SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR

 

ORDER

 

Amendments to O-80 (A), O-87 (U.O.-9).

 

WHEARAS the amendments to Ordinances 80 (a) and O-87 (U.O.-9) were sent to the Chancellor’s office for approval.

 

AND

 

 

 

WHEREAS these Ordinances and directions have not so far been received by the University from the Chancellor’s office.

 

AND

 

 

WHEREAS per the discussion in the office of the Chancellor, on 20-07-2005 regarding the said amendments.

 

AND

 

 

WHEREAS it is necessary to inform the students immediately to enable them to take admissions in the colleges or to register their names externally within the stipulated time.

 

            Now, therefore, I, Dr. Manikrao M. Salunkhe, Vice-Chancellor of the Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me under Section 14(8) of the Maharashtra University Act, 1994 hereby amend the ordinance O-80 (A), O-87 (U.O.-9) as under.

 

 

O.80-A :-

 

A candidate shall have to complete the B.A./B.Com/B.Sc. Part- I examination within a period of six years and also B.A./B.Com/B.Sc. Part-II and III examination within a period of six years from his/her first appearance to the respective examinations either as a regular or external student. The entire performance of the candidate at the respective examinations will be treated as a null and void if he/she fails to complete the respective examination within the stipulated time of six years (i.e. within a period of six years from the date of his/her first appearance of the respective examination) and he/she shall have to appear at the examination for all the subjects of Part-I or II or III afresh as per rules as case may be.

 


 

O.87 ( U.O. 9 )   : 

 

Sr. No. 1 to 11 - No change                                                                                                                

 

12.      The broad Categories of Unfair Means Resorted to by Students at the University / College / Institution Examinations and the Quantum of Punishment for each Category thereof.

 

 

 

 

Nature of malpractice

 

Quantum of punishment

1

Possession of copying material.

 

Depending upon the text of the copying in proportion and gravity of the malpractice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)      Annulment of the performance of the student in the Subject / Paper concerned 

b)      Annulment of the performance of the student at the University/ College/ Institution examination in full *  ( i.e. only that part to which the copying material is related ) 

c)       Exclusion of the student from University/College/ Institution examination for Two  additional examinations

 

(Note : The quantum of punishment mentioned at (b) above  shall also apply to  the following categories of malpractice at Sr.No.    (2)  to  Sr.No. (12) and Sr.No. (15) in addition to the punishment prescribed thereat)

2

Possession of copying material –

 

Depending upon the text of the copying  material and  gravity of the Malpractice..

 

Exclusion of the students from University or College or Institution examination for  from one to three additional examination/s.

3

Possession of another student’s answer-book

Exclusion of the student from University/College/ Institution examination for one additional examination

(BOTH THE STUDENTS)

 

4

Possession of another student’s answer-book +  actual evidence of copying therefrom

Exclusion of the student from University /College/ Institution examination for two additional examinations

(BOTH THE STUDENTS)

 

5

Mutual / Mass copying

Exclusion of the student from University/College/ Institution examination for two additional examinations + Fine of Rs.100/- each student involving in mass copying


 

6

(i) Smuggling-out or smuggling-in of answer book as copying material

 

(ii) Smuggling-in of written answer book based on the question paper set at the examination

 

(iii) Smuggling-in of  written answer  book and  forging signature  of the Junior  Sup. thereon.

 

Exclusion of the students from University /College/ Institution examination for two additional examinations

 

Exclusion of the students from University/College/ Institution examination for three  additional examinations  + Fine of Rs.200/- .

 

Exclusion of the students from University / College/ Institution examination for four additional examinations  + Fine of Rs.500/- .

7

Attempt to forge the signature of the Junior Sup. on the answer-book or supplement.

 

Exclusion of the students from University/ College /  Institution examination for four additional examinations + Fine of Rs.500/- .

8

Interfering with or counterfeiting of University/ College/ Institution seal, or answer books or office stationary used in the examination..

 

Exclusion of the students from University / College / Institution examination for four additional examinations + Fine of Rs.200/-

 

9

Answer book, main or supplement written outside the examination hall or any other insertion in answer book.

