STUDY AND EVALUATION SCHEME FOR M.E. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (INDUSTRY-ORIENTED AND PRACTICE-BASED) REGULAR AND MODULAR PROGRAMMES OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ TRAINING
& RESEARCH, CHANDIGARH
AFFILIATED TO PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ TRAINING
& RESEARCH, SECTOR-26,
CHANDIGARH – 160 019
2011-2012
SCHEME FOR MASTER OF ENGINEERING (INDUSTRY
ORIENTED AND PRACTICE BASED) PROGRAMME REGULAR
AND MODULAR IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
AIM
To offer Master of Engineering (industry oriented and practice based) Regular &
Modular Programmes in Instrumentation and Control, for technical teachers and
professionals working in industries.

RATIONALE
The rapid pace at which changes and advancements are taking place in technology pose a
great challenge to training and supplying the right kind and quality of technical
manpower. The training of technical personnel is largely influenced by the nature of
curriculum, quality of instructional processes, management of instructional system and
the role played by industry in their training.
In order to increase the relevance of technical personnel to the world of work, it has all
along been felt that the nature of programmes offered by the technical institutes should be
oriented towards technology applications and practices. These programmes should focus
on learning of industrial practices, practical and generic skills of problem solving,
learning to learn skill and entrepreneurship skill.
As per the latest recommendations of the AICTE regarding pay scales and qualifications
for technical teachers, the minimum qualification for lecturers is prescribed as degree in
Engineering or Technology or equivalent and they have to acquire Master’s degree or
such higher qualifications for promotions to higher grades. Majority of these teachers are
fresh graduates and lack the knowledge of industrial practices and related practical skills,
which in turn affects, the quality of technician engineers produced by the Polytechnics/
Engineering Colleges. They, therefore, need a strong orientation in technological and
field practices in the areas of fabrication, erection, construction, installation, operation,
production, testing, maintenance and quality control.
The practice-based M.E. degree programme in Instrumentation and Control will provide
the above education and training to the Polytechnic/ Engineering College teachers
specially to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills related to industry and
field practices. They will be in a position to transfer such knowledge and training to the
students of Polytechnics, so that their effective contribution in the world of work is
increased.
In order to meet the above long felt need for higher education of polytechnic/
Engineering College teachers, it is necessary to offer practice based Masters degree
programmes specially designed to incorporate credit based system of evaluation. The
system will have all the inbuilt flexibility to allow for self pacing, taking up study of
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courses in the sequence and at the time convenient to in-service graduate personnel and
obtaining specialization in the areas specific to their profession and carrier development.
In view of the above, NITTTR (earlier known as TTTI) Chandigarh have started offering
a practice based M.E programme (Regular) in Instrumentation and Control for
technical teachers having a B.E. degree or an A.M.I.E qualification in Electrical/
Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering or equivalent, since August, 1998.
The course aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of field practices and ability to
innovate and conduct research in technology areas. This will not only change the
orientation of technician programmes but will also reduce the widening gap between
technician courses and field practices and will greatly improve the performance of
industries. Limited numbers of seats are also available to professionals working in
industries and field organizations.
An acute problem faced by technical institutions both for degree and diploma level is that
they are not able to spare their teachers for two long years for higher studies away from
their institutes. In order to face the above situation, the institute is also offering another
M.E. programme (Modular) in Instrumentation & Control for technical teachers and
professionals working in Industries. This programme has been structured modular in
nature where the teachers could be relieved from their institute to this institute for
attending classes during summer and winter vacations. They will however also have to
undertake follow up study when they return to their institutions so as to prepare
themselves for University examinations before the beginning of subsequent modules.
The contact type ME programme which is of two years duration has been made modular
without any dilution with respect to rigour of teaching learning practices as also
University examinations. However, the duration of the programme has been increased to
3 years. Classes will begin from first week of June and second week of December having
a contact period of 5 weeks each where the students will study two subjects
simultaneously.
Objectives
The specific objective of this course is Continuing Education and Training and
Retraining of :
• in service technical teachers.
• industry personnel
• any other sponsored candidate desirous of pursuing a career in teaching.
Target Population
The envisaged target group includes:
• teachers with a B.E degree or an equivalent qualification such as A.M.I.E. etc, in
Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• working professionals from Industries and other organizations having a B.E.
degree in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation and Control Engineering or an
equivalent qualification such as A.M.I.E. etc. in Electrical/ Electronics/
Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMMES
i) Both the programmes are flexible, and allow self- pacing and taking up course of
study in the sequence and at times convenient to the students:
ii) The courses focus on the mastery of minimum essential competencies and
development of capabilities such as learning to learn, problem solving, human
relations and management skills in addition to learning of Instrumentation Control
Engineering subjects.
iii) These make use of a combination of instructional techniques such as group
discussions, home assignments, individual and group projects, independent study,
seminars etc.
iv) Assessment of student’s performance will be based on both continuous evaluation
using variety of assessment techniques matching the learning objectives of the
different courses of study and end of term University evaluation.
v) Completion of the course work is followed by Thesis work
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The instructions for the paper setters for all the subjects of M.E. (Instrumentation. &
Control) are as follows:
1. The paper must be set by taking into consideration the total syllabus.
2. There should be in all 8 questions covering the total syllabus.
3. The examinees are supposed to attempt any five out of the 8 questions.
4. The paper should be set by following the principle of simple to complex
approach.
5. The paper must be set in such a pattern that it examines knowledge, analytical
power and the reasoning power of the examinee.
6. Whereever appropriate, proper numerical problems should be included.
7. Maximum marks for the paper should be 100 and time allotted should be three
hours.
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STUDY & EVALUATION SCHEME
OF M.E. IN INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL – REGULAR
PROGRAMME
Semester – I
Semester – II
Code No. Subject L T P Total Credits Theory Sessional Total
CORE SUBJECTS (COMPULSORY)
MIC
6201
Microcontrollers and
their Interfacing
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6205
Industrial Electronics 3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6206
Opto-Electronic
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6209
Digital Signal
Processing
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6210
Soft Computing
Techniques
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (ANY ONE)
MIC
6211
Instrumentation &
Computational
Laboratory
- - 4 4 2 - 50 50
MIC
6202
Instrumentation for
Environmental
Engineering
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6203
Analytical
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6204
Power Plant
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
Code No. Subject L T P Total Credits Theory Sessional Total
CORE SUBJECTS (COMPULSORY)
MIC
6101
Measurement
Sciences
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6102
Process Dynamics
and Control
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6103
Digital Control 3 2 - 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6104
PC Interfacing and
Data Acquisition
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
6105
Industrial
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
Total 15 2 8 25 20 500 250 750
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MIC
6207
Data-Communication
and Computer
Networks
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
Total 15 - 14 29 22 500 300 800
Semester – III
Code
No.
Subject L T P Total Credits Theory Sessional Total
MIC
7151
Thesis -
Preliminary
- - 20 20 10 - - -
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (ANY TWO)
MIC
7101
Virtual
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
7102
Digital
Communication
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
MTE
7103
Technology
Management
3 2 - 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
7104
Energy
Management
3 2 - 5 4 100 50 150
MIC
7105
Bio-Medical
Instrumentation
3 - 2 5 4 100 50 150
Total 6 4 24 30 18 200 100 300
Semester – IV
NOTE:
1. Requirement for the award of ME in Instrumentation & Control degree is 75 credits
with minimum CGPA of 6.0 and successful completion of thesis work.
2. No numerical marks are to be assigned to thesis work. It is either “Accepted” or
“Rejected”. Quality of work reported in thesis can be graded in term of “Very
Good”, “Good”or “Average”.
Code No. Subject L T P Tota
l
Credits Theory Sessional Total
MIC
7251
Thesis - - 3
0
30 15 - - -
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STUDY & EVALUATION SCHEME
OF M.E. IN INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL – MODULAR
PROGRAMME
SCHEME OF
TEACHING
MARKS
S.
No.
SUBJECT
L P TOTA
L
CREDIT
S
THEO
RY
SESSIONA
L
TOTAL
SPELL - I
1 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
2 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
TOTAL 8 300
SPELL – II
3 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
4 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
5 Soft Computing
Laboratory
-- 4 4 2 --- 50 50
TOTAL, 10 350
SPELL – III
6 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
7 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
TOTAL 8 300
SPELL – IV
8 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
9 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
TOTAL 8 300
SPELL – V
10 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
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SCHEME OF
TEACHING
MARKS
S.
No.
SUBJECT
L P TOTA
L
CREDIT
S
THEO
RY
SESSIONA
L
TOTAL
11 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
TOTAL 8 300
SPELL – VI
12 Subject – 1 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
13 Subject – 2 4 --- 4 4 100 50 150
14 Preliminary Thesis --- 20 20 10 --- --- ---
TOTAL 18 300
SPELL – VII
15 Thesis --- 30 30 15 --- --- ---
TOTAL 15 ---
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DETAILED SYLLABUS FOR SUBJECTS
MIC 6101 MEASUREMENT SCIENCES
CONTENTS L T P
3 - 2
Introduction
Review of measurement and measuring systems. Functional elements of a measuring
system. Input-output configuration of instrumentation systems. Methods of correction
for interfering and modifying inputs. Errors and uncertainty in measurements,
Statistical analysis of errors. Loading effects, Generalised impedance and stiffness.
Generalized Performance Characteristics
Static and Dynamic performance characteristics, Characteristic of periodic and
transient inputs and the response of measuring system to these inputs. Response of
measuring system to random inputs, Frequency spectra, auto correlation, cross
correlation spectral density, Experimental determination of system parameters,
requirement of instrument transfer function to ensure accurate measurement.
Measurement System
Classification of various types of transducers, fiber optic sensors, AC/DC signal
conditioning, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog converters, modulation – types,
filters – active, passive, digital, Data transmission and telemetry-classification,
Recorders – Types of recorders, XY-Plotters, Ultraviolet, magnetic and digital
recording.
LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Experimental determination of system parameters.
2. Study and verification of transducer characteristics.
3. Study of signal conditioning techniques.
4. Verification of dynamic performance characteristics of a given system.
5. Case study of a real life measuring system in an industry.
6. Various data acquisition software.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Measurement System, Applications, and Design, E.O. Doeblin. Mc Graw-Hill
International.
2. Introduction to Instrumentation & Control, A.K Ghosh, Prentice Hall of India.
3. Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Alan S Morris, Prentice Hall of
India
4. Tranducers and Instrumentation, DVS Murthy, Prentice Hall of India
5. Electrical and Electronics Measurement and instrumentation, A.K. Sawhney,
Dhanpat Rai & Sons. Delhi
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MIC 6102 PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Review of Process and Control systems
Control systems, Process control principles, Servomechanism, Process control block
diagram, Identification of elements, Control system evaluation, Stability, regulation,
transient regulation, evaluation criteria, analog and digital processing, introduction to
Supervisory and Digital Control. Functions of error, accuracy, sensitivity, resolution,
linearity etc, Time response-first and second order.
