SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

Credit Framework for Four Year

Undergraduate Programmes
For
SAURASHTRA UNIVERSTY

General Guidelines for Implementation of

Four Year Under Graduate Programmes
for SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY
• Based on Framing of Uniform Credit Structure for all Higher Educational
Institutions of the State and Implementation of the Common Curriculum
and Credit Framework under the National Education Policy-2020 - GR No.
KCG/admin/2023-24/0607/kh.1 dated 11/07/2023

• Standard Operating Procedure published from time to time by KCG,

Education Department, Government of Gujarat State - From Date –
26/07/2023 To Date 29/09/2023

Saurashtra University
RAJKOT 360 005
Gujarat, INDIA
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 1 of 16
 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

INDEX
SR.NO. DETAILS PAGE NO.
01 Credit Framework under Three/Four – Years UG Programme 03

02 Distribution of Credit and selection of courses across Four Years Degree Programmes 04

03 Courses on Indian Knowledge System (IKS) 07

04 Establishing Multiple Entry & Multiple Exit (ME & ME) Pathway 07

05 Mechanism of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) 08

06 Open and Distance Learning (ODL) 08

07 The Credit to Mark equivalence 09

08 Students Performance and Evaluation Systems 10

09 Evaluation of 100 Marks (4 Credits Paper) 12

10 Evaluation of 50 Marks (2 Credits Paper) 12

11 Letter Grades and Grade Points 13

12 Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) 13

13 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 14

14 Award of Class 14

15 Calculation of Percentage 14

16 Suggested End Semester Examination Pattern for Year-2023-24 15

Key Concepts: –
1) Assessment is the process of determining that the learner has achieved the outcomes of the module. No
credit can be earned by the learner unless programme is assessed for the achievement of outcome of a
programme.

2) A Credit is a unit by which the coursework is measured. It determines the number of hours of instruction
required per week over the duration of a semester (Minimum 15 weeks/90 days).
• 1 Theory Credit = 15 hours of academic activity engagement in a semester
• 1 credit of (practical/Internship/workshop-based activity/ Self-Learning-Online/Offline) = 30 hours of
engagement in a semester
• 1 Credit of Experiential learning (field visit/industry visit)/Assignments = 40-45 hours of engagement
in a semester
• Research Project/Dissertation: Entire Seventh & Eighth Semester (12 Credits)
3) A Credit Scheme is a formal mechanism for awarding credits in respect of learning achievements
4) Credit Accumulation: The credit would be given for every kind of learning which are of each
qualification and these credits can be accumulated in Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).
5) Credit Storage: ABC shall enable an individual to digitally keep record of all the learning acquired and
accumulated in terms of credits points throughout life in a common account irrespective of types of
learning i.e. academic, vocational training or experiential.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 2 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

