Academic Regulation

AR(20) AR(20) M-Tech AR(17) B-Tech AR(17) M-Tech

AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES OF JNTUK
COMMON ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R20) FOR B. TECH PROGRAMME

(Applicable for from the Academic Year 2020-21)

EXAMINATION SECTION HIERARCHY

1 Award of B. Tech. Degree

(a)A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. degree if he fulfils the following academic regulations:
- (i)A student shall be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than four and not more than eight academic years. After eight academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeitb> their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
- (ii)The candidate shall register for 160 credits and secure all the 160 credits.
(b)The medium of instruction for the entire under graduate programme in Engineering & Technology will be in English only.

2 Programme Pattern

Total duration of the of B. Tech (Regular) Programme is four academic years
Each Academic year of study is divided into Two Semesters.
Minimum number of instruction days in each semester is 90.
Grade points, based on percentage of marks awarded for each course will form the basis for calculation of SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).
The total credits for the Programme is 160.
Three week induction program is mandatory for all first year UG students and shall be conducted asper AICTE/UGC/APSCHE guidelines.
Student is introduced to “Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)”.
A pool of interdisciplinary and job-oriented mandatory skill courses which are relevant to the industry are integrated into the curriculum of concerned branch of engineering (total five skill courses: two basic level skill courses, one on soft skills and other two on advanced level skill courses)
A student has to register for all courses in a semester.
All the registered credits will be considered for the calculation of final CGPA.
k)Each semester has - ‘Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)’ and ‘Semester End Examination (SEE)’. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as indicated by UGC and course structure as suggested by AICTE are followed.
l)A 10 months industry/field mandatory internship, both industry and social, during the summer vacation and also in the final semester to acquire the skills required for job and make engineering graduates to connect with the needs of the industry and society at large.
m)All the students shall be mandatorily registered for NCC, NSS activities and Community Service Project as per the Government and University norms.

3 Registration for Courses

a)In each semester a student shall mandatorily register courses which he/she wishes to pursue within a week from the starting of the class work with the advice of Head of the Department and mentor of the student of the concerned department of the college.
b)If any student wishes to withdraw the registration of the course, he/she shall submit a letter to the Principal of the college through the Head of the Department and mentor within fifteen days.
c)The concerned department shall thoroughly verify and upload the data/courses registered by each student in the examination management system within 20 days. The Head of the concerned department shall ensure that there are no wrong registration courses by the student. The EMS portal will be closed after 20 days.

4 Award

(a) Award of B. Tech. Degree: A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations:

A student shall be declared eligible for award of the B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than four and not more than eight academic years. After eight academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
The student shall register for 160 credits and must secure all the 160 credits.
All students should mandatorily register for Environmental Sciences, Universal Human Values, Ethics, Indian Constitution and Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge etc. shall be included in the curriculum as non-credit mandatory courses. A student has to secure at least 40% of the marks allotted in the internal evaluation for passing the course and shall maintain 75% of attendance in the subject.
All students shall mandatorily register for NCC/NSS activities and will be required to participate in an activity specified by NSS officer during sixth and seventh semesters. Grade shall be awarded as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory in the mark sheet on the basis of participation, attendance, performance and behavior. If a student gets an unsatisfactory Grade, he/she shall repeat the above activity in the subsequent years, in order to complete the degree requirements.
Credits are defined as per AICTE norms.

(b) Award of B. Tech(Honor)/B. Tech. (Minor):: B. Tech. with Honors or a B. Tech. with a Minor will be awarded if the student earns 20 additional credits are acquired as per the regulations/guidelines provided by APSCHE & JNTUK. Registering for an Honors/Minor is optional.

5 Structure of the B. Tech. program:

S. No	Category	Code	Credits
1	Humanities and Social sciences including Management courses	HSMC	10.5
2	Basic Science courses	BSC	21
3	Engineering Science Courses	ESC	24
4	Professional Core Courses	PCC	51
5	Open Elective / Job Oriented Elective	OEC	12
6	Professional Elective courses	PEC	15
7	Project work, Internship, Seminar	PROJ	16.5
8	Mandatory courses (Non-credit)	MC	-
9	Skill oriented Courses	SoC	10
		Total	160

The credits are allotted as:

1 Hr. Lecture (L) per week – 1 credit
1 Hr. Tutorial (T) per week – 1 credit
1 Hr. Practical (P) per week – 0.5 credits.

5 Attendance Requirements

A student is eligible to write the examinations if he acquires a minimum of 40% in each subject and 75% of attendance in aggregate of all the subjects.
Condonation of shortage of attendance in aggregate up to 10% (65% and above, and below 75%) may be granted by the respective head of the departments and principal. However, this condonation concession is applicable only to any two semesters during the entire programme.
Shortage of Attendance below 65% in aggregate shall not be condoned.
A student who is short of attendance in a semester may seek re-admission into that semester when offered within 4 weeks from the date of commencement of class work.
e)Students whose shortage of attendance is not condoned in any semester are not eligible to write their end semester examination of that class.
A stipulated fee of Rs. 1000/- in the concerned semester shall be payable towards condonation of shortage of attendance. Students availing condonation on medical ground shall produce a medical certificate issued by the competitive authority.
A student will be promoted to the next semester if he satisfies the (i) attendance requirement of the present semester and (ii) minimum required credits.
If any candidate fulfills the attendance requirement in the present semester, he shall not be eligible for readmission into the same class.
For induction programme attendance shall be maintained as per AICTE norms.
For non-credit mandatory courses the students shall maintain the attendance similar to credit courses

6 Evaluation-Distribution and Weightage of marks

Paper setting and evaluation of the answer scripts shall be done as per the procedures laid down by the Examination section from time to time.(procedures to be in manual)
To maintain the quality, external examiners and question paper setters shall be selected from reputed institutes like IISc, IITs, IIITs, IISERs, NITs and Universities.
For non-credit mandatory courses, like Environmental Sciences, Universal Human Values, Ethics, Indian Constitution, Essence of Indian Traditional Knowledge etc. the student has to secure 40% of the marks allotted in the internal evaluation for passing the course. No marks or letter grade shall be allotted for all mandatory non-credit courses.
A student is deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements if he has earned the credits allotted to each theory/practical design/drawing subject/ project etc by securing not less than 35% of marks in the end semester exam and minimum 40% of marks in the sum total of the internal marks and end semester examination marks together.

Distribution and Weightage of marks: The assessment of the student’s performance in each course will be as per the details given:

S. No	Components	Internal	External	Total
1	Theory	30	70	100
2	Engineering Graphics/Design/Drawing	30	70	100
3	Practical	15	35	50
4	Mini Project/Internship/Industrial Training/ Skill Development programmes/Research Project	-	50	50
5	Project Work	60	140	200

Continuous Internal Theory Evaluation:
- For theory subjects, during a semester, there shall be two mid-term examinations. Each mid-term examination consists of (i) one online objective examination (20 multiple choice questions) for 10 marks for a duration of 20 minutes (ii) one descriptive examination (3 full questions for 5 marks each) for 15 marks for a duration of 90 minutes and (iii) one assignment for 5 marks. All the internal exams shall be conducted as per Institutional norms. Mid –I examination shall be conducted from first two units of the syllabi and Mid-II from the remaining three units of the syllabi. The Mid-I question paper consists of two questions from first unit and one question from second unit, whereas the Mid-II examination question paper consists of one question each from the remaining three units.
- The total marks secured by the student in each mid-term examination are evaluated for 25 marks along with 5 marks of assignment shall be submitted to the controller of examination within one week from the completion of internal examinations.
- The mid marks submitted to the examination section shall be displayed in the concerned department notice boards for the benefit of the students.
- If any discrepancy found in the submitted Mid-1 marks, it shall be brought to the notice of examination section within one week from the submission.
- Second mid marks (Mid-2) consisting of marks of online objective examination, descriptive examination and assignment shall also be submitted to examination section within one week after completion of second mid examination and it shall be displayed in the notice boards. If any discrepancy found in the submitted mid-2 marks, it shall be brought to the notice of examination section within one week from the submission.
- Internal marks can be calculated with 70% weightage for better of the two mids and 30% Weightage for other mid exam.
  Example:
  
  Mid-1 marks = Marks secured in (online examination-1+descriptive examination-1+one assignment-1)
  
  Mid-2 marks = Marks secured in (online examination-2+descriptive examination-2+one assignment-2)
  