Design aspects of Process Control System
Classification of variables, Design elements of a control system, control aspects of a
process. Hardware elements of a control system, use of digital computers in process
control. P-I and I-P converters. The input-output model degrees of freedom and process
controllers. Linearization of a system with-one variable, Linerarization of a system with
many variables, examples. A characteristic example and the solution procedure, Inverse
Laplace transforms-Heaviside expansion, Examples on the solution of linear differential
equations using Laplace transforms. Transfer function of a process with a single-output,
transfer function matrix of a process with multiple outputs, poles and zeros of a transfer
function, qualitative analysis of the response of a system. Control Valves – Types,
Sizing, Specifications. Actuators-Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical/Electronic
Dynamic Behaviour of Feedback Controlled Process
Block diagram and the closed loop response, effect of proportional control on the
response of a controlled process, effect of integral control action, effect of derivative
control action, effect of composite control actions. Notion of stability, the characteristics
equation, example. Design of Feedback Controllers Simple performance criteria, Time
integral performance criteria: ISE,IAE,ITAE, Selection of type of feedback controller,
controller tuning/ Controllers- P, PI, PID, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electronic. Adaptive
control, Gain scheduling adaptive control, Model-reference adaptive control, self tuning
regulator. Logic of feed forward control, problem of designing feed forward controllers,
practical aspects on the design of feed forward controllers, feed forward feed back
control, Ratio control Cascade control, Elective control systems: over ride control,
auctioneering control, split range control. Processes with large dead time, Dead time
compensation, control of systems with inverse response.
LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Study and analysis of a feedback controller
2. Simulation of control schemes
3. Verification of desired characteristics of P,I,D, and PID controllers
4. Design fabrication and testing of an electronic controller
5. Case study of digital computer controlled system in industry
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BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Techniques of Process Control P.S. Buckley, John Wiley and Sons, NY.
2. Process Control systems, F.G. Shinkskey, McGraw-Hill, NY.
3. Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Alan S Morris, Prentice Hall of India
4. Tranducers and Instrumentation, DVS Murthy, Prentice Hall of India
5. Digital computer process control, C.L. Smith, Intext Educational Publishers,
Scranton, P.A.
6. Chemical Process Control, George Stephonopoulos, Prentice Hall of India
7. Process Control Instrumentation Technology, Curtis Johnson, Prentice Hall of India.
8. Automated Process control system-Ronald. P. Hunter. Prentice Hall.
9. Applied digital control-J.R.Leigh, Prentice Hall.
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MIC 6103 DIGITAL CONTROL
L T P
3 2 -
CONTENTS
Introduction
Control system terminology, control theory history and trends, computer-based control.
An overview of classical approach to analog controller design. Basic digital control
scheme.
Signal processing in digital control
Principles of signal conversion, Basic discrete time signals, Time domain models for
discrete-time systems. Transfer function models, Stability on the Z-plane and jury
stability criterion. Sampling as impulse modulation, Sampled spectra and aliasing.
Filtering, choice of sampling rate, Principles of discretisation. Routh stability criterion
on the r-plane.
Models of Digital Control Devices and Systems
Z-domain description of sampled continuous-time plants and systems with dead-time,
Digital Controller design using direct synthesis procedures.
Control System Analysis using State Variable Methods for Digital Control Systems
State variable representation, Conversion of state variable models to transfer function and
of transfer function to canonical state variable models, Eigen values and Eigen vectors,
Solution of state difference equations, controllability and Observability, Multivariable
system.
Pole-Placement Design and State Observers
Stability improvement by state feedback, Necessary and sufficient conditions for
arbitrary pole-placement. State regulator design, Design of state observer. Compensator
design by separation principle. Servo design. State feedback with integral control.,
Deadbeat control by state feedback and deadbeat observers.
Lyapunov stability analysis
Basic concepts, Stability definitions and theorems, Lyapunov functions for linear and non
linear systems, A model reference adaptive system.
Linear Quadratic Optimal Control
Parameter optimization and optimal control, Quadratic performance index, control
configurations, State regulator design through the Lyapunov equation, Optimal state
regulator through the Matrix Riccati-equation for digital control systems.
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TUTORIALS
Various simulation exercises on different digital control using MATLAB.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Digital Control Systems; B.C. Kuo, Prentice Hall of India.
2. Automatic Control Systems, Sushil Das Gupta, Khanna Publishers.
3. Digital Control & State Variable Methods; M Gopal TMH.
4. Control System Principles & Design; M. Gopal, TMH, 1997 edition.
5. Discrete-time control systems –K.Ogata,-Prentice Hall India.
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MIC 6104 PC INTERFACING AND DATA ACQUISITION
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
PC as a platform for Data Acquisition
Origin of PC, Software-Operating systems, programming languages, hardware
components – Mother Board – Microprocessors , Chipsets and support circuits, functions,
system control, peripheral control, memory control BIOS and its functions.
Buses and Communications
History, Architecture, Bus function, Various buses; ISA,PCI,PCI-X, PCI-Express,
PCMCIA, Infiniband, Hyper Transport.
Memory and Mass Storage Devices
Memory, Logical Organisation, Technologies, Installation, Packaging, Mass Storage
Devices, Data Organisation, Magnetic Storage, Optical Storage, Interfaces – AT
attachments, SCSI parallel interface, Floppy disk interface.
Data Transfer –I/O devices
Key board, Mouse, Track ball, Scanners, Display systems, Display adapters, Audio
Systems, Printers, Ports-USB, Firewire, IrDA, Bluetooth, RS-232C Serial Port, Parallel
Ports.
Interfacing
Local Area Networking - Concepts, Topologies, Standards, Hardware,
Telecommunication-Analog and Digital Services, Internet–Addressing, Domain Name
Systems, Routing. Design of DAS around PC, different DAQ cards and software.
Interfacing of Add-on DAQ cards with PC using various buses.
LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Interfacing for measurement of standard physical parameters
2. Experimental set up for LAN in a laboratory
3. Designing and implementation of a real life PC based interfacing system.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Hardware Bible – Winn. L. Rosch, Techmedia, New Delhi
2. The Complete PC maintenance and upgrade guide – Mark Minasi, BPB publications.
3. 8086/8088 Programming – John Uffenbeck, PHI.
4. Structured Computer Organisation – Tanenbaum, PHI.
5. Microprocessors – Gilmore, Mc-Graw Hill.
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MIC 6105 INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Measurement of Industrial parameters
Review of measurement and instrumentation system, Measurement of industrial
parameters like: pressure, flow, level, temperature, displacement, velocity, acceleration,
torque, Shaft power, humidity, moisture, viscosity, pH value measurement, sound level
measurement.
Industrial data management and control
PLCs, Field bus concept, Data acquisition system, Data loggers, Supervisory control,
DDC, DCS, SCADA, Instrumentation in hazardous situations, Robotics.
Unit Operation Monitoring
Instrumentation for optimization of unit operation e.g. heat exchanger, compressors,
burners, weighing and batching, boilers, chillers, clean room, condenser, cooling towers,
vapouriser, air handler etc.
Instrumentation in field
Study of instrumentation schemes for Thermal, Nuclear and Hydro power stations,
Cement plant, Fertilizer, Chemical and Steel plant Paper industry etc.
LABORATORY/FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Study of Instrumentation scheme at Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear Power station.
2. Study of instrumentation scheme at process industries e.g. cement, fertilizer,
chemical, steel plant etc.
3. Measurement techniques for physical parameters.
4. Case study of a PLC based instrumentation scheme in a process industry.
5. Experiments on PLC based instrumentation.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Measurement Systems, Applications and design; E.O. Doeblin, Mc Graw-Hill
International.
2. Structural synthesis of high accuracy automatic control systems; Meerov M.V.
Pargaman Press, London.
3. Principles of Industrial Instrumentation; D. Patranabis, T.M.H.
4. Computer Based Industrial Control-Krishna Kant, PHI, New Delhi.
5. Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls Handbook-IV Ed. Douglas. M. Considine
Mc-Graw Hill International.
6. Modern Power Station Practice, Vol. F – Control and Instrumentation, British
Electricity International, Pergamon Press, London.
7. Instrumentation Engineers Hand Book-Process Control, BG Liptak, Butterworth
Heinemann.
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MIC 6201 MICRO CONTROLLERS AND THEIR INTERFACING
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Overview of microprocessors
Microprocessor- Introduction, Basic architecture, differences between microprocessors
and microcontrollers.
Micro Controllers
AT 89C2051 20 pin Microcontroller- Introduction, Architecture
8051 Microcontroller- Architecture, Memory Organization, Timer/Counters, Serial
Ports, Parallel ports, Assembly language programming: Addressing Modes, Instruction
set, Assemblers and Compilers, 8051 timer programming, Serial port programming.
Real world interfacing of 8051 with: LCD, keyboard, ADC and DAC .
Introduction to Advanced Microcontrollers: PIC, ARM and AVR- Introduction.
Embedded systems
An introduction to embedded systems, Classification of embedded systems.
LABORAOTRY/FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Performing experiments on microcontroller universal kits
2. Programming Practices on 8051
3. Design of small embedded system projects
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Microprocessor Architecture, programming and Applications with 8085-
R.K.Gaonkar,New Age International Publishers
2. The 8086/8088 Family-Design, programming and interfacing- John Uffenbeck-
Prentice Hall of India.
3. Microcomputer Systems: The 8086/8088 Family-Liu & Gibson, Prentice Hall of
India
4. 8051 Microcontroller- I. Scott Mackenzie
5. Microcontrollers-A.J Ayala, Penram International Publishing (I) Pvt Ltd.
6. Embedded Systems Design with 8051 Microcontrollers- Zdravko Karakehayov
7. The 8051 Microcontroller and Embedded systems-M.A.Mazidi, Pearson Education
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MIC 6202 INSTRUMENTATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Air pollution measurement
Impact of man on the environment: An overview, Air pollution sources and effects,
Meteorological aspects of air pollution dispersion. Air pollution methods and equipment,
Air sampling techniques, gas analyzers, gas chromatography. Control of specific gaseous
pollutants, measurement of automobile pollution; smoke level meter, orsat gas apparatus,
CO/HC analtyzer.
Water pollution measurement
Sources and classification of water pollutants; Biological oxygen demand (BOD),
Chemical oxygen demand (COD), Dissolved oxygen (DO), waste water sampling and
analysis, Waste water sampling techniques and analyzers, gravimetric, volumetric,
calorimetric, potentiometer, flame photometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, ion
chromatography. Instruments used in wastewater treatment and control, solid waste
management techniques.
Measurement of other pollutants
Measurement of radioactive pollutants, ganger counter, Noise level measurement
techniques.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Experimental analysis of air pollution of a given sample
2. Study of air pollution control techniques used in a given industry
3. Sampling and analysis of pollution level of a given water sample
4. Case study of air pollution control in an industry
5. Case study of flue gas handling in a thermal power station
6. Case study of water pollution control.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Environmental Pollution Control Engineering; C.S. Rao; Wiley Eastern LTD,
New Delhi.
