THIS HANDBOOK COULD

CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Joining the Apex Professional University is an honor 4. To prohibit discrimination, while striving to learn

and requires each individual to uphold the policies, from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.

regulations, and guidelines established for students, Each member of the Apex Professional University will

faculty, administration, professionals, other employees support equal rights and opportunities for all

and the laws of the Government of India. Each regardless of age, sex, race, religion, caste, colour,

member is required to adhere to and conform to the disability, ethnic heritage, socio-economic status,

instructions and guidance of the leadership of his/her political, social, or other affiliation or disaffiliation, or

respective area. Therefore, the following are expected sexual preference.

from each member of the Apex Professional University: 5. To practice personal, professional, and

1. To respect himself or herself. academic integrity, and to discourage all forms of

Each member of the Apex Professional University will dishonesty, plagiarism, deceit, and disloyalty to

exhibit a high degree of maturity and self-respect and the Code of Conduct.

foster an appreciation for other cultures, one's own Personal, professional, and academic integrity is

cultural background, as well as the cultural matrix from paramount to the survival and potential of the Apex

which Apex Professional University was born. It is only Professional University. Therefore, individuals found in

through these appreciations that the future of our violation of Apex Professional University's policies

university can be sustained indefinitely. against lying, cheating, plagiarism, or stealing are

2. To respect the dignity, feelings, worth, and subject to disciplinary action which could possibly

values of others. include dismissal from the University.

Each member of the Apex Professional University will 6. To foster a personal professional work ethic

respect one another and visitors as if they were guests within the Apex Professional University.

in one's home. Therefore, to accost, cajole, or Each employee and student of the Apex Professional

proselytize students, faculty or staff, parents or others, University must strive for efficiency and job perfection.

to engage in gender and sexual harassment, use vile, Each employee must exhibit a commitment to serve

obscene or abusive language or exhibit lewd behavior, and job tasks must be executed in a humane and civil

to possess weapons such as knives or firearms, or to be manner.

involved in the possession, use, distribution of and sale 7. To foster an open, fair, and caring environment.

of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited and is in direct Each member of the Apex Professional University is

violation of the Apex Professional University Code, on assured equal and fair treatment on the adjudication

or off campus. of all matters. In addition, it is understood that

3. To respect the rights & property of others and to intellectual stimulation is nurtured through the sharing

discourage vandalism & theft. of ideas. Therefore, the University will maintain an

Each member of the Apex Professional University will open and caring environment.

refrain from illegal activity, both on and off campus, 8. To be fully responsible for upholding the Apex

and will be subject to all applicable provisions listed in Professional University Code.

the Faculty Handbook, Personnel Policies Manual for Each member of the Apex Professional University will

Administrative / Professional and Nonexempt embrace all tenets of the Code and is encouraged to

Employees, the Official Student Handbook, and the report all code violators.

Apex Professional University Code.

APU CODE OF CONDUCT

DISCLAIMER

Nothing in this Student Handbook shall be construed as, operate as, regulations adopted by the Board of Governors, the Vice Chancellor

or have the effects of an abridgement or a limitation of any Right, and his duly appointed and authorized designees.

Power or Privileges of the Board of Governors or the Vice Chancellor

of the Apex Professional University. Apex Professional University, Apex Professional University reserve the right to change policies,

Arunachal Pradesh is authorized by law to adopt, amend, or repeal programs, academics requirement, programme, schedules, rules,

policies and regulations which apply to the Students from time to regulation, tuition and fee, or to make other changes that the Apex

time. This Student Handbook does not constitute a contract between Professional University considers necessary or desirable. The Apex

the students and the University. The relationship of the students and Professional University disclaims any liability as a result of any

Apex Professional University is one governed by policies, rules and printing error in this Student Handbook.

