Minimum Attendance
To register for the End-Semester Examinations, students must have at least 75% attendance (73% for female students) in aggregate for all courses in a semester.
Rules & Compliance
Rules, Guidelines & Grievance
Examination Regulations & Redressal
The examination rules and regulations at St. Xavier's College, Thumba, are governed by the University of Kerala's statutes and the college's internal disciplinary framework. These regulations cover eligibility, conduct, assessment structures, and the reporting of results.
Eligibility
Eligibility and Attendance Requirements
Condonation
A shortage of attendance (up to 10 days) may be "condoned" by the university on valid grounds, but this exemption can be used no more than twice during the entire degree programme.
Duty Leave
Students absent due to University Union activities, extra-curricular events, or approved sports/cultural participation may be "counted as present" for those days, provided they produce a valid certificate. This is also subject to a 10-day maximum per semester.
Internal Exam Days
Students who are present for internal examinations are officially granted attendance for the respective course on that day.
Discipline
Conduct and Discipline
Compulsory Participation
Attendance at all examinations (internal and university-level) is compulsory.
Unauthorized Absence
Students who fail to appear for examinations without prior permission from the Principal will face serious disciplinary action and be fined.
Malpractice
Any form of fraud or malpractice during examinations is considered a sufficient reason for serious disciplinary action, including potential expulsion.
Ragging Penalty
Students found guilty of ragging may have their examination results withheld as a formal punishment.
Assessment
Assessment Structure
Semester Time Allocation
In each semester, 15 days (3 weeks) are set aside specifically for examinations, which include internal examinations, valuations, and other academic activities.
Postgraduate (PG) Evaluation
For programmes like M.Sc. Physics and M.Com, each course is typically graded out of 100 marks, split between Continuous Assessment (CA) (25 marks) and End Semester Assessment (ESA) (75 marks).
Project/Research Requirements
Under the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), students in the "Honours with Research" stream must complete a mandatory 12-credit research project or dissertation in their eighth semester.
Administration
Administrative Prerequisites
Hall Ticket Issuance
Students must return all borrowed library books and clear all outstanding dues before their Hall Tickets for the Final Semester University Examinations are issued.
Digital Records
Every student is required to create an APAAR ID and register for the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) to ensure their credits are digitally stored and valid for transfer.
Results
Reporting Results
Progress Reports
The college records exam details, attendance, and behavioral remarks in progress reports.
Class PTA
These reports are distributed to students and parents during Class PTA meetings to ensure parents can monitor academic performance and stay in touch with teachers.
Redressal
Grievance Redressal
Students with concerns related to examinations, assessments, or academic administration may use the channels below for fair and transparent resolution — through the college’s Student Grievance Redressal Cell, a dedicated examination grievance email, or the national UGC e-Samadhan portal.
Student Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC)
Register examination, assessment, or academic administration concerns through the college’s internal grievance mechanism.
Visit SGRCExamination Grievance Email
Write directly to the college for examination-related grievances. Use a clear subject line so the concern can be routed promptly.
principalthumba@yahoo.comController of Examinations
ku.controller@keralauniversity.ac.inUGC e-Samadhan Portal
Escalate unresolved grievances through the University Grants Commission’s national online grievance redressal portal.
Open UGC e-SamadhanSLCM Portal (Student Lifecycle Management)
Visit the link, which is the primary active portal for student logins, exam registrations, and related grievances.
slcm.keralauniversity.ac.in