CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS - 2008 FOR MASTER

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

IMPHAL-795004, Manipur, India
2008
 CONTENTS

Chapter Page No.

1 General Aspects and Glossary of Terms 2
1.1 General 2
1.2 Academic Year and duration of the degree programmes 2
1.3 Definitions of academic terms 3
2 Students Admission and Academic Programmes 5
2.1 Admission 5
2.2 Registration 7
2.3 Registration of continuing students 7
2.4 Late Registration 8
2.5 Temporary withdrawal of students from the University 8
2.6 Credit requirements 9
2.7 Permissible work load 9
2.8 Advisory system 9
2.9 Students’ attendance 11
2.10 Permanent withdrawal/leaving the University 11
2.11 Cancellation of admission 11
2.12 Recognition of teachers for teaching and guiding students 11
2.13 Plan of work 12
2.14 Research plan 12
2.15 Submission of thesis 13
2.16 Time schedule for various academic activities 13
3 Examination, Evaluation and Grading Systems 15
3.1 Examination system 15
3.2 Examination schedule and weightage 15

1 (i)
3.3 Duration of Examinations 15
3.4 Internal and External Components for Question Setting and 16
Evaluation
3.5 Qualifying Examination 16
3.6 Grading System 19
3.7 Arrangement of sick bed 20
3.8 Absence from examination 20
3.9 Performance classification 21
3.10 University Gold Medal 21
3.11 Transcript and Provisional Certificate 22
3.12 Convocation and Degree Certificate 22
3.13 Amendment or cancellation of result 23
4 Fees, Scholarships and Remuneration for Examination work 24
4.1 Fees 24
4.2 Merit Scholarship 25
4.3 Examination Remunerations 26
5 Maintenance of Discipline 27
5.1 Authority for maintenance of discipline 27
5.2 Disciplinary board/committees 27
5.3 Acts of indiscipline 28
5.4 Award of punishment for breach of discipline 28
5.5 Appellate authority 30
5.6 Discipline in examinations 30
6 Savings 33

1 (ii)
7. List of Appendices 34
Appendix – I (PG1) – Formation of Advisory Committee 35
Appendix – IA (PG1-A) – Change of Advisory Committee 36
Appendix – II (PG2) – Plan of Post-Graduate work 37
Appendix – III (PG3) – Plan of Post-Graduate research work 39
Appendix-IIIA (PG3-A) – Change in plan of Post-Graduate 40
research work
Appendix-IV (PG4) – Comprehensive qualifying examination 42
(written)
Appendix-V (PG5) – Results of comprehensive qualifying written 43
examination
Appendix-VI (PG6) – Results of comprehensive qualifying viva- 44
voce examination
Appendix-VIIA (PG7-A) – Certificate – I 45
Appendix-VIIB (PG7-B) – Certificate – II 46
8. Table 1. Fees payable by the student 47
Table 2. Miscellaneous fees 48

1 (iii)
 CHAPTER -1

GENERAL ASPECTS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

1.1 General
1.1.1 Authority for making regulations
These regulations are made as per the provision under section 18(1) of the
Central Agricultural University Act. 1992 (No. 40 of 1992) and the statute 14(3)
of the Central Agricultural University, Imphal.

1.1.2 Short title and commencement

These regulations shall be called “Central Agricultural University Academic
Regulations 2008 for Master Degree Programmes” and shall be applicable to the
students admitted during the Academic year 2008-09 and onwards.
1.1.3 Scope
The provisions made in these academic regulations shall apply to all Master
Degree Programmes offered by the University.
1.1.4. Interpretations
The decision of the Academic Council shall be final and no suit, application,
petition, revision or appeal shall lie in any court of law or in any authority outside
the University in respect of interpretation of these Regulations.
1.2 Academic year and duration of the degree programmes
1.2.1 The Academic Year shall generally commence from last Monday of July of each
year. However, the Academic Council has the authority to decide the exact dates
and month of commencement and termination of any Academic Year. An
Academic Year shall be divided into two semesters and shall include the inter-
semester break.
1.2.2 A semester shall generally consist of 22 weeks and shall have not less than 115
working days including 100 net instructional days and upto 15 days for
examinations.

1.2.3 Co-curricular activities shall be organized simultaneously with academic

activities after class hours. Loss of instructional days due to inter class/inter
collegiate competitions in sports/games/cultural activities or due to any other
reason shall be compensated by providing additional instructional days.
1.2.4 The minimum number of classes for each (one) credit of a course shall be 16 in a
semester.
1.2.5 The minimum and maximum duration of residential requirement for Master’s
Degree Programmes shall be as follows:

Minimum 2 years (4 semesters)

Maximum 4 years (8 semester)
 In case a student fails to complete the degree programme within the maximum
duration of residential requirement, his/her admission shall stand cancelled.

1.3 Definitions of academic terms

1.3.1 Chair person means a teacher of the major discipline proposed by the Head of
Department through the Dean of the College and duly approved by the Director
of Instruction to act as the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee and also to
guide the students on academic issues.

1.3.2 Curriculum refers to a group of courses approved to meet the requirements for
the fulfillment of a degree programme.

1.3.3 Course means a unit of instruction in a discipline carrying a specific number and
credit and to be covered in a semester as laid down in detail in the syllabus of a
degree programme.

1.3.4 Syllabus refers to a detailed outline of courses approved for the fulfillment of a
particular degree programme.

1.3.5 Credit means the unit of work load per week for a particular course in theory
and/or practical. One credit of theory means one class of one hour duration and
one credit practical means one class of minimum two hours duration per week.

1.3.6 Credit load of a student refers to the total number of credits of all the courses
he/she registers during a particular semester.

1.3.7 Grade point (GP) of a course is a measure of quality of work done. It is obtained
by dividing the percent mark secured by a student in a particular course by 10,
rounded off to second decimal place.

1.3.8 Result is a measure of performance in a course at the end of the semester. The
result for each course registered shall be declared as follows:

Grade points/symbol Result Value

Obtained
5.50 and above Pass G.P. as indicated
less than 5.50 (F) Fail Zero
“SA” Shortage of attendance Zero
“S” Satisfactory -
“US” Unsatisfactory -
1.3.9 Credit point (CP) refers to the Grade point multiplied by the number of credits
of the course, rounded off to second decimal place.

1.3.10 Grade point average (GPA) means the total credit point earned by a student
divided by total number of credits of all the courses registered in a semester,
rounded off to second decimal place.

1.3.11 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) means the total credit points earned
by a student divided by the total number of credits registered by the student at the
end of a semester (all completed semesters), rounded off to second decimal place.

1.3.12 Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) means the total credit points earned by a
student in the entire degree programme divided by the total number of credits
required for the degree, rounded off to second decimal place.
 CHAPTER – 2
STUDENTS ADMISSION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

2.1 Admission
Candidates with Bachelors’ degree in concerned/related subjects from a
recognized university with OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 or equivalent percentage of
marks are eligible for admission to the Master’s Degree programmes. SC/ST
candidates with OGPA of 5.50 in the Bachelor’s degree shall be eligible for the
admission.

2.1.2 Selection of candidates for admission

i) The basis of selection for admission to Master’s degree programmes
shall be the merit in the qualifying examination.

ii) Twenty five (25) per cent of total seats in each department shall be
filled up by the candidates selected by ICAR through All India
Entrance Test (AIET).

iii) Fifteen per cent (15) and 7.5 % of the total number of seats shall be
reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively. In case enough
candidates are not available, SC/ST categories seats can be
interchanged.

iv) Twenty seven (27) per cent of the total number of seats are reserved for
OBC excluding creamy layer

Note: Vacant seats under reserved (except OBC quota) / unreserved category
shall be filled-up by the candidates on merit basis from the waiting list. Vacant
seats under OBC quota, however, shall not be filled-up by any other category.

