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Lady Doak College Madurai

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) College with Potential for Excellence

Re-accredited (3rd cycle) by NAAC with Grade ‘A’ CGPA 3.44 on a 4 point scale

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND REGULATIONS

2019 Batch

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND REGULATIONS

CONTENT

Academic Programmes

Evaluation Attendance

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Courses of study

AIDED COURSES

SELF- FINANCED COURSES

B.A. Tamil English History Psychology and Sociology Economics (English & Tamil mediums)

B.A.

English

B.Com.

B.Com. Banking and Insurance Computer Applications Corporate Secretaryship Professional Accounting Honours

B.B.A.

B.Sc. (Spl.) Mathematics Physics Chemistry Botany Zoology (Spl. in Biotechnology)

B.Sc.

Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics with Computer Applications Physics with Computer Applications Biotechnology Fashion Designing

M.A. Tamil

English History Economics

MSW M.Com.

M.Sc. Mathematics Zoology (Spl. in Biotechnology)

M.Sc. Physics Chemistry Botany Biotechnology Computer Science Information Technology Psychology

M.Phil. Tamil English History Economics Commerce Physics Chemistry Microbiology Biotechnology

Certificate Course

Remote Sensing and GIS Medical Instrumentation Introduction to Aari Embroidery Basics in Dress Making Introduction to Machine Embroidery Introduction to Hand Embroidery Basic Fabric Painting Advanced Fabric Painting Jute Handicrafts French Language Skill Enhancement

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AIDED COURSES

SELF- FINANCED COURSES

Diploma Informatics for Drug Design Bioinformatics Fitness Training Apparel Designing

PG Diploma Human Resource Development Counselling and Psychotherapy Remote Sensing and GIS

RECOGNISED RESEARCH CENTRES

BY MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY

Tamil Chemistry Economics Botany Physics Zoology English

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2019 BATCH

INTEGRATED CURRICULAR MODEL (ICM) Keeping in mind the emerging challenges in Higher Education, the college introduced ICM in 2013 at the undergraduate level accommodating TANSCHE norms, for both Aided and Self-Financed programmes. ICM, an off-shoot of Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) brings about a holistic learning by breaking down the rigid compartmentalization between disciplines and provides opportunities to relate knowledge to real life situations.

STRUCTURE OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PART I

COURSES OFFERED TO REMARKS CREDITS

TAMIL B.A. Offered in two levels in Semesters I & II 3 or 4

Offered in one level in Semesters III & IV 4

B.Sc. & B.Com. Offered in two levels in Semesters I & II 3 or 4

HINDI B.A. Offered in two levels in Semesters I & II 3 or 4

Offered in one level in Semesters III & IV 4

B.Sc, & B.Com Offered in two levels in Semesters I & II 3 or 4

FRENCH B.A Offered in one level in Semesters I to IV 4

B.Sc. & B.Com Offered in one level in Semesters I & II 4

I. Part I Norms

Eligibility criteria for students to register in to Part I courses as follows – 2019 batch onwards Part I Eligibility Entrance Test Levels

Tamil Std. 8th /10th / 12th For all Level A or B Based on the Performance in the entrance test

Hindi Std. 8th /10th / 12th For all Level A or B Based on the Performance in the entrance test

If mother tongue is Hindi / Prachar sabha exams completed

For all Level A or B Based on the Performance in the entrance test

French Std. 8th /10th / 12th (two years of French in school can take the course)

Nil One level only

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Note: students who have studied any other language other than Tamil, Hindi and French in School should contact Deans office for registration. The registration will be done in consultation with the Heads of Department of Tamil / Hindi / French.

PART II

COURSES OFFERED TO REMARKS CREDITS

ENGLISH B.A. Offered in two levels in Semesters I to IV 3 or 4

B.Sc. & B. Com. Offered in two levels in Semesters I & II

PART III

COURSES CREDITS REMARKS

Foundation in Major 3

Core (Theory) Max. 5 Generally for Major Theory Credits: 1 per contact hour, Maximum: 5 credits

Core (Lab) 2 or 3 Major Lab Credits: 1 per 2 contact hours.

Support 4

Skill Based Subject 2

Interdisciplinary 4

Introduction to Research Methodology

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Life Frontier Engagement and related projects

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PART IV

COURSES CREDITS REMARKS

Core Communicative Skills 2 Major wise Classes

Environmental Elective 2

Class comprises of students across disciplines

(Aided & Aided, SF & SF)

Non Major Electives which also include:

i. Basic Tamil for students who do not take Tamil as Part I ii. Theory Courses ‘Organisation and Societal Services in NCC’, ‘National Integration and Personality Development’ for the NCC cadets in Semesters I & II

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Vocational 2 Class comprises of students across disciplines

(Aided & Aided, SF & SF) – classes will be conducted outside class hours

Value Based

Semester I: Healthy Transition

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Major wise Classes

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from Adolescence to Adulthood

Semester II/III: Civic Education/ Family Life Education

Semester IV/V: Human Rights and Duties/Foundation Course on Women's Studies

Semester VI: Enhancing Social Grace

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Class comprises of students across disciplines

(Aided & Aided, SF & SF)

Integrated Value Based

Semester I: Biblical Essentials for Emerging Adults

Semester II/III: Biblical Foundation for Family Life / Civics and the Bible Semester IV/V: Human Rights in the Bible / Biblical Perspectives on Women

