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STUDENTSHANDBOOK

2015

INDIA’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

(Established under Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act No. 14 of 2011)

INDIA’S MOSTSOUGHT AFTERPRIVATEUNIVERSITY

RECOGNISED BY THEUNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION ( UGC )

(Established under Galgotias University Uttar Pradesh Act No. 14 of 2011)

MISSION

VISION

TO PLACE ALL STAKEHOLDERS in pursuit of perfection, discovery and

innovation in one’s own discipline, while being aware that all one does,

emerges from and integrates into a wider common human good.

TO FOSTER a culture of openness and preparedness towards cutting-edge

future roadmaps and emerging knowledge blocks with a constant eye on

applicability and scalability.

TO DEVELOP and instil a culture of continual multi-disciplinary and

interdisciplinary enquiry and education among all stakeholders, leading to

the evolution of an education model that focuses on experiential learning

to prepare students to lead, through the challenges of a rapidly changing

world.

TO DEVELOP a learning orientation across the entire university ecosystem

that goes beyond domain knowledge so as to ensure that learning and

problem-solving continue for life.

TO ENABLE the finest student and faculty bodies to learn together,

through the most evolved education processes in an atmosphere of rigour

and discipline, which emerges from and integrates with real life industry,

science and commerce processes; so as to develop an expert body that

understands all aspects of societal challenges; and works with teams to

tackle complex problems that directly benefit society.

"To be known globally for education, research, and innovation at the intersection of disciplines.”

At Galgotias University, we want to ensure that we are providing students with a deeply transformative experience – intellectually, socially and personally – that will prepare them for a life of citizenship and leadership. Because we function as an institution, not an organization.

Over the decades, it has been our deep and rich value system that has made Galgotias University synonymous with quality education. By design, learning at Galgotias University is cross-disciplinary and integrative. Our students experience considerable flexibility, freedom, and independence in their academic programs. Given our domain-expert faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, international quality teaching pedagogies, excellent nurturing environment for learning and thinking, Galgotias University is emerging as the institution of choice for students of caliber pursuing higher studies. We constantly endeavor to offer world-best educational facilities and practices, and this has ensured that Galgotias University is the favored recruitment destination for blue-chip corporates.

Students who thrive in our programs are passionate about their subjects and are recognized nationally for their scholarship, research, and public engagement, and make original and substantial contributions to their disciplines. Our graduates become ideal leaders who drive our global future by advancing discoveries, broadening knowledge, fostering entrepreneurship, protecting and sustaining our natural environment, and developing new technologies.

We at Galgotias University believe that our students greatly enhance the intellectual life of the University; hence we have taken the responsibility for developing and nurturing world-class professionals, by imbuing them with what we call ‘Thinking Quotient’. It is our constant undertaking to continuously explore new opportunities, by creating new centres of thinking, learning and growth.

We believe that we begin in the classroom with exposure to new ideas, new ways of understanding, and new ways of knowing and then our students embark on a journey of intellectual transformation.

Once again, I welcome you to this seat of learning, and I wish you success as you experience an unparalleled educational journey.

SUNEEL GALGOTIA

THE CHANCELLORFROM THE OFFICE OF

Welcome to Galgotias University! Welcome to a collaborative environment that celebrates limitless thought. And thank you for making the right choices in your academic lives. It is here that we combine rich theory and real-world practice and churn out world leaders.

Galgotias University has the ability to extract the best from the best. We are committed to continually challenge what we do and how we do it so we can remain a distinctive premier institution. We also ensure that in today’s ever dynamic world of business and socio-economic unknowns, our students are prepared to lead and solve complex global problems.

Our world-class faculty brings the results of its research into the classroom - new knowledge that our students can apply to real business problems and situations through immersions, projects, and on the job. This unique combination of theory and practice allows our students to hone their knowledge and acumen to become leaders who can craft realistic, yet creative solutions. The curricula in all of our programs ensure that our students have the flexible skills for today’s ever-changing environment, while providing them ample opportunities to focus on their specific career interests.

I wish you all the best as you advance along this path of excellence.

DHRUV GALGOTIA

THE CEO

FROM THE DESK OF

Galgotias University focus on every factor that contributes to quality education and the campus facilities embrace modern technologies with open arms. At the same time, we are committed to energy and environment sustenance and hence created a 52 acre clean and green campus. We also provide flexibility to our students to learn at their own pace and intensity, through quality academic pedagogies and dual degree options with both horizontal and vertical integration by making our curriculum modular and flexible, resulting in a variety of convenient options for students through a choice based credit system (CBCS). As a result, for the overall development of the students, the Galgotias University campus is teeming with opportunities created for extra- and co-curricular activities along with excellence in academic performance.

You are investing in an education that will help you build a meaningful and successful future by opting to study at Galgotias University. Our motto is education for economic advantage and we are proud that over 90% of our graduates leave our portals with a job through campus placements. This is a testament to the quality of teaching and learning experience at the University, which is validated externally, and is reviewed internally to ensure that high standards are maintained, and programs are updated continually. These reviews play an important role in improving teaching methods and enhancing your educational experience as a student. Employers regard Galgotias University as an excellent training ground of high-flyer of the future, and we offer many opportunities for you to develop a broad range of skills & aptitude, grow in confidence and learn more about yourself with many options of industrial exposure & international collaborations. Our Careers Service helps with the students’ career choices and offers practical advice about how to secure prime employment opportunities. Today with a student community of around 8000, Galgotias University surges forward in a spirit of innovation, educating the pioneers of tomorrow with cutting-edge education research developments that point to the future. Entrepreneurship and skill development are part of the learning process at Galgotias University. Our research focus directly influences our teaching, ensuring that the student have access to the latest innovations in they area of interest through various centres of excellence. As a student at Galgotias University, you will be joining a vibrant community of like-minded intellectuals, with a chance of working on life-changing projects in the coming years.

Welcome aboard to this enthralling temple of learning.

DR B V BABU

THE VICECHANCELLOR

FROM THE OFFICE OF

Dear students,

I am delighted that you have chosen to join Galgotias University. I welcome you to the academic community of learners and professionals who will guide and inspire you to achieve academic and professional excellence. The university will be your academic home away from your home for the duration of the program you have opted for.

We will provide you quality education with academic advisory and mentoring services which will provide you with interesting and exciting opportunities to learn both individually and collectively.

At the University you will meet young persons from diverse backgrounds which is an opportunity for learning and appreciating different perspectives.

As you enter the portals of the University, please accept personal responsibility for positive citizenship and conduct yourself in a manner that suggests a healthy learning environment. My advice to you is to respect the attendance and behavioural norms of the University at all times. I extend very warm welcome to each and everyone of our new students and assure you that we are committed to your success.

Wishing you all the very best.

PROF. (DR.) RENU LUTHRAPRO VICE CHANCELLOR

THE PRO VICECHANCELLOR

FROM THE OFFICE OF

Dear students,

I am privileged to welcome all students to Galgotias University. I also reach out to all the meritorious young people seeking admission to this university. Galgotias University is well known for its global quality research-based education, its excellent proven pedagogies, its teaching/learning approach, its innovative research and industry-driven projects. Galgotias University prides itself on industry-guided program design and curriculae comparable with those at the best institutions in India and abroad. Currently Galgotias University offers over 25 undergraduate programs and more than 35 postgraduate programs through 18 different schools. The university also offers Ph.D. programs in most of the areas of Post Graduate Programmes. Program outcomes are defined in alignment with program objectives. In turn, course outcomes are defined and aligned with program outcomes. All programs are designed with a proper balance of width and depth which meet program-specific criteria. Evaluation and assessment processes are in line with a quality outcome-based academic system.

The programs and curriculae at Galgotias University are characterised by soft- skills development, technical skill development and student-centric flexibility with CBCS features. The university deploys the student-centric Flexible Credit System (FCS) which is in consonance with the UGC-recommended choice-based credit system (CBCS). FCS is enabled through a well-devised automated server system, slot-based timetable and online selection of options to give each student maximum academic flexibility. FCS is well-placed to deliver choice/options with reference to faculty and timetable, interdisciplinary courses, project-based learning, audit courses, honours or minor courses, deferred credit flexibility and advance credit flexibility – in line with the learning ability of each student. The academic excellence at Galgotias University is well-recognised through awards and through very favourable reviews by eminent educationists. Students do exceptionally well in campus recruitment and Galgotias University is top-ranked for its placement record.

I am certain that every student at Galgotias University will emerge a leader across a long and successful professional career.

PROF. SIBA RAM KHARADEAN

DEANACADEMICS

FROM THE OFFICE OF

CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 : ACADEMIC INSTRUCTIONS 1 1.1 Rules For Academic Discipline 1 1.2 Slot-based time table 3 1.3 University working hours 5 1.4 Lectures & class environment 5 1.5 Laboratory environment 5 1.6 Course registration 6 1.7 Server-based attendance monitoring 6 1.8 Course web page 6 CHAPTER 2 : ATTENDANCE RULES 7 2.1 Minimum attendance for eligibility in examination 7 2.2 Relaxation on attendance criteria for extra-ordinary students 8 2.3 Eligibility for appearing in examinations 9 2.4 Absence in any examination 9 2.5 Absence in CAT due to death of a family member 9

CHAPTER 3 : ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION PROCEDURE 10 3.1 Assessment of laboratory based courses 10 3.2 Assessment of theory courses with embedded laboratory 11 3.3 Assessment of project/research-based subjects 11 3.4 Grading system 12 3.5 General guidelines for award of grades 12 3.6 Computation of SGPA and CGPA 13

CHAPTER 4 : PROMOTION 15 4.1 Course credit 15 4.2 Re-evaluation 15 4.3 Pass in a course/promotion to the next academic year 16 4.4 Audit courses 16 4.5 Time limit for program completion 17 4.6 Award of degree 17 4.7 Supplementary examination 17 4.8 Summer semester 18

CHAPTER 5 : MENTORING SYSTEM 19 5.1 Mentors’ responsibilities 19 5.2 Statement of ragging 20 5.3 Guidelines to new students regarding ragging 20

CHAPTER 6 : HOSTEL & LEAVE RULES 21 6.1 Guidelines on hostel accommodation 21 6.2 Terms & conditions of hostel accommodation 21

6.3 Eligibility conditions 24 6.4 Criteria for allotment of hostel accommodation to the students 24 6.5 Grievance redressal mechanism for students 24 6.6 Leave procedures 24

CHAPTER 7 : LIBRARY 25 7.1 Collection 25 7.2 Library rules and regulations 26 7.3 Digital library 27 7.7 Electronic databases & online journals 27

CHAPTER 8 : INTERNSHIP & PLACEMENT 29 8.1 Industrial training/internship 29 8.2 Career planning & development 29

CHAPTER 9 : FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES 30 9.1 General facilities 30 1 Cafeteria 2 Photocopy and stationery 3 Medical facilities 4 Parking 9.2 Opportunities in school 30 1 Resource provisions for academic events 30 2 Availability of laboratory for extra experiments 31 3 Extra guidance from faculty in open hour 31 4 Quality circle meeting 31 5 Resource and guidance for innovative project ideas 31 6 Support for students’ club activities 31 7 Extra classes if required by students 33 8 English Proficiency Program 33 9.3 Regulations on maintenance of discipline among students 34 9.4 Procedures for handling cases of indiscipline of students 36 9.5 Disciplinary authorities and their powers 36 9.6 Penalties for breach of discipline 36 9.7 Student disciplinary committee 37 9.8 Functions of the students disciplinary committee 37 9.9 Minor offence, procedures for handling 38 9.10 Residual provisions 38

