Academic performance in a given course is based on continuous assessment. There are two major examinations, which are written: the mid-term and final examination. In between, there are multiple sets of other assessments taken throughout the semester, including but not limited to quizzes, in-class evaluations, assignments, case studies, etc. Laboratory classes also follow the same evaluation but have practical examinations instead of the written. Each course has a certain number of credit hours. A letter grade with a specified number of grade points are awarded to students, that takes all the assessment scores into consideration. The grade points and their equivalent letter grades are stated below.

Grading System V3 (Applicable for students of both Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, enrolled from Spring 2016-2017 Semester)

Grading System V2 (Applicable for students of both Undergraduate & Graduate Programs, enrolled up to Fall 2016-2017 Semester)

Grading Policy: Incomplete, Withdrawal, Fail Grades and Eligibility of Dropping

1. Incomplete (‘I’) Grade

An ‘I’ (Incomplete) grade is assigned when a student fails to complete course requirements (e.g., quizzes, assignments, term exams) despite maintaining passing academic performance and required attendance. To convert the ‘I’ Grade into a valid grade, the student must fulfill the remaining course requirements by consulting with the course teacher, department head, program director, or faculty dean.

• Deadline: The maximum deadline for completion is four weeks after the semester ends, or as specified in the Academic Calendar.
• Failure to Complete: If requirements are not met within the deadline, the ‘I’ Grade will automatically convert to an ‘F’.
• Drop Option: A student may opt to drop the course within the deadline, which is maximum four weeks after the semester ends (or as stated in the Academic Calendar) [For students under academic probation, dropping a course is restricted and subject to approval as per probation guidelines]
• Failure to Drop: If no drop application is submitted within the deadline, the ‘I’ will convert to an ‘F’.
• Restrictions:
• Courses with an assigned ‘F’ grade are not eligible for drop.
• Students cannot complete final registration for the next semester if they have an unresolved ‘I’ Grade in any course from the previous semester.

2. Unofficial Withdrawal (‘UW’) Grade

A ‘UW’ grade is assigned when a student is unable to meet course requirements, like inadequate attendance (atleast 80% of the classes for each of their courses for the semester.), not appearing in quizzes and/or term exams, not submitting assignments, and consequently cannot pass the course.

• Drop Option: Students may apply to drop the course within the deadline, which is maximum four weeks of the semester ending (or as stated in the Academic Calendar) [For students under academic probation, dropping a course is restricted and subject to approval as per probation guidelines]
• Failure to Drop: If no drop application is submitted within the deadline, the ‘UW’ will be converted to an ‘F’.
• Restrictions: A course with an ‘F’ grade is not eligible for a drop application.

3. Official Withdrawal (‘W’) Grade

A ‘W’ grade is given when a student’s course drop request is successfully processed and approved by the course teacher, department head/director/dean, and the registrar.

4. Fail (‘F’) Grade

An ‘F’ grade is assigned when a student completes all required course components but fails to achieve the minimum passing marks, either individually or cumulatively.

• Retake Requirement: The student must retake the course in a future semester, preferably in the next semester.
• Grade Replacement Policy:
• For the first four (UG) and two (PG) courses, the ‘F’ grade will be non-credited after the course is retaken.
• From the fifth (UG) and third (PG) retaken courses and onward, the CGPA will be computed considering both the ‘F’ and the new grades.
• Restrictions: Drop application is not permitted for courses with an ‘F’ grade.

Course Drop Policy and process:

• Timing: Drop applications must be submitted online via the AIUB portal during the semester (excluding the grade submission weeks after the midterm and final exams). The final deadline is four weeks after the semester ends (or per the Academic Calendar).
• Grade Eligibility: Courses with an ‘F’ grade are not eligible for a drop.
• Refunds: Refer to the tuition refund policy for applicable refunds after dropping a course.
• For students under academic probation, dropping a course is restricted and subject to approval as per probation guidelines.
• Process:
• Submit the drop request online via the AIUB portal.
• During the semester, approval must come from the course teacher.
• After the semester (and before the deadline), approval must come from the department head/ director/ dean.
• Upon approval, the Registrar’s Office will finalize the drop request.