BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BANGALORE-560 019
(Autonomous College under VTU)

CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS
(including some important Guidelines)

MANUAL

OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

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CONTENTS
1. Achievement Testing 2
2. Question Papers 2
3. Examinations 3
4. Attendance Requirement 6
5. GRADING 6
a. Grade Points 7
b. Grade Point Averages 9
c. Other Academic Matters 12
d. Time Schedules 13
e. Temporary Withdrawal 14
f. Termination from the Program 14
6. Student’s Feedback 15
7. Graduation Ceremony 15
8. Malpractices
a. Regulation governing malpractices 16
b. Procedure for imposing Penalties & Punishments 17
Regulation Governing the Malpractices by the students
c. During Examination 17
d. Preamble 17
e. Definition 17
f. Procedure for reporting theMalpractice 19
g. Procedure for Imposing 19
h. Penalties & Punishments 21
i. Guidelines for recommending 24
j. Penalties & Punishments 24
k. Authority for imposing penalties
& punishments 27
l. Issue of Official Transcripts 28
m. Issue of PDC 28
n. Correction in Grade Card 28
o. Issue of Duplicate Grade Card/PDC 28
9. Valuation
a. Valuation 29
b. Re-valuation 39
c. Re-totalling (verification of marks) 30
d. Challengevaluation 30
e. Refund of fees 30
10. Annexure
a. Malpractice Case 31
b. Annexure–1 32
c. Annexure–2 33
d. Annexure–3 34
e. Memo 35

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ASSESSMENT
1.1 Achievement Testing

1.1.1 The assessment of student’s performance during and/or at the conclusion

of a program has to be done using examinations. In general, an
examination may have different objectives, like achievement testing,
prediction testing, endurance testing, and creativity testing and testing for
ranking.

1.1.2 In technical education, the assessment has to be of the achievement testing

type, so that a student's knowledge, understanding and competence in the
subjects studied are properly assessed and certified. The Guidelines given
below enable the College to achieve this goal and gain the confidence and
respect of their stake holders, particularly students.

1.1.3 Typically achievement testing is done in two parts as follows both of them
being important in assessing a student's achievement:
Sessional: Involving Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE), to be
conducted by the subject teacher all through the semester; and, to
include mid-term tests, weekly/fortnightly class tests, home work
assignments, problem solving, group discussions, quiz, seminar, mini-
project and other means.
Terminal: Covering Semester End Examination (SEE), to be conducted
by the subject teacher jointly with an external examiner at the end of a
semester, on dates to be fixed at the College level; and to include a
written examination for theory courses and practical/design
examination with built-in oral part for laboratory/design courses.

1.1.4 In the credit system, it is necessary to have both CIE and SEE of equal
(50:50) significance. And, a student's performance in a subject shall be
judged by taking into account the results of CIE and SEE individually and
also together.

1.2 Question Papers

1.2.1 Achievement Testing: For an effective achievement testing of the students

in a course, a good question paper needs to be used as the principle tool.
This makes it necessary for the question papers used at CIE and SEE to:
Cover all sections of the course syllabus uniformly;
Be unambiguous and free from any defects/errors;
Emphasize knowledge testing, problem solving & quantitative
methods;
Contain adequate data / other information on the problems assigned;
and,
Have clear and complete instructions to the candidates.

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1.2.2 Question Paper Planning: These requirements make it necessary for a
Question Paper to cover the entire syllabus, with a provision for the
students to answer questions from the full syllabus. As students need to be
given some choice in the questions included in the Paper, it is preferred for
the Question Papers at SEE, in particular, to have built in choice under
each unit of the syllabus. This factor shall be taken note of by the Board of
Examiners, while planning for the Question Papers.

1.2.3 Besides, it is also necessary for the course syllabi to be well drafted, be
defect-free and be properly unitized (or modularized) to enable the setting
of good question papers covering the whole syllabus. These aspects have
to be taken into account, in particular, by the Board of Studies (BOS).

1.2.4 Typical Question Paper: The questions to be included in the Question

Papers at CIE and SEE can be of two types as follows and the subject
teachers as well as the external examiners shall have to be well trained to
set them:

i. Multiple Choice Questions, having each question to be answered by

tick marking the correct answer from the choices (commonly four)
given against it; Such a question paper to be useful in the testing of
knowledge, skills, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis,
evaluation and understanding of the students; However, Question
Papers for CIE and SEE to include no more than 15-20% of the
questions of this type.
ii. Comprehensive Questions, having all questions of the regular type
to be answered in detail; Such a Question Paper to be useful in the
testing of overall achievement and maturity of the students in a
subject, through long questions relating to theoretical / practical
knowledge, derivations, problem solving, application and
quantitative evaluation.

1.3 Examinations
1.3.1 Maintenance of Standards: For ensuring a high standard in CIE and SEE,
meeting the expectations of the Statute and being able to declare the
results of student’s performance at both CIE and SEE in a time bound
manner before the conclusion of a semester as per the Academic Calendar,
it is necessary to follow the practical suggestions for conducting
examinations given below:
1.3.2 CIE: The CIE shall be conducted exclusively by the faculty handling the
Course. The Course teacher/instructor to spell out the components of CIE
to the students in advance, maintain transparency in its operation, declare
the evaluation results in time and then return the answer scripts and
assignment sheets to them; Also the faculty solve the questions from these
test papers during the class/tutorials for the benefit of students. The

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Continuous Internal Evaluation [CIE] for theory courses shall have 50%
weightage. The CIE is based on Three Tests & Two Quizzes conducted as
per the schedule given in Academic Calendar. Out of three tests, the best
two test performance shall be considered. The tests shall be conducted for
40 marks each and be reduced to 20 marks. The average marks of the best
two test performances shall be considered for awarding the CIE along
with the quiz marks. Two quizzes of 10 marks each shall be conducted &
the marks be reduced to 05 in each quiz. The Total marks of CIE shall be
100 (two tests of 40 marks each & two quizzes of 10 marks each). The
weightage of CIE is as shown below:

Quiz-2 Total
Component Test-1 Test-2 Quiz-1
(Surprise) Marks
Maximum
40 40 10 10 100
Marks
Reduced to 20 20 05 05 50

NOTE: The CIE for certain courses in B.Arch. can also contain assessment
through Reviews/Assignments/Portfolios submission that will be
predefined by the course coordinator.

1.3.3 CIE FOR INTEGRATED COURSES

The CIE for integrated course is split into two components namely Theory
and Practical with an equal weightage.
For theory component - there shall be three tests conducted. Out of which,
average of the best two test performances would be considered and there
shall be one quiz [Surprise Quiz] conducted. For practical component, the
performance in the Lab/workshop/drawing etc shall be evaluated in two
phases namely Lab record and performance and lab test in Viva-voce. The
lab test and Viva-voce to be conducted by two examiners i.e. a course
coordinator and one examiner [preferably external]. The Chairperson shall
maintain the record of finalized marks for Lab test/ Viva-voce at the
departmental office.
The weightages are as shown below:
Component Theory Practical
Marks
Total

Test-1 Test-2 Surprise Records Lab test

Quiz & +
Performance Viva-voce
Maximum
10 10 5 10 10+5 50
Marks

Note: A student shall secure a minimum of 40% CIE and should have 85%
attendance in both the theory and practical components in case of
integrated courses, otherwise he/she shall not be qualified/eligible for SEE.

