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[Autonomous Institution, Accredited by NAAC with A Grade, Approved by AICTE and Permanently Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai]
[All eligible programmes Accredited by NBA]
PREAMBLE
SREC is gearing up for several initiatives towards academic excellence and quality improvement. In view
of this priority and in keeping with SREC Vision and Mission the process was initiated towards
introduction of Choice Based Credit System
The above initiatives would further strengthen the speedy and substantive academic reforms in higher
education.
SCOPE:
The regulations provided herein shall apply to all regular, professional and general Undergraduate (UG)
programmes offered in SREC
These regulations are quite comprehensive and include definitions of key terms, critical concepts,
mechanics of calculations, role of various boards and committees; and the evaluation system.
1. PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS AND NOMENCLATURE
In this Regulations, unless the context otherwise specifies:
Programme means Degree Programme (i.e) B.E. / B.Tech. Degree Programme.
Discipline
Course
Semesters. On the recommendations of the Head of the Department a student may be granted
permission by the Chairperson, Academic Council to have a break in the Programme, however the
programme should be completed within the permitted number of Semesters.
Degree
16
14
B.E/B.Tech
B.E/B.Tech
(Lateral)
The permitted number of Semesters can be increased case to case subject to the approval of the by
the Academic Council and the affiliating university .
The ongoing degree programmes in Bachelor of Engineering / Technology are given below:B.E Civil Engineering
B.E Mechanical Engineering
B.E Electrical and Electronics Engineering
B.E Electronics and Communication Engineering
B.E Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
B.E Computer Science and Engineering
B.E Biomedical Engineering
B.E Aeronautical Engineering
B.Tech Information Technology
4. STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMMES
The structure of B.E/ B.Tech programmes shall have Humanities and Social Sciences (HS), Professional
Core (PC), Professional & Open Elective Courses (PE, OE) and Employability Enhancement Courses
(EEC) as follows:
Courses
Humanities and Social Sciences (HS)
Basic Sciences (BS)
Engineering Sciences (ES)
Professional Core (PC)
Professional Elective (PE)
Open Elective (OE)
Employability Enhancement Courses (EEC)
Range of Credits
9-18
27-36
27-36
54-72
18-27
9-18
18-27
Categorization of Courses
Every B.E. / B. Tech. Programme will have a curriculum with syllabi consisting of theory and
practical courses that shall be categorized as follows:
Humanities and Social Sciences (HS) courses include Business English, Employability Skills,
Engineering Ethics and Human Values, Communication skills, Environmental Science and
Engineering.
Basic Sciences (BS) courses include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.
Engineering Sciences (ES) courses include Engineering practices, Engineering Graphics, Basics
of Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Computer Engineering, Instrumentation etc.
Professional Core (PC) courses include the core courses relevant to the chosen
specialization/branch.
Professional Elective (PE) courses include the elective courses relevant to the chosen
specialization/ branch.
Open Elective (OE) courses include the courses relevant to the chosen specialization / degree
which a student can choose from the curriculum of other B.E. / B. Tech. programmes and courses
offered by the departments under the Faculty of Science and Humanities
Employability Enhancement Courses (EEC) includes Project Work and/or Internship,
Seminar, Professional Practices, Case Study, Industrial/Practical Training and Competency and
Skill Enhancement Courses.
Curriculum of a semester shall normally have a blend of 5 or 6 lecture courses and laboratory
courses. In addition, Employability Enhancement Course(s) may also be included. Each course
will have credits assigned. However, the total number of courses per semester shall not exceed 7/8
(including EEC).
The medium of instruction is English for all courses.
Each course is assigned certain number of credits based on the following:
Contact period per week
1 Lecture Period
2 Tutorial
Periods
2/3 Practical
Periods
Credits
1
1
6.
Open elective courses generally will not require any perquisite course of that programme
Please note the following when selecting your open elective/s:
9
Some open elective courses may not be appropriate as an open course for a particular
degree program. Example: Business Degree courses are not considered open for students
in a business degree program.
