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1. NAME OF THE COURSE: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
2. ABOUT THE COURSE:
The Bachelor of Technology is a four-year full time academic program with semester pattern of examinations.
3. ADMISSION CRITERIA: Admission to the B.Tech programme in any year will be based on the results of Srinivas
University Entrance Test (SUET) held that year.
4. DURATION OF THE COURSE: The duration of study for the Bachelor of Technology course shall extend over a period of four years. This comprises of VIII semesters. 5. ELIGIBILITY:
a) CRITERIA
A pass in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination or any other equivalent examination of
any authority, recognized by this University, with a minimum 50% aggregate of marks in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
b) AGE LIMIT FOR ADMISSION
Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech must have completed 17 years of age on or before
31st
December of the admission year.
c) ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination other than Higher Secondary/PUC examination conducted by Government of Karnataka shall obtain an eligibility certificate from the university by remitting the prescribed fee along with application form
d) LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME
Under lateral entry system, following categories of candidates are eligible for admission to the
3rd semester of the B.Tech programmes (i) those who have acquired a Diploma in
Engineering/Technology through a minimum of three years of institutional study, after the
10th (SSLC) examination, recognized by this University,
(ii) those who have acquired a Diploma in Engineering/Technology through a minimum of 2
years of institutional study, after the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination, recognized by this
University
(iii) those who have acquired a Bachelor‟s degree in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry or any
other equivalent degree through a minimum of 3 years of institutional study, after the 10+2
(Higher Secondary) examination, recognized by this University.
Lateral entry students, on admission, shall have to do bridge courses prescribed by the
University which they have to pass and the credits earned on such courses shall be considered
in the GPA / CGPA computation.
6. COURSE CONTENT:
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Common Subjects in Ist Year for all Branches
Semester I/II
Physics Cycle
Engineering Mathematics - I
Engineering Physics
Elements of Electronics Engineering
Elements of Mechanical Engineering
Computer Concepts & C Programming
Engineering Physics Laboratory
Computer Concepts & C Programming Laboratory
Personality Development & Communication
Semester I/II
Chemistry Cycle
Engineering Mathematics - II
Engineering Chemistry
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Elements of Civil Engineering
Elements of Engineering Graphics
Engineering Chemistry Laboratory
Workshop Practice
Principles of Environmental Studies
Constitution of India & Professional Ethics
B. TECH. IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Semester III
Engineering Mathematics - III
Mechanics of Materials
Basic Thermodynamics
Manufacturing Process I
Composite Materials
Computer Aided Machine Drawing
Machine Shop & Workshop Laboratory
Foundry & Welding Laboratory
Semester IV
Fundamentals of Fluid
Thermodynamics Applications
Kinematics of Machines
Material Science
Mechanical Measurements and Metrology
Machine Tools and Operations
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Materials Testing Laboratory
Mechanical Measurements and Metrology Laboratory
Semester V
Management and Entrepreneurship
Dynamics of Machines
Machine Design Basics
Turbo Machines
Elective -1
Elective - 2
Fluid Mechanics & Machines Laboratory
Energy Conversion Engineering Laboratory
Semester VI
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Design of Machine Elements
Heat & Mass Transfer
Finite Element Methods
Elective – 3
Elective - 4
Heat & Mass Transfer Laboratory
CAMA Laboratory
Mini Project Semester VII
Engineering Economics
Mechanical Vibrations
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Operations Research
Elective - 5
Elective – 6
Design Laboratory
CIM and Automation Laboratory
Semester VIII
Operations Management
Control Engineering
Internship review*
Project work
Technical seminar
Elective-1
Energy Engineering
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Statistical Quality Control
Project Design & Management
Theory of Elasticity
Elective-2
Experimental Stress Analysis
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Theory of Plasticity
Probability & Statistics
Elective-3
Non-Conventional Energy Sources
Mechatronics & Microprocessor
Automation in Manufacturing
Design of Heat Exchangers
Elective-4
Total Quality Management
Robotics
Bio Mass Energy Systems
Non-Traditional Machining
Elective-5
Product Life Cycle Management
Fracture Mechanics
Nanotechnology
Automotive Engineering
Elective-6
Tribology
Power Plant Engineering
Computer Graphics
Agile Manufacturing
SCOPE OF THE COURSE:
One of the oldest and broadest engineering branches, Mechanical Engineering involves
designing, development, production and use of mechanical tools to solve mechanical issues.
Generally hired by manufacturing industries, these engineers have employment opportunity
in both private and public sectors. Government sectors like Defence, PWD, Post and
Telegraphs, and CPWD also hire these engineers. They also have equal opportunities outside
India.
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Mechanical engineers are in huge demand both in India and abroad. The growth is ample in
this industry; in fact, increasing, as more and more people are showing interest in this field.
As per a survey report, ample growth is registered in this industry and it is said that by 2020
Mechanical Engineering will be the highest paid career option.
Mechanical Engineers can work in thermal power industry, gas turbines industry, air
conditioning and refrigeration industry, oil and gas exploration and refining industries,
agricultural sector, educational sector, aviation companies, shipping industries, aerospace
industry, armed forces, pharmaceutical, automobile industry and many others.
Students can also go for a teaching career after Mechanical Engineering. This will include
teaching subjects in Mechanical Engineering in top engineering colleges of India. The pay
package is excellent for professors of this branch of engineering.
The requirement of Mechanical Engineering expertise is found in the following fields-
Problem Surveying, Problem description, Conceptualizing, Brainstorming, Assembly
Designing, Detailed Designing, Analysis, Prototyping, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality
checking, Vendor development, Safety, Try-outs, Marketing, Product Delivery, Maintenance
etc…
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The department has a team of highly qualified and dedicated faculty members along with
highly experienced supporting staff, state-of-the-art laboratories, multimedia classrooms,
digital online library facilities and a good infrastructure which provides a healthy and
professional environment on par with the International standards. The department has
established the following well equipped laboratories for the regular academic work, research
activities and consultancy work:
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing (CAED) Lab – The lab is well equipped with 70
computer systems having Mechanical Component Modeling Software‟s like Solid Edge –V19
2D and 3D.
