EDU-REVOLUTION: BE THE CHANGE

Dear Students,
The beginning of the Spring Term 2024-25 at Lovely Professional University will mark the onset of an
EDU-REVOLUTION, bringing in a transformative shift in education. A student-centric approach will take
centre stage, catering to diverse learning styles while emphasizing real-world applications. Students will be
offered a variety of learning options tailored to their individual capabilities and styles. The initiatives will be
designed to provide flexibility in key academic areas, all aimed at enhancing your learning experience and
ensuring your success. This initiative will address the following key aspects:

A. Course Equivalence and Attendance Relaxation

B. Grade Revision and Overall Welfare (GROW)
C. 10 % Attendance waiver for students in Pre-final/Final year of the programme
D. Continuous Assessment Reduction Through Experience (CARE)
E. Students in active decision-making through Student Committees

[A] Course Equivalence and Attendance Relaxation: The students will be provided an opportunity to
seek attendance relaxation and course equivalence for some courses registered to him/her in the upcoming
term through various platforms as detailed below.
1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): For basic elementary courses such as English,
Mathematics, Analytical skills, Soft skills etc.- Before the start of each term, students who believe
they already possess the required knowledge or skills in a course registered to him/her in upcoming
term, can request a relaxation from the course and attendance via an online interface. Upon approval
of the request, to qualify for RPL course equivalence and attendance relaxation the student must take
a RPL examination within 15 days of the term's start to assess their prior learning. A minimum grade
of B+ (7 GPA) is required to be earned for the exemption. Upon successful qualification, grade
earned by the student in RPL examination will be directly reflected in the final DMC and student
will be exempted from Attendance, CA and examinations of the course.
A student can select only one course in a term under Recognition of prior learning (RPL).

2. NPTEL Course/MOOCs/Certifications: A student can request for course and attendance relaxation
in upcoming term’s course in lieu of any NPTEL Course/MOOCs/Certifications he/she wishes to
pursue in that term. The request will be submitted by the student through an online interface at the
start of the term.
Eligibility to apply under this category will be CGPA based:

Program Year CGPA requirement Maximum course count

1st Year* 7.5 and above 1
2nd, 3rd and 4th Year 8 and above 1

a. Students meeting the above CGPA eligibility conditions will not be required to attend classes or
appear for examinations of the equivalent course. On successful completion of the NPTEL
Course/MOOC/Certification, he/she would be required to submit the certificate of completion
through an online interface and will be graded accordingly.
b. Students who do not meet the CGPA eligibility criteria may still pursue a NPTEL
Course/MOOC/Certification, but will not be granted any exemptions from attendance, classes, or
exams. Upon successful completion, the higher grade in the equivalent course will be updated.
 3. Pursuing Project: Students wishing to pursue project against any course of upcoming term may
receive course equivalence and attendance relaxation as per the table given below.

Program Year CGPA requirement Maximum course count

1st Year* 7.5 and above 1
2nd, 3rd and 4th Year 8 and above 1

At the start of the term, the student can submit details of any project he/she wishes to complete
during the term. The student will submit the request through an online interface, after which it will
be reviewed for course equivalence and attendance relaxation, subject to approval. The student will
be clearly required to state the final outcome of project like Patent/Copyright/Publication/Industry
funding/ Government sponsorship (like ATAL Innovation Mission) at the time of request submission
for equivalence.
The best project will also be selected for Project Expo and students will be rendered rational
financial support by the university.

4. Any other: In addition to above, the students may also suggest any additional aspect with regard to
which the student is seeking course equivalence and attendance relaxation in the upcoming term. In
this regard the student can submit his/her request through the online interface.

NOTE: A student will be eligible to apply for MAXIMUM 2 COURSES IN A TERM

for seeking course equivalence and attendance relaxation.
[B] Grade Revision and Overall Welfare (GROW) : As the University believes that Learning never
Ends, and learning styles of each student may differ, the students will now be extended an opportunity to
improve their existing grade(s) through various other learning options as:
1. Competitions/Hackathons: Students who demonstrate exceptional performance in internationally or
nationally recognized competitions or hackathons can request for grade upgradation in an equivalent
course studied in current/previous terms.
2. Entrepreneurial Venture: Student pursuing freelancing or a start -up venture can request for grade
upgradation in a course based on revenue generated through the entrepreneurial venture.
3. Publications/Patents/Copyrights shall also be considered for relevant grade upgradation
4. Performance in higher studies, Recruitment Exam (GATE/ JAM, UGC-NET, CAT, AFCAT, CDS,
IELTS, CTET etc.) Performance shall be considered at both national and international level

The requests for the same will be submitted by students through an online interface. After review, if the new
accomplishments reflect a higher grade, your original grade may be upgraded

[C] 10 % Attendance waiver for students in Pre-final/Final year of the programme: Students with a
CGPA of 8 or higher can apply for an attendance relaxation in their pre-final/final year. Eligible students
will be granted a 10% attendance relaxation to support their career development for pursuing the
following aspirations like:
1. Preparation of Competitive Exam
2. Preparation of Technical Competition
3. Freelancing Activity/Entrepreneurship/ Revenue Generation
4. Industry/ Field Project
5. Consultancy Project
The applicability of 10% attendance relaxation is detailed below:

Programme duration (in years) Applicability of attendance relaxation

2 In 2nd Year
3 In 3rd Year
4 In 3rd and/or in 4th Year
More than 4 In pre-final /final Year

The students who wish to apply for the 10% relaxation should submit their requests through UMS at the start
of every term and specify the activity he/she wishes to pursue in lieu of attendance relaxation. The
attendance relaxation shall be subject to outcome achieved by student in the submitted career development
option.
[D] Continuous Assessment Reduction through Experience (CARE) : Students are required to appear for
Continuous Assessment (CA) evaluations, as per their course CA category. However, those wishing to
explore innovative learning methods or alternative approaches may apply for CA modifications by opting
for real-life problem-solving assignments. The course teacher will provide details about the various CA
options available for the course during the Zero Lecture. Based on this information, students may apply
(through UMS) for CA modifications in one course for the upcoming term. The CA modifications will be
approved upon approval from the academic committee.
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Applicability of Continuous Assessment Reduction through Experience (CARE)

Program Year CGPA requirement Maximum course count

1st Year* 7.5 and above 1
2nd, 3rd and 4th Year 8 and above 1

[E] Students in active decision-making through Student Committees

Students will be actively involved in decision-making related to academic and learning procedures
applicable to them, by becoming a member of various committees as listed below:

a. Student Academic and Project Review Committee

b. Student Career Committee
c. Student entrepreneurship and Media Committee

The students can submit their nominations through UMS for becoming members of their desired committee.
The members will be selected based on student’s credentials and interview. These committees will operate
on defined agenda points and decision areas.

UMS link to apply for all the above-mentioned initiatives:

UMS Navigation --- LMS 🡪 EDU Revolution: BE THE CHANGE

Students are advised to submit their nominations timely. In case of any query in this regard the student can
approach for resolution through RMS at the following path:

UMS Navigation--- Relationship management system 🡪 EDU Revolution: BE THE CHANGE

OR get your queries resolved through the Helpline Number: 01824-520150.

* First-year students can apply for all of the above initiatives. However, approval of the submitted
initiatives will be subject to satisfaction of CGPA requirements after the declaration of the result.