6) Credit Transfer is a process by which credits are recognized by the concerned awarding body and
mutual acceptance of credits between two entities. There may be rules framed for the same.
7) Credit Level defined on the basis of the cumulative number of years of learning with assessment.
8) Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) provides an opportunity for the students to choose courses from
the prescribed pool of courses comparing Major/Core, Minor/Elective of Skills Based (Vocational)
courses etc.
9) Credit Framework means the framework, built to measure units of education, skills, and learning
credits for a student to achieve the competency for performing a job role successfully or efficiently.
10) Learner/Student refers to an individual undergoing general or vocational education, whether in a
formal or informal setting.
11) Learning Hours: Total outcome based learning hours for credits shall include:
• Classroom Teaching/Tutorials/Group Discussions/Video Presentation/ Online Teaching, etc.
• Lab work/Practical/Projects/Assignments
• Sports/Games/Physical Activities/ Yoga
• Social/Community work (Including NCC/NSS participation)
• Internship/Apprenticeship/On The Job Training (OJT), experiential learning (field visit, industries
visit) etc.
12) Level of Courses: UG courses shall be coded based on the learning outcomes, level of difficulties and
academic rigors. The Coding structure may be 0-99 (Pre-requisite level), 100-199 (Foundation or
Introductory level), 200-299 (Intermediate level), 300-399 (Higher level) and 400-499 (Advanced level),
500-599 (First year course for two years Master Degree Programme), 600-699 (Second year course for
two years Master Degree Programme), 700-799 & above (Courses of Doctoral students).
13) Learning Outcomes represent what a learner knows, understands and is able to do on a completion of a
learning process. It would be expressed in terms of knowledge, skills and competence.
14) Level of learning is one of the dimensions evaluated, in the process of determining credit rating of
learning achievement.
15) A National Credit system is a framework with a set of specification, that is used by all institution and
awarding bodies.
1. Credit Framework under Three/Four – Years UG Programme With Multiple Entry
and Multiple Exit Options From Academic Year 2023-2024
A student centric Three/Four-year Bachelor‟s Degree Programme. Curriculum and Credit
Framework for the Under Graduate Degree Programmes incorporating a choice-based credit system for
students, multidisciplinary approach and multiple entry and exit options has also been created. It focuses
on major and minor subjects as per the choices of exploring learning in different institutions.
The final credit framework for different level under Three/Four-year UG programme with
multiple entry and exit options are given below :
Credit Framework for 3 years / 4 years UG Programme
NCrF Credit Credit
Qualification Title No. Of Semesters Year
Levels Requirements
4.5 UG Certificate 44 2 1
5.0 UG Diploma 88 4 2
5.5 Three Year Bachelor’s Degree 132 6 3
Bachelor’s Degree-Honours
OR
6.0 176 8 4
Bachelor’s Degree-Honours with
Research
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 3 of 16
 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

Credit Requirements to Award Degree under Each Category

Credits Requirement
Sr. 4-Years UG
Broad Category of Course 4-Years UG
No. 3-Years UG Honours with
Honours
Research
1 Major (Core) Courses (with Internship) 68 (04) 92 (04) 92 (04)
2 Minor (Elective) Courses 24 32 32
Multidisciplinary / Interdisciplinary /
3 12 12 12
AlliedCourses
4 Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) 10 10 10
5 Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) 10 10 10
Value Added Courses common for all
6 UG including courses based on Indian 08 08 08
Knowledge System
12 12
7 Research Project / Dissertation - On the Job Research
Training Project

Total 132 176 176

1.1.To maintain the uniformity in the credit distribution among all courses, a common credit framework has
been defined with fixed credits i.e. 132 credits for Three Years UG programme and 176 Credits for Four
Years UG Honors/ Honors with research programme.
1.2. It will not be mandatory to opt for fourth year for all those students who are taking admission in first
year of Four Years UG Degree Programme (FYUGP) with effect from Academic Year 2023-24. The
Fourth Year Honours/ Honours with Research Programme (Level 6.0) will begin with specific quality
standards, effective from Academic year 2026-27.
2. Distribution of Credit and selection of courses across Four Years Degree Programmes:
2.1. Major Discipline Course (Various Electives):
Major discipline is the main focus (Core) dominant subject and the degree will be awarded in that
discipline. Students must secure a prescribed number of credits (About 50% of total credits) through core
courses in the major discipline. Students can choose the courses from the pool of courses. The number of
courses (subjects) in Major may vary from semester to semester. IKS and Vocational education courses can
be included as a part of Major (core) course, with approved ODL courses.
2.2. Minor Discipline Course (Open, Domain Specific, Generic-Electives):
Minor discipline is the broader understanding course beyond the major discipline course. It should
also have open, generic-electives for students to choose from the pool of courses. It helps students to gain
broader knowledge in addition to relevant major disciplines courses as per their choices.
• Minor subjects may be from same or different disciplines as per choice of the students Student may make
choices according to their interest/need, from ODL courses also.
• The Credit of Minor subject shall be 24 credits of total credits for 3 years’ bachelor’s degree and 32
credits of total credits for four years’ bachelor’s degree programme.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 4 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

2.3. Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary/Allied Courses:

