- To collect feedback from students and faculty and addressing the grievances
Examination Advisory Committee
| S No | Name of the Member | Designation with Department | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr A Gurumoorthi | Principal | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr V J Nirmala | Dean-Student Affairs | Convenor/ Chief Superintendent |
| 3 | Mr S Paramesh | Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics | Incharge |
| 4 | Ms M Gokila | Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Computer Science | Coordinator |
| 5 | Ms S Sangeetha | Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce PA and IT | Member |
| 6 | Ms S P Uma | Assistant Professor, Department of CDF | Member |
| 7 | Ms M Latha | Lab Assistant, Department of CDF | Clerical Assistant |
Continuous Internal Assessment
Three Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)will be conducted every semester and the marks will be updated in college ERP portal and Bharathiar University portal.
Allocation of Internal Marks
Academic Year 2021-2022 onwards
Theory
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Components for CIA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | Assignment | Seminar | Others* | ||
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 25 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 50 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Practical
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Components for CIA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | Observation Note | Record Note | ||
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Practical (Core / Elective) | 50 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
Academic Year 2023 onwards
Theory
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Components for CIA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | Assignment | Seminar | ||
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
Practical
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Components for CIA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | Observation Note | Record Note | ||
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 40 | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 |
Time Table
The time table will be circulated 1 week before the commencement of the Continuous Internal Assessment.
Student Representation
| Particulars | CIA - 1 | CIA - 2 | CIA - 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max - Marks | 30 | 30 | 50 |
| Duration | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Syllabus | Units I & II (CIA 1) | Units III & IV (CIA 2) | All 5 Units |
University Examinations
The University Examinations will be commenced every year in the months of November, December (odd semester) and April, May (even semester) as per the University time table. The university circulars and time table are displayed in the notice board. After the evaluation the results are declared in the university website. If students have grievances regarding the result, exam cell supports for reevaluation, rechecking and getting answer sheet. Besides the above, if any issues related to examination and evaluation, principal express his views to controller of examination of university.
Marks Split-up
Academic Year 2021-2022 onwards
Theory
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Marks for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIA | CEE | ||
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 75 | 30 | 45 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 100 | 50 | 50 |
Practical
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Marks for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIA | CEE | ||
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 75 | 30 | 45 |
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 100 | 50 | 50 |
Academic Year 2023 onwards
Theory
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Marks for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIA | CEE | ||
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 75 | 30 | 40 |
| Theory(Core / Elective) | 100 | 25 | 75 |
Practical
| Paper | Maximum Marks | Marks for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIA | CEE | ||
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 50 | 20 | 30 |
| Practical(Core / Elective) | 100 | 50 | 50 |
For UG - 40 % of aggregate (External + Internal) will be minimum pass.
For PG - 50 % of aggregate (External + Internal) will be minimum pass.
University Examination Timings
FN : 10.00 am to 01.00 pm
AN : 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm
All proceedings of the BharathiarUniversity related to the examinations have been intimated properly to the students as it is prescribed by the University, though they observed the notice board regularly.
Instructions to the Candidates
- Candidates who have earned 75% of the attendance are eligible to appear for the University Examination
- Candidates should refer to the notification in the College Notice Board for the appropriate exact date of commencement of Examinations
- All the seats in the Examination hall are arranged as per the Hall Ticket Numbers. Students should occupy the seat as per their register number given in the hall ticket
- No Candidate will be allowed to write the examination without the IDENTITY CARD issued by the College
The Candidates are necessarily required to bring their Hall Tickets and show it to the official concerned whenever it is required - Candidates should occupy their allotted seats at least 10 minutes before the commencement of the examination
- A candidate who is late by more than 30 minutes shall not be permitted to write the examination
- Candidates shall be allowed to leave the examination hall 45 minutes after the commencement of the examination
- Candidates who are undoubtedly suffering from infectious diseases of any kind shall not be admitted to the examination hall
- Strict silence should be maintained inside the examination hall
- A candidate found guilty of using unfair means of any nature shall be liable for disciplinary action
- The candidate should produce the hall ticket on demand by the invigilator / Chief Superintendent
- Candidates are strictly prohibited using cell phones inside the examination hall
- MALPRACTICE- Candidates indulging in any kind of malpractice in the examination hall will be seriously dealt with any of the following will be deemed to be malpractice and action will be taken against the candidate indulging in them
- Mock interview sessions on group discussions and HR round are conducted to prepare students for the actual interview
- Copying from the neighbor’s answer book or from notes, books and other materials or/and allow others to copy from one’s answer books
- Communicating with a person outside or inside the examination room
- Disobedience of the instructions of the Chief Superintendent, additional Chief Superintendent or Invigilators or flouting their authority in any other manner/ non-observance of any of these instructions
- Intimation, assault, use of abusive language or any kind of misbehavior towards Superintendents / Invigilators either within the premises or outside the exam centre
- Taking answer booklets out of the exam hall
- Any violation of the proper conduct of examination
Instructions to the Invigilators
Hall Ticket
Candidates must have a valid Hall ticket to be admitted to the examination hall.
Identity Verification
Invigilators must verify the identity of candidates using the photograph on the Hall ticket.
