Dr.

MVVS Murthi
M.A., B.L., Ph.D.

President GITAM University

I welcome you to GITAM Centre for Distance Learning that offers learner-centered, open, flexible, affordable and quality education through a wide range of programmes. Distance education is now considered to be an integral part of achieving access and inclusive growth of higher education. This calls for quality education to reach the hitherto unreached. We therefore need a system of education which is independent of time, place and pace to suit the needs of aspirants. I am immensely pleased to note that GITAM Centre for Distance Learning is fulfilling this need by offering several useful programmes in the disciplines of management, science and humanities. The learners are free to choose a progrmme suitable to their requirement and accentualize their potential for a fruitful and rewarding career. An important additional feature of this Centre is provision of online learning in select programmes to facilitate interactive learning, thus enhancing flexibility and quality of learning. I earnestly hope that a large number of learners will be benefited from the distance learning programmes offered by GITAM Centre for Distance Learning.

M.V.V.S. MURTHI
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VISION
To become a global leader in higher education

MISSION
To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and invigorating environment

QUALITY POLICY
To achieve global standards and excellence in Teaching, Research and Consultancy by creating an environment in which the faculty and students share a passion for creating, sharing and applying knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.

Prof.G.Subrahmanyam
Vice-Chancellor GITAM University

Hearty welcome to GITAM Centre for Distance Learning. GITAM University is a premier educational institution in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to the cause of teaching and research of global standards.It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in diverse disciplines such as engineering, science, management, international business and pharmacy. The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India has highly rated GITAM University and included it in A category among the Deemed Universities in the country. In a developing country like India, reach, relevance and quality are critical dimensions of higher education. With such a low gross enrollment ratio in higher education, the onerous task of every university is to enhance the reach to meet the ever growing demand for higher education. With the constraints limiting the scope for expansion in the conventional system, distance education supplements and sometimes is the only alternative to meet this demand. Against this background, GITAM Centre for Distance Learning is unique in offering a wide range of programmes to interested learners of various ages, background, locations and needs with a well-structured learner support system through a wide network of study centers located in convenient places across the state. The curriculum of each programme is designed to reflect the latest developments and to suit the requirements of the industry. The course material is prepared in self-learning format easily understandable by the learners. I hope more and more learners will take advantage of these programmes and build a bright career.

G. SUBRAHMANYAM
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GITAM UNIVERSITY Visakhapatnam Campus

GITAM UNIVERSITY
GITAM University is a premier educational institution in the country with a track record of over 30 years of providing quality education in several undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the areas of engineering, management, pharmacy and science. The University is among the best in the country due to the high level of faculty involvement and excellent array of learning experiences available for students. The University has two campuses. The main campus at Visakhapatnam is spread over 100 acres while the Off-Campus at Hyderabad extends over 70 acres. The main campus is situated in the picturesque city of Visakhapatnam providing the required ambience for peaceful pursuit of knowledge. The University provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, and excellent student support facilities such as modern library, hostels, play grounds, indoor stadium, etc. Recognizing the holistic education the University is offering, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India recognized GITAM as A category University among the universities of its kind. Recently, the University is ranked as 74th in all India by 2011 University Web Ranking - www.4icu.org. The University has also been offering distance learning programmes with permission from Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi on the recommendations of the joint committee of the UGC-AICTE-DEC. All the programmes offered by the Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University are recognized programmes. The major objective of the Centre is to enhance access to higher education to all with relevance and affordability. GITAM University is a household name for educational and career pursuits of learners in the regular programmes of higher education. The University now extends the same to distance learners also.
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Advantage Centre for Distance Learning (CDL)

