Guide Lines 09.09.2020

GUIDELINES AND COURSE REGULATIONS
(2020 - 2023)
Introduction
Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, was conferred
Autonomous Status in Oct. 2004 since then it has been following Choice Based Credit
System. It was accredited at “A” Grade (3rd Cycle) by NAAC in May, 2014 with 3.36 as
CGPA. As per the guidelines of UGC, Tamilnadu State Council of Higher Education
(TANSCHE) and Mother Teresa Women‟s University, the College has restructured the
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in 2008-2009, 2011-12, 2014-15 and 2017-18, 2018-
2019, 2020-2023 in view of the vision and mission of the Institution. The course
regulations of the current revision of syllabi are given below:
Objectives of CBCS
 To provide mobility and flexibility within and outside the parent department.
 To provide broad based education.
 To make education learner-centered.
 To inculcate value based education.
 To impart job oriented skills to students.
 To provide multi-disciplinary approach to the courses.
 To earn extra credits.
 To promote employability.
Credit System
Weightage to a Course/Paper is given in relation to the teaching hours assigned
and the amount of time invested by the students to learn the course. Generally one
contact hour per week has one credit and two practical hours per week has one credit. In
conformity with the guidelines given by UGC & TANSCHE, credits are awarded.
However there could be some flexibility for credits allotted to practical, projects and
field visits. Students should earn a minimum of 140 credits for an Undergraduate Degree
programme, 90 credits for a Post graduate programme and 40 credits for M.Phil.
programme. Only after the completion of the course, a student will earn the assigned
credits.
Academic Programmes
The college follows the semester pattern requiring three years of study for a
Bachelor‟s Degree, two years of study for a Master‟s Degree and one year of study for
M. Phil. Degree and 3 years for Ph. D. Programme. The duration of the semester is 90
working days. Besides these, it also offers Post Graduate Diploma Program and a number
of Certificate Courses
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1. Under Graduate Programme
Program Aided Unaided

B.A. Degree Tamil ---
English English
History T.M. & History E.M. ---
B.Sc. Degree Mathematics Mathematics
Physics Physics
Chemistry ----
Zoology Zoology
--- Computer Science
B.Com Degree Commerce Commerce
B.Com (CA) Degree --- Commerce with CA
B.B.A. Degree --- Business
Administration
Total 9 8
2. Post Graduate Programme
Program Aided Unaided

M.A. Degree History Tamil
English
M.Sc. Degree Mathematics Physics
Zoology Chemistry
--- Computer
Science
M.Com. Degree --- Commerce
Total 3 6
3. M. Phil. Degree Programme

(i) History
(ii) Mathematics
(iii) Physics
(iv) Chemistry
(v) Zoology
(vi) Commerce
4. Ph.D. Degree Programme
(i) History
(ii) Commerce
(iii) Mathematics
(iv) Physics
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Zoology
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5. Diploma Programme
(i) Computer Applications
6. PG Diploma Programme
(i) Computer Applications
7. JAC Community College
(i) Diploma in Health Care
(ii) Diploma in Desk Top Publishing
(ii) Diploma in Beauty Culture and Skin Care
8. B. Voc. Course (3 Years)
(i) Health Care
(ii) Beauty Wellness
9. Certificate Courses
(i) Tourism and Travel Management
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(iii) vspa jkpo; ,yf;fzk;
(iv) Ngr;Rf;fiy
(v) Gandhian Thought
(vi) Creative Writing
(vii) Text and Performance
(viii) Mathematics for Competitive Examinations
(ix) Mobile Technology
(x) IT Skills for Chemists
(xi) Mushroom Culture
(xii) Desk Top Publishing
(xiii) Open Source Programming
(xiv) Photo Designing
(xv) Graphics Designing
(xvi) Customer Relationship Management
(xvii) Money and Banking
(xviii) Portfolio Management
(xix) Retail Marketing
(xx) Library & Information Science
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10. COURSE PATTERN (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.B.A. Degree Programme)
PART-I Tamil / Hindi/French
PART-II English
Major Core Course (MC)
PART- III Allied Course (AC)
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
PART-IV Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SECC)
Generic Elective - NME
Self Study/ MOOC‟s
Students Training Programme-STP
National Service Scheme
PART V
National Cadet Crops
Physical Education
Service Learning Programme - SLP Extension JACEP
The Credit Break Up Table for UG. B.A. / B. Com. / BBA / B.Com. (CA) Degree
Programme
UG Structure Curriculum 2020-2023 Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU
Arts & Management
No. of
Year Courses I II III Credits
Courses
Semester I II III IV V VI
Part I Tamil/
Hindi/ 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
French
Part II English 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
Major core
2(6) 2(8) 2(7) 2(9) 4(20) 4(22) 16 72
Theory
Allied
1(4) 1(4) 1(4) 1(4) - - 4 16
Part III Theory
Discipline
Specific - - 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 4 12
Elective
Skill
Enhancement 1(2) 1(2) - - 1(2) 1(2) 4 8
Course
Ability
Part IV Enhancement
1(2) 1(2) - - - - 2 4
Compulsory
Course EVS
Generic
Specific
- - - - 1(2) 1(2) 2 4
Elective
NME
Total No. of Courses 45 140
Total No. of Hours 180
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Extra Credits
Extension - - - - - - 1 4*
NSS/
NCC/
- - - - - - 1 2*
Physical
Part V
Education
Self Study
Course/ - - - - - - 1 2*
MOOCs
Extra
- - - - - - - - 8*
Credits
Total
- - - - - - - - 140+8*
Credits
UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023

(Arts & Management)
S. No. Semester No. of Courses External CIA
1. I 7 5 2
2. II 7 5 2
3. III 6 6 -
4. IV 6 6 -
5. V 7 5 2
6. VI 7 5 2
Total 40 32 8
UG Credits 2020-2023
Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits
I 30 20 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 4*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 8*
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The Credit Break Up Table for UG. B.Sc. Degree Programme
Science
No. of
Courses
Part I Tamil/
Hindi/ 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
French
Part II English 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
Major core
1(6) 1(6) 1(5) 2(7) 3(15) 3(17) 11 56
Theory
Major Core
1(-) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(5) 1(5) 6 16
Practical
Allied
1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) - - 4 8
Part III Theory
Allied
1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) - - 4 8
Practical
Discipline
Specific - - 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 4 12
Elective
Skill
Enhancement 1(2) 1(2) - - 1(2) 1(2) 4 8
Course
Ability
Part IV Enhancement
1(2) 1(2) - - - - 2 4
Compulsory
Course EVS
Generic
Specific
- - - - 1(2) 1(2) 2 4
Elective
NME
Extra Credits
Extension - - - - - - 1 4*
NSS/
NCC/ Physical - - - - - - 1 2*
Part V
Education
Self Study
- - - - - - 1 2*
Course/ MOOCs
Extra Credits - - - - - - - - 8*
Total Credits - - - - - - - - 140+8*
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UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023 (Science)
S.
Semester No. of Course External CIA
No.
Theory Practical
1. I 6 2 6 2
2. II 6 2 6 2
3. III 5 2 7 -
4. IV 5 2 7 -
5. V 6 1 5 2
6. VI 6 1 5 2
Total 34 10 36 8
I 30 20 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 4*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 8*
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The Credit Break Up Table for UG. B.Sc. Degree Programme (Mathematics)
Mathematics
No. of
Papers
Part I Tamil/
Hindi/ 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
French
Part II English 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
Major core
2(6) 2(8) 2(7) 2(9) 4(20) 4(22) 16 72
Theory
Allied
1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) - - 4 8
Theory
Part III Allied
1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) - - 4 8
Practical
Discipline
Specific - - 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 4 12
Elective
Skill
Enhancement 1(2) 1(2) - - 1(2) 1(2) 4 8
Course
Ability
Part IV Enhancement
1(2) 1(2) - - - - 2 4
Compulsory
Course EVS
Generic
Specific
- - - - 1(2) 1(2) 2 4
Elective
NME
Extra Credits
Extension - - - - - - 1 4*
NSS/
NCC/
- - - - - - 1 2*
Physical
Part V
Education
Self Study
Course/ - - - - - - 1 2*
MOOCs
Extra
- - - - - - - - 8*
Credits
Total
- - - - - - - - 140+8*
Credits
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UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023 (Mathematics)
S.
Semester No. of Course External CIA
No.
Theory Practical
1. I 7 1 6 2
2. II 7 1 6 2
3. III 6 - 6 -
4. IV 6 - 6 -
5. V 7 1 6 2
6. VI 7 1 6 2
Total 40 4 36 8
I 30 21 -
II 30 22 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 4*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 8*
COURSE PATTERN FOR UG

