PROGRAMS OFFERED IN ODL MODE AT ALHAMD ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS, 2026
A. PRELIMINARY
The Alhamd Islamic University is chartered institution of higher education established by the Government of Baluchistan vide Ordinance No. XX of 2005. These Regulations have been prescribed to administer academic affairs relating to the University’s academic programs in various disciplines. The present document describes Rules and Regulations governing the semester system, examinations, and promotion.
B. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT OF POLICIES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
i. These Rules and Regulations may be called the “Academic Rules and Regulations” of the University.
ii. These Rules and Regulations shall apply to all study programs, students, and other stakeholders of the University.
iii. These shall come into force with immediate effect after approval from Statutory Bodies.
C. DEFINITIONS
In these Rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context:
i. “Academic” means teaching staff of Programs offered in ODL Mode at Alhamd Islamic University .
ii. “Academic Council” means “Academic Council of the University”.
iii. “Academic Calendar” means the period during which the students attend University.
iv. “Academic Department” means a teaching, training, research and/or technological department or center of the University devoted to imparting or creating knowledge in a particular academic discipline.
v. “Academic Year” means “Fall” and following “Spring” Semester.
vi. “BASR” stands for the “Board of Advanced Studies and Research” of the University.
vii. “Audit Course” means a course attended without any liability of taking its examination.
viii. “Bodies” mean University authorities such as “BOS”, “Academic Council” and “BOG” etc.
ix. “BOS” stands for the “Board of Studies” of an Academic Department.
x. “BOG” stands for the “Board of Governors of the University”.
xi. “Campus” means a campus of Alhamd Islamic University .
xii. “Competent Authority” means the Rector of the University or an employee to whom the power is delegated by or under these rules.
xiii. “Controller Examination” means the Controller of Examination of the University.
xiv. “Credit Course” means a course of study to be completed as a requirement for a degree/diploma.
xv. “Credit Hour” means 12.5-hours taught material in a semester or 37.5-hours of lab work or equivalent practical work per semester or the equivalent number of hours.
xvi. “CGPA” means “Cumulative Grade Point Average” and it refers to an average score earned by the students in more than one semester, whereas “GPA” means “Grade Point Average” and refers to the score earned in a single semester.
xvii. “Directorate” means a section of the University for a Particular Activity.
xviii. “Deficiency Course” means a course in which a student has been adjudged deficient by a competent body of the University.
xix. “DGRC” the Departmental Graduate Research Committee”.
xx. “Equivalence Committee” means the Equivalence Committee of the University.
xxi. “Examinations” means Midterm examination and Final Term Examination.
xxii. “Board of Governors” means the Board of Governors of the University.
xxiii. “Graduate program” means academic programs of 18 years and up to 22 years of education.
xxiv. “HOD/Head “means Head of a “Teaching/Academic Department” of the University.
xxv. “HEC” stands for Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
xxvi. Institute” means an Academic Division of the University intended for teaching/research and/ or imparting knowledge.
xxvii. “LMS” means Learning Management System of the University.
xxviii. “Local Student” means a university student whose study status is local (within Pakistan).
xxix. “Academic Division” means a group of academic departments of the University.
xxx. “Non-Credit Course” means a course of study which shall not be counted towards the calculation of C/GPA.
xxxi. “Overseas Student” means University student whose study status is Overseas.
xxxii. OPKST’ means Overseas Pakistani Student living abroad.
xxxiii. "Rector" means The Rector, Alhamd Islamic University.
xxxiv. “Registrar” means The Registrar, Alhamd Islamic University .
xxxv. “Regular Student” means student who if registered for formal academic credits and who carries the full load required in a given semester by his/her curriculum.
xxxvi. “Residential Requirements” means a minimum time period required, in terms of the number of semesters, to complete a degree/diploma.
xxxvii. “Study Scheme” means a prescribed semester wise breakup and order of courses to be offered in a study program.
xxxviii. “Semester” means a duration of at least eighteen (18) weeks.
xxxix. “Student” means student of the University either local or overseas.
xl. “Study Program” means an academic program offered by the University.
xli. “Teacher” means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Tutors, and research staff engaged whole-time by the University for teaching undergraduate, graduate, honors classes or programs and includes such other persons as may be declared to be teachers by Regulations of the University.
xlii. “Undergraduate program” means academic programs of 14 years and up to 16 years of education.
xliii. “University” Alhamd Islamic University .
xliv. “Zero Semester” means a semester in which a student enrolls course(s) in which he/she has been adjudged deficient by a competent body of the University.
xlv. “Annexure” means a supplementary material which is not an essential part of the section, defining the procedure related to the said section which provides additional information about that area/section. The procedural part may be changed time to time for which no prior approval of any statutory body will be required. However, it may require approval from the Competent Authority.
