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DR. A.

SHANMUGASUNDARAM
Chancellor
Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University, Sikkim.

MESSAGE
Education is essential for every individual. Without education, no country can prosper and compete with
the challenges that lie ahead in the rapidly growing globalized economy. Education enables a man to
realize his talents and understand his responsibilities to propel his personal growth and to make him an
worthy citizen.
Over the past decade, the environment of education has dramatically changed. We now live in an era
where a critical understanding of the global dimensions to learning and development of students as
global citizens are gaining importance. Quality education system including quality teaching is vital for
achieving success in the global arena. At the same time, locating a quality service provider is critical in
attaining success.
Economic growth can be achieved only through better human resources. In fact. “Human Resource” is
the most significant strength, an institution can ever develop to provide a competitive edge to the society
in the global perspective. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University (VMSU) believes that human capital is the
key for national growth, and thus, chose “Education” as means to excel in creating knowledge and skills
by improving the quality of human resource.
VMSU strives to generate high quality human resources with best knowledge and skills in the field of
Health Sciences, Technology, Management and Applied Arts & Science by imparting education. In
addition, VMSU inculcates the social values in the students and ignites their minds to perform their best.
VMSU firmly believes in adherence to values that are most relevant to the academic community, anchored
on the concept of integrity.
VMSU aims to become a Centre of Excellence and dedicates itself to meet the vision of India by
transforming students into highly talented individuals with commitment, integrity and patriotism.
I wish whole-heartedly with best of luck, to all those who seek admission in Vinayaka Missions Sikkim
University and welcome you to our door to success.

Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram
Chancellor
Prof. Dr. Kalyan Kumar
Vice Chancellor

MESSAGE
It gives me immense pleasure to bring out much awaited Information Brochure concerning the
Directorate of Distance Education, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University. The Brochure contains all the
relevant details what the students may like to know to opt for study programme(s) of their choice for
acquiring knowledge and skills for gainful employment. The Directorate of Distance Education is well
committed to provide education to all sections of interested people at their door-step(s). People of
different age group(s) will find it very convenient to pursue education to avail better opportunities in life
with promissing career.

Initially thrust is given to such UG & PG Programmes which are usually expected to educate our people in
diverse field(s) / area(s) and increase general awareness. However, there are programmes which may
be also useful to promote various application areas related to field(s) of computer, IT and management.

It is believed that the combination of variety of programmes would go a long way in catering to the needs
of foundation laying with general purpose subject studies along with the very specialized application(s)
to address to the diverse requirements of both new learners and the in-service candidates aiming at
advancement of learning/knowledge.

Wishing all success and support to the First Batch students joining our Distance Education Programmes.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Kalyan Kumar


Vice Chancellor
Director (DDE)

MESSAGE
I take this opportunity to welcome the new entrants to the Directorate of Distance Education, Vinayaka
Missions Sikkim University. We are offering 25 programs to start with ranging from Humanities and social
sciences to management and IT related programs.

We have designed the programs in such a way that you will feel that each programme turns out to be one
institution in offering the distance education. Each Course is unique in nature, in the sense, we made use
of IT extensively in all aspects of our curriculum.

We are confident that, you will enjoy the programmes whatever you opt for, although we have planned for
the best delivery of all these programs. Keeping in view the difficulties, what the students from remote
locations of sikkim or adjoining area(s) in the N.E. Region are expected to face, we would welcome your
suggestion for the improvement of the programms/courses. A team of dedicated teaching and non-
teaching staff members shall look into the matters and help you always.

I wish you all success in your academic endeavour. All the Best.

Director (DDE)
Contents
Sl.No. Item Page No.

1. Chancellor Message

2. Vice Chancellor Message

3. Director Message

4. About Vinayaka Misisons Sikkim University 1

5. Rules & Regulations 3 - 19

6. List of Programmes & Eligiblity 20

7. Key Points 21 - 24

8. Application Form
Fees Details the student is required to submit his application on the
prescribed form along with the required fee and self
ABOUT VINAYAKA MISSIONS SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
! The students are permitted to pay the annual fees in
addressed envelope duly stamped. General 4. To institute degrees diplomas,
two installments in advance.
charters, certificates and other
! Demand Draft should be payable at Gangtok only. The Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University
academic distinctions on the basis of
Demand Drafts payable outside Gangtok will not be General Instructions (VMSU), Sikkim was established in the
examination, or any other method of
accepted. Maintenance of Discipline year 2008 as per the statutory provisions
evaluation;
! Demand draft for the prescribed fees (including study It is expected from all the students admitted in different
under the Vinayaka Missions Sikkim
centre fees) is to be drawn in favour of Directorate of University Act (No.11 of 2008) as notified 5. To collaborate with other colleges or
Programmes of the University that they should not involve
Distance Education, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim vide Govt. of Sikkim Gazette No. 321 dated universities, research institutions,
themselves with any unbecoming activity in the premises
University payable at Gangtok. July 30, 2008. The University is fully industry association, professional
of the University or in the areas of their study centre. If
geared up to cater to various UG & PG associations in India or abroad, to
! Cheques, Postal Orders and Money Orders will not such complaints are found to be true against any student,
studies / programmes right up to Ph.D. conceptualize, design and develop
be accepted under any circumstance. the matter will be dealt seriously for severe disciplinary
degrees. specific educational, and research
action. The action may be upto suspension from the
! Fees once paid shall neither be refunded nor adjusted programs, training programs and
Programme and / or the students rustication from the The Vision of the University is ‘To Ensure
towards any other payment. exchange programs for students,
University. The decision of the Vice-Chancellor shall be Excellence in Education’.
faculty members and others;
! The candidates are advised not to pay any fees in the binding and final in all such matters.
The Motto of the University is ‘Vision,
form of cash to the study centre under any 6. To disseminate knowledge through
Knowledge and Wisdom’
circumstance. seminars, conferences, executive
Communication of Information Aims & Objectives education programs, community
All neccessary steps are being taken by the University to development programs, publications,
Issue of No Objection Certificates 1. To provide instruction, teaching,
intimate to the students about essential information. and training programs;
training and research in Medical,
! A student enrolled with any School of VMSU-DDE may However, the students are advised to keep regular contact
Dental, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, 7. To undertake programs for the training
be allowed to migrate to any other University provided with their respective study centres for all information. The
Nursing, Paramedical, Engineering, and development of faculty members
he / she clears all the outstanding dues & necessary University will not be responsible for any lack of
Management, Arts and Science, of the University and other institutions
documents. For obtaining migration certificate, communication.
Education, Law, Agriculture, Physical in India or abroad;
Education, Veterinary Science,
8. To undertake collaborative research
Fashion Technology, Vocational, and
with any organization in India or
allied courses and related subjects
abroad;
and make provisions for research,
All Communication(s) must be addressed to : advancement and dissemination of 9. To create higher levels of intellectual
knowledge therein ; abilities;

