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Welcome to the Office of the Controller of Examinations. Exam Related information / services for all the Students of Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore will be provided under this category. The Institute, under Bharathiar University, was granted Autonomous status by UGC and Government of Tamil Nadu with effect from the Academic year 2007-08.

Examination System

Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore gained an Autonomous status in 2007 and continues to be affiliated to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. It has obtained freedom to frame its own courses of studies and adopt innovative methods of teaching and evaluation. In keeping with its tradition of promoting innovation and growth, the college had introduced the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2008-2009 with the following objectives in view:

• To enhance the curriculum to facilitate job opportunities.
• To impart skills that are required for an entrepreneur.
• To provide the students with a greater flexibility in their choice of courses.
• To enable the students to have their own choice of courses at the basic / advanced level, according to their needs, aspirations and learning capacity.
• To provide opportunities to the students to earn extra credits within the stipulated time.

The evaluation method of CBCS with grading provides a much better picture of the academic personality of the students than the existing one with marks indicated in percentages. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Grade Point Average (GPA) are indicators of the academic performance of the students. The students can have horizontal mobility in studying Certificate and Diploma courses for their further empowerment with learning flexibility.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT

The examination system has two components – Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and End Semester Examinations (ESE). CIA is conducted periodically to monitor the progress of the students during the course of the semester and ESE at the end of the semester after the completion of 90 working days. The maximum mark allotted for CIA and ESE is 50 & 50 (for UG & PG) respectively.

Distribution of Marks of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) and End Semester Examinations (ESE)

(Applicable only for UG Batch 2022)

Pattern may vary according to recommendations of the Board of Studies concerned.

Question Pattern for practical subjects as per the recommendations of the Board of Studies concerned.

Fraction marks could be rounded of by < 0.5 /> 0.5 rule at Grand total and not at every column.

(Applicable for UG & PG Students admitted from the Academic Year 2023-2024 Onwards)

(1) Continuous Internal Assessment (Theory)

(a) CIA TEST

(Only for 2022 Batch)

In every semester, two (2) centralized CIA tests and Model Examinations are conducted for each Programme. The first test is conducted in the middle of each semester covering 40% of the syllabus and the second test at the end of the semester covering the remaining portion of the syllabus. The average of three (3) test marks is converted to 25 marks or in accordance with the maximum marks allotted.

(From the Academic Year 2023-2024 Onwards)

In every semester, two (2) centralized CIA tests and Model Examinations are conducted for each Programme. The first test is conducted in the middle of each semester covering 40% of the syllabus and the second test at the end of the semester covering the remaining portion of the syllabus. The average of three (3) test marks is converted to 25 marks or in accordance with the maximum marks allotted.

(b) Assignment / Seminar / Quiz / Other Components (*Class Participation, Case Studies Presentation, Field Work, Field Survey, Group Discussion, Term Paper, Workshop / Conference Participation, Presentation of Papers in Conferences, Quiz, Report / Content Writing, etc., (Select any option from the above. It can vary for courses according to your (teachers) choice.):

Assignment / Seminar for each course must be submitted / presented by a student in each semester. The marks allotted to this component will be awarded based on the performance of the candidate.

(2) Continuous Internal Assessment (Practical)

CIA marks for practical will be awarded based on the performance of students in CIA practical test, observation notebooks.

(a) CIA Practical Test

For each practical, students should write one model practical test for the External maximum marks of the practical. Marks obtained in the test will be appropriately converted into marks allotted for the test component of CIA of the practical.

(b) Observation Notebook & Regularity

Marks allotted for record / observation notebook will be awarded based on the presentation of the procedure, results of the practical done during every practical class and punctuality in the submission of observation notebook.

A student who has completed a semester with minimum 75% of attendance is eligible to appear for the End Semester Examination. The purpose of the End Semester Examination is to make a final review of the topics covered and assessment of the student’s knowledge of the course. The End Semester Examinations are conducted twice in a year (November / December and April / May). Examination is held through online and offline mode for three hours.

• Minimum pass mark for each course is 40% in ESE and 40% in aggregate in CIA + ESE for UG Programmes.
• The minimum pass mark for each course is 50% in ESE and 50% in aggregate in CIA + Ese for PG Programmes.
• The Examination dates will be announced 20 days in advance by the Examination Cell.
• The ESE will be conducted in December / June every year for the Add-on Courses.

The Students are permitted for the reappearance for their Arrear Courses on prior notification for the respective academic year.

The Students who failed in their course shall have to reappear for the ESE of the same along with the next regular batch of students.

