KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) ( A Grade, NAAC Accredited)

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1 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) ( A Grade, NAAC Accredited) To Sir/Madam, All Members of the Academic Council, Kurukshetra University. No. ACS-V/AC/14/ Dated: In continuation of this office letter No. ACS-V/2014/ dated , I am directed to enclose herewith a copy of the Agenda for the meeting of the Academic Council to be held on at 3.00 p.m. in the Senate Hall, Bhagvadgita Sadan, K.U., Kurukshetra. Agenda is also available on University website. Agenda (excluding annexures) has also been ed to the members whose address was available. It is further informed that as per Academic Council Res. No. 65(8) dated , the Annexures to the Items for approval of Scheme/Syllabi have been made available on the University website You are requested kindly to attend the meeting. D.A.: As above Yours faithfully, Sd/- Asstt. Registrar (Academic) for Registrar

2 Brief particulars of the agenda items for the Academic Council meeting to be held on Sr. Brief Particulars No. 1. Confirmation of the Minutes of the last meeting of the Academic Council held on To allow admission to Ms. Manju Turan D/O Sh. Krishan Chand to appear in M.A. (Final) English 3. Amendment/addition in the eligibility condition for admission to M.Tech. Computer Science & Engg. 4. New Ordinance for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours) Examination (Semester System) 5. Minimum eligibility conditions for admission to BBA 3 rd Semester Course under Lateral Entry Scheme 6. Amendment/addition in the eligibility condition for admission to M.Sc. Microbiology 7. Constitution of the Unfair Means Cases Committees for the Annual/Supplementary/Semester (UG and PG) & other examinations held in April/May/June, 2013, September/October/December, 2013 and January/February, Amendment/addition to Clause 5 of the Ordinance Master of Computer Application (MCA 3-year) Examination (Annual System) 9. Recommendations made by the Deans Committee in its meeting held on and Consequential additions of Clause 18.4(a) 18.4(b) Page No Approval of the various Syllabi To allow enter into an MoU with Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan 12. Amendments/additions to clauses 1 and 4 of the Ordinance- Master of Arts (M.A.) 13. Request of the various Research Scholars to allow for submission of Ph.D. thesis 14. Request of the various Research Scholars duly recommended by Departmental Ph.D. Research Committee for grant of permission to submit Ph.D. thesis 15. Recommendations of the Deans Committee dated and relating to issues of Ph.D. programme

3 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) ( A Grade, NAAC Accredited) Agenda for the meeting of the Academic Council of the Kurukshetra University to be held on Tuesday, the 21 th October, 2014 at 3.00 p.m. in the Senate Hall, Bhagvadgita Sadan, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 1. To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Academic Council held on ; and to note the follow up action as per Annexure pages 1(1-4). 1

4 2. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council in allowing admission to Ms. Manju Turan D/o Sh. Krishan Chand in M.A. (Final) English in the Directorate of Distance Education and appearing in M.A. (Final) English Examination to be held in May/June, 2014 ot complete her M.A. Degree, as a special case, with some appropriate extra fee in addition to normal fee/late fee etc. for permitting her extension of one chance beyond 4 years which is stipulated period for passing M.A. Degree course. STATEMENT OF THE CASE : As per clause 8.3 of the Ordinance for M.A. Examination, appearing at page 131 of K.U. Cal. Vol.II, Part-A 2003, a candidate who fails to pass M.A. Examination within a period of four years of his/her admission to the course shall be required to pursue the course ab initio if he/she desires to pass the course after the time-limit. In the instant case Ms. Manju Turan took admission in M.A. English Part- II in Dayal Singh College as a regular student in 2011 and was required to pass the M.A. Examination upto May/June, But, due to the reason, she get attacked by chicken pox, she could not complete her M.A. Degree within the stipulated period i.e. upto May/June, Now, she has requested to allow her to take admission in M.A. English Part-II in the Directorate to complete her M.A. Degree course. She is ready to pay extra fees which may be levied by the Academic Council. The Academic Council vide its Res.42 dated has already allowed admission to the below mentioned candidate to complete her Degree course, as special case on one or the other ground with the penalty, as mentioned against her in addition to normal fee/dues for permitting her extension of one chance beyond 4 years which is the stipulated period for passing M.A Degree course: Ms. Surekha D/o Sh. Jagbir Singh M.A. (Final)English Rs. 5000/- Since meeting of the Academic Council was not being held shortly, the Vice-Chancellor took the action. (REF:DDE) 2