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1.3.4 SEE: The SEE shall be conducted jointly by the subject teacher and an
external examiner appointed for this purpose by the College. Here, the
external examiner to mainly associate with the work of Question Paper
setting, because of the difficulties in having him/her for conducting the
evaluation of student’s answer scripts due to the tight time schedule for
the various tasks connected with SEE.

1.3.5 SEE Answer Scripts: The answer scripts of SEE may be normally
evaluated by the subject teacher only; But as a first step, a Departmental
Committee of the Autonomous College to preferably oversee and ensure
the quality and standard of evaluation and of the grades awarded in all the
cases; The next step to be taken before declaring the results, to include an
external review of SEE conducted;

1.3.6 External Review of SEE: An external review shall be conducted under the
aegis of the Board of Studies (BOS)/Board of Examiners (BOE) of the
College by appointing a panel of subject experts from outside the College
for this purpose and aiming at totality in the review of SEE operation and
covering such steps as, question paper review, checking random samples of
answer scripts, analysis of results/grades awarded, etc.. This step is necessary
for gaining the confidence of the University and also of the society at large,
on the fairness and transparency in the system.

1.3.7 Passing Standards: High standards shall be maintained in all aspects of

the examinations and shall follow the standards of passing at CIE
And SEE for each Course, registered, as given below
Passing Standards using Relative Grading
Evaluation
Passing Standard
Method
Sessional CIE) Score: ≥40%
Terminal (SEE) Score in (CIE +SEE) leading to the award
of Letter Grade ≥E

Passing Standards using Absolute Grading

Evaluation
Passing Standard
Method
Sessional (CIE) Score: ≥40%
Terminal (SEE) Score: ≥40%

1.3.8 Project work Evaluation: The evaluation of CIE of the project work shall
be based on the progress of the student in the work assigned by the project
supervisor, periodically evaluated by him/her together with a
Departmental Committee constituted for this purpose.

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A seminar presentation, submission of project report and final oral
examination conducted by a common Project Evaluation Committee at the
College level shall form the SEE of the project work.

1.3.9 In the case of other requirements, such as, seminar, industrial internship,
field work, comprehensive viva voce, if any, the assessment shall be made
as laid down by the Academic Council.

1.3.10 There shall be no re-examination for any Course in the credit system. To
take care of such students:
a. Who have absented themselves from attending CIE or SEE; without
valid reasons; or,
b. Who have failed (Grade F, as covered in Section 9) to meet the
minimum passing standards prescribed for CIE and/or SEE; or,
c. Who have been detained for want of attendance; or,
d. Who have withdrawn (Grade W, as covered in Section 9.) from a
Course, such students shall be required to re-register for the Course(s)
and go through CIE and SEE again and obtain a Grade equal to or better
than E (Please see Section 9) in each case. While such students shall
have to re-register for the same Course(s) if hard core, they can re-
register for alternative Course(s) from among the soft core or elective
Courses, as the case may be. The re-registration shall be possible when
the particular Course is offered again either in a main (Odd/Even) or a
Fast Track semester.
1.3.11 Successive Failures: A student who has not been able to obtain eligibility
for third semester even after three academic years will be declared as Not
Fit for Technical Education [NFTE]. However, such a student can re-join
BE/B.Arch. Program in the College as a fresh student to First Year.

1.4 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

1.4.1 All students shall maintain a minimum attendance of 85% in each course
registered. In case of shortfall in this, the Principal of the College shall
consider and may condone deficiency up to a limit of 10% in special cases
after due recommendation by the concerned Head of the Department.
Any student failing to meet the above standard of attendance in any
course(s) registered, shall not be allowed to appear for SEE of such
course(s).

1.4.2 Attendance at CIE and SEE: Attendance at all examinations, both CIE and
SEE of each course registered shall be compulsory for the students and
there shall not be any provision for re-examinations/consideration.

1.4.3 Any student against whom any disciplinary action by the College is
pending shall not be permitted to attend any SEE in that Semester.

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1.4.4 Each Semester is considered as a unit and the candidate has to put in a
minimum attendance of 85% in each subject with a provision of
condonation of 10% attendance by the Principal for reasons such as
medical emergencies, participation in sport, cultural activities, seminars,
workshops and paper presentation etc at the level of University, State, and
National.

1.4.5 The basis for the calculation of the attendance shall be the period
prescribed by the College by its calendar of events. For the first semester
students, the same is reckoned from the date of admission to the course.

1.4.6 The students shall be informed about their attendance position

periodically by the College so that the students can strive to make up the
shortage. However, non-receipt of such information from the college will
not be considered as valid reason for exemption from the attendance
requirements.

1.4.7 If a student does not fulfill the attendance requirements in any subject
he/she is not permitted to attend the Semester End Evaluation in that
subject and is deemed to have been awarded “F’ grade in that subject.

1.4.8 In respect of Integrated Courses 85% of attendance shall be maintained in

Theory as well as practical component of the course. Failing to maintain
the 85% attendance in anyone component the student will not be
permitted to take up SEE in the course.

1.5 GRADING

1.5.1 General
1.5.2 As in recent years, the grading system has replaced the evaluation of
student’s performance in a Course based on absolute marks, because of its
many advantages, the College shall follow this practice. Here again, it is
necessary to maintain uniformity in the grading practice at different
Colleges to ensure that the migration of students or transfer of credits
among Autonomous Colleges under the University is made easy.

1.5.3 Letter Grades: A letter grade is basically a qualitative measure (an

alphabet/letter) giving the performance of a student, such as, Outstanding
(S), Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Average (D), Poor (E) and
Unsatisfactory/Fail (F), based on the raw score (marks, as in conventional
practice) obtained by the student. This is usually arrived at after the
student’s performance in a Course, which includes both CIE and SEE, is
assessed and raw score (marks) for the total are awarded to begin with,
followed by grouping of all the students at a Course under different
grading levels, as above.

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1.5.4 There are different approaches possible for the grouping of raw score
(marks). But, the most useful one is based on the computation of statistical
measures like mean and standard deviation of the raw score (marks) of all
students attending a Course, to separate out the letter grade groups. This
approach facilitates relative grading of the students, which has many
advantages over the conventional absolute grading, like, freedom from the
difficulty level of Question Papers used, absence of personal bias and
influence of evaluation norms/standards adopted by the examiner. Hence,
this approach shall be followed for awarding letter grades against the raw
score (marks) obtained by students.

1.5.5 Absolute Grading: While it is most appropriate to follow the system of

relative grading, it is noticed that it needs specific preparations to introduce
this system. Hence, the College has decided to adopt the absolute grading
system in the initial years of academic autonomy.

1.6 Grade Points

1.6.1 Depending on the letter grades assigned, a student earns certain grade
points. As the grading system can have different grade points, like 5, 8 and
10, more number of points in the scale, will be necessary to provide a
better resolution in the performance assessment.
The Colleges follow the 10-point grading system, as given below for relative grading
system or absolute grading system as the case may be.

Grade Points Scale for Relative Grading

Out Very
Level Excellent Good Average Poor Fail
standing Good
Grade S A B C D E F
Grade
10 09 08 07 05 04 00
Points

Grade Points Scale for Absolute Grading

[Currently being followed]
Out Very
Level Excellent Good Average Poor Fail
standing Good
Grade S A B C D E F
Grade
10 09 08 07 05 04 00
Points
Score
(Marks) ≥ 75 - > =60 - ≥50 - ≥45 - ≥40 -
≥ 90 < 40
Range <90 < 75 < 60 < 50 <45
(%)

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1.6.2 The grade points given in above tables help in the evaluation of credit points
earned by the student in a Course as the credit points are equal to the
number of credits assigned to the Course multiplied by the grade points
awarded to the student in that Course. This shall be used in arriving at the
credit index of the student for that semester, as it is the sum total of all the
credit points earned by the student for all the Courses registered in that
semester.

