ANNA UNIVERSITY : : CHENNAI - 600 025

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING / BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

REGULATIONS 2021
[CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]
ADMISSION
Form I year
Should have passed 10+2
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Vocational groups in Engineering / Technology

Lateral entry admission

Diploma in Engineering / Technology
Degree in Science ([Link].) (10+2+3 stream) with
Mathematics however, two additional Engineering
subject(s) in the third and fourth semesters
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
1. Faculty of Civil Engineering,

2. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,

3. Faculty of Electrical Engineering,

4. Faculty of Information and Communication

Engineering and
5. Faculty of Technology.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES - 1
Syllabi consisting of theory and practical courses that shall be
categorized as follows:

I. Humanities, Social Sciences and Management Courses (HSMC)

II. Basic Sciences Courses (BSC)
III. Engineering Sciences Courses (ESC)
IV. Professional Core Courses (PCC)
V. Professional Elective Courses (PEC)
VI. Open Elective Courses (OEC)
VII. Employability Enhancement Courses (EEC)
VIII. Audit courses (AC)
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES - 2

Personality and Character Development

NCC (20 parades) / NSS / NSO / YRC

Alternately, activities of science, literature and

arts shall be conduct and participate actively in
Science club/Literary Forum/Fine Arts activities.

(for 80 hours and participate at least one event/programme will be

given a certificate by the Head of the Institution and the copy of the
same shall be forwarded to the Controller of Examinations for the
purpose of record and scrutiny. No fee shall be charged for all these
activities.)
 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES - 3

Number of courses per semester

Each semester curriculum shall have:

Blend of lecture courses Max 7 Theory courses and

Laboratory integrated theory courses and
4 Employability Enhancement Course(s) and Laboratory
Courses.

However, the total number of courses per semester shall not

exceed 10
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES - 4
Credit Assignment
 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES – 5(1)
Industrial Training/ Internship
Undergo Internship at:
Research organization
University
Industry

• Attendance Certificate mentioning the period of

Industrial Training / Internship and signed by the
competent authority of the industry

• The attendance certificate shall be forwarded to the

COE, Anna University by the Head of the Institution
 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES – 5(2)
The student may undergo Industrial Training/ Internship
optionally, Provided
Students shall get permission from the Head of the
Institution for taking Industrial Training/Internship and the
Certificate of completion of Industrial Training / Internship
shall be forwarded to the COE.
Student earns three credits in Industrial Training/
Internship, the student may drop one Professional Elective.

If < 2 credits shall not be considered

(Undergone
continuously from one
organization or with a
combination one two
week and one four
week from one/two
 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES – 6 & 7
Industrial Visit
 At least one Industrial Visit every semester starting from the second
year.

Value Added Courses

 The students has option to VAC and the credits earned shall be over and
above the total credit requirements
 One / Two credit courses shall be offered by a Department with the prior
approval without any additional fee charged from the students.
 The details of the syllabus, time table and course coordinator may be
sent to the Centre for Academic Courses at least one month before.
 Students can take a maximum of two one credit courses / one two
credit course during the entire duration of the Programme.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES – 8
Online Courses
 Permitted to credit a maximum of two online courses,
subject to a maximum of six credits,
 Prior approval of the Head of the Institution and the Centre
for Academic Courses.
 Replacement of open elective / professional elective
courses.
 The Head of the Institution shall form a three member
committee to ensure that not repeat.
 Suitable online courses shall be chosen from the SWAYAM
platform.
 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES – 9, 10 & 11
Audit courses
 The student option

 It will not be considered for computation of CGPA.

Advancement of Courses
 Students shall undergo the eighth semester courses other than
the Project Work in the sixth and seventh semesters, provided
 No arrears

 CGPA of 7.50 and above at the end of Semester IV.

(The Head of Department, in consultation with the faculty handling the said
courses shall forward the proposal recommended by the Head of Institution to
the Controller of Examinations through the Director, Centre for Academic
Courses for approval at least 4 weeks before the commencement of the sixth
semester)

Medium of Instruction: ENGLISH

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

HSC students – min to max: 1-8 to 14

Diploma – Min to max: 3-8 to 12
 B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich) Programme
in 10 semesters (five academic years) but not more
than 18 Semesters
 Each semester shall normally consist of 75 working
days or 540 periods of 50 minutes
 Calculation of attendance:
COURSE REGISTRATION
 Institution is responsible for registering the courses
 Can drop courses to a maximum of 6 credits
 The courses dropped in earlier semesters can be
registered in the subsequent semesters when offered
 The registration details of the student shall be approved
by the Head of the Institution and forwarded to the
Controller of Examinations.
 The maximum credits register in a semester is 36.
Flexibility to Drop courses

