1. ON ADMISSIONS TO POST-GRADUATE DEPARTMENTS

1 · ON ADMISSIONS TO POST-GRADUATE DEPARTMENTS

1 · The authorised seats for admission in each Department shall be as decided by the University. 2 Only those candidates who have passed a Three-year Degree course in the relevant subjects shall be admitted to the Master'$ Course. However; upto ten percent of the seats may be assigned to students from other disciplines: Provided that the number of seats for other disciplines in the inter-disciplinary subjects, such as, Education; Sociology; Anthropology may be increased upto fifty percents. Provided further that if teaching of honours in a subject has not been suffi- ciently developed within the jurisdiction of the University or in any unit in particu- lar; seats in the concerned Department may be filled. in a manner as may be decided by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the concerned De- partment: 3. The distribution of authorised seats in the University shall be as follows (} Open category" 50 % (ii) Reserved for ST /SC/OBC candidates 48 % (iii) Vice-Chancellor'$ discretionary seats 2 % 4 Departments may, if they consider necessary, conduct written test/interview for admission to the post-graduate programme. Performance of a candidate in the under-graduate course together with eligibility test;, if any, shall be taken into con- sideration while oreparing the merit list of students. Weightage for eligibility test/ interview shall, however; not exceed 509. To assess a candidate' $ performance in the under-graduate course, 10% marks shall be added in case of honours students to decide the relative position between honours and pass candidates. 5 In case of all internal students, i.e., students who have graduated from col- leges affiliated t0 or maintained by the University, 10% marks shall be added to the subject concerned. 6 All Departments shall constitute Admission Committees and assign them spe- cific responsibilities. 7 Students who have already obtained a Master s Degree from this University or any other University will be considered for admission only if there is vacancy after considering all other eligible candidates.

2 · ON LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP prbur 1 Eligibility for Library Membership Do1oj9 The following shall be eligible to become members of the Library a) Teachers Sukents; Olfcers and oter empbypes d the Uniersity: b) Reiied teachers and oixersd theUniersiywhoae tesingnn Skhar c) Teachers of affiliated colleges of Assam University. d) Any other person whose name is recommended by the Head of the Department and approved by the Vice-Chancellor: 2. Procedure for enrolment All categories of members shall fill in the prescribed forms and make the necessary deposit to become members of the Library: Members will be given Pass Book/Borrowing cards for borrowing books; 3 Loss of Pass Book/Card If a member losses a Pass Book/Card, it 'should immediately be reported to the Librarian. The Librarian may issue a duplicate set of Cards/ Pass Book on payment of a fine of Rs. 25/ 4. Termination of Membership Any member intending to terminate the membership shall return all the books borrowed On surrendering the Pass Book/Cards, the Librarian shall issue a 'no dues" Certificate 5. Refund of Caution Deposit A member who has terminated his membership may claim a refund of the caution deposit from the Finance Department of the University after producing the 'no dues' Certificate from the Librarian. In the case of mem- bers who do not have to make any caution deposit, the accounts will be settled only on production of a no dues' Certificate from the Librarian: 6 Conditions regarding issue of books" 0

3 · ON LIBRARY COMMITTEE 02 Heye Tul 1. The Lbrary Committee wi consist of the following members (a) The Vice Chancelor Chairan () Deans of Schools (c) Two Heads of Departments-one representing Humanities and Social Sciences, and the other sciences, nominated by tte Vice-Chancelor: (d Three teachers nominated by the Vice-Chancelor: Two experts in the field of lbrarianship, nominated by the Vice-Chancelor: @ One Principal from among the affiliated colleges; nominated by the Vice-Chancellor: () Two post-Graduate Students, nominated by the Vice-Chancelr (e) Registrar _ APAL 0 The Finance Officer (g) One' representatiive each fromn the Library Sub-Committee of Constitnt Colleges: to be nominated by the Vice-Chancelr: (h) The Librarian Ex-Officio Secretary: 2 The Committee shall have the following powers and functions (1) To kok after the proper management and use of the Library including services t0 be rendered to the readers: (2) To kok alter the proper fumishing of the Library: (3) To review the functioning of the Library on annual basis. (4) To control and suggest Library bdget for every year (5) To alocate funds to different Departments: (6) To Jay down policy for the gudance of the Librarian (7) To consider any matter referred to it by the Academic Council or the Vice Chancellor (8) To appoint & Book Sekction Sub-Committee (9) To add; amend or delete any rules prescribd for the use of the Library services by the readers: 3 The term of Office of the members, except the Ex-offico members; shall be three years: The University Librarian will be responsible for the management of this sys- tem for which he will b2 answerable directly to the Vice-Chancelr: 5 The Library Committee shall hold one meeting in each semester:

