The International School of Management (ISM) Patna operates under a dual structural framework for its academic and examination rules.
For its undergraduate courses (like BBA, BCA, B.Com, and BJMC), the college is
affiliated with Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna.
Therefore, undergraduate examinations and regulations follow the central statutes and ordinances decreed by AKU.
The core operational laws and rules governing academics and examinations at ISM Patna include the following:
1. Attendance Ordinances (Strictly Enforced)
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The 75% Requirement:
In accordance with university and AICTE directives, students must maintain a
minimum of 75% attendance
in each subject to be eligible to clear the semester and sit for examinations.
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Shortage Penalty:
Students are required to maintain a minimum of
75% attendance
to be eligible to appear in the end-semester examination.
Students whose attendance falls below 75% shall not be eligible to appear in the semester examination
,
except where relaxation/condonation is permitted under the applicable university or regulatory rules.
2. Examination Structure & Passing Standards
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Evaluation Split:
The academic calendar divides student evaluation into internal assessments and external university examinations.
A student's semester grade is calculated from a combination of:
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Internal Assessments:
Managed directly by the ISM Patna faculty, comprising class tests, mid-term evaluations,
assignments, and practical assignments/viva-voce.
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External Semester-End Exams:
Formally conducted, scheduled, and evaluated by
Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU)
.
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Minimum Passing Grade:
The standard threshold required to pass a course component is
40% marks.
3. Code of Conduct & Academic Integrity
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Anti-Malpractice:
Cheating, copying, or carrying unauthorised material into the examination hall triggers the university’s
Unfair Means (UFM) committee procedures, which can lead to the cancellation of the paper or formal suspension.
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Placement Cell Interlock:
Per the
ISM Patna Placement Policy
,
academic eligibility dictates career opportunities. Students must maintain steady academic progression
(clearing backlogs) and meet attendance thresholds to sit for campus placement drives.
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Grievance Resolution:
Students disputing evaluations or seeking re-evaluation can file requests via the
ISM Patna Grievance Redressal Committee
or approach the AKU examination controller desk for a formal paper re-check.
