RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES

(Established through Act No.18 of 2008)

ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
(Catering to the Educational Needs of Gifted Rural Youth of Andhra Pradesh)
(Established by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and recognized as per Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956)

ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS

SIX YEAR INTEGRATED B. TECH PROGRAMME

(WITH EFFECT FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21)

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1. INTRODUCTION

RGUKT was established in 2008 with the major objective of catering to the education
needs of gifted rural youth of Andhra Pradesh. The University follows ICT based
learning strategy as the central focus of imparting high standard education.

A. These regulations provide the frame work for the conduct of academic activities
in all campuses of RGUKT-AP.
B. These regulations shall come into force with effect from the academic year
2020-21 and shall be applicable to both PUC and B. Tech programs (unless
otherwise stated) offered by the University.

2. PROGRAM STRUCTURE

A. The program offered by the RGUKT-AP consists of two parts. The first part of the
six-year course is a two-year Pre University Course (equivalent to Board of
Intermediate Education, AP) followed by four-year B. Tech Program. The major
courses of study in PUC are Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Further, English,
Telugu and Information Technology are also the courses of study in PUC. Biology
offered as optional course. However, students wishing to study M.BiPC have to
compulsorily study biology and their PUC certificate will be issued with M.BiPC
group. Those students taking biology as optional have to pass in the subject, and
grade secured is included in the PUC certificate but not considered for
SGPA/CGPA.
B. B. Tech program is offered in seven engineering branches- Civil Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. Students of Srikakulam
and Ongole campuses opting Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and Chemical
Engineering Branches can choose either Nuzvid or RK Valley campuses as per
their convenience.
C. The B. Tech Degree Program consists of the following components:
a. Induction Program (IDP)
b. Basic Science Courses (BSC)
c. Engineering Science Courses (ESC)
d. Humanities and Social Science Courses (HSC)
e. Program Core Courses (PCC)
f. Program Elective Courses (PEC)
g. Open Elective Courses (OEC)
h. Mandatory Courses (MC)
i. Summer Internship (Mandatory)/Long term Internship (Optional)
j. Major Project & Minor Project (PROJ)
Electives shall be offered only if a minimum of 15 students are registered for a
course. In case of less registrations for an elective course, option shall be given to

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 the registered students either to select the other existing courses or a
NPTEL/MOOC online course. For long-term intern after advice of the
supervisor/faculty advisor & approval of HoD, he/she may opt more than one
NPTEL course but maximum no. of total credits should be within the permissible
limits prescribed by the UGC/AICTE from time to time. HoD should identify the
SWAYAM-NPTEL/MOOC courses before the commencement of a semester course
registration.
D. Students are allowed to opt for long term internship up to a maximum period of 1
year after successful completion of Third year of their B. Tech Programme. Study
of Environmental Science, Indian Constitution and Community Service courses
are mandatory in B. Tech Programme.
E. As per the AICTE guidelines, 21 days Induction program shall be offered to the
students after completion of their second year PUC program. Usually, the
induction program shall be completed before the commencement of 1st year of
engineering program. As part of the program, Human Values and Creative Arts
shall be offered along with physical education and departmental awareness
activities. Further, NSS/NCC/Sports/ Yoga/Fine Arts are offered to enhance
personality development of the students.
F. Further three week orientation program is compulsory for newly admitted PUC
students. Main objective of the program is to prepare the students learning ready
in the RGUKT environment. The program consists of four sub-components (i)
Bridge course in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English, (ii) Digital Literacy,
(iii) Campus Academic Life, and (iv) Extra Curricular Activities. During orientation
program a proficiency test will be conducted in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
and English to identify and address the learning gaps.

3. BRANCH ALLOCATION RULES:

A. A student, who cleared all the courses of PUC and fee dues (Institute Tuition
fee, and other dues), is eligible for branch allocation in B. Tech programmes.
B. The number of seats in each branch of B. Tech Programme in each institute shall
be decided by the Governing Council with the recommendations of the
Academic Council.
C. Branch allocation process shall be done for students as per Rule of Reservation
and merit, through counseling process (Open or Web based).
D. After completion of branch allocation, arbitrary transfer (including mutual
transfer) of seat from one branch to another branch shall not be allowed.

4. GUIDELINES FOR MINOR PROGRAM

a. The minimum number of additional credits required to obtain the minor
degree is Twenty (20).
b. Minor degree courses shall be offered from the first semester of the
second year onwards. A student is given the option to complete the minor
degree before completing the final year.

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 c. Mechanical Engineering (ME), Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Fine arts (Music, Vocal, Kuchipudi, Mridangam),
Renewable Energy sources, Robotics and Drone Technology, Machine
Learning and AI, Material science for additive manufacturing, Material
Testing, Materials processing and Manufacturing, Advanced materials
Technology are currently being offered under minor program.
d. Courses from SWAYAM NPTEL/MOOCS/Coursera can also be opted
subject to credit ceiling limits by UGC/AICTE.
e. Number of minor programs to be offered in an academic year is at the
discretion of campus Director based on availability of the faculty.
f. If any student wishes to withdraw in between from the minor program
then he/she should submit a request to the HoD (parent department
where students belong to).
g. All successfully completed courses in the minor program shall be included
in the grade sheet. However, in case of withdrawal from the minor
program, completed course only shall be included in the final grade sheet
under a column as ‘Additional courses completed” but the grades
obtained in these courses shall not be considered for calculating overall
grading of the minor/major program.

A. Maximum Duration of the Program

a. The maximum duration of six year (PUC+B. Tech) program is Twelve years
(i.e. for PUC: 2+2 years & Engineering: 4+4 years) reckoned from the year of
admission which shall also include any sort of discontinuity.
b. Extension beyond the stipulated maximum duration may be granted as per
the decision of academic council/governing council.

5. TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE INSTITUTE

A. A student who has been admitted to the institute may be permitted to
withdraw temporarily for a period of one semester or two semesters from
the Institute on grounds of prolonged illness or acute problem in the family,
which compelled him/her to stay at home, provided that
a. He/she applies to the Institute within 15 days of the commencement of
the Semester or from the date he/she last attended his/her classes
whichever is later, stating fully the reasons for such withdrawal
together with supporting documents and endorsement of the
parent/guardian.
b. The Institute is satisfied that, including the period of withdrawal, the
student is likely to complete his/her requirements for the degree within
the time limits specified.
c. There are no outstanding dues against him/her or demands from
him/her in the Institute/Hostel/Department/Library/NCC etc.