Admission Time
Candidates should be allowed into the examination hall 15 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
Late Admission
No candidate should be admitted to the examination hall 30 minutes after the exam has started.
Seating Plan
Candidates can only be admitted to a hall if their register number is on the seating plan. Otherwise, they should be directed to the exam cell for further verification.
Distribution of Exam Materials
Question papers and answer books should be distributed to candidates five minutes before the exam starts. Candidates should fill in their register number and other required information, which the invigilator verifies.
Silence
Maintain strict silence in the examination hall, and prohibit talking among candidates or borrowing materials.
Clarifications
Invigilators should not provide clarifications to students about mistakes in the question paper. Any needed clarification should be given in writing to the Chief Superintendent.
Use of Materials
Logarithm tables, calculators, etc., are allowed only if permitted by the instructions in the question paper.
Prohibited Items
Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are not allowed in the examination hall.
Unfair Practices
In case of any unfair behavior, take custody of the answer book and Hall Ticket and submit a written report to the Chief Superintendent.
Writing on Question Papers
Candidates should not be allowed to write on the question paper. They should use the last page of the answer book for rough work.
Correction of Register Numbers
Invigilators should not make corrections to the register numbers written by candidates on their answer books. Instead, ask the candidate to correct it and then countersign it.
Early Departure
Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall before 45 minutes from the commencement of the exam.
Attendance Record
Close attendance and mark absences in red ink after half an hour from the start of the exam. Submit this information to the exam cell.
Last Ten Minutes
Ten minutes before the end of the examination, announce 'last ten minutes.' After the last bell, instruct candidates to stop writing.
Leaving the Hall
Candidates can only leave the examination hall after their answer book is taken by the invigilator.
Duplicate Hall Tickets
Any duplicate Hall tickets found should be collected and submitted to the exam cell after the exam.
Collection and Reporting
Collect the answer books, arrange them in the order of register numbers, and hand them over with the attendance list and unused answer books to the Chief Superintendent. Report to the Chief Superintendent before leaving the examination premises.
Grade
For UG
| Range of Marks | Grade Points | Letter Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 9.0-10.0 | O | Outstanding |
| 80-89 | 8.0-8.9 | D+ | Excellent |
| 75-79 | 7.5-7.9 | D | Distinction |
| 70-74 | 7.0-7.4 | A+ | Very Good |
| 60-69 | 6.0-6.9 | A | Good |
| 50-59 | 5.0-5.9 | B | Average |
| 40-49 | 4.0-4.9 | C | Satisfactory |
| 00-39 | 0 | U | Re-appear |
| Absent | 0 | AAA | Absent |
| CGPA | Grade | Classification of Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5-10.0 | O+ | First Class – Exemplary * |
| 9.0 and above but below 9.5 | O | |
| 8.5 and above but below 9.0 | D++ | First Class with Distinction * |
| 8.0 and above but below 8.5 | D+ | |
| 7.5 and above but below 8.0 | D | |
| 7.0 and above but below 7.5 | A++ | First Class |
| 6.5 and above but below 7.0 | A+ | |
| 6.0 and above but below 6.5 | A | |
| 5.5 and above but below 6.0 | B+ | Second Class |
| 5.0 and above but below 5.5 | B | |
| 4.5 and above but below 5.0 | C+ | Third Class |
| 4.0 and above but below 4.5 | C | |
| 0.0 and above but below 4.0 | U | Re-appear |
For PG
| Range of Marks | Grade Points | Letter Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | 9.0-10.0 | O | Outstanding |
| 80-89 | 8.0-8.9 | D+ | Excellent |
| 75-79 | 7.5-7.9 | D | Distinction |
| 70-74 | 7.0-7.4 | A+ | Very Good |
| 60-69 | 6.0-6.9 | A | Good |
| 50-59 | 5.0-5.9 | B | Average |
| 00-49 | 0 | U | Re-appear |
| Absent | 0 | AAA | Absent |
| CGPA | Grade | Classification of Final Result |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5-10.0 | O+ | First Class – Exemplary * |
| 9.0 and above but below 9.5 | O | |
| 8.5 and above but below 9.0 | D++ | First Class with Distinction * |
| 8.0 and above but below 8.5 | D+ | |
| 7.5 and above but below 8.0 | D | |
| 7.0 and above but below 7.5 | A++ | First Class |
| 6.5 and above but below 7.0 | A+ | |
| 6.0 and above but below 6.5 | A | |
| 5.5 and above but below 6.0 | B+ | Second Class |
| 5.0 and above but below 5.5 | B | |
| 0.0 and above but below 5.0 | U | Re-appear |
University Grade Points Conversions
Ci = Credits earned for course i in any semester, Gi = Grade Point obtained for course i in any semester, n refers to the semester in which such courses were credited.
For a Semester
- GRADE POINT AVERAGE [GPA] = ∑i CiGi / ∑i Ci
- GPA = Sum of the multiplication of grade points by the credits of the courses / Sum of the credits of the courses in a semester
For the entire programme
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE [CGPA] = ∑n∑iCniGni /∑n∑iCni
- CGPA = Sum of the multiplication of grade points by the credits of the entire programme / Sum of the credits of the courses of the entire programme