  Final internal Marks = (Best of (Mid-1/Mid-2) marks x 0.7 + Least of (Mid-1/Mid-2) marks x 0.3)
- With the above criteria, examination section will send mid marks of all subjects in consolidated form to all the concerned departments and same shall be displayed in the concerned department notice boards. If any discrepancy found, it shall be brought to the notice of examination section through proper channel within one week with all proofs. Discrepancies brought after the given deadline will not be entertained under any circumstances.
(vii) Semester End Theory Examinations Evaluation:
- The semester end examinations will be conducted by examination section for 70 marks consists of five questions carrying 14 marks each. Each of these questions is from one unit and may contain sub-questions. For each question there will be an “either” “or” choice, which means that there will be two questions from each unit and the student should answer either of the two questions.
- For practical subjects there shall be continuous evaluation during the semester for 15 internal marks and 35 end examination marks. The internal 15 marks shall be awarded as follows: day to day work - 5 marks, Record-5 marks and the remaining 5 marks to be awarded by conducting an internal laboratory test. The end examination shall be conducted by the teacher concerned and external examiner appointed.
- For the subject having design and / or drawing, (such as Engineering Graphics, Engineering Drawing, Machine Drawing) and estimation, the distribution shall be 30 marks for internal evaluation (15 marks for continuous Assessment (day–to–day work) and 15 marks for internal tests) and 70 marks for end examination. There shall be two internal tests in a Semester for 15 marks each and final marks can be calculated with 70% weightage for better of the two tests and 30% weightage for other test and these are to be added to the marks obtained in day to day work.
- Evaluation of the summer internships: It shall be completed in collaboration with local industries, Govt. Organizations, construction agencies, Industries, Hydel and thermal power projects and also in software MNCs in the area of concerned specialization of the UG programme. Students shall pursue this course during summer vacation just before its offering as per course structure. The minimum duration of this course is at least 6 weeks. The student shall register for the course as per course structure after commencement of academic year. A supervisor/mentor/advisor has to be allotted to guide the students for taking up the summer internship. The supervisor shall monitor the attendance of the students while taking up the internship. Attendance requirements are as per the norms of the Institution. After successful completion, students shall submit a summer internship technical report to the concerned department and appear for an oral presentation before the departmental committee consists of an external examiner; Head of the Department; supervisor of the internship and a senior faculty member of the department. A certificate from industry/skill development center shall be included in the report. The report and the oral presentation shall carry 40% and 60% weightages respectively. It shall be evaluated for 50 external marks at the end of the semester. There shall be no internal marks for Summer Internship. A student shall secure minimum 40% of marks for successful completion. In case, if a student fails, he/she shall reappear as and when semester supplementary examinations are conducted by the Examination section.
- The job oriented skill courses may be registered at the college or at any accredited external agency. A student shall submit a record/report on the skills learned. If the student completes job oriented skill course at external agency, a certificate from the agency shall be included in the report. The course will be evaluated at the end of the semester for 50 marks (record: 15 marks and viva-voce: 35 marks) along with laboratory end examinations in the presence of external and internal examiner (course instructor or mentor). There are no internal marks for the job oriented skill courses.
- Mandatory Course (M.C): Environmental Sciences shall be offered compulsorily as mandatory course for all branches. A minimum of 75% attendance is mandatory in these subjects. There shall be two class tests conducted at the department level. The weightage of each class test is 30 marks. Attending both the class tests is mandatory. There is no online internal exam for mandatory courses. No marks or letter grade shall be printed in the transcripts for all mandatory non-credit courses, but only Completed (Y)/Not-completed (N) will be specified for the students who secured more than 40% of the marks.
- Procedure for Conduct and Evaluation of MOOC: g)There shall be a Discipline Centric Elective Course through Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as Program Elective course. The student shall register for the course (Minimum of 12 weeks) offered by SWAYAM/NPTEL through online with the approval of Head of the Department. The Head of the Department shall appoint one mentor for each of the MOOC subjects offered. The student needs to register the course in the SWAYAM/NPTEL portal. During the course, the mentor monitors the student’s assignment submissions given by SWAYAM/NPTEL. The student needs to submit all the assignments given and needs to take final exam at the proctor center. The student needs to earn a certificate by passing the exam. The student will be awarded the credits given in curriculum only by submission of the certificate. In case if student does not pass subjects registered through SWAYAM/NPTEL, the same or alternative equivalent subject may be registered again through SWAYAM/NPTEL in the next semester with the recommendation of HOD and shall be pass.
- Major Project (Project - Project work, seminar and internship in industry): In the final semester, the student should mandatorily register and undergo internship and in parallel he/she should work on a project with well-defined objectives. At the end of the semester the candidate shall submit an internship completion certificate and a project report. A student shall also be permitted to submit project report on the work carried out during the internship. The project report shall be evaluated with an external examiner. Evaluation: The total marks for project work 200 marks and distribution shall be 60 marks for internal and 140 marks for external evaluation. The supervisor assesses the student for 30 marks (Report: 15 marks, Seminar: 15 marks). At the end of the semester, all projects shall be showcased at the department for the benefit of all students and staff and the same is to be evaluated by the departmental Project Review Committee consisting of supervisor, a senior faculty and HOD for 30 marks. The external evaluation of Project Work is a Viva-Voce Examination conducted in the presence of internal examiner and external examiner and is evaluated for 140 marks.

7 Results Declaration:

Before results declaration, results review meeting shall be conducted and results shall be placed before the results review committee for approval and at the end of each academic year the results must be ratified by the academic council

8 Academic Audit:

Academic Audit: Academic audit in each semester will be conducted as per norms.

9 Recounting or Revaluation of Marks in the End Semester Examination:

A student can request for recounting or revaluation of his/her answer book on payment of a prescribed fee as per Institutional norms. The controller of examinations will call the respective in-house faculty for revaluation.

10 Supplementary Examinations

A student who has failed to secure the required credits can appear for a supplementary examination, as per the schedule announced by the Controller of Examinations.

11 Malpractices in Examinations

Disciplinary action shall be taken in case of malpractices during Mid/End examinations as per the rules framed by the Examination section.

12 Promotion Rules

The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance requirements mentioned in item no.5 for promotion to higher classes

A student shall be promoted from first year to second year if he fulfills the minimum attendance requirement as per university norms.
A student will be promoted from II year to III year if he fulfills the academic requirement of 40% of credits up to either II year I-Semester (24.5 credits out of 60.5) or II year II-Semester (33 credits out of 82) from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in II year II semester.
A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year if he fulfills the academic requirements of 40% of the credits up to either III year I semester (42 credits out of 103.5) or III year II semester (50 credits out of 125) from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.

13 Course Pattern

The entire course of study is for four academic years; all years are on semester pattern.
A student eligible to appear for the end semester examination in a subject, but absent from it or has failed in the end semester examination, may write the exam in that subject when conducted next.
When a student is detained for lack of credits / shortage of attendance, he may be re-admitted into the same semester/year in which he has been detained. However, the academic regulations under which he was first admitted shall continue to be applicable to him.

14 Earning of Credit:

A student shall be considered to have completed a course successfully and earned the credits if he/she secures an acceptable letter grade in the range O to F as given below. Letter grade ‘F’ in any course implies failure of the student in that course and no credits earned. Absent is also treated as no credits earned. For project same percentages will be followed for grading.

Marks Range Theory (Max – 100)	Letter Grade	Level	Grade Point
≥ 90	O	Outstanding	10
≥80 to <90	S	Excellent	9
≥70 to <80	A	Very Good	8
≥60 to <70	B	Good	7
≥50 to <60	C	Fair	6
≥40 to <50	D	Satisfactory	5
<40	F	Fail	0

15 Award of Class

After a student has satisfied the requirements prescribed for the completion of the program and is eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree, he shall be placed in one of the following four classes:

Class Awarded	CGPA to be secured	Remarks
First Class with Distinction	≥ 7.75 (Without any supplementary appearance)	From the CGPA secured from 160 Credits
First Class	≥ 6.75
Second Class	≥ 5.75 to < 6.75
Pass Class	≥ 5.00 to < 5.75

16 Minimum Instruction Days

The minimum instruction days for each semester shall be 90 working days. There shall be no branch transfers after the completion of the admission process.

17 With holding of Results

If the student is involved in indiscipline/malpractices/court cases, the result of the student will be withheld.

18 Transitory Regulations

Discontinued or detained candidates are eligible for re-admission as and when next offered.
The re-admitted candidate will be governed by the rules & regulations under which the candidate has been admitted.
In case of transferred students from other Universities, credits shall be transferred to university as per the academic regulations and course structure of university.
The students seeking transfer to colleges affiliated to university from various other Universities / Institutions have to obtain the credits of any equivalent subjects as prescribed by university. In addition, the transferred candidates have to pass the failed subjects at the earlier Institute with already obtained internal/sessional marks to be conducted by university.

19 Gap - Year

Gap Year concept of Student Entrepreneur in Residence shall be introduced and outstanding students who wish to pursue entrepreneurship are allowed to take a break of one year at any time after I/II/III year to pursue entrepreneurship full time. This period shall be counted for the maximum time for graduation. An evaluation committee at Institutional level shall be constituted to evaluate the proposal submitted by the student and the committee shall decide on permitting the student for availing the Gap Year.

20 General

Wherever the words “he”, “him”, “his”, occur in the regulations, they include “she”, “her”, “hers”.
The academic regulation should be read as a whole for the purpose of any interpretation.
In case of any doubt or ambiguity in the interpretation of the above rules, the decision of the Vice- Chancellor is final.
The Academic council may change or amend the academic regulations or syllabi at any time and the changes or amendments made shall be applicable to all the students with effect from the dates notified by the Academic council.

MINORS

I. INTRODUCTION

Looking to global scenario, engineering students should have knowledge of subjects from other branches and some advanced subjects of their respective branch in which they are perusing the degree. To complement the same in lines with JNTU Kakinada, we decided to take an initiative from 2020-21 in academics by introducing minor to the undergraduate students enrolled in the B. Tech. This gives a provision to the students to pursue minor other than the discipline in which student got admitted. An aspiring student can choose the courses and laboratories in any other discipline and can get a minor in the chosen specialization in addition to regular major B. Tech degree. This way undergraduates are not restricted to learn about courses only in the discipline they get admitted to, but can choose courses of their interest to later on take up a career path of their liking. The students taking up a minor course will get additional credits. A student has to acquire 20 more credits, in addition to 160 credits required, for the award of the minor. The department concerned will determine the required courses for award of minor. The subjects in minor programme would be a combination of mostly core and some electives.

II. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of initiating the minor certification are:

To diversify the knowledge of the undergraduates.
To make the undergraduates more employable.
To have more educational and professional skills after the completion of his undergraduate courses.
To give a scope to specialize students in other streams of engineering in addition to the ones they are currently pursuing.