5 3. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council/Executive Council in approving the following amendment/addition in the eligibility condition for admission to M.Tech. Computer Science & Engg. w.e.f. the session : EXISTING 3. A person who has passed one of the following examination of this University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto with atleast 50% marks in aggregate (45 % marks SC/ST candidates) shall be eligible to join the First Semester of the Course:- (i) M.Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Science Software / Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics/ Physics/ Applied Physics/ Statistics/ Operational Research / Electronics / Information Tech. OR (ii) M.C.A./M.Tech. in Geophysics. OR (iii) B.E./B.Tech. in any discipline. OR AMENDED 3. A person who has passed one of the following examination of this University or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto shall be eligible to join the First Semester of the Course:- M.Sc. in Computer Science/Computer Science (Software)/Information Technology with atleast 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) in aggregate. OR MCA with atleast 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) in aggregate. OR B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Engineering/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology with atleast 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST) in aggregate. (iv) Candidates with AMIE examination in the relevant discipline. or Teaching or Professional experience. DELETED PROCESS OF ADMISSION; A candidate should have qualified as mentioned in (i) above. xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx STATEMENT OF THE CASE : Above change in the minimum eligibility conditions has been made on the recommendations of the Staff Council of the Department of Computer Science & Applications dated and the Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Engg. & Technology. It has been felt that the M.Tech. Course in CSE is specialized one and in industry and in placement, the candidates with B.Tech. CSE and M.Tech. CSE are preferred. Earlier such candidates could get benefit due to entrance test but now the admission to M.Tech. CSE will be on the basis of Merit only. Since the meeting of the Academic Council was not being held shortly and above change was to be notified to all concerned for implementation w.e.f. the session , the Vice-Chancellor took the above action. (REF:Academic) 3

6 4. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council/Executive Council in approving the new Ordinance for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Honours) Examination (Semester System), w.e.f. the session as per Annexure Pages 4(1-5). STATEMENT OF THE CASE: The B.Com.(Hons.) course has already been allowed to be introduced in various Colleges, w.e.f. the session The standing Ordinance Committee has examined and recommended the above mentioned new Ordinance, as proposed by the Chairperson, Department of Commerce. Since the meeting of the Academic Council was not being held shortly and the new Ordinance was to be notified to all concerned for implementation, the Vice-Chancellor took the above action. (REF:Academic) 4

7 5. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council/Executive Council in approving the following minimum eligibility conditions for admission to BBA 3 rd Semester Course under Lateral Entry Scheme, w.e.f. the session with intake of 20% of the sanctioned seats, on the recommendation of the Committee made in its meeting held on keeping in view the letter No.8447/HSBTE dated from the Director-General-Cum-Secretary, Haryana Panchkula:- State Board of Technical Education, Passed 3 years Diploma in Business Management (DBM/DBM (IPM) with at least 40% marks STATEMENT OF THE CASE: While considering the above mentioned letter of the Director General- Cum-Secretary, Haryana State Board of Technical Education, Panchkula for allowing admission to passouts of Diploma in Business Management in second year BBA course under Lateral Entry Scheme on the pattern of Diploma Engg. students getting admission in B.E./B.Tech., the Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor recommended that the students of Diploma in Business Management (DBM/DBM (IPM) (3-years) passouts with 40% marks, may be allowed in 3 rd Semester of BBA course under Lateral Entry Scheme, w.e.f. the session , with intake of 20% of sanctioned seats. According to these recommendations, the Vice-Chancellor has approved the above minimum eligibility conditions in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council/Executive Council for implementation of these w.e.f. the session Hence the above. (REF:Academic) 5

