Semester System with Credits
Since 2003, the University of Madras has introduced a semester system of education with credits. Every academic year is divided into two semester sessions, with each semester consisting of at least 90 working days/450 hours.
Choice Based Credit System
The University has introduced the CBCS (choice-based credit system) since the academic year 2008-2009. Under this system, in all UG courses, a candidate must earn a minimum of 140 credits. PG students must earn aminimum of 91 credits. The following is the UG Course Structure
- Part I : Languages: TAMIL, HINDI and FRENCH
- Part II: English
- Part III: Core Subjects & Allied Subjects
- Part IV:
i)a. Those who have not studied Tamil as a second language up to Std. XII will have to take a Tamil paper comprising two courses, which will be at the level of Std. VI.
b. Those who have studied Tamil up to Standard XII and taken a non Tamil language under Part I shall take Advanced Tamil, comprising two courses.
c. Others who do not fall under a. and b. categories can choose SEC-I offered by other departments comprising two courses.
- ii)Skill Enhancement Course
- iii)Environmental Studies
- iv)Value Education
- Part V:Extension Activities can be NSS, RRC, sports games, Rotaract, YRC, or any other service organization in the college
Examination Pattern
- Under Graduate : External - 75 Marks | Internal - 25 Marks
- Post Graduate : External - 75 Marks | Internal - 25 Marks
Internal Marks
| Test | Attendance | Seminar | Assignment | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25 |
Attendance
| Range | 91%-100% | 76%-90% | 60%-75% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks | 5 | 4 | 3 |
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