The UG Programme consists of five major components. They are Part I, Part II, Part
III, Part IV and Part V. Part I consists of Tamil/Hindi/French, Part II Consists of English,
Part III consists of Major Core Course, Allied Core Course and Discipline Specific
Elective Course, Part IV consists of Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course, Skill
Enhancement Compulsory Course and Generic Elective Course and Part V consists of
Students Training Programme, Students Learning Programme, Self Study Course and
MOOCs Course.
CORE COURSES
Major Courses are aim to cover the basics that a student is expected to imbibe in
that particular discipline. A core course is comprises of a Major Core, Allied Core and
Discipline Specific Elective totally related to Major Course. The Discipline Specific
Elective Course is offered by the parent department. The objective is to provide choice
and flexibility within the Department. The student can choose her Elective Course
subject to the choice of majority. Elective is related to the major course. The difference
between Core Course and Elective Course is that there is choice for the student in the
Elective Course. Every department offers four Discipline Specific Electives in four
different semesters (III, IV, V and VI).
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ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSES (AECC)
AECC courses are the courses based upon the content that leads to Knowledge
enhancement in Professional English and Environmental Science. There are two Ability
Enhancement Compulsory Course in I & II semesters respectively. These are mandatory
for all programmes. They are offered with a aim to impart ability in adopting English
vocabulary, professional language skills and General knowledge to appear for
competitive examinations.
Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses (SECC)
SECC courses are design to provide value based, skill based knowledge to the
students on theory and lab, hands on training and field work. The main purpose of these
courses is to ensure students life skills in values and hands on mode to increase their
employability. There are four Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses offered in I, II, V
and VI semesters. The course on “Computer Education” is offered in I semester, a course
on “Capacity Building” is offered in II semester, a course on “Aptitude Building” is
offered in V semester and a course will be offered by the respective parent departments
in VI semester. The SECC is offered in VI semester is designed exclusively for the
students from their parent department and SECC offered in the I, II, and V semester is
designed for the students of non-parent departments. The UG Students are classified into
three streams namely A, B, and C to impart computer education according to their
diverse needs.
Stream Groups Name of the Course

A Computer Science, B.Com with (CA) Computer Fundamentals
B Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Computer Education
C Commerce and BBA Computer Education-Ms-Office
D Tamil, English, History and Zoology Computer Education
GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (GEC)

Generic Elective Courses is design to offer the students the option to explore discipline
of interest beyond the choices they make in Core and Discipline Specific Courses. There
are two Generic Elective Courses in V semester (Arts, Management to Arts,
Management) & (Science, Mathematics to Science, Mathematics)/ NCC - National
Integration and Personality Development and VI semester (Arts, Management to Science,
Mathematics) & (Science, Mathematics to Arts, Management)/ NCC - Organization and
Health Programme in NCC respectively. These Courses would develop competency for
attempting Competitive Exams.
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SELF STUDY COURSE/ MOOCS
The self-study/MOOCs courses are offered by the parent departments in VI
semester in addition to the regular papers to enable the advanced learners to earn extra
credits. The students appear for the semester examinations on Self Study/MOOCs
Courses on their own efforts without undergoing any regular classes, but the syllabus
and course Materials are supplied by the department concerned. It has only external
examination for 100 marks.
COMPUTER EDUCATION *
This Course is offered in the first semester of UG Degree Programme.
* It has CIA only.
CAPACITY BUILDING *
This Course is offered in the Second semester of UG Degree Programme.
* It has CIA only.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES*
A Course on Environmental Studies is offered to the first year UG Students in the
second semester.
* It has CIA only.
GENERIC ELECTIVE*
This Inter Disciplinary Course is offered in V and VI Semester to the Third year
UG students.
* It has CIA only.
SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMME:
EXTENSION (JACEP)
It is an outreach programme which aims at creation of social awareness among
students, promotion of Women Empowerment and contribution to Community
Development. A UG student has to put in 70 hours of field work compulsorily outside the
regular College working hours.
STUDENTS TRAINING PROGRAMME:
NSS / NCC/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION
It has 120 hours of field work/ parade/ games every year and totally the student
should complete 240 hours in I and II year of the course.
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
There are two components in the evaluation and assessment of a student, namely,
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester Examinations. The Continuous
Assessment (CIA) carries 25 Marks and External Examination carries 75 Marks.
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THE CREDIT BREAK UP TABLE FOR PG. M.A. / M.SC. / M.COM. DEGREE PROGRAMME
No. of.
Sem. Specification Hours Credit
Courses
I-IV Core Courses (Theory and Practical) 13 78 64
IV Project 1 12 6
I-III Electives Course 3 18 12
II-III IDC 2 8 6
II Soft Skills 1 2 1
III Human Rights & Duties 1 2 1
Total 21 120 90
II-III Internship 1 - 2*
IV MOOCs 1 - 1*
IV Comprehensive Examination 1 - 2*
PG Structure Curriculum (2020-2023) - Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU

Arts & Management
Discipline Generic No. of No. of
Core Skill
Specific Elective: Courses Credits
Sem. Course Enhancement
Elective: (GE) (2)
(13) Course (3)
DSE (3)
I 4 (19) - 1 (4) - 5 23
II 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
III 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
IV 3 (15) 1 (6) - - 4 21
PG Extra Credits
S. No. Semester Code Title of the Course Credits
1. III 20XXX3IN1 Internship 2
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV
20XXX4S03 Comprehensive Examination 2
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PG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023
1. I 5 5 -
2. II 6 5 1
3. III 6 5 1
4. IV 3 3 -
Total 20 18 2
PG Credits 2020-2023
I 30 23
II 30 23
III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5

Mathematics
Discipline Generic No. of No. of
Core Skill
Specific Elective: Courses Credits
Sem. Course Enhancement
Elective: (GE) (2)
(13) Course (3)
DSE (3)
I 4 (19) - 1 (4) - 5 23
II 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
III 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
IV 3 (15) 1 (6) - - 4 21
PG Extra Credits
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV
13
1. I 5 5 -
2. II 6 5 1
3. III 6 5 1
4. IV 3 3 -
Total 20 18 2
I 30 23
II 30 23
III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5

Science
Core Discipline Generic No. of No. of
Skill
Course & Specific Elective: Courses Credits
Sem. Enhancement
Practical Elective: (GE) (2)
Course (3)
(13) DSE (3)
I 4 (19) - 1 (4) - 5 23
II 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
III 3 (15) 1 (1) 1 (4) 1 (3) 6 23
IV 3 (15) 1 (6) - - 4 21
PG Extra Credits
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV
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S.
Semester No. of Courses External CIA
No.
Theory Practical
1. I 4 1 5 -
2. II 5 1 5 1
3. III 5 1 5 1
4. IV 3 1 4 -
Total 17 4 19 2
I 30 23 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5
COURSE PATTERN FOR PG
The PG Programme consists of two major components. They are Core Course and
Core Elective Course. Besides, there is IDC, Soft Skills, Human Rights and Duties,
MOOCs and Project work. Comprehensive Examination is conducted in IV semester for
the students to enhance knowledge for appearing the SET/NET examination on their
respective discipline.
CORE COURSE
A Core Course is the course offered by the parent department totally related to
major subject.
ELECTIVE COURSE
The Elective Courses are offered by the parent department. The objective is to
provide choice and flexibility within the department. The student can choose her elective
Course subject to the choice of majority. The elective course is related to the major
subject. The difference between core course and elective course is that a student has a
choice to choose. The department offers three electives in the first three Semesters.
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GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (IDC)
This is introduced to give multi-disciplinary approach to the course structure. It is
offered in II semester (Arts, Management to Arts, Management & Science, Mathematics to
Science, Mathematics) & III semester Arts, Management to Science, Mathematics &
Science, Mathematics to Arts, Management) respectively.
SOFT SKILLS*
A course on “Soft Skills” is offered in II Semester to enable PG students to acquire
the skill for entrepreneurship.
* It has CIA only.
HUMAN RIGHTS & DUTIES*
A course on “Human Rights & Duties” is offered in III Semester to enable PG
students to acquire knowledge on social issues and laid foundation for human
responsibilities.
* It has CIA only.
THE CREDIT BREAK UP TABLE FOR M. PHIL.

