Shoolini University has adopted a Continuous Education System with two semesters in an academic year. Each semester lasts 18-22 weeks and concludes with an examination followed by a break. During this period, students can take part in industrial or vocational training and educational tours to fulfil their degree requirements.
The university awards degrees using a Course Credit System. Each course has a well-defined syllabus with designated credit hours for both theory and practical classes. Postgraduate studies also include a research component as part of the curriculum. This approach provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for their future careers.
The Credit Hours are regulated as follows:
- One credit hour of theory is one hour of classroom teaching.
- One credit hour of practical is two/ three hours of teaching in the laboratory/workshop.
Examination
Undergraduate Program
The system of examination is internal. Each student has to appear for/submit an assignment, presentation, quiz, surprise test, terminal examination, etc.
Postgraduate Program
The system of examination is internal. It comprises quiz, surprise test, 1st term, 2nd term and end-term examinations.
Evaluation
At Shoolini University, student evaluation is based on both theory and practicals. It is determined by the Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) system:
- For Undergraduate Students, evaluation is conducted through continuous internal assessment and end-term examinations. To pass a course, students must achieve a passing grade in both the internal assessment and end-term examination, separately for theory and practicals.
- Postgraduate Students are required to pass the theory and practical examinations separately.
- To pass any course, a student must obtain a minimum number of Grade Points for each subject and Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) on a scale of 10. Shoolini University's evaluation process ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers by maintaining high academic standards.
a. Undergraduate & Postgraduate Examinations (Other than Pharmacy Courses)
4. 0 grade point in each subject and in OGPA.
b. Undergraduate & Postgraduate Examinations (Pharmacy Courses)
As per PCI guidelines issued from time to time.
- At the end of each semester, Shoolini University awards a Letter Grade to every student (excluding Pharmacy students) based on their performance in each subject. This grade reflects the student's overall performance and serves as an indicator of their academic progress.
a. Letter Grades: O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P, F. Corresponding Grade Points: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 0
b. Pharmacy Courses: Letter grading & attendance marks as per PCI guidelines.
Attendance
According to the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC), students must have a minimum of 75% attendance to appear in the theory and practical end-term semester examinations. As per the academic regulations, attendance is also rewarded with marks as follows:
- 95 per cent and above: 5 marks
- 90-94 per cent: 4 marks
- 85-89 per cent: 3 marks
- 80-84 per cent: 2 marks
- 75-79 per cent: 1 mark
Make-Up Examination
If a student fails to achieve a 4.0-grade point in a subject, they will need to take a Re-Examination to clear the subject, except for students in the Pharmacy program. The Pharmacy program follows the guidelines of the Pharmacy Council of India for make-up examinations.
If an undergraduate student (in both BTech and BPharma) has not passed all courses in the first two semesters, they cannot register for the 5th semester. Similarly, if a student has not cleared all the courses of the 3rd and 4th semester, they cannot register for the 7th semester until they have passed all the courses of the 3rd and 4th semester. In other undergraduate programs, students cannot register for the 5th semester until they have cleared all previous courses.