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 B. A student, who has been granted temporary withdrawal from the Institute
under the above provisions will be awarded 'W' grade. He/she will be
required to pay the tuition fees and other fees/charges for the intervening
period till such time as his/her name is on the Roll list.
C. A student will be granted only one such temporary withdrawal during
his/her tenure as a student of the Institute.
D. Students who are readmitted on medical grounds or other extraordinary
grounds will have to pay their mess and accommodation charges for the
period of days present for the semester during which the student has
discontinued, besides the regular fee payable for the year.

6. ACADEMIC CALENDAR:
A. The University follows semester system. Usually, 1st semester starts on 1st
July and ends by 30th November and 2nd Semester starts on 1st December and
ends by 30th April.
B. The number of teaching days in a semester is normally 90.
C. Schedule of academic activities in an academic year include the dates of
registration, examinations, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities like
Technical seminars /Spring Spree/Institute Fest etc. Every year, at the
beginning of academic year, Conduct of One/Two-day orientation program to
all the students is mandatory. The program shall include students’ awareness
sessions on academic regulations, examination evaluation pattern and
guidelines of Long-term/summer internship. During the program, the
semester registration will be done. The program shall be executed by the
individual departmental faculty/placement cell/exam cell.

7. REGISTRATION:
A. Every student is required to be present and register compulsorily at the
commencement of each semester on the day(s) fixed for and notified in the
Academic Calendar.
B. Percentage of attendance of the students will be counted from the date of
commencement of the semester, irrespective of his/her date of registration.
However, in case of PUC I Year I Semester, attendance will be counted from
date of reporting to the Institute or date of commencement of class work,
whichever is later.
C. Registration will be organized at the respective Department under the
supervision of the Head of the Department/PUC coordinator. Normally, no
late registration shall be permitted after one week from the scheduled date.
D. Only those students will be permitted to register who have
a. Cleared all the Institute and Hostel dues of the previous semesters,
b. Paid all required fees for the current semester, and
c. Not been debarred from registering for a specified period on disciplinary
or any other grounds.

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8. ATTENDANCE:
A. Every student is expected to have 100% average attendance in all subjects in
which he/she has registered. However, condonation for shortage of
attendance up to 25% (i.e., not lower than 75% aggregate average
attendance) may be granted by the HoD/Coordinator/Dean (Academic) for
attending the co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities, NCC/NSS
camps, availing the medical leaves and etc.
B. In addition, a maximum of 10 days (beyond 25% consideration) can be
granted for attending the co-curricular & extracurricular activities, NCC/ NSS
Camps, and CDPC activities strictly at the discretion of the Director of the
respective campus.
C. Attendance of a student is computed by considering total number of periods
conducted in all courses as the denominator and the total number of periods
actually attended by the student in all courses, as the numerator.
D. Students not having the mandatory requirement of minimum 75%
attendance shall not be permitted to appear for the end semester
examination.
E. Shortage of attendance in aggregate up to 10% (65% and above, and below
75%) in each semester may be condoned by the college academic committee
on genuine and valid grounds, based on the student’s representation with
supporting evidence. A stipulated fee of Rs. 200/- shall be payable towards
condoning of shortage of attendance.
F. Shortage of attendance below 65% in aggregate shall in no case be condoned.
G. Students whose shortage of attendance is not condoned in any semester are
not eligible to take their end examinations of that semester. They get
detained and their registration for that semester shall stand cancelled. They
will not be promoted to the next semester. Students who do not put in the
required minimum of attendance in any semester are automatically detained
and shall repeat in the next academic year. They may seek re-registration for
all those subjects registered in that semester in which students were
detained, by seeking re-admission into that semester as and when offered; in
case if there are any professional electives and/ or open electives, the same
may also be re-registered if offered. However, if those electives are not
offered in later semesters, then alternate electives may be chosen from the
same set of elective subjects offered under that category.
H. Because of mishaps or prolonged illness, semester attendance of some of the
academically good students may go below the prescribed norms. To
safeguard the academic interest of such students, the students may be
permitted to continue in the next semester with prescribed guidelines
(Guidelines are mentioned in Annexure-1).
I. State Government rules and regulations on students’ bio-metric attendance
shall be followed time to time.

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 J. Attendance for both theory and laboratory courses shall be entered before
the end of each working week by the concerned faculty through faculty portal
of the Institute website. Students are advised to monitor the status of their
attendance through student portal of the Institute website.
K. A student may be suspended from the Institute for violation of any of the
provisions of this Code. The period of suspension and conditions, if any, shall
be clearly indicated in the communication addressed to the student. The
student shall lose his/her attendance for the suspended period.

9. EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING SYSTEM

9.1 Weightage for Internal and End Semester examinations
A. Each theory course in a semester is evaluated for 100 marks, with the
following weightages.
Table 9.1 Weightage of Sub-Components
S. No Sub-component Weightage Weightage
(B. Tech) (PUC)
1 Assessment tests (Best 4 out of 6) 10 marks --
2 Mid-semester Examination (Best 2 out of 30 marks 40 marks
3)
3 End-semester Examination 60 marks 60 marks

However, Mandatory/compulsory (non-credit) courses (MC) will be evaluated with only

End Semester Test for 100 marks.

B. Each laboratory course in a semester (for both B. Tech & PUC) is evaluated for
100 marks, with the following weightages: No combined grading is allowed for
any lab course with respective theory course.

Table 9.3 Weightage of Internal and End Semester Examinations for

Lab
S. No Sub-component Weightage
1 Continuous Evaluation/Tests (Internal) 40 marks
2 End semester examination (External) 60 marks

C. B.Tech Project work will be evaluated for 100 marks, with the following
weightages:
Table 9.4 Weightage of B. Tech Evaluation components
S. No Sub-component Weightage
1 Periodic evaluation by Guide 20 marks
2 Mid Term review 20 marks
3 End Semester viva-voce 60 marks
examination