2. To establish a campus in the State of 10. To provide consultancy to industry,


The Director Sikkim, and to have study centres, Government and Public Organization;
Directorate of Distance Education campuses and examination centres at
11. To ensure that the standards of the
different places in India and abroad.
Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University degrees, diplomas, charters,
3. To offer continuing and distance certificates and other academic
NH 31A, Tadong,
education programs; distinctions are not lower than those
East Sikkim - 737 102.
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laid down by University Grants Colleges, Centre & Programmes Identity Card ! Examination forms : Students will preferably fill their
Commission (UGC), All India Council Students will be issued an Identity Card (with examination forms on line and submit. They should
College of Arts & Science for BCA,
²
of Technical Education (AICTE), Bar Registration No.) by the University. Students are download the exam application and send along
BBA, BLibISc, MLibISc programmes.
Council of India (BCI), the Distance advised to keep the identity card safely till the with the demand draft of Examination fees to the
Education Council of India (MCI), College
² of Education for B.Ed. completion of the course. Students will have to University.
the National Council for Teacher programme. produce the identity card at the time of contact
! Examination Centre : The University will organize
Education (NCTE) and the Pharmacy College of Nursing for GNM, B.Sc.(N)
² classes and examination or whenever they are asked to
the examinations at suitable locations depending
Council of India (PCI) and other M.Sc.(N) programmes. do so by the authorities. If the original Identity Card is lost,
upon the number of students.
National Accreditation bodies; a duplicate card can be obtained from the University on
College of Pharmacy for B.Pharm,
² ! Date of Examination : Date and the examination
payment of Rs.100/- (Rs. 150/- by post).
12. To do all things necessary or D.Pharm. programmes. centre will be notified by the University on the
expedient to promote the above Delivery of Study Material website.
Affiliated Gyalshing Govt. College,
²
objectives; The Printed study materials will be mailed to the Study
West Sikkim for BA, Bcom ! The rules & regulations of the University shall be
programmes. Centres. Students are advised to collect it from the Study
strictly observed and covered in the Information
Centre / Campus. The University will provide course
Schools Brochure.
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE)
² material in English only.
School of Humanities
? for employment oriented technical ! Medium : The medium of examination shall be
School of Social Science
?
and vocational education and training Contact Programme or face to face guidance
English.
programmes for various certificate There shall be regular contact programmes at all the Study
School of Commerce & Management
? courses. ! Exam Hall Ticket : Hall Ticket can be downloaded
Centres identified/recognized by the University.
School of Computer Science & IT
? Attendance of 75% in each programme is compulsory. through the website, 7 days before the beginning of
Directorate of Distance Education
²
the Examinations. If any candidate does not receive
School of Education
? (DDE) for 25 UG & PG Programmes.
Assignments his/ her Hall Ticket by this time, he / she should write
! During the period of contact programme, to or contact the Director / Co-ordinator or Controller
assignments will be given to the students. of Examinations of the University
! The assignments shall be submitted by the ! Examination Fees : Exam fees can be verified in the
candidates to their study centres in the intervening university website.
months.
Change of Address
! These assignments will serve as feedback and will be
All communications will be sent to the students at the
considered during the time of internal assessment in
address given in the application form. Change of address
each paper.
will be entertained by the university on request of very
! Assignments to be submitted by the student at the special and unavoidable circumstances only and it should
respective Study Centres as per schedule. be communicated to the university well in advance.
University Examinations Dispute / Legal Jurisdiction
! The University will organize examinations having two
Any dispute arising in matters including admission,
parts:-
lessons, contact programmes, examination, fees and any
i) Theory
other disputes, will be subjected to JURISDICTION of
ii) Practical & Assignments (as per the scheme of
SIKKIM COURT only.
examinations)

