Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil

Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.

Accredited with A+ by NAAC IV cycle – CGPA 3.35                        

 

Office Profile

Controller of Examinations                   

Dr. J. Vinoliya Josephine Mary, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.

Assistant Controller

Dr. S. Regi, MA., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Established in                                                         : 2004

Total Number of Supportive Staff                        : 06

Website                                                                     : www.holycrossngl.edu.in

E-mail                                                                        : coehccngl@gmail.com

Phone                                                                        : 04652-264340

 

1.   Staff Profile

1. Ms. A. Mary Usha, D.E.E.E., B.A.              - Data Entry Operator
2. Mr. M. Julibar Euprin Xavier, D.C.Tech. 
                                         M.C.A., M.Phil.      - Data Entry Operator
3. Ms. I. Pemila Geens, B.A., P.G.D.C.A.      - Data Entry Operator
4. Ms. R.Ruba, M.A., P.G.D.C.A.                  - Data Entry Operator
5. Ms. A. Daphini Avejin Roch, M.A.           - Data Entry Operator
6. Ms. M. Dhanalekshmi, B.A.                        - Data Entry Operator

 

2. Vision

            Ensure an assessment system that maintains the academic integrity of the institution  and evaluates the outcome based education of the graduates.

 

Mission

            To introduce examination reforms that aim at the overall development of students in terms of critical thinking, problem solving, application of knowledge besides academic  ethics and the assessment of the learning outcome.

 

  Objectives

• To assess the scholastic and non-scholastic achievement and the learning outcome attained by the students.
• To provide the students with a greater flexibility in their choice of courses.
• To enable students to earn extra credits.
• To incorporate technological advancements in the evaluation pattern and examination system.

3. Syllabus and Model Questions

The syllabus and pattern of questions are received from the Dean of academics which are duly approved by the respective Board of studies and the Academic Council.

 

4.  Examination and Evaluation process

Continuous Internal Assessment (Formative assessment)

• Internal test is conducted two times in a semester. The duration is 2 hours for each test.
• Average of the two internal test marks is taken.
• The question papers are set by the respective course teachers.
• The proof reading is done by the Head of the Department.
• After scrutiny the questions are forwarded to the Controller of Examinations before 10 days of the date of Internal test mentioned in the Handbook.
• The answer scripts are valued by the course teachers and distributed to the students.
• Complete transparency is ensured and students are asked to put checked and found correct with their signature on the papers.
• The marks are entered online and a foil card is also maintained.
• The valued answer scripts are collected in the Controller’s office and placed in the strong room for a semester.
• The students are requested to represent the grievance committee if she finds any discrepancy in her marks. If the complaint of the candidate is found genuine it is immediately addressed by the Controller of examinations.
• The CIA also includes two online/offline Quiz test, Assignment, Seminar and open book test.
• The online quiz test may be conducted through LMS, Kahoot, Quizzizz, Schoology, EDMODO, Google forms etc. and the mark statement should be documented.
• Three class test should be given to students between the internal test so that it help them to study their portion with ease.
• Assignment and Open book test should be given in a way that it would help the students achieve the cognitive skills.
• Seminars should assess the knowledge, understanding and higher order
  thinking level of students and marks be assigned.

Summative assessment

A student is permitted to take the summative examination in any course if she has put in atleast 75% of attendance in that course in a semester. If the attendance is 62%or above but below 75% , she shall be allowed to sit for the examination after the payment of the condonation fees.

To appear for summative exams, a student must have completed all the formative requirements. Students must have completed atleast one internal test. Clearance of fee dues is a pre-requisite for issue of Hall ticket for the semester examination and getting Transfer Certificate from the college.

 

5. Minimum Percentage for Pass

 

For UG students, a minimum of 40% in summative examinations and 40% in the aggregate of formative and summative marks are required for a pass in each subject. For PG students and M.Phil. scholars, 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. Minimum pass percentage is not applicable for internal assessment and the required pass percentage should be attained only through the summative assessment.