The M.Phil. Course has two core courses and one In-depth study in I semester and
one dissertation in II Semester.
No. of.
Sem Specification Hours Credit
Courses
I Core Courses 2 24 20
In-depth Study* (optional
I-II 1 6 5
to department concerned)
II Project 1 30 15
Total 4 60 40
*It has CIA only.

TESTING AND EVALUATION (UG)
Evaluation of students is based on both Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and the
Semester Examination (SE) held at the end of each Semester. The distribution of marks is
indicated below:
Course CIA Semester Examination

Theory 40% 60%
Practical 50% 50%
SBEs, NMEs, EVS &VE 100% -----
Project 50% 50%
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CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)
Continuous Assessment will be carried out by the Course Teachers. The
components of CIA are as follows:
Component Marks Marks
Internal test I 40
Internal test II 40
Quiz 10 Converted to 25
Assignment 5
Attendance 5
Total 100 25
The total internal marks obtained for 100 will be converted into marks obtained
for 25. The department concerned can decide the components of the practical papers
according to the nature of their subject.
PROJECT WORK
The internal components for project work are as follows.
Components Marks
First Review 10
Second Review 10
Final Review (Internal Viva- Voce) 30
Total 50
CIA FOR SELF ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (SECC) CAPACITY BUILDING

The Capacity Building Course has no external Semester Examination. Every
student has to undergo one course under Capacity Building. The course is evaluated as
shown below and the credit is awarded at the end of the first semester.
Components Marks
Mid Semester 30
End Semester 30
Case Study Report 20
Book/Film Review 20
Total 100
CIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

The components of internal assessment for Environmental Studies are as follows:
Components Marks
Test I 40
Test II 40
Environment Trip Report 10
Assignment 10
Total 100
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RE-TESTS OF CIA
There is no minimum mark for continuous assessment. There will be no provision
for additional tests on grounds of poor performance. However, students, who are unable
to take tests as they have to participate in college sponsored activities during the test
days, would be permitted to complete the course requirements before the
commencement of the Semester Examinations, provided they have obtained a written
permission from the Principal, stating clearly the reason for the absence, a week before
the commencement of Retest schedule. A student who could not get the minimum pass
mark in the aggregate of CIA and semester exams due to very low marks in CIA, shall be
given a chance to take up CIA improvement exam, provided the student has appeared
twice for the external exam in the particular paper and failed.
TESTING AND EVALUATION (PG)
indicated below:
Theory 40% 60%
Practical 50% 50%
Project 50% 50%
15.1. Continuous Internal Assessment (Theory)

Component Marks Marks
Internal test I 40
Internal test II 40
Converted to 25
Seminar 10
Term Paper 5
Attendance 5
Total 100 25
The total internal marks obtained for 100 will be converted into 25.
Passing Minimum
Semester Examination
Theory 50% out of 75 Marks
(i.e 37.5 Marks)
Practical 50% out of 60 Marks
(i.e 30 Marks)
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PRACTICAL PAPERS
 The ratio of marks in CIA and in Semester Examination is 50:50 for all practical
papers.
 The components of Internal Practical (40 marks) will be decided by the
department.
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (SOFT SKILLS)

Components Marks
Test – I 30
Test – II 30
Mock Interview 30
Communication Skill 10
Total 100
PROJECT WORK
The ratio of marks for Internal and External Examination is 50:50. The Internal
Components of Project Work are given below:
The Internal Components of Project
Components Marks
First Review 10
Second Review 10
Final Review (Internal Viva Voce) 30
Total 50
External Valuation of Project Work
Components Marks
Project 25
External Viva Voce 25
Total 50
The Internal and External Question Paper Pattern is left to the discretion of the
department concerned for all papers. The External Question Pattern is to be approved
by the Academic Council.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
The Comprehensive Examination is conducted for PG Students in IV semester to
enhance their knowledge in their discipline of study and instill confidence in them to
appear for NET / SET / GATE examination. It is mandatory for all PG students to appear
for the examination, but the students who have secured 50 and above alone will be given
extra credit. The question pattern for the Comprehensive Examination is multiple choice
questions. The maximum marks for the exam is 100. The total number of questions for
the Comprehensive Examination is left to the discretion of the department concerned.
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TESTING AND EVALUATION (M. PHIL)
The evaluation of students is based on both Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)
and the Semester Examination (SE) held at the end of each Semester. The distribution of
marks is indicated below:
Course Continuous Internal Assessment Semester Examination

Theory 40% 60%
Dissertation 50% 50%
CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)

Continuous Assessment will be carried out by the course teachers. The
Components Marks
Test I 30
Test II 30
Seminar 10
Term Paper 05
Attendance 05
Total 80
The total Internal Marks obtained for 80 will be converted into 40. The internal
components for the paper on “In-depth study” are to be decided by the department
concerned and it should be approved by the Academic Council.
The pattern of Internal and External Question Paper is left to the discretion of the
department concerned for all papers.
INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR DISSERTATION WORK
The Internal Components for dissertation works are given below:

Components Marks
First Review 10
Second Review 10
Final Review (Internal Viva Voce) 30
Total 50
EXTERNAL VALUATION OF DISSERTATION WORK
Components Marks
External Evaluation of Dissertation Work 25
External Viva Voce by
25
External Examiner + Internal Examiner
Total 50
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DISSERTATION SUBMISSION
Submission of Dissertation : 30th June
Submission of Dissertation
with Extension I : 30th September
Submission of Dissertation
with Extension II : 10th January
REGULATION FOR ATTENDANCE
 The award of marks to students for attendance will be in accordance with the
hours of their absence in their respective subject papers on submission of leave
letters. Details of marks of attendance for UG, PG and M. Phil theory and Project
Papers are given below.
 There is no attendance mark for SBE, NME, Value Education and Environmental
Studies.
DETAILS OF ATTENDANCE MARKS FOR UG PROJECT
(Tamil, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Physics
BBA & B.Com(CA)
5 Hours/Week &
3 Hours/Week
10 Hours/Week
No. of Leave Marks No. of Leave Marks
Hours Awarded Hours Awarded
5 5 2 5
6-10 4 3 4
11-15 3 4 3
16-20 2 5 2
21-25 1 6 1
26 & above 0 7 & above 0
PH.D. PROGRAMMES - (PART TIME & FULL TIME)