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10.1 CONTINOUS ASSESSMENT (INTERNAL) AND END SEMESTER EXAMS
A. Appearing in the end-semester examination in the theory and laboratory
subjects is mandatory for a student. If a student fails to appear for the end–
semester examination, he/she shall be awarded ‘Fail’ grade in the subject. He/
She will be permitted to appear for the remedial examinations to be
conducted later, as announced in the academic calendar.
B. There is no provision for remedial examination under continuous assessments
(Internal) in both theory and Lab Exams.
C. Students will be permitted to appear in the examinations in only those
subjects for which they have registered at the beginning of the semester. End
semester theory subject question paper contains two parts: Part-A consists of
18 objective questions for 18 marks (3 objective questions from each unit)
and Part-B contains 12 descriptive questions with internal choice between 2
questions from each unit, and each question carries 7 marks (total 42 marks)
Grand total will be 18+42 = 60 marks. Office of the Controller of Examination,
will provide the model question paper following Bloom’s taxonomy. Paper
setters must assess on course outcomes outlined in each course and there by
the program outcomes can be evaluated. (Refer Annexure-2 for details)
D. To ensure transparency, the answer scripts after correction relating to
Assessment tests, mid examinations, assignments etc., will be shown to the
students within the time frame mentioned in the academic calendar.
E. Notification of corrected Key: In Assessment tests/MID tests/EST, if any
mistake(s) is (are) found either in the question paper or in key or in both by
the students and/or faculty in any subject then they should bring it to the
notice of Controller of Examination through subject coordinator/HoD on or
before “FOUR working days” after publication of the Key/Question paper.
Such requests/issues shall be processed within “FOUR working days” after
receiving the requests/issues and modified results/key shall be notified to the
students through the notice boards.
F. A student has to secure a minimum of 40% marks in both internal and
semester end exams put together for a pass in a theory course, provided a
student has to secure a minimum of 30% (18 marks out of 60 marks) in end
semester examination. In case of mandatory courses without continuous
evaluation component, a candidate has to secure a minimum of 40% for a pass
in the course.
G. In case of Lab examinations, a candidate has to secure 40% minimum in
internal and end semester exams put together to secure a pass.
H. The student can appeal to Head of the department/Controller of Examination
for any discrepancy within 4 days from the date of publication of semester end
results.

10.2 SUPPLEMENTARY (REMEDIAL) EXAMINATION

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 A. The supplementary examination shall be conducted after one month from the
declaration of end semester results.
B. A fee of Rs. 200/- will be collected for each course in the supplementary
examinations irrespective of no.of attempts.

10.3 GRADING SYSTEM

RGUKT follows the following grading system in results declaration.
Table 10.1: Grading Scheme
S. No Marks Range Grade Grade points
1 90-100 EX 10
2 80-89 A 9
3 70-79 B 8
4 60-69 C 7
5 50-59 D 6
6 40-49 E 5
7 <40 Fail (R) 0
Note: CGPA score x10 gives aggregate percentage of
Marks

Absolute grading system is followed for both PUC and B.Tech with effect
from the admitted batch of 2020-21 i.e. PUC 1 and E1 and onwards.

SGPA and CGPA calculations

∑  ∗ 

 =
∑

Where, Ci = Credit for the course, GPi = the Grade Points obtained in the
course and the summation over all the courses taken in that semester and
'n' is the number of courses registered in the semester.

∑ Si × Ci
CGPA =
∑
 Ci
Where 'm' is the total number of semesters under consideration. Ci the total
number of credits registered during a particular semester and Si is the SGPA
of that semester. Both SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to the second
place of decimal and recorded as such.

A. Criteria for awarding division and first class with Distinction

Students fulfilling the conditions listed below shall be eligible for award class:

CGPA range Division

>=7.5 without any backlog during entire First class with
course of study Distinction
>=6.5 First division

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 <6.5 && >=5.5 Second division
<5.5 Pass division

B. GOLD MEDAL FOR UNIVERSITY OVERALL TOPPER IN ENGINEERING

a) Should be a topper in relevant engineering branch.
b) Should have passed all the courses in ‘first appearance’ within 4 academic
years
c) Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester
examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other
reason.
d) Should not have been punished due to any in disciplinary action.

C. GOLD MEDAL FOR THE INSTITUTE TOPPER IN ENGINEERING

a) It shall be awarded to the student who has passed all the courses within
prescribed period and topped among all the branches in that Institute.
b) Should have passed all the courses in ‘first appearance’ within 4 academic
years
c) Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester
examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other
reason.

D. GOLD MEDAL FOR UNIVERSITY TOPPER IN EACH BRANCH OF

ENGINEERING
a) It shall be awarded to the student who has passed all the courses within
prescribed period in his/her own department and topped among all the
students in his/her department.
b) Should have passed all the courses in ‘first appearance’ within 4 academic
years
c) Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester
examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other
reason.

E. Reduction in pass marks for PH students (G.O Ms. No. 183): Following
prevailing orders from the Government, PH students under the category of
Hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped, visually challenged, Deaf and
dumb shall be given a concession of 10% for pass in any course(s).
F. Result Moderation
The committee will scrutinize the results physically and recommends
moderation considering the following factors
a) Addition of 1% of the maximum marks of the theory courses appeared by the
candidate in a semester as grace to secure a pass in a course or courses.
b) Grace shall not be applicable to Lab courses

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 d) General addition up to 5 marks in a course or courses in case the question
paper is of very high standard resulting in percentage of pass in that course to
below 50%
e) After general addition, if required and grace in that order the SGPA may be
calculated and results be declared.

G. Recounting process
a) Students must submit their application to the institute examination section
indicating clearly the course in which recounting is to be made.
b) Application must be accompanied by a demand draft/e-receipt for the
prescribed fee per course(Rs.200/-) drawn in favor of the Director towards
the course(s) opted for recounting process.
c) Results after the recounting process shall be declared following the
academic regulations in force.
d) In case of any changes in marks after recounting is done, the higher among
the original and recounted marks shall be taken as the final marks.

10.4 CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

Students shall conduct themselves within and outside the precincts of the institute in a
manner befitting the students of an Institute of National importance. Detailed rules
regarding conduct and discipline are given in Annexure-3.

