AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) has implemented detailed grace mark policies for CBCS courses to help students pass if they fall slightly short of the required marks. This guide explains the official Grace Rule, including how E grades work, course-wise mark limits, and credit normalization examples.
1. What are Grace Marks in AKTU?
Grace marks are a small number of marks given by the university to students who narrowly miss passing a subject or semester. These marks ensure that the student is declared PASS without changing SGPA or CGPA significantly. The marks are limited and vary by course.
2. Eligibility for Grace Marks
- Applicable only for CBCS students (2016–17 onwards).
- Student must have minimum YGPA or SGPA as per AKTU ordinance.
- Not applicable for MOOCs, audit, or lateral entry qualifying subjects.
3. Course-wise Maximum Grace Marks
| Course | Session | Maximum Grace Marks / Year |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 2016–17 onwards | 07 Marks |
| B.Pharm (PCI) | 2019–20 onwards | 05–07 Marks |
| MCA (AICTE Model) | 2020–21 onwards | 10 Marks |
| MBA / BVoc | 2018–19 onwards | 03–10 Marks |
4. Understanding the E Grade
When grace marks are awarded, AKTU gives the student a grade “E”. This means the subject is passed using grace marks. However, the E grade carries no credit points, so SGPA and CGPA remain unchanged.
5. Credit Normalization
If a student passes all subjects but SGPA is slightly below 5.0, AKTU allows credit normalization up to 0.25 to declare the student as PASS for that academic year.
6. Withdrawing Grace Marks
Students can withdraw grace marks within 60 days by submitting a notarized affidavit to the university. Once withdrawn, they must reappear in the subject’s next exam; grace cannot be restored later.
7. Important Notes
- Grace marks are applied automatically at the end of the academic year.
- They cannot be carried forward.
- Subjects passed by grace are shown with “E” on the grade sheet.
8. Download Official AKTU Grace Rule PDF
Download AKTU Grace Marks PDFConclusion
The AKTU grace marks system provides limited relief for students close to the passing threshold. It ensures fairness without compromising academic standards. For detailed verification, always refer to the latest official AKTU ordinance.
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