i. The Controller of Examination shall publish a Merit Positions List for every graduating semester and for each degree program on the basis of the overall CGPA obtained by students.
ii. Top three students shall qualify for the "Award of Merit position" if they satisfy the following conditions:
a) Have earned a CGPA of 3.50 or above out of a maximum of 4.00
b) Have completed their studies within the prescribed minimum period for the program without any break in their studies
c) Have not been convicted in any Unfair Means/Disciplinary Case
d) Have no Repeated/Failed/Exempted/Transferred/Converted course(s)
e) Only MS / M.Phil. (Thesis Track) shall be considered for the award of Merit Position.
f) The Grace Period in MS / M.Phil shall be considered as an extra semester.
iii. For the determination of merit position, CGPA will be calculated up to two decimals only.
iv. In case of a tie in determination of merit, it shall be resolved on the following basis:
a) Student with a higher percentage (up to two decimals) shall be considered superior.
b) Any remaining tie will be resolved on the basis of date of birth, with the younger being given precedence.
v. The Merit List shall be liable to change if any discrepancy is found within 10 days after the announcement of Merit Positions List.