Semester VI: Biblical Perspectives on Leadership

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Class comprises of Christian students across disciplines (Aided & Aided, SF & SF)

PART V EXTENSION PROGRAMME

THREE YEAR PROGRAMMES

COURSES CREDITS DURATION REMARKS

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

2+2+2 80 hrs / year • National premier youth organization • Motto: Unity and Discipline • Theory classes in Semesters III & IV offered as Non-

Major Electives - 2 credits each • Practical classes (Parade) on Part V days -continuous

assessment over 3 years - 2 credits • Two camps are mandatory The following camps are organised by the NCC Directorate: Thalsainik

Republic Day Combined Annual Training Trekking Mountaineering Para-jumping Medical Attachment Army Attachment National Integration

• To appear for 'B' Certificate Examination at the end of second year one camp is mandatory

• To appear for 'C' Certificate Examination at the end of the third year two camps are mandatory

• Nationally recognised certificate earned on completion

• Two best second year cadets are sent for the Leadership Exchange Programme to Mary Baldwin College, Virginia, USA

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TWO YEAR PROGRAMMES

National Service Scheme (NSS)

2+2 120 hrs /year • All India organisation for students • Motto: Not Me, But You • 7 day NSS Special Camp mandatory for all second

year students • Nationally recognised certificate earned on completion

Physical Education (Athletic Group)

3+3 240 hrs / year • Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Kho-kho, Ball & Shuttle Badminton, Hockey, Handball, Kabaddi, Chess, Table Tennis, Swimming, Weightlifting, Track and Field

• Morning and evening practices mandatory for players • Participation in intercollegiate, interuniversity,

district level and open sports and tournaments • Players encouraged to participate in extramurals • Assessment based on

Assignment/Theory/Participation Physical Education (Band Group)

2+2 120 hrs / year • I year — Assignment l / Skill Test/Participation • II year— Skill Test/Participation

ONE YEAR PROGRAMME

Rangering (RAN)

1 80 hrs / year • International organisation - an advanced form of Guiding Movement

• Motto: Service with a Smile • Two day camp mandatory • Course completion

certificate issued at the end • Uniform to be purchased on payment • Rangering fees to be paid

Library Service Programme (LSP)

1 80 hrs / year • Offers basic knowledge and skills to serve library users

• Theory: Basics of Library Management and Activities related to Reference and Documentation Services

• Practical: Extension activity at a public library and a village school library

LDC Eco Brigade (LEB)

1 80 hrs / year • Offers basic knowledge about the value of the natural environment and its conservation

• Theory: Environmental conservation and issues towards a sustainable future

• Practical: field visits, nature walks, greening of campus, film shows, rally, solid waste audit, campus environment audit, eco-verse writing, documentation, etc.

• Participation in at least five LEB activities mandatory • ONLY a student who has already completed

LEB0105C in the I year is eligible to take LEB0106C and stands to gain one extra credit

Youth Red Cross (YRC)

1 80 hrs / year • Promotes national friendship and service to the less fortunate

• Theory: Origin of Red Cross, Disaster Management, First Aid, Road Safety, Fire Fighting Services, Family Welfare, Blood Donation

• Practical: Seminar, Workshop, Medical Camps, Nutritional Programme, Training, Visit to Hospitals, Orphanages, etc.

Red Ribbon Club (RRC

1 80 hrs / year • Promotes awareness about HIV/AIDS • Theory: Proper education on sex and sexuality and

HIV/AIDS, self-protection, negotiation, care and support

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• Practical: Seminar, Workshop, Group Interaction, Visit to Hospitals, Training on Peer Education, etc.

Credits: Credit is a measure of the quantum of work required of a student, based on the level, content and duration of the course.

GENERAL RULES FOR PART V COURSES

1. Completion of Part V is a requirement for a student to qualify for the award of Degree. 2. Students who enroll in NCC, NSS and Physical Education (Athletic Group) cannot opt for any other Part V

programme in the second year. 3. Students, who do not have the required attendance in the Part V programme for the respective year, have to

re-register for completion. Students who have at least 50% attendance alone will be allowed to compensate. If not, the student has to repeat the whole year.

4. If a student is unable to attend the NSS / RAN special camp due to genuine reason, she will be permitted to re-register to attend the camp during the next academic year, on payment of fees. If she is still unable to attend the NSS / RAN special camp due to genuine reason, she is permitted to re-register her name in any other programme ONLY after the period of the programme (i.e. after two years in case of NSS and one year in case of Rangering), ONLY after getting permission from the Part V Coordinators

5. All Part V programmes will be held on Mondays, Thursdays and specified working days, Independence Day and Republic Day.

6. Students can earn extra credits by registering for an additional year of Part V. The number of extra credits earned will depend on the programme enrolled in.