III .Applicability and Enrolment

The objectives of initiating the minor certification are:

To all B. Tech (Regular and Lateral Entry) students admitted in Engineering & Technology
There shall be no limit on the number of programs offered under Minor. The minor programs in emerging technologies based on expertise in the respective departments may be offered and minor can also be offered in collaboration with the relevant industries/agencies
Total number of seats offered for a minor programme shall be a maximum of 35% of sanctioned intake of major degree programme.
If a minimum enrolments criterion is not met, then the students may be permitted to register for the equivalent MOOC courses as approved by the concerned Head of the department in consultation with BoS.
The allotment of seat into minor is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the major degree programme. Percentage of marks shall be taken up to III semester in case of regular entry students and only III semester in case of lateral entry students
In the event of any tie during the seat allotment for a minor, the concerned major degree department offering minor shall conduct a test/interview on the prerequisite subjects of minor and final decision shall be taken.
For applicability of minor, both regular B Tech and minor courses shall be successfully completed with specified SGPA/CGPA
A student shall report the principal of the college, if he/she is not interested to pursue/continue the minor programme.
(i)Transfer of credits from a particular minor to regular B. Tech or another major degree and vice-versa shall not be permitted

IV.Entry level

The B. Tech students (both Regular and Lateral Entry) pursuing a major degree programme can register for minor at their choice in any other department offering minor from IV semester onwards.
Students registering for minor shall select the subjects from other branches. For example, if a student pursuing major degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering shall select the subjects specified for minor in Civil Engineering and he/she will get major degree of Electrical & Electronics Engineering with minor of Civil Engineering.
Student pursuing major degree in any engineering branch is eligible to register for minor in any other engineering branch. However, students pursuing major degree in a particular Engineering are not allowed to register for minor in the same engineering branch.
Only those students, who have a CGPA of 7.75 or above, without any backlog, will be permitted to register for a minor.
An SGPA or CGPA in excess of 7.75 has to be maintained in the subsequent semesters in major as well as minor without any backlogs in order to keep the minor registration active.
Should both the SGPA and CGPA fall below 7.75 at any point after registering for the minor; the minor registration will cease to be active.
A student registered for minor in a discipline must register and pass in all subjects with a minimum GPA of 7.75 that constitute requirement for award of minor.
Separate CGPA shall be shown on semester and final transcripts of regular B. Tech and minor.
The students shall complete minor without supplementary appearance within stipulated period as notified by the Institution for the completion of regular major B. Tech programme.
Minor shall not be awarded at any circumstances without completing the regular major B. Tech programme in which a student got admitted.
If a student failed in any registered course of the minor, he/she shall not be eligible to continue the B.Tech minor. However, the additional credits and grades thus far earned by the student shall be included in the grade card but shall not be considered to calculate the CGPA.
The subjects completed under minor programme shall not be considered as equivalent subjects in case the student fails to complete the major degree programme
Students completed their degree shall not be permitted to register for minor.

V. Structure of Minor in B. Tech

The student shall earn at least 20 credits for award of minor from other branch/department/discipline registered for major degree
Students can complete minor courses either in the college or in online from platforms like NPTEL/SWAYAM etc.
The overall attendance in each semester of regular B. Tech courses and minor courses shall be computed separately
A student shall maintain an overall attendance of 75% in all registered courses of minor to be eligible for attending semester end examinations. However, condonation for shortage of attendance between 65-75% may be given as per University norms. On the recommendations of College Academic Council, the student concerned will be permitted to take the semester end examinations, on payment of condonation fee of Rs. 1000/-.
Student having less than 65% attendance in minor courses shall not be permitted for end semester examinations.
A student detained due to lack of attendance in regular B. Tech programme shall not be permitted to continue minor programme
The teaching, examinations (internal and external) and evaluation procedure of minor courses offered in offline is similar to regular B. Tech courses
The students may choose theory or practical courses to fulfil the minimum credit requirement.
The students may be allowed to take maximum two subjects per semester pertaining to their minor
The students are permitted to opt for only a single minor course in his/her entire tenure of B. Tech (Engineering)
The students registered for B. Tech (Minors) shall not be permitted to register for honor
The student is not permitted to take the elective courses from the parent department fulfill the minimum credit requirement.

VI.Credits requirement

A Student will be eligible to get minor along with major degree engineering, if he/she completes an additional 20 credits. These may be acquired either in offline or online like NPTEL/SWAYAM
Of the 20 additional credits to be acquired, 16 credits shall be earned by undergoing specified courses of minor, with four courses, each carrying 4 credits. The remaining 4 credits must be acquired through two NPTEL, which shall be domain specific, each with 2 credits and with a minimum duration of 8/12 weeks as recommended by the Board of studies.
The colleges offering minor courses shall be ready teach the courses in offline at their college in the concerned departments. Curriculum and the syllabus of the courses shall be approved by the Board of Studies
The online NPTEL/SWAYAM subjects selected by a student shall be approved by concerned BOS. The duration of courses shall be a minimum of 14 weeks.
The teaching and evaluation procedure of minor courses offering in offline mode shall be similar to that of regular B. Tech courses
Students shall produce a certificate issued by the NPTEL/SWAYAM conducting agency as a proof of credit attainment
The assessment and certification of the NPTEL shall be as per the prescribed norms of the NPTEL.
After successful completion of all major and minor courses with specified CGPA the University will award both major and minors
If a student fails to complete a course offered in online/offline, he/she will not be permitted to continue the minor

VII.Procedure to Applying for the Minor

The department offering the minor will announce specialization and courses before the start of the session.
The interested students shall apply through the HOD of his/her parent department.
The concerned department will announce the list of the selected students for the minor
The whole process should be completed within one week before the start of every session.
Selected students shall be permitted to register the courses for minor.

VIII. Registering for minor courses

Each department offering the minor will submit the final list of selected students to the principal.
The selected students shall submit a joining letter to the principal through the concerned HOD offering the minor. The student shall inform same to the HOD of his/her parent department.
Both parent department and department offering minor shall maintain the record of student pursing the minor
With the approval of Principal and suggestion of advisor, students can choose courses from the approved list and shall register the courses within a week as per the conditions laid down in the structure for the minor.
Each department shall communicate the minor courses registered by the students to the time table drafting committee and accordingly time table will be drafting. Time table drafting committee shall see that no clash in time tables.
If the student wishes to withdraw/change the registration of subject/course, he/she shall inform the same to advisor, subject teacher, HODs of minor department and parent department and Principal within two weeks after registration of the course.

IX. Procedure for Monitoring the Progress of the Scheme

The students enrolled in the minor courses will be monitored continuously at par with the prevailing practices and examination standards. An advisor/mentor from parent department shall be assigned to a group of students to monitor the progress.

X. Allocation of seats for minor

The university/institute/colleges will notify the number of the seats for minor in the concerned department well in advance before the start of the semester
Total number of seats offered for a minor programme shall be a maximum of 35% of sanctioned intake of major degree programme.
The list of the elective for minor will be offered from the list of running majors in the concerned subjects. Each department of concerned institute will notify the seats for the minor well before the start of each session as per the following Table

XI.Course Fees for registration of subjects in Minor degree

There is no fee for registration of subjects for minor degree programme offered in offline at the respective colleges.

XII.Examinations

The examination for the minor courses offered in offline shall be conducted along with regular B. Tech programme.
The examinations (internal and external) and evaluation procedure of minor courses offered in offline is similar to regular B. Tech courses
A separate transcript shall be issued for the minor subjects passed in each semester
There is no supplementary examination for the failed subjects in a minor programme.

XIII.Examination Fees

Examination Fees will be as per the Institutional norms

HONORS

I. INTRODUCTION

The goal of introducing B.Tech (Hons) is to facilitate the students to choose additionally the specialized courses of their choice and build their competence in a specialized area in the UG level. The programme is a best choice for academically excellent students having good academic record and interest towards higher studies and research. All the students pursuing regular B.Tech with prerequisite CGPA are eligible to the register Honors degree course. A student has to acquire 20 more credits, in addition to 160 credits required, for the award of the B.Tech Honors degree. The additional courses shall be advanced subjects in the concerned department/discipline. The department concerned will determine required courses for award of Honor degree. The subjects in the Honor degree would be a combination of core (theory and lab) and some electives.

II. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of initiating the B. Tech (Honors) degree certification are:

To encourage the undergraduates towards higher studies and research
To prepare the students to specialize in core Engineering streams
To attain the high-level competence in the specialized area of Under Graduate programme
To learn the best educational and professional skills in the specialized area after the completion of his undergraduate courses.
To provide the opportunity to learn the post graduate level courses in the specified undergraduate programme

III. Applicability and Enrolment

To all B. Tech (Regular and Lateral Entry) students admitted in Engineering & Technology
The Honors degree will be offered at all JNTUK affiliated colleges (Autonomous and Non-Autonomous).
The department offering Honors shall have at least one M. Tech in concerned stream, for B.Tech (Honors) registration.
Total number of seats offered for a honor programme shall be a maximum of 35% of sanctioned intake of major degree programme.
The allotment of seat into Honors degree is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the major degree programme. Percentage of marks shall be taken up to III semester in case of regular entry students and only III semester in case of lateral entry students
(o)The allotment of seat into Honors degree is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the major degree programme. Percentage of marks shall be taken up to III semester in case of regular entry students and only III semester in case of lateral entry students
In the event of any tie during the seat allotment for a Honors degree, the concerned major degree department shall conduct a test/interview on the prerequisite subjects of Honors degree and final decision shall be taken.
For applicability of Honors degree, both regular B Tech and Honors degree courses shall be successfully completed with specified SGPA/GCPA
A student shall report the concerned Principal of the college, if he/she is not interested to pursue/continue the Honors degree programme.
Transfer of credits from a particular honor to regular B. Tech or another major degree and vice-versa shall not be permitted
Institutions having at least two NBA accredited B.Tech/M.Tech programs can offer B.Tech(Honors). The Program should have valid NBA accreditation at the time of registration of the student for B.Tech (Honors).

