Feedback for Programming, data structures and algorithms using python
Dear student
We are glad that you have attended the NPTEL online certification course.
We hope you found the NPTEL Online course useful and have started using NPTEL extensively.
In this regard, we would like to have a feedback from you regarding our course and whether there are any improvements, you would like to suggest.
We are enclosing an online feedback form and would request you to spare some of your valuable time to input your observations. Your esteemed input will help us in serving you better.
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Feedback for week 8
Dear student
We are glad that you have joined the NPTEL online certification course.
We are enclosing an online feedback form and would request you to spare some of your valuable time to input your observations for week 8 contents. This is not mandatory but your esteemed input will help us in serving you better.
The link to give your feedback is :
week 8
We thank you for your valuable time and feedback.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL Team
NPTEL PDSA using Python, morning online test extended to 12:30
The morning online programming test in NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python is extended to 12:30 on account of the server load errors.
NPTEL PDSA using Python, online test on Sunday 17 September
Dear students
This is a reminder about the online programming test for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python on Sunday, 17 September.
We will have an online programming test to be taken from your home/college, on September 17,Sunday. There are two time slots, and you may choose to write in any one session or both of them.
• The exam will be conducted on the onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in portal. It will be configured just as weekly assignments are done and will be open for this exact time duration.
• You will have to login to the portal using your id and submit as you do with a regular assignment.
• Forum will be closed during this time period.
• The score will be calculated on the online platform just as in the homeworks. You will be awarded points based on the number of private test cases your code passes.
• A sample test is now available. The actual test will follow a similar format.
• The online test counts for 30% of your overall score if you are registered for the certification exam.
• You can write the test even if you are not registered for the certification exam. There is no fee to write this test.
• There will be two exams, from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. You may attempt either or both exams. The best score will be counted.
• The exam will appear on the left sidebar around the scheduled time, below the sample test.
-NPTEL ADMIN
NPTEL PDSA using Python, clarifications during online test on 17 September
During the online programming test, the discussion forum will be disabled. You can ask clarifications by email to nptel.python.online.test@gmail.com.
NPTEL PDSA using Python, online test on Sunday 17 September
This is a reminder about the online programming test for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python on Sunday, 17 September.
- A sample test is now available. The actual test will follow a similar format.
- The online test counts for 30% of your overall score if you are registered for the certification exam. You can write the test even if you are not registered for the certification exam. There is no fee to write this test.
- There will be two exams, from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00. You may attempt either or both exams. The best score will be counted.
- The exam will appear on the left sidebar around the scheduled time, below the sample test.
Feedback for week 7
Dear student
We are glad that you have joined the NPTEL online certification course.
We are enclosing an online feedback form and would request you to spare some of your valuable time to input your observations for week 7 contents. This is not mandatory but your esteemed input will help us in serving you better.
The link to give your feedback is :
week 7
We thank you for your valuable time and feedback.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL Team
Hall ticket for September 24th NPTEL Online Certification exams is now available for download
Dear Candidate:
If you have registered and paid successfully for the September 24th NPTEL Online certification exam, your Admit Card/ Hall ticket is now available inside your application form:
1. Please visit the link: http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/
Login
with your registered Google-enabled account email id (used to access
the course on the portal and used for registering for the exam) and its
password to access the link and click on September exam to download the
hall ticket(s) for the September 24th exams, from the link.
2. You can also download it from the alternate link given below:
https://cdn3.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/885/52541/login.html
Please
try to access both the links to download your hall ticket, if you are
not able to find your hall ticket in both the links., kindly write to us
at nptel@iitm.ac.in.
Note: that you will be able to login here, only if you have a valid registration for exams on September 24, 2017.
Please
download hall ticket, take a print out and along with a original ID
card, carry it with you to the venue (The exam centre address is there
in the hall ticket). Read all instructions given in the admit card/ hall
ticket carefully and follow them.
Note1:-
If you are writing 2 exams – Forenoon and Afternoon sessions, please
ensure that you have downloaded 2 hall tickets which will be hosted
inside the login.
In case of the any problems with the hall ticket kindly write to us nptel@iitm.ac.in
IMPORTANT:
1. Change of shift, course, exam center, exam city will not be encouraged.
2.
