VTU has now introduced a new scheme and Syllabus for the students joining B.E/B.Tech from next year onward i.e with effect from 2015-2016 batch of Engineering Students.
VTU introduced this scheme after the 2014 scheme which didn't go well with the students as they found it tough and the portions were heavy compared to the previous 2010 scheme.
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS):
Sequencing Plan for the B.E. / B.Tech Degree Curriculum:
DEFINITIONS OF KEY WORDS:
DOWNLOAD FULL PDF: CBCS Regulations
VTU introduced this scheme after the 2014 scheme which didn't go well with the students as they found it tough and the portions were heavy compared to the previous 2010 scheme.
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS):
The CBCS provides choice for Students to select from the prescribed courses
Sequencing Plan for the B.E. / B.Tech Degree Curriculum:
SEM
|
Course Coverage
|
I-II SEM
|
HSS, BS and ES; Common for all Branches;
Mandatory Courses
|
III-IV SEM
|
BS Common for all Branches and ES;
PS – Core/Elective
|
V-VII SEM
|
PS -Core & Electives;
Other Electives;
Branch-wise Orientation
|
VIII SEM
|
PS- Electives/Elective ; Other Electives,
Internship, Project work
|
Abbreviations:
HSS - Humanities and Social Sciences
BS -Basic Sciences
ES - Engineering Sciences
PS - Professional Subjects
Credit Structure for Course Work :
Lectures
(hrs/wk
/Sem)
|
Tutorial
(hrs/wk/
Sem)
|
Lab. Work
(hrs/wk/Sem)
|
Credits
(Lec:instruction:Lab)
|
Credits
(Total)
|
4
3
0
|
0
0
1
|
0
0
3
|
4:0:0
3:0:0
0:1:3
|
4
3
2
|
DEFINITIONS OF KEY WORDS:
1. Academic Year: Two consecutive (one odd + one
even)semesters constitute one academic year.
2. Choice Based Credit System (CBCS): The CBCS
provides choice for students to select from the prescribed courses
(core,elective and Foundation Courses).
3. Course: Usually referred to, as ‘papers’ is a component
of a programme. All courses need not carry the same weight. The courses should
define learning objectives and learning out comes. A course may be designed to
comprise lectures/tutorials/laboratory work/ field work/ outreach
activities/project work/ vocational training/viva/ seminars/
term papers/assignments/ presentations/ self-study etc. or a combination of some
of these.
4. Credit Based Semester System (CBSS): Under the CBSS, the requirement
for awarding a degree or certificate is prescribed in terms of number of credits
to be completed by the students.
5. Credit Point: It is the product of grade point and number
of credits for a course.
6. Credit: A unit by which the course work is measured.
It determines the number of hours of instructions required per week. One credit
is equivalent to one hour of teaching (lecture or tutorial) or two hours of
practical work/field work per week.
7. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): It is a measure
of overall cumulative performance of a student over all semesters. The CGPA is
the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses in all
semesters and the sum of the total credits of all courses in all the semesters.
It is expressed up to two decimal places.
8. First Attempt: If a student has completed all formalities
and become eligible to attend the examinations and has attended at least one head
of passing, such attempt (fist sitting) shall be considered as first attempt.
9. Grade Point: It is a numerical weight allotted to each
letter grade on a 10-point scale.
10. Letter Grade: It is an index of the performance of
students in a said course. Grades are denoted by letters S, A, B, C, D, Eand F.
11. Programme: An educational programme leading to award of
a Degree or certificate
12. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA): It is a measure
of performance of work done in a semester. It is the ratio of total credit points
secured by a student in various courses registered in a semester and the total
course credits taken during that semester. It shall be expressed up to two
decimal places.
13. Semester: Each semester will consist of 15-18 weeks
of academic work equivalent to 90 actual teaching days. The odd semester may be
scheduled from August to January and even semester from February to July.
14. Transcript or Grade Card or Certificate: Based on
the grades earned, a grade certificate shall be issued to all the registered
students after every semester. The grade certificate will display the course
details (code, title, number of credits,grade secured) along with SGPA of that
semester and CGPA earned till that semester.
DOWNLOAD FULL PDF: CBCS Regulations
