Panjab University Bcom Question Papers

Panjab University Bcom Question Papers

Panjab University Bcom Question Papers : The University School of Open Learning (Formerly known as Department of Correspondence Studiesthe Department of Correspondence Studies), Panjab University was established in 1971. The objective was to take university based education beyond the four walls of the University. It continues to do so and fulfils a prime social responsibility of providing education at the door step for those who are unable to access formal education.

Started as a Directorate, it is now a full-fledged USOL with due representation on all University bodies. Supported by a well qualified, research oriented faculty and efficient staff, the USOL offers various courses i.e. Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Professional Courses. Some innovative and socially relevant Courses such as Certificate Course in Vivekanand Studies, Diploma in Human Rights.

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The method of instruction includes printed study material in Self Learning Mode, Personal Contact Programme, Response Sheets, Assignments, Video and Audio- cassette Lessons on selected topics, Dissertations/Projects in selected courses and Counseling of students on a one to one basis, organizing Regional and National Seminars and Special Lecture Series. To cater to the masses, for most courses, the printed study material is provided in English, Hindi and Punjabi.

In addition, the USOL offers a variety of student support services. These include a well equipped Library, postal library facilities, an Educational Media Centre, Laboratories, a Computer Lab and subsidized hostel facility for outstation students. The USOL also involves the students in co-curricular activities and brings them together on a common platform despite their diverse locations.

The Course of study, the syllabi, duration and mode of examinations are the same as prescribed for regular students of University Teaching Departments/Colleges affiliated to the Panjab University. 

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Rules For Final Examination

1. Examination in each subject for B.Com will be of 3 hours duration.

2. There will be no objective type questions.

3. Students are required to have the knowledge of the developments in the subject up to 6 months before the examination.

4. Use of non-programmable calculators by the students in the Examination Hall is allowed. The calculators will not be provided by the University/College to the examinees.

5. Tutorials classes will be held as notified in the Scheme of Examination for the session 2014-15 and 2015 onwards.

6. The following categories of the students shall be entitled to take the option of History and Culture of Punjab in lieu of Punjabi as compulsory subject:

(a) Students who have not studied Punjabi up to Class 10th.

(b) Wards of defence personnel and Central government employee/employees, who are transferable on all India basis.

(c) Foreigners.

7. 20% marks in each paper will be internal assessment based on the following parameters:

a. Mid-Semester Test : 50%0

b. Academic Activity : 30% (Seminar, Project &Assignments)

c. Attendance : 20%

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The question paper of each subject covering the entire course shall be divided into three sections :

Section A (20 marks)

This section will have 6 short-answer questions from the entire syllabus. Students are required to attempt 4 questions from this section. Each question will carry 5 marks; the total weightage being 20 marks. Numerical papers include Commercial and Labour Laws, Financial Accounting, Business Math. & Statistics in B.Com. 1st Year; Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Company Law & Auditing; and Indirect Tax Laws in B.Com. 2nd Year; and Operations Research, Management Accounting & Business Finance, Direct Tax Laws in B.Com. 3rd Year. In case of Commercial and Labour Laws paper of B.Com. 1st Year and Company Law and Auditing paper of B.Com. 2nd Year, simple numerical problems based on legal concepts shall be asked.

Section B (30 marks)

This section will consist of essay type/numerical questions from Unit-I of the syllabus. The candidate will be required to attempt two questions out of four questions. Each question will carry 15 marks; the total weightage being 30 marks. Numerical papers, include Financial Accounting, and Business Math. & Statistics in B.Com. 1st Year; Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Indirect Tax Laws in B.Com. 2nd Year; and Operations Research, Management Accounting & Business Finance, Direct Tax Laws in B.Com. 3rd Year.

Section C (30 marks)

This section will consist of essay type/numerical questions from Unit-II of the syllabus. The candidate will be required to attempt two questions out of four questions. Each question will carry 15 marks; the total weightage being 30 marks. Numerical papers include Financial Accounting, and Business Math. & Statistics in B.Com. 1st Year; Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Indirect Tax Laws in B.Com. 2nd Year; and Operations Research, Management Accounting & Business Finance, Direct Tax Laws in B.Com. 3rd Year.