Note:

1. Each course carries an Internal component
2. There is a minimum pass for External and overall
3. Theory: Internal Assessment: 50:50
4. Practical : 50:50
5. Project   : 50:50

Note:

1. Each course carries an Internal component
2. There is a minimum pass for External and overall
3. Theory: Internal Assessment: 50:50
4. Practical : 50:50
5. Project   : 50:50

UG / PG PROGRAMMES

The marks obtained by the candidate in each course will be converted into Grade Point as given in the table below. The maximum mark per course is to be fixed at 100 (if it is less or more than 100, convert it to 100).

Students who pass all courses for PG Programmes/under Part III of UG Programmes in first attempt within the period of the Programme are eligible for First Class with Distinction. The improved marks shall be considered for classification but not for rankings.

For a Semester:

Grade Point Average (GPA) =

Where, = C_i Credits earned for course / subject ‘i’ in any semester,G_i = Grade Point obtained for course / subject ‘i’ in any semester.

CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)

For the Entire Programme:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) =

*The candidates who have passed in the first appearance and within the prescribed semester of the UG Programme (Core, Allied and Elective Courses alone) are eligible for Exemplary and Distinction.

*The candidates who have passed in the first appearance and within the prescribed semester of the PG Programme are eligible for Exemplary and Distinction.

CLASSIFICATION OF RESULT

Based on the Regularity, Aptitude, Discipline, Involvement and overall performance of the students in the co-curricular activities like National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross and Physical education (Sports and Games), the NCC officers, NSS programme officers, Coordinator for YRC and Physical Director, respectively shall award marks at the end of fifth semester. This will be displayed in terms of Grades in the statement of marks as follows:

Marks 80 and above: Grade A - Exemplary;

Marks 70-79: Grade B - Very Good;

Marks 60-69: Grade C - Good;

Marks 50-59: Grade D - Fair;

Marks 40-49: Grade E - Satisfactory

ATTENDANCE RULES

1. 75% of the attendance in the current semester is mandatory to appear for the End Semester Examinations.
2. Candidates who secure 65% to 75% of the attendance are not eligible to appear for the current semester examinations. However, the Principal of the college may condone the lack of attendance for students with genuine reasons and permit them to write the End Semester Examinations, after the payment of condonation fee:- Medical grounds, Major calamity, Accident and Health issues which demands a long rest. The reason of absence for a long period should be intimated to the Principal within a week’s time to get the leave sanctioned.
3. Candidates who secure attendance between 50% and 64% are not eligible to appear for the current semester examinations. However, they can write it as arrear subjects, if any, and is permitted to continue, if they have attained overall attendance of 75% or more by taking the average of the attendance acquired in the current and the previous semester. These candidates are eligible to write the previous semester subjects along with the current semester subjects.Otherwise, they will not be permitted to appear for both the previous semester and current semester courses and they have to redo the Programme from the previous semester in the following academic year, if vacancy is available, after obtaining the approval from the University, Principal and the Head of the Department concerned.
4. Candidates who earn attendance below 50% are not eligible to write the examination in the current semester subjects and also have to discontinue the Programme and re-join in the same semester in the next academic year, if vacancy is available, with proper approval from the University, Principal and the Head of the Department concerned. These candidates are eligible to write arrear subjects, if any.

