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AMENDED GUIDELINES AND COURSE

REGULATIONS (2020 - 2023) - PASSED IN THE


ACADEMIC COUNCIL ON 21.04.2021

1. Introduction

Jayaraj Annapackiam College for Women,


Periyakulam, was conferred Autonomous status in Oct.
2004 since then it has been following Choice Based
Credit System. The College was accredited with
CGPA of 3.46 in Cycle 4 at “A+” Grade by NAAC,
valid for a period of five years from 2 nd February,
2021. 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, 2017-18, 2018-2019
and 2020-2023 in view of the vision and mission of the
institution. The course regulations of the current
revision of syllabi are given below:
1. (a) Revision of Regulations and Curriculum:

The Principal has the prerogative power to


revise, amend and change the regulations and the
curriculum if necessary.

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2. Objectives of CBCS
 To provide broad based education.
 To make education learner-centered.
 To provide multi-disciplinary approach to
the courses.
 To provide mobility and flexibility within
and outside the parent department.
 To inculcate value based education.
 To impart job oriented skills to students.
 To earn extra credits.
 To promote employability.
3. Credit System
Weightage to a Course 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
minimum of 140 credits for an Undergraduate Degree
programme, 90 credits for a Post graduate

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programme and 40 credits for M. Phil. programme.
Only after the completion of the course, a student will
earn the assigned credits.
4. 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 Programme and a number of
Certificate Courses
Aided Under Graduate Programmes

B.A. Degree Tamil


English
History (T.M.)
History (E.M.)
B.Sc. Degree Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Zoology
B.Com Degree Commerce
Total 9

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Un-Aided Under Graduate Programmes:
B.A. Degree English
B.Sc. Degree Mathematics
Physics
Zoology
Computer Science
B.Com Degree Commerce
B.Com (CA) Degree Commerce with CA
B.B.A. Degree Business Administration
Total 8

Aided Post Graduate Programmes:


M.A. Degree History
Mathematics
M.Sc. Degree
Zoology
Total 3

Un-Aided Post Graduate Programmes:

Tamil
M.A. Degree
English
Physics
Chemistry
M.Sc. Degree
Computer
Science
M.Com. Degree Commerce
Total 6

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M. Phil. Degree Programmes:
(i) History
(ii) Mathematics
(iii) Physics
(iv) Chemistry
(v) Zoology
(vi) Commerce
Ph.D. Degree Programmes
(i) History
(ii) Commerce
(iii) Mathematics
(iv) Physics
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Zoology
Diploma Programme
(i) Diploma in Computer Applications
(ii) Diploma in Desk Top Publishing
(iii) Diploma in Modern Cosmetics
PG Diploma Programme
(i) Post Graduate Diploma in Computer
Applications
JAC Community College
(i) Diploma in Health Care
(ii) Diploma in Desk Top Publishing
(iii) Diploma in Beauty Culture and Skin Care
B. Voc. Programmes (3 Years)
(i) Health Care
(ii) Beauty Wellness

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Skill development Programme (SDP) - (Certificate
Courses)

(i) Tourism and Travel Management


(ii) Museology
(iii) Eminent Women Personalities in India
(iv) Gandhian Thought
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(vii) Ngr;Rf;fiy
(viii) Film Appreciation
(ix) Text and Performance
(x) Computerised Accounting (Lab)
(xi) International Business
(xii) E - Banking
(xiii) Customer Relationship Management
(xiv) Money And Banking
(xv) Portfolio Management
(xvi) Retail Marketing
(xvii) Mathematics for Competitive Examinations
(xviii) Mobile Technology
(xix) IT Skills for Chemists
(xx) Mushroom Culture
(xxi) Computer Maintenance Hardware and
Networking
(xxii) Open Source Web Development With Lamp
(xxiii) Library and Information Science

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5. COURSE PATTERN
(B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.B.A. Degree Programmes)
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 (GE) - NME
Self Study/ MOOC‟s
Students Training Programme - (STP)
National Service Scheme
National Cadet Crops
Physical Education
PART V
Consumer Club
Red Ribbon Club
Youth Red Cross

Service Learning Programme - (SLP)


Extension JACEP

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6. The Credit Break Up Table for UG.
B.A. / B. Com. / BBA / B.Com. (CA)
Degree Programmes
UG Structure Curriculum 2020-2023 Based on
UGC/TANSCHE/MTU (Arts & Management)
Courses