9
Some open elective courses may not be offered in the current academic semester or year.
9
Some open elective courses may reach capacity early and therefore space may not be
available for all interested students. Therefore, students who enroll early are most likely to
get their choice.
9
Students are responsible for ensuring that they successfully complete all courses as
required by the program design, in order to graduate.
8. ONE CREDIT COURSES
9 Candidates can also opt for one credit industry oriented courses of 15 to 20 hours duration, which
will be offered by experts from industry / other institution / our faculty on specialized topics.
9 Candidates can complete such one credit courses during the semesters 3 to 7 as and when these
courses are offered by different departments.
9 A candidate will also be permitted to register for the one credit courses of other departments
provided the candidate has fulfilled the necessary pre-requisites (if any required) of the course
being offered subject to approval by both the Heads of Departments.
9 If a candidate wants to avail exemption of electives of the final semesters, he/she can do so by
exercising his/her option in writing to the respective Head of the Department during the beginning
of the final semester (i.e. semester 8). The equivalence norm will be that one elective in the final
semester is equivalent to three one credit courses successfully completed by the candidate.
9 The one credit course shall carry 100 marks and shall be evaluated through Continuous
Assessments only.
9 The Department/Course Incharge concerned shall conduct one assessment test at the end of the
course
9 The Head of the Department may identify a faculty member as coordinator for the course. A
committee consisting of the Head of the Department, staff handling the course (if available),
coordinator and a senior Faculty member nominated by the Head of the Department shall monitor
the evaluation process.
9 The marks will be awarded to the candidate by the above committee based on their performance.
9 The grades earned by the candidates for the one credit courses which is not opted for conversion
into an elective(s), will not be included in the computation of CGPA.
9. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
9 The candidate should complete two weeks of industrial / practical training (minimum 10 working
days).
9 The industrial / Practical Training shall have One Credit.
9 At the end of the Industrial / practical training the candidate should submit the report and
certificate from the organization where he / she underwent the training.
9 Evaluation of the Industrial / Practical training will be done based on the report and Viva-Voce
9 examination conducted internally by a department committee constituted by the Head of the
department.
10. INTERNSHIP
9 The student shall undergo an Internship for 8/15 weeks i.e. starting from the end of 7th semester
Examination and completing during the 8th semester.
9 The students shall report the progress of the internship to the faculty guide in regular intervals and
may seek his/her advise.
9 After completion of Internship, students shall submit a report to the college with the approval of
both internal and external guides.
9 The Assessment procedure and marks awarded will be as in the project work.
9 Viva-Voce on internship shall be conducted at the college.
9 Report on Internship: The College shall monitor the student internship program. The internship
report of each student shall be submitted to the Head of the Department of the college with the
approval of the Guide.
11. COURSE ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION
9 Every student shall enroll for the course of the succeeding semester in the current semester.
However, the student shall confirm the enrollment by registering for the courses within the first
five working days after the commencement of the concerned semester.
9 No course shall be offered by a Department unless a minimum of 15 students register for that
course.
9 After registering for a course, a student shall attend the classes, satisfy the attendance
requirements for that course, earn Continuous Assessment marks and appear for the End Semester
examinations.
9 Each student on admission shall register for all the courses prescribed in the curriculum in the
students First and Second Semester of study.
9 The enrollment for the courses of the Semesters III to VIII will commence 10 working days prior
to the last working day of the preceding semester. The student shall enroll for the courses with the
guidance of the students Faculty Advisor. If the student wishes, the student may drop or add
courses within five working days after the commencement of the concerned semester and
complete the registration process duly authorized by the Faculty Advisor.
9 The curriculum for any semester except for final semester will normally carry credit between 21
and 25.
12. FLEXIBILITY TO ADD OR DROP COURSES
9 A student has to earn the total number of credits specified in the curriculum of the respective
programme of study in order to be eligible to obtain the degree.