GITAM Universitys Centre for Distance Learning (GU-CDL) is one of the few institutions recognized by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi on the recommendation of the Joint Committee of UGC AICTE DEC. A degree from GU-CDL will make you eligible for any employment including State and Central Governments. The courseware in GU-CDL consists of self-learning material, faceto-face counseling, live on-line lectures, recorded lectures on demand, etc. The learner is free to choose his learning strategy and be benefitted. A mix of learner support services enables learning more interactive and fruitful. The evaluation is based on both internal assessment and year end examinations. Assignments constitute continuous internal assessment that enables the learner to maximize learning on a continuous basis. With all these advantages, we are sure you will choose our centre to enhance your skills certified by a recognized degree, which will be a sure passport for gainful employment. The main aim of distance learning is to provide wider increased access to higher education to persons of all ages and gender particularly to working persons, to economically or physically challenged persons, and those residing in remote areas. The University has established the Centre for Distance Learning with the following objectives: i. ii. to provide high quality and career oriented education to learners through flexible, diversified and open education. to facilitate the learners in developing, integrating and applying both theory and practice to strengthen their employability in the context of competitive environment. to provide a broader view of socio-economic aspects and to develop all round personality with good culture, values and attitudes among the learners. to endow effective, efficient and ethically educated citizens to serve the society.
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Some of the features of CDL are :

Democratising higher education to reach the doorsteps of learners. Learning at ones own pace, place and time. Multi-media course packages. The state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities. Modern Library with rich collection of Books & Journals and E-Learning Centre. Continuous Evaluation & Credit Based Grading system. Effective personal and academic counselling. Study center based learner support network. Effective Learning Management System (LMS). Irrespective of completion of the entire programme, the learners are awarded a diploma at the end of each year of the programmes offered under modular system. The learning material developed by reputed universities like IGNOU is adapted/adopted. The study centers are located at well established educational institutions having good infrastructure and easy accessibility to the learners. The learner can make use of on-line facility for accessing the live lectures provided by the centre and download on demand.

Academic Programmes:
The University offers a wide range of programmes, conventional and innovative, leading to Diploma, Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Most of the programmes have been developed after an initial survey of the demand for such programmes focusing on knowledge and employability. The programmes are offered mainly to fulfill the dreams and needs of the learners for: Certification. Improvement of skills. Acquisition of professional qualifications. Continuing education & professional development at work place. Self-enrichment. Diversification of knowledge.
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Planning of Studies : For studying at home, one requires careful determination, planning and commitment. Learners have to properly plan their studies by managing the leisure time both at residence and office/factory (if employed). In addition to their day to day activities, the learners have to carefully plan the available time for studies by preparing and adhering to the time table as given in our academic calendar. Tution Fee : Programme
I Yr MBA (Gen) MBA (HRM) MCA MA (English) MA (Economics) M.Com M.Sc (Biotechnology) BA B.Com P.G.Diploma in Env.& Sustainable Mgmt. P.G.Diploma in Commn. Skills Diploma in Communicative English Diploma in Computer Appl. 15000 15000 20000 2500 2500 3000 15000 2000 2500 2500 2000 2000 2000

Fees (Rs.)
IIYr 10000 10000 15000 2000 2000 2000 10000 1000 1500 1000 1000 IIIYr 5000 5000 10000 Total 30000 30000 45000 4500 4500 5000 25000 4000 5000 2500 2000 2000 2000

Registration Fee : A candidate given admission in any programme has to pay an additional amount of Rs. 300/- towards registration and admission process charges along with the first year fee. Recognition Fee (learners from other universities only): In addition to the tuition fee, a candidate who passed the qualifying examination from other universities other than GITAM University have to pay an amount of Rs. 500/- towards recognition fee along with the first year fee.
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Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The aim of the programme is to produce professional managers required for the global corporate world as well as promising entrepreneurs. Period of study : 3 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree other than BFA & BOL of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/ AIETE, etc., is also eligible. ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. iii) Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First Year S.No. Paper 01 Perspectives of Management & Behaviour 02 Managerial Economics 03 Business Communication 04 Indian Business Environment 05 Information Technology & Systems 06 Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis 07 Human Resource Management Total Second Year 01 Financial Management 02 Operations Management 03 Marketing Management 04 International Business Environment 05 Business Laws 06 Entrepreneurship & Small Industry 07 Strategic Management Total 9 Credits 06 06 04 06 06 06 06 40 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 42