CHAPTER 10 : SCHOOL ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 39 10.1 School organisation 39 10.2 Dean 41 10.3 Program chair 41 10.4 Division chair 41 10.5 Coordinators 41 10.6 Bonafides 41 10.7 Attestations 41 10.8 Collection of syllabi 41

6.3 Eligibility conditions 24 6.4 Criteria for allotment of hostel accommodation to the students 24 6.5 Grievance redressal mechanism for students 24 6.6 Leave procedures 24

CHAPTER 7 : LIBRARY 25 7.1 Collection 25 7.2 Library rules and regulations 26 7.3 Digital library 27 7.7 Electronic databases & online journals 27

CHAPTER 8 : INTERNSHIP & PLACEMENT 29 8.1 Industrial training/internship 29 8.2 Career planning & development 29

CHAPTER 9 : FACILITIES & OPPORTUNITIES 30 9.1 General facilities 30 1 Cafeteria 2 Photocopy and stationery 3 Medical facilities 4 Parking 9.2 Opportunities in school 30 1 Resource provisions for academic events 30 2 Availability of laboratory for extra experiments 31 3 Extra guidance from faculty in open hour 31 4 Quality circle meeting 31 5 Resource and guidance for innovative project ideas 31 6 Support for students’ club activities 31 7 Extra classes if required by students 33 8 English Proficiency Program 33 9.3 Regulations on maintenance of discipline among students 34 9.4 Procedures for handling cases of indiscipline of students 36 9.5 Disciplinary authorities and their powers 36 9.6 Penalties for breach of discipline 36 9.7 Student disciplinary committee 37 9.8 Functions of the students disciplinary committee 37 9.9 Minor offence, procedures for handling 38 9.10 Residual provisions 38

CHAPTER 10 : SCHOOL ORGANISATION STRUCTURE 39 10.1 School organisation 39 10.2 Dean 41 10.3 Program chair 41 10.4 Division chair 41 10.5 Coordinators 41 10.6 Bonafides 41 10.7 Attestations 41 10.8 Collection of syllabi 41

ACADEMICINSTRUCTIONS

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1.1 RULES FOR ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE1. It is mandatory for students to attend all lectures, tutorials and practicals. While strongly suggesting 100% attendance, the University requires minimum 75% attendance for students to be eligible to appear in the Ist & IInd Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) and the End Term Examination (ETE) and the Practical Examinations.

2. Any student who is absent for two consecutive lectures/tutorials/practical sessions in any one or more subjects will be automatically debarred from attending the third and subsequent lectures/tutorials/practical or any other academic or co-curricular activity. To be entitled to attend these, a student, accompanied by his/her parents/guardians, has to meet and get permission from the program chair/dean.

3. Any student remaining absent for more than 15 days without prior written permission of the program chair/dean may be suspended or his/her admission may be cancelled from the university and his/her name struck off the rolls.

4. Every student must compulsorily appear in all the tests to complete all assignments, including tutorials and project work, etc. assigned by the teachers within the time period specified. Internal assessment marks strongly influence the final grades earned by the student and are based on their performance in assignments, quizzes, attendance and CAT examinations. Further, they improve the preparation of the student to perform well in the End Term Examination.

5. Evaluation of performance in tests, tutorials, assignments and project work as well as attendance record shall be made by the faculty for the purpose of award of internal assessment marks. Such marks awarded by the faculty would be final and binding and no complaint in this regard shall be entertained. The total internal marks including CAT I, CAT II and Quizzes, Assignments or any other will be displayed by faculty one week prior to the End Term Examination.

6. Late entry into, and early departures from classrooms, laboratory, etc. are strictly prohibited.

7. All students must be inside the lecture halls/laboratories during lecture hours and

lab sessions. Roaming in the corridors, the cafeteria or any other part of the campus during lectures/tutorials/practicals is in serious violation of the academic code of conduct. Any student found doing so will be subjected to disciplinary proceedings of the Proctorial Board.

8. Students are not allowed to engage in sports/games or any other activity during lectures/tutorials/practical.

9. Students are required to carry with them their I-cards at all times.

10. Mobile phones or any other personal electronic gadgets must be switched off during any kind of classroom laboratory, curricular, co-curricular activities.

11. Eatables, tea, coffee, soft drinks or any such items cannot be consumed during academic engagements and in academic spaces, including classrooms, labs, library, corridors, staircases etc.

8. Students must not be involved in quarreling or fighting or any indecent verbal or physical activity among themselves, or with staff and faculty or visitors. Direct or indirect involvement in any such activity will be considered as serious breach of discipline and strict disciplinary action will be taken against the students that engage in such activities.

9. Students are not allowed to squat on the boundary walls on the higher floors (first floor and up) of any building, or engage in gossiping, making noise or any other such activity.

GENERAL BEHAVIOUR1. Students are expected to wish/greet all senior officials of the university with due respect.

2. Students should be courteous and polite in dealing with all staff and employees.

3. Students should maintain silence and/or speak in a soft voice in and around the classrooms, library, laboratories, and offices of the deans, program chairs, senior officials, faculty rooms and corridors of academic buildings. It must be noted that shouting, talking in loud voice or in chorus, using indecent, abusive and discourteous language anywhere within the institution premises are considered serious acts of indiscipline and shall be punished as per the recommendation of proctorial board.

4. Students should not issue any public or press statement, send letters to editors, government, public servants or notaries without prior permission and approval of the dean in writing.

5. Students should keep the status, dignity, prestige and reputation of the University, high and not engage in anything that might directly or indirectly undermine the standing of the institution.

6. Students must adhere to a prescribed/decent dress code befitting the dignity of a technical/professional student at all times within the campus.

7. Ragging of fresher or any other fellow students is a serious act of indiscipline and has been totally banned by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. A student found involved in any form of ragging, verbal or physical, inside or outside the institutional campus, hostels, or buses shall be treated as per the anti-ragging rules of the University.

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1.1 RULES FOR ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE1. It is mandatory for students to attend all lectures, tutorials and practicals. While strongly suggesting 100% attendance, the University requires minimum 75% attendance for students to be eligible to appear in the Ist & IInd Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) and the End Term Examination (ETE) and the Practical Examinations.

2. Any student who is absent for two consecutive lectures/tutorials/practical sessions in any one or more subjects will be automatically debarred from attending the third and subsequent lectures/tutorials/practical or any other academic or co-curricular activity. To be entitled to attend these, a student, accompanied by his/her parents/guardians, has to meet and get permission from the program chair/dean.

3. Any student remaining absent for more than 15 days without prior written permission of the program chair/dean may be suspended or his/her admission may be cancelled from the university and his/her name struck off the rolls.

4. Every student must compulsorily appear in all the tests to complete all assignments, including tutorials and project work, etc. assigned by the teachers within the time period specified. Internal assessment marks strongly influence the final grades earned by the student and are based on their performance in assignments, quizzes, attendance and CAT examinations. Further, they improve the preparation of the student to perform well in the End Term Examination.

5. Evaluation of performance in tests, tutorials, assignments and project work as well as attendance record shall be made by the faculty for the purpose of award of internal assessment marks. Such marks awarded by the faculty would be final and binding and no complaint in this regard shall be entertained. The total internal marks including CAT I, CAT II and Quizzes, Assignments or any other will be displayed by faculty one week prior to the End Term Examination.

6. Late entry into, and early departures from classrooms, laboratory, etc. are strictly prohibited.

7. All students must be inside the lecture halls/laboratories during lecture hours and

lab sessions. Roaming in the corridors, the cafeteria or any other part of the campus during lectures/tutorials/practicals is in serious violation of the academic code of conduct. Any student found doing so will be subjected to disciplinary proceedings of the Proctorial Board.

8. Students are not allowed to engage in sports/games or any other activity during lectures/tutorials/practical.

9. Students are required to carry with them their I-cards at all times.

10. Mobile phones or any other personal electronic gadgets must be switched off during any kind of classroom laboratory, curricular, co-curricular activities.

11. Eatables, tea, coffee, soft drinks or any such items cannot be consumed during academic engagements and in academic spaces, including classrooms, labs, library, corridors, staircases etc.










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1.2 SLOT BASED TIME TABLEIn a day, there are eight periods each of 50 minutes duration called an instructional hour. From Monday to Friday, there are 40 instructional hours which are represented by special letters, each associated with one or more instructional hours. For example, ‘A1’ represents three instruction hours in a week as shown in the table and it constitutes a three hour slot to teach a course which requires three instructional hours. Similarly, B1, C1, D1, E1, A2, B2, C2, D2, E2. All are three instruction hour slots, there are ten single slots each with one instruction hour in the time table, namely F11, F12, F13, F14, TB1, F21, F22, F23, F24 and TB 2. One or more single slots can be used in conjunction with three instructional hours. The duration of lunch time is 50 minutes, and Monday, to Friday these hours are designated by ES1 to ES5, respectively. Last two instructional hours on Friday (i.e. TB2 and F24) are kept free from regular teaching classes to organize extra and co-curricular activities.








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1.3 UNIVERSITY WORKING HOURSThe classes commence at 9:15 a.m. Students are expected to be in the classroom 9:10 a.m. The lunch hour is from 12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The last class ends at 4:45 p.m. Working hours for staff of the university are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. However, lunch time may be preponed / postponed in a flexible manner, in case a class is engaged during regular lunch time.

1.4 LECTURE CLASS ENVIRONMENT The University is a community of learners. Students, as well as faculty, have a responsibility for creating and maintaining an environment that supports effective learning. In order for faculty members to provide and for students to receive effective instructions in classrooms, laboratories, the University expects students to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner by following instructions given by the instructors.

1.5 LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT A conducive learning environment in the laboratory is essential and the students are advised to follow the following guidelines: 1. Listen carefully to the faculty at all times, as the students may be working with dangerous materials or equipment. Accidents resulting in injuries can occur if directions are not strictly followed.2. Eating, drinking or chewing gum while experiments are underway are strictly forbidden.3. No loose clothing should be worn in the laboratory as these will be difficult to manage and these may come into contact with flames or chemicals. Roll up sleeves and keep hair tied back.Lab coats must be worn. 4. Students should familiarise themselves with the location of any and all safety equipment which may be available, including the fire extinguisher and the eyewash station. 5. Follow evacuation procedures quickly and quietly, if needed. 6. Students should conduct themselves in a responsible and cautious manner at all times. At, no time should anyone in the lab engage in behaviour such as pushing, running, jumping or other risky behaviour.7. All books and belongings may be left at the desk, away from the lab station. Only the materials required to complete and record the experiment instructions, (e.g. pencils or graph paper, etc.) should be brought into the laboratory. 8. Handle all equipment carefully to prevent breakage or damage. 9. Clean your lab station before departing. 10. Report any accident, no matter how small or big, to the faculty without any delay. 11. Any willful damage caused to equipment in the laboratory will result in disciplinary action against the students at fault.

1.6 COURSE REGISTRATIONIt is mandatory for all students to register themselves every semester for the courses they have been advised to enroll by the competent authority through a Course Registration process. The Course Registration days will be announced in advance by the university to enable easy and systemic registration. The advisors will be available during those periods to provide advice and counselling opportunities to the students. Students having any outstanding dues to the University or any other dues shall not be permitted to register for classes. If a student fails to register for any course(s) during any semester, his/her admission to the university will be subject to cancellation. In order to restore the active admission status, the student will then have to take necessary approval from the Program Chair, who will recommend the same to the Dean of the School, who will be the deciding authority.

1.7 SERVER-BASED ATTENDANCE MONITORINGEach student’s attendance is uploaded on the server by the faculty regularly. Student and parents can see the attendance of the student through the internet. Students can monitor their attendance to see that attendance is marked correctly by the faculty. Server-based attendance system facilitates students to see the current percentage of attendance for each subject.