PASSING IN PART I, II, III, IV &V IS A REQUIREMENT TO QUALIFY FOR A DEGREE

I. CHALLENGES FOR GIFTED LEARNERS: 1. Section 'H' Questions

• a chance for the gifted students to answer more than the required number of questions • it is optional to the departments to offer Section H questions

2. Extra-Credit Courses • Maximum of 4 courses over the undergraduate period of study, from the II semester onwards • One course per semester • Out of the 4 courses, students should complete 2 self-learning courses and 2 online courses for

extra credits from 2017 batch onwards • Only if the student completes the course with 40% in the aggregate, the credits will appear in the

mark sheet • It will not be considered for award of class in Major • No provision for supplementary examinations

a. Self-Learning Courses (4 credits per course) – Courses offered by the College

Eligibility: Minimum % of marks in Major and Allied courses of the previous semesters: 60% for Humanities and 70% for Sciences with no arrear at the time of registration Norms:

• Students can register in specially designed Self Learning Courses offered by any department • Independent study required • Three continuous assessments of 20 marks each (required maximum) • Summative examination: only descriptive type questions for 40 marks (required maximum)

b. Academic Project (5 credits) Provision is given to III UG students to do an academic project for extra credits in the V & VI semesters c. Online Courses

• Any student can take any course from any reputed University • Approval to be got from Deans of Academic Affairs / CPEC Convenors through the Head of

the Department / Faculty in-charge before commencement of the course • Eligibility norms for doing self-learning course as per college norms should be followed if a

student wants to earn extra credit through Online courses.

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• Students who enroll in Online courses but not eligible as per college norms for earning extra credits can complete and earn online certification

• Successful completion of an Online course, earns 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 credits depending on the difficulty level / duration of the course

Norms for credits for online courses – Ref. Academic council booklet – ‘AZ 2017’

d. Academic Summer Internships (Optional) Any student can take up summer internship to earn extra credit

No. of hrs./wk. at the internship site

Evaluation tools Continuous Assessment based on rubrics (atleast 5 criteria for each in a 4 point scale)

60 hrs./2wk. at the end of semester II or IV Credits - 2

Work plan, reflective journal / work diary, performance evaluation, report, presentation & viva

Rubrics a. External supervisor – performance evaluation (20) b. Internal - Report, presentation & viva (20) Total = 40

II. ANNUAL e-ASSESSMENT

• Annual e-assessment for Foundation major and Core courses of two Semesters (Odd & Even) will be conducted at the end of each year

• Successful completion (40% or more), earns extra two credits

III. NORMS FOR RE-ADMISSION Eligibility:

• i. Should apply for re-admission within 10 years inclusive of her period of study (2017 batch onwards)

• ii. Should have completed the formative and summative requirements of semester I When to apply: for readmission into Odd semester – First week of April Even semester – First week of October

• Head of the Department & CPEC member to work with the Deans for equivalence of major courses and alternate elective courses, if necessary.

STRUCTURE OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (CBCS)

PART I

COURSES CREDITS REMARKS

MAJOR

THEORY 4, 5 or 6

LAB ≤ 3hours 3

>3hours 4

PROJECT 6

MAJOR OPTIONAL 5 Required to take two courses offered by respective department

ELECTIVES 4 Elective 1: In Semester II Students required to take a course offered by any department other than their own Elective 2: In Semester III • Science students required to take a course offered by

any Science department • Humanities students required to take a course offered by

any Humanities department

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VALUE BASED CREDITS REMARKS

• Foundation Course in Women's Studies (Sem. I) – Non-LDC Student

• Perspectives on Gender (Sem. I) – LDC Student

• Human Rights and Duties (Sem. II) – Non-LDC Student

• Practicing Human Rights (Sem. II) – LDC Student

• Basic Tenets of Major Religions (Sem. III)

• Cultural Heritage and Values in India (Sem. III)

• Professional Ethics (Sem. III)

• Universal Values (Sem. IV)

• Peace Studies and Peace Makers (Sem. IV)

• In Tune with Nature (Sem. IV)

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One course to be chosen in Semester I and another in Semester II

INTEGRATED VALUE BASED

CREDITS REMARKS

• The Bible and Science (Sem. I)

• Rights, Responsibilities and the Bible (Sem. II)

• Biblical Ethics (Sem. III)

• Biblical Perspectives on Gender (Sem. IV)

1 Class comprises of Christian students across disciplines (Aided & Aided, SF & SF)

EXTRA CREDIT

• Maximum of 3 courses over the undergraduate period of study, from the II semester onwards • One course per semester • Out of the 3 courses, students to complete 2 self-learning courses and 1 online course for extra credits

from 2017 batch onwards • Only if the student completes the course with 50% in the aggregate, the credits will appear in the

mark sheet • It will not be considered for award of class in Major • No provision for supplementary examinations

COURSES CREDITS REMARKS Self- Learning 4 Eligibility:

• Students to complete 2 self-learning courses • minimum of 60% in the previous semesters • no arrear at the time of registration

Online course 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

• Students to complete 1 online course for extra credits • student can take any course from any reputed University • approval to be got from Deans of Academic Affairs / CPEC

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Convenors through the Head of the department / Faculty in-charge before commencement of the course

• Eligibility norms for doing self-learning course as per college norms should be followed if a student wants to earn extra credit through online courses.

