COURSE HANDOUT PART-I (SEM – I, 2022-23)

1. Textbook: Refer to the Timetable for the textbook of the course and also
in the course handout (Part II).
2. Attendance: Every student is expected to be regular in attendance in all
classes, laboratories, tests, quizzes, seminars, etc. and in fulfilling all
tasks assigned to him/her. Attendance will be recorded.
3. Home Assignment: Every student must submit promptly and properly all
home assignments (For details, see part II).
4. Reading Assignment: Every student must complete his/her reading
assignment and come prepared to the class (For details see part II).
5. Evaluation Scheme Guidelines: For all structured courses, the
evaluation component shall include Midsemester Examination (October
31 (M) – November 05 (S)) and Comprehensive Examination (December 16
(F) –December 31 (S)), besides other evaluation components such as
projects, seminars, term papers, assignments etc. In line with the spirit of
continuous evaluation, the tests and other evaluation components shall be
conducted by the course instructor(s) and it shall be evenly spaced
throughout the semester.
6. Make-up: Make-up for any component of evaluation will be given only
in genuine cases of absence. If the absence is anticipated, prior
permission of the instructor-in-charge is necessary. In other exceptional
circumstances the request for make-up should reach the instructor-in-
charge at the earliest.
7. Return of Evaluated Answer books: Instructors will ensure timely
return of the evaluated answer books with constructive feedback to
students. This will be done within 10 days of the completion of the exam.
8. Discussion of Performance: At the time of or before the distribution of
evaluated answer books, performance vis-a-vis the expected correct
answers will be discussed. The highest, lowest, and average marks will
also be announced simultaneously.
9. Mid-semester Grading: Midsemester grading will be announced just
after Midsemester examination as per the deadline announced in calendar
on the basis of marks secured in midsemester examination and other
evaluation components completed by then. The approximate range of
weightage for midsemester grading will be between 40 to 60%. It is done
in the same manner as that of the final grading as explained below.
10.Pre-comprehensive Total: Students must check their pre-comprehensive
total of marks with their respective instructors before the comprehensive
examination.
11.Final Grading: The total marks of all students in the course will be
tabulated in a descending order (equivalently a histogram). The
performance of the class will be analysed in terms of average, highest and
 lowest marks and dividing lines between various clusters. Gaps between
clusters and the nature of clusters will guide drawing the dividing lines
between various grades. In a normal class of large size, the C-band will
usually include the average mark. This is not a hard and fast rule, and
exceptions may arise in cases of small classes, a skewed histogram etc.
Border line cases will be decided on a case-by-case basis keeping in view
the consistency of performance, progressive improvement, exceptionally
good performance in comprehensive examination, regularity of
attendance and class participation. If a student gives the instructor
inadequate opportunity to evaluate him/her by absenting himself from
various components of evaluation, he/she will get an NC report (ref.
Academic Regulations 4.19, 4.20).
12.Consultation Hours: Each instructor will specify the consultation
hour(s) during which the student can contact him/her for consultation.
(For details see part II)
13.Notices: Notices concerning a course will be displayed on the
corresponding online course pages/ platform. Notices regarding
Registrations, Midsemester Examination and Comprehensive
Examination will be communicated through official email.