Terms not expressly defined in these “Academic Rules & Regulations” shall bear an interpretation that may be determined by the University. All other terms and expressions shall have the same meaning as assigned to them under the Alhamd Islamic University Ordinance, 2005.
D. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
1.1 The medium of instructions and examination shall be “English” for all subjects except the subject of languages such as Urdu, Chinese, Arabic etc. for which medium of instructions and examination shall be accordingly.
1.2 Non-Muslim students shall be allowed to take the course of ‘Ethical Studies’ offered by the University in lieu of Islamic Studies course.
2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2.1 There shall be an “Academic Calendar” for each semester, which shall be published on the University’s website and may include the followings:
i. Date of Class Commencement
ii. Dates of Gazette Holidays as per Govt. announcement
iii. Date of Midterm Examination
iv. Date of Final Term Examination
v. Date of Result Declaration
3. PROGRAM BREAKUP
3.1 The Minimum and Maximum Time Duration/Semester(s) for the completion of a degree program/course/ for the regular students shall be as under:
| Sr. No. | Degree Level | Minimum Duration | Maximum Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BS (4-year) | 04-years/08-semesters | 08-years/16-semesters |
| 2 | ADP/ Bachelor (02-year) | 02-years/04-semesters | 04-years/08-semesters |
| 3 | B.Ed. (1.5-year) | 1.5-years/03-semesters | 03-years/06-semesters |
| 4 | B.Ed. (2.5-year) | 2.5-years/05-semesters | 05-years/10-semesters |
| 5 | Diploma 02-year | 02-years/04-semesters | 04-years/08-semesters |
| 6 | Diploma 01-year | 01-year/02-semesters | 02-years/04-semesters |
Note:
i. Maximum time duration as mentioned in the above table includes the semester freeze period.
ii. The students enrolled in study program(s)/course/certifications (e.g., specialization certification, short certificate course, Zero and Deficiency Semester) comprising of “One Semester” duration, shall be required to pass all prescribed courses in a single semester.
iii. The students admitted on the basis of course exemption/transfer of course credit hours, shall be required to complete the program within the semester(s) prescribed by the Equivalence Committee of the University.
3.2 There shall be a Semester Break of at least one week between two Semesters.
4. SEMESTER SYSTEM
4.1 The University observes the Semester System. There shall be two semesters in each academic year i.e., Fall and Spring comprising of at least 18-weeks including the examination period. The commencement of these semesters is regulated by the University. In each semester, students will be evaluated through continuous assessments, e.g., Quizzes, Assignments, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs) etc. In case of non-participation in continuous assessment of a course will eventually affect the final grade(s) of the student. It is mandatory to appear in the Midterm examination and Final Term examination along with continuous assessment to get good grades.
4.2 The Mid and Final Term examinations of local students are conducted at the designated Examination Centers of the Programs offered in ODL Mode at Alhamd Islamic University . If there is an emergency/pandemic situation; the University may decide the conduct of examinations as per the scenario developed, thereof, are conducted online using specialized exam software under proctored environment.
5. SEMESTER AND COURSE ENROLLMENT
5.1.1 A student is required to register in each semester. If the student fails to register in a semester without permission of the ‘Competent Authority’ on or before the last date of course selection he/she will be marked as ‘Inactive’.
5.1.2 A student shall be required to enroll at least one course/03-credit hours in a semester keeping in view the pre-requisites of each course(s) and maximum available duration of the study program.
