TIRUCHIRAPPALLI CONTIONS FOR PART TIME STUDY

ANNA UNIVERSITY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 024 REGULATIONS 2007
(Common to all B.E / B.Tech. Degree Part-Time (7 Semesters) Programme of University
Departments)
NON-CREDIT SYSTEM
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING / TECHNOLOGY
(PART-TIME - 7 SEMESTERS)
(Applicable to all students admitted from June 2007 onwards)
1. PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires:
i. "Programme" means Degree Programme that is B.E. / B.Tech. (Part-Time 7 Semesters) Degree Programme.
ii. "Branch" means specialization or discipline of B.E. / B.Tech. (Part-Time -7 Semesters) Degree Programme, like Civil Engineering, Information Technology, etc.
iii. "Course" means a theory or practical course that is normally studied in a semester, like Mathematics - I, Physics, Engineering Mechanics, etc.
iv. "Director, Academic Courses" means the authority of the University who is responsible for all academic activities of the University Departments for implementation of relevant rules of this Regulation.
v. "Head of the Institution" means the Dean of the campus.
vi. "Chairman" means Head of the Faculty.
vii. "Head of the Department" means Head of the every Department of the University.
viii. "University" means ANNA UNIVERSITY, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI.
2. CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION
2.1 Candidates seeking admission to the first semester (also known as Bridge semester) of the B.E. / B.Tech. (Part - Time7 Semesters) degree programme shall be required to have passed the Diploma in Engineering / Technology in the relevant branch of specialization awarded by the State Board of Technical Education, Tamil
Nadu or any other authority accepted by the Syndicate of the University as equivalent thereto.
2.2 Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission shall satisfy the following conditions
i. Eligibility conditions such as class, marks, number of attempts shall be as prescribed by the Syndicate of the University from time to time.
ii. Shall have been employed for at least one year after qualifying for the Diploma, the period being counted as on 1st January of the academic year in which admission is sought.
iii. Notwithstanding the qualifying examination the candidate might have passed [vide clause 2.1] he/she have a minimum level of proficiency in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and the relevant branch of study as may be prescribed by the University.
iv. Shall be employed within a zone of 65 km. radius from the Institution.
v. Shall satisfy the conditions of physical fitness as prescribed by the syndicate of the University.
3. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
3.1 The duration of the programme shall be seven consecutive semesters, spread over 3.5 academic years, (one academic year consisting of 2 semesters). Each semester shall have a minimum of 75 working days, (evenings) excluding the days of the end-semester examinations. The Head of the Department shall ensure that every teacher imparts instruction as per the number of periods specified in the syllabus and that the teacher teaches the full content of the specified syllabus for the course being taught.
3.2 A student is ordinarily expected to complete the B.E. / B.Tech. (Part -Time 7 semesters) degree programmes in seven semesters (three and half academic years) but in any case he / she has to complete the course requirements successfully and has passed the examinations in all the courses prescribed in the respective curriculum within a maximum period of 14 Semesters ( 7 academic years ) reckoned from the commencement of the first semester to which the candidate was admitted. This maximum period shall be 16 semesters in the case of women candidates.
4. BRANCHES OF STUDY
A candidate may be offered, at the time of admission, one of the following branches of study.
(I) FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Sl. No. DEGREE AND BRANCH QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
1. B.E. Civil Engineering Diploma in Civil Engineering / Civil & Rural Engineering / Civil Architecture & Interior Design of S.I.C.V.E.T., / Civil
Engineering (Architecture) / Architectural Assistantship
(II) FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Sl. No. Degree and Branch QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
B.E. Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Metallurgy/ Mechanical & Rural Engineering / Machine Tool Maintenance / Machine Design & Drafting / Refrigeration and Air Conditioning / Production Engineering / Tool & Die Design / Mechatronics Engineering / Foundry Technology (Sandwich) / Automobile Enqineerinq
(III) FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sl. No. Degree and Branch QUALIFICATION FOR
ADMISSION
3. B.E. Electrical and Electronics Engineering Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering
IV) FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Sl. No. Degree and Branch QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
4. B.E. Electronics and Communication s Engineering Diploma in Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Instrument Technology / Electronics with specialization in Instrumentation / Electrical and Electronics Engineering
5. B.E. Computer Science and Engg. Diploma in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering /Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Computer Technology
5. COURSES OF STUDY
The Courses of study shall include theory and practical courses as detailed in the respective curriculum. The medium of Instruction, Examination and Project Report shall be in English.
6. EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES PERFORMANCE
6.1 The maximum marks for each theory and practical course (subject) shall be 100 comprising of 20 marks for continuous assessment and 80 marks for the end-semester examinations conducted by the University. The examinations shall ordinarily be conducted in November / December or in April / May depending on odd or even semesters. For practical examinations (including Project Work), both internal and external examiners shall be appointed by the Additional Controller of Examinations, University Departments.
6.2 Procedure For Awarding Marks For Continuous Assessment 6.2.1. Theory Courses
The maximum marks for Internal Assessment shall be 20 in case of theory courses. Three test each carrying 100 marks shall be conducted by the Department. The Total marks obtained in the best 2 tests out of 3 tests put together, out of 200 shall be reduced to 15 marks (vide clause 6.1) and rounded to nearest integer. (The remaining 5 marks shall be distributed for attendance as prescribed in clause 6.2.5)
6.2.2 Practical Courses
Every practical exercise / experiment shall be evaluated based on conduct of experiment / exercise and records maintained. There shall be at least one mid-semester test. The criteria for arriving at the internal assessment marks maximum 15 shall be decided by the Head of the Department and shall be announced at the beginning of every semester. (The remaining 5 marks shall be distributed for attendance as prescribed in clause 6.2.5)
6.2.3. Theory Courses With Laboratory Component
The maximum marks for Internal Assessment shall be 20 in case of theory courses with Laboratory component.
If there is a theory course with Laboratory component, there shall be three tests: The first two tests (each 100 marks) will be from theory portions and the third test (maximum mark 100) will be for laboratory component. The sum of marks of first two tests shall be reduced to 15 marks and the third test mark shall be reduced to 15 marks. The sum of these for 15 marks may then be arrived at and rounded to nearest integer. (The remaining 5 marks shall be distributed for attendance as prescribed in clause 6.2.5)
6.2.4 Project Work
There shall be three assessments (each 100 marks) during the semester by a review committee. The Head of the Department shall constitute the review committee. The student shall make presentation on the progress made before the committee. The total marks obtained in the three assessments shall be reduced to 15 marks and rounded to the nearest integer. (The remaining 5 marks shall be distributed for attendance as prescribed in clause 6.2.5)
6.2.5. Distribution of 5 marks for attendance above 75%
76% - 80% = 1 mark
81% - 85% = 2 marks
86% - 90% = 3 marks
91% - 95% = 4 marks
96% - 100% = 5 marks
7. DISCIPLINE
7.1 Every student is required to be disciplined and to have decorous behavior both inside and outside the campus and not to indulge in any activity, which will tend to bring down the prestige of the Institution and University.
7.2 Any act of indiscipline of a student reported to the Head of the Institution will be referred to a Discipline and Welfare Committee nominated by the University from time to time, for taking appropriate action.
7.3 Ifa student indulges in malpractice in any of the Tests of Internal / University Examinations, the student shall be liable for punitive action as prescribed by the University from time to time.
8. REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION OF A SEMESTER
8.2. A candidate who fulfills the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for the completion of a semester.
He / She secures not less than 70% overall attendance taking into account the total number of periods attended by the candidate in all the courses put together as against the total number of periods in all the courses offered during the semester.
8.2 A candidate who could secure of overall attendance of 60% and above but less than 70% only in the current semester due to valid reasons (hospitalization / accident / specific illness ) approved by the University shall be permitted to appear for the current semester examinations and he / she shall be permitted to move to the next semester.
8.3 Candidates who do not complete the semester (As per clause 8.1 & 8.2) will not be permitted to write the end-semester examination and are not permitted to go to next semester. They are required to repeat the incomplete semester in the next academic year.
9. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR END- SEMESTER
EXAMINATION AND PROCEEDING THE NEXT SEMESTER
i) A candidate shall normally be permitted to appear for the end-semester examination of the current semester, if he / she has satisfied the semester completion requirements (vide clause 8.1 & 8.2) and has registered for examination in all the courses of that semester.
However, students having arrears of the previous semester courses must register for all the arrear courses of the pervious semesters along with the current semester subjects.
ii) A candidate shall be permitted to proceed from the current semester to the next semester, irrespective of the arrear courses he / she may have in the earlier semester only if,
a) He / She has satisfied all the semester completion requirements of the current semester and
b) He / She has registered for the end semester examination in all the courses of the current semester and also in all arrears course, if any.
10. PASSING REQUIREMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
10.1 A candidate who secures not less than 50% of total marks prescribed for the courses (Internal Assesment + End semester examination) with a minimum of 50% of the marks prescribed for the end-semester
Examination in both theory and practical courses (including Project work), shall be declared to have passed in the Examination.