9 During the VI & VII semesters, the student has the option of registering for additional courses.
9 Total number of credits of such additional courses cannot exceed 6.However the maximum
number of credits the candidate can register in a particular semester cannot exceed 30 credits
including the reappearance registration
9 If a student finds his / her load heavy in any semester or for any other valid reason he / she may
drop courses within three weeks of the commencement of the semester / before the
commencement of the first cycle test with the written approval of the Head of the Department and
Head of the Institution. From the III to VIII semesters, the student has the option of dropping of
existing courses.
9 Total number of credits of such dropping courses cannot exceed 6.
9 The student shall register for the project work in the VIII semester only.
13. REAPPEARANCE REGISTRATION
9 If a candidate fails to secure a pass in a theory course (except electives), the student shall do
reappearance registration for that course in the subsequent semester/when offered next. The
candidate should earn continuous assessment marks (Attendance requirement for the course is not
mandatory for such candidates).
9 If a candidate is prevented from writing end semester examination of a course due to lack of
attendance, the candidate has to register for the course again in the subsequent semester/when
offered next, attend the classes and fulfill the attendance requirements and earn continuous
assessment marks
9 If the course, in which the student has failed/prevented from writing end semester examination
due to lack of attendance, is a professional elective or an open elective, the student may be
permitted to do reappearance registration for that course in the subsequent semester. (OR)
Register for any other professional elective or open elective course in the subsequent semesters,
attend the classes and fulfill the attendance and continuous assessment requirements.
9 If a student fails to secure a pass in a laboratory course (including project work), the student shall
repeat the course again.
14. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR THE END SEMESTER EXAMINATION OF A COURSE
9 A candidate who has fulfilled the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the
attendance requirements for the completion of a semester:
9 Every candidate is expected to attend all classes and secure 100% attendance.
9 A candidate must secure not less than 75% of attendance the (after rounding off to the nearest
integer) course wise taking into account the total number of periods required for that course as
specified in the curriculum.
9 The maximum limit of duty leave exemption to a candidate during a semester shall be limited to
10% of the required attendance in that course. This duty leave is for representation in
University/Inter University/ State/ National/ sports events, Co-Curricular activities, paper and/or
project presentation with prior permission from the head of Institution based on the
recommendation of the Head of the Department, provided the progress and conduct of the
candidate is satisfactory.
9 If a candidate secures attendance between 65% and 75% in any course in the current semester due
to medical reasons (hospitalization /accident/specific illness) he/she may be given exemption (due
to medical reasons only) to appear for the current semester examinations in that course. Subject to
the condition that the candidate should submit, the medical certificate approved by the Head of the
Institution based on the recommendation of the Head of the Department on the day of resuming to
college, after availing leave on medical reason.
9 Candidates who secure, less than 65% of overall attendance will not be permitted to appear for
the End Semester Examinations of that course. The candidate has to re register and repeat that
course in the subsequent semester/when offered next.
15.
9 All B.E./B.Tech. Programmes consist of Theory Courses, Laboratory Courses and Employability
Enhancement Courses. Employability Enhancement Courses which include Project Work,
Seminar, Professional Practices, Case Study and Industrial/Practical Training.
9 Appearance in End Semester Examination is mandatory for all courses including Theory,
Laboratory and Project work.
9 Performance in each course of study shall be evaluated based on
(i)
Continuous assessments throughout the semester
(ii)
End Semester Examination at the end of the semester
9 Every teacher is required to maintain an ATTENDANCE AND ASSESSMENT RECORD for
every semester which consists of attendance marked in each theory / Laboratory/EEC class, the
assessment marks and the record of class work (topics covered), separately for each course
handled by the teacher.
9 This should be submitted to the Head of the Department periodically (at least three times in a
semester) for checking the syllabus coverage and the records of assessment marks and attendance.
The Head of the Department will affix his/her signature and date after due verification.
9 At the end of the semester, the record should be verified by the Head of the Department who shall
keep this document in safe custody (for six semesters).
9 The records of attendance and assessment of both current and previous semesters should be
available for inspection.