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Important Note :

All numerical papers except Commercial and Labour Laws of B.Com. 1st year and Company Law and Auditing of B.Com. 2nd year shall have 50% numerical and 50% theory questions in all sections. However, in Business Mathematics & Statistics paper of B.Com. 1st year and Operations Research paper of B.Com. 3rd year, there should be four numerical and two theory questions in Section A and three numerical and one theory question from Section B and Section C. In respect of Indirect Tax Laws paper of B.Com. second year, both sections B and C shall have three theory questions and one numerical question each.

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Practical Examination : (10 marks)

Evaluation on the basis of practical work will be strictly in accordance with syllabus prescribed. There will be a term paper on the basis of practical/training work. The class teacher shall take this term paper and the teacher concerned shall keep record of the term paper for a period of one year.

Instructions for Practical :

1. Each Unit shall be divided into five practical groups.

2. Each student will require to study five periods of text and one period of practical in a week in each subject. However, in case of Punjabi/HCP each student will require to study three periods of text only.
Internal Assessment : (10 marks)
Internal Assessment on the basis of house tests will be given. (As decided by the Panjab University Guidelines).

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For B.Com. Honours

Note :

The maximum theory marks is 80, practical 10 and 10 marks for internal assessment (to be awarded by the class teacher). There will not be any practical examination separately.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

(i) In order to incorporate an element of continuous assessment of students, the Colleges will conduct two mandatory House Tests in theory papers – one in the month of September/October and the other in December/January every year.

(ii) (a) For September Test, there will be only one paper of one hour’s duration in each subject, and for December Test, there will be paper/s on the pattern of annual examination conducted by the University.

There will be a Special Test for those students who could not fulfil the conditions of eligibility. It will not be held to provide an opportunity to all students to improve their earlier score. Those students who are exempted by the Principal of the College from appearing in the House Test/s in September and/or December/January will also be allowed to appear in the Special Test; this Test will determine their eligibility for admission to the examination as well as their score for Internal Assessment.

(b) With a view to meet the grievance of students, if any, on account of scores obtained by them, the answer-books will be shown to them. Difference of opinion on the issue, if any, will be sorted out with the help of respective Heads of departments as well as the Principal of the College.

(iii) Whereas the September House Test will carry weightage of 40 per cent, the December House Test will have weightage of 60 per cent in each subject/paper. The total weightage for both the Tests taken together shall be10 per cent of the total marks in each theory subject/paper. The weightage of
10 per cent marks shall be added to each paper of B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./B.C.A. I, II and III Year which will, henceforth, carry weightage of maximum marks allotted to each paper. A candidate will have to pass in theory and practical/s separately.

(iv) The record of marks secured by the students in the two House Tests will be sent by the respective Colleges so as to reach the office of Controller of Examinations latest by 15th March, failing which the result of the students shall be shown as ‘RLA’ and the entire responsibility for this would lie with the Principal/s of the College/s.

(v) The Colleges will continue to forward the internal assessment of the students for Practicals. Projects and similar other activities, wherever applicable, to the Controller of Examinations, as usual, so as to reach his office latest by 15th March.

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SPECIAL NOTE :

(i) Each theory question paper will be set out of the marks allotted to each theory paper and 10% marks of the maximum marks of each paper will be internal assessment.

(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu of internal assessment.

(iii) It will not be mandatory for the students to separately pass in the internal assessment.

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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR B. COM. FIRST YEAR , SECOND YEAR, THIRD YEAR AND HONOURS EXAMINATIONS OF 2017

BCOM I Year

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BCOM II Year

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BCOM III Year

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HONOURS :

• Option-I : Business Economics
• Option-II : Business Finance and Accounting
• Option-III : Marketing Management
• Option-IV : Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce)

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Bcom Syllabus 1

Bcom Syllabus 2

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Syllabus of Bcom

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