5.1.3 Candidate admitted to a program shall complete all the requirements as per study scheme for the degree/diploma/certificate, for each semester subject to the maximum admissible limit of semesters, failing which his/her admission shall stand cancelled. In case, the student discontinues his/her studies without permission as stated in ‘para 8.1’ may seek re-admission in the same semester, with the approval of the Dean on recommendations of the HOD; or in the subsequent semester with the permission of the Registrar, provided he/she has already not exhausted the maximum duration/time for the course/program.
- DISCONTINUATION OF STUDIES:
6.1 The student admitted to a degree/diploma/certificate program, shall register him/herself for each semester as long as he/she has not discontinued studies on account of sickness (duly certified by a registered medical practitioner) or due to circumstances beyond his/her control, before appearing in the mid and end examination, with the permission of the Registrar. Moreover, a candidate shall not ordinarily be allowed to discontinue studies by using semester freeze option for a total of two consecutive semesters.
- DROP OR WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSE(S):
7.1 The minimum and maximum Course Load in a semester shall be according to the study scheme of the program, but in special circumstances it can be minimum of 03-credit hours and maximum will be 21-credit hours.
7.2 In case of repeating failed/ dropped/ improve course, a student can take maximum one extra course of up to 04-credit hours during regular semester.
7.3 The student shall be required to get register for any repeat course within one week of the start of the new Semester. The student shall not be allowed to add course after the end of second week of a semester. However, the drop option shall remain open till the end of 4th week of a semester.
8. COURSE SELECTION AND CREDIT HOURS LIMIT:
8.1 Each student shall register him/herself in the 1st & 2nd semester for all the credit hours as prescribed in study scheme for these semesters, unless otherwise specified.
8.2 Newly Admitted Students: Pre-defined first semester courses shall be allocated from the respective study scheme by the system/LMS.
8.3 Existing Students: For existing students, course(s) enrolment shall be opened after the result declaration of the preceding semester.
8.4 For the enrolment of semester courses, each student shall login to his/her LMS. The student shall enrol courses according to the prescribed ‘semester wise scheme of studies’ of the program by following the prerequisite rule.
8.5 Course Pre-Requisite Rule:
Each course shall only be available to a student for enrollment in a semester when his/her basic/foundation level course has already been studied/qualified by him in a previous semester as described in study scheme.
Note: The rule may only be relaxed by the Registrar upon recommendation of the Dean through provision of the followings:
i. When the student changes his/her study program and fails to enroll in further courses in the new program.
ii. Requested through respective HOD.
8.6 Student shall enroll credit hour wise course load in a regular semester as prescribed in the program’s study scheme. In case any student wishes to enroll for one more course beyond the specified credit hours limit in the last two semesters, should submit his/her request to the Dean through HOD. He/she may be allowed by the Dean provided that student’s CGPA is 3.00 or above out of 4.
8.7 There shall be no course selection after the expiry of the last date of course selection (select/add/drop/replace) unless approved by the Dean while recording special reason(s). However, no permission shall be granted after closing of date-sheet interface for mid-semester examination.
8.8 For the enrollment of Project/Internship/ Thesis, student must meet the prescribed credit hours, prerequisite and CGPA requirements as prescribed in course selection rules.
8.9 Students repeating their Final Project/ Internship Report/ Research Thesis courses may be allowed to re-enroll their respective courses on the recommendations received from the respective supervisor and “HOD” subject to the condition that the student should be able to complete the course requirements within the current semester and/or degree requirements. However, it must not be allowed once the Final Term examination has commenced.
9. SEMESTER FREEZE
9.1 A student will be allowed to freeze a semester only once in a semester with proper justification after the approval from Registrar.
9.2 The student will have to pay fee prescribed for “Semester Freeze”.
9.3 The student in the first semester shall not be allowed to freeze. However, in hardship cases as ‘Iddat’, ‘Maternity/Delivery’, ‘Death of a direct relative or for any other justified reason’, a student may freeze his/her semester with prior approval of the Registrar.
9.4 The students who have availed the semester freeze option shall not be eligible for the award of ‘Scholarship or Merit Position’.
9.5 A student may apply for semester freeze on or before the last date of course selection/enrollment, with proper justification.