Workshop Practice Lab – Comprises of all bench fitting, sheet metal work and welding
tools.
Foundry and Forging Lab – The lab is equipped with modern equipment.
Machine Shop
The department is planning to set up research laboratories in collaboration with Indian
Institute of Science, Bangalore and National Institute of Technology, Karnataka. The
department aims to shape the career of students to gain Technical expertise, high level of
ethics, excellent soft skills along with imbibing cultural values.
ENTRANCE EXAM:
Admission to the B.Tech programme in any year will be based on the results of Srinivas
University Entrance Test (SUET) in that year.
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A pass in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination or any other equivalent examination of
any authority, recognized by this University, with a minimum 50% aggregate of marks in
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
COURSE REGULATION DETAILS:
(For students admitted from the academic year 2017-18)
REGULATIONS
R.1.0 Admission
R.1.1 The number of seats in each branch of the B. Tech programme for which admission is
to be made in the College of Engineering will be decided by the Board of Management of
Srinivas University.
R.1.2 Admission to the B.Tech programme in any year will be based on the results of
Srinivas University Entrance Test (SUET) in that year and the percentage of marks obtained
in specified subjects of the qualifying examinations (R.1.5).
R.1.3 The eligibility criteria, in accordance with R.1.5, for appearing in the Entrance Test
(SUET) , as well as the criteria to be satisfied to apply for direct admission in any year will be
decided by the Admission Committee and forwarded to the applicants along with the relevant
application forms.
R.1.4 The Admission Committee will decide on the procedure for conducting the entrance
examination. Subject to a minimum performance criteria in the entrance examination, as
decided by the Admission Committee from year to year, and the percentage of marks
obtained in specified subjects of the qualifying examinations (R.1.5) the Admission
Committee will prepare a merit list. According to the merit list the Committee will offer
admissions through Counseling, taking into account the choice of branches indicated by the
candidates and the available seats.
R.1.5 The minimum qualification for admission to B. Tech degree programmes (Regular)
shall be:
A pass in the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination or any other equivalent examination of
any authority, recognized by this University, with a minimum aggregate of marks in
Mathematics / Biology, Physics and Chemistry to be specified by the Admission Committee.
R.1.6 Under lateral entry system, following categories of candidates are eligible for
admission to the 3rd semester of the B.Tech programmes (i) those who have acquired a
Diploma in Engineering/Technology through a minimum of three years of institutional study,
after the 10th (SSLC) examination, recognized by this University,
(ii) those who have acquired a Diploma in Engineering/Technology through a minimum of 2
years of institutional study, after the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination, recognized by
this University
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(iii) those who have acquired a Bachelor‟s degree in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry or any
other equivalent degree through a minimum of 3 years of institutional study, after the 10+2
(Higher Secondary) examination, recognized by this University.
Lateral entry students, on admission, shall have to do bridge courses prescribed by the
University which they have to pass and the credits earned on such courses shall be considered
in the GPA / CGPA computation.
R.1.7 Notwithstanding the above, the actual admissions will be based on the rules and
regulations of the UGC/Competent authorities.
R.1.8 Candidates have to fulfill the medical standards required for admission as set out by the
Admission Committee.
R.1.9 The selected candidate will be admitted to the B. Tech programme after he/she fulfills
all the admission requirements as indicated in the letter of admission after making the
payment of the prescribed fees.
R.1.10 In the matter of admission to the B.Tech programme the decision of the Admission
Committee is final.
R.1.11 If, at any time after admission, it is found that a candidate has not fulfilled all the
requirements stipulated in the offer of admission, the Dean(Engg/Tech) may revoke the
admission of the candidate and report the matter to the Vice Chancellor.
R.2.0 Course Structure of the B. Tech Programme
R.2.1 There will be Four types of courses
(i) Core Courses: This is the course which is to be compulsorily studied by a
student as a core requirement to complete the requirements of a program in a said
discipline of study. These courses will have 4 credits per course.
(ii) Foundation Courses: The Foundation Courses are of two kinds:
Compulsory Foundation and Elective foundation.
“Compulsory Foundation”: These courses are the courses based upon the content that
leads to Knowledge enhancement. They are mandatory for all disciplines. These
courses will have 4 credits per course.
“Foundation Electives”: These are value based courses aimed at man making education.
These courses will have 3 credits per course.
(iii) Elective Courses: This is course, which can be chosen from the pool of papers. It
may be supportive to the discipline/ providing extended scope/enabling an exposure
to some other discipline / domain / nurturing student proficiency skills.
(iv) Mandatory Non-Credit Courses: These courses are mandatory for students joining
B.Tech. Program and students have to successfully complete these courses before the
completion of degree.
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R.2.2 Every branch of the B. Tech programme will have a curriculum and course contents
(syllabi) proposed by the respective Boards of Studies and approved by the Academic
Council.
R.2.3 Credits are assigned to the courses based on the following general pattern:
One credit for each lecture (L) period;
One credit for two or less tutorial (T) periods;
One credit for two or less laboratory/practical/project/seminar (P) periods
Theory based courses are that with „L‟ & „T‟ or „L‟ alone or „T‟ alone.
Courses with theory and practical components are that with „L‟, „T‟ &
„P‟ or „T‟ & „P‟ or „L‟ & „P‟.
Courses with only practical component are that with „P‟ alone.
R.2.4 The curriculum of any branch of the B. Tech programme is designed to have 200
credits for the award of the B. Tech degree. For lateral entry students the number of credits to
be earned for the award of the B.Tech. degree will be in accordance with the curriculum of
program concerned.