You will not be allowed to write the exam if you are showing up in the
exam center which is not allocated to you by mistake or by intention.
3. Gate Entry beyond 09:30 AM in FN and 2:30 PM in AN will not be entertained.
4. Candidates will not be allowed to write the exam without Hall ticket and proper id proof.
NPTEL Team wishes you the very best for the certification exam.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL team
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 8 material
NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python: Week 8 lectures and programming assignment available.
Feedback for week 6
Dear student
We are glad that you have joined the NPTEL online certification course.
We are enclosing an online feedback form and would request you to spare some of your valuable time to input your observations for week 6 contents. This is not mandatory but your esteemed input will help us in serving you better.
The link to give your feedback is :
week 6
We thank you for your valuable time and feedback.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL Team
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 7 material
- Week 7 lectures for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available
- Week 7 Quiz has also been released
- There is no Week 7 Programming Assignment
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 5 programming assigment deadline extended
The deadline for the Week 5 programming assignment in NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python has been extended to Monday, 4 September midnight. Please do not wait till the last minute to submit. The backend server behaves unpredictably under heavy load. The NPTEL team is looking into the matter.
Feedback for week 5
Dear student
We are glad that you have joined the NPTEL online certification course.
We are enclosing an online feedback form and would request you to spare some of your valuable time to input your observations for Week 5 contents. This is not mandatory but your esteemed input will help us in serving you better.
The link to give your feedback is :
Week 5
We thank you for your valuable time and feedback.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL Team
Registration for Certification Exams closed
The registrations for the certification exams of this course are now closed.
The form was open till 1 pm today.
As for the finance related matters, the NPTEL team is still looking into it and trying to solve the problems
The dates for submission of data are very close and hence NPTEL has strictly decided not to extend the deadline of Course Registration any further.
Thank you.
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 6 Material
- Week 6 lectures for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available
- Week 6 Quiz has also been released
- There is no Week 6 Programming Assignment
NPTEL PDSA Week 4 assignment deadline extended to 30 August
There were some complaints about server overload. Also an internet ban is in place in some states. Hence the deadline for the Week 4 programming assignment in NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python is extended to midnight on Wednesday, August 30.
Last date for Exam Registartion Extended
Dear Candidates
Last date for exam registration have been extended till August 28 10:00 AM (Monday).
Payment for the exam can been made till August 28 5:00 PM (Monday)
The
certification exam will be conducted at designated centers in the city
chosen by you. You have to register for the exam by filling up the form,
paying the exam fee and appear in person and to get the certificate.
Hard
and soft copy of Certificate will be awarded only to those candidates
who register for the exam, attend the certificate examination and whose
Final score > 40%
Register for the exam today at: http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/
For other details about exam registration, please check our previous announcement.
-NPTEL Team
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 5 material
- Week 5 lectures for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available
- Week 5 Programming Assignment has also been released
- There is no Week 5 Quiz
Feedback for week 4
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 4 material
- Week 4 lectures, quiz and programming assignment for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available,
Regarding Scoring of Assignments/Quizzes
Hi everyone,
Many people seem to be facing issues regarding incorrect grading of assignments and quizzes. We will look into it and get back shortly. Please don't ask questions on the forum regarding this. We'll rectify whatever is wrong and keep everyone posted.
Thank you!
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Feedback for week 1 ,week 2 and Week 3
New Announcement
Dear Students,
Please do not post your code relating to the assignments on the forum.
Just take a snapshot of the error or only the lines of code containing error.
Those who have already posted your code please do delete the post.
Thank you
Exam and Certificate Format
Dear student
The certification exam will be conducted at
designated centres in the city chosen by you. You have to register for
the exam by filling up the form, paying the exam fee and appear in
person to get the certificate.
Register for the exam today at: http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/
Exam registration form closes on 23rd AUGUST 2017 10:00 AM (Wednesday).
For other details about exam registration, please check our previous announcement.
Type of exam: Computer based exam (Online)
Online:
You
will have to appear at the allotted exam centre and produce your Hall
ticket and Government Photo Identification Card(Example: Driving
License,Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, Aadhaar-ID with your Name, date of
birth, photograph and signature) for verification and take the exam in
person. You can find the allotted exam center details in the hall
ticket.