The Ph.D. Programmes are offered by the following departments.
1. History
2. Commerce
3. Maths
4. Physics
5. Chemistry
6. Zoology
The rules regarding eligibility, entrance examination, interview, registration,
course work, supervision and submission of thesis, shall be as follows:
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ELIGIBILITY FOR PH.D PROGRAMME
Candidates having passed post-graduate degree examination from recognized
university with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade point average (GPA) in relevant
subject/field are eligible. Candidates belonging to reserved category as well as
physically challenged/disabled candidates shall be given relaxation of 5%.
CATEGORIES OF REGISTRATION
There shall be two categories of registration.
1. Full- time
2. Part-time
The University may permit conversion from full-time research to Part-time
research and vice-versa in respect of registered candidates for valid reasons subject to
satisfying the regulations, rules and conditions in force, on payment of the prescribed
fee.
DURATION
The total duration of the Ph.D. Programme will be of Five Years. This period will
be considered from the date of the allotment of Permanent Registration number.
The minimum duration for candidates with M.Phil qualification is two years and
maximum duration is five years.
The minimum duration for candidates with P.G qualification is three years and
maximum duration is 5 years.
The extension beyond 5 years may be given up to maximum period of two years
(Four extensions of six months) subject to successful completion of the considerable
research work done by the candidate, which will be decided by the Doctoral Committee.
The application for such an extension will have to be made by the candidate
through her Guide and Head of the Department, to the Principal one month before the
expiry of the registration period. Otherwise, the registration is liable to be cancelled
without any prior notice.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The candidates shall be selected and admitted through an entrance test, followed
by an interview to discuss the research interest/area, conducted by the
University/University Department/approved Research Centre of affiliated
College/approved Research Institution of the University.
The structure of such examination would be as follows:
Written Test - 100 marks
Interview - 50 marks
 The Entrance Test shall have the following four components:
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a) Research Methodology (Weightage 40%)
b) Respective Subject Content (Weightage 30%)
c) Functional English Language (Weightage 15%)
d) Functional Knowledge of Computer (Weightage 15%)
 The nature of the Test shall be Descriptive/ Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.
 The component (a) shall have questions containing on testing
(i) analytical ability,
(ii) reasoning ability (iii) research aptitude and
(iv) research related information. Each sub-component shall have equal weightage.
 Component (b) shall be based on the syllabi of „core‟ courses / papers studied at
Masters Level in the concerned subject.
 Questions in components (c) and (d) shall pertain to functional skills aiming at
testing the basic knowledge of the candidate.
INTERVIEW
Following the entrance test, based on ranking, the candidates shall be short listed
and called for an interview by their respective Research Department / Centre /
Institution. The interview shall be conducted on the same day of the entrance test.
EXEMPTION
The following candidates are exempted from appearing in the entrance
examination and the interview and they may be directly admitted into the Ph.D
programme.
A candidate going for Ph. D programme through an M. Phil., programme as per
UGC guidelines need not appear for the entrance test and the interview for getting
admission.
Candidates with Junior/Senior Research Fellowship sanctioned by National/State
level research funding agencies who have been admitted by following the
recommended admission procedure.
SELECTION
At the time of interview, the members of the interview board, which shall include
the Head of the Institution and Head of the Department of the respective research Centre,
the Research Guide and a Subject Expert in the specific area of research preferred by
the candidate, shall interact with the candidate and assess his/her research interest/
aptitude. By integrating the entrance test marks and the performance of the candidate in
the interview, the Selection Board shall rank the candidates.
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PH.D. REGISTRATION
The candidates selected and admitted in the research Departments/Centres can
register for doing Ph.D under different categories. The selected candidate has to submit
the application in the prescribed format along with the following documents
 Prescribed Fee (To the University and Institution)
 Photocopies of mark statements, Degree certificates, Community certificate -
U.G., P.G., M.Phil (To the University and Institution)
 Transfer certificate – original to the university and Photocopy to Institution
 Ph.D project proposal not exceeding 2 pages (To the University and Institution)
At this stage the candidate will be allotted Permanent Registration Number.
COMPULSORY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP
All those provisionally registered candidates are required to undergo two days
Research Methodology Workshop conducted by the Research Dean Section without fail.
This certificate is to be produced at the time of submission of synopsis.
COURSE WORK
The candidates who have been provisionally registered for the Ph.D Degree (Full
Time and Part-Time) are required to complete Three courses that are offered by the
Research Departments / Centres / Institutions.
The courses offered include one on Research Methodology and two on the
Specific Discipline of relevance to the research area.
The syllabi for these courses shall be prepared by the guide in the field of
research.
The candidates with an M. Phil., degree in the relevant fields of research shall be
exempted from the course work on Research Methodology.
The Course Work shall be completed normally within one and half years and the
registration shall be confirmed only after the completion of Course Work. Failure to
complete the Course Work within the stipulated period shall entail automatic
cancellation of the registration.
Research Methodology course shall include subjects related to research work,
thesis writing, computer applications and statistical methods, etc. This course, if not
exempted, is compulsory.
In-Depth Study of Published Literature i.e., Research papers, Reviews, Books,
Chapters, Monographs, etc., in the relevant field of research may form a course.
The examination for the above courses shall be conducted by the relevant guides
of the Research Department/Centre/Institution.
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The courses offered under the Ph.D programme shall be assessed for 100 marks,
with an internal component of 40 marks. The marks scored in internal and external
evaluation shall be combined and the candidates shall be graded.
The candidates shall score not less than 50 marks to pass in a course. A grade
sheet shall be issued to the candidate by the University/Research centre/Institution
indicating the performance of the candidate in the course work.
In case, a candidate fails to receive the qualifying grade in the course, he/she will
be offered a chance to reappear in the exam(s) at the next possible opportunity. A failure
in the second attempt may result in the termination of registration to Ph.D Programme.
CHANGE OF SUPERVISOR
Change of Research Guide shall not be permitted normally. In exceptional cases,
such changes may be permitted, provided that the guide under whom the candidate has
originally registered gives a “No Objection Certificate” and the new guide gives a
“Certificate of Willingness” to guide the candidate for the remaining period of his /her
research on the same topic.
CHANGE OF TOPIC AND CHANGE OF TITLE
Change of topic may be permitted within one year from the date of provisional
registration or at the time of methodology examination.
Note: Topic refers to specific area of research.
Candidates are permitted to seek change of title prior to the submission of the
Synopsis of the Thesis. Requisition for a change of title shall be submitted at least 3
months prior to the submission of the synopsis. Once the title is approved in the Doctoral
Committee further Change of Title will result in penalty of Rs.3,000/-. Under no
circumstances, a request for change in title will be permitted once the Synopsis of Thesis
is submitted.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The candidates have to submit a Demand Draft for Rs. 100/- for the Change of
Address.
CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION
If the academic performance of the student is found not satisfactory to the extent
of non-compliance of the conditions stipulated during the registration period,
presentation of seminars, submission of reports, etc., action on this account to cancel the
registration shall be taken based on the report of the guide duly endorsed by the Head /
Head of the department of the College/ Head of the Research Institution.
If a student wishes to cancel her registration on her own, the requisition for
cancellation duly forwarded by the Research Guide and the Head and Head of the
Research Institution shall be submitted in writing. The candidate should pay all the fees
due up to the date of request for cancellation.
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RE-REGISTRATION
If the student fails to submit the thesis within the stipulated period after the date of
confirmation of registration, her registration shall automatically stand cancelled. The
Scholars who could not complete the Ph.D. within the prescribed maximum time limit
(including 4 extensions) will be given a chance to re-register for Ph.D. The Re-
registered candidate shall be permitted to submit her thesis after a period of one year
but not later than two years, only if the supervisor and the topic of the thesis work remain
unchanged.
For re-registered candidates with change of supervisor and topic of thesis, the
required period would be similar to the freshly registered candidates.
HALF YEARLY REPORT
The candidate shall have to submit through the supervisor half yearly progress
report in the prescribed format to the University.
ATTENDANCE
Compulsory attendance is required for the full time Ph.D. scholars. The record of
attendance should be maintained in the office and respective departments / research
supervisors.
The candidates are required to conduct Seminars / Workshops / Conferences /
Training Programme / Awareness Programmes / Counselling Sessions etc. for a
minimum two days at the University/Research centre to benefit the students. This has to
be done in consultation/collaboration with members of their respective departments
under the guidance of the Heads of the Department / Head of the Institution. These
programmes have to be completed by the end of the second year of their Ph.D work.
ANNUAL FEE
Annual Research Fee has to be paid every year to the university/ Institution for
the prescribed period without any notice.
PAPER PRESENTATION
The Research scholars are asked to present TWO papers related to their topic in
National/ International Conferences. The certificate for the same has to be produced at
the time of submission of synopsis.
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
The candidate shall publish TWO research articles, relevant to the research area,
in a National/International refereed journal before submission of Synopsis. This paper
shall be published with the candidate as first author, and the guide may be the co- author
if necessary.
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DOCTORAL COMMITTEE
For every candidate registered for the Ph.D. Degree, a Doctoral Committee of not
less than three members (Supervisor, Subject Expert, Dean of Research, Head of the
Department and Head of the Institution) will be conducted after the completion of Course
Work which is mandatory.
PRE-SUBMISSION PRESENTATION
The candidate shall make a presentation of the draft thesis in the Department, at
least one month prior to the submission of the Synopsis of the thesis, which shall be open
to all Faculty members and research students of the Department/Research/ Institution.
The feedback from this presentation may be consolidated and incorporated in the thesis
suitably as recommended by the Research Guide. A certificate by the Research Guide to
the effect that the feedback has been incorporated in the thesis shall be submitted along
with the Thesis Submission Form.
SUBMISSION OF SYNOPSIS
The candidate shall submit a Synopsis of the thesis after incorporating the
feedback and comments obtained during pre-submission presentation. This will enable
the prospective Examiners to decide whether or not she would examine the thesis. The
Synopsis shall be within 25- 30 pages of A4 size paper typed in double spacing using a
legible font such as “Times New Roman 12 points”.
SIX hard copies of the Synopsis of the thesis, duly signed by the candidate and
forwarded by the guide through proper channel, along with TWO electronic copies in
portable document format (pdf) written in a CD with due label, shall be submitted, three
months prior to the submission of the thesis.
The following documents shall be enclosed with the Synopsis submission Form:
a) A Copy of letter of confirmation of registration
b) The Original certificates of evidence for the presentation of Two days research
seminars and pre-submission presentation
c) Attendance certificate from the Guide countersigned by the Head/recognized