Courses
Credits
No. of
Year

I II III
Semesters 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 Theory 1(4) 1(4) 1(4) 1(4) - - 4 16
Part III
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
- - - - 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 2*
NSS/
NCC/
Physical
Education/
Consumer
Club/ - - - - - - 1 2*
Part V Red
Ribbon
Club/
Youth Red
Cross
Self Study
Course/ - - - - - - 1 2*
MOOCs
Extra Credits - - - - - - - - 6*
Total Credits - - - - - - - - 140+6*

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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
(Arts & Management)
Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits
I 30 20 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 2*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 6*

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The Credit Break Up Table for UG.
B.Sc. Degree Programmes (Science)
UG Structure Curriculum 2020-2023
Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU
Courses

Courses
Credits
No. of
Year

I II III
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
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
Part IV
Ability
Enhancement
1(2) 1(2) - - - - 2 4
Compulsory
Course -EVS

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Generic
Elective- - - - - 1(2) 1(2) 2 4
NME
Total No. of Courses 45 140
Total No. of Hours 180

Extra Credits
(Science)
Extension - - - - - - 1 2*
NSS/
NCC/
Physical
Education/
Consumer
- - - - - - 1 2*
Club/
Part V
Red Ribbon
Club/
Youth Red
Cross
Self Study
Course/ - - - - - - 1 2*
MOOCs
Extra Credits - - - - - - - - 6*
Total Credits - - - - - - - - 140+6*

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UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023 (Science)
S.
Semester No. of Courses 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

UG Credits 2020-2023 (Science)


Extra
Semester Hours Credits
Credits
I 30 20 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 2*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 6*

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The Credit Break Up Table for UG.
B.Sc. Degree Programme (Mathematics)
UG Structure Curriculum 2020-2023
Based on UGC/TANSCHE/MTU
Courses

Courses
Credits
No. of
Year

I II III
Semesters I II III IV V VI
Part I Tamil/
1(3) 1(3) 1(3) 1(3) - - 4 12
Hindi/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 Theory 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) 1(2) - - 4 8
Allied
Part III 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
- - - - 1(2) 1(2) 2 4
Elective-NME
Total No. of Courses 44 140
Total No. of Hours 180

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Extra Credits

Extension - - - - - - 1 2*
NSS/
NCC/
Physical
Education/
Consumer
Club/ - - - - - - 1 2*
Part V Red
Ribbon
Club/
Youth Red
Cross
Self Study
Course/ - - - - - - 1 2*
MOOCs
Extra
- - - - - - - - 6*
Credits
Total
- - - - - - - - 140+6*
Credits

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UG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023 (Mathematics)
S.
Semester No. of Courses 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

UG Credits 2020-2023 (Mathematics)


Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits
I 30 21 -
II 30 22 -
III 30 21 -
IV 30 21 2*
V 30 27 2*
VI 30 28 2*
Total 180 140 6*

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7. COURSE PATTERN FOR UG
The UG Programmes consist 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.
8. 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

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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).
9. 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
Courses in I & II semesters respectively. These are
mandatory for all programmes, with a aim to impart
ability in adopting English vocabulary, Professional
language skills and General knowledge to appear for
competitive examinations.
10. 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
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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, C and D to impart
computer education according to their diverse needs.
Stream Groups Name of the Course
A Computer Science, Computer
B.Com with (CA) Fundamentals
B Physics, Chemistry and
Computer Education
Mathematics
C Commerce and BBA Computer Education -
Ms - Office
D Tamil, English, History
Computer Education
and Zoology

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11. GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (GEC)
Generic Elective Courses is designed 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
Examinations.
12. 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

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supplied by the department concerned. It has only
external examination for 100 marks.
13. PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH
This Course is offered in the first semester of
UG Degree Programmes. TANSCHE supplied the
course material for study in four streams i.e.
Professional English for Arts & Social Science,
Professional English for Life Sciences, Professional
English for Physical Sciences and Professional English
for Arts & Management. Since department of
Computer Science prepared the course material and
passed in the Academic Council, it has been
permitted to follow the course material of its own.
* It has CIA only.
14. COMPUTER EDUCATION

This Course is offered in the first semester of


UG Degree Programmes.
* It has CIA only.

15. CAPACITY BUILDING


This Course is offered in the Second semester
of UG Degree Programmes.
* It has CIA only.

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16. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

A Course on Environmental Studies is offered

to the first year UG Students in the second semester.

* It has CIA only.

17. GENERIC ELECTIVE

This Non Major Course is offered in V and VI

Semester to the Third year UG students.

* It has CIA only.

18. 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. An UG student has to put

in 70 hours of field work compulsorily outside the

regular college working hours to get two extra

credits.

