JNTU-H Doubled Grace Marks For B. Tech Students Of 2018
Hyderabad, Nov 21 (Maxim News): The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU-H) has doubled the grace marks from 15 to 30 for students who joined the regular B.Tech first year in the year 2018 and those who could not clear subjects and could not succeed in the exams.
The enhanced grace marks will be applicable to all theory subjects instead of three subjects which are being followed presently. Only students who appeared and failed in exams are eligible for grace marks. For those students who joined as lateral entry in B.Tech II year in 2019, the grace marks have been increased from 12 to 23. Like for regular students, the enhanced marks will be applicable to all theory subjects.
However, the university has decided not to give subject exemption for students who are admitted under R-18 regulations. As per the R-18 regulations, 025 per cent marks of total 5,900 marks for regular B-Tech Courses and 4,600 marks for B.Tech lateral entry are given as grace marks.
It may be recalled that the students have been demanding to amend the rule and give them subject exemptions besides further enhancing grace marks in view of disturbance in regular class work (offline) for two years due to Covid. After considering their request, the university increased grace marks from 0.25 to 0.50 per cent marks out of the total marks that translated to 30 marks for regular B.Tech and 23 marks for B.Tech lateral entry courses.
The senior officials clarified that the enhancement of grace marks will be applicable only for this academic year. The grace marks will be added to students who apply via their college. Meanwhile, the university is holding B.Tech (R-18) semesters special supplementary examinations from December 6. The last date for applying without a late fee is November 26. (Maxim News)
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