 From the second to final semesters, the student has

the option of dropping courses
 Total number of credits shall not exceed 6 per
semester.
 The student is permitted to drop the course(s) within
30 days of the commencement of the academic
schedule.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

The student is expected to attend at least 75% of

the classes.
Secures overall attendance between 65% and
74% due to medical reasons, sports etc, shall
submit the medical certificate / sports
participation certificate attested by the Head of
the Institution.
Students who secure less than 65% shall not be
permitted to write the University examination not
permitted to move to the next semester
CLASS ADVISOR

The class advisor is the ex-officio member and

the Convener of the class committee
responsibilities for the class advisor
To act as the channel of communication
To collect and maintain statistical details
To help the chairperson of the class committee in
planning and conduct of the class committee meetings.
To monitor the academic performance of the students
To attend to the students welfare activities like awards,
medals, scholarships and industrial visits.
CLASS COMMITTEE
 Every class have a class committee consisting of teachers of the class concerned,
student representatives and a chairperson, who is not teaching the class.
 The class committee shall be constituted within the first week of each semester

 At least 4 student representatives (usually 2 boys and 2 girls) shall be included

 The chairperson of the class committee may invite the class adviser(s)

 The Head of the Institution may participate in any class committee meeting

 The chairperson is required to prepare the minutes of every meeting, submit the same
to the Head of the Institution within two days of the meeting and arrange to circulate it
among the students and teachers concerned.
 If there are some points in the minutes requiring action by the management, the same
shall be brought to the notice of the Management by the Head of the Institution.
 The Class 9 Committee Chairperson shall display the cumulative attendance
particulars of each student on the Notice Board
 Total 3 meetings
COURSE COMMITTEE FOR COMMON COURSES

 Each common theory course offered to more than one

discipline or group, shall have a “Course Committee”
 The ‘Course Committee’ shall meet in order to arrive
at a common scheme of evaluation for the test and
shall ensure a uniform evaluation of the tests.
 Wherever feasible, the Course Committee may also
prepare a common question paper for the internal
assessment test(s).
SYSTEM OF EXAMINATION
Each course of study shall be evaluated based
on
continuous internal assessment throughout the
semester
University examination at the end of the
semester.
Type of 100 marks
• maximum CLA ES Total
• CIA-Theory
40 marks; End Semester-
40 6060
marks. 100
Theory+ Lab 50 50 100
lab courses 60 40 100
project work 60 40 100
Industrial Training and 100 0 100
Seminar
University examination (theory and practical) of 3
hours duration
(between October and December during the odd semesters and
between April and June during the even semesters)
University examination of practical courses
including Project Work, the internal and external
examiners shall be appointed by the Controller of
Examinations
PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING MARKS FOR INTERNAL
ASSESSMENT

THEORY COURSES

LABORATORY COURSES
 THEORY COURSES WITH LABORATORY
COMPONENT

PROJECT WORK

views shall be reduced for 40 marks

date for submission of the project report is on the last working day of the semest
OTHER EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT
COURSES

 The Seminar / Case Study / Mini Project course is to be

considered as purely INTERNAL (with 100% internal marks
only)
 The Industrial / Practical Training, Summer Project,
Internship, shall carry 100 marks and shall be evaluated
through internal assessment only.
 The three member committee appointed by the Head,
consisting of the course coordinator and two experts from
the Department, will evaluate the seminar and at the end of
the semester
 For all the courses under Employability Enhancement
Courses Category, except the Project Work, 100% internal
evaluation only
 The evaluation shall be based on
seminar paper (40%),
presentation (40%)
response to the questions (20%)
ASSESSMENT FOR VALUE ADDED COURSES

The one / two credit course shall carry 100

marks and shall be evaluated through
continuous assessments only.
Two Assessments like theory courses
The list of students along with marks and
grades to be forwarded to COE at least one
month before the commencement of End
Semester Examinations.
The grades earned by the students for VAC will
be recorded in the Grade Sheet, however the
same shall not be considered for the
computation of CGPA.
 ASSESSMENT FOR ONLINE COURSES

