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Student Handbook and Prospectus: Indira Gandhi National Open University
Student Handbook and Prospectus: Indira Gandhi National Open University
RECOGNITION
IGNOU is a National UNIVERSITY established by an Act of Parliament in
1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are
recognized by all the members of the Association of Indian University (AIU)
and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian
Universities/Deemed Universities/ Institutions vide UGC Circular No.
F1-8/92 (CPP) dated February, 1992 & AIU Circular No. EV/B(449)/94/176915-
177115 dated January, 1994.
August,2010
© Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2010
All rights reserved. No Part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without
permission in writing from the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.
Further information on the Indira Gandhi National Open University Programmes may be obtained from the University’s office
at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068 or its website http://www.ignou.ac.in and www.ignouviep.org
Printed and Published on behalf of the Indira Gandhi National Open University by the Director, SOET.
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CONTENTS
Page No(s)
1 The University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Prominent Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Important Achievements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 The Schools of Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5 Academic Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.6 Sri Angala Parmeshwari Educational Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0 Vertically Integrated Engineering Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Salient Features of the Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Credit System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Programme Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Evaluation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.7 Examinations and Payment of Examination Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.8 Fee Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.0 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Diploma in Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Degree in Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.0 Admission to VIEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Application Form for VIEP 2010-2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Submission of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.0 Reservation and Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.1 Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.2 Scholarship and Reimbursement of FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Counseling and Seat Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.0 Legal Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.0 Other Relevant Information About IGNOU-VIEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985
to achieve the following objectives: democratising higher education by taking it to the
doorsteps of the learners
_ providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of
age, region, religion and gender
_ offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational
orientation to the courses
_ promoting and developing distance education in India
_ setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex
body.
Institutions/Organisations
_ socially and academically relevant programmes based on students need analysis
_ convergence of open and conventional education systems
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
In India, a student who passes the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
as subjects of study in the +2 level can gain admission to full time engineering degree
program. Lateral entry directly to the 2nd year of the engineering program, up to the extent of
10% of the available seats, is also possible for 3 year Diploma holders. There is a lower and
upper age limit for admission to these engineering programs as well a time limit for
completing the program. Additionally, 4 year Part time Degree program is also offered by
some Universities for the Diploma Holders. This program, however, does not have any age
limits.
The present system does not offer ample opportunities to a large number of 10+ITI pass
students / vocational trades B.Sc. BCS, BCA, as well as Diploma Holders to advance their
careers, as these Diploma/Certificate in Engineering are unable to acquire higher Technical
Education at a later stage in their careers or even immediately after acquiring first degree/
Diploma /Certificate Owing to a number of constraints.
On the other hand, many bright students miss the opportunity to enter an engineering college
after passing out from 10+2 system due to factors such as weak socio - economic condition in
the family, lack of awareness due to limited access to information and low accessibility of
higher technical education in rural area and small towns.
The recent growth in the Indian economy has triggered an increased demand for skilled and
trained human resource in the industry. The Conventional System of Higher Technical
Education so far, has been unable to cope with this situation and it is highly likely that this gap
between demand and supply may retard the growth of Indian Economy in the coming years.
It is in this context that a fresh look-in is needed to create a more accessible technical
education program in India that can enhance the employability. This can be done through
Stepped up Technical Knowledge and Skill Development Program based on practical
training that establishes a vertical linkage between technical educational programmes being
offered after 10th standard and the Engineering Degree Programme of Universities.
2.2 PROGRAMME
IGNOU has initiated Vertically Integrated the Engineering Programme(VIEP) to create a
system of education that allows students a greater choice in education. This Programme
allows students who have passed the 10th Standard, 12th Standard Examinations and
also those who already hold ITI certificates, Diploma, B.Sc., BCS, BCA or equivalent, to
pursue a higher qualification starting from Diploma and going up to Bachelor's Degree in
Technology.
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VIEP allows students to enter the stream of technical education upon passing the 10th
standard examination. In this programme a student can obtain a diploma in Engineering or a
Degree in Engineering from IGNOU and then exit the programme to join an industry for
employment with the option of re-entry at a later point in time for pursuing a higher
certification/ degree.
However, the student will also have the option to continue education without breaking off for
employment or otherwise and earn the balance credits for obtaining a Diploma. Further, after
meeting the requirements for Diploma, the students may again exercise his option of breaking
off or he/ she may choose to continue technical education towards the goal of obtaining a
Degree in Engineering. Also, the student may exercise his option of stream after diploma.
In effect, a student may join VIEP programme after passing the 10th standard examination
and remain a part of the programme continuously for 6 years till the time he/ she gets a Degree
in Engineering. This scheme is being promoted under Public Private Partnership Programme
initiative of IGNOU. The Programmes are being offered on face-to-face/ Full time mode at
IGNOU-VIEP Centres for Engineering Studies in flexible timing mode.
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The University has adopted the following system for this Programme
The VIEP is conducted by IGNOU throughout the country through the Engineering study
centres which are known the IGNOU study centres for Engineering studies. IGNOU approves
a study centre after the inspection of the infrastructural and Academic facilities crated for
successful conduct of the courses. The centres are well equipped with all the infrastructure
facilities required for conducting the programme. The main stress is given in the pedagogical
process i.e. teaching and learning.
