Examination Rules

DEPARTMENT OF EXAMINATION

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science is an Autonomous and conducted college of SNDT Women’s University. As an Autonomous college, it has separate Department of Examinations with Controller of Examinations (COE) and Deputy Controller of Examinations (Deputy, COE). The department regulates and conducts all the examinations of the three years degree program in seven specializations of Home Science and all Self Financed Programs of the college. The results are declared within the stipulated time period as per the University norms. For each course Internal and External (Final) evaluation is done. Weightage for internal and External (Final) is 50: 50

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS:
Internals and Externals are separate heads of passing. Students have to secure the minimum passing marks (40%) in internals and externals separately. For all the courses as per the protocol of internal evaluation is carried out in the following ways-

1. PART 1- UNIT TEST OF 25 MARKS
   PART 2- Project/Quiz/ Presentation/ Group Work/Report etc- of 25 Marks.
   • It is mandatory for all the students to appear for the PART 1- Unit Test of 25 marks.
   • It is mandatory for all the students to appear for a minimum 40% of 25 marks (10 marks) Project/Quiz/Assignment/ Presentation/ Role play etc of PART 2.
   • Students not appearing for PART 1 (Unit Test of 25 marks) and for more than 10 marks in PART 2 (Project/Quiz/Assignment/ Presentation/ Role play) will be declared “FAILED IN INTERNAL” and will not be allowed to appear for Final Exam. They should clear the internals in the following semester to be eligible to appear for the final examination in that course.
2. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA).
   The work done in every class will be evaluated. If a student remains absent for any class, she will be marked “Ab” and awarded “ZERO” marks for that particular class.

Students have to secure the minimum passing marks (40%) in internals. Those students who fail to secure the minimum passing marks in the internal will not be eligible to appear for the final examinations in that course. They should clear the internals in the following semester to be eligible to appear for the final examination in that course. If the practical examination is conducted in more than one part, it is compulsory to appear for all the parts of practical examination. The duration of the final semester examination of 50 marks will be TWO hours. The duration of the Unit Test examination of 25 marks will be ONE hour.

REPEAT TEST

UNIT TEST : Repeat UNIT TEST (Theory) will be given only in case if a student remains absent for Unit test on the medical ground (college doctor’s certificate is a must) or in case of death in the family (parents or sibling) or when representing college for extracurricular activity.

In case of Practical, repeat test will be given (on the above ground) Only if “OUT OF TURN” is available. The quiz will not be repeated for any reason except representing the college for extracurricular activity.

The examination committee will check the eligibility and take the decision based on documents submitted by the student. Students should intimate the college about sickness within 3 days of their absence. Students should submit a medical certificate, Doctor’s prescription, pathological reports, hospital admission and discharge certificate and bills along with medical/fitness certificate from college doctor immediately after she resumes the college.

FINAL EXAMINATION : Repeat Final Examination is not given for both the Theory or Practical Examination

STANDARD OF PASSING:
It will be 40% as defined by the Faculty of Home Science, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai.

Allowed To Keep Terms (A.T.K.T.):
Maximum 12 Credits will be allowed to carry forward.

STANDARD FOR GRACE MARKS :

For each semester examination, a maximum of 1% of the total Theory marks of that semester (If the number comes to a fraction less than 0.5, it will be rounded off to the immediate lower digit. If the number is 0.5 or more, it will be rounded off to the next immediate higher digit) can be given as grace marks for passing in the Course head. These marks can be given all in ONE course or SPREAD ACROSS ALL COURSES. For example, if the total Theory marks in a semester are of 600 marks then, a maximum of 6 marks grace can be given in the total. All the 6 marks grace can be given in one course or can be divided among all the courses wherever the student has failed to get the required minimum marks to pass.

• Up to 0.5 % of the total marks of that Semester can be given to bring the total up to 70 % (A+ grade). Fraction will be treated as mentioned above.
• The aggregate grade will be given on the basis of marks secured in the Specialization courses/marks secured in all six semesters. The Degree will be awarded by the S.N.D.T. WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, MUMBAI.
• Grace Marks For ATKT Exams-A maximum of only 3 grace marks will be given each in only 2 courses.

ADMISSION TO VARIOUS SEMESTERS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

• Admission to 2^ndSemester is given provided a student is not failing in more than 12 Credits. of 1^st
• Admission to 3^rdSemester is given provided a student is not failing in more than12 Credits of 1^st  and 2^ndsemester together.
• Admission to 4^thSemester is given provided a student is not failing in more than 12 Credits of 1^st , 2^ndand 3^rdsemester together.
• Admission to 5^thSemester is given provided a student has passed in all heads of passing in 1^stand 2^nd Semester and is not failing in more than 12 cr. of 3^rd and 4^thsemester together.
• Admission to 6^thSemester is given provided a student is not failing in more than 12 Credits of 3^rd, 4^th and 5^thsemester taken together.

REPEATER STUDENTS:

a) In case of failing, a student can reappear for that paper for FOUR times more.
So the total number of turns will be 1 original + 4 repeat.
b) In case of change in syllabi or restructure of the course, examination for old course will be conducted for Theory THREE and for practical FIVE academic years. Student, who does not clear backlog of theory papers in THREE years and practical in FIVE years, will have to enrol under the new pattern at respective semester.

