Sub Groups	UG with language for 2 semesters	UG with language for 4 semesters
Lang I.	6 credits	12 credits
English.	6 credits	12 credits
Core, Allied & Elective.	72+20+15 = 107	60 + 20 + 15 = 95
Value Education.	2	2
Environmental Study.	2	2
Tamil  (for non-Tamil) /Advanced Tamil (for other than Tamil  students) /non-major electives (two).	2 x 2 =4	2 x 2 =4
Skill Based subjects	4x3=12/6x2 = 12	4x3=12/6x2 = 12
Extension activities	1	1
Total	140	140

Notes:
1. There is a pass minimum for external component and overall.
2. Theory : Internal Assessment : 75:25
3. Practical : 60:40

b. Credit System - Scoring procedure (Applicable for 2005 - 2008 Batches)
Conversion of Marks into Grade Point
The marks obtained by the candidate in each paper will be converted into grade point as given in the table below.

Range of Marks (%)	Grade Point
90 - 100	10
80 - 89	9
70 - 79	8
60 - 69	7
50 - 59	6
40 - 49	5
< 40	0

Range of Marks (%)	Grade Point
90 - 100	10
80 - 89	9
70 - 79	8
60 - 69	7
50 - 59	6
<50	0

The maximum mark per paper is to be fixed at 100 (If it is less or more than 100, convert it to 100).

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA)
The Grade point of each paper will be multiplied with credit point allotted for the paper. This will be substituted with the formula given below to derive the Grade Point Average (GPA).
The Grade Point Average (GPA) is obtained using the formula:
    Grade Point Average (GPA) =
Where, C = Credit Points assigned for each subject, GP = Grade Point allotted for each subject based on the marks secured.

Awarding Grade
Based on the GPA the corresponding Grade will be awarded.

Grade Point Average and the corresponding grade
Grade Point Average	Grade
> 9 & <=10	O
> 8 & <=9	X
> 7 & <=8	D
> 6 & <=7	A
> 5 & <=6	B
> 4 & <=5	C
-	F

Part I & II papers, Institutional Training, Job Oriented Courses, Value Based Courses, Advanced Learners Courses, Co-curricular activities, Career Oriented Programmes, Diploma and PG Diploma Courses (invisible components and Extra credit courses) are not considered for finding GPA.

Grade Point Average and the corresponding grade
Grade Point Average	Grade
> 9 & <=10	O
> 8 & <=9	X
> 7 & <=8	D
> 6 & <=7	A
> 5 & <=6	B
-	F

Institutional Training, Job Oriented Courses, Value Based Courses, Advanced Learners Courses, Co-curricular activities, Career Oriented Programmes, Diploma and PG Diploma Courses (invisible components and Extra credit courses) are not considered for Classification and finding GPA.

Evaluation of subjects under Part I-B of PG programmes, Part III-B of UG programmes and Extra credit courses
The marks obtained in Job Oriented Courses, Value Based Courses, Advanced Learners Courses are converted into Grades as given in the table hereunder:

PG Programme		UG Programme
Marks %	Grade	Marks %	Grade
85 - 100	O	85 - 100	O
70 - 84	D	70 - 84	D
60 - 69	A	60 - 69	A
50 - 59	B	50 - 59	B
< 50	F (fail)	40 - 49	C
-		< 40	F (fail)

The grades will be displayed along with the appropriate credit points in the semester and consolidated mark sheets. Grades will be entered in the Statements of Marks, only if the candidate has got pass in the said courses.
The final results of the Career Oriented Programmes, Diploma and PG Diploma Courses are displayed in the regular semester and consolidated mark statement as PASS along with the total credit points approved for the course. Separate consolidated statement of marks bearing classification as detailed below with the marks and corresponding credit points obtained in each paper/practical of the course will also be issued.

40% TO 49.999%	Third Class
50% TO 59.999%	Second Class
60% TO 74.999%	First Class
75% AND ABOVE	First Class with Distinction (Part IIIA only)*

* Those students who attempt any paper more than once are not eligible for First Class with Distinction. However, improved marks will be considered for classification but not for ranking.

Evaluation of Co-curricular Activities (applicable upto 2007 batch)
Based on the regularity, Aptitude, Discipline, Involvement and overall performance of the students in the co-curricular activities like National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross and Physical education (Sports and Games), the NCC officers, NSS progamme officers, Coordinator for YRC and Physical Director, respectively shall award marks at the end of fifth semester. This will be displayed in terms of grades in the statement of marks as follows:
Marks 80 and above: Grade A – Exemplary; Marks 70-79: Grade B – Very Good; Marks 60-69: Grade C – Good; Marks 50-59:
Grade D – Fair; Marks 40-49: Grade E – Satisfactory

Evaluation of Extension Activities (applicable for students admitted from academic year 2008-2009 onwards)
The student’s performance will be examined by the Staff-in charge of the extension activities viz. National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Youth Red Cross (YRC) and Physical education (Sports and Games) along with the head of the respective Department on the following parameters. The marks shall be sent to the Controller of Examinations before the commencement of the fifth semester examinations.
Total Marks – 50 (CIA only) which will be assessed as follows:
20% = 10 marks for regularity of attendance
60% = 30 marks for active participation in class/camps/games/special camps/representation in College/ District /State/University activities.
10% = 5 marks for exemplary awards/certificates/prizes
10% = 5 marks for other social components such as Blood Donation, Fine Arts etc.

c. Classification of Performance
A candidate shall be declared to have qualified for the award of the Degree provided the candidate has successfully completed the Programme requirements and has passed all the prescribed subjects of study in all the semesters.

Passing minimum: 40% in End-of-Semester Examinations (ESE) and 40% in aggregate i.e., Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) + End-of-Semester Examinations (ESE)
Classification of Results

Percentage of Marks	Class Obtained
40% TO 49.999%	Third Class
50% TO 59.999%	Second Class
60% TO 74.999%	First Class
75% AND ABOVE	First Class with Distinction (Part IIIA only)*

                                                Based on the overall percentage of marks obtained in each part viz. Part I, Part II and Part IIIA, class will be awarded.

   Passing minimum: 50% in End-of-Semester Examinations (ESE) and 50% in aggregate i.e., Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) + End-of-Semester Examinations (ESE).
Classification of Results

Percentage of Marks	Class Obtained
50% TO 59.999%	Third Class
60% TO 74.999%	Second Class
75% AND ABOVE	First Class with Distinction*

                                                Based on the overall percentage of marks obtained in subjects under Part I-A, class will be awarded.
   * Those students who pass all papers for PG Programmes/under part III of UG Programmes in first attempt within the period of the Course are eligible for First Class with Distinction. The improved marks shall be considered for classification but not for rankings.