1.8 COURSE WEB PAGEThere is a course web page for each course registered in a semester. Students can find the lecture schedule with topic of each lecture on the website. Students will also find the syllabus and lecture materials, web addresses of other sites for materials, etc. A student may download the course material for each course.

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1.3 UNIVERSITY WORKING HOURSThe classes commence at 9:15 a.m. Students are expected to be in the classroom 9:10 a.m. The lunch hour is from 12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The last class ends at 4:45 p.m. Working hours for staff of the university are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. However, lunch time may be preponed / postponed in a flexible manner, in case a class is engaged during regular lunch time.

1.4 LECTURE CLASS ENVIRONMENT The University is a community of learners. Students, as well as faculty, have a responsibility for creating and maintaining an environment that supports effective learning. In order for faculty members to provide and for students to receive effective instructions in classrooms, laboratories, the University expects students to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner by following instructions given by the instructors.

1.5 LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT A conducive learning environment in the laboratory is essential and the students are advised to follow the following guidelines: 1. Listen carefully to the faculty at all times, as the students may be working with dangerous materials or equipment. Accidents resulting in injuries can occur if directions are not strictly followed.2. Eating, drinking or chewing gum while experiments are underway are strictly forbidden.3. No loose clothing should be worn in the laboratory as these will be difficult to manage and these may come into contact with flames or chemicals. Roll up sleeves and keep hair tied back.Lab coats must be worn. 4. Students should familiarise themselves with the location of any and all safety equipment which may be available, including the fire extinguisher and the eyewash station. 5. Follow evacuation procedures quickly and quietly, if needed. 6. Students should conduct themselves in a responsible and cautious manner at all times. At, no time should anyone in the lab engage in behaviour such as pushing, running, jumping or other risky behaviour.7. All books and belongings may be left at the desk, away from the lab station. Only the materials required to complete and record the experiment instructions, (e.g. pencils or graph paper, etc.) should be brought into the laboratory. 8. Handle all equipment carefully to prevent breakage or damage. 9. Clean your lab station before departing. 10. Report any accident, no matter how small or big, to the faculty without any delay. 11. Any willful damage caused to equipment in the laboratory will result in disciplinary action against the students at fault.

1.6 COURSE REGISTRATIONIt is mandatory for all students to register themselves every semester for the courses they have been advised to enroll by the competent authority through a Course Registration process. The Course Registration days will be announced in advance by the university to enable easy and systemic registration. The advisors will be available during those periods to provide advice and counselling opportunities to the students. Students having any outstanding dues to the University or any other dues shall not be permitted to register for classes. If a student fails to register for any course(s) during any semester, his/her admission to the university will be subject to cancellation. In order to restore the active admission status, the student will then have to take necessary approval from the Program Chair, who will recommend the same to the Dean of the School, who will be the deciding authority.

1.7 SERVER-BASED ATTENDANCE MONITORINGEach student’s attendance is uploaded on the server by the faculty regularly. Student and parents can see the attendance of the student through the internet. Students can monitor their attendance to see that attendance is marked correctly by the faculty. Server-based attendance system facilitates students to see the current percentage of attendance for each subject.

1.8 COURSE WEB PAGEThere is a course web page for each course registered in a semester. Students can find the lecture schedule with topic of each lecture on the website. Students will also find the syllabus and lecture materials, web addresses of other sites for materials, etc. A student may download the course material for each course.

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In case of attendance falling marginally below 75% due to reasons listed below, the mentor/program chair may bring such cases, along with valid and adequate evidence, to the notice of the chief proctor for relaxation from the minimum 75% condition stated above.the chief proctor shall take the approval of the Vice Chancellor/Pro Vice Chancellor for any further relaxation in attendance that may be required.1. Calamity in family. 2. Hospitalisation due to prolonged in-patient treatment. 3. Serious accident. 4. Other serious unavoidable circumstance(s).List of students who are debarred from writing the exams in each course will be announced by the chief proctor’s office one day before the commencement of CAT and in case of ETE on the next day following the last instructional day. The results of students who are debarred due to shortfall of attendance but took CAT/ETE (theory/lab) will be withheld until attendance issues are resolved.

2.2 RELAXATION OF ATTENDANCE CRITERIA FOR EXTRA-ORDINARY STUDENTS To encourage students to attend seminars, conferences, workshops, training programs, short duration courses offered by specialized institutions, etc. who otherwise shy off availing such benefits due to loss of attendance in various courses, students having a CGPA of 9.00 and above (CGPA ≥ 9.00) and with no current backlog courses are exempted from the minimum attendance requirements. However such students will be required to attend at least 60% of classes. These students are expected to continue to attend all the classes without absence and are expected to not skip classes without a good reason. If such student’s CGPA falls below 9.00, they automatically are subjected to the minimum attendance requirements. The CGPA of a student as on the first instructional day of the semester concerned will be considered for this exemption. Any change in CGPA, increase/decrease, during the course of the semester due to paper revaluation, etc. will not be considered for adding/removing a student from the exempt list and the effect of change

in CGPA will be considered for the subsequent semester only. Based on the above criteria, the list of students exempted will be notified by the COE at the beginning of Odd/Even term. This provision is applicable from the 3rd term onwards and does not apply to the first and second term students.

2.3 ELIGIBILITY FOR APPEARING IN EXAMINATIONS All students who have registered for a particular course are eligible to write the ETE for that course unless found to be ineligible due to one or more of the following reasons: 1. Shortfall of attendance 2. Acts of indiscipline 3. Withdrawal from a course If a student is notified that he/she is debarred from an examination, it is his/her responsibility to resolve the issue before he/she is allowed to write the ETE for that course.

2.4 ABSENCE IN AN EXAMINATIONIf a student fails to take any Quiz (due to ill-health or any valid reason), no second chance will be given and zero marks will be awarded for that quiz. In cases of excused absence, the instructor may provide an opportunity to the student to reappear in quizzes or assignments or any other internal assessment criteria. If a student fails to write any CAT exam, the student will lose the 15% weightage given to the CAT exam. No make-up CAT will be conducted and will automatically be awarded a zero for that CAT examination. The student will be awarded (not appeared), ‘N’ grade in the course he/she failed to write the ETE examination.

2.5 ABSENCE IN CAT DUE TO DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBERA student may miss the CAT due to death of a family member. In such cases, the student can apply to the Dean of the School, in prescribed form with adequate evidence. This application is to be submitted within seven working days after the CAT examination. The re-examination committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor may hear the case and, if the committee deems fit, then appropriate action will be recommended.

2.1 MINIMUM ATTENDANCEFOR ELIGIBILITY IN EXAMINATIONSIn several academic studies a strong correlation between attendance in classes and the performance of the student has been found. Therefore, students are expected to maintain full attendance in all courses. However, students may involuntarily have to miss classes due to illness or some family emergency; students are permitted to maintain a minimum attendance of 85% without producing any proof or reason for the absence. In case of medical exigencies, the student/parent should inform the Dean immediately, telephonically or by email. Within a week, starting from the day of absence, the proof of medical exigency must be submitted to the Dean’s office.

Absence without the consent of the Dean will be treated as unauthorised absence and will be considered as part of the discretionary 15% for fulfilling the minimum 85% attendance requirement for appearing in the examination. Students taking leave with the consent of the Dean may be allowed an additional 10% absenteeism and (i.e. maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance in each course) and will be permitted to write the CAT/ ETE.

Only, those students nominated/sponsored by the University to represent in various forums like seminars/conferences/workshops/competitions or taking part in co-curricular/ extra-curricular events will be given ‘On Duty (OD)’ credit provided the student applies in writing for such a leave in advance and obtains sanction from the program chair of his/her school for academic related requests; or from the dean student welfare/dean student affairs for co-curricular/extra-curricular related requests. For participation in the University’s placement process the names of students will be forwarded by the placement cell in-charge to the respective school deans. Subsequently the deans will grant OD.

The dean’s office will incorporate OD leaves and medical leaves and any type of leave in the calculation of 75% attendance. Names of all students whose attendance is below 75% will be sent to proctor’s office for final decision.

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ATTENDANCERULES

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PERIOD OF CALCULATION OF

ABSENCE

From 1st Instructionalday to 2 days beforethe

start of CAT-I exams

From 1st Instructional day to 2 days before the start

of CAT-II exams

From 1st Instructional day to the Last Instructional

Day (inclusive)

MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF ATTENDANCE

REQUIRED

85%

85%

85%

ATTENDANCEELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA FOR

CAT-I

CAT-II

ETE/YEE(Theory & Lab

separately)

MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OFATTENDANCE REQUIRED

WITH THE CONSENTOF PROCTOR

75%

75%

75%

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3.1 ASSESSMENT OF LABORATORY BASED COURSESThe continuous assessments in laboratory courses will be based on supervision of the students’ work, their performance in viva-voce examinations and the quality of their work. The ETE for the laboratory courses shall be conducted internally by the respective

departments in consultation with the controller of examinations and at least one external examiner/expert shall be part of the lab evaluation/viva-voce panel.

3.2 ASSESSMENT OF THEORY COURSESWITH EMBEDDED LABORATORYThe relative weight given to the practical portion of the subject will be proportional to the credits assigned to the practical. For example, a four credit subject with three credits assigned to lectures and tutorials and one to practical (or laboratory) will have 25% of marks associated with practical and 75% with theory.

The assessment for the theory portion will be conducted in accordance with the guidelines for theory only papers and the practical will be assessed in accordance with the laboratory- based subjects.

3.3 ASSESSMENT OF PROJECT/RESEARCH-BASED SUBJECTSAll project or research-based subjects must have a defined time-limit for completion. The specific time limits for completion and schedule for monitoring and evaluation of performance of students will be announced by the school each term and it shall be strictly followed. The final project report will be evaluated by a panel of examiners consisting of an external expert and an internal examiner. The format of the student’s project report is prescribed by the programme and approved by the Board of Studies and the Academic Council.Students may undertake their projects along with the regular courses specified in their

curriculum. Students conducting their projects abroad can participate in project reviews through Skype video conferencing.

3.4 GRADING SYSTEMA student is declared to have passed in a subject (theory/lab embedded), only if he/she meets the following two conditions:• Should have secured a minimum of 15 marks out of 50 in the ETE, and• Should have secured a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 in aggregate (CAT-I + CAT-II + Quizzes + Assignments + ETE)

The level of student performance, as the aggregate of continuous evaluation and end term examination shall be reflected by letter grades on a ten point scale according to the scheme described below and summarised below:

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The assessment in each theory subject consists of two Continuous Assessment Tests (CAT-I and CAT-II), in-class quizzes, and the End Term Exanimation (ETE). The distribution of weightage for each assessment step is listed below. The distribution of internal marks in the table below is only a guideline. Instructors at their discretion may apportion some marks for attendance beyond 75%. In such cases, the marks shown for quizzes and assignments will be accordingly be adjusted. Students are advised to consult the course syllabus to get more detailed information on assessment.

EVALUATION FOR THEORY COURSES

ASSESSMENT /EVALUATION

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PROCEDURE






TYPE OFEVALUATION

CAT-I

CAT-II

3 Quizzes

Assignment

ETE (Theory withouta lab component)

Total

MAX. MARKS FOR WHICH THE EXAM IS CONDUCTED

50 marks

50 marks

Each quiz will be conducted for a minimum of 10 marks

In the form of a report, seminar, presentation, quiz, experiment, GD,

etc. as defined in the course syllabus/ course plan

100 marks

MARKS IN PREVIOUS COLUMN ARE CONVERTED TO

15 marks

15 marks

15 marks (5 marks from each quiz)

5 marks

50 marks

100 marks

*Some schools have a different evaluation scheme which the school deans shall notify to the students separately




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3.5 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AWARD OF GRADESEvaluation of the different components of subjects for each student must be initially done in numerical marks. The marks of different components viz., internal continuous assessment of course work, practical etc. and ETE shall be assigned relative weight age as described earlier. The total marks obtained shall be out of 100 and the same can be converted into grades using a 10 point scale. A normal class with a range of scores graded by a conventional method should produce a fairly normal distribution of grades. The following process will be used to choose whether absolute or relative grading system should be used.