Permitted to credit two online courses

(which are provided with certificate), subject
to a maximum of six credits.
The online course of 3 credits can be
considered instead of one elective course.
Course to be sent to Centre for Academic
Courses, Controller of Examinations, Anna
University in the subsequent semester(s)
along with the details of the elective(s) to be
dropped.
Internal marks approved by the Head of
the Institution shall be displayed by the
Attendance Record
ATTENDANCE AND ASSESSMENT
RECORD', for each lecture or practical or
project work class, to be recorded for
each course.
At least three times in a semester,
verification by Head of the Department.
The record should be verified by the
Head of the Institution safe custody (for
five years).
The University or any inspection
team appointed by the University may
verify the records.
Conduct of Academic Audit by every
Institution
The Head of the Institution arrange Academic
Audit for every course in a semester by forming
the respective committees with an external
course expert as one of the members

The academic records shall be maintained in the

form of documentation for the individual
assignments / case study report / report of
mini project submitted by each student and
assessment test question paper and answer
script. Report of industrial training /
internship shall also be maintained, if applicable
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPEARING FOR UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS

A student shall normally be permitted to appear

for the University Examinations for all the
courses registered in the current semester.

Examination registration is mandatory for all the

courses in the current semester and all arrear(s)
course(s) for the University examinations failing
which, the student will not be permitted to
move to the higher semester.
 PASSING REQUIREMENTS
 Required IAE-50%; ESE-45%
 Two times IA will be carried
 3rd time only ESE 50%
 If any other Professional Elective or Open Elective
course is opted by the student, the previous registration
is cancelled then will be as new Professional Elective or
Open Elective course
 the student shall register for the course again in the
subsequent semester and can do Project Work-I and II
together, If a student is absent during the viva - voce
examination.
 The passing purely internal assessments – 50% (EEC
courses except Project Work and laboratory)
 A student can apply for revaluation of the student’s
AWARD OF LETTER GRADES
 RA to Theory Courses/ Laboratory Courses it is not
required to satisfy the attendance requirements,
but has to appear for the end semester examination and
pass in the respective courses.
 RA to EEC course (except Project Work), shall register for
the course again in the subsequent semester
NSS / NSO / YRC / Science club / Literary Club/ Fine Arts
Club, Successful completion of any one of the above co-
curricular activities is compulsory for the award of
degree.
minimum of 75% attendance in the training and
attend the camp or events of the clubs compulsorily
The training and camp or club events shall be completed
during the first year of the programme.
one/two credit course shall be displayed under Value
Added Courses/Internship/Industrial training’
Audit Course satisfying attendance requirement, the
title of the Audit Course will be mentioned in the Grade
Sheet
GRADE SHEET
Grade Sheets will contain the following
details:
The college in which the student has
studied
The list of courses registered during the
semester and the grade scored.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) for the
semester and
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
of all courses enrolled from first semester
onwards.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE

Successfully gained the required number of

total credits as specified in the curriculum
within the stipulated time.
Successfully completed the course
requirements, appeared for the End -
Semester examinations and passed all the
subjects
Successfully passed any additional courses
Successfully completed the NCC / NSS / NSO /
YRC / Science Club / Literature Club / Fine Arts
Club requirements.
No disciplinary action pending against the
CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE AWARDED
FIRST CLASS WITH DISTINCTION
 CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE
AWARDED
FIRST CLASS

SECONDS CLASS
All other students (not covered in above) who
qualify for the award of the degree
Photocopy / Revaluation
Based on the recommendation, the student
can register for the revaluation through
proper application to the Controller of
Examinations.

Revaluation is not permitted for practical

courses and EEC courses
Review
Students not satisfied with Revaluation
Students applying for Revaluation only are
eligible to apply for Review.
PROVISION FOR WITHDRAWAL FROM END-
SEMESTER EXAMINATION
ONE time drop semester examinations during
the entire duration of the degree programme
Can be made within TEN days after the date of
the examination(s)
Withdrawal shall not be considered as an
appearance for the eligibility of a student for First
Class with Distinction
Register immediate in subsequent semester
Project Work withdrawal only after the
submission of project report and appear for the
viva voce examination within 30/60 days
declaration of results
PROVISION FOR AUTHORISED BREAK OF
STUDY

Maximum period of one year as a single spell.

