ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R19) FOR B.TECH (REGULAR)

Applicable for the students of B. Tech. (Regular) from the Academic Year 2019-20 onwards

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R19) FOR B. TECH. (REGULAR) Logo JNTUK

1.   Award of B. Tech. Degree
A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree if he fulfils the following academic regulations:
1.            A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than four and not more than eight academic years. After eight academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
2.            The candidate shall register for 160 credits and secure all the 160 credits.
The medium of instruction for the entire under graduate programme in Engineering & Technology will be in English only.
2.   Courses of study
The following courses of study are offered at present as specializations for the B. Tech. Courses with English as medium of Instruction.
S. No.
Branch
Code
Short Name
1
Civil Engineering
01
CE
2
Electrical & Electronics
Engineering
02
EEE
3
Mechanical Engineering
03
ME
4
Electronics and Communication
Engineering
04
ECE
5
Computer Science Engineering
05
CSE
6
Chemical Engineering
08
CHEM
7
Electronics and Instrumentation
Engineering
10
EIE
8
Information Technology
12
IT
9
Electronics and Computer
Engineering
19
E.COM.E
10
Aeronautical Engineering
21
AE
11
Automobile Engineering
24
AME
12
Mining Engineering
26
MM
13
Petroleum Technology / Petroleum
Engineering
27
PT
14
Metallurgical Engineering
31
MTE
15
Agriculture Engineering
35
AGE
16
Architecture ( B. Arch)
40
ARC
17
B. Pharmacy
00
B. Pharm


3.   Evaluation - Distribution and Weightage of marks
a.   The performance of a student in each semester shall be evaluated subject – wise with a maximum of 100 marks for theory subject and 50 marks for practical subject. The project work shall be evaluated for 200 marks.
b.   For theory subjects the distribution shall be 25 marks for Internal Evaluation and 75 marks for the End - Examinations.
c.   For theory subjects, during a semester, there shall be two mid-term examinations. Each mid-term examination consists of one objective paper, one descriptive paper and one assignment. The objective paper (Online Examination) and the descriptive paper shall be for 10 marks  each with a total duration of 1 hour 50 minutes (20 minutes for objective and 90 minutes for descriptive paper). The objective paper is set with 20 multiple choice questions, Online Examination by the University, for a total of 10 marks. The descriptive paper shall contain 3 full questions, the student has to answer all questions. While the first mid-term examination shall be conducted on 50% of the syllabus, the second mid-term examination shall be conducted on the remaining 50% of the syllabus. Five marks are allocated for assignments (as specified by the subject teacher concerned). The first assignment should be submitted before the conduct of the first mid-term examination, and the second assignment should be submitted before the conduct of the second mid-term examination. The total marks secured by the student in each mid-term examination are evaluated for 25 marks.
d.   Internal Marks can be calculated with 80% weightage for  better of the two Mids and 20% weightage for other Mid Exam. As the syllabus is framed for 5 units, the 1st mid examination (Objective, Subjective and assignment) is conducted in 1, 2 & Half of -3 units and second test in remaining half of 3 unit,4&5 units of each subject in a semester.

Example:Final internal Marks = (Best Mid marks x 0.8 + other Mid marks x 0.2)