This is constituent discipline of the major courses and it helps learners to acquire core competence in
relevant or any other independent courses of their choices. This course may be major specific or other
discipline specific. Learner shall have option to choose the course from available pool of courses or from
any other institutions as the student’s choice. 12 credits shall be allocated to Interdisciplinary/
Multidisciplinary/Allied courses. Thus, opportunities shall be available to students to choose from a wide
range of courses.
2.4. Ability Enhancement Course (AEC):
To be offered to students to achieve competency in a Modern Indian Language and English
Language focused on language and communication skills. It may be a major specific course. 10 credits shall
be allocated to AEC.
2.5. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
It’s aimed at imparting practical skills, embedded internship, hands-on training, soft skills, life skills,
such approved online courses etc. to enhance the employability of students. This may also include courses
as per the need of new evolving technology. 10 credits shall be allocated for SEC.
2.6. Value Added Course (VAC)
These courses aim at enabling the student to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of contemporary India with its historical perspective. Course may include Environment Science, Public
Health, Renewable Energy and Energy Harvesting, Yoga Education, sports and fitness, cultural activities,
enhancing interpersonal skills, critical-logical thinking, speech, memory, health, wellness human values,
NSS/NCC and Fine/ Applied/ Visual/Performing Art/ IKS etc. 8 credits shall have allocated for VAC.
2.7. Summer Internship / Field Projects/ Apprenticeship / Community Engagement and Service
corresponding to Major Subject, Co-Curricular Courses and Research Project:
• Internship/ Apprenticeship is compulsory offered to the students corresponding to Major specific NSQF
defined course in summer vacation, which will be mandatory to exit in first and second year of the
Three/Four years’ degree programmes. This may increase the value of student in the market.
• Field Projects/Community Engagement and services, corresponding to Major subject to be offered in
first and second year, which shall fulfil the job opportunities in many fields with their knowledge and
skills. Each Educational Institute shall coordinate/make MoU with various recognized training centres in
this regard.
2.8. Research Project/Dissertation:
• To be offered to students who have minimum aggregate of 75% of marks in first six semesters and
wish to take research at undergraduate level.
• The research project / dissertation will be in major discipline with 12 credits.
• The student securing the required number of credits at the end of four years along with 12 credits of
research/ dissertation will be awarded with a degree of ‘Honours with Research’.
Note : As per SOP, all the above courses will be applicable to students opting UG academic programme as
mentioned in their syllabus and as per availability of resources in the affiliated colleges / institutions
where admission is taken. The students may be allowed to opt courses to earn respective credits
which are available in other affiliated colleges / institutions OR from any other approved resources.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes with Single Major: A student must secure a minimum 50% of total credits (68/92
credits) from the major discipline courses for the 3-years/4-years bachelor’s degree to be awarded a single major
degree. For example, in a 3-year UG programme, total number of credits to be earned is 132, a student of Statistics
with a minimum of 66 credits will be awarded a B.Sc. in Statistics with a single major. Similarly, in a 4-year UG
programme, total number of credits to be earned is 176, a student of Statistics with a minimum of 88 credits will be
awarded a B.Sc. (Honours/Honours with Research) in Statistics in a 4-year UG programme with single major.
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 5 of 16
 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

Arrangement of Credit Distribution Framework for three/four years Honours/Honours with