4 · ON BOOK-SELECTION

1 · Each department shall review the new announcements of books in peri- odicals, publishers catalogues and other sources at least once a month in departmental library committee meeting: 2 Requisition for books shall be sent by the department quarterly, ie , by the end of March, June, September and December in prescribed proforma F no books of interest has appeared, & nil requisition will be sent: However; the department can send the requisition on monthly basis for immediate needs. 3 Requisition for books relating to semester courses shall be sent with one clear semester notice i.e , by January for July-January semester and by July for January-July semester: 4 Books selected by senior library personnel and other University au- thorities will be sent to the Department concerned for review: 5 The Library will check the requisitions against the holdings of books in order to avoid duplication 6 The checked requisitions will be placed before the Standing Committee for further review and approval 7_ Duplication will be generally avoided except in cases of course books where they may be duplicated at the ratio-of' 1:5 for post-graduate students and 1:10-tor under graduate students. 8 The proforma for sending the requisitions shall be as follows: Department of. Books reviewed in the meeting of the Departmental Library Committee on.

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5 · ON THE ADMISSION TO AND CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS OF BACHELOR OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE COURSES

1 · Admission to Bachelor Degree courses in Arts, Science and Commerce shall be as laid down by the Ordinance. 2.(1) There shall be three University examinations; one each at the end of first year; second year and the third year; corresponding to the three year pass and the three-year honours degrees: (2) A candidate for the Bachelor Degree examination shall be examined in the subjects as may be prescribed in this behalf: (3) The duration of written papers carrying 100 marks shall be three hours unless otherwise indicated: The duration of the practical examinations shall be as fixed by the University: (4) A candidate who has prosecuted a regular course' of study for not less than one academic year in a college for this purpose may be admitted to the first examination as a regular student and in the same manner for the second and the third examinations respectively. (5) Every candidate sent up for the' degree examination in the pass course or honours course must_submit his/her application in a prescribed form for either of the examinations through the college concerned to the University within the date fixed for that purpose Any delay in submission of the form after the due date with fine, will be accepted only on specific recom- mendation of the Principal of the College with convincing documentaryevi- dence from the candidate concerned. Cases of natural calamities, unfore- seen events will; however; be an exception to this rule. (6) The arpkation must be forwarded by te Frincipal concemed testi fying t0 @) The eligibility of the candidate to appear in the examination (i) The good conduct of the candidate (ii) The satisfactory progress of the candidate in studies during the course; and (iv) The minimum attendance of the candidate in the lectures/tutorials and practicals: (7) A candidate for the degree examinations shall be required to pay such fees as may be prescribed by the University: (8) If a candidate, after completion of a regular course of study duly sent up for the examination by the Principal, is unable to appear Or pass at the examination in the same he may appear in the examination at any of the two examinations noredialey' succeeding the original examination (the examination tC vhich the candidate is sent up for the first time by a college) without attending the classes, provided [1]

6 · ON THE PRIVATE CANDIDATES IN Asnllc 4 BACHELOR OF ARTS kin Ax# Elco 1. The University shall provide for private candidates to appear at exami- nation for the three year pass course in Bachelor of Arts: 2 The following category of persons, subiect to fulfilling the eligibility crite- ria, may seek for private appearance at the examination (i) Female candidates. (ii) Teacher candidates. (iii) Demonstrators in colleges affiliated to Assam University: (iv) Laboratory Assistants in the University and the affiliated colleges of Assam University: (v) Inspecting Officers of the Education Department of the State Government posted within the jurisdiction of As- sam University: (vi) Defence personnel stationed within the territorial jurisdiction of Assam University. (vii) Members of Library staff such a5 (a) Assam University Library (b) Government Libraries-Central and State within the jurisdiction of Assam University. (c) Libraries of Assam University affiliated Colleges. (d) Library Associations, Bodies or Institutions duly approved by the Executive Council: 3 Candidate must have the following minimum qualification to be eligible to appear privately at the B.A pass course examina- tion (i) Must have passed the Two year Pre-University in Arts of a recognised University; or (ii) Must have passed the Higher Secondary Leaving Certifi- cate Examination of a recognised Board; (iii) Must have passed an equivalent examination considered as such by the Executive Council: "(iv) Candidates who have passed the two year Pre-University or equiva- lent examination in Science Or Commerce of a recognised University and want to switch over to Arts stream may also be considered: 04 Va} S7 Keste 0 10 [1]