Research Centre/Institution where the candidate has worked for the Ph.D degree
during vacation and holiday periods as required by the Guide (for part-time
scholars).
LIST OF EXAMINERS
The Supervisor shall submit a panel of 9 Examiners with email address, Phone/
Mobile number etc. Of the 9 Examiners, 3 (Three) shall be from within Tamilnadu, 3
(Three) shall be from outside Tamilnadu and 3 (Three) shall be from abroad/ North.
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SUBMISSION OF THESIS
The thesis should be submitted within three to six months of submission of
synopsis.
Six copies of thesis along with three CD‟s in PDF Format should be submitted
within three to six months of submission of synopsis. After which Scholars are asked to
re-register and will be permitted to submit the thesis only after six months and not later
than ONE year. The length of the thesis should be within 200-300 pages (A4 size paper)
including bibliography/references.
The title page of thesis, cover, format, etc., should strictly confirm in presentation
and thesis (all copies) should carry a certificate and declaration duly signed and issued
by the Supervisor.
PLAGIARISM
Any form of plagiarism is prohibited. If even after the award of the Ph.D degree if
it has been found out that a candidate has plagiarized, her degree may be withdrawn by
the Executive Committee and the candidate will be permanently debarred from
submission of thesis for Ph.D in this university. If in the opinion of the Executive
Committee, the supervisor has also abetted such plagiarisation she shall be disqualified
to guide candidates for research for a period determined by the Executive Council and
all the candidates registered under her shall be transferred to other guide.
VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION
Viva-voce for Ph.D is an examination and therefore it is an official meeting and an
examination.
CONSTITUTION OF PUBLIC VIVA–VOCE BOARD
For the Research Centers, the Head of the Institution /Vice-chancellor shall
constitute a viva-voce board of Examiners for the conduct of the viva-voce examination
and one of them shall be the Supervisor and the other shall be a member of the board of
Examiners. The Supervisor shall be the Convener of this board. The Supervisor and
External Examiner shall then be requested to fix a date for the viva-voce examination
giving at least 15 days time for the candidate. If there is co - guide she shall also be the
member of viva-voce board.
VIVA-VOCE NOTIFICATION
As soon as the viva-voce Board is constituted by the University, the Convener of
the Viva-voce Board in consultation with the other Examiner shall fix a date for the Public
Viva-voce. She shall (if necessary) in consultation with the Head of the Department fix the
venue for the meeting and a public notice be issued to as many Departments/Colleges as
possible. The evidence for sending such notice to various Departments/Colleges should
be submitted along with the Viva-voce examination report. Such a notice shall be
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circulated to all the members of the Faculty of the department. When the information for
public viva-voce examination is sent, the Supervisor shall be authorized to organize the
public viva-voce examination for which the Faculty members, Research Scholars, the
Public and the other experts from the College, the University and other Universities may
be invited. A notice shall also be displayed in the department notice board 15 days in
advance of the date of viva-voce examination. A copy of the thesis shall be made
available to the public at the Department / Library for perusal at least 7 days prior to the
date of the Viva- voce examination.
GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC VIVA - VOCE FOR PH. D CANDIDATES
The Viva-Voce examination shall be conducted in the
University/Department/Research Centre only on a working day and during working
hours, within six months after the constitution of the viva-voce board. The evaluation
reports of Examiners shall be kept with the Supervisor. A list of attendees with their
names, designation, address and signatures shall be obtained and sent along with the
recommendation. The Convener of the Viva-Voce Board and the Chairman/Principal of
the College/Head of recognized Research Centre shall be responsible for the conduct of
the viva-voce and shall certify to this effect.
On the day of the viva-voce examination at the appointed time the Convener shall
proceed to the examination hall and introduce the Ph.D. candidate to the audience and
the research topic. The Convener shall also introduce herself and introduce the external
Examiner. She shall also explain the mode of conduct of the Viva-voce examination. The
candidate shall present her thesis within a period of 60 minutes indicating its
relevance/importance, methodology, limitations and her findings/discoveries/inventions
etc. After the presentation, the external Examiner shall be given time to raise his/her
questions or the clarifications needed. Then the Convener shall read the questions raised
by the other Examiners one by one and seek responses from the candidate. After this,
the Convener may ask her own questions. Then the audience shall be permitted to ask
questions one by one. The total time for questions/clarifications shall be limited to 90
minutes. When all the questions are answered, the Board shall conclude the examination
as closed and prepare a report showing the performance of the candidate. The report
shall be given/sent along with the recommendations to the Registrar the same day duly
signed by the members of the Board.
The viva-voce board shall examine the candidate on the basis of the reports of the
Examiners and also the performance of the candidate at the public viva-voce
examination and shall report to the University the result of such examination before the
final award or rejection.
The date of viva-voce as approved by the Syndicate shall be reckoned as the date
of award of Ph. D degree.
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TESTING & EVALUATION OF PG DIPLOMA / DIPLOMA / CAREER ORIENTED /
CERTIFICATE COURSES
and Semester Examination (SE) held at the end of each Semester / Year. The Course
Structure, the distribution of marks for internal and external examination, the question
pattern and duration of external examination and the components of CIA are decided by
the department concerned and the same to be approved at Academic Council
QUESTION PATTERN AND DURATION OF INTERNAL AND SEMESTER EXAMINATION
There should be a common question pattern for every department and it should
be mentioned in its respective syllabus book. If the department has two different
question pattern, their applicability to the course concerned should be clearly stated
The question pattern suggested by the Department should have three parts (A, B
and C) and ratio of marks for each part is at the discretion of the department depending
upon the nature of the paper but question paper should contain questions from all five
Units of syllabus proportionately. The distribution of marks to questions from five units
should be proportionate.
The ratio of marks in the Semester Examination for theory and problems should
be stated if any weightage is to be given for theory content, when the paper is
completely problem oriented.
Total Marks and Duration for Mid / End Semester Test
Courses Total Marks Duration of the Test
UG - Theory Courses 40 2 hrs.
UG - NME & SECC 40 1 hr.
UG - Theory (AECC) 40 1 ½ hrs
UG - Theory (SECC (CB) 40 1 hr.
PG - Theory 40 2 hrs.
M. Phil. Theory 40 2 hrs.
INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Part Question Type Marks

A One word answer (10×1) 10
B Short answer type-four 20
questions out of seven (4×5)
C Essay type (Either or) (1×10) 10
Total 40
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INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
Total 40
INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR SOFT SKILLS