S.No
Category of course
1
2
3
Theory Courses
Laboratory Courses
Project Work
All other EEC Courses
Continuous End-Semester
Assessments Examinations
Marks
Marks
40
60
75
25
75
25
100
Assessment
Duration
Marks
1 Hour
1 Hour
35
35
5
25
45 min
Internal
Assessment
marks reduced
to 40.
9 In case a student misses the assessment due to medical reasons (hospitalization / accident /
specific illness) or due to participation in the College / University / State / National / Sports events
with prior permission from the Head of the department a Reassessment may be given at the end
of the semester after getting approval from the Head of the Department through the concerned
course instructor.
Online Objective Questions Test
9 Test should be conducted for the period of 45 minutes duration.
9 The test should be conducted between the end of the first test and beginning of the second test.
9 The test shall be conducted only online and will contain 50 objective questions with multiple
choices.
9 Arrangement will be made for the display of the score of the candidate immediately after he/she
finishes the test.
Assessment for theory courses with professional summary report
9 The professional summary report will be a part of one theory course each from the III semester to
the VI semester in lieu of online objective questions test.
9 The course for which the candidate has to prepare professional summary report shall be decided
by the Chairperson of the respective board of studies.
9 The professional summary report may be a group / individual effort. In case of group work, the
group shall not exceed three candidates.
9 The professional summary report shall have three reviews by the course in charge before the final
report is submitted.
Test 1
Test 2
Professional summary report
Attendance
35 Marks
35 Marks
25 Marks
05 Marks
Internal Assessment
marks reduced to
40.
Particulars
Experiment and Record Work
Assessment Test
Viva
Attendance
End Semester Examinations
Written and Oral viva voce
Marks
60
25
10
05
Internal
Mark
reduced to
75 Marks
External
Mark
25
Review
I/II
Guide
Marks
Internal
Assessment
Marks reduced to
60
40
75
External
Assessment
Marks 25
9 If the project report is not submitted on or before the specified deadline, an extension of time up to
a maximum limit of 30 days may be given for the submission of project work with due approval
obtained from the Head of the Department. If the project report is not submitted even beyond the
extended time then the student(s) is deemed to have failed in the Project Work. The failed
student(s) should repeat the same in the subsequent semester.
15.4 ASSESSMENT FOR SEMINAR
9 The seminar / Case study shall carry 100 marks and shall be evaluated through continuous
assessment only.
9 The candidate is expected to present a minimum of 2 seminars per semester before the evaluation
committee and for each seminar, marks can be equally apportioned.
9 The three-member committee appointed by Head of the Department will evaluate the seminar and
at the end of the semester, the marks can be consolidated and taken as the final mark. The
evaluation shall be based on the
15.6
Criteria
Marks
40%
Presentation
40%
Answer to Queries
20%.
ATTENDANCE
9 The 5 marks for Attendance shall be distributed as follows for Theory /Practical Courses and
Project Work
Range of Attendance
Allotted Marks
Upto 75%
Nil
76% 80%
81% 85%
86% 90%
91% 95%
96% -100%
9 If the course, in which the student has failed, is a professional elective or an open elective, the
student may be permitted to do reappearance registration for that course in the subsequent
semester. (OR) Register for any other professional elective or open elective course in the
subsequent semesters. In such case the candidate shall attend the classes and fulfill the attendance
and continuous assessment requirements.
9 If a student fails to secure a pass in a laboratory course (including project work), the student shall
repeat the course again.
Excellent
10
80-89
70-79
60-69
51-59
50
0 to 49
Shortage of
Attendance
A+
A
B+
B
C
RA
SA
Very Good
Good
Above average
Average
Satisfactory
Fail
9
8
7
6
5
0
0
RA-SA
RA-F
RA-AB
W
WH
9 The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the Semester, which is calculated as follows:
n
GPA =
(C GP )
C
i
i =1
CGPA =
(C GP )
C
j
j =1
9 Successfully gained the required number of total credits as specified in the Curriculum
corresponding to his/her Programme of study within the stipulated time.
