BENNETT UNIVERSITY, GREATER NOIDA

ESTABLISHED UNDER UTTAR PRADESH ACT NUMBER 24 OF 2016

ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR

POST GRADUATE PROGRAM

MASTER OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BATCH-2018

CONDUCTED BY

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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INDEX

Section Description Page No’s

I The Academic System and Philosophy 2-3

II Definitions 4-5

III Ordinances 6

IV Regulations for the MBA Program 7-22

V Instructions and Penalty for Use of Unfair Means 23-29

VI Procedure for Enquiries and Punishments on

Disciplinary Cases of Students 30-33

VII Standing Orders: Campus and Library 34-36

VIII Standing Orders for Hostel Students 37-39

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SECTION-I

THE ACADEMIC SYSTEM AND PHILOSPHY

1. Vision

To become a Centre of Excellence comparable to the best in the world; helping define

aspirations and possibilities for the long term, and producing ‘life and career ready’

professionals with leadership qualities, who are ready to challenge and be challenged -in

the areas of technology, innovation, management and entrepreneurship.

2. Mission

(a) To develop as a benchmark University in higher and professional education.

(b) To provide a qualitative premium education and learning experience in the higher

education space in a world-class infrastructure and research driven academic

environment, to students looking for a well-rounded academic experience with

enhanced employability prospects; and

(c) To harness human capital for sustainable competitive edge and social relevance.

3. Objectives

The University shall disseminate advanced knowledge and skills by providing instructional,

research and extension facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. The

University shall endeavor to provide to students and teachers the necessary atmosphere

and facilities for the promotion of:

(a) innovations in education leading to restructuring of courses, new methods of

teaching, training and learning including on-line learning, blended learning ,

continuing education and such other methods, leading to integrated & wholesome

development of personality;

(b) studies and research in various disciplines;

(c) inter-disciplinary studies; and

(d) National integration, secularism, social equity and engineering of international

understanding and ethics.

4. Academic Philosophy

Academic Philosophy of the University is built around five key dimensions:-

(a) Global Academic Partnerships.

(b) High Caliber National and International Faculty.

(c) Industry-Centric Curriculum.

(d) Entrepreneurial Thinking.

(e) Life and Career Ready Students.

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5. The University shall achieve the same through:

(a) Student Centric Teaching.

(b) Teaching That Builds Critical Thinking Abilities.

(c) Inspiring Learning Environment.

(d) Innovative Teaching.

(e) Multidimensional Options.

(f) Extracurricular Dimensions.

6. Teaching Methodology / Pedagogy

The University will ensure creation of curriculum and teaching practices where the

traditional teacher-centric approach is changed largely to student-centric approach;

combining the strength of face to face teaching with the power of technology enhanced

learning, laying emphasis on blended learning, attempting to introduce concepts such as

experiential learning and collaborative group learning. This shall combine the best

practices in pedagogy with appropriate e-learning tools to take care of the individual

differences amongst learners of various classes and intellectual calibers.

7. Pedagogic Principles

(a) Small group collaborative learning. Suitable groups shall be formed; assigning the

role of leadership to different members of the group for different

assignments/tasks/problems/ projects/learning outcome. This implies formation of

virtual collaborative groups exchanging roles at suitable intervals

(b) Following Principle of Active learning.

(c) Student centric learning.

(d) Experiential Learning: Students will be exposed to simulations, live cases and projects

that immerse them in real life decision making situations to help them hone their

skills in managerial decision making

(e) Case studies of best practices and decision situations : To enable students with ability

to work in diverse environments around the globe, they will be exposed to

international best practices and case studies of leading corporates in emerging and

developed economies

(f) Use of suitable e-learning tools. Access to diverse range of simulation, modeling and

other ICT based tools, databases, Massive Open and Online courses (MOOC)

(g) Self-paced learning, individualized learning (allowing each student to follow his/her

own learning styles choosing appropriate learning resources from the diverse range

suggested by the faculty designing the course),

(h) Demonstrate communication skills through appropriate ICT tools,

(i) Continuous Interaction with peers and mentors to develop team working skills

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SECTION-II

DEFINITIONS

1. “Academic Council” shall mean the Academic Council of the University, as defined in the

Statutes.

2. “Batch” means a cohort of students who are admitted at same time and normally

designated by the expected year of graduation. For example the students admitted in 2016

for MBA program will be designated as MBA Batch 2018, 2018 being the expected year of

their graduation

3. “Brief Syllabus” - This will refer to the broad topics that form part of a course.

4. “CGPA” shall mean the cumulative grade point average of a student.

5. “Common Courses” These are the courses which are to be taken by all students of MBA

program.

6. “Course” shall mean a subject or curricular component identified by a designated code

number and a title.

7. “Course Description” It shall comprise details such as Curricular Content, Course Code,

Course Title, Brief Syllabus, Course Learning Outcomes, Pre-requisites, if any, special

teaching methodology, evaluation Methodology etc.

8. “Course Coordinator” shall mean a faculty member who shall have full responsibility for

the course, coordinating the work of other faculty member(s) involved in that course,

including setting up of course syllabus, timeline for conduct of various component of the

course, examinations and the award of grades. In case of any difficulty, the student is

expected to approach the course coordinator for advice and clarification.

9. “Curricula” This will refer to a program structure duly filled with titles and code numbers

of the courses in a program for a discipline.

10. “Degree” shall mean the; Post Graduation degree viz MBA (Master of Business

Administration) and such other degrees of the University as may be approved by the

Executive Council.

11. “Elective Courses” These courses may be subscribed by a student to have flexibility to

pursue their interest in different functional areas of Management The elective courses are

expected to help a student to gain deeper knowledge and skills in specific/chosen areas in

Management They may be interchanged and shall not count as essential for the award of

degree so long as credit and other requirements are fulfilled.

12. “Executive Council” shall mean the Executive Council of the University, as defined in the

Act.

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13. “Faculty Mentor” shall mean a faculty member nominated by the School to advise/

counsel/mentor a student on matters related to the academic program, of the student. He/

she shall be responsible for acting as an interface between student, University and parents /

guardians, as required.

14. “Grade Moderation Committee of the School” shall mean the committee appointed by

the Vice Chancellor to moderate grades awarded by the faculty and course coordinators in

different course(s) in a term at a given level of a curriculum. It shall normally be headed by

the Dean and consist of all course coordinators as members.

15. “MBA” means Master of Business Administration.

16. “Non Credit Course” shall mean a course or a workshop or a seminar that is mandatory to

be taken by student and is offered generally over a short duration often without any

structured evaluation component. These are skill enhancing components and based on

quality of participation, the student may be awarded “Outstanding/ Satisfactory /

Unsatisfactory” comment on completion of a non-credit course.

17. “PG” shall mean Postgraduate program in Management.

18. “Pre-requisite” shall mean course which a student has to pass before taking another

course which has it as a pre-requisite.

19. “Program” shall imply with reference to MBA Program.

20. “Program Structure” : To be used for defining Term wise credits and contact hours

(distribution allotted to various types of courses in a program) like Theory, Labs and

Seminars etc. mentioning their status as core or elective) .

21. “TGPA” shall mean the term grade point average.

22. “Supervisor” shall mean a member of the academic staff of the University and/or from

outside the University, approved by the Vice Chancellor/ Dean to supervise the student for

the designated academic activity.

23. “Student” Student shall mean a student registered for the postgraduate program for a full

time study leading to Master’s Degree

24. “Term” shall mean a trimester which will approximately be around 10 to 12 weeks of

Instruction. The program will have six terms

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SECTION-III

ORDINANCES

1. The University shall offer such PG programs in Management studies and of such minimum

duration as the Executive Council may approve, on the recommendation of the Academic

Council either on its own or on the initiative of the School

2. The procedure for the admission shall be such as may be specified by the Executive

Council. The minimum entry qualification for admission to the PG students in Management

shall be such as may be laid down in the regulations or specified by the Executive Council.

3. A PG in Management student shall be required to earn a minimum number of credits

through various academic components of a curriculum, as provided for in the regulations.

4. A PG student shall be required to complete all the requirements for the award of the

degree within such period as may be specified in the regulations. The award of the PG

degree to an eligible candidate shall be made in accordance with the procedure laid down

in the regulations.

5. The date of initial registration for the PG program shall normally be the date on which the

student formally registers for the first time. This date shall be construed as the date of

joining the program for all intents and purposes.

6. A student may be granted such scholarship /assistantship /stipend/contingency grant, etc.

as may be specified in accordance with the directions of the Executive Council from time to

time or regulations laid down for the same.

7. A student admitted to the programs shall be governed by the Rules, Regulations and

Procedures framed by the University and on matters of general discipline, and

implemented from time to time.

