APU CODE OF CONDUCT Joining the Apex Professional University is an honor and requires each individual to uphold the policies, regulations, and guidelines established for students, faculty, administration, professionals, other employees and the laws of the Government of India. Each member is required to adhere to and conform to the instructions and guidance of the leadership of his/her respective area. Therefore, the following are expected from each member of the Apex Professional University: 1. To respect himself or herself. Each member of the Apex Professional University will exhibit a high degree of maturity and self-respect and foster an appreciation for other cultures, one's own cultural background, as well as the cultural matrix from which Apex Professional University was born. It is only through these appreciations that the future of our university can be sustained indefinitely. 2. To respect the dignity, feelings, worth, and values of others. Each member of the Apex Professional University will respect one another and visitors as if they were guests in one's home. Therefore, to accost, cajole, or proselytize students, faculty or staff, parents or others, to engage in gender and sexual harassment, use vile, obscene or abusive language or exhibit lewd behavior, to possess weapons such as knives or firearms, or to be involved in the possession, use, distribution of and sale of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and is in direct violation of the Apex Professional University Code, on or off campus. 3. To respect the rights & property of others and to discourage vandalism & theft. Each member of the Apex Professional University will refrain from illegal activity, both on and off campus, and will be subject to all applicable provisions listed in the Faculty Handbook, Personnel Policies Manual for Administrative / Professional and Nonexempt Employees, the Official Student Handbook, and the Apex Professional University Code.
4. To prohibit discrimination, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions. Each member of the Apex Professional University will support equal rights and opportunities for all regardless of age, sex, race, religion, caste, colour, disability, ethnic heritage, socio-economic status, political, social, or other affiliation or disaffiliation, or sexual preference. 5. To practice personal, professional, and academic integrity, and to discourage all forms of dishonesty, plagiarism, deceit, and disloyalty to the Code of Conduct. Personal, professional, and academic integrity is paramount to the survival and potential of the Apex Professional University. Therefore, individuals found in violation of Apex Professional University's policies against lying, cheating, plagiarism, or stealing are subject to disciplinary action which could possibly include dismissal from the University. 6. To foster a personal professional work ethic within the Apex Professional University. Each employee and student of the Apex Professional University must strive for efficiency and job perfection. Each employee must exhibit a commitment to serve and job tasks must be executed in a humane and civil manner. 7. To foster an open, fair, and caring environment. Each member of the Apex Professional University is assured equal and fair treatment on the adjudication of all matters. In addition, it is understood that intellectual stimulation is nurtured through the sharing of ideas. Therefore, the University will maintain an open and caring environment. 8. To be fully responsible for upholding the Apex Professional University Code. Each member of the Apex Professional University will embrace all tenets of the Code and is encouraged to report all code violators.
DISCLAIMER Nothing in this Student Handbook shall be construed as, operate as, or have the effects of an abridgement or a limitation of any Right, Power or Privileges of the Board of Governors or the Vice Chancellor of the Apex Professional University. Apex Professional University, Arunachal Pradesh is authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal policies and regulations which apply to the Students from time to time. This Student Handbook does not constitute a contract between the students and the University. The relationship of the students and Apex Professional University is one governed by policies, rules and
regulations adopted by the Board of Governors, the Vice Chancellor and his duly appointed and authorized designees. Apex Professional University reserve the right to change policies, programs, academics requirement, programme, schedules, rules, regulation, tuition and fee, or to make other changes that the Apex Professional University considers necessary or desirable. The Apex Professional University disclaims any liability as a result of any printing error in this Student Handbook.
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Education is the true alchemy that can bring India its next golden age. Our motto is unambiguous: All for knowledge, and knowledge for all. Shri Pranab Mukherjee His Excellency President of India Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi, 25th July 2012
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Message of Hon'ble Chief Minister
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Message of Hon'ble Education Minister
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Message of Respected Director, DHTE
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Message of Respected Jt. Director, DHTE
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Message of Chancellor
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Message of Vice-Chancellor
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About University
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Vision, Mission & Values
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Salient Features of the University
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Academic Resources
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Programme of Study Offered & Fee Structure
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Scope of Employability
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Minimum Eligibility Conditions for Admission
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Other Fees
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Credit Transfer Scheme
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Examination Rules
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Procedure of Application for Admission
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Reservation of Seats in Admission
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Completion of Admission Formalities
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General Rules Relating to Admission
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Refund of Fees
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Support Services
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Anti - Ragging
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External Student Registration Scheme
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Innovative Research Degree Programmes
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Aspiration
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WELCOME FROM THE
CHANCELLOR Welcome to the Apex Professional University. Education is a process which contributes in building socio-economic infrastructure of the nation. The efforts taken to provide education to the masses, has made India emerged as an economic power. We feel proud to act as contributors of this social transformation. The most salient feature of the University is its unique and innovative curricular framework which is comparable to the best universities across the world. All Programmes of Study are planned to be modular with multi exit and multi entry and are inherently multi-disciplinary, thereby enabling students to make their own basket of courses to complete their chosen Programmes of Study. This also includes accepting transfer of credits earned by students in other recognized universities and enabling them to accumulate certain credits from other institutions of repute in India and abroad. The University has been started in a temporary academic block to cater to the demand of public for initiating the academic programme. Thus, the University started functioning in 2013 and with the academic session 2013-14, APU
began its voyage into the sea of academics. At this nascent stage of development of the University, you may not have the kind of physical comfort as one might expect from a pioneering Apex Professional University. But that would be more than duly compensated by the stimulating intellectual environment and innovative Programmes of Study, which shall enable you to stand apart and make rapid strides in your career. I am sure that your stint with this University will contribute immensely in fulfillment of your cherished goals towards excellence in career building and development of your personality into a good human being. I am confident that you would be able to realize your full potential and make a mark in social and corporate life of our Nation. You would chart a new path of excellence and meet the challenges of the globalized world. I am quite sure that with our combined efforts the Apex Professional University will carve out its hallowed status in the national and international arena of higher education and that together we shall be able to contribute to the welfare and development of the local people, culture and society of Arunachal Pradesh and large community of academic across 5
the county as well. In order to accomplish our vision and mission, we are prepared to take much effort as possible for betterment of academic scenario in India. We believe that education is an effective medium of social transformation. We get encouragement, looking at bright and successful career of our students, which subsequently benefit the society. We feel proud that we founded such an excellent University, which can shape modern India. This Student Handbook will, we hope, give you a flavor of what makes our University special, in terms of our academic expertise, whether you are a student, employer or prospective colleague. I wish you all the best in your future career as students of Apex Professional University. Affectionally Prof. Dhanwant Singh Chancellor
WELCOME FROM THE
VICE CHANCELLOR I am glad to apprise you that ours is the Apex Professional University (APU) established by Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh University Act no.7 of 2013 and recognized by UGC under section (2F). This University aims to cater the educational programs for the academic excellence, competence and to build an educationally, culturally and socially developed society in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, nay the entire nation & abroad.
interactions to meet the present day market expectations. The APU provides world class state of the art facilities in teaching, training and research with highly qualified, experienced, efficient & effective and committed faculty. The APU will be gleaming and glittering not only for the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom but also for skill workmanship and professionalism.