1.6.3 Earning of Credit: A student shall be considered to have completed a

Course successfully and earned the credits if he/she secures an acceptable
letter grade in the range S-E. Letter grade 'F' in any Course implies failure of
the student in that Course and no credits earned.

1.6.4 Transitional Grades: The transitional grades, such as, 'I', ‘W' and 'X' shall be
awarded to a student in the following cases. These shall be converted into
one or the other of the letter grades (S-F) after the student completes his/her
Course requirements, including examinations:

Grade ‘I’: Awarded to a student having satisfactory attendance at classes and

meeting the passing standard at CIE in a Course, but remained absent from
SEE for valid and convincing reasons acceptable to the College, like;
i. Accident or severe illness leading to hospitalization, which disabled the
student from attending Semester End Examination (SEE);
ii. A calamity in the family at the time of SEE, which required the Student
to be away from the College;
Note: Intimation/request(s) should be mandatorily made before completion of the
said examination to the concerned HOD/Vice Principals.

Grade ‘W': Awarded to a student having satisfactory attendance at classes, but

withdrawing from that Course before the prescribed date in a semester
under faculty advice;

Grade 'X': Awarded to a student having attendance ≥ 85% and CIE rating (≥60%)
in a Course, but SEE performance observed to be poor, which could result
in an overall F Grade in the Course. (No F Grade awarded in this case but
student’s performance record maintained separately).

1.6.5 Grade Card: Each student shall be issued a Grade Card (or transcript) at the
end of each semester. While this will have a list of all the Courses
registered by a student in the semester together with their credits, the letter

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grades with grade points awarded and those with grades ‘I’, ‘W’ and ‘X’, only
those Courses registered for credit and having grade points shall be included
in the computation of the student's performance, like SGPA and CGPA.
And, the Courses taken for audit will not form part of this computation. The
results of mandatory courses, which are of the non-credit type, shall also be
reflected in the Grade Card as PP (for Passed) or NP (for Not Passed). It may be
noted that each UG student shall have to obtain the grade PP in each
mandatory course to qualify for the Degree award by the University.

1.6.6 Make-up Examination: The Make-up Examination facility shall be available

to students who may have missed to attend the SEE of one or more Courses
in a semester for valid reasons and given the 'I' grade; Students having the
'X' grade shall also be eligible to take advantage of this facility. The Make-up
Examination shall be held as per dates notified in the Academic Calendar.
However, it will be possible for an Autonomous College to hold this
examination at any other time in the semester with the permission of its
Academic Council. In all these cases, the standard of the Make-up
Examination shall be the same as that of regular SEE for the Courses.

1.6.7 In the event of a student in his/her final year failing in a Laboratory Course
and/or in CIE of a Course, the student shall be given 'I' grade for such
course(s). In such a case, the concerned faculty may grant the student extra
time not exceeding 12 weeks for completing the Course, with the
concurrence of the Head of the Department and the Principal of College. If
no such extra time is sought / granted, the concerned student shall have to
re-register for the course(s) in the succeeding semester and fulfill the
academic requirements for the award of the degree.

1.6.8 All the 'I' and 'X' grades awarded to the students shall have to be converted
by the concerned teachers to appropriate letter grades and communicated to
the College authorities within two days of the respective Make-up
Examinations. Any outstanding 'I' and ‘X’ grades two days after the last
scheduled Make-up Examinations shall be automatically converted to 'F'
grade.

1.6.9 All the 'W' grades awarded to the students shall be eligible for conversion to
the appropriate letter grades only after the concerned students re-register for
these Courses in a main(Odd/Even)/Fast Track semester and fulfill the
passing standards for their CIE and (CIE+SEE).

1.7 Grade Point Averages:

1.7.1 SGPA and CGPA: The credit index can be used further for calculating the
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and the Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA), both of which being important performance indices of the

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student. While SGPA is equal to the credit index for a semester divided by
the total number of credits registered by the student in that semester, CGPA
gives the sum total of credit indices of all the previous semesters divided by
the total number of credits registered in all these semesters. Thus,

SGPA will be computed as follows;

∑ [(Course credits) X (Grade points)] (for all Courses

In that semester excluding transitional grades)

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∑ [(Course credits)] (for all courses in that semester

Excluding transitional grades)

CGPA will be computed as follows:

∑ [(Course credits) X (Grade points)] (for all Courses

Excluding those with F & transitional grades until That semester)

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∑ [(Course credits)] (for all Courses excluding those

With F & transitional grades until that semester)

1.7.2 Illustrative Example: An illustrative example given in Table below

indicates the use of the above two equations in calculating SGPA and
CGPA, both of which facilitate the declaration of academic performance of a
student, at the end of a semester and at the end of successive semesters
respectively . Both of them shall be normally calculated up to the second
decimal position, so that the CGPA, in particular, can be made use of in rank
ordering the student’s performance of students in a class. If two students
get the same CGPA, the tie should be resolved by considering the number of
times a student has obtained higher SGPA; But, if it is not resolved even at
this stage, the number of times a student has obtained higher grades like S,
A, B etc shall be taken into account in rank ordering of the students in a
class.

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SGPA/CGPA Calculations: An Illustrative Example
Semester Course Credits Grade Grade Credit SGPA/ CGPA
(Odd:1, No. Points Points
Even:II)
I XX101 5:0:0 B 8 40
I XX102 3:2:0 W - --
I XX103 3:0:0 A 9 27
I XX104 0:1:1 F 0 00
I XX105 4:1:0 D 5 25
I XX106 5:0:0 E 4 20
Total 20 (18*) 112 SGPA= 112/20
=5.60
CGPA
=5.60
II XX107 3:1:1 C 7 35
II XX108 4:0:0 B 8 32
II XX109 3:0:0 D 5 15
II XX110 4:1:0 E 4 20
II XX111 2:1:1 A 9 36
II XX112 2:0:0 F 0 00
II XX113 0:2:0 B 8 16
Total 25 (23*) 154 SGPA= 154/25
= 6.16
CGPA= 266/41
= 6.48
Fast XX102 3:2:0 D 5 25
Track
Fast XX104 0:1:1 C 7 14
Track
Fast XX112 2:0:0 D 5 10
Track
Total 9 49 SGPA= 49/9
= 5.44
CGPA= 315/50
= 6.30

* Total No. of credits excluding those with ‘F’ and transitional grades; This is
particularly important to keep track of the number of credits earned by a
student up to any semester;

1.7.3 Vertical Progression: It shall also be necessary to lay down uniform

minimum standards for SGPA and CGPA together with the minimum
number of credits to be earned in a semester for the vertical progression of
students. This shall be used in facilitating the mobility of students from one

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College to another and also in avoiding any confusion among the students.
The prescribed standards for vertical progression shall be as follows:

Minimum Standard for SGPA =5.0;

Minimum Standard for CGPA =5.0;
(At the end of each academic year)
Maximum Number of ‘F’ Grades that can be carried at the end of
academic year is four only.
The maximum number of withdrawals [put together in all
previous semesters] permitted to carry is two only.

However, failure to secure a minimum CGPA = 5.0 at the end of any

semester for the first time, shall attract a warning before approval of the
student to continue in the following semester.