9.6 If a student freezes a semester before the last date of course selection/enrollment, his/her semester fee will remain intact (if already paid) but if freezes before the Midterm exams, then half semester fee will be charged and if he/she freezes a semester after the Midterm exams, then full semester fee will be charged.
9.7 Upon semester freeze, academic activities for the said semester will become null and void and such students will have to resume study from the same semester from the start.
9.8 During the freeze period, the student will not be allowed to perform any academic and/or co-curricular / extra -curricular activities.
9.9 A student will not be allowed to freeze more than two consecutive semesters, simultaneously. Failing to resume/continue studies in the next (subsequently 3rd consecutive) semester the student’s admission will be considered as “Cancelled” and he/she will be required to apply for new/fresh admission as per the Admission Policy of the University.
9.10 If a student submits semester freeze application by mistake, he/she will be allowed to withdraw the request within seven (07) days from the date of application, however, such students shall be held responsible for academic loss or any other liability.
9.11 In case of withdrawal of semester freeze application, semester freeze fee will not be reimbursed.
9.12 The duration of the freeze semester(s) will be counted towards maximum duration of the degree program. The maximum duration for the respective Degree Program as prescribed by the University, shall remain the same.
10. SEMESTER UNFREEZE
A student can unfreeze and resume studies in the subsequent semester on or before the last date as published in Academic Calendar and then to make course selection (add/drop) of that specific semester accordingly.
11. INACTIVE STUDENT
A student who fails to register a semester and unable to enroll course(s) within the due date of course enrollment will be declared as an “Inactive Student”. Such student may resume his/her studies through Re-admission, upon payment of prescribed Re-Admission Fee in the very next semester. However, if a student remains inactive for more than two consecutive semesters simultaneously and fails to resume/continue studies in the next (3rd) semester; the admission of such student will be considered as “withdrawn” and he/she will be required to apply for new admission as per the University policy. In case a student submits semester freeze request by mistake, he/she will be allowed to withdraw the request within seven (7) days from the date of application.
12. DROPPED-OUT STUDENT
Following students shall be considered as dropped out:
· A student who withdraws his/her admission before completing a degree/diploma/certificate program.
· An inactive student who does not resume his/her studies by making course selection in subsequent semester(s).
· An inactive student who has outstanding dues in his account book.
· A student who could not complete his/her enrolled study program within the specified time duration of the respective study program.
· Admission cancelled in response to an Indiscipline/Misconduct or against any disciplinary action.
13. ASSESSMENT – FORMAT
13.1 Class Tests/Quizzes/Presentations/Assignments/Seminars or any other such academic activity given by the respective teacher to the students in a Semester shall be called “Sessional Work”. In addition to this, any assessment mode employed during the semester may also contribute to the “Sessional Work”.
13.2 The distribution of marks for each theory course/subject in a Semester shall be as under:
| i. | Semester Work (40%) | |
|---|---|---|
| i. | Attendance | 10% |
| i. | Quizzes/Assignments/Presentations/term papers/short projects, etc. | 20% marks |
| i. | Mid Term Examination | 30% Marks |
| ii. | End Term Examination (40%) | 40% Marks |
| Grand Total | 100% Marks |
14. PRACTICUM EXMINATION:
14.1 A separate Practical paper of 50 marks in the course(s) where lab work is part of course(s), shall be given to the students in the Final Term Examination.
14.2 In a complete laboratory course, which consist of 100% lab work, in addition to semester work, the Final Term Examination shall carry weightage of 100 marks.
15. MID TERM EXAMINATION
15.1 Midterm Examination shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations after eighth week of each Semester or as reflected in the ‘Academic Calendar’ of the University.
15.2 The format of the Question paper will be determined by the concerned Teacher vetted by his/her “HOD”.
15.3 It will be mandatory for students to appear in the Midterm Examination. Repetition of Midterm Examinations is not allowed. However, if missed due to some pressing reasons, retake of the Midterm Examination can be arranged on the recommendations of concerned HOD and the Dean.
16. FINAL TERM EXAMINATION
16.1 There shall be a Final Term Examination for each course at the end of each Semester.
16.2 The schedule of Final Term Examination (Theory/Practical) shall be prepared and notified by the Controller of Examinations.
