Internal and External Examination Guidelines
5.1 University Exams Guidelines
Bangalore University holds examinations at the end of each semester. For a pass in the
University Semester Examinations, a student is required to score a minimum of 40%. For the
subjects with practical, a student has to pass in the theory and the practical separately. The end
semester University examination schedule is published in the University calendar and the same is
given in the college calendar. The submission of examination forms and remittance of fees takes
place at least two months ahead of the commencement of the examination. Students who have
completed the course and yet have papers to be cleared should keep in touch with the college
office to apply for supplementary examination. The time table for the exams will be announced
one month before the commencement of the examination.
A candidate should have a minimum 75% attendance per semester, in each paper to be
permitted to take the end-semester examinations.
The marks for the attendance will be awarded as follows:
Attendance Percentage |
Marks Allotted |
91-100 |
5 |
86-90 |
4 |
81-85 |
3 |
76-80 |
2 |
The grades will be awarded as follows, based on the percentage of marks.
Percentage of Marks |
Grade |
Interpretation |
85-100 |
A+ |
Outstanding |
75-84 |
A |
Very Good |
65-74 |
B |
Good |
55-64 |
C |
Average |
45-54 |
D |
Below Average |
40-44 |
E |
Poor |
39 and below |
F |
Fail |
|
FA |
Fails due to absence/attendance
shortage |
5.2 Internal Examinations Guidelines
• All students must bring their Identity Card and Hall Ticket to the examination without
fail. Students without these will not be allowed to write the exam.
• The Answer Booklet will be provided by the College for writing the examinations.
• Students who arrive late will not be permitted to write the exams.
• Students should be present in the Examination Hall at least 15 minutes before the start of
the examination.
• The Roll Number, Name of the student, Class, Course Code, Course Title, and the
student's signature should be clearly written on the cover page of the Booklet.
• Any form of malpractice will be dealt with seriously.
• Scribbling in the Question Paper is not allowed, as it is considered an act of malpractice.
• Electronic gadgets are prohibited in the campus during examination days.
• Students are not allowed to leave the Examination Hall for reasons such as drinking
water or using the restroom.
• Borrowing writing materials, calculators, or other stationery items is not permitted.
• Students can keep their bags and books in the designated space provided.
• No student is allowed to leave the examination hall before the scheduled exam time.