The unique feature of our University is to establish professional community colleges and to empower aspiring students through appropriate skill development leading to gainful employment and self-employability (this is of the first kind in our country). Besides, community colleges, APU launches novel educational flexible programs like Multientry & Multi-exist admissions, admission to external students(students who did & could not register for regular admissions in our university), biannual (academic and calendar) admissions to meet the huge educational requirements of the masses of our country and abroad. The continuous exploration of new strategies results in flexible but dynamic curriculum that reflects the latest Academia-Industry
Nowadays, there is tremendous change in the mode of teaching (pedagogy). The change is so fast, we have to change for the change, so that we can exchange. At present the teacher is no longer a spoon feeder. He is a guide, psychologist & helper and aptly called as “Facilitator” and the student as “learner”. The teacher is that of a catalyst in a class room to speed up the reaction of the learning process, rather than a knowledge bank. In the western world, a teacher is remembered as long as he is heard by the teacher, but in our great Indian culture, the teacher is remembered & respected in the class, outside the class and throughout the life. Let us protect & preserve our unique Indian culture through the portals of our university which 6
is meant ultimately for the refinement & enlightenment of the society, thereby justifiable to the APU Motto-Inspiring the minds, creating the leaders not followers and serving the nation. Beyond the shadow of doubt, APU reaches the pinnacle of glory and the “APEX WILL BE THE APEX OF OUR COUNTRY “in the horizon of higher education in the years to come. As the maiden ViceChancellor of APU, I wholeheartedly wish our visionary, the dynamic and indefatigable personality, the first Vice-Chancellor of our University and our mission, a grand success, nothing but success & achievement. Prof. Dr. Md. Basha Mohideen Vice-Chancellor Apex Professional University
ABOUT UNIVERSITY “The APU aims to nurture young minds and educate them, so that they contribute to the nation's development.�
Every great story begins with a genesis. Apex Professional University owes its existence to the wisdom, benefaction and philanthropy of a farsighted visionary Prof. Dr. Dhanwant Singh. As early as 1998, he founded Apex Education Group in Amritsar and it is home to the Harmandir Sahib (referred to as the "Golden Temple" in the western media), the greatest spiritual & Cultural Centre. Apex Professional University, Arunachal Pradesh is a self financed university established by an Act (No. 7 of 2013) of State Legislature of Arunachal Pradesh, which received the assent of His Excellency, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh on May 08th, 2013 and published in the Arunachal Pradesh gazette vide Notification No. LAW/LEGN17/2012 Dated 10th May, 2013. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has accorded Apex Professional University as a state private university vide its letter F.No. 813/2013(CPP-I/PU) dated 28th June 2013. Apex Professional University (APU) is a fully government recognized State University comes under section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 and is empowered to award degrees specified in section 22 of UGC Act, 1956. Apart from it, the University is empowered to grant Diplomas, Certificates, Pre University
Certificates (Secondary and Senior Secondary Level) and other academic distinctions in conformity with the provisions of the Apex Professional University Act (No. 7 of 2013), Statutes and Regulations notified by State Government in the Official Gazette. The headquarter of University is situated in Pasighat, District East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh. The University has small campus community with a global reach, bringing learning and earning to life through powerful conversations and personal connections. Proud to nurture the best and the brightest minds, University is looking at the world through our own lens. Apex Professional University strives for inclusive access to excellence in higher education and research to emerge as premier University of the country at par with the best Universities of the World in terms of programme offerings, curricular framework, pedagogy, research, publications and integration with the world of work. The Apex Professional University Act 2012 provides that the University is to have Schools of Studies which shall consist of Faculties, Department and Centres of Studies. The University offers Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) giving freedom to the students to choose his/her optional courses. CBCS is a cafeteria 7
approach envisaged by University Grants Commission (UGC) to provide students and teachers horizontal and vertical mobility and to design his / her own programme of study with courses of his / her choice. CBCS provides students to enjoy academic mobility and transfer of credits across School/Faculties. The University has Community College Scheme as it is a very effective and an efficient methodology of educating people with the help of real time working environment. The Community College will focus on skill development programs with in-hand training to ensure employability of outgoing students in tune with the current policy of the government of India to provide proper training for employability of the youth. The end objective of the program will be to ensure for employability to the students. The Community College is all about realizing the potentials of an individual and then adding wings to them to fly high to their pinnacles. In accordance with the National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework (NVEQF) notified by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Govt. of India), New Delhi vide notification no F. No. 14/2011-VE dated 3rd September 2012, the University recognize the need and
THE SCHOOL OF STUDIES
importance of facilitating the mobility of students from vocational educational institution, universities, colleges to the APU as they pursue their educational goals. The University will accept already earned credits by the candidates after recognition and establishing equivalence of such credits with each of the aforesaid bodies on individual basis. The APU is committed to Equal Opportunities and seeks to maintain an environment which encourages all its members to contribute fully and on an equal basis to both the work and the life in the university. About Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh popularly known as land of rising sun is one of the budding states of the union of India located in the north eastern part of the country predominantly populated by the scheduled tribes' people. It has an area of 83743 Sq.Km. and having international boundary with China to the north, Myanmar to the east, Bhutan to the west and States of Assam and Nagaland in the south. It is the largest state in area among the north east states. The state is full of turbulent rivers and rivulets
crisscrossing the region. The major rivers in the state are the Kameng, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit and the Tirap. Most of the area of the state is under dense forest coverage of flora and fauna with inaccessible hilly terrain with a sparse population of 25 major tribes and numbers of sub tribes who are basically peace loving nature with rich traditional and cultural heritage inherited from their forefathers since time immemorial. The state has sixteen (16) districts at present and having a total population 1382611 as per 2011 census out of which 720232 are male and 662379 are female. The literacy percentage of the state as per 2011 census is 66.95 (male 73.69% & female 59.57%) which is below the national average.
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With a view to develop interdisciplinary studies, the University operates through its Schools of Studies. The following Schools of Studies are proposed by University in phased manners over period of time: 4 School of Education and Sports 4 School of Law & Juridical Science 4 School of Agriculture and Animal Sciences 4 School of Business & Management Science 4 School of Medical Sciences 4 School of Humanities and Languages 4 School of Social Sciences 4 School of Journalism and Mass Communication 4 School of Fine Arts and Art Education 4 School of Planning, Architecture and Design 4 School of Engineering & Technology 4 School of Basic and Applied Sciences 4 School of Health and Allied Sciences 4 School of Emerging Technologies Some of the other Centres and Directorates which in coordination with the academic, administrative and service wings have developed very useful and educative courses/ programmes, are as follows. a. Directorate of Professional Community Colleges b. Directorate of Outreach I. Department of Industry Integrated Education & Research II. Centre of External Students III. Centre for Corporate & International Relations c. Directorate of Pre University Education I. Department of Secondary Education II. Department of Senior Secondary Education III.Centre for Skill Development Training d. Institute of Research and Innovations e. Directorate of Online Education
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
“Our vision for 2020 is to be among the country’s best university, known for the quality of our teaching and learning.”
The University is committed to these fundamental values, which guide us in carrying out our mission and realizing our vision. These values are represented through STAIR. Serving Students with Quality = Understand our students = Nurture efficient and energetic students = Help students start, stay and succeed = Provide GREAT and useful service = Commitment to continuous quality improvement Trustworthiness = Communicate openly and honestly = Demonstrate loyalty = Maintain confidentiality = Promoting Teamwork = Explain “why” and ask “why” Accountability = Think as a University = Follow University policies and procedures = Perform to the vision and strategic plan = Meet goals and carry out responsibilities = Adapt to change in support of vision and strategic plan Innovation and creativity = Share thoughts and new ideas = Actively engage and participate = Constructively challenge status quo = Think outside the box Respect for people = Celebrate success = Inspire and motivate = Treat everyone with respect and cooperation = Embrace diversity for unity
VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY Apex Professional University aspires to be premier university that imagines and influences the future by providing unparalleled educational opportunities to the learner community especially for those coming from the lower socio-economic strata of society seeking quality and job oriented education.
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY Our primary mission is to produce versatile and resourceful professionals who are relevantly qualified for their chosen profession and vocations within an educational environment that fosters innovation, enterprise and enthusiasm for excellence. We realize this goal through four core principles of providing industry-integrated, technology-based, research-driven and holistic education.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY Wisdom is the culmination of vast knowledge. With it, comes the ability to make sound judgements and decisions. Integrity is about right values and morals in life. It is the backbone that upholds strong and positive character. Brilliance is quality beyond experience. It is concerned with achieving the highest standards and outperforming the rest.
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SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES & CURRICULAR FRAMEWORK: Guided by the reforms agenda in higher education and learning from the experiences of the best universities of the world, the University has introduced a number of innovations, as detailed below: Semester System: Semester system is followed for all academic programmes to enlarge curricular space and encourage accelerated learning opportunities at par with global practices in terms of effective number of teaching days and teaching learning synergy. This system further enhances the ability to accommodate diverse choices that are dynamic and can motivate students as they may like to have. As per requirements of an academic programme; decisions regarding student faculty contact hours during a semester in different programmes, developing the credit system, determining the quantum of learning, time-distribution on classroom work, elements of participatory teaching-learning synergy, fieldwork, lab-work and other curricular work are taken by the academic bodies of the University. Comprehensive Choice Based Credit System: The University has introduced Comprehensive Choice Based Credit System (CCBCS) largely
on the lines of the best universities of the world. Comprehensive Choice Based Credit System (CCBCS) has some unique features like enhanced learning opportunities, ability to match student's scholastic needs and aspirations, horizontal intra and inter School/ Centre mobility of students, inter-institutional transferability of students, improvement in educational quality and excellence, flexibility for working students to complete the programme over an extended period of time, innovation and comparability of educational programmes across the country. CCBCS will facilitate vertical integration of knowledge and holistic development. Programmes of Study are defined in terms of Credits: As opposed to papers/courses in the conventional system, a student shall be required to accumulate: = 20 DP credits to earn a Certificate = 40 DP credits to earn a Diploma / Trade Certificate = 80 UG credits to earn an Advanced Diploma/Industrial Trade Certificate = 120 UG credits to earn a UG degree = 40 PG credits to earn a PG Diploma = 80 PG credits to earn a PG degree = 60 RD credits to earn a M.Phil. Degree = 120 RD credits to earn a Ph.D. Degree 10
Students to accumulate required number of credit from across disciplines: The interdisciplinary approach in the selection of courses is followed with 70 percent courses from the department and 30 percent from other schools/departments of the university. In case of School of Business and Management Science, students would offer 30 percent Courses University wide; 40 percent Schools wide and 30 percent department wide. Innovative approach in designing programmes of Study: Departments would not design programmes of Study as such. Instead, they would just: = Design and offer courses, based on the expertise and specialization of their faculty members; = Specify pre-requisite and corequisites for each course offered; = Guide the students to make their own basket of courses to accumulate the required credits to complete their programme of Study. Thus, the focus is on 'learner-centered approach' (as opposed to the conventional 'teacher-centered approach') to accommodate learner's needs and expectations to have wider choices in content, mode and pace of learning.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY Computation of Credits based on a Holistic Approach to Learning: In the Apex Professional University, one credit is defined as equivalent to the Total Student's Effort (TSE) of 30 hours comprising: = 10 hours of lectures/organized classroom activity/contact hours; = 5 hours of laboratory work/practical/ field work/tutorials/teacher-led activities/quiz/debate; = 15 hours of other workload such as independent individual/group work; obligatory/optional work placement; literature survey / library
work; data collection/ fieldwork; writing of papers/projects/ dissertation/thesis; seminars, etc. Thus, the focus is on in-depth learning driven by intrinsic curiosity and mastery of the subject by balancing the taught content with independent self-directed learning. All Programmes of Study to be Modular: All Programmes of Study in the University are designed as modular with exit and lateral entry option. While most Students may want to complete their UG/PG/RD without any break, some may opt out of the Programme of Study midway due to their personal compelling reasons. The University, therefore, provides a structured framework for students to opt out midprogramme, whereby, depending on the extent of time spent on study and credits accumulated by them, they will be awarded certificate/ diploma/advanced diploma/PG diploma. For instance, if any student wants to quit study after 11
successful completion of one/two/four semester(s), she/he can do so and would be awarded an appropriate Certificate/ Diploma and can rejoin and continue her/his study from this point within two years again. Thus, the multi entry and multi exit programmes are the unique and useful features of our university. A Student admitted to UG Programme may get: = Certificate (if opts out after 1 Semester with 20 UG Credits); = Diploma (if opts out after 2 Semesters with 40 UG Credits); = Advance Diploma (if opts out after 4 Semesters with 80 UG Credits); = Bachelor's Degree (if stays on to complete full 6 Semesters with 120 UG Credits). A Student Admitted to PG Programme may get: = PG Diploma (if opts out after 2 Semesters with 40 PG credits); = Master Degree (if stays on for full 4 Semesters with 80 PG Credits). Those who thus opt out would be eligible to join laterally to complete and earn their degree, if they return to the university within the next two years.
