Directorate of Academics Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
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Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations Semester System of Examinations Regulations - 2015 DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMICS GOMAL UNIVERSITY, DERA ISMAIL KHAN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN i | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations TABLE OF CONTENTS S # Title Page # 1 PREAMBLE 1 2 TITLE 1 3 COMMENCEMENT 1 4 CREDIT HOURS FOR BACHELOR / MASTER / MS / M.Phil / Ph.D. 2 5 DEGREE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE DONE 2-YEAR BACHELOR 2 6 FALL / SPRING SEMESTER 3 7 SUMMER SEMESTER (OPTIONAL) 3 8 COURSE REGISTRATION 3 9 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 4 10 WITHDRAWAL / CHANGE OF COURSE (S) 4 11 REPEATING COURSES 5 12 TRANSFER OF COURSES AND CREDIT HOURS 5 13 NON CREDIT COURSES 5 14 CLASS ATTENDANCE 6 15 EXAMINATION 6 16 DURATION OF EXAMIANTION 8 17 MAINTENANCE OF EXAMINATION RECORD 9 18 UNFAIR MEANS CASES 9 19 ABSENCE ON MEDICAL GROUND 9 20 GRADING 10 21 DROP OUT / DROP DOWN POLICY 10 22 FAILURE / RE-APPEARING IN EXAMINATION 11 23 EXAMINATION COMMITTEE 12 24 STUDENT GRIEVANCES AGAINST COURSE INSTRUCTOR / TEACHER 12 25 FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE 12 CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGES AND COMULATIVE GRADE 26 13 POINT AVERAGES 27 READY RECKONER TABLE FOR DETERMINATION OF GRADE POINTS 14 28 REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE 15 29 FORMAT OF FINAL TRANSCRIPT 15 30 CENTRAL SEMESTER IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (CSIC) 16 31 CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION 17 32 COURSE FILE 17 33 FREEZING OF SEMESTER 17 34 TEACHER’S EVALUATION 18 ii | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations REVIEW COMMITTEE S # Name Designation 1 Prof. Dr. Abdur Rashid Dean Faculty of Sciences 2 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayaz Khan Dean Faculty of Agriculture 3 Prof. Dr. Umar Ali Khan Acting Dean Faculty of Arts 4 Dr. Sattar Bakhsh Awan Incharge Dean Faculty of Pharmacy 5 Engr. Iqbal Zeb Incharge Dean Faculty of Engineering and Technology 6 Prof. Dr. Noor Abbas Din Chairman Department of Physics 7 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Jamil Khan Chairman Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences 8 Dr. Mohammad Safdar Baloch Director Academics 9 Mr. Javed Bhabha Ex-Director Admissions 10 Dr. Zia ud Din Institute of Computing and Information Technology 11 Dr. Malik Muhammad Hashim Chairman Department of Food Science and Technology 12 Dr. Hidayat Ullah Khattak Institute of Chemical Sciences 13 Engr. Ehtasham Mustafa Faculty of Engineering and Technology Approved By Maj. Gen (R) Prof. Dr. Hamid Shafiq HI (M) Vice-Chancellor Gomal University iii | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations F O R E W O R D The use of 4-Cs (correct, complete, current, and consistent information) is an essential part of good documentation and quality management. Therefore, periodic changes which have potential impact on quality are required to be evaluated, reviewed and approved with the objective of verifying the consistency of the process. Placed next are the Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations – 2015 (for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs) and M.Phil and Ph.D. Statutes and Regulations – 2015 which were revised in accordance with the HEC guidelines in order to bring them in line with the rules of top ranked universities of the country. A synopsis and thesis evaluation proforma was also devised for MS/M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons) or equivalent and Ph.D. degree programs along with a common template / manual for synopsis / thesis writing in these degree programs, which were approved in 156th meeting of Gomal University Advanced Studies and Research Board held on 31-12-2015. This work would not have been possible without the support and active participation of the Deans of Faculties, Members of the Regulation and Review Committees and the Advanced Studies and Research Board. The Vice-Chancellor, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, Maj. Gen (R) Prof. Dr. Hamid Shafiq HI (M), has approved all the proposed recommendations of the committees (for the running sessions and onwards) in anticipation of the approval of Gomal University Academic Council for implementation in all teaching / research departments and other constituent / affiliated colleges / centers / institutes of Gomal University with immediate effect. I am highly obliged to all these personas but special appreciation goes to Dr. Malik Muhammad Hashim, Chairman Food Science and Technology and Engr. Ehtasham Mustafa, Lecturer in Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Gomal University for their dedicated efforts in this regard. Dr. Mohammad Safdar Baloch Director Academics iv | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations GOMAL UNIVERSITY SEMESTER SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS REGULATIONS PREAMBLE Whereas it is expedient to incorporate standard procedure provided by the Government of Pakistan, Higher Education Commission (HEC), in the existing regulations for the Semester System of Examinations-2005 (Revised-2015), in order to bring them in line with the rules of best universities of the country and international standards, aforesaid regulations are hereby amended in accordance with the HEC guidelines and in terms of Section-29(i) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Universities Act 2012. 