IV. Entry level

The B. Tech students (both Regular and Lateral Entry) pursuing a major degree programme can register for Honors degree at their choice in any same department offering major degree from III semester onwards
Students registering for Honors degree shall select the subjects from same branches/department based on the recommendations of BOS committee. For example, if a student pursuing major degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering shall the selects subjects in Electrical & Electronics Engineering only and he/she will get major and Honors degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Only those students, who have a CGPA of 8.0 or above, without any backlog, will be permitted to register for a Honors degree
An SGPA or CGPA in excess of 8.0 has to be maintained in the subsequent semesters in major as well as Honors degree without any backlogs in order to keep the Honors degree registration active.
Should both the SGPA and CGPA fall below 8.0 at any point after registering for the Honors; the Honors degree registration will cease to be active.
A student registered for Honors degree in a discipline must register and pass in all subjects with a minimum GPA of 8.0 that constitute requirement for award of Honors degree.
Separate SGPA/CGPA shall be shown on semester and final transcripts of regular B. Tech and honor.
Students shall not be permitted to register for Honors degree after completion of VI semester.
Students shall be permitted to select a maximum of two subjects per semester from the list of subjects specified for Honors degree.
The students shall complete Honors degree without supplementary appearance within stipulated period as notified by Institution for the completion of regular major B. Tech programme.
Honors degree shall not be awarded at any circumstances without completing the regular major B. Tech programme in which a student got admitted
If a student is detained due to lack of attendance, he/she shall not be permitted to register the courses for Honors degree
If a student failed in any registered course of the Honors, he/she shall not be eligible to continue the B. Tech Honors. However, the additional credits and grades thus far earned by the student shall be included in the grade card but shall not be considered to calculate the CGPA.
The subjects completed under Honors degree programme shall not be considered as equivalent subjects in case the student fails to complete the major degree programme
Students completed their degree shall not be permitted to register for Honors degree

V. Structure of Honor in B. Tech

The student shall earn at least 20 credits for award of Honors degree from same branch/department/discipline registered for major degree
(b)Students can complete Honors degree courses either in the college or online from platforms like NPTEL/SWAYAM etc.
Of the 20 additional Credits to be acquired, 16 credits shall be earned by undergoing specified courses list in the departments, with four courses, each carrying 4 credits. The remaining 4 credits must be acquired through two NPTEL, which shall be domain specific, each with 2 credits and with a minimum duration of 8/12weeks as recommended by the Board of studies.
(d)The overall attendance in each semester of regular B. Tech courses and Honors degree courses shall be computed separately
A student shall maintain an overall attendance of 75% in all registered courses of Honors to be eligible for attending semester end examinations. However, condonation for shortage of attendance between 65-75% may be given as per University norms. On the recommendations of College Academic Council, the student concerned will be permitted to take the semester end examinations, on payment of condonation fee of Rs. 500/-.
Student having less than 65% attendance in Honors courses shall not be permitted for semester end examinations.
A student detained due to lack of attendance in regular B. Tech programme shall not be permitted to continue Honors programme
The teaching, examinations (internal and external) and evaluation procedure of Honors degree courses offered in offline is similar to regular B. Tech courses
Students may choose theory or practical courses to fulfil the minimum credit requirement.
Students shall be allowed to take maximum two subjects per semester pertaining to their Honors degree
The students registered for Honor shall not be permitted to register for B. Tech (Minors)

VI. Credits requirement

A Student will be eligible to get B. Tech (Honors), if he/she completes an additional 20 credits. These may be acquired either in offline or online like NPTEL/SWAYAM
The colleges offering Honors degree courses shall be ready teach the courses in offline at their college in the concerned departments. Curriculum and the syllabus of the courses shall be approved by the Board of Studies
The online NPTEL/SWAYAM subjects selected by a student shall be approved by concerned BOS. The duration of courses shall be a minimum of 14 weeks.
The assessment and certification of the NPTEL shall be as per the prescribed norms of the NPTEL.
Students shall produce a certificate issued by the NPTEL/SWAYAM conducting agency as a proof of credit attainment.
The teaching and evaluation procedure of Honors courses offering in offline mode shall be similar to that of regular B. Tech courses
After successful completion of all major and Honors degree courses with specified CGPA the University will award B. Tech (Honors)
If a student fails to complete a course offered in online/offline, he/she will not be permitted to continue the Honors degree

VII. Procedure to Applying for Honors degree

The department offering the Honors will announce courses required before the start of the session.
The interested students shall apply for the Honors course to the HOD of the concerned department
The concerned department will announce the list of the selected students for the honor.
The whole process should be completed within one week before the start of every session.
Selected students shall be permitted to register the courses for Honors degree.

VIII. Joining in honor courses in B. Tech

Each department offering the Honors degree shall submit the final list of selected students to the principal.
The selected students shall submit a joining letter to the Principal through the concerned HOD.
The department offering Honors shall maintain the record of student pursing the Honors degree
With the approval of Principal and suggestion of advisor/mentor, students can choose courses from the approved list and shall register the courses within a week as per the conditions laid down in the structure for the Honor degree.
Each department shall communicate the Honors courses registered by the students to the time table drafting committee and accordingly time table will be drafting. Time table drafting committee shall see that no clash in time tables.
If the student wishes to withdraw/change the registration of subject/course, he/she shall inform the same to advisor/mentor, subject teacher, HODs of parent department and Principal within two weeks after registration of the course.

IX. Procedure for Monitoring the Progress of the Scheme

The students enrolled in the Honor courses will be monitored continuously at par with the prevailing practices and examination standards. An advisor/mentor from parent department shall be assigned to a group of students to monitor the progress.

X. Allocation of seats for Honors degree

The university/institute/colleges will notify the number of the seats for Honors degree in each department well in advance before the start of the semester
number of seats offered for Honors degree shall be a maximum of 35% of sanctioned intake of major degree programme.
Each department of concerned institute will notify the seats for the honor well before the start of each session as per the following Table

XI. Course Fees for registration of subjects in Honors degree

There is no fee for registration of subjects for major degree programme offered in offline at the respective colleges.

XII. Examinations

(a)The examination for the Honors degree courses offered in offline shall be conducted along with regular B. Tech programme.
The examinations (internal and external) and evaluation procedure of Honors degree courses offered in offline is similar to regular B. Tech courses.
A separate transcript shall be issued for the honor subjects passed in each semester
There is no supplementary examination for the failed subjects in a Honors degree programme.

XIII. Examination Fees

Examination Fees will be as per the Institutional norms.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (AR20) FOR B. TECH. (LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME)

Applicable for the students admitted into II year B. Tech. from the Academic Year 2020-21 onwards

1. Award of B. Tech. Degree

A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations:

a)A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than three academic years and not more than six academic years. After six academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in
B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
The candidate shall register for 121 credits and secure all the 121 credits

2. The attendance regulations of B. Tech. (Regular) shall be applicable to B.Tech (lateral entry).

3. Promotion Rules

A student shall be promoted from second year to third year if he fulfills the minimum attendance requirement.

A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year if he fulfills the academic requirements of 40% of the credits up to either III year I semester (26 out of 64.5) or III year II semester (34.5 out of 86) from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.

4. Award of Class

After a student has satisfied the requirement prescribed for the completion of the program and is eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree, he shall be placed in one of the following four classes:

Class Awarded	CGPA to be secured	Remarks
First Class with Distinction	≥ 7.75 (Without any supplementary appearance)	From the CGPA secured from 121 Credits from II Year to IV Year
First Class	≥ 6.75
Second Class	≥ 5.75 to < 6.75
Pass Class	≥ 5.00 to < 5.75

The Grades secured, Grade points and Credits obtained will be shown separately in the memorandum of marks.

5. 5.All the other regulations as applicable to B. Tech. 4-year degree course (Regular) will hold good for B. Tech. (Lateral Entry Scheme)

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Introduction

Community Service Project is an experiential learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction, participation, learning and community development
Community Service Project involves students in community development and service activities and applies the experience to personal and academic development.
Community Service Project is meant to link the community with the college for mutual benefit. The community will be benefited with the focused contribution of the college students for the village/ local development. The college finds an opportunity to develop social sensibility and responsibility among students and also emerge as a socially responsible institution.

Objective

Community Service Project should be an integral part of the curriculum, as an alternative to the 2 months of Summer Internships / Apprenticeships / On the Job Training, whenever there is an exigency when students cannot pursue their summer internships. The specific objectives are;

To sensitize the students to the living conditions of the people who are around them,
To help students to realize the stark realities of the society.
To bring about an attitudinal change in the students and help them to develop societal consciousness, sensibility, responsibility and accountability
To make students aware of their inner strength and help them to find new /out of box solutions to the social problems
To make students socially responsible citizens who are sensitive to the needs of the disadvantaged sections.
To help students to initiate developmental activities in the community in coordination with public and government authorities.
To develop a holistic life perspective among the students by making them study culture, traditions, habits, lifestyles, resource utilization, wastages and its management, social problems, public administration system and the roles and responsibilities of different persons across different social systems.

