About the Course : The Course covers the major areas of science ranging from fundamentals to moderate concepts in the subject. Besides theoretical knowledge the students gain hands on experience in regular practical classes. They also get an exposure by industrial visits/ guest lectures / symposiums and seminars during their studies.

Duration & Marks Allotment of Annual Exam (I and II Year) :

Subject	Theory		Practicals		Internal Assessment Marks	Total Marks
	Duration	Max. Marks	Duration	Max. Marks
Language	3 hrs	90	-	-	10	100
English	3 hrs	90	-	-	10	100
Physics	3 hrs	80	2 hrs	10	10	100
Chemistry	3 hrs	80	2 hrs	10	10	100
Mathematics	3 hrs	90	-	-	10	100
Biology / C.S	3 hrs	80	2 hrs	10	10	100
Home Science	3 hrs	80	2 hrs	10	10	100

Prescribed Books :

I PUC	Subject	PRESCRIBED BOOKS
	Language	As prescribed by PU Board
	English	As prescribed by PU Board
	Physics	Principles of Physics – N. Subramanyam, Brijalani
	Chemistry	A Text book of Chemistry – Indra
	Mathematics	Text Book of Basic Mathematics – Ranganath & Narasimaha Rao
	Biology	A Text book of Biology – Nair, Achar
	Computer Science	Text book for PUC computer Science – Gundu Rao, Nachappa & Manjunath.
	Home Science	Premalata Mullick “Text book of Home Science” Kalyani Publication, New Delhi.

II PUC	Subject	PRESCRIBED BOOKS
	Language	As prescribed by PU Board
	English	As prescribed by PU Board
	Physics	Principles of Physics – N. Subramanyam, Brijalani
	Chemistry	A Text book of Chemistry – Indra
	Mathematics	Text Book of Basic Mathematics – Ranganath & Narasimaha Rao
	Biology	A Text book of Biology – Nair, A Text book of Biology – Manu, Sudhakar Rao
	Computer Science	Text book for PUC computer Science – Gundu Rao, Nachappa & Manjunath.
	Home Science	S.R. Sharma, V Kaushik (2002) Principles of Home Science, New Delhi, Anmol Publishers

Duration : 2 Academic Years.

Eligibility : Pass X Std or equivalent exam.

Calendar of Events (Tentative) :

Event	Month
Commencement of I PUC classes	June every year
I Test	July 3rd Week
Mid Term Exams	December 2nd week
II Test	January 2nd week
Preparatory Examination	February1st week
Practical Exams	Last week of February
Annual Theory Exams	1st week of March every year

Attendance : 75% compulsory as per the Karnataka PU Board regulations.

Teaching Hours :

Theory :	3 Hours per week per subject excluding Mathematics.
	5 Hours per week – Mathematics.
Practicals :	2 Hours per week per subject excluding Mathematics.

Academic Activities : Lectures, Seminars, Workshops, Guest Lectures & Projects, Industrial Visits, Quiz, Debates, Group Discussions, Case study, Role plays, Tests / Exams.

Internal Assessment : Internal Marks are awarded based on performance of the student in Tests, Assignments, Seminars, Attendance, Discipline, Punctuality, Extracurricular involvement & Overall performance.

Examination : PU Board Examination will be normally held in the month of March.

Scheme of valuation : As per Karnataka PU Board regulations.

Vacation :

Winter Vacation - During Oct/Nov.
Summer Vacation - April 10th – June 31st.

Promotion to next year : Students who have successfully completed the annual exam are eligible for admission to II year. However, students who fail in the annual exam are also eligible for admission to II year PUC in the same academic year provided they pass the special supplementary examination held in the last week of June for I year PUC.

Prospects of the course : After completing II PUC the students are eligible for higher studies in different steams of science / Arts / Literature / Medical / Engineering / Management / Dental etc., or take up diploma courses in various fields.