1. TITLE These regulations shall be called the GOMAL UNIVERSITY SEMESTER SYSTEM OF EXAMINATIONS REGULATIONS–2005 (REVISED–2015) which shall regulate the examinations in all those Bachelor, Master, MS, M.Phil, M.Sc (Hons) and Ph.D. degree programs where semester system is in vogue. 2. COMMENCEMENT These regulations shall come into force with effect from session 2015 and onwards. Standardized scheme of studies for Bachelor/Master/MS/M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons)/Ph.D. degree programs* Total number of credit hours 60 – 70 for 2-year program 120 – 140 for 4-year program 160 for 5-year program 24 – 32 for MS/M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons) program** 18 credit hours of course work for Ph.D. program Semester duration 16 – 18 weeks Course duration 8 Semesters (3.5 – 4 years) OR as per requirement of the program Course load per semester for regular 15 – 18 credit hours (for Undergraduate Programs) fulltime students*** 09 – 12 (for Postgraduate Programs) Medium of instruction English shall be the medium of instruction and examination for all the subjects except those of oriental languages. For Islamic Studies and Arabic, Urdu is also permissible * See “Regulations for the award of degree” ** 24-26 credit hours for course work & 6 for research thesis *** As per approved curriculum by the relevant bodies of the university. 1 | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations 3. CREDIT HOURS FOR BACHELOR / MASTER / MS / M.Phil / M.Sc (Hons)/Ph.D. a. A credit hour means teaching a theory course for 60 minutes each week throughout the semester. b. One credit hour in laboratory or practical work/project would require lab contact of two hours per week throughout the semester. One credit hour in laboratory or practical work (project) would require Lab. Contact of three hours per week throughout the semester. c. The credit hours are denoted by two digits within brackets with a hyphen in between. The first digit represents the theory part while the second digit (right side) represents the practical e.g.: i. The 3 (3-0) means three credit hours of theory, whereas 4(3-1) means a total of four credit hours, of which three credit hours are of theory and one credit hour is for practical. ii. The weekly contact hours of a 3 (3-0) course will be three, the credit hours of 4(3-1) course will be a of five contact hours. iii. The contact hours during each week of the Summer Session will be double to ensure that the course is completely taught in a semester to cover the deficiency of duration compared with a regular (Fall/Spring) semester. 4. DEGREE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE DONE 2-YEAR BACHELOR a. 2-year Bachelor Degree (B.A., B.Sc. etc. pass) will be equivalent to 50 credit hours under the semester system. The candidate can get benefit of maximum 50 credit hours, on course to course basis. b. A Bachelor (Honor) degree program will consist of 120-140 credit hours. i. A student after 2 year bachelor degree should be enrolled in Bachelor (Hons)/ 2-yeard Master programs to complete remaining 70-90 credit hours (if the courses taken by him/her during the 2-year Bachelor program are relevant to the Bachelor (Hons.) However 10 credit hours will be devoted for Bridge Courses for the relevant program. ii. Program courses in which the students want to enroll; e.g. a student of Arts with 2 year Bachelor degree may not be eligible for Bachelor (Hons.) in Science. However, a student with 2 year Bachelors degree in science can be eligible for admission in BBA program or for the program where he/she 2 | P a g e Gomal University Semester System of Examinations Regulations is eligible. The Institute/ Center/ Department/College must develop its own criteria of admission of students holding 2-year degree. 5a. FALL / SPRING SEMESTER There will be two regular semesters (Fall and Spring) in an academic year. Each semester will spread over 16-18 weeks inclusive of examinations. The duration of teaching in each semester shall be sixteen hours of lectures (or 48 hours of practical work) for each credit hour of prescribed course work. Normally, each semester will be spread over eighteen-week duration, with the 9th and 18th weeks reserved for Mid-Term and Terminal Examinations, respectively. For a semester of 16 weeks, the 8th and 16th weeks will be reserved for Mid- Term and Terminal Examinations, respectively. However, the number of weeks may be adjusted by the university provided the duration of teaching as defined above is not affected. Departments / Institutes / Centers / Colleges may enroll students fulfilling the prescribed criteria for any semester or for any single course and issue transcript with letter grades at the end of the semester.