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! The application form is not transferable. ! Migration Certificate.
Directorate of Distance Education
! The application will be rejected if there is any ! Community certificate.
difference between the information given in it and RULES & REGULATIONS
! Recent Passport size Photographs
the supporting documents. Admission is open to all
those who have the prescribed qualification. Preamble : methodology and pedagogy for knowledge
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS
! All admissions are provisional, subject to verification The Directorate of Distance and skills enhancement in the subject field
of the required documents & eligibility conditions. Selection for Admission Education (DDE) under Vinayaka Missions so chosen. The learning materials are
! In case of a column not being applicable, the word ! The list of candidates selected for admission will be Sikkim University (VMSU) is established made available to the students and they
'N A' (Not Applicable) should be used against that displayed on the website / or informed through the as per the statutory provisions under the are counselled at the Study Centres
study centres / colleges. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University Act through Personal Contact Programmes
column.
(No.11 of 2008) as notified vide Govt. of (PCP) along with the web-based guidance
! Students passed only from the recognised Boards / ! The candidates whose results are awaited can also
Sikkim Gazette No. 321 dated July 30, of the subject expert.
Universities or equivalent National Open / state apply. Such candidates, however, must produce the
2008 and the decision based on the
Open School should apply for admission Marksheets / Degree certificates, as a proof for The Directorate (DDE) : Its Organization
recommendation of the Joint Committee
required eligibility criteria before the cut off date and Structure
(UGC, AICTE & DEC) discussed/approved
Semester Semester failing which, the provisional admission granted will
in its 40th meeting of the Distance Figure 1 shows the University authorities
(January to (July to December)
June)
be cancelled.
Education Council (DEC) according controlling the activities of the Directorate
Admission ! The candidate shall enter the address for recognition for offering 25 programmes of Distance Education (DDE) with its
Last Date for Admission February August organization chart and major functions in
correspondence and permanent address in through distance mode per
Examination
(Non Semester System) prescribed admission form. F.No.DEC/VMSU/SIK/201/14277-79 terms of five divisions : (I)Students
* Examination
dated August 28, 2012 (the list of Enrollment & Registration Division
commencement June December
Rejection of Application form programmes is appended at Annexure-I. (SERD); (ii) Academic Division (ACD); (iii)
* The University can effect changes in Examination dates Study Materials Division (SMD); (iv)
The application form may be rejected due to any one of
The VMSU Act, 2008 has the Examinations & Evaluation Division (EED);
Ambiguous / incomplete / false statements in the the following reasons, if :
provisions to set up Regional Centres and and (v) Students Complaints & Grievances
application may result in rejection of application,
! The candidate does not fullfil the eligibility conditions. Study Centres vide its Clause (6) within the Division (SCGD).
cancellation of admission and/or legal proceedings state of Sikkim and outside Sikkim in India
! The D.D. for fee is not enclosed. The Directorate of Distance
at any stage. and abroad to offer continuing and
! The application form is not signed by the candidate distance education programmes as per Educaiton (DDE) shall be headed by a
Enclosures with the application
and his / her parent guardian, where ever required. clauses (7.b) and 7.c) However, the DDE, Director. However, the Director (DDE) as
! The filled in applications should be accompanied by a full time employee of the University shall
VMSU ahall abide by the Rules and
attested copies of the following documents. Registration Number report to the Vice Chancellor on all the
Regulations of UGC/AICTE/DEC, and
! X Std / matriculation / secondary school certificate ! Registration Number or Enrollment Number will be also, follow the provisions under the VMSU matters related to the Distance Education.
issued by the respective board of examination after assigned to the students by the University after Act. The Directorate will require at least
10 yrs of study. verification and submission of all the necessary
The Distance Education enables the one academic staff for each programme.
! Mark sheet of the qualifying examination. documents / fees, etc. These positions should be filled on
students to take up studies through on-line
! Pass certificate of the qualifying examination. ! In all communication addressed to the Director, mode and self study programmes by permanent basis failing which they may be
reference of this number should be given. Letters following the well tested teaching-learning filled on deputation or on contractual basis.
! Transfer Certificate
received without Registration Number will not be The provision for adequate number of
p r o c e d u r e m i x e d w i t h teaching
entertained.
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KEY POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE FILLING-IN APPLICATION FORM
supporting staff including administrative Bank accounts as “Directorate of Distance
ADMISSION PROCEDURE university or from study centres on payment of
staff for day to day handling of academic, Education, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim
Rs. 150 OR through post with a written
administrative and financial matters shall University” with the ICICI/PNB/IoB Banks ! Candidates may directly apply to the university for
request along with the demand draft of Rs.200 for
be made for efficient functioning of the in Gangtok. getting the prescribed application form for any
Certificate, Diploma Course P.G Diploma Courses
particular course. drawn in favour of “The Directorate of Distance
Directorate. The DDE shall have separate
! Applicants may refer to the list of courses offered. Education, VM Sikkim University” payable at
Candidates who are desirous to apply for Gangtok. The applicant should write his / her name,
Figure 1 : The Organization Chart with the Structure of DDE
different courses must submit separate course and the address on the back side of the
application form for each course. demand draft. A processing fee of Rs. 300/- is
Vice Chancellor
payable along with the First instalment of the course
fee.
Instructions to the candidates for filling the
Director (DDE) CoE Registrar Dean (Acad) Finance Officer
application forms
! Forms must be filled in candidate's own SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
Students Enrollment & Registration Division (SERD) handwriting. The application form for admission, completed in all
Academic Division (ACD) ! Fill all the columns in English using capital letters respects, together with Demand Draft of the amount as
only, indicated against each course payable to “The DDE -
Study Materials Division (SMD) ! Each candidate must submit only one application VM Sikkim University” should be sent by post or
for the given group. submitted in person to the University or to the study
Examinations & Evaluation Division (EED)
centre / campus as per the admission notification.
! All information in all the forms must be identical.
Students Complaints & Grievances Division (SCGD)
! Paste your most recent and identical photographs
(not older than three months) at appropriate LAST DATE
Each Division under the Director (DDE) To plan for admission twice in a
¶ places on the application. The photograph signed
may be headed by either Deputy Director calendar year say in January for should not be defaced. The Application along with required certificates, as
or Assistant Director depending on the January to June Semester and in July mentioned, and Bank Draft of Fee should reach the
! The photograph should be duly attested by a
strength of students’ enrollment, however, for July to December Semester. competent official / the head of the student`s University on or before the last date as declared from
the Divisional supporting staff strength previous institution. time to time.
The Admission Application Forms and

shall be decided based on the total number
Prospectus be kept ready in time with ! Application number must be quoted in all future
of study Centres, on-going programmes correspondence. Failure to do so may result in IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
sufficient copies furnishing relevant
besides students’ enrollment under the delay and even our inability to attend to your
admission deadlines and defining ! Marksheets : Two sets of photo copies of Mark sheet
Directorate. request.
norms for admission whether through duly attested, of qualifying / last attended
The Students Enrollment & Registration direct admission or through entrance ! Square boxes provided in the forms are only for
examination (8th, S.S.L.C., +2, Graduation.)
test/examination. If necessary, writing the alphabets (in capitals) or numbers or
Division (SERD)
provisional admission to MBA/MCA is making tick marks, as the case may be. ! Recent Passport size photograph, duly attested,
This Division shall look into and co- should be pasted on the application form and 2
to be allowed subject to the students ! Overwriting, scoring out or erasing in the forms
ordinate the following activities under the Photographs are also to be enclosed.
qualifying in the Entrance Test should be avoided as it may lead to their
guidance of Director (DDE) :
(following MCQ pattern) within two- rejection. ! The student can submit the application form in
To go
¶ for Press Release and three weeks of the provisional ! The Prospectus and application form can be person or by registered post in the office of the
Advertisement for admission to all the admission. obtained from “Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University or through Study Centre / Campus.
approved programmes as per the University, Gangtok”, either in person from the
Distance Education Council (DEC).
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ANNEXURE - I To organize sale of Application form-
¶ To have provision for cancellation of