2.1.3 Submission of application

i) Application for admission to Master’s degree programmes shall be
made in prescribed application form obtainable from the office of the
Registrar, CAU/Dean of constituent Colleges on issue of notification to
this effect. The duly filled in application complete in all respects along
with documents shall be submitted so as to reach the Registrar of the
University on or before the prescribed date.

ii) Students who have appeared in the final examination of the qualifying
degree course and whose results are awaited for declaration may also
submit their applications on or before the prescribed date.

iii) Each candidate shall submit the following documents in original before
the Admission Committee constituted for the purpose.
  Bachelor’s Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate and grade
card/marks card.

 Intermediate Science/10+2 Science/equivalent examination certificate

and marks sheet.

 H.S.C.E./equivalent (10th standard) certificate and marks sheet.

 SC/ST/OBC/ any other reserved category certificate from the
competent authority, if the candidate seeks admission under such
reserved category.

 Migration certificate from the university, where the student studied last.

 College leaving certificate from the authority of the College, where the
student studied last.

 Conduct certificate from the Dean/Principal of the College, where the

student studied last.

 Medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Asstt.
Surgeon in support of physical fitness of the student to carry out his/her
study in the concerned master’s degree programme.

 Any other document (as per prospectus / notification) that may be

required at the time of admission.

2.1.4 Payment of fees

The selected candidates shall pay the prescribed fee at the time of admission

2.1.5 Admission procedure

i) All the applicants, whose applications are found complete in all respect,
shall present themselves for counseling on the prescribed date and
place.

ii) Based on merit, provisional admission letter shall be issued to the

candidate by the Registrar, CAU, Imphal.

iii) The provisionally selected candidate shall report to the Dean of

concerned College along with all original documents on the prescribed
date.

iv) The Dean shall get the original documents verified by a committee of
three senior teachers and Asstt. Registrar (Academic). After being
satisfied with genuineness of certificate, the students shall be admitted
after payment of prescribed fee.
 v) All original documents shall be kept in safe custody of the Dean of the
College.

2.1.6 Refusal of admission

The Vice-Chancellor reserves the right to refuse admission to any candidate whose
admission in this opinion is detrimental to the interest of the University.

2.2 Registration
The first day of the commencement of the semester shall be the date of registration
by the students.

2.2.1 Registration of newly admitted students

i) On admission, a student shall be provided four copies of Registration
Cards having different colours, one for the student, one for the Advisor,
one for the Dean and one for the Registrar.

ii) With registration cards in hand, the student shall report to the
concerned Head of Department / Deptt. In-charge, who shall help the
student for selection of courses and filling the cards.

iii) The Registration Cards shall be signed by the student, his/her

Advisor/HOD, the Assistant Registrar (Acad.) and countersigned by the
Dean of the College.

iv) On admission and registration, the student shall be provided with an

identity card with his/her photograph. The identity card shall be
returned to the College when the student leaves the College after
completion/discontinuation of the course/being dropped from the
College/University for a specified period for good.

v) Each newly admitted student shall be given an Admission Number by

the Dean of the concerned College and this Admission Number shall
continue till allotment of Registration Number by the Registrar.

Note: An orientation programme shall be organized by the Dean of the

College for the benefit of the newly admitted students immediately after
commencement of the semester.

2.3 Registration of continuing students

On successful completion of a semester, the continuing students shall register for
subsequent semester on the date specified in the Semester Calendar or specifically
notified. The following procedures shall be adopted while registering for the
second and subsequent semesters of the degree programme.

i) Submission of “No due certificate” from all the Departments and units
of the College

ii) Payment of prescribed fees

 iii) Submission of the prescribed Registration Cards duly filled in and
signed by all concerned.

2.4 Late registration

i) A continuing student failing to register on the scheduled date of
registration may register within 7 working days from the scheduled
date by paying late registration fee of Rs. 10/- per days on production
of valid reason(s) to the satisfaction of the Dean of the concerned
College. This provision is not applicable to newly admitted students.

ii) Normally, students will not be sponsored to participate in any

state/national/international level or inter-university competitions in
games and sports, cultural activities or other co-curricular activities
during the period of examination and registration. However, in case of
exigencies, the students shall be permitted to register within three days
of reaching the college campus after participating in the co-curricular
programme without fine.

2.5 Temporary withdrawal of students from the University

2.5.1 A student may be permitted temporary withdrawal from the University after the
successful completion of at least one semester as the regular student of the
university by the Registrar on the recommendation of the Dean for one or more
semesters on the grounds specified below:

i) Prolonged illness of self: The student has to submit an application for

temporary withdrawal along with a certificate from a Medical Officer,
not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon.

ii) Serious accident of the self: The student/the guardian has to submit a
medical certificate to the effect that he/she/his/her ward is unable to
attend class for a specified period for availing temporary withdrawal
from the degree programme.

iii) Death of parents/spouse or any other valid reason to the satisfaction of

the Dean of the concerned College.

2.5.2 Temporary withdrawal of a student from the University shall not ordinarily be
permissible for more than two semesters (one academic year) at a stretch.

2.5.3 The student, after availing the facility of temporary withdrawal shall obtain
permission from Registrar for registration and shall register as per the procedure.
2.6 Credit Requirements
The minimum total course credits and Research credits requirement for the
Masters’ degree programmes shall be 50 as per the following break up:
Course work/Research work* Master’s Degree
(Credits)
A. Course work
1. Major courses
a. Core courses 12
b. Optional courses 8
c. Seminar 1
2. Minor course 8-10
3. Supporting courses 4-6
Total 35
B. Research work and thesis 15**
Total of (A+B) 50

*Recommendation of the Dean’s Committee circulated by the ICAR from time to time will
be adopted

** To be evaluated as satisfactory (S)/unsatisfactory (US)

2.7 Permissible work load

i) The maximum credit load for Masters’ degree students in a
semester shall not be more than 18 credits including course and
research credits.
ii) In case of research credits, a maximum of 8 credits shall be
allowed in a semester.

2.8 Advisory System

2.8.1 Advisory Committee
i) The Advisory Committee for a Master’s Degree programme shall
consist of a minimum of three members, two from the minor field
including the Chairperson and one from the minor field. The
Professor-in-charge will be Ex-Officio Member of the Advisory
Committee of all the PG Students of the Department.

ii) The Chairperson of a student’s Advisory Committee shall be a

recognized PG teacher eligible to guide PG research and thesis
work.
 iii) At any given time, a P.G. teacher shall not be a Chairperson for
more than two students. However, in special circumstances, Vice-
Chancellor on the recommendation of the Dean of the College
may permit a PG teacher to be the Chairperson for more than 2
(two) students at any given time.

2.8.2 Procedure of formation and approval of the Advisory Committee

i) The Head of the Department shall propose a Chairperson for each
student.

ii) The Chairperson shall suggest the other members of the Advisory
Committee in consultation with the Head of the Department.

iii) The proposal for the formation of Advisory Committee for each
student shall be submitted by the concerned Chairperson in
prescribed format in five copies to the Director of Instruction
through the Head of Departments and Dean of the College/Faculty
for approval and notification.

iv) The Dean of the College shall intimate all concerned, students and
the Registrar about the approval of the Advisory Committee.

v) The nomination of Chairperson shall be completed within four

weeks and the formation of the Advisory Committee within 8
weeks of commencement of the first semester.

2.8.3 Change in the Advisory Committee

i) Change of the Chairperson or any member of the Advisory
Committee is not ordinarily permissible. However, in exceptional
cases, the change may be effected with due approval of the
Director of Instruction.

ii) In case the Chairperson/member of a Student’s Advisory

Committee retires, he/she shall be allowed to continue provided
that the student has completed his course work and minimum of 5
research credits and the retiring Chairman/member stays at the
Headquarters of the College, till the thesis is submitted.

iii) If the Chairperson/member proceeds on deputation to another

organization, he/she may be permitted to guide the student
provided his/her new organization is at the Headquarters of the
College and his/her organization is willing for the same.

iv) The change shall be communicated to all the concerned by the

Head of Department.
2.9 Students attendance
2.9.1 Each course teacher shall maintain a student’s Attendance Register in each
semester in format prescribed by the University.