10.1.1The Internal Assessment marks for all the courses excluding practicals / project work are valid for a maximum of 2 attempts in the end semester examinations, including the first appearance. From the 3rd attempt onwards the internal assessment will not be taken into account and the passing requirement shall be 50% of the total marks alone prescribed for those courses in the end semester examination.
10.2 A candidate who has been declared as "failed" in a particular course may reappear for the end-semester examination in that course as and when the examination in that course is conducted.
A student can apply for revaluation of his / her end-semester examination answer paper in a course, within 2 weeks from the declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed fee through proper application to the Controller of Examinations through the Head of Departments concerned. The Controller of Examinations will arrange for the revaluation and the
results will be intimated to the candidate concerned through the Head of the Departments. A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree (vide clause 13) passing the examination in all the courses in all the seven semesters in his / her first appearance within seven consecutive semesters (3.5 academic years) and in addition secures an aggregate of not less than 75% of the total marks (continuous assessment plus end-semester examination marks) for all the courses in the semester II to VII put together shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class with Distinction. For this purpose, the withdrawal from examination (vide clause 11) shall not be construed as an appearance. Further any authorized break of study will be excluded from the total duration while reckoning maximum the period of completion (vide clause 12.3)
10.5 A candidate who qualifies for the award of the degree (vide clause 13) passing the examination in all the courses in the Semester II to VII within a period of eight consecutive semesters after his / her commencement of study in the second semester and in addition secures an aggregate of not less than 60% of the total marks (continuous assessment plus end-semester examination marks) for all the courses in the semesters II to VII put together shall be declared to have passed the examination in First Class. For this purpose the period of completion will be arrived at by excluding any authorized break of study (vide clause 12.3).
10.6 All other candidates who qualify for the award of the degree (vide clause 13) shall be declared to have passed the examination in Second Class.
10.7 A candidate, who absents in any of University examination in a course / project work after having registered for the same, shall be considered to have appeared in that examination for the purpose of classification.
11 PROVISION FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM END-SEMESTER EXAMINATION
11.1 A candidate, may for valid reasons and on prior application, be granted permission to withdraw from appearing for the examination of any one course or consecutive examinations of more than one course in a semester examination.
11.2 Such withdrawal shall be permitted only once during the entire period of study of the degree programme
11.3 Withdrawal application is valid only if it is made within 10 days prior to the commencement of the examination in that course or courses and recommended by the Head of the Department and approved by the Director, Academic Courses.
11.3.1 Notwithstanding the requirement of mandatory TEN days notice,
applications for withdrawal for special cases under extraordinary conditions will be considered
11.4 Withdrawal shall not be construed as an appearance for the eligibility of a candidate for First Class with Distinction.
11.5 Withdrawal from the end - semester examination is NOT applicable to arrear subjects of previous semesters
11.6 The candidate shall reappear in the examination only when the examination in the withdrawn course or courses is conducted subsequently.
12 PROVISION FOR TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY
12.1 Temporary Break of study shall not normally be permitted. However, temporary Break of Study shall be granted only once and also for a maximum of one year during the entire period of study of the degree programme. If a candidate intends to temporarily discontinue the programme in the middle for valid reasons, and to rejoin the programme in a later semester, permission may be granted based on the merits of the case, provided he / she applies to the Director, Academic Courses in advance, but not later than the last date for registering for the end semester examination of the semester in question, through the Head of the Department stating the reasons therefore and the probable date of rejoining the programme.
12.2 The candidate rejoining the programme after the authorized break of study shall be covered by the rules and regulations in force at the time of rejoining.
12.3 The duration specified for passing all the courses for the purpose of classification (vide clause 10.4 and 10.5) shall be creased by the period of such authorized break of study.
12.4 The total period for completion of the programme reckoned from the commencement of the first semester to which the candidate was admitted shall not in any case exceed the prescribed maximum period (vide clause 3.2 ) irrespective of the period of break of study.
12.5 If any student is either detained in a semester for want of requisite attendance, progress and good conduct or suspended from the programme indiscipline, the resulting break of period of study shall not be considered as an authorized break of study for purpose of classification and clause 12.3 is not applicable in this case.
13 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE
A candidate shall be declared to be eligible for the award of the Degree if he/she has.
i) Undergone the programme for a period of seven semesters but in any case not more than fourteen semesters (vide clause 3.2).
ii) Passed the examinations in all the courses prescribed in the respective curriculum within a maximum period of14 Semesters reckoned from the commencement of the first semester to which the candidate was admitted. This maximum period shall be 16 semesters in the case of women candidates.
iii) No disciplinary action pending against him / her.
iv) The award of the degree must be approved by the Syndicate.
14 REVISION OF REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the regulations, courses of study, curricuium, syllabi and assessment procedure, if found necessary.