ICT CHENNAI

Scheme Regulation

 

*Applicable to the Diploma Courses other than Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

  1. Description of the Course:
  2. Full Time (3 years)

          The Course for the Full Time Diploma in Engineering shall extend over a period of three academic years, consisting of 6 semesters* and the First Year is common to all Engineering Branches.

  1. Sandwich (3½ years)

          The Course for the Sandwich Diploma in Engineering shall extend over a period of three and half academic years, consisting of 7 semesters* and the First Year is common to all Engineering Branches. The subjects of three years full time diploma course being regrouped for academic convenience.

          During 4th and/or during 7thsemester the students undergo industrial training for six months/ one year. Industrial training examination will be conducted after completion of every 6 months of industrial training

  1. Part Time (4 years)

          The course for the Part Time Diploma in Engineering shall extend over a period of 4 academic years containing of 8 semesters*, the subjects of 3 year full time diploma courses being regrouped for academic convenience.

     *   Each Semester will have 16 weeks duration of study with 35 hrs. / Week for Regular Diploma Course and 21 hrs. / Week for Part-Time Diploma Course.

 The Curriculum for all the 6 Semesters of Diploma courses (Engineering & Special Diploma Courses viz. Textile Technology, Leather Technology, Printing Technology, Chemical Technology etc.) have been revised and revised curriculum is applicable for the candidates admitted from 2020 – 2021 academic year onwards.

 2. Condition for Admission:

 Condition for admission to the Diploma courses shall be required to have passed in The S.S.L.C Examination of the Board of Secondary Education, Tamilnadu.

(Or)

 The Anglo Indian High School Examination with eligibility for Higher Secondary Course in Tamilnadu

(Or)

 The Matriculation Examination of Tamil Nadu.

(Or)

 Any other Examinations recognized as equivalent to the above by the Board of Secondary Education, Tamilnadu.

Note: In addition, at the time of admission the candidate will have to satisfy certain minimum requirements, which may be prescribed from time to time.

3. Admission to Second year (Lateral Entry):

A pass in HSC (Academic) or (Vocational) courses mentioned in the Higher Secondary Schools in Tamilnadu affiliated to the Tamilnadu Higher Secondary Board with eligibility for university Courses of study or equivalent examination,& Should have studied the following subjects.

ADMISSION DETAILS FOR DIRECT SECOND YEAR OF DIPLOMA COURSE UNDER LATERAL ENTRY SCHEME

HSC Academic or HSC Vocational or 10th passed students qualified with 2 years ITI can directly join the second year of the three year Diploma programme under Lateral Entry Scheme in Polytechnic Colleges. However, the

intake  under lateral entry scheme is 20% of sanctioned intake of First year, which is supernumerary.

A pass in 2 Years ITI with appropriate Trade or Equivalent examination.

Sl.

No

Courses

H.Sc Academic

H.Sc Vocational

Industrial Training Institutes Courses

Subjects Studied

Subjects Studied

Related subjects

Vocational subjects

1.

All the

Regular and Sandwich Diploma Courses

Physics and Chemistry as compulsory along with Mathematics / Biology

Maths / Physics /  Chemistry

Related Vocational Subjects Theory& Practical

2 years course to be passed with appropriate Trade

2.

Diploma  Course in Modern Office

Practice

 

 

 

English & Accountancy

 

English &

Elements of Economics

 

English &

Elements of Commerce

 

 

English & Accountancy,

 

English & Elements of

Economics,

 

English &

Management Principles

& Techniques,

 

English & Typewriting

Accountancy & Auditing,

 

Banking,

 

Business Management,

 

Co-operative

Management,

 

International Trade,

 

Marketing &

Salesmanship,

 

Insurance&

Material Management,

 

Office Secretaryship.
  • For the Diploma Courses related with Engineering/Technology, the related / equivalent subjects prescribed along with Practicals may also be taken for arriving the eligibility.
  • Branch will be allotted according to merit through counseling by the respective Principal as per communal reservation.
  • For admission to the Textile Technology, Leather Technology, Printing Technology, Chemical Technology and Modern Office Practice Diploma courses the candidates studied the related subjects will be given first preference.
  • Candidates who have studied Commerce Subjects are not eligible for Engineering Diploma Courses.

4.Age Limit: No Age limit.

5.Medium of Instruction: ENGLISH

6.Eligibility for the Award of Diploma:

No candidate shall be eligible for the Diploma unless he/she has undergone the prescribed course of study for a period of not less than 3 academic years in any institution affiliated to the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamilnadu, when joined in First Year and two years if joined under Lateral Entry scheme in the second year and passed the prescribed examination.