2. Environmental Engineering, G.N. Pandy, G.C. Carney, TMH, New
Delhi
3. Introduction to Instrumentation Analysis: Robert D. Braun, Mc Graw Hill Co.
International Ed.
4. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis: Gurdeep Chetwal, Sham Anand
Himalaya Publishing House.
5. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis: B.K. Sharma, Goel Publishing
House, Meerut.
6. Environmental Engineering: PEAVY, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
7. Environmental chemistry: Sawyer & Mc Carty, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, New Delhi
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MIC 6203 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Analytical Methods of Measurements
Physical methods of chemical analysis, special methods of analysis, basic techniques,
terminologies, units, Interaction of electromagnetic radiations with matter, emission,
absorption and scattering techniques. Instrumentation related to X-Ray, Ultraviolet and
Infrared techniques.
Special Analysis
Various light sources, spectrometer, detectors and data processing, comparison of various
spectral analytical techniques, refractometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry.
Analytical techniques based on separation method: Basics of chromatography liquid, gas
and HPLC Mass Spectrometry and related instrumentation.
Electrometric Methods of Analysis
Techniques and related instrumentations for pH and selective potentiometery,
Voltametery, Colometery and Conductometery, Analytical data presentation. Error
analysis, Design considerations of an analytical laboratory, Automated analysis, Atomic
absorption, spectrometry, polarmetery, Turbidimetery, Nophelometry.
LABORAOTRY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Study of operation and maintenance of mass-spectrometry related instruments
2. Study of operation and maintenance of pH and selective potentiometery related
instruments.
3. Study of operation and maintenance of voltmetery related instruments
4. Study of operation and maintenance of colometery related instruments
5. Study of operation and maintenance of conductometery
6. Case study of operation and maintenance of an analytical instrumentation laboratory.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Instrumental Methods of Chemical analysis; Galen W. Ewing, McGraw-Hill, Koga
Kusha Ltd.
2. Instrumental Methods of Analysis: HW Willard, Lynnel Merriktt. Jr John A. Dean,
F.A. Settle, Jr. Wadsworth Publishing Co. U.S.A.
3. Introduction to Instrumentation Analysis: Robert D.Braun McGraw Hill Co.
International Ed.
4. Analytical Instrumentation HandBook: Galen W.Ewing, Marcel Decker Inc, USA.
5. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis: Gurdeep Chetwal, Sham Anand
Himalaya Publishing House.
6. Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis: B.K. Sharma, Goel Publishing House,
Meerut.
7. Instrumentation Engineers Hand Book-Process Control, BG Liptak, Butterworth
Heinemann.
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MIC 6204 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENTATION
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Control of Power plants
Instrumentation scheme for monitoring and control of various parameters of power plants
through control panels. Instrumentation scheme for operation and maintenance of
generating units.
Load Despatch
Automatic load dispatch using computers. Software used for optimum generator
allocation. Computer based data acquisition system for power plant operations,
maintenance and protection. SCADA in power systems.
Instrumentation for Transmission
Instrumentation schemes used for HVDC & EHVAC transmission systems. Energy
management: Electronic instrumentation schemes adopted for energy conservation and
energy audit.
LABORATORY/ FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Preparation of layout of instrumentation and control schemes in a power plant
2. Study of computerized load dispatch system
3. Study of instrumentation scheme for HVDC & EHVAC transmission systems.
4. Study of computer control scheme for data acquisition and supervisory control of
a power plant.
5. Case study of an energy audit in a small/medium industry.
BOOK RECOMMENDED
1. Operation and Control of Interconnected system: L.K. Kirchmeyar, John Wiley,
New York.
2. Introduction of Electrical System: O.I. Elgard, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi
3. Power system stability and control: Anderson and Fouad, Galgotia publications,
New Delhi
4. Economic scheduling; S. Mukhopadhyay, Wiley Eastern
5. Instrumentation Engineers Hand Book-Process Control:Bela G. Liptak.
Butterworth Heinemann.
6. Modern Power station practice, Vol. F. Control and Instrumentation British
Electricity International, Pergamon Press.
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MIC 6205 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
L T P
3 - 2
CONTENTS
Power Semiconductor diodes and transistors
Characteristics of power diodes, power transistor, power MOSFETS, insulated Gate
Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Mos-controlled thyristor and their comparison.
Thyristors and their characteristics
Review of thyristors such as SCR, TRIAC, GTO, PUT, SUS, SCS, ASCR, RCT.
Thyristor Controlled Circuits.
Three phase controlled rectifiers
Single phase half wave and full wave converters, Analysis of three phase rectifier, Effect
of source impedance on the performance of converters, Dual Converters.
Choppers
Control strategies, step up choppers, A, B, C, D and E type of choppers, Voltage, Current
and Load commutated choppers.
Inverters
Single phase series and parallel inverter, single-phase & three-phase bridge inverters,
Pulse width modulated inverters, Reduction of harmonics in the inverter output voltages,
Current source inverter.
Cycloconverters
Single phase, Mid-point and bridge type cycloconverters. Three phase half-wave
cycloconverters, Output voltage equation, Load commutated cycloconverters.
Electric drives
Single-phase and three-phase dc drives, chopper drives, ac drives, Induction motor
drives, Speed control of three-phase induction motors, Synchronous motor drives,
Microprocessor controlled ac and dc drives.
FACTS Controllers
SVC, TCSC, STATCOM, SSSC, UPFC
LABORAOTRY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Basic experiments on thyristor and their applications.
2. Solid state control of drives.
3. Fabrication, testing and trouble shooting of various industrial electronic circuits.
4. Design and testing of thyristor based controllers for electric drives
5. Design and testing of microprocessor based drive controllers.
6. Study of applications of solid state control of industrial drives.
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BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. The Power thyristor and its applications, David Finney, McGraw-Hill Book Co.
UK.
2. Power Electronics: Solid state motor control, Richard A. Peerman. Prentice Hall.
3. Power Electronics, P.C. Sen, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing company, New Delhi
4. Power Electronics, M.H. Rashid, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Thyristorised Power Controller, Dubey, Doradla, Joshi, Sinha, Wiley Eastern,
New Delhi.
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MIC 6206 OPTO-ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Optical Electronics, Optical process in semiconductors.
Photo Sensitive Devices
Light emitting diodes, Photo-diodes, Photoconductors, Junction photodiodes, PIN diodes,
Avalanche photodiodes, Photo transistors, Optical sensors.
Lasers
Operating principle, Types, Properties, Structures, Laser based measuring techniques,
Holography, Opto-couplers, Opto-isolators.
Optical fibre
Introduction to fiber communication, Optical fiber materials, their properties, Optical
fiber communication schemes, Comparison of optical fiber communication with the
conventional communication.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Study and verification of characteristics of a light emitting diode.
2. Experiments on laser beam production and their control
3. Study and verification of Characteristics of a photo conductor device.
4. Study and verification of characteristics of an avalanche photo diode.
5. Study of an opto-electronic integrating circuit used in industries.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Opto-Electronic devices, P. Bhattacharya, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Ultrasonic testing of materials-H.Krautkramer & J. Krautkramer, Springer Verlag,
1982
3. Biomedical Ultrasonic, P.N.T. Wells, Academic Press, 1977
4. Non destructive evaluation-A tool in design, manufacturing and services, D.E.
Bray and R.K. Stanley, McGraw Hill, 1989.
5. Optical Fiber Communication – G. Keiser, John Mc Graw Hill, New York.
6. Optical Fiber Communications – Principles and Practice, John M. Senior,
Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
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MIC 6207 DATA COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORKS
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Uses of computer networks, Network hardware and software, Reference models,
Example network, Example data communication services.
Physical Layer
Theoretical basis of data communication, Transmission media, Wireless transmission,
Telephone system, Narrow band and Broadband ISDN and ATM, Communication
satellites.
Data Link Layer
Design issues, error detection and correction, elementary data link protocols, sliding
window protocols, protocol specification and verification, data link protocols.
Medium Access Sublayer
Channel allocation problem, Multiple access protocols, IEEE standard 802 for LANs and
MANs, Design of LAN, Detection and management of collisions, Budges, High Speed
LANs, Satellite networks.
Network Layer
Design issues, Routing algorithms, Congestion control algorithms, Internetworking,
Network layer in the internet and in ATM networks.
Transport Layer
Transport service, Elements of transport protocols, Internet transport protocols, ATM
AAC layer protocols, performance issues.
Application Layer
Network security, Domain name system (DNS), Simple network management protocol,
Electronic Mail, Usenet, World wide web, Multimedia.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Testing x 2.5 and TCP/IP protocols.
2. Setting up LAN connection
3. Installing a bridge between networks.
4. Setting up a link through Async/Sync modems
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Computer Networks –A. Tanenbaum –PHI
2. Data communication, networks and Systems – Thomas C.Bartee, Howard W. Sams
& Co
3. Principles of Data base Management – J. Martin, PHI
4. Communication and Network for IBM PC & Compatibles – Jordan. L.E.
5. Design & Analysis of Computer Communication Networks – Ahuja.V.
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MIC 6209 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Classification of signals, concept of frequency in continuous- time and discrete – time
signals, sampling theorem, Discrete-time signals and systems. Analysis of Discrete-Time
Linear-time-invariant systems-convolution sum. Solution of linear constant coefficient
difference equations, correlation of discrete-time signals
Z Transform
Review of direct and inverse z-transforms, solution of linear differential equations,
Analysis of linear time-invariant system in the z-domain
Discrete Fourier Transform
Review of Fourier Series and Fourier transform of continuous time and discrete-time
signals, DFT and its properties, Fast Fourier Transforms, various algorithms.
Structures for the Realization of Discrete-time System
Structures for FIR systems-Direct from I and II, cascade and parallel form, structures for
IIR systems.
Design of Digital Filters
Filter approximation – Butterworth, Chebyshev, Bessel and Elliptic functions, Design of
FIR filters – using window, frequency sampling method. Design of IIR filters – Impulse
invariance, Bilinear transformation, Magnitude squared functions, Multirate sampling of
DSP systems. Signal processing algorithms and applications in instrumentation
engineering.
DSP Chips and their Application
TMS C3X series: Architectural overview, CPU, Memory types of Addressing,
Applications.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Programming Exercises using MATLAB toolbox.
2. Implementation of various filters
3. Use of DSP chips
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Discrete-time signal processing, : A.V. Oppenheim and RW Schieffer, PHI.
2. Theory and applications of Digital Signal Processing, Rabiner and Gold, PHI
3. Digital Signal Processing- Principles, Algorithm and Applications, John G.
Proakis, Dimitris G. Monalakis, PHI
4. Digital Signal Processing – A Practical Approach, E.C. Ifeachor, B.W. Jervis,
Pearson Education, Delhi.
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MIC 6210 SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES
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CONTENTS
Artificial Neural Networks
Biological Neural Network-structure of human brain, Characteristics of ANN, Artificial
neurons, Types of ANN-single layer and multilayer, Hopkinsons, counter propagation,
back propagation, feedforward etc., Non Linear activation functions, Training of ANN
and different training algorithms, bidirectional associative memories, various applications
of ANN in the field of engineering in general and electrical engineering in particular,
programming methods using ANN Techniques.