LIST OF PROGRAMMES & ELIGIBILITY cum-Prospectus by charging the registration/admission.
prescribed fee for the purpose in cash The fee dues to be paid the next

Sl. UG/ Prog.
Schools Programme Duration Eligibility or through Bank DD drawn in favour of
No. PG Sl.No. semester has to be paid before the
“Directorate of Distance Education, start of Term End Examination of
1 School of Humanities UG 1 BA (English) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv.
Vinayaka Missions Sikkim previous semester as per the pre-
“ UG 2 BA (Hindi) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv. University” payable to any Bank in decided dates.
“ PG 3 MA (English) 2 Years BA (Eng) Gangtok.
Discipline : Students are required to

“ PG 4 MA (Hindi) 2 Years BA (Hindi) To invite filled-in Application Forms
¶ observe the code of conduct while
from students desirous of registration / attending the programme in the Study
2 School of Social Science PG 5 MA (Eco) 2 Years Any Degree
admission to distance mode Centre. No students will be allowed to
“ UG 6 BA (Eco) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv. programmes with copies of enter into the Study Centre without
“ UG 7 BA (Geography) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv.
Photographs, Certificates/Marks permission of the Study Centre
Sheet in support of EQ, experience, authorities, once they have completed
“ PG 8 MA (Hist) 2 Years Any Degree
etc. the programme or have been expelled.
“ UG 9 BA (Hist) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv. To ensure that admission to MBA/MCA

“ PG 10 MA (Socio) 2 Years Any Degree programmes can be done only after
The Academic Division (ACD)
verification that the student has
“ UG 11 BA (Socio) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv.
secured a valid score in the entrance This Division shall give thrust to the
“ PG 12 MA (Pub Admin) 2 Years Any Degree test/examination for the purpose. academic norms and guidelines as
“ UG 13 BA (Pub Admin) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv.
decided by the statutory bodies like
To announce the programme-wise list

BoS/Academic Council/BoM of the
“ UG 14 BA (Jour.&Mass Comm.) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv. of selected candidates who are eligible
University in maintaining academic
for enrollment and admission.
“ UG 15 BLIS 3 Years Std 12 or equiv. standards as expected by
The Enrollment number is issued to a
¶ DEC/UGC/AICTE, and thus, primarily
“ PG 16 MLIS 2 Years B.Com
selected candidate for depositing concerned with the execution of the
3 School of Commerce & UG 17 B.Com prescribed tuition fee, admission fee, following activities under the guidance of
2 Years Any Degree
Management etc preferably by Bank DD drawn in
M.Com Director (DDE) :
PG 18 2 Years Any Degree favour of “Directorate of Distance
“ That the University shall not establish

PG 19 MBA (Fin) 2 Years Any Degree Education, Vinayaka Missions Sikkim
“ its Study Centres / Regional Centres
University” payable to any Bank in
PG 20 MBA (HRM) 2 Years Any Degree outside its territorial jurisdiction for
“ Gangtok for registration/ admission to
offering programmes through distance
PG 21 MBA(MM) 1 Year Any Degree a programme.
“ mode as per the decision of the 40th
PG 22 MBA (SYS) To ensure the validity of registration
¶ DEC meeting. The 40th meeting of

1 Year BLIS under stipulated time-frame for DEC has decided the territorial
4 School of Computer PG 23 MCA
3 Years Any Degree admission. jurisdiction for Vinayaka Missions
Science & IT
The Marks Sheet submitted by the
¶ Sikkim University to be the state of
UG 24 BA (Education) 3 Years Std 12 or equiv.
5 School of Education candidates would be sent to respective Sikkim.
“ PG 25 MA (Education) 2 Years Any Degree Board/University for verification.

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That the Study Centres are academic
¶ instruction through distance education f) Recommend the list of examiners submitted by the HoD and the supervisor (in
facilitators for programme delivery. mode and for conducting relevant the prescribed proforma) to the Director / VC for constitution of Board of
The Directorate should establish well research. Examiners for PG programmes.
equipped Study Centres as per DEC That adequate number of students be
¶ g) Promote inter-disciplinary research and may also appoint / recommend a
guidelines. These Centres should admitted for the programme (s) of Committee to organize teaching and / or research of such nature.
preferably be established in study under the distance education h) Perform all other functions as my be prescribed under Academic Bye laws and as
recognized Schools / Colleges / mode and for conducting relevant may be directed by the Academic Council and Board of Management from time to
academic institutions having adequate research. time.
infrastructure within geographical That the number of students admitted
¶ i) Act on any proposal(s) concerning PG studies such as signing of MoU,
limits of the jurisdiction of the university for the programme (s) of study under introduction of new PG programmes, collaborative research programmes with
and not beyond it. the distance education programme other Institutes / Industries, etc.
That the
¶ University shall have shall not exceed the limits prescribed
appropriate legislation / mechanism to by DEC, from time to time. At present, (3) Meeting of BPGS
monitor the academic standard and the admission shall be limited to a) The meeting of BPGS shall be convened as and when required and last meeting,
quality of DDE within the University. maximum 60 seats per programme per if any, at least 10 days ahead of Academic Council meeting.
To meet its objectives, the DDE shall Study Centre for management,
b) The Chairman of the Academic Council reserves the right to accept or reject the
frame/evolve academic norms for all computer & IT, and allied health
proposal accepted by the BPGS.
the programmes. sciences programmes, if any. For
c) Presence of at least four members will from the quorum for the meeting.
That the
¶ University shall appoint laboratory/practical work, the
adequate and duly qualified faculty as University can have a maximum of 30
Terminology
per norms laid down by DEC/UGC students in a batch subject to
AICTE All India Council for Technical Education
from time to time, and establish maximum of 60 students per Study
BoM Board of Management
Schools with the faculty so appointed Centre.
AC Academic Council
to cater to the 25 Nos. of DEC That the
¶ Study Centre shall be BoS Board of Studies
approved programmes. The Schools, operated by the University. The BPGS Board of Postgraduate Studies
in turn, shall monitor their respective University shall not franchise the Study DDE Directorate of Distance Education
programems in association with the Centres. DEC Distance Education Council, Govt. of India
Director (DDE). That the Management of the University
¶ UGC University Grants Commission
That the
¶ stipulations regarding will be open for review and inspection VC Vice Chancellor
qualifications and experience for the of the distance education programmes
recruitment of core faculty and by DEC. Also, the academic norms of NOTE :
supporting staff shall be as per norms the programes shall be under 1. The University reserves the right to revise the Rules and Regulations from time to
laid down by the UGC or relevant monitoring and regulation by the time under the statutory provisions of the VMSU Act, 2008.
statutory bodies or the DEC from time concerned regulatory authorities. 2. The University shall abide by the directions received from time to time on matters
to time. That the directions issued from time to
¶ related to the distance education as issued by the UGC/AICTE/DEC; and to the
time by the DEC shall be strictly various statutory provisions to take care of the people under the VNSU Act, 2008.
That there shall be suitable and