11. SUMMER INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES:

A. Students shall opt for summer internship to gain ample field knowledge in the
relevant field of engineering such that theoretical knowledge gained in the
class can be applied to solve the practical/ field problem.
B. Students can take a challenging task, may be small portion, and apply the
knowledge gained to solve it. Summer internship can also involve data
collection from different sources including generating experimental data,
collection of data from field etc. Later on, the student is required to analyze the
data collected and arrive at meaningful conclusions. Registration to the
summer internship program is mandatory.
C. Summer internship is aimed at solving some of the problems of the society/
local region that have practical applications and benefit the society.
D. Different central and state government organizations, CSIR labs, premier
institutions like IITs and IIMs, DRDO, public sector undertaking organizations,
top IT companies, skill enhancement centers recognized by state or central
governments, research labs and Industries (small scale to large scale) can be
considered for summer internships.
E. Students of RGUKT are permitted to undertake internships in RGUKT
campuses also.
F. Students shall devote SIX (06) weeks for summer internship in an
organization. If any student undergoes internship duration is less than

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 06weeks, such interns shall not be considered. For in-house internships,
student has to work for either 6 weeks or 160 hours.
G. Head of the department may depute faculty members for monitoring the
student summer internship by communicating to the company guide.
H. The internship done by the student is assessed in two stages. i) End semster
evaluation for 60 marks and internal evaluation for remaining 40 marks. HOD
will constitute summer internship evaluation board consisting of dept. faculty
members (in case of inter disciplinary projects, faculty from respective
specialization shall be involved). Board may take decision to reject the student
summer internship if it doesn’t meet the requirements of summer internships.
Such students have to repeat the summer internship.
I. Individual department shall send the recommended student list to the
academic section by second week of March every year. The list should contain
the student basic details, concerned faculty details, research areas, expected
outcome of the internships.
J. If a student is found “ABSENT” for the summer internship program during
his/her scheduled course of time, then he/she must complete the summer
internship within stipulated time suggested by the HoD/Dean
(Academic)/Director.

12. LONGTERM INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES

12.1 Objectives
a. Long-term internship (optional) is an opportunity through which students can
experience a real-life engineering workplace and understand how their
engineering and professional skills and knowledge can be utilized in Industry.
b. To demonstrate functioning engineering knowledge, both new and existing,
and identify the areas of further development for students’ careers.
12.2. Eligibility and Duration
a. The students without any backlogs (up to Engineering 3rd year) are eligible
for the internship program. However, if an industry/company wish to
recruit the students’ with backlogs then such students may be permitted.
b. Maximum allowed duration is ‘One Year (Multiple internships subjected to
maximum One year)”.
c. The internships will be aligned with the aims of the engineering program
and its areas of specialization.
d. Central and State government organizations, premier academic
institutions & research labs across the world, public sector undertaking
organizations, IT companies (existing & start-ups), skill enhancement
centers recognized by state and/or central governments, Industries (small
scale to large scale), intra/inter RGUKT and any organization which shall
satisfy the objectives of the program can be considered for long-term
internships.

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 12.3. Selection Process
a. Eligible students can participate in the recruitment drives to be conducted
by the recruiters in coordination with campus placement cell.
b. Internship, which is not being offered through the recruitment drives
conducted by CDPC, may be considered based on the recommendations of
the following committee:
i. Faculty In-charge of CDPC- Chairman
ii. Senior faculty of the department- Member
iii. Project Guide _ Member
iv. Department Placement Nominee- Member
v. Concerned HoD- Member Convener
c. Generally, Students are not permitted to undertake the internship after
commencement of a semester. However, in genuine cases and/or good
intern offer, a student may be permitted to undertake the internship
during a semester.

12.4 Roles and Responsibilities of Department during the internship

program
H. Interns must register for the courses as and when semester begins.
I. CDPC/DPN in consultation with recruited company and with the support of HoD
shall identify the external project guide for the intern student. In case of inter-
disciplinary internship offer, the allotment of internal & external guide need to
finalized within a week after undertaking the internship program.
J. Internship student must complete the formalities as prescribed (refer Annexure
-5A to Annexure-5F) before he/she joining the internship organization.
K. Interns are advised to register for NPTEL courses which are interrelated to their
internship work.
L. Department Placement Nominee/Office of the departmental placement nominee
should maintain the following record related to long-term interns:
i. Interns course registration details
ii. Internship organization details (Type (Govt./Pvt. Ltd, Location,
Area of work)
iii. Internship details (Duration, starting and ending date of the
internship, stipend, External Guide contact details, project title)
iv. Weekly internship performance report (attendance, conduct of
the intern, progress of the work learned)
v. Weekly uploading of reading material. Course video links, content,
textbooks, lecture notes, online discussion forums
(Note: It is suggested to develop a portal for maintaining/performing the above
activities)

12.5 Conduct of Internal and End semester Examinations for Interns

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 a. If a long-term intern registered to institute offered course, then
evaluation of the course is as follows. As part of continuous evaluation,
the intern has to appear for the three mid exams before end semester
examinations in each course registered.

Table: Weightage of Internal/End semester exams

S. No Sub-Component Weightage
1 Internal Examination 40 marks
2 End Semester Examination 60 marks

b. If a long-term intern is registered to the NPTEL online courses, then

credits obtained in the online end exam can be converted to our grading
system. For grade conversion, divide the marks obtained in proctored
NPTEL course by 10 rounded off to next nearest integer. For example, if a
student got 8.42 after conversion, then it will be rounded off to 9
(Equivalent to ‘EX’ grade).
c. If a student is permitted/rejoined to/from the internship during a
semester, the choice may be given to the students for considering the
internal marks, i.e., they may write the internal exams along with other
long-term students or the internal marks obtained till joining the
internship.
d. For project evaluation, 40% of marks (internal marks) will be awarded by
the external guide and remaining 60% (End semester marks) shall be
awarded by the academic committee constituted by the HOD. HoD shall
constitute an internship evaluation committee to evaluate the
performance of all long-term internship students. In case of inter
disciplinary internship projects, faculty of concerned specialization (may
be from other departments) will be the special invitee.
12.6 Termination of Internship offer or Pre-Placement Offer (PPO)
In the following cases the internship offer can be terminated on the mutual agreement
And student may be permitted to the campus during a semester in the following cases:
a. Medical grounds- In this case student should produce the medical
certificate from authorized Doctor (must be a MBBS and higher).
b. Misconduct of the student- Company should provide the valid proof
against the Misconduct
c. Performance- If a student internship performance is not found
suitable for the full time employment
d. The organization/company is failed to honor the PPO within the
stipulated time meanwhile student got selected in the other campus
drive.

12.7 Learning outcomes of the Internship program

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 a. Experience of applying existing engineering knowledge in similar or
new situations
b. Ability to identify when/where new engineering knowledge is required,
and apply it,
c. Ability to integrate existing and new technical knowledge for industrial
application
d. Ability to demonstrate the impact of the internship on their learning
e. Understanding of lifelong learning process through critical reflection of
internship experience.

13. INCENTIVES FOR SPORTS/ NCC/YOGA

Achievers in sports/yoga/NCC/NSS/Fine Arts are given incentives in the form of
additional marks per course as per their appearance in that semester.
S. No Tournament Type Category Incentive marks
1 International Medalist 15 marks
2 International Participants 10 marks
3 All India Inter University Medalist 10 marks
4 All India Inter University Participants 5 marks
5 South India Inter University Medalist 8 marks
6 South India Inter University Participants 3 marks
Award of the incentive marks shall be recommended by the committee constituted by
the Dean/Director.

14. RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT:

The University is essentially residential and unless otherwise exempted/permitted,
every student shall be required to reside in and be a boarder of one of the Halls of
Residence and mess to which he/she is assigned. The rules relating to the residential
requirements are given in Appendix II.

15. CHANGE OF REGULATIONS:

Notwithstanding all that has been stated above, the University has the right to
modify/amend any of the above rules and regulations from time to time. All such
modifications shall be documented and numbered sequentially and shall be made
available in the Institute/university website.

APPENDIX-I A:
VARIOUS COMMITTEE: FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Faculty Advisor

A. Specific number of students will be assigned of the concerned department

B. Faculty Advisors will be appointed by the Head of the Department.

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 C. To help the Students in planning their courses and activities during their
study.
D. To guide, advice and counsel the students on academic program.
E. To monitor, coordinate and counsel the interns.

2. Course Review committee (CRC)

2.1 Composition
A. CRC is constituted for each department/PUC
B. Validity: One semester
C. Frequency of meetings: Every month
D. Chairman: Dean (Academic)/Associate Dean (Academic)
E. Members: Two students (one Girl & Boy) from each section of each year (For
example, CSE has total of 24 sections (from E1 to E4) then 48 students (2
students from each section).
F. Member & Convener: Respective HoD
2.2. Functions of the committee
A. To review the progress of all the offered subjects (Up to E4)
B. To discuss problems concerning conduct of the classes (Up to E4)
C. Any other Academic related issues

3. Departmental Development and Academic Audit Committee (DDAAC)

3.1 Composition
A. The Head of the Department/PUC Coordinator will be the convener of the
committee.
B. There shall be one DDAAC-UG for every branch that is involved in the teaching
for the B. Tech program.
C. There shall be combined DDAAC for Basic Science and Humanities and Social
Science Departments.
D. The Chairman may co-opt and/or invite more members including external
experts while framing the curriculum/or revising the curriculum
E. Chairman: Dean Academic/ Associate Dean (Academic)
F. Members: Three to Five (excluding the convener) depending on the no. of
faculty in the department.
G. Tenure: One year
H. Frequency of Meeting: For Every 45 days

3.2 Functions of the committee

A. To monitor the conduct of courses offered by the department
B. To ensure academic standard and excellence of the courses offered by the
department.
C. To oversee the evaluation of each course offered by the department. Subject
wise Monthly test/EST (lab &theory) results analysis at the departmental and
initiation of necessary measures for improving the performance.

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 D. To recommend modifications in the curriculum and establishment of new
labs
E. To conduct the academic auditing of the department: Academic auditing
usually involves, student performance at class level, subject level (no. of
students’ whose performance is extremely poor, poor, average, good and
outstanding). Year wise, performance analysis like no. of remedial, CGPA and
etc.
F. To recommend any proposals (academic related) to the Institute level
academic standing committee.
G. To analyze student performance in career related activities
(placements/internships) and measures for improving
placements/internships/Industrial relations/university relations.
H. To arrange Workshops/seminars/invited talks/hands-on sessions and etc.

4. Institute Academic Audit Committee (IAAC)

4.1 Composition
A. Chairman: Director
B. Members: HoD/One department nominee/PUC Coordinator/Associate Deans
C. Convener: Dean Academic
D. Duration of the committee: One year
E. Frequency of Meeting: Once in a semester

4.2 Functions of the committee

A. To review the recommendations of DDAAC of each department
B. Academic auditing at the institute level to initiate appropriate measures
(counseling/ training etc.) for improving the performance.

5. Result Declaration and University Moderation Committee (RDUMC)

5.1 Composition
i. Dean Academics and Examinations/Director CETLS – Chairman
ii. Dean (Academics) of four campuses- Member
iii. Controller of Examinations of four campuses – Member
iv. Registrar, RGUKT - Convener
5.2 Functions of the committee
a. Analysis of the results
b. Recommendations for moderation of results
c. Verification of malpractice cases
d. Any other examination evaluation/paper setting/scrutiny related
issues

Quorum: 2/3rd members of the committee (any committee outlined in the regulations),
present in person, shall constitute a quorum for any meeting of the committee. In case

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of absence, the representative shall attend the meeting after prior permission of
member secretary/Chairman of the committee. However, if there is no quorum for the
meeting convened up to half an hour, then the meeting shall stand adjourned to the next
convenient day fixed. In the adjourned meeting, if there is no quorum for up to half an
hour, the members present shall themselves constitute the quorum and conduct the
meeting.

APPENDIX-II
RULES RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT (Rules for Hostellers)
1. All the students are normally expected to stay in the hostels and be a boarder of
one of the messes.
2. Under special circumstances, the Director/Dean (Student Welfare) may permit a
student to reside with his/her parent(s) staying within a reasonable distance
from the institute. However, this permission may be withdrawn at the discretion
of the Institute at any time considered appropriate without assigning any reason.
3. Married accommodation shall not be provided to any student.
4. No student shall come into or give up the assigned accommodation in any Hall of
residence without prior permission of the Chief Warden/Dean (Student
Welfare).
5. A student shall reside in a room allotted to him/her and may shift to any other
only under the direction/permission of the Chief Warden/Dean (Student
Welfare).
6. Students shall be required to make their rooms available whenever required for
inspection, repairs, maintenance or disinfecting and shall vacate the rooms when
leaving for the vacation/ holidays.
7. Students shall be responsible for the proper care of the furniture; fan and other
fittings in the rooms allotted to them and shall generally assist the Warden in
ensuring proper use, care and security of those provided in the Halls for common
use of all students.
8. Students will be responsible for the safe keeping of their own property. In the
event of loss of any personal properly of a student due to theft, fire or any other
cause the Institute shall accept no responsibility and shall not be liable for
payment of any compensation.
9. Engaging personal attendants, keeping pets and use of appliances like electric
heater, refrigerator, etc. by a student in Halls of Residence are prohibited.
10. All students must abide by the rules and regulations of the Halls of Residence as
may be framed from time to time.

