Assessment and Grading System
Distribution of Marks
The performance of a student in a course is evaluated based on a scheme of continuous assessment, mid-term, and semester final examinations. For theory courses, this continuous assessment is made through a set of quizzes, class participation, and assignment. The assessment in laboratory/sessional courses is made through observation of the students and viva-voce during laboratory hours, and quizzes. The distribution of marks in the continuous assessment, mid-term and semester-final examinations is as follows:
The performance of a student in a course is evaluated based on a scheme of continuous assessment, mid-term, and semester final examinations. For theory courses, this continuous assessment is made through a set of quizzes, class participation, and assignment. The assessment in laboratory/sessional courses is made through observation of the students and viva-voce during laboratory hours, and quizzes. The distribution of marks in the continuous assessment, mid-term and semester-final examinations is as follows:
| Activity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Class Participation | 10% |
| Quizzes and Assignments | 15% |
| Mid-term | 25% |
| Semester Final | 50% |
Letter Grades
Letter grades and corresponding grade points are awarded in accordance with the provisions shown below:
Letter grades and corresponding grade points are awarded in accordance with the provisions shown below:
| Grade | Equivalent Grade Point |
Numerical Markings |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 | 80% or above |
| A | 3.75 | 75% to below 80% |
| A- | 3.50 | 70% to below 75% |
| B+ | 3.25 | 65% to below 70% |
| B | 3.00 | 60% to below 65% |
| B- | 2.75 | 55% to below 60% |
| C+ | 2.50 | 50% to below 55% |
| C | 2.25 | 45% to below 50% |
| D | 2.00 | 40% to below 45% |
| F | 0.00 | Below 40% |
Assignment of Credits
Each theory or lab course is assigned weekly contact hours. The credit hours of a course are directly related to the weekly contact hours of the course. The credit hours of a theory course is equal to the weekly contact hour of the course, the credit hours of a lab course is half of the weekly contact hours of the course. One contact hour refers to a 50 minute class in each week of a semester.
Grade Point Average
The overall academic progress of a student in a semester is assessed by calculating grade point average (GPA). The grade points obtained by a student in a course is the product of the credit hours of the course and the equivalent grade point corresponding to the letter grade obtained by the student in that course. Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in all the courses assed/completed
by a student.
Each theory or lab course is assigned weekly contact hours. The credit hours of a course are directly related to the weekly contact hours of the course. The credit hours of a theory course is equal to the weekly contact hour of the course, the credit hours of a lab course is half of the weekly contact hours of the course. One contact hour refers to a 50 minute class in each week of a semester.
Grade Point Average
The overall academic progress of a student in a semester is assessed by calculating grade point average (GPA). The grade points obtained by a student in a course is the product of the credit hours of the course and the equivalent grade point corresponding to the letter grade obtained by the student in that course. Grade Point Average (GPA) is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in all the courses assed/completed
by a student.
Attendance Requirement
A student is required to attend at least 85% of the classes held in each courses of a semester. The students failing to attend the requisite percentage of classes in any course will not be allowed to appear at the Semester Final Examinations in the semester. In special circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of the Department may condone 10% of the required attendance on grounds of serious illness of the student on production of certificate by a Registered Physician, or reasons acceptable to the Vice-Chancellor.
A student is required to attend at least 85% of the classes held in each courses of a semester. The students failing to attend the requisite percentage of classes in any course will not be allowed to appear at the Semester Final Examinations in the semester. In special circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Head of the Department may condone 10% of the required attendance on grounds of serious illness of the student on production of certificate by a Registered Physician, or reasons acceptable to the Vice-Chancellor.
