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Academic Program
The academic system of an educational institution forms the backbone
of quality in academic delivery. It is not only the quality but
also the fulfillment of the training needs and aspirations of the
students to empower them to compete in the global market are of
greatest significance. In keeping with the needs of multi-skilling
and broad based knowledge along with the development of core competence,
we at Rai Foundation Colleges have adopted a globally accepted academic system.
Each faculty member works out a detailed Lesson Plan for the delivery
of the subject matter, which lays down the sequence in which various
topics will be dealt with. In order to further facilitate the learning
process, each student is issued with a Course Pack(CP) at
the beginning of the semester. The lessons in the Course Pack are
arranged in the same order as the lesson plan. Each lesson contains
the summary of the subject matter with practical examples/case studies/numerical
examples, etc. These are written in conversational language.
Attempts have been made to provide adequate details/explanation
of the subject matter. Addresses of the websites, and the list of
reference books have also been contained.
Credit System
The Credit system is based on the process of continuous evaluation
of the students’ performance, the absence of pass/fail on an
annual basis and the flexibility to allow the students to progress
at their own pace, subject to the regulation of credit requirements.
Each subject is assigned a certain number of credits depending
upon the number of contact hours per week in respect of lectures/tutorials
and laboratory / practical / studio work hours.
The credit value is assigned as under:
- a) 1 Lecture/tutorial hour per week = 1 credit
- b) 2 Practical/studio work hour per week = 1 credit
Example: A subject requires 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour and
2 practical hours per week to complete the syllabus, it would have
a credit value = 3 +1+2x1/2 = 5 Credits.
Earned Credits.
The credits for a course in which a student scores a ‘D’
or above grade will be considered as credits earned. Any course
in which a student earns ‘E’ grade will not be counted
towards his/her earned credits. The student will have a choice of
changing the subject or repeating the subject in which he/she earns
‘E’ grade, provided it is not a core subject, in which
case it has to be repeated.
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Grading System
Award of Grade. The existing system of evaluating a student
uses a scale of 101 points (0-100 marks in each subject) with each
subject having its own evaluation criteria. Thus adding marks scored
in different subjects to arrive at a total and award the student
a division (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc) appears illogical. Besides, in the
existing system a student scoring 60% marks is awarded First division
whereas a student scoring 58% or 59% marks is awarded Second division,
but are they vastly different?
It has accordingly been decided to use Letter Grade and Grade Point
Average (GPA) system. For letter grades, their equivalent grade
points and the meaning of each letter grade, Click
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Award Requirements
Credits Required for the award. Following minimum credits
are needed for the award of various degrees:
| 3 yrs. Bachelor’s degree |
130 Credits |
| 4 yrs. Bachelor’s degree |
180 Credits |
| 2 yrs. Master’s degree |
80 Credits |
| 4 yrs. Integrated Master’s
degree |
180 Credits |
| 5 yrs. Integrated Master’s
degree |
220 Credits |
| 4 yrs. Dual degree |
180 Credits |
| 5 yrs. Dual degree |
220 Credits |
The students however, have the option of choosing additional courses
beyond the degree requirements to enhance their knowledge base.
The choice of additional courses is, however, governed by the limits
of credit registration (see under registration). Breakup of Earned
Credits and minimum earned credits required for Bachelor’s,
Master’s, Integrated and Dual degree programmes are laid down
in the table below. Exact requirements of credits for each programme
are given under related disciplines in subsequent pages.
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Summer School
In keeping with the policy of ‘Care and Concern’, Rai Foundation Colleges has established the provision of Summer School. Any student
either falling short of Credits or Attendance may make up the same
by attending the summer school.
The subjects to be offered during the summer school will depend
on the requirements of the students.
In general, all possible attempts will be made to
offer most of the subjects, yet a subject may be dropped from offer,
if the number of students wanting to study this subject drops below
15. Period and Duration. The summer school will generally be run
with effect from 1st Monday of May every year.
The duration of the summer school would be 8 weeks.
The timetable will be so worked out that the student can get tuition
for at least 45 hours during the summer school. A student will be
allowed to take a maximum of 3 subjects with upto 15 credits. A
student may also register for a Major Project.
Fees - Each student desirous of attending
the summer school to make up ones attendance or credit requirements
for progression into next semester will be required to pay an amount
of Rs. 15000/- per course. The said amount shall be paid in advance
and only on production of the receipt, a student will be allowed
to attend the classes. No scholarship/deferred payments will be
accepted for any of the subjects chosen to be studied during the
summer school.