8 6. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council/Executive Council in approving the following amendment/addition in the eligibility condition for admission to M.Sc. Microbiology w.e.f. the session : EXISTING AMENDED B.Sc. with Biological Sciences with at least 50% marks B.Sc. with two main subjects from Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology & Genetics with at least 50% marks in aggregate. STATEMENT OF THE CASE: Above change has been made on the recommendations of the Staff Council of the Department of Microbiology and dated and the Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences. Since the meeting of the Academic Council was not being held shortly and above change was to be notified to all concerned for implementation w.e.f. the session , the Vice-Chancellor took the above action. (REF:Academic) 6

9 7. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of approval of the Academic Council in constituting the following Unfair Means Cases Committees for the Annual/Supplementary/Semester (Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate) & other examinations held in April/May/June, 2013, September/October/December, 2013 and January/February, 2014:- Committee No. I Committee No. II Committee No. III 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Varinder Kaur Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Yamuna Nagar 1. Dr. Umed Singh, Deptt. of Psychology, 1. Dr. Ran Pal, Principal DAV College, Sadhaura 2. Dr. Rajinder Sharma Dyal Singh College, Karnal 3. Dr. Suresh Darolia Univ. College, 4. Dr. U.V. Singh S.D. College, Ambala Cantt. 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Anupama Arya, Arya Girls College, Ambala Cantt. 3. Dr. R.K. Chauhan Govt. College, Narwana 4. Dr. Sidhartha Shankar, Univ. School of Mgt., K.U.K. 2. Dr. Prem Kumar, Sociology Deptt. 3. Dr. Ravish Kumar IGN College, Ladwa 4. Dr. S.S. Dhillon, CRM Jat College, Hisar Committee No. IV Committee No. V Committee No. VI 1. Dr. Jagdish Gupta, Principal, Arya College, Panipat 1. Dr. R.S. Bhatti, Deptt. of Punjabi, 1. Dr. Pardeep Sachdeva, Chairman, Pub. Admn., 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Suman Singh Deptt. of Biochemistry, 3. Dr. Pawan Sharma Deptt. of Chemistry, 4. Dr. Surender Kumar Verma S.D. College, Panipat 2. Dr. Ramesh Bhardwaj, Deptt. of Social Work, 3. Sh. Naresh Kumar, Arya College, Panipat 4. Mrs. Shveta Sharma, F.C. College, hisar 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Rajeshwari, Deptt. of Geography, 3. Dr. P.R. Tyagi GNK College, Yamuna Nagar 4. Dr. D.K. Vats, PG Govt. College, Hisar Committee No. VII 1. Dr. Raj Pal, Chairman, Deptt. of Law, 2. Dr. M.R. Gupta, Principal, DAV College, Ambala City Committee No. VIII 1. Dr. O.P. Gahlawat, Deptt. of Physical Education, 2. Dr. R.K. Moudgil, Deptt. of Physics, 7