R.2.5 A student shall exercise his option in respect of the electives and register for the
same at the beginning of the concerned semester. The student may be permitted to opt for
change of elective subject within 15 days from the date of commencement of the semester
as per the calendar of the University
R.2.5 The medium of instruction, examination and project reports will be in English.
R.3.0 Faculty Adviser / Student Counsellor
R.3.1 To help the students in planning their courses of study and for getting general advice on
the academic programme, the concerned Department will assign for every class a faculty
member who will be called the Faculty Adviser.
R.3.2 In order to motivate the students personally and provide counselling on academic and
non academic matters, a faculty member called Student Counsellor shall be assigned for
every 15-20 students.
R.4.0 Class Committee
R.4.1 Every class (comprising of sections) of the B.Tech programme will have a Class
Committee consisting of Faculty and Students. The class committees for the Department
programmes of each semester will be constituted by the Head of the concerned Department.
R.4.2 The constitution of the Class Committee for the Department programmes of each
semester will include the following members:
a) all teachers of the Courses
b) four students from the class to be chosen by the students of the class.
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c) one senior faculty, preferably a professor of the concerned School/Department,
preferably not associated with teaching of the class, to be nominated by the concerned
Head of the School/Department, to act as the Chairperson of the Class Committee.
d) Faculty Adviser(s) of the respective class.
R.4.3 The basic responsibilities of the Class Committee:
a. To review periodically the progress of the classes,
b. To discuss problems concerning curriculum and syllabus , the conduct of the classes as
well as non academic issues concerning the students.
c. The method of assessment in the courses will be decided by the teachers in consultation
with class committees and will be announced to the students at the beginning of the
semester.
d. The class committees shall meet at least twice in a semester, once at the beginning of
the semester and once after the second cycle test.
e. The class committee chairman with the assistance of faculty advisors, shall prepare the
minutes of the meeting and the same, duly signed by the HOD, shall be sent to the
Director (Engg&Tech) within 7 days of conduct of the meeting. The minutes shall be
also circulated to the class committee members and displayed in the notice board.
R.5.0 Registration / Enrolment for courses
The process of signing up for courses is called registering. Students are enrolled after they
pay the prescribed fees. For a student to attend classes he has to complete both registration
and enrolment. All students shall formally register for the courses every semester to undergo
course work.
R.5.1 Registration of any course will be controlled by the concerned Head of the department.
Except for the first semester, (and III semester in the case of lateral entry students) the
registration for a semester will be done during a specified week before the end-semester
examination of the previous semester.
For the first semester (and III semester in the case of lateral entry students) registration shall
be completed within a week after the commencement of classes.
Late registration will be permitted with a late fees, decided from time to time, up to two
weeks from the last date specified for registration.
R.5.2 The registration sheet contains the course number, course name, number of credits and
category for each course taken in that semester. The student will make the choice of courses
(in case of elective courses) in consultation with his/her Faculty Adviser.
R.5.3 A student will be eligible for enrolment only if he/she satisfies the enrolment
requirement specified in R.6.0 and will be permitted to enrol only if he/she has cleared all
dues to the University, Hostel, Library, NCC etc. up to the end of the previous semester,
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provided he/ she is not debarred for enrolment as a result of any disciplinary action of the
University.
R.6.0 Enrolment Requirement
R.6.1 There shall not be any restriction for promotion from an odd semester to the next
even semester, provided the student has fulfilled the attendance requirement
R.6.2 A student shall be eligible for promotion from an even semester to the next odd
semester (i.e. of the next academic year) if the student has not failed in more than five
heads of passing of the immediately preceding two semesters and has passed in all the
subjects of all the lower semester examinations. A theory or practical shall be treated as a
head of passing.
Illustrations
a. A student seeking eligibility to 3rd semester should not have failed in more than 4 heads of
passing of first and second semesters taken together.
b. A student seeking eligibility to 5th semester should have passed in all the subjects of 1st
and 2nd semesters and should not have failed in more than 4 heads of passing of third and
fourth semesters taken together.
c. A student seeking eligibility to 7th semester should have passed in all the subjects up to 4th
semester and should not have failed in more than 4 heads of passing of 5th and 6th
semesters taken together.
The Subjects:
1. Constitution of India, Professional Ethics and Human Rights, and
2. Environmental Studies
are Mandatory Non-Credit Courses; these subjects shall not be considered for the
Eligibility for promotion, award of Class, calculation of SGPA and CGPA.
However, a pass in the above subjects is mandatory before the completion of Degree.
R.7.0 Makeup Courses
Makeup courses are meant for students who, due to some unavoidable reasons, have not
earned 85% attendance during the normal course of study and Students who have secured U,
W or I grade in the end semester examination and are detained from appearing in the end
semester examination. These courses offer an opportunity for the students to have necessary
teaching input which they may have missed out.
R.7.1 Makeup courses may be announced by a Department, by the Deans/HODs, with the
approval of the Dean (Engg&Tech). The course will be conducted after the end semester
examination as decided by the Director (Engg &Tech) and the number of hours that will be
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conducted will be 40% of the hours specified in the curriculum for a course. Maximum four
courses will be permitted to a student during the semester and the student has to have at least
85% attendance in these courses.
The evaluation process for compensatory courses consists of only end semester examinations
and no internal assessment process. Student shall have to score the passing minimum in the
end semester examination and to be considered earlier internal assessment only and the marks
scored in which will be given full weightage.
Courses will be offered by the departments only to students detained for lack of attendance in
those courses (Grade W,). No student should register for more than four compensatory
courses offered during a semester and totally not more than 16 courses in the normal duration
of study.
R.7.2 Makeup courses will be announced after the publication of results of end semester
examinations of odd/even semester and the conduct of these courses will not go beyond the
last working day of the semester. A student will have to register within the time stipulated in
the announcement by paying the prescribed fees.