Total 40
TIME DURATION FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Courses Total Marks Duration
UG - Theory 75 3 hrs
PG - Theory 75 3 hrs
M.Phil. - Theory 75 3 hrs
 The Internal question pattern for all other papers is left to the discretion of the
department concerned
 The time duration of the practical papers for Mid / End Semester and Semester
Examination is left to the discretion of the departments concerned.
SUBJECT CODE (UG)
 The following Code system (maximum of 9 Characters) is adopted for UG
Program.
 The year of revision (two digits indicating the year of revision of Syllabus)
 The Discipline name (two letters indicating the Department)
 The Semester number (1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6)
 Specification of nature of paper (two letters indicating the specification)
a. Major core Course MC
b. Allied Core Course AC
c. Discipline Specific Electives SE
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d. Major Core Practical CP
e. Allied Practical AP
f. Project R
g. Generic Elective GE
h. Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course SK
i. Self Study/Case Study SS
j. MOOCs SM
k. Mini Project MP
l. Common Papers GS
(General Studies)
m. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses AE
(Professional English, Environmental Studies)
n. Student Training Propramme STP
o. Service Learning Programme SLP
(The Courses namely General Tamil, General Hindi, General French and General
English come under Common Courses).
The running paper number 01, 02, 03 ……… If it is a Core Elective Paper, the
running paper number will be 1, 2, 3, ----- followed by a letter “A” or “B” or “C”
indicating the choice of papers.
THE COMPOSITION OF CODE
Specification Running
Year of Department Semester
of Nature of Number
Revision Code No.
Paper of Paper
(2 Characters) (2 Characters) (1 Character)
(2 Characters) (2 characters)
XX XX X XX XX
DEPARTMENT CODE
Two letters Indicating
S. No. Department
Department
1. Tamil TA
2. English EL
3 History HY
4 Physics PH
5. Chemistry CH
6. Mathematics MA
7. Zoology ZO
8. Computer Science CS
9. Commerce CO
10. Business Administration BA
11. Commerce with Computer Applications CC
12. General Tamil GT
13. General English GE
14. Capacity Building CB
15. Professional English PE
16. Environmental Studies ES
17. Common Computer Application Course CA
18. NSS / NCC / Phy. Edn. NS/NC/PE
19. Extension EX
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SUBJECT CODE (PG)
The following Code system with 9 characters is adopted for PG Programme.
 The year of revision (two digits indicating the year of revision)
 The PG Discipline Code (three letters indicating the PG department)
 The Semester number (1 or 2 or 3 or 4)
 Specification of nature of paper (one letter specifying the nature of paper).
a. Major Core C
b. Electives Course E
c. Project R
d. Practicals P
e. Self Study/Case Study S
f. Mini Project M
g. MOOCs SM
h. Comprehensive Examination A
i. Inter Disciplinary Course I
j. Soft Skills S
Internship IN
The running paper number 01, 02, 03 …….if it is a Core Elective paper the running
paper number will be 1, 2, 3 and followed by “A” or “B” or “C” indicating the choice of
papers
THE COMPOSITION OF CODE:
of Nature of Number
Revision Code No.
Paper of Paper
(1 Character) (2 characters)
XX XXX X (X) XX
DEPARTMENT CODE
Department Three letters indicating Department

1. Tamil PTA
2. English PEL
3. History PHY
4. Physics PPH
5. Chemistry PCH
6. Mathematics PMA
7. Zoology PZO
8. Computer Science PCS
9. Commerce PCO
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SUBJECT CODE FOR M. PHIL.
The following Code system with 9 characters is adopted for M.Phil. Programme
 The year of revision (two digits indicating the year of revision)
 The M. Phil Discipline Code (three letters indicating the Department)
 The Semester number (1 or 2 or 3 or 4)
 Specification of nature of paper (one letter specifying the nature of paper)
(a) Major core: C
(b) Core Elective E
(c) Dissertation R
(d) In-depth Study Paper E
 The running paper number 01, 02, ……. for Core Papers. If it is a in-depth study paper it
is a followed by 1 and a letter “A” or “B” or “C”……..indicating the choice of papers.
THE COMPOSITION OF CODE
of Nature of Number
Revision Code No.
Paper of Paper
XX XXX X X XX
DEPARTMENT CODE
Three letters Indicating
Department
Department
History MHY
Zoology MZO
Mathematics MMA
Physics MPH
Chemistry MCH
Commerce MCO
SUBJECT CODE FOR PG DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA/ CAREER ORIENTED/CERTIFICATE COURSES
The following Code system with 8 characters is adopted
 Specification of the type of Course (two letters indicating the type of Course).
 Specification of Department which offers the Program (two letters indicating
the Department).
 Specification of the name of Course (two letters indicating the name of the
Course).
 The running paper number 01, 02-----, If it is a Practical paper, the number will
be P1, P2…..
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TWO LETTERS SPECIFYING THE TYPE OF COURSE
Certificate Course CC
Diploma Course DC
PG Diploma PD
Advanced Diploma AD
COMPOSITION OF CODE
Specification of the Department Name of the Running number

Course Code Course of that paper
(2 Characters) (2 Characters) (2 Characters) (2 Characters)
XX XX XX XX
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
The GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated as below.
Sum of the multiplication of Grade
Points by the Credits of the Courses
GPA =
Sum of the Credits of the Courses in a
Semester
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated as below:

Sum of the multiplication of Grade Points
by the Credits of the entire Programme
CGPA =
Sum of the Credits of the Courses of the
entire Programme
THE SCHEME OF AWARDING GRADE
Range of
Grade Letter
Percentage Description
Points Grade
of OPM
90-100 9.0-10.0 O Outstanding

80-90 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 0.0 U Re-Appear
Absent 0.0 AAA ABSENT
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DECLARATION OF RESULT (UG)
Ms. ________ has successfully completed Under Graduate Programme in________.
The student‟s Overall Performance is
Grade
PART GPA Grade
Legend
I
II
III
IV
V
and has earned the mandatory minimum 140 Credits. The student has also earned
_______ (if any) Extra Credits.
DECLARATION OF RESULT (PG)
Ms _______ has successfully completed Post Graduate Programme in _________.

The student‟s GPA is _______ and has secured ______Grade by completing the mandatory
minimum 90 Credits. The student has also earned ______ (if any) Extra Credits.
DECLARATION OF RESULT (M. PHIL.)
Ms. ______ has successfully completed Master of Philosophy Programme in

_______. The student‟s GPA is ______ and has secured _______Grade by completing the
mandatory minimum 40 Credits. The student has also earned ________ (if any) Extra
Credits.
EXTRA CREDITS
The student can earn more Credits by taking extra Credit Courses outside regular
hours in all Semesters other than the mandatory requirement for awarding a Degree. The
details regarding the extra Credits are given below:
Courses Extra Credits

Each Certificate course 2
Each Self Study Paper 2
Spoken English Course 1
Soft Skill Course 1
Attending Seven–day Camp in NSS 1
Attending a Ten-day camp (state/national level)
1
in NCC
Participating in Inter-University/State/National
1
level Tournament
Comprehensive Examination (PG) 2
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ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
GENERIC ELECTIVE - U.G. – V AND VI SEMESTER
Departments
Title of the Paper Code
Offering
Tamil gad;Kiw ,yf;fzk; 20GE5ID01
ehlf ,yf;fpak; 20GE6ID02
English Functional English 20GE5ID01
Communicative English 20GE6ID02
History National Movement in India (A.D. 1800-1947
20GE5ID01
A.D.)
National Movement in India (A.D. 1800-1947
20GE6ID02
A.D.)
Mathematics Network Modelling 20GE5ID01
Discrete Mathematics 20GE6ID02
Physics Astrophysics 20GE5ID01
Digital Photography 20GE6ID02
Chemistry Applied Chemistry 20GE5ID01
Usage of Chemicals of Daily Life 20GE6ID02
Zoology Global Environmental Issues 20GE5ID01
Food, Nutrition and Health 20GE6ID02
Commerce Advertising Media 20GE5ID01
Entrepreneurship Development 20GE6ID02
Commerce (C.A.) Total Quality Management 20GE5ID01
Advertising and Salesmanship 20GE6ID02
BBA Services Marketing 20GE5ID01
Business Environmental 20GE6ID02
Computer Science Scripting Lab (S to S) 20GE5ID01
Flash Lab (S→A) 20GE6ID02
National Integration and Personality 20GE5NC01
NCC Development
Organization and Health Programme in NCC 20GE6NC02
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GENERIC ELECTIVE - P.G. II AND III SEMESTER
Departments Offering Title of the Paper Code

ed;D}y; vOj;J - I 20PGE2I01
Tamil
ed;D}y; vOj;J - II 20PGE3I02
Dictionary and Study Skills 20PGE2I01
English
Academic Writing and Composition 20PGE3I02
Modern Indian Administration 20PGE2I01
History
Modern Indian Administration 20PGE3I02
LaTeX and MATLAB 20PGE2I01