Implementation of Community Service Project

Every student should put in a minimum of 180 hours for the Community Service Project during the summer vacation.
Each class/section should be assigned with a mentor.
Specific Departments could concentrate on their major areas of concern. For example, Dept. of Computer Science can take up activities related to Computer Literacy to different sections of people like - youth, women, house-wives, etc
A log book has to be maintained by each of the student, where the activities undertaken/involved to be recorded.
The log book has to be countersigned by the concerned mentor/faculty in charge.
Evaluation to be done based on the active participation of the student and grade could be awarded by the mentor/faculty member.
The final evaluation to be reflected in the grade memo of the student.
The Community Service Project should be different from the regular programmes of NSS/NCC/Green Corps/Red Ribbon Club, etc.
Minor project report should be submitted by each student. An internal Viva shall also be conducted by a committee constituted by the principal of the college.
Award of marks shall be made as per the guidelines of Internship/apprentice/ on the job training

Procedure

1.A group of students or even a single student could be assigned for a particular habitation or village or municipal ward, as far as possible, in the near vicinity of their place of stay, so as to enable them to commute from their residence and return back by evening or so.
TheCommunity Service Project is a twofold one –
- First, the student/s could conduct a survey of the habitation, if necessary, in terms of their own domain or subject area. Or it can even be a general survey, incorporating all the different areas. A common survey format could be designed. This should not be viewed as a duplication of work by the Village or Ward volunteers, rather, it could be another primary source of data.
- Secondly, the student/s could take up a social activity, concerning their domain or subject area. The different areas, could be like –
  - Agriculture
  - Health
  - Marketing and Cooperation
  - Animal Husbandry
  - Horticulture
  - Fisheries
  - Sericulture
  - Revenue and Survey
  - Natural Disaster Management
  - Irrigation
  - Law& Order
  - Excise and Prohibition
  - Mines and Geology
  - Energy
  - Internet
  - Free Electricity
  - DrinkingWater

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO STUDENTS

Learning Outcomes

Positive impact on students’ academic learning
Improves students’ ability to apply what they have learned in “the real world”
Positive impact on academic outcomes such as demonstrated complexity of understanding, problem analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and cognitive development
Improved ability to understand complexity and ambiguity

Personal Outcomes

Greater sense of personal efficacy, personal identity, spiritual growth, and moral development
Greater interpersonal development, particularly the ability to work well with others, and build leadership and communication skills

Social Outcomes

Reduced stereotypes and greater inter-cultural understanding
Improved social responsibility and citizenship skills
Greater involvement in community service after graduation

Career Development

Connections with professionals and community members for learning and career opportunities
Greater academic learning, leadership skills, and personal efficacy can lead to greateropportunity

Relationship with the Institution

Stronger relationships with faculty
Greater satisfaction with college
Improved graduation rates

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO FACULTY MEMBERS

Satisfaction with the quality of student learning
New avenues for research and publication via new relationships between faculty and community
Providing networking opportunities with engaged faculty in other disciplines or institutions
A stronger commitment to one’s research

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Improved institutional commitment
Improved student retention
Enhanced community relations

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO COMMUNITY

Satisfaction with student participation
Valuable human resources needed to achieve community goals
New energy, enthusiasm and perspectives applied to community work
Enhanced community-university relations.

SUGGESTIVE LIST OF PROGRAMMES UNDER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

The following the recommended list of projects for Engineering students. The lists are not exhaustive and open for additions, deletions and modifications. Colleges are expected to focus on specific local issues for this kind of projects. The students are expected to carry out these projects with involvement, commitment, responsibility and accountability. The mentors of a group of students should take the responsibility of motivating, facilitating, and guiding the students. They have to interact with local leadership and people and appraise the objectives and benefits of this kind of projects. The project reports shall be placed in the college website for reference. Systematic, Factual, methodical and honest reporting shall be ensured.

For Engineering Students

Water facilities and drinking water availability
Health and hygiene
Stress levels and coping mechanisms
Health intervention programs
Horticulture
Herbal plants
Botanical survey
Zoological survey
Marine products
Aquaculture
Inland fisheries
Animals and species
Nutrition
Traditional health care methods
Food habits
Air pollution
Water pollution
Plantation
Soil protection
Renewable energy
Plant diseases
Yoga awareness and practice
Healthcare awareness programmes and their impact
Use of chemicals on fruits and vegetables
Organic farming
Crop rotation
Floury culture
Access to safe drinking water
Geographical survey
Geological survey
Sericulture
Study of species
Food adulteration
Incidence of Diabetes and other chronic diseases
Human genetics
Blood groups and blood levels
Internet Usage in Villages
Android Phone usage by different people
Utilization of free electricity to farmers and related issues
Genderration in schooling level-

Complimenting the community service project, the students may be involved to take up some awareness campaigns on social issues/special groups. The suggested list of programmes are;

Programmes for School Children

Reading Skill Programme (Reading Competition)
Preparation of Study Materials for the next class.
Personality/ Leadership Development
Career Guidance for X class students
Screening Documentary and other educational films
Awareness Programme on Good Touch and Bad Touch (Sexual abuse)
Awareness Programme on Socially relevant themes.

Programmes for Women Empowerment

Government Guidelines and Policy Guidelines
Womens’ Rights
Domestic Violence
Prevention and Control of Cancer
Promotion of Social Entrepreneurship

General Camps

General Medical camps
Eye Camps
Dental Camps
Importance of protected drinking water
ODF awareness camp
Swatch Bharat
AIDS awareness camp
Anti Plastic Awareness
Programmes on Environment
Health and Hygiene
Hand wash programmes
Commemoration and Celebration of important days

Programmes for Youth Empowerment

Leadership
Anti-alcoholism and Drug addiction
Anti-tobacco
Awareness on Competitive Examinations
Personality Development

Common Programmes

Awareness on RTI
Health intervention programmes
Yoga
Tree plantation
Programmes in consonance with the Departments like –
1. Agriculture
2. Health
3. Marketing and Cooperation
4. AnimalHusbandry
5. Horticulture
6. Fisheries
7. Sericulture
8. Revenue and Survey
9. Natural Disaster Management
10. Irrigation
11. Law & Order
12. Excise and Prohibition
13. Mines and Geology
14. Energy

Role of Students:

Students may not have the expertise to conduct all the programmes on their own. The students then can play a facilitator role.
For conducting special camps like Health related, they will be coordinating with the Governmental agencies.
As and when required the College faculty themselves act as Resource Persons.
4.Students can work in close association with Non-Governmental Organizations like Lions Club, Rotary Club, etc or with any NGO actively working in that habitation.
And also, with the Governmental Departments. If the programme is rolled out, the District Administration could be roped in for the successful deployment of the programme
An in-house training and induction programme could be arranged for the faculty and participating students, to expose them to the methodology of Service Learning.

Timeline for the Community Service Project Activity

Duration: 8 weeks

1. Preliminary Survey (One Week)

A preliminary survey including the socio-economic conditions of the allotted habitation to be conducted.
A survey form based on the type of habitation to be prepared before visiting the habitation with the help of social sciences faculty. (However, a template could be designed for different habitations, rural/urban.
The Governmental agencies, like revenue administration, corporation and municipal authorities and village secretariats could be aligned for the survey.

2. Community Awareness Campaigns (Two Weeks)

Based on the survey and the specific requirements of the habitation, different awareness campaigns and programmes to be conducted, spread over two weeks of time. The list of activities suggested could be taken into consideration.

3. Community Immersion Programme (Four Weeks)

Along with the Community Awareness Programmes, The student batch can also work with any one of the below listed governmental agencies and work in tandem with them. This community involvement programme will involve the students in exposing themselves to the experiential learning about the community and its dynamics. Programmes could be in consonance with the Govt. Departments.

4. Community Exit Report (One Week)

During the last week of the Community Service Project, a detailed report of the outcome of the 8 weeks works to be drafted and a copy shall be submitted to the local administration. This report will be a basis for the next batch of students visiting that particular habitation. The same report submitted to the teacher-mentor will be evaluated by the mentor and suitable marks are awarded for onward submission to the Institution.

Throughout the Community Service Project, a daily log-book need to be maintained by the students batch, which should be countersigned by the governmental agency representative and the teacher-mentor, who is required to periodically visit the students and guide them.

MALPRACTICES RULES

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR / IMPROPER CONDUCT IN EXAMINATIONS

	Nature of Malpractices/Improper conduct	Punishment
	If the candidate:
1. (a)	Possesses or keeps accessible in examination hall, any paper, note book, programmable calculators, Cell phones, pager, palm computers or any other form of material concerned with or related to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which he is appearing but has not made use of (material shall include any marks on the body of the candidate which can be used as an aid in the subject of the examination)	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only.
(b)	Gives assistance or guidance or receives it from any other candidate orally or by any other body language methods or communicates through cell phones with any candidate or persons in or outside the exam hall in respect of any matter.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only of all the candidates involved. In case of an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case is registered against him.
2.	Has copied in the examination hall from any paper, book, programmable calculators, palm computers or any other form of material relevant to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which the candidate is appearing.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that Semester/year. The Hall Ticket of the candidate is to be cancelled and sent to the Examination section.
3.	Impersonates any other candidate in connection with the examination.	The candidate who has impersonated shall be expelled from examination hall. The candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat. The performance of the original candidate who has been impersonated, shall be cancelled in all the subjects of the examination (including practicals and project work) already appeared and shall not be allowed to appear for examinations of the remaining subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat. If the imposter is an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case is registered against him.
4.	Smuggles in the Answer book or additional sheet or takes out or arranges to send out the question paper during the examination or answer book or additional sheet, during or after the examination.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
5.	Uses objectionable, abusive or offensive language in the answer paper or in letters to the examiners or writes to the examiner requesting him to award pass marks.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject.
6.	Refuses to obey the orders of the Chief Superintendent/Assistant – Superintendent / any officer on duty or misbehaves or creates disturbance of any kind in and around the examination hall or organizes a walk out or instigates others to walk out, or threatens the officer-in charge or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall of any injury to his person or to any of his relations whether by words, either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representation, assaults the officer-in-charge, or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall or any of his relations, or indulges in any other act of misconduct or mischief which result in damage to or destruction of property in the examination hall or any part of the College campus or engages in any other act which in the opinion of the officer on duty amounts to use of unfair means or misconduct or has the tendency to disrupt the orderly conduct of the examination.	In case of students of the college, they shall be expelled from examination halls and cancellation of their performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate(s) has (have) already appeared and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidates also are debarred and forfeit their seats. In case of outsiders, they will be handed over to the police and a police case is registered against them.
7.	Leaves the exam hall taking away answer script or intentionally tears the script or any part thereof inside or outside the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
8.	Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat.
9.	If student of the college, who is not a candidate for the particular examination or any person not connected with the college indulges in any malpractice or improper conduct mentioned in clause 6 to 8.	Student of the colleges expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat. Person(s) who do not belong to the College will be handed over to police and, a police case will be registered against them.
10.	Comes in a drunken condition to the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year.
11.	Copying detected on the basis of internal evidence, such as, during valuation or during special scrutiny.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has appeared including practical examinations and project work of that semester/year examinations.
12.	If any malpractice is detected which is not covered in the above clauses 1 to 11 shall be reported to the Examination section for further action and impose suitable punishment.