• Students who enroll in online courses but not eligible as per college norms for earning extra credits can complete and earn online certification

• Successful completion of an Online course, earns 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 credits depending on the difficulty / duration of the course

Norms for credits for online courses – Ref. Academic council booklet – ‘AZ 2017’

Term paper / Mini Project for an existing course or any course related to the Major / Comprehensive Viva

3 Eligibility: • 60% in the previous semesters • no arrear at the time of registration

Comprehensive e-Assessment (credits granted if a student scores >50%)

2 Examination comprising multiple choice questions from semesters I to III conducted in the beginning of semester IV

*Credits: Credit is a measure of the quantum of work required of a student, based on the level, content and duration of the course. Academic Summer Internships (Optional)

Any student can take up summer internship to earn extra credit No. of hrs./wk. at the internship site

Evaluation tools Continuous Assessment based on rubrics (atleast 5 criteria for each in a 4 point scale)

90 hrs./3wk. at the end of semester II Credits - 2

Work plan, reflective journal / work diary, performance evaluation, report, presentation & viva

Rubrics a. External supervisor – performance evaluation (20) b. Internal – Report (20) c. Internal – Presentation & Viva (20) Total = 60

NORMS FOR RE-ADMISSION

Eligibility: • i. Should apply for re-admission within 8 years inclusive of her period of study (2017

batch onwards) • ii. Should have completed the formative and summative requirements of semester I • iii. Should not have taken her TC (Transfer Certificate) from Lady Doak College

When to apply: for readmission into Odd semester – First week of April Even semester – First week of October

• Head of the Department & CPEC member to work with the Deans for equivalence of major courses and alternate elective courses, if necessary

EVALUATION

Formative Assessment consists of tests, assignments, quiz, seminar and OSS. Summative assessments will be conducted at the end of each semester. Both Formative and Summative assessments are required for a student to complete a course. The ratio for formative and summative evaluation for all UG and PG is given below.

FORMATIVE SUMMATIVE

THEORY/ LAB CUM THEORY 60 40

LAB 75 25

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EVALUATION FOR UG PART I AND PART II

Semester I & II

Formative Summative

Test Assignment Speaking Listening Reading Theory

No. of tests

Req. Max

No. of Assignments

Req. Max.

No. of compon

ents

Req. Max.

No. of components

Req. Max.

No. of components

Req. Max.

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Exam Duration

Part I French

1 40 - - 1 10 1 5 1 5 40 80 2½ hrs.

Part I Tamil & Hindi

1 30 1 10 1 5 1 5 1 10 40 80 2½ hrs.

Part II English – Basic Level

1 40 - - 1 10 1 5 1 5 40 80 2½ hrs.

Part II English – Advanced Level

1 40 - - 1 10 1 10 - - 40 80 2½ hrs.

Semester III & IV

Formative Summative Test Assignment Theory

No of Tests Req. Max No of Assignments Req. Max Req. Max. Given

Max. Exam

Duration

Part I Tamil / Hindi / French - Basic Level & Advanced Level 2 45 1 15 40 80 2 ½ hrs.

Part II English - Basic Level & Advanced Level 2 45 1 15 40 80 2 ½ hrs.

PART III

Formative Summative

Nature of the

Course

Courses Test Assignment Theory

No. of Test

Req. Max

No. of Assign.

Req. Max

Form. Total

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Exam

Duration

Theory

Foundation in Major (FM) I & II UG 2 45 2 15 60 40 80 2 ½ hrs.

Core (CM) & Support (AA) I, II & III UG

2 45 2 15 60 40 100 3 hrs.

Research Methodology (CM) III UG 1 45 2 15 60 40 60 2 hrs.

Lab Core (CP) & Support (AP) Form Lab

Form Total

Sum Lab Reqd. Max

1 75 1 25

100% Formative

Formative Assessment Reqd. Max

Formative Summative

Courses CA1 CA2 CA3 CA4

(Cumulative Test)

No Summative

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Theory Skill Based Subject (SS) 25 25 25 25

Lab Skill Based Subject (SP) 100% Formative Assessment

Self-Learning Courses

Formative Summative

CA1 CA2 CA3 Theory No. Req. Max. No. Req. Max. No. Req. Max. Req. Max. Given Max. Exam Duration

1 20 1 20 1 20 40 60 2 hrs. Interdisciplinary course – (Theory)

Sem

Total hrs. / wk.

Formative Summative

Test Assn. Theory TH LA No. of

Test Req. Max. No. of

Assign. Req. Max.

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Exam Duration

V/VI 4 - 2 45 2 15 40 100 3 hrs. Interdisciplinary course – (Lab cum Theory)

Sem

Total hrs. / wk.

Formative Summative

Test Assn. Lab Theory TH LA No. of

Test Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max. Req. Max.

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Exam Duration

V/VI 2 2 1 30 1 10 20 40

60 2 hrs.

3 1 80 2½ hrs. Life Frontier Engagement Course

S. No. Sem. Sections Units Continuous assessment

Criteria Req. Max.

1 V Section I Common unit CA1 Concept teaching based on activities 10

2 V Section II Thematic concepts CA2 Concept teaching based on activities 10

3 V &VI

Section III Community Engagement

Process

CA3 Community Need Assessment 20

4 VI CA4 Community Engagement Process I 25

5 VI CA5 Community Engagement Process II 15

6 VI CA6 Consolidated LFE Process 20

Total 100

Lab Cum Theory Courses – 4 Hours

Nature of the course

L/T

Formative Summative

Test Assignment Lab Theory Lab

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max. Lab Req.

Max. Req. Max.

Given Max

Exam Duration

Req. Max.

(2T+2L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 40 60 2 hrs. -

(2T+2L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 30 60 2 hrs. 10

(3T+1L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 40 80 2 ½ hrs. -

Note : 1 . No Summative Lab Exam for 3T+1 L

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Lab Cum Theory Courses – 5 Hours

Nature of the course

L/T

Formative Summative

Test Assignment Lab Theory Lab

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max. Lab Req.

Max. Req. Max. Given

Max Exam

Duration Req. Max.