Mathematics
20PGE3I02
Nano Materials and their Applications 20PGE2I01
Physics
Biomedical Instrumentation 20PGE3I02
Applied Chemistry 20PGE2I01
Chemistry
Usage of Chemicals of Daily Life 20PGE3I02
Human Physiology 20PGE2I01
Zoology
Human Health Care 20PGE3I02
Marketing Management 20PGE2I01
Commerce
Accounting Managerial Decisions 20PGE3I02
(S→S): Data Science Using R 20PGE2I01
Computer Science
(S→A): Data Science Using Excel 20PGE3I02
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CERTIFICATE COURSES
Departments Title of the Paper Code
jkpohpd; fiyfs; 20SD1CC01
Tamil Vspa jkpo; ,yf;fzk; 20SD1CC02
Ngr;Rf;fiy 20SD1CC03
Creative Writing 20SD1CC01

English
Text and Performance 20SD1CC02
Tourism and Travel Management 20SD1CC01

History Museology/ 20SD1CC02
Record Preparation 20SD1CC03
Gandhian Thought CCHYGT01
Mathematics Mathematics for Competitive Examinations 20SD1CC01
Physics Mobile Technology 20SD1CC01
Chemistry IT Skills for Chemists CCCHIT01
Zoology Mushroom Culture 20SD1CC01
Desk Top Publishing CCCSDT01

Desk Top publishing – Lab CCCSDTP1
Open Source Programming CCCSLX01

Open Source Programming –Lab CCCSLXP1
Computer Science
Photo Designing CCCSPS01
Photo Designing – Lab CCCSPSP1
Graphics Designing CCCSCD01

Graphics Designing – Lab CCCSCDP1
Commerce (C.A.) Customer Relationship Management 20SD1CC01
Money and Banking 20SD1CC01
BBA Portfolio Management 20SD1CC02
Retail Marketing 20SD1CC03

Library and Information Science CCGLLS01
Library
Library and Information Science - Practical CCGLLSP1
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CAREER ORIENTED COURSES

English Certificate Course in Communicative CCUCCE01
Skills and Functional English - Theory
Certificate Course in Communicative CCUCCEP1

Skills and Functional English - Practical
Diploma in Communicative Skills and DCUCCE01

Functional English
Diploma in Communicative Skills and DCUCCEP1

Functional English Practical
Advanced Diploma in Communicative ADUCCE01

Skills and Functional English
Advanced Diploma in Communicative ADUCCEP1
Skills and Functional English - Practical
Certificate Course in Office Automation

Operating System CCUCOA01
Basic Accounting CCUCOA02

Word Processing and Presenting – CCUCOA03
Theory
Word Processing and Presenting – Lab. CCUCOAP1
Diploma Course in Office Automation DCUCOA01

Commerce
Diploma Course in Office Automation – DCUCOAP1

Practical
Advanced Diploma in Office ADUCOA01
Automation
Advanced Diploma in Office ADUCOAP1

Automation – Lab
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DIPLOMA IN CHEMISTRY

Chemistry of Modern Cosmetic DCCHMC01
Chemistry
Handling Cosmestics-Lab DCCHMCP1
Diploma in Computer Application

Fundamental of IT DCCSCA01
C Programming DCCSCA02
Computer Visual Programming DCCSCA03
Science Concepts
C Programming – Lab DCCSCAP1
Client Server - Lab DCCSCAP2
PG Diploma in Computer Application

C Programming PDCSCA01
Principles of IT PDCSCA02
Operating Systems PDCSCA03
C Programming – Lab PDCSCAP1
Office Automation - Lab PDCSCAP2
Computer
Visual Programming PDCSCA04
Science
Concepts
Computer Organization PDCSCA05
Web Programming PDCSCA06
Client Server - Lab PDCSCAP3
Web Programming - Lab PDCSCAP4
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JAC COMMUNITY COLLEGE GUIDE LINES RULES AND REGULATIONS
UGC SPONSORED JAC COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Health Care
2. Desk Top Publishing
3. Beauty Culture and Skin Care
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The minimum educational qualification for admission is 12th pass or equivalent
from any recognized board or university with no age limit.
DURATION OF THE COURSE
One year course with two semesters with 90 working days each.
TESTING & EVALUATION OF JAC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
and Semester Examination (SE) held at the end of each Semester. The distribution of
marks is indicated below:
Paper Internal marks External marks Total marks
Theory 40 60 100
Practical 50 50 100
CIA COMPONENTS
Theory marks Practical marks

Test – I : 30 Lab Work : 15
Test – II : 30 Record : 10
Seminar / Quiz : 10 Test / Viva voce : 20
Assignment : 05 Attendance : 05
Attendance : 05
Total : 80 Total : 50
INTERNSHIP
Internal marks External marks

Record 10 Performance 40
Viva voce 40 Attendance 10
Total 50 Total 50
The total Internal Marks of the Theory obtained for 80 will be converted into 40.
PASS CRITERIA
Theory - 40% (Internal & External)
Lab - 40% (Internal & External)
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B. VOC. GUIDELINES AND COURSE REGULATIONS (2019 - 2022)
Introduction
Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, was conferred
Autonomous Status in Oct. 2004 since then it has been following Choice Based Credit
System. It was accredited at “A” Grade (3rd Cycle) by NAAC in May, 2014 with 3.36 as
CGPA. As per the UGC guidelines of B.Voc and Mother Teresa Women‟s University, the
College has structured the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in view of the vision and
mission of the Institution. The course regulations of the current formation of syllabi are
given below:
OBJECTIVES OF B.VOC
 To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriate content
of General Education.
 To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills.
 To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry and multiple
exit points.
 To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 with vocational
subjects.
 To provide vertical mobility to student with qualitatively framed professional
course syllabus.
CREDIT SYSTEM
Weightage to a Course/Paper is given in relation to the teaching hours assigned
and the amount of time invested by the students to learn the course. Generally one
contact hour per week has one credit and one credit would mean equivalent of 15
periods of 60 minutes each , for theory, workshop/labs and tutorials. In conformity with
the UGC guidelines of B.voc given... Students should earn a minimum of 180 credits for
an Undergraduate Degree programme.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
The college follows the semester pattern requiring three years of study for a
Bachelor‟s Degree.
1. UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Program UGC FUND

Health care
B.Voc Degree
Beauty wellness
Total 2
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2. COURSE PATTERN (B. VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME)
PART-I Tamil
PART-II English
Major Core
PART- III
Allied Core
Community Service
Internship Training
PART-IV General paper
3. THE CREDIT BREAK-UP TABLE FOR B.VOC
3.1. CORE COURSES
A core course is either a major core or an allied core, totally related to major
subject.
3.2. SELF STUDY PAPER
The students appear for the semester examinations on Self Study Papers on their
own efforts without undergoing any regular classes, but the syllabus and course
Materials are supplied by the department concerned. It has only external examination
for 100 marks.
3.3. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES
“Computer” is offered to all students in I-IV semester as for ability enhancement.
3.4. VALUE EDUCATION*
This course is offered in the first semester of UG Degree Programme.
3.5. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES*
A paper on Environmental Studies is offered to all the second year UG Students in
the third semester.
* It has CIA only.
3.6. COMMUNITY SERVICE:
It is an outreach programme which aims at creation of social awareness among
student‟s related to health care & beauty wellness.
3.7. TESTING AND EVALUATION (B. VOC)
indicated below:
Theory 40% 60%
Practical 50% 50%
EVS &VE 100% -----
Project 50% 50%
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3.8. CIA FOR FOUNDATION COURSE (VALUE EDUCATION)
The Value Education Course has no external Semester Examination. Every
student has to undergo one course under Value Education. The course is evaluated as
Components Marks
Mid Semester 30
End Semester 30
Case Study Report 20
Book/Film Review 20
Total 100
3.9. CIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The components of internal assessment for Environmental Studies are as follows:
Components Marks
Test I 40
Test II 40
Environment Trip Report 10
Assignment 10
Total 100
3.10. CIA FOR FOUNDATION COURSE (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Components Marks
Practical Test -1 30
Practical Test – 2 30
Component 1 (Quiz) 10
Component 2(Lab Attendance ) 10
Component 3(Lab performance) 10
Component 4(Lab Record) 10
Total 100
3.11. CIA FOR FOUNDATION COURSE (LIFE SCOPING)
The Value Education Course has no external Semester Examination. Every
student has to undergo one course under Value Education. The course is evaluated as
Components Marks
Mid Semester 30
End Semester 30
Component 1(Seminar ) 10
Component 2(Quiz) 10
Component 3(Assignment) 10
Component 4(Attendance) 10
Total 100
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3.12. CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)
Components Marks
Test –I 30
Test –II 30
Seminar/Quiz 10
Assignment 5
Attendance 5
Total 80
The total internal marks obtained for 80 will be converted into 40 marks.
INTERNSHIP
Internal marks External marks