WELCOME FROM THE

CHANCELLOR

Welcome to the Apex Professional began its voyage into the sea of

University. academics. At this nascent stage of

development of the University, you may Education is a process which contributes

not have the kind of physical comfort as in building socio-economic infrastructure

one might expect from a pioneering of the nation. The efforts taken to provide

Apex Professional University. But that education to the masses, has made India

would be more than duly compensated emerged as an economic power. We feel

by the stimulating intellectual proud to act as contributors of this social

environment and innovative Programmes transformation.

of Study, which shall enable you to stand

apart and make rapid strides in your The most salient feature of the University

career.is its unique and innovative curricular

framework which is comparable to the I am sure that your stint with this

best universities across the world. All University will contribute immensely in

Programmes of Study are planned to be fulfillment of your cherished goals

modular with multi exit and multi entry towards excellence in career building

and are inherently multi-disciplinary, and development of your personality into

thereby enabling students to make their a good human being. I am confident that

own basket of courses to complete their you would be able to realize your full

chosen Programmes of Study. This also potential and make a mark in social and

includes accepting transfer of credits corporate life of our Nation. You would

earned by students in other recognized chart a new path of excellence and meet

universities and enabling them to the challenges of the globalized world. I

accumulate certain credits from other am quite sure that with our combined

institutions of repute in India and abroad. efforts the Apex Professional University

will carve out its hallowed status in the The University has been started in a

national and international arena of temporary academic block to cater to

higher education and that together we the demand of public for initiating the

shall be able to contribute to the welfare academic programme. Thus, the

and development of the local people, University started functioning in 2013 and

culture and society of Arunachal Pradesh with the academic session 2013-14, APU

and large community of academic across

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 interactions to meet the present day

Apex Professional University (APU) market expectations.

established by Govt. of Arunachal

Pradesh University Act no.7 of 2013 and The APU provides world class state of the

recognized by UGC under section (2F). art facilities in teaching, training and

This University aims to cater the research with highly qualified,

educational programs for the academic experienced, efficient & effective and

excellence, competence and to build an committed faculty. The APU will be

educationally, culturally and socially gleaming and glittering not only for the

developed society in the state of pursuit of knowledge and wisdom but

Arunachal Pradesh, nay the entire nation also for skill workmanship and

& abroad. professionalism.

The unique feature of our University is to Nowadays, there is tremendous change

establish professional community in the mode of teaching (pedagogy). The

colleges and to empower aspiring change is so fast, we have to change for

students through appropriate skill the change, so that we can exchange. At

development leading to gainful present the teacher is no longer a spoon

employment and self-employability (this feeder. He is a guide, psychologist &

is of the first kind in our country). Besides, helper and aptly called as Facilitator

community colleges, APU launches novel and the student as learner. The teacher

educational flexible programs like Multi- is that of a catalyst in a class room to

entry & Multi-exist admissions, admission speed up the reaction of the learning

to external students(students who did & process, rather than a knowledge bank.

could not register for regular admissions In the western world, a teacher is

in our university), biannual (academic remembered as long as he is heard by

and calendar) admissions to meet the the teacher, but in our great Indian

huge educational requirements of the culture, the teacher is remembered &

masses of our country and abroad. The respected in the class, outside the class

continuous exploration of new strategies and throughout the life. Let us protect &

results in flexible but dynamic curriculum preserve our unique Indian culture

that reflects the latest Academia-Industry through the portals of our university which

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.

Prof. Dr. Md. Basha

Mohideen

Vice-Chancellor

Apex Professional

University

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 Vice-

Chancellor of APU, I whole-

heartedly wish our visionary,

the dynamic and

indefatigable personality, the

first Chancellor of our

University and our mission, a

grand success, nothing but

success & achievement.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Every great story begins with a Diplomas, Certificates, Pre University to the students to choose his/her

genesis. The Apex Professional Certificates (Secondary and Senior optional courses. CBCS is a cafeteria

University owes its existence to the Secondary Level) and other academic approach envisaged by University

wisdom, benefaction and philanthropy distinctions in conformity with the Grants Commission (UGC) to provide

of a far-sighted visionary Prof. Dr. provisions of the Apex Professional students and teachers horizontal and

Dhanwant Singh. As early as 1998, he University Act (No. 7 of 2013), Statutes vertical mobility and to design his / her

founded Apex Education Group in and Regulations notified by State own programme of study with courses

Amritsar and it is home to the Government in the Official Gazette. of his / her choice. CBCS provides

Harmandir Sahib (referred to as the The headquarter of University is students to enjoy academic mobility

"Golden Temple" in the western situated in Pasighat, District East Siang, and transfer of credits across

media), the greatest spiritual & Arunachal Pradesh. The University has School/Faculties.