Malpractices identified by squad or special invigilators

Punishments to the candidates as per the above guidelines.
Punishment for institutions: (if the squad reports that the college is also involved in encouraging malpractices)
- A show because notice shall be issued to the college.
- Impose a suitable fine on the college.
- Shifting the examination centre from the college to another college for a specific period of not less than one year.

Regulations for Examination (AR17) B-Tech

Organization Structure of Examination Section

Evaluation Process

1 Theory Course

Each theory course will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks, with 40 marks for Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and 60 marks for Semester End Examination (SEE).

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA):
- Out of 40 marks allotted for CIA during the semester, marks are awarded by taking the 70:30 proportion of the Mid exam marks (70% weightage for the best performance in one mid examination and the other mid examination with 30% weightage).
- There are two internal assessments. Each internal examination includes descriptive examination for 40 marks scaled to 20 marks, 10 marks of objective examination and 10 marks for assignments.
Semester End Examination (SEE):
- The SEE is conducted for 60 marks of 3 hours duration.
- The syllabus for the theory courses is divided into SIX units and each unit carries equal weightage in terms of marks distribution.
- The question paper consists of two parts A & B.
  PART-A – 6 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
  PART-B – 6 questions @ one from each unit. Student can answer any four questions.
  Each question in PART-B carries 12 marks. There could be a maximum of three sub divisions in a question.
- The emphasis on the questions is broadly based on the following criteria:
  - To test the objectiveness of the concept
  - To test the analytical skill of the concept
  - To test the application skill of the concept
  - To test the understanding of the concept
  - To test the remembering of the student
  - To test the creativity of the student

2 Laboratory Course

Each laboratory will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks consisting of 60 marks for internal assessment and 40 marks for semester end lab examination.
Out of 60 marks of internal assessment, continuous lab assessment will be done for 20 marks for the day to day performance, 20 marks for the final internal lab assessment and 20 marks for lab project.
The semester end lab examination for 40 marks shall be conducted by two examiners, one of them being Internal Examiner and the other being External Examiner, both nominated by the Principal from the panel of experts recommended by Chairman, BOS.
All the drawing related courses are evaluated in line with theory courses. The distribution shall be 40 marks for internal evaluation (20 marks for day–to–day work, and 20 marks for internal test) and 60 marks for semester end lab examination. There shall be two internal tests for 20 marks in each semester and 70:30 weightage will be followed for awarding final internal marks.

3 Main Project

Two Mini Projects shall be carried out during the entire B. Tech course.
Students will take mini project batch wise and the batches will be divided as per the guidelines issued.
The topic of mini project should be so selected that the students are enabled to complete the work in the stipulated time with the available resources in the respective laboratories.
The scope of the mini project could be handling part of the consultancy work, maintenance of the existing equipment, development of new experiment setup or can be a prelude to the main project with a specific outcome.
Evaluation shall be done by a committee comprising the mini project supervisor, Head of the department and an examiner nominated by the Principal from the panel of experts recommended by Chairman, BOS in consultation with Head of the department.
In III semester, a first mid review is conducted by Project Review Committee (PRC) (on the progress) for 10 marks.
In IV semester, a second mid review is conducted by PRC (on the progress) for 10 marks. On completion of the project, a third evaluation is conducted for award of internal marks of another 30 marks before the report is submitted, making the total internal marks 50.
The end semester examination shall be based on the report submitted and a viva-voce exam for 150 marks by a committee comprising the Head of the department, project supervisor and an external examiner nominated by the Principal. A minimum of 40% of maximum marks shall be obtained to earn the corresponding credits.

Guidelines for mini project:

Department / HoD to assign guides to mini project batches with not more than 6 students.
Students are required to submit the possible theme of the project work within a week time from the commencement of the semester.
Department to conduct two internal reviews with a weightage of 30 marks for each student.
At the end of the semester, it is mandatory to submit the hard copy of the mini project to the HoD/ Department
The mini project will be evaluated by an internal assessment committee constituting hod, two subject experts and guide.
The evaluation will be carried out for a maximum of 70 marks out of which 30 marks are for the model/job/program, 20 marks for student presentation and 20 marks for viva-voce.
Students with minimum of 50% marks for mini project i.e a minimum of 50 out of 100 will be declared as pass in the mini project.

4 Major Project:

The project work shall be evaluated for 200 marks out of which 50 marks for internal evaluation and 150 marks for semester end evaluation.
The project work shall be spread over in VIII semester. The project work shall be somewhat innovative in nature, exploring the research bent of the mind of the student.
A project batch shall comprise of not more than six students.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of VIII semester.
Department to conduct three internal reviews with a weightage of 50 marks for each student.
The end semester examination shall be based on the report submitted and a viva-voce exam for 150 marks by a committee comprising the Head of the department, project supervisor and an external examiner nominated by the principal. A minimum of 40% marks shall be obtained to earn the corresponding credits.

5 Seminar & CVV:

The presentation of the seminar topics shall be made before a committee comprising the Head, seminar advisor and a senior faculty of the department.
The students should submit the seminar to the subject expert.
The three components of the seminar are distributed as 20 marks for presentation, 20 marks for communication skills and 10 marks for body language. This procedure will be followed for both internal and external examinations.
The sum of the both internal and external shall be taken as the final score (Max 100). A minimum of 50 marks out of 100 marks is compulsory along with scoring minimum 50% marks in the external examination i.e twenty five marks out of fifty marks.

5 Non-Credit Audit Programme:

Professional Ethics & Human Values, IPR & Patents etc., are included in the B. Tech Curriculum to enhance the knowledge in cross cutting issues. The individual subject teachers are required to conduct two class tests in a semester for recording at department level.

7 Pre-examination Process for Semester End Examination (SEE):

Controller of Examination(CE) conducts a meeting with all Heads of the Departments/Additional Controller(s) of examination and releases notification periodically before every cycle of SEE for each regulations.
The student who meets the minimum attendance requirements has to register for the examination by submitting an application
Registered applications are updated in the College Examination Management System and approved by the CE
College Examination management System will release the examination time table before the SEE.
Controller of examination will send Hall tickets to all eligible candidates before the commencement of examination
For the laboratory course/project work external examiners will be deputed by the Principal and BOS.

8 Examination Evaluation Process:

Semester end examination shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations (CE) by inviting Question Papers from the External Examiners
Question papers and pattern of questions for the coverage of syllabus must be moderated by concerned BoS chairman well before the commencement of semester end examinations.
Internal subject expert shall prepare a detailed scheme of valuation. The answer papers of semester end examination should be ENCODED and ready for evaluation.
CE shall invite external examiners to evaluate all the end-semester answer scripts on a prescribed date(s).

Encoded scripts should be evaluated by the external examiner immediately after the completion of exam.

Each script will be scrutinized by the scrutinizers. Chief valuers from the respective departments will valuate 10% of the scripts from each bundle.
The award sheets should be submitted to CE in a sealed cover.
Practical laboratory exams are conducted involving external examiners. Examinations Control Committee shall consolidate the marks awarded by internal and external examiners and award grades.
The scripts are DECODED before processing the results in EMS.
The results will be presented in results review committee constituting university nominee, Principal, CE and other committee members. The approved results are disseminated and published in college website.

9 SCHEME FOR THE AWARD OF GRADE

(a)A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. degree if he fulfils the following academic regulations:
- (i)A student shall be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than four and not more than eight academic years. After eight academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
- (ii)The candidate shall register for 190 credits and secure all the 190 credits.
- (b)The medium of instruction for the entire under graduate programme in Engineering & Technology will be in English only.

Theory Course:

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and earn the credits for each theory course, if she/he secures not less than 35% marks for each theory course in the semester end examination (SEE), and a minimum of 40% marks for each theory course considering both internal and semester end examination.

Laboratory Course:

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and earn the credits for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Mini Project / Project, if she/he secures
- Not less than 50% marks for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Mini Project / Project course in the semester end examination, and a minimum of 50% marks for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Mini Project / Project course considering both internal and semester end examination.
- If a candidate fails to secure a pass mark in a particular course, it is mandatory that she/he shall register and reappear for the examination in that course during the subsequent semester(s) whenever examinations are conducted.
- It is mandatory that she/he should continue to register and reappear for the examination till she/he secures a pass mark.

10 PROMOTION POLICIES

The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance requirements for promotion / completion of regular B.Tech programme of study.

For students admitted into B.Tech (Regular) program

i.A student shall be promoted from IV semester to V semester of program of study, only if she/he fulfills the academic requirement of securing 40% of credits from the examinations held up to end of IV semester including supplementary examinations.
ii.A student shall be promoted from VI semester to VII semester of program of study, only if she/he fulfills the academic requirements of securing 40% of credits from the examinations held up to VI semester including supplementary examinations.