Performance 40 Record 10
Attendance 10 Viva voce 40
Total 50 Total 50
A student has to complete 60 hours / semester to earn 2 credits for the internship.
60 hours could be adjusted on non-working days / holidays. At the end of 60 hours they
have to submit a report and attend Viva voce.
3.13. RE-TESTS OF CIA
There is no minimum mark for continuous assessment. There will be no provision
for additional tests on grounds of poor performance. However, students, who are unable
to take tests as they have to participate in college sponsored activities during the test
days, would be permitted to complete the course requirements before the
commencement of the Semester Examinations, provided they have obtained a written
permission from the Principal, stating clearly the reason for the absence, a week before
the commencement of Retest schedule. A student who could not get the minimum pass
mark in the aggregate of CIA and semester exams due to very low marks in CIA, shall be
given a chance to take up CIA improvement exam, provided the student has appeared
twice for the external exam in the particular paper and failed.
3.14. DURATION OF THE COURSE
The total duration of the B.Voc. Programme will be of three Years. This period will
be considered from the date of the allotment of Permanent Registration number.
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4. SUBJECT CODE (B.VOC)
 The following Code system (maximum of 9 Characters) is adopted for UG
Program.
 The year of revision (two digits indicating the year of revision of Syllabus)
 The Discipline name (two letters indicating the Department)
 The Semester number (1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6)
 Specification of nature of paper (two letters indicating the specification)
p. Major core MC
q. Allied Core AC
r. Core Practical CP
s. General Studies GS
t. Ability Enhancement Courses AE
(Computer)
(The Courses namely Value Education and sociology, Environmental studies and
life scoping come under Common Courses).
4.1. THE COMPOSITION OF CODE
Department Semester
Year of Revision of Nature of Number
Code No.
(2 Characters) Paper of Paper
(2 Characters) (1 Character)
XX XX X XX XX
4.2. DEPARTMENT CODE

S. Two letters Indicating Department
Department
No.
1. B. Voc
a. Health Care HC
b. Beauty Wellness BW
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a. B. VOC (HEALTH CARE):
S. NO TITLE PAPER CODE
1. Tamil-1-,e;jpa %ypiffs; 19HC1GT01
2. Communicative English -I 19HC1GE01
3. Nursing Foundation-I 19HC1MC01
4. Nursing Foundation-I- Lab 19HC1CP01
5. Anatomy & Physiology-I 19HC1AC01
6. Life Coping Skills 19HC1GS01
7. Office Automation 19HC1AE01
8. Tamil-II- goe;jkpopy; mwptpay; 19HC2GT02
9. Communicative English –I 19HC2GE02
10. Nursing Foundation-II 19HC2MC02
11. Nursing Foundation-II- Lab 19HC2CP02
12. Anatomy & Physiology-II 19HC2AC02
13. Internship 19HC2IP01
14. Value Education 19HC2GS02
15. Internet Technology 19HC2AE02
16. Tamil-III- Rw;Wyhtpay; 19HC3GT03
17. Communicative English-III 19HC3GE03
18. Medical Nursing -I 19HC3MC03
19. Medical Nursing-I- Lab 19HC3CP03
20. Maternity Child Health 19HC3AC03
21. Environmental Studies 19HC3GS03
22. Data Analysis using Excel 19HC3AE03
23. Tamil-IV- ehl;Lg;Gwtpay; 19HC4GT04
24. Communicative English -IV 19HC4GE04
25. Medical Nursing -II 19HC4MC04
26. Medical Nursing II- Lab 19HC4CP04
27. Mental Health Nursing 19HC4AC04
29. Medical IoT 19HC4AE04
30. Child Health Nursing-I 19HC5MC05
31. Community Health Nursing - I 19HC5MC06
32. Child Health Nursing- Lab 19HC5CP05
33. Nutrition -I 19HC5GS04
34. Basics of Accounting 19HC5GS05
35. Sociology 19HC5GS06
36. Self Study- Clinical lab technology - I 19HC5SS01
37. Child Health Nursing-II 19HC6MC07
38. Community Health Nursing- II 19HC6MC08
39. Child Health Nursing – II – Lab 19HC6CP06
40. Community Service 19HC6PR01
42. Nutrition -II 19HC6GS07
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43. Business Communication 19HC6GS08
44. Self Study- Yoga & Rhythmic Activity 19HC6SS02
5. OVERALL PERFORMANCE
The GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated as below.
Sum of the multiplication of Grade
Points by the Credits of the Courses
GPA =
Sum of the Credits of the Courses in a
Semester
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated as below:

Sum of the multiplication of Grade Points
by the Credits of the entire Programme
CGPA =
Sum of the Credits of the Courses of the
entire Programme
5.1. THE SCHEME OF AWARDING GRADE
Range of
Grade Letter
Percentage Description
Points Grade
of OPM
90-100 9.0-10.0 O Outstanding

80-90 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 0.0 U Re-Appear
Absent 0.0 AAA ABSENT
5.2. DECLARATION OF RESULT (B.VOC)
Ms. ________ has successfully completed Under Graduate Programme in________.
The student‟s Overall Performance is
Grade
PART GPA Grade
Legend
I
II
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III
IV
V
and has earned the mandatory minimum 180 Credits.
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GUIDELINES AND COURSE REGULATIONS

Program Aided Unaided

2. Post Graduate Programme

Program Aided Unaided

3. M. Phil. Degree Programme

(i) Tourism and Travel Management

(ii) jkpohpd; fiyfs;

(vi) Creative Writing

(vii) Text and Performance

(viii) Mathematics for Competitive Examinations

(ix) Mobile Technology

(x) IT Skills for Chemists

(xi) Mushroom Culture

(xii) Desk Top Publishing

(xiii) Open Source Programming

(xiv) Photo Designing

(xv) Graphics Designing

(xvi) Customer Relationship Management

(xvii) Money and Banking

(xviii) Portfolio Management

(xix) Retail Marketing

(xx) Library & Information Science

UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023

COURSE PATTERN FOR UG

Stream Groups Name of the Course

GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (GEC)

PG Structure Curriculum (2020-2023) - Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU

PG Structure Curriculum (2020-2023) - Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU

PG Structure Curriculum (2020-2023) - Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU

COURSE PATTERN FOR PG

MOOCs and Project work. Comprehensive Examination is conducted in IV semester for

This is introduced to give multi-disciplinary approach to the course structure. It is

offered in II semester (Arts, Management to Arts, Management & Science, Mathematics to

Science, Mathematics to Arts, Management) respectively.

THE CREDIT BREAK UP TABLE FOR M. PHIL.

*It has CIA only.

Course CIA Semester Examination

CIA FOR SELF ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (SECC) CAPACITY BUILDING

CIA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

TESTING AND EVALUATION (PG)

15.1. Continuous Internal Assessment (Theory)

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (SOFT SKILLS)

External Valuation of Project Work

Course Continuous Internal Assessment Semester Examination

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)

The Internal Components for dissertation works are given below:

PH.D. PROGRAMMES - (PART TIME & FULL TIME)

b) Respective Subject Content (Weightage 30%)

c) Functional English Language (Weightage 15%)

d) Functional Knowledge of Computer (Weightage 15%)

 The component (a) shall have questions containing on testing

(i) analytical ability,

(ii) reasoning ability (iii) research aptitude and

a) A Copy of letter of confirmation of registration

c) Attendance certificate from the Guide countersigned by the Head/recognized

INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Part Question Type Marks

INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR SOFT SKILLS

TIME DURATION FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Department Three letters indicating Department

Specification of the Department Name of the Running number

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated as below:

THE SCHEME OF AWARDING GRADE

90-100 9.0-10.0 O Outstanding

Ms _ has successfully completed Post Graduate Programme in ___.