Duration - Duration of the course is of Six Semester. Each Semester is of Six Months duration.

Total Marks - Pass course will be of 1200 marks (200 marks in each semester) and Honours course will be of 1800 marks (900 marks in Honours plus 900 marks in Pass. 300 marks in each semester).

Grouping of Subjects - (i) General Group of three subjects are compulsory for all students of Science, Arts, Commerce and Computer Applications. These are (a) General English (First and Second Semesters) (b) Modern Indian Language or Alternative English or Communicative English for Commerce (Third and Fourth Semesters) and (c) Foundation Course on Environmental Studies (Fifth and Sixth Semesters).

(ii) Three elective subjects to be chosen as permissible in the College.

Marks Pattern - (i) Each theory course paper will be of 50 marks for non practical subjects and of 35 marks for subjects having practical.

(ii) Each practical paper will be of 30 marks for Pass Course and of 90 marks for Honours Course. Practical classes will be held round the year but examinations shall be held only in even semesters.

Theory Examinations - Duration of theory examinations shall be of 2 hours. There may be two shifts of examination in each day.

Practical Examinations - Duration of practical examinations shall be as suggested in course content in the syllabi.

Admission Period - (i) First Semester admission should be completed within 7th July each year.

(ii) Admission in other Semesters i.e., 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Semester should be completed within 7 days after completion of examinations on provisional basis. The provisional admission to be regularized within 7 days from the date of publication of results. Requests for permission for late admission shall not be entertained.

Schedule of Classes -

(i) 1st Semester classes from 7th July

(ii) 3rd & 5th Semester classes from 2nd May

(iii) 2nd, 4th & 6th Semester classes from 7th December

Examination Schedule - Tentative schedules of examinations are as under:

(i) Odd Semester - 7th to 30th November

Result will be published - Within 31st January

(ii) Even Semester - 7th to 30th April

Result will be published - Within 30th June

Examination Pattern:

(a) Group/Unit wise questions should be there with at least one alternative question for each question to be answered. Question will cover all the units of the syllabus.

(b) 5 (Five) questions are to be answered each of 10 (Ten) marks for non practical subjects and 7 (Seven) marks for practical subjects.

(c) There will be no separate distribution of objective type questions but these may be included along with other questions.

(d) Marks should be splitted like 1, 2, 3 ..... and should not be more than 10 (Ten) marks for a portion of non practical subjects and 7 (Seven) marks for practical subjects.

Units Tests - Unit Tests are compulsory for both theory and practical papers and shall be held as per the following calendar:

Odd Semester  - 1st Test - in July/August and 2nd Test - in September/October

Even Semester - 1st Test - in January/February and 2nd Test - in February/March

Each test will be of 25 marks. Qualifying mark is 10 (40%). If a candidate fails to obtain qualifying marks and for those who have failed to attend the test on bonafide grounds, one special test may be arranged before the submission of application forms and fees for the examination.

Eligibility criteria for admission in Examinations -

(i) A candidate should have 75% of attendance both in theory and practical papers. 65% attendance may be considered only on special circumstances and on certification by the Principal of the concerned college.

(ii) A candidate shall have to qualify in the unit tests securing at least 40% marks.

Promotion Rules -

(a) A candidate is eligible to continue the second semester classes immediately after the 1st semester examinations and can appear in the 2nd semester examinations not withstanding the number of arrear papers in 1st semester provided he/she must have appeared in the 1st semester examinations.

(b) A candidate will be promoted to 3rd semester with not more than two back papers of 1st semester and he/she will continue to attend classes of 3rd semester provisionally. He/she will be allowed to get final admission in the 3rd semester with maximum of four back papers in all in 1st semester and 2nd semester.

(c) A candidate will be promoted to 4th semester with not more than two back papers of 2nd semester and he/she will continue to attend classes of 4th semester provisionally. He/she will be allowed to get final admission in the 4th semester with maximum of four back papers in all in 2nd semester and 3rd semester.

(d) A candidate will be promoted to 5th semester with not more than two back papers of 3rd semester and he/she will continue to attend classes of 5th semester provisionally. He/she will be allowed to get final admission in the 5th semester with any number of back papers of 4th semester and only two back papers of 3rd semester.

(e) A candidate will be promoted to 6th semester with not more than two back papers of 4th semester. He/she will be allowed to take admission finally in the 6th semester with any number of back papers of 5th semester and only two back papers of 4th semester.

Other Guidelines -

(i) There will be no provision for Repeat or Betterment i.e., scope for appearing in any paper again for obtaining better marks.

(ii) A candidate has to clear all the papers within 12 semesters (Six Tears) from the year of first admission in the programme.

(iii) There will be no provision of examination for certain subject in the new pattern.

(iv) Non-collegiate private candidates, as per ordinance, may appear in the T.D.C. examinations choosing only non-practical subjects in the new system like that of regular pass course students.

(v) Dropping of Honours : Dropping of Honours shall be allowed in any semester of the course but within one month from the date of regular admission in the semester. A candidate who is allowed to drop the Honours must clear the respective pass paper(s) of the corresponding Honours subject as back paper(s). 

Change of Honours Subject / Group shall  not be allowed after First Semester Classes or First Semester Examination is over.

Additions/alterations subject to University's discretion