Undergraduate Program

Course Structure and Examination pattern

Course Structure

 

 

Examination Pattern

Each paper carries an internal component.

There is a passing minimum for external component.

A minimum of 40% in the external examination and an aggregate of 40% is required.

                   Ratio of Internal and External= 30:70

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

Components	Marks
Internal test (2) -     40 marks each converted to 15 marks	15
Quiz (2)  -  20 marks each converted to 4 marks	4
Class Test (3) -3x10=30 marks converted to 6 marks	6
Class assignment/ Home assignment/ Field assignment/ Article review/ Group discussion/ Problem solving   20 marks converted to 5 marks	5
Total	30

Question Pattern

 

Internal Test	Marks	External Summative  Examination	Marks
Part A 4 x 1	4	Part A 10 x 1 (No choice)	10
Part B 3 x 4	12	Part B 5 x 4 (Internal choice)	20
Part C 3 x 8	24	Part C 5 x 8 (Internal choice)	40
Total	40	Total	70

 

b. Part I -French

Ratio of Internal and External= 30:70

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

Components	Marks
Internal test (2) -     40 marks each converted to 15 marks	15
Quiz (2)  -  20 marks each converted to 4 marks	4
Class Test (3) -3x10=30 marks converted to 6 marks	6
Class assignment/ Home assignment/ Field assignment/ Article review/ Group discussion/ Problem solving   20 marks converted to 5 marks	5
Total	30

 

 

 

Question Pattern for I & II Semesters

 

Internal Test	Marks	External              Summative Examination	Marks
Part A (Translation)	5	Part A (Objective type)       4x5	20
Part B (Grammar) 5x5	25	Part B (Grammar)               6x5	30
Part C (Paragraph Writing)  1x10	10	Part C  (Translation, Comprehension)   12x5	10
		Part D (Paragraph Writing)  2                    x     5	10
Total	40	Total	70

 

Question Pattern for III & IV Semesters

 

Internal Test	Marks	External       Summative Examination	Marks
Part A (Translation)	5	Part A (Translation)  1x10	10
Part B (Grammar) 5x5	25	Part B (Comprehension) 1 x 10 (Paragraph Writing)                                                        1x15	25
Part C (Paragraph Writing)10x1	10	Part C (Grammaire) 7 x 5	35
Total	40	Total	70

 

Ratio of Internal and External= 30:70

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

 

Components	Marks
Internal test (2) -     40 marks each converted to 15 marks	15
Quiz (2)     -  20 marks each converted to 4 marks	4
Class Test (3) -3x10=30 marks converted to 6 marks	6
GD/Open Book Test/Role Play/Assignment/Article Review/Seminar 20 marks converted to 5 marks	5
Total	30

 

Question Pattern

 

Internal Test	Marks	External  Summative Examination	Marks
Part A (Objective Type)	4 x 1 = 4	Part A (Objective Type)	10 x 1 = 10
Part B	3 x 4 = 12	Part B	5 x 4 = 20
Part C	3 x 8 = 24	Part C	5 x 8 = 40
Total	40	Total	70

 

iii)    Part III (Major/ Elective/ Allied)

Ratio of Internal and External= 30:70

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

 

Components	Marks
Internal test (2) -  40 marks each converted to 15 marks	15
Quiz (2)  -  20 marks each converted to 4 marks	4
Class Test (3) -3x10=30 marks converted to 6 marks	6
Class assignment/ Home assignment/ Field assignment/ Article review/ Group discussion/ Problem solving   20 marks converted to 5 marks	5
Total	30

Question Pattern

 

Internal Test	Marks	External  Summative Examination	Marks
Part A 4 x 1	4	Part A 10 x 1 (No choice)	10
Part B 3 x 4	12	Part B 5 x 4 (Internal choice)	20
Part C 3 x 8	24	Part C 5 x 8 (Internal choice)	40
Total	40	Total	70

       