APPENDIX-III
STUDENTS’ CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY CODE
It is the responsibility and duty of each and every student of the Institute to become
acquainted with “Students Conduct and Disciplinary Code”. It is presumed that every

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student from the date of his/her admission to the Institute has knowledge of this code.
All students are required to strictly adhere to this code as a condition of their admission
to the Institute and these rules would be binding on and enforceable against them or
any one among them.
Section 1: Responsibilities of the Students
It shall be the responsibility of the students
(2) To behave and conduct themselves in the Institute campus, hostels and
premises in a dignified and courteous manner and show due respect to the
authorities, employees and elders.
(3) To follow decent and formal dressing manners. Students should avoid clothing
depicting illegal drugs, alcohol, prophane language, racial, sexual and vulgar
captions etc.
(4) To access all educational opportunities and benefits available at the Institute
and make good use of them to prosper academically and develop scientific
temper.
(5) To respect the laws of the country, human rights and to conduct in a
responsible and dignified manner at all times.
(6) To report any violation of this Code to the functionaries under this Code.
Section 2: Behavior of the Students
a) Groupism of any kind that would distort the harmony is not permitted.
b) Students are expected to spend their free time in the Library. They shall not
loiter along the verandas or crowd in front of the offices or the campus
roads. Students should refrain from sitting on places such as parapets,
stairs, footpaths etc.
c) Possession or consumption of narcotic drugs and other intoxicating
substances are strictly prohibited in the campus and hostels.
d) Silence shall be maintained in the premises of the Institute.
e) Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in the class room, library,
computer center, examination halls, etc.
f) Students shall refrain from all activities considered as ragging which is
a criminal offence.
g) Students are prohibited from indulging in anti-institutional, anti-national,
antisocial, communal, immoral or political expressions and activities within
the campus and hostels.
h) Politically based students’ and other organizations or outfits are not allowed
in the campus. Students are strictly prohibited from organizing, attending or
participating in any activity or agitation sponsored by politically based
organizations.
i) Students shall not deface, disfigure, damage or destroy or cause any loss in
any manner to all the public, private or Institute properties.
j) Without specific permission of the authorities, students shall not bring
outsiders to the Institute or hostels.

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 k) No one shall bring, distribute or circulate unauthorized notices, pamphlets,
leaflets etc within the campus or hostels. The possession, distribution or
exhibition of any item by any means which is per se obscene is prohibited
within the campus or on any property owned/ managed by the Institute.
l) No student shall collect money either by request or by coercion from others
within the campus or hostels.
m) The Institute being a place of learning and an exclusive academic zone,
nobody shall respond to any call for any form of strike, procession or
agitation including slogan shouting, dharna, gherao, burning of effigy or
indulge in anything which may harm the peaceful atmosphere of the
Institution and shall eschew from violence in the campus and hostels and
even outside.
n) Possession or usage of weapons, explosives or anything that cause injury/
damage to the life and limb or body of any human being or property is
prohibited.
o) Use of motorized vehicles within the Institute premises is strictly
prohibited.
p) Students shall only use the waste bins for dispensing waste materials within
the campus including classrooms, hostels, offices, canteen and messes.
q) Any conduct which leads to lowering of the esteem of the Institute is
prohibited.
r) Any unauthorized tour/visit by individual or group of students shall be
treated as a serious conduct violation and all such students will be
imposed disciplinary penalties.
s) Violating Indian Penal Code is an offence.
t) Promoting any religion or Business is prohibited.
u) Making a false official statement to the Institute official, faculty or staff
member is discouraged.
Notwithstanding the above list, disciplinary actions can be initiated for any behavior
that disrupts the harmonious functioning of the institute/individuals.

Section 3: Disciplinary Sanctions

Any student exhibiting prohibited behavior mentioned in this Code shall, depending
upon the gravity of the misconduct or depending on its recurrence, be subjected to
any of the following disciplinary sanctions. Any student who is persistently
insubordinate, who is repeatedly or willfully mischievous, who is guilty of fraud, in the
opinion of the competent authority, is likely to have an unwholesome influence on his/
her fellow students, will be removed from the rolls.

3.1 Minor Sanctions

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All minor issues will be dealt by the Faculty advisor/HoD/Chief warden/Dean Student
Welfare. A range of disciplinary measures either in single or in combination can be
imposed on the student. These measures include
A. Counselling
B. Warning or Reprimand: This is the least sanction envisaged in this Code. The
student engaged in any prohibited behavior will be issued a warning letter.
C. Tendering Apology: The student engaged in any prohibited behavior may be
asked to tender an apology for his/her act through an undertaking that he/she
shall not indulge in such or any of the prohibited behavior in future.
D. Withholding student privileges such as loaning books from library, using
sports facilities, membership in student bodies such as NCC, NSS etc. leaves or
outings etc. temporarily, Shifting the student(s) to another hostel
E. If needed, as a precautionary measure a student may be sent home along with
the parent(s)/Guardian(s) for a stipulated time.

3.2 Major Sanctions

Issues of serious nature/issues which can’t be solved at the HoD/warden/Dean Student
Welfare and/or repeated mistakes by the same student (s) will be referred to the
Director. Upon careful examination of the issue, the Director may refer it to the campus
Discipline Committee (DC) through the office of Dean (Student welfare).
Members of the Disciplinary Committee (DC)
1. Dean of student Welfare - Chairman
2. Associate Dean of student welfare - Convener
3. Dean/Associate Dean of Academics – member
4. Respective hostel warden(s) – member
5. Respective department HoD(s) – member
6. Student Counsellor (if any) - member
7. Faculty – Nominated by the Director
8. An Advocate - member
A. Debarring from Examinations: A student/group of students may be debarred from
writing all/any/some of the examinations, which forms part of the academic
program for which he/she/they has/ have joined.
B. Suspension: A student may be suspended from the Institute for violation of any of
the provisions of this Code. The period of suspension and conditions, if any, shall be
clearly indicated in the communication addressed to the student. The student shall
lose his/her attendance for the suspended period.
C. Restitution: Restitution implies reimbursement in terms of money and/or services
to compensate for personal injury or loss, damage/disfiguration to property of the
Institute or any property kept in the premises of the Institute in any manner. The
students/group of students may be asked to compensate for the loss that has been
caused to any person or property of the Institute or any property kept in the
premises of the Institute due to the act of vandalism perpetrated by the students.
The students/group of students shall also be liable to put in their service to restore

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 any loss or damage caused to any property and thereby bringing it to its original
form as far as possible.
D. Forfeiture: Caution deposit of any student engaged in any prohibited behavior shall
be forfeited.
E. Expulsion: This is the extreme form of disciplinary action and shall be resorted to
only in cases where stringent action is warranted. Expulsion is the permanent
dismissal of a student from the Institute. Such a student will not be eligible for
readmission to any of the courses of this Institute at any time in future.

