Degree Exam Rules RULES FOR CONDUCT OF FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR BA/BCOM/BSC/BMM/BAF/BMS/BSC-IT. F.Y, S.Y. EXAMINATION SHALL BE HELD BY THE COLLEGE - ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY. Semester RULE-8453:THE SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR FACULTY OF ARTS,SCIENCE & COMMERCE For Aided Section
Effective From Academic Year. Class Theory Examination Pattern(Duration of exam) Project Examination Pattern
2016-2017 All First Year(Semester I and II)Aided Courses(Except Foundation Course)Only for Foundation courseAll First Year(Semester I and II )Aided Courses Theory Examination:100 marks(3 hours)Theory Examination:75 marks(2.5 hours) -------


Project:25 marks
2017-2018 All Second Year(Semester III and IV)Aided Courses(Except Foundation Course)Only for Foundation courseAll Second Year(Semester III and IV )Aided Courses Theory Examination:100 marks(3 hours)Theory Examination:75 marks(2.5 hours) -------


Project:25 marks
2018-19 All Third Year(Semester V and VI) courses Theory Examination: 100 marks(3 hours) ---------
For Unaided Section
Effective From Academic Year. Class Theory Examination Pattern(Duration of exam) Project Examination Pattern
2014-2015 All First Year,Second Year and Third Year(Semester I to VI)courses Theory Examination: 75 marks(2.5 hours) Internal assessment: 25 marks
PERFROMANCE GRADING The PERFORMANCE GRADING of the learners shall be on SEVEN point ranking system as under :
Grade Marks Grade Points
O 80.00 & Above 10
A+ 70 to 79.99 9
A 60 to 69.99 8
B+ 54 to 59.99 7
B 50 to 54.99 6
C 45 to 49.99 5
D 40 to 44.99 4
F Less than 40 0
The performance grading shall be based on the aggregate performance of Internal Assessment and Semester End Examination. R:8437 CARRY FORWARDS OF MARKS IN CASE OF A LEARNER WHO FAILS IN THE INTERNAL ASSESSMENT AND / OR SEMESTER END ASSESSMENT IN ONE OR MORE SUBJECTS :
  1. A learner who PASSES in the Internal Examination but FAILS in the Semester End Examination of the Semester End Examination of that course. However his / her marks of the Internal Examinations shall be carried over and he /she shall be entitled for grade obtained by him / her on passing.
  2. A learn who PASSES in the Semester End Examintion but FAILS in the Internal Assessment of the course shall reappear for the Internal Examination of that course. However his/ her marks of the Semester End Examination shall be carried over and he/she shall be entitled for grade obtained by him/her on passing.
    1. For Course without practical (for Faculty of Arts, Commerce & Science including Foundation Course Paper I & II)
      In case of learner who is reappearing for the Internal Examination, the examination will consist of one project of 40 marks which will be divided into 20 marks for the documentation of the project, 10 marks for the presentation and 10 marks for the viva and the interaction.
AMENDED R. 8438 Eligibility for Admission to all the Under Graduate Programs (aided and non - aided) in the Faculties of Arts. Science and Commerce under Credit Based Semester and Grading System
  1. Eligibility criteria for a learner, to be admitted in Semester V (Third year) of UG programs (aided and non - aided) in Faculties of Arts and Commerce is amended as follows,
    1. Shall have passed Semester I, II, III and IV in full OR
    2. Shall have passed Semester I and II in full and secured ATKT in the Second year by failing in not more than Two Courses in each of Semester III and Semester IV OR
    3. Shall have Secured ATKT in First Year by falling in not more than Two Courses in each of Semester I and Semester II and have passed Semester III and Semester IV in full
  2. Eligibility for admission to semester V (Third year) of UG programs (aided and non - aided) in Faculty of Science is amended as follows,
Learner shall have passed Semester I, II, Ill and IV in full OR Learner shall have passed Semester I and Semester II in full and secured ATKT in Second Year by failing in For programs with 900 and above marks in not more than Three Courses in each of Semester III and IV For programs with less than 900 marks in not more than Three Courses with not more than total 200 marks in each of Semester III & IV OR Learner shall have passed Semester III and Semester IV in full and secured ATKT in First Year by failing in, For programs with 900 and above marks in not more than Three Courses in each of Semester I and II For programs with less than 900 marks in not more than Three Courses with not more than total 200 marks in each of Semester I &II. R. 8439 ADDITIONAL EXAMINTION The additional examination for Semester I, II, III and IV will be conducted only for those students who have remained absent on the ground of medical / participation in Sports/ Cultural/ NCC camps, Couching Camps for Sports and cultural activities etc. As per R. 8439 (Which was effected from A.Y. 2013 - 14 ) be repelled and earlier ordinance / regulations 8917 may again be brought to effect. a learner who fails in some or all the courses can appear for the ATKT Examinations Which Will be conducted only in the month of October and April of every year for all Semesters i.e. Semesters I,II,III and IV. GRACE MARKS FOR FY & SY CLASS GRACING RULES : (UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI CIRCULAR NO. VG/278 OF 2011 DT. 25-5-11) ORDINANCE O.5042 - A: - Grace Marks passing in each course/ head of Passing (Theory/ Practical/ Oral/ Sessional/ TW External / Semester End Exam / Internal Assessment) The examinee shall be given the benefit of grace marks only for passing in each course / head of passing (Theory/ Practical / Oral / Sessional/ TW) in External / Semester End Examination or Internal Examination Assessment as follows:
Head of Passing Grace Marks
Upto 50 2
051-100 3
101-150 4
151-200 5
201-250 6
251-300 7
301-350 8
351-400 9
401 & Above 10
Provided that the benefit of such gracing marks given in different courses/ head of passing shall not exceed 1 % of the aggregate marks in that examination. Provided further that the benefit of gracing of marks under this Ordinance, shall be applicable only if the candidate passes the entire examination of semester/year. ORDINANCE O.5045-A: - Condonation If a candidate/learner fails in only one course/head of passing, having passed in all other courses/heads of passing, his/her deficiency of marks in such head of passing may be condoned by not more than 1 % of the aggregate marks of the examination or 10% of the total number of marks of that course / head of passing in which he/she is failing, whichever is less. However, condonation, whether in one head of passing or aggregate head of passing be restricted to maximum up to 10 marks only. Note: Gracing rules are applicable only for regular examination. For A.T.K.T. Examination the rules are not applicable. E. UNFAIR MEANS RESORTED TO BY THE STUDENT Competent Authority
  1. The Board of Examinations of the University constituted under the provisions of Section 31(3) shall be the competent authority to take appropriate disciplinary action against the students using, attempting to use, aiding, abetting, instigating or allowing to use unfair means at the examination conducted by the University
  2. The Principal of the constituent College or Head of the Recognised Institution shall be the competent authority to take appropriate disciplinary action against the student/s using, attempting to use, aiding, abetting, instigating or allowing to use unfair means at the examination conducted by the College or Institution on behalf of the University.
Broad categories of unfair means resorted to by students at the university/college/institution examinations and the quantum of punishment for each category there of (vide ordinance 5050/CRou/513 500 08 02)
  1. Possession of Copying Material: Annulment of the performance of the student at the University / College / institution examination in full.
  2. Note:This quantum of punishment shall apply also to the following categories of malpractice at Sr. No. (2) to Sr. No. (12) in addition to the punishment prescribed there at.
  3. Actual copying from the copying material: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for one additional examination.
  4. Possession of another student's answerbook: : Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for one additional examination (BOTH THE STUDENTS).
  5. Possession of another student's answerbook + actual evidence of copying therefrom : Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for two additional examinations (BOTH THE STUDENTS).
  6. Mutual / Mass copying:: Exclusion of the students from University or College or Institution examination for two additional examinations.
    1. Smuggling-out or smuggling-in of answerbook as copying material: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for two additional examinations.
    2. Smuggling-in of written answerbook based on the question paper set at the examination: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for three additional examinations.
    3. Smuggling-in of written answerbook and forging signature of the Jr. Supervisor thereon:: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for four additional examinations.
  7. Attempt to forge the signature of the Jr. Supervisor on the answerbook or supplement: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for four additional examinations.
  8. Interfering with or counterfeiting of University / College / Institution seal, or answerbooks or office stationery used in the examination : Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for four additional examinations.
  9. Answerbook, Main or Supplement Written Outside The Examination Hall or Any Other Inseration In Answerbook: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for four additional examinations.
  10. Insertion of Currency Notes / to Bribe or Attempting to Bribe Any of The Personnels Connected With The Conduct of Examinations: Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for our additional examinations.
  11. Note:This money shall be credited to the Vice-Chancellor's Fund.
  12. Using Abusive Language / Violence / Threat At The Examination Centre By A Student At The University / College / Institution Examination To Jr. / Sr. Supervisors / Chief Conductor Or Examiners : Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examination for four additional examinations.
