Evaluation System

The objective of the examination system at SMVDU is to expose students to continuous evaluation rather than focus only at term end exams. This system ensures that the students develop the ability to study regularly and do not need to put any extraordinary work towards the end of the semester. This system also puts the onus on students to perform consistently and not study in a sporadic manner. Also, the system encourages assignments to inculcate learning by helping to generate ability to solve practical problems.During the course of a semester, which is generally of 90 working days, the student is evaluated in the following manner:

1. Students are given a minimum of two assignments by the faculty member, which they have to submit on specified dates. These assignments carry marks which contribute to the total obtained for that subject.

2. Students are required to sit for three tests, which are conducted after 30, 60 and 90 working days. These are called Minor I, Minor-II and Major. Major test carries a weightage of 50% while Minor-I, Minor-II and the assignments carry a weightage of 50%.

3. Faculty members may assign weightage to quiz, presentations or any similar activity.

At the the end of the semester, the faculty member assigns a grade to each student depending upon the performance of the student in that course in relation with minor tests, assignments, major test, quiz, presentations etc. Using the grades that are assigned to each student in each course, the CGPA and the SGPA are calculated.

Grading System

At the end of the term after conduct of minor and major tests the course co-ordinator awards a grade to each students depending upon their performance.  No marks are awarded.  However, each grade is associated with the number of points it carries.  The different grades are as follows: 

A & A(-) Grade
´A´ grade stands for Outstanding achievement while A(-) for Excellent performance.

B & B(-) Grade
´B´ grade stands for Very Good performance while B(-) for Good performance.

C & C(-) Grade
'C' grade stands for Average Performance while C(-) for Below Average. ‘C’ grade is the minimum grade required to pass in the Major Project Part1 and Part 2.

D Grade
The 'D' Grade stands for marginal performance; i.e. it is the minimum passing grade in any course.

F Grade
The F grade denotes poor performance i.e. failing a course. A student has to repeat all core courses in which she/he obtains F grade, until a passing grade is obtained. For the other (elective) courses in which F grade has been obtained, the student may take the same course or any other course from the same category.

I Grade
An 'I' grade denotes incomplete performance in any L (lecture), P (practical), V (Special Module) category course. It may be awarded to a student if he/she has not fulfilled all the requirements of the course due to extra- ordinary circumstances. An 'I' grade in a course makes a student eligible to repeat the course in the summer semester, if held. 

NP or NF Grade
These grades are awarded in a course that the student opts to audit. Audit applications are allowed during the first four weeks of a semester. The audit pass (NP) Grade is awarded if the student's attendance is above 75% in the class and he/she has obtained at least 'D' grade

W Grade
A 'W' grade is awarded in a course where the student has opted to withdraw from the course. Withdrawal from a course is permitted until one week after the first Minor Tests.

X Grade
The 'X' grade is awarded for incomplete work in Independent Study, Mini Project, Minor Project, Major Project based on the application of the student. On completion of the work, X grade can be converted to a regular grade within the first week of the next semester.

S & Z Grades
The 'S' grade denotes satisfactory performance and completion of a course. The 'Z' grade is awarded for non-completion of the course requirements, and the student will have to register for the course until he/she obtains the 'S' grade.

Evaluation Indices

The performance of a student is evaluated in terms of two indices, viz. the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for a semester and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point for all the completed semesters at any point in time. The SGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses, except audit courses and courses in which S/Z grade is awarded, registered for in the particular semester:

                               ∑ (Earned credits x Grade point) for all course except audit , I, W &
                                   S/Z grade courses (Semester)
                 SGPA = ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                               ∑ (Registered Course credits) except audit & S/Z grade courses
                                    (Semester )

The CGPA is calculated on the basis of all pass grades, except audit courses and courses in which S/Z grade is awarded, obtained in all completed semesters.

                               ∑ (Earned Course credits x Grade point) for all course except audit,
                                    I, W, & S/Z grade courses (All Semesters till date )
                 CGPA = ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                               ∑ (Earned Course credits) except audit & S/Z grade courses
                                     (All Semesters till date)


An example illustrating the concept of SGPA & CGPA Calculations can be seen here.

**Rules & Regulations are subject to change from Time-to-time and will be notified accordingly.

See also

• Academic Structure
• Program Structure & Credits
• Entry Number & Registration
• Examination & Evaluation
• Award of Degree
• Rules & Regulations