Two Centralized CIA Examinations are conducted by the cell in every semester before the End Semester Examinations. An observer will be appointed by the CoE with the consultation of the principal based on candidates’ strength. The Observer must monitor the whole process of CIA examinations. The marks obtained by the students will be used to award them the internal marks. CIA I exam is conducted for 50 marks (converted to 100 marks) with 2 hours duration and CIA II is conducted as model exam for ESE for 75 marks (converted to 100 marks) with 3 hours duration.
 
CIA I – Question Paper Pattern – Maximum 2 hrs – Maximum Marks – 50
 

• Section A: 5 X 2 = 10 marks (No Choice) (Short Answer) (Not more than three questions from each unit)
• Section B: 4X5 = 20 marks (Either or Type Questions) (Two question from each unit)
• Section C: 2 X 10 = 20 marks (2/3 Questions) (At least one question from each unit)

CIA II – Question Paper Pattern – Maximum 3 hrs – Maximum Marks - 75

• Section A: 10 X 2 = 20 marks (No Choice) (Short Answer) (Not more than two questions from each unit)
• Section B: 5X5 = 25 marks (Either or Type Questions) (At least one and not more than two question from each unit)
• Section C: 3 X 10 = 30 marks (3/5 Questions) (At least one question from each unit)

UG Theory Courses

The following are the distribution of marks for external and internal for the End Semester Examination and continuous internal assessment and passing minimum marks for theory papers of UG programmes. The passing minimum for the End Semester Examinations shall be 40% out of 75 marks (30 Marks), and the overall pass is 40 of 100 Marks.

 

Exam Total (ESE)	Passing  Minimum For ESE	CIA Total	Passing Minimum For CIA	Total Marks Allotted	Passing Minimum (ESE) + CIA)
75	30	25	00	100	40

The following are the Distribution of marks for the Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) in the theory papers of UG programmes.

 

S.No	For Theory – UG courses	Distribution of Marks
		Assignments	Tests
1	Assignment-1 (First 3 Units of the Syllabus)	10	-
2	CIA Test–I (First 3 Units of the Syllabus, 2 Hours) – 50th working day	-	50 (converted to 100 marks)
3	Assignment-2 (Remaining Units of the Syllabus)	10	-
4	CIA Test–II (Entire Syllabus, 3 Hours – Model Exam) – 80th working day	-	75 (converted to 100 marks)
TOTAL MARKS		20	200
Marks to be converted to		5	20
Total Maximum Marks for CIA = 25

U.G. Practical Courses

 

  The following are the distribution of marks for university (external) examinations and continuous internal assessments and passing minimum marks for the practical courses of UG programmes. The passing minimum for the End Semester Examinations shall be 40% out of 75 marks (30 Marks), and the overall pass is 40 of 100 Marks.

 

Exam Total(ESE)	Passing Minimum For ES Exam	CIA Total	Passing Minimum For CIA	Total Marks Allotted	Passing Minimum (ESE+CIA)
75	30	25	0	100	40

The following are the distribution of marks for the Continuous Internal Assessment in UG practical courses.

S.No	For Practical – UG courses	Distribution of Marks
		Assignments	Tests
1	Regular maintenance of the Observation Notebook – I (50th working day)	10	-
2	CIA Practical Test–I (2 Hours)	-	75
3	Regular maintenance of the Observation Notebook – I (80th working day)	10	-
4	CIA Practical Test–II (3 Hours)	-	75
5	Regular maintenance & proper completion of the Record Note Book (80th working day)	10	-
TOTAL MARKS		30	150
Marks to be converted to		10	15
Total Maximum Marks for CIA = 25

PG  Theory Courses

The following are the distribution of marks for external and internal examinations and continuous internal assessment and passing minimum marks for theory papers of PG programmes. The passing minimum for the End Semester Examinations shall be 50% out of 75 marks (38 Marks), and not less than 50% in the aggregate, taking the continuous internal assessment and End Semester Examination marks together the overall pass is 50 of 100 Mark.

Exam Total (ESE)	Passing Minimum For ESE	CIA Total	Passing Minimum For CIA	Total Marks Allotted	Passing Minimum (ESE) + CIA)
75	38	25	0	100	50

The following are the Distribution of marks for the Continuous Internal Assessment in the theory papers of PG programmes.

S.No	For Theory – PG courses	Distribution of Marks
		Assignments	Tests
1	Assignment-1 (First 3 Units of the Syllabus)	10	-
2	CIA Test–I (First 3 Units of the Syllabus, 2 Hours) – 50th working day	-	50   (converted to 100 marks)
3	Assignment-2 (Remaining Units of the Syllabus)	10	-
4	CIA Test–II (Entire Syllabus, 3 Hours – Model Exam) - 80th Working day	-	75 (converted to 100 marks)
TOTAL MARKS		20	200
Marks to be converted to		5
Total Maximum Marks for CIA = 25

PG Practical Courses

The following are the distribution of marks for External examinations and continuous internal assessments and passing minimum marks for the practical courses of PG programmes. The passing minimum for the End Semester Examinations shall be 50% out of 75 marks (38 Marks), and not less than 50% in the aggregate, taking the continuous internal assessment and End Semester Examination marks together the overall pass is 50 of 100 Mark.
 