Research Degree Programme with Multiple Entry and Exits Options for all the institutions:
Toal
NCrF Multi/
Major Minor SEC/ VAC/ RP/ Credit Qualification/
Credit Semester Inter- AEC
(Core) (Electives) Internship IKS OJT per Certificate
Level disciplinnary
Sem.
4.5 I 8 4 4 2 2 (SEC) 2 (IKS) - 22
First 2
II 8 4 4 2 2 (SEC) - 22 UG
Year (VAC)
Certificate
1st Year Total
16 8 8 4 4 4 - 44
Credits
Exit 1: Award of UG Certificate in Major course with 44 credits with additional 4 credits of Summer Internship in core
specific NSQF defined course OR continue with Major and Minor course for next NCrF credit level
5.0 III 12 - 4 2 2 (SEC) 2 (IKS) - 22
Second 2
IV 12 4 - 2 2 (SEC) - 22
Year (VAC) UG Diploma
nd
2 Year Total
40 12 12 8 8 8 - 88
Credits
Exit 2: Award of UG Diploma in Major course with 88 credits with additional 4 credits of Summer Internship in core
specific NSQF defined course OR continue with Major and Minor course for next NCrF credit level
5.5 V 12 8 - - 2 (SEC) - - 22
Third 4
VI 12 4 - 2 - - 22
Year (Internship) UG Degree
3rd Year Total
64 24 12 10 14 8 - 132
Credits
Award of UG Degree in Major course with 132 credits and Internship in core discipline OR continue with Major and
Minor course for next NCrF credit level
6
6.0 VII 12 4 - - - - 22
(OJT)
Fourth UG
6
Year VIII 12 4 - - - - 22 Honours
(OJT)
Degree
4th Year Total
88 32 12 10 14 8 12 176
Credits
Award of UG Honours Degree in Major course with total 176 credits
6
6.0 VII 12 4 - - - - 22 UG
(RP)
Fourth Honours
6
Year VIII 12 4 - - - - 22 with
(RP)
Research
4th Year Total
88 32 12 10 14 8 12 176 Degree
Credits
Award of UG Honours with Research Degree in Major course with total 176 credits
Abbreviation:
AEC (Ability Enhancement Course); IKS (Indian Knowledge System); NCrF (National Credit Framework);
NSS (National Service Scheme); NCC (National Cadet Corps); NSQF (National Skills Qualification
Framework); OJT (On-the-Job Training); SEC (Skills Enhancement Course); RP (Research Project); VAC
(Value Added Course), ODL (Open and Distance Learning)
Note:
1) Internship in 6th semester shall be in Major specific courses and credit allocated for internship would be
compulsorily counted under Major course.
2) Honours students not undergoing research, will do either OJT in 7th and 8th semester OR 3 courses of
Major/Minor of 12 credits in lieu of a research project, which will be awarded honours degree to the
students.
3) Credit aligned with each course (Subject) in Major/Minor/Multidisciplinary is kept 04 credits.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 6 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

Based on above credit framework, calculation of credits in third and fourth years shall be as below:
Major Research Semester
(Core) Project/ wise
Minor Multi/ Inter VAC /
Year (Internship AEC SEC On-the- cumulative
(Electives) Disciplinary IKS
credits to Job total
be added) Training credits
64 _ 4
Third (Internship) 24 12 10 10 8 - 132
= 68
88 + 4
Fourth (Internship) 32 12 10 10 8 12 176
= 92

3. Courses on Indian Knowledge System (IKS):

3.1 UGC has published Guidelines for Indian Knowledge System (Guidelines for Incorporating Indian
Knowledge in Higher Education Curricula on March-2023 and Guidelines for Training of Faculty on
Indian Knowledge System on February-2023) all affiliated colleges are required to adhere these
guidelines strictly.
3.2 IKS shall be an integral part of the UG course curriculum for all disciplines and all the students who are
enrolled in the four-year UG programmes should be encouraged to take an adequate number of courses
in IKS. University has created for students of its affiliated colleges a wide basket of such diverse
subjects.
3.3 The credits taken into IKS should be at least 5% (i.e. 8.8 credits) of total mandated credits in Three
Years/Four Years UG programmes. At least 50% (i.e. 4.4 credits) of the credits apportioned to the IKS
should be related to major discipline and accounted for the credits assigned for the major discipline. The
rest 50% (i.e. 4.4 credits) of credit should be allocated to multidisciplinary courses.
4. Establishing Multiple Entry & Multiple Exit (ME & ME) Pathway:
Flexible learning is important to choose one’s academic pathway leading to the award of Certificate,
Diploma, and Degree. The multiple entry and exit points in the academic programmes offered at Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) would remove rigid boundaries and create new possibilities for students to
choose and learn the subject(s) of their choice from a wide pool of courses. In addition, it will pave the way
for seamless student mobility, between or within universities/degree granting HEIs through a formal system
of credit recognition, credit accumulation, credit transfers, and credit redemption.
In case of Bachelor’s degree of for four years of duration, the possible ME & ME options are as
below:
4.1. UG Certificate after completing one year in a discipline or field including vocational or professional
areas after securing 44 credits provided, they secure 4 additional credits in work based vocational skill
course or internship/Apprenticeship offered (Exit courses) during summer vacation. A student can also
accumulate fixed proportion (40%) of credits from approved ODL courses as per UGC norms.
4.2. UG Diploma after completing two years in a discipline or field including vocational or professional
areas after securing 88 credits provided, they secure 4 additional credits in work based vocational skill
course or internship/Apprenticeship offered (Exit courses) during summer vacation. This credit
enhances their skills and gives them job skills.
4.3. Bachelor‟s degree after three years’ programme in the relevant discipline after securing 132 credits in
the relevant discipline.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 7 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

