Pokhara University has adopted the semester system in its academic activities. The prominent features of the semester system are the process of continuous evaluation of a student's performance and the flexibility to allow the students to progress at a pace suited to the regulations of credit requirements: one lecture hour per week per semester is assigned one credit. That is, a three-credit hour course has 48 class hours in a semester. The faculty member in charge of the course will conduct internal evaluation of the students. The Final examination will be held at the end of each semester and will be conducted by Pokhara University.
Procedure for Admission:The Admission form and information brochures are provided on request by the College on payment of a fee as fixed. The eligible candidates are required to take an Entrance Test. The College also interviews the candidates for making admission decisions. The candidates given provisional admission (pending submission of the necessary certificates) will be required to submit their certificates within a month of the admission date.
Eligibility:Any student who has passed +2 Level, ISC or Equivalent with at least 1st Division marks (Physical Group or Biological Group) is considered eligible.
Attendance: A student must attend every lecture, tutorial,seminar and practical class. However, to accommodate for registration, sickness and other contingencies, the total attendance has to be at least 80% of the total classes actually held. If the student is continuously absent from the college for more than four weeks without notifying the head of the institution, his/her name will be removed from the college rolls.(Vide article 8 of Semester System Regulation, 12th meeting of Academic Council of Pokhara University.)
Evaluation System:
A student's performance in a course is evaluated in two processes:
- Internally by the concerned faculty member through quizzes, tutorials, laboratory works, home assignments,class tests, class participation, term paper, etc.
- Externally by the University through semester end examinations. In general 50% weight is given to internal evaluation. The other 50% weight is given to final semester end examination. The grades (marks) awarded to a student in a course are based on their consolidated performance in both these types of evaluations.
Grading System:
Letter Grade |
Honor Point |
Percentage |
Description |
A |
4.0 |
90 and above |
Excellent |
A- |
3.7 |
85 and less than 90 |
|
B+ |
3.3 |
80 and less than 85 |
|
B |
3.0 |
75 and less than 80 |
|
B- |
2.7 |
70 and less than 75 |
Good |
C+ |
2.3 |
65 and less than 70 |
|
C |
2.0 |
60 and less than 65 |
Fair |
C- |
1.7 |
55 and less than 60 |
|
D+ |
1.3 |
50 and less than 55 |
|
D |
1.0 |
45 and less than 50 |
Work satisfying minimum requirement for credit |
F |
0.0 |
Less than 45 |
Fail |
If a student cannot finish all the required works for the Course only in very rare and unusual circumstances, he or she may be awarded and incomplete grade 'I'. If all the required works are not completed within the following semester, the Grade of 'I' will be automatically converted into 'F'.
The performance of a student is evaluated in terms of two indices: a) the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for the Semester and b) the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all completed semesters.
SGPA = Total honor points earned in a semester
Total number of credits registered in a semester
CGPA = Total honor points earned
Total number of credits completed
Degree with Distinction: To obtain a degree with Distinction, a student must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.60 or better.
Dean's List: The dean's List recognizes outstanding performances. To qualify a student must obtain a CGPA of 3.7.
Dismissal from the Program:A student is normally expected to obtain a CGPA of 2.0. A student, whose performance in the past semesters does not show the possibility of maintaining this CGPA, may be dismissed from the program.(Vide article 15 of Semester System Regulation, 12th meeting of Academic Council of Pokhara University.)
Transfer of Credit Hours:
Unfair Means: Students are strictly forbidden from adopting unfair means in class assignments, tests, report-writing and final examinations.Any of the following would be considered as Adoption for Unfair Means during examination:
a) Receiving unauthorized help from fellow students
b) Copying from another student's script/report/paper
c) Copying from desk, or palm of hand or other incriminating documents.
d) Possession of any incriminating document whether used or not.
e) Any approach in direct or indirect form to influence the teacher/examiner concerning grade.
f) Untruly behaviour which disrupts the academic program.
If the instructor/invigilator detects a student using unfair means, the student may be given an "F" grade at the discretion of the Examination Board. Moreover, adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of the student from the program and expulsion of the student from the college and as such from the Pokhara University.(Vide article 4 of Semester System Regulation, 12th meeting of Academic Council of Pokhara University.)
Adoption of unfair means may result in the dismissal of the student from the program and expulsion of the student from the College and as such from Pokhara University.
Scholarship: The College may consider scholarships for bright, meritorious and deserving students. Semester scholarship will be given on the basis of semester grade point average (SGPA ) according to the following table :
100 % scholarship |
To the student getting highest SGPA |
50 % scholarship |
To the student getting the second highest SGPA |
25 % scholarship |
To the student getting the third highest SGPA |
10% scholarship |
To two students getting the fourth and fifth highest SGPA |
In case of same SGPA value, CGPA or +2 marks will be used to decide the scholarship |
- No scholarship in 8th semester :Scholarships will not be awarded for the 8 th semester .
- Students who do not pay their semester fees in time will not be considered for semester scholarship.
- Refund of the scholarship : Amount of semester scholarship will be reimbursed to the student getting scholarship.
Note: In addition, Pokhara University charges have to be paid by the students themselves.
Class Time:Morning classes will run between 7:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Afternoon classes will run between 10:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
ID Card:The students must acquire College Identity Card issued by the College Office.
Hostel:The College owns a hostel and the facility is given to only those students whom the management finds suitable to deserve it.
Sports/Games:The College will organize a Sports Week every year in a suitable season without affecting the academic schedule of the students. Shields, trophies and certificates will be awarded to winners.
Tour/Visit:Tours or visits will be organized as part of education and not for recreational purposes however the elements of fun and enjoyment will be present in them with a serious purpose of educational enhancement.
Uniform:All the students must put on the College uniform during class hours. The college will supply the tie. Students are expected to adhere to uniform regulation to show respect to the institution they are attached to and feel proud of themselves.
Library: Universal Science College aims to give maximum support to students on the procurement of relevant textbooks and reference books.
Cafeteria:The college cafeteria provides meals, snacks, cold drinks, and tea at subsidized rates.
Academic Calendar:The College will publish an academic calendar as per Pokhara University regulations. All students are supposed to follow it strictly.
General Rules for conduct:
a) Strict regularity, implicit obedience, courtesy in speech and conduct, cleanliness of dress and above all dedication to study are expected from every student. A student must very strictly conform to the regulations laid down in this regard.
b) Parents/Guardians are not allowed to enter classrooms or meet the teachers during school hours.
c) No jewellery of any kind, walkman, video games, etc are allowed in the College. The other items found objectionable by the College authorities will not be allowed.
d) Suggestions from well-wishers will always be appreciated.
The Director or the Authority in Charge reserves the right to refuse admission and suspend or expel any student for sub-standard behaviour affecting the reputation of the College.
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