Practicals: Major Core & Allied papers 

         Ratio  of Internal and External= 40:60 

       Total: 100 marks

                                  Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

 

Internal Components	Marks
Performance of the Experiments	10
Regularity in attending practical and submission of records	10
Record	5
Model exam	15
Total	40

 

 

Question pattern

 

External Exam	Marks
Major Practical	60
Minor Practical / Spotters /Record
Total	60

             Project: Ratio of Internal and External=    40:60        

                   Total: 100 marks

 

Ratio of Internal and External = 50: 50

 Add-on Course: Professional English

Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

 

Internal Components	Marks
Listening and speaking	25
Reading and Writing	25
Total	50

 

Question pattern

 

External                                  Summative Examination	Marks
Written Test : Open choice – 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 10)	50
Total	50

 

 

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

 

Internal Components	Marks
Internal test (2)	20
Quiz (2)	15
Class assignment/ Home assignment/ Project report	15
Total	50

 

Question Pattern

 

Internal Test	Marks	External  Summative Examination	Marks
Part A 4 x 1 (No Choice)	4	Part A 5 x 1 (No Choice)	5
Part B 3 x 4 (Internal Choice)	12	Part B 5 x 3 (Internal Choice)	15
Part C 3 x 8 (Internal Choice)	24	Part C 5 x 6 (Internal Choice)	30
Total	40	Total	50

 

c)  Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) - Meditation and Exercise

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Objective type questions (20x1)	20
Exercise (2x10)	20
Assignment	10
Total	50

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written test : Open choice –10 out of 15 questions (10x3)	30
Total	50

 

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Objective type questions (30x1)	30
Exercise (Book) compulsory (2x10)	20
Total	50

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Exercise 1	20
Exercise 2	10
Procedures for both Exercises	20
Total	50

Internal Component

Component	Marks
Project Report	30
Viva voce	20
Total	50

 

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written Test : Open choice – 10 out of 15 questions (10x3)	30
Total	50

i) Foundation course (Values for life, Personality development, Human rights education and Gender equity studies)

Ratio of Internal and External = 50: 50

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Group Song/ Mime/Skit	20
Book Activities	20
A Kind Action -Report	10
Total	50

                                     

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written Test : Open choice – 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 6)	30
Total	50

 

 

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Exercise from book	20
Skit	10
Group Album	20
Total	50

                                              

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written Test : Open choice – 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 6)	30
Total	50

 

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Album on current issues	20
Group Song/ Mime/ Skit	10
Open book test (Objective type questions)	20
Total	50

                                          

External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written Test : Open choice – 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 6)	30
Total	50

 

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Album on current issues	20
Group Song/ Mime/ Skit	10
Open book test (Objective type questions)	20
Total	50

                                               External -Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Quiz	20
Written Test : Open choice – 5 out of 7 questions (5 x 6)	30
Total	50

(Field Work – 15 hrs; Class Hours – 15 hrs)

Internal Components

Component	Marks
Assignment	10
Group Discussion	10
Attendance (Field work)	30
Total	50

 

External Components

Component	Marks
Project Report / Case Study (10-15 pages in print)  ((Group of 5 students)	50
Total	50

 

30 Hours mandatory programme included in the curriculum (2 credits).

7. STP – Student Training Programme
   • Compulsory for all I & II year students (2 credits).
   • Clubs and Committees – NSS & RRC/YRC/Rotaract/Eco Club/Women’s Cell/ Legal literacy and Human Rights Unit/ Consumer Club/ AICUF.
   • Each student can opt for one club/ committee.