Exam Total(ESE)	Passing Minimum For ES Exam	CIA Total	Passing Minimum For CIA	Total Marks Allotted	Passing Minimum (ESE+CIA)
75	38	25	0	100	50

The following are the distribution of marks for the Continuous Internal Assessment in PG practical courses.
 

S.No	For Practical – PG courses	Distribution of Marks
		Assignments	Tests
1	Regular maintenance of the Observation Notebook – I (50th working day)	10	-
2	CIA Practical Test–I (2 Hours)	-	75
3	Regular maintenance of the Observation Notebook – I (80th working day)	10	-
4	CIA Practical Test–II (3 Hours)	-	75
5	Regular maintenance & proper completion of the Record Note Book (80th working day)	10	-
TOTAL MARKS		30	150
Marks to be converted to		10	15
Total Maximum Marks for CIA = 25

Instruction to Students
 

• Students should come fully prepared and appear in all CIA tests sincerely
• Two CIA tests will be conducted before the conduct of the End Semester Examination (ESE)
• CIA I is conducted for maximum 50 marks (converted to 100 marks) and CIA II is conducted for 75 marks (converted to 100 marks).
• All the two CIA tests marks are considered for the award of internal marks as per the resolution of the Academic Council.
• Students are permitted to enter the hall only 10 minutes before the commencement of tests. They can be late to the hall only for 10 minutes from the time of commencement of test. After 10 minutes no students will be allowed inside the examination hall.
• Students must write the examinations at least 2 hours (3 hours paper) and 1½ hours (2 hours paper) as they will not be permitted to leave the hall before the stipulated time.
• Students of all programmes who are unable to write the CIA Exams with valid reason and those who get less than 40% of marks in the tests should get prior permission from the subject teacher and HOD concerned and can write the CIA Re-Tests with or without prescribed fee per paper fixed by the CoE in consultation with the principal. Retest will be conducted by the subject teacher. There is no retest for those who secured low pass marks in CIA Exam.
• All students are expected to attend their classes regularly on all working days. Attendance will be marked on an hourly basis, and students must achieve the required attendance in each course to be eligible to write the ESE.
• These attendance rules and regulations are strictly followed as per the university norms.
• Students who are absent themselves for more than 25% of the course hours will not be permitted to write CIA tests. They should meet HoD concerned along with their parents and submit a valid reason with Medical Certificate etc. and on the recommendation of HoD, they may be permitted to appear in the CIA Tests.
• Students should compulsorily wear their college ID card and also they must wear decent dress during the time of the examinations.
• Malpractice, if any, such as possession of any incriminating materials in the examination hall and copying during the examination will be severely dealt with by imposing severe punishments.
• Students are strictly advised NOT to bring MOBILE PHONES, SMART WATCH, HEADPHONES, or any other ELECTRONIC GADGETS inside the Examination Hall. Students should keep their belongings, which are not required for examination, outside the hall.  
• The College is not responsible for the theft of MOBILE PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS, which are placed in the corridor.
• Students should keep their belongings outside the hall (or) the place specified by the college authorities.
• Students are permitted only to possess materials like pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, non-memory calculators (with the permission of supervisor) Hall ticket and ID card and any other unnecessary things are not permitted in the examinations halls.
• Students are not permitted to write anything on the question paper, hall ticket (or) anywhere in the hall except on the answer script provided to them.
• Upon receiving the Question Paper, students should check whether they have received the correct Question Paper and also check for its completeness and legibility. Any lapse in this regard shall not be entertained later.
• Students should first fill up the Register number, Class, Course Code, Course Title, Date, Session, etc., given in the first page as per the instructions of the invigilators.
• It is the responsibility of the students to check the intactness of their answer script before handing over the same to the invigilator.
• Students should take their belongings, Hall ticket and ID card etc., before they leave the examination hall.
• Students are not permitted to re-enter the hall for any reasons without the prior permission of chief superintendent.
• Any damage caused by students to college property / furniture or building will be made at their expenses and those responsible for such damages shall be dealt severely. Fine against the damage will be imposed on the entire class if the cause of which cannot be traced to any individual.
• Students are expected to read the messages exhibited on the College Notice Board and the website. Ignorance of any notice thus exhibited will not be accepted as an excuse for failing to comply with.

Condonation
 

• Attendance rules and regulations are strictly followed as per the Thiruvalluvar University norms.
• All students are expected to attend their classes regularly on all working days.
• Attendance will be marked on an hourly basis, and students must achieve the required attendance in each course to be eligible to write the End Semester Examinations.
• They must get 75% of attendance to appear in the ESE.
• Principal can consider 10% of attendance on medical grounds or any other valid reasons and by paying condonation of Rs.1200 such candidates can appear in the examinations.
• The candidates who have attendance less than 75% and more than 66% have to provide proper medical certificate and a requisition letter duly forwarded by the Class Coordinator and HoD to the Principal.
• Principal’s decision is final and binding in this regard about allowing the students to appear in the examinations.
• The candidates who get less than 65% of attendance will have to re-do that particular semester.
• Class Coordinator and HoDs have to endorse all leave application of the students.
• Students should submit the leave letters after availing the leave for health issues only, in all other reasons they have to submit leave letters before applying the leave to the HoD.