R.7.3 No student who has got „W‟ grade, (that is, the student who has been detained for want
of attendance in a particular course) can appear for end semester examinations for that course
without undergoing the compensatory classes for that course.
R.7.4 Withdrawal from makeup courses is not permitted.
R.8.0 Maximum Duration of the Programme
R.8.1 Each semester shall normally consist of 15- 18 weeks of academic work equivalent to
90 actual teaching days. A student is ordinarily expected to complete the B.Tech programme
in eight semesters for regular programme and in 6 semesters under lateral entry scheme.
However a student may complete the programme at a slower pace by taking more time but in
any case not more than 14 semesters under regular programme and 12 semesters for the
lateral entry programme excluding semesters withdrawn on medical grounds etc. as per R.9.1.
R.9.0 Temporary withdrawal from the programme
R.9.1 A student may be permitted by the Dean (Engg&Tech) to withdraw from the
programme for a semester or longer for reasons of ill health or other valid reasons. Normally
a student will be permitted to discontinue from the programme only for a maximum
continuous period of two semesters.
R.10.0 Discipline
R.10.1 Every student is required to maintain discipline and decorous behaviour both inside
and outside the University campus and not to indulge in any activity that will tend to bring
down the prestige of the University.
R.10.2 Any act of indiscipline of a student is first to be considered by the Discipline and
Welfare Committee of the Department for necessary action. If the issue demands more
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serious consideration, the act of indiscipline will be reported to the Dean (Engg&Tech), and
he will refer it to the Discipline and Welfare Committee of the University, constituted by the
Vice Chancellor.
The Committee will enquire into the charges and recommend suitable action if the charges
are substantiated. The Dean (Engg&Tech) will take appropriate action on the
recommendation of the Discipline and Welfare Committee.
R.10.3 Dean (Engg&Tech) may suspend a student pending inquiry depending upon the prima
facie evidence.
R.10.4 Appeal: The student may appeal to the Vice Chancellor whose decision will be final
and binding
R.11.0 Attendance
R. 11.1 Attendance is the physical presence of the student in the class.
It is a well-observed fact that the students who score good grades are those who attend classes
regularly. Therefore, the students must strive to attend all the classes without fail.
R.11.2 Every teaching staff member handling a class will take attendance till the last
instruction day in the semester. The percentage of attendance, calculated up to this point, will
be indicated by a code number/letter as follows:
Attendance rounded to Code
95% and above H
85 to 94% 9
75 to 84% 8
Below 75% L
R.11.3 A student must maintain an attendance record of at least 85% in individual courses.
Without the minimum attendance of 85%, in any course, students become ineligible to write
the end semester examination in that course. His / Her registration for that course will be
treated as cancelled, and he/she shall be awarded „W‟ grade (W stands for registration
cancelled for want of minimum attendance) in that course. This grade shall appear in the
grade card until the course is successfully completed. The student should register for and
repeat the course when it is offered next.
R.11.4 The students must strive to attend all the classes without fail. However, the minimum
attendance requirement of 85% allows a student the facility to use the balance 15% to
account for illnesses, permitted assignments such as job interviews, inter university sports
meets, inter-collegiate/inter-university competitions, accidents, unforeseen emergencies etc.
An attendance of 85% in a course (except in cases governed by R.11.6) is considered to be
the minimum required for a student to get just enough input on the course syllabus through
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class room contact hours to make him / her eligible to appear in the end semester examination
for that course.
R.11.5 The teacher shall announce the particulars of all students who have attendance less
than 85% in that course in the class. Copies of the same should also be sent to the Dean
(Engg&Tech), and Heads of colleges/ Departments concerned. The students who have less
than 85% attendance will not be permitted to appear in end semester examination.
R.11.6 Condonation of Attendance: In rare and genuine cases, a committee consisting of Pro-
Vice Chancellor, Director and Head of the Department of the concerned department will
examine the case and recommend suitably to the Vice Chancellor, who may give condonation
of attendance in deserving cases but in any case not more than 10%.
R.12 Assessment Procedure
R.12.1 The complete academic performance of a student is evaluated internally by the
concerned teachers/departments except in the case of project work where an external
examiner shall be nominated for the viva voce.
R.12.2 The student‟s performance in each course, in general, is evaluated based on in-
semester assessment (internal marks) and end semester examination.
R.12.3 The assessment method is further detailed below:
(a) Course without any practical component- Theory courses
Assessment tool Weightage Remarks
Internal test I 10% Duration – 2 periods
Internal test II 10% Duration – 2 periods
Surprise Test/quiz 5%
Model Examination 20% Duration – 3/2 hours
Attendance
5%
Attendance
Percentage
Range Marks to Be
awarded
0-75 0
76-80 20
81-85 40
86-90 60
91-95 80
96-100 100
Assessment tool Weightage Remarks
Total in-semester
assessment 50% --
End semester
Examination 50% Duration – 3 hours
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(b) Course with theory and practical component
(i) The theory and practical portions shall be assessed separately for 100 marks each and
consolidated by assigning a weightage of 50% for theory component and 50% for
practical component. Grading shall be done for this consolidated mark.
(ii) Assessment method for theory component is same as detailed in R 12.3 (a).
(iii) Assessment for practical component is as given below:
(c) Course with only practical component
(i) Laboratory courses
Assessment
tool
Weightage Remarks
Carrying out
laboratory
work,
attendance,
and
submission of
record
60%
Assessment components:
1. Every experiment will carry marks for observation,
completion, results and prompt submission of record for
each experiment.
2. Marks for model examination (if any) or
for tests or for quizzes etc.
End
semester
examination
40%
The nature of the end semester examination shall be
informed to the students at the commencement of the
course. The end semester examination will be conducted
only after the last working day of the semester.