TYPE OFEVALUATION

Internal

External

EVALUATION COMPONENT

Mid Term Lab Exam

Lab Test

Viva-voce

File Record

Lab Experiment

Viva-voce

MARKS

30

10

10

20

20

10

WEIGHTAGEOUT OF 100

50

50

REMARKS

Assessment to be done through midterm lab examination which will be conducted by each school in respective lab classes. Lab questions will be framed from the experiments already done in the laboratory.

Assessment to be done on the basis of performance in a test of lab experiments

The viva-voce enriches student’s theory/practical knowledge and it will be helpful in final lab viva taken by external experts and in ETE theory exam as well.

EVALUATION FOR LABORATORY COURSES




1. Grading will be done on the raw score awarded by the evaluator in internal continuous assessment as well as in the semester-end examination.

2. Relative grading is applied to all theory subjects having a class of 30 or more students. For subjects having enrolments of less than 30, or for those with no theory/tutorials but only labs, or for courses like seminar/mini-project, major-project absolute grading method will be adopted. Relative grading will be adopted in lab-embedded, or lab courses.

3.6 COMPUTATION OF SGPA AND CGPAThe UGC recommends the following procedure to compute the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):

1. The SGPA is the ratio of sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade points scored by a student in all the courses taken by a student and the sum of the number of credits of all the courses undergone by a student, i.e.,

SGPA (Si) = Σ(Ci x Gi) / ΣCi

Where Ci is the number of credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade point scored by the student in the ith course.

2. The CGPA is also calculated in the same manner taking into account all the courses undergone by a student over all the semesters of a programme, i.e.,

CGPA = Σ(Ci x Si) / Σ Ci

Where Si is the SGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester.

3. The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points and reported in the transcripts.

ILLUSTRATION OF COMPUTATION OF SGPA AND CGPAComputation of SGPA and CGPA Illustration for SGPA

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A student is declared to have passed/cleared a course, if he/she has earned any one of the following grades: ‘O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P’.


S.No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

LETTER GRADE

O (Outstanding)

A+ (Excellent)

A (Very Good)

B+ (Good)

B (Above Average)

C (Average)

P (Pass)

F (Fail)

Ab (Absent)

DE (Debarred)

WH (withheld due to act of indiscipline)

GRADE POINT

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

0

0

0



















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Illustration for CGPA

Thus, CGPA = 20 x 6.9 + 22 x 7.8 + 25 x 5.6 + 26 x 6.0 + 26 x 6.3 + 25 x 8.0 = 6.73144

Transcript (Format): Based on the above recommendations on letter grades, grade points and SGPA and CCPA, the HEIs may issue the transcript for each semester and a consolidated transcript indicating the performance in all semesters. However, approximate equivalence between CGPA and percentage of marks can be assessed by simple mathematical calculation i.e CGPA multiplied by 100.

SEMESTER 1

Credit : 20

SGPA:6.9

SEMESTER 2

Credit : 22

SGPA:7.8

SEMESTER 3

Credit : 25

SGPA:5.6

SEMESTER 4

Credit : 26

SGPA:6.0

SEMESTER 5

Credit : 26

SGPA:6.3

SEMESTER 6

Credit : 25

SGPA:8.0












COURSE

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

Course 5

Course 6

CREDITS

3

4

3

3

3

4

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GRADE LETTER

A

B+

B

O

C

B

GRADE POINT

8

7

6

10

5

6

CREDIT POINT(Credit x Grade)

3 X 8 = 24

4 X 7 = 28

3 X 6 = 18

3 X 10 = 30

3 X 5 = 15

4 X 6 = 24

139

Thus, SGPA =139/20 =6.95

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PROMOTIONCHAPTER 4

4.1 COURSE CREDITOne Course Credit shall consist of a minimum of 15 contact hours offered during a semester. Each course carries a fixed number of credits C, delivered as Lecture (L), Tutorial (T) or Practical (P) and indicated as its LTPC. The number of instructional units delivered each week forms the basis of LTPC of a Course.

Example:An LTPC of 2-1-2-4 means 2 contact hours based on classroom lecture, one contact hour of tutorial and two contact hours in laboratory all delivered within a calendar week.

4.2 RE-EVALUATIONStudents desirous of seeing their ETE answer scripts have to apply to the COE for the same within the timeframe as declared by the COE by paying the prescribed fee. Student applications must be forwarded by the Program Chair/Dean of the school and then re-evaluation fees are to be paid. The application along with the attached fee receipt will be submitted to the office of the COE.There is no provision for re-evaluation in case of Lab/Practical exams, student project, viva-voce exam or seminar/design/mini-project courses.The final grades awarded to each subject shall be announced by the COE and the same will be made available to students through the website/notice boards.The minimum period required for completion of a programme shall be as follows:

PROGRAMME

B.Tech/B.Pharm/B.Sc (Nursing)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

B.Arch/BA LLB/BBA LLBMCA/BBA/BMS/B.Com/BCA/BA/B.Sc.(Forensic Science) /BA(Journalism & Mass Comm.)/LLB/B.Sc.(Hotel Management)

M.Tech/MBA/MA/M.Sc./B.Ed./MA(Journalism & Mass Comm.)

LLM

NORMALDURATION

4 years

4.5 years

5 years

3 years

2 years

1 year

MAXIMUMPERMISSIBLEDURATION

6 years

7 years

7 years

5 years

3 years

2 year

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4.3 PASS IN A COURSE/PROMOTION TOTHE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR1. A student shall be eligible for provisional promotion to the next academic year of study provided he/she has earned a total of 60% or more credits after rounding-off to the next higher integer on the basis of the results of a particular academic year. In addition, he/she earns an CGPA of 5.0 or more over the entire academic year. A student failing to satisfy this requirement shall have to repeat the entire academic year including the courses in which, he/she has earned full credit.2. A student shall not be promoted to the third academic year of the program if he/she has not earned full credits of all the courses of first academic year, and, in addition satisfied the requirements listed under 1 above.3. A student shall not be promoted to the fourth academic year of the program if he/she has not earned full credits of all the courses of second academic year, and, in addition, satisfied the requirements listed under 1 above.4. Maximum duration in which a student must complete a program shall be n+2 in case of programs of the duration of 3 years or more and n+1 for programs of the duration of less than 3 years.

4.4 AUDIT COURSES A student wanting exposure to topics in a specific course not listed in his/her program curriculum, and without undergoing the process of getting a grade, may be permitted to register for a course as an audit course. The following conditions will apply for the registration to an audit course.1. A student can register for a maximum of two audit courses during his/her entire program. Such courses should be indicated as ‘audit’ during the time of registration itself. Late registration is not permitted for an audit course. 2. A student is permitted to register for an audit course only if his/her CGPA is equal to or more than 8.0 at the time of registration. 3. The student must maintain the minimum attendance criteria. 4. Courses currently offered for credit to other students are the only courses which can be opted for as an audit course. 5. A course appearing as a University Core (UC) / Program Core (PC) course in the curriculum of a student cannot be audited (i.e. audit course cannot be converted to a credit course). However, if a student has already met the Program Electives (PE) credit requirements as stipulated in the curriculum, then, a PE course listed in the curriculum and not taken by the student for credit can be audited. 6. Since an audit course has no grade points assigned, it will not be counted for the purpose of GPA and CGPA calculations. 7. A student is permitted to register for a master’s level course as an audit course only if his/her CGPA is equal to or more than 8.0 at the time of registration. The student must

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obtain the approval of the program chair offering that course on the advice from the faculty adviser. The faculty advisor will recommend to the program chair who will take the approval of the dean of the school offering the audit course.8. There is no extra cost for taking audit courses.

4.5 TIME LIMIT FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION A candidate may be permitted by the dean to temporarily take a break from the study for a maximum period of one year for valid reasons such as accident or hospitalisation due to prolonged ill health, and the same may be intimated to the Controller of Examination and the Registrar. In such cases the time limit for program completion will be extended by the period of break of study. However, if any student is debarred/suspended for shortage of attendance or acts of indiscipline for one or more term(s), it shall not be considered as break of study. Moreover, such an option can be availed only once for the entire program duration. If a student drops a semester after commencement of the term, the fees paid will not be refunded and/or adjusted in the subsequent term. If the student drops the semester prior to the commencement of the semester, he/she has to pay a term continuation fee prescribed from time to time and the balance fees paid will be adjusted in the subsequent term.

4.6 AWARD OF DEGREE After successful completion of the course and credit requirements as specified in the programme curriculum and upon meeting the minimum credit requirements, a provisional certificate indicating completion of the degree will be issued to eligible students. The degree will be conferred on the student subsequently during convocation. The relevant branch, and specialisation, if any, in the engineering or any other discipline in which the student has graduated along with minor/honours if earned by the student will be indicated in his/her grade card. Example: ‘Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering’, or ‘Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering with Specialisation in Micro-electronics’ or ‘Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with Honours’.

4.7 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONThe examination in which a student is permitted to appear in failed course(s) is called supplementary examination. The schedule of supplementary examination is declared by the office of Controller of Examination. A student must register for the course(s) he/she wishes to appear. For course registration, a student must fill the supplementary examination form which is to be approved by respective program chair. For each course, a student has to pay a prescribed examination fees. The approved application is to be submitted to the office of the COE.Supplementary examination is conducted by the COE. A student can appear in a maximum of four courses in one supplementary examination. Supplementary examination is

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conducted to evaluate both theory and laboratory courses. The internal marks for both theory and laboratory are not evaluated through supplementary examinations rather these marks-components remain the same as earned by a student during the regular term.

4.8 SUMMER SEMESTER A student has to undergo summer term for the course(s) in which he/she is debarred due to shortfall of attendance in his regular semester. Summer term is conducted during the summer vacation. An academic calendar is published for the summer term which is conducted like a regular term. A student has to apply in a prescribed form to register for the course(s). The student is required to pay the prescribed fees for each course. A student who had attendance below 50% in regular term is not permitted to do summer courses. A student has to attain 75% attendance in summer classes to be able to appear in summer ETE. Both internal and theory marks will be evaluated afresh during summer term.1. Students can do course registration for summer term for a maximum of 12 credit theory courses2. If required, the students can do registration for 2 additional credits of laboratory courses.3. Only students of all law programmes and the students of pharmacy can do course registration for maximum of 15 credits.

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MENTORINGSYSTEM

CHAPTER 5

5.1 MENTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIESThe university monitors the progress of the students at a closer level through the Mentorship Scheme. Under this scheme about 20-25 students are assigned to a faculty member who maintains a record of the academic progress of the students, has close interaction with the students and provides guidance and counseling. The Mentor can call for a meeting of the students during assigned hours or at the convenience of both faculty and students. He/She can have meetings with the parents if needed. The details of each student, guidance and counseling provided by the mentor from time to time and a record of academic progress of the student is maintained in a mentor diary.

The nature of guidance and counseling provided by a Mentor may be as follows :

1. A mentor acts as a local guardian to the group of students assigned to him/her. He/she meets the team once a fortnight on a pre-fixed day to guide, counsel and sort out various problems faced by the students. In case of an emergency, a student is free to meet the mentor and seek help.

2. The mentor constantly monitors the performance of students in class tests, tutorials, assignments, etc. He/she also identifies slow learners and refers them to suitable faculty members for improvement of their performance and the same is also notified to the Dean.