UNFAIR MEANS DURING THE EXAMINATION :-

If a student is found using unfair means or assisting in use of unfair means –

a) During the unit test-

The performance in that particular course will be treated null and void. Student will be debarred for that particular course for one year (two semesters). After one year student will be allowed to appear for unit tests and final examination of that particular course. Student will be allowed to appear for unit tests and final examination of other courses.

b) During Final examination–
The case will be forwarded to the Examination and Evaluation Committee of Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Empowered Autonomous Status) for further action as per the norms.

 

TRANSCRIPT

Transcript will be issued within 45 days after submission of form/ application letter along with copy of mark sheets of all 6 semesters. Fee charged for the same is Rs. 1000/- for a set of 8 copies.

VERIFICATION OF MARKSHEETS
Verified mark sheets will be issued within 45 days after submission of form/ application letter. Fee charged for the same is Rs. 500/-.

DUPLICATE MARK SHEET-
Duplicate mark sheet will be issued only on submitting an affidavit from notary on Rs. 100/-  stamp paper and Rs. 150/- will be charged as fees for each semester mark sheet.

FEES
All fees applicable will be charged as per SNDT Women’s University Rules.

Sr. No.	Name of The Document	Current Fees
1	Degree / Diploma Certificate	500
2	Passing / Provisional Passing Certificate	150
3	Duplicate Mark sheet	150
4	Transcript Fee (8 Copies)	1000
5
	Authentificatin / Verification Authority / Company / Employer Indian Organizations	500 (for 2 sets)
	Educational Institutes Indian Organizations	500 (for 2 sets)
	Company / Employer Foreign Organizations	1500 (for 2 sets)
	Educational Institutes Foreign Organizations	1500 (for 2 sets)
6	Verification of Marks	30
7	Photocopy of answer book (per subject)	150
8	Re-evaluation of answer book (per subject)	750

CONVOCATION CERTIFICATE

The students are requested to contact the Examination Department of SNDT Women’s University Juhu Campus, Mumbai for convocation certificate.

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INFORMATION:

EXAMINATION RULES IMPLEMENTED FROM JUNE 2016

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science is an Autonomous and constituted / conducted college of SNDT Women’s University. As an Autonomous college, it has the separate Department of Examination with Controller of Examination (COE) and Deputy Controller of Examination (Deputy COE). The department regulates and conducts all the examinations of the Degree and Self Financed Program of the college and declares result within the stipulated time period as per the University norms.

1. INTERNAL and EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS:
From the Academic year 2016-2017 Internals and Externals will be separate heads of passing. Students have to secure the minimum passing marks (50%) in internals and externals separately. Those students who fail to secure the minimum passing marks in the internal will not be eligible to appear to the external examinations in that subject. They should clear the internals in the following semester to be eligible to appear for the final examination in that subject. The duration of term end examination for 50 marks will be two hours.

2. STANDARD OF PASSING:
It will be 50% as defined by Masters Examination Norms of S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai. If practical examination is conducted in more than one parts, it is compulsory for the student to appear for all the parts.

3. For courses with semester pattern-Allowed to Keep Terms: (A.T.K.T.)
Maximum 12 credits will be allowed to carry forward.
*Grace marks: 1% of total theory marks only in the final exam

4. REPEATER STUDENTS:
Repeater students should get in touch with their respective coordinator for course requirement and examination of the concerned subject.

5. DUPLICATE MARK SHEET:
Duplicate mark sheet will be issued only on submitting an affidavit from notary on 100/- Rs. Stamp paper and Rs. 150/- will be charged as fees for each mark sheet.

6. TRANSCRIPT:
Transcript will be issued within 45 days after submission of form/ application letter along with copy of mark sheets of all 4 semesters on payment basis. Fee charged for the same is Rs. 1000/- for a set of 8 copies.

7. VERIFICATION:
Verified mark sheets will be issued within 45 days after submission of form/ application letter. Fee charged for the same is Rs. 500/-.

 8. UNFAIR MEANS DURING THE EXAMINATION:
If a student is caught cheating / using unfair means during Examination the performance in that particular subject will be treated null and void. Student will be debarred for that particular subject for one year. After one year student will be allowed to appear for unit tests and final examination of that particular subject.

Student will be allowed to appear for unit tests and final examination of other subjects.
Internal assessment marks will be carried forward.

During Final examination-
The case will be forwarded to the Examination and Evaluation Committee of Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science (Empowered Autonomous Status) for further action as per the norms.

9. FEES:
All fees applicable will be charged as per SNDT Women’s University Rules.

Sr.No	Name of the Document	Current Fee
1	Degree / Diploma Certificate	500
2	Passing / Provisional Passing Certificate	150
3	Duplicate Mark sheet	150
4	Transcript Fee (8 Copies)	1000
5	Authentication / Verification Authority / Company / Employer Indian Organizations	500 (for 2 sets)
	Educational Institutes Indian Organizations	500 (for 2 sets)
	Company / Employer Foreign Organizations	1500 (for 2 sets)
	Educational Institutes Foreign Organizations	1500 (for 2 sets)
6	Verification of Marks	30
7	Photocopy of answer book (per subject)	150
8	Re-evaluation of answer book (per subject)	750