GNA University

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Academics

The resources at GNA University match the best practices and standards in the world.

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Overview

At GNA University, the academic structure, curriculum and pedagogy have been designed to set the benchmarks in the global education with a system that can ensure employability, practicability and more exposure to the student and to prepare him to face the challenges thrown by the practical world and industry.

The resources at GNA University match the best practices and standards in the world. Our curriculums have been designed in the way that can bridge the gap between theory and practice and classroom activities are synced with the workplace environment.

The structure of each programme at GNA University encompasses a rich mix of deficiency, foundation courses, core courses, elective courses, inter disciplinary course and Life skill courses.

The idea is to expose students to a broad-based and integrated education, and help them acquire a multitude of skills necessary to be successful in their careers and life.

Education System

Semester System

GNA University follows a Semester System which is in conformity with the global practices and standards. The Course curriculum of one year is taught into two semester This system promotes greater interaction between faculty members and students.

Curriculum Development

The course syllabus is first examined and evaluated by an expert committee which is then reviewed by Board of Studies of the institution for recommendations to Academic Council for approval.

Continuous Evaluation System

Students are evaluated on Continuous basis. Continuous Assessment Criteria has been prepared by the respective Program Deans for the Continuous Evaluation of their Students/Individuals. 60% weightage is given to continuous assessment in a semester wherein 3-4 evaluation components with weightages are defined. It covers Class Test, Viva, Quiz, Case Discussion / Presentation / Analysis, Home Assignment, Project, Seminar, Term Paper, Attendance etc.

Grade System

The level of students’ academic performance as the aggregate of continuous evaluation and end term examination is reflected by letter grades on a Ten Point Scale. Letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, F) have points associated with them in quantified hierarchy and have qualitative meaning. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated based on the students’ performance in Semester(s), & overall respectively.

Industry Endorsed Curriculum

Board of Advisers in every faculty comprises of members from Industry and Academia who help in developing curriculum in consultation with the leading professionals from the industry. This helps in making the students job ready.

Project Based Learning

For better understanding of the concepts and to give practical exposure to the students, experiential learning is adopted. Students have an opportunity to work on real life projects using project Based Learning.

Choice Based Credit System(CBCS)

The CBCS Provides an opportunity for the students to choose courses from the prescribed curriculum comprising core, elective/minor and skill based courses. Through the choice Based Credit System a Student obtains a degree in a particular program of study by earning the required number of credits prescribed for the degree.