Session on : Angel Investment / VC Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs - IIC IPR Cell    I IC Meeting on Successful Entrepreneurship by the Department of Economics    Spell Bee Competition organised by the English Club    Van Mahotsav by NSS    Orientation Program by Placement and Career Guidance Cell    Exhibition on - Herbal Medicinal Plants and Native Rice Varieties by the Department of Botany    Commemoration of World Population Day by NSS – S.F.    Disaster Management Training by YRC    Workshop on Stress Management by the Department of Chemistry    Integrating Innovative Pedagogies and Multidisciplinary Research for Successful Research Grants – Conference organised by the Crossian Centre for Research & Development and the Crossian Research Forum - 25-07-2024 to 26-07-2024.    Session on : Unlocking the Digital Future - organised by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science    Session on Lean Start-up and Minimum Viable Product by IIC Internship Cell    Installation of Office Bearers – Rotaract Club    Health and Hygiene Committee - Addressing Health Issues of Teenagers - 23-07-2024.    Dept. of Computer Science and Dept. of AI and DS - Seminar on Unlocking the Secrets of Cyber Security - 23-07-2024.    Competitions in view of Mother Foundress Day by Campus Animation Team - 23-07-2024    Innovation Cell of IIC organises Orientation on Yukti - 23-07-2024.    Commerce Club Inauguration    Dept. of English - Mrs. Philominammal's Endowment Lecture - Enhancing English Communicative Competency and Essential 21st Century Skills - 22-07-2024    Session on “Code of Conduct” by the Department of Economics    Training for Competitive Examination conducted by the Department of Chemistry    Strategies to Grow into a Prosperous Tycoon by Department of English with Media Communication    Diplomacies to Become a Prosperous Mogul organised by the Department of English SF    Python for Beginners – A Skill Initiative    Lecture series: Talk 8 by Mathematics Research Centre    Human Chain and Oath Taking Ceremony on Plastic free day - NSS    Inauguration of Intelligence Nexus Hub- AI Club    Orientation Program by Placement and Career Guidance Cell    Van Mahotsav - Tree Plantation by NSS – S.F.    Orientation Programme for YRC volunteers    A session on Research Methodology and Collaborative Research skills    Inauguration of the English Club and the Readers Circle    Commemorating Youth Skill Day: Orientation to become a Content Writer organised by the Department of English S.F.    Lecture Series on National Fashion Day organised by the Department of Costume Design and Fashion    Commemoration of Malala Day by the Department of Zoology    Investiture Ceremony of Student Council 2024-2025    Inauguration of Media Studies Club    Inauguration of Coffee House Association Club (S.F.)    Session on : Enhancing Mental Clarity and Wellbeing - organised by the Department of Commerce (Aided)    Population Day-Competitions (Debate, Skit& Mime) organised by the Department of Economics    Commemoration of Bastille Day by the Department of French    Celebration of Millet Day by the Department of Mathematics (S.F.)    Elocution Competition in Commemoration of the Birth Anniversary of Karmaveerar Kamaraj by the Department of Tamil (S.F.)    Inauguration of the Computer Science Club    Orientation on ICT for students of French    Programme on - Global Career Exploration : Success Strategies    NSS Orientation Programme for I year Volunteers    Bridge course in French    Business Meeting of Ramanujan Mathematics Club    Inauguration of Physics Club    Orientation to NSS Volunteers & Experience sharing by senior NSS volunteers    Mathematics Mixer organised by Mathematics Club    Orientation Programme for I year Rotaract Club Members    Commemoration of World Zoonoses Day    Orientation for 1st years on Entrepreneurship and Classification by Deanery of Entrepreneurship    Seminar on Electro Commerce Management – Department of Commerce S.F. II    Bridge course in Tamil





Rules and Regulations

Examination, Evaluation and Minimum Pass Percentage

  • Internal test is conducted two times in a semester. The duration is 2 hours for
    each test.
  • Students those who have completed at least one internal test and other internal
    components are permitted to write the external examination.
  • Students can apply through online for semester examination.
  • Hall tickets can be downloaded from the College website prior to the examination.
  • There shall be examinations at the end of each semester, for odd semesters in October/November and for even semesters in April / May.
  • A candidate who does not pass the examination in any course(s) shall be permitted to re-appear in such failed course(s) in the subsequent examinations to be held in October / November or April / May. However, candidates who have arrears in Practical Examination(s) shall be permitted to re - appear for their arrears only along with Regular Practical examinations in the respective semester.
  • Viva-voce : Each candidate shall be required to appear for Viva-voce Examination in defence of the Project.
  • Evaluation for each course shall be done by Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) by the Course teacher as well as by an end semester examination and will be consolidated at the end of the semester. Semester examination will be for 3 hours, conducted at the end of the semester, by the Controller of Examination. 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.
  • For UG students, a minimum of 40% in the external examination and an aggregate of 40% is required. For PG students and M.Phil. Scholars a minimum of 50% in the external examination and aggregate of 50% is required. There is no minimum pass percentage for the CIA

The performance of a student in each Course is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to grade points.


Conferment of the Degree

A candidate shall be eligible for the conferment of the Degree only if the minimum required credits for the programme is earned.


Results, Revaluation, Reappearance and Supplementary Examinations

Results

After the valuation of papers, the results 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 - erp.holycrossngl.edu.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.

Revaluation

Revaluation is permitted only for regular examinations of the UG courses and not for arrears and Part IV Courses and this is done only after payment of the prescribed fee at the stipulated time. Fee prescribed according to the rules currently in force in the college will have to be paid. Concerning the results of the revaluation, if the revalued mark is higher than the original mark, then it will be recorded as the final mark. If not the original mark will be retained.

Xerox copy of answer scripts

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

Reappearance for Arrear Course

Students can take up arrear examinations along with the subsequent regular end semester examinations. The candidates with arrears will be permitted to appear for the arrear examinations in the same syllabus for a period of 3 years from the year of normal completion of the same course (for UG 3+3 years and for PG 2+3 years) failing which they have to appear for the courses in the latest syllabus prescribed for the course. If no course is available in the same title, then the candidates shall appear for the arrear courses that are prescribed to be equivalent by the Chairperson / Board of Studies / Controller of Examination and HOD concerned.

Reappearance for Theory Papers

Students are permitted to write their arrear papers in all the subsequent semesters.

Supplementary Examination for Final Semester

For the outgoing students a supplementary examination will be conducted within ten days after the semester examination results, to help them to get their degrees without delay. UG students who have no arrears up to fifth semester and PG students who have no arrears up to third semester are allowed to write the supplementary examination. UG and PG students can appear for only two arrears in the supplementary examination. The question paper pattern for supplementary examination will be the same as the regular examination for each subject. Candidates, who are writing the supplementary examination are required to submit the filled in application form and pay the examination fee as specified.

Addressing Grievances

In case of grievance of any nature, including those concerning the CIA, students can appeal to the Grievance Appeal Committee. Principal 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:

  1. Such appeals should be made to the course teacher(s) immediately after receiving the valued scripts.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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 course-in-charge or by the HOD concerned. In the absence of HOD, the next senior teacher would take up this responsibility.

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

  1. Issue of Hall ticket for the semester examination.
  2. Getting Transfer Certificate from the college.

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.