LNMU CBCS Pattern

Program Highlights

  • Four-year UG programme (Eight semesters) under CBCS
  • Flexible exit: Certificate, Diploma, regular UG, Honours/Research
  • Total Credits Required: 160

Course Structure & Credits (Summary)

Course Type Name Total Credits
MJC Major Course 80
MIC Minor Course 32
MDC Multidisciplinary Course 9
AEC Ability Enhancement Course 8
SEC Skill Enhancement Course 9
VAC Value Added Course 6
INT Internship 4
RP Research Project 12

Evaluation Scheme

  • CIA (Internal): 30 marks, ESE (University): 70 marks
  • 75% attendance mandatory, project/dissertation credits

LNMU University Examination & CIA Components

The University Examination of each course in all semesters shall have two components:

i. Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) of MJC, MIC, MDC, AEC & SEC containing 30 marks.
ii. End Semester Examination (ESE) of MJC, MIC, MDC, AEC & SEC, VAC containing 70 marks.
Components of CIA (For theory course):
i. One mid-semester written tests (1x15)
15 marks
ii. Seminar/Quiz/Presentation/Assignment
10 marks
iii. Attendance and conduct
05 marks
Total
30 marks
Components of CIA (For practical course)
i. One mid-semester written tests (1x15)
15 marks
ii. Seminar/Quiz/Presentation/Assignment
10 marks
iii. Attendance and conduct
05 marks
Total
30 marks
 Additional Features
  • SWAYAM/MOOC credit transfer possible
  • Syllabus updates, vocational course exit route

 

Programme Duration and Exit Options

Programme Duration and Exit Options

S. No. Name of Award Stage of Exit Mandatory credits to be secured for the award
1 Undergraduate Certificate After successful completion of Semester II Exit option: Students earning full credits in Semesters I & II will be awarded the UG Certificate only if they take one Vocational Course of 4 Credits (during Summer Vacation). This course is not included in SGPA & CGPA calculations.
2 Undergraduate Diploma After successful completion of Semester IV Exit option: Students earning full credits in Semesters I–IV will be awarded the UG Diploma only if they take one Vocational Course of 4 Credits (during Summer Vacation). This course is not included in SGPA & CGPA calculations.
3 Bachelor of Science/Arts/Commerce (Hons.) After successful completion of Semester VI Exit option: Students are awarded a 3-Year UG Degree in their Major & Minor disciplines after earning credits for Semesters I–VI.
4 Bachelor of Science/Arts/Commerce (Hons. with Research) After successful completion of Semester VIII Students will be awarded a UG Honours Degree (Major & Minor) if they complete Semesters I–VIII.

For Honours with Research: Students must have a CGPA of 7.5+ in Semesters I–V and complete 80 credits in the 4th year, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation.

Degree awarded: UG Honours with Research (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com).
Total credits: 160.

A student will be awarded Degree in UG Honours Major and Minor if he/she earns all the credits of I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII & VIII Semester. Students who want UG Degree Honours with Research in Major he / she must obtain 7.5 CGPA and above in the I to VI Semester. Such Students can choose a research stream in the fourth year if they earn (80 Credits, including 12 credit from a research project/ dissertation). They will be awarded UG Degree (Honours with Research). Award of Bachelor Degree with Honours, B.A./B.Sc./B.Com (Hons.): Total credits 160

PG Programme Under CBCS Pattern