3. In case the student does not respond to the mentor and continues with poor academic performance and remains irregular, the mentor calls the parents of the student concerned and ascertains how to mend the student’s conduct and performance. In this way, the mentoring system counsels the families of the students as well.

4. Additionally, the mentor monitors and records the attendance of the students in lectures, tutorials and practicals and reports the same to the program chair/dean for further necessary action, on a monthly basis. The names of students falling short of the stipulated attendance are brought to the notice of the authority concerned for further action by the mentor.

5. The mentor is responsible for enforcing discipline, good behavior, good conduct and performance of the group of students assigned to him/her.

6. The mentor provides information concerning career opportunities and availability of educational/instructional resources.

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5.2 STATEMENT OF RAGGING“Ragging is a reprehensible act which does no good to anyone and no act of ragging shall be tolerated and any act of ragging shall not go unnoticed and unpunished.”

As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s ruling on Writ Petition Civil No. 656 of 1998, ragging in any form is strictly prohibited.

Taking into account the above facts and practices prevailing in different institutions, the Disciplinary Committee has adopted the most stringent measures against any student involved in ragging. The immediate disciplinary action to be taken against a student involved in ragging are:

1. Expulsion from the university2. Rustication3. Financial penalty to be decided by the Disciplinary Committee4. Cancellation of the result of the guilty student forcing him/her to repeat the whole year

In case of failure in identification of any particular student involved in ragging, the entire group present on the spot is liable to be punished severely as mentioned above.

5.3 GUIDELINES TO NEW STUDENTSREGARDING RAGGINGAll new students are advised to follow the following guidelines in case of any incident of ragging:

1. To always keep the phone numbers of the members of the anti-ragging cell of the University.

2. To immediately report the incident verbally and in writing to the Dean/Proctor’s Office.

3. New students are informed that forcing someone to sing and dance is also considered as an act of ragging.

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visitors rooms between 6.00 P.M. to 8.00 P.M. On week-ends and holidays announced by the University, they can also be permitted between 10.00 AM to 12.00 Noon. Visitors other than parents/guardian can be allowed in special circumstances, with the prior permission of hostel wardens. The University reserves the right to deny entry into the hostel to visitor(s), if considered necessary in the interest of peace and order.

21. No visitor shall be allowed to stay overnight in the hostel room.

22. The students shall switch off the lights, fans and air conditioners, air coolers, before they leave the room.

23. Personal electrical appliances like air conditioners, air coolers, fridge, heater and kettles in the rooms are not permitted.24. The warden or his/her nominees are empowered to inspect the rooms to ascertain the students presence or other activities.25. The students are personally responsible for the security of their rooms and their belongings. They shall lock their rooms properly before leaving. The University shall not be responsible for any loss of their private or other property and police investigation or FIR in such cases is not permissible, without the permission of Warden.

26. Duplicate keys of the each room shall be kept in safe custody of hostel warden.

27.Service complaint, if any, pertaining to the maintenance shall be registered with the warden, as per the procedure laid down.

28.The students must not indulge in any act of intimidation, any brawl/fight or violence or drunken or riotous behaviour. Smoking, use of narcotics, possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages or gambling in any form in hostel are strictly prohibited. Defaulters shall be required to vacate the hostel and face disciplinary action.

29. The students are not allowed to remove magazines or newspapers or any other property from the common room, dining hall, visitor’s room or any other room of the hostels.30. Cooking of food in the rooms is strictly prohibited.31. The students shall maintain decorum in the common room. They will observe notified meal timings. Students are required to visit dining rooms in formal uniform.

32. Ragging in any form is illegal and strictly prohibited within the premises of the university, hostels as well as in public transport system. Any individual or collective act or practice of ragging constitute gross indiscipline and attract disciplinary action as provided in the Anti Ragging Regulations.

33. The hostel area shall in no case be used as venues of protests and agitations or for any other illegal activities.34. Male and female students shall not be permitted to visit each other’s hostel.

35. The students before proceeding on leave or vacating their rooms after their winter semester shall hand over all items provided to him/her along with the keys to the hostel authorities along with the inventory duly signed by the warden or his/her authorized representative so that necessary annual repair and stock taking is done. In case of loss of

HOSTEL& LEAVE RULES

CHAPTER 6

6.1 GUIDELINES ON HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION 1. The internal administration and discipline of the hostels shall be vested in Dean, Students Welfare who will work under the guidance of hostel management committee. The Dean, Students Welfare shall be assisted by the Warden(s). The Warden(s) shall be appointed as per the rules & regulations of the University. The hostel management committee, or any other body or an individual assigned with the duties of managing affairs of hostel(s) shall ensure compliance of the relevant provisions of Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Guidelines issued by the University from time to time.

6.2 TERMS & CONDITIONS OF HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:1. The supervision and control of the students in the hostel shall vest in the Warden who will carry out the day to day function under the guidance of the Dean, Students Welfare/ Chief Proctor.2. At the time of occupying the hostel accommodation, the allottee shall be given furniture according to the prescribed list. Demand for additional furniture will not be entertained.3. At the time of occupying the hostel accommodation, the allottee shall be required to sign the inventory of furniture and other items provided. He/she shall be personally responsible for the custody of the same.4. Tampering with fittings and fixtures in the apartment will be treated as willful damage to the University property and those found guilty may be held liable to compensate the loss as may be determined by the University.5. Allotment will be offered to a bonafide student to be occupied for the duration specified at the time of allotment.6. Allotment of accommodation shall not confer on the allottee any rights of tenancy of the premises and the University shall have every right to have the accommodation vacated in the event of the breach of regulations by the allottee or on the expiry of the period of allotment.7. Any student who is found to have presented false information or forged documents to university at the time of allotment or subsequently will be liable to disciplinary action and cancellation of accommodation.

8. The University shall have the right to shift an allottee from one room to another and also to reorganize the hostel in the best interest of the University.

keys, the actual cost of replacement of complete lock shall be recovered from the students.

36. Whenever students move out from the hostel with baggage during vacations or on authorized leave sanctioned by their respective Programme Chair/Dean of Schools, they shall get the application for out pass signed by their Programme Chair/Dean for obtaining their gate pass for their personal belongings from their wardens. Such moves will only be through the authorized gates.

37. Hanging of clothes at a place other than specified for the purpose such as windowsills, balcony etc. is not permitted.

38. All the students shall possess and wear valid hostel Identity Card at all times. In case the Identity Card is lost, duplicate Identity Card will be issued by the warden against payment of the prescribed cost.

39. The students shall permanently display in their rooms the latest mobile numbers/contact address of their parents/guardian.

40. The University reserves the right to close any or all hostels suo moto.

Not withstanding anything stated in these guidelines, for any unforeseen issues arising, or not covered by these guidelines or in the event of differences of interpretation, the Vice Chancellor’s decision shall be final.

6.3 ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONSSubject to the other eligibility conditions as may be laid down by the University from time to time, the student:1. Shall be a bonafide student of the University, pursuing a full time programme.2. Should not have availed of hostel facility for a programme of the same level earlier. 3. In case of senior students, should have passed the examination in the last academic year and have no back paper(s).

6.4 CRITERIA FOR ALLOTMENT OF HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION TO THE STUDENTSThe criteria for allotment of hostel accommodation to the students shall be laid down by the University with the approval of the Vice Chancellor.

6.5 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM FOR STUDENTSAll grievances relating to hostel shall be referred to the Director (Adminstration) through the warden.

6.6 LEAVE PROCEDURESA student must apply for grant of leave in proper procedure. The leave form must be filled for leave approval. Each leave form must be first approved by the Mentor and then it is to be signed by the Program Chair. The Dean’s office will forward the approved leave forms to the office of the Dean- Student Welfare.

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9. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action including cancellation of the allotment of accommodation in the hostel for violation of the rules of living in the hostel.10. No student is allowed to take away personal belongings from the hostel premises without proper permission.

11. Students should not indulge in any act of intimidation or violence and drunken or riotous behaviour. Use of narcotics, consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

12. Students should not create ill-will or intolerance on religious or communal grounds.

13. No student shall be permitted to carry out/undertake any private professional or business/commercial activities in the Hostel.

14. The accommodation in the hostel is meant for the student from the date of admission till the last day of the academic session. However, the students can be permitted by the Vice Chancellor to stay in hostel on the recommendations of the Dean for the specified reasons and for the period of summer semester or completion of any other academic activity subject to the laid down conditions.

15. Hostel room cannot be sublet. The students will not be permitted to change their rooms without approval of the warden. Failure to vacate the hostel by the due date will render the students liable to disciplinary action or fine as may be notified from time to time by the University, or both and the action to vacate the hostel shall be initiated.

16. The students shall sign the inventory of the fittings, equipments and other items rovided to him/her at the time of occupation of the hostel room. No demand for additional furniture will be entertained. He/She shall be personally responsible for the safe custody of the furniture, fittings & fixtures. Student shall have to make good any loss/ damage by paying for the cost. In case the student is not identified, collective penalty would be imposed, if necessary. Any vandalism/willful damage to hostel property will be severely dealt with and students found indulging in such acts will face disciplinary action, as per the University rules & regulations.17. It shall be responsibility of the students to keep their rooms, corridors, staircase, bathrooms and surroundings clean and tidy at all times failing which they will be asked to vacate the hostel. No posters are allowed to be pasted in hostel premises18. The students can be permitted to visit their local guardians on week-ends and holidays announced by the University and stay out after obtaining special written permission and Gate Pass from their warden. However, such permission will be granted to female students only when they are accompanied by the persons authorized by their parents/guardians. No student is allowed to go out of the campus and the hostel on week days after the timings as notified from time to time.

19. Any application for withdrawal from hostel shall have written concurrence of their parents/guardians.

20. Guests/visitors are not permitted to enter the hostel and visit students in their rooms. Parents/Local guardians, however, can be allowed to visit them only in the cafeteria/












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7.1 COLLECTIONWith the fast growing collection, both in digital and print form using the state-of-the-art facilities, the Library is contributing to the University's mission of becoming a world class Institute. The collection of the Library is rich and diverse, especially in terms of the breadth and depth of coverage. Collection encompasses subjects in Communication technology, Computer science, Electronics, Information technology, Medical and Allied sciences, Humanities, Social sciences and related areas. This collection includes books, e- books, research journals, e- databases, conference proceedings, project reports, CDs etc. The library has committed itself to provide the best possible core collection. Its collection development policy is formulated keeping in view of the University’s mission statement and strategic plan in mind. It is linked very closely to the general and specific programs of the varsity and is in conformity with the information needs of the user population.

7.3 DIGITAL LIBRARYGalgotias University has a well equipped digital library consisting of numerous PC nodes / laptops, includes IBM INTEL Core based servers connected on a high speed Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Optic/UTP based network in a distributed Windows and Linux environment. All these nodes have access to the Internet through a 100 MBPS leased line. Application software like MS Project, SPSS, SQL Server, is extensively used. Facilities for scanning & printing include high speed laser jet network printers are available in the library.It is fully automated with integrated software SIM and has utilized Information Technology extensively to ensure that resources are accessible from anywhere at any time. Services such as Web OPAC for checking online availability and reserving online, remote access to e-resources and databases makes the library user friendly.It has a Multimedia section to access NPTEL video lectures on various subjects and topics. It provides a conducive environment for intellectual inquiry by providing user-focused services to obtain and evaluate scholarly information and knowledge. The University library is in proper coordination with the departmental libraries for effective library services to the faculty members, research scholars and students.

7.4 ELECTRONIC DATABASES & ONLINE JOURNALS1. PROQUEST covers all business disciplines, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. Additional full text, non-journal content includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.2. IEEE for Engineering sciences includes Journals, Conference proceedings & Standards.