"Our curricular framework requires students to devote as much time in self-learning as they are required to spend in classroom learning�
All Programmes of Study to have Grading System: The University shall have grading system based on sixpoint scale of evaluation of the performances of students in terms of marks, grade points, letter grade and class. The total performances of a student within a semester and continuous performance from the second semester onwards shall be indicated by (a) Grade Point Average (GPA); (b) Weighted Average Marks (WAM); (c) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); and (d) Overall Weighted Percentage Marks (OWPM). Comprehensive Continuous Evaluation System: 'Comprehensive Continuous Assessment' is the central feature of the evaluation system of this University. A teacher who handles the course is the best person to assess performance of the students. However, there is end semester evaluation and to ensure transparency, fair play and accountability, appropriate mechanisms have been devised. Students in all Programmes of Study across disciplines and at all levels shall be assessed through Comprehensive Continuous Assessment based on quizzes, assignments, Independent works, group works, mid-semester and end-semester examination. As a
general principle, the Comprehensive Continuous Assessment shall comprise the following components: = Continuous Internal Assessment 30% = End Semester Examination 70% INDUSTRY-INTEGRATED: As a university dedicated to skill development and that helps build a high-quality workforce in India, APU ensures that its programmes are welldeveloped with real-world relevance that meet industry needs. To achieve this, APU forges strong collaborations with established organizations to identifying new courses, designing curricula, facilitating hands-on training to students, sponsoring research as well as employees for higher degree programmes and providing senior managers as visiting and mentor faculty at the University, so that our university can become a job provider rather than job seeker. TECHNOLOGY-BASED: The University uses cutting-edge technology in all its functions and activities, such as content development, teachinglearning pedagogies, evaluation and testing, learning and university management (eGovernance). 12
RESEARCH-DRIVEN: The University supports and promotes research excellence in all its many forms. World class universities are about creating and using knowledge to make a difference. The Apex Professional University (APU) achieves this by bringing together excellent students, staff and external partners to identify and address key issues of the day. Immersion in a research culture equips us with a mindset for solving problems across all walks of life. Recognizing the importance of this, APU has designed each programme to expose students to the culture of research. HOLISTIC EDUCATION: The University understands that education is far more than just simply providing students with professional knowledge. Thus, the University is devoted to delivering whole person education that fosters spiritual, intellectual, humane, social and physical development of our students, nurturing them to become confident, caring leaders who possess integrity, perseverance and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL CHARACTER: It shall be the endeavor of the University to maintain an all-India character and high standards of teaching and research, and the University shall, among other measures which may be necessary for the said purpose, take, in particular, the following measures: A. Admission of students shall be made on all- India basis strictly on merit adjudged either through Common Entrance Tests conducted individually by the University or in combination with other Universities, or on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination in such courses where the intake of students is small. B. Recruitment of faculty shall be made on all- India basis and Interuniversity mobility of faculty, with portable provident fund and protection of seniority, shall be encouraged. INFRASTRUCTURE AND AMBIENCE: All appropriate steps are taken to create and maintain the state of the art infrastructure for quality teaching and research as per present day requirements. PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES: Like physical health, mental health
determines efficiency and productivity. Mental health is critically important for teaching learning synergy, creativity and congenial environment in academic institutions. The University adopts a forward-looking approach and institutes psychological counselling and guidance services for students, faculty and employees. Innovative programs like 'Crises Intervention Programs', 'Personality Development Programs' and “Life Skill Programs” are planned to be implemented. To facilitate team spirit, the motto of “Learning Together” is encouraged and practiced. GOVERNANCE: The University is evolving a flexible but dynamic and transparent governance and need based capacity-building system. It is moving towards e-governance and continuous training of the personnel to make the University system “userfriendly”. Thus, professional development of educational administrators will be a necessary component for the capacity building of the University administration. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING: The University has designed a framework to facilitate credit accumulation by its students from other recognized universities / 13
Institutes / Industry. The university has developed a structured mechanism to work out the equivalence and accept the transfer of credits earned by its students from other universities / Institutes / Industry through formal or non-formal in accordance with National Vocational Education Qualification Framework (NVEQF) notified by Ministry of HRD (Government of India). MONITORING AND QUALITY: The “Internal Quality Assurance Cell" is to ensure progressive improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of the University administration. The University certified as ISO 9001:2008 from the Organization, which is the member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF). ON-DEMAND EXAMINATION SYSTEM (ODES): As one of the learners friendly features, the University has been conducting Term End Examinations twice in a year. OnDemand Online Examination is an innovative step forward to make the examination system more flexible and to provide an opportunity for the learners to take up the examinations as per their desire and preparation, subject to availability of the seats in the examination.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Development of physical facilities and infrastructure for the campus of the university may take some time. In the interim, the University has commenced its academic activities from the Temporary Academic Block (TAB) having the following facilities:
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) LAB A state of the art computer Lab equipped with high-end computers loaded with necessary software is available for students.
CLASSROOMS The TAB has adequate classrooms to cater to the present needs of the Programmes of Study being launched by the University. Classrooms are wellfurnished and equipped with requisite multimedia aids for teaching.
INTERNET Internet connectivity has been installed. The Temporary Academic Block is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and students can access the internet through their Tablet & laptops.
LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES University has a functional Central Library, which is being further developed with adequate number of books, journals and reference material related to the disciplines in which Programmes of Study are being offered. Website of the University already provides links to e-resources. These are being enhanced and upgraded to provide e-learning resources and materials including ebooks and e-journals. University has reading room with adequate seating capacity.
LANGUAGE LAB University is in the process of setting up of a digital language lab for helping the students to augment their linguistic and communicative proficiency. This lab would not only teach students English speaking but also other aspects of language such as grammar, phonetics and assist the students in self-assessment and help the faculty in evaluation of students' progress in the language lab related courses. FACULTY ROOMS AND CABINS Faculty have well-equipped IT-enabled cubicles and workstations providing them all facilities for pursuing academic and research activities. 14
DISCUSSION CORNERS To promote interaction of students with the faculty, counseling, advising, etc. the faculty members of the University have been provided with specially created discussion corners, Faculty Rooms and Cubicles. There is a special provision for group discussions and interactions among faculty members and students of RD Programme. SEMINAR HALL A well-equipped Seminar Hall, with adequate sitting capacity, has been created for holding co-curricular activities and group presentations. OTHER FACILITIES The University is committed to provide quality teaching-learning environment on its campus with other facilities as under: = Central Office comprising reception and cabins for senior officers. = Photocopying facility for students and staff on payment basis. = Facilities for purified drinking water = Communication Facility with five landline telephone connection and EPBAX system = University has canteen facility
PROGRAMME OF STUDY OFFERED & FEE STRUCTURE
Commencing from the Academic Session 2013-14, University offer following full time/part time programme of study in a phased manner over a period of time.
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CREDIT REQUIRED
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Master of Computer Application [MCA] Master of Business Administration [MBA] Master of Science [M.Sc.] in Computer Science Master of Library & Information Science [MLIS] Master of Commerce [M.Com.] Master of Social Work [MSW] Master of Ar ts [MA] in Anthropology Master of Ar ts [MA] in Economics with IES Preparation Master of Ar ts [MA] in Education Master of Ar ts [MA] in English Master of Ar ts [MA] in Sociology with IAS preparation Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA] Bachelor of Library & Information Science [BLIS] Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com.] with CA / CS / IRS Preparation Bachelor of Ar ts [BA] with IAS / IPS / IFS Preparation Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application [PGDCA] Diploma in Engineering (Computer Science) Diploma in Engineering (Information Technology) Diploma in Pre Primary Teacher Training
6 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 2 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 4 Semesters 6 Semesters 2 Semesters 6 Semesters 6 Semesters
120 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 40 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 80 PG Credits 120 UG Credits 40 PG Credits 120 UG Credits 120 UG Credits
30 30 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 60
50,000 50,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000 15,000 30,000 15,000
6 Semesters 2 Semesters 6 Semesters 6 Semesters 2 Semesters
120 UG Credits 40 PG Credits 120 UG Credits 120 UG Credits 40 UG Credits
60 20 40 40 60
10,000 40,000 30,000 30,000 15,000
16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Note: 1. The University reserves the right to defer a Programme of Study depending upon the availability of adequate number of suitably qualified students, intellectual resources and other facilities. 2. The intake capacity for dif ferent Programmes of Study is only indicative and the university may reduce / increase the intake depending on the availability of suitably qualified students, intellectual resources, research supervisor(s) and other academic infrastructure. 3. 25% of Tuition Fee is given scholarship to APST students by Apex Foundation, Bangalore on need basis in the first year only. 4. The Semester fee includes Registration/Re-registration fee ,Tuition Fee, examination fee and university development Fund. 5. Each student will deposit interest free refundable security charges of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) to the University. 6. Cash is not accepted in the University. Kindly make payment in cash at the A xis Bank / Vijaya Bank Branches by depositing fees along with Cash Deposit Voucher. 7. University may charge other fees from time to time, as applicable. 8. IAS / IES/ IPS / IRS/ IFS / CA /CS preparation Charges ex tra Rs. 5000/- per semester for coaching and study material. 15
SCOPE OF EMPLOYABILITY MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (MCA) After successful completion of MCA, the candidates will be able to get jobs in Government Sector and different industries like software engineering and development, hardware and networking, research and development, services and application support, etc. As far as software engineering and development is concerned, the candidate can get job as Trainee Programmer, software tester, software analyst, Software Engineer, software administrator or as a software programmer. Many central government companies like NHPC, GAIL, IOC, NTPC recruits MCA graduates and Other reputed companies like AAI select the candidates for the posts like Junior Executives, Administrative Officer posts, Assistant Technician, Executive jobs and so many. They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Most top management careers require you to have an advanced degree in business. In addition, management analysts often have an MBA degree. Here is a look at some popular careers for MBA graduates: Marketing Manager, Business Manager, CEO, Human Resources Manager, Product Manager. If you would like to start your own business, an MBA degree will be an invaluable asset in helping you to become successful. You can
also move up into the management area of any career that you are currently interested in. For instance, doctors or engineers have more opportunities as managers if they have obtained their MBA. Since many companies operate worldwide, most executive and top level management positions will go to employees with MBA degrees. While you may not start out in a high level position, an MBA degree can put you on the fast track to get to that level sooner. They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) A Master of Social Work degree can open many doors and show others you have not only the knowledge and the skills, but also the compassion and dedication necessary to work in such an important field. As far as Indian scenario is concerned professional social workers can be found in direct practice in administrative, management and policy planning positions in various Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as well as in government ministries. International organizations too are socially aware and hence a number of opportunities are available in international social work. Professional social workers are found in every facet of community life—in old age homes, orphanages, schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, prisons, corporations and in numerous public and private agencies that serve 16
individuals and families in need. MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (M.L.I.Sc.) Librarianship as a profession provides a variety of employment opportunities. Today there are a number of career prospects in Library and Information Science. The qualified professionals are employed in various libraries and information Centers. Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as teacher and as a Librarian. In fact, it is possible to choose the kind of library to suit one’s interest and background. In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/ Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer, Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer, and Information Analyst. MASTER OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE) Broadly Computer Science careers can be classified into the following types: Computer and Information Research Scientists, Computer Hardware Engineers, Computer Software Engineers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Programmers, Systems and Data Analysts, Computer Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Network and
Computer Systems Administrators and Computer Support Specialists. The option of courses is huge and armed with correct advice and information one can choose the right subjects to pursue any of these careers. They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. MASTER OF COMMERCE (M.Com.) Lots of career opportunities are available for M.Com graduates in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies like Hindustan Unilever Ltd, NestlĂŠ India, Cadbury India, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care, Asian Paints (India) etc. They can also find following lucrative career opportunities in Banking and Insurance companies. They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. Those who are looking for a career opportunity in public sector after M.Com can join various nationalized banks like State Bank of India, Union Bank of India etc as Probationary Officer or Customer Relationship Executive. They can also join public sector undertakings like Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited (HEC Ltd) etc. Railway Recruitment Board recruits these postgraduates for the post of Assistant Accounts/Audit Officer. M.A. (ECONOMICS) A graduate in Economics can aspires many entry-level jobs in banking, finance, insurance, stock markets, sales and marketing as well as corporations like consulting firms or government departments. They can also begin their career with government enterprises, public undertakings, investment firms, business journals and newspapers. The Indian Economic Service and Reserve Bank of India are also excellent options open to those who want to join government services.