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19. STUDENTS TRAINING PROGRAMME (STP):
NSS / NCC/ PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ CONSUMER
CLUB/RED RIBBON CLUB/YOUTH RED CROSS
It has 120 hours of theory/field work/ parade/
games in first year and second year (I, II, III & IV
Semesters). Totally the students must obtain 75%
Attendance and minimum pass mark in the continuous
internal assessment for two extra credits. The NSS &
NCC student should complete the specific required
120 hours in Special camp to receive the camp
certificate.
20. EVALUATION PROCEDURES
There are two components in the evaluation
and assessment of a student namely, Continuous
Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester
Examinations. The Continuous Internal Assessment
(CIA) carries 25 Marks and External Examination
carries 75 Marks. It is also applicable for the courses
in Part V and Skill Development Programme (SDP)
(Certificate Courses).

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21. THE CREDIT BREAK UP TABLE FOR PG.
M.A. / M. SC. / M. COM. DEGREE PROGRAMME
No. of.
Sem. Specification Hours Credit
Courses

Core Courses
I-IV 13 78 64
(Theory and Practical)

IV Project 1 12 6

I-III Electives Course 3 18 12

II-III Generic Elective Course (IDC) 2 8 6

Skill Enhancement Compulsory


II 1 2 1
Course (Soft Skills)

Skill Enhancement Compulsory


III 1 2 1
Course (Human Rights & Duties)

Total 21 120 90

II-III Internship 1 - 2*

IV MOOCs 1 - 1*

IV Comprehensive Examination 1 - 2*

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

Elective: (GE)

No. of Credits
Enhancement

Elective: DSE
Core Course

Discipline
Course (3)

Courses
Generic
Specific

No. of
Sem.

Skill
(13)

(3)

(2)
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
Total No. of Courses 21 90

PG Extra Credits
(Arts & Management)

S.
Semester Code Title of the Course Credits
No.
1. III 20XXX3IN1 Internship 2
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV 20XXX4S03 Comprehensive 2
Examination

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PG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023
(Arts & Management)

No. of
S. No. Semester External CIA
Courses
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
(Arts & Management)

Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits


I 30 23

II 30 23

III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5

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

ent Course
Enhancem

Discipline

Elective:

Elective:

Courses
Generic
Specific

(GE) (2)

Credits
Course

DSE (3)

No. of

No. of
Sem.

Core

Skill
(13)

(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
Total No. of Courses 21 90

PG Extra Credits
(Mathematics)

S. Title of the
Semester Code Credits
No. Course
1. III 20XXX3IN1 Internship 2
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV 20XXX4S03 Comprehensive 2
Examination

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PG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023
(Mathematics)

No. of
S. No. Semester External CIA
Courses
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
(Mathematics)

Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits


I 30 23

II 30 23

III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5

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

ent Course
Enhancem

Discipline

Elective:

Elective:

Courses
Generic
Specific

(GE) (2)

Credits
Course

DSE (3)

No. of

No. of
Sem.

Core

Skill
(13)

(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
Total No. of Courses 21 90

PG Extra Credits
(Science)

S. Semester Code Title of the Credits


No. Course
1. III 20XXX3IN1 Internship 2
20XXX4SM2 MOOCs 1
2. IV 20XXX4S03 Comprehensive 2
Examination

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PG Total No. of Courses 2020-2023
(Science)

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

PG Credits 2020-2023
(Science)

Semester Hours Credits Extra Credits


I 30 23 -
II 30 23 -
III 30 23 2
IV 30 21 1+2
Total 120 90 5

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22. COURSE PATTERN FOR PG

The PG Programmes consist of two major

components. They are Core Course and Core Elective

Course. Besides, there is Generic Elective Course

(IDC) such as Soft Skills, Human Rights and Duties,

MOOCs and Project work for all PG programmes.

Comprehensive Examination is conducted in IV

semester for the students to enhance knowledge for

appearing the SET/NET examination on their

respective discipline.

23. CORE COURSE

A Core Course is the course offered by the

parent department totally related to major subject.

24. ELECTIVE COURSE

The Elective Courses are offered by the parent

department. The objective is to provide choice and

flexibility within the department. The students can

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choose their 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.

25. GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSE (IDC)

This is introduced to give multi-disciplinary

approach in 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.

26. 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.

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27. 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.
28. 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
I-II In-depth Study* 1 6 5
II Dissertation 1 30 15
Total 4 60 40

*It has CIA only.


29. TESTING AND EVALUATION (UG)

Evaluation of students is based on both Continuous


Internal Assessment (CIA) and the Semester
Examination held at the end of each Semester. The
distribution of marks is indicated below:

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Semester
Course CIA
Examination
Theory 25% 75%
Practical 40% 60%
SECC, AECC, GE 100% -----
Project 50% 50%
Skill Development 25% 75%
Programme (SDP)

30. 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 be decided the
components of the practical courses according to the
nature of their subject.