9 Successfully completed the prescribed number of Valued Added Course, and Essential
Non-Academic Course as prescribed in the Regulations.
9 Successfully completed any additional Courses prescribed by the head of the institution, whenever
in the candidate is re admitted under this Regulations
9 No disciplinary action is pending against him/her.
20.
20.1
A student who satisfies the following conditions shall be declared to have passed the examination
in First class with Distinction:
9
A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Degree having passed the examination in
all the courses prescribed for the programme of study within the stipulated number of
Semester
of
study in First Appearance plus one year (Two Semester) which
includes
authorized break of study of one year (if availed).
The candidate should have secured a CGPA of not less than 8.50 in all the courses
prescribed for the programme of study.
The Candidate Should NOT have been prevented from writing end semester examination
due to lack of attendance in any of the courses.
20.2
FIRST CLASS:
A student who satisfies the following conditions shall be declared to have passed the examination
in First class:
9
A candidate who qualifies for the award of the Degree having passed the examination in
all the Courses prescribed for the programme of study within the stipulated number of
Semesters plus One Year (Two Semesters) reckoned from the commencement of study
in the first Semester including authorized Break of Study (if availed).
The Candidate Should NOT have been prevented from writing end semester examination
due to lack of attendance in any of the courses
The candidate should have secured a CGPA of not less than 6.50 in all the Courses
prescribed for the Programme of Study.
9 All other candidates (not covered in clause 20.1 and 20.2) who qualify for the award of the Degree
shall be declared to have passed the Examination in Second Class.
21. PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE
9 The Academic year will be from June to May in which Odd Semester will be spanning the period
from June to November / December and Even Semester from December to May / June
respectively.
9 A candidate who has a Break of Study for some reason in any one of the Semesters in the degree
of study can rejoin the course in that Semester only at the time of its normal commencement in the
Institution for regular students upon satisfying the following conditions:
a) He / She should have obtained the approval from the DOTE and Affiliating University
b) He /She should have completed the Course of Study of the previous Semesters.
c) He/She should have registered / appeared for all the Examinations of the previous Semesters.
9 A candidate will be permitted to proceed from one Semester to the next Semester only if he / she
has satisfied the regulation for eligibility to appear for the End- Semester Examination in the
Semester concerned.
9 It is mandatory that a candidate has to complete the required number of Value Added Courses
during the duration of the Programme.
9 It is mandatory to successfully complete the required Employability Enhancement Course
during the duration of the programme
9 A candidate who is required to repeat the study of any semester for want of progress / good
conduct or who desires to rejoin the course after a period of discontinuance, may join the semester
for which he/she is eligible or permitted to rejoin, at the time of the normal commencement of the
semester, after obtaining the approval from the Director of Technical Education and the affiliating
University.
9 No candidate will however be enrolled in more than one Semester at any time. In the case of
repeaters / Readmission, the earlier Internal Assessment in the respective courses will be
disregarded.
After the publication of the results in each Semester, the Institution will issue the Statement of Grades.
After the successful completion of the Degree Programme, the Academic Council of the Institution
will recommend the list of candidates to the University for award of the Degree Certificates.
24.
The students are entitled for the following within fifteen days from the declaration of the results.
9 As per the regulations, there is only one valuation. However, a candidate is entitled for Photo
Copies of their Answer Scripts, if they are not satisfied with the Grades allotted. Then they can
apply for Revaluation on payment of the prescribed fee. If the student is not satisfied with the
Grades allotted after Revaluation, they can apply for Review of Answer script.
9 Only a candidate who has applied for the Photocopy and Revaluation of the answer script is
eligible for applying for Review of Answer Script.
9 The prescribed fee for the Review of Answer Script should be paid. The refund of the fee will be
made for the candidate who has failed originally and obtain of a pass mark after the Review of
Answer Script.
25.
To help the students in planning their Courses of Study and for general advice on the Academic
Programme, the Head of the Department will attach a certain number of students to a teacher of
the
Department who shall function as Faculty Advisor for those students throughout their
period of Study.