Cultural Centre. small campus community with a global The University has Community College

Apex Professional University, reach, bringing learning and earning Scheme as it is a very effective and an

Arunachal Pradesh is a self financed to life through powerful conversations efficient methodology of educating

university established by an Act (No. 7 and personal connections. Proud to people with the help of real time

of 2013) of State Legislature of nurture the best and the brightest working environment. The Community

Arunachal Pradesh, which received the minds, University is looking at the College will focus on skill development

assent of His Excellency, the Governor world through our own lens. programs with in-hand training to

of Arunachal Pradesh on May 08th, The Apex Professional University ensure employability of outgoing

2013 and published in the Arunachal strives for inclusive access to students in tune with the current policy

Pradesh gazette vide Notification No. excellence in higher education and of the government of India to provide

LAW/LEGN17/2012 Dated 10th May, research to emerge as premier proper training for employability of the

2013. The University Grants University of the country at par with youth. The end objective of the

Commission (UGC) has accorded the best Universities of the World in program will be to ensure for

Apex Professional University as a state terms of programme offerings, employability to the students. The

private university vide its letter F.No. 8- curricular framework, pedagogy, Community College is all about

13/2013(CPP-I/PU) dated 28th June research, publications and integration realizing the potentials of an individual

2013. with the world of work. The Apex and then adding wings to them to fly

Apex Professional University (APU) is a Professional University Act 2012 high to their pinnacles.

fully government recognized State provides that the University is to have In accordance with the National

University comes under section 2(f) of Schools of Studies which shall consist Vocational Education Qualifications

UGC Act, 1956 and is empowered to of Faculties, Department and Centres Framework (NVEQF) notified by the

award degrees specified in section 22 of Studies. Ministry of Human Resource

of UGC Act, 1956. Apart from it, the The University offers Choice Based Development (Govt. of India), New

University is empowered to grant Credit System (CBCS) giving freedom Delhi vide notification no F. No. 1-

The APU aims to nurture young minds and educate them,

so that they contribute to the nation's development.

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4/2011-VE dated 3rd September the north east states. The state is

2012, the University recognize the full of turbulent rivers and rivulets

need and importance of facilitating crisscrossing the region. The major

the mobility of students from rivers in the state are the Kameng,

vocational educational institution, the Subansiri, the Siang, the Lohit

universities, colleges to the APU as and the Tirap.

they pursue their educational Most of the area of the state is

goals. The University will accept under dense forest coverage of

already earned credits by the flora and fauna with inaccessible

candidates after recognition and hilly terrain with a sparse

establishing equivalence of such population of 25 major tribes and

credits with each of the aforesaid numbers of sub tribes who are

bodies on individual basis. basically peace loving nature with

The APU is committed to Equal rich traditional and cultural

Opportunities and seeks to heritage inherited from their

maintain an environment which forefathers since time immemorial.

encourages all its members to The state has sixteen (16) districts

contribute fully and on an equal at present and having a total

basis to both the work and the life population 1382611 as per 2011

of the university. census out of which 720232 are

male and 662379 are female. The

About Arunachal Pradesh literacy percentage of the state as

Arunachal Pradesh popularly per 2011 census is 66.95 (male

known as land of rising sun is one 73.69% & female 59.57%) which is

of the budding states of the union below the national average.

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

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

THE SCHOOL

OF STUDIES

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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

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY

PHILOSOPHY 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.

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.

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.

VISION, MISSION & VALUES

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Our vision for 2020 is to be among the countrys best university,

known for the quality of our teaching and learning.

1. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMES & on the lines of the best universities of D. Students to accumulate required

the world. Comprehensive Choice CURRICULAR FRAMEWORK: Guided number of credit from across

Based Credit System (CCBCS) has by the reforms agenda in higher disciplines: The interdisciplinary

some unique features like enhanced education and learning from the approach in the selection of courses is

learning opportunities, ability to match experiences of the best universities of followed with 70 per cent courses from

student's scholastic needs and the world, the University has the department and 30 percent from

aspirations, horizontal intra and inter introduced a number of innovations, as other schools/departments of the