e.   The semester end examinations will be conducted for 75 marks consists of five questions carrying 15 marks each. Each of these questions is from one unit and may contain sub-questions. For each question there will be an “either” “or” choice, which means that there will be two questions from each unit and the student should answer either of the two questions.
f.    For practical subjects there shall be continuous evaluation during the semester for 20 internal marks and 30 end examination marks. The internal 20 marks shall be awarded as follows: day to day work - 5 marks, Record-5 marks and the remaining 10 marks to be awarded by conducting an internal laboratory test. The end examination shall be conducted by the teacher concerned and external examiner.
g.   For the subject having design and / or drawing, (such as Engineering Graphics, Engineering Drawing, Machine Drawing) and estimation, the distribution shall be 25 marks for internal evaluation ( 15 marks for day – to – day work, and 10 marks for internal tests) and 75 marks for end examination. There shall be two internal tests in a Semester and  the Marks for 10 can be calculated with 80% weightage for better of the two tests and 20% weightage for other test and these are to be added to the marks obtained in day to day work.
h.   Out of a total of 200 marks for the project work, 60 marks shall be for Internal Evaluation and 140 marks for the End Semester Examination. The End Semester Examination (Viva – Voce) shall be conducted by the committee. The committee consists of an external examiner, Head of the Department and Supervisor of the Project. The evaluation of project work shall be conducted at the end of the IV year. The Internal Evaluation shall be on the basis of two seminars given by each student on the topic of his project and evaluated by an internal committee.
i.     Laboratory marks and the internal marks awarded by the College are not final. The marks are subject to scrutiny and scaling by the University wherever felt desirable. The internal and laboratory marks awarded by the College will be referred to a Committee. The Committee shall arrive at a scaling factor and the marks will be scaled as per the scaling factor. The recommendations of the Committee are final and binding. The laboratory records and internal test papers shall be preserved in the respective departments as per the University norms and shall be produced to the Committees of the University as and when they ask for.
j.    Audit Course/Non-Credit Course (AC/NC): There shall be AC/NC courses with zero credits. There shall be no external examination. However, attendance in the audit course shall be considered while calculating aggregate attendance and student shall be declared to have passed the mandatory course only when he/she secures 40% or more in the internal/mid examinations. In case, the student fails, a re-examination shall be conducted for failed candidates every six months/semester at a mutually convenient date of college/student satisfying the conditions mentioned in item 1 & 2 of the regulations.
k.   Mandatory Course (M.C): There shall be M.C with zero credits. There shall be no external examination. However, attendance in the mandatory course of minimum attendance (75%) in that particular subject.
l.    Engineering Exploration Course:
 Engineering Exploration Project is offered to the First year students of all engineering disciplines. The motivation of including this in the curriculum is to make the students practice creative problem solving method - Design Thinking which fosters collaboration and solve problems in human-centered ways. It enables the students to exercise and identify design opportunities through various phases with the help of hands-on activities. Obtaining a best solution for an identified problem involves a non-linear, iterative process which seeks to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems and create innovative solutions to prototype and test. The students are encouraged to explore real-world problems and expected to take charge of their own learning, work together in teams towards the problem.

The evaluation of the Engineering Exploration Project involves in writing their observations in Activity Cards at the end of each task given in syllabus and submitting a final report along with working prototype.
It shall be evaluated for 50 marks as an external. The committee consists of an  external examiner,  Head  of the  Department  and a supervisor/ mentor. There shall be no internal marks.

m. Procedure for Conduct and Evaluation of MOOC:
There shall be a Discipline Centric Elective Course through Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) as Program Elective course. The student shall register for the course (Minimum of 12 weeks) offered by SWAYAM/NPTEL/JNTUK MOOCS through online with the approval of Head of the Department. The Head of the Department shall appoint one mentor for each of the MOOC subjects offered. The student needs to register the course in the SWAYAM/NPTEL portal in the previous semester. During the course,  the mentor monitors the student’s assignment submission given by SWAYAM/NPTEL at the end of every week. The student needs to submit all the assignments given and needs to take final exam at the proctor center. The student needs to earn a certificate by passing the exam. The student will be awarded the credits given in curriculum only by submission of the certificate.
For JNTUK MOOCS course, the mentor appointed shall conduct the mid semester examinations as per 3(iii). Further, the University shall conduct the external examination for the MOOC subject in line with other regular subjects based on the syllabi of the respective subject provided in the curriculum. A MOOC course may be studied either in online or in conventional manner.
In case if the student does not pass in SWAYAM/NPTEL, the alternative subject maybe taken from JNTUK MOOCS and has to pass the course as per 3(iii)
Open Electives are evaluated as per 3(iii)
n.   Induction program is mandatory for all first year UG students and shall be conducted as per Semester -0 course structure.
o.   Mini Project/Internship guidelines: There shall be an Industrial Oriented Mini Project/Summer Internship, in collaboration with an industry of their specialization. Students will register for this immediately after III year II semester examinations and pursue it during summer vacation. Industrial Oriented Mini Project/Summer Internship shall be submitted in a technical report form and presented before the committee in IV year I semester. It shall be evaluated for 50 external marks. The committee consists of an external examiner, Head of the Department, supervisor of the Industrial Oriented mini project/Summer Internship and a senior faculty member of the department. There shall be no internal marks for Industrial Oriented Mini Project/Summer Internship.
p.   UG project work shall be carried out in two stages: Project Stage – I during IV Year I Semester, Project Stage – II during IV Year II Semester. Each stage will be evaluated for 100 marks. Student has to submit project work report at the end of each semester. First report includes project work carried out in IV Year I semester and second report includes project work carried out in IV Year I & II Semesters. External evaluation for both project stages shall be completed before the commencement of end Theory examinations.