 

Postgraduate Program

Course Structure and Examination pattern

Distribution of Hours and Credits

 

Course	Sem. I	Sem. II	Vaca tion	Sem. III	Sem. IV	Total
						Hours	Credits
Core – Theory & Practical						90-99	65-74
Elective						16-24	12 -20
Project						5- 6	4 - 5
Total						120	90
Non-academic Courses
Life Skill Training – I	-	(1)	-	-	-	-	1
Service-Learning Programme        (SLP)- Community Engagement Course		(1)		(1)			2
Life Skill Training – II	-	-	-	-	(1)	-	1
Summer                        Training Programme	-	-	(1)		-	-	1
Total		(2)	(1)	(1)	(1)	-	5

 

Total Number of Hours               =          120

Total Number of Credits             =          90+5

 

1. Examination Pattern
   1. Major Core / Elective

 

Allotment of Marks for PG Programme

 

Components	Marks
	Internal	External
Core & Elective -Theory	40	60
Practicals	40	60
Project	40	60
Life Skill Training (I & II)	60	40
STP -Summer Training Program	60	40
SLP-Community Engagement Course	50	50

• Each paper carries an internal component.

• There is a passing minimum for external component. A minimum of 50% in the external examination and an aggregate of 50% is  required.

 

Continuous Internal Assessment Internal Component

Component	Marks
Internal Test (2) - 40 marks each converted to 20 marks	20
Quiz (2) - 20 marks each converted into 4 marks	4
Class test (2) - 10 marks each converted to 4 marks	4
Seminar  - 20 marks converted to 4 marks	4
GD/Open Book test/ Article Review/ Book Review  20 marks converted to 4 marks	4
Online Home Assignment -20 marks converted to 4 marks	4
Total	40

External Summative Examination

Component	Marks
Part A: 10 x 1 (Two objective type questions from each unit without any choice).	10
Part B:            5 x 3 (One question from each unit with internal choice. Among the five questions one question should be of application type and another will be of analysis type).	15
Part C:            5 x 7 (One question from each unit with internal choice. Question should cover all cognitive levels as per the Course Outcomes).	35
Total	60

 

 

 

Project:

Ratio of Internal : External is 40:60

Total – 100 marks

 

Life Skill Training 

Internal Component

 

Components		Marks
Life Skill Training- I	Album (20 pages)	40
	Group  Song,   Mime,   Skit (Group of    5 students)	20
	Total	60
Life Skill Training- II	Case Study (Group of 5 students) (30 page)	60
	Total	60

External Summative Examination

 

Written Test	Five out of Seven (5 x 8)	40
	Total	40

STP- Summer Training Program Internal Component

Component	Marks
Training with report	60
Total	60

External Component

 

Component	Marks
Viva Voce	40
Total	40

 

SLP -Community Engagement Course (CEC) (Field Work – 15 hrs; Class Hours – 15 hrs)

Internal Component

Component	Marks
Assignment	10
Group Discussion	10
Attendance (Field Work)	30
Total	50

External Component

 

Component	Marks
Project Report / Case Study (10-15 pages in print) (Group of 5 students)	50
Total	50

M.Phil. Program

Course Structure and Examination pattern

Course Structure

 

SEMESTER I			SEMESTER II
Course	Title	Credit	Course	Title	Credit
C1	Professional Skills for Teaching - Learning	4	C5	Dissertation (Topic selected should be relevant to the topic of the Indepth paper)	12
C2	Research methodology	4
C3	Core Course	5
C4	Indepth paper	5
Total		18	Total		12

 

Marks for Internal and External are in the ratio 40 : 60

I to III units are common for all departments

• I Unit - Soft Skills
• II Unit – Blooms Taxonomy on Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
• III Unit – Guidance and Counselling
• IV & V Units – Department specific to make use of Skills and Techniques to teach the core course

The C1 Course is (to be) designed to exploit the various Teaching – Learning. Research Skills to be imbibed / cultivated to make the research scholars to be fit for the profession they are likely to acquire in the Education Industry.