School/ Centre mobility of students, detailed below: university. In case of School of

inter-institutional transferability of A. Semester System: Semester Business and Management Science,

students, improvement in educational system is followed for all academic students would offer 30 percent

quality and excellence, flexibility for programmes to enlarge curricular Courses University wide; 40 percent

working students to complete the space and encourage accelerated Schools wide and 30 percent

programme over an extended period learning opportunities at par with department wide.

of time, innovation and comparability global practices in terms of effective E. Innovative approach in designing

of educational programmes across the number of teaching days and teaching programmes of Study: Departments

country. CCBCS will facilitate vertical learning synergy. This system further would not design programmes of

integration of knowledge and holistic enhances the ability to accommodate Study as such. Instead, they would just:

development.diverse choices that are dynamic and = Design and offer courses, based on

C. Programmes of Study are defined can motivate students may like to the expertise and specialization of

have. As per requirements of an in terms of Credits: As opposed to their faculty members;

academic programme; decisions papers/courses in the conventional = Specify pre-requisite and co-

regarding student faculty contact system, a student shall be required to requisites for each course offered;

hours during a semester in different accumulate: = Guide the students to make their

programmes, developing the credit = 20 DP credits to earn Certificate own basket of courses to

system, determining the quantum of = 40 DP credits to earn Diploma / accumulate the required credits to

learning, time-distribution on Trade Certificate complete their programme of Study.

classroom work, elements of = 80 UG credits to earn Advanced

participatory teaching-learning Diploma/Industrial Trade Certificate Thus, the focus is on 'learner-centered

synergy, fieldwork, lab-work and other = 120 UG Credits to earn a UG degree approach' (as opposed to the

curricular work are taken by the = 40 PG credits to earn PG Diploma conventional 'teacher-centered

academic bodies of the University. = 80 PG Credits to earn a PG degree approach') to accommodate learner's

= 60 RD Credits to earn a M.Phil. B. Comprehensive Choice Based needs and expectations to have wider

DegreeCredit System: The University has choices in content, mode and pace of

= 120 RD Credits to earn a Ph.D. introduced Comprehensive Choice learning.

DegreeBased Credit System (CCBCS) largely

SALIENT

FEATURES OF

THE UNIVERSITY

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F. Computation of Credits based on work; data collection/ fieldwork; successful completion of one/two/four

a Holistic Approach to Learning: In writing of papers/projects/ semester(s), she/he can do so and

the Apex Professional University, one dissertation/thesis; seminars, etc. would be awarded an appropriate

credit is defined as equivalent to the Certificate/ Diploma and can rejoin

Total Student's Effort (TSE) of 30 hours Thus, the focus is on in-depth learning and continue her/his study from this

comprising: driven by intrinsic curiosity and point within two years again. Thus, the

= 10 hours of lectures/organized mastery of the subject by balancing multi entry and multi exit programmes

classroom activity/contact hours; the taught content with independent are the unique and useful features of

= 5 hours of laboratory work/practical/ self-directed learning. our university.

field work/tutorials/teacher-led

activities/quiz/debate; G. All Programmes of Study to be (i) A Student admitted to UG

= 15 hours of other workload such as Modular: All Programmes of Study in Programme may get:

independent individual/group work; the University are designed as = Certificate (if opts out after 1

obligatory/optional work modular with exit and lateral entry Semesters with 20 UG Credits);

placement; literature survey / library option. While most Students may want = Diploma (if opts out after 2

to complete their Semesters with 40 UG Credits);

UG/PG/RD without any = Advance Diploma (if opts out 4

break, some may opt out Semester with 80 UG Credits);

of the Programme of = Bachelor's Degree (if stays on to

Study midway due to complete full 6 Semesters with 120

their personal compelling UG Credits).

reasons. The University,

therefore, provides a (ii) A Student Admitted to PG

structured framework for Programme may get:

students to opt out mid- = PG Diploma (if opts out after 2

programme, whereby, semesters with 40 PG credits);

depending on the extent = Master Degree (if stays on for full 4

of time spent on study Semesters with 80 PG Credits).

and credits accumulated

by them, they will be Those who thus opt out would be

awarded certificate/ eligible to join laterally to complete

diploma/advanced and earn their degree, if they return to

diploma/PG diploma. For the university within the next two

instance, if any student years.

wants to quit study after

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OF THE UNIVERSITY

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H. All Programmes of Study to have Continuous