2.6 Evaluation System
The system of evaluation in IGNOU for this programme is on the basis of continuous
evaluation system which comprises of the following three of the systems,
1. Continuous evaluation mainly through tests, assignments,
Practicals seminars/ workshops.
3. The End semester examinations.
4. Project works
The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them.
A learner has to write assignment responses compulsorily before taking term end
examination from time to time to complete an academic programme. Term-end examination
will be conducted at the study centre/exam centers, where as the project submission will be
done at the study centre.
The weightage of TMA (Tutor Mark Assignments) and TEE for all the courses is 30% and 70%
respectively in the overall evaluation scheme of the programme.
A student will be awarded marks for the TMAs and for Term End Examination (TEE) part for
each course. To clear a course, a student will have to clear both the segments of the course.
Following table gives minimum percentage of marks required for the clearance of a course:
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To facilitate statement of overall performance at the end of the programme, the calculation of
overall percentage will be based on the weighted average system and the precision will be up
to the one point after the decimal. Calculations will be carried out using the following scheme :
+ C2 P2 +
C1 P1 + + C3 P3 +
+ ...
Overall Percentage =
C1 ++ C2 +
+ C3 ++ ...
Where C1, C2 … denote credits associated with courses taken by the student, and
P1, P2 … denote the percentage of marks awarded in respective courses.
Depending on the over all percentage of the marks secured by a candidate the division will
awarded as follows
· 1st Division (With Distinction ) - 75% and above
· 1st Division - 60% to 74.9%
· 2nd division - 50% to 59.9%
· Pass - 40% to 49.9%
· Unsuccessful - Below 40%
June 1st March to 31st 1st April to 21st April to 21st May to
March 20th April 20th May 28th May
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After receiving the examination form, the University will send the intimation slip before the
commencement of TE Examinations. If you do not receive the intimation slip 15 days before
the commencement of examinations, you must contact either your Regional Centre or
Student Evaluation Division (SED) at the Headquarters. If your name is registered for
examinations in the list sent to the Examination Centre, even if you have not received
intimation slips or misplaced the intimation slip, you can take the examination by showing your
Identity Card to the Examination Centre Superintendent.
Your enrolment number is your Roll Number for examinations. You should be careful in
writing it. Any mistake in writing the Roll Number will result in non-declaration of your result.
Final term end examination will be conducted at selected IGNOU examination centres.
To be eligible to appear at the term end examination in any course, you are required to fulfil the
following conditions:
$ You should have submitted the assignment responses for the respective courses.
$ You should have submitted the Examination Form in time in which you would like to
write examination.
$ You should have valid registration at the time of submission of Examination form.
$ You should complete a minimum duration of the programme.
Examination Date sheet and schedule which indicates the date and time of examination for
each course is sent to all the Study Centers in advance. The same is also notified through
IGNOU Website from time to time.
It is essential pre-requisite for you to submit the examination form for taking examination in
any course. You can obtain the form from your study center. Only one form is submitted for all
the courses in one-term examination. You are required to pay a fee of Rs. 50/- for each course
as examination fee. The filled in examination form is to be submitted to the Registrar, SED,
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi New Delhi 110068 or at the Regional
Centre. You can also submit TEE form online at www.ignou.ac.in.
2.8 Fee Structure*
Diploma in Engineering
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3.0 Eligibility
Diploma in Engineering
• B. Sc (PCM) or 3 years
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
Application are invited online from the eligible candidate in following levels and disciplines.
2. The application form for Admission 2010-2011 is to be filled only in online mode. The
applicant has to follow the easy instructions that will appear in the screen for each and
every serial number. The candidate will be guided through each and every point of the
two page application which is to be filled. For fill in the application form please log on to
www.ignouviep.org . Before filling application form DD of Rs.500/- in favour of
IGNOU-VIEP Institute Fee A/c payable at New Delhi must be ready.
3. The candidates who do not have the access to fill online application have to go to the
nearest Engineering study centre / Computer Care to get the online application form
filled. After filling the form the candidates have to take 2 printouts.
4. The students have to send the first printout along with the demand draft for Rs.500/-
drawn in favour of “IGNOU-VIEP Institution Fee A/c” to IGNOU . The candidate has
to keep the second copy of the print for his record and for future reference.
5. No request for hardcopy of the form will be entertained as the processing of hard copy
of the application is discontinued from 2010. Therefore, the candidates are advised to
fill in the online application forms only.
6. After the receipt of D.D. and the Printout of the submitted application, the Candidates
will be e-mailed a registration number.
4.3 Fee
2.9 SUBMISSION
StructureOF APPLICATION
Application need to be submitted on line only. A print out of the on line form along with DD for
Rs.500/- DD should be made iin favour of “IGNOU-VIEP Institute Fee Account” to IGNOU
should be send by registered / Speed post to the following address :
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The learners belonging to reserved Cateories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Physically
Handicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with other
general category candidates.
SC/ST students have to collect and subsequently submit their scholarship forms to the
respective State's Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer, through
the Director (SOET) of IGNOU for reimbursement of Programme fee.
1. Final list of Programme Study Centre for admitting students (with intake in each
discipline and category as per reservation) through IGNOU-VIEP-2010 would be
displayed on www.ignouviep.org on 04/09/2010 The decision for the above will be
taken by the IGNOU.
4. SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates will be requird to produce orignional certificate issued
by the competent authority at the time of counseling, failing which they will not be
condidred for admission.
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