7 · ON THE PAPER-SETTING/EVALUATION/ MODERATION OF UNDER-GRADUATE EXAMINATIONS

1 · (1) The Board of Under-Graduates Studies in each subject shall draw a panel of paper-setters/examiners/moderators on every alternate year and forward the same to the Vice-Chancellor; who shall appoint the paper-set- ters/examiners/moderators for a period of two years: Criteria for recom- mending the names shall be as under both internal and external paper-setters/examiners may be ap pointed_ (ii) must be a teacher in the subject concerned with & mini mum ex- perience of 5 years in teaching the subject: Provided that in exceptional circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor may relax the condition regarding experience. 2 Ordinarily not more than 200 scripts shall be allotted to each examiner: 3_ For Honours, conditions_of appointment of paper-setter /examiners/ Moderator will be the same as for Post-Graduate examinations: 4_ There shall be a Moderation Board appointed by the Vice-Chancellor to moderate the question papers for each paper /subject for a period of one vear: The Board shall consist of Chairman; Board of Under-Graduate Studies or any senior teacher in the subject, recommended by the Chairman: One teacher in the subject concerned to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor: (iii) One expert in the subject concerned to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor;

8 · ON THE AWARD OF MEDALS AND PRIZES

10 · NAGENDRA CHANDRA-MALATI SHYAM MEMORIAL PRIZE

1 · Title 8 The Endowment Fund may be known as "Nagendra Chandra- Malati Shyam Memorial Endowment Fund" 2 Amount Rs. 10,000 (Rupees ten thousand) donated by Mrs . Enanayani Das in memory of her parents 3 Purpose The interest income out of the amount of Rs. 10,000 be paid to the student securing Ist position in Ist class in M.A. (Final) Examina- tion in Bengali conducted by Assam University each year In case in any year no such student is available, the amount will be added to the Principal. The Prize money may be paid in the rounding of Rs. 100.00 (Rupees one hun- dred) in .all cases: In case two students secure the same position, the amount may be paid to both_the students in equal parts not exceeding the interest accumulated in that year: 4_ A fixed deposit of Rs. 10,000 (Rupees ten thousand) be opened in any Nationalised Bank in the best available scheme for the longest period and 'may be renewed on expiry of the stipulated period: The name of the 'FDR shall be "Assam University-Nagendra Chandra Malati Shyam Memorial Prize' 5. A savings Bank A/C in the name of "Assam University Nagendra Chandra Malti Shyam Memorial Endowment Fund be opened with the same bank where the FDR is opened and the Bank may be instructed to deposit the interest accured on the FDR to that SB A/C from time to time The prize will be paid by cheque drawn on this SB. A/C. The S.B. A/C be opened with the balance amount available on encashment of the cheque issued by the donor after opening the FDR (Rupees 10,000). 6 The cheque for the prize money may be awarded to the recipient along with a citation signed by the Vice-Chancellor: 7 The responsibility for monitoring the award shall be vested jointly with the Incharge of the Academic Branch and Head of the Department of Bengali, Assam University.

11 · ON GAJENDRA KUMAR ROY MEMORIAL PRIZE

1 · Title The Endowment Fund shall be known as "Gajendra Kumar Roy Memorial Endowment Fund". 2 Fund Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) donated by Shri Gourish. Chandra Roy in memory of his father: 3 The interest income out of the amount of Rs. 10,000/- shall be paid to the student securing Ist position in Ist class in MSc. Examination in Chem- istry conducted by the Assam University each year: In case in a particular year no student is eligible for the prize, the amount earned as interest in that year will be added to the capital In case two students secure the same posi- tion in any year; the amount shall be paid to both the students in equal shares, not exceeding the interest accumulated in that year: 4. A fixed deposit of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) will be opened in any Nationalised Bank in the best available scheme for the longest period and shall be renewed on expiry of the stipulated period from time to time. The name of the FDR will be "Assam University Gajendra Kumar Roy Memorial Endowinent Fund" 5 Savings Bank A/C in the name of "Assam University Gajendra- Kumar Roy Memorial Endowment Fund shall be opened with the same Bank where the FDR is opened and the Bank shall be instructed to deposit the interest accured on the FDR to that SB A/C from time to time. The prize money will be paid by cheque drawn on this SB A/C 6_ The cheque for the prize money shall be awarded to the recipient alongwith a citation signed by the Vice-Chancellor during the convocations: 7_ The responsibility for monitoring the award shall be vested jointly with the I/C of the Academic Branch and Head of the Department of Chemistry, Assam University:

12 · ON BENOY KUMARI GUPTA MEMORIAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP

1 · The scholarship will be known as Mrs. Benoy Kumari Gupta Memorial Research Scholarship_ 2. The scholarship will be utilised for promotion of research on 'social structure of the ethnic groups in North East India with special reference to the status of women' 3_ The amount of Rupees two lakhs donated by Shri Dhruva P Gupta; son of Late Mrs; Benoy Kumari Gupta, will be invested in the name of "Assam University Mrs Benoy Kumari Gupta Memorial Research Scholarship Fund" on a long term basis with a Nationalised bank or any financial institution like IDBI, ICICI, IFCI or UTI: It will be ensured that the annual return of the investment is not less than twelve per cent: 4_ The principal or any portion thereof will not be utilised by the University for any purpose other than the one specified in 2 above Similarly, no por- tion of the interest shall be liquidated by the University for any purpose other than as specified in 5 and 6 below: 5_ The University may reimburse itself with an amount not exceeding fif- teen percent of the net income out of the investment for meeting the costs towards management and monitoring of the research scholarship 6 The balance amount of the net income of the investment; after deduct- ing the administrative costs as in 5 above; will be disbursed on & monthly basis as Mrs Benoy Kumari Gupta Research Scholarship- Provided that if the scholarship cannot be operated for any brief pe- riod/periods due to unavoidable reasons, the scholarship money for that period / periods will be added to the principal: 7_ The scholarship shall be awarded to only one scholar at a time: The awardee shall be designated as Benoy Kumari Gupta Research Scholar: 8 Only bonafide and wholetime research scholars who have been ad- mitted as M Phil/Ph.D students in any of the relevant department of the Assam University, Silchar; for working on any aspect of the specified field, as in 2 above, will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. 9 The scholarship will be awarded by the Executive Council on the basis of the recommendation made by a duly Constituted Selection Committee consisting of the Dean, School of Social Sciences, as chairperson and Head/ 19 [1]

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13 · ON BIPIN CHANDRA PAL MEMORIAL PRIZE

1 · Title The Endowment fund shall be known as "Bipin Chandra Pal Memorial Endowment Fund" 2. Fund : Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) donated by Prof. JB_ Bhattacharjee in memory of freedom fighter Bipin Chardra Pal: 3 The interest income out of the amount of Rs. 10,000/- shall be paid to the student securing Ist position in Ist class in Master of Mass Communica- tion Examination conducted by the Assam University each year: In case in a particular year no student in eligible for the prize, the amount earned as interest in that year will be added to the capital In case two students secure the same position in any year; the amount shall be paid to both the students in equal shares, not exceeding the interest accumulated in that year: 4 fixed deposit of Rs: 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) will be.opened in any Nationalised Bank in the: best available scheme for the longest period and shall be renewed on expiry of the stipulated period from time to time: The name of the FDR will be 'Assam University-Bipin Chandra Pal Memo rial Endowment Fund" 5: savings bank A/C in the name of "Assam University-Bipin Chandra Pal Memorial Endowment Fund" shall be operied with the same" Bank where the FDR is opened and the Bank shall be instructed to deposit the interest accured on the FDR to that SB A/C from time t0 time The prize money will be paid by cheque on this SB A/C: 6 The cheque for the prize money shall be awarded to the recipient alongwith a citation signed by the Vice-Chancellor during the convocations 7_ The responsibility for monitoring the award shall be vested jointly with the VC of the Academic Branch and Head of the Department of Mass Com- munication, Assarri University.