4.4. Exist options shall be provided with UG Certificate, UG Diploma, Bachelor’s degree to the learner at
the end of second, fourth and sixth semester respectively. In the fourth year, learners will receive a
Bachelor’s degree (Honours / Honours with Research) after securing 176 credits on successfully
completion of all eight semesters of the UG programme either at a stretch or with exits or re-entry
options.
4.5. Four Years UG Degree (Honours with Research): students who secure aggregate 75% or above
marks in the first six semesters shall have the option to choose a research stream in fourth year as per
other prescribed norms. Students need to conduct research project under guidance of concerned HEIs
with weightage of 12 credits. After the fourth year degree, student shall have option to pursue one
year’s PG programme.
4.6. Re-entry or lateral entry: Students who are opting for exits at any level, shall re-enter the programmes
where they had left off. They can re-enter either in same or in different HEIs within three years of exits
and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years from the
date of admission to first year UG programme.
4.7. Inter University Transfer: Government of Gujarat has prepared Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
to facilitate student in taking transfer from one institution to another or from one university to another.
Colleges are required to take due care that once transfer criteria are satisfied, student should not suffer.
4.8. Government of Gujarat has prepared Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) instructions and eligibility
criteria (Infrastructure facility, Academic resources and other requirement) for all its colleges/
institutions who can offer courses in Fourth year.
4.9. Colleges / Institutes offering “Three Years UG Programmes” shall be required to seek requisite written
permission from the University. Saurashtra University will allow them to have fourth year after
fulfillment of standard norms as prescribed in SOP.
4.10. As per the norms of UGC, student is allowed to take Exit after first and second year. All seven
different non-council based faculties of Saurashtra University have prepared pool of courses as per
SOP for such Exit courses to facilitate the students.
4.11. All seven different non-council based faculties of this university have prepared pool of courses as per
SOP under the category of Major Courses, Minor Courses, Multidisciplinary Courses, Ability
Enhancement Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses, Value added Courses, approved ODL courses etc.
5. Mechanism of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC):
5.1. Saurashtra University has registered with National Academic Depository for availing benefits of
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to their students of affiliated colleges. Academic Bank of Credits
(ABC) is an academic service mechanism as a digital/virtual/online entity established and managed by
MOE/UGC. This will facilitate students to become its academic account holders and paving the way
for seamless student mobility between or within degree-granting Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
through a formal system of credit recognition, credit accumulation, credit transfers and credit
redemption to promote distributed teaching learning from various recognized institutions, approved
ODL and other sources to increase their knowledge, capacities and skills.
5.2. Credit expiry: Credits earned by the learner shall be deposited in the respective ABC and shall be valid
for a period as defined by the concerned regulator or till it is redeemed.
6. Open and Distance Learning (ODL):
6.1. Saurashtra University has facilitated their students who wish to switch to alternative modes of learning
(Open Distance Learning (ODL), Online learning, and hybrid modes of learning)
6.2. Saurashtra University allows options to the students to earn credit for a course by online, (SWAYAM:
www.swayam.gov.in) or other Online Educational Platform approved by the competent body from time
to time.
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 8 of 16
 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

6.3. As per the UGC guidelines, Students may opt to earn credits through ODL/Online mode from such
Major, Minor, Multidisciplinary, AEC, VAC, SEC and other courses in any discipline, up to 40 percent
of the total credits required for the award of a certificate / Diploma / Degree. Colleges have to make
necessary arrangements on this matter.