For students admitted into B.Tech (Lateral entry) program

Applicable for the students admitted into II year B. Tech. from the Academic Year 2018-19 onwards
1. 1 Award of B. Tech. DegreeA student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations:
2. a)A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than three academic years and not more than six academic years. After six academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
3. b)The candidate shall register for 140 credits and secure all the 140 credits.
4. 2.The attendance regulations of B. Tech. (Regular) shall be applicable to B.Tech (lateral entry).
5. 3.Promotion RulesA student shall be promoted from second year to third year if he fulfills the minimum attendance requirement.
6. A student shall be promoted from VI semester to VII semester only if she/he fulfills the academic requirements of securing 40% credits from the examinations held up to VI semester including supplementary examinations.

GRADE POINT CALCULATION

Range Theory (Max-100)	Marks Range Lab (Max-75)	Letter Grade	Level	Grade Point
Above or equal to 90	Above or equal to 67	O	Outstanding	10
Above or equal to 80 to <90	Above or equal to 60 to <67	S	Excellent	9
Above or equal to 70 to <80	Above or equal to 52 to <60	A	Very good	8
Above or equal to 60 to <70	Above or equal to 45 to <52	B	Good	7
Above or equal to 50 to <60	Above or equal to 37 to <45	C	Fair	6
Above or equal to 40 to <50	Above or equal to 30 to <37	D	Satisfactory	5
<40	<30	F	Fail	0
			Absent	0

SGPA (Si) = Σ (Ci X Gi) / Σ Ci
CGPA = Σ (Ci X Si) / Σ Ci

A student getting <40 marks will be treated as failed and earn ‘F’ grade
A student getting <50 marks in l a b will be treated as failed and earn ‘F’ grade.
The grade points awarded shall be whole numbers as per the grade notified.
Students with CGPA more than 8.5 without any backlogs will be awarded with First Class with Distinction.
Students with CGPA ranging 6.00 to 8.49 will be awarded with First Class.
Students with CGPA ranging 5.00 to 5.99 will be awarded with Second Class.
Students with CGPA ranging 4.00 to 4.99 will be awarded with Pass Class.

Revaluation

There is a provision for revaluation of failed or passed theory courses provided she/he fulfils the following norms for revaluation. Revaluation process will be done in absentia of the student consolidating all the answer scripts. The controller of examinations will call the respective in-house faculty for revaluation.

a)Applications for revaluation for semester end examination are to be submitted within one week from the date of notification of the results/issue of marks card.
b)The candidate should have attended the internal examination(s) as well as semester end examination for the course applied for revaluation.
c)The request for revaluation must be made in the prescribed format along with the revaluation fee prescribed as per norms.
d)If a student secures more marks than the earlier marks, new marks will be considered, otherwise, the previous marks will remain the same.

Challenge Valuation

The challenge valuation is a facility given to the student where the valuation is done in the presence of the student. Challenge valuation of failed or passed subjects shall be performed as per the following norms.

a)Applications for revaluation by challenge for semester end examination are submitted within one week from the date of notification of the results/issue of marks card.
b)The candidate should have attended the internal examination(s) as well as semester end examination for the courses applied for revaluation.
c)The request for revaluation by challenge must be made in the format prescribed along with the challenging fee prescribed.
The revaluation by challenge will be carried out by a three member committee comprising an external subject expert nominated by the Principal, the faculty member teaching the subject and the third member is the BOS Chairman.
e)After the challenge valuation, if the grade is improved or there is a change in the status i.e., fail to pass, the improved grade shall be notified, otherwise, the previous grade will remain.
f)Challenge valuation fee will be refunded, if the difference in the grade obtained has two jumps when compared with the grade secured earlier otherwise the fee paid will be forfeited.

Disciplinary Action for Malpractices/Improper Conduct in Examinations:

	Nature of Malpractices/Improper conduct	Punishment
	If the candidate:
1. (a)	Possesses or keeps accessible in examination hall, any paper, note book, programmable calculators, Cell phones, palm computers or any other form of material concerned with or related to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which he is appearing but has not made use of. (material shall include any marks on the body of the candidate which can be used as an aid In the subject of the examination)	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only.
(b)	Gives assistance or guidance or receives it from any other candidate orally or by any other body language methods or communicates through cell phones with any candidate or persons in or outside the examination hall in respect of any matter.	Expulsion of all the candidates involved from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only. In case of an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case will be registered against him.
2.	Has copied in the examination hall from any paper, book, programmable calculators, palm computers or any other form of material relevant to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which the candidate is appearing.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that Semester/year. The Hall Ticket of the candidate will be seized and cancelled.
3.	Impersonates any other candidate in connection with the examination.	The candidate/Person who has impersonated shall be expelled from Examination hall. The candidate will also be debarred and forfeits the course. The performance of the original candidate, who has been impersonated, shall be cancelled in all the subjects of the examination (including practical’s and project work) already appeared and shall not be allowed to appear for examinations of the remaining subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course of such candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
4.	Smuggles in the Answer book or additional sheet or takes out or arranges to send out the question paper during the examination or answer book or additional sheet, during or after the examination.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
5.	Uses objectionable, abusive or offensive language in the answer paper or in letters to the examiners or writes to the examiner requesting him to award pass marks.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject.
6.	Refuses to obey the orders of the Principal / Controller of Examinations any officer on duty or misbehaves or creates disturbance of any kind in and around the examination hall or organizes a walk out or instigates others to walk out, or threatens the officer-in charge or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall of any injury to his person or to any of his relations whether by words, either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representation, assaults the officer-in-charge, or any person onduty in or outside the examination hall or any of his relations, or indulges in any other act of misconduct or mischief which results in damage to or destruction of property in the examination hall or any part of the College campus or engages in any other act which in the opinion of the officer on duty amounts to use of unfair means or misconduct or has the tendency to disrupt the orderly conduct of the examination.	Expelled from examination halls and cancellation of their performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate(s) has (have) already appeared and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also forfeit his/her course.
7.	Leaves the examination hall taking away answer script or intentionally tears of the script or any part thereof inside or outside the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also be debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
8.	Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also forfeit his/her course.
9.	If the student of the college, who is nota candidate for the particular examination or any person not connected with the college indulges in any malpractice or improper conduct mentioned in clause6 to8.	Student of the college: Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also forfeit the course. Person(s) who do not belong to the College will be handed over to police and a police case will be registered Against them.
10.	Comes in a drunken/intoxicated condition to the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year.
11.	Copying detected on the basis of internal evidence, such as, during valuation or during special scrutiny.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has appeared including practical examinations and project work of that semester/year examinations.
12.	If any malpractice is detected which is not covered in the above clauses	In such cases the Principal will impose suitable punishment.

Regulations for Examination Organization (AR17) M.Tech

Organization Structure of Examination Section

Evaluation Process

1 Theory Course

Each theory course will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks, with 40 marks for Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and 60 marks for Semester End Examination (SEE).

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA):
- Out of 40 marks allotted for CIA during the semester, marks are awarded by taking best of two sessional examinations or the marks scored in the make-up examination conducted.
- There are two cycles (after 3rd and 6th units) of internal assessment. Each cycle of internal examination includes descriptive examination of 30 marks, and 10 marks for assignments
- Best of two cycles is credited to the student
Semester End Examination (SEE):
- The SEE is conducted for 60 marks of 3 hours duration.
- The syllabus for the theory courses is divided into SIX units and each unit carries equal weightage in terms of marks distribution.
- The question paper consists of 8 Questions.Out of 8 questions 6 questions will be given 1 from each unit of the syllabus. The remaining 2 questions are from 1st and 2nd units of respective syllabus. Each question carries 12 marks. There could be a maximum of three sub divisions in a question.
- The emphasis on the questions is broadly based on the following criteria:
  - To test the objectiveness of the concept
  - To test the analytical skill of the concept
  - To test the application skill of the concept

2 Laboratory Course

Each laboratory will be evaluated for a total of 100 marks consisting of 60 marks for internal assessment and 40 marks for semester end lab examination.
Out of 60 marks of internal assessment, continuous lab assessment will be done for 20 marks for the day to day performance, 20 marks for the final internal lab assessment and 20 marks for lab project.
The semester end lab examination for 40 marks shall be conducted by two examiners, one of them being Internal Examiner and the other being External Examiner, both nominated by the Principal from the panel of experts recommended by Chairman, BOS.
There will be one internal test with 20 marks weightage in each semester, lab project with 20 marks weightage and continues internal assignment with 20 marks weightage will be considered as final internal marks.

3 Major Project:

The project work shall be evaluated for 200 marks out of which 50 marks for internal evaluation and 150 marks for semester end evaluation.
All M.Tech students must complete project at individual level.
At the end of III semester, students should submit synopsis summarizing the work done in III semester.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of IV semester.
In III semester, a first mid review is conducted by Project Review Committee (PRC) (on the progress) for 10 marks.
In IV semester, a second mid review is conducted by PRC (on the progress) for 10 marks. On completion of the project, a third evaluation is conducted for award of internal marks of another 30 marks before the report is submitted, making the total internal marks 50.
The end semester examination shall be based on the report submitted and a viva-voce exam for 150 marks by a committee comprising the Head of the department, project supervisor and an external examiner nominated by the Principal. A minimum of 40% of maximum marks shall be obtained to earn the corresponding credits.

4 Seminar & CVV

The seminar advisor in consultation with the subject experts will prepare 12 different topics for each section of the students. The included topics will be from the subjects taught and from the current research & developments of the subject concerned.
A hard copy of the information on seminar topic in the form of a report is to be submitted for evaluation along with presentation.
The presentation of the seminar topics shall be made before a committee comprising the Head, seminar advisor and a senior faculty of the department.
The three components of the seminar are distributed as 20 marks for presentation, 20 marks for communication skills and 10 marks for body language. This procedure will be followed for both internal and external examinations.
The sum of the both internal and external shall be taken as the final score (Max 100). A minimum of 50% of maximum marks shall be obtained to earn the corresponding credits of which earning 50 % of marks in the external examination is compulsory.

