UET Mardan Examination Hall

ExaminationSystem

Comprehensive examination management system ensuring fair and transparent academic assessment.

Examination General Rules

1. BACHELOR DEGREE COURSES OFFERED

Bachelor degree courses in the following disciplines are offered by the University:

  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunication Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • English

2. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

The medium of instruction and examinations will be English except in Islamic Studies and Pakistan Studies, where the option of English and Urdu shall be available.

3. ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Academic year will be divided into two semesters: Fall and Spring. Normally, each semester will spread over eighteen-week duration, with the 9th and 18th weeks reserved for mid-term and final examinations, respectively. Teaching in each semester shall be sixteen hours of lectures or 48 hours of practical work per credit hour of prescribed course work.

The Dean, Faculty of Engineering & Computing will issue a calendar for the academic year before the beginning of Fall semester every year. The calendar will include dates of registration, classes, holidays, and examinations etc.

4. DURATION OF STUDIES

The minimum duration of studies for completing bachelor degree requirements shall be eight semesters (4 years) for engineering and computer science programs, while the maximum period allowed will be seven years as per PEC/NCEAC rules.

5. SCHEME OF STUDIES

5.1 General

Course work for earning the degree comprises Theory Courses, Laboratory Courses, and Project. Each course offered at the university is allocated certain credit hours, which is a measure of the amount of work required for the course.

5.2 Curricula

Course work shall be spread over credit hours, as specified in the Scheme of Studies of each program given in the Undergraduate Prospectus on the pages of the relevant department.

6. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

To earn a BSc Engineering Degree a student must:

  • Pass all the courses of study prescribed in the relevant Scheme of Studies
  • Obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0
  • Complete 800 hours of Practical Training in a recognized government, semi-government, or private engineering organization

7. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

A student is expected to attend 100% of the classes held in course. Under special circumstances, up to 25% shortage of attendance may be allowed. However, in no circumstances a student will be allowed to appear in the final examination, if the attendance fails below 75% in the course.

Detailed Examination Information

1. GENERAL

Before the beginning of classes in each Semester, the Departments will announce the courses offered and will arrange Semester Registration for the students. The students are required to register for the Semester by filling the prescribed form and depositing payable within the last date announced for the purpose. They must take the filled forms to their Batch Advisors for checking and signature and then deposit it in the Department office. The Chairman of the Department will forward the forms to the Controller of Examinations immediately after the last date of registration, keeping a copy for Department's record. The students must register for successive semesters in order and shall not be allowed to register for a semester without having studied the preceding semesters except as noted in section 7.2.

2. REGISTRATION IN FIRST SEMESTER

The Directorate of Admissions will forward a list of newly enrolled students to each department before the beginning of classes. The departments will arrange registration for the first semester, assign Class Numbers to the students and forward the names of enrolled students to the Controller of Examinations for allotting University Registration Number. Students enrolled late due to late nominations by concerned agencies on quota seats shall (a) register for the first semester before the beginning of the midterm examinations, OR (b) if unable to register for the first semester before the midterm exam, they shall register in the second semester and pass first semester courses subsequently.

3. RE-REGISTRATION

A student receiving F or W grade in any course shall be required to re-register in that course. A student receiving less than or equal to C+ grade in a course may also re-register in that course, to improve his/her grade subject to a maximum of one chance. A department may offer Repeated Courses (over and above the regularly scheduled courses) during a regular semester or during the summer session in order to facilitate re-registering students. However, minimum number of students re-registering must be 10; otherwise, the course shall be dropped.

4. SUMMER SEMESTER (OPTIONAL)

Summer Semester is not part of our regular academic calendar. However, if the University offers a Summer Semester, it should be notified after Spring Semester with the approval of the competent authority. A student may register for a maximum of credit hours according HEC rule during the summer session.

5. INTERRUPTION OF STUDIES

If a student fails to register or withdraws his/her registration for a semester for a valid reason, he or she will get one chance to register for the same semester in the next academic year. If the student again fails to register or freeze his/her registration, his/her name will be struck off the rolls of the university.

1. PAPER SETTING

The examination paper for midterm and final term exams will be set by the subject teacher and submitted to the Chairman. The Chairman will check the paper for course coverage and appropriate depth and, when satisfied, forward the paper to the Controller of Examinations. Otherwise, the Chairman will refer the paper back to the teacher for revision. There will be no choice of questions in the examinations.

2. CONDUCTION OF EXAMINATION

The Controller of Examinations will arrange the mid-term and final-term examinations, including preparation of date sheet, appointment of the invigilation staff etc. Each examination hall will be supervised by a Superintendent, who will be a senior teacher of the same department, and other staff, who may be from other departments.

3. MARKING OF PAPERS

After marking the midterm exam papers, the teacher will discuss them with the students to give them feedback on their performance. The teacher will then submit the marks to the Semester Coordinator. After marking the final term exams, subject teachers will calculate the grades as per university policy and then submit the marks as well as grades to the Semester Coordinator within the time allotted for the purpose.