          The minimum and maximum period for completion of Diploma Courses are as given below:

Diploma Course

Minimum Period

Maximum Period

Full Time

3 Years

6 Years

Full Time

(Lateral Entry)

2 Years

5 Years

Sandwich

3½ Years

6½ Years

Part Time

4 Years

7 Years

7.Subjects of Study and Curriculum outline:

          The subjects of study shall be in accordance with the syllabus prescribed from time to time, both in theory and practical subjects.

          The curriculum outline is given in Annexure -I

8.Examinations

Board Examinations in all subjects of all the semesters under the scheme of examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester.

The internal assessment marks for all the subjects will be awarded on the basis of continuous internal assessment earned during the semester concerned. For each subject 25 marks are allotted for internal assessment. Board Examinations are conducted for 100 marks and reduced to 75.

The total marks for result are 75 + 25 = 100 Marks.

9. Continuous Internal Assessment:

  1. For Theory Subjects:

          The Internal Assessment marks for a total of 25 marks, which are to be distributed as follows:

  1. i) Subject Attendance                                                                                                 5   Marks

          (Award of marks for subject attendance to each subject Theory/Practical will be as per the range given below)

              80%    –     83%                    1 Mark

              84%    –     87%                    2 Marks

              88%    –     91%                 3 Marks

              92%    –     95%                    4 Marks

              96%    –    100%                  5 Marks

  1. ii) Test 10 Marks

 

 2 Tests each of 2 hours duration for a total of 50 marks are to be conducted. Average of the these two test marks will be taken and the marks to be reduced to:

 

            05 marks

 

The Test – III is to be the Model test covering all the five units and the marks obtained will be reduced to :

            05 marks

TEST

Units

WHEN TO CONDUCT

MARKS

DURATION

Test I

Unit – I & II

End of 6th week

50

2 Hrs

Test II

Unit – III & IV

End of 12th week

50

2 Hrs

Test III

Model Examination – Compulsory      Covering all the 5 Units.                             (Board Examinations-question paper-pattern).

End of 16th week

100

3 Hrs

           # From the Academic Year  2020 – 2021 onwards.

          Question Paper Pattern for the Test – I and Test – II. The tests should be conducted by proper schedule. Retest marks should not be considered for internal assessment.

 Without Choice:

          Part A Type questions:          6 Questions X 1 mark                      06 marks

          Part B Type questions:          7 Questions X 2 marks                    14 marks

          Part C Type questions:          2 Questions X 15 marks                 30 marks

                                                                        Total                                      50 marks

 

      iii) Assignment                                                                                                   5 Marks

         For each subject Three Assignments are to be given each for 20 marks and the average marks scored should be reduced for 5 marks.

  1. iv) Seminar Presentation                          5 Marks

          The students will be given topics either from the subjects or general topics which will help to improve their grasping capacity as well as their capacity to express the subject in hand. The students will be allowed to prepare the material for the given topic using the library hour and they will be permitted to present seminar (For First and Second Year the students will be permitted to present the seminar as a group not exceeding six members and for the Third Year students will be permitted to present the seminar individually and will carry 5 marks for every theory subjects). The respective subject faculty may suggest topics to the students and will evaluate the submitted materials and seminar presentation. (2 ½ marks for the material submitted in writing and 2 ½ marks for the seminar presentation). For each subject minimum of two seminars are to be given and the average marks scored should be reduced to 5 marks.

          All Test Papers, Assignment Papers / Notebooks and the seminar presentation written material after getting the signature with date from the students must be kept in the safe custody in the department for verification and audit.  It should be preserved for one semester after publication of Board Exam result and produced to the flying squad and the inspection team at the time of inspection/verification.

B. For Practical Subjects:

          The Internal Assessment mark for a total of 25 marks which are to be distributed as follows:-

  1. Attendance                                                                        : 5 Marks

     (Award of marks same as theory subjects)

  1. Procedure/ observation and tabulation/

    Other Practical related Work                                 : 10 Marks

  1. Record writing : 10 Marks

                                    TOTAL                                              : 25 Marks

  • All the Experiments/Exercises indicated in the syllabus should be completed and the same to be given for final Board examinations.
  • The observation note book / manual should be maintained for 10 marks. The observation note book / manual with sketches, circuits, programme, reading and calculation written by the students manually depends upon the practical subject during practical classes should be evaluated properly during the practical class hours with date.
  • The Record work for every completed exercise should be submitted in the subsequent practical classes and marks should be awarded for 10 marks for each exercise as per the above allocation.
  • At the end of the Semester, the average marks of all the exercises should be calculated for 20 marks and the marks awarded for attendance is to be added to arrive at the internal assessment mark for Practical. (20+5=25 marks)
  • Only regular students have to submit the duly signed bonafide record note book/file during the Practical Board Examinations.
  • All the marks awarded for Assignments, Tests, Seminar presentation and Attendance should be entered periodically in the Personal Theory Log Book of the staff, who is handling the theory subject.
  • The marks awarded for Observation, Record work and Attendance should be entered periodically in the Personal Practical Log Book of the staff, who is handling the practical subject.
  1. Communication Skill Practical, Computer Application Practical and Physical

        Education:

          The Communication Skill Practical and Computer Application Practical with more emphasis is being introduced in First Year. Much Stress is given to increase the Communication skill and ICT skill of students.