(3T+2L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 40 80 2 ½ hrs. -

(3T+2L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 30 80 2 ½ hrs. 10

(4T+1L) 2 30 1 10 1 20 40 100 3hrs. - Note : 1. No Summative Lab Exam for 4T+1L Lab Cum Theory Courses – 6 Hours

Nature of the course

L/T

Formative Summative

Test Assignment Lab Theory Lab

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max. Lab Req.

Max. Req. Max.

Given Max

Exam Duration

Req. Max.

(3T+3L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 40 80 2 ½ hrs. -

(3T+3L) 1 30 1 10 1 20 30 80 2 ½ hrs. 10

(4T+2L) 2* 30 1 10 1 20 40 100 3hrs. -

(4T+2L) 2* 30 1 10 1 20 30 100 3hrs. 10

(5T+1L) 2* 30 1 10 1 20 40 100 3hrs. -

EVALUATION FOR PART IV

100% Formative

Formative

Theory Courses CA1 CA2 CA3 CA4 (Cumulative Test)

Core Communicative Skills (FS) Non-Major Electives (EI / EP / EL / EE) Environmental Electives (NI)

25 25 25 25

Lab Courses 100% Formative Assessment

• During or after her period of study, if a student does not complete any one of the formative components or fails to get minimum mark (40%) in any one of the courses mentioned above, she has to re-register for the course (odd in odd semester and even in even semester) and complete ALL the components.

• If a student fails in Environmental Electives (NI)/ Non-Major Electives (EI) she can change her elective course during the course of her study and complete ALL the components of the new elective course that she has chosen.

• It is also applicable to Batch 2014 and Batch 2015. Vocational Courses

Formative

Courses Assessment-1 Assessment-2 Assessment-3

Required Maximum

Vocational 40 40 20

• Students who have not completed even ONE of the assessments OR lacks attendance (absent for more than 6 hours) in Semester III, have to re-register in the same course in Semester V and complete all the components

• Sports / NCC students can choose either a crash vocational course or one of the semester long programmes.

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Value Based Courses

Sem. Course Code Course Title Hrs./wk.

Formative

Home Assign. Class Assign. OSS Total

No. Req. Max.

No. Req. Max.

No. Req. Max.

I VBC1101FV Healthy Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood

2 2 40 1 20 - - 60

II/III VBC0102FV / VBC0103FV

Civic Education / Family Life Education

1 2 40 1 20 - - 60

IV/V VBC0202FV / VBC0203FV

Human Rights and Duties / Foundation Course on Women’s Studies

2 1 20 1 20 1 20 60

VI VBC6101FV

Enhancing Social Grace 1 2 40 1 20 - - 60

If a student has not completed any one of the components of evaluation in Value Based Courses, she has to re-register in the following semester and complete that particular component.

Integrated Value Based Courses

Sem. Course Code Course Title

CEC IVBC

Total Test Assign. Home Assignment

Class Assignment OSS

No. Req. Max. No. Req.

Max. No. Req. Max. No. Req.

Max. No. Req. Max.

I UIV1101FI Biblical Essentials for Emerging Adults

1 25 - - 1 20 1 15 - - 60

II UIV2101FI Biblical Foundation for Family Life

- - 1 25 1 20 1 15 - - 60

III UIV3101FV Civics and the Bible

1 25 - - 1 20 1 15 - - 60

IV UIV4201FI Human Rights in the Bible

- - 1 25 1 20 - - 1 15 60

V UIV5201FI Biblical Perspectives on Women

1 25 - - 1 20 - - 1 15 60

VI UIV6101FI Biblical Perspectives on Leadership

- - 1 25 1 20 1 15 - - 60

EVALUATION FOR PG

Major / Major Optional Courses

Nature of

Course

Formative Summative Test Assignment Seminar

Total Theory

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max.

No. of Seminar

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Req. Max. Exam Duration

Theory 2 40 2 10 1 10 60 100 40 3 hrs.

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Elective Courses

Nature of

Course

Formative Summative Test Assignment

Total Theory

No. of Tests Req. Max. No. of Assign. Req. Max. Given Max.

Req. Max. Exam Duration

Electives 2 40 2 20 60 80 40 2½ hrs.

LAB CUM THEORY COURSES

a. Lab cum theory courses with theory hours of 4 and above

Nature of Course

Formative Summative Test Assignment Lab

Total Theory Lab

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max.

Form. Lab

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Req. Max.

Exam duration

Req. Max.

Lab cum Theory

2 30 1 10 1 20 60 100 40 3 hrs. --

Lab cum Theory

2 30 1 10 1 20 60 100 30 3 hrs. 30

b. Lab cum theory courses with theory hours less than 4

Nature of Course

Formative Summative Test Assignment Lab

Total Theory Lab

No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max.

Form. Lab

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Req. Max. Exam

duration Req. Max.

Lab cum Theory

1 30 1 10 1 20 60 100 40 3 hrs. --

Lab cum Theory 1 30 1 10 1 20 60 100 30 3 hrs. 30

c. Elective Lab cum Theory

Total Hrs./ Week

Formative Summative Test Assignment Lab

Total Theory

Th. Lab No. of Tests

Req. Max.

No. of Assign.

Req. Max.

Form. Lab

Req. Max.

Given Max.

Req. Max.

Exam duration

2 2 1 30 1 10 1 20 60 60 40 2 hrs.