Section 4: Functionaries under the Code

A. Heads of the Departments/ Faculty Advisors/Chief Warden/ Wardens of
Hostels:
a. As the persons in charge of the Departments/Hostels, the respective
functionaries of all Teaching Departments and Hostels shall have the power and
duty to take immediate action to curb any prohibited behavior as envisaged
under this code.
b. As these functionaries cannot single handedly manage all the issues, they can
assign part of the work to the teachers and the teachers of all the
departments/wardens have the responsibility to inform any incident of
prohibited behavior to the Heads of the Departments/ Chief Warden so that any
serious issue can be settled before the same goes out of control.
c. The Head of the Departments/ Chief Warden shall have the power to impose
minor sanctions as envisaged under section 3(I) of this Code. They can also
recommend imposition of major sanctions as envisaged under Section 3(II) of
this Code to the Director.
d. The Head of the Departments/ Faculty Advisors/Chief Warden/ Wardens of
Hostels while taking any action as envisaged in the code shall do so in an
impartial manner and see to it that the sanction imposed/proposed is
commensurate with the gravity of the prohibited behavior.
e. Any lapse on the part of a teacher/ Warden to report any instance of violence
and misconduct on the part of the students shall be reported to the Director by
the respective Head of the Departments/Chief Warden.
f. The Wardens of Hostels shall be responsible for maintaining strict discipline and
decorum in the hostel. He/she shall specifically see to it that the inmates of the
hostel do not involve themselves in violation of any clause under Section 2 of this
Code.
g. If the period of absence is for a short duration (of not more than two weeks),
application for leave shall have to be submitted to the Head of the Department
concerned stating fully the reasons for the leave requested for along with
supporting document(s). The Head of the Department will grant such leave.
During such leave period, the student will be marked as absent. Even with this
leave applied, the student must satisfy at least 75% attendance requirement to
appear for end semester examination.

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 h. If the period of absence exceeds two weeks, a prior application for grant of leave
will have to be submitted to the Dean (Student Welfare) through the Head of the
Department. The decision to grant such leave shall be taken by the Dean (Student
Welfare), after considering the recommendation of the Head of the Department,
if the aggregate attendance is at least 75% till the date of request.
i. A resident student must report to the corresponding warden before
proceeding/after arriving on/from leave. Failing to do so will be construed as
breach of discipline and will be dealt with as per provisions.
B. Deans: Any authority of the Institute/University with delegated powers shall have
the power to visit/inspect any premises, buildings or any property of the Institute
when there is a genuine doubt that any act of prohibited behavior is taking place
and can take any lawful actions to curb such behavior.
a. The HODs/ Faculty Advisors/Chief Warden/ Wardens of Hostels shall report
to the Dean (Student Welfare) any instances of prohibited behavior, who in
turn shall bring it to the notice of the Director.
b. The Dean (Student Welfare) shall forward the recommendations from the
HODs/ Chief Warden to impose a major sanction under Section 3(II) of this
Code to the Director after noting his observations.
B. Director: The Director shall be the ultimate authority (at institute level) in
imposing major sanctions as envisaged under Section 3(II) against the students
for acts of prohibited behavior. The Director can also entertain any appeal from
any student/students aggrieved by the action of any authority of the Institute
under or subordinate to the Director and decide the case on merit.

Section 5: Right to Appeal

The student/students aggrieved by the action of any authority of the Institute under or
subordinate to the Director can appeal to the Director and any student aggrieved by the
action of the Director can appeal to Vice-Chancellor/Chancellor whose decision shall be
final and binding on the students.

Section 6: Assistance from Law Enforcement Agencies

The Deans/HoDs/Chief Warden shall have the power and duty to call the Police
immediately with the concurrence of the Director when there is a threat of Law and
Order situation in the Campus and also when there is a genuine apprehension that any
incident of rioting, vandalism or any other act prohibited by law is likely to take place.
The Deans/HoDs/Chief Warden shall in such a case give a detailed report to the
Director. The Director/Deans/HoDs/Chief Warden can also arrange for video recording
of the entire situation and take appropriate actions through police and other concerned
authorities.

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Section 7: Undertaking by the Students
The students joining any academic program of the Institute will have to give an
undertaking to the effect that he/she will comply with the provisions envisaged in this
Code in letter and spirit. Every student will be bound by the provisions of this Code.

Section 8: Grievance Redressal Committee

The Institute has a “Grievance Redressal Committee” where the students can register
their grievances. The Committee shall consist of the Deans/HoDs/Chief Warden and
also members of the Parent-Teacher Association.

Section 9: Amendments to the Code

The University shall have the power to amend any of the provisions in this Code. The
amendments shall be brought to the notice of the students and faculty of the Institute
through notice put on the Institute web site, notice boards of the Institute or through
emails.

Annexure-1: Special Provision for detained students

1. A student may be promoted provisionally to the next semester under special
provision on fulfilling the following conditions:
a) A minimum of 50% attendance need to be put-up by the student in the
semester where he/she has detained.
b) Student must have secure minimum of 16 (One Six) internal marks out of 40
(40% of total weightage=16 marks)
2. If any provisionally promoted student fails to put-up required attendance in the
provisionally promoted semester then he/she has to repeat the year with very next
batch students.
3. It is the choice of the students (as per eligibility listed in 1 above) to opt for provisional
promotion to the next semester or to re-join along with the very next batch students.
4. The provisional promotion on attendance shall be allowed only once in the entire course of
study of a student. All other credit promotion rules applicable as per the university norms.

Monitoring the student attendance:

1. To bring the accountability in the attendance system, review of the student attendance
after each MID term exam is made mandatory. Communication on attendance must
be made through the proper procedure to the parents on regular intervals of time.
2. If a student found to be absent for academic classes for more than 2 days
continuously by staying at the hostels/dorms/home then such students should be
counselled by the office of Dean (Student Welfare). Even after the counselling, if any
student found to be absent repeatedly, then the counselling need to be given to
parents/students without fail.