 

Exclusion of the students from University / College/  Institution examination for four additional examinations + Fine of Rs.300/-

 

10

Insertion of currency notes /to bribe / attempting to bribe any of the person/s connected with the conduct of examinations.

 

Exclusion of the students from University /  College /  Institution examination for four additional examinations

 

11

Using obscene language / violence / threat at the Examination /Assessment Centre by a student /s at the University / College / Institution examination to Junior/Senior Supervisor / Chief Conductor / Principal / Moderator / Examiner / person /s concerned with University Examinations.

 

Exclusion of the students from University / College/ Institution examination for four additional examinations + Fine of Rs. 100/- to Rs. 500/- depending upon of the gravity of the offence.


 

12

(a)           Impersonation at the University / College / Institution examination

 

 

 

 

(b)          Impersonation by a University / College / Institute student at S..S.C./ H.S.C. / any other examination.

 

Exclusion of the students from University/College/ Institution examination for five additional examinations  (both the students, if impersonator is a Uiversity / College / Institute student) + Fine of Rs.1000/- each for both students.

 

Exclusion of the impersonator from University /College/ Institution examination for five additional examinations. + Fine of Rs.1000 .

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13

Revealing identity in any form in the answer written or in any other part of the answer book by the student at the University/College/ Institution examination.

 

Annulment of the performance of the student at the University/College/ Institution examination in full. + Fine of Rs.500/-

14

Found having written on palms or on the body, or on the clothes while in the examination.

 

Annulment of the performance of the student at the University/College/ Institution examination in full. (i.e. only that part to which the copying material is related.)

15

Identical answer/s in answer book/s reported by the Moderator / Examiner /  Sr.Sup. /      Jr. Supervisor.

 

Exclusion of the students concerned from University/ College/Institution examination for two additional examinations.

16

All other malpractices not covered in the aforesaid categories.

Annulment of the performance of the student at the University /College/ Institution examination in full, and severe punishment depending upon the gravity of the offence.

 

17

If on previous occasion a disciplinary action was taken against a student for malpractice used at examination and he/she is caught again for malpractice used at the examinations, in this event he/she shall be dealt with severely.  Enhanced punishment can be imposed on such students.  This enhanced punishment may extend to double the punishment provided for the offence, when committed at the second or subsequent examination.

 

18

Practical/Dissertation/Thesis/Project Report Examination.

 

Student involved in malpractice at Practical/Dissertation/Thesis/Project Report Examination shall be dealt with as per the punishment provided for the theory examination depending upon the gravity of the case..

 

19

Student getting admission for any courses by using fake and/or forged documents

 

Cancellation of terms, annulment of entire performance and withdrawing of the Degree as the case may be.

20

The Competent Authority, in addition to the above-mentioned punishments, may impose a fine and/or punishment on the student /person concerned declared guilty.

 

 

( Note : The Term “  Annulment of the performance in full “  includes performance of the student at the theory as well as Annual Practical Examination, but does not include performance a term work, project work with its term work, oral or practical & dissertation examinations unless malpractice used thereat. )

 

Sr.No. 13  :   No change

 

Sr. No. 14: Action for Malpractice and Lapses on the part of the Paper-Setter, Examiner, Moderator, Referee, Principal, Teacher or any other person connected with the conduct of University / College / Institution Examinations.

 

 

 

 

Nature of punishment

Quantum of punishment

 

1

Paper-setter found responsible for leakage of the question set in the University / College / Institution examination/s whether intentionally or due to the negligence before the time of examinations.

 

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years and maximum up to permanent + Fine + disciplinary action by concerned authorities as per the rules applicable.

2

Leakage of question/s/ question paper set in the University / College / Institution examination before the time of examination at the University / College / Institution, or examination.

 

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years and maximum up to permanent disqualification depending upon the gravity of the case +  Fine + Disciplinary action against the guilty / responsible person/s as per the prevailing rules /Standard Code by the concerned authorities.

3

Favouring a student (examinee) by examiner, moderator, referee in assessment of Answer Books/ Dissertation / Project Report / Thesis by assigning the student marks to which the student is not entitled, at the University / College / Institution examination.