8. The students shall abide by the “Standing Orders for Students” issued by the University.

These standing orders shall deal with the discipline of the students in the Hostels,

Departments, and University premises or outside. The standing orders may also deal with

such other matters as are considered necessary for the general conduct of the students’

co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

9. In exceptional circumstances the chairman of Executive Council may, on behalf of the

Council, approve amendments, modifications, Insertions or deletions of an Ordinance(s)

which in his/her opinion is necessary or expedient for the smooth running of the program:

provided all such changes are reported to the Council in its next meeting.

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SECTION-IV

REGULATIONS FOR THE MBA PROGRAM

1. Short Title & Commencement

These regulations shall be called regulations for the PG program in Business Management

of the University and shall come into force on such a date as the Executive Council may

approve.

2. Duration

The duration of the PG programs leading to degrees of MBA shall be minimum two years.

However, the duration may be extended up-to four years from the date of initial

registration. The maximum duration of the programs excludes the period of withdrawal,

due to medical reasons. However, it shall include the period of rustication or any other

reason of discipline /academics e.g. suspension, willful absence by the student, not getting

promotion to the next class due to poor academic performance etc. Similarly, the

minimum duration of two years shall exclude the period of rustication for a Term or more,

or any other disciplinary reason e.g. suspension/willful absence by the student in a Term

etc. Under such circumstances the student shall attend the University for an additional

term or more time, as equated to period of absence/suspension.

3. Starting or Phasing out of Program

The University may offer such Post Graduate Programs leading to award of PG degrees of

MBA, as per nomenclature laid by the UGC regulations on the subject and as may be

approved by the Executive Council. The maximum duration of each program shall be

specified and may be altered in accordance with the recommendations of the Academic

Council. A program may be phased out on recommendations of the Academic Council and

approval of the Executive Council, on account of continuous low registration in the

program or any other justifiable reason like becoming obsolete etc. Similarly the Executive

Council may approve starting of a new program or modifying the existing one on the

recommendations of the Academic Council

4. Admissions

Admission to all PG programs shall be made as per procedure to be approved by the

Chairman, Executive Council and may be reviewed periodically as required. Fee structure,

refund policy, total number of seats, reservation policy, and special category seats, e.g.

sponsored seats, or NRI seats etc. shall be defined in the admission procedure.

5. Term System

The MBA academic programs in the University shall be based on Term System; with three

terms in a year. After Term 3, students are expected to undertake a corporate internship

for 10 weeks during the summer term.

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6. Term Duration

A term will be of approximately 10-12 weeks duration. Of these, about 10 weeks will be

available for actual instructions. Thus a 3 credit course shall have 30 hours of classroom

interaction

7. Courses

The PG program shall comprise following type of courses

(i) Common Courses. These are courses which need to be taken by all students.

(ii) Elective Courses. These courses are offered to augment the studies in specific

fields. They may be interchanged.

(iii) Non- Credit Courses. These are courses of special nature like Corporate Internship,

Workshops, Entrepreneurship Laboratories etc. While these course do not carry

any credits, the students will be awarded Outstanding/ Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory

grades based on their performance in these courses

(iv) Courses of Guided Study (CGS) In addition to normal courses, the students may

also choose Courses of Guided Study, duly approved by the Faculty Committee.

Individual faculty members initiate such courses, either based on initiative/request

from students or on their own, and at most three students may be enrolled in each

such course. A student can elect for a maximum of one CGS course per term during

each of the terms IV or V. The course of Guided Study is generally research/

industry based courses which are expected to provide knowledge and/or skill in

niche areas of management. The CGS is treated as a credit course and the grading

will be as per the norms prescribed at the time of offering of CGS. Only students

with a CGPA of 3.5 or above in Year 1 are eligible for subscribing to a CGS.

(v) Flexi Credit Courses (Courses from other Sources) –FCS In order to provide the

students with a facility to pursue their interest in specific areas of management,

they can subscribe to the courses offered by approved on-line platforms like edX in

lieu of the electives offered by SOM. The conditions for FCS are given below

(a) The student should have a CGPA of 3.0 or above in Year 1 of the program

(b) FCS can be taken only during Term IV, V or VI of the program

(c) The maximum courses a student can opt in a Term is limited to 2

(d) A student opting for CGS can opt for only one FCS in a term where s/he is

undergoing CGS

(e) The maximum credits a student can earn through CGS and FCS is limited to 10

(f) The SOM will devise a method for converting the grades obtained in FCS to

the grading scheme of the University

(g) The courses along with grade awarded will appear in the transcript and the

source from which the course is done will also be mentioned explicitly

(h) The grade obtained will be used for computation of CGPA

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7.1 Corporate Internship

Corporate Internship is a non-credit core course, to be done typically during the summer

vacation after Term III. A student should undergo corporate internship for 10-12 weeks, in

an industrial or service enterprise in India or abroad.

It is the responsibility of the placement cell/career advancement services to arrange for

internship for all the students. In the beginning of each academic session, placement

cell/career services will prepare a program wise list of potential training organizations.

These organizations will be approached by the placement cell/career services/external

relations department with a request to provide training seats. Consolidated lists of training

offers will be made available to the eligible students in the beginning of Term 2 of the

session. If a student is interested in making his/her own arrangement for the training seat,

he/she will need to have the training organization approved by routing the application to

the Dean, School of Management.

The students will be required to get their internship activity and results reviewed by

organization in which they have done the internship and obtain comments on the Diary

provided by the placement cell/career services/external relations department. The diary

shall be printed under University arrangement and provided to the students.

On completion of Internship, the student is expected to produce a certificate duly signed by

the Organization mentor on satisfactory completion of internship. The School will scrutinize

the internship report and the certificate issued by the corporate and will award outstanding/

satisfactory/Incomplete grade, which must be sent to the Registry before commencement of

next term as minimum satisfactory grade is essential for progression to the 2nd year. In case

the internship is considered to be incomplete, an ‘I’’ grade will be awarded and the student

shall have to undergo fresh internship in part or full duration as decided by the Dean (SOM).

The corporate internship, submission of internship report and obtaining satisfactory grade

are mandatory requirement for award of MBA degree.

7.2 Audit Courses

Audit facility is open to all students. A student will be permitted to do limited number of

audit courses over the above the graduation requirements. Courses up to maximum of 12

credits from the elective courses in any category may be completed on audit basis. No

credits are given for such courses towards degree requirements. However, students shall

be awarded NP (Pass) or NF (audit fail) grades which shall be endorsed in the grade sheet.

Admission of a student to an audit course, however will be the sole discretion of the

Faculty of the course

7.3 Rural Immersion & Social Entrepreneurship (RISE) Program

In alignment with the IOS Philosophy, the MBA program of Bennett University lay

emphasis on the need for management graduates to understand and empathize with the

concerns of the larger society while designing and implementing sustainable solutions.

Bennett MBA is designed to create social wealth creators who possess the kills to identify

unmet needs of the society and co-create business enterprise that address the same. In

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addition to course work and workshops that focus on imparting such skills, a two-part

experiential learning exercise also form the part of the curriculum to develop such holistic

perspectives. This year long program (RISE) starts with a three day immersion in a rural

village in the region during Term II. During this residential program in the village, the

students will study the needs of the village, explore the root causes that hinder the

development and develop sustainable management solutions for improving the living

conditions. The rural immersion is developed under the broad outline of Adarsh Gram

(SAGY) model of Govt. of India. The students are expected to identify a social opportunity

during the immersion and work for next one year to perfect the same. The will be working

closely with an NGO or PRI of the chosen village during this time to design and implement

the solution. During the second phase of the program (Term V) the students will visit the

same village and spends at least three days to evaluate and modify the solution

implemented by them. The objectives of the RISE program are to broad base management

education and practice, and to orient the students to appreciate the larger socio-economic

and political conditions within which organizations function. Specifically, the objectives are

to:

(i) identify the challenges and opportunities in the larger society around us

(ii) develop social entrepreneurship skills to develop sustainable and profitable

business opportunities that addresses a major societal need

(iii) develop an orientation for providing solution to problems and issues faced in the

management of public utilities, services and institutions Understand the socio-

political challenges involved in developing and implementing solutions in informal

sector

(iv) Understand and appreciate the work done by NGOs and social development

organizations

(v) bridge community-institution gaps,

(vi) enable students to appreciate and understand and to extend their skills to

management of public services and resources, and

The RISE (Rural Immersion and Social Entrepreneurship) is a non-credit compulsory

component of the MBA program. Normally groups of three to five students take up a

specific issue in the village after the initial internship in the village. The program will be

implemented in co-ordination with Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

7.4 International Programs

In order to develop global vision and cross-cultural perspectives among the MBA

graduates, they will be given adequate exposure during the two year of the program. In

addition to the curriculum and content which uses case studies from around the globe,

several courses and/or sessions will be handled by experts from leading academic and

business organizations from different parts of the world. In addition to such implicit

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components, the curriculum will have one or more of the following components to

develop global perspectives

(i) Academic Immersion Program

(ii) Global Internship

(iii) International Exchange Program

7.4.1 Academic Immersion Program (AIP) During the year 1 of the program, the students will

have the opportunity to undergo a week long academic immersion program in a leading

global university. The AIP will consist of course work and exposure visits to host university

facilities. The students will be housed in host University and will have opportunity to

interact with top experts and leading academicians in the field. AIP is compulsory for all

students.

