FAQs for Current Students

Yes. Evaluation is done by both internal and external experts of the respective fields.

The Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) component carries a maximum of 30% weightage. For 3-credit and 4-credit courses, four CCE parameters will be assessed. For a 2 credit course, it will be based on only two CCE parameters. The CCE parameters are evaluated throughout the entire duration of a semester or trimester.

There is no minimum passing mark for CCE.

There is no minimum passing mark for the IAT.

Zero marks will be awarded to that student.

Yes. A maximum of 3 marks will be awarded to those students who have an excellent attendance track record. The 3 additional incentive marks will be added to the students’ CCE component, subject to a maximum CCE marks of that particular course. For this, however, a student must have an aggregate attendance of 90% and above, and he/she should have an attendance of 95% and above in a particular course in order to receive the award for that course.

For the UG programme, three tests will be conducted in a semester. Each test will be for 20 marks. Of these three tests, the best two scores will be considered. The average of the marks obtained in these two tests will be taken as the score for the IAT marks component.

For the PG programme, two tests will be conducted in a trimester. For a 3 or 4-credit course, each test will be for 20 marks. For a 2-credit course, each test will be for 10 marks.

The average of the marks obtained in these two tests will be taken as the final score for the IAT marks component.

For undergraduate students, the TEE will be conducted at the end of each semester, and it will cover the entire syllabus. The examination will be for 100 marks, and the total marks obtained (out of 100) will be rescaled to a 50-mark total.

For postgraduate students, TEE will be conducted at end of each trimester. The exam will cover the entire syllabus. For a 3 or 4-credit course, the examination will be for 100 marks, and the total marks obtained (out of 100) will be rescaled to a 50-mark total. For a 2-credit course, the examination will be conducted for 50 marks, and the total marks obtained will be rescaled to a 25-mark total.

Make-up examination is an option given to those students who have appeared for the TEE, yet failed in one or more courses in a semester. This is a second opportunity given to those students so that they may clear the final exam without having to take the supplementary examination.

Yes, under certain circumstances, some exceptions can be made. If a student has satisfactory attendance and has secured a minimum of 50% in CCE in a particular course but could not appear for the TEE due to valid and convincing reasons, he/she shall be eligible to appear for the make-up examination, after due approval by the Vice Chancellor.

For UG programmes, supplementary examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester for those students who have failed in previous semester(s). These supplementary exams will be held at the same time as the regular examinations.

For PG programmes, supplementary examinations for all preceding trimester courses will be conducted along with the 3rd and 6th trimester regulation examination.

No. There will be no make-up examination for those students who have failed in the supplementary examination.

Classes are held both fore-noon and post-noon.

For UG programmes, each session is of 1 hour duration, and for PG programmes, each session is 1.5 hours long. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each session.

Each student is given a student login ID to access the Student Portal. Faculty update attendance daily, and also record CCE and IAT marks in the system. Students can check their attendance and progress report by accessing the University’s Student Portal at any time.

Yes. Please visit the Scholarship page for more details.

The Career Guidance and Placement Bureau functions across all academic departments and offers career placement assistance to the entire student community. The placement cell has tie-ups with reputed organizations to boost collaborations in research, to offer mutual benefits with regard to

training needs and placement opportunities. These partnerships have led to the establishment of Centers of Excellence (COE) that offer students the latest skill-based industry training. The placement cell also supports a special division that promotes entrepreneurial ventures and innovative projects.

Placement-related queries may be sent to placements@cmr.edu.in.

A separate international students wing caters to these students’ needs, and offers assistance in the following areas.

• Counselling to help students choose the right programme. 
• Assistance in completing registration formalities with FRRO and police.
• Help in getting health insurance as well as registering with a nearby hospital to approach when medical assistance is needed.
• Support in handling personal emergencies
• Guidance for projects and internships

In addition, the International Students wing periodically conducts orientation sessions to acquaint students from abroad with Indian culture, way of life, tips on studying and living in India, and on-campus facilities. The University also hosts a cultural forum on November 17 every year to celebrate International Students’ Day.

For International Admissions Click here.