2.9.2 All students of a degree programme shall be required to attend 80% of the
classes held in a course during the semester in order to be eligible to appear
in the final semester examination.
2.9.3 The Dean of the College on recommendation of the Chairperson, course
teacher and the Head of Department may condone the shortage of attendance
up to 5 % on valid grounds to his satisfaction.

2.10 Permanent withdrawal / leaving the University

2.10.1 On completion of the degree programme, the students shall leave the
University after submitting no dues certificates from all concerned, i.e.,
hostel, library, College, office, all the departments and teacher I/c of co-
curricular activities and other units of the College/campus and ID card issued
by the College.

2.10.2 A student may get his admission cancelled and leave the University
permanently before completion of the degree programme with submission of
application to the Registrar through Dean of the college stating the reason(s)
of leaving the University and submitting no dues certificates from all
concerned as specified in regulation 2.10.1.

2.10.3 Refund of caution money, other dues if any, documents submitted at the time
of admission, grade card and conduct certificate, etc. shall not be issued to the
student unless he/she submits no dues certificate(s) from all concerned as
mentioned in regulation 2.10.1.

2.11 Cancellation of admission

2.11.1 A candidate admitted to PG programme and registered for the courses shall
not be permitted to take a drop during the first semester. If the student does
so, the admission stands cancelled.

2.11.2 If a candidate admitted to P.G. programme fails to complete at least one

course other than seminar during the first semester, the admission stands
cancelled.

2.11.3 Students admitted to PG programmes shall produce migration certificate from

the Universities, where they had studied last, within first semester of
admission, failing which their semester results shall be withheld.

2.11.4 If a student discontinues studies without prior permission of the University,

the student’s admission stands cancelled.

2.11.5 The admission of any student can be cancelled, on disciplinary ground.

2.12 Recognition of teachers for teaching and guiding students

2.12.1 Teaching
i) Professors and Associate Professors.
ii) Assistant Professors holding Ph.D. degree
iii) Asstt. Professors without Ph.D. degree in collaboration with
Professor and Associate Professor.

2.12.2 Guidance for research & thesis work

Recognized PG teacher with Ph.D. degree shall be eligible for guiding PG
students’ research and thesis work. However, a recognized PG teacher
without Ph.D. degree may also be allowed to guide PG students’ research and
thesis work, provided he/she has at least two years of PG teaching
experiences and 5 (five) research papers published in refereed journals.

2.13 Plan of work

2.13.1 In plan of work, detailed proposal of courses in the major (core and optional),
minor and supporting fields along with the credits of each course in different
semesters and semester-wise research credits to be registered shall to be
outlined.

2.13.2 Each student in consultation with his/her Advisory Committee shall prepare a
plan of course work and submits 5 (five) copies of the same in the prescribed
format through the Professor-in-charge of the Department and the Dean of
the college to the Director of Instruction for approval within 10 weeks from
the commencement of the first semester.

2.13.3 After due approval of the Director of Instruction, copies of the Plan of Work
shall be distributed by the Chairperson amongst the Head of the Department,
Registrar, Asstt. Registrar (Acad.) and the concerned student, retaining a
copy for the Chairperson himself.

2.13.4 The change in plan of work, if any, duly recommended by the Advisory
Committee, Head of the Department and Dean and approved by the Director
of Instruction shall be communicated to all the concerned.

2.14 Research plan

2.14.1 The Advisory Committee of student shall propose the research problem and
the student shall submit 5 (five) copies of the Research Plan in prescribed
proforma through the Head of the Department and Dean of the College to the
Director of Instruction for necessary approval in the second semester.

2.14.2 Copies of the approved Research Plan shall be distributed by the Chairperson
to the Head of the Department, Registrar, Asstt. Registrar (Acad.) and the
concerned student retaining a copy for the Chairperson himself.
2.14.3 The change in Plan of Research Work, if any, duly recommended by the
Advisory Committee and Dean, and approved by the Director of Instruction
shall be communicated to all the concerned by the Chairperson.

2.15 Submission of Thesis

2.15.1 A Master’s degree student shall be eligible for submission of his/her thesis
after completion of the course and research, requirements and passing the
comprehensive qualifying written and viva-voce examinations as specified.
The student shall submit two copies of the thesis in loose bound(temporarily
bound) form along with the following documents:

i) A certificate in prescribed format from Chairperson of the

Advisory Committee.

ii) Two copies of the thesis abstract.

2.15.2 The student completing thesis work within the minimum prescribed period
may submit his/her thesis through the Chairperson and HOD to the Dean
after the 15th week of the commencement of the fourth semester, after paying
the thesis examination fees.

2.15.3 In case a student even after completion of the all academic requirements fails
to submit his/her thesis in the minimum stipulated time can submit the same
during any semester within the maximum stipulated time. However, such
student has to pay registration fee for subsequent semester(s) and thesis
examination fee during the semester of submission.

2.15.4 After incorporating the necessary corrections as per the suggestions of the
external examiner, the student shall submit four hardbound copies of the
thesis, one copy each for Chairperson, Department, College Library and
University Library and also a soft copy (CD) to the University Library.
2.16 Times schedule for various academic activities

Time schedule for different academic activities of Master’s degree

programmes shall be as follows:

Sl. Particulars of academic activity Time schedule

No.
1. List of courses along with credits to be Last week of previous
offered during the semester semester
2. Nomination of Chairperson Within 4 (four) weeks from
the commencement of first
semester
3. Formation of Advisory Committee Within 8 (eight)weeks from
the date of commencement of
the first semester

4. Submission of Plan of Work Within 10 (ten) weeks from

the date of commencement of
the first semester

5. Submission of Research Plan By the second semester

6. Commencement of research work During the third semester

7. Conduct of qualifying examination On completion of 75% of the

course work by the student
preferably in the 3 rd semester.

8. Submission of thesis within the On the last date of 4th

minimum prescribed duration semester but not before 15th
week of the same semester.

9. Proposal for external examiners Within 2 (two) weeks from

i) For question setting for theory the date of commencement of
examination of the different third semester.
courses and comprehensive
qualifying examinations.

ii) For thesis evaluation and Three months earlier to the

subsequent viva-voce exam. probable date of thesis
submission.
 CHAPTER – 3

EXAMINATION, EVALUATION AND GRADING SYSTEMS

3.1 Examination system

The examination system shall be a combination of 50% internal and 50%
external components.

3.2 Examination schedule and weightage

3.2.1 The weightage to the theory and practical examinations will be in the same
proportion as the theory and practical credits allotted to different courses.

3.2.2 Total marks obtained for a course for practical and theory examination shall
be added and converted into percentage for working out the grade point.
Keeping this in view, the schedule and weightage to different examinations
shall be as follows:

Course Credits
Particulars 2+1 1+1/2+2 1+2 1+0/2+0 0+1/0+2
Th. Pr. Th. Pr. Th. Pr. Th. Pr. Th. Pr.
1. Mid-term 30 -- 30 -- 30 -- 30 -- -- --
Exam
2. Quiz*/ 20 30 20 30 20 30 20 -- -- 30
continuous
evaluation
3. End-term 50 70 50 70 50 70 50 -- -- 70
Exam
Maximum Marks 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 -- -- 100
*There shall be at least four quizzes in a course.
3.2.3 Calculation of percentage of marks and Grade Point
Marks secured in a course in theory and practical shall be multiplied by
number of theory credit(s) and practical credit(s) of the course respectively
and added together. This sum shall be divided by total credits (Theory +
Practical) of the said course to get percentage of marks, which shall be
divided by 10 to obtain Grade Point (GP).