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Passing Minimum:
The candidate shall be declared to have
passed in each course if she secures not less than 40%
marks in the Semester Examinations and 40% marks
in the CIA for UG and not less than 50% for PG.
Candidates who have failed in the Continuous
Internal Assessment are permitted to appear for their
Internal Assessment tests in the subsequent semesters
(one chance will be given) and results will be
announced in the subsequent semesters.
The candidates who are falling in VI semester
can be appeared for the Re-Continuous Internal
Assessment Test along with the supplementary
Examinations conducted by the COE office.

Passing Minimum
Continuous Internal assessment Semester
(CIA) Examination
Theory 40% out of 25 40% out of 75
Marks Marks
(i.e. 10 Marks) (i.e. 30 Marks)
Practical 40% out of 40 40% out of 60
Marks Marks
(i.e. 16 Marks) (i.e. 24 Marks)

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31. PROJECT - PG PROGRAMME
Each candidate shall be required to take up a
project work and submit it at the end of the final year.
The Head of the department shall assign the Guide
who, in turn, will suggest the project work to the
student in the beginning of the final year. A copy of
the project report will be submitted to the Controller
of the Examinations through the Head of the
Department on or before the date fixed by the
Controller of Examinations.
The project will be evaluated by an internal
and an external examiner nominated by the
Controller of Examinations. The candidate concerned
will have to defend her project through a Viva-voce.
A Candidate shall be declared to have passed
in the Project work if she gets not less than 50% in
each of the Project Report and Viva-voce. A candidate
who gets less than 50% in the Project must resubmit
the project reports. Such candidates need to defend
the resubmitted project at the Viva-voce within a
month. A maximum of 2 chances will be given to the
candidate.

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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

31. (a) Condonation


Students must have 75% of attendance in each
semester to appear for the examination. Students who
have attendance between 65% and 74% shall apply for
condonation in the prescribed form with the prescribed
fee. Students who have attendance between 50% and 64%
shall apply for condonation in prescribed form with the
prescribed fee along with the Medical certificate.
Students who have attendance below 50% are not
eligible to appear for the examination. They shall re-do
the semester(s) after completion of the Programme (i.e. 2
years for PG and 3 years for UG)

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No. of
No. of
Working Percentage Eligibility
Days
Days
90 75% 68 Eligible
90 74-65% 67-59 Condonation fee
90 64-50% 58-45 Condonation fee
with Medical
certificate
90 Less than Not Eligible
50% Must Re-do the
semester

32. CIA FOR SKILL ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY


COURSE (SECC):
Computer Education, Capacity Building, Aptitude Building
and Course Offered by Parent Department
COMPUTER EDUCATION:
The Computer Education Course has no
external Semester Examination. Every student has to
undergo Computer Education. The course is
evaluated as shown below and the credit is awarded.

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Components for Continuous Internal
Assessment (CIA)
Components Marks
Internal Test - I (Practical) 30
Internal Test - II (Practical) 30
Record 30
Attendance 10
Total 100

CAPACITY BUILDING:
The Capacity Building Course has no external
Semester Examination. Every student has to undergo
Capacity Building. The course is evaluated as shown
below
Continuous Internal Assessment
Component (CIA)
Theory:
Component Marks
Internal test - I 40
Internal test - II 40
Quiz 10
Assignment 5
Attendance 5
Total 100

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APTITUDE BUILDING - I:
The Aptitude Building Course has no external
Semester Examination. Every student has to undergo
Aptitude Building. The course is evaluated as shown
below and the credit is awarded.
Continuous Internal Assessment Component
(CIA)
Theory:
Component Marks
Internal Test - I 40
Internal Test - II 40
Mock Interview 15
Attendance 5
Total 100
THE COURSE OFFERED BY THE PARENT
DEPARTMENT:
The Course offered by the Parent Department
has no external Semester Examination. The course is
evaluated as shown below and the credit is awarded.
Components Marks
Internal Test - I 40
Internal Test - II 40
Record/ Seminar 10
Term Paper 5
Attendance 5
Total 100

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33. CIA FOR ABILITY ENHANCEMENT
COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC)
Professional English and Environmental Studies.
The Components of Internal Assessment for
Professional English is as follows:
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
COMPONENTS MARKS
Internal Test - I 30
Internal Test - II 30
Listening Comprehension 10
Reading Comprehension 10
Language lab (Speaking skills) 10
Assignment 10
Total 100
The Components of Internal Assessment for
Environmental Studies is as follows:
Continuous Internal Assessment Component
(CIA)
Theory:
Component Marks
Internal test - I 40
Internal test - II 40
Quiz 10
Assignment 5
Attendance 5
Total 100

