ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI

NEW SYLLABUS (w.e.f. 2016-20)

DIPLOMA IN FASHION TECHNOLOGY (DFT)

AND
DIPLOMA IN BEAUTICIAN (DB)

REGULATIONS

Qualifications for Admission

Candidates for admission to the DFT/DB programme shall be required to have passed in the
Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Government of Tamil Nadu or an examination
accepted as equivalent thereto.

Duration of the Programme

Duration of the programme is one academic year and divided into two semesters. Each semester
consists of a minimum of 90 working days.

Subjects of Study and Scheme of Examinations

The subjects of study and the scheme of examination shall be as shown in the programme
structure.

Requirements of Examination and Attendance

The University will assess the performance of the students through Theory and Practical
examinations and award the appropriate Diploma. There shall be examinations at the end of each
semester, for odd semester in the month of October/ November, for even semester in April/May
conducted by the university. A candidate who does not pass the examination in any course (s)
shall be permitted to appear in such failed courses in the subsequent examinations to be held in
October/ November or April/May.

A candidate will be permitted to appear for the University Examination in a particular subject at
the end of semester provided that he/she secures not less than 75% of attendance in that subject
in the semester. Students who have 74% to 70% of attendance shall apply for condonation in the
prescribed form with the prescribed fee. Students who have 69% to 60% of attendance shall
apply for condonation in prescribed form with the prescribed fee along with the Medical
Certificate. Students who have below 60% of attendance are not eligible to appear for the
examination. They shall re-do the semester(s) after completion of the programme.

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Question Paper Pattern
Part A
Ten questions (No choice) 10 x 2 = 20 marks
Two questions from each unit
Part B
Five questions (either or type) 5 x 5 = 25 marks
One question from each unit
Part C
Three questions out of five 3 x 10 = 30 marks
One question from each unit

Award of Marks
Distribution of marks between Theory, Practical and Internship:

Theory / Practical Int. Ext. Total

Theory papers 25 75 100
Practical papers 40 60 100
Internship 100 --- 100

Declaration of Results

The passing minimum for Internal (CIA) shall be 40% out of 25/15* marks (i.e.10/6*
marks) in Theory papers and 40% out of 40/10* marks (i.e. 16/4* marks) in Practical
Examinations.
The passing minimum for University Examinations shall be 40% out of 75 marks (i.e.30
marks) for Theory papers and 40% out of 60marks (i.e. 24 marks) for Practical papers.

Procedure for Completing the Programme

A candidate will qualify for the award of the diploma only if he/she passes all the prescribed
subjects not exceeding 3 years from the date of admission. A candidate who does not pass the
examination in any course(s) shall be permitted to appear in such failed courses in the
subsequent examinations to be held in October / November or April / May.

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Results and Classification

Results will be declared after the completion of the year end examination with the following
gradings:

a) A candidate who has passed all the examinations in the prescribed subjects within one
year of admission shall be declared to have passed in First Class with Distinction
provided he/she secures 75% or more in the aggregate and passes every subject in the
first attempt.

b) A candidate who has passed all the examinations in the prescribed subjects in both
semester shall be declared to have passed in First Class provided he/she secures 60% or
more in the aggregate.

c) All other candidates who have passed all the examinations in the prescribed subjects in
both semesters shall be declared to have passed in Second Class.

Award of Diploma

All the candidates who have passed the examinations in all the prescribed subjects shall be
eligible for the award of the Diploma in Fashion Technology / Diploma in Beautician.

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