They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. Some others may choose to enter non-profit institutions like NGOs. Economic consulting is another option available for students from economic background.
consultants, human resource managers, and program managers. Practicing sociologists with advanced degrees may be called research analysts, survey researchers, gerontologists, statisticians, urban planners, community developers, criminologists, or demographers.
M.A. (EDUCATION) Diverse career choice would be open to students completing the MA Education programme including in all those locations that engage with education such as governmental (NCERT, SCERT, University and college departments) and non-governmental organisations together with funding agencies that focus their work on education. Students would have the option of entering the teaching profession (as teachers or teacher trainers) or developing curricula or becoming educational administrators, counsellors or researchers of education.
In some sectors, sociologists work closely with economists, political scientists, anthropologists, psychologists, social workers, and others, reflecting a growing appreciation of sociology's contributions to interdisciplinary analysis and action. Another good option is taking UPSC examination and getting into civil services.They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions.
M.A. (ENGLISH) There are numerous career prospects available for students who have completed their Masters’ in English. MA English students can get jobs in India as well as overseas in a variety of fields. Students can get jobs with the media as reporters. Content development and ITES firms also recruit English post graduates. Candidates can get jobs as proofreaders, Copy Editors, Copywriters and writer in the marketing department (e.g. writing pamphlets or brochures) etc. Another good option is taking UPSC examination and getting into civil services.They can also take up teaching as a career in various colleges, universities and professional institutions. M.A. (SOCIOLOGY) A degree in Sociology can be useful in many varied facets of the job market. Sociologists enter the corporate, nonprofit, and government worlds as directors of research, policy analysts, 17
M.A. (ANTHROPOLOGY) Job opportunities for anthropologists are bright in government, private and international organisations. Government organisations where anthropologists can find opportunities are Planning Commission, Commission for Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Other Backward Classes, Central/State Tribal Research Departments & Census of India. The roles offered include Cultural Resource Manager, Archaeological Technician, Development Specialist, Preservation Planner, Architectural Historian, Public Historian and Historic Structure Review Specialist. International organisations that hire anthropologists are WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO. Educational institutions, social service organisations, museums, publishing houses, crime detection agencies, forensic laboratories and corporate houses also employ anthropologists. Another good option is taking UPSC examination and getting into civil services. Various important institutions that have to deal with technical aspects of human evolution and therefore require the service of anthropologists. They can also take up teaching as a career in various
colleges, universities and professional institutions. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) A degree in BBA equips students with the basic knowledge about corporate management and skills that help them to understand the diverse functioning of a company. BBA graduates can find jobs in the sales and marketing divisions of organisations as members of sales teams or as management trainees. There are companies that recruit fresh BBA graduates, which can be a great learning opportunity for the latter. Also another option available is that Civil Service stream. Also they have the option to appear for state level exams like PSC or the railways test etc. Some of the jobs preferred include the banking jobs. The nationalized banks are in need to candidates of this profile as they can use them for multitasking. BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (B.L.I.Sc.) As India is moving towards a knowledge society with proliferation of learning and research institutes the demand and importance of library science is growing rapidly. Consequently, job opportunities for librarians are on the upswing. Nevertheless, with the advent of information technology and computers the traditional concept of is being redesigned to include not only books and other printed materials but also new tools of information like CD-ROM, internet, virtual libraries etc. There is a lot of scope for a career in library science. BLIS professionals can also aspire to get a job in private publishing houses and other private companies handling with voluminous information. BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (B.C.A.) Those who are analytical, good at problem solving and have the ability to pay attention to detail might enjoy a
computer science career. This is a promising field with employment outlook ranging from average to much faster than average over the next several years. Career in IT is considered one of the most high-paying jobs and is full of opportunities; particularly when India’s prowess in information technology industry is recognized across the globe. Bachelors of Computer Applications (BCA) is one of the popular options to make a career in information technology. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.Com.) The B.Com. programme provides a good knowledge base for a range of careers. These are broadly of two types: Those in business and finance such as Chartered Accountant (CA), company secretaryship (CS), cost and works accountants (CWA), banking and so on. Others, including or related to finance, law. mass communication, hotel management, civil services and so on. A commerce education can lead to jobs with corporations and banks as investment bankers, managers, financial consultants, accountants, advisers etc. Commerce graduates can also take competitive examinations for recruitment to the civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Economic Services and others. BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree holder can take competitive examinations for recruitment to the civil services, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service and others. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION (PGDCA) The computers and software sector is thriving and continues to experience skills shortages. All recent reports consistently highlight difficulties in finding the right talent for thousands of 18
vacancies in the sector, and the need for more students to undertake ITrelated college programs. Software developers and designers; IT security experts and Project managers and IT testers- all are in demand in the jobs market. DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING (COMPUTER SCIENCE / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) Booming IT sector in India has plenty of jobs for Diploma in Engineering . Candidates from top notch engineering colleges however get attractive job offers from MNC IT companies. Additionally, candidates with good communication skills as well as sound computer knowledge do not face problem in getting a job. Computer engineers can get jobs in non-IT companies like universities, research, private and public industries, government departments, business organisations, commercial organisations and the manufacturing sector, etc. DIPLOMA IN PRE PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING In recent years, there is an increasing demand for qualified personnel to work with young children, in preprimary schools. Not all pre-primary schools, however, are run by trained teachers who know how to best facilitate learning in young children. This program is designed to reduce the gap between the available and demanded competencies in this field. It equips teacher with the knowledge of various teaching aids and classroom management. The practice teaching session gives them practical exposure.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION PROGR AMME OF STUDY
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Master of Computer Application [MCA]
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Science [M.Sc.] in Computer Science
Bachelor Degree in Science / Engineering / Technology Stream from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Library & Information Science [MLIS]
B.Lib.I.Sc. from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Commerce [M.Com.]
B.Com from recognized or an equivalent examination.
Master of Social Work [MSW]
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Ar ts [MA] in Anthropology
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Ar ts [MA] in Economics with IES preparation
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Ar ts [MA] in Education
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Ar ts [MA] in English
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Master of Ar ts [MA] in Sociology with IAS preparation
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA]
10+2 from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
Bachelor of Library & Information Science [BLIS]
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
10+2 from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com.] with CA / CS / IRS Preparation 10+2 in Commerce from recognized Board or an equivalent examination. Bachelor of Ar ts [BA] with IAS / IES / IFS Preparation
10+2 from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application [PGDCA]
Bachelor Degree from recognized University or an equivalent examination.
Diploma in Engineering (Computer Science)
Matriculation from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
Diploma in Engineering (Information Technology)
Matriculation from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
Diploma in Pre Primary Teacher Training
10+2 from recognized Board or an equivalent examination.