Mode of Delivery. The courseware will be delivered
in exactly the same manner as is delivered during the regular mode
of teaching i.e. class interaction, assignments, industry project
and end semester examination
Examination. An examination similar to End semester examination
will be held during the first week of July every year. The credits
and the attendance earned during the summer school will be counted
towards making up the deficiencies for progression into the next
semester.
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Registration
Registration is a very important part of the flexible academic system.
It is this system only that ensures that the students’ name
is on the roll list of each course that he/she wants to study. No
Credits is given to a student if he attends a course without having
registered one-self. The registration for the courses to be taken
in a particular
semester will be carried out accordingly to a specified schedule.
The schedule will be announced well in advance. The
registration will NOT be considered valid till the student has paid
the fees. The students failing to pay the fee will be de-registered
for the particular semester. Advice on selection of subjects. Each
student has to study the core subjects. He/ She has the choice of
selecting additional subjects (for accelerated achievement), core
electives and optional subjects. It is recommended that each student
shall consult his/her course coordinator to finalise the choice
of these subjects. This depends on minimum/maximum credit limitation,
past performance, backlog of courses, pre-requisites, workload,
students’ interests and pace of growth, etc.
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Courses of Special Nature
Some courses of special nature have been introduced to further support
the students in their endeavor to enhance their
- Self-study course will run during the entire duration of the
semester.
- All students allowed to take up self-study course will be required
to submit at least three Assignments and appear for the End Semester
Examinations.
- Projects will not be allowed to be treated as self-study subjects.
Audit Courses In keeping with the concept of flexibility
and allowing students to aquire broader knowledge base, students
are allowed to audit a subject provided he/has earned a minimum
of 80 credits till then. A student may audit any number of subjects
of study (on offer) over and above the requirements of graduation.
It is clarified that the student does not either get
attendance or credits for attending such a course. However, in case
the student attends a audit courses regularly, fulfills all the
requirements laid down by the faculty member, his/ her grade card
will have a mention that he/ she has audited that course. Students
registered for Postgraduate and Ph.d programmes may audit any course
without fulfilling the minimum requirement of 80 credit.
Audit grades may be made known to the students, if
specifically required/ asked for. All students desirous of auditing
a course shall register in writing and only on award of permission
in writing by the respective faculty member and the dean of the
school, a student can audit a course.
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Practical Training and Industrial Visit
Practical training and industrial visit is an integral
part of the degree programme at Rai Foundation Colleges. It is expected that
every student will register himself/herself for the foregoing practical
training. The College normally organizes summer projects/training
for most of the students’ w.e.f. the end of 4th semester incase
of Undergraduate students and 2nd semester, incase of Postgraduate
students. The College authorities also organize Industry visits.
Each student deputed on practical training is required to prepare
a project report. The same is evaluated by the faculty member and
the students are made to present the same.
An unsatisfactory performance may debar the students
from the award of the degree. Postgraduate–Ph.D. programme
General Requirements. The award of Ph.D. degree is in recognition
of high achievements, independent research and application of scientific
knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems.
Creative and productive enquiry is the basic concept underlying
the research work. In order to overcome any deficiency in the breadth
of fundamental training or proper foundation for advanced work,
special preliminary or pre-doctoral courses are suggested by each
department/center. These courses are given either by faculty members
or by guestspeakers and specialists in the profession.
Candidates having a B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A. or equivalent
degree are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit courses.
Relaxation upto 6 credits in the course work can be considered for
those with M.Phil. degree M.Tech. or equivalent degree holders.
Some departments/centres may require a larger number of credits
in a particular case. The course requirement will be determined
by the Department/Centre’s Research Committee (DRC/CRC) on
the recommendations of the supervisor after due consideration of
the background of the student in relation to the proposed topic
of research. These courses can be prescribed from existing of the
Academic Council. The minimum period of egistration for candidates
having an M.Tech. or equivalent degree is one years.
A Candidate is normally expected to submit his thesis
within five years from the date of registration. This period may
be extended by Academic Council as a special case to a maximum of
seven years after which the registration will stand cancelled. A
full-time candidate may be allowed by Dean, to convert his/her registration
into part-time registration only after completion of the course
work and submission of the synopsis.
If a part-time Ph.D. registrant applies for conversion
of his/ her registration into full-time registration, the Dean may
allow the same on the individual merits of each case.
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