14 · ON MUKTASHREE MEMORIAL PRIZE

1 · Title The Endowment Fund shall be known as "Muktashree Me- morial Award Endowment Fund" 2 Amount Rs 10,000.00/- (Rupees ten thousand) donated by Shri Kshitish Chandra Das, in memory of his mother: 35 The interest income out of the amount of Rs. 10,000/- shall be paid to a student of Assam University securing highest marks in Ist class in MA_ in History. In case, in any year no student is eligible, the amount will be added to the principal The amount of interest may be rounded to nearest Rs. 100/ in all cases. In case, two students secure the same position, the amount shall be paid to both the students in equal shares, not exceeding the interest accumulated in that year: 4 A fixed deposit of Rs. 10,000/- Rupees ten thousand) shall be opened in any Nationalised Bank in the best available scheme for the longest period and shall be renewed on expiry of the stipulated period. The FDR shall be named as Assam University "Muktashree Memorial Award Endowment Fund"_ 5 A savings Bank A/C in the name of "Muktashree Memorial Award Endowment Fund may be opened with the same Bank where the FDR is opened and the Bank may be instructed to" deposit the interest accrued on the FDR to that SB A/C from time to time. The prize will be paid by cheque drawn on this SB A/C The SBz A/C may be opened with the balance amount available on encashment of the cheque issued by the donor after opening the FDR of Rs: 10,000/- 6 The cheque for the prize money may be awarded to the recipient along with a citation signed by the Vice-Chancellor during convocations: 7 For awarding the prize, the responsibility may be vested with the VC of Academic Branch and Head of the department of History, Assam University:

15 · . ON SABITRI BHATTACHARJEE MEMORIAL PRIZE

1 · Title The Endowment fund shall be known as "Sabitri Bhattacharjee Memorial Endowment Fund"_ 2 Fund Rs. 10,000.00 (Rupees ten thousand) donated by Shri Partha Pratim Bhattacharjee in memory of his mother: 3. The interest income out of the amount of Rs: 10,000.00 shall be paid to the student securing highest marks in Ist class in MSc. examination in Life Science and Ecology taken together; conducted by the Assam Univer- sity in each year: In case in a particular year no student is eligibile for the award, the amount earned as interest in that year will be added to the capital. In case two students secure the same position in any year; the amount shall be paid to both the students in equal shares, not exceeding the interest accumulated in that year: 4. A fixed deposit of Rs.10,000.00 (Rupees ten thousand) will be opened in any Nationalised Bank in the best available scheme for' the longest period and shall be renewed on expiry of the stipulated period from tirne to time. The name of the FDR will be 'Assam University Sabitri Bhattacharjee Memorial 'Endowment Fund"_ 5_ A Savings Bank A/C in the name of Assam University-Sabitri Bhattacharjee Memorial Endowment Fund' shall be opened with the same bank where the FDR is opened and the bank shall be instructed to deposit the interest accrued on the FDR to that SB A/C from time to time: The prize money will be paid to the student by cheque drawn on this SB A/C: 6_ The cheque for the prize money shall be awarded to the recipient along with a citation signed by the Vice-Chancellor during the convocations 7_ The responsibility for monitoring the award shall be vested jointly with the incharge of the Academic Branch and the Heads of concerned depart- ments of the Assam University: 8 The additicnal sum of Rs.1,001.00 (Rupees one thousand and one) separately paid by the donor for one time Sabitri Bhattacharjee Memorial Prizes in Life Science and Ecology for the 1996-98 batch,_in the manner stated in clause 3 of the this Regulation, shall be held in the SB A/C stated in clause 5 of this' Regulation till it is disbursed in the convocation for the said batch of student 9 This Regulation will come in force with effect from the 1997-99 batch:

16 · ON PAYMENT OF TA: TO TEACHERS JOINING THE UNIVERSITY O:

1 · These rules may be called "Rules for payment of TA to teachers on first joining the Assam University: 2 These rules will come into force from the date the University notifies: 3 These rules will be applicable to teachers of the University and the Institutions maintained by it. Teachers will include Professors, Readers and Lecturers and teachers appointed on contract basis on their first joining: 4. Payment of TA will be admissible at the following rates (a) Single Journey fare by the shortest route, limited to first class train Or actual bus fare, whichever is less. (6) TA will be admissible to the teacher and three other: members of the family. The family, if not accompanying the teacher; should perform the journey within six months from the date of joining of the teacher; otherwise the claim to TA shall stand forfeited (c) Shifting of personal effects will be_ admissible at the following rates Professors & Readers 45 Quintals Lecturers 30 Quintals (Transportation by goods train at owner'$ risk; and by road at the rates charged by the State Transport Corporation, where there is no rail link; or actual expenses, whichever is less) 5 The teacher shall have the option to claim the TA: or not to claim it: In case the teacher claims the TA at the time of joining, he has to give an undertaking to the effect that he shall serve the University for a minimum period of three years, failing which he shall reimburse to the University the entire amount of TA drawn by him for the purpose. However; if any teacher has to leave the University before completion of the stipulated period of three years under exceptional and compelling circumstances, the matter will be referred to the Executive Council which may waive the requirement of refund of amount taken in whole Or part, and the decision of the Executive Council shall be final and binding: 6 Any person working abroad immediately prior to his joining Assam Uni- versity shall draw TA from the port of arrival in India to the University by

