The introduction of the VTU 2022 Scheme has brought significant changes to how students are evaluated. The most common question among first and second-year students is: "How many marks do I actually need to pass?"

In this post, we'll explain the passing criteria for Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE).

1. Minimum Internal (CIE) Marks

To be eligible to write the final SEE exam, you must secure a minimum of 40% in your internals. For most 100-mark subjects (weighted as 50 marks CIE), this means you need at least 20 marks in your internal assessments.

2. Minimum External (SEE) Marks

In the final theory exam, you must secure at least 35% of the maximum marks. For a 100-mark SEE paper (which is then scaled down), you need to score at least 35 marks on the paper itself.

3. Aggregate Passing Marks

Securing individual minimums isn't enough. Your total aggregate (CIE + SEE) must be at least 40%. This means if you have exactly 20 in internals and 20 in externals (scaled from 40 in SEE), you will pass with a total of 40 marks.

4. What Happens if I Fail CIE?

If you fail to secure the minimum internal marks (20 out of 50), you are not eligible to write the exam and must re-register for the course in a subsequent semester as a backlog.

Knowing these rules early in the semester helps you plan your preparation and ensures you don't fall short of the requirements at the last minute.