Third Year (Any one of the following groups consisting of five courses each is to be selected) Specialization Groups: A. Financial Management 01 Capital Investment and Financing Decisions 06 02 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management 06 03 Management of Financial Services 04 04 Management Control Systems 04 05 International Financial Management 06 Total 26 B. Marketing Management 01 Consumer Behaviour 06 02 Sales Management 06 03 Marketing of Services 04 04 Marketing Research 04 05 International Marketing Management 06 Total 26 C. Systems Management 01 System Analysis and Design 06 02 E-Commerce 06 03 Data Base Management Systems 04 04 Enterprise Resource Planning 04 05 IT for Corporate Communications 06 Total 26 D. Hospital Management 01 Organisation and Management of Hospital Services 06 02 Hospital Planning 06 03 Hospital Management Information Systems 04 04 Marketing Management of Hospital Services 04 05 Legal framework of Hospital Management 06 Total 26 S.No Compulsory Credits 01 Project Report 10 02 Comprehensive Viva-Voce 06 Total 16 Total 42 Grand Total 124 Note : After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM). After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Advanced Diploma in Management (PGADM). After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded MBA. 10

Master of Business Administration (HRM)

The objective of the programme is to develop competent HR professionals required by industry and service sectors Period of study : 3 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree other than BFA & BOL of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible and ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. iii) Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First Year S.No Course 1. Management Functions & Behaviour 2. Managerial Economics 3. Business Communication 4. Indian Business Environment 5. Information Technology & Systems 6. Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis 7. Human Resource Management Total Second Year S.No Course 1. Financial Management 2. Operations Management 3. Marketing Management 4. Social Processes & Behavioural Issues 5. Performance Management 6. Employee Welfare & Administration 7. Strategic Human Resource Management Total Credits 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 40

Credits 4 4 4 6 4 6 6 34

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Third S.No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Year Course Human Resource Development Compensation Management Employment Laws Employment Relations International Human Resource Management Project Report Comprehensive Viva-Voce Total Grand Total

Credits 6 4 6 4 6 10 6 42 116

Note : After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM). After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management. After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded MBA (HRM)

Teaching - Learning Process - Virtual Class Room

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) The objective of the programme is to produce trained computer professionals with hands on experience who will be able to handle software challenges in industry/academia.
Period of study : 3 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree other than BFA & BOL of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/B.Sc/BA/B.Com/BA/ Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible provided he/she had studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at Intermediate or 10+2 level. ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First S No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 Year Subject Problem Solving and Programming Discrete Mathematics Computer Organization Data Structures Database Management Systems Communication Skills C & Data Structures Lab Database Management Systems Lab Total Credits 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 3 40

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Second Year 01 Operating Systems 02 Data Communication and Computer Networks 03 Object Oriented Technologies and Java Programming 04 Software Engineering 05 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 06 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 07 Operating Systems Lab 08 Java Programming Lab Total Third Year 01 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 02 Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management 03 Advanced Internet Technologies 04 Advanced Internet Technologies Lab 05 Project Total Grand Total Note :

6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 42 6 6 6 3 15 36 118

After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Diploma in Computer Applications. (PGDCA). After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be awarded P.G. Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications (PGADCA). After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded MCA.

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
With tremendous growth in the field of Biotechnology in the recent period, post graduates in Biotechnology can be gainfully employed in pharma as well as research organizations in India and abroad. Period of study : 2 years Medium : English Eligibility : The candidate should have passed B.Sc. or equivalent exam with any of the following courses: Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology, Genetics, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Environmental Science. 14

First Year S.No Title of Paper 01 Cell Biology and Genetics 02 Biomolecules 03 Biochemical Techniques and Biostatistics 04 Enzymology and Metabolism 05 Microbiology and Immunology 06 Lab I: Biochemical Analysis and Techniques 07 Lab II : Microbiology and Immunology Total Second Year 08 Molecular Biology 09 Genetic Engineering 10 Plant Biotechnology 11 Animal and Medical Biotechnology 12 Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology 13 Lab III: Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. 14 Lab IV: Plant and Industrial Biotechnology 15 Project work and viva-voce Total Grand Total

Credits 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 29

5 5 5 5 5 2 2 10 39 68

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M.A (English)
The main objective of the programme is to familiarize students with various phases and ages in the history of English literature British, American and new literatures, Literary Criticism, Language etc. Students will be trained to critically evaluate a piece of literature on their own. Qualified postgraduates can be lucratively placed in teaching / industry or they can as well pursue a research career. Period of study : 2 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed 3 or 4 years bachelors degree of any university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ ACS/AMIE/AIETE is also eligible. ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First Year S.No. Paper 01 British Poetry 02 British Drama 03 British Novel 04 Aspects of Languages 05 Literary Criticism Total Second Year 06 American Literature 07 Indian English Literature 08 New Literatures in English 09 Australian Literature 10 American Novel Total Grand Total 16 Credits 8 6 8 6 6 34 8 8 6 6 6 34 68