 

Evaluation pattern FOR C1- Professional Skills for Teaching - Learning

I to III units common for all departments

1. Internal Test  : 2
2. Peer teaching – Unit IV
3. Microteaching in Unit IV/ V
4. Assignment

 

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

Internal Component	Marks	Converted to
Internal test I and II   Question pattern (Part A : 7 x 2= 14 ; Part B : 3x 7 = 21)	Test I – 35 Test II -35	20
Practical
Peer Teaching Unit IV	5	5
Micro Teaching (1) (subject related)     Unit IV / V	10	15
Teaching 2 hours & Practical demonstration    2sessions ( for UG / PG depends on the guide - Science) Teaching 5 hours (Arts & Commerce) (Class room Environment ; Observed by the respective guide)	10
Assignment based on Bloom’s Taxonomy (Formulate Vision,  Mission, PEO, PO, PSO and CO and prepare a teaching plan with pedagogy, learning outcomes and assessment. Frame a question paper based on the cognitive levels)	10
Total		40

 

External Component for C1

 

Theory	Marks
End Semester Examination Question pattern (Part A : 3 x 2= 6 ; Part B : 4 x 5 = 20: Part C: 3x8=24 ) Duration- 2 Hours test	50
Practical
Submission of Observation record (10 observation of faculty teaching) based on the first three units	10
Total	60

 

B. Course C2, C3, C4

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Internal Components and Distribution of Marks

Internal Component	Marks	Converted to
Internal test - I	35	20
Internal Test - II	35
Seminar	15	15
Assignment	15	5
Total		40

 

Internal test question pattern – Arts

Course	Question pattern	No. Of ques.	Marks
C2	Open Choice: Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 7 = 35
C3	Open Choice: Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 7 = 35
C4	Open Choice: Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 7 = 35

 

 

 

Internal question pattern - Science

 

Course	Question pattern	No. of ques.	Marks (35)
C2	Part A: Short Answers	5	5 x 2 = 10
	Part B: Essay type (Internal Choice)	5	5 x 5 = 25
C3	Part A: Short Answers	5	5 x 2 = 10
	Part B: Essay type (Internal Choice)	5	5 x 5 = 25
C4	Open Choice: Comprehensive	5 out of 8	5 x 7 = 35

 

End Semester Examination question pattern - ARTS

 

Course	Question pattern	No. of ques.	Marks
C1	Part A : Short Answer type	3	3 x 2 = 6
	Part B : Paragraph type ( Internal Choice)	3	3 x 5=15
	Part C: Essay type ( Internal Choice)	3	3 x 8 = 24
C2	Open Choice : Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 12= 60
C3	Open Choice : Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 12= 60
C4	Open Choice : Comprehensive Type	5 out of 8	5 x 12= 60

 

End Semester Examination question pattern - SCIENCE

 

Course	Question pattern	No. of ques.	Marks
C1	Part A :Very Short Answers	3	3 x 2 = 6
	Part B : Short Answers	3	3 x 5 = 15
	Part B: Essay type ( Internal Choice)	3	3 x 8 = 24
C2	Part A : Short Answers	10	10 x 2 = 20
	Part B: Essay type ( Internal Choice)	5	5 x 8  = 40
C3	Part A : Short Answers	10	10 x 2 = 20
	Part B: Essay type ( Internal Choice)	5	5 x 8  = 40
C4	Open Choice : Comprehensive	5 out of 8	5 x 12= 60

 

Semester II - Dissertation

 

Internal		External		Marks converted to
Components	Mark	Components	Mark
Presentation I Review of Literature	10	Dissertation	75	75
Presentation II - Mock viva	15
Dissertation	50
Total	75
Viva Voce	25	Viva Voce	25	25
Total	100	Total	100	100

 

5. Guidelines for Dissertation submission

5.1	Submission	Within the stipulated time as scheduled by the institution. 1st Extension – Six month.  2nd Extension with penalty - another Six months After two extensions- registration is cancelled and has to re-register for the course subject to the discretion of the Principal.  Candidate need not write once again the theory paper if she has passed.
5.2	1.        All the M. Phil. Scholars (along with their Guides) have to submit at least one Research article for publication, at the time of submitting the dissertation.