1.7.4 Award of Class: Sometimes, it is necessary to provide equivalence of these

averages, viz., SGPA and CGPA with the percentages and/or Class awarded
as in the conventional system of declaring the results of University
examinations. This shall be done by prescribing certain specific thresholds
in these averages for Distinction, First Class and Second Class which
reproduces the approach of the Council for this purpose:

Percentage Equivalence of Grade Points

(For a 10-Point Scale)
Grade
% of Marks Class
Point

5.75 50 Second Class

6.25 55
6.75 60 First Class
7.25 65
7.75 70 Distinction
8.25 75

1.8 OTHER ACADEMIC MATTERS

1.8.1 Choice Based Credit System

1.8.2 It is necessary to implement a Choice Based Credit System for academic

programs, which will be of considerable benefit to the students for
developing their individual capabilities and talents and preparing
themselves for exciting careers in the 21st century.

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1.8.3 This makes it necessary to provide for:
a. Easy access to students (either in print or in electronic form) for the
Schemes of Instruction, Syllabi and Credit Structure of all the programs
and the Courses being conducted, so as to assist them in course work
planning;
b. Institutionalizing the conduct of course work by adopting a centralized
time table for all the programs at a College, with a view to assist the
students in customizing their programs and also optimizing its physical
facilities;
c. Establishing a dynamic Faculty Advisory System at each College with
students assigned to an Advisor, for helping them in planning /
implementing their course work in a flexible and effective manner and
also monitoring them;

1.9 Time Schedules

1.9.1 Academic Schedules: It is necessary to specify various time schedules in the

Academic Calendar to assist the students and also the faculty. These
include, dates for registration of courses, dropping of courses and
withdrawal from courses. This enables the students to be well prepared,
minimize their chances of failure in CIE and / or SEE and take full
advantage of the flexibility provided by the credit system. Here again,
uniformity across the University shall be followed by the Colleges in the
interest of the students.

1.9.2 Registration of Courses: Each student shall have to register for course work
at the beginning of a semester. The permissible Course load to be either
average credits (=25) in the 1st Semester of a program or to be within the
limits of minimum (=20) and maximum (=30) credits in each later Semester;
A period of 2-3 days to be specifically assigned for this event in the
Academic Calendar, for the students to seek faculty advice, discuss with the
subject teachers and complete the formalities.

1.9.3 Dropping of Courses: A specific period shall be fixed in the middle of a

semester for this purpose and help review the student’s performance in CIE
by the Faculty Advisors, followed by the students having poor performance
to be facilitated to drop the identified course(s) (up to the minimum credits
specified for the semester) without being mentioned in the Grade Card. Such
Courses to be re-registered by these students and taken up for study at a
later time.

1.9.4 Withdrawal from Courses: A specific period shall be identified towards the
end of a semester to help review the student’s performance in CIE by the
Proctor who shall advise the students having poor performance to withdraw
from identified course(s) (up to the minimum credits specified for the

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semester) with mention in the Grade Card (Grade 'W'). Such Courses to be
re-registered by these students and taken up for study at a later time.

A student is permitted to withdraw from the Course(s) after one week from the
last date of the second test [CIE].

Note: No separate circular/notification shall be issued in this regard.

1.10 Temporary Withdrawal:

1.10.1 A student shall be permitted to withdraw temporarily from the College on

grounds like, prolonged illness, grave calamity in the family or any other
serious happening. The withdrawal shall be for periods which are integral
multiples of a semester, provided that:
The student applies to the College within at least 6 weeks of the
commencement of the semester or from the date he/she last attended
the classes, whichever is later, stating fully the reasons for such a
withdrawal, together with supporting documents and endorsement of
his/her guardian;
The College is satisfied of the genuineness of the case and that, even
by taking into account the expected period of withdrawal, the student
has the possibility to complete the program requirements (e.g., UG:
200 credits) within the time limits specified by the University;
The student does not have any dues or demands at the
College/University including tuition and other fees as well as library
material;

1.10.2 A student availing of temporary withdrawal from the College under the
above provision shall be required to pay such fees and/or charges as may
be fixed by the College until such time as his/her name appears on the
Student’s Roll List. However, it may be noted that the fees/charges once
paid shall not be refunded.

1.10.3 Normally, a student will be entitled to avail the temporary withdrawal

facility only once during his/her studentship of the program. However,
any other concession for the concerned student shall have to be approved
by the Academic Council of the College. Hence, the students shall be
advised by the Principal to use this provision only in exceptional cases.

1.11 Termination from the Program

A student shall be required to withdraw from the program and leave the College
on the following grounds:

1.11.1 Failure (Getting F Grade) and not passing a Course/Subject to earn credits
for the same, in spite of five attempts;

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1.11.2 Failure to secure a CGPA ≥ 5.00 on three consecutive occasions to lead the
student being asked to discontinue the program and leave the College
(However, failure to secure a CGPA ≥ 5.00 at the end of any semester for the first
time, to attract warning before approval of the student to continue in the following
semester);

1.11.3 Absence from classes for more than six weeks at a time in a semester
without leave of absence being granted by competent authorities;

1.11.4 Failure to meet the standards of discipline as prescribed by the

Autonomous College from time to time;

1.12 Student’s Feedback

1.12.1 It is necessary for the Colleges to obtain feedback from students on their
course work and various academic activities conducted under the credit
system. For this purpose, suitable feedback forms shall be devised by the
College and obtain the feedback from the students regularly in confidence,
by administering the feedback form in print or on-line in electronic form.

1.12.2 The feedback received from the students shall be discussed at various
levels of decision making at the College and the changes/ improvements, if
any, suggested shall be given due consideration for implementation.

1.13 Graduation Ceremony

1.13.1 The College shall have its own annual Graduation Ceremony for the award of
Degrees to students completing the prescribed academic requirements in
each case, in consultation with the University and by following the
provisions in the Statute.

1.13.2 The College shall institute Prizes and Awards to meritorious students, for
being given away annually at the Graduation Ceremony. This will greatly
encourage the students to strive for excellence in their academic work.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR B.E. / B.ARCH

SL.NO. ITEM Fees. (in Rs.)

1 SEE Examination Fee 1000/-

2 Re valuation Fee 400/-
3 Re Totaling Fee 100/-
4 Photocopy of Answer Scripts Fee 500/-
5 Make up Examination Fee per course 125/-
More than four courses 500/-
6 Challenge Valuation 5000/-
7 Name Correction in Grade Cards 100/-
8 Duplicate Grade Cards 300/-
9 Provisional Degree Certificate 400/-
10 Official Transcript First Copy 250/-
subsequent copies each 150/-