Lab Courses

Nature of course Formative Summative

No. of Lab Req. Max Req. Max. Exam Duration

Lab 1 75 25 3 hrs.

Project

Nature of Course Formative Summative

Project Viva

Project / Field work 60 40

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PG - Value Based Courses

Sem. Hrs./wk. Credit

Formative

Home Assignment Class Assignment OSS Total

No. Req. Max. No. Req.

Max. No. Req. Max.

I 2 1 2 40 1 20 -- -- 60

II 2 1 1 20 1 20 1 20 60

III 1 1 2 40 1 20 -- -- 60

IV 1 1 1 20 1 20 1 20 60

PG - Integrated Value Based Courses

Sem. Hrs./wk. Credit

CEC IVBC

Total Test Assignment Home Assignment

Class Assignment OSS

No. Req. Max. No. Req.

Max. No. Req. Max. No. Req.

Max. No. Req. Max.

I 2 1 1 25 - - 1 20 1 15 - - 60

II 2 1 - - 1 25 1 20 - - 1 15 60

III 1 1 1 25 - - 1 20 1 15 - - 60

IV 1 1 - - 1 25 1 20 - - 1 15 60

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS – UG AND PG

Criteria /

Credits

No. of hrs./wk. at

the internship site

Evaluation criteria

(Required Maximum)

UG Optional,

Applicable

to 2017

batch

onwards

Credits - 2

60 hrs./2wk. at the

end of semester II

or IV

Total = 40

1. Performance evaluation by External supervisor = 20

2.Internal evaluation (Report, Presentation & Viva) = 20

PG 90 hrs./3wk. at the

end of semester II

Total = 60

1.Performance evaluation by External supervisor =20

2. Report = 20

3. Presentation & viva = 20

Given Max. should be greater than Required Maximum Return of valued answer scripts

Answer scripts (formative evaluation) shall be returned to the students for scrutiny within 10 days after the date of the test. Re-test:

Absence from a test due to illness or due to authorised participation in college or university programmes will be considered for retest. The student is required to fill in the retest-forms available in the departments. Absence due to illness must be supported by a valid Medical Certificate.

a. Retest cannot be claimed by students as a matter of right. b. If a student is absent for either Test I or Test II, only one retest will be given after the second test with the combined portions of two tests. c. If absent for the retest, marks will be considered as zero.

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Improvement of Formative Marks During the regular period of study i) Formative Test Improvement (I UG & I PG) * There is a provision for formative improvement in the first semester for UG and PG courses. A student who gets less than 40% (UG) / 50% (PG) in the formative test is eligible for improvement. * She can take either Test I or Test II of her choice for improvement. If she is absent for one of the tests and gets less than 40% (UG) / 50% (PG) in the other test, she has to make a choice between retest and Improvement test. ii) Formative Test Improvement (III UG & II PG) Eligibility: *Only those students who do not have more than 4 arrears upto semester V / VI (UG), 2 arrears upto semester III / IV (PG) *Provision for Formative Test Improvement is given only for outgoing students. A student can improve her formative test marks in two subjects only. Assignment marks cannot be improved. *Odd semester course can be improved in Semester V (UG) / Semester III (PG) and even semester courses can be improved in Semester VI (UG) / Semester IV (PG).

B. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION Eligibility:

To appear for summative examinations, a student must complete all the formative components, fulfil attendance requirements and have paid all the dues.

Annual e-assessment An annual e-assessment for Core Courses (Foundation, Core Major and Interdisciplinary) of two semesters (Odd & Even) will be conducted at the end of each year after the Summative Examination for undergraduate students. If the student passes, she gets 2 credits for each annual e-assessment.

Malpractice

If a student is found with any book or portion of a book or manuscripts or paper of any description or mobile phone into the Examination Hall, communicating with any other person inside or outside the Examination Hall, copying from each other - be treated as Malpractice. Those students will neither be permitted to continue the examination nor be the paper valued. She cannot appear for the subsequent chance or supplementary. She can appear for that examination only after a year.

C. TRANSPARENCY The valued answer scripts shall be returned to the students for scrutiny. The student shall scrutinise the scripts, sign and return them to the teacher concerned. This provision is not available for the supplementary examinations. A student, if dissatisfied with her marks, has the right to appeal for a review of her marks in the summative assessment as per the procedure detailed below: a. Appeal should be made to the course teacher(s) immediately after receiving valued scripts b. If additional clarification is necessary, the student shall approach the Head of the Department concerned. If the Head of the Department is the course teacher, the student shall approach the next senior member in the Department.

c. If not satisfied with (a) and (b), the student shall within 3 days make a written appeal to the Controller of Examinations. Further investigation will be done by the CoE, Deans of Academic Affairs and the Principal and a collective decision will be taken by them.

Minimum Percentage for Pass For UG students, a minimum of 30% in summative examinations and a minimum of 40% in the

aggregate of formative and summative marks are required fora pass in each subject. For B.Com Honours students, a minimum of 40% in summative examinations and a minimum of

50% in the aggregate of formative and summative marks are required for a pass in each subject. This is applicable to 2016 batch onwards.

For PG students, a minimum of 45% in summative examinations and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate of formative and summative marks are required fora pass in each subject.

For M.Phil. students, a minimum of 50% in summative examinations and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate of formative and summative marks are required for a pass in each subject.