RULES TO BE ADOPTED BY STUDENTS DURING THEORY EXAMINATION

1. Candidate entering the examination hall must possess hall-ticket and identity card issued by the Principal; failing which she will be denied admission to write the examination. In case of impersonation, the accused will be handed over to police authorities for investigation and for necessary action.
2. Candidates must take their allotted seats 10 minutes before the commencement of examination, maintain discipline and silence inside the examination hall. Attention must be given to the instructions given by the Hall Superintendent before the commencement and also during the examination.
3. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall after 30 minutes from the commencement of examination. Similarly, no candidate will be permitted to leave the hall before 60 minutes from the commencement of examination. A candidate who leaves the examination hall will not be permitted to re-enter the hall.
4. Candidates are expected to bring their own pens, pencils, eraser and will not be allowed to borrow from others. Calculators and any such instruments of communication are not permitted inside the examination hall.
5. Candidates should use only blue or black ink or ball pen while answering their papers. Only for drawing diagrams or chart, colour pens/sketch pens are allowed.
6. General Clark’s mathematical and physical tables will be supplied to candidates on request and the same should be returned immediately after use, without any scribbling. However, candidates will be allowed to use their own mathematical and statistical tables / data sheets which are uncommon and specifically required to answer a particular paper after obtaining permission from Chief/Hall Superintendent. Such sheets or tables with any scribbling will not be permitted.
7. Candidates are permitted to use only non-programmable calculators.
8. Candidates must verify and assure themselves that they have received correct question papers before they start answering the questions. Question paper not relevant should be returned to the Hall Superintendent at once.
9. Candidates are expected to write at least 20 lines and a maximum of 24 lines in a page. They should write on both the sides of the answer booklet. Additional booklet will not be issued to those who fail to adhere to this condition.
10. Rough work and calculations may be made at the bottom of the page. Candidates can reserve, if necessary, one fourth of the page at the bottom exclusively for the purpose. No separate answer booklet for rough work will be supplied. Rough work carried out by a candidate will be a part of the answer paper.
11. Candidates are forbidden from asking irrelevant questions or clarifications of any kind from the Hall Superintendent during the examination.
12. Candidates should not detach any sheet from the main answer booklet or smuggle out additional sheet or main booklet.
13. Candidates should handover the answer booklet personally to the Hall Superintendent, before leaving the examination hall.
14. Writing the name or making any appeal to the examiner or writing the Internal Assessment marks or writing the register number in the additional sheets or any other identifiable marking will attract disciplinary proceedings.
15. The students who indulge in any malpractice of any kind while writing examination will be immediately referred to the Chief Superintendent for the initiation of appropriate disciplinary proceedings. If they are proved guilty of malpractice, the Examination Disciplinary Action Committee is empowered to impose punishment including fine, debarring from writing examinations for the next 2-5 years according to the cognizance (seriousness) of the malpractice.
16. In the event of public holiday declared after the publication of timetable, the examinations will not be postponed or cancelled. The examinations will be conducted as scheduled unless otherwise notified.
17. Any communication in the form of a letter or telegram or phone call to a candidate will not be delivered / informed to the candidate until she completes the examination.
18. For those who are physically challenged or not able to write their examination themselves due to temporary illness, a scribe may be provided after getting the prior permission of the Principal or Controller of Examinations. A special fee prescribed for this purpose will be collected for each subject.

RULES & REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ESE PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS:

1. Candidates are expected to be in their allotted seats 10 minutes before the commencement of the test or examinations. No candidate will be permitted to enter the hall 30 minutes after the commencement of the test or examination.
2. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall within one hour from the commencement of the test or examination.
3. Candidates are prohibited from bringing / carrying into the examination hall any book or portion of the book, manuscript or matter of any description. Any communication with one another is subject to severe punishment.
4. Candidates are not allowed to tear the sheets from the answer booklet. They are not allowed to take the answer scripts outside the hall.
5. Candidates involved in malpractice of any kind will be liable for disciplinary action.
6. A candidate resorting to malpractice of any kind in the End Semester Examinations will not be permitted to write any course thereafter in that particular semester and in the following semester too. However, the candidate may register, attend classes and complete the CIA.
7. Question paper for the practical Examination will be set by both Internal and External examiners as per the pattern suggested by the concerned Board of Studies.
8. Candidates who could not attend the practical examinations as per the schedule on genuine grounds, will be permitted to take the same in the following batch / session, after obtaining permission from the Principal through the Head of the Department concerned.
9. Candidates appearing for practical Examinations should submit their bonafide Record notebooks prescribed for practical examinations, otherwise they will not be permitted to appear for the practical examinations. However, in genuine cases when they are not able to submit their Record note books they may be permitted to appear for the practical examinations, provided the concerned Staff-in charge /Head of the Department certified that the candidate has performed the experiments prescribed for the course. For such candidates who do not submit Record notebooks, Zero (0) marks will be awarded for Record notebooks.
10. Candidates appearing for practical examinations as arrears must submit the original bonafide record notebook which will be valued fresh by the examiners and the marks awarded for the examination will be considered as the marks obtained for the Record by the candidate. Previous mark, if any, will not be taken into account.

MALPRACTICE AND PUNISHMENT

Punishment for malpractice committed during Continuous Internal Assessment Tests is that the students will not be awarded any marks for CIA in the particular course and it will be indicated as Zero (0) in the Statement of marks. In such cases, the marks obtained in assignment and attendance will also be considered as Zero (0).