          As per the recommendation of MHRD and under Fit India scheme, the Physical education was introduced to encourage students to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports.

  1. Project Work:

          The students of all the Diploma Courses (except Diploma in Modern Office Practice) have to do a Project Work as part of the Curriculum and in partial fulfillment for the award of Diploma by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Tamilnadu.  In order to encourage students to do worthwhile and innovative projects, every year prizes are awarded for the best three projects i.e. institution wise, region wise and state wise.  The Project work must be reviewed twice in the same semester. The project work is approved during the V semester by the properly constituted committee with guidelines.

  1. a) Internal assessment mark for Project Work & Viva Voce:

          Project Review I                                  …        10 marks

          Project Review II                                 …        10 marks

          Attendance                                          …        05 marks (Award of marks same as                                                                                                            theory Subject pattern)

          Total                                                      …        25 marks

          Proper record should be maintained for the two Project Reviews and preserved for one semester after the publication of Board Exams result. It should be produced to the flying squad and the inspection team at the time of inspection/verification.

  1. b) Allocation of Marks for Project Work & Viva Voce in Board Examinations:

          Demonstration/Presentation                        25 marks

          Report                                                   25 marks

          Viva Voce                                            30 marks

          Internship Report                               20 marks

                        Total                                      100* marks

          *Examination will be conducted for 100 marks and will be converted to 75 marks.

          A neatly prepared PROJECT REPORT as per the format has to be submitted by individual student during the Project Work & Viva Voce Board examination.

 

  1. c) Internship Report:

          The internship training for a period of two weeks shall be undergone by every candidate at the end of IV / V semester during vacation. The certificate shall be produced along with the internship report for evaluation. The evaluation of internship training shall be done along with final year “Project Work & Internship Training” for 20 marks. The internship shall be undertaken in any industry / Government or Private certified agencies which are in social sector / Govt. Skill Centres / Institutions / Schemes.

  1. Scheme of Examinations:

          The Scheme of examinations for subjects is given in Annexure – II.

 

  1. Criteria for Pass:
  2. No candidate shall be eligible for the award of Diploma unless he/she has undergone the prescribed course of study successfully in an institution approved by AICTE and affiliated to the State Board of Technical Education & Training, Tamil Nadu and pass all the subjects prescribed in the curriculum.
  1. A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination in a subject if he/she secures not less than 40% in theory subjects and 50% in practical subjects out of the total prescribed maximum marks including both the Internal Assessment and the Board Examinations marks put together, subject to the condition that he/she secures at least a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 marks in the Board Theory Examinations and a minimum of 50 marks out of 100 marks in the Board Practical Examinations.
  1. Classification of successful candidates:

          Classification of candidates who will pass out the final examinations from April 2023 onwards (Joined first year in 2020 -2021) will be done as specified below.

     First Class with Superlative Distinction:

          A candidate will be declared to have passed in First Class with Superlative Distinction if he/she secures not less than 75% of the marks in all the subjects and passes all the semesters in the first appearance itself and passes all subjects within the stipulated period of study 3/ 3½/ 4 years (Full Time/Sandwich/Part Time) without any break in study.

 

     First Class with Distinction:

          A candidate will be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction if he/she secures not less than 75% of the aggregate marks in all the semesters put together and passes all the semesters except the I and II semester in the first appearance itself and passes all subjects within the stipulated period of study 3/ 3½/ 4 years (Full Time/Sandwich/Part Time) without any break in study.

     First Class:

          A candidate will be declared to have passed in First Class if he/she secures not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in all the semesters put together and passes all the subjects within the stipulated period of study 3/3½/4 years (Full Time/Sandwich/Part Time) without any break in study.

     Second Class:

          All other successful candidates will be declared to have passed in Second Class.

          The above classifications are also applicable for the Sandwich / Part-Time students who pass out Final Examination from October 2023 /April 2024 onwards (both joined First Year in 2020 -2021)

  1. Duration of a period in the Class Time Table:

          The duration of each period of instruction is 1 hour and the total period of instruction hours excluding interval and lunch break in a day should be uniformly maintained as 7 hours corresponding to 7 periods of instruction (Theory & Practical).