3. SPRINGER covers all the disciplines of applied sciences, engineering sciences, medical & allied sciences. It includes journal articles, books and reference works.

4. ACM Digital Library covers the fields of computing and information technology. The full-text database includes the complete collection of ACM's publications, including journals, conference proceedings, magazines, newsletters, and multimedia titles.

5. ASCE E-Journals package includes 33 journals, more than 7,000 papers per year of all the areas of civil engineering research and practice.

6. ASME E-Journals package includes research articles and conference proceedings covering all the areas of mechanical engineering.

7. BENTHAM Science Pharmacy Collection includes pharmaceutical, biomedical and medical research journal articles.

8. MANUPATRA is a legal research database for law. It covers case studies of supreme court & 21 high courts, case laws of other courts ( Federal Court, Lahore, Nagpur, Oudh, Peshawar, Privy Council, Rangoon & Sindh High Court) and other technical literature.

9. WEST LAW contains an ever expanding collection of case laws that is updated daily. Alongside Indian case laws, Westlaw India also includes case law materials from the UK, EU, United States and other Commonwealth jurisdictions.

The library is well equipped with a large number of books, print journals, national and international Journals and CDs/DVDs on various fields of engineering, management, medical and allied sciences, humanities, social sciences and related areas.

7.2 LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS:1. All the students/scholars entering the library shall deposit their bags and other belongings at the entrance and sign in the register at the checkpoint. Only notebooks and the library books to be returned will be allowed inside. The students are advised not to leave any valuables at the check point. The library is not responsible for any loss of personal belongings. All files, books and notebooks must be presented to the guard at the checkpoint for inspection while leaving the library.

2. Identity Card is compulsory for getting access to the library.

3. The books will be issued to the students for two weeks and for a month to the research scholars and faculty members.

4. The library reserves the right to call back any issued book/item at any time.

5. Books removed from the shelves by students, if not required for reference, should be kept on the table nearest to them. Students should not try to shelve the books themselves. A book misplaced is a book lost.

6. Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library resources in any way. If anyone is found doing so, he will be charged the full replacement cost of the resource. Books borrowed should be protected from rain, dust and insects etc.

7. The students who want to return the books issued in their names are advised to wait until the books are shown as cancelled against their names.

8. In case a book is lost the users/students will be required either to replace the book by the latest edition or to deposit double the cost of the book along with the fine for the delayed return.

9. There will be a fine of Rs. 3.00 per book per day for the delayed return.

10. Students are advised not to get books issued to others in their names.

11. Conversation and discussion disturbs the library ambience. Therefore, all are requested to maintain dignified silence.

12. All users are requested to keep their mobiles switched off or in silent mode in the library.

13. Beverages and eatables are not allowed inside the library.

14. No visitor or guest is permitted to use the library without the prior permission of the competent authority. he/she is required to produce a proper introduction letter from the concerned institution/organization to which he/she is attached.

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The University library provides the following services to its clientele:-• Orientation Programme• Information Literacy• User Education• Reference and Information Service• Electronic Database and Online- Journals• Digital Archiving• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)• Internet Facility• Current Awareness Service• Lending Service• Extension Service• Reprographic Service

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10. HEIN ONLINE is a premier online research product with more than 100 million pages of legal history available in an online, fully-searchable, image-based format. It bridges the gap in legal history by providing comprehensive coverage from inception of more than 1,800 law and law-related periodicals.

11. AIR is a legal research database for law. It covers case studies of supreme court & high courts, case laws of other courts etc.

12. DELNET Databases offers access to nearly 1.75 crore records of books, periodicals, articles, thesis & Dissertations and other databases. Besides this, it also provides Inter library Loan & document delivery Services to all its member libraries.

13. KNIMBUS provides an online platform for scholarly communication providing access to cutting edge scholarly content to the researchers with the recent developments in their respective fields and tools to share knowledge with peers globally.

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INTERNSHIP& PLACEMENT

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8.1 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING/INTERNSHIPThe practical aspect of the theoretical knowledge learnt in the classroom can be accomplished by pursuing industrial internships. The university forges strong partnerships with industry/business to provide opportunities for training and internships. The programs have a provision to allow students to pursue four weeks of industrial training /internship in an industrial sector relevant to their area of study. The internship assignment may be pursued anytime after two years of study. The internship experience will carry 2 credits under the University Core Section. This training may stretch over a four week period or in two stretches of two weeks duration each. If a student is unable to pursue industrial training during the four year period due to valid reasons, permission may be granted to complete the same subsequent to the four year term. An activity log during the internship assignment approved by the industrial supervisor must be submitted to the Dean’s Office. A panel will be constituted by the Dean to evaluate the training performance of the student. The panel will award a performance grade based on the training report submitted by the student. The student must also attach the training completion certificate from the industry & training supervisor in this report.

Each Program Chair will identify a training coordinator who will assist the students in identifying the industry and getting necessary approval to pursue training. Students who have successfully completed their training will be required to register for industrial training/internship credit during the semester following the completion of their industrial training/internship program and will be awarded a grade at the end of that semester.

8.2 CAREER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTTo assist in placement for students and to provide them with relevant career counseling and guidance, the college has a Career Planning and Development Division. This division will maintain and place resumes of the students and assist them in the process of training and job placement.

The Career Planning and Development Division is managed by:• Director - CPDD • Corporate Liaison Officer • Placement Officer • Coordinator - Soft Skills • Faculty Advisors • Student Co-ordinators • Corporate Advisory Group

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9.1 GENERAL FACILITIES1. CAFETERIAFor the convenience of the students, the university offers cafeteria facilities. The cafeteria offers refreshments and meals at nominal rates fixed by the university authorities. It is open during university hours and it provides a variety of eatables to the students. Non-vegetarian food will not be served.

2. PHOTOCOPY & STATIONERYA store is provided on the ground floor for necessary stationery items. Facilities for photocopying and binding for the convenience of the students are also available there.

3. MEDICAL FACILITYA medical room with necessary medicine and a nurse is available on the ground floor. The college ambulance van is available for use in medical emergencies.

4. PARKINGAll vehicles are required to be parked in the parking lot designated for students. However, the students shall be personally responsible for the safety of their vehicles and gadgets.

9.2 OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOL1. RESOURCE PROVISION FOR ACADEMIC EVENTSStudents from time to time organize different academic events such as model and design competitions, industry oriented training programs and other events under the banner of students’ club activities. Students may require rooms, laboratories, transport and other facilities. The student coordinator must apply for any such required resources to facilitate this event and this must be approved by the Dean of the concerned school. Students are to keep proper records of funds utilised and receipts which will be forwarded by the Dean of the school to the accounts department.

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The Galgotias University Clubs mission is to inform, inspire and connect students on a platform where they can exchange knowledge, build awareness, generate interest and receive recognition. The Administrative Committee is the main governing body for all student clubs at Galgotias University. The purpose of the administrative committee is to register student clubs, assist clubs with events and activities, and promote student interaction and involvement and also to allot funds to the registered clubs. From the annual fest G-Quasar to the international debate platforms, students regularly organise excellent events attracting huge participation from various colleges. The clubs have also won accolades at every college event in which they have participated. They ensure that talent and creativity gather greater momentum and quality with each passing year.

GALGOTIAS STUDENT CLUBS & SOCIETIESCULTURAL SOCIETYGalgotias Dance Club- Studio DGalgotias Drama Club- KalakritiGalgotias Music Club- CrescendoGalgotias Photography Club- Cam CircleGalgotias Fine Arts Club-Art BeatsGalgotias Fashion Club- Scintillations

SPORTS SOCIETYGalgotias Football LeagueGalgotias Table Tennis ClubGalgotias Basketball ClubGalgotias Volleyball ClubGalgotias Cricket ClubGalgotias Indoor Sports ClubGalgotias Badminton Club

TECHNICAL SOCIETYGalgotias Nasa ClubGalgotias Technical Club-metacognitionGalgotias Enthiran ClubGalgotias Gaming Club- F.R.A.G.Galgotias Lie Club- Inventors, Innovators, And Entrepreneurs ClubGalgotias Sae ClubGalgotias Go Karting Club

LITERARY SOCIETYGalgotias Literary SocietyGalgotias Quizzing ClubGalgotias Mun ClubThe G-post Editorial ClubGalgotias Youth Parliament-nirmaan

2. AVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY FOR EXTRA EXPERIMENTSStudent may use the laboratories and other resources to carry out extra experiments, minor projects, research projects, etc. Students can also perform experiments which he/she has missed due to unavoidable circumstances. A student can avail this opportunity in the free laboratory slots. A student must get permission from the concerned division chair for carrying such extra experiments. No student should work in the laboratory by himself/herself at any time and without the knowledge and permission of the faculty in-charge of the laboratory due to safety considerations.

3. EXTRA GUIDANCE FROM FACULTY IN OPEN HOUREach faculty declares open hours during which he/she will be available in the cabin/room to attend to the students. Any student can visit the faculty in open hours to discuss any problems related to the course. However, a student can also ask for free time of the faculty to clarify his doubts in the course.

4. QUALITY CIRCLE MEETINGTwo Quality Circle Meetings (QCM) are conducted in every semester. A meeting with each batch of students is conducted and feedback on teaching quality is collected directly from the students. The purpose of this meeting is to review course progress on an ongoing process. Students can provide feedback on every course and faculty. Students can comment on the syllabus coverage, materials availability, teaching quality, balance between numerical and theory explanation, other relevant suggestions to improve the teaching/learning process.

5. RESOURCE AND GUIDANCE FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECT IDEASMotivated students are encouraged to present their own ideas for implementation of projects. The necessary funding can then be provided by the university, to develop such worthwhile projects. The process of implementation of Innovative Project Ideas is as follows:1.Students are asked to submit their innovative ideas to the Dean of the school.2.Each idea is scrutinised by an expert team constituted by the Dean.3.The selected idea(s) are considered and evaluated for development into real products(s).4. Guides are then identified by the Dean.5.Components specifications and resource requirements are planned.

6. SUPPORT FOR STUDENT’S CLUB ACTIVITYGalgotias University has student-clubs to encourage extra-curricular aspects under the direction of dean student affairs. With over a dozen different clubs, the students will find a group to fit their interest and ideas. Currently the various clubs running the show are dance, music, dramatics, literary, sports, editorial, event management, photography, arts and technical. And if the students do not find anything that meets their passions they are welcome to come and create their own. At every point Galgotias University is there to help, suggest and guide students.

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MANAGEMENT CLUBSHr ClubMarketing ClubFinance Club

SOCIAL CLUBSGalgotias Ngo- AadhyaGalgotias Rotaract ClubGalgotias Eco-soc Club (Green Club)Galgotias Divine Club

7. EXTRA CLASSES IF REQUIRED BY STUDENTSSome students may need additional assistance in understanding some contents in the class. If such students are regular in the class and still need extra assistance which cannot be given during open hours they can request faculty to take extra lectures on some topics.

8. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAMA new planet has been added to the galaxy - Galgotias University on December 9, 2013 with a purpose to prepare students through universal & practical principles to be ready, positive, and to only strive for excellence as they are our next generation and future leaders and they need to be prepared for successful living.The prime motive of the school is to bridge the gap between the campus and corporate in terms of employability skills. Through the training imparted by the school, individuals will learn to recognize the obstacles that will try to hinder them from accomplishing their professional goals and objectives; overcome them, enable them to fulfill their dreams. Besides this, the school’s endeavor is to enhance the life skills of the students which are required to face the challenges posed by the outside world. To achieve the motive, a team of experienced trainers has been working with students to increase their learning capacity, in order to clear aptitude tests and interviews.

