Examination & Evaluation

Why Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Enables students to obtain a degree by accumulating the required number of credits

Provides choice in selecting courses offered by various departments

Grade points reflect proficiency in each particular course

Facilitates earning credits across departments with flexible programme duration

Supports transfer of credits earned at other recognised / accredited institutions in India and abroad

Applicability of CBCS

The Choice Based Credit System shall apply to all courses under PTU's Campus, Autonomous Institutions and affiliated Colleges/Institutions. Under CBCS, the requirement for awarding a degree is prescribed in terms of number of credits, and students are given choices from a pool of elective courses.

All Undergraduate programmes All Postgraduate programmes PTU Campus programmes Autonomous institutions Affiliated colleges and institutions

Definitions of Key Terms

Hon’ able Vice Chancellor (VC) ⌄

Means the Hon’ able Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.

Dean (Academics) ⌄

Means the Dean (Academics) of the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar.

Academic Year ⌄

Two consecutive (one odd + one even) semesters constitute one academic year.

Credit Based System (CBS) ⌄

The CBS provides choice for students to select from the prescribed courses (core, elective and inter-disciplinary courses).

Program/Discipline ⌄

An educational program/discipline leading to award of a Degree/Diploma/Certificate.

Course ⌄

Usually referred to, as ‘subject’ is a component of a program/discipline. All courses need not carry the same weightage. The courses should define learning objectives and learning outcomes. A course may be designed comprising lectures/tutorials/laboratory work, Field work, Outreach activities/ project work, Vocational training/viva/ seminars/ term papers/assignments/ presentations/ self-study etc. or a combination of some of these.

Credit ⌄

A unit by which the course work is measured. It determines the number of hours of instructions required per week. One credit is equivalent to one hour of teaching (Lecture or Tutorial) or two hours of practical work field work per week.

Credit Point ⌄

It is the product of grade point and number of credits for a course.

Credit Based Semester System (CBSS) ⌄

Under the CBSS, the requirement for awarding a degree/diploma/certificate is prescribed in terms of number of credits to be completed by the students.

Grade Point ⌄

It is a numerical weightage allotted to each letter grade on an IO-point scale.

Letter Grade ⌄

It is an index of the performance of students in a said course. Grades are denoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, and F.

Semester ⌄

Each semester consists of 15-18 weeks of academic work equivalent to 90 actual teaching days. The odd semester may be scheduled from July to December and even semester from January to June.

Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) ⌄

It is a measure of performance of work done in a semester. It is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses registered in a semester and the total course credits taken during that semester. It shall be expressed up to two decimal places.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ⌄

It is a measure of overall semester cumulative performance of a student. The CGPA is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses in all semesters and the sum of the total credits of all courses in all the semesters. It is expressed up to two decimal places.

Grade Card or Certificate ⌄

Based on the grades earned, a grade certificate is issued to all the registered students after every semester. The grade certificate displays the course details (code, title, number of credits, grade secured) along with SGPA of that semester and CGPA earned till that semester.

End Semester Examination ⌄

The examination conducted by the University at the end of the semester.

Internal Evaluation ⌄

The Midterm Session Tests (MST) quiz/ group discussion/ class discussion/ attendance/ seminars / projects/ case studies etc. comprise the internal evaluation.

Degree ⌄

An award conferred by university signifying that the student has satisfactorily completed a program/discipline of study.

Course Structure & Pattern

The Under Graduate / Post Graduate degree courses consist of three major components: Core Courses, Elective Courses, and Inter-Departmental Courses.

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Core Courses

55-75% of total credits

Offered by the parent department, fully related to the major discipline. Includes practicals, projects, group discussions, viva, and field visits. Basic Sciences and Humanity subjects comprise 10-20% of total credits.

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Elective Courses

10-15% of total credits

Offered by the parent department, providing choice and flexibility. Students select electives related to their major course, allowing specialisation within the discipline.

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Interdisciplinary Electives

Flexible allocation

Departments may offer 3-4 interdisciplinary courses for students of other departments, enabling mobility, flexibility, and a multi-disciplinary learning experience.

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