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No. L.II (3)/Grading Sytem/2008. VisakhapatnamDt: 20.12.2008

From: The Dean, Academic Affairs, To

1. The Principals of A.U. Campus Colleges,

2. The Registrar, Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.

3. The Special Officers of A.U. Campus Centres, VZM., KKD. & T.P.Gudem.

4. The Faculty Chairmen/Chairperson of Arts & Commerce, Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

5. All the Chairmen/Chairperson, Board of Studies in Arts & Commerce, Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

6. All the Heads of the Dept’s of Arts & Commerce, Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Sir,Sub: P.G. Arts & Commerce, Science, Engineering & Pharmaceutical

Science Courses – Grading System w.e.f. the admitted batch of 2008-09 - Regarding.

Ref: 1. Minutes of the meeting of the Committee constituted for examining issues relating to credit system in the examination of University held on 31-07-2008.

2. Minutes of the meeting of the Joint Board of Studies in Engineering held on 11-08-2008 in the Auditorium of A.U. Engineering College, Visakhapatnam.

3. Minutes of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Academic Senate held on 29-10-2008.

4. Minutes of the meeting of the Academic Senate held on 20-12-2008. ***

With reference to the above subject, I am by direction to inform you, that the following grading system for P.G. Arts & Commerce, Science, Engineering & Pharmaceutical Science Degree Courses has been approved w.e.f. the academic year/admitted batch of 2008-09.Award of Grades:S.No. Range of Marks Grade Grade Points

1. > 85% O 10.02. 75%-85% A 9.03. 67%-74% B 8.04. 58%-66% C 7.05. 50%-57% D 6.06. 40%-49% E 5.07. < 39% F (Fail) 0.08. Incomplete (Subsequently changed into

pass or E to O or F grade on subsequent appearance of the examination)

I 0.0

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Calculation of SGPA (semester Grade Point Average)

For example if a student gets the grades in one semester A,A,B,B,B,D in six subjects having credits 2(S1) 4(S2), 4(S3), 4(S4), 4(S5), 2(S6), respectively.The SGPA is calculated as follows:

9(A) x2 (S1)+9(A) x4(S2)+8(B)x4(S3)+8(B)x4(S4)+8(B)x4S5)+6(D)x2(S6)SGPA= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2(S1)+4(S2)+4(S3)+4(S4)+4(S5)+2(S6)

162 = ------------- =8.10 20

A student securing ‘F’ grade there by securing 0.0 grade points has to appear and secure at least ‘E’ grade at the subsequent examination(s) in that subject.

If a student gets the grades in another semester D, A, B, C, A, E, A in seven subjects having credits 4(S1), 2(S2),4(S3), 2(S4), 4(S5), 4(S6), 2(S7) respectively.

6(D)x4 (S1)+9(A)x2(S2)+8(B)x4 (S3)+7(C)x2(S4)+9(A)x4(S5)+5 (E)x4(S6)+9(A)x2(S7)SGPA= ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4(S1)+2(S2)+4(S3)+2(S4)+4(S5)+4(S6)+2(S7)

162 = ------------- =7.36 22

(9X2+9X4+8X4+8X4+8X4+6X2+6X4+9X2+8X4+7X2+9X4+5X4+9X2) CGPA= -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (20+22) 324 = ------------- =7.71 42

3) It is resolved that a candidate has to secure a minimum of 5.0 SGPA for a pass in each semester in case of B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B. Pharm./5 Year Integrated Courses and PG Diploma/Diploma/PG in Arts & Commerce courses, whereas for PG in Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy/PG. Diplomas in Sciences 5.5. SGPA is the minimum for a pass in each semester. Further, a candidate will be permitted to choose any paper(s) to appear for improvement in case the candidate fails to secure the minimum prescribed SGPA/CGPA to enable the candidate to pass at the end of any semester examination.

4) Resolved not to indicate pass/fail in the marks statement against each individual

paper.

5) It is further resolved that a candidate will be declared to have passed in a course if a

candidate secures 5.0 CGPA for B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B. Pharmacy and Diploma/PG.

Diplomas and PG in Arts & Commerce, while for P.G. in Science, Engineering and

Pharmacy and P.G. Diplomas in Sciences 5.5. CGPA has to be secured for a pass in a

course.

6) Further, classification of successful candidates is based on CGPA as follows.

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ARTS & COMMERCE (PG)/PG DIPLOMA/DIPLOMAS:

Distinction – CGPA 8.0 or more

I Class – CGPA 6.5 or more but less than 8.0

II Class – CGPA 5.5 or more but less than 6.5

Pass – CGPA 5.0 or more but Less than 5.5

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, PHARMACY (PG)/PG DIPLOMAS:

Distinction – CGPA 8.0 or more

I Class – CGPA 6.5 or more but less than 8.0

II Class/Pass – CGPA 5.5 or more but less than 6.5

ENGINEERING AND PHARMACY (UG):

Distinction – CGPA 8.0 or more

I Class – CGPA 6.5 or more but less than 8.0

II Class/Pass– CGPA 5.0 or more but less than 6.5

7) Existing facility of grace or grafting enabling a candidate to obtain class/pass

in the examination is withdrawn. Further resolved that improving CGPA for

improvement of class will be continued as per the existing rules.

8) CGPA will be calculated from II semester onwards upto the final semester

CGPA multiplied by “10” gives aggregate percentage of marks obtained by a

candidate.

I request you to kindly arrange to circulate the above grading system to the teaching staff and students concerned.

Yours faithfully,

(T. CHITTIBABU)Assistant Registrar (Academic)

Copy to:1. The Dean of Academic Affairs, AU., VSP.2. The Dean of Examinations, A.U., VSP.3. The Special Officer (confidential), A.U., VSP.4. The Director, School of Distance Education for information.5. The Special Registrar/Controller of Examinations, A.U., VSP.6. Sec. to Vice-Chancellor, Steno to Rector and P.A. to Registrar.7. E.V, E.VI, E.VII, E.VIII & S.I. Sections for information and necessary action.