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OTHER FEES
ALL STUDENTS HAVE TO REMIT THE FOLLOWING FEES IN ADDITION TO THE SEMESTER FEE
S. No.
Particulars
Fees
1
Application Processing Fee
Rs. 400/-
2
Bonafide Certificate
Rs. 575/-
3
Change of Course
Rs. 1,000/-
4
Change of Specialization
Rs. 600/-
5
Change of Student Name
Rs. 1,025/-
6
Course Completion Certificate
Rs. 775/-
7
Consolidated Mark Sheet Fee (For Final Semester's Candidates only)
Rs. 950/-
8
Convocation Certificate Fee (For Final Semester's Candidates only)
Rs. 1,750/-
9
Correction in Diploma/Degree
Rs. 1,300/-
10
Correction in Marks Sheet
Rs. 700/-
11
Credit Transfer Fee for Continue Students migrated from Other Universities
Rs. 200/- per credit
12
Duplicate Diploma/Degree
Rs. 2,250/-
13
Duplicate Identity Card
Rs. 550/-
14
Duplicate Marks Sheet
Rs. 1,250/-
15
Duplicate Migration Certificate
Rs. 1,575/-
16
eLibrary Facility Fee (Optional)
Rs. 1,100/- per annum
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Eligibility Fee (One Time) for all Bachelor Degree(for other state students only)
Rs. 1,150/-
18
Eligibility Fee (One Time) for all Master Degree & PG Diploma (for other state students only)
Rs. 1,550/-
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Examination Centre Transfer Fee
Rs. 2,000/-
20
Extension of Duration
Rs. 2,850/- per semester
21
Foreign Students Eligibility Fee
US$ 250/-
22
Identity Card Fee
Rs. 350/-
23
Lateral Entry Fee
Rs. 1,650/- per semester
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Library Fee
Rs. 1,200/- per annum
25
Migration Certificate
Rs. 1,750/-
26
Project Report Evaluation Fee
Rs. 650/-
27
Provisional Certificate Fee (For Final Year's Candidates only)
Rs. 750/-
28
Rank Certificate
Rs. 1,500/-
29
Re-Appear Examination Fee
Rs. 500/- per Paper
30
Re-Checking Eligibility Fee
Rs. 850/-
31
Re-Evaluation
Rs. 500/- per subject
32
Resource Kit
Rs. 2,750/- per semester
33
Verification of Marks Sheet/Degree/Diploma
Rs. 1,500/-
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CREDIT TRANSFER SCHEME Apex Professional University (APU) does not have a provision to admit students directly to 2nd / 3rd year of the programmes, provided that university may allow to admit a certain number of students directly to the second year of a programme as per UGC Regulations, if the student has already successfully completed the same level programme and is desirous and academically capable of pursuing another degree programme in an allied subject. As per APU rules, a candidate is required to seek admission in 1st year of the Programme. Brief norms of 'credit transfer' framed by APU are given as under: 1. Credit transfer Scheme allowing a student of another accredited universities/ institutions to get admitted to APU for completing any equivalent degree/diploma programme on the basis of credits obtained by him/her from that University. A student thus admitted need not write APU examinations for such courses which are found equivalent to and for which appropriate credits would be deemed to have been acquired for, and for purposes of fulfilling the APU requirements for award of a degree/diploma. 2. As per credit transfer rules, a candidate is required to seek admission in the 1st year of the programme, like any other candidate. Once the admission is
confirmed by the University on allotment of Enrollment Number, student can apply for transfer of credits in respect of the courses completed from the accredited universities/ institutions. 3. The credit transfer scheme is applicable only to those candidates who have not completed their degree from any other recognized university / Institute but are willing to complete it through APU as per rules provided. Credit transfer will be done only on the basis of individual courses and not on the basis of year to year courses. 4. The students by opting for the courses in such a way as to complete the balance credits can reduce the period of study prescribed for the completion of the degree programme and thereby avail “no payment of fees� for the period not covered. 5. Students seeking credit transfer should apply, on the prescribed proforma submit along with the following documents: A. Credit transfer fee @Rs.200/- per credit, is to be paid by way of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Apex Professional University' payable at Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh). B. Attested copies of detailed Markssheet/Grade Card of the courses qualified in qualifying examination 21
from the accredited University/Institution and opted for Credit Transfer in APU's Degree / Diploma Programme. C. Attested copy of the syllabus of courses pursued from Accredited University/Institute. D. Prospectus issued by the accredited University/Institute, duly attested by the Notary Public. 6. Students seeking credit transfer may provide detail in the given proforma the course(s) for which Credit Transfer is sought against the corresponding courses successfully completed by them from the accredited universities / Institutions for which certification has not been done and degree has not been completed. They should also indicate the course code of APU's Equivalent Course in the relevant column. 7. Dean (Academic) will forward to the Faculty concerned of the respective School to examine the admissibility of credit transfer or otherwise. Such cases will be examined by the respective Faculty of the discipline in APU, whose decision on the matter shall be final. 8. The diploma / degree certificate and the mark-list given to such students will specifically indicate the credits earned in APU and those obtained from other accredited institutions.
EXAMINATION RULES 1.
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There shall be zero-tolerance against use of unfair means and mal practices in connection with examination and each examinee shall be required to strictly adhere to the instructions for taking examination. Non-adherence to such instructions shall attract disciplinary action. GRADING SYSTEM The University shall have grading system based on a Six (6) point scale of evaluation of the performances of students in terms of marks, grade points, credits, letter grade & class. The total performance of a student within a semester and the continuous performance from the second semester onwards shall be indicated by the (i) Grade Point Average (GPA); (ii) Weighted Average Marks (WAM); (iii) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA); and (iv) Overall Weighted Percentage Marks (OWPM) with the CGPA and OWPM, being the real indicators of a student's performance. These shall be calculated as under: GPA = (∑ Ci Gi) / (∑ Ci) WAM = (∑ Ci Mi) / (∑ Ci) CGPA = (∑∑ Cni Gni) / (∑ ∑ Cni) OWPM= (∑ ∑ Cni Mni) / (∑ ∑ Cni) Where Ci - number of credits for the ith course, Mi - marks obtained in the ith course Gi - grade point obtained in the ith course, Cni - number of credits of the ith course of the nth semester Mni - marks of the ith course of the nth semester Gni - grade points of the ith course of the nth semester COURSE-WISE LETTER GRADE & GRADE POINT Accordingly, the percentage of marks obtained by a student in a course will be indicated by a grade point and a letter grade on a Six (6) point scale as under: Percentage of Marks Grade Point Letter Grade 75-100 5.50 - 6.00 O 65-74 4.50 - 5.49 A+ 60-64 4.00 - 4.49 A 55-59 3.50 - 3.99 B+ 50-54 3.00 - 3.49 B 00-49 0.00 - 2.99 F
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For calculating the exact Grade Point on the basis of marks obtained by a candidate in each course, the following multiplication factor shall be applied: = 0.02 per mark between 75-100% = 0.11 per mark between 65-74% = 0.1225 per marks between 50-64% = 0.0761 per marks between 0-48% Provided that the above multiplication factor shall not be applied to OWPM for conversion to CGPA CGPA, Overall Letter Grade and Class: The overall cumulative performance of a student shall be indicated by the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The marks and the grades obtained in the courses corresponding to the maximum number of credits specified for completion of a Programme of Studies will be taken into consideration in arriving at the OWPM with overall Letter Grade and Class, as under: OWPM Letter Grade Class 75-100 O Outstanding 65-74 A+ Excellent 60-64 A First 55-59 B+ Second 50-54 B Satisfactory 0-49 F Fail I Incomplete X Inadequate /Attendance / Dropped /Unregistered A student who has successfully completed all the courses to accumulate the minimum specified number of credits under the Comprehensive Choice Based Credit System shall be deemed to have completed the Programme of Studies. A student who obtains 75 and above in OWPM shall be deemed to have passed the Examination in FIRST CLASS (Outstanding) provided he/she has successfully completed all the courses prescribed at the first appearance. X grade: This grade is also a fail grade and is awarded as a result of detention(s) on the basis of shortage of attendance. A student, who earns ‘X' grade in a course, shall register for that course again when it is offered next. A student who is allowed to drop a semester shall
also be awarded 'X' grade in the courses of dropped semester. I grade: This grade is awarded when a student having good academic record is unable to appear in the end semester exam due to compelling reasons justifiable to Instructor in charge. The Director of School / Directorate concerned shall receive the application of the case along with relevant evidence before the award of grades so that if found fit, the student shall be awarded I grade by Director of School / Directorate concerned. 5.
A student with “F” Grade in a course shall be permitted to repeat/reappear in the Term End Examination of the Course for maximum number of three times i.e. a student with arrears on account of “F” Grade, shall be permitted to repeat/reappear in the Term End Examination for a maximum of three times (including the first appearance), along with the subsequent Term End Examinations. If a student secures “F” Grade in a Project Work/Project Report/ Dissertation/Field Work Report/Training Report etc, he/she shall be required to resubmit the revised Project Work/ Project Report/ Dissertation /Field Work Report/Training Report etc as required by the evaluator(s). Provided further that a student shall be permitted to re-submit the Project Work/Project Report/ Dissertation/Field Work Report/Training Report etc for a maximum of three times(including the first submission).
PROMOTION & PROGRESSION: A student shall be required to participate in all components of the Comprehensive Continuous Internal Assessment, as specified in the Detailed Course Outline, failing which he/she shall be deemed to have NOT COMPLETED the course & shall be awarded the “I” Grade. Provided further that the “I” Grade shall also be awarded to a candidate in a course in which he/she has been declared ineligible to appear in the Term End Examination of a courses on account not meeting the minimum prescribed attendance requirements for the course.
There shall be no system of compartmental/ supplementary examination. All students admitted to an Odd Semester shall be eligible for promotion to the Even Semester. To be eligible for promotion from an Even Semester to the Odd Semester, a student shall be required to successfully complete at least 50% of all the courses registered by him/her so far. All such students who are not promoted to the next semester shall be treated as Ex-Students and shall continue to remain so till they become eligible for promotion to the next semester.
A student who has been awarded “I” Grade shall be required to re-register for the same course, when it is offered in the next semester(s), or shall have to register for another course under the overall framework of credit accumulation under the Comprehensive Choice Based Credit System to be able to successfully complete the minimum specified credit requirements for completion of the Programme of Studies. A candidate shall be deemed to have successfully completed a course except in case where he/she has been awarded the “I” Grade or “F” Grade.