M.A (Economics)
The burgeoning global economy needs qualified economists who can analyse economic issues so as to derive optimum benefit for the society. Qulalified candidates can be employed in teaching / industry and service sectors. Period of study : 2 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed BA degree with Economics as one of the subjects of any university recognized by GITAM University and equivalent thereto. ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First Year S.No. Paper 01 Micro Economic Analysis 02 Macro Economic Analysis 03 Economics of Growth & Development 04 Indian Economic Policy 05 Research Methods in Economics Total: Second Year 01 Financial Institutions & Markets 02 Economics of Social Sector & Environment 03 Public Economics 04 International Economics 05 Labour Economics Total Grand Total Credits 8 8 6 6 6 34 6 6 6 6 6 30 64

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Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

The main objective of the programme is to produce effective business professionals by imparting knowledge with deep analytical thinking in core subjects and specialization in sectoral areas in the field of commerce. Period of study : 2 years Medium : English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed B.Com degree of any university recognized by GITAM University and equivalent thereto or professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ACS, etc. ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria. First Year S.No Title of Course 01 Perspectives of Management and Behaviour 02 Managerial Economics 03 Accounting for Business 04 Information Technology for Business 05 Indian Business Environment 06 Research Methodology & Statisitcal Analysis Total Second Year 01 Financial Management 02 Human Resource Management 03 Marketing Management Specialization : International Business 04. 05. 06. Indias Foreign Trade Export Import Procedure and Documentation International Business Total Grand Total 6 6 6 36 72 Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 36 6 6 6

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A) The objective of this programme is to offer basic knowledge in Economics, History, Psychology, Public Administration and Sociology besides foundation English, Hindi/Telugu/Sanskrit and enable lea`rners with problem solving skills that they are likely to encounter in their day to day life.
Period of study : 3 years Medium : Telugu and English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank. iii) The candidate without any formal educational qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes 18 years of age as on 1st July of the year in which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT. Admission to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

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B.A. PROGRAMME (Revised Structure)

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* HIS : History, PAD: Public Administration, POL: Political Science, SOC: Sociology, ECO: Economics, PSY: Psychology

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

The objective of the programme is to provide an indepth knowledge of commerce and allied subjects so as to enable the learner to work in a business establishment or to become an entrepreneur or to pursue higher education. Period of study : 3 years Medium : Telugu and English Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by GITAM University ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and obtained a rank iii) The candidate without any formal educational qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes 18 years of age as on 1st July of the year in which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT. Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

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B.Com. PROGRAMME (Revised Structure)

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P.G. Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Management (PGDESM)

With rapid industrialization, it is imperative to develop environmental awareness. The learners are imparted knowledge and understanding of environmental issues with a proactive approach
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Period of study : 1 year Medium : English Eligibility : The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent examination recognized by GITAM University S.No Title of Course 01 Understanding the Environment 02 Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges 03 Energy and Environment 04 Integrated Environment Management 05 Natural Resource Management Total Credits 4 4 4 4 4 20

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P.G. Diploma in Communication Skills

Students are trained in advanced skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with a view to making them competent and confident communicators in written as well as spoken English. Period of study : 1 year Medium : English Eligibility : The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent examination recognized by GITAM University S.No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Title of Course Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary Language Skills (LSRW Skills) Phonetics / Spoken English Communicative English Writing Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Skills Business Communication Soft Skills Total Credits 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 28

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Diploma in Communicative English

Period of study : 1 year Medium : English Eligibility : The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent there to recognized by GITAM University or a pass in the BA / B.Com entrance examination conducted by CDL, GITAM University. S.No 01 02 03 04 Title of Course Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary Language Skills (LSRW Skills) Phonetics / Spoken English Composition Writing Total Credits 4 4 4 4 16