3.3 Duration of Examinations

Mid-term theory Exam – 1 ½ hours
End-term theory Exam – 2 ½ hours
End-term practical Exam – 3 hours
3.4 Internal and External Components for Question Setting and Evaluation
3.4.1 Course work
i) Core, Optional, Minor & Supporting
Courses
- Quiz and mid-term Internal
(Question setting and evaluation)
- Final Theory External
(Question setting and evaluation)
- Final Practical External
3.4.2 Comprehensive qualifying examination
(Separate examination for major (core & optional courses) and minor &
supporting courses)
i) Question setting External
ii) Evaluation Internal
iii) Viva-voce Examination External
(With Advisory Committee)

3.4.3 Thesis
i) Evaluation External
(One examiner)
ii) Viva-voce External
(With Advisory Committee)
3.4.4 Evaluation of seminar
The student shall present the seminar in the last one or two weeks of the
semester before the audience comprising the Head of Department, Advisory
Committee members and all the teaching staff and the PG students of the
department in which the student is majoring his study.

The performance of the student in the seminar shall be evaluated by the

Course In-charge based on the following norms:

i) Coverage of literature on the aspects of topic & 25

submission of write-up
ii) Mode of presentation 25
iii) Use of audio visual aids 25
iv) Ability to answer the questions 25
3.5 Qualifying Examination
3.5.1 Written Comprehensive Qualifying Examination
a) After completion of 75 percent of course work requirement including
all the core courses and on completion of minimum two semesters, the
student shall be eligible to appear in the comprehensive qualifying
 examination. The qualifying examination shall be conducted as per the
procedure outlined under clauses 3.4.2.

b) The written comprehensive examination shall be of two papers, one

for major (core and optional courses) and other for minor and
supporting courses.

c) The question papers for the written examination shall be set externally
and evaluated internally by the concerned teacher.

d) A student shall score a minimum of 60 per cent marks (separately in

Paper-I and II) to qualify the Comprehensive Qualifying Examination.
3.5.2 Qualifying Viva-voce examination
i) On successful completion of the comprehensive qualifying written
examination by scoring a minimum of 60 per cent marks, the
student(s) shall be eligible for the comprehensive qualifying viva-voce
examination, which shall be conducted by the Advisory Committee of
the concerned student along with an External Examiner.

ii) The performance of the student(s) in the qualifying viva-voce

examination shall be graded as “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory”. The
Examination Committee may point out deficiencies, if any, in
student’s performance in any course(s) with specific recommendations
to overcome deficiencies. The Examination Committee shall also
recommend whether the student shall be re-examined for viva-voce in
case the result is “Unsatisfactory”.

iii) A student failing in the comprehensive qualifying written/viva-voce

examination shall apply to the Dean through his/her Chairperson for
permission to appear the failed examination again. Re-examination
shall be held after a period of three months from the date of the first
examination and a student can avail two chances including the first re-
examination. A student, if becomes unsuccessful for the third time
he/she shall be debarred from studentship and shall not be eligible for
the degree.

3.5.3 Thesis Examination

3.5.3.1 Thesis Evaluation

i) The thesis submitted by a student shall be evaluated by an External
Examiner who shall be a specialist in student’s major field of study.
The External Examiner shall be required to send a report to the Dean
of the College with his/her opinion on the overall standard of the
thesis clearly indicating whether it shall be accepted in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for award of Master’s degree to the
student. In case the External Examiner suggests some corrections and
 modification, his/her detailed comments shall be endorsed to the
student’s Chairperson who shall instruct the student to bring out
necessary corrections and modifications in the light of the examiner’s
suggestions and resubmit the thesis for re-evaluation by the same
examiner.

3.5.3.2 Thesis Viva-voce examination

i) On receiving the report with the recommendation of acceptance of the
thesis for award of degree, the Chairperson shall arrange the viva-voce
examination and shall take into account the suggestions of the
External Examiner, if any, and the Chairperson shall give a certificate
to the effect that necessary corrections/modifications have been made
by the student as per suggestion of the External Examiner. The results
of the viva-voce examination in the prescribed format, duly signed by
all the members of the Advisory Committee and the External
Examiner shall be forwarded to the Dean of the College through the
Head of the Department.

ii) Upon completion of the viva-voce examination the student shall

submit four hardbound copies and one soft copy of the thesis to the
Advisor. Unless final thesis copies are submitted, the results of the
concerned student shall not be declared.

iii) In case the student’s performance in the viva-voce examination is

unsatisfactory, he/she shall appear the examination again after a
period of one month. For the repeat examination the student shall
deposit the re-examination fee and apply to the Dean through the
Chairperson seeking permission for the repeat examination.

3.5.4 Appointment of external question setters and examiners

i) For appointment of question setters for the end-term examination of the
core, optional, minor and supporting courses and that of the
comprehensive written examination, the Head of the Department shall
submit a panel of 5 (five) names for each paper with the detailed address
to the Dean of the College at least three months earlier to the proposed
date of examination for approval of the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-
Chancellor may select 3 (three) names from the panel or may nominate
out of the panel.

ii) For thesis evaluation and for comprehensive viva-voce examination, the
Head of the Department in consultation with the Chairperson of
Advisory Committee shall submit a panel of 5 (five) names through
Dean of the College for approval of the Vice-Chancellor. The Dean will
select the external examiner(s) from the approved panel. The panel has
to be revised every year.
3.5.5 Class Attendance
Shortage of attendance of the student, if any, shall be notified by the Dean
and the student(s) securing 75% or more, but below 80% attendance in one
or more courses may be allowed condonation of such shortage of attendance
by the Dean on being satisfied with the cause of shortage of attendance.

3.5.6 Conduct of examinations

Mid-term and End-term examinations shall be conducted centrally as per
notification by Dean of the college. The concerned course teachers shall
conduct the quizzes for different courses.

The dates of each examination shall be as per the Semester Calendar

circulated earlier. Ordinarily, there shall not be any deviation in the
examination programme specified in the Semester Calendar. However, the
Dean, to his satisfaction of any valid reason(s), may change the examination
schedule to a maximum period of seven days.

3.6 Grading System

For each course a student shall be graded on 10 point scale and his/her
GP/GPA/CGPA/OGPA shall be notified.

3.6.1 Qualifying marks (grades) and academic probation

i) A student shall secure qualifying marks of 55% separately in theory
and practical and earn grade point of 5.50 on 10 point scale in each
course to pass the course.

ii) The minimum GPA/CGPA/OGPA required for promotion to the next

semester/to complete the degree programme shall be 6.00/10.00

iii) A student securing ‘F’ grade in more than two courses in a semester
shall not be promoted to the next semester and he/she shall repeat the
semester within his/her immediate junior batch students in the next
academic session.

iv) A student failing in one or two courses will be allowed to go to next

semester, but he/she shall be placed on Academic probation.

v) The student on academic probation shall be allowed to appear in the

special examination in that particular course/courses in which he/she
has failed within 30 days of commencement of the semester.

vi) The special examination shall be conducted centrally by an external

examiner appointed by the Dean out of approved panel in theory only
with 50 marks and duration 2½ hours if he/she fails in only theory.
 However, if a student has failed in final practical examination then
special examination will be conducted for both theory (50 marks – 2½
hours duration) and practical (70 marks – 3 hours duration) involving
External Examiner(s).

vii) The results of the special examination shall be declared normally

within 15 days of the examination and if the student secures 55% or
more marks separately in theory and practical as the case may be in
failed course(s) (one or two courses as the case may be) he/she shall
be declared out of probation or otherwise he/she shall be reverted back
and his/her registration for the semester shall be cancelled and he/she
shall be entitled for refund of entire semester fees.