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REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE M A L P R A C T I C E S BY THE
STUDENTS DURING INTERNAL TESTS / EXAMINATIONS (CIE)

a. Every student appearing for the Continuous Internal Examinations

(CIE) is liable to be charged with committing malpractice(s), if he/she
is observed as committing any one or more of the following acts:
b. Misbehavior with officials or any other kind of rude behavior in or near the
Examination Hall and using obscene or abusing language.
c. Writing on the Question Paper and/or passing on the same to other
student(s) in the Examination Hall.
d. Possession of electronic gadgets like mobile phones, programmable
calculator, pen-drive or such other /storage devices in the Examination
Hall.
e. Communicating with any other student(s) or any other person(s) inside or
outside the Examination Hall with a view to take assistance or aid to write
answers in the examination.
f. Copying from the material or matter or answer(s) of another student or
from similar aid or assistance rendered by another student within the
Examination Hall.
g. Making any request of representation or offer of any threat for inducement
or bribery to Room Superintendent a n d /or any other official for favors in
the Examination Hall or in the answer script.
h. Approaching directly or indirectly the teaching staff to bring about undue
pressure or influence upon them for favor in the examination.
i. Smuggling out or smuggling in the answer script pages or supplementary
sheets or tearing them off and/or inserting pages written outside the
examination hall into the answer scripts.
j. Receiving material from outside or inside the Examination Hall, for the
purpose of copying (inclusive of electronic communication).
k. Bringing into the Examination Hall or being found in possession of
portions of an unauthorized book, manuscript, or such other material or
matter in the Examination Hall.
l. Copying or taking aid from any material or matter referred to in sub-
clauses (h & i) above to answer in the examinations.
m. Impersonating or allowing any other person to impersonate to answer in his/her
place in the Examination Hall.
n. Committing any other act or commission or omission intending to gain an
advantage or favor in the examination by misleading, deceiving or
inducing the examiner or official.
o. Having in one’s possession any written matter on scribbling pad,
calculator, palm, hand, leg or any other part of the body, hand kerchieves,
clothing, socks, instrument box, identity card, scales electronic gadgets etc.,
p. Destroying any evidence of malpractice, like, tearing or mutilating the answer
script(s) or running away along with the answer script(s) from the
Examination Hall.

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PROCEDURE FOR IMPOSING PENALTIES & PUNISHMENTS:

The CIE Malpractice Cases Consideration Committee consisting of the concern

department HOD, Dean (academic) and Controller of Examinations will examine
the case and recommend the punishment.

GUIDELINES FOR RECOMMENDING PENALTIES &

PUNISHMENTS

If a Candidate is booked under Malpractice(s) for the First time, then the
minimum punishment will be to disqualify the candidate to continue with the
said course (not permitted for Semester End Examinations of the said course),
further a fine of Rs.2, 000/- will be imposed. Also a warning will be issued.

If the student indulges in Malpractice(s) and is booked for the same, for the
Second time then the minimum punishment will be disqualification from all the
courses for that semester. Also a fine of Rs. 5,000/- will be imposed.

The Malpractice cases consideration committee (CIE) shall recommend the

Punishments based on the severity of the case and the case shall be recorded.

REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE M A L P R A C T I C E S BY THE

STUDENTS DURING EXAMINATIONS (SEE)

I. PREAMBLE:

These Regulations shall be called as “Regulations Governing Malpractices

by the students during Semester End Examinations (SEE)” formed based on the
VTU Regulations.

II. APPLICATION:

These Regulations shall apply to all the examinations held by the College to
grant and confer Degrees by the University on persons who have pursued a
course of study or have carried on research.

III. DEFINITIONS:
a. ‘Answer script’ means a booklet containing the hand written answers
to questions asked in an examination by a student in the Examination
Hall;
b. ‘Chief Superintendent’ means, Principal or any competent person
appointed by the Principal of the College, to be in overall control of
the Examination Centre.
c. ‘College’ means BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)

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d. ‘Deputy Chief Superintendent (Internal coordinator)’ means, an internal

faculty member appointed by the Chief Superintendent to assist
him/her during the examination process.
e. ‘Deputy Chief Superintendent (External coordinator)’ means, an external
faculty member appointed by the Chief Superintendent to monitor the
examination process along with Chief Superintendent.
f. ‘Examination Hall’ means, a room, hall, laboratory, workshop or any
other premises such as drawing hall etc., identified for conducting
examinations.
g. ‘Examiner’ means teaching staff so appointed by the Co lleg e to
examine the answer scripts;
h. ‘Academic Council’ means, the Academic Council of the College;
i. ‘Hall Ticket’ means, the admission ticket issued by the College to a student
for permitting him/her to attend the examination;
j. ‘Malpractice’ means, any one or more of the acts committed by the
students during the Semester End Examinations as specified under section
IV.
k. ‘Malpractice Cases Consideration Committee’ (MC3) means, the committee
appointed by the College to consider the malpractice cases registered
during the Semester End Examinations.
l. ‘Official’ means, an Officer so recognized by the College and/or its
Teaching Staff.
m. ‘COE’ means, a Faculty Member entrusted with the task of conducting the
Examinations of the College and declaring their results.
n. ‘Room Superintendent’ means, faculty member in-charge of the
Examination Hall during the examinations.
o. ‘Student’ means, a person enrolled in the College for taking up studies
and/or research.
p. ‘Teaching Staff’ means, a person appointed for teaching in the College.
q. ‘University’ means, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
r. ‘USN’ means, a unique University Seat Number assigned to a student.

IV. MALPRACTICES:
Every student appearing for the Semester End Examination (SEE) is liable to
be charged with committing malpractice(s), if he/she is observed as
committing any one or more of the following acts:
a. Misbehavior with officials or any other kind of rude behavior in or near the
Examination Hall and using obscene or abusing language.
b. Writing on the Question Paper / Admission Ticket and/or passing on the
same to other student(s) in the Examination Hall.
c. Disclosing his/her identity by writing name or any words or by making
any peculiar marks or by writing USN on the pages other than the facing
sheet in the answer scripts.

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d. Possession of electronic gadgets like mobile phones, programmable

calculator, pen-drive or such other /storage devices in the Examination
Hall.
e. Communicating with any other student(s) or any other person(s) inside or
outside the Examination Hall with a view to take assistance or aid to write
answers in the examination.
f. Copying from the material or matter or answer(s) of another student or
from similar aid or assistance rendered by another student within the
Examination Hall.
g. Making any request of representation or offer of any threat for inducement
or bribery to Room Superintendent a n d /or any other official for favors in
the Examination Hall or in the answer script.
h. Approaching directly or indirectly the teaching staff, officials or examiners
or bring about undue pressure or influence upon them for favor in the
examination.
i. Smuggling out or smuggling in the answer script pages or supplementary
sheets or tearing them off and/or inserting pages written outside the
examination hall into the answer scripts.
j. Receiving material from outside or inside the Examination Hall, for the
purpose of copying.
k. Bringing into the Examination Hall or being found in possession of
portions of an unauthorized book, manuscript, or such other material or
matter in the Examination Hall.
l. Copying or taking aid from any material or matter referred to in sub-
clauses (i & j) above to answer in the examinations.
m. Impersonating or allowing any other person to impersonate to answer in his/her
place in the Examination Hall.
n. Committing any other act or commission or omission intending to gain an
advantage or favor in the examination by misleading, deceiving or
inducing the examiner or official.
o. Having in one’s possession any written matter on scribbling pad,
calculator, palm, hand, leg or any other part of the body, hand kerchieves,
clothing, socks, instrument box, identity card, hall ticket, scales etc.,
p. Destroying any evidence of malpractice, like, tearing or mutilating the answer
script(s) or running away along with the answer script(s) from the
Examination Hall.