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33 (a) Continuous Internal Assessment
40% is the passing minimum for UG
Programmes and 50% is the passing minimum for PG
Programmes. The Students who are admitted in the
programmes from 2020 must be obtained the passing
minimum marks to appear for external examinations.
34. RE-TESTS OF CIA
Professional English & Computer Education
course offered in the first semester of UG Degree
Programmes.
Capacity Building & Environmental Studies
course offered in the Second semester of UG Degree
Programmes.
Generic Elective, the Non Major Course
offered in V and VI Semester of UG degree
programmes are comes under this category.
40 percentage is the passing minimum of a
Candidate.
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.

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Moreover they have to obtain 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, shall be given one chance
to take up CIA improvement test before the
commencement of the Semester Examinations.

35. TESTING AND EVALUATION (PG)


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 25% 75%
Practical 40% 60%
Project 50% 50%

35.1. CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)


Continuous Assessment will be carried out by
the Course Teachers. The components of CIA are as
follows:

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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
Continuous Internal Semester
Assessment (CIA) Examination
Theory 50% out of 25 50% out of 75 Marks
Marks (i.e. 37.5 Marks)
(i.e. 12.5 Marks)
Practical 50% out of 40 50% out of 60 Marks
Marks (i.e. 30 Marks)
(i.e. 20 Marks)

PRACTICAL PAPERS
 The ratio of marks in CIA and in Semester
Examination is 40:60 for all practical papers.
 The components of Internal Practical (40
marks) will be decided by the department.

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CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT:
SOFT SKILLS & HUMAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES:
COMPONENT MARKS
Internal test I 40
Internal test II 40
Seminar 10
Term Paper 5
Attendance 5
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

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Note:
 Internship Mark Component is exclusively for
department reference.
 Department should produce the candidates
“Internship Certificate” to the COE Office for
Extra Credit.
All PG Departments - Internship (Extra Credits)
Components Marks
Internal : 50 Marks
External : 50 Marks
Total : 100 Marks

Internal Components:
Components Marks
Report Submission : 25 Marks
Presentation and viva (internal) : 25 Marks
External : 50 Marks
(Awarded by the Intern site)

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.

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36. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION AND MOOCs
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. Internship for atleast 10 days after II

semester i.e. during the summer holidays is

compulsory for extra credits. Completion of one

MOOCs course is mandatory for extra credits for the

PG students.

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37. 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 mark is indicated below:

Continuous
Semester
Course Internal
Examination
Assessment
Theory 25% 75%
Dissertation 50% 50%

37.1. 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
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.

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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.

PASSING MINIMUM

Semester Examination
Theory 50% out of 75 Marks
(i.e 37.5 Marks)

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

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EXTERNAL VALUATION OF DISSERTATION WORK
Components Marks
External Evaluation of Dissertation Work 25
External Viva Voce by
25
External Examiner
Total 50

38. DISSERTATION SUBMISSION

Submission of Dissertation : 30th June


Submission of Dissertation
with Extension I : 30th September
Submission of Dissertation
with Extension II : 10th January

39. 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.

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40. 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

41. 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

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The rules regarding eligibility, entrance
examination, interview, registration, course work,
supervision and submission of thesis, shall be as
follows:

41.1. 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%.

41.2. 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.

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41.3. 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.

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41.4. 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:

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,

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(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.
41.5. 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.
41.6. 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
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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.
41.7. 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.
41.8. 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

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 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.
41.9. 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.
41.10. COURSE WORK
The candidates who have been provisionally
registered for the Ph.D. Degree (Full Time and Part-
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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.,
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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.
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.

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41.11. 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.
41.12. 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.

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41.13. CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The candidates have to submit a Demand Draft

for Rs. 100/- for the Change of Address.

41.14. 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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41.15. 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.
41.16. HALF YEARLY REPORT
The candidate shall have to submit through the
supervisor half yearly progress report in the
prescribed format to the University.
41.17. ATTENDANCE
Compulsory attendance is required for the full
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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.
41.18. ANNUAL FEE
Annual Research Fee has to be paid every year
to the university/ Institution for the prescribed period
without any notice.
41.19. 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.

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41.20. 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.
41.21. 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.
41.22. 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
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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.
41.23. 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.

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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).
41.24. 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.
41.25. 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

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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.
41.26. 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.