4. RE-CHECKING

Students may apply to the Chairman of the Department for re-checking of their final term exam papers within the dates announced for the purpose.

Distribution of Marks

1. Theory Courses The distribution of marks for theory courses shall be as follows: • 25% Sessional evaluation, including home assignments, quizzes, oral tests, class presentations, mini-projects etc. • 25% Midterm examination • 50% Final term examination 2. Lab Course The distribution of marks for laboratory courses shall be as follows: • 25% carrying out lab work: Sessional evaluation by the teacher concerned. • 25% midterm evaluation: Written examination to be conducted by the teacher concerned before midterm week. • 25% final evaluation: Written exam to be conducted by the teacher concerned before oral examination. • 25% oral examination (Viva voce): To be conducted jointly by instructor and external examiner at the end of the session.

Award of Grades

Grading of student will be through letter grades that indicate the level of performance: A - Excellent (4.00) A- - (3.67) B+ - (3.33) B - Above Average (3.00) B- - (2.67) C+ - (2.33) C - Average (2.00) C- - (1.67) D+ - (1.33) D - Minimum Acceptable (1.00) F - Failed (0.00) W - Withdrawn from the course I - Incomplete IP - In Progress

Grade Point Averages (GPA)

SGPA = (Sum of quality points of all courses taken in the semester / Total credit hours taken in the semester) CGPA = (Sum of quality points of all courses taken to date/Total Credit hours taken in all courses taken to date) Both SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to two decimal places. In case a course is repeated, all of the grades obtained shall be reported in their relevant semesters on the transcript; however, only the best grade shall be used to calculate the CGPA.

Final Authority

• Interpretation of these Academic Rules by the authorized officers of the University shall be final. • In all cases where these Academic Rules are silent, the decisions of the Vice Chancellor shall be final. • The University authorities reserve the right to make any change in these Academic Rules at any time without prior notice.

Overview

Students must show satisfactory academic progress in order to remain in good standing. The following rules are meant to ensure that students get timely feedback on their academic progress:

Warning for Low SGPA

A student who obtains SGPA of 2.0 or less in any semester shall be issued a written warning by the department chairman. A copy of the warning letter shall also be sent to the parents/guardian.

Consecutive Low SGPA

A student who obtains SGPA of 2.00 or less for three consecutive regular semesters and his/ her CGPA is less than 2.00, will be required to re-register until he/she improves CGPA to the minimum requirement for graduation. A written warning of this possibility will be sent to the student (with a copy to parents/ guardian) if his/her SGPA is less than 2.00 for two consecutive semesters.

Early Semester CGPA Restriction

A student whose CGPA in the first two semesters is less than 1.5 shall not be allowed to register for the third semester until his/her CGPA has improved to 1.5 or more.

Outstanding F Grades

A student who has earned three or more F grades in the first two semesters and these F grades are still outstanding at the start of the 5th semester shall not be allowed to register in the 5th semester until he/she passes these courses.

PEC Time Limit

A student must graduate within seven years to be eligible for registration with Pakistan Engineering Council. The student, who has to re-register as per Rule (11) are required to fulfill this requirement. Any student of the University, who breaches this requirement of Pakistan Engineering Council due to any reason, whatsoever, shall submit an affidavit to take the responsibility that he/she could not complete his/she degree requirement within stipulated time as required by the Pakistan Engineering Council and university will have no responsibility to this effect.

Issuance

The Controller of Examinations shall issue Transcripts to students who apply for the purpose. The transcript shall show all courses taken to date and the grades obtained, along with SGPA of each Semester and the current CGPA. The title of a student's project shall also be written on the transcript.

Grade I Replacement

Grade I received by a student shall be replaced by the grade awarded after completion of course requirements. However, a note shall be added on the transcript, recording the fact that grade I was initially awarded in the course. (This should not be applicable to I grade obtained in project in 7th semester)

Migration Students

The transcripts of students who are admitted by Migration from another institution will show the accepted courses taken at their previous institution. Their CGPA will be calculated using these courses as well as courses taken at this university. However, a note will be added to their transcript to identify their previous institution and the courses taken at that institution.

Types of Examinations

Mid-Term Examinations

Conducted in the middle of each semester

Duration: 2 HoursWeight: 30%

Final Examinations

Comprehensive exams at the end of semester

Duration: 3 HoursWeight: 50%

Quizzes & Assignments

Regular assessments throughout the semester

Duration: VariesWeight: 20%

Upcoming Exam Schedule

Computer Science

April 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Examination Hall A
Mid-Term

Computter Software Engineering

April 9, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Computer Lab 1
Mid-Term

Mechanical Engineering

April 10, 2024
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Examination Hall B
Mid-Term

Civil Engineering

April 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Drawing Hall
Mid-Term

Examination Guidelines

Arrive at the examination venue 30 minutes before the scheduled time
Bring your student ID card and examination slip
Mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly prohibited
Use only blue or black ink pens for written examinations
Follow the dress code and maintain discipline during exams
Report any irregularities to the invigilator immediately

Important Notice

Any form of academic dishonesty or misconduct during examinations will result in severe disciplinary action. Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.