Government Degree College Salooni is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and examination conduct. As an institution affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), our academic and examination processes for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) programs are strictly governed by the comprehensive Statutes and Ordinances laid down by HPU, as well as guidelines issued by regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC).

This section provides an overview of the key statutes and ordinances that pertain to academic programs and examinations at our college. Students pursuing B.A. and B.Com. are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with these regulations to ensure a smooth and successful academic journey.

Key Areas Covered by HPU Statutes/Ordinances (Applicable to B.A. & B.Com.):

Our academic and examination framework, as prescribed by Himachal Pradesh University, encompasses the following crucial aspects for both Arts and Commerce programs:

Academic and Examination Rules:

• Rules of Admission: SRules and eligibility criteria for admission to the B.A. and B.Com. programs, as defined by HPU
• Course Structure and Syllabus: Details regarding the curriculum, credit system (where applicable), and syllabus for each paper in the B.A. and B.Com. programs, as prescribed by HPU. This includes both core and elective subjects offered within these streams. The details of which is as under:
  • Choice Based Credit System (CBCS):From the academic session 2016-17, H.P. University has adopted the UGC framework of curriculum under CBCS to ensure uniformity in the standards of higher education and to provide the students quality education at par with the best in India. The CBCS provides an opportunity for the students to choose subjects from the prescribed courses comprising; Core, Elective and Skill based. In this system the courses are evaluated following a grading system, which is considered to be better than the conventional marking system. The uniform grading system in the entire higher education sector in India will benefit the students to move across institutions both within India and outside. The uniform grading system will also enable potential employers in assessing the performance of the candidates. In order to bring uniformity in evaluation system and computation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) based on students' performance in examination.
    The U.G. programme under CBCS in the college affiliated to H.P. University will comprise of the following categories of courses:
    1. Core CourseA course, which should compulsorily be studied by a candidate as a core requirement is termed as Core Course.
    2. Elective Course:Generally, a course which can be chosen from a pool of courses and which may be very specific or specialised or advanced or supportive to the discipline/subject of study, or which provides an extended scope or which enables an exposure to some other discipline/subject/ domain, or nurtures the candidate's proficiency/skill is called an Elective Course. Following courses are available in the category of elective courses:

       2.1. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course:Elective Course offered by the main discipline/subject of study is referred to as Discipline Specific Elective. The University/Institution may also offer discipline related Elective Courses of interdisciplinary nature (to be offered by main discipline/ subject of study).

       2.2. Dissertation/Project:An elective course is designed to acquire special/advanced knowledge, such as supplement study/support study to a field project work. A candidate studies such a course on her/his own with an advisory support by a teacher/faculty member which is called a dissertation/project. A Project Work/ Dissertation would be of 6 credits which may be given in lieu of a Discipline Specific Elective paper.

  • Generic Elective (GE) Course:An elective course chosen generally from an unrelated discipline/ subject with an intention to seek exposure is called a Generic Elective course.
  • Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC):Ability Enhancement Courses are of two kinds:
    • Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC):AECC courses include - (1) Environmental Science, English Communication/Modern Indian Languages (MIL) Communication. These are mandatory for all disciplines.
    • Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC):These courses may be chosen from a pool of courses designed to provide value-based and/or skill-based knowledge. SEC courses are meant for the students of Major subject and can be opted in second year.

Annual System

The Government of Himachal Pradesh once again decide to switch over from the CBCS semester system to CBCS Annual system at under graduate level (B.A./B. Com.) under RUSA from the academic session 2018-19 and existing semester system has been changed to annual system.

There is slight change in distribution of marks in CCA. However, IA/CCA and Term End Examination be in consonance with the exiting RUSA provision i.e. 70% theory and 30% CCA/IA for Arts and Commerce where practical is not involved it will be 50% in theory, 20% in practical and 30% in CCA/IA.

Classroom Attendance : For determining CCA, following procedures shallbeapplicable (B.A./B.Com. 1st, 2ndand 3rd Year in Annual System):

• 5 marks for attendance (1 mark for 75-80%; 2 marks between 80-85%; 3 marks between 85-90%; 4 marks between 90-95% and 5 marks for 95% and above)
• 5 marks for class test to be taken on completion of 40% syllabus by class teacher
• 10 marks for house test to be taken on completion of 75% of syllabus
• 10 marks for assignments, tutorials, general behavior of student

The minimum passing marks will be 40% in aggregate. However 35% each in internal assessment and final examination will be compulsory. For practical 40% passing marks will be compulsory and if a candidate fails to obtain 40% marks in practical he will be treated as fail in that subject.