IV. PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING THE MALPRACTICE/S:

a. The Principal shall appoint Team(s) of Flying Observers according to
the need to ensure proper conduct of examination and to discourage
Malpractice(s).
b. The Flying Observers are from the faculty members of the college and/or
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c. The Flying Observers shall inspect the Examination Blocks/Halls
assigned to them by the CS frequently and through surprise visits to
ensure whether the arrangements made and procedures established for
conducting the examination(s) are adequate and foolproof.
d. The Flying Observers shall initiate action to curb Malpractices as covered
in Section IV above and report any incident of Malpractice impartially to
the DCS/COE.
e. If a Malpractice Case is detected by the Room Superintendent/Flying
Observer/ or any other Official, he/she shall seize the incriminating
materials and the answer script(s) and report the same to the
DCS/COE as per the procedure outlined in Annexure – III.
f. The Flying Observers shall report all the cases of Malpractices
detected, to the concerned DCS/CS immediately for further action
(however, the regular report of Malpractices together with the
documents shall be sent by the DCS to the COE as envisaged in the
procedure of dispatching Malpractice cases).
g. The Flying Observers shall report all the instances of grave
Malpractices such as Mass Copying etc., to the DCE/COE
simultaneously.
h. When malpractice is brought to his/her notice of the DS/ DCS either by
the Flying Observer(s) or by the Room Superintendent, he/she
shall hold a preliminary inquiry and take on record the Report of the
Room Superintendent, the statement of the student(s) concerned in the
presence of a teaching staff other than the Room Superintendent
concerned. Only then, he/she shall forward malpractice report along
with the answer script(s), other incriminating materials and other
enclosures in a sealed cover to the COE immediately. However, answer
script(s) of subsequent papers of such student(s) booked under Malpractice,
shall be sent along with other answer scripts and shall not be marked as
Malpractice Case (MPC) anywhere.
i. The student, the Room Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent
(wherever applicable), the concerned Flying Observer (if the case was
detected by the Flying Observer) and the DC S shall be required to give
their statement in their own handwriting in the prescribed preform
(Annexures I - III). If the space provided in the printed preform is not
sufficient, extra sheet(s) shall be attached. These statements shall always
be concise, clear, specific and complete in every respect and include all
the known facts and the relevant circumstances of the case and other
evidences.
j. If the student refuses to handover the incriminating material(s) or the
student refuses to give the statement, the student shall be asked to record
in writing his/her refusal to give a statement. If he/she refuses to do
even that, the facts shall be recorded, duly witnessed by any other two
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k. The DCS shall report each Malpractice case separately, unless it is interrelated
to any other case(s).
l. A sketch Plan of the seating arrangements at the examination hall with
location of door and with all the register numbers in the room and
marking in red ink the Register Number of the student who indulged
in Malpractice, shall be prepared. The sketch shall clearly give the idea
of the probable distance between the position of the Room Superintendent
at the time of detection and the location of the student(s) found
committing Malpractice(s).
m. The DCS, DS and RS concerned shall invariably sign all the documents
used in or relating to the commission of Malpractice and also the other
records forwarded, such as sketch plan, admission ticket, answer book,
invigilators diary, question paper of the student etc.
n. The student(s) booked under Malpractice shall be allowed to write the
subsequent papers. Having allowed to appear for the papers after
booking the case under Malpractice, the student/ shall have no claim
over the performance of the subsequent papers. The answer scripts of
those students booked under Malpractice shall be evaluated and the
results shall be kept in abeyance, until such time as the Academic
Council clears the recommendations of the MC3.
o. When, a student is booked under Malpractice(s), the DCS shall strictly
adhere to following steps:
i. Debar the student from writing that particular paper, in which
he/she has been booked under alleged Malpractice.
ii. Issue a memo instructing the student to attend the meeting of the
Malpractice Cases Consideration Committee as per instructions
of the COE.
iii. Send the answer script of that particular paper directly to the
Office of the COE, along with other relevant documents. It shall
be super scribed on the left hand corner of the facing sheet as M P
C. There shall not be an indication of MPC on the pages other than
the facing sheet of the answer script.
iv. Do not confiscate the Hall Ticket.
v. Permit the student to write the subsequent papers of the
examinations, if any, and such answer scripts shall be sent to the
COE along with other answer scripts, without being marked as
MPC anywhere.

V. PROCEDURE FOR IMPOSING PENALTIES & PUNISHMENTS:

1. Malpractice Cases Consideration Committee appointed by the P r i n c i p a l
of the College consisting of Vice Principal as the Chairman, Two
Members from the Academic Council (preferably one external member),
College Legal Advisor and Controller of Examination as Member
Convener shall be constituted to inquire into the malpractices registered
during Examinations. The Committee shall have a tenure of two years.

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2. The above Committee shall meet after the conclusion of each semester
examination on the dates fixed by the Controller of Examination and inquire on
all matters connected with the students booked under Malpractices.
After detailed inquiry, the Committee shall prepare a Report giving its
recommendations on the penalties and punishments to be imposed, for
the consideration of the Principal.

3. No penalties shall be imposed on a student except after an inquiry is held,

as far as may be, in the manner hereinafter provided.

4. The MC3 shall frame definite charges together with a statement of

allegation on which they are based, and direct the student in writing and
he/she shall be required to submit his/her reply within such time as may
be specified by the Committee.

5. In the case of failure by the student to submit his/her reply or he/she

fails to attend the inquiry within the time specified, the MC3 shall inquire
into the charges alleged against him/her and impose the necessary
penalties and punishments in their absence.

6. The student shall present his/her case himself/herself and shall not
engage a legal practitioner for the purpose.

7. The MC3 shall in the course of inquiry, consider such documentary

evidence and take such oral evidence as may be relevant or material in
regard to charge or charges. The student shall be entitled to cross
examine the witnesses and the documentary evidence/s produced in
support of the charges as well as to give evidence/s in defense.

8. The MC3 shall not impose the penalties on any student, who is punished at
least with one paper.

9. A student is awarded punishment only once though she/he may have

indulged in malpractices in several papers in the ensuing Semester End
Examinations. This punishment will be decided taking into
consideration all malpractices during the semester examination.

10. The MC3 shall examine the evidences placed before it and inquire about
the student for his/her involvement in the alleged malpractice. After
ascertaining the severity of the case, the MC3 shall recommend suitable
penalties or punishments on the student. The severity of the case shall be
categorized as follows:

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a. Possession of Electronic Gadgets without any material(s) or matter,

material(s) or matter on hand, palm, calculator etc. / written, printed
matter or copy there of, which is/are not relevant to the paper the
student is writing.
b. Possession of Electronic Gadgets with the material related to the
subject /Materials or matter on hand, palm, calculator etc. /written,
printed matter or copy thereof, which is/are relevant to the paper the
student is writing.
c. Possession of Electronic Gadgets with the material related to the
subject/Materials or matter on hand, palm, calculator etc. /written,
printed matter or copy thereof, which is/are relevant to the paper the
student is writing and are particularly prepared for the purpose of
copying.
d. Possession of Electronic Gadgets with the material related to the
subject/ Materials or matter on hand, palm, calculator etc. / written,
printed matter or copy thereof, which is relevant to the paper the student
is writing and are particularly prepared for the purpose of copying
and copied the material to the answer book. While recommending the
penalties or punishments, the quantity of the material or matter
and relevance of the same to the paper in which the student is
booked under Malpractice shall be taken in to consideration to decide
the severity of the case.
e. Repeated Malpractices during the Examinations
f. Threatening with weapons and Impersonation.

11. At the conclusion of the inquiry, the MC3 shall submit a Report to the
Principal with findings on each of the charges together with all
the documents and the recommended penalties and punishments that
may be imposed.