3.6.2 Detention of students

i) A student securing less than 6.00/10.00 GPA/CGPA at the end of any
semester shall not be allowed to go to the next semester till he/she
clears the semester.

ii) A student securing CGPA of 6.00/10.00 or more but having ‘F’ grade
in more than two courses in a semester shall be detained.

iii) A student falling short of attendance and unable to clear the semester
shall be detained.

iv) A student on academic probation if fails to secure 55% or more marks

both in theory and practical section in special examination shall be
detained.

3.6.3 Registration of the detained students

i) A Student detained in a semester because of failing to meet minimum
scholastic requirements shall re-register for the same semester in the
next academic year after paying the semester fees. Such student shall
have to register for all the courses of the semester being offered in that
semester irrespective of the grade points obtained by him/her in any
course earlier which shall be forfeited.

ii) Students detained for shortage of attendance in a semester (except that

in first semester) shall be allowed to take re-registration for the same
semester in the next academic year after paying the semester fees.

iii) Students detained in first semester due to shortage of attendance or

failure to clear at least one course after appearing in the examination
shall not be allowed to re-register and their admission shall stand
cancelled.

3.7 Arrangement of sick bed

On recommendation of the College Medical Officer, a student may be
permitted by the Dean to appear in any examination on sick bed at the
Medical Unit of the College.
3.8 Absence from examination
3.8.1 Absence from mid-term/end-term examination
A student remaining absent from mid-term/end-term examination of one or
more than one course on the ground of his/her illness and hospitalization or
death of his/her parent(s)/spouse, may be allowed to appear in special
examination by the Dean of the College on recommendation of the student’s
Advisor, course teacher and Head of the Department provided that:

i) the concerned student(s) submits application to the Dean within three

days of the missed examination.

ii) submits medical certificate in case of his/her own illness from the
College Medical Officer.

iii) gives sufficient proof for other reasons of his/her absence indicated
above.

3.8.2 Manner for make-up examination

i) A student missing the mid-term examination has to appear in the make

up examination within 15 days from the date of missed examination.
The date(s) of make up examination shall be notified by the Dean of
the concerned College and the student(s) shall have only one chance
for such examination.

ii) The student(s) missing the end-term examination shall appear in the
make-up examination of the concerned course(s) within 15 days of
commencement of the next semester as notified by the Dean of the
concerned College.

iii) Such student will have only one chance to appear in the make up
examination and in case he/she fails to appear in the examination on
the stipulated date(s) or fails in the examination, he/she shall be
permitted to appear in the special examination.

iv) In end-term make up examination, external system of examination and

evaluation shall be adopted for both theory and practical.

v) The marks secured by the student(s) in the make-up examination shall

count, along with the marks obtained in other examination(s) for
computing grade point in the concerned course(s)
3.9 Performance Classification
A student will be eligible for award of degree provided he/she has passed all
the courses and secured minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 at the end of final
semester. The successful candidates of a degree programme shall be awarded
the degree with the following classes and distinction based on their
performance:
OGPA range Performance description
8.50 and above I class with Distinction*
7.50 to 8.49 I class
6.00 to 7.49 II class
* Students securing OGPA of 8.50 or more without being on academic and
or conduct probation and without any repeat examination in any semester
and completing the degree programme in the minimum stipulated duration
shall be awarded “First class with Distinction”. A student getting OGPA of
8.50 or more, but not fulfilling any one of these requirements shall be
awarded only First Class.

3.10 University Gold Medal

3.10.1 University Gold Medal shall be awarded to a student of each degree

programme at each College who secures the first rank among the successful
candidates with Overall Grade Point Average of not less than 8.50/10.00 in
the said degree programme.

3.10.2 In order to be eligible for the award, a graduating student should have
completed all requirements for the degree consecutively within the minimum
period of time prescribed for the degree without repeating any
examination/course and /or obtaining “F” grade in any course and / or by
improving grade in any course.

3.10.3 A student who had been on Academic and/or Conduct Probation at any time
during his/her residency in the Central Agricultural University shall not be
eligible for the award of the University Gold Medal.

3.10.4 If more than one student completing the graduation in a particular

programme secures the same OGPA, the OGPA will be calculated up to
third decimals for comparison. In the event of a tie, the younger/youngest
one shall be awarded the Gold Medal on the basis of the date of birth.

3.10.5 The University Gold Medal shall be awarded to all eligible passed out
students of the University.

3.11 Transcript and Provisional Certificate

3.11.1 On declaration of the final semester results of a degree programme, the
transcript containing semester-wise detailed academic attainments along with
final OGPA of individual students shall be prepared by the concerned
College and submitted to Registrar for approval and signature.
3.11.2 The transcripts, thus prepared for all the students in the university and duly
approved shall be transmitted to the respective Deans. The Dean of the
College shall issue the final transcript to the students on receiving necessary
fee for the purpose, no dues certificate and return of ID card.

3.11.3 Pending approval from the Academic Council, Provisional Transcript can be
issued by the Dean of the concerned College.

3.11.4 A provisional degree certificate under the signature of the Registrar in the
prescribed format shall also be issued to the students on payment of fee
prescribed for the purpose after receiving no dues certificate.

3.12 Convocation and degree certificate

3.12.1 Annual convocation for award of degrees shall be held in accordance with
the provisions made in the Act and Statutes of the University and as per
decision of the Academic Council duly approved by the Board of
Management.

3.12.2 The Registrar shall issue a notification each year prescribing the last date for
receiving application for conferment of degree during ensuing convocation
from the candidates who have completed their degree requirements by that
year.

3.12.3 Students completing the degree programme successfully and exhibiting good
conduct during the course of their study as certified by the Dean of the
College shall submit application to the Registrar through the Dean for
admitting to the degree in person or in absentia.

3.12.4 The convocation fee shall be collected at the time of issuing provisional
degree certificate.

3.12.5 The students declared eligible for a particular degree and duly approved by
the Academic Council shall be admitted to the said degree and the degree
certificate in the prescribed format shall be presented to them in the
convocation to be held once in a year normally during November.

3.12.6 The graduates who fail to apply for admittance to the degree either in person
or in absentia, shall also be admitted to the concerned degree, if they are
eligible otherwise and shall be issued the degree certificate, after receiving a
written request from the concerned graduates along with a Demand Draft or
Indian Postal Order of Rs. 50.00 drawn in favour of the Registrar, CAU,
Imphal, towards postage charges.
3.13 Amendment or cancellation of result
If it is found that the result of a candidate has been vitiated by malpractice,
fraud or other improper conduct whereby the student has been benefited, the
Academic Council and the Board of Management have the power at any
time, not withstanding the award of the degree to amend the result of such
candidate including cancellation of the result and to pass such order as may
deem fit.

CHAPTER – 4
FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND REMUNERATION FOR
EXAMINATION WORK
4.1 Fees
4.1.1 For new admission
(a) Students selected for admission to the first semester of first year shall
pay the admission fee and all other one time fees, and semester fees
on the day of admission. The students shall be allowed to register
only after payment of all prescribed fees notified by the University
from time to time.

(b) The students discontinuing their study after admission/registration

shall not be eligible for refund of any fees other than the caution
money deposits.

(c) Caution money deposited by student shall be refunded at the time of

leaving the College after producing no dues certificate.

4.1.2 For continuing students

(a) The students registering to the second and subsequent semesters shall
pay the prescribed semester fees as notified by the University from
time to time on the day of registration, failing which registration will
not be allowed.

(b) Late registration of the continuing students is governed by the

Regulation 2.4.
 (c) At the time of payment of semester fees for registration to the second
and subsequent semesters, the students shall produce his/her Identity
Card and no dues certificate from all concerned.

(d) A student registering with junior batch students shall pay the semester
fees applicable to the junior batch in that particular semester in which
he/she registers.

4.1.3 Miscellaneous fees

Students shall pay fees for various certificates and other related fees as
notified by the University from time to time.

4.2 Merit Scholarship

Students shall be awarded the merit scholarship as per the procedure given
below:
4.2.1 Two merit scholarships shall be awarded for each year of PG study in each
Department of a College @ Rs. 1500 per month and Rs. 1200 per month,
respectively based on the merit.