10 3. Dr. J.S. Bidlan, Deptt. of Psychology, 4. Dr. Vikas Bhardwaj, R.K.S.D. College, Kaithal 3. Dr. Pawan Sharma, M.N. College, Shahbad(M) Kurukshetra 4. Dr. Sadhna Saini, Govt. PG Collee, Ambala Cantt. APPELLATE COMMITTEE Committee No. I 1. Dr. Bhim Singh, Dean, Indic Studies, K.U.K. 2. Dr. (Mrs.) Sunita Siroha, Chairman, Deptt. of English, 3. Dr. H.K. Sharma, Deptt. of Chemistry, 4. Dr. Satdev, Chairman, AIH Deptt., Committee No. II 1. Dr. M.M. Goel, Dean, Social Science, K.U.K. 2. Mrs. Sharma, Principal, Govt. College, Ambala Cantt. 3. Dr. Rajbir Yadav, Deptt. of Pol. Sc., 4. Dr. Sumita Chaudhary, Deptt. of Environmental Sc.,. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS FOR APPELLATE & UMC COMMITTEES Additional Members for Appellate Committees 1. Dr. S.C. Mishra, Dept. of Physics, K.U.Kurukshetra 2. Dr. R.S. Yadav, Deptt. of Education, 3. Dr. (Mrs.) Ranjana Aggarwal, Deptt. of Chemistry, Additional Members for UMC Committees 1. Dr. Rishi Pal, B.A.R. Janta College, Kaul 2. Dr. Heera Lal, B.P.R. College, K.K.R. 3. Dr. Bhupinder Singh, College of Education, K.U.K. (i) (ii) 4. Dr. P.K. Gupta, DAV College, Sadhaura 4. Dr. Anjana Lohan, S.D. Girls College, Narwana. Three members will from the quorum of each Committee. Beside TA/DA all the members will be paid remuneration as per University Rule. 8

11 STATEMENT OF THE CASE: In terms of Clause-6 of Ordinance-III printed at page 592 of K.U. Calendar Vol.-II the Academic Council is to appoint Committees, every year, to deal with all Unfair Means Cases (UMC) detected during examinations. The Vice-Chancellor constituted the eight such Committees. Two appellate Committees and appointed additional teachers to complete the quorum, vide his orders dated , in anticipation of approval of Academic Council, to decide the cases expeditiously. Hence, the above proposal. (Ref:Conduct(UMC)) 9

12 8. To consider amendment/addition to Clause 5 of the Ordinance Master of Computer Application (MCA 3-year) Examination (Annual System), appearing at page 369 of K.U. Cal. Vol.II, 2003 as per Annexure Pages 8(1-5), w.e.f. the session , regarding eligibility condition for admission to MCA-II year course in the Directorate of Distance Education under Lateral Entry Scheme. STATEMENT OF THE CASE: A meeting of the Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor held on unanimously recommended that affiliated Institutes/Unversity Department running MCA course may be allowed to make admission in MCA-2 nd year under Lateral Entry w.e.f. the session In view of this, on the recommendation of the Chairperson/Course Coordinator, the Vice-Chancellor has also allowed the Directorate of Distance Education to make admission in MCA-II year course under Lateral Entry Scheme w.e.f. the session Hence the above. (REF: DDE) 10

13 9. To consider :- (i) (ii) The recommendations made by the Deans Committee in its meeting held on (as per Annexure Pages 9(1)) in the wake of Academic Council s decision dated vide Res. No. 16 while considering the issue of special re-evaluation of answer-books. And Consequential additions of Clause 18.4(a) 18.4(b) in the rules for re-evaluation of answer-books, provided under Clause-18 of Ordinance-IV Paper setting and evaluation appearing at pages of K.U. Calendar Vol.-II(B), Existing Recommended/Proposed 18.1(a) to 18.4 XXX XXX NO CHANGE (a) The interested students will submit a request for special re-evaluation within 21 days from the date of dispatch of No Change letters issued by the Re-evaluation Branch or the date of dispatch of DMC by the Result Branches after re-evaluation. On the recommendation of the Committee, consisting of Dean of Faculty Concerned and Chairperson/Director of University Teaching Deptts./Institutions concerned the student will be required to remit fee of ` 1000/- per answer-book for special re-evaluation within 15 days from the date of intimation by the Reevaluation Branch. The result of such student(s) will be decided on the basis of the marks obtained by him/her in special re-evaluation and the marks obtained by the student(s) in earlier evaluation and reevaluation will not be taken into consideration or carrier forward in any case. Condition of increase/decrease of 20% marks will not be applicable in special re-evaluation. Special reevaluation of answer-books will not be allowed in any case after one year of the examination. 18.4(b) A standing Committee consisting of (1) Dean of the Faculty Concerned as convener of the Committee (2) Chairperson/Director of the Deptt./Institute concerned (3) Controller of Exams. (4) Subject expert, if needed, may consider and suggest some action against the evaluators/re-evaluators/concerned officials if difference in marks is more than 20% or any serious anomaly is observed by the Committee. 11

