WHEARAS
the amendments to Ordinances 80 (a) and O-87 (U.O.-9) were sent to the
Chancellor’s office for approval.
WHEREAS these Ordinances and directions have not so
far been received by the University from the Chancellor’s office.
WHEREAS
per the discussion in the office of the Chancellor, on
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
O.80-A :-
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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.
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Nature of malpractice |
Quantum of punishment |
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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) |
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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. |
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3 |
Possession of another student’s answer-book |
Exclusion of the student from University/College/
Institution examination for one additional examination (BOTH THE STUDENTS) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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/- . |
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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/- . |
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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/- |
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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/- |
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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 |
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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. |
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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/- |
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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.) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.. |
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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. |
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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. |
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( 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.
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Nature of punishment |
Quantum of punishment |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.. |
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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. |
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In addition to the above-mentioned punishment, the
competent authority may impose a fine and or punishment on the concerned
person if declared guilty. |
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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. |
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All other malpractices not covered in the
aforesaid categories |
Punishment
+ Fine + Disciplinary action as decided by the Competent Authority |
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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.
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SU/MTG/ELE/ MEETING SECTION DATE: |
VICE-CHANCELLOR |