The student has to appear for the end semester
examination and I grade will be awarded for non
appearance.
(ii) Final semester project work
B. Tech projects as far as possible should be socially relevant and product oriented ones.
B.Tech projects can be carried out by individual students or by a group of students with a
maximum of three students in a group. The assessment method for the project work consists
of in-semester and end semester evaluations as detailed below:
Assessment Weightage
In - Semester Evaluation
Review I 10%
Review II 15%
Review III 20%
End Semester Evaluation
Project report 25%
Viva voce 30%
R12.4 The assessment process for courses like NCC/NSS/NSO/YOGA, Industrial Training
and Personality Development courses which form part of the curriculum, shall be decided by
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the Course Coordinator at the commencement of the semester and communicated to all
concerned.
R12.5 a A student failing to secure a minimum of 50% of the IA marks in
Practical/Internship/Project work shall not be eligible for the Practical
/Internship/Project of the University examination.
R12.5b For seminars, the minimum requirement of IA marks shall be 40% of the maximum.
R12.6 Such students as mentioned in R14.5 shall repeat the laboratory
work/Internship/project work during the subsequent semester(s) and secure at least the
minimum marks prescribed.
R12.7 For theory subjects, there shall not be any minimum requirements of IA marks.
R12.8 Improvement of IA marks shall not be allowed
a. In theory subjects and
b. In Laboratory/Workshop/Seminar/ Internship / Project where the student has already
secured the minimum required marks.
R.12.9 Whenever there is a deviation from procedures stated under 12.3, as warranted by the
unique nature of the course, the same will be specified by the concerned Course Coordinator
and approved by the Dean (Engg & Tech).
R.13 ELIGIBILITY FOR PASSING
A student who obtained Grades O to E shall be considered as passed and if a student
secured “F” grade in any of the head of passing he /she has to reappear for the
examination.
R.13.1a For a pass in a theory subject/drawing, the student shall secure minimum of 35%
of the maximum marks prescribed in the University examination and 40% of marks in the
aggregate inclusive of the IA marks. i.e. Minimum Passing Grade is “E”.
R.13.1b For a pass in a Practical/Internship/Project/Viva-voce examination, a student shall
secure a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks prescribed for the University
Examination in the relevant Practical/Internship/Project/Viva-voce. i.e. Minimum Passing
Grade in a course is “E”.
R.13.1c For a pass in Seminar, a student shall secure a minimum of 40% of the maximum
marks prescribed. i.e. Minimum Passing Grade is “E”.
R.13.2 The students who do not satisfy the condition R 13.1 and the student who
remains absent shall be deemed to have failed in that subject and may reappear for the
University examination in the subsequent examinations. However, the IA marks
awarded to the student/s at first attempt in the concerned theory subject will be carried
forward. In case of Practical/Internship/Projects/Seminar revised marks will be taken as
per regulations
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R.13.3 The student who passes a course of a semester as per R13.1 shall not be allowed to
appear for the same again, unless he/she opts for rejection of results as per R13.4, 13.5,
13.6, 13.7& 13.8.
R.13.4 A student may, at his/her desire, reject his/her total performance of a semester
(including IA marks) or he/she may reject the result of his/her performance in University
examination of a semester only.
R.13.5 The rejection is permitted only once during the entire course of study.
The student who desires to reject the performance, shall reject performance in all the courses
of the semester, irrespective of whether the student has passed or failed in any subject.
However, the rejection of performance of 8th semester project result shall not be permitted.
R.13.6 A student, who desires to reject the total performance of the semester including
Internal Assessment, has to take readmission for the relevant semester. Application for
such readmission shall be sent to the Registrar through the Principal of College within 30
days from the date of the announcement of the results. Late submission of application
shall not be accepted for any reasons. Readmission to First semester in such cases shall not
be considered as fresh admission i.e., the student will continue to have the same University
Seat Number, which was allotted earlier.
R.13.7 The student, who desires to reject only the results of University examination of
a semester and does not desire readmission, shall be permitted to re-appear for
examinations of all the subjects of the semester in the subsequent examinations.
However, the IA marks obtained by the student in the rejected semester shall be retained.
Applications for such rejection shall be sent to the Registrar (Evaluation) through
the Principal of the College within 30 days from the date of announcement of the
results. Late submission of applications shall not be accepted for any reasons.
If the rejection of the University examination results of the semester happens to be of the odd
semester, the student shall be allowed to take admission to the immediate next even
semester. However, if the rejection of the University result is of the even semester, the
student shall not be allowed to take admission to the next odd semester
R.13.8 Such students who opt for rejection at final year are eligible for the award of class
and distinction at the B.Tech. degree level, but are not eligible for the award of ranks.
R.13.9 A student shall be declared to have completed the program of B.Tech., degree,
provided the student has undergone the stipulated course work as per the regulations
and has earned at least 200 Credits.
R.14 Internship:
R.14.1 The student shall undergo an Internship for 6-8 weeks i.e. starting from the end of 6th
semester Examination .
1. The college shall nominate a faculty for a group of students to prepare the
students for internship.
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2. The students shall report the progress of the internship to the guide in regular
intervals and may seek his/her advise.
3. The Internship shall be completed between 6th and 7th semesters.
4. Immediately after availing one week vacation, the students shall undergo
internship (without waiting for the results) which may be a period of 6/8 weeks.
5. After completion of Internship, students shall submit a report to the college with the
approval of both internal and external guides.
6. There will be 25 IA and 25 External marks for Internship.
7. The guide shall be the internal examiner and IA marks out of 50 are to be awarded by
the internal guide after evaluating the Internship Report submitted by the student.
8. Viva-Voce on internship shall be conducted at the college and the date of Viva-Voce
shall be fixed in consultation with the external Guide.