7. The Credit to Mark equivalence:

• 1 Credit = 25 Marks
• 2 Credits = 50 Marks
• 4 Credits = 100 Marks
• 22 Credits = 550 Marks (per semester)
• 44 Credits = 1100 Marks (Two semesters / per year)
• 88 Credits = 2200 Marks (Four semesters / Two years)
• 132 Credits = 3300 Marks for UG (Six semesters / Three years)
• 176 Credits = 4400 Marks UG Honours (Eight semesters / Four years)
• 176 Credits = 4400 Marks UG Honours with Research (Eight semesters / Four years)
❖ There should be 05 units in the syllabus of 04 credits, except practicals / field work / internship / on
the job training / etc.
❖ There should be 03 units in the syllabus of 02 credits, except practicals / field work / internship / on
the job training/etc.
❖ If a student attends an O nline / ODL session under the supervision of faculty members in a
classroom o r i n S e l f L e a r n i n g M o d e , then the calculation of credit will be as mentioned in
Online / ODL platform.
❖ In a course / paper of 100 marks (04 credits), 50 Marks internal + 50 Marks external
❖ In a course/paper of 50 marks (02 credits), 25 Marks internal + 25 Marks external Theory Class: 1
Credit = 1 Hours / Week, 15 Hours / Semester
❖ Practical / Project / Internship / workshop/OJT: 1 Credit = 2 Hours / Week, 30 Hours / Semester
Field visit / Industrial Visit / Assignment: 1 Credit = 3 Hours / Week, 40-45 Hours / Semester
Practical batch size: 10 Students per batch per Teacher
❖ Project batch size: 4 Students per Teacher (up to Semester VI)
❖ Research Project / Dissertation at Semesters VII-VIII (Honours / Honours with Research): 2
Students per Teacher
❖ Research Project / Dissertation at Semesters VII-VIII (Honours / Honours with Research): 4 Hours /
week workload for Teacher

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 9 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

8. Students Performance and Evaluation Systems:

Following two components are included in the evaluation of students:
1) Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)
2) Semester End Evaluation (SEE)

Sr. Weightage 4 Credits / Course 2 Credits / Course

Evaluation
No. (%) (Marks) (Marks)

Continuous and 25
50
1 Comprehensive 50% (At College /
(At College / Institute Level)
Evaluation(CCE) Institute Level)
25
50
Semester End (Written Exams
2 50% (Written Exams will be
Evaluation (SEE) will be conducted
conducted by University)
by University)
Total 100% 100 50

Note : Minimum Passing marks required to be score by the students in each course and
in each head(Internal and External) is 36%.

Maximum Marks Minimum Passing Marks

25 09
50 18
100 36

1) Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

Subject–wise CCE will be undertaken by the concerned faculty member(s). The mode
of evaluation will be decided by the Colleges / Institutes in their Staff Council.
Normally CCE consists of class participation, case analysis and presentation,
assignment, tutorials, slip tests (announced / surprised), quizzes, attendance etc. or any
combination of these.
The students are expected to submit their answer scripts / reports of internal evaluation
within the stipulated time. Failure to do so may result in the script not being valued.
Another part of CCE consists of mid-term written evaluation, which is compulsory for
all students. It can be done in a scheduled manner. The duration of the mid-term
evaluation shall be one hour.
Note : The documentary records of all the students shall be kept by the college /
institute for having the solution if any of the query raised by the students or if
university asks for the same.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 10 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

2) Semester End Evaluation (SEE):

The question paper structure of theory course for Semester End Evaluation (University /
External Examination) for 04 Credits / 5 Units Course / paper will be as follow:
Question Unit Duration of
Type of Questions Marks (50)
No. No. Examination
1 1 Question with Internal Option 10
2 2 Question with Internal Option 10
3 3 Question with Internal Option 10
2 Hrs.
4 4 Question with Internal Option 10
5 5 Question with Internal Option 10
Total 50

❖ The SEE carries 50% of the marks assigned to a course.

