Academic Year
An academic year consists of 200 working days divided into two semesters. Each semester comprises 90 working days (18 weeks), with 15 weeks dedicated to curriculum transactions and 3 weeks for examinations and valuations.
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Academic Rules & Regulations
FYUGP Framework and University of Kerala Statutes
Governing Framework
Rules aligned with FYUGP and University of Kerala statutes for academic progression and conduct.
The academic rules and regulations at St. Xavier's College, Thumba, are primarily governed by the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) framework and the University of Kerala's statutes.
Section 1
Semester and Course Structure
Maximum Credits
Students are restricted to a maximum of 28 credits per semester.
Degree Requirements
A standard three-year UG degree requires a minimum of 133 credits. A four-year Honours or Honours with Research degree requires a minimum of 177 credits.
Credit Validity
Credits earned are valid for a maximum of seven years.
Section 2
Attendance and Leave Regulations
Minimum Requirement
Students must maintain at least 75% attendance (73% for girls) across all courses in a semester to register for End-Semester Examinations.
Condonation
The university may grant a condonation (exemption) for a shortage of attendance up to 10 days per semester, allowable only twice during the entire degree programme.
Recording Attendance
Attendance is recorded separately for each course. For the first hour, it is taken within the first 10 minutes; for subsequent hours, it is taken within 5 minutes of the bell. Latecomers will not be marked present.
Duty Leave
Students participating in approved University Union or extra-curricular activities may be marked "On Duty" (present) upon producing valid certificates, subject to the 10-day maximum limit.
Section 3
Degree Pathways and Eligibility
Exit Options
Students may exit after three years with a UG Degree.
Honours with Research
To qualify for the Honours with Research pathway in the fourth year, students must complete the first six semesters in the same institution with a CGPA of 7.5/10 (75% marks) or above.
Relaxations
A relaxation to 7.0 CGPA is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer), Differently Abled, EWS, and other regulated categories.
Research Project
Students in the Research stream must complete a mandatory 12-credit research project in their eighth semester.
Section 4
Examination Rules
Compulsory Attendance
Attendance at all examinations is compulsory. Students missing exams without prior permission from the Principal face disciplinary action and fines.
Internal Assessment
Students present for internal examinations are granted attendance for those specific hours.
Progress Reports
Details regarding attendance and internal marks are distributed to parents during Class PTA meetings.
Section 5
Mandatory Academic Requirements
Summer Internship
All students must complete a 60-hour internship, apprenticeship, or community outreach activity during the summer term in their first three years.
Digital Identity
Every student is required to create an APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) and register for the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to facilitate digital credit storage and transfer.
Library Usage
Every student is expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week in the library. Attendance is marked, and students must submit a library attendance certificate along with their assignments.
Section 6
Academic Integrity and Conduct
Malpractice
Any form of fraud or malpractice in academic work or examinations is considered grounds for serious disciplinary action.
Identity Cards
Students must always wear their college-issued identity cards and produce them upon demand by staff.
Mobile Phones
The use of mobile phones for calls or entertainment during class hours is strictly forbidden. Confiscated phones will not be returned.
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