Provision for Sports / NCC students in Formative and Summative • All Sports/NCC Students attending long camps representing the college are given an option of

writing one formative test only but have to complete all other components of continuous assessments.

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• The aggregate of formative and summative marks OR the marks obtained only in the summative examinations, whichever is higher, will be considered for declaration of the result.

• This had come into effect from the Academic year 2016-2017

D. IMPROVEMENT OF SUMMATIVE EXAMINATIONS MARKS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF COURSES

• A student wishing to improve her marks (if <55% for PG, <60% for UG) in a course in the summative examinations must attempt this when the supplementary examinations are held in November (Odd Semester) and April (Even Semester). The maximum number of courses she can improve is 3 for UG and 2 for PG.

• If a student does not improve her marks, her original marks will stand valid. • The improved marks will be considered only for the award of classes in the respective parts

and not for ranks awarded to students. • UG and PG students can opt for courses that are currently offered and take exams in the semester

in which the courses are offered. • Improvement is permissible only once for a particular course.

CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

All assessments will be done on the basis of absolute marks and the marks will be converted into letter grades and grade points as given below:

Range of Marks Letter Grade

Above 90 O

80 to 90 A

70 to 80 B

60 to 70 C

50 to 60 D

40 to 50 E

Below 40 F

*Inclusive of lower limit but exclusive of upper limit After the results are declared, cumulative mark statement will be issued to each student based on the Cumulative Weighted Arithmetic Mean (CWAM) and Overall Grade Point (OGP).

CWAM = Sum of the products of marks obtained & credits earned Sum of credits earned

OGP = CWAM /10

CWAM and OGP will be calculated separately for PART I, PART II & PART III

After successful completion of the programme the degree will be awarded with the following classification based on Overall Grade Point.

OGP* Class

Above 8.5 First Class with Special Distinction

7.5 to 8.5 First Class with Distinction

6.0 to 7.5 First Class

5.0 to 6.0 Second Class

4.0 to 5.0 Third Class (Applicable only for UG students) * Inclusive of lower limit but exclusive of upper limit The class obtained by a student will be indicated in the final cumulative mark statement issued to her on successful completion of the degree programme. The Decision of the Principal Shall be Final in all Matters Pertaining to the Academic Programme

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PUBLICATION OF RESULTS The results of the summative examinations will ordinarily be published within 21 days from the date of last examination. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS (THEORY AND LAB) DURING THE PERIOD OF STUDY

• A student can appear for a maximum of 6 courses for UG and 5 courses for PG • Examinations for odd semester courses will be conducted in October/November and even semester

courses in April • Semester V (UG) and III (PG) papers can be attempted in Semester VI (UG) and IV (PG) respectively • Semester VI (UG) and IV (PG) papers can be attempted in June • A student is eligible to appear for July Supplementary examinations only

- If she has only one arrear paper - For a course with summative examination and - After the regular period of study

• A student has to formally apply and pay the prescribed fees for the examination(s) she appears for • The mark scored by a student in supplementary examinations i.e., in the second or later appearances, will

not be considered for rank AFTER THE REGULAR PERIOD OF STUDY

• Students who have completed all formative requirements with required percentage of attendance, can write the supplementary examinations in the semesters in which the courses are offered.

• Students can register for a maximum of 11 courses. The date of registration will be announced through college website. For LAB courses, if the formative marks are less than 30% for UG, and 45% for PG, the students will be allowed to take the supplementary examinations, only after improving their formative marks up to 30% for UG / 45% for PG with or without attending the classes.

• For all supplementary students the aggregate of formative and summative marks OR the marks obtained only in the summative examinations, whichever is higher, will be considered for declaration of the result.

• Students who have required percentage of attendance but not completed formative requirements, can register for the necessary course(s) after the VI / IV Semester (for UG and PG respectively) and complete them before appearing for the summative examinations.

• In theory & lab courses, for formative theory completion and formative lab improvements, students should apply for registration in necessary courses within 15 days of commencement of the classes after paying the prescribed fees.

COMPLETION OF LAB CUM THEORY COURSES WITH SUMMATIVE LAB COMPONENT

Students will be permitted to appear for the theory examination only after attempting the summative lab examination. For supplementary examinations, students are required to attempt only the theory component. They need not re-do the summative lab examination.

PERIOD OF COMPLETION OF COURSES UG / PG student is required to complete the course within three / two consecutive chances after the first appearance. Within the three / two consecutive chances the student is required to complete both the formative and summative assessments, which she has to pass ONLY in the summative examination in the equivalent course when it is offered.

REVALUATION Revaluation procedure can be availed only by supplementary candidates. A student has the right to appeal for revaluation (after submission of a letter to the Controller of Examinations) within one week after the publication of provisional results in the college website and pay the prescribed fees for revaluation.

RESULTS OF REVALUATION After re-valuation, the re-valued original marks, whichever is higher will be entered as the final mark to give benefit to the student. The Controller of Examinations will give the results of re-valuation in writing to the student and the concerned department

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RULES & REGULATIONS RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE ATTENDANCE Students are required to

• be regular and punctual to all classes (attendance will be marked in the beginning of each session) • submit a leave letter prior to leave of absence except for sudden illness or emergency • submit leave letter to the HoD with parent’s or guardian’s signature • produce a medical certificate along with the leave letter, if absent for three or more consecutive days on

account of illness • produce a medical certificate and a fitness certificate along with the leave letter for approval, if absent for

10 or more days due to illness • obtain a leave form from the HoD for planned leave of ten days or more and submit the duly filled-in

leave form, at least 48 hours before the actual date from which the student would be absent and submit it to the Vice-Principal’s office

• report to the College Health Officer, (IF THEY ARE RESIDENTS) in all cases of illness and secure the signature of the College Health Officer and the Hostel Warden in the leave letter and submit it to the HoD.