4.   Attendance Requirements
A student is eligible to write the University examinations if he acquires a minimum of 50% in each subject and 75% of attendance in aggregate of all the subjects.
1.  Condonation of shortage of attendance in aggregate up to 10% (65% and above and below 75%) in each semester may be granted by the College Academic Committee
2. Shortage of Attendance below 65% in aggregate shall not be condoned.
3.  A student who is short of attendance in semester may seek re-admission into that semester when offered within 4 weeks from the date of the commencement of class work.
4.  Students whose shortage of attendance is not condoned in any semester are not eligible to write their end semester examination of that class.
5.  A stipulated fee shall be payable towards condonation of shortage of attendance.
6.  A student will be promoted to the next semester if he satisfies the (i)attendance requirement of the present semester and (ii) minimum required credits.
7.  If any candidate fulfills the attendance requirement in the present semester, he shall not be eligible for readmission into the same class.
5.   Minimum Academic Requirements
The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance requirements mentioned in item no.4.
a.   A student is deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements if he has earned the credits allotted to each theory/practical design/drawing subject/ project by securing not less than 35% of marks in the end semester exam, and minimum 40% of marks in the sum total of the internal marks and end semester examination marks.
b.   A student shall be promoted from first year to second year if he fulfills the minimum attendance requirement.
c.   A student will be promoted from II year to III year if he fulfills the academic requirement of 40% of the credits up to either II year I semester or II year IIsemester from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in II year II semester.
d.   A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year if he fulfils the academic requirements of 40% of the credits up to either III year I semester or III year II semester from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.
e.    A student shall register and put up minimum attendance in all 160 credits and earn all 160 credits.
6.   Course Pattern
1.  The entire course of study is for four academic years, all the years are on semester pattern.
2.  A student eligible to appear for the end semester examination in a subject, but absent from it or has failed in the end semester examination, may write the exam in that subject when conducted next.
3.  When a student is detained for lack of credits / shortage of attendance, he may be re-admitted into the same semester / year in which he has been detained. However, the academic regulations under which he was first admitted shall continue to be applicable to him.
7.   CGPA

Marks Range Theory
(Max – 100)
Marks Range Lab (Max – 50)

Letter Grade

Level

Grade Point
≥ 90
≥ 45
O
Outstanding
10
≥80 to <90
≥40 to <45
S
Excellent
9
≥70 to <80
≥35 to <40
A
Very Good
8
≥60 to <70
≥30 to <35
B
Good
7
≥50 to <60
≥25 to <30
C
Fair
6
≥40 to <50
≥20 to <25
D
Satisfactory
5
<40
<20
F
Fail
0