    1. Impersonation At The University/college/institution Examination : Exclusion of the student from University or College or Institution examinations for five additional examinations. (Both the students if impersonator is University or College or Institute Student.)
    2. Impersonation By A University / College / Institute Student At S.s.c. / H.s.c./Any Other Examination:Exclusion of the impersonator from University or College or Institution examination for five additional examinations. Annulment of the performance of the student at the University.
  13. Revealing Identity In Any Form In The Answer Written Or In Any Other Part Of The Answerbook By Student At The University Or College Or Institution Examination : University or College or Institutionexamination in full. Annulment of the performance of the should at the University or College of Institution examination in full.
  14. Found Having Written On Palms Or On The Body Or On The Clothes While In The Examination Annulment of the performance of the student at the University or College or Institution examination in full.
  15. All Other Malpractices Not Covered In The Aforesaid Categories : Annulment of the performance of the student at the University or College or Institution in full, and severe punishment depending upon the gravity of the offence.
  16. If on a previous occasion disciplinary action was taken against a student for malpractice used at examination and he/she is caught again for malpractices used at the examination, in this event he / she shall be dealt with severely. Enhanced punishment can be imposed on such students. This enhanced punishment may extend to double the punishment provided for the offence, when committed at the second or subsequent examination
  17. Practical / Dissertation / Project Report Examination :Student involved in malpractices at Practical / Dissertation/Project Report examinations shall be dealt with as per the punishment provided for the theory examination.
  18. The Competent Authority, in addition to the above mentioned punishment, may impose a fine on the student declared guilty
NOTE:- the term "annulment of performance in full" includes performance of the student at the theory as well as annual practical examination, but does not include performance at term work, project work and dissertation examination unless malpractice used there at. Rule - 8448 Ex-students: Learners who are declared failed in one or more courses on account of failure at the Internal Assessment and/or Semester End Examinations or who have been allowed to keep terms for the higher class shall appear as ex-student for the Internal Assessment and/or the Semester End Examination in the failed course at the examinations held by their respective college. Examination for the ex - students will be held at least 15 days prior to the semester End Examination of the next Semester as per the pattern of the course in the respective (failed) semester eg. For a student who fails in the semester end examination in the subject of Foundation course paper I in Semester I the examination for FC paper I of semester I shall be held at least 15 days prior to the conduct of the Semester End Examination for Semester II. The examinations for the ex-students shall be held in every semester. I Directions No. Exam./ Rev./ VCD/ 4637 of 2010 dated 5 April, 2010 “Rules and Procedure for providing the photocopies of Assessed Answer-book(s) to the Examinee & Process of Revaluation of the Answer-Book(s)” General Rules:
  1. Applying for Photocopy of answer book and applying for revaluation will be two independent processes.
  2. Applying for photocopy of answer book or having photocopy of answer book shall not be a pre-requisite for applying for revaluation of the answer book in the said subject.
  3. The examinee can independently apply for revaluation or photocopy or both simultaneously, if s/he desires so.
  4. The examinee who desires to apply for revaluation is requested to note that, his/ her original marks will become null and void as soon as s/he submits his/her application for the revaluation.
  5. The examinee shall check the University website from time to time for the various details regarding his/her result status/ information/ list etc., as the entire process is carried out online. It is responsibility of the examinee to verify the online details. No complaint will be entertained in this respect after due date is over.
  6. However, the university may adopt any other procedure for acceptance of the application/ fees, which will be circulated for the information of examinees.
  7. The facility of obtaining photocopy(ies) of assessed and/ or moderated answer book (s) by the examinee is extended with a view to bring transparency in the examinations system and ensure its credibility.
  8. Under these rules, applying for photocopy(ies) of answer books shall be permitted in respect of:
    1. For theory papers of all examinations conducted by the University in the current session.
    2. The examinations conducted by the Director of the Institute of Distance Education/ Principals of constituent/ affiliated colleges or directors/ Heads of University department/ Recognized Institutions of behalf of the University, in the current session.
    3. The scripts of practical examination/ session work/ project work/ dissertation/ internal assessment/ term work (including theory part) whenever the written scripts are available, in the current session.
  9. The examinee(s) shall apply for the photocopy to the principal/ Directors of the respective College/ Institution to which the candidate has registered for the said course in the prescribed format along with the non-refundable fee prescribed for the purpose by Controller of Examinations, as per the procedure and the manner decided by the University, time-to-time. The examinee belonging to the reserved categories shall be granted 50% concession in the fees.