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GRADE CARD The grade card issued at the end of the semester to each student will contain the following: I. Marks obtained for each course registered in the semester II. Credits earned for each course registered for that semester III. Performance in each course indicated by the letter grade IV. Grade Point Average (GPA) of all courses registered for that semester V. Weighted Average Marks (WAM) of all the courses registered for that semester VI. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), VII. Overall Weighted Percentage of Marks (OWPM) VIII. The class and the grade of all the courses, after completing the programme.
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TRANSCRIPT AND PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE The transcript, thus prepared for the entire student in the University. The Controller of Examination shall issue the final transcript to the student.
A student who has successfully completed a course shall not be permitted to repeat the course to improve his/her grade; A candidate shall be required to secure a minimum of 50% Marks, in the course taken, to successfully complete that course, failing which he/she shall be deemed to have failed in the course and shall be awarded the “F” Grade. The “F” Grade once awarded shall stay in the grade card of the student & shall not be deleted even when he /she successfully completes the course later. The grade acquired later by the student will be indicated in the grade sheet of the subsequent semester in which the candidate has appeared for clearance of the arrears. If a student has been awarded “F” Grade, he/she shall be required to repeat the only the Term End Examination i.e. he/she shall be required to reappear in Term End Examination of that course when that course is offered next. Provided further that a student shall not be permitted to repeat/reappear in the Continuous Internal Assessment and/or the Internal (Mid-Term) Examination and that the marks/grade obtained by him earlier shall be carried forward for declaring the result.
Pending approval from the Board of Management, provisional Pre University Certificate / Certificate / Diploma / degree certificate in the prescribed form shall also be issued to the students on payment of fee prescribed for the purpose and receiving no dues certificate.
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PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 1)
All admissions shall be based on the applications received in response to the admission notification and issue of this information brochure.
2)
Prospectus and application form can be obtained as under: = Online: Download free of cost from the university website (www.apexuniversity.ac.in). = By Hand: On payment of Rs 100/- in cash from Temporary Academic Block, Apex Professional University, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh = By Post: By sending a DD of Rs 150/- drawn in favor of “Apex Professional University� payable at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. On the following address; Temporary Academic Block, Apex Professional University, Banskota, NH-52, Pasighat, District East Siang 791102 (Arunachal Pradesh)
and candidates may call in at Tel.:0368- 2222223, 0368 2222202 B) Hard Copy: In case a candidate is not able to apply online, he / she may download / obtain the application from the University and send the duly filled-up application form along with a non-refundable Application Fee through DD payable at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh drawn in favor of Apex Professional University.
3)
Application for admission to various Programmes of Study can be made in one of the following manners: A) Online Application: Candidates can, also, submit their Application Form online through the http://www.apexuniversity.ac.in. The candidates can fill the form online and make payment in cash at the Axis Bank / Vijaya Bank Branches by depositing fees along with Cash Deposit Voucher from the online system. The candidates can also make payment through Net banking, all Master Card / Visa Card Credit & Debit Cards. For any further queries can write an e-mail at care@apexuniversity.edu.in
4)
Last Date for receipt of Application: duly completed application form for admission in the programme must reach the University as per academic calendar.
5)
A candidate can apply on a single application form for admission to three Programmes of Study clearly indicating the order of preference for the Programme(s).
6)
Applicants for admission shall be required to indicate three choices of Programme of Study in their application forms. The admission shall be made strictly on the basis of merit category wise.
7) The merit shall be determined on the basis of composite score comprising academic background as per the university rule and regulations.
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RESERVATION OF SEATS IN ADMISSION Arunachal Pradesh State Seats: The University shall follow reservation in the admission in all programmes of studies at Campuses / Constitute Colleges located in the State of Arunachal Pradesh as under: A. 25% of the seats are reserved for APST candidates, which for the candidates nominated by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. B. 10% of the seats are reserved for APST candidates, which for the candidates nominated by the Sponsoring Body of the University. C. 10% of the seats are reserved for non-APST candidates, which will include: 1. Children of non-APST State Government employee 2. Children of non-APST Central Government and public sector undertakings serving in the Arunachal Pradesh. 3. Children of all others not included in above categories, residing in the Arunachal Pradesh for last 3 years and should have passed qualifying examination from School/College/Institute/University located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. 2. Outstanding sports Children possessing sports achievement certificates. 3. Children of the employees of the Apex Professional University 4. Widows / Wards of personnel of armed forces. B. 5% seats Reserved for minority students C. 15% seats may be filled as Supernumerary Seats meant for Foreign Nationals (FN), Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) category candidates, which for the candidates nominated by the Sponsoring Body of the University D. 25% of the seats are reserved for all others not included in above categories, residing outside of the Arunachal Pradesh. Provided that if adequate numbers of candidates are not available for admission, the seats so reserved shall be filled with the students from the general pool.
Provided that if adequate numbers of candidates are not available for admission, the seats so reserved shall be filled with the students from the Outside Arunachal Pradesh State pool.
Candidates seeking admission under the reserved categories shall be required to fulfill the prescribed conditions of admission requirement of the programme of study. Application Form of a candidate in the reserved category must be submitted along with the Caste/Tribe/domicile certificate issued by the competent authority. Application Form received without the required certificates is liable to be rejected.
Outside Arunachal Pradesh State Seats: The University shall follow reservation in the admission in all programmes of studies as under: A. 10% of the seats are reserved for candidates who have passed qualifying examination from School / College / Institute / University located outside of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, which are include: 1. Children with Disabilities in accordance with the 25
COMPLETION OF ADMISSION FORMALITIES 1.
No candidate shall be entitled to claim admission as a matter of right and that the University reserves the right to refuse admission in any individual case without assigning any reason.
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A candidate shall be considered as admitted to a Programme of Study and be eligible to avail the privileges of a student of the University only after he/she has completed all admission formalities including payment of the prescribed fees. If a candidate fails to complete the admission formalities by the prescribed date, he/she will automatically forfeit his/her right to admission.
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List of selected candidates shall be available on the University website (www.apexuniversity.ac.in) and on the Notice Boards of the Admission Office. No intimation to the selected candidates will be sent by post/courier/email.
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The candidates shall be required to get their admission completed by the dates given in the Calendar of Events.
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The selected candidates shall be required to produce, the following documents in original for verification at the time of interview/ last date for completion of the admission formalities: A. Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Marks-Sheets of all educational qualifications B. In case of the working students, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer clearly mentioning that the employer has no objection to the candidate's pursuing higher education in the Apex Professional University on full time basis C. Caste/Tribe/domicile certificate issued by the competent authority. D. In case of gap between the qualifying examination
and the year of seeking admission in the University, the candidate shall be required to submit an affidavit indicating the reasons for such gaps and the activities in which s/he was engaged during the intervening period. 6.
Admission to a Programme of Study will be granted only to those candidates whose results of the qualifying examination are complete in all respects.
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Admission of candidates to a Programme of Study shall be subject to the clearance from the Director (Academic Affairs & Students Welfare) of the University.
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At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration to the effect that s/he submits herself/himself to the disciplinary jurisdiction to the Vice Chancellor and other authorities of the University.
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All the students admitted to Programmes of Study shall be required to submit Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate in original within 30 days from the date of admission, failing which their admission in the University may be cancelled.
10. The Apex Professional University pursues a policy of zero tolerance towards Ragging and Sexual Harassment. In case of any situation of ragging, the student may call at: 0368-2005272 11. The University provides limited hostel facility to men and women separately on merit . In case a student decides to get admission in privately run Paying Guesthouses (PGs) anywhere, she/he must make it sure that the PG is registered with the University and Police Station. The University shall not be responsible for any incident of ragging or nuisance if the student is staying in unregistered Paying Guesthouses. 26
GENERAL RULES RELATING TO ADMISSION 1. The University shall be open to the persons of either sex and of whatever caste, creed, race, colour or class. 2. The University shall maintain an all-India character and high standards of teaching and research and shall admit students strictly on merit as determined by the University. 3. No candidate, pursuing a full-time programme of study in the University shall be allowed to take up a job without prior and explicit permission of the University. a. Provided that those already employed at the time of admission shall submit, within thirty days, in original, a certificate from their employer to the effect that the employer has granted him/her permission. b. Provided further that the above shall not prohibit, exclude or exempt a student from undergoing obligatory or optional work placement, if completion of the Programme of Study in which she/he has taken admission so requires. 4. No student pursuing a Programme of Study in the University shall be permitted to take any other regular examination leading to another degree of this University or any other education institution. However, a student would be eligible to take courses, subject to the prior permission of the Director(Academic Affairs & Student Welfare), under Career Oriented Proficiency/Certificate/Diploma Programmes simultaneously either from APU or any other University/educational institution/board, etc. 5. Provided further that a student may also be permitted to take additional courses, over and above the minimum prescribed for a semester. In such a case, the following conditions shall apply: a. She/he shall be required to pay fees for the additional courses registered b. Her/his marks sheet would reflect such courses having been studied by him/her as additional courses
c. The additional courses so taken would not be considered for the computation of total credits for the award of the degree/doploma 6. Similarly, a person who is not a student of the university and is not registered for any Programme of Study of the University, may, with the prior permission of the Director (Academic Affairs & Student Welfare), be allowed to register for select courses of the university subject to the following conditions: a. Not more than two courses in a semester may be allowed to be taken b. She/he shall meet minimum eligibility conditions to pursue such courses c. She/he shall be required to pay a Non-refundable Registration fee of Rs 2000/- per semester plus the Tuition Fees twice the rate as applicable to such courses d. She/he shall be considered to be a student of the University and shall, therefore, not be eligible to the privileges of a student of the University. However, she/he shall be subject to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the University authorities e. Subject to the successful completion of all credit requirements for the courses so taken, she/he shall be eligible to receive a testimonial from the university indicating the courses that she/he has so attended and qualified. This may however, not entitle her/him to receive any certificate/ diploma/ degree of the University 7. If at any time it is discovered that a candidate has made a false or incorrect statement or has furnished false or incorrect information or has used any other fraudulent means has been used for securing admission her/his name shall be removed from the rolls of the University. 8. A student admitted to a Programme of Study if detained due to the shortage of attendance in the first Semester, 27
GENERAL RULES RELATING TO ADMISSION will no longer remain the student of the University. Such students will have to seek fresh admission and will be required to go through the entire admission process. 9. The following shall NOT be eligible for admission in the University: a. A person who has been suspended, rusticated, debarred, expelled or removed from the role of the University by a competent authority of the University. b. A person who at any time was admitted to a PhD programme in this University or has completed PhD degree either from this University or from any other University shall not be eligible to apply for the same subject PhD programme of this University. c. A person who at any time was admitted to an MPhil Programme in this University or has completed an MPhil Degree either form this University or from any other University shall not be eligible to apply for the same subject MPhil Programme of this University. d. A person who at any time was admitted to a PG Programme in this University or has completed PG Degree either from this University or from any other University shall not be eligible to apply for the same
subject PG Programme of this University. e. A person who at any time was admitted to a UG Programme in this University or has completed UG Degree either from this University or from any other University shall not be eligible to apply for the same subjects UG programme of this University. f. Provided the permission to pursue second UG/PG programme in other subject may be granted to exceptionally rewarded candidate by the ViceChancellor on the recommendation of the Director (Academic Affairs & Student Welfare). 10. In all correspondence including eMail with the University Office till the receipt of Enrollment No. the candidate must give Application number, his/her name and father's name, Date of Birth, name of examination, subject offered, centre, University Fee Receipt No. and correspondence address. After receipt of Enrollment No., name of examination and the Registration No. allotted by the Apex Professional University be quoted without these particulars, no reply may be expected.