 

 

5.3

For the valuation of dissertation, it is mandatory to have passed in all the four courses.  One external examiner and the Research Adviser shall value the Dissertation. The external examiner should be selected only from outside the college (within the Colleges affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University/ other University/Colleges in Tamil Nadu.  The external examiner shall be selected from a panel of 5 experts suggested by the respective Department and approved in the Board of studies. However, the Controller of Examination may ask for another panel if she deems it necessary.        Both the internal and external examiner will evaluate the Dissertation and allot the marks separately. However, the viva-voce will be done by both of them.

 

8. Conversion of marks to Grade Points and Letter Grade for UG Programme

 

 

 

Conversion of marks to Grade Points and Letter Grade for PG and M.Phil. Programme

 

As per the guidelines of Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE)

The performance of the candidates is converted into Grade Point Average.

For a semester examination

For the entire programme

 Cumulative Grade Point Average [CGPA]

 

9. Extra Credits (Maximum of 10 Credits)

 

Extra credits can be acquired by taking up the following:

9. Self Learning/Online Course (Maximum 2 courses)  - 2 Credits per course
10. Sports Representation – (Maximum 5 credits)

International Level              - 5 Credits

National Level                      - 4 Credits

State Level                             - 3 Credits

University Level                  - 2 Credits

District Level                        - 1 Credit

(max. 3 papers)

1. Innovative Prototypes & Business Models: Students shall earn 2 credits (per prototype/model) for working on innovative prototypes/business models.
2. Startup Ventures : Students initiating startups can be awarded special credit of 5 during the period of pre-incubation, incubation and startup.

10. Re-test 

Re-test can is given to students on request if they participate in sports / NSS/competitions or camps with prior approval from the Head of the Department and the Principal. In case of genuine reason like medical grounds re-test can be availed.

 

11. Mark Register

            The marks are entered and consolidated in the mark register.  The marks are sent to the CoE office online. The printed consolidated marks are verified by the students.  If any error the marks are corrected with the help of available records.  

 

12. Selection of question paper setters

• A panel of examiners is formulated in the beginning of the academic year from each discipline. Experts in a particular subject are chosen discipline wise and a letter is sent to them asking for willingness to act as a question paper setter.
• Following the acceptance the syllabus, question paper pattern and model questions are sent.
• Guidelines like setting questions at different levels to assess the learning level of students and adopting Blooms Taxonomy is emphasized. 
• Scheme of valuation set by the examiner is sent to the Controller.
• Strict confidentiality is maintained. 

 

13. External Examination and Valuation  

            Semester examination will be for 3 hours, conducted at the end of the semester, by the             Controller of Examination. The Controller of Examination will issue the notification announcing the commencement of examination, submission of filled in application form and the             examination fee to be paid.  The time table for semester examination will be          published by the Controller of Examination two weeks prior to the date of commencement of examinations. 

            Results after the valuation of papers will be scrutinized by the Award Committee and then published. Students will receive the results on their mobile through SMS. They can also view them online - www.holycrosscoe.in .

            Students will be given a mark sheet for every semester examination. At the end of the             course, a consolidated mark sheet of the final results based on Grade Point Average is             awarded to each student. 

 

14. Valuation process

• Centralised valuation for all UG programs
• CoE prepares the schedule of valuation and intimates to the examiners in advance.
• The teachers are asked to report at the valuation centre by 9.30 am. answer scripts are distributed and each staff is expected to value 40 papers/day. 
• The HOD of each department is appointed as chair person. After the valuation of answer scripts, the chair person goes through the corrected papers to ensure that the marks awarded  is genuine and there are no errors in total. 
• Double valuation system is followed for PG and M.Phil courses.   If the difference between the two valuations exceeds 15 marks, the Controller of Examinations may recommend for a third valuation by another external examiner.  

 

15. Practical examination

• The science students take up the practical exam at the end of each semester/year.
• The CoE appoints the external examiners from outside and an internal examiner from inside preferably the course teacher.
• Internal and external marks are provided for the practicals.
• Examination for arrears are conducted along with the regular students.