Diploma in Computer Applications

Period of study : 1 year Medium : English Eligibility : The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent there to recognized by GITAM University S.No. 01 02 03 04 05 06 Course Title Computer Fundamentals and PC Software C Programming and Data Structures Introduction to Database Management Systems Introduction to Computer Organization MS-Office Lab C Programming Lab Total 25 Credits 6 6 6 6 3 3 30

Learning Resources

Prof. G. Subrahmanyam, Vice Chancellor Inaugurating Online Learning Activities

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Instructional Design
Medium of Instruction: Medium of instruction is English for PG / PG Diploma / Diploma Programmes. B.A / B.Com., programmes are offered both in English and Telugu media Course Material: Comprehensive printed course material, specially designed for self study, shall be provided to every learner. In addition to the course material, the learners are required to read suggested text books, articles published in journals and follow the audio / video CDs, lessons. Assignments: Assignments are an important component of distance learning which enable the learners to make them study the subject concerned in depth. Further, the assignments shall be treated as an integral part of continuous assessment which carries weightage in determining the final grade. Assignment topics will be communicated to the learners by placing them in the university website www.gitam.edu or by post during every session. The learners have to prepare the assignments in each programme of study and submit them as per the schedule. It is compulsory that the learners have to submit manually written assignments. The University sends course material to the learners by post. If the learner wants additional copies of course material, they shall be provided on payment of the cost of material. Online Learning: Streaming of lectures (live and recorded), information dissimination and assignements submission are the important learning activities being offered.

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Counseling Sessions: The personal contact counseling classes shall be conducted from time to time at specified centers to enable the learners to have face to face interaction with resource persons in various study centers. The personal contact sessions will also provide an opportunity of meeting resource persons in various subjects and discuss on academic issues related to their study. The resource persons will provide the up-to-date information and conceptual clarification on any doubts of the learners. The resource persons will also give guidance on preparation of assignments and project work. Further, the learners shall have an opportunity of sharing the ideas and experiences with their peer group.

Learner Support Services

Library: Library facility is also provided in the Administrative Building of GITAM Centre for Distance Learning where course-wise textbooks are available for the use of learners. The learners will also be permitted to make use of Knowledge Resource Centre (University Central Library) on production of Identity cards. Interface: This facility is available at Head Quarters and various Study Centres where the administrative staff, core faculty and resource persons will attend to the requirements of the learners during office hours on all working days. Study Centres: To provide individualized support to learners, the University has established study centers in identified educational institutions in different parts of the state. The learners can interact with the academic counsellors and administrative staff on academic matters at the study centers. The services provided at the study centres are as follows: a) Academic counseling for learners programme-wise. b) Online services in select centres. c) Conduct of examinations. d) Dissemination of information relating to admission, results of exams, etc. Counseling facility may not be available to all programmes at all the study centres. Hence, the learners are advised to make sure that counseling facilities are available for the subject he / she has chosen, at the study centre opted for. Request for change of study centre is normally accepted subject to availability of required facilities at the new centre asked for. 28

Evaluation: The performance of the learners shall be assessed course-wise on the basis of internal evaluation for 30 marks and year-end examination for 70 marks. Internal evaluation shall be done on the basis of assignments and practicals (if applicable). Two assignments for each paper have to be submitted as per the schedule communicated. These assignments will be valued for 30 marks and a candidate has to secure a minimum of 10 marks for a pass in internal assessment. The year-end examinations shall be conducted at notified study centres only. The year end examination is conducted for 70 marks in each paper. A candidate has secure a minimum 40 marks (including internal assessment) to secure a pass. Year-end Examination: The University conducts year-end Examination. Learners will be permitted to appear for the year-end examination subject to the conditions that registration for the course, in which they wish to appear is valid, and minimum time to pursue these courses is completed. The learners should register for all the subjects/courses in the first attempt in any year of study. However, they can appear for examination in courses as per their choice. Irrespective of result, the learner will be promoted to the next year of the course of study. Examination Fees:

BA / B.COM / DIPLOMA / P.G.DIPLOMA

Rs. 550 for Whole Examination Rs. 150 per each Paper / Course

MBA / MCA / M.COM / M.Sc / Rs. 750 for Whole Examination MA Rs. 150 per each Paper / Course
Submission of Application Form:

Examination application forms can be obtained from the Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam and from its study centres as well. The learners have to submit duly filled-in examination applications to the University along with Demand Draft / Bankers Cheque drawn in favour of Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, payable at Visakhapatnam, within the stipulated time. Examination Centre: Theory and practical examinations shall be conducted at the notified centres only.