9. Viva-Voce on internship shall be conducted by both internal and external guides
and jointly evaluate the internship report for 50 marks. The expenses of external
guide are to be borne by the student/college.
10. In case of the non availability of external guide for the conduct of viva-voce, the
Principal shall appoint a senior faculty of the department to conduct viva-voce along
with the internal guide, and they jointly evaluate the internship report for 50
marks.
11. The students are permitted to carry out the internship outside India with the following
conditions:
a. The entire expenses are to be borne by the student or college and the University
will not give any financial assistance.
b. The Internal Guide has to visit at least once during the student‟s internship; the
expenses of the visit are to borne by the student.
c. The external guide from the industry has to be an examiner for the viva voce
on Internship, and the expenses are to be borne by the student.
d. The University will not provide any kind of Financial Assistance to any student
for internship and for the conduct of Viva-Voce on internship.
R.14.2 Report on Internship: The College shall facilitate and 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.
R.14.3 Failing to undergo Internship: Completion of internship is mandatory; if any
student fails to complete internship, he/she will not be eligible for the award of degree.
R.14.4 Non-completion of Internship: In such cases, the student has to redo the internship.
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R.15.0 End Semester Examination
R.15.1 The examinations at the end of a particular semester will be conducted for the courses
of all odd and even semesters.
R. 15.2 A student should have appeared for the end-semester examination of the prescribed
course of study to become eligible for the award of the grade in that course. I grade will be
awarded for a course for nonappearance in end semester examination in that course.
R.15.3 Reappearance (Makeup examination) in end Semester Examination Students who
have secured U, W or I grade in a particular course can reappear when the end semester
examination for that course is again conducted provided they satisfy other eligibility
conditions such as lack of attendance overcome by attending makeup courses (R.7.0) and
minimum credit / appearance in end semester examinations requirements (R. 6.0), Temporary
withdrawal from the programme (R.9.0) and Discipline (R.10.0). Students who have secured
U, W or I grade in of courses with practical component shall appear in the end semester
examinations of both the theory and practical components.
R15.4 Manual evaluation system is used and the question papers for the final theory subjects
are provided by the Registrar (Evaluation) out of the question bank submitted by the teacher
teaching the subject. The evaluation is done in a transparent manner as per the scheme of
evaluation.
R.15.5 Under special cases permitted by the Registrar ( Evaluation), the Question papers in
theory subjects shall be set by the Examiners appointed for the purpose by the University.
R.15.6 There shall be double valuation for theory papers in the University Examinations. The
Theory answer papers shall be valued independently by the two examiners appointed by the
University.
R.15.7 If the difference between the marks awarded by the two Examiners is not more than
15 of the maximum marks, the marks awarded to the candidate shall be the average of two
evaluations.
If the difference between the marks awarded by the two Examiners is more than 15, the
Script shall be evaluated by a third Examiner. The average of the marks of nearest two
valuations shall be considered as the marks secured by the candidate. However, if one of the
three marks falls exactly midway between the other two, then the higher two marks shall be
taken for averaging.
R.16.0 Course Wise Grading of Students
Letter Grades and Grade Points (GP) Based on the semester performance, each student is
awarded a final letter grade at the end of the semester in each Course. The letter grades and
the corresponding grade points are as follows:
R.16.1 The Srinivas University adopts absolute grading system wherein the marks are
converted to grades, and every semester results will be declared with semester grade point
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average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The CGPA will be
calculated every semester, except the first semester.
ii. The grading system is with the following letter grades as given below:
Grades and Grade Points
Level Out
standing Excellent
Very
good Good
Above
Average Average Poor Fail
Letter
Grade O S A B C D E F
Grade
Points 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 00
A student obtaining Grade “F” shall be considered failed and will be required to reappear in
the examination.
Such students after passing the failed subject in subsequent examination/s will be awarded
with “E” grade irrespective of marks he/she scores in the subsequent examination/s.
Number of attempts taken to clear a subject/s shall be shown in the transcripts.
Level Out
standing Excellent
Very
good Good
Above
Average Average Poor Fail
Letter
Grade O S A B C D E F
Grade
Points 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 00
Score
(Marks)
Range
(%)
≥ 90 <90 <80
≥70
<70
≥60
< 60
≥50
< 50
≥45
< 45
≥ 40 <40
Computation of SGPA and CGPA
The following procedure to compute the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
i. The SGPA is the ratio of sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade
points scored by a student in all the courses taken by a student and the sum of the
number of credits of all the courses undergone by a student, i.e
SGPA (Si) = ∑(Ci x Gi) / ∑Ci
where Ci is the number of credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade point scored by the
student in the ith course.
ii. The CGPA is also calculated in the same manner taking into account all the courses
undergone by a student over all the semesters of a programme, i.e.
CGPA = ∑(Ci x Si) / ∑ Ci
where Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that
semester.
iii. The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal places and reported in the
transcripts.