5 Pre-examination Process for Semester End Examination (SEE)

Controller of Examination (CE) conducts a meeting with all Heads of the Departments/Additional Controller(s) of examination and releases notification periodically before every cycle of SEE for each regulations.
The student who meets the minimum attendance requirements has to register for the examination by submitting an application
Registered applications are updated College Examination System and approved by the CE.
College Examination System will release the examination time table before every cycle SEE.
Controller of examination will send Hall tickets to all eligible candidates before the commencement of examination
For the laboratory course/project work external examiners will be deputed by the Principal and BOS.

6 Examination Evaluation Process

Semester end examination shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations (CE) by inviting Question Papers from the External Examiners.
Question papers and pattern of questions for the coverage of syllabus may be moderated by a Semester End Examination Committee chaired by Head of the Department well before the commencement of semester end examinations.
Internal Examiner shall prepare a detailed scheme of valuation. The answer papers of semester end examination should be ENCODED and ready for evaluation
Encoded scripts should be evaluated by external examiner.
Chief valuation for 10% scripts from each bundle should be evaluated by a Chief examiner appointed by the Examination Committee and marks awarded by this examiner shall be taken as final.
CE shall invite external examiners to evaluate all the end-semester answer scripts on a prescribed date(s).
Practical laboratory exams are conducted involving external examiners. Examinations Control Committee shall consolidate the marks awarded by internal and external examiners and award grades.
The scripts are DECODED before release of the results and approved by CE.

7 SCHEME FOR THE AWARD OF GRADE

Theory Course:

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and earn the credits for each theory course, if she/he secures
- Not less than 35% marks for each theory course in the semester end examination (SEE), and a minimum of 40% marks for each theory course considering both internal and semester end examination.

Laboratory Course:

A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and earn the credits for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Project, if she/he secures
- Not less than 40% marks for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Mini Project / Project course in the semester end examination, and a minimum of 50% marks for each Lab / Comprehensive Examination / Project course considering both internal and semester end examination.
If a candidate fails to secure a pass mark in a particular course, it is mandatory that she/he shall register and reappear for the examination in that course during the next semester when examination is conducted in that course.
It is mandatory that she/he should continue to register and reappear for the examination till she/he secures a pass mark.

8 PROMOTION POLICIES

The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance requirements for Promotion / completion of regular M.Tech programme of study.

For students admitted into M.Tech (Regular) program

A student shall be promoted from II semester to III semester of program of study, only if she/he fulfills the academic requirement of securing 50% of credits from the examinations held up to end of II semester including supplementary examinations.

Students with backlogs are not permitted to submitted main project for external valuation.

GRADE POINT CALCULATION

Range Theory (Max-100)	Marks Range Lab (Max-75)	Letter Grade	Level	Grade Point
Above or equal to 90	Above or equal to 67	O	Outstanding	10
Above or equal to 80 to <90	Above or equal to 60 to <67	S	Excellent	9
Above or equal to 70 to <80	Above or equal to 52 to <60	A	Very good	8
Above or equal to 60 to <70	Above or equal to 45 to <52	B	Good	7
Above or equal to 50 to <60	Above or equal to 37 to <45	C	Fair	6
Above or equal to 40 to <50	Above or equal to 30 to <37	D	Satisfactory	5
<40	<30	F	Fail	0
			Absent	0

SGPA (Si) = Σ (Ci X Gi) / Σ Ci
CGPA = Σ (Ci X Si) / Σ Ci

A student getting <40 marks will be treated as failed and earn ‘F’ grade.
The grade points awarded shall be whole numbers as per the grade notified.

Revaluation

There is a provision for revaluation of failed or passed subjects provided she/he fulfils the following norms for revaluation. Revaluation process will be done in absentia of the student consolidating all the answer scripts. The controller of examinations will call the respective in-house faculty for revaluation.
- a)Applications for revaluation for semester end examination are to be submitted within one week from the date of notification of the results/issue of marks card.
- b)The candidate should have attended the internal examination(s) as well as semester end examination for the course applied for revaluation.
- c)The request for revaluation must be made in the prescribed format along with the revaluation fee prescribed.
- d)If a student secures more marks than the earlier marks, new marks will be considered, otherwise, the previous marks will remain the same.

Disciplinary Action for Malpractices/Improper Conduct in Examinations:

	Nature of Malpractices/Improper conduct	Punishment
	If the candidate:
1. (a)	Possesses or keeps accessible in examination hall, any paper, note book, programmable calculators, Cell phones, palm computers or any other form of material concerned with or related to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which he is appearing but has not made use of. (material shall include any marks on the body of the candidate which can be used as an aid in the subject of the examination)	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only.
(b)	Gives assistance or guidance or receives it from any other candidate orally or by any other body language methods or communicates through cell phones with any candidate or persons in or outside the examination hall in respect of any matter.	Expulsion of all the candidates involved from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only. In case of an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case will be registered against him.
2.	Has copied in the examination hall from any paper, book, programmable calculators, palm computers or any other form of material relevant to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which the candidate is appearing.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that Semester/year. The Hall Ticket of the candidate will be seized and cancelled.
3.	Impersonates any other candidate in connection with the examination.	The candidate/Person who has impersonated shall be expelled from Examination hall. The candidate will also be debarred and forfeits the course. The performance of the original candidate, who has been impersonated, shall be cancelled in all the subjects of the examination (including practical’s and project work) already appeared and shall not be allowed to appear for examinations of the remaining subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course ofsuch candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
4.	Smuggles in the Answer book or additional sheet or takes out or arranges to send out the question paper during the examination or answer book or additional sheet, during or after the examination.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
5.	Uses objectionable, abusive or offensive language in the answer paper or in letters to the examiners or writes to the examiner requesting him to award pass marks.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject.
6.	Refuses to obey the orders of the Principal / Controller of Examinations any officer on duty or misbehaves or creates disturbance of any kind in and around the examination hall or organizes a walk out or instigates others to walk out, or threatens the officer-in charge or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall of any injury to his person or to any of his relations whether by words, either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representation, assaults the officer-in-charge, or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall or any of his relations, or indulges in any other act of misconduct or mischief which results in damage to or destruction of property in the examination hall or any part of the College campus or engages in any other act which in the opinion of the officer on duty amounts to use of unfair means or misconduct or has the tendency to disrupt the orderly conduct of the examination.	Expelled from examination halls and cancellation of their performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate(s) has (have) already appeared and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year.The candidate will also forfeit his/her course.
7.	Leaves the examination hall taking away answer script or intentionally tears of the script or any part thereof inside or outside the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also be debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all semester end examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat.
8.	Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also forfeit his/her course.
9.	If the student of the college, who is nota candidate for the particular examination or any person not connected with the college indulges in any malpractice or improper conduct mentioned in clause6 to8.	Student of the college: Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate will also forfeit the course. Person(s) who do not belong to the College will be handed over to police and a police case will be registered against them.
10.	Comes in a drunken/intoxicated condition to the examination hall.	Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year.
11.	Copying detected on the basis of internal evidence, such as, during valuation or during special scrutiny.	Cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has appeared including practical examinations and project work of that semester/year examinations.
12.	If any malpractice is detected which is not covered in the above clauses	In such cases the Principal will impose suitable punishment.

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AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES OF JNTUK COMMON ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R20) FOR B. TECH PROGRAMME

EXAMINATION SECTION HIERARCHY

1 Award of B. Tech. Degree

2 Programme Pattern

3 Registration for Courses

4 Award

5 Structure of the B. Tech. program:

5 Attendance Requirements

6 Evaluation-Distribution and Weightage of marks

7 Results Declaration:

8 Academic Audit:

9 Recounting or Revaluation of Marks in the End Semester Examination:

10 Supplementary Examinations

11 Malpractices in Examinations

12 Promotion Rules

13 Course Pattern

14 Earning of Credit:

15 Award of Class

16 Minimum Instruction Days

17 With holding of Results

18 Transitory Regulations

19 Gap - Year

20 General

MINORS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. OBJECTIVES

III .Applicability and Enrolment

IV.Entry level

V. Structure of Minor in B. Tech

VI.Credits requirement

VII.Procedure to Applying for the Minor

VIII. Registering for minor courses

IX. Procedure for Monitoring the Progress of the Scheme

X. Allocation of seats for minor

XI.Course Fees for registration of subjects in Minor degree

XII.Examinations

XIII.Examination Fees

HONORS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. OBJECTIVES

III. Applicability and Enrolment

IV. Entry level

V. Structure of Honor in B. Tech

VI. Credits requirement

VII. Procedure to Applying for Honors degree

VIII. Joining in honor courses in B. Tech

IX. Procedure for Monitoring the Progress of the Scheme

X. Allocation of seats for Honors degree

XI. Course Fees for registration of subjects in Honors degree

XII. Examinations

XIII. Examination Fees

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (AR20) FOR B. TECH. (LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME)

1. Award of B. Tech. Degree

2. The attendance regulations of B. Tech. (Regular) shall be applicable to B.Tech (lateral entry).

3. Promotion Rules

4. Award of Class

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

Introduction

Objective

Implementation of Community Service Project

Procedure

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO STUDENTS

Learning Outcomes

Personal Outcomes

Social Outcomes

Career Development

Relationship with the Institution

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO FACULTY MEMBERS

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO COMMUNITY

SUGGESTIVE LIST OF PROGRAMMES UNDER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

For Engineering Students

Complimenting the community service project, the students may be involved to take up some awareness campaigns on social issues/special groups. The suggested list of programmes are;

Programmes for School Children

Programmes for Women Empowerment

General Camps

Programmes for Youth Empowerment

Common Programmes

AUTONOMOUS COLLEGES OF JNTUK
COMMON ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R20) FOR B. TECH PROGRAMME