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How academic standing works at 91É«ÇéƬ Bengaluru

Academic standing is the primary system by which your progress in your degree is monitored at the end of each semester.

There are mainly four types of academic standing: good standing, academic risk, suspension and exclusion. 

This system provides you and your Program Authority at our India campus with information regarding any problem that may be negatively impacting your studies. Through your academic standing, we can identify and provide the support that you may need to improve your performance. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • It is calculated at the career level (undergraduate/postgraduate), not the individual program level. This means that if you transfer to a different 91É«ÇéƬ program at the same level, your academic standing will transfer too. 

    Undergraduate students
    • All students start in Good standing.
    • If you pass 50% or more of the units attempted, you maintain Good standing.
    • Your standing depends on both the current semester’s results and the previous semester’s standing.
    Postgraduate students
    • Your standing is based on the total number of course failures over the duration of your postgraduate studies.

  • Your academic standing is calculated at the end of each semester once you have received the final grades of all your enrolled courses. 
    • View your academic standing alongside your results in . Go to the Results Summary screen to view your results and standing for a given semester.
    • Your current semester's statistics and academic standing will be available only after all results are released for that semester.

    During the assessment period, the Results Summary screen will only show results for the most recently completed semester.

Academic standing levels

Your undergraduate academic progress is based on:

  • Your academic standing from your previously erolled semester
  • The units of credit (UoC) you attempted vs passed in the latest semester*.

There are three categories of academic progress you can make each semester:

  • Nil Progress – attempted more than six UoC & passed zero UoC
  • Poor Progress – attempted more than zero UoC & passed less than 50% of UoC
  • Satisfactory Progress – attempted more than zero UoC & passed 50% or more UoC.

AW (Academic Withdrawal) grades are treated as fail grades when calculating academic standing.

See how your academic progress for the current semester will affect your academic standing below, based on your current academic standing level.

*Your Summer Semester results will be included in the calculation of your Semester 1 academic standing.

  • You are making good progress based on your previous semester's performance. The university has no concerns about your academic progression.

    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Good

    Satisfactory
    		Good
    Poor
    		Academic Risk Level 1
    Nil
    		Academic Risk Level 2
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will remain Good.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 1.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 2.

  • An academic standing of Pending means that your academic standing cannot be calculated because you have late or withheld results.

    Your academic standing will be recalculated shortly after your results are finalised. 

    If you still have unfinalised grades (WD, WC or LE) on the date when academic standing is finalised, these grades will be converted to NC (Not Completed) and treated as failures when your academic standing is finalised for the semester.

  • The university is concerned about your academic progress.

    We encourage you to access our wide range of resources for support and advice on improving your academic performance.

    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Academic Risk Level 1

    Satisfactory
    		Good
    Poor
    		Academic Risk Level 2
    Nil
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Good.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 2.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.

  • The university is very concerned about your academic progress and you must seek assistance to get your studies back on track.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .
    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Academic Risk Level 2

    Satisfactory
    		Academic Risk Level 1
    Poor
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    Nil
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 1.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.

  • The University is very concerned about your academic performance. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk facing suspension.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.

    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .
    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Academic Risk Level 3

    Satisfactory
    		Academic Risk Level 2
    Poor
    		Suspension *
    Nil
    		Suspension *


    *If you have been suspended before and make poor or nil progress while at Academic Risk Level 3, your academic standing will move downward to Academic Risk Level 4 (rather than Suspension). You cannot be suspended twice.
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 2.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Suspension.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Suspension.

  • The University is extremely concerned about your academic progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your performance, you risk being suspended at the end of the current semester.

    If you achieve marks that would put you on an academic standing level of Suspension, but those marks are released late or are withheld beyond the official release of results, you will be assigned Provisional Suspension instead.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .
    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

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    		SatisfactoryAcademic Risk Level 3
    PoorSuspension *
    NilSuspension *

    *If you have been suspended before and make poor or nil progress while at Academic Risk Level 3, your academic standing will move downward to Academic Risk Level 4 (rather than Suspension). You cannot be suspended twice.

