Under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) examination ordinances for B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, B.Arch, and M.Tech, grace marks serve as a vital mechanism to prevent academic backlogs for students who marginally fall short of passing criteria. However, grace rules are strictly governed by quantitative caps defined in the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and National Education Policy (NEP) guidelines.
| Rule Parameter | CBCS / NEP Standard Ordinance | Key Condition & Exception |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Maximum Grace Limit | 10 Marks per Academic Year | Shared across Odd & Even semesters combined in a single academic year. |
| Per-Subject Maximum Grace Limit | 5 Marks per Theory Subject | Cannot award more than 5 grace marks in any single theory exam paper. |
| External Theory Baseline Rule | Must score min 25 / 70 (35%) | Grace marks CANNOT be awarded if external theory marks are below 25 out of 70 (or 35 out of 100). Baseline theory pass is mandatory! |
| Practical & Sessional Exams | No Grace Awarded | Grace marks are strictly restricted to external theory papers. Internal sessionals and practical labs have zero grace allocation. |
| Result Status Designation | PWG (Passed With Grace) | Marksheet displays PWG alongside the subject code. SGPA/CGPA is calculated using actual secured marks. |
Suppose a student appears for a 70-mark external theory exam with 30 internal sessional marks:
If you have carryover subjects (PCP or Back Paper status), you must fill the online Carryover Examination Form and pay the prescribed fee on the official AKTU ERP portal prior to end-semester examinations.
Open your browser and navigate to erp.aktu.ac.in. Enter your User ID (Roll Number) and Password, complete the reCAPTCHA verification, and click Login.
On your student dashboard, locate the section titled "Exam Dashboard" or "Carry Over Examination Form". Verify your personal details, branch, semester, and list of back papers detected by the university system.
Tick the checkbox corresponding to each carryover subject you wish to appear for in the upcoming odd or even semester exam. The system will automatically calculate the total fee at ₹1,000 per subject (plus applicable late fee if past the standard deadline).
Click on "Pay Examination Fee". You will be redirected to the secure payment gateway. Pay using Net Banking, UPI (Google Pay/PhonePe), Credit Card, or Debit Card. Keep transaction ID safe.
After successful payment, return to the ERP dashboard after 24 hours to download the payment confirmation receipt. Carryover admit cards will be generated 3-5 days before the examination date under the 'Admit Card' portal section.
The standard carryover exam fee prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is ₹1,000 per subject paper. If you apply after the announced regular deadline, a late fee of ₹500 or ₹1,000 is added depending on university notification windows.
No. A degree awarded by AKTU carries full validity whether passed normally or with PWG. Top IT recruiters focus on overall CGPA and active backlogs. However, grace marks do not add to your SGPA calculation—SGPA is computed using the actual secured marks prior to grace addition.
Yes. If you wish to improve your marks in a subject marked as PWG to boost your SGPA, AKTU permits students to fill the carryover form (COP) for that subject by submitting the regular ₹1,000 exam fee on the ERP portal.
PWG (Passed With Grace): The student has cleared the subject via grace marks and does not need to re-appear. PCP (Promoted with Carry Over Paper): The student has failed one or more subjects beyond grace limits and is promoted to the next semester with back papers that must be cleared via COP exams.
Yes, AKTU examination server automatically computes grace mark eligibility upon final result compilation. You do not need to submit any manual application or pay any fee to receive grace marks.