Fuzzy Logic
Introduction, Comparison of fuzzy logic with digital logic, Fuzzy set theory,
Fuzzification process, Defuzzification methods, Fuzzy logic controllers, Fuzzy associated
memories, Application of fuzzy logic techniques in various fields of engineering,
Programming methods using fuzzy logic techniques,
Concepts of Neuro-fuzzy systems, Introduction to Genetic Algorithm.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Simulation of ANN for digit recognition
2. Application of fuzzy logic for language translation
3. Programming exercises in ANN, FL & GA using MATLAB and its tool boxes.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Neural Networks & Fuzzy systems: Kosko.B., Prentice Hall of India
2. Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications: Ross T.J, McGraw Hill
3. Neural Computing Theory and Practice: PD Wasserman.
4. Introduction to Artificial Neural Systems, Jacek. M.Zurada, Jaico Publishing,
Mumbai.
5. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems, D.W. Patterson,
Prentice Hall of India
6. Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms-Synthesis and
Applications, Rajajsekharan & Vijayalakshmi Pai, Prentice Hall of India Private
Limited, New Delhi.
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MIC 6211 INSTRUMENTATION & COMPUTATIONAL LABORATORY
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CONTENTS
1. Practices on Daisy Lab Software
2. Data Acquisition Practices with the help of various transducers & backup software.
3. Various practices using MATLAB/SIMULINK toolboxes
4. Minor Projects based on Application of Transducers
5. SCADA Software Applications.
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MIC 7101 VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
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CONTENTS
Introduction to Virtual Instrumentation: Historical perspective, advantages, block
diagram and architecture of a virtual instrument, conventional vs virtual instrumentation.
Learning LabVIEW : Introduction to LabVIEW, Front panel, Block diagram, Menus,
Palettes, VI and Sub VI, Editing and Debugging VI, Structures, Arrays, Clusters, Charts
and Graphs, Data acquisition, Instrument Control, Signal Generation and Signal
Processing Examples
Active Interaction Devices: Gloves, Data glove, Power glove, Dexterous hard master,
Mice and joysticks, Wands, Force balls, Biological input sensors, Voice recognition, Data
suit
Displays: Sequential Scan Converter for VR displays, Interlace/Non-interlace modes,
Parallel-in/Serial-out mode; Serial-in/Parallel-out mode. Multi-display Systems, Helmetmounted
displays, monochrome CRTs with shutters.
Application of Virtual Instrumentation in various fields: Aviation, Automotive, High
voltage, Defence, Chemical, Industrial, Marine, Medical, Mining, Nuclear Energy,
Virtual landscapes.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Geographical programming using LabVIEW
2. Applications of LabVIEW
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Learning with LabVIEW 7 Express – R.H. Bishop, Pearson Education, Delhi.
2. LabVIEW Basic 1 Course Manual, National Instruments
3. www.natinst.com
4. www.ni.com
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MIC 7102 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
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CONTENTS
Data Communication
General communication system, ASK, FSK, PSK, DPSK, Modulation and demodulation
techniques, Baseband signal receiver, Probability of error, Optimum filter, Matched filter
correlator examples.
Pulse Modulation
Sampling, Nyquist theorem, Calculation of percentage distortion due to undersampling,
Spectrum of sampled signal, sampling with narrow pulses, Pulse amplitude modulation,
pulse width modulation, pulse position modulation, digital modulation principles, Pulse
code modulation, intersymbol interference, eye patterns, equalization, companding,
Bandwidth and noise of PCM systems, Delta modulation, Adaptive DM, Comparison
between various techniques.
Information and Theory
Information, Entropy, Mutual information, Redundancy and channel capacity, Shannon –
Hartley theorem, Bandwidth S/N Trade off
Coding Theory
Shannon’s Theorem, Coding of h, Shannon-fano coding, Huffman coding, Hamming
coding, bit error detection and correction, Error detection using parity bits, Block codes,
CRC, convolution codes, Line and interface coding, NRZ codes, Manchester codes,
Miller code.
Modern Equipment
Modern Technology, Modem classification, Modem Modulation Methods, Modem
Interface specifications, Modem Transmission characteristics, Modem features,
compatibility, selection criteria.
Applications of Digital Communication
E-mail, voice managing, teletext, View Data, Digital satellite communication, Mobile
Modulation System.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Implementation of ASK.
2. Practice on A/D cards.
3. Implementation of PCM
4. Familiarization and Application of modems.
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BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Communication System (Analog & Digital), R.P. Singh & S.D. Sapre, Tata Mc
Graw Hill
2. Analogue and Digital Communication Techniques, Grahame Smilie, & Arnold, A
Member of the Hoddes Headline Corporation, London
3. Modulation Theory, Harold S Blacj, D. Van Nastrand Company, Inc.
4. Telecommunication Systems, Pierre Girard, Frontolliet Artech Houle, Inc.
5. Data Communication – An Introduction to Concepts and Design, Robert Techno.
Plenum Press.
6. Principles of Communication System, Herbert Taub, Donald L, Schilling, Mc
Graw Hill Book Company
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MTE 7103 TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
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CONTENTS
Introduction of Technology Management
Business Strategy for New Technologies: adding value, gaining competitive advantage,
timing and capability development.
Technology Forecasting: Techniques of Forecasting, Technology Forecasting –
Relevance Strategic alliance and Practicality, Technology transfer.
Management of Research, Development and Innovation: Technology mapping,
Comparison of types of R & D projects and development approaches – radical platform
and incremental projects, innovation process.
Management of Intellectual Property: Rights Strategic value of patents, trade secrets
and licensing.
Managing Scientist and Technologists: Identification, Recruitment, Retention, Team
work and Result orientation.
Management Roles and Skills for New Technology: Technology for Managerial
Productivity and Effectiveness, Just-in-Time.
Investment in Technology: Venture Capital & Technology Development.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
- Technology forecasting and Technology mapping
- Technology Strategy Development
- Exercise on Just-in-Time
- Cases on Venture Capital
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Technology and Management, Cassell Educational Ltd. London
2. Management of High Technology Research and Development, John Humbleton
Elsevier.
3. Strategic Management, Charles W.L. Hill Gareth R. Jones, Houghton Mifflin Co.
4. R & D Management, S.A. Bergn, Basil Blackwell Inc.
5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Organizations, Richard M. Burton & Borge,
Obel Elsevier
6. The Handbook of Forecasting – A Management Guide, Spyros Maksidakis &
Steven C Wheelwright, John Wiley & Sons.
7. New Product management, C Marle Crawford, IR WIN, USA
8. Just-in-Time, David Hutchin, Gower Technical Press
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MIC 7104 ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Energy scenario-in context of Indian and global, conventional and non-conventional
sources of energy, Renewable versus non-renewable sources of energy, Generation of
electrical energy using non-conventional sources- Solar, Wind, Magnetohydro, Tidal,
Geo-thermal, Ocean etc.
Energy Conservation
Various methods of energy conservation, Energy management techniques, case studies
Energy Efficient Technology
Technology for efficient utilization of electrical energy, Energy efficient devices,
Instrumentation schemes for measuring and controlling electrical energy for
implementation of energy efficient systems.
Energy Audit
Methods for doing preliminary, secondary and final energy audit, impact of power factor
on electrical power systems, Improvement of power factor.
LABORAOTRY / FIELD EXPERENCES
Various Case Studies, Mini projects on energy audit.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Relevant journals and Reports
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MIC 7105 BIO-MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
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CONTENTS
Sensors and Transducers for biological applications
Types, properties, characteristics and selection of transducers for biological
instrumentation.
Measurement of electrical parameters
Leads and electrodes, electrocardiography, electrical activity of the heart, equivalent
cardiac generator. Einthoven lead system, standardization of recording and display of
ECT (Electrocardiogram), EEG (Electroencephalogram), EMG (Electromyogram), EOG
(Electroocculogram), ERG (Electroretinogram), EGG (Electrogastogram).
Measurement of non-electrical parameters
Bloodflow, droprecorder, electromagnetic flow meter, measurement of systolic and
distollic pressures, blood pressure instruments, intraocular pressure, lung air pressure,
audiometers. Measurement of body temperature, thermography. Cardiac tachometer,
respiration rate phonocardiogram, heart sounds electrical stethoscope pulmonary function
analysers. CO2 - O2 - Concentration in exhaled air, blood and lungs, pH value of blood,
impedance pletnysmography blood gas analysers, blood cell counters.
Medical Imaging Systems
Medical display systems, medical thermography X-Ray, diathermy equipment.
Ultrasonics in biomedical application for diagnostic and therapeutic, CAT, MRI, Laser
applications in biomedical field.
Patient safety
Electrical Safety of Medical Equipments, Shock Hazards from Electrical Equipment,
Methods of Accident Prevention, Test Instruments for checking Safety parameters of
biomedical equipments.
LABORATORY / FIELD EXPERIENCES
1. Study of sensors and transducers used in Bio-medical applications
2. Study of Bio Medical instruments used in Heart-care system
3. Study of operation and maintenance of ECG instrument
4. Study of operation and maintenance of instruments used for thermography
5. Study of operation and maintenance of instruments used for blood analysis
6. Case study of operation and maintenance of an ultrasonic machine
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Biomedical Instrumentation and Measurements; L.C. Cronwell F.J. Weibell. E.A.
Pfeiffer, PHI.
2. Principles of applied instrumentation: Gaddes and Baker, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Handbook of Bio-medical Instrumentation; R.S. Khandpur, Mc Graw Hill
4. Medical Instrumentation – Application & Design, John G. Webster, Editor, John
Wiley & Sons.
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REGULATIONS FOR TWO YEARS REGULAR (Four Semesters) M.E. and
M.Tech. COURSES BEING OFFERED UNDER PANJAB UNIVERSITY
(FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY) w.e.f. ACADEMIC
SESSION 2011-2012
1. General
1.1 The duration of the course of instruction for M.E. and M.Tech. in all available
disciplines being offered by the Panjab University, shall be two years (comprising
of four semesters, with two semesters per year). Each semester shall be at least of
fourteen weeks duration.
1.2 The subjects to be studied in each semester will be as per the prescribed scheme
of study for a particular course, indicating the minimum number of lectures to be
delivered, distribution of marks in Major examination (End semester
examination), Internal Assessment including two Minor examinations (Mid
semester examinations) (Minor-I, Minor-II) etc. Each subject shall have specified
number of credits associated with it. The medium of instruction and examination
shall be English.
1.3 The mode of admission to the First semester course in any branch will be decided
by the Syndicate. It will be open to a candidate, who has passed B.E. / B.Tech.
examination or any other equivalent examination and experience as approved by
the syndicate in the relevant discipline recognised by the Panjab University,
Chandigarh. In case of M.Tech. Engineering Education, the eligibility for
admission will be B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma. OR Master’s Degree in
Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry.
