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they have gained in the courses/ labs they have undergone so far. Through the
project work, students are expected to prove their analytical ability and
practical skills. Depending on the nature of the project work, an individual
student or a group of students carry out the project within the University or
outside, viz. in an industry, private/ government organization, or academic/
research institution.
2.6.4 How does the university collect and analyse data on student
learning outcomes and use it to overcome the barriers to learning?
Quality circle meetings are conducted after each internal assessment.
This is to ensure that the teaching and learning outcomes are fulfilled. The
reports are submitted to the Dean. In case of any shortcomings, proper
remedial measures are formulated in discussion with the faculty concerned.
During every semester, an extensive feedback is collected from the
students on various criteria, emphasizing on teaching and learning outcomes.
This is helpful in overcoming the barriers to learning.
2.6.5 What are the new technologies deployed by the university in
enhancing student learning and evaluation and how does it seek to meet
fresh/ future challenges?
Registering Post Graduate level courses
Undergraduate students having a CGPA of 8.00 or more are permitted to
credit
a Post Graduate level course, in their major area of specialization (or
related discipline), against his/her UE option only. An undergraduate student
is permitted to register for a Post Graduate level course as an
audit
course only
if his/her CGPA is equal to or more than 8.00 at the time of registration.
UG Research Experience
To provide an opportunity to students who are ambitious in pursuing a career
in research or academics, an Undergraduate Research Experience (URE)
award is constituted. URE has three components, coded as URE001, URE002
and URE003. They are independent of each other.
URE001
Only students having a CGPA of 8.50 and above and who can take extra work
load, will be qualified for this award. The student shall carry out a small
research and development project during his/her 2
nd
or 3
rd
year of programme,
under the guidance of a Professor/ Senior Professor for a period of five to six
months duration, including the summer or winter vacation periods. The
student works with the faculty member with the prior approval of the Director
of the programme School and carries out manual registration of URE001. At
the end of the work, if the faculty is satisfied with the quality and quantum of
work carried out by the student, the faculty guide may constitute an Evaluation
Committee under the Director of the programme School to recommend the
award of URE001 to the student