Academic Courses
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for Enhanced Learning Experience
The college follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) as prescribed by Dibrugarh University. This system emphasizes learner-centered education and provides flexibility in choosing courses while enhancing student mobility, teacher accountability, and transparency in governance.
Key Features of CBCS:
- Emphasizes learner-centered education
- Enhances student mobility and flexibility in course selection
- Promotes teacher accountability and transparency
- Instrument to enhance quality of higher education
Credit Defines
Credits defines the quantum of contents/syllabus prescribed for a course and determines the number of hours of instructions required per week.
- 1 lecture per week = 1 hr duration per week = 1 credit
- 1 Tutorial per week = 1 hr duration per week = 1 credit
- 1 Practical per week = 2 hr duration per week = 1 credit
A few seats shall be reserved for physically handicapped students and those belonging to economically weaker families.
| Course | Seats | Code |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. 1st Year (Arts) | 150 | TDA1 |
| B.A. 2nd Year (Arts) | 150 | TDA2 |
| B.A. 3rd Year (Arts) | 150 | TDA3 |
Core Courses
For Honours
- 14 Courses of 6 Credits each
For Non-Honours (B.A.)
- 12 Courses of 6 Credits each
- 2 Courses English
- 2 Courses MIL/Hindi
- 4 Courses = Subject I
- 4 Courses = Subject II
Elective Courses
For Honours
- Discipline Specific (DSE) - 4 Courses
- Generic Elective (GE) - 4 Courses of 6 Credits
For Non-Honours (B.A.)
- 6 Courses of 6 Credits
- Discipline Specific (DSE)
- 2 Courses = Subject I
- 2 Courses = Subject II
- Generic Elective (GE) = 2 Courses
Ability Enhancement Courses
For Honours
- Ability Enhancement Compulsory (AECC) - 3 Courses of 2 Credits - EVS, English and MIL/Alt English
- Skill Enhancement (SEC) - 2 Courses of 2 Credits (Same Subjects)
For Non-Honours (B.A.)
- 6 Courses of 6 Credits
- Ability Enhancement Compulsory (AECC) - EVS=2 Credits MDC=4 Credits
- Skill Enhancement (SEC) - 4 Courses of credits (Two subjects)
| Semester | Core Course (14) | AECC (2) | SEC (2) | DSE (4) | GE (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | C1 (6C) C2 (6C) |
AECC 1 Communicative English (2C) AECC 2 MIL/Communicative Hindi/ Alternate English (2C) |
- | - | GE-1 (6C) |
| II | C3 (6C) C4 (6C) |
AECC 3 Environmental Science (2C) | - | - | GE-2 (6C) |
| III | C5 (6C) C6 (6C) C7 (6C) |
- | SEC 1.1 (2C) | - | GE-3 (6C) |
| IV | C8 (6C) C9 (6C) C10 (6C) |
- | SEC 2.1 (2C) | - | GE-4 (6C) |
| V | C11 (6C) C12 (6C) |
- | - | DSE 1 (6C) DSE 2 (6C) |
- |
| VI | C13 (6C) C14 (6C) |
- | - | DSE 3 (6C) DSE 4 (6C) |
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| Sem | CORE COURSE (12 Courses of 6 Credits each) |
AECC (2) | SEC (2) | DSE (4) | GE (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I |
General English 1.1 DSC–1A DSC–2A |
Multi-disciplinary Course (4C) | |||
| II |
English 1.2 DSC–1B DSC–2B |
Environmental Science (2C) | |||
| III |
Hindi/MIL/Alt. Eng. 1.1 DSC–1C DSC–2C |
SEC–1.1 (2C) | |||
| IV |
Hindi/MIL/Alt. Eng. 1.1 DSC–1D DSC–2D |
SEC–2.1 (2C) | |||
| V | SEC–1.2 (2C) |
DSE–1A DSE–2A |
GE–1 | ||
| VI | SEC–2.2 (2C) |
DSE–1B DSE–2B |
GE–2 |
- A student shall be entitled to take the “betterment examinations” in any two theory courses of any of the six semesters after passing the sixth semester examination only once.
- In case the higher marks secured by the student shall be retained.
- The candidates shall have to apply for betterment examination within one year of passing the sixth semester examination.
- No betterment shall be allowed in the practical examinations.
Grading System
- The absolute grading system shall be applied in evaluating performance of the students.
- The following scale of grading system shall be applied to indicate the performances of students in terms of letter grade and grade points as given below:
| Letter Grade with Meaning | Grade Point | Marks Range |
|---|---|---|
| O (Outstanding) | 10 | Marks securing above 90% |
| A+ (Excellent) | 9 | Marks securing 80%–90% |
| A (Very Good) | 8 | Marks securing 70%–80% |
| B+ (Good) | 7 | Marks securing 60%–70% |
| B (Above Average) | 6 | Marks securing 50%–60% |
| C (Pass) | 4 | Marks securing 40%–50% |
| F (Fail) | 0 | Marks securing below 40% |
| Abs (Absent/Incomplete) | 0 | — |
A candidate shall be declared as passed a course, provided he/she secures:
- At least 40% of marks in each course in the End Semester examinations.
- At least a ‘P’ grade in the 10-point scale combining both the In-Semester and End-Semester examination performance.
- There shall be no separate pass marks for Internal Assessment.
- A candidate who fails or does not appear in one or more courses of any semester examinations up to the Sixth Semester shall be provisionally promoted to the next higher semester with the failed course as carry over course(s). Such candidates will be eligible to appear in the carry over course(s) in the next regular examinations of the courses.
- A student must clear all his/her semester examinations within six (6) years from the date of admission to the first semester of any programme, irrespective of the number of examinations appeared by the student.
- Credit transfer as per UGC guidelines.
- The University shall allow admission on transfer of students from other Universities. However, such transfer shall be permissible provided that:
- Both the Universities conduct the same degree programme under the CBCS.
- The course structure along with the nomenclature of the courses are similar between the two universities.
- The combination of courses opted by the candidate are not changed.
Internal Assessment (20%)
The marks allotted for Internal Assessment in each course shall be based on:
- Sessional Examination I (Written) - 25%
- Sessional Examination II (Written) - 25%
- Seminar/Group Discussion - 25%
- Attendance - 25%
Note: Continuous and Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) is mandatory. Without CCA, students cannot appear for the End Semester Examination.
End Semester Examination (80%)
- One end semester examination carrying 80% marks in each course
- Covers the entire syllabus prescribed for the course
- As per Academic Calendar and University Exam ordinances
- Three hour duration
Eligibility Criteria
- Passing Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) of the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council or equivalent
- For B.A. in Economics Honours: Preferably passed HS with Mathematics as a subject
- Economics Honours students without Mathematics at HS level must complete AECC Mathematics (2 credits)
Documents Required for Admission
- Attested copy of pass certificate and character certificate from the institution last attended
- Attested copy of mark sheets of the last examination passed
- Age Certificate and Caste Certificate
- Two attested copies of passport size photograph
- Personal presence of the candidate is necessary at the time of admission
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance in class is mandatory for all students. Students must attend at least 75% of the total classes held; otherwise they will not be allowed to appear in the final examinations.
Internal Examinations
Internal examinations like Unit Tests, Terminal Examinations, Test Examinations, and Sessional Examinations are compulsory for all students.
Discipline
All powers for maintenance of discipline are vested with the Principal, whose decision shall be final in all such matters. Violation of rules, irregular attendance, discourtesy to teachers and staff members, and adopting unfair means during examinations are offences that make students liable for disciplinary action.