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VI. GUIDELINES FOR RECOMMENDING PENALTIES &
PUNISHMENTS
The Guidelines for recommending penalties and punishments to the
students involved in Malpractices during Semester End Examinations
(SEE) shall be as given below in tabular form:

Sl. Penalty / Punishment to be

No Nature of Malpractice
imposed
. 1. Misbehavior with officials or any a. Fine not less than Rs.2000/-
I. kind of rude behavior in or b. Denial of benefit of performance
near the Examination Hall of that Particular Paper in
using obscene or abusing which the student is booked
language. under Malpractice
2. Writing in the Question Paper / c. Denial of benefit of perf ormance
Admission Ticket & or passing of that Particular Examination
to the other student in the (all the subjects for which the
Examination Hall. student has registered for the
3. Disclosing identity by writing any examinations).
words or by making any peculiar d. Debarring the student from
marks or by writing USN on the appearing for one more subsequent
examinations.
pages other than the facing sheet
e. Debarring the student from
in the answer scripts while
appearing for two more
answering.
subsequent examinations.
4. Possession of Electronic devises
f. Debarring the student from appearing
like mobile, Programmable
for three more subsequent
Calculator, Pen-drive and any examinations.
other electronic devises / storage
devises in the examination hall.
5. Communicating with any
student or any other person inside or outside the examination hall
Instrument Box, Identity Card,
Hall Ticket, Scales etc.,)
6. Destroying any evidence of
Malpractice, tearing or
The MC3 shall recommend
mutilating the answer script
the punishments based on the
or running away along with
severity of the case and the severity
the answer script from the
of the case shall be recorded.
examination hall or premises.

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I. 1. Copying fr o m the mat er i al o r a. Denial of benefit of performance
mat t er or answer of another of that Particular Paper in
student or similar aid or which the student is booked
assistance is rendered to under Malpractice
another student within the
Examination Hall. b. Denial of benefit of performance
2. Making any request of of that Particular Examination
representation or inducing to (all the subjects for which the
bribery to Room Superintendent student has registered for the
or and any other official or examinations).
officer of the University/College
for favors in the examination c. Debarring the student from
hall or to the Examiner in the appearing for one more subsequent
answer script. examinations.
3. Approaching directly or
d. Debarring the student from
indirectly the teachers, officers,
appearing for two more
officials or examiners or bring
subsequent examinations.
about undue pressure or
undue influence upon them
e. Debarring the student from
for favor in the examination.
appearing for the more subsequent
4. Smuggling out or smuggling in
examinations.
or tearing off of the answer
script sheets or supplementary
sheets or inserting papers
written outside the examination
hall into the answer book.
5. Receiving material for copying
from outside or inside the
examination hall.
6. Bringing into the examination
hall or being found in possession of
portions of a book, manuscript, or
such other material or matter to
be brought into the examination
hall.
7. Copying or taking aid from any The MC3 shall recommend the
material or matter referred to in punishments based on the
sub-clause V (l & m) to answer severity of the case and the
in the examinations severity of the case shall be
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II. 8. Having any written matter on
scribbling pad, Calculator,
Palm, Hand, Leg, hand
kerchiefs, Clothes, Socks,
Instrument Box, Identity Card,
Hall Ticket, Scales etc.,)
9. Destroying any evidence of
Malpractice, tearing or
mutilating the answer script or
running away along with the
answer script from the
examination hall or premises.
10. Committing any other act or
omission intending to gain an
advantage or favor in the
examination by misleading,
deceiving or i n d u c i n g t h e
examiner o r officers o r
authorities of the University /
College.
Repeated Indulging in malpractice. a. Denial of benefit of performance
1. Impersonating or allowing any of that Particular Examination
other person to impersonate to (all the subjects for which the
III. answer in his/her place in the student has registered for the
examination hall. examinations).
b. Debarring the student from
appearing for subsequent
examinations extending up to three
more examination.
Rusticate the student from
College.

Threatening with weapons or In case of impersonation, both the

any other means to the Room students concerned shall be
IV. Superintendent, Members of handed over to the police by the
the Flying Observers, and DCS/CS with an intimation
officers/officials of the to the Principal.
Ex a mi nat io n Ce nt r e.

* FOR ANY ONE OR MORE ANY OTHER PUNISHMENT

(I TO IV) OF THE INDULGED THE COMMITTEE DEEMS FIT
MALPRACTICES FOR THE INDULGED
MALPRACTICE

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In General:

1. The punishments shall be uniform and commensurate with the offence for
all students committing similar offences.
2. Malpractice and punishments imposed on the students shall invariably be
intimated to the concerned parents in writing by the College through
the Principal of the college.
3. Rejection of performance of the examination shall not be permitted for
the students who are punished for Malpractice(s).
4. The student punished under Malpractice(s) s h a l l not be eligible to take
admission to the next higher semester, till the redeeming of the
punishments imposed on him/her.

AUTHORITY FOR IMPOSING PENALTIES & PUNISHMENTS :

The recommendations of the MC3 through the usual process shall be
placed before Academic Council for consideration and approval. The
Academic Council shall be the Authority for imposing penalties and
punishments on the students as recommended by the MC3.

The decision of the College pertaining to above Penalties and

Punishments imposed on the student may be communicated to all the
other Departments in the college.

This Inquiry under Malpractice Cases Consideration Committee shall be

independent of the criminal proceedings, if any, in the appropriate court of
law.

OTHER MATTERS:

Also, the Examiners shall, if he/she suspects Malpractice while valuing

the answer scripts or other material such as insertion of answer sheets,
revealing of identity or enclosures, such as currency, shall return the
answer script with reasons in writing to the COE by name and detest
from further valuation. If already valued, marks shall not be entered
in the regular marks lists in which the marks awarded to other students
are furnished but enter them in a separate list which shall be enclosed in a
sealed cover and forwarded to the COE.

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Issue of Official Transcripts
There is a provision of issue of Official Transcript after the completion of VI Semester.
The Candidates are collect Official Transcript (if required) personally.

The Candidate who are in need of the same shall forward their applications along
with the prescribed fee of Rs. 250/- for First copy and Rs.150/- each for subsequent
copies.

Issue of PDC
There is a provision of issue of Provisional Degree Certificate immediately after the
completion of graduation.

The Candidates are collect PDC (if required) personally. Those who intend to receive
the same by Registered post are send a D.D. of Rs. 650/- favoring Principal, BMSCE,
Bangalore which covers certificate fees of Rs.400/- and postal/service charges of Rs.
250/- . However those who opt for the second option will be doing so at their own
risk.

Correction in Grade Cards

There is a provision of issue of Correction in Grade cards. For Name correction to be
incorporated in original Grade Card which is already printed/issued will be charged
Rs.100/- per Grade Card.

Issue of Duplicate Grade Cards/ PDC

There is a provision of issue of duplicate Grade cards in cases where the Grade cards /
PDC are lost or mutilated.

For applying for Duplicate Grade card, an affidavit on Rs.20 stamp paper giving
details such as USN, month & year of passing Course, Branch, college and how the
original Grade cards were lost along with a fee of Rs. 300/- thereafter payable in the
form of a DD drawn in favor of the Principal, B.M.S. College of Engineering,
Bangalore.

The candidate has to lodge a complaint to local police station of the area where it was
lost and submit the original copy of acknowledgement of complaint along with the
above affidavit.

The Candidate who are in need of the same shall forward their applications along
with the relevant documents through the office of the Principal, to the office of the
Controller of Examinations.

Valuation, Revaluation, Retotaling, Challenge Valuation & issue of Photocopy of

Answer scripts
Regulations governing the process of Revaluation, Re-totaling & Photocopy of
Answer scripts

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I. VALUATION
Both Internal and External Evaluators were appointed.
First valuation to be done by internal faculty (preferably handling the
course)
If number of scripts lesser than 20, the scripts to be double evaluated.
Average of First & Second evaluation considered for grading.
If number of scripts greater than 20, the scripts to be single evaluated &
30% moderation. Moderation marks considered for grading.