The school is designed to empower students, and to provide them positive direction. The school has adopted the method of Active Learning to empower the students.The salient features of Active Learning are:1. Students are involved in more than just listening,2. Less emphasis is placed on transmitting information and greater emphasis on developing students' skills,3. Students are involved in higher-order thinking (analysis, synthesis, evaluation),4. Students are engaged in activities (e.g., reading discussing, writing), and greater emphasis is placed on students' exploration of their own attitudes and values.

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9.3 REGULATIONS ON MAINTENANCE OF DISCIPLINE AMONG STUDENTS1. The University seeks to maintain an environment that promotes academic achievement.2. The University seeks a community that is free from violence, threats and intimidation; that is respectful of the rights, opportunities and welfare of students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university; and that does not threaten the physical or mental health or safety of members of the university community.3. The University is dedicated to responsible stewardship of its resources and to protecting its property and resources from theft, damage, destruction or misuse.4. The university supports and is guided by government laws while also setting its own standards of conduct for its academic community.5. The University is dedicated to the rational and orderly resolution of conflict.6. Every student enrolled in the University shall be under disciplinary control of the University.7. At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration that on admission, he submits himself to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Vice Chancellor and other authorities of the University, who may be vested with the authority to exercise discipline under the acts, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations and guidelines that have been framed therein by the University.

DISCIPLINARY OFFENCESWithout prejudice to the generality of the power to maintain and enforce discipline under these regulations, the following shall amount to act of indiscipline or misconduct on the part of a student of the University.Disciplinary offences will be taken to include the following:

1. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarising; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorised collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering, forging, or misusing a university academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis.

2. DISRUPTIVE CLASSROOM CONDUCT: Disruptive classroom conduct means engaging in behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach or student learning.

3. FALSIFICATION: Falsification means willfully providing university offices or officials with false, misleading, or incomplete information; forging or altering official university records or documents or conspiring with or inducing others to forge or alter university records or documents; misusing, altering, forging, falsifying, or transferring to another person university-issued identification; or intentionally making a false report of a bomb,

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fire, natural disaster, or other emergency to a University official or an emergency service agency.

4. REFUSAL TO IDENTIFY AND COMPLY: Refusal to identify and comply means willfully refusing to or falsely identifying one's self or willfully failing to comply with a proper order or summons when requested by an authorised University official.

5. ATTEMPT TO INJURE OR DEFRAUD: Attempt to injure or defraud means making, forging, printing, reproducing, copying, or altering any record, document, writing, or identification used or maintained by the University when done with intent to injure, defraud, or misinform.

6. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: conduct means engaging in conduct that incites or threatens to incite an assault or breach of the peace; breaching the peace; obstructing or disrupting teaching, research, administrative, or public service functions; or obstructing or disrupting disciplinary procedures or authorised university activities.

7. UNAUTHORISED USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES: Unauthorised use of University facilities and services means wrongfully using University properties or facilities; misusing, altering, or damaging fire-fighting equipment, safety devices, or other emergency equipment or interfering with the performance of those specifically charged to carry out emergency services; or acting to obtain faudulently -through deceit, unauthorised procedures, bad cheques, or isrepresentation-goods, quarters, services, or funds from University departments or student organisations or individuals acting in their behalf.

8. THEFT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND VANDALISM: Theft, property damage, and vandalism include theft or embezzlement of, damage to, destruction of, unauthorised possession of, or wrongful sale or gift of property.

9. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR: Disruptive behavior means willfully disrupting University events; participating in a campus demonstration that disrupts the normal operations of the University and infringes on the rights of other individuals; leading or inciting others to disrupt scheduled or normal activities of the university; engaging in intentional obstruction that interferes with freedom of movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on campus; using sound amplification equipment on campus without authorisation; or making or causing noise, regardless of the means, that disturbs authorised University activities or functions.

10. RIOTING: Rioting means engaging in, or inciting others to engage in, harmful or destructive behavior in the context of an assembly of persons disturbing the peace on campus, in areas proximal to campus, or in any location when the riot occurs in connection with, or in response to, a University-sponsored event. Rioting includes, but is not limited to, such conduct as using or threatening violence to others, damaging or destroying property, impeding or impairing fire or other emergency services, or refusing the direction of an authorised person.

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9.4 PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING CASES OF INDISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS1. The dean/head of a department/constituent unit/centre, the authorities of the University Hostels and Security shall take immediate action, on any information of the occurrence of act of indiscipline, misbehaviour or misconduct and to inform the dean students welfare.2. Notwithstanding anything in Para (1) above, the dean, students welfare may also suo moto enquire into any incident of, indiscipline, misconduct and misbehaviour and make a report to the Vice Chancellor of the identity of those who are involved in the incident and about the nature of the incident. He may, if considered necessary, associate Proctor in the matter.3. The dean, students welfare and/or the Proctor may communicate with the guardian/parents of the students, if considered necessary in the matter requiring their assistance.4. The dean, students welfare, after investigating the matter, shall submit an initial report to the Vice Chancellor establishing the identity of the students involved in the acts of gross indiscipline, misbehavior and misconduct. He will refer the matter to the students disciplinary committee, with the approval of Vice Chancellor.5. Dean students welfare, if considered necessary, with the approval of Vice Chancellor may suspend the involved students, till the report of the disciplinary committee is received & considered by Vice Chancellor & final decision is taken.

9.5 DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES AND THEIR POWERS1. All powers for maintenance and enforcement of discipline among the students and taking disciplinary action against the students of the University shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.2. The Vice Chancellor may delegate all or any such of his powers, as he deems proper, to such other officer(s) and authorities of the University as he may specify in this behalf.

9.6 PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF DISCIPLINE1.Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and taking such action in the interest of maintaining discipline as deemed appropriate by him the Vice-Chancellor, may in the exercise of his powers aforesaid, award one or more of the following punishment: A. Expellention from the University, as the case may be, in which case he shall not be re-admitted to the University. B. Rustication for a stated period, in which case he/she shall not be allowed to attend the classes in the university, till expiry of the period of rustication; or C. Imposition of a fine of a specified amount of money; or D. Placement on conduct probation for a specified period. E. Debarred from taking a University examination or examinations for one or more years.

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F. Cancellation of the result of the examinations or examination for which the student has already appeared.

9.7 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEEThe Students Disciplinary Committee of the University shall be constituted by the Vice Chancellor as follows: 1. Dean Student Welfare - Chair Person 2. Heads of Department/(not exceeding two to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor) 3. Proctor 4. One senior lady faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor 5. Warden, and/or Security Incharge in consultation with the concerned Hostel/ School/Constituent Unit/Centre to be co-opted by the Chair Person

9.8 FUNCTIONS OF THE STUDENTS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE1. The Students Disciplinary Committee shall perform the following functions: A. To consider matters concerning maintenance of discipline among the students in the University. B. To enquire into the acts of indiscipline or misconduct committed by a student or students whenever such cases are referred to it and to submit their findings, conclusion and recommendations for the quantum of punishment under the provision these Regulations to the Vice Chancellor or the person authorized by the Vice Chancellor. C. To supervise and monitor the disciplinary climate prevailing in the University. D. To take preventive and precautionary steps such as issue of notices, warnings, instructions etc. as the case may be, for the purpose of forestalling acts of individual or collective, indiscipline, misconduct and ragging etc. E. To maintain liaison with the police authorities and the concerned departments of the Government, neighbouring institutions and the concerned authorities of the University regarding maintenance of law and order in the University. F. To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.2. The decision in each case shall be conveyed by the Dean, Students Welfare after the approval of recommendations by the Vice Chancellor communicating the penalty or penalties, if any, imposed on a student or students.

APPEALS AND REVIEW1. The students aggrieved by the decision of the Vice Chancellor may refer an appeal to the Chancellor for review within 30 days of the date of communication of the decision, who will consider the appeal adhering to the principles of natural justice.2. The Chancellor, if satisfied that the matter should be reviewed, may refer the appeal back to Vice Chancellor/Student Discipline Committee. The decision taken by the Chancellor on the appeal shall be binding.

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F. Cancellation of the result of the examinations or examination for which the student has already appeared.

9.7 STUDENT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEEThe Students Disciplinary Committee of the University shall be constituted by the Vice Chancellor as follows: 1. Dean Student Welfare - Chair Person 2. Heads of Department/(not exceeding two to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor) 3. Proctor 4. One senior lady faculty member nominated by the Vice Chancellor 5. Warden, and/or Security Incharge in consultation with the concerned Hostel/ School/Constituent Unit/Centre to be co-opted by the Chair Person

9.8 FUNCTIONS OF THE STUDENTS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE1. The Students Disciplinary Committee shall perform the following functions: A. To consider matters concerning maintenance of discipline among the students in the University. B. To enquire into the acts of indiscipline or misconduct committed by a student or students whenever such cases are referred to it and to submit their findings, conclusion and recommendations for the quantum of punishment under the provision these Regulations to the Vice Chancellor or the person authorized by the Vice Chancellor. C. To supervise and monitor the disciplinary climate prevailing in the University. D. To take preventive and precautionary steps such as issue of notices, warnings, instructions etc. as the case may be, for the purpose of forestalling acts of individual or collective, indiscipline, misconduct and ragging etc. E. To maintain liaison with the police authorities and the concerned departments of the Government, neighbouring institutions and the concerned authorities of the University regarding maintenance of law and order in the University. F. To perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Vice Chancellor from time to time.2. The decision in each case shall be conveyed by the Dean, Students Welfare after the approval of recommendations by the Vice Chancellor communicating the penalty or penalties, if any, imposed on a student or students.

APPEALS AND REVIEW1. The students aggrieved by the decision of the Vice Chancellor may refer an appeal to the Chancellor for review within 30 days of the date of communication of the decision, who will consider the appeal adhering to the principles of natural justice.2. The Chancellor, if satisfied that the matter should be reviewed, may refer the appeal back to Vice Chancellor/Student Discipline Committee. The decision taken by the Chancellor on the appeal shall be binding.

9.9 MINOR OFFENCES, PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING 1. Minor offence will be such, which prima-facie is not serious but could not be condoned or ignored 2. The students will earn Recorded Warning (RW-I) for first minor offence. The RW-I will be recorded at the level of Dean and informed to the student. RW-I warning record will be kept in student’s personal file.3. Three RWs I.e. RW-I, RW-II and RW-III (for similar or dissimilar) minor offences against a student will indicate that the student is habitual in creating/indulging in indiscipline and it will be treated as major offence and reported by the Dean to the Dean Students Welfare for further action as per the regulations.4. The minor offence shall be assessed and reported to the Dean by any of the following:- A. Faculty/Programme Chair B. Technical Support staff/non-teaching staff C. Hostel Warden D. Bus in-charge through registrar office E. Security in-charge F. Any other Branch Officer of the University 5. Dean concerned/Head of Department will decide whether it is a minor offence or a major offence. If he/she considers it major offence, he will report to Dean Students Welfare. If it is considered as minor offence, he/she will take action as laid down above. 6. The concerned Schools/units will maintain the records of Minor Offences and Warning Records (RW-I, RW-II, RW-III)

9.10 RESIDUAL PROVISIONSNot withstanding anything stated in these Regulations, for any unforeseen issues arising, or not covered by these regulations or in the event of differences of interpretation, the Vice Chancellor may take a decision, with the approval of the Chancellor.

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SCHOOLORGANISATION STRUCTURE

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10.1 SCHOOL ORGANISATIONOrganisation of a school comprises three levels of hierarchy; • Dean Head of a school• Program Chair (PC) Controller of a program• Division Chair(DC) Head of a division• Coordinator Faculty in-charge to execute a school-level task• Faculty A member of a divisionThis unique three-level organisation (shown in figure below) is the foundation for smooth and successful school operation.