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41.27. VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION
Viva-voce for Ph. D is an examination and
therefore it is an official meeting and an examination.
41.28. 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.
41.29. 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
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evidence for sending such notice to various
Departments/Colleges should be submitted along with
the Viva-voce examination report. Such a notice shall
be 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.
42. 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

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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
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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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43. SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
(CERTIFICATE COURSES)
SDP Certificate courses are design to provide
skill base knowledge to the students on theory and
lab, hands on training and field work. The main
purpose of the courses is to ensure, students self
motivation and self esteem. There are 23 Skill
Development Programmes persist in our curriculum.
Candidates from all programmes can be obtained the
courses invariably from first year to third year UG and
first year to second year PG. New Register Number
will be allocated for the candidate who has joined the
course. CIA and Semester Examination are mandatory
to receive the certificate. Name List of the SDP
candidates will be issued from the College Office to
Dean Section and COE section.
43. (a) TESTING & EVALUATION OF PG DIPLOMA/
DIPLOMA/ SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
(CERTIFICATE COURSES)
The evaluation of students is based on both
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and Semester
Examination (SE) held at the end of each Semester /
Year. The Course Structure, the distribution of marks
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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
44. 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
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Total Marks and Duration for I and II Internal Test
Courses Total Marks Duration of the Test
UG - Theory Courses 40 2 hrs.
UG - Generic Elective
(NME & NCC) 40 1 ½ hrs.
UG - Theory (AECC)
1 ½ hrs.
Professional English 30
1 ½ hrs.
Environmental Studies 40
UG - Theory (SECC)
Capacity Building 40
Aptitude Building - I 40 1 ½ hrs.
Course offered by the 40
parent department
UG - Lab (SECC)
1 hr.
Computer Education 30
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 questions out 10
of seven (Internal Choice) (2×5)
C Essay type (2 Questions out of 3) 20
(Open Choice and atleast one
Question from allotted Units) (2×10)
Total C

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INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR CAPACITY
BUILDING

Part Question Type Marks


A One word answer (10×1) 10
B Short answer type-four questions out 10
of seven (Internal Choice) (2×5)
C Essay type (2 Questions out of 3) 20
(Open Choice and atleast one
Question from allotted Units) (2×10)
Total 40

INTERNAL QUESTION PATTERN FOR SOFT


SKILLS
Part Question Type Marks
A One word answer (10×1) 10
B Short answer type-four questions out 10
of seven (Internal Choice and One
Question from Each Unit) (2×5)
C Essay type (2 Questions out of 3) 20
(Open Choice, Two Questions out of
Three) (2×10)
Total 40

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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.
45. SUBJECT CODE (UG)
 The following Code system (maximum of 9
Characters) is adopted for UG Programme.
 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
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a. Major core Course MC
b. Allied Core Course AC
c. Discipline Specific Electives DE
d. Major Core Practical CP
e. Allied Practical AP
f. Project R
g. Generic Elective GE
h. Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course SE
i. Self Study/Case Study SS
j. MOOCs SM
k. Mini Project MP
l. Common Papers (General Studies) GS
m. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
(Professional English, Environmental AE
Studies)
n. Student Training Programm
STP
(NSS/NCC/Physical Education)
o. Service Learning Programme
SLP
(Extension JACEP)
p. Skill Development Programme
SD
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(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.
45.1. 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

45.2. DEPARTMENT CODE


Two letters
S.
Department Indicating
No.
Department
1. Tamil TA
2. English EL
3 History HY
4 Physics PH
5. Chemistry CH
6. Mathematics MA

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7. Zoology ZO
8. Computer Science CS
9. Commerce CO
10. Business Administration BB
11. Commerce with Computer CC
Applications

45.3. COMMON COURSE CODE


1. General Tamil GT
2. Hindi GH

3. French GF
4. General English GE

5. Computer Education CE
6. Capacity Building CB

7. Environmental Studies ES

8. Aptitude Building AB

9. Generic Elective - NME ID/NC

10. NSS / NCC / Physical NS/NC/PE/


Education/ Consumer Club/ CC/RR/RC
Red Ribbon Club/
Youth Red Cross
11. Extension EX

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46. 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. Practical 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
k. Internship IN

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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

46.1. THE COMPOSITION OF CODE:


Specification Running
Year of Department Semester
of Nature of Number
Revision Code No.
Paper of Paper
(2 Characters) (3 Characters) (1 Character)
(1 Character) (2 characters)

XX XXX X (X) XX

46.2. DEPARTMENT CODE

Three letters
Department 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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47. 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.
47.1. THE COMPOSITION OF CODE
Specification Running
Year of Department Semester
of Nature of Number
Revision Code No.
Paper of Paper
(2 Characters) (3 Characters) (1 Character)
(1 Character) (2 characters)
XX XXX X (X) XX

