Academic System
The Academic System of Eastern University comprises Programs, Courses, Credit hours, Semesters, Continuous Evaluation and Alphabetical Grading. Each of these components is described below.
The Eastern University offers undergraduate and graduate programs. At present, the following undergraduate programs are offered:
Programs:
   • B.A. (Hons.) in English Program
   • BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Program
   • B.Sc.in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) Program
   • B.Sc.in CSIS (Computer Science and Information System) Program
   • B.Sc. in EEE (Electric & Electronic Engineering) Program
   • B.Sc. in ETE (Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering) Program
   • LL.B. (Hons.) Program
The Graduate programs are :
   • LL.M
   • M.A. in ELT (English Language Teaching) 2- year Program
   • M.A. in ELT (English Language Teaching) 1- year Program
   • M.A in English Language and Literature
   • MBA (Regular) Program
   • MBA (Executive) Program
   • M.Sc. in CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) Program
The curriculum of the respective program provides list of courses and other details.
Courses:
Each program consists of a number of courses. For example, BBA Program consists of 45 courses. Each course is identified by a course number and course title. The course number consists of two parts – an alphabetical part followed by a three digit number. For example, ENG 105 Reading and Grammar is a course in English compulsory for all EU students. The three alphabets preceding the number indicates the disciplinary area of the course. In the example, ENG stands for English . The first digit of the three numbers refers to the level of the course – higher the number, higher is the level of the course. For example, CSE 293 Object-Oriented Programming is a higher level course than CSE 163 Programming (C). CSE 475 Software Engineering is yet a higher level course compared to CSE 293. The second and third digits refer to the serial number of the course. The course levels and the list of courses are shown in the Semester and Course Sequence Table of each Program. The students of each undergraduate program fall into four levels. Each level is determined by the credit hours completed by a student.
 
Credit Hours:
Each course carries certain weights indicated by credit hours. Courses may carry different credit hours . A course may be of 1 credit hour, 2 credit hours, 3 credit hours or even 4 or 6 credit hours. For example, ENG 107 is a 2 credit hours course and LAW 440 carries 4 credit hours. Most courses in Eastern University are however of three credit hours.
A one credit hour course meets at least for 13 hours and a three credit hours course meets for at least 40 hours in class during the semester . Depending upon the need for frequency of meeting, a three credit hours course may meet thrice a week for 60 minutes in each class or it may meet twice a week for 90 minutes in each class.
In addition to lecture classes, a course may have tutorial/workshop sessions or laboratory course/sessional. A Tutorial or Workshop is for facilitating the learning of the students by practice through working out exercises, solving problems, showing application of the concepts and theories etc. Such session for a course usually meets for 90 minutes every week or every alternate week (depending upon the need) and do not carry additional credit hour. However, a Lab. course or Sessional carries additional credit hour - usually one credit and meets for at least 90 minutes every week depending upon the nature of the course. For example, CSE 163 Programming (C) - a 3 credit hours theory course - is followed by a one credit hour course CSE 164 Programming (C) Sessional.
 
Semester:
The academic year of Eastern University comprises three semesters;
Spring Semester: February – May
Summer Semester: June – September
Fall Semester: October – January
 
The duration of each semester is 15 weeks – 13 weeks for classes and 2 weeks for exam recess and final examinations. An additional week is needed for script examination and grading, and for processing and publication of results.
 
Continuous Evaluation:
The performance of the students are measured and evaluated throughout the semester. Evaluation methods during the semester include quizzes, class tests, class /home assignments, exercises, case analysis and reporting, one or two mid term exams. etc. End of the semester evaluation include Final exam. Term papers, Project report, Thesis etc.
 
Grading:
The numerical scores earned by a student in the quizzes, tests, exams etc. as mentioned above during and at the end of the semester are cumulated and are assigned a letter grade as follows :
Out of 100 Grade   Grade Points  Meaning ( as interpreted by EU)
80 % & above    A+ 4.00 Outstanding
75 % to less than 80 A 3.75 Excellent
70 % to less than 75  A- 3.50 Very Good
65% to less than 70   B+ 3.25 Good
60% to less than 65% B 3.00 Satisfactory 
55% to less than 60%  B- 2.75 Above Average
50% to less than 55%    C+ 2.50 Average
45% to less than 50% C 2.25 Below Average
40% to less than 45% D 2.00 Pass
Less than 40% F 0.00 Fail
I  - Incomplete
W  - Withdrawn
The Eastern University uses the following abbreviations to denote status of grading process : W   Withdrawal
I     Incomplete
R    Retaken
 Withdrawn (W):
It is assigned to a student who withdraws from the course within the deadline for withdrawal with W record. A student who withdraws after this date will earn the grade based on his performance before his withdrawal. Exception to this rule may be made on medical ground and on terms and condition imposed by the University.
Incomplete Grade(I):
An Incomplete ( I ) grade is assigned only when a student has failed to complete one or more requirements of the course for an unavoidable reason/accidental circumstance and the application for I has been accepted by the Course Teacher.
Retaken(R):
When a course is retaken for improvement of grade.
[The Academic System is subject to review and change from time to time. If there is any change, it will be announced on the notice boards of the Faculty/Department for information of the students. It is the responsibility of students to know the changes.] Updated: 30.1.10