❖ For theory courses, SEE shall be of 2/1 hours for 4/2 credit courses.
❖ The Controller of the Examination will conduct these examinations.
❖ Paper setting and evaluation will be done by the internal / external examiners to an extent of
50% of the evaluation process.
❖ This examination shall be conducted as per a schedule which shall be notified in advance.
The backlog exam will be conducted twice a year just.
❖ Appearance in all the evaluations is mandatory and no exemption can be granted except in
thefollowing case:
1. In case of inability to attend the exam due to reasons considered genuine by the
Principal / Head of the college.
2. In case of medical emergency, a certificate from the registered medical practitioner
must be produced to the Principal / Head before the commencement of exams.

Eligibility Criteria to appear in SEE

To be able to appear for the SEE, a student must comply with the following conditions, if certified by
the Principal / Head:

1. Should have at least 75% of attendance in all the courses put together
2. Should have at least 70% of attendance in each course / subject
3. Should not have any disciplinary proceedings pending against him/her
4. Should have no pending due
5. Should have appeared in all components of CCE.
6. The mid-term written evaluation is compulsory for all students.

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 11 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

9. Evaluation of 100 Marks (4 Credits Paper)

Semester End
Evaluation
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) – Formative – 50 Marks (SEE) –
Summative – 50
Marks
Written Oral Practical Integrated Final Test
1. Weekly/Unit Test 1. Viva/Oral 1. Lab work 1. Paper 1. Writing and
2. Open book/note test exam 2. Computer presentation/ Memory skill
3. Online test 2. Group simulation/virt Seminar test
4. Essay/Article writing Discussion ual labs 2. Field
5. Objective test 3. Role Play 3. Craft work Assignment
6. Class/Home 4. Authentic 4. Co-curricular 3. Poster
assignment Problem work Presentation
7. Reports Writing Solving 5. Activities and 4. Self and Peer
8. Research/Dissertation 5. Quiz brainstorming Evaluation
9. Case Studies 6. Interview games
10. Project Writing 7. Open book
11. Journal Writing reading
12. Multiple Choice 8. Inter Forum
Questions Debate
13. Seen/Open Question 9. Speech
14. Take Home 10. Reading Test
15. Assignment Writing
15 10 15 10 50

10. Evaluation of 50 Marks (2 Credits Paper)

Semester End
Evaluation
Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) – Formative – 25 Marks (SEE) –
Summative – 25
Marks
Written Oral Practical Integrated Final Test
1. Weekly/Unit Test 1. Viva/Oral 1. Lab work 1. Paper 1. Writing and
2. Open book/note test exam 2. Computer presentation/ Memory
3. Online test 2. Group simulation/virt Seminar skill test
4. Essay/Article writing Discussion ual labs 2. Field
5. Objective test 3. Role Play 3. Craft work Assignment
6. Class/Home 4. Authentic 4. Co-curricular 3. Poster
assignment Problem work Presentation
7. Reports Writing Solving 5. Activities and 4. Self and Peer
8. Research/Dissertation 5. Quiz brainstorming Evaluation
9. Case Studies 6. Interview games
10. Project Writing 7. Open book
11. Journal Writing reading
12. Multiple Choice 8. Inter Forum
Questions Debate
13. Seen/Open Question 9. Speech
14. Take Home 10. Reading Test
15. Assignment Writing
10 5 5 5 25
Note:
1. University will arrange practical and viva evaluation by internal faculty and external evaluator.
2. Marks of practical and viva will be considered under CCE.
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 12 of 16
 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

11.Letter Grades and Grade Points

The relative grading system provides the relative performance of a student to a group / class
wherein the student is ranked in a group / class on the basis of relative level of achievements.

The marks obtained by the students in each course and a weightage average of marks will be
mentioned on the Mark / Grade sheet for the benefits of the students.
Letter Grade Grade Point Marks (In %)
O (Outstanding) 10 96.0-100
A+ (Excellent) 9 86.0-95.9
A (Very Good) 8 76.0-85.9
B+ (Good) 7 66.0-75.9
B (Above Average) 6 56.0-65.9
C (Average) 5 46.0-55.9
P (Pass) 4 36.0-45.9
F (Fail) 0 Below 36.0
Ab (Absent) 0 Absent

12.Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA)

The SGPA is based on the grade of the current term of the programme of study.