4.2.2 For first year, the scholarship shall be awarded to the students based on their
performance at undergraduate examination. To be eligible, a student should
have secured an OGPA of at least 7.50/10.00 or 75% marks in aggregate.

4.2.3 In case of a tie, the OGPA/percentage of marks will be calculated up to third

decimals. If two students are still having the same OGPA/percentage of
marks up to third decimals, the scholarship shall be awarded to the
younger/youngest student, considering the date of birth.

4.2.4 The scholarship shall be sanctioned for one academic year including semester
break from the date of commencement of the first semester/date of
registration by the concerned student.

4.2.5 For second year of study, the award of scholarship shall be decided on the
basis of OGPA obtained in the end of second semester by inviting fresh
application. The eligibility for the award of scholarship during the second
year is an OGPA of 7.75/10.00 or above.

4.2.6 In case, if the awardees fails to maintain the required CGPA/OGPA of

7.75/10.00 or above at the end of second semester, the scholarship shall be
awarded to the student securing highest CGPA (7.75/10.00 or above) among
the eligible students.

4.2.7 There shall be an Award Committee at each College consisting of Dean as

the Chairperson, all Heads of Departments / In-charge of Departments of
College as members and Assistant Registrar (Acad.) as Member Secretary.
 The Committee shall prepare a panel of names of eligible candidates and
make suitable recommendation to the Registrar for getting the approval of the
competent authority and notification there on.

4.2.8 The Colleges shall make the recommendation within two weeks of the
commencement of the next semester / next academic year and the University
shall notify the final award of the scholarship within four weeks of the
commencement of the next semester / next academic year.

4.2.9 The merit scholarship shall be awarded to the students from the academic
year 2007-08 including those who are on the roll of the University in the
second year of their study.

4.2.10 The student who has obtained “F” grade / repeated course(s) or who has been

placed on academic / conduct probation will not be eligible for merit

scholarship.

4.3 Examination Remunerations

As the University has introduced external component in the examination and
evaluation system, following remunerations shall be paid to the external
faculty / experts for examination related works:

Sl. Particulars Remuneration Rate

No. (Rs.)
1. Question Paper Setting (including 300.00 per paper
Answer Key for objective questions)

2. Evaluation of theory answer book 10.00 per answer book

subject to a minimum of
Rs. 200.00

3. Conducting practical examination 10.00 per student subject to

including viva-voce per student a minimum of Rs. 200.00
per day

4. Question paper setting for Rs.500.00 per paper

comprehensive qualifying examination

5. Conducting viva-voce exam for 100.00 per student subject

qualifying examination to a minimum of Rs.500.00

6. Thesis Evaluation Rs.500.00 per thesis

7. Conducting viva-voce examination for Rs.300.00 per student

thesis work subject to a minimum of
Rs.500.00
 CHAPTER – 5

MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE
5.1 Authority for Maintenance of Discipline
The Deans of the concerned Colleges shall deal with all the acts of students’
indiscipline in the College campus including hostels, libraries, play grounds
or any other place in the campus.

5.2 Disciplinary Board/Committees

There shall be a Disciplinary Board at University level and a Disciplinary
Committee at College level as detailed below:

5.2.1 Disciplinary Board

i) Director of Instruction (Ex-Officio) Chairman
ii) Two Deans nominated by the Vice- Members
Chancellor
iii) Registrar (Ex-Officio) Member Secretary
Note: i) Dean of the Concerned College where indiscipline took place
shall be co-opted as a Member.

ii) The term of the Disciplinary Board shall be for a period of two
years from the date of notification.

5.2.2 Disciplinary Committee

i) Dean of the College Chairman

ii) Three senior Heads of the Dept./ In-charge Member

of Departments nominated by the Dean

iii) Students’ Welfare Officer Member Secretary

Note: i) If the case pertains to academic/any other issue(s) except

hostel, Asstt. Registrar (Academic) shall be co-opted as a
Member.

ii) If the matter pertains to Hostel, concerned Hostel Warden shall

be co-opted as a Member.

iii) The term of the Disciplinary Committee shall be for a period of

two years from the date of notification.
5.3 Acts of indiscipline
5.3.1 All students of the University shall maintain discipline and good conduct, and
shall not indulge in such activities, which may cause breach of discipline in
the College / University campuses.

5.3.2 Generally the following activities shall constitute the acts of indiscipline:
(1) Ragging of any type, either physically or mentally to fellow
student(s) in any place of the College campus including hostels,
library, playground, etc.

(2) Damaging or threatening to damage any property of the College /

University.

(3) Misbehavior / disrespect to officers, teaching and non-teaching staff

of the College /University.

(4) Keeping or using intoxicants, drugs and liquor or persuading others

for consumption of liquor, drug etc.

(5) Any form of gambling.

(6) Use of University / College or Hostel premises for the purposes
other than meant for without permission of the Competent
Authority.

(7) Demonstrations in any form including processions, recourse to

violence, assault, rioting, strike, hunger strike etc.

(8) Keeping fire-arms / weapons in the hostel.

(9) Disturbing other students in their studies.
(10) Breach of law of the country or state and rules and regulations of
the University.

(11) Any other act of student(s) which may be considered as an act of

indiscipline by the college / University Authorities.

5.4 Award of punishment for breach of discipline

For breach of discipline, the University may impose any of the following
punishments or combination of punishments on any students(s) on the
recommendations of the Disciplinary Committee /Disciplinary Board:

5.4.1 Monetary fine

The Dean of the College can impose monetary fine up to Rs. 500/- to any
student involved in an act of indiscipline.
5.4.2 Reprimand on record
This shall consist of warning to the defaulting student(s) indicating the
particular indiscipline committed and not to repeat any act of indiscipline in
future. This shall be recorded in the student’s permanent record / file
maintained in the College and the University.

5.4.3 Conduct probation

This shall consist of placing the student on conduct probation with a warning
that one more incident of act of indiscipline might lead to his/her expulsion
from the University. The conduct probation shall be noted on the permanent
record / file of the concerned student and shall be in-force for one year from
the date of communication to the student(s). During the period of conduct
probation, the student shall not be allowed:

(i) To represent the College / University in games, sports, cultural

programmes etc., outside the University.

(ii) To hold responsibility as office bearer in Students’ Council / any

students body.

(iii) Any scholarship / free ship that might be sanctioned by the University
/ ICAR.

5.4.4 Temporary expulsion

(i) The student(s) shall be expelled from the University for a minimum
period of one semester and he/she shall leave the University including
hostel immediately. The period of temporary expulsion shall be
entered in the permanent record of the student(s).

(ii) The student(s) awarded with the punishment of temporary expulsion

shall be re-admitted to the University after expiry of the expulsion
period on his/her written request and undertaking that he/she shall not
commit any act of indiscipline in future.

5.4.5 Permanent expulsion

The student shall be permanently expelled from the University and shall be
debarred from re-admission to the University.

5.4.6 Rustication

The student shall be rusticated from the University and his/her punishment
shall be entered in the permanent record, semester report and transcript of the
student who shall be debarred from re-admission to the University.
5.4.7 Closure of College / cancellation of semester / academic year
In case of any en-mass organized and prolonged indiscipline by the students
of College/Colleges, the Dean shall make day-to-day report to the University.
If the agitation continues for a week or more, the Dean in consultation with
the Disciplinary Committee shall make suitable recommendation to the
University.

(i) Closure of the College sine die

(ii) Cancellation of a semester or academic year for any class

of the College as a whole.

5.4.8 The Punishment awarded under clauses 5.4.5, 5.4.6 and 5.4.7 may be
communicated to the Academic Council and Board of Management at the
earliest possible opportunities.