Grading System: The University shall Assessment shall

have grading system based on six- comprise the following

point scale of evaluation of the components:

4. RESEARCH-DRIVEN: The University performances of students in terms of = Continuous Internal Assessment 30%

supports and promotes research marks, grade points, letter grade and = End Semester Examination 70%

excellence in all its many forms. World class. The total performances of a

class universities are about creating student within a semester and 2. INDUSTRY-INTEGRATED: As a

and using knowledge to make a continuous performance from the university dedicated to skill

difference. The Apex Professional second semester onwards shall be development and that helps build a

University (APU) achieves this by indicated by (a) Grade Point Average high-quality workforce in India, APU

bringing together excellent students, (GPA); (b) Weighted Average Marks ensures that its programmes are well-

staff and external partners to identify (WAM); (c) Cumulative Grade Point developed with real-world relevance

and address key issues of the day. Average (CGPA); and (d) Overall that meet industry needs. To achieve

Immersion in a research culture equips Weighted Percentage Marks (OWPM). this, APU forges strong collaborations

us with a mindset for solving problems with established organizations to

across all walks of life. Recognizing the I. Comprehensive Continuous identifying new courses, designing

importance of this, APU has designed curricula, facilitating hands-on training Evaluation System: 'Comprehensive

each programme to expose students to students, sponsoring research as Continuous Assessment' is the central

to the culture of research.well as employees for higher degree feature of the evaluation system of this

programmes and providing senior University. A teacher who handles the

5. HOLISTIC EDUCATION: The managers as visiting and mentor course is the best person to assess

University understands that education faculty at the University, so that our performance of the students. However,

is far more than just simply providing university can become a job provider there is end semester evaluation and

students with professional knowledge. rather than job seeker.to ensure transparency, fair play and

Thus, the University is devoted to accountability, appropriate

delivering whole person education mechanisms have been devised. 3. TECHNOLOGY-BASED: The

that fosters spiritual, intellectual, Students in all Programmes of Study University uses cutting-edge

humane, social and physical across disciplines and at all levels shall technology in all its functions and

development of our students, nurturing be assessed through Comprehensive activities, such as content

them to become confident, caring Continuous Assessment based on development, teaching-learning

leaders who possess integrity, quizes, assignments, Independent pedagogies, evaluation and testing,

perseverance and a sense of works, group works, mid-semester and learning and university management

responsibility for themselves and end-semester examination. As a (eGovernance).

others. general principle, the Comprehensive

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"Our curricular framework

requires students to

devote as much time in

self-learning as they are

required to spend in

classroom learning

6. NATIONAL CHARACTER: It shall determines efficiency and productivity. Institutes / Industry. The university has

be the endeavor of the University to Mental health is critically important for developed a structured mechanism to

maintain an all-India character and teaching learning synergy, creativity work out the equivalence and accept

high standards of teaching and and congenial environment in the transfer of credits earned by its

research, and the University shall, academic institutions. The University students from other universities /

among other measures which may be adopts a forward-looking approach Institutes / Industry through formal or

necessary for the said purpose, take, and institutes psychological non-formal in accordance with

in particular, the following measures: counselling and guidance services for National Vocational Education

A. Admission of students shall be students, faculty and employees. Qualification Framework (NVEQF)

made on all- India basis strictly on Innovative programs like 'Crises notified by Ministry of HRD

merit adjudged either through Intervention Programs', 'Personality (Government of India).

Common Entrance Tests conducted Development Programs' and Life Skill

individually by the University or in Programs are planned to be 11. MONITORING AND QUALITY:

combination with other Universities, implemented. To facilitate team spirit, The Internal Quality Assurance Cell" is

or on the basis of marks obtained in the motto of Learning Together is to ensure progressive improvement in

the qualifying examination in such encouraged and practiced. efficiency and effectiveness of the

courses where the intake of students University administration. The

is small. 9. GOVERNANCE: The University is University certified as ISO 9001:2008

B. Recruitment of faculty shall be made evolving a flexible but dynamic and from the Organization, which is the

on all- India basis and Inter- transparent governance and need member of International Accreditation

university mobility of faculty, with based capacity-building system. It is Forum (IAF).