Computation of SGPA
SGPA is computed from the grades as a measure of the student’s performance in each semester. It is
the ration of the sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade points and the sum of the
number of credits. i.e.
SGPA (Si)= Σ (Ci X Gi) / Σ Ci
Where Si is the SGPA for the ith course, Ci is the number of credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade
point scored by the student in the ith course.

Example for computation of SGPA:

Semester Course Credit Letter Grade Grade Point Credit Point

1 Course 1 3 O 10 3x10=30
1 Course 2 4 A 8 4x8=32
1 Course 3 3 A+ 9 3x9=27
1 Course 4 4 B 6 4x6=24
1 Course 5 3 B+ 7 3x7=21
17 134
SGPA 134/17=7.88

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 13 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

13.Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The CGPA is based on the grades in all the courses taken after joining the programme of study.
Computation of CGPA
The CGPA is the ratio of the sum of the products of total credits scored in a particular semester
with the SGPA scored by the student in that semester and the sum of the total number of credits
of each semester. i.e.

CGPA = Σ (Ci X Si) / Σ Ci

Where Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester.

Example for computation of CGPA:

Semester Credits SGPA Sum of Credits and SGPA

1 18 8.2 18x8.2=147.6
2 18 7.9 18x7.9=142.2
3 20 8.3 20x8.3=166.0
4 22 8.6 22x8.6=189.2
5 18 8.1 18x8.2=147.6
6 22 8.5 22x8.5=187.0
118 977.8
CGPA 977.8/118 = 8.29

The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points and reported in the transcripts (Grade
Sheet). The transcript may issue for each semester based on SGPA and CGPA and consolidated
transcript indicating the performance in each semester.

14.Award of Class

Range of Total Marks Obtained Class

>= 70 Distinction
>= 60 AND <70 First
>= 50 AND <60 Second
>= 36 AND <50 Pass
<36 Fail

15.Calculation of Percentage

The percentage will be calculation as below :

No. of percentage = Total Marks Obtained in all subject X 100 / Total Maximum Marks of all subjects

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 14 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

16.Suggested End Semester Examination Pattern for Year-2023-24

Suggested Question Paper Format for 4 Credit Course (Theory)
Time: 2 Hours Marks: 50
Q. 1. Unit I (A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)
OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)
Q. 2. Unit II (A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)
OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

Q. 3. Unit III (A) (10/7/6/5)

(B) (0/3/4/5)

OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

(10/7/6/5)
Q. 4. Unit IV (A) (0/3/4/5)
(B)

OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

Q. 5. Unit V
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 15 of 16

 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023

Suggested Question Paper Format for 2 Credit Course (Theory)

Time: 1 Hour Marks: 25

Q. 1. Unit I (A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)
OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

Q. 2. Unit II (A) (10/7/6/5)

(B) (0/3/4/5)
OR
(A) (10/7/6/5)
(B) (0/3/4/5)

Q. 3. Unit III (A) (5)

OR
(A) (5)

Question Paper Format for 4 Credit Course (Practical/Performance)

One Practical/Performance of 25 Marks (Viva – 10 Marks & Practicals – 15 Marks)

Each of Three Hours Duration
25 Students per practical batch per teacher / examiner

Question Paper Format for 2 Credit Course (Practical/Performance)

One Practical/Performance of 10 Marks(Viva – 05 Marks & Practicals – 05 Marks)

Each of One and Half Hours Duration
25 Students per practical batch per teacher/examiner

The guidelines are subject to modification and change as per the need of the University
without prior notice and intimation.
The University reserves rights to change / modify / implement / not to implement any or all
points of the guidelines as and when required.
SAURASHTRA UNIIVERSITY – FYUG GUIDELINES – 2023-2024 – AUGUST 2023 – Page - 16 of 16