followed in terms of stipulations of the 3. The jurisdiction for the settlement of any dispute that may arise in future is the
adequate physical facilities such as
DEC prescribed for different state of Sikkim vis-a-vis the location of the HQRS of the Vinayaka Missions
building, library, computer, faculty and
programmes from time to time. Sikkim University.
laboratories required for imparting,
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g) Presence of at least 50% of the BoS Committee members will form the quorum of That the
¶ University shall not That the University
¶ should evolve
the meeting. permanently withdraw the courses of manuals/documents for imparting
study already offered, except as per training to Study Centre Coordinators,
the procedure laid down by the DEC. Academic Counselors and others.
Composition, Powers and Functions of Board of PG Studies
That the University will prepare the self-
¶ Also, a number of training/orientation
(1) Composition : instructional material (SIM) in the form programmes, Sensitization
1. Dean (Academic) Chairperson of print, audio and video or in any other Workshops, etc be organized /
2. Director (DDE) Member form as per the guidelines of DEC and conducted.
launch the programmes after seeking
3. One nominee of the VC from concerned Member
prior approval of DEC.
School / Department The Study Materials Division (SMD)
That the University shall not award

4. One nominee of the VC from other Member This Division has the main task of
through the distance mode, the
School / Department programme-wise development and
Degrees, which are not included in the
5. C.O.E. / Dy. C.O.E Member preparation of self-instructional materials
approved list of DEC/UGC.
(SIM). The study materials are to be kept
6. Deputy Registrar (Academic) / Member - Secretary That the approved programmes as

in the libraries of University / Schools /
Assistant Registrar (Academic) recognized by DEC are valid for three
Study & Regional Centres. Also, the
academic years (2012-13; 2013-14 &
The VC’s nominee shall not be below the rank of Assistant Professor and their term students who are enrolled / admitted to the
2014-15). Initiative should be taken for
shall normally be for three years. various programems need to receive the
extension of approval by DEC for the
study materials in time for their
(2) Powers and Functions of Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPGS) : already approved programmes,
preparation. The following activities shall
The Board of PG Studies shall ordinarily one year prior to the expiry of
be called for :
such recognition.
a) Translate the academic plans and proposals related to Post Graduate studies of
That the University shall ensure laid
¶ That the programme-wise course /

the DDE, VMSU into action. It shall play a pivotal role for advancement of
down norms / mechanism for subjects are to be developed and/or
teaching and research in the University.
curriculum development, preparation materials compiled.
b) Scrutinize all the proposals for Post Graduate studies recommended by Board of
of self-instructional materials format, That usually the subject experts are

Studies leading to MBA, MCA, M.SC., M.A., M.Com., MLIS degrees, and other
policy for admission of students, appointed/hired by the DDE and Unit-
PG degrees and send its recommendations for consideration of the Academic
evaluation system, library/laboratory wise lessons/materials are organized
Council.
support, delivery system, Audio-Video in the format decided by the University.
c) Coordinate teaching and research works amongst Departments and Schools. facility, adequate building space and
That the subject-wise printing of study

d) Consider and recommend the proposals for creation and abolition of teaching stores, information & communication
materials (both in CD and printed
posts and programmes of studies received from the schools /Departments to the technology (ICT) support, office
forms) so developed by the experts is
Academic Council. automation tools, etc.
done in multiple copies and compiled
e) Consider the list of candidates selected by the Schools/Department for That the
¶ University has its
in the book form.
admission to PG programmes leading to M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com./MBA/MCA etc. organizational strength/support for
The list of candidates shall be placed to the Director / VC for his approval and for acquiring permission or grant of That for both theory and practical

subsequent notification by Academic Branch and intimation to the selected approval as accorded by the various papers, as the case may be, the study
candidates for admission. authorities as per the statutes of the materials are developed.
University.
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That certain precautions are to be
¶ Despatch of Examination materials to
¶ Powers and Functions of Board of Studies (BoS), and Board of Postgraduate
taken in the course of development of Examination Centres. Studies (BPGS)
study materials such as proof reading, Question
¶ Paper setting and its Composition, Powers and Functions of Board of Studies (BoS)
checking spellings, correctness of the moderation. There shall be one Board of Studies for each School / Department / Centre of the University.
contents, typing errors/lapses, etc
Conduct of Term End / End Semester

(1) Composition :

