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Academic Rigor with a Heart for Purpose

At HG Degree College, Bhimtal, education isn’t confined to classrooms — it’s a journey that inspires curiosity, compassion, and meaningful change.

Affiliated with Kumaun University, Nainital, listed under section 2(f) UGC Act 1956 and NAAC accredited, and recognized by NCTE, the college offers programs that blend academic excellence with ethical values, empowering learners to lead meaningful lives.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Building Thinkers, Creators, and Change-Makers

Introduced in recent years, the B.A. program broadens academic opportunities beyond teacher education, encouraging students to explore disciplines like English Literature, Political Science, Economics, History, and Sociology.

Designed to develop critical thinking, cultural insight, and communication skills, this program fosters a deeper understanding of human society and expression.

Key Highlights:

  • • Comprehensive three-year undergraduate degree
  • • Experienced faculty from diverse humanities backgrounds
  • • Emphasis on research, debate, and social awareness
  • • Opportunities for community-based learning and projects

Eligibility:

Passed 10+2 examination (any stream) with minimum qualifying marks as per Kumaun University norms.

Career Pathways:

  • • Civil Services / Public Policy
  • • Journalism & Media
  • • Social Research
  • • Education and NGOs
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Academic Rigor with a Heart for Purpose

Academic Rigor

At HG Degree College, Bhimtal, education isn’t confined to classrooms — it’s a journey that inspires curiosity, compassion, and meaningful change.

Affiliated with Kumaun University, Nainital, listed under section 2(f) UGC Act 1956 and NAAC accredited, and recognized by NCTE, the college offers programs that blend academic excellence with ethical values, empowering learners to lead meaningful lives.

Recognitions That Reflect Trust

Our commitment to quality and credibility is backed by national and university-level recognition:

Academics Recognition

Exam timetables

1. For Undergraduate (UG) Programmes

  • Kumaun University follows a semester system comprising odd and even semesters.
  • Odd semester examinations are typically held during December–January, while even semester examinations are conducted during May–June.
  • The university issues examination schedules (Date Sheets) for B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. and other undergraduate programmes for each semester.
  • The Semester Ordinance 2016, listed in the University’s Ordinances section, governs internal assessment, practical examinations, and related academic rules for undergraduate students.
  • As per University ordinance, a candidate who fails to pass a semester is required to reappear in the failed papers in the next examination cycle (i.e., appear as an ex-student) for that semester.

2. Specifics for B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education)

  • The B.Ed. programme under Kumaun University is of two years duration, consisting of four semesters.
  • As per the University ordinance applicable to the Faculty of Education, if a candidate fails in a semester, continuation of study or attendance in the subsequent semester is subject to prescribed rules and conditions, and progression beyond permissible limits is not allowed without passing.
  • Rules related to internal assessment, practical examinations, and viva-voce for the B.Ed. programme are governed in accordance with the general University ordinances, as the ordinance document is common across faculties.
  • The University’s Semester Ordinance provides for internal evaluation, practical examinations, and viva-voce components for undergraduate courses.
  • The percentage weightage of internal assessment versus external (theory) examinations is 25:75 for B.A. and B.Sc. programmes and 30:70 for the B.Ed. programme.
  • These assessment provisions are generally detailed in departmental regulations or college-level regulations, framed under the umbrella of University ordinances.

1. Internal Examination Dates

  • As per the rules of Kumaun University, the internal examination dates are decided by the respective colleges after completion of the syllabus and before the commencement of the University examinations.

2. Internal Examination Rules

  • In accordance with the rules of Kumaun University, Nainital, internal examinations are conducted by the respective colleges after completion of the syllabus and prior to the commencement of the University examinations.
  • At Hermann Gmeiner Degree College, Bhimtal, the internal assessment criteria include assignments, practical and practicum work, PowerPoint presentations (PPTs), unit tests, viva-
  • Final semester and main examinations are scheduled by the University through official Date Sheet announcements.
  • Back, reappear, improvement, and ex-student examinations are permitted under Kumaun University rules. Students who fail to clear certain papers may reappear in those papers as ex-students in subsequent examination cycles.
  • In certain cases, the University also permits special back or improvement examinations (for improvement of marks), which are conducted through separate online or application-based procedures.