portable provident fund and moving towards e-governance and

protection of seniority, shall be continuous training of the personnel to 12. ON-DEMAND EXAMINATION

encouraged. make the University system user- SYSTEM (ODES): As one of the

friendly. Thus, professional learners friendly features, the

7. INFRASTRUCTURE AND development of educational University has been conducting Term

administrators will be a necessary AMBIENCE: All appropriate steps are End Examinations twice in a year. On-

component for the capacity building of taken to create and maintain the state Demand Online Examination is an

the University administration.of the art infrastructure for quality innovative step forward to make the

teaching and research as per present examination system more flexible and

day requirements. 10. RECOGNITION OF PRIOR to provide an opportunity for the

LEARNING: The University has learners to take up the examinations

8. PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING designed a framework to facilitate as per their desire and preparation,

credit accumulation by its students subject to availability of the seats in AND GUIDANCE SERVICES: Like

from other recognized universities / the examination.physical health, mental health

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OF THE UNIVERSITY

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Formal education makes you a in rural areas that only have one or keep their jobs, which make financing

master, self-education makes you a two educational facilities, which most their study much easier.

of the time, offer limited course and legend.

There are many ways in which program options for students. Convenience

external Programme is different from The primary advantage of external

Distance Education and it is important Cost Programme is that it allows you to

that you understand how it will work. When the total cost of fees, transport, study from the location of your choice.

Below, you can read about some of the living expenses and release from You do not need to leave your home,

advantages and disadvantages of employment are taken into account, your family, or possibly your country in

studying independently having an the cost of completing the degree as order to complete the programme.

awareness of these will help you to an external student is significantly less

study more effectively. than the cost of traditional education. Pace

It is usually possible for employed After location, time is the greatest

students on external programmes to limitation on learning. You can learn at Flexible study options

It is entirely your choice to decide your own pace although there will be

which study option would suit you best. some timetables and deadlines in

You are welcome to use the textbooks place (for example, for project work

or access to Internet for learning and term end examination). You can

environment intermittently, perhaps to plan how quickly you read the course

see video clips from youtube or take materials and further reading.

part in web discussions.

Student-centered teaching

Students choose to do external approach

programmes for a variety of reasons. Every student has his or her way of

Whatever your reasons, the following learning that works for them, getting

advantages of participating in an an Independent education may help in

external programme will apply to ensuring that each lesson or material is

everyone: completely understood before moving

on to the next, which in turn, could

Choice of Programmes result to better learning. You have

Students are given the opportunity to frequent opportunities to gauge what

choose from various programmes and you have learnt and what you have

courses which are not available in the not, there are elements of self

area where they live in. This is assessment to help you monitor your

especially beneficial for those who live learning.

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APPROACH TO

LEARNING

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Suits different types of learner way in the form of poor performance on an exam or

Learning is presented in a variety of ways: hard-copy assignment. But ultimately, you succeed because you

textbooks; eBook; audio; interactive exercises; video; and realize the importance of doing things on time or even

web discussions. This means that people with different ahead of time. That self-realization propels your success in

learning styles can all utilize the material in a way that suits an External Programme. No one is there looking over your

them. shoulder to tell you to study. No one is there to make you

ask questions or post responses. The motivation to study in

Self-disciplined an External Programme comes from you. The External

Perhaps the greatest foe of External Programme is student takes responsibility for their course of studies and

procrastination. Most of us, instructors included, put off the matures into an individual for whom learning and

things we need to do until the very last moment. When it accomplishment are highly valued. In short, your success

comes to education, the last moment is the worst possible depends on you!

moment to learn. Sometimes that lesson is learned the hard

Lifelong learning

Most of the time, most of what we learn in a course is

forgotten within a week or two of the end of classes. Having

that spark of interest and knowing how to find information

independently insures that what your learning is always

available to you. If you become interested in a certain

topic, perhaps because of something you see, read or hear

about, or perhaps because one of your children or friends

has a question, you can get and look it up. You will have

developed the skills to find information, digest it, synthesize

it and formulate an answer to any question that comes your

way.

THE DIFFICULTIES OF AN EXTERNAL PROGRAMME

There are also some difficulties associated with external

Programme and it would be unwise to underestimate their

potential impact. In the sections 'What to do if you get into

difficulties' and 'Student Support Services' on page 28, you

will find advice on coping with some of the problems that

might arise.