}
before the booklet is finally compiled.
Examination.
That the text book and other references
¶ a) Director (DDE) Chairperson
Appointment
¶ of Centre
are to be also included for interested b) All Professors of the School / Department
Superintendents, Examiners and
students who are willing to go for
Head Examiners. c) Two Assistant Professors of the School /
further studies.
Department by rotation according to seniority.
That the difference in standards in
¶ Entry of Internal and Term End Marks.

d) Two Lecturers of the Department by rotation
terms of UG and PG studies may have Preparation, Moderation, Approval and

according to seniority.
to be ensured. Publication of Results.
That the record keeping of stock of
¶ e) Two persons to be co-opted for their expert Members
Appointment
¶ of Observers to
study materials be tightly regulated. Knowledge including those belonging to the
Examination Centres.
concerned profession or industry.
That before the study materials are
¶ Issue of Question Papers and Answer

exhausted, a fresh initiative should be Books to Examination Centre Term of Office : The term of the nominated members of Board of Studies shall be for 3
taken to order for printing of the study Superintendents. years.
materials.
Receipt of Statement of Accounts of

That the obsolete portions of the

(2) Powers and Function :
Question Papers & Answer Books
materials be taken out from time to
from each Examination Centre a) To coordinate teaching activities in the Department for both UG and PG studies.
time and revision be made to add the
Superintendents.
new materials as per the revised b) To prepare the PG course(s) of studies and submit the same to the Board of Post-
Revaluation of Answer Books.
¶ graduate Studies for consideration and recommendation to Academic Council.
syllabi. Wherever applicable, efforts
may be directed to procure new c) To recommend to the BPGS and / or AC for creation and abolition of PG / UG
materials through in-house as well as Appointment of Question Paper Setter, teaching posts, opening of new course of PG/UG studies, abolition of courses,
outsourced means. Examiners, Conduct of Term End changing/modification of PG/UG Syllabi and all other works related to PG and
That the misuse of study materials be
¶ Examination, Approval & Publication of UG studies (curriculum development).
avoided as far as possible. Results d) To consider schemes for the advancement of standard of teaching and to submit
The Question
¶ Paper-setters, such proposals to the Academic Council through BPGS.
The Examinations & Evaluation Moderators, Examiners and Head e) To perform all other functions which may be prescribed by the Academic Bye
Division (EED) : Examiners (if any) shall be appointed laws, and to consider all such matters as may be referred to it by the BPGS,
The Division has to take care of the major by the Controller of Examinations on Academic Council, Board of Management or the Vice Chancellor of the
functions such as the approval of the Vice Chancellor University from time to time.
Announcement of Examination time
¶ from a panel of names recommended f) The Board of Studies shall meet at least once in each semester with the approval
Table. by the Head of the Department/School of the Vice Chancellor. Special meeting, if and when necessary, may also be
Selection of Examination Centres.
¶ or Board of Studies of the concerned convened by the Chairman.
Department/Schools.

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The report of the Academic Council shall be placed before the BoM of the University for The paper-setting
¶ for the End- (ii) Remove ambiguity in the
acceptance. Once cleared, the Registrar shall communicate the decision of the BoM to all Semester Examination will normally be language of a question, if any.
those who applied for permission to start the Study Centre(s). done by the Course Coordinator. The (iii) Moderate some or all questions
No students shall be directly admitted to the Study Centre. End-Semester Examination related giving ample opportunity to candidates
question paper shall be moderated by with average and exceptional capabilities.
the Question-Paper Moderation Board
The Advisory Committee (iv) Ensure proper distribution of
(QMB) of the concerned
marks to each question or part(s) thereof,
There shall be an Advisory Committee headed by the Vice-Chancellor and eminent Department/School.
duration, modify the questions and correct
members of academia as well as administration for giving advice and monitoring of the The Head of the Department / School
¶ errors, in this regard.
functioning of the Directorate (DDE) as per the DEC norms. Shall send the moderated Question paper
(v) Bring to the notice of the
to Controller of Examinations in strictly
Controller of Examinations lapses or
The Students’ Advisor confidential sealed envelopes, by a
omissions on the part of paper-setter.
specified date for printing.
The University shall have an Advisor who from time to time as per the needs of the Ordinarily the Paper-setter shall act as

students and their parents shall interact with them to address to their problems and issues. Every question-paper
¶ shall be
an Examiner. In case, the Paper-
moderated by a Question-Paper
The Students’ Advisor is a facilitator for guidance for Campus Placement, setter is not available due to
moderation Board (QMB). The Board shall
Entrepreneurship and self employment opportunities. He / she with strong industrial unavoidable reasons, a Course
comprise of :
exposure should be able to help those who aspire for either further studies or gainful Instructor or a faculty member having
employment. He / she may also identify suitable industrial project title (s) along with (I) Head of the Department / expertise in the subject may be
identification of industry guide (s) / supervisor (s) for interested PG students for their School - Chairperson appointed as an Examiner. The
industry related project / dissertation work (s). (ii) One Internal Subject expert - Examiner/Evaluator of the Answer-
Member Scripts shall ensure the correct entries
(iii) One External Subject expert - of Marks obtained by students in Term
E-Goverance / E-Learning / On - Line Studies
Member End / End Semester Examination in
The continuously rising trend in the distance learning tools / methodology demands for the Marks-list provided for the
Hi-Tech and web-hosted study materials which will enable students even located at (iv) Course coordinator - Member
purpose. He/she shall round off a
(At least two members must constitute the QMB)
remotest corners of the state of sikkim or even outside sikkim to have access to the fraction equal to half or more to the
knowledge domain 24 hours a day and 365 days in a year. However, this may require that next higher figure in the total marks. A
the state legislative Act of Sikkim be given due weightage to ‘on-line’ applications for Functions of the Question Paper fraction less than one-half will be
choosing distance mode of education, and also, Govt. of Sikkim may take up the matter to Moderation Board neglected.
the DEC for according permission to the Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University in this ‘Hi-
The Board shall ensure that the question The marks-list/Grade-sheet
¶ duly
Tech’ application area for extending benefits to distance learners from within and outside
paper has been set strictly in accordance signed by the Examiner and Head of
Sikkim vide clause 6 (1) & (2). As much as possible, the University should explore/enable
with the syllabus and the topics to be the concerned Department / School
the students to opt for filling-in “on-line” application forms ; and also, wherever applicable
taught; and the Academic Regulations of shall be sent to the Controller of
“on-line” examinations be conducted by the University.
the VMSU / School. The Board may, Examinations in strict confidence.
(i) Delete question(s) set from All examinations
¶ held in the
outside the syllabus and make necessary examination centres shall be
corrections & substitutions, if required. conducted in accordance with the
Academic Regulations framed for the