Absent
0

Computation of SGPA
§  The following procedure is to be adopted to compute the Semester Grade Point Averagae. (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
§  The SGPA is the ratio of sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade points scored by a student in all the courses taken by a student and the sum of the number of credits of all the courses undergone by a student, i.e
§    SGPA (Si) =   (Ci X Gi) / Ci
§  Where Ci is the number of credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade point scored by the student in the ith course.
 Computation of CGPA
§  The CGPA is also calculated in the same manner taking into account all the courses undergone by a student over all the semester of a programme, i.e.
§  CGPA = (Ci X Si) / Ci
§  Where Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester.
§  The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points and reported in the transcripts.
§  Equivalent Percentage = (CGPA – 0.75) x 10


8.   Award of Class
After a student has satisfied the requirements prescribed for the completion of the program and is eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree, he shall be placed in one of the following four classes:

Class Awarded
CGPA to be secured

First Class with Distinction
≥ 7.75
From the

First Class

≥ 6.75
CGPA
secured from

Second Class

≥ 5.75 to < 6.75
160 Credits.
Pass Class
≥ 4.75 to < 5.75


9.   Minimum Instruction Days
The minimum instruction days for each semester shall be 90 working days. There shall be no branch transfers after the completion of the admission process.


There shall be no transfer from one college/stream to another within the Constituent Colleges and Units of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada.

10. Withholding of Results
If the student is involved in indiscipline/malpractices/court cases, the result of the student will be withheld.

11.   Transitory Regulations
1.  Discontinued or detained candidates are eligible for re-admission as and when next offered.
2.  The re-admitted candidate will be governed by the rules & regulations under which the candidate has been admitted.
3.  (a) In case of transferred students from other Universities, the credits shall be transferred to JNTUK as per the academic regulations and course structure of the JNTUK.
(b) The students seeking transfer to colleges affiliated to JNTUK from various other Universities / Institutions have to obtain the credits of any equivalent subjects as prescribed by JNTUK. In addition, the transferred candidates have to pass the failed subjects at the earlier Institute with already obtained sessional marks to be conducted by JNTUK.

12.  General
1.  Wherever the words “he”, “him”, “his”, occur in the regulations, they include “she”, “her”, “hers”.
2.  The academic regulation should be read as a whole for the purpose of any interpretation.
3.  In case of any doubt or ambiguity in the interpretation of the above rules, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor is final.
4.  The University may change or amend the academic regulations or syllabi at any time and the changes or amendments made shall be applicable to all the students with effect from the dates notified by the University.


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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS (R19) FOR B. TECH. (LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME)

Applicable for the students admitted into II year B. Tech. from the Academic Year 2020-21 onwards
1.   Award of B. Tech. Degree
A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree if he fulfils the following academic regulations:
A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree, if he pursues a course of study in not less than three academic years and not more  than six academic years. After six academic years from the year of their admission, he/she shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission stands cancelled.
The candidate shall register for 120 credits and secure all the 120 credits.
2.   The attendance regulations of B. Tech. (Regular) shall be applicable to B.Tech (lateral entry).
3.   Promotion Rule
A student shall be promoted from second year to third year if he fulfills the minimum attendance requirement.


A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year if he fulfils the academic requirements of 40% of the credits up to either III year I semester or III year II semester from all the examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.
4.   Award of Class
After a student has satisfied the requirement prescribed for the completion of the program and is eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree, he shall be placed in one of the following four classes:
Class Awarded
CGPA to be secured


First Class with Distinction

≥ 7.75
From the
CGPA

First Class

≥ 6.75
secured from
120 Credits

Second Class

≥ 5.75 to < 6.75
from II Year
to IV Year
Pass Class
≥ 4.75 to < 5.75

The Grades secured, Grade points and Credits obtained will be shown separately in the memorandum of marks.

5.   All the other regulations as applicable to B. Tech. 4-year degree course (Regular) will hold good for B. Tech. (Lateral Entry Scheme).



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MALPRACTICES RULES

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR / IMPROPER CONDUCT IN EXAMINATIONS

Nature of Malpractices/Improper conduct
Punishment

If the candidate:




1. (a)
Possesses or keeps accessible in examination hall, any paper, note book, programmable calculators, Cell phones, pager, palm computers or any other form of material concerned with or related to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which he is appearing but has not made use of (material shall include any marks on the body of the  candidate which can be used as an aid in the subject of  the
examination)
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only.

