Academic
System
2.0 Academic System
The college prepares students for degrees in the following fields of specialization.
NAME OF COURSE DURATION
- Civil Engineering (B.Tech) 8 semesters (4 years)
- Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) 8 semesters (4 yeas)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) 8 semesters (4 years)
- Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) 8 semesters (4 years)
- Instrumentation & Electronics
Engineering (B.Tech) 8 semesters (4 years)
- Architecture (B.Arch) 10 semesters (5
years
- Master in Computer Application (MCA) 6 semesters (3 years)
2.1 Course Credit Systems
Course credit system of teaching and continuous evaluation through internal assessment with 10 point grading is followed for the undergraduates
and post-graduates in common with other sister colleges of the University,
each academic year is divided into two semesters. Duration of each semester is of 85 Net Instruction Days (NIDs).
The course curricula of B.Arch and B.Tech degree courses have been framed in accordance with the guidelines of the Council of Architecture and the AICTE respectively.
The syllabus for P.G. in Computer Application is as per the recommendation
of Department of Electronics, Government of India.
Besides the course curricula, there is provision for practical training,
seminar and project work. Part of the new campus is already ready in which laboratory and workshop classes is continuing.
2.2 Semester Regulations
Some of the important Semester Regulations are given in the following paragraphs for the information of students. For further details "Regulation for
Under-graduate and Post-graduate, Diploma course" may be referred to.
All the students are expected to know the requirements for the award
of degree/diploma they have registered for including the general
academic requirements and assume full responsibility for meeting them. They are expected to be constantly in touch with the Advisor so that the latter may watch their progress and guide them along right lines. In no case a regulation will be waived or examination made simple because a student pleads ignorance of it.
2.2.1 Identity Card
An Identity Card bearing the name, admission number and photograph of the student duly signed by the registrar, shall be issued to each enrolled student. The students are expected to carry their identity card with them and produce the same when required. In case
the identity card of a student is lost, a new one shall be issued to him/her on payment of fees as prescribed.
2.2.2 Student's Advisement
(a) The newly admitted and the continuing students shall present themselves before the Deans of the respective colleges in the beginning of each semester on date(s) as prescribed in the prospectus, semester
calendar or notified separately, for orientation and advise. The Dean shall assign the students in groups to different staff advisers.
(b) The advisors shall help the students assigned to him in planning the programme of study and in choice of courses. He shall maintain close contact with the students and keep himself/herself informed
of their progress in study by having periodical meeting with them. One period per week may be allotted for such meetings, the adviser shall bring to notice of the concerned Deans, the problems of the students that require special measures.
2.2.3 Registration of Fresh Candidates
Registration of fresh students is done on the date of admission as fixed by the Chairman, Admission sub-committee of Joint Entrance Examination, Orissa.
2.2.4 Registration of continuing students
(a) Registration of continuing students for any subsequent semester shall be done as per the
procedure laid down under regulation-9 on date(s) as provided in the semester calendar or specially notified
by the Registrar/Dean of the Faculty.
(b) Late registration : A continuing student who does not register on the scheduled date of registration, shall be required to pay late registration fee at the rate of Rs.10/- per day.
(c) Last date of registration : Late registration, as per the item (b) above, shall not be permitted after 7 working days from the
scheduled date of registration for any semester.
Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may, in very special cases, permit late registration within the next 7 days on payment of a fine of
Rs.130/- in addition to late registration fee as per item (b) above. Thereafter, in no case shall registration be permitted.
A continuing student who can not register on the prescribed date due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances for which sufficient proof is to be given to the satisfaction of the Dean, may obtain provisional registration by paying the required fees by post or
messenger on or before the prescribed date of registration without fine. Such a student shall have to complete other aspects of registration within 1 week from the date of registration, failing which his/her
provisional registration shall be cancelled and all fees paid by him/her shall be forfeited.
2.2.5 Registration necessary for award of Grade
In case a student studies a course without registering for it in the prescribed manner and this is detected later he/she shall not be awarded any Grade in that course and shall be summarily dropped from the University.
2.2.6 Temporary Withdrawal
(a) Every student shall be required to register at the beginning of each semester till completion of his/her requirements otherwise permitted by the Dean
concerned, failing which his/her enrolment shall be cancelled. Re-admission in such cases shall be at the discretion of the Dean and not as a matter of right.
(b) A student may be allowed temporary withdrawal from the University for one or two semesters, on the following grounds.
(i) Prolonged illness of a student in which case the application for withdrawal is to be supported by a Medical Certificate.
(ii) A student met an accident whereby he/she has been disabled for attending his/her classes.
(iii) Death of parent and any other reason considered valid by the Dean for the said purpose.
(c) Temporary withdrawal for a particular semester shall be granted only if the application is made to the Dean through the Advisor at least 15 days before the commencement of the Examination of that semester.
(d) Temporary withdrawal shall not ordinarily be granted for more than one academic year.