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purpose and modified from time to time The Centre Superintendent of an
¶ The DEC may constitute an Expert Committee to review the present status of

by the University Authority. Also, examination centre shall have the infrastructural facilities, and quality of the existing academic programmes.
credit transfer is allowed based on “on- disciplinary control over candidates The Committee shall visit the University to assess the facilities available with the

line examinations for non-practical appearing in the examination at the University for the courses of study as per the guidelines of the DEC and shall submit
programmes” and “appearance only in centre. He shall have the power to report to the DEC.
Gangtok for practical examinations”. expel and refuse to allow a candidate
The DEC after considering the report of the Committee may permit the University to

Subject to the Rules & Regulations
¶ from taking examination for reasons to
continue with the programmes under the distance education mode.
framed and directions issued & be recorded in the presence of
approved by Academic Council & Invigilator(s). Any such action taken Assessment of the University by the DEC
Board of Management, the Controller shall be immediately reported to the
The University is required to furnish reports from time to time to the DEC to enable it to

of Examinations shall be responsible Controller of Examinations. The
assess the academic standards of programmes being offered, and the administrative
for all arrangements for the smooth Controller of Examinations shall report
and financial management.
conduct of examinations and all about all such cases to the University
Disciplinary Committee (UDC) or The Chairperson, DEC shall cause the University to be assessed at least once in five

matters connected therewith.
Examination Board of the University years, unless specified otherwise by an Expert Committee appointed by the DEC in this
The Controller of Examinations shall
¶ regard.
(EBU), as the case may be, in due
arrange to scrutinize the filled-in
course. The Committee after visiting the University shall submit report to the Chairperson, DEC

application forms for appearing at the
All cases
¶ of malpractices and for consideration.
examination and after being satisfied
that the applications are in order in all indiscipline in the examination shall be The Director, DEC shall communicate the decision of the DEC to the University.

respects, shall issue Hall Tickets / reported to the Examination Board of


the University which shall comprise of : Guidelines for Study Centre
Admit cards permitting the candidate
to appear at the examination under the (i) Dean (Acad) Chairperson The ‘Study Centre’ means a centre established and maintained or recognized by the
registration number, mentioning the University for the purpose of advising, counseling or for rendering any other assistance
(ii) Director (DDE) Member
room number / hall / centre of required by the students used in the context of distance education. The University / DDE
(iii) All Heads of the Departments shall make adequate provisions for Study Centres within its jurisdiction having adequate
examination allotted to the candidate.
/ Schools or their Member student support facilities, including Academic Staff, Coordinator and Counsellors/Tutors.
Each examination centre shall have
¶ nominees The approved Coordinators will be appointed to the Study Centres by the DDE following
Centre Superintendent, who shall
(iv) Controller of University norms / procedure.
exercise overall control of the
Examinations Member -Secretary The Study Centres shall provide academic and administrative support services to the
examination at that centre and shall
conduct examination strictly in distance learners. In these Study Centres, the learners are provided with collegiate
Centre Superintendent / Deputy environment through information dissemination, monitoring and academic counseling,
accordance with the guidelines
Centre Superintendent/Invigilators or any vocational guidance, hands on experience, etc.
provided by the DDE / University in this
other official may be invited to the meeting
regard. The Centre superintendent will The Study Centres should normally be established at recognized
of the Board, on the approval of Chairman
be assisted by Controller of Schools/Colleges/academic institutions, preferably Govt. Schools/Colleges having
(EBU).
Examinations, Deputy adequate infrstructure such as computer facilities, class rooms, etc.
Superintendent(s), Assistants and The grant of the status of a ‘Study Centre’ demands for application in the prescribed
Functions :
Invigilators in the smooth conduct of proforma of the University by the applicant Collegiate and the University Vice Chancellor
(I) To award punishment for malpractices
examination. shall cause an inquiry by an Expert Committee constituted for the purpose.
during the examination.

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The re-totaling or revaluation work may be allowed when the student submits an
¶ (ii) To recommend cases of gross If a candidate falls sick or is suffering

application along with the requisite fee to the office of the CoE. indiscipline and misbehavior to the from a contagious disease and wishes
University disciplinary Committee. to appear at the Examination on
(iii) To suggest measures for improvement notified date and time, special
Internal Assessment (IA)
in discipline / conducting examination. arrangement may be made by the
The Internal Assessment of a Course/Subject/Paper is given the weightage of 25 Marks
¶ Controller of Examinations at the
(iv) To consider request(s) for scrutiny of
out of Full Marks of 100 as follows : end-Semester examination answer script request of the candidate subject to the
of aggrieved students. production of evidence in support of
Powers : The Board shall be empowered such illness, duly certified by Medical
Tutor Marked Assignment : 10 Marks (May have MCQ)
to : officer in-charge of the Institute / other
Tutor Marked Assignment II : 10 Marks (May have MCQ) recognized Hospitals, provided that for
(i) Award FM grade for malpractices and I
Computer Marked Assignment : 5 Marks (only MCQ) such special arrangement, the
grade on valid ground(s).
TOTAL : 25 Marks candidate shall pay additional fee per
(ii) Award up the punishment as per the
paper fixed by the VMSU from time to
Institute norms for an act of indiscipline
time.
The Assignments “Whenever required” shall have to be submitted in time by the