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REFUND OF FEES
1. In case a student, after having paid the fees, desires his/her admission to be cancelled, he/she shall be entitled to refund of fees subject to the following rules: a. Students seeking withdrawal/cancellation of admission shall be required to apply on prescribed form to the Director of the School / Directorate concerned; b. In case a student submits application for withdrawal / cancellation of admission prior to the commencement of the academic session, he/she shall be refunded all fees and deposits after a deduction of Rs. 2000/-(Rupees Two Thousand only), being the processing fees; c. In case a student submits application for withdrawal / cancellation of admission after the commencement of the academic session but prior to the closing date of admission such that the seat consequently falling vacant is filled up by another candidate from the waiting list, by the last date of admission, he/she shall be refunded fees with proportionate deductions of monthly fees'; d. In case a student submits application for withdrawal / cancellation of admission after the last date of admission is over such that the seats consequently falling vacant could not be filled up by another candidate from the waiting list, he/she shall be refunded only the Security Deposit / Caution Money; e. If a Student owes any money to the University on account of any damage, he/she may have caused to the University property, it shall be deducted from the Security Deposit along with outstanding Tuition Fee, Other fee and fines, if any.
3. In case a student does not claim the refund of any amount lying to his/her credit within one calendar year of his/her leaving the University, it shall be considered to have been donated by him/her to the Students' Aid Fund. (Explanation: The period of one calendar year shall be reckoned from the date of announcement of the result of the examination taken by the student or the date from which his/her name is struck off from the rolls of the University).
Refund of security deposit/caution money. 2. Security Deposit/ Caution Money are refundable, on an application from the student on his/her leaving the University, after deducting all dues, fines and other claims against him/her.
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SUPPORT SERVICES HELP AND ADVICE - WHEN YOU NEED IT Apex Professional University support staff is there for you at all stages of the admission and learning process. Your success is our priority. UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY INTERFACE The University strives to have a vibrant university-industry interface aimed at collaborative work in the arena of curricular development,shared teaching, research and praxis.
TRAINING AND PLACEMENT CELL The main objective of the Training and Placement Cell is to develop strong relationships with companies all over India. The personnel of this Cell visits potential employers in various companies and apprise of the ample talent available in the Apex Professional University. The Training and Placement Cell organizes various activities such as industrial Visits, invite lectures from industrialists, mock interviews, industry- academic interface, pre-placement talks and workshops, summer placement of students etc. which give ample opportunities to the industry as well as the students to interact with each other. Efforts are made to provide employment to the students of University by arranging and facilitating job placement activities in the campus.
COUNSELLING & GUIDANCE Students of the University are provided with expert counseling and guidance. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL University has created a cell to address and attend to the grievances of students in order to promote cohesive and healthy corporate living on the campus. PREVENTION OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT To prevent any incidence of Sexual Harassment, a Committee in accordance with the relevant guidelines has been constituted. ANTI-RAGGING COMMITTEE The University is committed to prevent ragging. To prevent any incidence of ragging there is a duly constituted committee in accordance with the relevant guidelines. HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES The University is in the process of hiring medical trained person to provide first aid facilities to the teachers, staff and students. You can contact your Programme Coordinator at any time with problems or questions regarding any University matters including classes, instructors, attendance or grade, technical supports etc. We look forward to helping you achieve your academic and personal goals.
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ANTI RAGGING Squad or on receipt of any information concerning any reported incident of ragging, the Head of Institution shall immediately determine if a case under the penal laws is made and if so , either on his own or through a member of the Anti – Ragging Committee authorized by him in this behalf, proceed to file a First Information Report (FIR), within twenty four hours of receipt of such information or recommendation, with the police and local authorities, under the appropriate penal provisions relating to one or more of the following, namely; I. Abetment to Ragging; II. Criminal conspiracy to rag; III. Unlawful assembly and rioting while ragging; IV. Public nuisance created during ragging; V. Violation of decency and morals through ragging; VI. Injury o body, causing hurt or grievous hurt; VII. Wrongful restraint; VIII. Wrongful confinement; IX. Use of criminal force; X. Assaults as well as sexual offences or unnatural offences; XI. Extortion; XII. Criminal trespass; XIII. Offences against property; XIV. Criminal intimidation; XV. Threat to commit any or all of the above mentioned offences against the victim(s); XVI. Physical or psychological humiliation & XVII. All other offences following from the definition of “Ragging”
ANTI - RAGGING Ragging is a criminal offence and the UGC has framed “UGC Regulations on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in the Higher Institutions, 2009”, in order to prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging in Indian Universities/ College/Institutions. In order to eradicate it, the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No.887of 2009, passed the judgement wherein the guidelines were issued. The students are therefore directed to strictly desist from and any kind of ragging. FORMS OF RAGGING Display of noisy, disorderly conduct, teasing, excitement by rough or rude treatment or handling, including rowdy, undisciplined activities which cause or likely annoyance, undue hardship, physical or psychological harm or raise apprehensive fear in a fresher, or asking the students to do any act or perform something which such a student will not do in the ordinary course and which causes him/her shame or embarrassment or danger to his/her life, etc. and as per Clause 3 of UGC Regulations on Curbing the menace of Ragging in the Higher Institutions,2009. Punishment for Participation in/or Abetment of Ragging: 1. Cancellation of admission. 2. Suspension from attending classes. 3. Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits. 4. Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluations process. 5. Withholding results. 6. Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc. 7. Suspension/expulsion from the hostel. 8. Rustication from the institutions for periods varying from 1 to 4 semesters or equivalents period. 9. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution. 10. Fine up to Rs. 25,000/-.
Provided that the Head of institution shall forthwith report the occurrence of the incident of ragging to the District Level Anti –Ragging Committee and the Nodal Office of the affiliating University, if the institution is an affiliated institution. Provided further that the institution shall also continue with its own enquiry initiated under clause9 of these Regulations and other measures without waiting for action on the part of the police/local authorities and such remedial action shall be initiated and completed immediately and in no case later than a period of seven days of the reported occurrence of the incident of ragging. AFFIDAVIT BY STUDENTS AND PARENTS Each student and his/her parents/guardian shall have to furnish on affidavit along with the application form to the effect that they will not participate in or abet the act of ragging and that, if found guilty, shall be liable for punishment under the penal law of India.
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EXTERNAL STUDENT
REGISTRATION SCHEME 1. “External Student� means a Private Candidate interested in seeking admission to appear in the examination of any certificate or diploma or degree programme as an external student in accordance with section 2(1)(j) and 5(36) of the Apex Professional University Act, 2012 (No. 07 of 2013), without having pursued the prescribed regular course of study in the University or in one of the Institutions admitted to the privileges of the university provided they are otherwise eligible for admission under the Regulation;
3. Each programme has specific entry requirements that candidate must meet in order to register as external students of the University. 4. The registered external student shall be required to produce, for verification as and when required by university for completion of the registration formalities, the following documents in original: A. Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Marks-sheets of all educational qualifications B. In case of the working students, Service Certificate from the employer.
2. The University shall maintain National Character and high standards of teaching and research and shall register external students from all over India
Please visit website www.apexuniversity.edu.in and read External Student Handbook for more information.
Sr. No.
Programme of Study
Duration
Registration Fee(per sem)
1
Master of Journalism
4 Semesters
3000
2500
2
Master of Library & Information Science [MLIS]
2 Semesters
3000
2500
3
Master of Arts [MA]
4 Semesters
3000
2500
4
Master of Commerce [M.Com.]
4 Semesters
3000
2500
5
Master of Laws [LL.M.]
2 Semesters
3500
3000
6
Master of Science [M.Sc.]
4 Semesters
3500
3000
7
Master of Social Work [MSW]
4 Semesters
3000
2500
8
Master of Marketing Management
4 Semesters
3500
2500
9
Master of Human Resource Management
4 Semesters
3500
2500
10
Master of Financial Management
4 Semesters
3500
2500
11
Master of Mass Communication
4 Semesters
3500
2500
12
Bachelor of Journalism
6 Semesters
2500
2000
13
Bachelor of Library & Information Science [BLIS]
2 Semesters
2500
2000
14
Bachelor of Arts [BA]
6 Semesters
2500
2000
15
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com.]
6 Semesters
2500
2000
16
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.]