1.4 Provided that a candidate must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60%
marks (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination i.e. B.E. /
B.Tech. in the appropriate discipline or any other equivalent qualifying degree as
approved by the syndicate for admission to the first year M.E. and M.Tech.
courses in all the University Engineering Departments / Institutes. The candidates
(under the open category seats) shall be admitted on the basis of OCET merit
conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Due credit will be given to GATE
qualified candidates as applicable and approved by the syndicate.
1.4.1 Sponsored Candidates (Teachers / Working Professionals)
Qualifications and Experience for Admission to M.E. / M.Tech. :
(i) M.Tech. Engineering Education : A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering /
Technology / Pharmacy from a recognised University or its equivalent
OR Master’s Degree in Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry from a
recognised University with atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and post
qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE) in
teaching / industry / research organisation.
(ii) M.E. Manufacturing Technology : A Bachelor’s Degree in
Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Automobile Engineering from a
recognised University or its equivalent with atleast 50 % marks in
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aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in
case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research organisation.
(iii) M.E. Construction Technology and Management : A Bachelor’s Degree
in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or its equivalent with
atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of
atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research
organisation.
(iv) M.E. Computer Science and Engineering : A Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical
Engineering / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Information
Technology from a recognised University or its equivalent with atleast 50
P% marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2
years 9(3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research
organisation.
(v) M.E. Instrumentation and Control : A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical
Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation and Control
Engineering from a recognised University or its equivalent with atleast
50 % marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2
years (3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research
organisation.
(vi) M.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering : A Bachelor’s Degree
in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised
University or its equivalent with atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and
post qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE)
in teaching / industry / research organisation.
1.4.2 AICTE Sponsored QIP(Polytechnic) Scheme
Qualifications and Experience for Admission to M.E. / M.Tech. :
A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate branch with 50 % marks and other
eligibility criteria as prescribed by AICTE, New Delhi.
1.4.3 Admission Procedure
Sponsored Candidates
Merit list of all sponsored eligible candidates will be prepared based on the
aggregate percentage of marks obtained in all the semesters / years of qualifying
examination and the total experience. The admission will be granted to
candidates strictly according to the merit list, prepared as follows :
Qualification Multipying Factor
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(a) % of marks in B.E./B.Tech. X 0.4
or its equivalent
(b) % of marks in B.A./B.Sc. X 0.2
Plus +
% of marks in M.A./M.Sc. X 0.2
Experience
One mark for each number of completed year of experience on the last day of
receiving application gained after obtaining minimum entry qualification
subject to a maximum of ten marks. Experience against leave vacancy, visiting /
guest faculty will not be counted.
General Candidates
For general candidates, merit list will be prepared as per Panjab University,
Chandigarh guide lines.
1.5 1st and 3rd, semester examinations (End semester / major examinations) will
usually be held in the month of November/December and 2nd and 4th semester
examinations (End semester / major examinations) will be held in the month of
May/June every year or on such other dates as may be fixed by the Syndicate.
Besides, for improvement of “ E” Grade only, examination for such candidates
shall be conducted within one month of the last end term examination in which
the candidate had secured ‘ E ‘ Grade in a particular subject.
1.6 There shall be at least ten lectures/tutorials/practical/drawing classes during the
semester, for every hour of lecture/tutorial/practical per week i.e. for each credit
assigned to a subject shown in the schedule of teaching.
1.7 A student shall be eligible to appear in the examination only if he/she has attended
at least 85% of the total classes held as mentioned above during the semester.
The attendance shall be certified by the Chairperson of the University
Department(s) / Director of Institute / Principal of College as the case may be.
1.8 On the recommendations of the Chairperson of the University Department(s) /
Director of Institute / Principal of College as the case may be, Board of Control
will have the power to condone the shortage of the attendance up to 10% per
subject only as per the merit of each case.
1.9 A candidate who does not fulfil the attendance requirements in any subject will
have to repeat the course of instruction in that subject.
1.10 A candidate will be promoted to second year only if he has earned at least 25
credits in first year (at least 10 credits in first semester) with a minimum CGPA
of 6.0.
1.11 A candidate will be required to pass in all the subjects of M.E. / M.Tech. course,
where minimum pass grade /satisfactory grade is prescribed in a maximum
duration of three academic years, comprising of six registered semesters counted
from academic session in which candidate is first admitted in M.E. / M.Tech.
program. If a candidate fails to pass the examination in the period of three
academic years, his/ her candidature will stand automatically cancelled. This
period of three academic years will also include the entire period of duration
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which he/she had suspended his/her studies on his/her own or has failed in the
examination or debarred by the Panjab University, Chandigarh from taking any
examination.
1.12 If an error is detected in the grades despite every possible care having been
exercised, the teacher-in-charge will bring the fact to the notice of the
Chairperson of University Department(s) / Director of Institute / Principal of
College as the case may be for its being placed before the competent authority
appointed for the purpose by the university like Board of Control or equivalent. If
the Board of Control approves the change, then revised grades shall be submitted
to the University duly countersigned by the members of the Board of Control and
Chairperson of University Department(s) / Director of Institute / Principal of
College as the case may be for consideration within a maximum period of seven
working days from the date of declaration of the result.
1.13 In case of any grievance, the candidate can always represent before the Board of
Control.
1.14 A detailed grade card will be issued to each candidate for each semester. A
candidate will be awarded the degree of M.E. / M.Tech. in respective discipline
on earning minimum number of prescribed credits {corresponding to core +
electives (departmental + open) + other allied subjects} as prescribed in the
scheme of study. The minimum C.G.P.A of 6.0 is required to qualify for the
award of M.E. / M.Tech. degree.
1.15 A candidate with CGPA of 8.5 and above will be awarded M.E. / M.Tech. degree
with honours.
1.16 Fee for appearing in each semester examination will be as prescribed by the
Syndicate / Senate from time to time. Any candidate who is required to improve
upon “E” grade after each End term examination shall have to pay required reexamination
fee as prescribed by the Syndicate / Senate from time to time. Any
candidate who obtains “F” grade in a subject will have to repeat the subject
subsequently and registration / admission fee shall have to be paid by the
candidate as prescribed by the Syndicate / Senate.
2.0 Credit System
2.1 All M.E. / M.Tech. programmes are organised around semester-based credit
system of study. The credit system is based on continuous evaluation of a student’s
performance / progress and includes flexibility to allow a student to progress at an
optimum pace suited to his / her ability or convenience, subject to fulfilling minimum
requirements for continuation.
2.2 Performance / progress of a student is measured by the number of credits that he /
she has earned (completed satisfactorily). Based on the course credits and grades
obtained by the student, grade point average is calculated. A minimum grade point
average is required to be maintained for satisfactory progress and continuation in the
programme. Also a minimum number of earned credits and a minimum grade point
average should be acquired in order to qualify for the degree.
2.3 Course Credit Assignment:
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Each course has a certain number of credits assigned to it depending on the associated
number of lecture, tutorials and laboratory contact hours in a week. A few courses are
without credit and are referred to as non-credit (NC) courses.
Lectures and Tutorials : One lecture hour or one tutorial hour per week per semester is
assigned one credit.
Practical / Laboratory Work : One laboratory hour per week per semester is assigned half
credit.
The credits are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
For each lecture or tutorial, the self study component is 1 hour/week.
2.4 Earning Credits :
At the end of every course, a letter grade is awarded in each course for which a student
had registered. On obtaining a pass grade (at least ‘D’ grade), the student accumulates the
course credits as earned credits. Performance of a student is measured by the number of
credits that he / she has earned and by the weighted grade point average. A student has
the option of auditing some courses. Grades obtained in these audit courses are not
counted towards the calculation of grade point average. However, a pass grade (‘D’
grade) is essential for earning credits from an audit course.
3.0 Grading System
3.1 Relative standing of the student in the class shall be clearly indicated by his / her
grades. The process of awarding grades shall be based upon fitting performance of the
class to a defined statistical model.
3.2 The grades and their respective description, along with grade points are listed in
the table-1 given below:
Table - 1
Grade Grade Point Description
A+ 10 Outstanding
A 9 Excellent
B+ 8 Very Good
B 7 Good
C+ 6 Average
C 5 Below average
D 4 Marginal
E 2 Poor
F 0 Very Poor
I - Incomplete
NP - Audit Pass
NF - Audit Fail
W - Withdrawal
X - Unsatisfactory (For courses involving
Independent Study like Projects, Thesis,
Seminar, Presentations, etc.)
S - Satisfactory Completion (For courses
involving Independent Study like Projects,
Thesis, Seminar, Presentations, etc.)
Z - Course continuation
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3.3 Description of Grades :
A+ Grade : An A+ grade stands for outstanding achievement. Under any circumstances
A+ grade shall not be awarded for percentage of marks less than 80. There will not be
more than 10% A+ grade in any course.
D Grade : The D grade stands for marginal performance . It is the minimum passing
grade in any course. D grade shall not be awarded for percentage of marks less than 40 in
any case. Still further, no student having 40 percent or more marks would be awarded
failing grades of E and F.
E and F Grades : The E and F grades denote poor and very poor performance i.e. failing
the course. F grade is also awarded in case of poor class / lab attendance (< 85%). A
student has to repeat all the core courses in which he / she has obtained E or F grade, until
a passing grade is obtained. In case of optional courses (Elective courses) the candidate
may take the same course or some other course from the same category. An E grade in a
course makes a student eligible to repeat the course in the summer / winter semester
break i.e. the time period between the last end term examination and the start of next
semester. The repeat end term examination (of three hours duration) for E-grade holders
shall be conducted immediately after the last regular end term examination in the course
within one month (before the start of next regular semester). For such candidates, the
grade calculations will be based on the % class mean and % class standard deviation in
that subject during his / her first attempt (i.e. regular attempt) in the particular course.
Further, E and F grades secured in any course stay permanently on the grade card.
Candidates obtaining F grade in a course will have to repeat the course. These grades are
not counted in the calculation of CGPA; however, these are counted in the calculation of
SGPA.
In case a candidate with E grade in a course (obtained during first attempt) is unable to
get a passing grade during subsequent summer / winter break examination (i.e. second
attempt, where the grade calculations will be based on the % class mean and % class
standard deviation in that subject during his / her first attempt) in a particular course may
be allowed one more chance (third attempt) during immediate next summer / winter
break examination for the particular subject, however, the grade calculations will be
based on the immediate available % class mean and % class standard deviation in that
subject (which may not be the same as was valid during his / her second attempt). In case
the candidate fails to secure a pass grade during his / her third attempt also, shall have to
repeat the course.
I Grade : An I grade denotes incomplete performance in any L(lecture), P (practical),
V(special module) category courses. It may be awarded to a student if he / she has not
fulfilled all the requirements of the course due to some extra-ordinary circumstances. I
grade does not appear permanently in the grade card. Upon completion of all course
requirements, the I grade is converted to regular grade (A to F, NP or NF).
NP and NF Grades : These grades are awarded in a course that the student opts to audit.
Audit pass grade (NP) is awarded if the student’s attendance is above 85% in the class
and has obtained at least D grade. If either of these requirements is not fulfilled, audit fail
(NF) grade is awarded. The grades obtained in an audit course are not considered in the
calculation of SGPA or CGPA.
