REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY DEGREE COURSE

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1 REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY DEGREE COURSE Page 1 of 8

2 These regulations shall be called THE REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (BDS) DEGREE COURSE of the S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Deemed University) They shall come into force from the Academic Year onwards The regulations and the Syllabus are subject to modification by the ACADEMIC COUNCIL and BOARD OF MANAGEMENT of the Institute from time to time. REGULATIONS 1. Eligibility for admission to B.D.S. degree course a. Candidates belonging to all categories except Scheduled caste/scheduled Tribes for admission to the Dental Course should have obtained not less then 50% marks on aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (Botany/Zoology) at the qualifying examination (Academic stream) after a period of 12 years study. b. For Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes, the minimum marks for admission shall be 40% in lieu of 50% for General Category. c. Graduate candidates should have qualified for the B.Sc Degree of an Indian University, recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and accepted as equivalent by the Standing Academic Council and Board of Management of this University. Those graduates should have taken one of the following subjects as major subjects viz. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and one other prescribed Science subject of study as ancillary. The candidates shall have passed the earlier qualifying examination (Higher Secondary Examination or an equivalent examination) with the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany and Zoology. d. Where the course content is not as prescribed for 10+2 education structure of the National Committee, the candidates will have to undergo a period of one year, pre professional training, before admission to the Dental College. e. Wherever the State Board/Body of appropriate authority have taken into account only the Plus Two level marks to determine the class of the candidate and issue the statement of marks accordingly, that alone would be taken into consideration. Page 2 of 8

3 f. Candidates who have studied abroad, the equivalency of qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities shall form the guidelines to determine the eligibility and should have passed in the subject of Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany/Zoology) and English up to the 12 th standard level with 50% marks in aggregate. g. The candidate should be medically fit. h. Any criteria not covered under the above provisions, the ruling of the ELIGIBILITY COMMITTEE shall be adopted 2. Age limit for admission Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years as on 31 st December of the year of admission. 3. Selection of Students The selection of students to Dental College of this University is solely on the basis of merit. 4. Eligibility Certificate Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination other than the Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu shall obtain an eligibility certificate from the University by remitting the prescribed fees along with the application form before admission 5. Registration A Candidate admitted to the course in SRM Dental College the University, shall register his/her name by remitting the prescribed fees along with the application form for registration, duly filled in, though the Head of the Institute within the stipulated date. 6. Duration of the Course The period of Certified study for the course of Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery shall extend over a period of 4 Academic years and one year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship (CRI) before the award of the Degree. 7. Academic Terms I BDS - June 1 st to 31 st May II BDS - June 1 st to 31 st May III BDS - June 1 st to 31 st May IV BDS - June 1 st to 31 st May Page 3 of 8

4 And one year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship 8. Curriculum The Curriculum and the Syllabi for the course shall be as prescribed from time to time by Academic Council and approved by the Board of Management of the University. 9. Working days in an Academic Year The Curriculum and the Syllabi for the course shall be as prescribed from time to time by Academic Council and approved by the Board of Management of the University. 10. Attendance Required for admission to University Examination a. No candidate shall be permitted to any one of the parts of BDS Examination unless he/she has attended the course in the subject for the prescribed period and produces the necessary certificates of study, attendance and satisfactory conduct from the head of the Institution. b. A Candidate is required to put in minimum of 80% of attendance in both theory and practical/clinical, separately in each subject before admission to be examination. c. A candidate lacking in the prescribed attendance in theory and practical/clinical in any one subject, in the first appearance shall not be permitted to appear for the University examination. 11. Condonation of Lack of Attendance Condonation of shortage of attendance up to a maximum of 10% in the prescribed eligible attendance for admission to an examination rest with the discretionary power of the Vice Chancellor. A Candidate lacking in attendance shall submit an application in the prescribed form and remit the stipulated fee of Rs.300/-, 15 days prior to the commencement of the theory examination. The Head of the Department and Head of the Institution should satisfy themselves regarding the genuineness of the candidate s request while forwarding the application with their endorsement to the Controller of Examination who would obtain the Vice Chancellor s of approval for the candidate s admission to the examination. No application would be considered, if it is not forwarded through the proper channel. Condonation for lack of attendance shall be taken up for consideration under the following circumstance:- Page 4 of 8