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47.2. DEPARTMENT CODE
Three letters Indicating
Department
Department
History MHY
Zoology MZO
Mathematics MMA
Physics MPH
Chemistry MCH
Commerce MCO

48. SUBJECT CODE FOR PG DIPLOMA/DIPLOMA/


SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (SDP)
(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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48.1. TWO LETTERS SPECIFYING THE TYPE OF COURSE
Skill Development Programme SD
Diploma Course DC
PG Diploma PD
Advanced Diploma AD
48.2. COMPOSITION OF CODE

Specification Department Name of the Running number of


of the Course Code Course that paper
(2 Characters) (2 Characters) (2 Characters) (2 Characters)
XX XX XX XX

49. 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

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50. 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

51. 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

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and has earned the mandatory minimum 140 Credits.
The student has also earned _______ (if any) Extra
Credits.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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:

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Extra
Courses
Credits

Each Skill Development Programme (Certificate


2
course)

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)/MOOCs 2

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55. ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION:
GENERIC ELECTIVE - U.G. – V and VI SEMESTER

Departments
Title of the Paper Code
Offering
Tamil gad;Kiw ,yf;fzk; 20TA5GE01

ehty; ,yf;fpak; 20TA6GE02

English Functional English 20EL5GE01

Communicative English 20EL6GE02

History National Movement in India


20HY5GE01
(A.D. 1800-1947 A.D.)
Socio-Religious Reformers
20HY6GE02
in India
Mathematics Mathematics of Networks 20MA5GE01

Discrete Mathematics 20MA6GE02

Physics Astrophysics 20PH5GE01

Digital Photography 20PH6GE02

Chemistry Applied Chemistry 20CH5GE01


Usage of Chemicals in
20CH6GE02
Daily Life

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Zoology Global Environmental Issues 20ZO5GE01

Food, Nutrition and Health 20ZO6GE02

Commerce Advertising Media 20CO5GE01

Principles of
20CO6GE02
Accountancy

Commerce Total Quality Management 20CC5GE01

(C.A.) Advertising and


20CC6GE02
Salesmanship

BBA Services Marketing 20BB5GE01

Business Environment 20BB6GE02

Computer Web Designing - Lab (S to S) 20CS5GE01

Science Animation - Lab (S -> A) 20CS6GE02

National Integration and 20GE5NC01

Personality Development
NCC
Organization and Health 20GE6NC02

Programme in NCC

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56. GENERIC ELECTIVE - P.G. II and III SEMESTER
Departments
Title of the Paper Code
Offering
ed;D}y; vOj;J - I 20PTA2GE1
Tamil
ed;D}y; vOj;J - II 20PTA3GE2
Dictionary and Study Skills 20PEL2GE1
English
Academic Writing and Composition 20PEL3GE2
Modern Indian Administration 20PHY2GE1
History Women Studies Theories and Practices
20PHY3GE2
in India
MATLAB and LaTeX 20PMA2GE1
Mathematics
Mathematical Skills 20PMA3GE2
Nano Materials and their
20PPH2GE1
Physics Applications
Biomedical Instrumentation 20PPH3GE2
Spectroscopy and Chromatography 20PCH2GE1
Chemistry
Nutritional Chemistry 20PCH3GE2
Human Physiology 20PZO2GE1
Zoology
Human Health Care 20PZO3GE2
Marketing Management 20PCO2GE1
Commerce
Accounting for Managerial Decisions 20PCO3GE2
(S→S): Data Science Using R 20PCS2GE1
Computer
Science (S→A): Data Science using
20PCS3GE2
Spreadsheet

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57. SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (SDP)
(CERTIFICATE COURSES)

Departments Title of the Paper Code


jkpohpd; fiyfs; 20TA1SD01
Tamil vspa jkpo; ,yf;fzk; 20TA1SD02
Ngr;Rf;fiy 20TA1SD03
Film Appreciation 20EL1SD01
English
Text and Performance 20EL1SD02
Tourism and Travel
20HY1SD01
Management
History Museology 20 HY1SD02
Eminent Women Personalities
20 HY1SD03
in India

Computerised Accounting
Commerce 20CO1SD01
(Lab)
International Business 20CC1SD01
Commerce E - Banking 20CC1SD02
(C.A.) Customer Relationship
20CC1SD03
Management
Money and Banking 20BB1SD01
BBA Portfolio Management 20BB1SD02
Retail Marketing 20BB1SD03

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Mathematics for Competitive
Mathematics 20MA1SD01
Examinations