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W Grade : A W grade is awarded in a course where the student has opted to withdraw
from the course. Withdrawal from the course is permitted until one week after the first
minor test.
X Grade : The X grade is awarded for incomplete \ unsatisfactory work in independent
study like thesis work, project work, field work, industrial training, etc.
S Grade : The S grade is awarded for complete \ satisfactory work in independent study
like thesis work, project work, field work, industrial training, etc.
4.0 Evaluation System
Equal weightage will be given to internal assessment (Sessional) and End Semester
Examination (Major Examination).
4.1 Continuous Assessment:
There shall be continuous evaluation of the student during the semester. For evaluation purpose, total marks assigned to each subject
shall be distributed as :
(a) Internal Assessement (Sessional)
Two mid-semester Examinations (Minor-1 and Minor-2) with 60 % of total
sessional marks assigned to the subject.
Assignments / Class projects / short class test / MCQ based quiz / projects /
presentations / group discussions with 40 % of total sessional marks assigned to
the subject.
(b) End Semester Examination (Theory)
One End Semester Examination (Major Examination)
Total score on a scale of 100 i.e. in % obtained by a student in a subject shall be hence
forth referred as raw score in that subject.
Following the concept of relative grading, before assigning the letter grades, scientific
normalization method shall be followed.
4.2 Statistical Method for the Award of Grades:
For the award of grades in a course, all component wise evaluation shall be done in terms
of marks. The components include : Midterm-1 and Midterm-2 examinations,
Assignments / projects / class presentations / Attendance and End semester examination
as per regulation 4.1. After converting the marks obtained in percentage, the grades will
be assigned as per the guidelines given below :
4.2.1 For less than 15 students in a course, the grades shall be awarded on the basis of
cut-off in the absolute marks as shown in Table-2
Table-2
Absolute marks in %
( Lower Limit)
Grade Absolute marks in %
( Upper Limit)
91 < A+ < 100
82 < A < 90
73 < B+ < 81
64 < B < 72
55 < C+ < 63
46 < C < 54
40 < D < 45
35 < E < 39
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F < 35
4.2.2 For more than 30 students in a course, the statistical method shall be used for the
award of grades. After expressing the score obtained by the students in a course in
percentage (X), the class mean ( ) and class standard deviation (S) of the marks shall be
calculated and grades shall be awarded to a student as shown in Table-3.
If X is the raw score in % ; is class mean in % and S is class standard deviation in %
(based on raw score), N is the number of students in a course, then for the course :
Table-3
Lower Range of
Marks (%)
Grade Assigned Upper Range of
Marks (%)
A+
A <
B+ <
B <
C+ <
C <
D <
E <
< F <
4.2.3 In case, class student strength in a course lies between 15 and 30, any of the above
methods (given in 4.2.1 and 4.2.2) may be used for the award of grades.
4.3 Finalization of Grades:
Finalization of the grades shall be done by the Board of Control of the department /
institute or appropriate body / committee approved by the university for the purpose.
In order to maintain a normal distribution in grades, following recommendations of UGC
shall be kept in view and considered as broad guidelines by the Board of Control of the
department / institute or appropriate body / committee approved by the university for the
purpose.
Grade % of Population Remarks
A 7 Includes A(+) and A
B 24 Includes B(+) and B
C 38 Includes C(+) and C
D 24
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F 7
* Note : In case Board of Control of the department / institute or appropriate body /
committee approved by the university for the purpose, is convinced on broad variations in
grade distribution in a class for a particular subject, B.O.C may make some minor
variations in while maintaining the grade distribution as recommended by the UGC.
5.0 Evaluation of Performance
5.1 The performance of a student shall be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz.
Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
SGPA is the grade point average for the semester and CGPA is the cumulative grade
point average for all the completed semesters at any point in time.
The earned credits (EC) are defined as the sum of course credits for course in which A+
to D grade has been obtained. For U.G students (B.E.), credits from courses in which NP
or S grade has been obtained are also added.
Points earned in a semester =
The SGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses, except audit
courses and courses in which S/Z grade is awarded, registered for the particular semester.
( )

( )

×
=
Semester
except audit and S Z grade Courses
Semester
for all courses except audit and S Z grade Courses
Course Credits
Course Credits Grade Po s
SGPA
/
/ int
The CGPA is calculated on the basis of all pass grades , except audit courses and courses
in which S/Z grade is awarded, obtained in all completed semesters.
( )

( )

×
=
All Semester
except audit and S Z grade Courses
All Semester
for all courses with pass grade except audit and S Z grade Courses
Course Credits earned
Course Credits Grade Po s
CGPA
/
/ int
5.2 Example for the calculation of SGPA and CGPA
Semester-I
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6
Course Code Assigned
Course
Credits
Grade
Awarded
Earned
Credits
Grade Point
(GP)
Points
Secured
PH101 5 C(+) 5 6 30
AM101 4 C 4 5 20
ME101 4 A(+) 4 10 40
EE101 2 B(+) 2 8 16
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CH101 4 E 0 2 08
CH102 2 S 2 - -
Total
21 17 114
Credits registered in the semester (= sum total of column 2) = 21
Credits registered in the semester excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 21-2 = 19
Earned credits in the semester (= sum total of column 4) = 17
Earned credits in the semester excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 17-2 = 15
Points secured in this semester ( = sum total of column 6) = 114
Points secured in this semester in all passed courses ( = sum total of column 6 with only
A to D grades) = 114-08 = 106
=
= = 7.067
Semester Performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 17 , with SGPA = 6.000
Cumulative performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 17 , with CGPA = 7.067
Semester-II
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6
Course
Code
Assigned
Course
Credits
Grade
Awarded
Earned
Credits
Grade
Point (GP)
Points
Secured
CY202 5 B(+) 5 8 40
AM201 4 A 4 9 36
ME201 4 W - - -
ME250 2 B 2 7 14
CY201 4 C(+) 4 6 24
CH201 4 A(+) 4 10 40
HU201 1 S 1 - -
Total
24 20 154
Credits registered in the semester (= sum total of column 2) = 24
Credits registered in the semester excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 24-1 = 23
Earned credits in the semester (= sum total of column 4) = 20
Earned credits in the semester excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 20-1 = 19
Points secured in this semester ( = sum total of column 6) = 154
Points secured in this semester in all passed courses ( = sum total of column 6 with only
A to D grades) = 154-0 = 154
Cumulative points earned in all passed courses till date ( all past semesters + current
semester) = 106+154 = 260
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Cumulative earned credits till date ( Earned credits in all past semesters + Earned Credits
in the current semester ) = 17 + 20 = 37
=
=
Semester Performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 20 , with SGPA = 8.105
Cumulative performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 37 , with CGPA = 7.647
5.3 Degree Requirements :
For Two year ( Four Semesters) M.E. / M.Tech. programmes, the requirements are :
(i) Minimum Earned credits : completion of 75 earned credits including 25 credits
assigned to thesis work to be carried out during third and fourth semester.
These credits are needed to be earned under different categories as specified for each
programme in the scheme of study.
(ii) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirements :
A student must obtain Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 and
successful completion of thesis work to be eligible for the award of M.E. /
M.Tech. degree.
5.4 Degree requirements for Post Graduate programmes in Engineering (Two year
M.E. / M.Tech. programme)
Category Credits
PG ( Core ) : 40
PG ( Elective) : 10
PG Thesis: 25
5.5 Total Requirement for two year M.E. / M.Tech. programme for sucessful
completion = atleast 75 credits {PG (Core) + PG (Elective) + Thesis} with minimum
C.G.P.A of 6.0.
5.6 Maximum permissible number of registered semesters for completing M.E. /
M.Tech. degree requirements are : 06 registered semesters.
If the performance at the end of first two registered semesters is very poor, then the
registration will be terminated. If the performance is poor but not very poor, then the
student can opt to start afresh, or else his / her registration will be terminated. The criteria
for “very poor” and “poor” performance are :
Performance Earned Credits Decision
Very poor <= 10 for GE/OBC ; <= 8 for SC/ST/PH Termination of
registration
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Poor 10 to 25 for GE/OBC; 8-20 for SC/ST/PH Restart ( once only) or
Termination of
registartion
(i) If a student chooses to restart after first two registered semesters, then his or her
credits earned and semesters registered will not be carried over. The re-start will
be indicated on the transcript. The restart will be permitted only once. If at the
end of two registered semesters after re-start, the earned credits are <= 25 for
GE/OBC or <= 20 for SC/ST/PH students, then the registration will be
terminated.
(ii) Each student is expected to earn atleast 10 credits in the first registered semester
and 15 credits in each subsequent registered semesters with SGPA >= 6.0. If the
performance of a student at the end of any registered semester is below this
minimum acceptable level, then he / she will be placed on probation and a
warning shall be issued to him / her and parents shall also be informed
accordingly.
(iii)The student placed on probation shall be monitored, including mandatory class
attendance, special tutorials and mentoring. Mentoring shall include specific
guidance under a faculty member / PG student / research scholar.
(iv) The registration of any student will be limited to 1.5 times the average earned
credits of the previous two registered semesters, subject to a minimum of 15
credits and a maximum of 25 credits.
5.7 CGPA is a Cumulative Grade Point Average. For the purpose of admission to all PG and Ph.D. engineering programmes at
Panjab University, the following conversion table will be used :
Equivalent GPA
% Marks 10 point scale 9-point scale 6-point scale 4-point scale
55 6.25 4.78 3.19 2.13
60 6.75 5.34 3.56 2.38
70 7.50 6.19 4.13 2.75
Note :
1. Paper setting for End term examination (Major Examination or End semester
examination) shall continue to be as per the proceedure in place at present till any
further modification is introduced.
2. There shall be no “ special reappear examination”.
3. Subject wise result in the form of grades awarded to each student at the end of
each semester shall be prepared by the respective departments / institutes /college
/ center and sent to the university examination branch for the declaration of result
and issuance of grade cards.
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4. Course teacher should display the grades awarded to the students on the notice
board after showing the answer scripts to the students within five working days.
The process of evaluation should invariably be completed within seven days from
the date of conduct of examination.
5. Whenever required, CGPA (based on 10 point scale) may be converted into
equivalent marks as below :
Grade Point Equivalent Percentage
6.25 55%
6.75 60%
7.25 65%
7.75 70%
8.25 75%
( % Marks = 10*CGPA-7.5)
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REGULATIONS FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS MODULAR (Seven Spells)
M.E. and M.Tech. COURSES BEING OFFERED UNDER PANJAB UNIVERSITY
(FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY) w.e.f. ACADEMIC
SESSION 2011-2012
1. General
1.1 The duration of the course of instruction for M.E. and M.Tech. in all available
disciplines being offered by the Panjab University, shall be three and a half years
(comprising of seven spells, with two spells per year). Each spell shall be at least
of five weeks duration and the candidate can study maximum two theory subjects
and one laboratory / pre-thesis / thesis work.