16.3 The Final Term Examination shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations according to the Conduct of Examination Rules, mentioned in “Examination Regulations” of Virtual University.
16.4 In case of Practical Examination(s), the concerned teacher(s) shall conduct the Practical Examination.
17. GRADING SCHEME
Depending strictly upon academic performance, students are awarded grades A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, F, I, W for each course. These grades indicate the following levels of achievement.
| A | Excellent |
|---|---|
| B | Good |
| C | Adequate |
| D | Minimum acceptable |
| F | Failure, implying that the student must repeat |
| I | Incomplete |
| W | Withdrawn |
The Grade Point Average of a particular course is calculated by the formula as follows:
GPA = ((M-50)/12) + I where M is the marks obtained in a particular course and 86 > = M >=50
The grade and the threshold levels in terms of marks for each letter grade are given below:
Grade Marks GPA
A+ 90 or above 4.00
A 86-89 4.00
A- 82-85 3.67-3.92
B+ 78-81 3.33-3.58
B 74-77 3.00-3.25
B- 70-73 2.67-2.92
C+ 66-69 2.33-2.58
C 62-65 2.00-2.25
C- 58-61 1.67-1.92
D+ 54-57 1.33-1.58
D 50-53 1.00-1.25
F 49 or below 0.00
The Grade Point Average calculation ensures a continuous scale for the respective grade. The grade issued by AIU will be considered as ‘Final’. Two types of average will be computed to determine the grade obtained by each student i.e. the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
SGPA is the weighted average of grade point earned in a semester. The weights are taken as the ratio of course credits to the total credits taken by the student in the semester.
A student who has taken four courses in a semester with credit hours CI,C2,C3 and C4, upon obtaining grade points P1, P2, P3 and P4 respectively will lead to the score as described below by the formula:
SGPA = P1 (C1/C) + P2(C2/C)+P3 (C3/C)+P4(C4/C) Where C=C1+C2+C3+C4
18. ATTENDANCE CRITERIA
18.1 There will be no In-person/Physical attendance required where the course is offered in asynchronous mode.
18.2 The student should have at least 75% attendance to become eligible to appear in the Final Term Examination of specific course(s) which is offered in the conventional mode (face to face) especially in lab/practicum. The concerned teacher shall mark the attendance of the students and submit/upload it in the LMS. The student shall be awarded “IC” (Incomplete) grade in such course(s) where the attendance is below than 75%. Such students shall have to repeat that course(s) in the subsequent Semester(s) in which the course(s) is being offered.
18.3 In each course (offered in asynchronous mode), there shall be system generated attendance activity. It is mandatory for a student to participate in 50% of such activity in each course, failing to achieve this participation, he/she shall not be allowed to sit in Final Term Examination of that course. In case such student fails to achieve the required attendance percentage again or fails to qualify the course, while repeating, another chance to him/her shall be given by the Controller of Examinations (in consultation with the respective HOD/Dean) to repeat that course in the forthcoming semester in which the course is being offered, subject to the maximum length of the program. No further chance will be given after this Examination. The failed core course(s) must be passed irrespective of number of attempts/repeats within the maximum duration of the degree program. However, failed elective course(s) can be replaced with other elective course(s) after a maximum of three attempts/repeats. In all cases, the duration of the degree program will not be changed.
19. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING A SEMESTER
19.1 A student must participate in the Semester Work to appear in the Final Term Examination offered by the University. In case a student does not participate at all in the Semester Work or does not appear in the Final Term Examination, he/ she will be awarded an “F” grade in that course and such student shall have to repeat the course(s).
19.2 A student shall qualify the course if he/she scores at least 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 25% in the final and minimum 25% in the semester work including Midterm Examination, separately. The grade of the course will be awarded as per the University grading scheme.
19.3 No grace marks shall be awarded to the students.
19.4 The minimum passing grade (GPA) in first semester shall be 2.0. In case of GPA is < 2.0 student will be put on probation in second semester. If he fails to achieve GPA >= 2.0 in second semester, he will again be put on probation. However, if he/she fails to attain GPA >= 2.00 in third semester, he/she will be dropped from the role. A student who is put on probation in the very first semester will not be allowed to freeze the subsequent semester. He/she must clear the probation before applying for semester freeze.