Such Faculty Advisor shall advise the students and monitor the courses
taken by the students, check the
attendance and progress of the students attached to him / her
and counsel them periodically. If necessary, the Faculty Advisor may also discuss with or inform
the parents about the progress of their wards. An
Academic Coordinator will monitor the
Faculty Advisors.
The Class Committee consists of teachers who handle the class, student representatives and a
chairperson who is not handling the subject for that class. It is like the 'Quality Circle with the
overall goal of
improving the teaching-learning process.
The Class Committee for a class under a particular Programme is constituted by the Head of the
Department. The Class Committee shall be constituted in the first week of the Semester. Two or
three subsequent Meetings may be held at suitable intervals. During these Meetings, the student
members
representing the entire class, shall meaningfully interact and express their opinions
and suggestions of the
class students to improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning
process. At least 10 student representatives (including girls) shall be included in the Class
Committee.
The Chairperson of the Class Committee may invite the Academic Coordinator Faculty advisor(s)
and the
Head of the Department to the meeting of the Class Committee.
The Chairperson has to prepare the minutes of every meeting, submit the same through the Head
of the Department to the Head of the Institution within two days of the Class Committee Meeting
and arrange to
circulate among the students and teachers concerned. If there are some
points in the minutes, requiring
action by the authorities concerned, the same shall be
brought to the notice of the authority by the Head of
the Institution.
26.
A candidate, may for valid reasons and on prior application, (Medically unfit/Unexpected family
situations/sports approved by the head of the Institution) may be granted permission to withdraw
from appearing for the end Examination in any course or courses in only one Semester
Examinations during
the entire duration of the Degree Programme.
Withdrawal application shall be valid only if the candidate is eligible to appear for the
Examination in that course and if it is made prior to the commencement of the Examination
in that Course(s) duly recommended by the Head of Department and approved by the Head of
the Institution.
Withdrawal shall not be construed as an appearance for the eligibility of a candidate for First
Class with Distinction.
The candidate shall reappear for the withdrawn Course / Courses during the Examination
conducted in the immediate subsequent Semester.
Withdrawal is not permitted in the end semester examinations in the final semester of the period
of study by the candidate
27.
9 The candidates permitted to rejoin the programme after break of study shall be governed by the
Curriculum and Regulations in force at the time of rejoining.
9 The students rejoined in any of the Semesters have to gain the stipulated number of credits in
order to become eligible for the award of Degree, under the Regulations in vogue at the time of
his/ her rejoining.
9 The total period for completion of the Programme reckoned from, the commencement of the
course for the first Semester to which the candidate was admitted shall not exceed the maximum
period specified in clause 3 irrespective of the period of break of study in order that he/she may be
eligible for the award of the Degree.
9 If any student is detained for want of required attendance, progress and good conduct, the period
spent in that Semester shall not be considered as permitted 'Break of Study'.
28. PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
All candidates shall enroll, on admission, in any one of the personality and character development
programmes (NSS / YRC / Yoga / Sports and Games). The training shall include classes on
hygiene and health awareness and also training in first-aid. National Service Scheme (NSS) have
social service activities in and around the College / Institution, through camps (the camps will be
conducted during vacation period).
Sports and Games activities include preparation for inter-collegiate and intra-mural sports and
games events. Yoga for mental relaxation,Youth Red Cross (YRC) society activities include
health & hygiene, international friendship, awareness camp etc.
29.
DISCIPLINE
Every student has to maintain discipline both inside and outside the Institution and not to indulge
in any activity that may spoil the name of the Institution. The Head of the Institution shall
constitute a Disciplinary Committee which will enquire into acts of indiscipline and report to the
Head of the Institution.
30.REVISION OF REGULATIONS, CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI
The Institution may from time to time revise, amend or change the Regulations, scheme of
Examinations and Syllabi if found necessary through the approval of the Academic Council with
the approval of the affiliating University.