7.4.2 Global Internship During the summer, select students may get opportunities for doing

internship in international locations. However, this will be based on the merit of the

student as well as openings available with the organizations providing such internships

7.4.3 International Exchange Program (IEP) Bennett University is in the process of establishing

academic collaborations with leading International Institutions for providing global

exposure to the students. . Once these collaborations are formalized, select students may

get opportunity to spend a term in a foreign Institution. They can undertake course work

in the foreign University which will be accounted in the BU-SOM credits as per pre-fixed

conversion formula. However such facility will be available only during Term IV and V and

total credits earned from international university (along with FCS and CGS credits) is

limited to 16

The selection to be a participant in the Global Internship/ IEP will be a highly competitive

one. The Outstanding performance in noncredit components of the curriculum will be a

major deciding factor in such selections along with CGPA.

8. Registration

8.1 Every student shall register for the courses that he/she wants to study for earning credits

and his/her name will appear in the roll list of each such course. No credit shall be given if

a student attends a course for which he or she is not registered. The performance of a

student in all courses, for which he/she has registered, shall be included in his/her grade

card.

8.2 Registration of courses to be taken in a particular Term shall be done according to specific

schedule announced by the Registry. In-absentia registration shall not be allowed. Under

special circumstances, the students may be allowed late registration by the Dean SOM, till

a specified date, by paying a late fee fixed by the University along with other necessary

fees. Normally, late registration beyond 7 days shall not be allowed without sanction from

the Vice Chancellor.

8.3 Those students who join PG program in first year shall complete the registration procedure

on a specific registration date(s), prior to the commencement of their classes.

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8.4 Credit Restriction. The number of credits the student has to register for various Terms is

given in Table below:

Credit Requirement (inclusive of Common courses)

Term Minimum Credits Maximum Credits

I 19 19

II 19 19

III 19 19

Total Minimum Credits to be registered in Year 1 57

IV 15 18

V 15 18

VI 12 15

Total Credits to be registered in Year 2 45 50

Total credits a student can register in

the Program 102 107

8.5 Registration Methodology for the Courses in various Terms, depending upon slots

availability.

For Terms I to III, All students have to register for all the courses offered in the term. For

Term IV to VI, all students have to register for common courses. The students can earn

remaining credits within the minimum-maximum range prescribed above from the elective

courses offered during the Term from various academic areas of the School

8.5.1 Pre requisites: A student shall not be permitted to register for an elective course unless

he/she has earned a prescribed grade in another course prescribed as pre-requisite to the

current course, if specified.

8.6 Add / Drop of Courses:

A student shall have the option to add-on or delete courses from the list of registered

courses in a Term on or before a date notified in the Academic Calendar or as laid down in

the instructions.

(i) A student may also be allowed to withdraw from a course up to three lectures after

the the commencement of the course. For this purpose, the student has to submit

his/her application on a prescribed form, available in the Academic Section of the

University after taking approvals from the Faculty whose course is being dropped

and also Faculty whose course is sought to be added . However, no benefit of

attendance shall be allowed to the student for having missed the classes for first

three lectures.

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(ii) At the time of fee payment and before commencement of the term, the Registrar

shall give each student a registration record, which shall be the official record of

the courses registered. Students must ensure correctness of same as they shall be

awarded grades the in registered courses, irrespective of his/her claim to have

registered or not registered for the course.

(iii) Faculty Mentor: At the time of completing the registration form or any subsequent

change in the registration, every student shall consult his/her faculty

adviser/nominated mentor who shall be appointed by the School. The minimum

and the maximum numbers of total credits in the context of his/her past

performance, backlog of courses, CGPA and individual interest should be explained

to the students.

8.7 Minimum Number of Students to be Registered in a Course:

An elective course shall run only if there is a minimum registration of 6 students in that

course. However this is not applicable to CGS or FCS.

9 Course Coordinator

Every course offered shall be coordinated by a Course Coordinator appointed by the Dean.

The Course coordinator shall have full responsibility for the course. He /She shall

coordinate the work of other faculty member(s) involved in that course in respect of their

participation in various activities related to the course including teaching, attendance,

evaluation through written tests, quizzes, assignments, as may be laid out in course

description document , and the award of the grades. An internal faculty member will be

the course coordinator, even if the course is handled by an adjunct/visiting faculty

Course Coordinators shall also be required to prepare and issue/upload on LMS, the course

description document / syllabi to the students, before the commencement of Term. The

students may approach course coordinator for any assistance.

10 Course Codes

Each course offered by the University shall be identified by a course code. The course

codes shall be allocated by the Registrar’s Office/or authority so designated.

11 Course Description

At the beginning of each Term, the course coordinator/teacher concerned will circulate a

Course Description document of the course on the first day of the start of the Term to

motivate the students. It will comprise the following:

(i) Title

(ii) Course Code

(iii) Pre-requisites

(iv) Contact Hours and credits

(v) Objective(s)

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(vi) Learning Outcomes

(vii) Course Outline with session plan

(viii) Methodology/Conduct of Course/Detailed Course Plan .

(ix) Evaluation Scheme

(x) Text and reference books

Further, these details shall also be provided /available on the Learning Management

System for reference by the students.

12 Credit System

Each Course in the MBA Program is structured around the concept of credit. Each credit

represents 10 hours of contact sessions, such that, a full course of 3 Credits requires 30

hours of classroom instruction and interaction. Students should note that 30 hours of

instruction will normally require another 60 hours of preparation on their own, such that,

typically, 90 hours need to be devoted to a 3 Credits course.

A letter grade, corresponding to specified number of grade points, is awarded in each

course for which a student is registered. On obtaining a pass grade, the student

accumulates the course credits as earned credits. A student’s performance is measured by

the number of credits that he/she has earned and by the weighted grade point average. A

minimum number of credits should be acquired in order to qualify for the programs.

13 Credit Assignment

One instructional hour per week per Term is assigned one credit.

14 Earned Credits (EC)

The credits assigned to a course in which a student has obtained ‘D’ (minimum passing

grade) or a higher grade will be counted as credits earned by him/her. Any course in which

a student has obtained F or I grade will not be counted towards his/her earned credits.

15 Examination /Evaluation System

The evaluation system of the University shall be oriented to encourage the academic

qualities listed above. The University follows a continuous evaluation policy. This is to train

the student to put in sustained and disciplined work over the entire period of study.

15.1 Method of Evaluation

The method of evaluation varies from course to course. At the beginning of every term,

students will get a course file which will have the details of contents, session plan and

evaluation scheme decided by faculty. Normally, the evaluation of academic performance

in each course would be based on varying combinations of the following components:

Assignments, Quizzes, Class Participation, Project Work, Mid-Term Examination, End-Term

Examination, and any other component decided by the faculty. The relative weightage of

the components will be at the discretion of the faculty. However, in most of the courses,

there will be at least 30% weightage allotted to components where work is group based, in

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tune with the School philosophy of collaborative learning. All courses will have an end

term examination which carries a minimum of 30% weightage. Most of the common

courses will also have a midterm examination. Similar division of marks may be created for

special courses like Capstone Projects, seminars; term papers etc. but same shall also be

pre-defined.

16 General Rules: Examinations

16.1 Showing the Answer Scripts. The answer scripts of all written Examinations i.e. mid-term

and end term examination or any other written work conducted by a faculty shall be

shown to the students. Students desirous of seeing the marked answer scripts of end Term

Examination, has to ensure their presence before results are declared, as per dates

notified in the Academic Calendar.

16.2 Marks/Answer Sheets of all other tests shall also be shared with the students and thus,

there shall be no scrutiny of grades. However, before the grades are forwarded to

Registrar/Controller of Examination, they should be displayed provisionally and time given

to students, to discuss the same with respective course coordinators/faculty. Changes, if

any due to computational errors only, should be incorporated only after approval of

Chairman, Grade Moderation Committee of the School before final results are forwarded

to the Registrar/ Controller of Examination.

