19 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from 2980373 Guidelines for uniform span, published by ugc.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 12 of the 19 pairs (63.2%) are explanatory questions and 7 restate a figure. 94.74% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 19 rows
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| What is the formula used to calculate the time span for completing a programme? | Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme | A student who for whatever reasons is not able to complete the programme within the normal period or the minimum duration prescribed for the programme, may be allowed two years period beyond the normal period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree. The general formula, therefore should be as:follows: a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. b) In exceptional circumstance a further extension of one more year may be granted. The exceptional circumstances be spelt out clearly by the relevant statutory body concerned of the university. c) During the extended period the student shall be considered as a private candidate and also not be eligible for ranking. 3. Ordinarily, no student should be given time beyond the extended period of two years. | 318 | definition | 1.000 | The general formula, therefore should be as:follows: a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the formula for calculating the time span for completing a programme? | Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. | A student who for whatever reasons is not able to complete the programme within the normal period or the minimum duration prescribed for the programme, may be allowed two years period beyond the normal period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree. The general formula, therefore should be as:follows: a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. b) In exceptional circumstance a further extension of one more year may be granted. The exceptional circumstances be spelt out clearly by the relevant statutory body concerned of the university. c) During the extended period the student shall be considered as a private candidate and also not be eligible for ranking. 3. Ordinarily, no student should be given time beyond the extended period of two years. | 318 | definition | 1.000 | The general formula, therefore should be as:follows: a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. b) In exceptional circumstance a further extension of one more year may be granted. | ||||
| What does 'N' represent in the formula for the time span to complete a programme? | the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme | A student who for whatever reasons is not able to complete the programme within the normal period or the minimum duration prescribed for the programme, may be allowed two years period beyond the normal period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree. The general formula, therefore should be as:follows: a) Time Span = N+2 years for the completion of programme. where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. b) In exceptional circumstance a further extension of one more year may be granted. The exceptional circumstances be spelt out clearly by the relevant statutory body concerned of the university. c) During the extended period the student shall be considered as a private candidate and also not be eligible for ranking. 3. Ordinarily, no student should be given time beyond the extended period of two years. | 392 | definition | 1.000 | where N stands for the normal or minimum duration prescribed for completion of the programme. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What regulations should the minimum period for completing a programme align with? | the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree | Qualify for a Degree. The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. On the basis of the recommendations made by the Committee, the Commission has formulated following guidelines for compliance of the universities: 1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. 2. | 684 | relationship | 0.970 | Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. | ||||
| Under what conditions may a university allow an additional year for programme completion? | in exceptional circumstances and on the basis of the merits of each case | in exceptional circumstances and on the basis of the merits of each case university may allow a student one more year for completion of the programme. 4. These guidelines are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the statutory bodies and universities governing the grant of degrees. RKKKKK | 0 | relationship | 0.970 | in exceptional circumstances and on the basis of the merits of each case university may allow a student one more year for completion of the programme. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What should the minimum period for completing a programme conform to? | the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree | Qualify for a Degree. The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. On the basis of the recommendations made by the Committee, the Commission has formulated following guidelines for compliance of the universities: 1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. 2. | 684 | relationship | 0.970 | Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. | ||||
| What are the guidelines subject to in terms of the grant of degrees? | the Rules and Regulations of the statutory bodies and universities | in exceptional circumstances and on the basis of the merits of each case university may allow a student one more year for completion of the programme. 4. These guidelines are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the statutory bodies and universities governing the grant of degrees. RKKKKK | 186 | relationship | 0.970 | These guidelines are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the statutory bodies and universities governing the grant of degrees. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What has the Commission observed about universities regarding the span period for completing a degree programme? | universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. | Qualify for a Degree. The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. On the basis of the recommendations made by the Committee, the Commission has formulated following guidelines for compliance of the universities: 1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. 2. | 55 | summary | 0.970 | The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. | ||||
| What is the Commission's aim in formulating guidelines for universities? | to evolve a uniform policy | Qualify for a Degree. The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. On the basis of the recommendations made by the Committee, the Commission has formulated following guidelines for compliance of the universities: 1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. 2. | 214 | summary | 0.970 | In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. | 2 | page=2,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What did the Commission observe about universities' policies on programme completion? | universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme | Qualify for a Degree. The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. In order to evolve a uniform policy, the Commission had constituted an Expert Committee to consider the issue of determining a uniform span period. On the basis of the recommendations made by the Committee, the Commission has formulated following guidelines for compliance of the universities: 1. Normally, the student is expected to complete his programme within the minimum period as laid down under the relevant Regulation of the university which should be in conformity with the UGC Regulations on the award of First Degree and Masters Degree and also in line with the notification, issued from time to time, on Specification of Degrees under Section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. 2. | 55 | summary | 0.970 | The Commission has observed that universities across the country adopt varying span period within which a student may be allowed to complete a programme to be qualified for a degree. | 2 |
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