5.5 Appellate authority

The Vice Chancellor shall be the Appellate Authority. If an appeal is made to
him, he may reduce / enhance the punishment, after review of the case. The
decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be final and binding on the student(s).

5.6 Discipline in examinations

5.6.1 A student appearing in the mid-term or end-term examination shall carry

his/her Identity Card to the examination hall and shall show the same to the
invigilator, teacher in-charge of examination and Dean of the College when
asked for.

5.6.2 The examination halls shall be opened 15 minutes earlier on the first day and
10 minutes on subsequent days to the commencement of the examinations. A
student arriving in the examination hall 15 minutes after commencement of
the examination shall not be allowed to sit in the examination.

5.6.3 The examinees shall occupy their respective allotted seats at least 5 minutes
before the scheduled examination time.

5.6.4 No examinee shall be allowed to go out of the examination hall within 30

minutes from the time of commencement of examination.

5.6.5 The examinees shall follow strictly the instructions written on his/her cover
page of the answer books, which will be supplied by the College authorities
duly authenticated. If additional sheets are required those shall also be
authenticated by the College authority before issuing to the examinee.
Unused pages from the answer book/additional sheets should not be removed.

5.6.6 No examinee shall take any book, notes, unauthorized sheet of papers, mobile
phone, or any other incriminating material to the examination hall.
5.6.7 Unfair means
The following activities of the examinees in the examination halls shall be
considered as adoption of unfair means:
(i) Helping other examinees or getting help from others
verbally, through gestures or by any other means.

(ii) Making an appeal to the examiner for help in the answer

book, or trying to influence the examiner by any means.

(iii) Possession and/or use of any incriminating materials.

(iv) Creating disturbance for other examinees by consulting or

attempting to consult with them, offering his answer
books/incriminating materials to others or receiving the
answer books/incriminating materials from others.

(v) Misbehavior with the invigilator(s) in the examination hall

or non cooperation with him in discharging his duties.

5.6.8 Disciplinary actions for adoption of unfair means in examinations

The Dean of the concerned College shall deal with the cases of adoption of
unfair means in examinations (clause 5.6.7) as per the provisions of clause
5.4 pertaining to award of punishment for breach of discipline as per the
following procedure:
(i) The invigilator concerned shall seize the answer book along with
incriminating materials, if any, and report the case(s) of unfair
means adoption along with a written statement of the concerned
student and incriminating material, (if any) to the Dean of the
College on the day of occurrence of the incident.

(ii) In case the defaulting student refuses to give a written statement

even after persuasion by the invigilator, he/she shall be asked to
record in writing his/her refusal to give a statement. If the student
refuses to do even that, the fact of refusal, shall be recorded duly
witnessed at least by another invigilator / teacher and submitted
along with answer book and incriminating material (if any) to the
Dean of the College. The student shall be sent out of the
examination hall.

(iii) The Dean shall call for explanation from the concerned student
and on receiving the written explanation; he/she shall conduct an
inquiry by the Disciplinary Committee of the College.

(iv) In the Process of enquiry, the student shall be given full

opportunity for his/her defense through personal appearance.

(v) The award of punishment shall be in accordance to the severity of

the case and shall be in accordance to award of punishment
 mentioned under clause 5.4. However, if a student is found
indulging in a malpractice in mid-term examination, he/she shall

be expelled from the examination hall for that particular course

following the procedure and he/she shall be declared as failed in
that course.

If a student is found indulging in malpractice in an end-term

examination, he/she shall be declared as failed in all courses
registered in that semester and he/she shall be expelled from the
College for the next semester.

(vi) The Dean shall take appropriate action on recommendation of the

Disciplinary Committee duly approved by the Vice-Chancellor.

CHAPTER – 6

6 SAVINGS
6.1 No regulation made by the Academic Council, concerning the postgraduate
studies shall limit or bridge the powers of the Academic Council to deal with
any case(s) of any student or students in such a manner as it may appear to be
just and equitable.

6.2 Any modification in these regulations made from time to time by the
Academic Council would be effective from the dates as may be decided by
the Academic Council to all the students who are on roll on that day or
subsequent dates, as decided for the Academic Council.

6.3 In the event of any difficulty arising at any time in the implementation of
these regulations or in interpretation thereof, the decision of the Academic
Council shall be final and binding on all concerned.

6.4 In case of any emergency the Chairman of Academic Council shall have the
authority to take appropriate decision that shall be placed before the next
Academic Council Meeting for information.
 List of Appendices

Sl. APPENDIX FORM PROFORMA

No.
1. I PG1 Formation of Advisory Committee
2. IA PG1-A Change of Advisory Committee
3. II PG2 Plan of post-graduate work
4. III PG3 Plan of post-graduate research work
5. IIIA PG3-A Change in plan of post-graduate research work
6. IV PG4 Comprehensive qualifying examination(written)
7. V PG5 Results of comprehensive qualifying written
examination

8. VI PG6 Results of comprehensive qualifying viva-voce

examination

9. VIIA PG7-A Certificate – I

10. VIIB PG7-B Certificate - II

 APPENDIX – I
PG1
CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROPOSAL FOR FORMATION OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(To be submitted to the Dean in 5 (five) copies within eight weeks of commencement of the first semester)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Advisory Committee :
Chairperson/Member Name Designation Signature
and
Department
8.1 Chairperson …………………..
8.2 Members ……………………...
(i)
(ii)
Head of the Department
Recommended by:

Dean
Approved by:

Director of Instruction
Copy to : Director of Instruction, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson of the
Advisory Committee.

Note : The Chairperson shall supply copy to all the concerned including
Dean, Head of Department, Advisory Committee members and
student after approval.
 APPENDIX – IA
PG1-A
CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE OF ADVOSORY COMMITTEE

(To be submitted to the Dean in 5 (five) copies)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Advisory Committee :
Existing Chairman/ Proposed Chairman/ Reasons for change
Member Member

9. Whether the plan of research was : Yes/No

approved
9. If the change is proposed due to :
transfer of Chairman within CAU
indicate whether he is not willing to
guide the student from the new
location
10. Progress of research, i.e. Literature :
search, study conducted, collection,
analysis, thesis writing etc.
Chairperson / Head of Department (if the
change pertains to the Chairperson, the
Head of the Dept. shall sign.)

Head of the Department

Recommended by

Dean
Approved by:
Director of Instruction
Copy to : Director of Instructions, Dean, Chairperson/Head of Department.
Note : The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the
concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student.
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROFORMA FOR PLAN OF WORK

(To be submitted to Dean in 5 (five) copies within ten weeks of commencement of first semester)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :

3. Name of the College :

4. Degree for which enrolled :

5. Major field of specialization :

6. Minor field :

7. Supporting field(s) :

8. Programme of Work :

8.1 Major Courses

(i) No. of credits in core courses :

(ii) No. of credits in optional courses :
(iii) No. of credits in seminar :
8.2 No. of credits in Minor Courses
8.3 No. of credits in supporting courses :
8.4 Total No. of credits in course work :
8.5 Total No. of research credits :
8.6 Semester-wise programme :

Semester Course No. Course title No. of credits

I
 II

III

IV

Signature of the student

Advisory Committee
Chairperson ……………….
Members…………………..
(i)

(ii)

Head of the Department

Recommended by:

Dean

Approved by:

Director of Instruction

Copy to: Director of Instruction, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson of the Advisory
Committee.

Note: The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the
concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student.
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROFORMA FOR RESEARCH PLAN

(To be submitted to the Dean in 5 (five copies) before the end of the Second semester)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Research Plan :
8.1 Title of the Research Project :
8.2 Broad objectives :
8.3 Review of literature in brief :
8.4 Detailed plan of the work :
8.5 Literature cited :
Date: …………………..