16.3 No appeal shall be accepted for scrutiny of grades.

16.4 No Supplementary examination will be conducted except in the case of students who

could not take examination due to a medical condition and/or due to the death of a close

relative.

17 The Grading System

At the end of each course, the faculty awards Letter Grades to the course participants

University follows a grading scheme of 11 levels ranging from A+ to F as given in the Table

Letter Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

Grade Point 4 3.67 3.33 3 2.67 2.33 2 1.67 1.33 1 0

The Faculty will assign marks for each of the grading components and the aggregate of

marks will be used to determine the final letter grade. Even though there is no specific

mark range for getting a particular letter grade, normally A will be awarded for marks in

the range of 80% or above and Grades below C- will be awarded for marks below 50%.

The Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) is calculated by computing the sum of grade points

in respective courses multiplied by the course credits, and dividing it by the total credits

for all the courses in the term. Similarly, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is

calculated at the end of each year as a composite index of academic performance of the

student as per the following formula. Grades obtained in non-credit courses are not taken

into account for the calculation of CGPA.

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where GPi is the Grade Point (see table above) obtained for course i

and CPi is the credits for the course i

17.1 General Guidelines for the Award of Grades

The following are the general guidelines for the award of grades:

(i) All evaluations of different components of a course shall be done in marks for each

student.

(ii) The marks of each component of evaluation shall be reduced to the approved

weightage and then each component added to get total marks on a 100-points scale.

The rounding off shall be done on the higher side.

(iii) The Grades may be awarded by any of the methods as approved by the Academic

Council i.e based on the natural cut off marks in case of smaller classes or statistical

method of relative grading in case larger class. The grade boundaries as decided

with in the school may be marginally adjusted by the course coordinators. However

the reason for same may be justified during the grade moderation committee

meetings.

(iv) “A” grade shall not be awarded for percentage of marks less than 80% under any

circumstances. Course coordinators may lay down maximum % of students being

awarded A grade

(v) For percentage marks less than 30, normally Grade ‘F’ will be awarded

(vi) The overall distribution of different grades shall be as indicated in the statistical

distribution to the extent possible.

(vii) The provisional grades shall be awarded by the course coordinator. The same shall

be moderated by Grade Moderation Committee at Department and School level.

(viii) Provisional grades awarded shall be displayed on the notice board of the

Department. After giving time to students to peruse the same, and carrying out

adjustment of computational errors, if any, the final grades shall be communicated

to the Registrar/controller of examination within specified time for publication.

(ix) The grades should be finalized within time announced with Academic Calendar. The

course coordinator shall have full responsibility for this purpose.

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17.2 Structure of Grading of Academic Performance

The following shall be the structure of grading for academic performance of the students:

Grade Grade Point(s) Description of performance

A 4 Excellent - Exceptional Achievement

A- 3.67

B+ 3.34

B 3 Extensive Achievement/very Good/Good

B- 2.67

C+ 2.33

C 2 Satisfactory - Acceptable Achievement/

Fair Performance

C- 1.67

D+ 1.33 Poor, Minimal Achievements

D 1.00 Credit for the course is earned.

Student will be earning Deficit credit points.

F 0 Very Poor

Credit is not earned and the course will

not satisfy any requirements.

Higher penalty in terms of larger DCP will be

awarded.

NP - Audit Pass

NF - Audit Fail

W - Withdrawal

‘I’ - Incomplete

17.3 Description of Grades

A, A (-) Grades

These grades stand for Excellent/Exceptional achievement. The minimum marks for award

of an ‘A’ grade shall be 80%. However, individual course coordinators with approval of

Chairman, Grade Monitoring Committee may set higher individual marks requirement.

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B+, B, B (-) Grades

These grades denote an extensive performance ranging from Very Good to good.

C+, C, C- Grades

These grades denote satisfactory / Acceptable Achievement/ Fair Performance which shall

fetch the credits for the course

D+, D Grade

The ‘D+’, D grades stands for marginal performance; i.e. it is the minimum passing grade in

any course. The minimum marks for award of ‘D’ grade shall be 30%. However, individual

course coordinators may set higher individual marks requirement after approval of

Chairman, Grade Monitoring Committee.

F Grade

The ‘F’ grade denotes a very poor performance, i.e. failing a course. ‘F’ grade is also

awarded in case of poor attendance (see Attendance Rules). No Grade points are awarded.

However, the credits of such courses shall be used as denominator for calculation of TGPA

or CGPA.

NP and NF Grades

These grades are awarded in a course which a student opts to audit. Applications for the

Audit Course are allowed during the first two weeks of a Term. The audit pass (NP) grade

is awarded, if minimum marks equivalent to ‘D’ grade are obtained in that course and

attendance is above 75% in the classes. If either of these requirements is not fulfilled, the

audit fail (NF) grade is awarded. The grades obtained in audit courses are not considered

in the calculation of TGPA or CGPA.

‘I” Grade

The ‘I “grade is awarded when the student is allowed additional opportunity like make up

Examination etc. based on which the grade is to be decided along with other components

of the evaluation during the Term. An incomplete grade of "I" may be given when an

unforeseen emergency prevents a student from completing the work in a course. The "I"

must be converted to a performance grade (A to F) within 30 days after the first day of

classes in the subsequent regular Term. If the work is not completed after 30 days, the "I"

is converted to a performance grade, usually an "F".

18 Grade Moderation

18.1 The Grade Moderation Committee of the Dean and all course co-ordinators of the courses

in the respective Term. This committee shall be responsible for adherence to the

guidelines for the award of grades as decided from time to time. The Chairman, Grade

Moderation Committee shall be responsible for the display of provisional grades in the

Department after the same are moderated at the school level and for forwarding the final

grades to the Registrar/controller of Examination. The Chairman, Grade Moderation

Committee shall also retain the record copies of the marks and the grades along with the

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statistical parameters for all the courses moderated and forward a copy of the same to the

Registrar/controller of Examination.

18.2 The remarks for discipline shall be moderated by the discipline committee constituted by

the Vice Chancellor, and shall follow the laid down parameters for such purpose.

19 Conversion of grades into percentages

The performance of the student is measured in terms of CGPA (on a 4 point scale)..

However, on request from the Indian Industry and oversees University’s querying on

percentage obtained by students, a mathematical formula for conversion of GPAs to

equivalent percentage may be adopted and same approved by the Academic Council of

the University.

20 Evaluation of Academic Performance

20.1 The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz., the Term

Grade Point Average (TGPA) in each of the terms and Cumulative Grade Point Average

(CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all the completed terms at any point in time.

20.2 Deficit Credit Points

Deficit Credit Point is the penalty awarded to students who earn D or F grades. For

promotion to second year as well as for award of degree a student should not have more

than a maximum prescribed number of DCPs.

Grades D & F will attract DCPs. The DCPs will be same for grades ‘D+, D in the course:

Grade F will carry : 8 DCPs irrespective of course credits

Grade D+ or D will carry : 2 DCPs in a 1 Credit Course

3 DCPs in a 2 Credits Course,

4 DCPs in a 3 Credits Course and

5 DCPs in a 4 credit course

21 Conditions for Pass and Progression.

CGPA and Deficit Credit Points (DCPs) will form the basis for determining if a student has

become eligible for: (a). Promotion from the first to the second year, and (b) Award of

MBA at the end of the Program

A student will be eligible for promotion to Second Year of the Program if she/he meets the

following academic standards at the end of first year:

(a) Obtain a CGPA of at least 2.00 (i.e. equivalent to C Grade), and

(b) Do not have more than 15 DCPs. and

(c) Obtain a Satisfactory Certificate from the employer on Corporate Internship

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A student will be eligible for Award of MBA on completion of the Program only if he/she

satisfies the following criteria at the end of second year:

(a) Obtain a CGPA of at least 2 (i.e. equivalent to C Grade) overall,

(b) Do not have more than 8 DCPs in the Second Year of MBA

(c) Should have completed 100 credits of courses (100 Earned Credits) with a grade of

D or above across the two years of the program

(d) Do not have more than 20 DCPs across the two years of MBA and

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A student will be eligible for Award of MBA Degree on completion of the Program only if

he/she satisfies the following criteria at the end of second year:

(a) Obtain a CGPA of at least 2 (i.e. equivalent to C Grade) overall,

(b) Do not have more than 8 DCPs in the Second Year of MBA

(c) Should have completed 100 credits of courses (100 Earned Credits) with a grade of

D or above across the two years of the program

(d) Do not have more than 20 DCPs across the two years of MBA

(e) Should complete the requirements of the Degree in maximum of four years.

Term/year withdrawals due to medical reasons are not counted in four years.