    If you believe you had valid, resolvable reasons for unsatisfactory academic progression, you can appeal your suspension or exclusion.
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 2.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Suspension.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Suspension.

  • The University is extremely concerned about your academic progress and believes that you require a break in your studies to deal with the issues affecting your academic progress.

    You are suspended for one academic year with automatic right of readmission to your program of study, following your period of suspension.

    If you have genuine reasons that affected your academic progress, you can appeal your suspension or exclusion.
    What happens at the end of my first semester after returning from suspension?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Suspension

    Satisfactory
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    Poor
    		Academic Risk Level 4
    Nil
    		Academic Risk Level 4
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 4.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 4.
    Can I study a different degree at 91É«ÇéƬ if I am suspended in my current degree?

    No, academic standing is determined at the career level, not at the program level. As a result, if you are suspended from one program you cannot apply to study another program at 91É«ÇéƬ during the period of suspension.

  • The University is extremely concerned about your academic progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk being excluded from 91É«ÇéƬ.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .
    What happens at the end of the current semester?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Academic Risk Level 4

    Satisfactory
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    Poor
    		Exclusion *
    Nil
    		Exclusion *
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Exclusion.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Exclusion.

  • The University is extremely concerned about your progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your performance, you risk being excluded at the end of the current semester.

    If you achieve marks that would put you on an academic standing level of Exclusion, but those marks are released late or are withheld beyond the official release of results, you will be assigned Provisional Exclusion instead.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .
    What happens at the end of the current semester?

    Provisional Exclusion is treated similarly to Academic Risk Level 4 when calculating standing for future semesters.
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Provisional Exclusion

    		SatisfactoryAcademic Risk Level 3
    PoorExclusion*
    NilExclusion*

    *If you have been suspended before and make poor or nil progress while at Provisional Exclusion, you will be excluded. You cannot be suspended twice.
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Exclusion.
    • If you enrol in more than six UoC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Exclusion.

  • The University has serious concerns about your ability to complete your degree. You have previously been suspended which is why your academic standing level is now Exclusion after continued poor performance.

    You are excluded from the University for two academic years. If you wish to continue your degree at the end of the exclusion period, you must apply for re-admission.

    If you believe you have genuine reasons that affected your academic progress, you can appeal your suspension or exclusion.
    What happens at the end of the first semester after returning from exclusion?
    Academic standing from previous semester
    Academic progress in current semester
    New academic standing

    Exclusion

    Satisfactory
    		Academic Risk Level 3
    Poor
    		Academic Risk Level 4
    Nil
    		Academic Risk Level 4
    What does this mean for my next semester?
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass 50% or more of your attempted load (Satisfactory progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 3.
    • If you enrol in the next semester and pass less than 50% of your attempted load (Poor progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 4.
    • If you enrol in more than six UOC in the next semester and do not pass any of the attempted load (Nil progress), your academic standing will become Academic Risk 4.
    Can I study a different program at 91É«ÇéƬ if I am excluded in my current degree?

    No, academic standing is determined at the career level. As a result, if you are excluded from one program you cannot apply to study another program at 91É«ÇéƬ during your period of exclusion.

Postgraduate academic standing is calculated based on the number of cumulative fails across all of your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ (not just your current degree).

As postgraduate students are already experienced in university study and the postgraduate coursework programs being normally shorter than undergraduate programs, the University expects students to complete program requirements with very few failures.

In total, there are seven levels of academic standing, each with different impacts on your studies and enrolment.

Important notes

  • Summer Semester results will be included in the calculation of your Semester 1 academic standing.
  • AW (Academic Withdrawal) grades are treated as fail grades when calculating academic standing.
  • From 2021, if you attempted postgraduate study in a different program at 91É«ÇéƬ more than 2 years prior to the start of your current program, then any failed courses from your previous (different) postgraduate program will not be counted towards your academic standing for your current postgraduate program.