  10. The Principal/ Directors of the respective college/ institutions to which the candidate has registered for the said course shall process the applications of practical examination/ session work/ project work/ dissertation/ internal assessment/ term work (including theory part) wherever the written scripts available as per the procedure laid down here-in-after mutatis mutandis.
  11. The Principal/ Directors of the respective college/ institutions shall accept he prescribed application form for obtaining photocopy(ies) of answer book(s) of the examinations conducted by University within ten working days from the date of the declaration of the result of the examination. He shall forward these applications to the university within next 3 days. No application after the date will be entertained on any ground whatsoever
  12. Incomplete application forms, applications with false information, unsigned applications shall be rejected without assigning any reason whatsoever and the fees paid along with the application form neither shall be refunded nor will any representation be entertained in such cases.
  13. The University shall endeavour to supply photocopy of answer books as far as possible within 25 working days from the date of receipt of application to the university.
  14. On receipt of photocopy(ies) the applicant examinee shall be the sole custodian of it and under any circumstances the examinee shall not part with the custody/ possession of the same and also shall not use the same for any other purpose(s).
  15. The photocopy(ies) so obtained by the examiner shall be for his/ her exclusive and relevant use. Neither the said examinee nor any other person can use the said copy to dispute or challenge he quality of assessment or quantum of marks assigned to the answer there-in.
  16. If the examinee is found guilty of indulging in any act/ attempt he/she shall be liable to be tried before the unfair means committee of the University and the decision taken by the authorities based in the recommendation of the said committee shall be final.
  17. If his/her indulgence/ commission in unfair act/ attempt are proved, the examinee shall be liable for the punishment ranging from:
    1. Cancellation of his/her marks in the said subject either original or after revaluatio
    2. Cancellation of his/her marks in full of the said examination,
    3. Annulment of examination(s) maximum up to 5 years
  18. On receipt of the photocopy, if the discrepancy of following nature is noticed by the examinee, he should apply to the university within seven working days to the Controller of Examinations along with the fees of Rs. 100 as Grievance Redressal Fee.
    1. Mistake in totalling
    2. Non assessment of question/ sub- question
    3. Improper photocopy
  19. After due verification, the Controller of Examinations shall make necessary rectification in the marks allotted to the said subject and consequently in the result of the candidate without charging any further fee for such rectification and also declare the same on University website.
  20. It will be binding on the concern examiner/ moderator to attend the call of the university and be present for revaluation work. It will also be the responsibility of the Principal/ Director to relieve the examiner/ moderator to attend University on the given date or within next three working days.
  21. Not attending the university revaluation work within stipulated period will be treated as misconduct. Appropriate action and/ or penalty of Rs.100/- per day will be imposed on concerned teacher and also the concerned principal, if he/she does not relieve the teacher in time.
  22. The examinee is free to apply for photocopy(ies) of answer books of as many subjects as he/she desires
  23. The examinee is fee to apply for photocopy(ies) of answer books of as many subjects as he/she desires
  24. Rules and Procedure for the Revaluation of the Answer book(s)
  25. If the examinee is not satisfied with the marks awarded, he/she may apply for revaluation to the university/ Institutions/ College in the prescribed form within the prescribed period and in the manner prescribed here-in- after.
  26. The revaluation facility shall be for theory papers of all the examinations conducted by the university for the respective current session and the applications received within prescribed time limit.
  27. Under these rules the revaluation of answer books shall also be permitted in respect of
    1. The examinations conducted by the director of the institute of Distance Education/ Principals of constituent/ affiliated colleges of Directors/ Heads of University Departments/ Recognized institutions, on behalf of the University,
    2. The marks awarded to the scripts of practical examination/ session / project work/ dissertation/ internal assessment/ term work (including theory part) wherever written scripts are available.
  28. All examinees can apply for the revaluation of the answer books with whatever marks s/he secured and even the zero marks.
  29. The examinee can apply for the revaluation of his/her answer books of the as many subjects as he/she desires
  30. The examinee shall apply for revaluation in the prescribed form along with prescribed fee and in the manner and procedure decided by the University.
  31. The candidates belonging to the reserved categories shall be given 50% concession in the fees, provided the principal of the concern college certify the same.
  32. For the examinations conducted by the University, the prescribed application form for revaluation of answer book should be submitted to the college, within ten working days from the date of the declaration of the result of the respective examination. No documents are to be attached with application.