(b)
Gives assistance or guidance or receives it from any other candidate orally or by any other body language methods or communicates through cell phones with any candidate or persons in or outside the exam hall
in respect of any matter.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject only of all the candidates involved. In case of an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case is registered against him.


2.
Has copied in the examination hall from any paper, book, programmable calculators, palm computers or any other form of material relevant to the subject of the examination (theory or practical) in which the candidate is appearing.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that Semester/year.
The Hall Ticket of the candidate is to be cancelled and sent to the University.





3.
Impersonates any other candidate in connection with the examination.
The candidate who has impersonated shall be expelled from examination hall. The candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat. The performance of the original candidate who has been impersonated, shall be cancelled in all the subjects of the examination (including practicals and project work) already appeared and shall not be allowed to appear for  examinations of the remaining subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all University examinations. The continuation of  the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with forfeiture of seat. If the imposter is an outsider, he will be handed over to the police and a case is
registered against him.
4.
Smuggles in the Answer book or additional sheet or takes out or arranges to send out the question paper during the examination or answer book or additional sheet, during or after the examination.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all University examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with
forfeiture of seat.

5.
Uses objectionable, abusive or offensive language in the answer paper or in letters to the examiners or writes to the examiner requesting him to award pass
marks.
Cancellation of the performance in that subject.








6.
Refuses to obey the orders of the Chief Superintendent/Assistant – Superintendent / any officer on duty or misbehaves or creates disturbance of any kind in and around the examination hall or organizes a walk out or instigates others to walk out, or threatens the officer-in charge or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall of any injury to his person or to any of his relations whether by words, either spoken or written or by signs or by visible representation, assaults the officer-in-charge, or any person on duty in or outside the examination hall or any of his relations, or indulges in any other act of misconduct or mischief which result in damage to or destruction of property in the examination hall or any part of the College campus or engages in any other act which in the opinion of the officer on duty amounts to use of unfair means or misconduct or has the tendency to disrupt the orderly conduct of the
examination.
In case of students of the college, they shall be expelled from examination halls and cancellation of their performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate(s) has (have) already appeared and shall not be permitted to appear for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidates also are debarred and forfeit their seats. In case of outsiders, they will be handed over to the police and a police case is registered against them.






7.
Leaves the exam hall taking away answer script or intentionally tears the script or any part thereof inside or outside the examination hall.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of performance in that subject and all the other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred for two consecutive semesters from class work and all University examinations. The continuation of the course by the candidate is subject to the academic regulations in connection with
forfeiture of seat.


8.
Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in the examination hall.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The
candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat.




9.
If student of the college, who is not a candidate for the particular examination or any person not connected with the college indulges in any malpractice or improper conduct mentioned in clause 6 to 8.
Student of the colleges expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and  all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining examinations of the subjects of that semester/year. The candidate is also debarred and forfeits the seat.
Person(s) who do not belong to the College will be
handed over to police and, a police case will be registered against them.

10.
Comes in a drunken condition to the examination hall.
Expulsion from the examination hall and cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has already appeared including practical examinations and project work and shall not be permitted for the remaining
examinations of the subjects of that semester/year.

11.
Copying detected on the basis of internal evidence, such as, during valuation or during special scrutiny.
Cancellation of the performance in that subject and all other subjects the candidate has appeared including practical
examinations and project work of that semester/year examinations.

12.
If any malpractice is detected which is not covered in the above clauses 1 to 11 shall be reported to the University for further action and impose suitable
punishment.



Malpractices identified by squad or special invigilators
1.                      Punishments to the candidates as per the above guidelines.
2.                      Punishment for institutions : (if the squad reports that the college is also involved in encouraging malpractices)
(i)                   A show cause notice shall be issued to the college.
(ii)                 Impose a suitable fine on the college.
(iii)                Shifting the examination centre from the college to another college for a specific period of not less than one year.
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