The questions will be on the computer and the answers
will have to be entered on the computer; type of questions may include
multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, essay type answers, etc
The hall ticket will be available for download tentatively around 10 -16th September 2017. We will notify the same through email.
FINAL CERTIFICATE:
The final score = 25% assignment score + 75% final certification exam score.
The final score will determine if you will/will not receive a certificate.
1. Final score < 40%: NO certificate
2. Final score between 40% -59%: Certificate of type "Successfully completing the course"
3. Final score between 60% -89%: Certificate with tag "Elite" printed at the top
4. Final score of 90% and above: Certificate with "Elite" tag and the gold medal printed on it.
Please click the link here for certificate format: http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/cert_preview/certificate_latest.pdf
-NPTEL Team
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 3 material
- Week 3 lectures for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available
- Week 3 Programming Assignment has also been released
- There is no Week 3 Quiz
PDSA using Python: Week 2 Programming Assignment
The Week 2 Programming Assignment for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python is now available.
REGISTER TODAY - CERTIFICATION EXAM FORM IS NOW OPEN!
Dear Student:
Here is the much-awaited announcement on registering for the September 2017 certification exam. The registration for the certification exam is only open to students who have enrolled in the course.
Registration is open from 2nd AUGUST 2017 (Wednesday) until 23rd AUGUST 2017 10:00 AM (Wednesday).
The certification exam registration URL is: http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/
(If you want to register for the exam for this course, login here using the same email id used to enroll to the course)
Dates of exam: 24th September 2017(Sunday) [Forenoon-Shift 1/Afternoon Shift 2] (You can choose any one shift according to your convenience for writing the exam). You can register for a maximum of 2 course exams (same day of exam – 2 sessions. Same center will be allocated for both the sessions).
Exam Session time: Shift 1 - 9.00 AM -12.00 PM ; Shift 2 - 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Examination Cities: The exam is to be conducted in several cities across India whose list is available on the registration form.
Click here to access the list of exam cities: http://nptel.ac.in/LocalChapter/Assets/spoc_refdocs/Sep%202017%20Exam%20Cities%20-%20Default+alternate%20cities.pdf
Registration fees: Rs 1000/-
(Students belonging to the SC/ST category can avail a 50% fee waiver - please select Yes for the SC/ST option and upload the correct Community certificate)
Mode of payment: Online payment - debit card/credit card/net banking.
HALL TICKET:
The hall ticket will be available for download tentatively between 10 -16th September 2017. We will confirm the same through an announcement once it is published.
Final score on certificate: 25% of assignment score + 75% of certification exam score.
Award of certificate: Hard and soft copy of Certificate will be awarded only to those candidates who register for the exam, attend the certificate examination and whose Final score > 40%
The final score, assignment score and exam score will be printed on the certificate. The certificate will also have a link to the NPTEL website (http://nptel.ac.in/noc), where on logging in, your scores and e-certificate will be available for verification (Appropriate announcements will be made). Please do regularly submit assignments to get a good final score.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1) FOR CANDIDATES WHO WOULD LIKE TO WRITE MORE THAN 1 COURSE EXAM:- Once the registration form is submitted after payment, no changes like adding or removing the chosen course, exam shift, city is possible. So, if you are choosing to write 2 course exams, please choose suitably and make the payment for both courses at the same time. It is not possible to pay later for the second course. Once the payment is made, only basic details will be editable.
2) FOR CANDIDATES WHO ARE PAYING VIA THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF YOUR COLLEGE:-
There are 2 modes of operation:
Option 1
1. You will pay fees to your SPOC.
2. Your SPOC will pay the fees to NPTEL on your behalf and also will provide us all details including photo, signature.
3. We will populate all the fields in the exam form.
4. Your responsibility will be to come to the exam form and verify that the details in the exam form are correct.
Option 2
1. In the exam form, you will fill all the details and also upload photo, signature.
2. Ensure that you had selected your college name correctly from the drop-down list in the form.
3. Payment of exam fees - click on the tab - 'PAY VIA SPOC'.
The SPOC has to now confirm to NPTEL that he/she will pay fees on your behalf.
If the SPOC says NO, you will be intimated via email.
Then it becomes your responsibility to come back to the exam form and make the payment.