14 STATEMENT OF THE CASE : The Academic Council in its meeting held on vide extract No. 16 has resolved that the Deans Committee will examine the matter of special re-evaluation of answer-books and it was desired that some action should be taken against the evaluators/re-evaluators if difference in marks is more than 20%. Accountability must be fixed. Interest of the students must be taken care of. Accordingly, the Deans Committee examined the whole issue regarding special re-evaluation of answer-book(s) in its meeting held on and proposed additions of Clause 18.4(a) & 18.4(b) in Clause-18 for re-evaluation of answer-books. (REF:Re-evaluation) 12

15 10(A). To consider/note the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under Section 11(5) of K.U. Act & Statutes, 1986, in approving the following syllabi:- (ANNEXURES HAVE BEEN DISPLAYED ON THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE Sr. Name of the Course/Subject No. 1. Scheme of Examination and Syllabi for the following courses as detailed against each Sr. Scheme of Examination & Syllabi 1 (i) B.Sc. Chemistry (I to VI Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. (ii)b.sc. Industrial Chemistry (I to VI Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. 2 M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. 3. (i) BCA (Regular) (III & IV Semesters) w.e.f (ii) B.A. Computer Science (Regular) (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. (iii) B.Sc. Computer Science (Regular) (III & IV Semesters) w.e.f (iv) B.Sc. Computer Applications (III & IV Semesters) (Regular) w.e.f (v) BCA-II year DDE mode w.e.f (i) MCA (I & II Semesters) w.e.f (ii) M. Tech. (CSE) (I & II Semesters) w.e.f M.Sc. (Final) Mathematics DDE mode w.e.f (i) M.Sc. (Electronics Science) I to IV Semesters w.e.f in phased manner. (ii) M.Tech. (Microelectronics & VLSI Design) I to IV Semesters w.e.f in phased manner. (iii) M.Tech. (Nano Sc. & Tech.) (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner 7. M.Sc. (Statistics) (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. 8. B.A. III Sanskrit (Compulsory & Elective) (Annual System) for DDE mode w.e.f M.A. (Final) Sanskrit (Annual System), Optional Group-D (Sanskrit Sahitya) DDE mode w.e.f B.F.A. (Group A, B & C) (I to VIII Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. 11. (i) M.A. (Fine Arts) (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. (ii) M.F.A. (Group A, B, C, & D) (I to IV Semesters) w.e.f in phased manner. As per Annexure Pages 10A(1-422) Remarks The Board of U.G/P.G Studies of the concerned Departments have recommended the scheme of examinations and syllabi of the afore-said courses ( Sr. No. 1 to 11) under Annual/Semester system w.e.f the session , and respectively. Since no meetings of the Faculties/Academic Council were going to be held soon and the scheme of examination and syllabi of the afore-said courses were to be implemented w.e.f the session , and , respectively the Vice-Chancellor took the above action. 2. Scheme & syllabi: w.e.f. session of the following courses as per detail:- Sr. Board of Res. No. No. UG/PG Studies & Date 1 English History History Urdu Economics Economics Library & Info. 1 Science Sociology Scheme of Examination & Syllabi B.A Part-1 (English) First Semester w.e.f M.A South Asian Studies (I & II Semesters) M. Phil (History) Annual System w.e.f Certificate Course in Urdu w.e.f M.A. Economics (I, II, III, & IV Semesters) w.e.f M.A. Business Economics (Ist & IInd Semesters w.e.f M. Lib. & Info. Science (DDE) w.e.f M.A. Sociology (IIIrd & IVth Semester) w.e.f The Board of Studies of the concerned departments have recommended the scheme of examination and syllabi for the courses of Sr. No. 1 to 8 above for the session Since the meeting of the Academic Council was not going to be held soon and the syllabi were to be implemented w.e.f. the session , the Vice-Chancellor approved the same in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council. As per Annexure Pages 10A( ) 13