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17 · ON UTILISATION OF UNASSIGNED GRANTS FOR PROMOTION OF RESEARCH

1 · This regulation shall be called 'Regulation for Utilisation of Unas- signed Grants' 2_ The objective of the Regulation is to promote research activities in the University. 3 The operation of the Regulation is subject to the availability of fund received under Unsigned Grants' from the UGC: 4 The funds received under 'Unassigned Grants' can be utilised to enable the teachers (A) to attend seminars and conferences (B) to undertake re- search projects and (c) to organise seminars and conferences. A_ Financial Assistance to teachers attending Conferences/Seri- nars /Symposia- (a) International Conferences etc. held abroad 1 Selection (i) Selection will be made by the "Committee of Deans con- sisting of- all the Deans of Schools with the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman. (ii) The Heads of Departments will send their recommenda- tions confidentially every six months to the Dean of their respec- tive Schools_ (iii) The Dean shall review the recommendation received from the Head of the Department and send his recommendations to the Chairman of the Committee of the Deans. (iv) The recommendations of (i) and (ji) above should reach the Chairman six months ahead of the commencement of the Conference, etc- (v) Ordinarily three teachers-one Professor, one Reader and one Lecturer-will be eligible for selection during a particular year subject to availability of funds_ 2 Eligibility Criteria A teacher will be eligible for consideration after he has served the University for a continuous period of two years after Cei #6

18 · ON RE-EVALUATION

1 · . A candidate may apply for re-evaluation of papers subject to a maxi- mum of two papers on payment of Rs. 100/ per paper / course in the shape of demand draft; `in prescribed for through Principal of the college or head of the deptt. (in case of PG students) to be sent to the Examination Branch; 2_ The re-evaluation of the scripts will be restricted to the theory papers only and not in the practical or dissertation or project papers: 3. Re-evaluation of a particular paper shall be permitted if marks secured in the particular paper is short of 10% () to pass or (i) to secure 45% or (iii) to secure 60% marks 4 If the marks obtained as a result of re-evaluation computes kess than the marks originally_awarded, the original marks will remain. unaltered Other benefits, if any, given originally shall be given to the eligible candidate after re-evaluation also_ 5 The script shall be re-evaluated by an examiner other than the original one and-the' average of the two marks shall-be awarded. In" the event of variation of more than 20% marks between marks originally awarded and marks as a result of re-evaluation, the script shall be referred to a 3rd exam- iner: The average of the nearest two marks shall be awarded to the candidate 6 The application for re-evaluation must be submitted within one month; in the way prescribed at clause (1) above, from the date of receipt of marksheet by the College/Deptt: from the University. Applications submitted thereaf- ter shall not be entertained. 7 Notwithstanjing anything provided in this regulation, a candidate may apply for scrutiny (retotalling) for any number of papers by paying fees Rs. 50/ per paper:

19 · ON EXTENSION OF FACILITIES FOR

1 · All the arrear courses or re-appearance in the course etc. must be cleared within four semesters from the first admission in the first semester for 1 year diploma course , within 6 semesters for 2 years PG courses and within 8 semesters for 3 year UG Courses and within 12 semesters for 5 years inte- grated courses of PG department of the Assam University: Kf the arrear courses of a candidate are not cleared within the stipulated period than the candidate may be re-admitted in the Ist semester; if otherwise eligible. 2 The student who has cleared both" the sessional and end semester paper of a particular course and also passed the said semester examination then he/she may be allowed to repeat the semester papers (but not sessionals) in not more than two courses of that semester examination: But he/she shall have to appear in the immediate next semester examination of that course provided hefshe has secured more than 35% of marks but less tan 55% of marks in that course 3 candidate shall be allowed to clear all courses/papers within the stipulated semester examinations but he/she will be allowed to avail a maxi- mum of one chance to repeat for betterment in that course/ paper in a particular semester examination during the full period of his/her study: 4 If one finishes the final semester examination and has obtained the degree after fourth semester examination for PG courses, sixth semester examination for the UG courses and second semester examination in Di- ploma courses the PG departments then one may be allowed to re- appear in not more than two courses papers (semester but not sessional) in immediate next examination_ In this case one has to obtain more than 40% marks but less than 55% on average in the aggregate of all courses in the semester examinations 5 In the repeat or improvement examination the marks of a course/paper may be changed. The candidate shall have to accept the new marks after re- appearance in that course/paper But if it is seen that after re- appearing in the paper the candidate fails or the class is.lowered than the candidate may be given the benefit so that his/her original result do not change i.e , the