In extraordinary situation the student may apply for
additional break of study not exceeding another
one year.
Submit in advance, but not later than the last
date for registering for the end semester
examination
WHILE CHANGE OF CURRICULUM., the total number
of credits to be earned may be more than or equal
to the total number of credits prescribed in the
curriculum in force.
No fee is applicable to students during the Break of
Study period.
 DISCIPLINE
Two Heads of Department of which one should
be from the faculty of the student, to enquire into
acts of indiscipline and notify the University about
the disciplinary action recommended for approval.
leads to suspension or dismissal, then a
committee shall be constituted including one
representative from Anna University
malpractice in any of the University / internal
examination he / she shall be liable for punitive
action as prescribed by the University from time to
time.
REVISION OF REGULATIONS, CURRICULUM
AND SYLLABI
The University may from time to time
revise, amend or change the Regulations,
curriculum, syllabus and scheme of
examinations through the Academic
Council with the approval of the Syndicate.
Mandatory Requirements - UG
Regulations 2021
Anna University - B.E./[Link].
Programmes
Key Mandatory Requirements
 Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (or equivalent) for
regular admission.
 Diploma or [Link]. with Mathematics for lateral entry (eligible for 3rd
semester).
 Enroll in NCC/NSS/NSO/YRC or participate in Science/Literary/Fine Arts
clubs (80 hours + 1 event).
 Complete 1 industrial visit per semester from 2nd year onwards.
 Mandatory project work in final year; Project I (7th sem), Project II (8th
sem).
 Minimum 75% attendance required to appear for semester exams.
 Total program duration not to exceed 14 semesters (regular) / 12
(lateral entry).
 Pass criteria: 50% total (minimum 45% in end-sem exam for theory/lab
courses).
 Must pass all courses and fulfill credit requirements for degree award.
 Complete co-curricular activities (NCC/NSS/NSO/YRC or clubs) for degree
eligibility.
THANK YOU
 ANNA UNIVERSITY : : CHENNAI - 600 025
AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING / BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY

REGULATIONS 2021
[CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM]

MODEL 2
SIMPLE VERSION
ADMISSION
Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics or Vocational stream.
Lateral Entry: Diploma or [Link]. with
Maths allowed for 3rd sem entry.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED
B.E./[Link]. across Civil, Mechanical,
Electrical, IT, Technology faculties.
STRUCTURE OF
PROGRAMMES
Courses include: HSMC, BSC, ESC, PCC,
PEC, OEC, EEC, AC.
Max 10 courses per semester. Each
course assigned credits.
Internship/Industrial Training mandatory.
1 IV/semester from 2nd year.
DURATION OF THE
PROGRAMME
Regular: 8 semesters (max 14); Lateral:
6 semesters (max 12).
Each semester: 75 working days or 540
periods.
COURSE REGISTRATION
Max 36 credits per semester. Drop
option up to 6 credits.
Registration includes current, dropped,
and advanced courses.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 75% required. 65%-74%
allowed with valid reasons.
<65% not allowed for exams or
progression.
CLASS ADVISOR
Acts as liaison between HOD and
students.
Monitors performance, attendance, and
welfare activities.
CLASS COMMITTEE
Includes faculty, chairperson, and
students.
Discusses issues, tests, performance,
and feedback.
COURSE COMMITTEE FOR
COMMON COURSES
For common theory courses. Ensures
uniform assessment.
SYSTEM OF EXAMINATION
Evaluated via Continuous Internal
Assessment and End Semester Exam.
Theory: 40+60; Lab: 60+40; Project:
40+60; EEC: Internal only.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Theory: 2 assessments of 100 marks
(test + assignment).
Labs: 75 for work + 25 for test (scaled
to 60).
Project: 3 reviews, report (20), viva (40).
OTHER EMPLOYABILITY
ENHANCEMENT COURSES
Seminar, Case Study, Internship: 100%
internal marks.
Evaluated by internal committees.
VALUE ADDED & ONLINE
COURSES
Max 2 VACs = 2 credits. Max 2 Online =
6 credits (SWAYAM).
Must be approved and results reported
to COE.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
EXAMINATION
Must register and satisfy attendance to
appear.
No reappearance allowed for
improvement.
PASSING REQUIREMENTS
Min 50% total (IA + End Sem), and 45%
in End Sem.
From 3rd attempt: only End Sem marks
(50%) counted.
AWARD OF LETTER GRADES
Grades: O, A+, A, B+, B, C, RA, SA, W.
CGPA and GPA calculated excluding RA
grades.
ELIGIBILITY FOR DEGREE
Complete all credits, co-curriculars, and
no disciplinary actions.
CLASSIFICATION OF DEGREE
First Class with Distinction: CGPA ≥ 8.5,
no arrears, within 5 years.
First Class: CGPA ≥ 6.5, within 5 years.
Others: Second Class.
WITHDRAWAL FROM EXAM
Allowed once for valid reason. Must
register in next sem.
BREAK OF STUDY
Max 1 year break (extendable by 1 more
year).
Counts within total programme duration.
DISCIPLINE
Disciplinary committee handles
misconduct.
Malpractice during exams subject to
penalties.
REVISION OF REGULATIONS
University reserves right to revise
curriculum, exam schemes.
THANK YOU