 

16. Project/dissertation

• The final year UG/PG students take up the project.
• The students are allotted a supervisor to guide them. The project report should be submitted to the CoE office. 
• Internal marks are given by the guide and external marks are allotted for the thesis and viva.
• In the case of M.Phil students the thesis should be subjected to plagiarism check and the report submitted along with the dissertation.
• The external examiner is appointed by the CoE. The thesis is sent to the examiner and within a month viva voce is conducted.
• If a student fails to submit the thesis a particular period of extension will be given with the consent of the guide and Principal.

 

17. Revaluation

Revaluation is permitted only for regular examinations and not for arrear and Part IV courses examinations and this is done only after payment of the prescribed fee at the stipulated time. For the PG and M.Phil., courses, there is no provision for recounting and revaluation as double valuation system is followed.

18. Supplementary Examination for final semester

For the outgoing students, a supplementary examination will be conducted within 21 days after the end semester examination results, to help them get their degree without delay.

19. Arrear

The candidates with arrears are permitted to appear for the arrear examination with the same syllabus for a period of 3 years from the year of completion, failing which they have to appear for the courses in the latest syllabus prescribed for the course. If no course is available with the same title, then the candidates appear for the arrear courses prescribed to be equivalent by the Controller of Examinations.

 

20. Xerox copy of answer scripts

            To ensure transparency the Xerox copy of the answer scripts are made available to the students on request.

21. Examination committee

• To discuss on the  conduct of internal assessment tests and the end semester examination for UG, PG students and M.Phil. scholars.
• To draft the guidelines and the time-table for the smooth conduct of Examinations as per the academic schedule.
• To prepare the Invigilation duty chart, allotting seats in the Examination halls etc.
• To dispatch the entire exam related documents to the university.
• To distribute mark statements to the students after the prompt publication of results.

 

Members

• Principal
• Controller of Examinations
• Deans
• IQAC coordinator
• Staff representatives
  1. Physical Sciences
  2. Life Sciences

22. Award committee

To analyse the end semester marks of UG, PG students and M.Phil. scholars and declare the results.

Members

• Principal
• Controller of Examinations
• Two University nominees
• Staff representatives
  1. Social Sciences
  2. Physical Sciences
  3. Life Sciences

23. Fees structure

Examination fees are collected as per the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University fees structure and revision of fees structure is made in par with M.S.U.

 

 

24. Remuneration

Question Setting (External Examiner)

UG                                          -  Rs. 400

PG                                           - Rs. 500

Scheme (both UG & PG)     -  Rs.150/-

Scheme (Part A Only)          - Rs. 50/-

Question Setting (Internal Examiner)

UG                                          -  Rs. 350/-

PG                                           - Rs. 400/-

UG (60 Marks Question)     - Rs. 200/-

Scheme (both UG & PG)     -  Rs.150/-

Scheme (Part A Only)          - Rs. 50/-

 

 

Paper Valuation

UG                                          -  Rs. 12/- Per paper

PG & M.Phil.                         - Rs. 15/- Per paper

UG – Part IV (60 Marks)      - Rs. 10/- Per paper

D.A. (Local – within 8 Km.)- Rs. 200/-

D.A. (more than 8 Km.)       - Rs. 300/-

 

Practicals

External

Question Setting                   - Rs. 60/-

Evaluation per paper UG    - Rs. 15/- (3 Hours)

Evaluation per paper UG    - Rs. 30/- (6 Hours)

Evaluation per paper PG    - Rs. 30/- (3 Hours)

Evaluation per paper PG    - Rs. 60/- (6 Hours)                                      

D.A. (Local – within 8 Km.)- Rs. 200/-

D.A. (more than 8 Km.)       - Rs. 300/-

T.A. (above 8 Km., per Km)   - Rs. 5/-

 

 

Internal

Question Setting                   - Rs. 60/-

Evaluation per paper UG    - Rs. 15/- (3 Hours)

Evaluation per paper UG    - Rs. 30/- (6 Hours)

Evaluation per paper PG    - Rs. 30/- (3 Hours)

