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INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1. INTRODUCTION

Vel Tech High Tech Dr.Rangarajan Dr.Sakunthala Engineering College recognises that academic is essential to institutional quality, accountability and stakeholder confidence. This policy establishes a structured framework to ensure coherent academic planning, effective curriculum delivery, fair assessment, student progression and continuous enhancement of teaching-learning practices.

2. PURPOSE

To ensure coherent academic planning, effective curriculum delivery, fair assessment, student progression and continuous enhancement of teaching-learning practices.

3. SCOPE

All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, departments, academic centres, faculty members and students.

OBJECTIVES

4. OBJECTIVES

• Deliver the approved curriculum within the academic calendar.
• Strengthen outcome-based education and attainment improvement.
• Promote active, experiential, interdisciplinary and technology-enabled learning.
• Ensure transparent assessment and timely academic support.
• Maintain academic integrity and complete course documentation.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

5. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Student learning outcomes shall guide planning, delivery and assessment.
2. Academic decisions shall follow approved regulations and statutory requirements.
3. Assessment shall be fair, transparent, confidential and free from bias.
4. Students requiring additional support shall receive timely academic interventions.
5. Curriculum enrichment shall complement, not dilute, the approved curriculum.

6. GENERAL POLICY COMMITMENT

The Institution shall implement this policy through approved roles, adequate resources, documented procedures, transparent communication and measurable review. Decisions and exceptions shall be recorded and authorized by the competent authority.

POLICY PROVISIONS

7.1 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The academic calendar shall define working days, assessments, examinations, reviews and key academic deadlines.
2. Course allocation shall consider qualification, specialization, experience, workload and continuity.
3. Each course shall have an approved course plan, lesson plan, assessment plan, CO mapping and course file.
4. Faculty shall use suitable pedagogies including problem-based learning, projects, laboratories, case studies, simulations and digital resources.
5. Syllabus coverage and student performance shall be reviewed periodically by HODs and Dean Academics.

POLICY PROVISIONS — CONTINUED

7.2 IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6. Internal assessments shall follow approved blueprint, moderation, valuation, result analysis and grievance procedures.
7. Slow learners, students with attendance shortage and academically at-risk students shall receive documented support.
8. Advanced learners shall be encouraged through honours, certifications, competitions, research, internships and advanced projects.
9. Course-end feedback, attainment results and result analysis shall lead to documented improvement actions.
10. Academic records shall be retained for the period prescribed by the Institution and competent authorities.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

8. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Academic Council/competent body approves regulations and major academic changes.
• Dean Academics coordinates calendars, academic reviews and institution-wide standards.
• HODs ensure course allocation, workload, monitoring and departmental compliance.
• Faculty plan, deliver, assess, mentor and maintain course evidence.
• Students attend, participate, complete assessments and follow academic integrity requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

9. IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURE

1. Publish academic calendar and workload before semester commencement.
2. Approve course plans and assessment schedules.
3. Monitor syllabus coverage, attendance and performance at planned intervals.
4. Conduct assessments and publish results within approved timelines.
5. Implement remedial and enrichment actions based on analysis.
6. Complete course closure report and archive records.

RECORDS AND COMPLIANCE

10. RECORDS AND EVIDENCE

• Academic calendar and timetable
• Course files and lesson plans
• Attendance and assessment records
• CO/PO/PSO mapping and attainment reports
• Academic review minutes and action taken

11. MONITORING INDICATORS

• Syllabus completion within schedule
• Pass percentage and progression
• CO/PO attainment trend
• Student attendance and engagement
• Timely closure of academic actions

12. CONFIDENTIALITY, RETENTION AND ACCESS

Records shall be accurate, retrievable and protected against unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction. Access shall be role-based and limited to legitimate institutional need. Retention and disposal shall follow the approved schedule and applicable requirements.

13. NON-COMPLIANCE

Non-compliance may result in corrective action, withdrawal of access or benefit, recovery of loss, disciplinary action, referral to a statutory body or other proportionate action after due process.

REVIEW AND APPROVAL

14. REVIEW AND AMENDMENT

The policy owner shall review this document at the stated cycle or earlier due to changes in law, regulation, institutional structure, technology, risk, audit findings or stakeholder requirements. Amendments shall take effect only after approval and version control.

15. REFERENCES

• Approved autonomous academic regulations and curriculum
• Applicable AICTE, Anna University and statutory academic requirements

16. APPROVAL AND SIGNATURES

This is a controlled institutional document. Printed copies are uncontrolled unless specifically stamped and issued by the authorized office.