5 a. Any illness affecting the candidate. (The candidates should submit to the head of the Institute a Medical Certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner soon after he/she returns to the Institute after treatment) b. Any unforeseen tragedy in the family. (The Parent/Guardian should given in writing the reason for the ward s absence to the Head of the Institution.) c. Participation in NCC/NSS and other coordinated activities representing the Institution or University. (The Head of the Institution should instruct the concerned officer in-charge of the student activities. d. Any other leave (Which does not fall under the category of a, b & c mentioned above) the Head of the Institution deems reasonable for recommendation for approval by the Vice Chancellor for Condonation 12. Re-Admission After Break of Study a. Candidates having a break of study of 5 years and above or more then two spells of break will be considered for readmission. b. The Calculation of the break of study of the candidate for readmission shall be calculated from the date of first discontinuance of the course c. Candidates having break of study shall be considered for readmission provided that they are not subjected to any disciplinary action and no charges are pending or contemplated against them. d. All readmission of candidates are subject to the approval of the Vice Chancellor 13. Migration/Transfer of Candidates a. Migration or transfer of candidates from one recognized Dental College to another recognized Dental College shall be granted as per the recommendations and regulations of the Dental Council of India. b. The provision of combination of attendance shall be granted to a transferee for admission to the university examinations with the approval of the Vice Chancellor c. All migration/transfers are subject to the approval of the Vice Chancellor Page 5 of 8

6 14. Evaluation Procedure Allocation of Marks:- Theory (University examination) Part A (Essay 2x15=30 marks) Part B (Short Notes 8x5=40 marks) Part C (MCQs 30x1=30 marks) Practical (University examination) Viva-Voce Internal Assessment 100 Marks 50 Marks 20 Marks 30 Marks Total 200 Marks For all university examinations, the question papers will be set by the external examiners. The answer books will be valued by two examiners. One of the two examiners will be from this university and the other will be from any other University. Out of these two valuations, the highest marks secured by the candidate will be taken into account. There is no provision for revaluation of answer books or for re-totaling since the valuation is done by two examiners. For Internal Assessment, the course teacher has to conduct 3 theory examinations.(internal). The first, at the end of 50 th working day, the second, at the end of 100 th working day, and the third, at the end of 150 th working day. The average marks shall be taken and awarded in respect of theory for Internal Assessment. The syllabus for the first written examination (Internal), will be the portion of the subject covered during the first 50 th working days. The syllabus for the second written examination will be the portion of the subject covered from the beginning to 100 th working days. The syllabus for the third written examination will be the portion of the subject covered from the beginning to 150 th working days. At the end of each written examination (Internal), the answer papers are to be evaluated and given to the students concerned within a period of 15 days from the date of examination. The right answer are to be discussed in the class and the answer papers are to be collected back immediately from the students for the purpose of records. A minimum of three practical examinations shall be conducted in each subject during an academic year. As mentioned above the average marks shall be taken and awarded in respect of practical for Internal Assessment. A candidate who fails in any subject, should be given an opportunity to improve his sessional marks by conducting a minimum of two examinations in theory and Page 6 of 8

7 one examination in practical separately and the marks secured by the candidate may be considered for improvement, if it is better. At the time of practical/clinical examination each candidate shall submit to the examiners his/her laboratory notebook, duly certified by the Head of the Department, as a bonafied record of the work done by the candidate. The internal Assessment marks in respect of theory, practical and record should be submitted to the University, endorsed by the Head of the Institution 15 days prior to the commencement of the theory examination. The candidates may be permitted by the examiners, to refer to the practical record book during the practical examination in the subject of Biochemistry only. No other materials, handwritten, cyclostyled or printed guides is allowed for reference during the practical examinations. In respect of candidates who fails, the marks awarded for records at previous examinations will be carried over, for the subsequent examination or the candidates shall have the option to improve his performance by submission of fresh records. 15. Duration of Examination Each written paper (University Examination) will be of 3 hours duration and each practical/ clinical examination shall not exceed 3 hours in duration. 16. Classification of Successful Candidates Marks Qualifying for a Pass 50% marks in the University Written Examination : 50/100 50% marks in the University Practical Examination : 25/50 50% marks in the aggregate of written, practical, : 100/200 oral and Internal assessment a. A successful candidate who secured 60% or above, of the marks in the aggregate in the first appearance will be declared to have passed in First Class in that particular subject and a successful candidate securing 75% or above, of the marks in the aggregate, in the first appearance will be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction in that particular subject. b. Candidates who have passed all the subjects, at the first appearance and obtained 75% of marks and above, in all the subject he/she had appeared shall be awarded First Class with Distinction. Page 7 of 8

8 c. Candidates who have passed all the subject at the first appearance and obtained 60% of marks and above, in all the subjects he/she appeared, shall be awarded First Class. d. All other successful candidates shall be declared to have passed in Second Class. 17. Carry Over of Failed Subjects a. A candidates is permitted to carry over only one subject of the I year BDS degree Examination to the II year, BDS degree course, but shall pass all the subjects of the I year and II year BDS degree examinations before admission to the III BDS degree course. b. A candidate failed either in Pre clinical Prosthodontics, BDS 205 (or) Pre clinical Conservative Dentistry BDS 206 (or) in both (i.e.practical & Oral) but has passed other examinations in the subject of BDS 201, BDS 202, BDS 203 and BDS 204 will be permitted to join the III BDS course. Unless, he/she will not be permitted to appear for III BDS Examinations. A candidate is permitted to carry over only one subject of the III BDS degree examination to the IV year BDS degree course, but should pass III BDS subjects before appearing for IV BDS examinations. Page 8 of 8