16. Grading system
16.1. A letter grade having a specified number of grade point shall be awarded to each student for individual courses following conversion of numerical marks as shown below:
Numerical Grade*Letter GradeGrade Point80% and aboveA+(A Plus)4.075% to less than 80%A(A regular)3.7570% to less than 75%A-(A minus)3.565% to less than 70%B+(B Plus)3.2560% to less than 65%B(B regular)3.055% to less than 60%B-(B minus)2.7550% to less than 55%C+(C Plus)2.545% to less than 50%C(C regular)2.2540% to less than 45%D(D regular)2.0Less than 40%F0
* Total marks for each course shall be compiled in round figures. A fraction of 0.5 or above shall be considered as next higher number (marks).
* In the Transcript/Grade sheet, only the Letter Grade and the Corresponding Grade points, and finally the CGPA, not the numerical marks will be shown.
16.2. Grade D is the minimum passing grade. If a student gets D or a higher grade in a course he/she will be considered to have earned the requisite credit assigned for that course.
16.3. Absence in semester final exam for course/courses will result in F grade in the concerned course(s).
16.4. Grade Point Average (GPA):
The following formula shall be used for calculation of semester GPA
GPA=∑ (G1* C1)/ ∑C1
Where, ∑= Sum of
G1= Grade Point obtained in individual course(s) passed/completed
C1= Credit earned of respective courses
16.5. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the weighted average of the GPAs of a student in all concerned semesters shall be calculated as follows;
CGPA =∑ (GPA1* TC1)/ ∑ TC1
Where, ∑= Sum of
GPA1= Grade Point Average obtained in individual semesters earned
TC1= Total Credit earned of respective semesters.
Both GPA and CGPA shall be calculated up to three decimal places
17. Tabulation and publication of results
17.1. The Dean shall nominate three tabulators to the controller of Examinations for tabulating the results of different courses undertaken by both regular and repeater students in particular semester, and compilation of overall final results as at Level-4, Semester-II (Clause 22.1).
17.2. The tabulation of results shall be done in a way that transcripts of academic records of the candidates can be conveniently issued with provision of office records for future uses and references.
17.3. The controller of examinations upon receipt of tabulated results shall present them to the Examination Controlling Committee of the Faculty for reviewing the same and making recommendation for publication. The results shall be published by the controller of Exams after necessary approval by the Vice-Chancellor.
Composition of Examination Controlling Committee
1Respective DeanConvener2Chairman of the Department of relevant CourseMember3Tabulator-1Member4Tabulator-2Member5Tabulator-3Member6Controller of ExaminationsMember Secretary
18. Academic progress, course registration at higher semester and probation
18.1. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.00 or more in each semester with at least D grade in all compulsory and elective courses. A student having GPA of 2.00 or more in a semester final result and no F grade in any course will be eligible for registration in the next higher semester as regular student.
18.2. A student who has obtained F grade in a course or courses of any semester may be allowed to register for courses in the next semester subject to clause of probation (17.3). He/she will be treated as repeat-student until he/she clears the F grade(s) through repeat examination or course repetition (clause 18).
18.3. Academic probation: If a student is found to have accumulated, or at his/her disposal, 50% or more of (theory/practical) with F grade at the end of Level 2 or Level 3, he/she shall be placed under academic probation. During probation the student is debarred from enrolment for course registration at higher semester so as to enable him/her to devote full time to clear (pass) backlog courses with course repetition and repeat exam as applicable. However, when academic probation holder students will be able to lessen his/her repeat courses below 50% of upcoming semester courses, then he/she will be eligible for enrolment for course registration at higher semester.
18.3.1. A student under probation may be allowed to take repeat exam (clause 19) by the Dean in specific course(s) in which he/she has not taken any repeat exam earlier.
19. Repeat examination and course repetition
19.1. A student may be allowed to take repeat exam (final) to clear F grade in a course/courses in the next available semester when the concerned course(s) will be offered on regular basis (with retention of earlier in-course marks for class tests and class attendance).
19.2. The final exam for regular and repeat-students will be held on same question paper. If however it is required to be conducted on the modified and original syllabi to cater to both groups of students (regular and repeater), necessary options may be provided for in the questions by the question paper setter/EC.
19.3. If a student fails in a repeat exam he/she shall be required to enroll for course repetition without retaining any in-course marks; however, he/she may be allowed additional repeat exam by the Dean, if satisfied, subject to clauses of probation (18.3) and maximum time-limit for the study (7.3)
19.4. A student shall not be permitted to take a repeat exam for the purpose of improving a grade other than F.
19.5. The record of repeat exam or course repetition will be indicated on the student’s transcript against the course title followed by the word “Repeat” in parenthesis.
19.6. A student having F grade in an elective or optional course may register for a substitute course if available or if situation permits instead of resorting to repeat exam or course repetition.
19.7. If a student is found to have F grade in any course(s) after the final exam of 8th semester he/she will be permitted to take a repeat exam for the F course(s) within two months after the publication of the result.
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