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Illustration for computation of SGP and CGPA
Computation of SGPA
Illustration No.1
Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point
(Credit x Grade)
Course 1 4 A 8 4x8 = 32
Course 2 4 C 6 4x6 = 24
Course 3 4 B 7 4x7 = 28
Course 4 3 O 10 3x10 = 30
Course 5 3 D 4 3x4 = 12
Course 6 3 C 6 3x6 = 18
Course 7 2 S 9 2x9 = 18
Course 8 2 C 6 2x6 = 12
25 174
Thus, SGPA = 174/25 = 6.96
Illustration No.2
Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point
(Credit x Grade)
Course 1 4 A 8 4x8 = 32
Course 2 4 C 6 4x6 = 24
Course 3 4 B 7 4x7 = 28
Course 4 3 O 10 3x10 = 30
Course 5 3 F 0 3x0 = 00
Course 6 3 C 6 3x6 = 18
Course 7 2 S 9 2x9 = 18
Course 8 2 C 6 2x6 = 12
25 162
Thus, SGPA = 162/25 = 6.48
Illustration No.2(a)
Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point
(Credit x Grade)
Course 5 3 E 4 3x4 = 12
25 Ci (First Attempt 162 +Ci
Subsequent attempt 12 = 174
Thus, SGPA = 174/25 = 6.96
Illustration No.3
Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point
(Credit x Grade)
Course 1 4 A 8 4x8 = 32
Course 2 4 C 6 4x6 = 24
Course 3 4 B 7 4x7 = 28
Course 4 3 O 10 3x10 = 30
Course 5 3 S 9 3x9 = 27
Course 6 3 C 6 3x6 = 18
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Course 7 2 S 9 2x9 = 18
Course 8 2 C 6 2x6 = 12
25 189
Thus, SGPA = 189/25 = 7.56
CGPA = 25x6.96 25x7.56 = 7.26
50
CGPA after Final Semester
Sem.1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8
Credit 24
SGPA 7
Credit 24
SGPA
8.5
Credit 27
SGPA
6.86
Credit 27
SGPA
9.2
Credit 24
SGPA
8.18
Credit 24
SGPA
7.73
Credit 24
SGPA
8.68
Credit 26
SGPA
9.4
Thus, CGPA= 24 x7 24 x8.5 27 x9.2 27 x6.86 24 x8.18 24 x7.73 24 x8.68 26 x 9.4 = 8.2
200
Transcript (Format): Based on the above recommendations on Letter grades, grade points,
SGPA and CCPA, the transcript for each semester and a consolidated transcript
indicating the performance in all semesters may be issued.
R16.2 CONVERSION OF GRADES INTO PERCENTAGE:
Conversion formula for the conversion of GPA into Percentage is
[CGPA Earned - 0.75] x 10= Percentage of marks scored.
Illustration: [CGPA Earned 8.2 - 0.75]x 10 = 74.5%
R.16.3 A student is considered to have completed a Course successfully or achieved a pass
grade and earned the credits if he / she secures a letter grade other than U or W or I or F in
that Course. A letter grade U or W or I or F in any Course implies a failure in that Course.
R.16.4 A Course successfully completed cannot be repeated.
R.16.5 If a student gets a fail grade F (U/W/I) in a course with both theory and practical
components, then he/she has to reappear in the end semester examinations of both.
R.16.6 If a student obtains U grade in a course in the first three attempts, from fourth attempt
onwards, full weightage (100%) shall be assigned to marks scored in the end semester
examinations and the internal assessment marks they have scored during the regular course of
study will be ignored. The first attempt is that which corresponds to the first registration for
the course. If a student gets U or I or W grade in an attempt that is treated as an attempt.
The detailed methodology of normalization of internal marks as well as marks in the end-
semester examinations shall be formulated by the Controller of Examinations.
R.16.7 To pass in a course with earnable credits a student has to score a minimum of 50% of
the total normalized marks .
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R.17.0 Declaration of Results
R.17.1 Normalized marks are referred to the Result Passing Board for the finalization of
results. Controller of Examinations assigns letter grades and announces the results.
R.17.2 The W/I grade once awarded stays in the record of the student and is deleted when
he/she completes the course successfully later The grade acquired by the student will be
indicated in the grade card of the appropriate semester with an indication of the month and
the year of passing of that course.
R.17.3 „U‟ grade obtained by a student will be deleted in the grade card once that course is
successfully completed. The pass grade acquired by the student will be indicated in the grade
card of the appropriate semester with an indication of the month and the year of passing. The
CGPA will be accordingly revised.
R.18.0 Re-view of answer scripts
In case any student feels aggrieved on the final outcome of the assessment in any course ,the
student shall apply to the Controller of Examinations, along with the prescribed fee, for the
review of end semester examination answer script, within the stipulated time after the
announcement of the results of the examinations. The Controller of Examinations shall
facilitate the review of the answer script jointly to be carried out by the student and the
faculty detailed for this purpose. If any discrepancy is noticed during review the same shall
be rectified and the originally awarded grade accordingly amended.
R.19.0 Course Repetition
R.19.1 A student securing U grade in a core course has to compulsorily get a pass grade for
the award of degree and a student securing a W grade in a core course shall undergo
compensatory course, appear in the end semester examination and get a pass grade.
A student securing U or W or I grade in an elective course has the following options:
(i) He/she may reappear and pass the course in case of U or I grade or register for
compensatory course and pass in case of W grade.
OR
(ii) He/she may opt for another elective in place of the elective in which he/she did not
get a pass grade and achieve a pass in it.
An elective course with grades S to F cannot be withdrawn.
R.20.0 Grade Card
R.20.1 The grade card issued by the Controller of Examinations at the end of the semester to
each student will contain the following:
a. The credits for each course registered for that semester,
b. The letter grade obtained in each course
c. The attendance code in each course
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d. The total number of credits earned by the student up to the end of that semester in each
of the course categories
e. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all the courses taken from the I
semester onwards for regular students and from III semester onwards for lateral entry
students. For lateral entry students the grades awarded in the bridge courses shall also
be taken into consideration.
R.20.2 The GPA will be calculated according to the formula
GPA = Ci n1 x (GP)i
Cin1
Where Ci = credit for the ith
course, (GP)i = the grade point obtained for the ith
course (refer
R.19.1) , n = total number of courses and the sum is over all the courses taken in that
semester, including those in which the student has secured U and W grades.
For the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) following formula is used:
CGPA = Si r1 x (GPA)i
Sir1
Where Si = Sum of credits in ith semester, (GPA)i = Grade Point Average earned in i
th
semester and r = number of semesters and the sum is over all the semesters under
consideration.
