Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

Siddaganga Institute of Technology,Tumakuru

Autonomous Institute affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi

Attendance And Internal Assesment Guide

Stay informed about attendance requirements, IA test schedules, and eligibility rules to stay on track with your academic progress.

Attendance Policy

  • A minimum of 85% attendance is mandatory in each subject.

  • Shortage of attendance may lead to:

    • Detention from the semester-end exams.

    • Loss of internal assessment marks.

  • Genuine cases (medical/emergency) must be supported by proper documentation.

  • Attendance is calculated subject-wise, not overall.

Internal Assessment (IA) Structure

IA consists of periodic evaluations conducted throughout the semester.
Typical IA Components:

Component Marks Frequency
IA Test 1 20 Week 5
IA Test 2 20 Week 10
Assignments/Projects 10 As per plan
Quiz/Surprise Tests 5 Optional
Total IA Marks 50

Eligibility for Semester Exams

  • Must have at least 85% attendance.
  • Must have minimum 35% IA marks in each subject.
  • Non-compliance leads to “Not Eligible” (NE) status.

FAQs

Can I attend exams with 80% attendance?

Only in special cases with prior approval and documentation.

Yes, IA marks are forwarded and recorded officially.

You may be detained and barred from writing the semester-end exams unless you receive condonation with valid reasons.

IA Test 1 is usually held around Week 5, and IA Test 2 around Week 10 of the semester. Exact dates are notified by the department.

Missed IA tests may be compensated through retests only with valid reasons and prior permission from the department.

A: IA = IA1 (20) + IA2 (20) + Assignments/Projects (10) + Optional quizzes/tests (up to 5 marks).

Contact or Support

Still confused?
Reach out to your department coordinator or academic advisor for clarification regarding attendance and IA guidelines.