19.5 A student who gets re-admission in the program shall get exemption for the course(s) which he/she has qualified with grade(s) higher than “C”.
19.6 A student who scores “F” grade in any course(s) in a Semester, shall have to repeat that specific course(s) in the forthcoming semester(s) when that course(s) is/are offered by the University.
19.7 In case of change/revision in course(s) of study for the Program, such student shall have to repeat the changed/revised course(s) in lieu of course(s) with “F” grade.
19.8 A student can anytime improve a course in which his/her obtained grade is less than “B”. In such case he/she has to repeat the improvement course(s) in the forthcoming semester(s), in which that course is offered.
19.9 In case, a student repeats one or more course(s) and fails to improve the grade, then the grade obtained previously by the student may be retained.
19.10 If a student completes the degree requirements in terms of total credit hours, then the University may ask the student if he/she wants to be a graduate or desires to improve his/her CGPA. In case, the student opts for improvement then he/she be allowed to register in courses fulfilling the following conditions:
(i) Repeat those course(s), where the grades are less than “C” i.e. D & F
(ii) Total enrolled credits hours shall not exceed from “21” in a semester.
(iii) Must not exceed the maximum duration of the respective degree program.
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REGULATIONS FOR FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR PROGRAM
Note: General Rules & Regulations apply, along with followings:
1. PROGRAM BREAKUP
1.1 Four Year Bachelor program is divided into four (04) academic years (named as Year-I, Year-II, Year-III and Year-IV).
1.2 Each academic year is divided into Two Semesters:
| Year -I | Year – III |
|---|---|
| Semester – I | Semester – V |
| Semester – II | Semester – VI |
| Year – II | Year – IV |
| Semester – III | Semester – VII |
| Semester – IV | Semester – VIII |
2. FINAL YEAR PROJECT/INTERNSHIP/TEACHING PRACTICE
2.1 The Final Year Project (FYP)/Internship/Teaching Practice is a requirement for the award of Degree when prescribed in the study scheme of the respective program.
2.2 The Final Year Project shall be minimum of 06-Credit Hours or as prescribed in the study scheme, to be split in the 7th and 8th semester equally.
2.3 The Topic of Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice Report along with the name of Supervisor shall be approved by the Departmental Committee of the Program notified by the HOD at the beginning of semester-VII. The students shall have to submit required deliverable(s)/report (whichever is applicable) of FYP within one week of the commencement of the Final Term Examination of the eighth (8th) semester.
2.4 In case, a student fails to complete the Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, an extension of maximum one semester may be granted by the Dean of the faculty on the recommendation of the HoD concerned. The applications of such students shall be forwarded by the Dean of the respective faculty to the Registrar, who after going through the provided record shall notify the extension. The permissible maximum duration of the study program shall apply while granting extension.
2.5 If a student fails to qualify the Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice with or without availing the extension, then “F” grade will be awarded to the student in the Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice Report.
2.6 A minimum of 50% marks are required to qualify the Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice.
2.7 A student shall submit three lose bound Copies of the Final Year Project/Internship/Teaching Practice report to the Supervisor or upload softcopy to the LMS, when required. The Internal Examiner (Supervisor) and External Examiner (which may be from the same or related department of the University) for each student will be appointed by the HOD concerned.
2.8 The Supervisor shall be required to certify that FYP deliverables/report meets the minimum standard and the similarity index is below the approved limit. The copies of the reports obtained using the “Turnitin” software provided by Higher Education Commission must be accompanied by the plagiarism test which should have been conducted.
2.9 A Board of Examiners consisting of Internal Examiner, External Examiner and Convener (HOD or nominee) shall evaluate the Final Year Project in a Viva Voce (Oral Examination). The board may decide one of the following: Pass and award grade; Pass (and award grade) with Minor Revision; Defer with Major Revision; Reject (Award “F” grade).
2.10 In case Pass with Minor Revisions is recommended, the student shall submit the revised FYP/report within two (02) weeks. In case Defer with Major Revisions is recommended, then the student shall register in the following semester and resubmit the FYP/report for oral examination as per University Procedures.
