M.C.A. MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

The candidate’s performance in each paper is evaluated by a combination of continuous internal assessment and University Examination. The maximum mark for the continuous internal assessment is 25 and for the University Examination 75, for each paper. The marks for the continuous internal assessment for each theory paper shall be carried out by conducting the internal test and assignment or evaluation for continuous internal should be done by the faculty who is handling the paper.

The performance of the candidates in the University examinations of the practical papers will be evaluated by two external examiners appointed by the university.

The evaluation pattern for the University practical examination is:

Record - 10 marks

Examination - 65 marks

For mini-project, the candidate should submit a report not exceeding, 25 pages in the same format as prescribed for the final project report at the time of examination. The demonstration must be carried out in the presence of the examiners and the candidate should carry out the modifications suggested by the examiners during the examination.

The final project work can be either carried out in the R& D Section of any Industry / University / Institute or in the institute where the candidate is studying.

For the final project work, the guide will evaluate (internal) the project work for 25 marks based on the performance Of the candidates during the development of the project and the two external examiners will evaluate the project work on the following basic:

Project Report - 30 marks

Viva voice - 45 marks

Passing Minimum

A Candidate shall be declared to have passed in each paper, if he/she secures not less than 40% of marks in the University examination and also not less than 50% in aggregate of the total maximum marks. A candidate who has passed in all the papers and in the project work within the maximum period of five years reckoned from the date of admission to the course is declared to have qualified for degree.

Classification of Successful Candidates

Only those Candidates who have passed in all the papers including the practical and project work in the first appearance are considered for ranking.

Percentage of Marks Class

75% and above Destination
60% and above First Class
50% and above Second Class

Procedure in the Event of Failure

If the candidate fails in a particular paper (other than project work), he/she may reappear for the University examination in the paper in the subsequent years and obtain pass marks.

If the candidate fails in the project work, he/she should redo the project work and resubmit the same in the subsequent year with the suggested modifications for evaluation, if so recommended by the Examiners. The internal assessment marks shall be awarded afresh in this case.

Ranking

Candidates who pass all examinations prescribed for the course in the First appearance and within the period of Three Academic years from the year of Admission to the course alone are eligible are eligible for Ranking

Format for Preparing Project Report

Title Page
Bonafide Certificate
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapters of the Report
References
Appendices