II. RE-VALUATION
1. A Candidate can apply for revaluation of the answer scripts after announcement
of circular by the COE’s office time to time. The Prescribed fee, at present
Rs.400/- per course. The applications for revaluation in the prescribed forms are
to be submitted in the COE’s office.
2. After the receipt of the applications for re totaling and for revaluation in the
Controller of Examination’s office shall pull out answer scripts of the candidates
who have applied for re-totaling and revaluation. After completion of the re-
totaling & Photo copy of answer scripts, the answer scripts, which are to be sent
for revaluation will be given new code numbers and title page of the answer
script is either detached or completely masked by pasting paper. Answer scripts,
after given the new code numbers and after masking markings made by the 1 st
examiner, will be kept ready for revaluation. The examiners are called to the
valuation centre as per the direction of the COE. The revaluation marks shall be
entered in a separate facing sheet. The examiner will be supplied with the
original scheme of valuation for the course and all the marks shall be entered in
to a separate marks list for all the revalued scripts.
3. If the revaluation marks are less than the original marks, then the original marks
hall be retained.
4. Highest of Original marks (average of I & II Valuation or moderated) &
Revaluation marks considered for grading.
5. III Valuation was done for scripts having a difference of 16 marks & above
between Original Marks & Revaluation Marks.
6. After III valuation average of best two awarded marks were considered for
grading.

i. For a script evaluated twice or thrice (Revaluation & Third valuation) at

least one of the evaluations done by an external examiners.
ii. Single valuation is done for courses like Humanities.

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III. RE-TOTALLING (VERIFICATION OF MARKS)

7. The candidate can apply for re totaling of marks for any number of papers of
theory examination after announcement of circular by the COE’s office time to
time. A Candidate shall submit application for re totaling in the prescribed
form only in the college with the prescribed fee at present Rs.100/- per course
to the Controller of Examinations office.
8. The Candidates who have applied for re totaling will be called in batches to the
Controller of Examinations office. They will be given their answer scripts to
verify the marks and re totaling of the marks and to find out whether answers
of the questions attempted are awarded marks or not.
9. If a candidate finds any discrepancy in re-totaling and he/she is permitted to
withdraw the application submitted for revaluation.

IV. CHALLENGE VALUATION

The Candidates can apply for Challenge Re-Valuation for any number of papers of
any branches.

However this process has no bearing on the payment of Examination fee. Candidates
applying for Challenge Valuation can take provisional admission and attend the
classes.

The candidates shall apply for the same as per the circular announced by Controller of
Examination’s office from time to time.

The Fee is Rs. 5,000/- per course.

Challenge Valuation done by Two Examiners jointly. (One of them preferably by an

external) & final marks were decided.

V. REFUND OF FEES
a. In case the revaluation marks exceeded the original marks by a minimum of 16
marks then such cases qualified for refund.
b. 50% Fees will be refunded in case of Change in Grade in Challenge Valuation.
c. Index sheet
d. Fee structure
e. Project (VII & VIII Sem)
f. Applications
g. Time limitations
h. Page no’s
i. Formatting

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(Autonomous College under VTU)

Malpractice Case
To,
Controller of Examinations
BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore

Sir,
Subject: Malpractice Case

I am sending herewith a case of Malpractice by …………………………………

Son/Daughter of ……………………………… and has appeared for the …………
Semester of ……………………… Branch with USN ……………………………
The case was detected on ……………….. at …………. AM/PM. All the relevant
documents and materials are enclosed herewith.

Enclosures:
1. Answer Paper of the candidate along with Question Paper.
2. The materials seized from the candidate attested by RS/DS
3. Copy of Admission ticket of the candidate.
4. Plan of seating arrangement indicating the sitting position of the candidate in
the block/hall.
5. The statement of the candidate.
6. The report of the concerned Room Superintendent.
7. The report of the Deputy Superintendent
8. The report of the Deputy Chief Superintendent.
9. The report of the Squad.
10. Copy of the Memo issued to the candidate to attend the meeting of the
MPCCC.

Yours faithfully

Deputy Chief
Superintendent

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REPORT OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT

ANNEXURE – I

Name of the Candidate:

………………………………………………………………………………...…….......
USN :………………………… Date:……………… Exact time:……………….…
Subject: ………………………………… Sub Code : ………………..……….
Nature of Malpractice: Chits/Written matter on Calculator /Palm / Kerchief /
bringing Mobile/ e-gadgets …………………..…………………… ……………….
(Mention the reason for booking the case) Case Detected by:
…………………………………………………….……………………………….………
Permanent address of the Candidate
…………………………………..……………………..…………………………………
………………………………………………………………………….…………………
Name of the Room Superintendent:…………….………………….……………….. …

Mailing address of the Room Superintendent:

………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………

Brief Report of Malpractice:

……………………………………………………..……………………..………………
……………………………………………………..……………………..………………
……………………………………………………..……………………..………………

Signature of the Deputy Chief Superintendent

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STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE

ANNEXURE - II

The Deputy Superintendent shall obtain the statement of the candidate. The
candidate shall be asked to give the statement in the presence of responsible
witness like Deputy Superintendent or Senior Staff member. It shall be in the
handwriting of the candidate and shall be signed by him / her and attested by
the examination officials.

If candidate refuses to give the statement, he / she be asked to state the same in
writing. If he/she refuses to do this also, the same shall be recorded duly,
witnessed by two members of the Supervisory Staff and one of them will be
Deputy Superintendent.

STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE

……………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………..……….…
……………………………………………………………………………….…… .
.………………………………………………………………………….………….
..…………………………………………………………………………….………

WITNESS:

1. Name & Designation:

Signature

2. Attested by

DS
Signature

Signature of the Candidate

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REPORT OF THE ROOM SUPERINTENDENT

ANNEXURE - III

This statement given by me is based on my personal knowledge of the case.

Before the distribution of the Question Papers, I had warned the candidate “All
of you should search your pockets, purses, desks, tables and benches, whether
there are any papers, books or notes or e-gadgets and if you find any, keep
them outside the examination hall before you start answering the paper”. This
warning was given to the latecomers also.

STATEMENT

When I was supervising on (date) …………….. At about (time)……. I found, this

case of malpractice in my block The Candidate’s
name …………………………………………………………………………… and
bearing USN …..…………………………………… Below given are the details
of the case ………………….……………………………….………………...……

Signature of the Room Superintendent

REPORT OF THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

…………………………………………………………………………………...…
……………………………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature of the Deputy Superintendent

REPORT OF THE SQUAD (IF DETECTED BY THE SQUAD MEMBER)

……………………………………………………………………………………...…
………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signature of the Squad Member(s)

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MEMO

Mr./Ms.…………….………………………… bearing University Seat

No……………………, booked under Malpractice during Semester End
Examinations in the subject…………………………… on …………..…..………is
here by directed to appear before the Mal-Practice Cases Consideration
Committee Meeting on …………… at ………… If you fail to appear before the
committee, exparte decision will be taken.

(Deputy Superintendent)

To, Mr. /Ms.

…………………………...……………………………………….………………

Copy FWC’s to:

1. The COE, BMSCE, Bangalore

2. Principal
3. File.

Signature of the candidate for having received the

Memo……………………………………

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