2.11 The student shall be informed in writing about the changes he/she has to make in the Final Year Project/report in both cases, i,e., minor and major revisions.
2.12 In hardship cases where a student is not able to pass the FYP in the allowed time period, he/she may be given option to take 2 (two) courses; each of 3 (three) credit hours in lieu of FYP.
2.13 The Final Year Project, which is accepted after evaluation, shall become the property of the Alhamd Islamic University.
3. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 In order to be eligible for the award of degree, a student must fulfil all requirements, set for the award of degree in the respective program and as such other requirements of the University.
3.2 The student must have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 for the award of Degree.
4. ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
4.1 A Gold medal is awarded to the student who secures the highest CGPA subject to a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
5. ADDITIONAL COURSE(S)
5.1 A student may be allowed to take additional course(s) in the Major or Allied subject of course in which he/ she is doing his/her Graduation, subject to the maximum limit of course load allowed in a Semester.
5.2 A student shall be allowed to study the additional course(s) along with the regular students.
5.3 He/ she shall have to complete the Semester Work and shall have to appear in the Final Term Examination of that Course.
5.4 A student shall qualify the Course(s) if he/ she scores at least 50% marks in Semester Work and Final Term Examination separately.
5.5 In case he/ she fails to score 50% marks, he/ she shall be allowed to repeat the course along with the forthcoming semester. In case he/ she fails to qualify the course while repeating, no further chance will be given.
5.6 Additional course(s) shall not be included in the Transcript.
5.7 A Certificate to the effect that he/ she has passed additional course(s) shall be issued to the student.
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REGULATIONS FOR ASSOSCIATE DEGREE (TWO YEARS) PROGRAM
Note: General Rules & Regulations apply, along with followings:
1. PROGRAM BREAKUP
4.1 The Associate Degree Program (ADP) is of two-year duration, divided into academic years (named as Year-I & Year-II).
4.2 Each academic year is divided into Two Semesters.
| Year – I | Year – II |
|---|---|
| Semester – I | Semester – III |
| Semester – II | Semester – IV |
2. FINAL YEAR PROJECT/ INTERNSHIP REPORT
2.1 Final Year Project/ Internship is a requirement for the award of Degree, when prescribed in the study scheme.
2.2 Final Year Project/ Internship shall be minimum of 03-Credit Hours or as prescribed in the study scheme of the respective program.
2.3 The Topic of Final Year Project/ Internship Report along with the name of Supervisor shall be approved by the Departmental Board of Studies at the beginning of semester IV and the students shall have to submit the Final Year Project/ Internship Report within one week of the commencement of the Final Term Examination of the Fourth Semester.
2.4 In case, a student fails to submit the FYP/ Internship Report within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, the HoD concerned may grant an extension of maximum Three months. The applications of such students shall be forwarded by the HOD to the Controller of Examinations, who shall notify the extension.
2.5 In case a student fails to submit the Final Year Project/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report even after availing the extended period, he/she shall be declared Fail in FYP/ Internship Report. Such student shall be asked to submit his FYP/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report in the next Semester(s). All the necessary University dues shall be payable up till the submission of Final Year Project/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report.
2.6 A minimum of 50% marks is required to qualify the Project/ Internship Report.
2.7 A student shall submit three lose bound Copies of the Final Year Project/Internship report to the Supervisor or upload softcopy to the LMS, when required. The Internal Examiner (Supervisor) and External Examiner (which may be from the same or related department of the university) for each student will be appointed by the HOD.
2.8 The Supervisor shall be required to certify that FYP deliverables/report meets the minimum standard and the similarity index is below the approved limit. The copies of the reports must be accompanied by the plagiarism test that has been conducted, obtained using the “Turnitin” software provided by Higher Education Commission.
2.9 A Board of Examiners consisting of Internal Examiner, External Examiner and Convener (HOD or nominee) shall evaluate the Final Year Project in a Viva Voce (Oral Examination). The board may decide one of the following: Pass and award grade; Pass (and award grade) with Minor Revision; Defer with Major Revision; Reject (Award “F” grade).
2.10 In case Pass with Minor Revisions is recommended, the student shall submit the revised FYP/report within two (02) weeks. In case Defer with Major Revisions is recommended, then the student shall register in the following semester and resubmit the FYP/ report for oral examination as per University Procedures.