If you do not pay the exam fees within the prescribed time, you will not be able to write the exam.
After submitting the form, in case you wish to change the name, date of birth, address, photo and signature. Please login to http://nptelonlinecourses.iitm.ac.in/edit_details.php and make the changes till August 23, 2017.
The following data initially submitted cannot be changed –email id, course selected, shift, exam city, SC/ST. For changes in this email us at nptel@iitm.ac.in giving your Application number, email id and name. No changes will be entertained in these details after August 23 2017.
Thanks & Regards,
NPTEL TEAM
NPTEL PDSA using Python: Week 2 material
- Week 2 lectures for NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms using Python are now available
- Week 2 Quiz has also been released.
- There will be a programming assigment this week which will be released in a couple of days.
NPTEL PDSA using Python, details about final exam and evaluation pattern
Continuous evaluation;
- 25% for continuous evaluation (quizzes and programming assignments):
- There will be at least 5 quizzes and 5 programming assignments
- 12.5% of the total marks will be for the best 3 quizzes.
- 12.5% of the total marks will be for the best 3 programming assignments.
The TCS platform used for the certification exam does not support programming in Python. Hence, the final written exam will be a theory exam, like the quizzes. To test your programming skills, there will be an online programming test one week before the certification exam. The total weightage for the online programming test and final written exam is 75%. The details are as follows.
- 30% weightage for online programming test on September 17
- This will take place through the course webpage, https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc17_cs28/.
- There is no separate registration for this online test. You log in to the course portal as usual and the test will appear on the left menu, like other lessons, assignments and quizzes.
- There is no fee for this test.
- You can attempt this test even if you are not taking the certification exam. If you are taking the certification exam, you must take this test because it counts for 30% of the final evaluation.
- The test will run in two sessions on Sunday, 17 September, 2017. Each session will be for 3 hours. The two sessions are Sunday, 17 September, 9:00 am–12:00 noon and Sunday, 17 September, 2:00–5:00 pm.
- You can attempt either session, independent of which written exam session you are registered for. If you write both online tests, you will be awarded the better score amongst the two sessions.
- The test will include questions where you have to write Python code as well as questions involving reading and understanding Python code.
- 45% for the final written exam on September 24
- To write this exam, you have to register and pay a fee. Details about exam registration will be announced shortly.
- There will be 30 questions.
- The questions will be a mix of multiple choice and fill in the blanks, like the quizzes during the course.
- The pattern will be similar to the course quizzes.
- You will not have access to the Python interpreter during this exam.
Link to Download the Videos from NPTEL Website
Herewith the NPTEL link is attached where the videos will be uploaded in all 4 formats( MP4, 3gp, flv,mp3 ). Students having limited internet access can download the videos and watch them offline.
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106145/
(Downloads are happening only in Mirror 2 currently, the same for Mirror 1 will be fixed shortly.)
Regarding queries/doubts asked on the forum
Hi, please share the timestamp of the lecture when asking a doubt.
example: I didn't understand line xyz at time 8:02 in week 1 lecture 2
It will save time for whoever is trying to answer the query.
NPTEL PDSA in Python, Week 1 Quiz
NPTEL Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms in Python, Week 1 quiz is available. The due date is midnight, Friday August 4.
Week 1 Video Contents
Dear Candidates
Week 1 videos are now available on the Portal
-NPTEL Admin
Welcome to Programming, data structures and algorithms using python
- The announcement list which will only have messages from course instructors and teaching assistants - regarding the lessons, assignments, exam registration, hall tickets etc.
- The discussion forum which is for everyone to ask questions and interact-If you have any questions regarding the technical content in the lectures, any doubts in the assignments or any questions related to the exam,registration,hall tickets,results,etc,Kindly write about this in the forum and the course instructor/TA will respond to it.Please use this well and participate to benefit from the course.
Course duration : 08 weeks
Start date and end date of course: 24 July 2017 - 15 Sep 2017
Time of exam : Shift 1 - 9.00am- 12.00 noon ,Shift 2 - 2.00 pm -5.00pm
Any one shift can be chosen to write the exam for the course
Final List of exam cities will be available in exam registration form.
Registration url - Will be announced shortly
Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.