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 Annexure-2: Guidelines for Setting/Vetting of Question Papers
1. Question paper setting guidelines: In order to ensure the standards in the
question paper, basic metrics (listed in following table) must be taken into
consideration while preparing the question papers for ATs/MIDs/ESTs.
Table: Metrics of the question paper blue print
Category % of Marks
Remembering 20
Understanding 30
Applying 20
Analyzing 20
Higher order Thinking skills (Like Evaluating, Creating) 10
Total 100
2. Vetting of a question paper: To bring the accountability in the examination
evaluation & testing system, vetting of a question paper must be done before
conduct of examination. For vetting the question papers, a committee comprising of
HoD and One or Two senior faculty internal /external members (who are not
involved in setting a question paper). Format of vetting the question paper is
provided in the following table. No mobile phones/laptops shall be allowed while
vetting a question paper. The record of vetting the question papers shall be
maintained by the examination section.
Format of Question Paper Vetting

Department:
Name of Subject:
Code of Subject:
Setter(s):
Reviewer/ Expert
member:
S. No Yes/ No
1 In conformity with the prescribed syllabi.
2 Prepared with the right answer key.
3 Followed the paper setting guidelines?
4 Free from typographical and grammatical
errors?
5 Are there any repeated questions?
Recommendations from Reviewer/ Expert Member

Signature of Vetting Committee

1. Chairman
2. Reviewer / Expert member

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 Annexure-4: Malpractice rules
Students are not allowed to leave the Examination Hall without submitting the answer
script. They will not be permitted to enter the examination hall after 30 minutes of
commencement of the examination and to leave the examination hall before 30 minutes
of the closure of examination.
The nature of malpractice and the minimum punishment are indicated in the following
table:
Table: Malpractice Rules

S. No. Malpractice/Improper conduct Disciplinary action

1. In the examination hall, if the candidate Expulsion from the examination hall and
possesses or keeps accessible such as any cancellation of the result in that course
paper, note book, programmable calculators, only.
Cell phones, pager, palm computers, pen
drives, memory cards 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 an aid in
the subject of the examination)
Note: The Controller of Examination shall
update the list of objectionable material from
time to time according to the advancing
methods in the malpractice.
2 Gives assistance or guidance to any other Expulsion from the examination hall and
candidate cancellation of the result in that course only
or of all the candidates involved.
Receives information from any other candidate
(orally, body language methods, cell phones or In case of an outsider,
any such media) in or outside the exam hall. (1) Refer Clause 10 in the Table.
(2). If the outsider is also the candidate of
that particular exam, the same mentioned in
the clause (10) is applicable.
3 Has copied in the examination hall from any Expulsion from the examination hall and
paper, book, programmable calculators, palm cancellation of the result in that course.
computers or any other form of material
relevant to the subject of the examination
(theory or practical) in which the candidate is
appearing.
4 Impersonates any other candidate in The candidate who has impersonated shall
connection with the examination. be expelled from examination hall. He
would be debarred and his seat gets
forfeited.

The result of the original candidate who has

been impersonated shall be cancelled in all
the courses of the examination (including
practical’s and project work) already
appeared and shall not be allowed to appear

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 for examinations of the remaining courses
of that semester. The candidate is also
debarred for ONE semester from class work
and all University examinations. The
continuation of the course by the candidate
is subject to the academic regulations in
connection with forfeit of seat.
If the imposter is an outsider, he will be
handed over to the police and a police case
will be registered.
5 Smuggling of answer scripts during or after the Expulsion from the examination hall.
examination.
or Cancellation of result in that course and all
Takes out or arranges to send out the question the other course the candidate has already
paper during the examination appeared including practical examinations
and project work.

He shall not be permitted for the remaining

examinations of the courses of that
semester.

6 Uses objectionable, abusive or offensive Cancellation of the result in that course

language in the answer paper or in letters to
the examiners or writes to the examiner
requesting him to award pass marks.
7 Refuses to obey the orders of the The student(s) of the institute shall be
Invigilators/Squad Team/Controller of expelled from examination hall and shall not
Examination/any officer on duty be permitted to appear for the remaining
or examinations of the courses of that
Misbehaves or creates disturbance of any kind semester.
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
or

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 Institute campus
or

Engages in any other act which in the opinion

of the officer on duty amounts to use of unfair

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 means or misconduct or has the tendency to
disrupt the orderly conduct of the examination.
8 Leaves the exam hall taking away answer script Expulsion from the examination hall and
or intentionally tears of the script or any part cancellation of result in that course and all
thereof inside or outside the examination hall. the other coursees the candidate has
already appeared including practical
examinations and project work.

The candidate shall not be permitted for the

remaining examinations of the courses of
that semester.
9 Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in Expulsion from the examination hall and
the examination hall. cancellation of the result in that course and
all other courses the candidate has already
appeared including practicals and project
work.
The candidate shall not be
permitted for the remaining examinations of
the courses of that semester.
The candidate is also debarred for two
consecutive semesters.
The continuation of course by the candidate
is subject to the academic regulations in
connection with forfeiture of seat.
10 If student of the institute, who is not a Student of the institute will be expelled from
candidate for the particular examination the examination hall along with cancellation
or of the result in that course and all other
Any person not connected with the institute courses the candidate has already appeared
indulges in any malpractice or improper including practical examinations and project
conduct mentioned in clause 6 to 8. work.

The candidate shall not be permitted for the

remaining examinations of the courses of
that semester.

Maximum punishment: Based on the

severity of the case, the candidate’s seat
shall be forfeited. Person(s) who do not
belong to the Institute will be handed over
to police and a police case will be registered
against them.

11 Comes in a drunken condition to the Expulsion from the examination hall and
examination hall. cancellation of the result in that course and
all other courses the candidate has already
appeared including practical examinations
and project work.
The student shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the courses of
that semester.
12 Copying detected on the basis of internal Cancellation of the result in that course
evidence, such as, during valuation or during only.
special scrutiny. Note: The Director is authorized to form a
suitable committee and apply the above said

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 rule.
13 Unauthorized uploading of jar file in online Expulsion from the examination hall and
examination, unauthorized usage of the local cancellation of the result in that course and
servers (renaming the script file, uploading all other courses the candidate has already
script file from the location other than the appeared including practical examinations
exam hall allocated to student, etc.) and project work.
The student shall not be permitted to
appear for the examinations in the
remaining courses in that semester.
The candidate shall be handed over to the
police and case will be filed against them.

14 Unauthorized access to any of the examination The candidate shall be debarred for one or
archives, examination server and database, two years. The continuation of the course by
rooms, files etc. the candidate is subject to the academic
regulations in connection with forfeiture of
Illegal manipulation of examination data seat.
through hacking etc.
If the candidate is an outsider, he will be
handed over to the police and case will be
registered.

Note: The authority (invigilator/Squad team/Controller of Examinations/Special

invigilator) whoever is implementing the above disciplinary action must have all the
suitable evidences time specified by the Director/recommendation of the result
declaration & moderation committee. Any malpractice not covered in the above clause
shall be reported to the committee for necessary action.

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