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onito

r the

Lab

exp

erim

ents

, man

ual,

budg

et, e

quip

men

t mai

nten

ance

, res

ourc

e up

grad

ing,

trai

ning

for e

xper

imen

ts, e

tc.

• O

rgan

ize a

cade

mic

and

pro

fess

iona

l ac

tiviti

es a

s th

e pa

rts o

f div

ision

pro

files

suc

h as

arr

angi

ng g

uest

lect

ures

, wor

ksho

ps,

train

ing

prog

ram

s, p

anel

disc

ussio

ns, f

acul

ty

deve

lopm

ent p

rogr

ams

and

so o

n.•

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ivat

e fa

culty

for r

esea

rch

and

publ

icat

ions

, ind

ustr

y vi

sits,

rese

arch

lab

visit

s,

atte

ndin

g in

dust

ry tr

aini

ng, a

rran

ge in

dust

ry

visit

for s

tude

nts,

to b

ecom

e re

sour

ce p

erso

n,

to a

pply

spo

nsor

ed/fu

nded

pro

ject

s an

d so

on

• M

onito

r the

facu

lty m

embe

rs fo

r co

mpl

eten

ess

of c

ours

e fil

e ,

teac

hing

m

ater

ial a

nd a

ssig

nmen

t, e

valu

atin

g fa

culty

pe

rfor

man

ce, m

onito

ring

the

com

plet

ion

of

task

giv

en, p

roce

ssin

g le

ave

(exc

ept P

C) a

nd

arra

ngin

g al

tern

ativ

e te

ache

r for

lect

ure

if re

quire

d.•

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ntai

n di

visio

n pr

ofile

and

reco

rds,

di

visio

n re

ports

on

acad

emic

and

pro

fess

iona

l ac

tiviti

es.

Rol

es a

nd R

espo

nsib

iliti

es o

f PC

• F

inal

ize th

e th

eory

, Lab

orat

ory

and

othe

r co

urse

s to

be

offe

red

in a

sem

este

r and

sub

mit

to D

ean

• C

olle

ct th

e op

tions

of t

each

ing

cour

ses

thro

ugh

DCs

and

giv

e it

to C

ours

e co

ordi

nato

r fo

r pro

cess

ing

• H

andl

ing

stud

ents

for t

heir

prog

ram

rela

ted

quer

ies.

• Sc

hedu

le a

nd s

uper

vise

the

Qua

lity

Circ

le

Mee

ting

alon

g w

ith fe

ed b

ack

coor

dina

tor a

nd

subm

it th

e re

port

to D

ean.

• Pr

epar

e th

e re

sults

of C

AT I

and

CAT

II a

nd

parti

cipa

te in

resu

lt an

alys

is w

ith D

ean

• M

onito

r the

out

com

e of

the

mee

ting

by

Cour

se In

-cha

rge

alon

g w

ith c

ours

e co

ordi

nato

r•

Org

anize

com

preh

ensiv

e vi

va fo

r stu

dent

s•

mpo

rtant

aca

dem

ic is

sue

is to

bro

ught

to

the

notic

e of

Dea

n fo

r fur

ther

atte

ntio

n an

d ac

tion

• L

iaise

with

CO

E fo

r aca

dem

ic q

uery

and

re

quire

men

t

DEA

N

PRO

JEC

T

CO

OR

DIN

ATO

RS

PRO

JEC

TC

OO

RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 1

PRO

JEC

TC

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RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 2

PRO

JEC

TC

OO

RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 3

PRO

JEC

TC

OO

RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 4

FUN

CT

ION

AL

CO

OR

DIN

ATO

RS

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TC

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INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 1

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JEC

TC

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RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 2

PRO

JEC

TC

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RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 3

PRO

JEC

TC

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RD

INAT

OR

PR

OG

RA

MM

E 4

Rol

e of

Pro

ject

Coo

rdin

ator

s•

Proj

ect c

oord

inat

ors

will

wor

k in

con

sulta

tion

with

D

ean

and

all c

ircul

ars

are

to b

e sig

ned

by D

ean

• Pr

epar

e ci

rcul

ar fo

r stu

dent

’s p

roje

ct a

nd

eval

uatio

n m

etho

ds•

Regi

stra

tion

for p

roje

cts

• M

ake

pane

ls an

d sc

hedu

le fo

r int

erna

l rev

iew

of

proj

ects

and

com

pile

the

mar

ks a

fter t

he re

view

pr

oces

s•

Cond

uct r

evie

w p

roce

ss b

y ex

tern

al e

xper

ts c

ompi

le th

e fin

al m

arks

and

sub

mit

to P

C

Rol

e of

Pro

ject

Coo

rdin

ator

s•

They

will

wor

k un

der d

irect

sup

ervi

sion

of D

ean

• Th

ey w

ill c

arry

out

maj

or s

choo

l tas

ks a

s as

signe

d an

d in

stru

cted

by

Dea

n or

a p

erso

n no

min

ated

by

Dea

n

RO

LES

AN

D R

ESPO

NSI

BIL

ITIE

S O

F D

EAN

Rol

e of

Pro

ject

Coo

rdin

ator

s•

Adm

inist

er a

nd m

onito

r sch

ool a

ctiv

ities

with

the

guid

ance

of a

cade

mic

an

d ad

min

istra

tive

rule

s of

Uni

vers

ity•

Mon

itorin

g th

e D

C’s

gov

erna

nce

in d

ivisi

on a

nd a

lso g

ivin

g gu

idan

ce to

th

em.

• Sc

hedu

ling

acad

emic

and

pro

fess

iona

l act

iviti

es a

ppro

pria

tely

• R

esul

t ana

lysis

and

cou

nsel

ing

of fa

culty

Per

form

ance

eva

luat

ion

of fa

culty

• E

xpla

in ro

les

and

give

gui

danc

e to

the

coor

dina

tors

Fol

low

up

the

purc

hase

rela

ted

to la

bora

tory

RO

LES

AN

D R

ESPO

NSI

BIL

ITIE

S O

F D

EAN

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e of

Pro

ject

Coo

rdin

ator

s•

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visi

t, in

spec

tion,

man

uals,

pur

chas

e an

d de

velo

pmen

t•

Mon

itor a

nd d

evel

op c

ours

e an

d cu

rric

ulum

•

Rev

iew

the

feed

-bac

k d

ata

• P

roce

ss o

f acc

redi

tatio

n•

Mot

ivat

ing

facu

lty fo

r aca

dem

ic a

ctiv

ities

suc

h as

trai

ning

pro

gram

/ w

orks

hop/

conf

eren

ce e

tc.

• C

ondu

ct B

oS•

Mon

itorin

g an

d Im

prov

ing

teac

hing

/lear

ning

, res

earc

h an

d pr

ojec

ts A

dopt

ion

ped

agog

y in

te

achi

ng•

For

mul

ate

impr

oved

wor

king

mec

hani

sm.

• B

uild

ing

high

mor

ale

and

team

spi

rit in

the

scho

ol

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CH

AR

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10.2 DEANDean is the head of the school. He/She manages, plans and leads all tasks towards the objectives of the school. He/She works towards maintaining discipline, and academic and research growth in the school. When the problems or any other difficulties are not solved by coordinators, division chair and program chair, a student can meet the Dean for solution or help.

10.3 PROGRAM CHAIRA program chair is the person responsible for all aspects of a program. He/she maintains the health of the program. The curricula, credits, examination, and results of a program are the focus of the responsibility. A student first meets Program Chair for any academic query related to course, syllabi, marks, course registration, examinations, etc.

10.4 DIVISION CHAIRA group of faculty who are experts in almost same specialized area of courses are grouped together and form a division. The head of a division is called division chair (DC). A DC is like a local Dean of his/her division. Each division is the owner of some laboratories related to the area of the courses. A DC works towards the improvement of teaching/learning, research, project and skill development activities. A student can meet DC for utilisation of laboratory and other resources belonging to the division. A student must know all divisions and DCs for his/her school.

10.5 COORDINATORSA coordinator is a faculty in-charge for executing a particular school task. A committee may be formed by the Dean to execute a school task such as CAT examinations, students’ project, research activity in a school, etc. A coordinator is usually the head of the committee. A student may also approach concerned coordinator for updated information regarding a particular event, for eg. he/she can approach the Server Coordinator for a website-related query or a student can approach the time table coordinator for information related to the time table. Student must know the names of the different coordinators in their school, so that they may receive appropriate guidance.

10.6 BONAFIDESA student may periodically need certificates for different purposes such rail concession, loan, passport, internship, etc. Students must submit their applications to the dean‘s office which will process the same.

10.7 ATTESTATIONSA student may require to have his/her documents, photos, etc. attested by the University. The student can submit the documents for attestation to the Dean’s Office.

10.8 COLLECTION OF SYLLABIEach student must collect an updated syllabus for the course at the beginning of the term. The syllabus must be signed by program chair. Each faculty uses the syllabus which is signed by program chair and the faculty gives the same syllabus to the students in the class. If a student collects the syllabus from any senior student, the school does not take any

responsibility for its accuracy. Student must remember that the question papers are set according to the syllabus provided by the program chair.

MODIFICATION IN REGULATIONSNot withstanding anything mentioned herein, the Academic Council headed by the Vice Chancellor of the university has the right to add, delete or modify these regulations from time to time. In case of any dispute arising out of interpretation of these rules, the interpretation by the Academic Council will be considered final and binding.

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10.2 DEANDean is the head of the school. He/She manages, plans and leads all tasks towards the objectives of the school. He/She works towards maintaining discipline, and academic and research growth in the school. When the problems or any other difficulties are not solved by coordinators, division chair and program chair, a student can meet the Dean for solution or help.

10.3 PROGRAM CHAIRA program chair is the person responsible for all aspects of a program. He/she maintains the health of the program. The curricula, credits, examination, and results of a program are the focus of the responsibility. A student first meets Program Chair for any academic query related to course, syllabi, marks, course registration, examinations, etc.

10.4 DIVISION CHAIRA group of faculty who are experts in almost same specialized area of courses are grouped together and form a division. The head of a division is called division chair (DC). A DC is like a local Dean of his/her division. Each division is the owner of some laboratories related to the area of the courses. A DC works towards the improvement of teaching/learning, research, project and skill development activities. A student can meet DC for utilisation of laboratory and other resources belonging to the division. A student must know all divisions and DCs for his/her school.

10.5 COORDINATORSA coordinator is a faculty in-charge for executing a particular school task. A committee may be formed by the Dean to execute a school task such as CAT examinations, students’ project, research activity in a school, etc. A coordinator is usually the head of the committee. A student may also approach concerned coordinator for updated information regarding a particular event, for eg. he/she can approach the Server Coordinator for a website-related query or a student can approach the time table coordinator for information related to the time table. Student must know the names of the different coordinators in their school, so that they may receive appropriate guidance.

10.6 BONAFIDESA student may periodically need certificates for different purposes such rail concession, loan, passport, internship, etc. Students must submit their applications to the dean‘s office which will process the same.

10.7 ATTESTATIONSA student may require to have his/her documents, photos, etc. attested by the University. The student can submit the documents for attestation to the Dean’s Office.

10.8 COLLECTION OF SYLLABIEach student must collect an updated syllabus for the course at the beginning of the term. The syllabus must be signed by program chair. Each faculty uses the syllabus which is signed by program chair and the faculty gives the same syllabus to the students in the class. If a student collects the syllabus from any senior student, the school does not take any

responsibility for its accuracy. Student must remember that the question papers are set according to the syllabus provided by the program chair.

MODIFICATION IN REGULATIONSNot withstanding anything mentioned herein, the Academic Council headed by the Vice Chancellor of the university has the right to add, delete or modify these regulations from time to time. In case of any dispute arising out of interpretation of these rules, the interpretation by the Academic Council will be considered final and binding.

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