R.20.3 Class/Distinction will be awarded to the students after they successfully complete the
B.Tech programme as per the norms stipulated in the following table:
Regular students
Category CGPA
(From I-VIII
semesters)
Class /
Distinction
Students who successfully
complete the B.Tech
programme
within the time duration of 8
semesters (R.8.0)
≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
≥ 5 & < 6 Second Class
≥ 6 & < 8 First Class
≥ 8 (without U or W
or I or temporary
withdrawal-R.9.0in any
Semester)
First Class with
Distinction
≥ 8 (with U or W or I
in any Semester but
obtained pass grade (S
to D) subsequently)
First Class
Students who cannot ≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
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complete
the B.Tech program in 8
semesters but complete it
successfully within the time
duration of 9 semesters.
(R.8.0)
≥ 5 & < 6 Second Class
≥ 6 First Class
Students who cannot
complete
the B.Tech program in 9
semesters but complete it
successfully within the time
duration of 14
semesters(R.8.0)
≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
≥ 5 Second Class
Lateral Entry students
Category CGPA
(From I-VIII
semesters)
Class /
Distinction
Students who successfully
complete the B.Tech
programme
within the time duration of 8
semesters (R.8.0)
≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
≥ 5 & < 6 Second Class
≥ 6 & < 8 First Class
≥ 8 (without U or W
or I or temporary
withdrawal-R.9.0in any
Semester)
First Class with
Distinction
≥ 8 (with U or W or I
in any Semester but
obtained pass grade (S
to D) subsequently)
First Class
Students who cannot
complete
the B.Tech program in 8
semesters but complete it
successfully within the time
duration of 7 semesters.
(R.8.0)
≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
≥ 5 & < 6 Second Class
≥ 6 First Class
Students who cannot
complete
the B.Tech program in 9
semesters but complete it
successfully within the time
≥ 4 & < 5 Pass
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duration of 12
semesters(R.8.0)
≥ 5 Second Class
R.21.0 Eligibility for Award of the B. Tech Degree
R.21.1 A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of the B. Tech degree if he/she
has
a. Registered and successfully completed all the courses and projects as per the
curriculum.
b. Successfully acquired the required credits as specified in the curriculum corresponding
to the branch of his/her study within the stipulated time duration.
c. No disciplinary action pending against him/her
R.21.2 AWARD OF PRIZES, MEDALS & RANKS
For the award of Prizes and Medals, the conditions stipulated by the Donor may be
considered subject to the provisions of the statutes framed by the University for such Awards.
R.21.3 For award of ranks in a branch, a minimum of 10 students should have appeared in the
8th semester examination. The total number of ranks awarded shall be 10% of total number
of students appeared in 8th semester or 10 students; whichever is less in that branch.
Illustration:
1. If 1028 students appeared for the 8th
semester in Electronics and Communication
Engineering Branch, the number of ranks to be awarded for Electronics and
Communication Engineering will be 10.
2. If 90 students appeared for the 8th semester in Biomedical Engineering Branch, the
number of ranks to be awarded for Biomedical Engineering will be 09.
R.21.4 For award of rank in a branch of Engineering / Technology, the CGPA secured by
the student from
a) 1st to 8th semester for the students admitted to B.E./B.Tech. Program from 1st year,
and b) 3rd to 8th semester for the students admitted to B.E./B.Tech.
Program from 2nd year (Lateral Entry) shall be considered.
A student shall be eligible for a rank at the time of award of degree in each branch of
Engineering / Technology, provided the student
a. Has passed 1st to 8th (students joining from 1st semester) or 3rd to 8th (in case of
lateral entry) semester in all the subjects in first attempt only
b. Has not repeated/rejected any of the lower semesters.
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If two students get the same CGPA, the tie should be resolved by considering the
number of times a student has obtained higher SGPA; but, if it is not resolved even at this
stage, the number of times a student has obtained higher grades like O, S, A, B etc shall be
taken into account in rank ordering of the students in a program.
R .22.0 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS
R.22.1 Transfer of students shall be permitted only at the beginning of third, fifth, and
seventh semesters, subject to availability of seats within the permitted intake in
respective Colleges/departments and subject to the prior approval of the University.
In the case of students from Universities other than Srinivas University the students should
have passed in all the courses of 1st & 2nd semesters for admission to 3rd semester and
all the courses of 1st to 4th semesters for admission to 5th semester and all the courses of 1st
to 6th semesters for admission to 7th semester.
The students seeking admission from Universities other than Srinivas University shall
have to
a. apply for establishment of equivalence with prescribed fees as notified by the
Srinivas University and
b. Obtain No Objection for admission from the university before commencement of term
as notified by Srinivas University.
R.22.2. Transfer of students within the university from one branch to another branch at 3rd
semester shall be permitted with the prior approval of the Registrar.
R.22.3.The University may prescribe fee for administrative purpose (for updating of
the records), which shall be notified from time to time, for transfer from one University to
another or one branch to another branch (change of branch within the college).
R.23.0 Withdrawal of Admission:
Any candidate who has taken admission/reserved seat by paying the Ist
semester/trimester/year fee may withdraw from the course on or before the last date of
admission. No withdrawal/discontinuation of course will be permitted after that and if a
candidate wishes to withdraw/discontinue he/she is bound to pay the total fees applicable for
the course.
R.24.0 Change of Regulations
R.24.1 Any regulation can be modified by the Academic Council of Srinivas University.
NOTE:
Any other issues not covered in this document will be referred to Academic Council.
The decision of the Academic Council in such matters shall be final.
These Regulations may be amended from time to time by the Academic Council and
approved by Board of Management.
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These regulations governing the Degree of Bachelor of Technology of Srinivas
University shall be binding on all and may be modified from time to time.
Failure to read and understand the regulations is not an excuse.
WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSE
Candidates can withdraw from the course before the commencement of the same and not
once classes have already begun. Discontinuation will not be permitted unless the total fee of
the program is paid by the student.