in the examination or misbehavior with
an invigilator. The End
¶ semester practical
students to the Study Centre. Failure to submit the Assignments in time may result in examination shall be jointly conducted
non-evaluation and the candidate may get zero in that Assignment for which University (iii) Recommend issue of warning to a
by an external and two internal
shall not be responsible. student for improvement in his/her
examiners. In case, the external
behaviour.
examiner is not available, a committee
(iv) Arrange scrutiny for marking of
Students’ Complaints & Grievances Division (SCGD) of two or three internal examiners shall
unchecked questions or part(s) thereof
conduct the practical examination(s).
This Division looks after complaints and grievances raised by students from time to time in and totalling of marks in an answer
respect of script. The dissertation evaluation, viva-voce

examination for dissertation / field
Students Enrollment, Registration and Admission.
Ì
report in subjects where applicable
Academic Counselling.
Ì On approval of Vice Chancellor, the

shall be conducted as per provisions in
Controller of Examinations shall
Timely receipt of Study Materials and Assignment Papers (TMA/CMA)
Ì the academic regulation of the
appoint Centre Superintendent and the
Timely return of evaluated Assignment Papers (TMA / CMA).
Ì University.
Deputy Superintendent of each centre
Timely receipt of Examination Hall Tickets by the students.
Ì who shall be responsible for overall The Centre Superintendent, Deputy

discipline and smooth conduct of Superintendent, Question Paper and
Timely publication of Results.
Ì
examination at the centre. Grade Moderators, Invigilators,
Revaluation of Answer Books.
Ì Examiners / Evaluators, Tabulators
The Controller of Examinations shall

have the authority to engage other staff and Assistants shall be paid
required at each centre to conduct the honorarium as decided by the
The Continuation of Recognition of Programmes by DEC
examinations. He shall arrange the Academic Council & Board of
The University presently conducting programmes under the distance education mode

Management from time to time, for the
handing over of Examination Answer-
shall apply to DEC in a prescribed form with requisite fees (preferably one year prior to End Semester / “I” grade / Practical
script in sealed envelopes to
the expiry of validity) for continuation of recognition of such programmes. examinations and project evaluation as
Examiners / Evaluators immediately
after the examination. may be applicable.

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The external examiners shall be paid
¶ (iv) Two Heads of the concerned (a) Only one F grade / I grade will be (b) In case of passing in all subjects
honorarium and allowances as Department / School - Member considered for moderation by by a candidate subject grade
applicable. (v) Registrar - Member adding specific marks (up to 3 falling short by 3 marks to next
A person shall not accept any of the
¶ marks) to allow a student to pass higher grade will be considered
(vi) Controller of Examinations - Member
above examination related works of a the semester. (or) for moderation for improvement
Secretary
question paper in which his/her relative to next higher grade.
(At least four members must constitute the Board)
is appearing. An invigilator will not
perform invigilation duty in the room / Power & Functions of the Result NOTE : In case a student has both the F-grade and the I-grade, or he/she is falling short by 3
hall / laboratory etc. where his/her Moderation Board (RMB) : marks for up-gradation in two or more subjects, no benefit can be given to a such student.
relative is writing the examination. Following Table illustrates the process of result / grade moderation.
(i) The Result Moderation Board may
Notwithstanding anything contrary to
¶ moderate the result of a student
Sl Theory Marks Practical Marks
the provisions contained herein above, submitted by the Tabulators and L T P Credit
No. Total Passing Grace* Total Passing Grace*
the Director (DDE) shall have the Controller of the Examinations. 1 2 0 2 3 67 20 3 33 10 3
power to take such steps and order
(ii) If a candidates fails in one paper only
such actions, as he/she may consider 2 2 0 4 4 50 15 3 50 15 3
by 3% of total marks or he/she fails to
necessary in order to ensure fair and
secure a higher grade, the requisite 3% 3 3 0 2 4 75 22.5 3 25 7.5 3
smooth conduct of the examinations.
marks will be added to the total marks
The grades / marks from the grade-
¶ 4 4 0 2 5 80 24 3 20 6 3
obtained by the candidate in the paper
sheet/ marks-list shall be tabulated by to enable him to pass or get a higher 5 3 1 2 5 80 24 3 20 6 3
Tabulators appointed for the purpose. grade, provided that
They shall be primarily responsible for 6 1 0 4 3 100 30 3
(a) Only one of the two benefits can
correct entries in the tabulation sheets be given to a student and further 7 All theory courses 100 30 3 – – –
of grades / marks and calculation of that if the student has failed, 8 All Practice courses -- -- -- 100 30 3
grade point average (GPA/CGPA) in he/she shall not get the benefit
accordance with the Academic of improvement in the grade. Note : Fail Grade - F Grade; Incomplete Grade - I Grade
regulations of the University. They
(b) If a candidate fails in more than Applicable
¶ only either in theory / practice in only one subject of full marks 100, for a
shall be assisted by Assistants in
one paper in a semester, none student.
tabulation work and preparation of
of the benefits shall be given to ¶ On the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, the moderated result shall be published by the
Result.
him/her. Controller of Examinations on a specified date in the Academic Calendar.
The Result prepared by the Tabulators

¶ Notwithstanding anything above, the Vice Chancellor may quash the result of a
(c) A student whose result is
and Controller of Examinations shall be candidate, if
moderated to allow him/her to
presented to the Result Moderation i. A candidate is disqualified for having used unfair means in the examination.
pass, shall not be eligible for
Board (RMB) of the University. The ii. A mistake is found in the result of the candidate.
award of Gold Medal, Change of
Board shall comprise of : iii. The candidate has willfully suppressed any important information such as
discipline, etc.
(I) Vice Chancellor or his nominee - eligibility in terms of marks, qualification, etc pertaining to his/her admission in the
(iii) Only one of the two benefits can be
Chairman School/Institute.
given to a student for improvement of
(ii) Dean (Academic) - Member his/her semester grade as follows : ¶ The students are allowed to write the examinations of their arrear papers, if any, along
with the current papers / subjects.
(iii) Director (DDE) - Member

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