1.3. EXTERNAL EVALUATION OF THEORY COMPONENT External evaluation carries 70% marks. Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. Individual questions are evaluated in marks and the total marks are converted into grades by the University based on 10- point grading system (refer section 5). PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER FOR MAJOR COURSES PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER FOR GENERAL FOUNDATION COURSES 2. INTERNSHIP All students should undergo TWO Internship of 4-credits during the FIFTH and SEVENTH semesters in a firm, industry or organization, or training in labs with faculty and researchers of their own institution or other Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) or research institutions.
Internship can be for enhancing the employability of the student or for developing the research aptitude. Internship can involve hands-on training on a particular skill/ equipment/ software. It can be a short project on a specific problem or area. Attending seminars or workshops related to an area of learning or skill can be a component of Internship. A faculty member/ scientist/ instructor of the respective institution, where the student does the Internship, should be the supervisor of the Internship. 2.1. GUIDELINES FOR INTERNSHIP 1. Internship can be in Computer application or allied disciplines. 2. There should be minimum 120 hrs. of engagement from the student in the Internship. 3.
Summer vacations and other holidays can be used for completing the Internship. 4. In BCA Honours programme, institute/ industry visit or study tour is a requirement for the completion of Internship. Visit to minimum one national research institute, research laboratory and place of scientific Page 17 of 241 Duration Type Total No. of Questions No. of Questions to be Answered Marks for Each Question Ceiling of Marks 2 Hours Short Answer 10 8 – 10 3 24 Paragraph/ Problem 8 6 – 8 6 36 Essay 2 1 10 10 Total Marks 70 Duration Type Total No. of Questions No.
of Questions to be Answered Marks for Each Question Ceiling of Marks 1.5 Hours Short Answer 10 8 – 10 2 16 Paragraph/ Problem 5 4 – 5 6 24 Essay 2 1 10 10 Total Marks 50