Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies-Andhra Pradesh
Accredited by 'NAAC' with 'B+' Grade
(Established by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh and recognized as per Section 2(f), 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956)

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Academic Regulations - 2017-18
Eligibility to Award Degrees
Award of Degree
  1. A student shall be declared to be eligible for award of B. Tech degree if he/she has registered and successfully completed all the courses in the curriculum (Theoretical, Laboratory, Internship/ Project, mandatory courses etc)
  2. The student should finish all courses within prescribed maximum period mentioned in the academic rules.
  3. A student who qualifies for the award of the B. Tech degree shall be placed in the following Divisions.
    4. Table: Distinction/Division Awarded for range of CGPA
    Slno CGPA Range Distinction/Division Awarded
    1 CGPA >= 8.00 Distinction
    2 7.00 < = CGPA < 8.00 First Class
    3 6.50 < = CGPA < 7.00 Second Class
  4. Formula for converting CGPA into equivalent percentage of marks is shown below:
    5. Average percentage of marks = CGPA*10
University Rank and Gold Medals
  1. Students fulfilling the conditions listed below shall be eligible for award of 'University rank' and 'gold medal':
    • Should have CGPA of 8.00 and above
    • Should have passed all the courses in 'first appearance' within 4 academic years
    • Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other reason.
    • Should not have been punished due to any in disciplinary action.
  2. Gold Medal for the Institute Topper
    • It shall be awarded to the student who have passed all the courses within prescribed period and topped among all the branches in that Institute.
    • Should have passed all the courses in 'first appearance' within 4 academic years
    • Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other reason.
  3. Gold Medal for Engineering Department Toppers
    • It shall be awarded to the student who has passed all the courses within prescribed period in his/her own department and topped among all the students in his/her department.
    • Should have passed all the courses in 'first appearance' within 4 academic years
    • Should not have been detained or prevented from writing the end semester examinations in any semester due to shortage of attendance or any other reason.