  33. For the examinations conducted by the college/ department/ Institutions, and also for practical examination/ sessional work/ project work/ dissertation/ internal assessment/ term work (including theory part) wherever written scripts are available., the prescribed application form for revaluation of answer book should be submitted to the respective college/department/ Institutions, within 10 days working days from the day of the declaration of the result of the respective examination.
  34. Examinee has to endorse all details/ marks correctly in the application form. Any false information, if observed at any time, the application will be summarily rejected. No refund will be entertained in such cases.
  35. The examinee shall submit the application and remit the prescribed fess in the manner and procedure decided by university. The principal of the concerned college shall verify the application data, especially the reserved category cases, certify and forward the applications of the examinations conduced by the university within next five days, to the university. The applications of the examinations conducted by the respective college/department/institution shall process the applications as per the manner and process defined by this VCD mutatis mutandis.
  36. The processing and co-ordination of the revaluation cases will be done by the concerned unit. The verification and rectification, if required, in these cases be done by the concerned unit. Assessment of the revaluation process will be done by arranging the CAP.
  37. The applications for revaluation received after the last date shall not be accepted by the university under any circumstances, whatsoever.
  38. Effect shall be given to the change in original marks on revaluation, as under-
    1. The marks obtained after revaluation shall be accepted, if the marks awarded to a paper as a result of revaluation, increase or decrease in revaluation by 10 percent or more than the maximum marks assigned to that paper, and in such case(s) the marks originally obtained by the candidate shall be treated as null and void and the marks obtained by the candidate after revaluation shall be accepted as the marks obtained in that paper. Notwithstanding what is stated above, the marks obtained after revaluation shall be accepted by the University, lf the candidate gets benefit of passing the subject or examination or change of class or grade in the paper or in the overall result at the said examination with or without grace marks under the provisions of relevant ordinances or as resolved by the examiners in the said subject.
    2. Notwithstanding what is contained in clause 37 (i) where the difference between marks originally obtained by the candidate without any grace marks and the marks obtained after revaluation will be accepted upto 25% of the maximum marks assigned to that paper. However, if the difference between marks originally obtained by the candidate in the paper without any grace marks, and marks obtained after revaluation increase or decrease by more than 25% of the maximum marks assigned to that paper, a second revaluation of the said answer book be done by a third examiner from the panel of examiner for the said subject.
    3. An answerbook shall also be sent for second revaluation to another examiner (third examiner) if on the first revaluation, a candidate's marks are decreased below the passing marks. In such an event the marks assigned by the third examiner will be treated as the final marks in the said subject.
    4. The revised marks obtained by a candidate after revaluation, as accepted by the University shall be taken into account for the purpose of amendment of his or her results only and the said result will be communicated to the student through the University website.
Effective from the academic year 2011-12 the College introduced The Preparatory / Bridge Course for the Students of College of all the courses It is experienced that students taking admission in the college are often not completely familiar with the basic concepts that may not be a part of the Third Year curriculum but are essential for a better understanding of the curriculum. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students, in a structured manner to many such concepts and enhance their appreciation of the subject that they have opted for in the course. The programme will not cover topics included in the syllabus, but will touch upon certain topics dealt with in the previous syllabus, only by way of recapitulation. The course is expected to serve as a stepping stone to the course. It will introduce the students to strengthen the concepts that will be applied during the course but are not directly taught in the course. Each department designs Study Material and distribute it to the students at the commencement of the course. The course content will contain a bibliography of reference books. These books will help enhance the students understanding of the topics taught in the various courses. The course is preceded by a test of 50 marks to test the students' knowledge of the topics that are to be covered during the bridge course. They will be given a feedback on their performance so that they are convinced of the need to take the bridge course. The course will end with another test to study the effectiveness of the sessions. It is important for an educational institution to be sensitive towards the educational needs of the students, and develop course material to meet the challenges faced in learning. The Preparatory / Bridge Course is conducted during the first week after the reopening of the college Bridge course and open book text with effect from the academic year 2015-16. With the introduction of credit based system, the curriculum is structured in three or four parts per semester. Further under credit base evaluation system, the bachelor degree to the students is awarded on the basis of marks obtained by them in all six semesters. Hence the first four semesters for which examination is conducted by the college are equally important. However, It is observed in last three years, that the students are not a performing well in college examinations. Hence to bring a sense of sincerity towards semester examination and to ensure continuous assessment, the college introduced with an open book test for the students after the completion of unit 1 and unit 3 of the course.
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