 

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years +  Fine + disciplinary action by concerned authorities as per the rules applicable.

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examiner / Moderator / Referee intentionally / negligently not assigning the student in assessment of his/her answer-books / dissertation / project work, the marks to which the student is entitled to at the University / College / Institution examinations.

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years +  Fine + disciplinary action by the concerned authorities.


 

5

Paper-setter omitting question/s at the time of finalization of question paper set at examination or repeating Sr.No. of questions while writing or wrong insertion of question paper in the envelope.

 

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years + Fine of Rs.500/- minimum.

6

Paper-setter repeating questions in same / different section/s.

 

Disqualification from any examination  work for a period of minimum three years + Fine of Rs.500/- minimum.

7

Paper-setter setting questions outside the scope of the syllabus.

Disqualification from any examination work for a period of minimum three years + Fine of Rs.100/- per mark for the questions out of the scope of the syllabus.

8

While assessing answer book examiner showing negligence in detecting malpractice used by the student/s.

 

Disqualification from any examination work as decided by the competent authorities of the University / College / Institution.

9

Guiding Teacher showing negligence in supervision of  Thesis/ dissertation / project work (i.g. use of manipulated data by a student )

 

Disqualification from any examination work as decided by the competent authorities of the University / College / Institution.

10

Sr. Supervisor / Chief Conductor showing apathy in carrying out duties related to examinations  (e.g. not taking rounds to the examination hall at Examination Centre during examination period or opening the packet of question paper before prescribed time )

 

Disqualification from any examination work as decided by the competent authorities of the University / College / Institution + Fine of Rs.500/-minimum.

11

Jr. Supervisor helping student in copying answers while in the examination or showing negligence in reporting cases of copying answer by students when on supervision duty.

 

Disqualification from any examination work up to a period of minimum three years + Fine of Rs. 500/- minimum + disciplinary action by the concerned authorities as per the rule

12

Jr. Supervisor helping student (examinee) in mass copying while on examination duty.

 

Permanent disqualification from any examination work + Fine of Rs.500/-  minimum + disciplinary action by the concerned authorities as per the rule


 

13

While assessing Answer Book Examiner / Moderator not assessing answer/s, making mistakes in totaling the marks, and such.

 

Fine of Rs.100/- minimum and Rs.10/- per mistake

14

Refusal of examination work as –

 

a)  Flying Squad member

 

a)         Jr. / Sr. Supervisor / Paper Setter / Examiner /

Moderator / Director       CAP

 

b)        Any other work

 

 

 

Fine of Rs.500/- minimum

 

 

Fine of Rs.500/-minimum

 

 

 

Fine of Rs.500/-minimum

 

15

Principal / Director refusing to provide services of teaching and non-teaching staff and other facilities at any examination work.

 

Fine of Rs.500/- in each case + disciplinary action by the concerned authorities as per the rule..

16

Wrong distribution of Question Paper by the Senior / Junior Supervisor/s.

All expenditure of re-printing, distribution etc be recovered from the concerned Senior / Junior Supervisor/s + disciplinary action by the concerned authorities as per the rule.

 

17

In addition to the above-mentioned punishment, the competent authority may impose a fine and or punishment on the concerned person if declared guilty.

 

18

The competent authority may report the case of the concerned implicated person to the appropriate Police Authorities as per the provision of the Maharashtra Act No. XXXI of 1982.

 

19

All other malpractices not covered in the aforesaid  categories

Punishment + Fine + Disciplinary action as decided by the Competent Authority

 

Note :          1)  Board of Examinations will be the competent authority to decide the quantum of punishment and to  take disciplinary action  

 2) Disciplinary action such as show cause notice, strong warning, noting of the offence in the service book of the concerned person, fine, withholding or extending the promotion, withhold the increment/s, withdrawing the recognition, suspension and termination shall be implemented by the Management concerned..         

3) All types of monitory fines should be credited in the Vice-Chancellor’s Fund.  This fund should be used for Examination work only with the prior approval of Board of Examinations.

 

 

SU/MTG/ELE/

MEETING SECTION

DATE: 28-07-05

 

 

VICE-CHANCELLOR