2.11 The student shall be informed in writing about the changes he/she has to make in the Final Year Project/report in both cases, i,e., minor and major revisions.
2.12 FYP/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report, which is accepted after evaluation, shall become the property of Alhamd Islamic University
3. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 In order to be eligible for the award of degree, a student must fulfil all requirements, set for the award of degree in the respective program and as such other requirements of the University.
3.2 He/she must score at least 2.00 CGPA at the end of program for the award of Degree.
4. ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
No Academic Distinction is awarded to the student of ADP (2-year) program.
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REGULATIONS FOR TWO-YEAR POST-ADP PROGRAM
(BS-2Yr)
Note: General Rules & Regulations apply, along with followings:
1. PROGRAM BREAKUP
1.1 Two-year Post-ADP program (equal to 16 years of education) is divided into two academic years (named as Year-I, Year-II,).
1.2 Each academic year is divided into Two Semesters:
| Year -I | Year – II |
|---|---|
| Semester – I | Semester – III |
| Semester – II | Semester – IV |
2. FINAL YEAR PROJECT/ INTERNSHIP REPORT
2.1 Final Year Project/ Internship is a requirement for the award of Degree, when prescribed in the study scheme.
2.2 Final Year Project/ Internship shall be minimum 03 Credit Hours or as prescribed in the scheme of the study.
2.3 The Topic of Final Year Project/ Internship Report along with the name of Supervisor shall be approved by the Departmental Board of Studies at the beginning of semester III (in case FYP is of 06 credit hours) OR IV (in case of FYP is 03 credit hours) semester and the students shall have to submit the Final Year Project/ Internship Report within one week of the commencement of Final Term Examination of Fourth Semester.
2.4 In case, a student fails to submit the FYP/ Internship Report within the stipulated time due to verifiable recorded reasons, the HoD concerned may grant an extension of maximum Three months. The applications of such students shall be forwarded by the HOD to the Controller of Examinations, who shall notify the extension.
2.5 In case a student fails to submit the Final Year Project/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report even after availing the extended period, he/she shall be declared Fail in FYP/ Internship Report. Such student shall be asked to submit his FYP/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report in the next Semester(s), failing which his/ her candidature shall be cancelled. All the necessary University dues shall be payable up until the submission of Final Year Project/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report.
2.6 A minimum of 50% marks is required to qualify the Project/ Internship Report.
2.7 A student shall submit three lose bound Copies of the Final Year Project/Internship report to the Supervisor or upload softcopy to the LMS, when required. The Internal Examiner (Supervisor) and External Examiner (which may be from the same or related department of the university) for each student will be appointed by the HOD.
2.8 The Supervisor shall be required to certify that FYP deliverables/report meets the minimum standard and the similarity index is below the approved limit. The copies of the reports obtained using the “Turnitin” software provided by Higher Education Commission must be accompanied by the plagiarism test which should have been conducted.
2.9 A Board of Examiners consisting of Internal Examiner, External Examiner and Convener (HOD or nominee) shall evaluate the Final Year Project in a Viva Voce (Oral Examination). The Board may decide one of the following: Pass and award grade; Pass (and award grade) with Minor Revision; Defer with Major Revision; Reject (Award “F” grade).
2.10 In case Pass with Minor Revisions is recommended, the student shall submit the revised FYP/Report within two (02) weeks. In case Defer with Major Revisions is recommended, then the student shall register in the following semester and resubmit the FYP/Report for oral examination as per University Procedures.
2.11 The student shall be informed in writing about the changes he/she has to make in the Final Year Project/Report in both cases, i,e., minor and major revisions.
2.12 Final Year Project/ Internship/ Teaching Practice Report, which is accepted after evaluation, shall become the property of Alhamd Islamic University.
3. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
3.1 In order to be eligible for the award of degree, a student must fulfil all requirements, set for the award of degree in the respective program and as such other requirements of the University.
3.2 He/she must score at least 2.00 CGPA at the end of program for the award of Degree.
4. ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
A Gold medal is awarded to the student who secured the highest CGPA subject to a minimum CGPA of 3.5.