Evaluation per paper PG    - Rs. 60/- (6 Hours)                                      

D.A.                                        - Rs. 200/-

 

Skilled

Evaluation (3 Hrs.)               - Rs. 12/-

Evaluation (6 Hrs.)               - Rs. 24/-

D.A.    per day                      - Rs. 30/-

 

 

Lab Assistants

Remuneration per session   - Rs. 60/-

D.A.                                        - Rs. 30/-

 

25. Grievance Appeal Committee

            In case of grievance of any nature, including those concerning the CIA, students can appeal to the Grievance Appeal Committee. The appeal should be addressed to the Principal who is the Chairperson of the committee. A student, if dissatisfied with her marks, has the right to appeal for a review of her marks in the CIA test (formative assessment) as per the procedure detailed below: 

a) Such appeals should be made to the course teacher(s) immediately after 
      receiving the valued scripts.

b) If additional clarification is necessary, the student should approach the 
     Head of the Department concerned. The HOD will try to sort out the 
    problem and initiate all efforts to settle the matter amicably.

c) If not satisfied with (a) and (b) the student shall, within 3 days, make a written appeal to the Principal through the HOD/Controller of Examination who will forward the same to the Grievance Appeal Committee for further review. 

The decision of the Grievance Appeal Committee shall be the final. 

A grievance box related to Examinations is placed near the college office.

 

26. Semester Examination Question Papers 

Any complaint with respect to the semester examination question paper must be brought to the notice of the Controller of Examinations on the day of examination within an hour after the commencement of the examination by the staff in-charge of that paper or by the HOD concerned. In the absence of HOD, the next senior teacher would take up this responsibility. 

 

27. Condonation 

A candidate must earn 75% of attendance per semester to take the semester examination. Candidates who have less than 75% of attendance but above 62% shall make a written request for condonation of attendance to the Principal one week prior to the last working day of the semester. Request for condonation of attendance will be considered by the Principal in consultation with the Head of the Department. In case of prolonged illness, request for condonation of attendance should be supported by a valid medical report from a Registered Medical Practitioner. If granted condonation, the students have to remit a condonation fee to take the semester examinations. Students having attendance of less than 62% should repeat the missed semester and then continue the remaining semesters. No Dues Clearance of fee dues is a pre-requisite for Issue of Hall ticket for the semester examination/ Getting Transfer Certificate from the college.

 

28. Official Transcript

It is provided to students who wish to apply for higher studies or job abroad (WES/SPANTRON etc.). Semester wise mark statement and Consolidated mark statement will be issued to students on demand.

 

Requirements

Demand Draft/ Indian Bank Challan (Blue Colour) for Rs.3000/- for 5 copies + Search Fee of Rs.200/- per year from the examination passed. In the case of more than 5 copies, Rs.200/- per additional copy.

Mark Statements: Required number (+2 more for office use) of colour Xerox copies of relevant certificate

Self-addressed Stamped (Rs…../- according to weight) Envelope

How to apply? Application forms can be downloaded from the website.

Examination » Certificates » Official transcript

The requirements along with the Amount must be submitted in the CoE office.

29. Online Verification

            The online verification of certificates is done through the following link by the    

   employee.

   Online Verification – www.holycrossngl.directverify.in

 

30. Duplicate Mark Statement / Consolidated Mark sheet

Students who have lost the Semester mark Statement can apply for duplicate.

How to apply?  Application forms can be downloaded from the website. 

Examination » Certificates » Duplicate Mark Statement 

The requirements along with the Amount must be submitted in the CoE office.

 Consolidated mark Statements 

 

 31. Grievance form and Feedback form 

The grievance and feedback form both for students and faculty can be submitted through ERP portal using Student login and faculty login.

 

32. Span Period for completion of degree (UG / PG)
             UG students must complete their course within five years (3+2) and PG students within four years (2+2). Under exceptional cases a further extension of one year may be given with the concern of the University as per the regulations and the student will be considered as a private candidate.