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20 · GUIDLINES FOR DROPPING THE HONOURS SUBJECTS DURING THE ACADEMIC SESSION IN THREE YEAR DEGREE COURSE

21 · ON FORMATION OF THE STUDENTS' COUNCIL (Under Statute 41 of the Assam University Act. 1989) n

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23 · On General Provident Fund Scheme and Contributory Provident Fund Scheme for all categories of employees of the University Each regular employee of the University other than deputationists and employees whose lien with his parent organization has not been terminated will be eligible to be a member of either G.PF or C.PF and can subscribe towards the fund to which helshe has opted. 732ot 331jn 384a 2, It will be compulsory on the part of each employee to subscribe to either GPF: or C.PF on completion of 1 year service. However; any employee at hislher own option may subscribe to the fund to which he desires to be a member prior to completion of 1 year service_ 3 An employee who likes to be a member of C PF and contribute to that fund must fulfill either of two following conditions Mean9 1) HelShe must not have such length of service at disposal to render the period qualify for pension: In other words the total length of service from the date of joining in Assam University till the date of retirment on superanuation is less than 10 (Ten) years (Subject to change in the event ofamendment in relevent provision of pension rules of G.O.1. or C.U.R. rules which the University may adopt) and (2) Helshe must have been a member of C.PF: in his previous employment and there is no break in service in between the two employments subject to the condition that entire accumulations in his C.PF. account in his previous employment taking both his own contribution and contribution of his previous employer till the last date of hislher previous employment alongwith uptodate interest is deposited to hislher C.PF account opened in Assam aan University: The employees who opted for C PF: may opt out of CPF and subscribe towards G.PF: atany time within hislher entire service period. However, in the event of such option, only his/her individual contribution towards his C.PF. AIC # alongwith interest there on will be transferred to his G.PF. account: No employee 04who has once become the member of G.PF will be allowed to opt outof G.PF and to become a member of C.PF Jo 5 Forthe purpose of management of funds, University mayadoptthe C.C.S. (G.PF) rules and C.C.S. (C.PF) rules alongwith their all provisions: Xio 6. The rates of minimum contribution towards C .PFIG.PF: by each employee will piibe 10% of pay from time to time rounded to nearest ten rupee. However; there Aupiwill not be any upper limit of individual subscription. (pay means basic pay; Kal Dearness pay: Interim relief, Special pay granted in lieu of separate higher scale or any other element classified as pay)_ Each employee willapply for opening a GPFIC PF.Account in his/her name, in the prescribed form, immediately after joining the services under the University

0 · or immediately after becoming eligible to be a member of G.PFIC PF: under Assam University, indicating the 'salary month' from which he desires to subscribe. EMe sevau 8 University Authorities will have the right to deduct @ 10% of pay, rounded to nearest ten rupee as subscription towards GPF: in respect of such employees who has not applied for opening a GPFICPF account in his name even within a period of 1 (one) year from the date ofjoining in Assam University or becoming eligible to be a member of G.PFIC PF: In such cases University will open & GPF AIC in the name of the employee and he will not be permited to become a member of C PF; even if he is eligible to be a member of C PF: no; 9 A member of CPF will not be entitled to pension. However helshe will be entilled to Death Retirement gratuity etc as per pension Rules. His/Her family will however be entitled to get family pension/Death gratuity etc in the event of his death as per pension Rules: 10. In case ofC PF the Universitys share of contribution to individualC PF will be at the rate prescribed by the Government of India from time to time as per the Ina procedure laid down in C.C.S (C.PF:) Rules. 36 11. Interest payable towards individual GPFIC PF. will be at the rates prescribed Zn by the Govemment of India from time to time: 12. For the purpose of maintenance of G.PFJC PF.Accounts two separate savings bank Accounts will be opened with the nomericlature "Assam University G.PF" and "Assam University C.PF in any Nationalised Banks having its branch at Silchar and subscriptions made by the individual subscribers in each month will be credited in these two accounts every month: Employers contribution towards CPF and amount of interest payable by the University in respect of both GPF and C PF at the end of each year may also be deposited to these two S.B.Alc every month as far as possible on prorata monthly basis making a tentative monthly calculation s0 thata huge liability atthe end of the year worked outafter Annual Closing of PF. Accounts can be avoided. Atthe end of the year;when the final figure for one year will be available only a small amount of transfer of fund will set right the matter: 13 The amount credited in to the Savings Bank Accounts may be invested (leaving a lump sum amount as may be felt necessary to pay temporary advances to the G,PFIC PF. subscribers or to meet any relevant urgent payment) in profitable investment schemes, covered under Indian Trust Act so that interest payable to JuE individual subscribers of G.PFIC PF; may be eamed in full after a few years out of the income generated from investment and University Budgetis not required to be charged for the purpose of interest payment. 14. In course of time if it is found that there is surplus income (out of the investment)

