Undergraduate Academic Evaluation
The total performance of a student in a given course is based on a scheme of continuous assessment. For theory courses this continuous assessment is made through a set of quizzes, class evaluation, class participation, homework assignment and a term final examination. The assessment in laboratory/sessional courses is made through observation of the student at work during the class, viva-voce during laboratory hours and quizzes.
Each course has a certain number of credits, which describes its corresponding weights. A letter grade with a specified number of grade points is awarded for each course for which a student is registered. A student’s performance is measures both by the number of credits completed satisfactorily and by the weighted average of the grade point earned.
Letter grades and corresponding grade points will be awarded in accordance to the provisions shown below.
| Grade | Grade Points | Numerical Markings |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 80% and above |
| A | 3.75 | 75% to below 80% |
| A- | 3.50 | 70% to below 75% |
| B+ | 3.25 | 65% to below 70% |
| B | 3.0 | 60% to below 65% |
| B- | 2.75 | 55% to below 60% |
| C+ | 2.50 | 50% to below 55% |
| C | 2.25 | 45% to below 50% |
| D | 2.0 | 40% to below 45% |
| F | 0.00 | Below 40% |
| I | - | Incomplete |
| X | - | Continuation (For project and thesis/design courses) |
| S | - | Satisfactory (non credit courses) |
| U | - | Unsatisfactory (non credit courses) |
| W | - | Withdrawal |
Distribution of Marks
Thirty percent (30%) of marks of a theoretical course shall be allotted for continuous assessment, i.e. quizzes, home assignments, class evaluation and class performance. The rest of the marks will be allotted to the Term Final Examination that is conducted centrally by the university. There are internal and external examiners for each course in the Term Final Examination of three hours duration.
| Class Participation | 10% |
| Homework assignment and quizzes | 20% |
| Final Examination (3 hours) | 70% |
| Total | 100% |
Impacts of Grade Earned
The courses in which a student has earned a ‘D’ or a higher grade will be counted as credits earned by him/her. Any course in which a student has obtained an ‘F’ grade will not be counted towards his/her earned credits or GPA calculation. However, the ‘F’ grade will remain permanently onthe Grade Sheet and the Transcript.
A student who obtains an ‘F’ grade in a core course will have to repeat that particular course. However, if a student gets an ‘F’ in an optional course, he/she may choose to repeat that course or take a substitute course if available. When a student will repeat a course in which he/she ha spreviously obtained an ‘F’, he/she will not be eligible to get a grade better than ‘B’ in that repeated course.
If a student obtains a grade lower than ‘B’ in a particular course he/she will be allowed to repeat the course only once for the purpose of grade improvement by forgoing his/her earlier grade. However, he/she will not be eligible to get a grade better than ‘B’ for an improvement course. A student will be permitted to repeat for grade improvement purposes a maximum of four courses in B. Sc. Engineering and BURP programs and a maximum of five courses in B. Arch. program.
If a student obtains a ‘B’ or a better grade in any course he/she will not be allowed to repeat the course for the purpose of grade improvement