However forced withdrawal of students e.g. rustication or expulsion or

nonattendance by student due to any other reasons, shall count in the maximum

period of four years

23 Termination from the program

A student who is found ineligible for promotion to second year as per the promotion

clause given above or not eligible for award of degree under the graduation clause will be

required to leave / be terminated from the Program. Such students, as also students who

anticipate a failure to meet the aforesaid criteria, may however, apply at any point of time

during the academic year for repeating the first/second year with the next batch to Vice

Chancellor, giving due justification for their inferior academic performance.

Students who have accumulated more than the permissible limit of DCPs at any point in

time will have to leave the Program immediately. However, these students will also be

eligible to apply for repeating the year on appeal to the Vice Chancellor

Repeat option, if allowed by the University, will be given only once in each year of the

Program. That is, no student will be allowed to be in the same year of the Program for

more than two years. Thus a student gets a maximum period of 4 years to complete the

program.

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24. Attendance

Given the participant centric learning philosophy adopted by School of Management, it is

necessary that student maintain 100% attendance in all classes. The faculty is free to

adopt appropriate measures to regulate attendance, penalize absence, and ensure smooth

and undisturbed process of learning in her/his class. A student scoring less than 80%

attendance will be subject to grade drop for every 10% of absence. The final grades

obtained by the Students who are absent for more than 20% sessions for a course, will be

adjusted downwards as follows

Actual grade obtained

in the re-examination

A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

Grade to be recorded

if attendance is

between 70-80%

A- B+ B B- C+ C C- C- D+ D F

Grade to be recorded

if attendance is

between 60-70%

B+ B B- C+ C C- C- D+ D F F

Grade to be recorded

if attendance is

between 50-60%

B B- C+ C C- C- D+ D F F F

Recorded if

attendance is below

50%

F F F F F F F F F F F

25 Term/ Year Withdrawal in Medical Cases

A student who has been absent from classes on the basis of medical advice after due

approval of the Dean (SOM) / Vice Chancellor and has submitted authentic medical record

may be permitted to withdraw from the term. Further if a student is absent from the

classes on account of certified genuine medical reasons for duration of five weeks or more

will be asked to withdraw from the term compulsorily. If withdrawal is done for term I to

III, the courses in the term has to be repeated along with year 2 of the program. if

withdrawal is made during terms IV to VI, the student has to attend the classes in the

subsequent year and his/her graduation will happen only after completion of all requisite

credits.

26 Termination of Registration due to absence/lack of Information regarding absence

during the Term

(i) A student must inform the Dean (SOM), immediately of any instance of continuous

absence from classes.

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(ii) If a student is continuously absent from the University for more than 21 working

days without notifying the University, his/her name will be struck off the rolls of

the University.

(iii) Such absence in the first year will render the student ineligible for re-admission. In

subsequent years, the re-admission may be permitted by the Vice Chancellor after

investigation & imposition of penalty as may be approved by the Vice Chancellor.

27 Interpretations of Regulations

In case of any dispute/difference of opinion in interpretation of these regulations or any

other matter not covered in these regulations, the decision of the Vice Chancellor shall be

final and binding.

28 Emergent Cases

Notwithstanding anything contained in the above regulations, the Chairman of the

Executive Council may, in emergent situations, take such action on behalf of the Council as

he/she deems appropriate and report it to the next meeting for its approval.

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SECTION-V

INSTRUCTIONS AND PENALTY FOR USE OF UNFAIR MEANS

1. The salient instructions for the conduct by a student in the Examination hall shall be

printed on the cover page of the answer – book and notice boards. These may include, the

list is not exhaustive),

To Do List

(i) Be in the respective seats five minutes before the exams. You may be debarred entry

or allowed delayed entry so that you do not disturb other students.

(ii) Bring your ID card. Display it appropriately. You may be debarred from the

examination.

(iii) Leave all materials like slips of papers/mobiles/digital diaries/ study material/

revision notes etc. outside the hall. Forgetting to take out in a hurry or worry is no

excuse.

(iv) You must sit as per seating plan displayed outside the halls or notified on your

intranet.

(v) You must ensure that you sign your attendance slip before leaving the Examination

Hall.

Not to Do List

(i) Do not get late.

(ii) Do not carry unauthorized materials inside the examination hall:

(a) Short notes,

(b) Loose papers

(c) Notebooks,

(d) Mobiles,

(e) Digital diary,

(f) Do not write anything on covers.

(iii) Even if, material is not related to the examination, you will be charged for UFM.

(iv) You are not allowed to leave the hall before 30 Minutes from start of paper.

(v) Do not copy, Talk or indulge in unfair means. The report provided by the Invigilator

is final. No excuses of any kind will be listened to or accepted.

2. Any contravention of these instructions and the use of any unfair means will render the

student liable for punishment.

3. Actions By the Invigilator’s on Detecting Unfair means Case

(a) As soon as a student is suspected by the invigilator or any other authorized person of

having resorted to unfair means he/she shall immediately take possession of the

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answer book along with the relevant material found with the student. The papers,

notes, books, electronic devices etc. found in possession of the student shall be duly

signed by the student and the invigilator, sealed and attached with the seized

answer-book in presence of the student. In case student is found to have written

something on the body part a photo of same may be taken on the web cam available

etc, if possible. In case student indulges in UFM other than possession of

unauthorized material like talking to fellow student, attempting to copy from fellow

student, allowing fellow student to copy, discussing answer with fellow student

outside the hall etc, the nature of offence must be duly recorded by the invigilator.

(b) The Invigilator In charge shall get the prescribed form (attached) for unfair means

filled and signed by the student and give his / her comments on the same, in

prescribed place.

(c) After completing all the above formalities, a fresh answer-book shall be given to the

student for completing the Examination.

(d) If the student does not hand over the relevant material and / or refuses to fill up and

sign the prescribed form, the same shall be recorded on the prescribed form. In this

case, co-Invigilator may sign as a witness to the event.

(e) No extra time will be given for completing the Examination as a result of this

procedure.

(f) After Examination is over, these answer books duly marked as I (confiscated copy)

and II (freshly issued copy) along with the material found in possession and the

prescribed form duly filled and signed by the Invigilator In charge shall be delivered

separately to the Registrar/controller of Examination.

4. Convening of Committee on Unfair Means

(a) A Committee (Standing Committee) appointed by the Vice-Chancellor shall enquire

into cases of unfair means in the Examination. Composition of the committee shall

be:

1. Dean (SOM) - Chairman

2-3. Two Professors/ Associate Professor nominated by the Vice Chancellor-

Members

4. Controller of Examinations (Member Secretary)

(b) The Committee shall thoroughly examine the cases on the basis of the material/

documents placed and give hearing to the student and the concerned Invigilator. It

shall submit its recommendations after laying down clearly the nature of the offence

to the Vice Chancellor for consideration and necessary orders.

5. What constitutes an UFM

A student necessarily need not be actively involved in cheating to be viewed as a case of

UFM. Willful or even unintentional mistake of noncompliance of instructions/guidelines for

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the examination may also be charged as UFM. The acid test for the same is possession of

material or indulgence in an act which may provide unlawful gains.

6. Categories of Offences And Punishments

Following actions may be taken for different categories of offences enumerated below:

(A) Category 1 (Not Adhering To Guidelines): Nature of Offence

(a) A student is found talking in the Examination hall to another student.

(b) A student is found to be talking to a person outside the Examination-hall

before submission of the answer sheet e.g. while going to the wash room etc.

(c) A student has deliberately changed his/her seat in the Examination-hall

without the permission of invigilator.

Action to Be Taken: The invigilator in charge of the room/hall shall immediately take

possession of the first answer book. The student shall be informed that the first

answer sheet is being recommended to be cancelled and same may not be

evaluated. The student shall be provided with a second answer book. The first

answer-book shall be cancelled after deliberations of the UFM committee and the

second answer-book only is to be evaluated.

(B) Category 2 (Attempt to take un-lawful advantage): Nature of Offence

(a) A student is reported to have appealed to the Examiner in the answer-book.

(Examiner should report such cases to the Dean, as they may arise during

evaluation exercise).

(b) Writing the solutions of the questions on the question paper itself /electronic

device etc. during the Examination whether with or without intention to

use/circulate the same.

(c) A student is found possessing cell phone or any other item of such type or

communication gazette in the Examination hall though not established to have

used it.

(d) A student is found possessing any notes or printed unauthorized material or

notes written on any part of the body-clothes or instruments such as set

square, electronic device etc. or having notes written on chair, table, desk or

drawing board etc. during the Examination but as per assessment of invigilator

has not used the same .

(e) A student tries to/or appeals to the Invigilator for help during the Examination

Action to Be Taken: The invigilator in charge of the room/hall shall immediately take

possession of the first answer book immediately on occurrence or detection. The

student is to be provided with a fresh answer sheet. The UFM committee may award

cancellation of the concerned paper and direct for award of zero marks in the

concerned examination.