24 · Pension Fund

25 · On Confidential Report (For Non-Teaching Staff) 3a scai 247e10s cavts n [once iua *Rtenaa Importance of Annual Reports. 06 exiTe okle; Xu+oro3u0O10 3}{otutncm 1896 Merit as reflected in the Confidential Report is generally recognised as the main criterion for deciding the cases of promotion to higher grades, confirmation and crossing f E.B. etc. It is, therefore very important both in the interest of efficiency of the service and also of the Officers and Staff that the reports are written with the greatest possible care so that the work, conduct, character and capabilities of the person reported upon can be accuratley judged from the recorded opinion. Officers recording remarks must reatise the importance of these entries as their own competency will be judged partly from the confidential remarks they record about Officers & Staff working under them. M#qenmidu3d 0nte4 4i 31o pruntie Periodicity of writing CRs. Jaato The Confidential reports of Officers and Staff are to be written for each financial yearie: from Apritto March After filling in part - ~Tofthe CR forby the Administration , the blank CR form will be given to the Officials reported upon under intimation to the Reporting Officers or through the Reporting Officer with clear indication that the Officials reported upon should submit the seif- appraisalin Part -Il of the CR within 15 days of receipt of the blank CR form ie:. preferably by 15th April of each year A Reporting Officer should not wait till the expiry of the first week if self appraisal is not received by the stipulated time, the Reporting Officers should take it upon himself to remind the Official to be reported upon in writing asking him to submit the self-ap- praisal by the stipulated date. It should also be made clear in the reminder thatif the official to be report upon fails to submit the self appraisal by the stipulated date, the report will be written without self-appraisal If no self appraisal is received by the stipulated date, the Reporting Officer can obtain another blank CR fom and proceed to write the report on the basis of his experience and conduct of the Official reported upon. While doing so he can also point out the failure of the official reported upon to submit his self-appraisal within the stipulated time. Instructions to the Reporting/Reviewing Officers in writing C R Principles to be observed by Reporting officere in writing reports. The general instructions/principles which are required to be observed by the Reporting Officers for writing annual reports are given in the Annexures attached to the CR forms_ @no} s y 4Geti: aotnaintte 35152 Communication of adverse remarks. 6a 51 900Mk87ns All adverse remarks in confidential Reports both on performance as wellas on basic qualities and potential, should be communicated along with a mention of good points, within one month of their being recorded The communication should be in writing and a record to that effect should be kept in the C.R: dossier of the officerl staff concerned. Any adverse comments in the confidential reports in respect of Group C &D staff should be brought to the notice of the Vice-Chancelor: Oer "idletruasrt

27 · ON HRISHIKESH SAHA MEMORIAL PRIZE

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29 · ON ANIL CHANDRA DAS MEMORIAL PRIZE

30 · ON KALIPRASANNA SENGUPTA MEMORIAL PRIZE

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31 · ON USHABATI SENGUPTA MEMORIAL PRIZE

32 · ON NILIMA SARMA MEMORIAL PRIZE

33 · ON KIRAN BALA BHATTACHARJEE MEMORIAL PRIZE

34 · ON THAKUR SUKDEV BRAHMACHARI MEMORIAL PRIZE

35 · ON APARNA ROY MEMORIAL PRIZE