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Revaluation: Revaluation is permitted as per university rules. Grading System: Based on the learners performance during a given year, a final grade will be awarded at the end of the year in each program. The grades and the corresponding grade points are as given in the table below:

Grade O A+ A B+ B C F
General Guidelines:

Grade points 10 9 8 7 6 5 0, Failed

Absolute Marks 90 and above 80-89 70-79 60-69 50-59 40-49 Less than 40

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The University reserves the right to change the rules relating to admissions, regulations, examinations, etc., from time to time. However, any rule as amended, shall come into force with immediate effect and applicable to all the learners irrespective of the year of registration. The learners have to fill the admission application form / reregistration form / examination application form carefully and enclose the copies of all required certificates duly attested by a gazetted officer. Incomplete application forms / re-registration forms received after due date or having wrong options of courses or electives or false information, shall be rejected. Learners offered admission have to join on or before the last date as specified for the purpose. In case they want to seek admission for the next session, they may be permitted to do so, subject to admission rules of the University. Learners once admitted into any programme will be automatically promoted to the next year of study irrespective of result at the year end examination. Even those not appearing at the year-end

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examination will also be promoted. If any learner wishes to withdraw, he/she can do so by submitting a written request. Otherwise the learner has to pay the tution fee as per time schedule announced by CDL from time to time. Reservation: The University provides reservation of seats for SC, ST and PH categories as per the rules of Govt. of India, for admission to programmes where the number of seats is limited. Refund of Fee: Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other programmes of the university. Change of Elective: Change of elective course shall be permitted within 30 days from the receipt of the course material provided the candidate pays the prescribed fee. The learners requesting for change of elective should address the Director, Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, Balaji Metro Plaza, Dondaparthi Main Road, Visakhapatnam-530 016 provided that the material received earlier is returned by post or in person. Change of Medium: Change of medium in case of B.A/B.Com is permitted within 30 days from the receipt of first set of course material in the first year only on payment of the prescribed fee and other conditions stipulated. Completion of study: The learners can complete their degree/diploma within twice the period stipulated for the programme. However, if a learner is not able to complete the program within the stipulated period, he/she may seek readmission as per the University rules. Instructions for filling the application form for admission into various programmes offered by the University 1. The application duly filled-in together with all the required enclosures should reach the Director, GITAM Centre for Distance Learning, City Center, 3rd Floor, Balaji Metro Plaza, Dondaparthi Main Road, Visakhapatnam-530 016 by registered post on or before the date notified in the press. The learner is required to mention clearly the programme for which he/she is seeking admission. The name of the Learner as well as his/her father /husband should

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correspond with those as recorded in his/her Matriculation Certificate/ S.S.L.C./S.S.C/H.S & M.P.S.L.C. Register except those admitted under open system. 4. 5. 6. 7. The date of birth of the learner should correspond with that recorded in his/her matriculation/SSC or that of an equivalent examination. Applications sent without registration fees shall be rejected. Incomplete applications shall not be considered for admission. The following Attested copies of the certificates in support of their claim should be attached to the duly filled admission application form. a. Degree/Provisional Certificate of the previous examination passed b. Date of birth extract c. Three copies of recent photographs (passport size of the candidate duly attested , one to be affixed to the application and the other to be enclosed). d. Identity Card is to be enclosed duly signed and photo affixed. e. A crossed demand draft/Bankers cheque towards tution fee, registration fee and recognisiton fee as applicable.

Whom to Contact for What

S.No. For Enquiries 1. 2. 3 4 5 Identity Cards, Fee Receipt Learner support services and learner grievances Non-receipt of course material and assignment question paper Change of elective Examination schedule, ResultsRevaluation, Grade Card, Provisional certificates, Migration Certificate Original Degree / Diploma / Verification of Degree / Diploma Purchase of Audio / Video tapes Academic content Project Synopsis
Assistant Director, CDL
Phone : 0891 - 2796499

Contact Person

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Joint Director, CDL

Phone : 0891-2795499

Note: All the legal matters should be settled within the purview of Visakhapatnam jurisdiction only.
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