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(C) Category 3 (Direct intent/attempt to draw un- lawful advantage) Nature of

Offence:

(a) Cheating/copying detected during evaluation of the answer sheet (Examiners

to report such cases if detected).

(a) Disrupting the smooth conduct of Examination in any way.

(b) Making use of unauthorized material like written/photocopied note/written on

the body parts, on the clothes or the desk or calculator or box. etc./ by

himself/herself or through assistance of others.

(c) Found to be consulting notes or books while being out-side the Examination

hall during the Examination hours.

(d) Found to be passing on a copy of question(s) set in the paper or solution

thereof to anyone.

(e) Found to have received help from other students or giving help to other

students through passing some written material/electronic device pertaining to

the questions set in the paper concerned.

(f) Found to be allowing other student's to copy from his/her answer book.

(g) Found communicating or attempting to communicate directly or through

someone else with the Examiner or anybody connected with the University

Examination for influencing them in the award of marks.

(h) Found to be guilty of swallowing or destroying any note or paper or any other

material found with him/her.

Action To Be Taken: The student should be awarded Fail grade in that subject. The

student may be allowed or / disallowed to appear in next supplementary

Examination of that subject.

(D) Category 4 (Direct involvement in unethical means): Nature of Offence

A student is found:

(a) In possession of a solution of a question set in the paper through the help of

any student, supervisory or ministerial staff or some other agency/person.

(b) Guilty of having made previous arrangement to obtain help in connection

with the question paper in cases not covered by the above provision.

Action to Be Taken: All Examination to be cancelled for that Term and the student to

be awarded fail grade in all courses registered for the Term. Further the student is

disallowed from appearing in supplementary examination

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(E) Category 4 (Direct involvement in unethical means and lacking integrity): Nature of

Offence

(a) Smuggling in an answer-book, taking out or arranging to send out an answer-

book.

(b) Writing deliberately another students' roll no. in his/her answer-book.

(c) found in possession of answer-book not his/her own

(d) impersonating another candidates

(e) Allowing impersonation in any Examination.

(f) Guilty of serious misconduct in the Examination hall or obstructing

implementation the instructions of the superintendent or any of the

invigilators in the Examination hall.

(g) Using threatening or foul language etc. during the Examination.

Action to Be Taken: All Examinations of that Term to be cancelled Term and the

student to be awarded fail grade in all courses registered for the Term. Further the

student is disallowed from appearing in supplementary examination. In addition, the

student be debarred from appearing in any University Examination for a period of

one Term or expulsion from the University depending on the gravity of the offence.

(F) Category 7 (Involving other persons): Nature of Offence

Any person who is not a candidate for any Examination found committing or abetting

in committal of any of the offences mentioned above.

Action To Be Taken: To be dealt with the Vice-Chancellor in an appropriate manner

including expulsion from the University if he/she is the student of this University. In

case offender is not from the University, the legal action as may be required to be

initiated.

(G) Category 8 (Repeat/habitual offences): Nature Of Offence

Second/subsequent case(s) of UFM reported against a student in the same academic

year.

Action to Be Taken: One step higher punishment than the most severe punishment

awarded so far in all the UFM cases against him/her, including the action

corresponding to present UFM case.

7. Cases not covered by these Regulations.

To be decided by the Vice-Chancellor.

8. Unfair means / Plagiarism in Class Work

Any case pertaining to purported resorting to unfair means/ plagiarism during the Class

Work/ Quizzes/ Submission of Seminar Report/ Dissertation/ Practical's/ Laboratory

Classes/ Projects etc. shall be dealt with by the appropriate committee/ persons as

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nominated by the Dean (SOM). If in the opinion of such committee the offence is of serious

nature, it shall be referred to the Vice Chancellor for investigation through Standing

Committee of the University. These offences could be:

(a) Which have occurred before or after the Examination, or partly before and during or

during and after the Examination;

(b) Which have been detected after the Examination/ declaration of the result/ award of

the degree;

(c) Which has been reported or detected after a research paper report/ note/

communication has been published in a Research Journal widely circulated

magazine/ Proceedings of conferences/ seminar or a monograph/ book, and or any

electronic device.

(d) The penalty in such cases of unfair means/ plagiarism which have been found to be

true and shall be recommended by the appropriate committees of the department/

University Standing Committee, as the case may be. The imposition of any such

penalty shall be at the discretion of the Vice-Chancellor, who, after considering the

full facts and the report on the matter

(i) may impose the same penalty,

(ii) may reduce the penalty, or

(iii) may enhance the penalty as recommended by the committee.

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Proforma - UFM-1

FORM FOR UNFAIRMEANS

1. Enrolment No. : ______________________________________

2. Name of Student : ______________________________________

3. Programs/Branch/Specialization : ______________________________________

4. Year of Admission : ______________________________________

5. Venue of Examination (Hall------) : ______________________________________

6. Date of Examination : ______________________________________

7. Time __________ : From _________________ To _____________

8. Course Code : ______________________________________

9. Course Title : ______________________________________

10. Name of Invigilator(s) : ______________________________________

Details of Seized Material (Pl. Attach): (All these materials should be signed by the Invigilator of

the Examination and the student) Mobiles confiscated shall be deposited with Registrar and

returned back after down loading incriminating data

1.

2.

3.

Statement of Student:

Signature of Student

Date ____________________ Time ______________________

Statement of Invigilator: (Record circumstances of offences in brief the statement should be

definite and unambiguous.

Certified that the statement by the student was made in my presence or the student declined to

give any statement. (Cut whichever not applicable)

Name: __________________ Signature of Invigilator Date:__________ Time ____

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SECTION-VI

PROCEDURE FOR ENQUIRIES AND PUNISHMENTS ON DISCIPLINARY CASES OF

STUDENTS

(These rules are applicable other than UFM Cases)

1. The welfare and discipline of students are two integral parts of an Institutional behavior.

Student’s behavior and discipline will therefore be assessed and will receive the same

attention as the academic work. Discipline includes the observance of good conduct and

orderly behaviour by the students of the University. All students pursuing a course of studies

at the University shall observe a code of conduct and maintain discipline and consider it

his/her duty to behave decently at all places. They must follow the rules pertaining to

discipline, as may be laid down by the Management of the University and also abide by all

rules and regulations of the University framed and notified from time to time. Students of

the University must study the Standing Orders carefully and also make themselves familiar

with these instructions, pertaining to their academic, co-curricular and other activities. The

plea of ignorance will not be entertained for any breach of orders in force from time to time.

Therefore, students must see the notices on the Notice Boards/Website/Student

information system regularly.

2. The discipline of the students will therefore be closely monitored in the campus, class

rooms, laboratories, play grounds, Mess, hostels and outside the campus in respect to

adherence to discipline norms, will be evaluated at the end of each academic year and

reflected in the grade sheet.

3. Any violation of the code of conduct or breach of any rules or regulations of the University

by any student shall constitute an act of indiscipline and shall make him liable for

disciplinary action against him. The following acts, in particular, shall constitute acts of

gross indiscipline and any student indulging in any of them shall render him/herself liable

for disciplinary action against him. The list is neither comprehensive nor complete as each

case shall be dealt with on its own merit

(i) Disobeying the teacher/officials or misbehaving in the class.

(ii) Quarrelling or fighting in any University building, hostels or in the campus amongst

themselves or indulging in any activity which amounts to ragging and or

harassment of other students

(iii) Quarrelling or fighting with a University employee or any employee of the

University mess/canteen/cafeteria/security or any other public utility

functioning in the campus.

(iv) Behaving in the University campus or outside in a manner which is indecent or

which is meant to annoy or harass the students, teacher, officers or employee of

the University.

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(v) Visiting socially unacceptable websites, consuming liquor or banned substances like

drugs etc.

(vi) Damage to the University property.

(vii) Indulging in acts of theft, stealing and misappropriating.

(viii) Any other activity that defames the University and constitutes indiscipline. It shall

also include inciting others to do any of the aforesaid acts;

(ix) Use of mobile in the class/academic area.

(x) irregularity in attendance, persistent idleness or negligence or indifference towards

the work assigned;

(xi) Any other conduct anywhere which is considered to be unbecoming of a student

4 Procedure for Processing Cases of Indiscipline

(i) A student shall be guilty of misconduct and breach of discipline if he or she violates

any of the provisions of the standing orders issued by the University. Any case of

indiscipline received / observed shall be reported to student welfare officer who in

turn shall bring it to the notice of Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor may

thereafter :

(a) Dispose of the case, summarily depending upon the nature of indiscipline/

misconduct.

