According to the UGC Regulations 2018 for the Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism, which among the following similarity percentages would constitute Level 3 plagiarism? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1.38%
2.45%
3.54%
4.63%
5.71%
A1 and 2 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D5 only
Correct answer: (C) 4 and 5 only
Explanation
Level 3 plagiarism under UGC 2018 covers similarity above 60%, so 63% and 71% qualify.
The levels are graded bands of textual similarity beyond the exempt 10%.
Statement 1 at 38% falls in Level 1, above 10% to 40%.
Statement 2 at 45% and statement 3 at 54% both lie in Level 2, above 40% to 60%.
Only the two highest values cross the 60% line into Level 3.
At Level 3 a student's programme registration is cancelled.
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