Signature of the student

Approval of the Student’s Advisory Committee
Chairperson………………….
Members ……………………
(i)
(ii)
Head of the Department
Recommended by:
Dean
Approved by:
Director of Instruction
Copy to: Director of Instruction, Dean and Chairperson of the Advisory
Committee.
Note: i) Five copies are to be submitted by the end of the second semester.
ii) The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all
the concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and
student.
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROPOSAL FOR CHANGE IN RESEARCH PLAN

(To be submitted to the Director of Instruction in 5 (five) copies)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Research Plan :
8.1 State whether the change is in :
respect of title objectives or
detailed plan of research
8.2 Furnish the proposed change along with approved one(s)
Approved Proposed Reason for change

(Attach separate sheet(s), if necessary)

8.3 Date of initiation of research work :
8.4 Date of proposal for change :
8.5 Total research credits programmed :
8.6 No. of research credits completed :
8.7 Whether the work already done is useful even after change (If ‘Yes’ indicate the
weightage in terms of research credits claimed for the work done)
8.8 No. of research credits proposed to be cancelled & re-registered.

Semester during No. of research credits Semester during which, Total

which registered registered to be cancelled cancelled credits proposed to be No. of
re-registered research
credits

8.9 Whether the GPA report in which the

completed Research credits were indicated was
approved by the University. (If ‘Yes’, furnish
details and enclose all copies including the
student’s copy for cancellation of research
credits)

8.10 State whether all the requirements for PG

Programme including thesis submission could
be completed within the time limit stipulated
even after change in research plan

Date: Signature of the student

Approval of the Student’s Advisory Committee
Chairperson ……………………
Members……………………….
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Forwarded by: Recommended by:

Head of the Department Dean

Approved by:

Director of Instruction
Copy to: Director of Instructions, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson of the Advisory
Committee.

Note: The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the concerned
including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student.
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

PROPOSAL FOR COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (WRITTEN)

(To be submitted to the Dean in triplicate)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Supporting field(s) :
7. No. of course credits assigned
(a) Major courses :
(b) Minor courses :
(c) Supporting courses :
8. No. of course credits completed
(a) Major courses :
(b) Minor courses :
(c) Supporting courses :
9. Percentage course credits completed
(a) Major courses :
(b) Minor courses
(c) Supporting courses :
10. Cumulative Grade Point Average earned :
by the student
11. Semester in which the Comprehensive :
Qualifying Examination is proposed to
be held

Date:……………… Signature of the student

Recommendation of the Chairperson of the
Advisory Committee
Chairperson
Head of the Department
Permission of the Dean
Dean
Copy to: Director of Instruction, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson
Note: The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the
concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

RESULTS OF COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING

WRITTEN EXAMINATION
(To be submitted to the Dean in triplicate within eight weeks of completion of the last paper)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Student’s performance :
Major/Supporting courses Paper relating to course Date of Exam. Marks
(s) secured out
of 100
Major

Minor &Supporting
9. Whether the student is successful / unsuccessful.
10. Remark(s), if any
11. Recommended / not recommended for holding comprehensive qualifying viva voce
examination
(i) Chairperson ……………………..
(ii) Members………………………..
(a)
(b)
(c)
Head of the Department
Permission of the Dean:
Dean
Copy to: Director of Instruction, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson.
Note: The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the
concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student.
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CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
IMPHAL-795004 (MANIPUR)

RESULTS OF COMPREHENSIVE QUALIFYING VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION

(To be submitted to the Dean in triplicate on the date of examination)

1. Name of the student :

2. Admission No. / Registration No. :
3. Name of the College :
4. Degree for which enrolled :
5. Major field of specialization :
6. Minor field :
7. Supporting field(s) :
8. Assessment report :
The Examination Committee (Student’s Advisory Committee) conducted the comprehensive
Qualifying Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. / Ms. ………………………………………….
………………….……………..today, the …..……… …….. day of ………………...…….
…………………..and assessed that his / her performance was satisfactory / unsatisfactory

Suggestions/deficiency, if any:
Advisory Committee
(i) Chairperson ……………………..
(ii) Members………………………..
(a)
(b)
(c)
Head of the Department

Dean
Copy to: Director of Instruction, Registrar, Dean and Chairperson.
Note: The Chairperson/Head of the Department shall supply copy to all the
concerned including Dean, Advisory Committee Members and student.
PG7-A APPENDIX-VII A

COLLEGE OF ……………………
CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
…………………. ( ……………………….)

CERTIFICATE -I

Certified that Shri/Smt./Kumari ………………………………………………

(Admission No./ Roll No. ………………….) has satisfactorily prosecuted his/her course of
research for a period of not less than two semesters and that the thesis entitled “
………………………………………………………………………………”
submitted by him/her to the Central Agricultural University, Imphal – 795 004 (Manipur) in
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of
………………………….. in the subject of ………………………….. is the result of original
research work conducted by him/her under my supervision and is sufficiently of high
standard to warrant its presentation to the examination.

I also certify that the thesis or part thereof has not been previously submitted by
him/her for a degree of any University.

Date: …………………………
Signature of the Chairperson
Student’s Advisory Committee
PG7-B APPENDIX-VII B

CERTIFICATE - II

This is to certify that the thesis entitled “ ……………………………………”

submitted by Shri/Smt./Kumari ……………………………………………………
(Admission No./Roll No. …………………) submitted to the Central Agricultural University,
Imphal – 795 004 (Manipur) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the
degree of Master of ………………………………………………….. in the subject of
…………………………………………………. has been approved by the Student’s
Advisory Committee after oral examination in collaboration with an External Examiner.

(Name: ) (Name: )
External Examiner Chairperson
Student’s Advisory Committee

Head of Department (Name: )

Member,
Student’s Advisory Committee

Dean of Faculty (Name: )

Member,
Student’s Advisory Committee

(Name: )
Member,
Student’s Advisory Committee
 Table 1. Fees payable by the student
Fee Particulars Amount Remarks
(Rs.)
A. Admission & enrollment fees
(1) Admission and enrolment 500.00
(2) Identity Card 50.00
(3) Library caution money 1000.00 Refundable
(4) Laboratory caution money 1000.00 Refundable
Total 2550.00
B. Semester fees
(1) Registration 100.00
(2) Tuition 1000.00
(3) Medical 100.00
(4) Sports and Games 100.00
(5) Cultural Programmes 100.00
(6) Students’ Aid Fund 50.00
(7) College Magazine and other 100.00
Literary programmes
(8) Laboratory 100.00
(9) Library 100.00
(10) Students’ Council Membership 10.00
(11) Examination 500.00
Total 2260.00

C. Hostel fees
C.1. Hostel caution money 1000.00 Refundable
C.2. Mess deposit 1000.00 Refundable
C.3. Hostel Admission (First 100.00
Semester of First Year only)
C.4. Hostel fees (per semester)
(1) Room Rent 350.00
(2) Hostel Establishment 100.00

(3) Hostel Common Room 100.00

(4) Replacement of Crockeries, 50.00
Utensils etc.
Total 600.00
Note: Electricity and water charges has to be paid by the boarders as per
actual consumption.

Table 2. Miscellaneous Fees

Sl. Fee Particular Amount
No. (Rs.)
1. Conduct Certificate 25.00
2. Transfer Certificate 25.00
3. Provisional Degree Certificate 50.00
4. Migration Certificate 50.00
5. Transcript 100.00
6. Duplicate Transcript 200.00
7. Duplicate degree certificate 1000.00
8. Any other Certificate 50.00
9. Convocation fees 200.00

Note: i) If any certificate is to be sent by post, an additional amount of Rs.

50/- is to be paid.
ii) Fees for issue of all duplicate certificates / documents (except
transcript and degree certificate for which fees has been
prescribed) shall be double the normal fees.
iii) An application for duplicate certificates/documents shall
accompany a copy of FIR lodged with the Local Police Station and
the report from the Police Station thereon, failing which
 application shall be rejected.
iv) Convocation fees shall be collected at the time of issue of
provisional degree certificate.