(b) Refer the case to Proctorial Board for enquiry.

(ii) Pending enquiry, the Vice Chancellor may suspend a student(s), for an act of

indiscipline which is detrimental to healthy atmosphere / law & order in the

campus, if in his/her judgment a prima facie case of breach of discipline exists

against the student(s).

5 Procedure for Enquiry

Proctorial Board on receipt of the case/offence report shall issue a notice containing the

substance of charge/imputation or misconduct against the student(s) concerned and

requiring the student(s) to submit statement of defence within a specified period. This notice

shall also specify the date on which the student(s) will appear before the committee in

person to answer the charges. The committee will, after Examination of the charged

student(s) and such other persons whose testimony may have bearing on the incident,

submit its report detailing findings and fixing responsibilities to the Vice Chancellor.

6 Procedure for Award of Punishment.

(i) The Vice Chancellor shall consider the report of the enquiry committee and decide

upon the quantum of punishment to be awarded. This shall be promulgated by the

Registrar.

(ii) The Vice chancellor may record the punishment as in succeeding paragraphs and

dispose the case.

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(iii) In case of proposed punishment of rustication or expulsion, the Registrar shall

inform the student in writing of the charges, the proposed penalty and the clauses

under which the University proposes to take action. The student will be given 5

days notice to “Show Cause” why the proposed penalty should not be imposed.

(iv) The reply if any, received shall again be placed before the CPO/ Vice Chancellor

who after due consideration shall award the final punishment. In case no reply is

received by the stipulated time, it will be presumed that the student has nothing to

offer in his/her defence and the punishment proposed shall be imposed.

(v) Final decision on acts of indiscipline would be communicated in writing to the

concerned student with an entry in his/her personal record.

7 Guideline for Punishments for Acts of Indiscipline

The following punishments may be imposed for acts of indiscipline / misconduct for good

& sufficient reasons. The list is not exhaustive.

(i) Written Warning.

(ii) Imposition of suspended monetary fine and warning. A suspended fine becomes

operative if the concerned student is found guilty of another act of indiscipline

during the remaining period of his/her study in the University.

(iii) Imposition of monetary fine.

(iv) Award of negative marks from discipline group of marks to be computed for award

of disciplinary remarks as per procedure out lined below.

(v) Any combination of (i), (ii)/(iii) and (iv) above.

(vi) Rustication/Expulsion from the University.

(vii) Suspension / expulsion from Hostel / University.

(viii) Any student who is expelled from the hostel on disciplinary ground shall forfeit the

amount deposited by him/her towards the hostel charges for the semester. No

refunds on pro-rata basis shall be entitled under any circumstances irrespective of

the date of expulsion. Student expelled for the complete semester or more shall be

required to apply afresh for the hostel accommodation

8 Competent Authority to Award Various Punishments

All cases of indiscipline shall be considered and disposed by the Vice Chancellor. He may

delegate the Authority for dealing with minor offences to any Authority or the Officer of

the University.

9 Procedure for Awarding Negative Marks from the Disciplinary Group of Marks and

calculation there-of.

(i) The in-disciplinary marks awarded at the end of each Academic Year will computed

and reflected on the Grade Sheet of Spring (even) semester as

satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Poor.

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(ii) Computation of yearly Discipline Remarks. A student shall automatically get

satisfactory grade, if no act of indiscipline is recorded against him/her.

(iii) For computation of Unsatisfactory/ Poor grade maximum marks to be deducted for

offences/ punishment awarded (as a guideline) are given in the table below. The list

is neither comprehensive nor complete as each case shall be dealt with on its own

merit and decided by the Competent Authority.

S.no. Offence/Punishment awarded Max mks to be deducted

(a) Written Warning on minor offence 05

(b) Mass bunking of class (Class less than 40%) 10

(c) Visiting socially unacceptable web site 10

(d) Minor Violation of Hostel Rules 15

(e) Socially unacceptable behavior 20

(f) Smoking/Drinking/Drug Abuse 25

(g) Violation of academic rules (Minor infringement) 15

(h) Disrespectful behavior with Teacher/Staff 20

(i) Disobedience of any Administrative Order 20

(j) Suspension from hostel/campus 60

(k) Indulging in violence 60

(l) Damage to institutional property 80

(m) Expulsion from hostel/University 80

(iv) The disciplinary remarks thereafter shall be awarded as per following accumulated

marks -

(a) Satisfactory - Upto 25

(b) Unsatisfactory - Upto 50

(c) Poor - Beyond 50

Annual computation of discipline marks shall be carried out by a committee

comprising Student welfare Officer and nominee of Registrar. The committee will

review the grades based on overall adherence to discipline and conduct by the

affected students and make recommendation to Vice Chancellor for his approval.

(v) The discipline remarks at the end of the program(s) may be revised by a committee

constituted by the Vice Chancellor. The committee will make suitable

recommendation based on overall adherence to discipline and conduct by the

students during the entire programs.

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SECTION-VII

STANDING ORDERS: CAMPUS & LIBRARY

General

1.1 Students of the University must study the Standing Orders carefully and also make

themselves familiar with these instructions, pertaining to their academic, co-curricular and

other activities.

1.2 Any amendments/additions to these Standing Orders will be notified through notices

displayed on notice boards and circulated in the usual manner. The plea of ignorance will

not be entertained for any breach of orders in force from time to time. Therefore,

students must see the notices on the Notice Boards/ Website/Web Kiosk regularly.

1.3 The Schedules for all academic works and for the Examinations will be notified to the

students separately by the Registrar/Academic Departments.

1.4 The Vice Chancellor is overall in charge of the academic activities including attendance and

leave of students.

1.5 Student welfare officer will deal with the welfare and discipline of all students in the

campus including Hostel and also outside the campus and will ensure maintenance of good

conduct. He/ She will be assisted by other members of faculty/ staff/ wardens as

nominated.

Conduct and Behavior

2.1 Students should attend all their classes and strictly observe class timings. They should

likewise carry out other out-door and extra-curricular duties assigned to them. Their

attendance and leave is governed by the regulations pertaining to them.

2.2 Students must give their undivided attention to their academic work and must be

respectful to their teachers and supervisors.

2.3 All students must carry I-cards with them at all times. I-card is an important document.

Loss of I-card may invite monetary fine as decided from time to time. Every student, who has

been issued the Identity Card, shall have to produce or surrender the Identity Card, as and

when required by the Proctorial Staff, Teaching and Library Staff and the Officials/security staff

of the University. The loss of the Identity Card, whenever it occurs, shall immediately be

reported in writing to the Registrar.

2.4 Students must conduct themselves with due decorum in the classes, laboratories, Library

etc. and move in an orderly and disciplined manner. They must conduct themselves in a

manner worthy of great traditions.

2.5 Students, who fail to make sufficient progress in their studies and also do not maintain the

required attendance in the classes, are liable to be debarred from appearing in the final

examination and will be awarded Fail grade.

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2.6 If in a particular class/period more than 40% students are absent, it would be regarded as

mass absenteeism and an act of indiscipline. Disciplinary action will be taken on the

students indulging in mass absenteeism.

2.7 No student shall disobey any order issued by the University. Students must behave with

due decorum towards their fellow students.

2.8 Students should not indulge in abusive behavior/ violence of any kind with fellow students,

teaching faculty and employees of the University within or outside the University. Violence

by any student or group of students will lead to severe disciplinary action.

2.9 No meeting of the students other than those organized under the aegis of the various

recognized students activities shall be called without the prior permission in writing from

the student welfare officer.

2.10 No meeting/function within the University campus to which any outsider is invited shall be

organized nor shall any outsider address the students without the prior permission in

writing from the Vice Chancellor.

2.11 No students shall use unfair means at any of the examinations and tests or attempt or

threaten the staff to get undue advantage. Disciplinary action shall be taken against

defaulters as per the rules of the University.

2.12 Students must pay all fees and other dues on specified dates. If they do not do so, they

render themselves liable to penalties as in force from time to time.

2.13 Students must take good care of all University property. Any damage to University

property shall be viewed as indiscipline. Such student(s), in addition to facing the

disciplinary action, shall have to replace the damaged property and make good the losses

caused due to their action. Students must use the furniture and fittings with due care and

must not deface buildings, roads, furniture and fittings etc. in any manner.

2.14 Students must handle the laboratory equipment’s, instrument and machinery that they

have to use in course of their work with great care. Any damage or breakage of such

equipment etc. due to improper use of negligent handling will have to be made good by

the students concerned.

2.15 Ragging in any form is unlawful and strictly prohibited. Student found ragging shall be

expelled from the University and FIRs lodged against them as per orders of the

Honorable Supreme Court.