  • You have failed fewer than 12 units of credit during your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    91É«ÇéƬ is not concerned about your progress.

  • An academic standing of Pending means that your academic standing cannot be calculated because you have late or withheld results.

    Your academic standing will be recalculated shortly after your results are finalised. 

    If you still have unfinalised grades (WD, WC or LE) on the date when academic standing is finalised, these grades will be converted to NC (Not Completed) and treated as failures when your academic standing is finalised for the semester.

  • You have failed between 12 and 18 Units of Credit (UoC) during your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    The university is very concerned about your progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk facing suspension.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .

  • You have failed between 19 and 35 units of credit during postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    If you achieve marks which would put you on an academic standing level of Suspension, but those marks are released late or are withheld beyond the official release of results date, you will be assigned Provisional Suspension instead.

    Since Provisional Suspension is treated similarly to Postgraduate Academic Risk, the University is very concerned about your progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk facing suspension.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .

  • You have failed between 19 and 35 units of credit during postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    You are suspended for one academic year with automatic right of readmission to your program of study following your period of suspension.

    If you have genuine reasons that affected your academic progress, you can appeal your suspension or exclusion.
    What happens after returning from suspension?

    After your return and enrolment in your first semester following the suspension period:

    • If you pass all attempted Units of Credit (UoC), your academic standing level will become Good.
    • If you fail some of the attempted UoC, giving you a total between 19 and 35 failed UoCs, then your academic standing level will become Postgraduate Exclusion Risk.
    • If you fail some of the attempted courses, giving you a total of 36 or more failed UoCs, then your academic standing level will move to Exclusion.
    Can I study a different program at 91É«ÇéƬ if I am suspended in my current program?

    No, academic standing is determined at the career level. As a result, if you are suspended from one program you cannot apply to study another program at the same level (postgraduate) during your period of suspension.

  • Following a period of suspension, you have failed a further course and in total between 19 and 35 units of credit during your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    The University is extremely concerned about your progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk facing exclusion from 91É«ÇéƬ and will not be able to complete your program for the next two years.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .

  • Following a period of academic suspension, you have failed 36 units of credit or more units of credit during your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    If you achieve marks which would put you on an academic standing level of Exclusion, but those marks are released late or are withheld beyond the official release of results, you will be assigned ±Ê°ù´Ç±¹¾±²õ¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ôÌý·¡³æ³¦±ô³Ü²õ¾±´Ç²Ô instead.

    Since ±Ê°ù´Ç±¹¾±²õ¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ôÌý·¡³æ³¦±ô³Ü²õ¾±´Ç²Ô is treated similarly to Postgraduate Exclusion Risk, the University is extremely concerned about your progress. Unless you address the issues that are affecting your progress, you risk facing exclusion.

    Your enrolment next semester is subject to the approval of your academic advisor; you must not finalise your enrolment without contacting them.
    What do I need to do?

    You must make an appointment to see an academic advisor to discuss your future enrolment. They will support you in overcoming any problems that may be impacting your studies and ability to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

    To make an appointment with an academic advisor, check the instructions in your .

  • Following a period of suspension, you have failed 36 units of credit or more during your postgraduate studies at 91É«ÇéƬ.

    You are excluded from the University for the next two academic years. If you wish to continue your program at the end of the exclusion period, you must apply for re-admission.

    If you have genuine reasons that affected your academic progress, you can appeal your suspension or exclusion.
    Can I study a different program at 91É«ÇéƬ if I'm excluded from my current degree?

    No, academic standing is determined at the career level. As a result, if you are excluded from one program you cannot apply to study another program of the same level (postgraduate) at 91É«ÇéƬ during your period of exclusion.

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Appeal against suspension, exclusion or termination

If you have genuine reasons affecting your academic progress, you can appeal your suspension,Ìýexclusion or if you have received a notice of termination for your enrolment. Learn how you can submit an appeal against this assessment.
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