| Amity University, Mumbai (AUM) is a Private, Multidisciplinary University. It has been established under Maharashtra Govt. Act of 2014 of Government of Maharashtra and is recognized as per Section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The university has been established to provide learning, teaching, capacity capability, skill development, research and development in higher and technical education, covering various disciplines. Amity University follows a Semester System which is in conformity with the global practices and standards. The Course curriculum of one year is taught into two semesters i.e.,17-18 weeks each. The level of students' academic performance as the aggregate of continuous evaluation and end term examination is reflected by letter grades on a Ten Point Scale. Letter grades (A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, F) have points associated with them in quantified hierarchy and have qualitative meaning. Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) & Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) are calculated based on the students' performance in Semester(s), & overall respectively. The University follows Absolute Grading as well as Relative Grading depending upon the student strength in a particular programme and batch. Students are required to maintain minimum SGPA & CGPA to pass a semester/promote to the next semester and qualify for Degree/Diploma. At Amity, the students are assessed at regular intervals. 30% weightage is given to continuous/internal assessment in a semester wherein 3-4 evaluation components with weightages are defined. It covers Class Test, Viva, Quiz, Case Discussion / Presentation / Analysis, Home Assignment, Project, Seminar, Term Paper, Attendance etc. Amity has tie-ups with over 100 international Universities, Laboratories and Research Centres in areas of student exchange, faculty exchange, joint research, curriculum development and educational tours for students. With ‘air-conditioned’ academic block and 100 Mbps Wi-Fi, the campus facilitates students’ all-round growth. The campus is also well-connected by university-operated as well as public transport options from major nearby locations and just 10 km from Panvel station. |