1.2 The subjects to be studied in each spell will be as per the prescribed scheme of
study for a particular course, indicating the minimum number of lectures to be
delivered, distribution of marks in Major examination (End term examination),
Internal Assessment including one Minor examination (End spell
examination). Each subject shall have specified number of credits associated with
it. The medium of instruction and examination shall be English.
1.3 The mode of admission to the First Spell course in any branch will be decided by
the Syndicate. It will be open to a candidate, who has passed B.E. / B.Tech.
examination or any other equivalent examination as approved by the syndicate in
the relevant discipline recognised by the Panjab University, Chandigarh. In case
of M.Tech. Engineering Education, the eligibility for admission will be
B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma. OR Master’s Degree in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry.
1.4 Provided that a candidate must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 6.75 or 60%
marks (where % marks are awarded) in the qualifying examination i.e. B.E. /
B.Tech. in the appropriate discipline or any other equivalent qualifying degree as
approved by the syndicate for admission to the first year M.E. and M.Tech.
courses in all the University Engineering Departments / Institutes. The candidates
(under the open category seats) shall be admitted on the basis of OCET merit
conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh. Due credit will be given to GATE
qualified candidates as applicable and approved by the syndicate.
1.4.1 Sponsored Candidates (Teachers / Working Professionals)
Qualifications and Experience for Admission to M.E. / M.Tech. :
(i) M.Tech. Engineering Education : A Bacher’s Degree in Engineering /
Technology / Pharmacy from a recognised University or its equivalent
OR Master’s Degree in Mathematics / Physics / Chemistry from a
regonised University with atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and post
qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE) in
teaching / industry / research organisation.
(ii) M.E. Manufacturing Technology : A Bachelor’s Degree in
Manufacturing Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Production
Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Automobile Engineering from a
recognised University or its equivalent with atleast 50 % marks in
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aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in
case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research organisation.
(iii) M.E. Construction Technology and Management : A Bachelor’s Degree
in Civil Engineering from a recognised University or its equivalent with
atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of
atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research
organisation.
(iv) M.E. Computer Science and Engineering : A Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical
Engineering / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Information
Technology from a recognised University or its equivalent with atleast 50
% marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2 years
(3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research organisation.
(v) M.E. Instrumentation and Control : A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical
Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation and Control
Engineering from a recognised University or its equivalent with atleast
50 % marks in aggregate and post qualification experience of atleast 2
years (3 years in case of AMIE) in teaching / industry / research
organisation.
(vi) M.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering : A Bachelor’s Degree
in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised
University or its equivalent with atleast 50 % marks in aggregate and
post qualification experience of atleast 2 years (3 years in case of AMIE)
in teaching / industry / research organisation.
1.4.2 Admission Procedure
Sponsored Candidates
Merit list of all sponsored eligible candidates will be prepared based on the
aggregate percentage of marks obtained in all the semesters / years of qualifying
examination and the total experience. The admission will be granted to
candidates strictly according to the merit list, prepared as follows :
Qualification Multipying Factor
(a) % of marks in B.E./B.Tech. X 0.4
or its equivalent
(b) % of marks in B.A./B.Sc. X 0.2
Plus +
% of marks in M.A./M.Sc. X 0.2
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Experience
One mark for each number of completed year of experience on the last day of
receiving application gained after obtaining minimum entry qualification
subject to a maximum of ten marks. Experience against leave vacancy, visiting /
guest faculty will not be counted.
General Candidates
For general candidates, merit list will be prepared as per Panjab University,
Chandigarh guide lines.
1.5 1st and 3rd, spell examinations (End term / major examinations) will usually be
held in the month of November / December and 2nd and 4th spell examinations
(End term / Major examinations) will be held in the month of May / June every
year or on such other dates as may be fixed by the Syndicate. Besides, for
improvement of “ E” Grade only, examination for such candidates shall be
conducted within one month of the last end term examination in which the
candidate had secured ‘ E ‘ Grade in a particular subject.
1.6 There shall be at least ten hours of lectures/tutorials/practical/drawing classes
during the spell, for every hour of lecture/tutorial/practical per week i.e. for each
credit assigned to a subject shown in the schedule of teaching.
1.7 A student shall be eligible to appear in the examination only if he/she has attended
at least 85% of the total classes held as mentioned above during the spell. The
attendance shall be certified by the Chairperson of the University Department(s) /
Director of Institute / Principal of College as the case may be.
1.8 On the recommendations of the Chairperson of the University Department(s) /
Director of Institute / Principal of College as the case may be, Board of Control
will have the power to condone the shortage of the attendance up to 10% per
subject only as per the merit of each case.
1.9 A candidate who does not fulfil the attendance requirements in any subject will
have to repeat the course of instruction in that subject.
1.10 A candidate must have earned 12 credits in the first two spells with minimum
CGPA of 6.0 in order to continue in the fourth spell and the candidate must have
earned 28 credits in the first four spells with minimum CGPA of 6.0 in order to
continue in the sixth spell.
1.11 A candidate will be required to pass in all the subjects of M.E. / M.Tech. course,
where minimum pass grade / satisfactory grade is prescribed in a maximum
duration of 5½ academic years, comprising of eleven registered spells counted
from academic session in which candidate is first admitted in M.E. / M.Tech.
program. If a candidate fails to pass the examination in the period of 5½
academic years, his / her candidature will stand automatically cancelled. This
period of 5½ academic years will also include the entire period of duration which
he/she had suspended his/her studies on his/her own or has failed in the
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examination or debarred by the Panjab University, Chandigarh from taking any
examination.
1.12 If an error is detected in the grades despite every possible care having been
exercised, the teacher-in-charge will bring the fact to the notice of the
Chairperson of University Department(s) / Director of Institute / Principal of
College as the case may be for its being placed before the competent authority
appointed for the purpose by the university like Board of Control or equivalent.
If the Board of Control approves the change, then revised grades shall be
submitted to the University duly countersigned by the members of the Board of
Control and Chairperson of University Department(s) / Director of Institute /
Principal of College as the case may be for consideration within a maximum
period of seven working days from the date of declaration of the result.
1.13 In case of any grievance, the candidate can always represent before the Board of
Control.
1.14 A detailed grade card will be issued to each candidate for each spell. A candidate
will be awarded the degree of M.E. / M.Tech. in respective discipline on earning
minimum number of prescribed credits {corresponding to core + electives
(departmental + open) + other allied subjects} as prescribed in the scheme of
study. The minimum C.G.P.A of 6.0 is required to qualify for the award of M.E. /
M.Tech. degree
1.15 A candidate with CGPA of 8.5 and above will be awarded M.E. / M.Tech. degree
with honours.
1.16 Fee for appearing in each spell examination will be as prescribed by the Syndicate
/ Senate from time to time. Any candidate who is required to improve upon “E”
grade after each End term examination shall have to pay required re-examination
fee as prescribed by the Syndicate / Senate from time to time. Any candidate who
obtains “F” grade in a subject will have to repeat the subject subsequently and
registration / admission fee shall have to be paid by the candidate as prescribed by
the Syndicate / Senate.
2.0 Credit System
2.1 The M.E. / M.Tech. programmes are organised on credit system of study. The
credit system is based on continuous evaluation of a student’s performance / progress and
includes flexibility to allow a student to progress at an optimum pace suited to his / her
ability or convenience, subject to fulfilling minimum requirements for continuation.
2.2 Performance / progress of a student is measured by the number of credits that he /
she has earned (completed satisfactorily). Based on the course credits and grades
obtained by the student, grade point average is calculated. A minimum grade point
average is required to be maintained for satisfactory progress and continuation in the
programme. Also a minimum number of earned credits and a minimum grade point
average should be acquired in order to qualify for the degree.
2.3 Course Credit Assignment:
Each course has a certain number of credits assigned to it depending on the associated
number of lecture, tutorials and laboratory contact hours in a week. A few courses are
without credit and are referred to as non-credit (NC) courses.
Lectures : One lecture hour per week per spell is assigned one credit.
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Practical / Laboratory Work / Tutorial : One laboratory hour / one tutorial hour per week
per spell is assigned half credit.
The credits are rounded off to the nearest whole number.
For each lecture or tutorial, the self study component is 1 hour/week.
2.4 Earning Credits :
At the end of every course, a letter grade is awarded in each course for which a student
had registered. On obtaining a pass grade (at least ‘D’ grade), the student accumulates the
course credits as earned credits. Performance of a student is measured by the number of
credits that he / she has earned and by the weighted grade point average. A student has
the option of auditing some courses. Grades obtained in these audit courses are not
counted towards the calculation of grade point average. However, a pass grade (‘D’
grade) is essential for earning credits from an audit course.
3.0 Grading System
3.1 Relative standing of the student in the class shall be clearly indicated by his / her
grades. The process of awarding grades shall be based upon fitting performance of the
class to a defined statistical model.
3.2 The grades and their respective description, along with grade points are listed in
the table-1 given below:
Table - 1
Grade Grade Point Description
A+ 10 Outstanding
A 9 Excellent
B+ 8 Very Good
B 7 Good
C+ 6 Average
C 5 Below average
D 4 Marginal
E 2 Poor
F 0 Very Poor
I - Incomplete
NP - Audit Pass
NF - Audit Fail
W - Withdrawal
X - Unsatisfactory (For courses
involving Independent Study
like Projects, Thesis,
Seminar, Presentations, etc.)
S - Satisfactory Completion (For
courses involving Independent
Study like Projects, Thesis,
Seminar, Presentations, etc.)
Z - Course continuation
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3.3 Description of Grades :
A+ Grade : An A+ grade stands for outstanding achievement. Under any circumstances
A+ grade shall not be awarded for percentage of marks less than 80. There will not be
more than 10% A+ grade in any course.
D Grade : The D grade stands for marginal performance . It is the minimum passing
grade in any course. D grade shall not be awarded for percentage of marks less than 40 in
any case. Still further, no student having 40 percent or more marks would be awarded
failing grades of E and F.
E and F Grades : The E and F grades denote poor and very poor performance i.e. failing
the course. F grade is also awarded in case of poor class / lab attendance (< 85%). A
student has to repeat all the core courses in which he / she has obtained E or F grade, until
a passing grade is obtained. In case of optional courses (Elective courses) the candidate
may take the same course or some other course from the same category. An E grade in a
course makes a student eligible to repeat the course in the subsequent spell. For such
candidates, the grade calculations will be based on the % class mean and % class
standard deviation in that subject during his / her first attempt (i.e. regular attempt) in the
particular course. Further, E and F grades secured in any course stay permanently on the
grade card. Candidates obtaining F grade in a course will have to repeat the course. These
grades are not counted in the calculation of CGPA; however, these are counted in the
calculation of SpGPA.
In case a candidate with E grade in a course (obtained during first attempt) is unable to
get a passing grade during subsequent examination (i.e. second attempt, where the grade
calculations will be based on the % class mean and % class standard deviation in that
subject during his / her first attempt) in a particular course may be allowed to take any
other alternative subject as per approved scheme. The grade calculations will be based on
the immediate available % class mean and % class standard deviation in that subject
(which may not be the same as was valid during his / her second attempt). In case the
candidate fails to secure a pass grade in the alternative subject, he / she will have to
repeat the subject.