A candidate failing in either one or two subjects/papers will be given compartment in that subject/paper and will be eligible for promotion to the next class. He/She will appear in the subjects/paper in which he/she got compartment. He/She will have two chances (once at the supplementary stage and one at the annual stage) available to him to clear his/her compartment in subjects/paper. He/She will not be get degree until he/she clears all his/her courses within five years from the date of his/her admission to the particular course. A candidate failing in three or more subjects/papers will be treated as fail in that year and has to repeat the entire year. Final examination will be held in the month of March/April every year and the supplementary examination shall be held in the month of September/October every year.

Attendance Requirements: Each student will have to attend a minimum of 75% Lectures/Tutorials / Practical. A student having less than 75% attendance will not be allowed to appear in the final Examination.

• Provided that, those having between 74% and 65% attendance will apply for exemption in a prescribed form accompanied by clear reason (s) for absence to the authorized functionaries.
• Provided that, those having between 64% and 50% attendance should apply for exemption in a prescribed form accompanied by a Medical Certificate duly issued by a Government Hospital.
• Provided that exemption from 75% attendance will be given to those participating in prescribed co- curricular activities (e.g. NCC, NSS, Youth Festivals, Sports etc.) to the extent of 25% (making the necessary attendance as 50% in these cases). However, the claim for this exemption should be supported by authenticated certificate from the concerned college authorities.

Internal Assessment: For determining CCA, following procedures shall be applicable (B.A./B.Com. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Year in Annual System):

• 5 marks for attendance (1 mark for 75-80%; 2 marks between 80-85%; 3 marks between 85-90%; 4 marks between 90-95% and 5 marks for 95% and above)
• 5 marks for class test to be taken on completion of 40% syllabus by class teacher
• 10 marks for house test to be taken on completion of 75% of syllabus
• 10 marks for assignments, tutorials, general behavior of student

The minimum passing marks will be 40% in aggregate.However 35% each in internal assessment and final examination will be compulsory. For practical 40% passing marks will be compulsory and if a candidate fails to obtain 40% marks in practical he will be treated as fail in that subject.

A candidate failing in either one or two subjects/papers will be given compartment in that subject/paper and will be eligible for promotion to the next class. He/She will appear in the subjects/paper in which he/she got compartment. He/She will have two chances (once at the supplementary stage and one at the annual stage) available to him to clear his/her compartment in subjects/paper. He/She will not get degree until he/she clears all his/her courses within five years from the date of his/her admission to the particular course. A candidate failing in three or more subjects/papers will be treated as fail in that year and has to repeat the entire year. Final examination will be held in the month of March/April every year and the supplementary examination shall be held in the month of September/October every year.

Migration Rules: As per the circular no.7-25/2018/HPU/RME dated 14/09/2020, the students can avail the facility of Inter-College Migration on online mode only. For migration application can be submitted on RME Portal http://rme.hpushimla.in/ under student activity. Application for inter-college migration will be accepted only after the consent of the both colleges through their clerk Id and principal Id, migration will be finalized by the university after the approval of both colleges and submission of fee amounting rupees Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only). Students are directed to consider following instructions:

• Open the registration portal http://rme.hpushimla.in/ click on student activity and Choose Inter-college migration
• Select your program type and enter you user Id and password (which you have received while filling the registration/examination form) then click on login.
• Student details will be automatically fetched there, give the appropriate reason of migration and choose the college where candidate wants to migrate and then click on Apply, then note down your reference number.
• IV. Your application will be sent to both colleges for approval through clerk and principal user Id.
• V. Candidate can check his/her application status on the status section using reference number.

After the approval of both colleges and university the payment option will be activated, then click on the payment and pay the migration fee of rupees five hundred (Rs. 500.00) through online using credit card/Debit card or Net Banking. After successful completion of the payment candidate can download his/her inter-college migration certificate.

Code of Conduct for Students:The Principal and the members of the teaching staff have the power to take disciplinary action against student indulging in indiscipline, which may lead to fine, suspension of expulsion.

Student should follow up the following Do’s &Don’ts:

1. Show respect, courtesy and politeness to the teachers, employees of the college and fellow students.
2. Maintain silence while moving in the college campus and sitting in the college library.
3. Ragging is completely prohibited in or around the college campus.

Access to Official Documents:

Students and stakeholders can access the detailed and official Statutes and Ordinances through the following:

• Himachal Pradesh University Website: Please refer to the official website of Himachal Pradesh University (www.hpuniv.ac.in) for the most updated and complete set of academic and examination statutes and ordinances, specific to B.A. and B.Com. programs.
• College Notice Boards: Important updates, notifications, and specific college-level rules derived from the university ordinances will be regularly displayed on college notice boards.
• Controller of Examinations Office (College): For specific queries or clarifications regarding HPU examination procedures within the college context, students may approach the office of the Controller of Examinations at Government Degree College Salooni.