6 Semesters
3000
2000
17
Bachelor of Social Work [BSW]
6 Semesters
2500
2000
18
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA]
6 Semesters
2500
2000
19
Bachelor of Hotel & Tourism Management [BHTM]
6 Semesters
3500
3000
20
PG Diploma
2 Semesters
2500
2000
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Exam Fee(per sem)
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH DEGREE PROGRAMMES INNOVATIVE RESEARCH DEGREE (M.Tech./M.Phil./Ph.D.) PROGRAMMES Admission to the MTech/MPhil/ PhD Research Degree (RD) Programme shall be based on the common criteria and all applicants seeking admission to a Research Degree Programme shall be required to appear and qualify in The Research Entrance Aptitude Test (TREAT) conducted by the University.
Part time: Part time research scholars are those who are registered and devoting part of his/her time towards the pursuit of MTech/MPhil/ PhD degree while discharging his/her employment obligations. There shall be two category in it, namely, internal-those who are the employees of the Institute and others are External. Provided that candidates who are applying for registration as part-time external students shall be considered for registration only in cases where the Dean (Research & Development) is convinced that effective supervision can be ensured. A full time candidate may be allowed by the University Research Council to convert his / her registration into parttime registration and vice-versa.
The Dean (Research & Development) shall identify the vacant seats and issue a notification on the University website, inviting applications in respect of MTech/MPhil/ PhD admissions, mentioning the number of seats available. The University shall call for the Applications for Admission normally in the months of April/May and October/November every year.
The University has rigorous Research Degree (RD) Programmes that aim at honing the research skill, grooming teaching abilities, producing quality research publications and proactive participation in seminars and conferences. Accordingly, the award of RD requires a student to accumulate credits through course work, teaching assistantship, published work and dissertation/ thesis. The duration and credit requirements for M.Tech. , MPhil and PhD Programmes are as under:
A list of candidates qualifying the TREAT shall be published on the University Website. The eligible and qualified candidates shall be shortlisted for interview by the Research Degree (RD) Programme Admission Committee, on the basis of merit and number of vacancies. Candidates admitted to Research Degree (RD) Programmes on regular basis at APU may be categorized as follows: Full time: Full time research scholars are those who will be able to commit themselves full-time to carry out their research. Full time research scholars may (if selected), receive a scholarship from the APU Research Grant/ UGC/ AICTE/ Any other sponsoring Institute / Agency or a Teaching Assistantship from the University to cover expenditure on research and living expenses depending upon the availability of funds.
MTech: For successful completion of the RD Programme leading to the award of the M.Tech. Degree, a student shall be required to accumulate a total of 60 RD Credits as under: Course Work: 20 Credits Dissertation: 20 Credits Publication: 10 Credits Teaching Assistantship: 10 Credits MPhil: For successful completion of the RD Programme leading to the award of the MPhil degree, a student shall 33
Innovation is the key to progress and prosperity. The process of innovation converts knowledge into social good and economic wealth.
be required to accumulate a total of 60 RD Credits as under: Course Work: 20 Credits Dissertation: 20 Credits Publication: 10 Credits Teaching Assistantship: 10 Credits
proceed with research work till such time that she/he completes the course work successfully. Computation of Credits for Published Work for MTech, MPhil and PhD degree would be made as under: = 2 credits for each popular article published / paper presented in national seminars / conferences / workshops; = 4 credits for each paper presented in international seminars / conferences / workshops; = 5 credits for each paper in approved refereed national journal; = 10 credits for each paper in approved refereed international journal; = Each Department / Centre registering candidates for RD Programme shall be required to maintain an updated list approved journals for publication.
PhD: For Successful completion of the RD Programme leading to the award of the PhD degree, a student shall be required to accumulate a total of 120 RD Credits as under: Course Work: 20 Credits Dissertation: 60 Credits Publication: 20 Credits Teaching Assistantship: 20 Credits A candidate admitted to the Research Degree (RD) Programme shall be required to complete the prescribed course work in the first to complete his/her admission. Notwithstanding the maximum prescribed duration of the Research Degree Programme, if a candidate fails to complete the prescribed course work in two semesters, his/her admission shall be cancelled and his/her name shall be removed from the rolls of the University. Provided further that no candidate admitted to the Research Degree Programme shall be permitted to proceed with the research work till such time she /he completes the prescribed course work
Computation of Credits for Teaching Assistantships for the MTech, MPhil and PhD degree would be made as under: = 10 credits for independent teaching of a one semester course of four credits; = 5 credits for working for shared teaching of a one semester course of four credits; = 1 credit for every 5 hours of involvement in assessment, evaluation, examination, course development, development of reading lists, etc. (supervisor concerned to audit the workload claimed under this category and certify) For more details about MTech/MPhil/ PhD, read carefully Research Degree Programme Guidelines or visit university website www.apexuniversity.ac.in
Immediately upon the completion of formalities for admission in the Research Degree Programme, each candidate shall be required to submit a synopsis(proposal) , on the prescribed format. Candidates admitted to RD Programme shall be required to complete the course work in the first Semester of his/her admission and accordingly, he/she shall not be permitted to 34
ASPIRATION I am glad to know that a new university named as Apex Professional University is established in Arunachal Pradesh. As the world becomes more and more technology propelled, acquisition of new knowledge becomes essential. I wish Apex Professional University will disseminate such knowledge that will bring peace and prosperity to this region. Janaki Ballav Patnaik Governor of Assam
The unemployment problem in the country is causing serious concern to all of us. The issue of nurturing employable and educated youth is of paramount importance. It is my ardent wish that the Apex Professional University strives hard towards these objectives. Dr. Ashwani Kumar Governor of Nagaland & Manipur
I am extremely happy to note that the APEX Professional University, a unique one established as State University under Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model between State of Arunachal Pradesh and APEX Foundation, Bangalore, aimed at graduating socially responsible future technologists and business leader with skills in good communication, problem solving, and entrepreneurials spirit with a commitment to economic development through strong multidisciplinary knowledge base, to be successful in the increasing competitive global economy, is bringing a Student Handbook for the empowerment of Indian Youths through appropriate skills leading to gainful employment and self-employability by acquiring educational goals and become successful entrepreneurs so that India has more number of job providers instead of job seekers. H.R. Bhardwaj Governor of Karnataka
I am confident that Apex Professional University would render quality education not only in the State of Arunachal Pradesh but also in the entire nation. I hope APU would dedicate to provide a platform to the students not only to enrich their academic knowledge but also to discover their potential and showcase their literary, artistic talents and sports abilities. ShriniwasPatil Governor of Sikkim
I am happy to learn that on the occasion of commencement of operation of the Apex Professional University, Arunachal Pradesh is going to publish a 'Student Handbook' which will be a reflection of the activities and goods of the University. It is extremely essential to equip our youth with right education and skill and make them productive citizens of our society. I am sure this handbook will be very useful for students. ShwkharDutt Governor of Chhattisgarh
I believe that with a strong multidisciplinary knowledge base, graduates of Apex Professional University will be well prepared to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy. Murli Manohar Joshi, MP Chairman Public Accounts Committee
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ASPIRATION I am glad to know that the APEX Professional University (APU), Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating its commencement of operation of the University. APU's aim to graduate socially responsible future technologists and business leaders with good communication skills is highly laudable. I convey my good wishes to the APU for success in its mission.
The Apex Professional University is commencing their operation in Arunachal Pradesh. The tasks undertaken by them are commendable and merit appreciation. Jaswant Singh Member of Parliament
K. Rahman Khan Minister of Minority Affairs Government of India
People of Arunachal Pradesh deserve the best education at university level and I hope your organization is able to provide that. Higher education will help the people of Arunachal Pradesh in contributing to the building of the nation. I hope your faculty will rise to the challenge and meet these expectations. Vivek Gupta Member of Parliament
Friends, it gives me immense pleasure to express my brief views for the Student Handbook on the occasion of commencement of operation of the Apex Professional University at Arunachal Pradesh. It is with this backdrop I earnestly fell that APU's aim to create socially responsible and world-class business leaders will play a vital role in shaping the future of India. Birender Singh, MP Chairman Parliamentary Standing Committee on HRD
Apex Professional University is today counted among the best in the country within a relatively short span of its establishment. The remarkable services of the university help students to start, stay and succeed in their career development. The university imparts education and skill to their students to become successful employer rather than employee. A.M.Shekh Vice Chancellor Anand Agricultural University
I hope the University will acquaint its students with the North-East Region vision 2020 document released by the Prime Minister on 2 July 2007 in VigyanBhavan, New Delhi, in the presence of all the Governors and Chief Ministers of the NorthEast�. I am personally more than ready to assist in the process. Mani Shankar Aiyar Member of Parliament
It is heartening to note that the APU Act has mandate to set up community Colleges in and outside the Country for providing empowerment to India youth through appropriate skills leading to gainful employment and self-employment. Motilal Vora Member of Parliament
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (For Full Time/Part Time Students)
CALENDAR SEMESTER (JANUARY TO JUNE) Admission Last date for receipt of Admission Form without late fee: Last date for receipt of Admission Form with late fee of Rs. 2500/-: Starting of Classes : Examination Last date for receipt of Examination Form without late fee: Last date for receipt of Examination Form with late fee of Rs. 1000/- : Examination Month: Announcement of Results on or before: Grade Card issued on or before: Summer Break: ACADEMIC SEMESTER (JULY TO DECEMBER) Admission Last date for receipt of Admission Form without late fee: Last date for receipt of Admission Form with late fee of Rs. 2500/-: Starting of Classes : Examination Last date for receipt of Examination Form without late fee: Last date for receipt of Examination Form with late fee of Rs. 1000/- : Examination Month: Announcement of Results on or before: Grade Card issued on or before: Winter Break:
20th November 10th December First Week of January 15th April 15th May June 10th August 10th September 16th June to 25th July
20th May 10th June Last Week of July 15th October 15th November December 10th February 10th March 22nd December to 4th January
Note: Above dates are tentative. For confirmation visit: www.apexuniversity.ac.in
APEX PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY NH-52, Pasighat, District East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh – 791102 (INDIA) Phone: +91-368-222 2202 / 222 2223 eMail: care@apexuniversity.edu.in Website: www.apexuniversity.ac.in
Information Brochure Cost
: Rs. 100/-