2.16 Mobile cellular phone may be carried by the students. However, they shall be kept in silent

mode during the classes. Violation will lead to confiscation of the mobile phone.

2.17 All the students are required to observe the decorum in the dress code (as laid down by

the University) while moving in the Administrative/Academic block including Labs &

Library on working days. Students not adhering to the described and notified dress code

may be denied entry to the University,

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2.18 Smoking, consumption/possession of liquor, intoxicants, drugs, cigarettes, hookah etc

inside the Campus is strictly prohibited. Any violation will invoke severe penalty including

rustication from the Hostel/ University. Students are expected not to indulge in any of the

above mentioned taboos even outside the campus as any report of same or detection of

same on entering the campus shall be dealt equally as if such an offence has taken place

inside the Campus

2.19 The University adopts the vegetarian eating ethics for any food served or procured from

outside agency or consumed with in the University premises including guest houses. Food

with eggs as ingredient may however be consumed. Fish, chicken, Meat of any kind

however, shall not be allowed inside the campus. Further, the same shall apply to

utilization of silk on the University Campus.

Library

3.1 Students must follow the Library rules for borrowing/using/returning books. They must

show their Identity Cards when asked for. The books must be returned on or before the

due date of return of the book.

3.2 Library books should be used with great care. Tearing or folding or cutting of Library books

or making any mark on them is not permitted and shall lead to disciplinary action. Any

defect noticed at the time of borrowing books must be brought to the notice of the Library

staff immediately, otherwise the borrower may be required to replace the book by a new

copy or pay double the cost of the book.

3.3 In open access Library of the University, replacement or misplacement of books on the

shelves by the readers is not desirable. Readers should leave the book on the table after

use.

3.4 Library cards are non-transferable and they should be kept securely otherwise the

borrower shall be held responsible for the books issued against cards.

3.5 Before leaving the Library, a student should make sure of getting the books properly

issued at the counter against the card.

3.6 Personal property or books other than those belonging to the Library must be deposited at

the entrance gate.

3.7 The loss of Library books or borrowers card must be immediately brought to the notice of

the Learning Resource Manager (LRM) in writing.

3.8 Polite and courteous behavior inside the Library is expected from all the users and silence

must be observed inside the reading rooms.

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SECTION-VIII

STANDING ORDERS FOR HOSTEL

A new student, on arrival, will report to the Hostel Warden/Administrator who will allot him/her a

room/seat in one of the Hostels after the student has paid fees and got registered.

The following are the Standing Orders for compliance by all Hostel inmates:

1. At the time of occupying the room, student must check the room furniture, fixtures,

electrical fittings etc. and sign receipt. He/she will be charged for any loss, damage done to

furniture, fixture, fittings and articles issued to him/her along with the disciplinary action if

warranted. Sketching/painting on walls is prohibited. Rooms once allocated are not to be

changed without the written permission of Competent Authority.

2. Students themselves are responsible for all their belongings. They must ensure all their

valuables including laptops are properly locked and not left outside even for short period.

They are advised to use good quality locks.

3. Students must show their ID card to the security staff every time they enter/leave Hostel

gate.

4. Inmates are required to compulsorily get their rooms cleaned by the house keeping as per

announced schedule.

5. Smoking, consumption/possession of liquor, intoxicants, drugs, cigarettes, hookah etc

inside the Campus is strictly prohibited. Any violation will invoke severe penalty including

rustication from the Hostel/ University. Students are expected not to indulge in any of the

above mentioned taboos even outside the campus as any report of same or detection of

same on entering the campus shall be dealt equally as if such an offence has taken place

inside the Campus

6. Inmates should not indulge in acts such as loud playing of musical instruments or radio or

loud singing or dancing etc. which may disturb others at study or work in the Hostels.

7. Students are not permitted to keep fire-arms or any lethal weapon with them in the Hostel

premises even though possessing a license for it.

8. Students are prohibited from keeping obscene literature/video films/CDs in their

possession. Any violation in this regard will result in severe disciplinary action.

9. Electrical appliances like electrical irons, heaters, VCD/DVD player, T.V., V.C.P. and V.C.R.

etc., are not permitted in hostel rooms.

10. Hostel inmates fiddling with the electric connections, computer cabling, outlets, fittings

and using additional electrical appliances shall be penalized, and the appliance / gadget

will be confiscated.

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11. Lights, Fans etc. should be switched on only when needed and switched off when not

required or when going out of the room. Similarly, water taps must be closed promptly

after use. Electricity and water are scarce resource and needed to be conserved.

12. Students, unless specially permitted, will be allowed to occupy the rooms allotted to them

in their hostel only a day prior to commencement of their academic session. Likewise they

must vacate their rooms, within 3 days of the closure of their academic session. They will

render themselves liable to disciplinary action and payments at enhanced rates for any

unauthorized occupation beyond the stipulated period mentioned above.

13. Before proceeding on longer vacation, students must hand over the charge of their rooms,

the furniture and the fittings etc. to Hostel warden / Caretaker and get a receipt from him.

If a student fails to do so, the Warden / Administrator is authorized to break open a locked

room and make an inventory of the articles found therein. The University authorities shall

not be responsible for the private belongings of the students found in such rooms.

14. The Warden/ Administrator is assisted by a Supervisor/ Caretaker in day-to-day working of

the Hostels. The Hostel inmates shall refer their difficulties of whatever nature to the

Warden/ Administrator who will take necessary action. Matters related to indiscipline shall

be reported to the Warden / Administrator.

15. No furniture shall be removed from the room and used elsewhere either inside or outside

the Hostel without the permission of or under the orders of the Warden/ Administrator.

16. No student is allowed to engage private servant or keep pets.

17. Visitors including parents are not allowed to go inside the hostel rooms. Parents/

Guardians can meet their wards in the Visitor’s Lounge during the specified visiting hours

with the permission of Warden.

18. Students can be permitted to visit their Parents, Local guardians, near relatives

occasionally. All such visits shall have to be after due permission from the authorities.

19. Students are prohibited from giving shelters to any other student/ outsider in their rooms.

In case of any unauthorized shelter, the student will be liable to disciplinary action.

Unauthorized occupation/ shelter to any outsider will be reported to local administration

for suitable action.

20. All students must be present in their respective hostels as per specified times unless

specifically permitted to stay out in the night and for a specific reason in writing by the

Warden/Dean of Students Welfare.

21. Students will be charged for Boarding and Lodging beyond the semester at the rates as

decided by the management.

22. All students staying in the hostels during summer vacations shall have to abide by the

Hostel Rules in vogue.

23. Students are required to observe the mess timings religiously. They will not get entry &

food beyond the prescribed timings in the mess.

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24. Provision items of daily use including bread, butter, biscuits etc. are available on payment

at the Tuck shop which is open as per times specified.

25. Ragging in any form is unlawful and strictly prohibited. Student found indulged in

ragging may be expelled from the Hostel as well as the University. FIR will also be lodged

against student indulging in ragging.

26. Students not returning back to their hostels within the prescribed time without the

permission from the Warden may attract disciplinary action including deduction of

disciplinary marks. The student will be expelled from the Hostel in case of repeated

offences.

27. All the students are charged Hostel fee for the semester, as such they must completely

vacate their rooms within three days of conclusion of the semester. Any stay beyond that

without written permission of a competent authority shall attract disciplinary action and

payment at enhanced rates or on rates as specified by the authority for both boarding as

well as lodging.

28. The University adopts the vegetarian eating ethics for any food served or procured from

outside agency or consumed with in the University premises including guest houses. Food

with eggs as ingredient may however be consumed. Fish, chicken, Meat of any kind

however, shall not be allowed inside the campus. Further, the same shall apply to

utilization of silk on the University Campus.

29. Further, the Procedure/Instructions for obtaining out pass shall be as below:

(i) Day out pass on working days will be issued by the Warden.

(ii) Out pass for overnight/out station leave will be issued by the Chief wardens

(iii) In case of grave emergency immediate out pass will be issued by the

Registrar/Warden.

(iv) Girl students wanting overnight out pass/out station leave are required to get

written permission of their parents/guardians in writing through an e mail to the

warden from an E mail account which is registered with the University

(v) Girl students are advised to go outside the campus in groups of minimum three for

their own safety.

(vi) In case of medical evacuation, the patient and attendants can move out on the

medical officer's advice.

(vii) No out pass is required to move out of campus on working days from 05:00 PM to

07:00 PM and on Sunday/Holidays from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM.

(viii) All students are required to be back inside the campus by 07:00PM on all days.

(ix) The timings for the out pass as above shall be reviewed by the Administration and

communicated from time to time and shall be binding on the students

30. Students violating any of the above guidelines will face disciplinary action in which case

the decision of competent authority is final and binding.