Students’ performance shall be monitored throughout the semesters by continuous assessment in theory and practical courses. Evaluation of the students’ performance in each of the theory paper and practical paper will be based on the following criterion:
(A) Internal Evaluation: Internal Evaluation shall be based on Sessional Examinations, Home Assignments, Seminars, Class attendance, and library works in each semester.Internal Evaluation is followed by a final examination at the end of the semester conducted by Gauhati University.The pass marks in each theory paper is 30% and in each practical paper the pass percentage is as per the university regulation.
In each paper student must secure pass marks in both the internal as well as the external evaluation separately.
A student who could not appear or failed in any semester examination will be allowed to clear the same as follows:
a. First Semester with the regular Third Semester Examination b. Second semester with the regular Fourth Semester Examination c. Third Semester with regular Fifth Semester Examination d. Fourth semester with regular sixth semester examination
A student may be allowed to repeat any one of the theory papers in the first, second, third and fourth semester and may be allowed for betterment of marks in one paper in the fifth Semester, provided students secures less than 45% marks in the paper.
No repeat/betterment shall be allowed in practical examinations in any semester.
A student must pass all his/her semester examination, including repeat and betterment chances within five years from the date of admission to the first semester course. A student will get a maximum of three chances to clear a particular semester.
N.B: For further clarification the students may go through the regulation of Gauhati University.
The Internal Evaluation will carry maximum 20% weightage and shall be a continuous process through Sessional Examinations, Home Assignment(s), Seminar(s), Co-curricular activities and Incentive for Attendance in class. The break-up of the Internal Evaluation marks have been shown as under:-
I.Honours (Maximum Marks: 20)
a) Sessional Examinations: 08
b) Home Assignments: 04
c) Seminar/Presentation: 03
d) Attendance Incentive: 03
i) 75% - 85% = 01
ii) 85% - 95% = 02
iii) Above 95% = 03
e) Co-curricular activities: 02
II. Honours (Maximum Marks: 15)
a) Sessional Examinations: 06
b) Home Assignments: 02
c) Seminar/Presentation: 02
d) Attendance Incentive: 03
i) 75% - 85% = 01
ii) 85% - 95% = 02
iii) Above 95% = 03
e) Co-curricular activities: 02
III. Regular (Maximum Marks: 20)
a) Sessional Examination: 08
b) Home Assignment: 04
c) Seminar/Presentation: 03
d) Attendance: 03
i) 75% - 85% = 01
ii) 85% - 95% = 02
iii) Above 95% = 03
e) Co-curricular activities: 02
IV.Regular (Maximum Marks: 15)
a) Sessional Examination: 06
b) Home Assignment: 02
c) Seminar/Presentation: 02
d) Attendance: 03
i) 75% - 85% = 01
ii) 85% - 95% = 02
iii) Above 95% = 03
e) Co-curricular activities:
Attendance of the Students in Classes as well as in academic activities is mandatory. Class attendance shall be counted and published every month by each department. Only those students who attend minimum 75% and above in each individual subject in the Higher Secondary (Both 1st & 2nd year) Classes shall be allowed to appear at the AHSEC Examination.
Similarly, Students of every Semester Course who attend minimum 75% and above in each individual subject shall only be allowed to appear as regular candidates of the University Examinations. Students failing to attend minimum 75% of total classes taken in a session shall not be allowed to appear in the Examinations as per Gauhati University rules nor will they be eligible to apply for any scholarship or contest in the Students Union Election as per recommendation of Shri J.M Lyngdoh Commission to the Honourable Supreme Court of India.
(B) External Examination:
1. TDC courses shall be of six (6) semesters covering three calendar years. The general schedule for semester system is given below (As per academic calendar of Gauhati University):-
a) Odd Semesters (1st, 3rd and 5th) - September to February (Including Examinations)
b) Even Semesters (2nd, 4th and 6th) - February to July (Including Examinations)
c) Semester Break/Summer Vacation – January &July
2. A student of BA/B.Com classes who could not appear or failed in any Semester Examination will be allowed to clear the same as follows:-
a) 1st Semester with the regular 3rd Semester Examination.
b) 2nd Semester with the regular 4th Semester Examination.
c) 4th Semester with the regular 6th Semester Examination.
3. A student must pass all his/her semester Examination including "Repeat" and betterment chances within five (5) years from the date of admission/registration to the 1st Semester course. A student will get a maximum three (3) chances to clear a particular Semester.
4. Although 75% of attendance is mandatory, a student of any Honours Course remaining absent for 10 (ten) consecutive teaching days, except on genuine medical ground, shall forfeit his/her seat. However, submission of appeals, if any, on medical ground shall have to be forwarded by the concerned Head of the Department.
5. A student may be allowed to "Repeat" any one of the Honours papers in the 1st, 2nd & 3rd semester.
6. No "Repeat" shall be allowed in 4th, 5th & 6th semester.
7. In case of any dispute regarding evaluation or unforeseen event the matter may be placed in the Committee of Courses and Studies (U.G.) for amicable settlement.
8. Since the Semester system involves continuous assessment, there would be no scope for a Student to appear as a private/ non collegiate candidate in any subject.