Number of Days of Consecutive Absence

Reason Documents Required Deadline

Less than 3 days Any 1. Completed leave form Within 3 days of resuming class 3 - 9 days

(less than 10 days)

Medical 1. Leave letter signed by parent/guardian and student 2. Medical Certificate

Non-Medical 1. Leave letter signed by parent/guardian and student

2. Any other supportive document (if available)

10 days or more Medical 1. Leave letter signed by parent/guardian and student

2. Medical Certificate 3. Fitness Certificate

On the day of resuming class

Non-Medical 1. Leave letter signed by parent/guardian and student 2. Any other supportive document (if available)

Any number of days Known Reasons 1. Request for leave signed by parent/guardian and student 2. Any other supportive document (if available) 3. Completed leave form

At least 48 hours before the actual date from which the student would be absent

Only those students who have obtained a required minimum of ATTENDANCE of the total number of working days and have completed ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT, will be permitted to appear for summative examination.

Long absentee: To continue to the next semester, a long absentee should have completed *50% of the Part III formative requirements in all courses and 50% of attendance in semester in which she has discontinued.

* a. Part III - 50% Formative requirement - Theory Courses – 2018 onwards

Courses Existing Component 50% Formative requirement for going to

the next semester

UG Foundation in major (FM), Core major (CM), Allied (AA) and Interdisciplinary (DM)

Test (2), Assignment (2) Test (1) and Assignment (1)

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Courses Existing Component 50% Formative requirement for going to

the next semester

Research Methodology Test (1), Assignment (2) Test (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

PG Major Test (2), Seminar (1), Assignment (2)

Test (1) and Seminar (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

Major Optional Test (2), Seminar (1), Assignment (2)

Test (1) and Seminar (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

Elective (I PG) Test (2), Assignment (1) Test (1)

Elective (II PG) Test (2), Assignment (2) Test (1) and Assignment (1)

b. Theory component of Lab cum theory courses - 50% Formative requirement • 50% of formative theory component need to be completed

Courses Hours Existing Component 50% Formative

requirement for going to the next semester

UG Foundation in major (FT), Core major (CT) and Allied (AT)

4 (2T +2L) / (3T+1L)

Test (1), Assign. (1) Test (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

5 (3T +2L) Test (1), Assign. (1) Test (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

(4T+1L) Test (2), Assign. (1) Test (1)

6 (3T +3L) Test (1), Assign. (1) Test (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

(4T+2L) / (5T +1L)

Test (2), Assign. (1) Test (1)

Interdisciplinary (DT)

4 (2T +2L) / (3T+1L)

Test (1) & Assn. / OSS / Quiz / Seminar/ any other (1)

Test (1) or Assignment (1) or OSS (1) or Quiz (1) or Seminar (1) or any other (1) (any one component)

PG Core major 4 and above Test (2), Assign. (1) Test (1)

Less than 4 Test (1), Assign. (1) Test (1) or Assignment (1) (any one component)

c. Part III courses - Exemption from 50% formative requirement

Lab component of Lab cum theory courses, Lab courses, Non-summative courses (SS, SP & LiFE) and PG Project can be exempted from 50% formative requirement.

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ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

Lady Doak College follows the existing Madurai Kamaraj University norms for attendance and condonation.

a) The number of working days is fixed as 90 days/450 hours. For all UG and PG semester examinations, a student who has put in 44 days attendance and less has to repeat the whole semester before she can proceed to the next semester.

b) In order to proceed to the following semester, a student must have at least 50% attendance and should have completed at least 50% of all formative requirements in Part III. In such cases, the student cannot write the summative examination in the current semester and can go to the next semester. For a course with incomplete formative requirements, ALL formative requirements can be finished only after her period of study without attending classes.

c) A student who has attended classes for 68 days (75%) and above will be permitted to appear for the ensuing summative examinations without any preconditions.

d) A student who has attended classes for 67 days and less, but 59 days (65%) and above will be permitted to apply for exemption in the prescribed form for a fee of Rs. 300/- to the Vice Principal with specific remarks from the Head of the Department for condonation of attendance.

• For all courses without summative examinations (except Vocational crash courses), students will be permitted to compensate lack in attendance and formative requirements within the semester (during the study holidays or soon after the summative examination)

d) A student who has attended classes for 58 days and less but 45 days (50%) and above cannot appear for summative examinations in the current semester but can appear for the next relevant summative examinations (as per college norms) for which special permission must be obtained from the Vice-Principal giving reasons for her absence, supported by proper documents on payment of Rs. 500/-.

• For all courses without summative examinations (except Vocational crash courses), students will be permitted to compensate lack of attendance and formative requirements in the next relevant semester

e) For Vocational crash courses, students are required to have a minimum of 12 days (75%) attendance, failing which they will be required to redo the course in Semester V.

f) Half-day leave: The five hours of classes in a working day is divided into two sessions of 2 and 3 classes respectively. If a student is absent for even one hour in a session, it will be considered as half-day leave.

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