2.2.7 Re-admission after Temporary Withdrawal
(a) A student who is allowed temporary withdrawal for one or two semesters shall be allowed re-admission subject to the condition that he/she takes the courses prevailing at the time of re-admission.
(b) A student who took C.L.C and/or Migration Certificate may be re-admitted without any fine and his/her status quo ante shall be maintained, if he/she surrenders the original C.L.C and/or Migration
Certificate within 2 days from the date of issue of such Certificate(s). If such a student surrenders the said Certificate(s) after 2 days, he/she may be re-admitted at the discretion of Vice-Chancellor on recommendation of the Dean on payment of additional fees as may be prescribed by the Academic Council.
2.2.8 Leaving the University
(a) No student shall be deemed to have left the University unless he/she has obtained
clearance/no-due Certificates from all concern.
(b) Unless a student submits clearance/no-due certificates mentioned under Clause-1, no refund of the amount due to him/her from the University shall be allowed, nor shall the transcript/mark sheet, provisional certificates, conduct certificates, transfer certificates etc. be issued to him/her
(c) A student has to obtain the clearance/no-due certificate himself and he/she may do so immediately after completion of his/her studies.
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2.3 EXAMINATION
2.3.1 Subject-wise Registration & Eligibilty to appear examination
a). All registered students of the college have to register for each of the subjects they are required to study before the commencement of a
semester. Except in the 1 st semester where a student is automatically registered for the term, a student has to apply to the university in a specified format for subject wise registration for the term, with the prescribed fees of the college.
b). A student being promoted with backlog (XP) has to register 1 st for the backlog subjects being offered in the semester. The upper limit of the no. of subjects is 2 more than the prescribed no. of subjects in that semester.
c). Minimum Attendance - A student has to at least have an attendance of 75% in classes to appear for the examinations in each of the sessional, practical & theoretical classes scheduled during the semester. A student who has been absent on health grounds or due to participation in cultural/sports/academic/official assignments in the interest of the college/university/government with prior written permission of the head of the college shall be permitted a maximum of additional concession of 10%.No student shall be allowed to sit for the examinations with less than 65% of the attendance.
2.3.2 Rules for Examination
Each discipline consists of the 4 items
- theory items
- practical items
- sessional items
- project items
a). At the end of each semester, there shall be an examination conducted by the university as per the program announced at the beginning of each academic year.
b). There shall be a supplementary examination every yr between 15 th of June to 5 th of July. Students who have failed in subjects registered in even & odd semesters can avail this opportunity to clear them.
2.3.3 Declaration of Results and Promotion
a). In order to pass a program a candidate must secure at least pass grade in each of the theory/practical/project/seminar/sessional & viva voice items.
b). The results are declared in the university website: http://www.bput.org/results
2.3.4 Grading System
A seven point grading system on base of 10 shall be followed as per the BPUT rules
QUALIFICATION |
GRADE |
SCORE ON 100% POINTS |
POINT |
OUTSTANDING |
O |
90&ABOVE UPTO 100 |
10 |
EXCELLENT |
E |
80&ABOVE BUT LESS THAN 90 |
9 |
VERY GOOD |
A |
70&ABOVE BUT LESS THAN 80 |
8 |
GOOD |
B |
60&ABOVE BUT LESS THAN 70 |
7 |
FAIR |
C |
50&ABOVE BUT LESS THAN 60 |
6 |
PASS |
D |
35& ABOVE BUT LESS THAN 50 |
5 |
FAILED |
F |
BELOW 35 |
2 |
S.G.P.A- SEMESTER GRADE POINT AVERAGE
C.G.P.A- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE
S.G.P.A- CREDIT INDEX FOR A SEM/CREDITS
C.G.P.A- CREDIT INDEX OF ALL PREVIOUS
2.3.5 Examination Pattern
a).Theory Papers
Internal 1 of 1hr duration = 10 points
Internal 2 of 1hr duration = 10 points
Internal 3 of 1hr duration = 10 points
End-Semester of 3hr duration = 70 points
TOTAL
= 100 points
b).Practical Papers
* Exp. (work) planning
= 20 points
* Results
= 30 points
* Report
= 30 points
* Understanding the theory of the exp. = 20 points
TOTAL
= 100 points
A candidate shall clear practical paper if his/her marks is minimum of 50 percentage points
c). Sessional Papers
* Quality of job
= 50 points
* Understanding of job theory = 30 points
* Quality of report viva-voice = 20 points
TOTAL
= 100 points
d). Project Item
* Understanding the relevance = 10 points
* Relation to literature/application = 10 points
* Methodology
= 10 points
* Quality of analysis results = 20 points
* Intepretations conclusions = 20 points
* Defence
= 20 points
TOTAL
= 100 points
e). Seminar Item
* Quality of material
= 30 points
* Quality of presentation
= 30 points
* Extent of response from other students = 20 points
* Participation in other presentations = 20 points
TOTAL
= 100 points
2.4 Scholarships
CET recognizes the effort of meritorious students and gives scholarship to deserving students as per the rules laid by the college