I Grade : An I grade denotes incomplete performance in any L(lecture), P (practical), V(special module) category courses. It may be
awarded to a student if he / she has not fulfilled all the requirements of the course due to some extra-ordinary circumstances. I grade
does not appear permanently in the grade card. Upon completion of all course requirements, the I grade is converted to regular grade
(A to F, NP or NF).
NP and NF Grades : These grades are awarded in a course that the student opts to audit.
Audit pass grade (NP) is awarded if the student’s attendance is above 85% in the class
and has obtained at least D grade. If either of these requirements is not fulfilled, audit fail
(NF) grade is awarded. The grades obtained in an audit course are not considered in the
calculation of SpGPA or CGPA.
W Grade : A W grade is awarded in a course where the student has opted to withdraw
from the course. Withdrawal from the course is permitted until one week after the first
minor test.
X Grade : The X grade is awarded for incomplete \ unsatisfactory work in independent
study like thesis work, project work, field work, industrial training, etc.
S Grade : The S grade is awarded for complete \ satisfactory work in independent study
like thesis work, project work, field work, industrial training, etc.
4.0 Evaluation System
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Equal weightage will be given to internal assessment (Sessional) and End Spell
Examination (Major Examination).
4.1 Continuous Assessment:
There shall be continuous evaluation of the student during the spell. For evaluation purpose, total marks assigned to each subject shall
be distributed as :
(a) Internal Assessement (Sessional)
One End spell Examination (Minor) with 60 % of total sessional marks assigned
to the subject.
Assignments / Class projects / short class test / MCQ based quiz / projects /
presentations / group discussions with 40 % of total sessional marks assigned to
the subject.
(b) End Spell Examination (Theory)
One End Spell Examination (Major Examination)
Total score on a scale of 100 i.e. in % obtained by a student in a subject shall be hence forth referred as raw score in that subject.
Following the concept of relative grading, before assigning the letter grades, scientific
normalization method shall be followed.
4.2 Statistical Method for the award of Grades :
For the award of grades in a course, all component wise evaluation shall be done in terms
of marks. The components include : Minor examination, Assignments / projects / class
presentations / Attendance and End spell examination as per regulation 4.1. After
converting the marks obtained in percentage, the grades will be assigned as per the
guidelines given below :
4.2.1 For less than 15 students in a course, the grades shall be awarded on the basis of
cut-off in the absolute marks as shown in Table-2.
Table-2
Absolute marks in %
( Lower Limit)
Grade Absolute marks in %
( Upper Limit)
91 < A+ < 100
82 < A < 90
73 < B+ < 81
64 < B < 72
55 < C+ < 63
46 < C < 54
40 < D < 45
35 < E < 39
F < 35
4.2.2 For more than 30 students in a course, the statistical method shall be used for the
award of grades. After expressing the score obtained by the students in a course in
percentage (X), the class mean ( ) and class standard deviation (S) of the marks shall be
calculated and grades shall be awarded to a student as shown in Table-3.
If X is the raw score in % ; is class mean in % and S is class standard deviation in %
(based on raw score), N is the number of students in a course, then for the course :
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Table-3
Lower Range of
Marks (%)
Grade Assigned Upper Range of
Marks (%)
A+
A <
B+ <
B <
C+ <
C <
D <
E <
< F <
4.2.3 In case, class student strength in a course lies between 15 and 30, any of the above
methods (given in item 4.2.1 and 4.2.2) may be used for the award of grades.
4.3 Finalization of Grades:
Finalization of the grades shall be done by the Board of Control of the department /
institute or appropriate body / committee approved by the university for the purpose.
In order to maintain a normal distribution in grades, following recommendations of UGC
shall be kept in view and considered as broad guidelines by the Board of Control of the
department / institute or appropriate body / committee approved by the university for the
purpose.
Grade % of Population Remarks
A 7 Includes A(+) and A
B 24 Includes B(+) and B
C 38 Includes C(+) and C
D 24
F 7
*Note : In case Board of Control of the department / institute or appropriate body /
committee approved by the university for the purpose, is convinced on broad variations in
grade distribution in a class for a particular subject, Board of Control may make some
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minor variations in standard deviation, while maintaining the grade distribution as
recommended by the UGC.
5.0 Evaluation of Performance
5.1 The performance of a student shall be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz. Spell
Grade Point Average (SpGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
SpGPA is the grade point average for the spell and CGPA is the cumulative grade point
average for all the completed spells at any point in time.
The earned credits (EC) are defined as the sum of course credits for course in which A+
to D grade has been obtained.
Points earned in a spell =
The SpGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses, except audit
courses and courses in which S/Z grade is awarded, registered for the particular spell.
( )

( )

×
=
Spell
except audit and S Z grade Courses
Spell
for all courses except audit and S Z grade Courses
Course Credits
Course Credits Grade Po s
SpGPA
/
/ int
( )

( )

×
=
Spell
except audit and S Z grade Courses
Spell
Course Credits
Course Credits Grade Po s
SpGPA
/
int
The CGPA is calculated on the basis of all pass grades, except audit courses and courses
in which S/Z grade is awarded, obtained in all completed spells.
( )

( )

×
=
All Spell
except audit and S Z grade Courses
All Spell
for all courses with pass grade except audit and S Z grade Courses
Course Credits earned
Course Credits Grade Po s
CGPA
/
/ int
5.2 Example for the calculation of SpGPA and CGPA
Spell - I
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6
Course Code Assigned
Course
Credits
Grade
Awarded
Earned
Credits
Grade Point
(GP)
Points
Secured
MMT6101 4 C 4 5 20
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MMT6102 4 A(+) 4 10 40
MMT6151 2 B(+) 2 8 16
Total
10 10 76
Credits registered in the spell (= sum total of column 2) = 10
Credits registered in the spell excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 10 - 0 = 10
Earned credits in the spell (= sum total of column 4) = 10
Earned credits in the spell excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 10 - 0 = 10
Points secured in this spell ( = sum total of column 6) = 76
Points secured in this spell in all passed courses ( = sum total of column 6 with only A to
D grades) = 76 - 0 = 76
=
= = 7.60
Spell Performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 10 , with SpGPA = 7.60
Cumulative performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 10 , with CGPA = 7.60
Spell - II
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6
Course
Code
Assigned
Course
Credits
Grade
Awarded
Earned
Credits
Grade
Point (GP)
Points
Secured
MMT6201 4 W - - -
MMT6204 4 B 2 7 14
MMT6251 2 C(+) 4 6 24
Total
10 6 38
Credits registered in the spell (= sum total of column 2) = 10
Credits registered in the spell excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 10
Earned credits in the spell (= sum total of column 4) = 6
Earned credits in the spell excluding audit and S/Z grade courses = 6 - 0 = 6
Points secured in this spell ( = sum total of column 6) = 38
Points secured in this spell in all passed courses ( = sum total of column 6 with only A to
D grades) = 38 - 0 = 38
Cumulative points earned in all passed courses till date (all past spells + current spell)
= 76 + 38 = 114
Cumulative earned credits till date (Earned credits in all past spells + Earned Credits in
the current spell) = 10 + 6 = 16
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=
=
Spell Performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 6, with SpGPA = 6.00
Cumulative Performance : Earned Credits ( E.C) = 16, with CGPA = 5.25
5.3 Degree Requirements :
For Three and a half year (Seven Spells) M.E. / M.Tech. programmes, the requirements
are :
(iii)Minimum Earned credits : completion of 75 earned credits including 25 credits
assigned to thesis work to be carried out during fifth and seventh spell.
These credits are needed to be earned under different categories as specified for each programme in the scheme of study.
(iv) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) requirements :
A student must obtain Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.0 and
successful completion of thesis work to be eligible for the award of M.E. /
M.Tech. degree.
5.4 Degree requirements for Post Graduate programmes in Engineering (M.E. /
M.Tech. programme)
Category Credits
PG ( Core ) : 40 (Min)
PG ( Elective ) : 10 (Min)
PG Thesis : 25
5.5 Total Requirements for M.E. / M.Tech. programme for sucessful completion =
atleast 75 credits {PG (Core) + PG (Elective) + Thesis} with minimum C.G.P.A of 6.0.
5.6 Maximum permissible number of registered spells for completing M.E. / M.Tech.
degree requirements are : 11 registered spells.
If the performance at the end of first two registered spells is very poor, then the
registration will be terminated. If the performance is poor but not very poor, then the
student can opt to start afresh, or else his / her registration will be terminated. The criteria
for “very poor” and “poor” performance are :
Performance Earned Credits Decision
Very poor <= 8 for GE/OBC/SC/ST/PH Termination of registration
Poor 8 to 12 for GE/OBC/SC/ST/PH Restart ( once only) or
Termination of registartion
(v) If a student chooses to restart after first two registered spells, then his or her
credits earned and spells registered will not be carried over. The re-start will
be indicated on the transcript. The restart will be permitted only once. If at the
end of two registered spells after re-start, the earned credits are <= 12 for
GE/OBC/SC/ST/PH students, then the registration will be terminated.
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(vi) Each student is expected to earn atleast 8 credits in the first registered spell and 12
credits in each subsequent registered spells with SpGPA >= 6.0. If the
performance of a student at the end of any registered spell is below this
minimum acceptable level, then he / she will be placed on probation and a
warning shall be issued to him / her and parents shall also be informed
accordingly.
(vii) The student placed on probation shall be monitored, including mandatory
class attendance, special tutorials and mentoring. Mentoring shall include
specific guidance under a faculty member / PG student / research scholar.
(viii) The registration of any student will be limited to 10 credits in a registered
spell for course work, excluding the credits for pre-thesis / thesis work.
5.7 CGPA is a Cumulative Grade Point Average. For the purpose of admission to all PG and Ph.D. engineering programmes at
Panjab University, the following conversion table will be used :
Equivalent GPA
% Marks 10 point scale 9-point scale 6-point scale 4-point scale
55 6.25 4.78 3.19 2.13
60 6.75 5.34 3.56 2.38
70 7.50 6.19 4.13 2.75
Note :
6. Paper setting for End term examination (Major Examination or End spell
examination) shall continue to be as per the proceedure in place at present till any
further modification is introduced.
7. There shall be no “ special reappear examination” for any student.
8. Subject wise result in the form of grades awarded to each student at the end of
each spell shall be prepared by the respective departments / institutes /college /
center and sent to the university examination branch for the declaration of result
and issuance of grade cards.
9. Course teacher should display the grades awarded to the students on the notice
board after showing the answer scripts to the students within seven working days.
The process of evaluation should invariably be completed within ten days from
the date of conduct of examination.
10. Whenever required, CGPA (based on 10 point scale) may be converted into
equivalent marks as below :
Grade Point Equivalent Percentage
6.25 55%
6.75 60%
7.25 65%
7.75 70%
8.25 75%
( % Marks = 10*CGPA-7.5)
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