16 3. Scheme & syllabi w.e.f. session of the following courses as per detail: Sr. Res. NO. Scheme of No. UG/PG Board Examination & Syllabi 1. 2 of MBA under Selfof PG Finance Scheme III & IV Semester for University of School of Management w.e.f Syllabus for MBA 1 st & 2 nd Semester already approved of of UG BTM I to VI Semester w.e.f in phased manner of B.A. Health and of UG Physical Education (I to VI Semester) w.e.f in phased manner of of UG The syllabi of Five Year Integrated Course in Graphics & Animation (B.Sc. 6 th Semester) for Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology w.e.f (6 th Semester i.e. January to May, The Board of Studies of the concerned departments have recommended the scheme of examination and syllabi for the courses of Sr. No. 1 to 4 above for the session Since meeting of the concerned Faculty and the Academic Council were not being held shortly and the above mentioned recommendations were to be implemented w.e.f. the session , the Vice-Chancellor took the above action As per Annexure Pages 10A( ) 14

17 10(B). To consider in approving the following syllabi :- Sr. Name of the Course/Subject No. 1. Recommendations of the Postgraduate Board of Studies in Physical Education vide Res. 4 in its meeting dated has approved the revise syllabus of M.P.Ed (1 st to 4 th semester for the session w.e.f to 2016 As per Annexure Pages 10B (1-69) 2. Recommendations of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Board of Studies of Mass Communication & Media Technology in its meeting dated and updated/revised syllabi of the following courses w.e.f. the session :- 1. M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), 2. M.Sc. (Mass Communication), 3. B.Tech (printing, Graphics & Packaging) 4. B.Sc. (Graphic & Animation) 5. B.Sc. (Multi Media). As per Annexure Pages 10B (70-275) Remarks The Postgraduate Board of Studies in Physical Education meeting held on has approved the abovesaid syllabi/ nomenclature of M.P.Ed w.e.f. the session 2014 to Since meeting of the Faculty of Education was not going to be held soon and the above-said syllabi/ nomenclature of the courses under reference were to be implemented w.e.f. the session 2014 to 2016, The Undergraduate and Postgraduate Board of Studies meeting held on 22/07/2014 and 23/07/2014 updated/ revised syllabi of the following courses approved by the U.G. and P.G. Studies vide Item No. 1 w.e.f. the session :- 1. M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), 2. M.Sc. (Mass Communication), 3. B.Tech (printing, Graphics & Packaging) 4. B.Sc. (Graphic & Animation) 5. B.Sc. (Multi Media). Since no meeting of Faculty of commerce & management was not going to be held soon and the above-said syllabi of the courses under reference were to be implemented w.e.f the session

18 3. Recommendations of the Post Graduate Board of Studies in Management vide Res. 5 in its meeting dated has approved the nomenclature,scheme and syllabi of Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (1year-semester system) w.e.f. session As per Annexure Pages 10B ( ) 4. Recommendations of the Postgraduate Board of Studies of Commerce the grouping of optional papers and change in the code numbers of MCom 3 rd and 4 th Semesters. All the changes will be applicable to the students who are currently admitted in the M.Com 1 st semesters i.e. batch 2014 to There will be no change for the students who are already studying in M.Com (Final) in the batch 2013 to Change of syllabi of M.Com course w.e.f. the session 2014 to As per Annexure Pages 10B ( ) The Post Graduate Board of Studies in Management meeting held on has approved the above-said nomenclature, scheme and syllabi of Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management w.e.f. the session Since meeting of the Faculty of Commerce and Management was not going to be held soon and the above-said syllabi/nomenclature of the courses under reference were to be implemented w.e.f. the session The Postgraduate Board of Studies in Commerce meeting held on 15/09/2014 as per annexure pages. The grouping of optional papers and change in the code numbers of M.Com 3 rd and 4 th Semesters. All the changes will be applicable to the students who are currently admitted in the M.Com 1 st semesters i.e. batch 2014 to There will be no change for the students who are already studying in M.Com (Final) in the batch 2013 to Change of syllabi of M.Com course w.e.f. the session 2014 to Since no meeting of Faculty of Commerce & Management was not going to be held soon and the above-said syllabi of the courses under reference were to be implemented w.e.f the session