Physics Mobile Technology 20PH1SD01

Chemistry IT Skills for Chemists 20CHISD01

Zoology Mushroom Culture 20ZO1SD01

Computer Maintenance 20CS1SD01


Hardware and Networking

Computer Maintenance 20CS1SDP1


Hardware and Networking -
Computer Lab
Science
Open Source Web 20CS1SD02
Development With Lamp

Open Source Web


Development With Lamp - Lab 20CS1SDP2
Library and Information
20GL1SD01
Science
Library
Library and Information
20GL1SDP1
Science - Practical

Gandhian Life of Mahatma Gandhi CCHYGT01


Thought Non Violence And Sarvodaya CCHYGT02

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59. DIPLOMA IN CHEMISTRY

Departments Title of the Paper Code


Chemistry of Modern
DCCHMC01
Cosmetics
Chemistry
Practical: Handling
DCCHMCP1
Cosmetics Lab-I
Practical: Handling
DCCHMCP2
Cosmetics Lab-II

60. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION

Departments Title of the Paper Code


Fundamental of IT 20DCSCA01
Programming in C 20DCSCA02

Visual Programming 20DCSCA03


Computer
Science Programming in C – 20DCSCAP1
Lab
Visual Programming - 20DCSCAP2
Lab

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61. PG DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION
Departments Title of the Paper Code

Problem Solving in C 20PGDCA01

Principles of IT 20PGDCA02

Operating Systems 20PGDCA03

Programming in C - Lab 20PGDCAP1

Computer Office Automation - Lab 20PGDCAP2

Science Visual Programming 20PGDCA04

Computer Organization 20PGDCA05

Web Programming 20PGDCA06

Visual Programming - Lab 20PGDCAP3

Web Development - Lab 20PGDCAP4

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62. START-UP CERTIFICATE COURSES
S.
Departments Title of the Course
No.
1. Tamil vOj;jhsh; gapw;rp
rikaw;fiy gapw;rp
2. English Certificate Course On Body
Language and Interview
Techniques
Certificate Course On
Calligaraphy and Poster
Making
3. History Certificate Course On Folk
Dances In Tamilnadu
(Devarattam & Thappattam)
Certificate Course On Pickle,
Jam and Juice Making
4. Commerce Fashion Designing
5. Commerce (CA) Doormat Preparation
6. BBA Certificate course-JACBA -
ENVIREVO-Practical
7. Mathematics Bouquet Making
8. Physics Certificate course on House
Hold Electrical Appliances-
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9. Chemistry Making Candles
Preparation of Phenyl and
Washing Powder
10 Zoology Apiculture
11. Computer Certificate Course on
Science Photocopying
Certificate Course on
Students‟ Id-Card Preparation
12. Entrepreneurship Certificate Course on Candle
Cell Making and Paper Making
Certificate Course on Painting
Certificate Course on Making
Doormat

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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
The evaluation of students is based on both
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) 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

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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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63. 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
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 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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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

THE CREDIT BREAK-UP TABLE FOR B.VOC


CORE COURSES
A core course is either a major core or an
allied core, totally related to major subject.
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.
ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES
“Computer” is offered to all students in I-IV
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VALUE EDUCATION*
This course is offered in the first semester of
UG Degree Programme.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES*
A paper on Environmental Studies is offered to
all the second year UG Students in the third semester.
* It has CIA only.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
It is an outreach programme which aims at
creation of social awareness among student‟s related
to health care & beauty wellness.
TESTING AND EVALUATION (B. VOC)
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%
EVS &VE 100% -----
Project 50% 50%

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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 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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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

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 shown below and the credit is awarded
at the end of the first semester.
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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CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (THEORY)
Continuous Assessment will be carried out by
the Course Teachers. The components of CIA are as
follows:

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.

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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.
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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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)

a. Major core MC

b. Allied Core AC

c. Core Practical CP

d. General Studies GS
e. Ability Enhancement Courses AE
(Computer)
(The Courses namely Value Education and
sociology, Environmental studies and life scoping
come under Common Courses).

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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
S.
Department Indicating
No.
Department
1. B. Voc
a. Health Care HC
b. Beauty Wellness BW

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

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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

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27. Mental Health Nursing 19HC4AC04

28. Internship 19HC4IP02

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


Self Study- Clinical lab
36. 19HC5SS01
technology - I
37. Child Health Nursing-II 19HC6MC07

38. Community Health Nursing- II 19HC6MC08

39. Child Health Nursing – II – Lab 19HC6CP06

40. Community Service 19HC6PR01

41. Internship 19HC6IP03

42. Nutrition -II 19HC6GS07

43. Business Communication 19HC6GS08


Self Study- Yoga & Rhythmic
44.
Activity 19HC6SS02

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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

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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
III
IV
V

and has earned the mandatory minimum 180 Credits.

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