PUNISHMENT FOR MALPRACTICE COMMITTED DURING END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

NOTE

1. The matter regarding malpractice of any kind will be placed before the Disciplinary Action Committee for enquiry and the decision of the committee shall be final.
2. Cancellation of one or more course written by the candidate who was found guilty of committing malpractice, will be awarded a Zero(0) and the same will be indicated against the title of the respective paper in the statement of marks.
3. If a candidate is reported to have committed any malpractice for a second time, the Disciplinary Action Committee will enhance the punishment suitably.
4. The above regulations are intended only to guide the Committee in taking appropriate actions and are not intended to apply mechanically to cover every conceivable case.
5. The Disciplinary Action Committee may suitably deal with any other case of malpractice, which is not covered under any of the above clauses, considering cognizance (seriousness) of the case.
6. Penalty of the Rs.150/- will be levied from each candidate who was found guilty of committing malpractice, to meet out the expenditure towards conduct of enquiry proceedings.

PROVISION FOR REVALUATION

A student who passes a course in the first attempt can reappear for the same course in the succeeding End Semester Examination only, for improving her marks. Re-appearance for improvement is allowed for theory and practical subjects of all semesters, except for the final semester subjects. Revised mark statement will be issued after withdrawing the previous one, if the marks obtained in improvement is higher than the marks awarded earlier. When there is no improvement, there will not be any change in the original marks already awarded. The improved marks will be considered only for classification but not for ranking. 

PROVISIONS FOR RE-TOTALLING, REVALUATION AND OBTAINING PHOTOCOPY OF VALUED ANSWER SCRIPTS:

UG candidates may apply for re-totalling/revaluation/photocopy of valued answer scripts, to the Controller of Examinations through the Head of Departments and Principal, in the prescribed format, along with the prescribed fee within 10 days from the date of publication of results.

Revaluation/obtaining photocopy of answer scripts is permissible only for the current semester courses and not for any arrear paper. Those who wish to apply for revaluation of final semester courses can do so within ten days from the date of publication of results. Revised mark statement will be issued after withdrawing the previous one, if the marks obtained in revaluation/retotalling is higher than the marks obtained earlier. Otherwise, the original marks obtained earlier will be retained and it will be intimated to the student concerned as ‘No Change’.

A candidate who applies for revaluation cannot apply for retotalling.

Candidates, who desire to apply for revaluations after obtaining photocopy of the valued answer scripts, can do so within 7 days from the date of receipt of the photocopy, remitting the prescribed fee for revaluation.

TRANSPARENCY

There is 100% transparency regarding the valued answer scripts. All the CIA answer scripts valued are returned to the candidates. There is provision to obtain the Xerox copy of the valued answer script of ESE on payment of a prescribed fee by the student.

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION (SSE)

In order to provide an opportunity to the final UG and PG students to complete the programmes in the same year without any loss of time and help them for vertical mobility, special supplementary End Semester examinations will be conducted within 20 days from the date of publication of the results every year for the final semester subjects. Candidates who fail in only one course and in any of the previous semesters will also be permitted to take SSE. Students, who wish to apply for special supplementary End Semester examinations, can do so within 7 days from the date of publication of results.

The Examination Cell of Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore has a robust Grievance Cell to cater to the student grievances and allegations of unfair practices, if any. The Grievance Cell in the Controller of Examinations has been established to address complaints from students and other parties in a timely manner in order to strengthen the relationship between students and the institution by providing them with all necessary amenities to maintain a comfortable environment for academic teaching and learning. This preserves the College's honour and creates a peaceful environment to foster friendly student-student and student-teacher relationships.

It provides prompt and efficient redressal to the issues raised by the students in order to maintain a harmonious educational atmosphere in the institute.

Students can approach the cell to voice their complaints about academic concerns and in return, the committee will look into the situation and resolve the complaints as quickly as feasible. The cell redresses the grievances at the basis of individual and as well as class level if the grievance is common.

The Cell handles student problems and grievances about grades received, assessments, outcomes, methods of fee payment, collection of mark statements and other examination related matters. The solution for the grievance will be communicated to students concerned at the earliest. All cases will be formally reviewed by the Cell, which will thereafter take action in accordance with management policy.

Convocation celebrated students’ culmination of their academic journey, where the degrees are conferred. After the convocation at Bharathiar University, the college arranges for a convocation ceremony where certificates are distributed to the graduates. Students must apply for their Degree Certificates in the application form issued by Bharathiar University on or before the last date fixed by the college.

The candidates who have completed the programme will be provided with all information related to Special Supplementary Examinations, Issue of Application forms for the Examinations, Certificates and applications for Graduation Ceremony in the College Website (https://nirmalacollegeonline.ac.in/) and in the General Notice Board of the college. Students pursuing their studies will be intimated about their exams through circular, besides the modes mentioned above. No candidate will be individually intimated. The college will not be liable for the lapses that occur due to the ignorance of the candidates in this matter.