19 11. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council, in allowing enter into an MoU as per Annexure Pages 11(1-2) with Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan as per recommendation of a Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor in order to share the facilities and expertise available in each other institution. STATEMENT OF THE CASE : The Vice-Chancellor constituted a Committee to examine & finalize the terms and conditions of the proposed MoU with Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan. The Committee observed that some modifications are required in the draft MoU and accordingly vetted the draft MoU. The Committee recommends that the MoU may be entered with Dr. Y.S. Parmar Univeristy of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni as per draft approved by the Committee as per Annexure Pages 11(3). (Ref:ACM-II) 17

20 12. To consider the following amendments/additions to clauses 1 and 4 of the Ordinance-Master of Arts (M.A.) Examination (Semester System), w.e.f. the session : EXISTING ORDINANCE MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) EXAMINATION (Semester System) NO CHANGE PROPOSED 1. The examination for the Degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) (under Semester System) shall be held in the following subjects and a candidate shall offer any one of them.: (1) Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology (2) to (19) xxx xxx xxx (20) Business Economics (21) South Asian Studies xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx 4. A person who has passed one of the following examinations of this University, or an examination recognized as equivalent thereto, shall be eligible for admission to the relevant M.A. First Semester Course :- (a) to (s) xxx xxx xxx NO CHANGE (t) For Business Economics Bachelor Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or with at least 45% marks in the subject of Economics (u) For South Asian Studies (i) B.A. (Hons.) in History with 45% marks in aggregate. OR (ii) Bachelor Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate or 45% marks in the subject of History/ Public Administration/Sociology/Political Science/Geography. xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx 18

21 STATEMENT OF THE CASE With the approval of the Academic Council vide its Res. Nos.43 and 44 of , M.A. (Business Economics) and M.A. (South Asian Studies) courses have been introduced in the Departments of Economics and History respectively, w.e.f. the session The Vice-Chancellor has approved the above mentioned minimum eligibility conditions to be added in the University Prospectus-2014, as recommended by the concerned Chairperson of the Department. Hence the above. (Ref: ACR-3) 19

22 13. To consider the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor to allow for submission of Ph.D. thesis to the following students in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council : Sr.No. Name of the Students Name of the Department Registered on Submission of thesis already allowed by the Academic Council vide Res. No. 20 on Sh. Munishwar Rai Computer Science & (7 th year) Application 2 Ms. Nity Mehra Psychology (7 th year) Submission of the thesis allowed by the Vice-Chancellor (for further 6 months) (for further 1 month) STATEMENT OF THE CASE The Academic Council vide item No. 20 on had allowed for submission of Ph.D. thesis upto 7 th year from their date of Ph.D. Registration to enable them to submit their Ph.D. thesis. They were required to complete their formalities within the prescribed date for submission of thesis. The time left with the students after the decision of the extension was very short. Therefore, the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Departmental Ph.D. committee allowed for submission of Ph.D. thesis to the above students in anticipation of the Academic Council to avoid their hardship. Hence the above. (Ref: Regn.(Ph.D.)) 20

