Regulations for B.Sc. (Computer Science) Degree Course with Semester System - Effective from the Academic Year 2017-2018

Sep 20, 2026

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science syllabus and semester-system regulations for Periyar University (choice based credit system) effective from the academic year 2017–2018 onwards. Covers admission eligibility, course duration (three years/ six semesters), unit-wise course structure, examination arrangements, practical record-book submission rules, revision of regulations, minimum passing requirements for theory and practical, and detailed marks distribution. Includes question paper patterns for theory sections A–C and practical external/internal evaluation components, plus commencement terms and credit scheme.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages86

Reading Time3 h 37 min

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Eligibility for Admission

Duration of the Course

Course of Study

Examinations

Submission of Record Note Books for Practical Examinations

Revision of Regulations and Curriculum

Passing Minimum Marks

Marks Distribution and Question Paper Pattern

Theory – Marks Distribution

Theory – Question Paper Pattern

Theory – Internal Marks Distribution

Practical – Marks Distribution

Practical – External Marks Distribution

Practical – Internal Marks Distribution

Commencement of This Regulation

Scheme of Examinations from the Academic Year 2017-2018

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR SALEM – 636 011 DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE [CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM] SYLLABUS FOR B.Sc., (COMPUTER SCIENCE) FOR THE STUDENTS ADMITTED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 – 2018 ONWARDS PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, SALEM – 11 REGULATIONS FOR B.Sc., (COMPUTER SCIENCE) DEGREE COURSE WITH SEMESTER SYSTEM (Effective from the academic year 2017-2018) REGULATIONS 1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION A candidate who has passed in Higher Secondary Examination with Mathematics or Business Mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics (Academic stream or Vocational stream) as one of the subject under Higher Secondary Board of Examination, Tamilnadu as per norms set by the Government of Tamilnadu or an Examination accepted as equivalent there to by the syndicate, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed there to are permitted to appear and qualify for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree examination of this university after a course of study of three academic years. 2. DURATION OF THE COURSE The course shall extend over a period of three years comprising of six semesters with two semesters in one academic year. There shall not be less than 90 working days for each semester. Examination shall be conducted at the end of every semester for the respective subjects. 3. COURSE OF STUDY The course of study shall comprise instruction in the following subjects according to the syllabus and books prescribed from time to time. The syllabus for various subjects shall be clearly demarcated into five units in each subject. Part -I, Part-II, Part – III, Part – IV and Part-V subjects are as prescribed in the scheme of examination. 4. EXAMINATIONS The theory examination shall be three hour duration for each paper at the end of every semester. The candidate failing in any subject(s) will be permitted to appear in the subsequent examination . The practical examinations for core subjects should be conducted at the end of the every semester. 4. (a) Submission of Record Note Books for Practical Examinations Candidates appearing for practical examinations should submit bonafide Record Note Books prescribed for practical examinations, otherwise the candidates will not be permitted to appear for the practical examinations. However, in genuine cases where the students who could not submit the record note books, they may be permitted to appear for the practical examinations, provided the concerned Head of the Department certified that the candidate has performed the experiments prescribed for the course. For such candidates zero (0) marks will be awarded for record notebooks. 5. REVISION OF REGULATIONS AND CURRICULUM The University may revise/amend/ change the Regulations and Scheme of Examinations, if found necessary. 6. PASSING MINIMUM MARKS Theory The candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the candidate secure not less than 40 marks put together out of 100 marks (CIA + EA).Minimum 40% should be secured (30 out of 75) in EA of each theory subject. Practical The candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if the candidate secure not less than 40 marks put together out of 100 marks (CIA + EA). Minimum 40% should be secured (24 out of 60) in EA of each Practical subject. 7. MARKS DISTRIBUTION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR B.Sc., CS 7.1 Theory –Marks Distribution Maximum Marks External [EA] Internal [CIA] : 100 Marks : 75 Marks : 25 Marks 7.1(a). Theory-Question Paper Pattern [External] (Total Marks: 75) PART – A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) (Answer ALL questions), (Two questions from each unit) PART – B (5 x 5 = 25 Marks) (Answer ALL questions) & (One question from each unit with Internal Choice) PART – C (3 x 10 = 30 Marks) (Answer ANY THREE questions) &(Open Choice – 3 out of 5 questions) 7.1(b). Theory-Internal Marks Distribution (Total Marks: 25) Attendance :5 Marks Assignment :5 Marks T

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the B.Sc. (Computer Science) degree examination?

A candidate who has passed the Higher Secondary Examination with Mathematics or Business Mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics (Academic or Vocational stream) as one of the approved subjects is permitted to appear, subject to prescribed conditions and equivalency rules accepted by the syndicate.

What is the duration and semester structure of the B.Sc. (Computer Science) course?

The course spans three years and comprises six semesters, with two semesters in each academic year. Each semester includes not less than 90 working days, with examinations conducted at the end of every semester for the respective subjects.

What are the passing minimum marks for theory and practical?

For theory, passing requires not less than 40 marks out of 100 in total (CIA + EA), and at least 40% in EA of each theory subject. For practical, passing requires not less than 40 marks out of 100 in total (CIA + EA), and at least 40% (24 out of 60) in EA for each practical subject.

Sep 20, 2026

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