23 14. To consider the request of the following Research Scholars duly recommended by Departmental Ph.D. Research Committee for grant of permission to submit Ph.D. thesis as per details mentioned against each:- Sr. No. Name of the Research Scholar 1 Ms. Ranjeet Kaur 2 Mr. Om Parkash 3 Mr. Santosh Kumar Name of the Department Computer Science Registered on Due date of submission of thesis Date (Year) upto which extension is requested (7 th year) Economics (6 th year) Geophysics (7 th year) 4 Ms. Anju Hindi (7 th year) 5 Mr. Jasbir Hindi Singh (7 th year) 6 Mr. Ashok Law Kumar (7 th year) 7 Mr. Harjeet Management Singh (6 ½ year) Reasons for Extension Unavoidable personal circumstances Family Problem Job assignments & Occupancy Family Problem On Medical Ground Heavy Judicial Work Heavy Rush of Work STATEMENT OF CASE The rule regarding submission of Ph.D. thesis under clause-15 of Ph.D. Ordinance is reproduced below:- Every candidate shall submit his /her thesis with in a period of four years, but not before two years from the date of his/her registration. If a candidate fails to submit his/her thesis with in a period of four years and does not apply for the extension before the expiry of his/her period, his/her registration will stand automatically cancelled. However, the candidate may apply for restoration of his/her registration for Ph.D. with the restoration fee of Rs. 1,000/-with in the period of three months, Rs. 2,000/-with in a period of six months, Rs. 5,000/-with in a period of one year where after no application shall be entertained. In case his/her application is recommended by the Supervisor and Department Ph.D. Committee, the Vice-Chancellor may allow such restoration if he is satisfied with the reason given by the candidate for not seeking extension in time. The period of four years for submission of Ph.D. Thesis may be extended in exceptional cases, by a maximum of two years, on yearly extension basis by the Vice-chancellor on the recommendation of the Supervisor(s) and the Departmental Ph.D. Committee. The Academic council had accepted in the past such cases with an extra fee of Rs.15,000/- per year for the delay, in addition to payment of normal dues. (Ref: Regn.(Ph.D.)) 21

24 15. To consider the action taken by the Vice-chancellor approving the following recommendations of the Deans Committee dated and relating to issues of Ph.D. programme in anticipation of the approval of the Academic Council and The consequential amendment in clause-5, 7.8 (b), 8.4, 9 (a) and 12 of Ph.D. ordinance and Fee Structure for Ph.D. course as per Annexure Pages 15(1-5). STATEMENT OF CASE The Vice-Chancellor has approved the following recommendations of the Deans Committee dated regarding Ph.D. programme: The committee discussed the demand in details in the light of clause- 12 of the Ph.D. Ordinance that the distribution of seats has already been done in the above said clause. Therefore, the committee recommends that status quo may be maintained. However, clause-12 of Ph.D. Ordinance may be amended to clarify the provision as per Annexure Pages 15(1-5) The Vice-chancellor has approved the following recommendations of the Deans Committee dated regarding amendments in Ph.D. Ordinance: The Deans Committee discussed the various issues related to the Ph.D. Ordinance for Ph.D. admission and made the following recommendations: The Schedule for admission to Ph.D. course, and consequential amendments in the relevant Clause-8.4 of the Ph.D. Ordinance as per Annexure Pages 15(1-2). Further, this schedule of admissions be printed on inner cover of the Ph.D. Ordinance. Amendments in Clause- 5, Clause-7.8 (b) and Clause-9 (a) of the Ph.D. Ordinance as per Annexure Pages 15(3-4). The Committee recommends that status quo be maintained in the existing fee structure for all the Ph.D. courses except Pharmacy as per Annexure Pages 15(5) Therefore, the amendments in above mentioned Clauses of the Ph.D. Ordinance and Ph.D. fee structure have been approved by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the Academic Council to make provisions more clear for Ph.D. admissions Hence the above. (Ref: Regn.(Ph.D.)) 16. Any other item Sd/- REGISTRAR 22