AN INNOVATIVE

APPROACH TO

LEARNING

EXTERNAL STUDENT REGISTRATION -

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Each degree and diploma programme has specific To enter a Master Degree and Post Graduate Diploma

requirements that you must meet in order to register. Please Programme, you must:

take a moment to read the general entry for the 4 Have Bachelor degree from an accredited University, or

programme you're interested in. pass equivalent examination. Copies of Degree

Certificate from the examination authority will be

To enter Bachelor Degree programme, you must: required, as well as translations, if the Degree

4 Have 12 years of schooling or pre-university Certificate is not in English.

qualification or equivalent high school diploma from a 4 Have access of Computer and Internet.

recognized Board / University / Institution. Copies of 4 Have Membership of any library

Certificates from the examination authority will be

All courses are conducted in English. Certain Bachelor required, as well as translations, if the certificates are

Degree, Master Degree and Post Graduate Diploma not in English.

Programmes have additional reg4 Have access of Computer and Internet.

4 Have Membership of any library

istration requirements.

Please visit website www.apexuniversity.edu.in for

information.

ELIGIBILITY,

DURATION &FEES STRUCTURE

Sr. No. Programme of Study Duration Reg. Fee(per sem) Examination 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 Works [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 Works [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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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 Rs. 950/-

(For Final Semester's Candidates only)

8 Convocation Certificate Fee Rs. 1,750/-

(For Final Semester's Candidates only)

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

17 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/-

19 Examination Centre Transfer Fee Rs. 2,000/-

20 Extension of registration Fee Rs. 2,850/-

21 Foreign Students Eligibility Fee US$ 250/-

22 Identity Card Fee Rs. 350/-

23 Lateral Entry Fee Rs. 1,650/- per semester

24 Library Fee (Optional) 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/-

OTHER

FEESALL STUDENTS HAVE TO REMIT THE FOLLOWING FEES

IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION

AND EXAMINATION FEES

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1. External Student means a Private Candidate 6. Each programme has specific entry requirements that

interested in seeking admission to appear in the candidate must meet in order to register as external

examination of any certificate or diploma or degree students of the University.

programme as a external students in accordance with

section 2(1)(j) and 5(36) of the Apex Professional 7. All candidates must affix with glue stick one Passport

University Act, 2012 (No. 07 of 2013), without having Size Photograph on registration form and two copies on

pursued the prescribed regular course of study in the the Registration Card at the space provided for the

University or in one of the Institutions admitted to the purpose.

privileges of the university provided they are otherwise

eligible for admission under the Regulation; 8. Candidate seeking admission in an examination on the

basis of lower examination passed from other than

2. Preamble: With a motto to 'Knowledge for all', APU Apex Professional University, Arunachal Pradesh should

follows the principle of freedom to learn i.e., what to send the original Certificate of the examination.

learn, when to learn, how to learn and when to appear Photostat copy is attested by Notary Public (with

in the examination is decided by you. There is no Registration Number and Area) is acceptable. The

restriction of time, place and pace of learning. Original Migration Certificate from other

University/Board may also be attached with the

Registration Form.3. The University shall maintain an all- India character

and high standards of teaching and research and 9. If at any time it is discovered that a candidate has made

shall register external students in accordance with a false or incorrect statement or has furnished false or

section 5(36) of the Apex Professional University incorrect information or has used any other fraudulent

Act, 2012 (No. 07 of 2013) & Regulation No. 17 of means have been used for registration as an external

the Apex Professional University, duly notified by student his / her name shall be removed from the rolls of

State Government in the official gazette.the University.

10. No Attendance requirement for the external student to 4. The University is open to all irrespective of caste, class,

become eligible for appear in the term end creed, colour, religion, region, language, gender and

examination.nationality.

11. No candidate shall be entitled to claim registration as a 5. Every external candidate must submit Registration Form

matter of right and that the University reserves the right to the Director (Outreach), Apex Professional University,

to refuse registration as an external student in any Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh within the prescribed limit

individual case without assigning any reason. together with the prescribed fee and documents. If the

Registration Form of external candidate is received after 12. A candidate shall be considered as registered to a

the prescribed date, he shall pay late fee as prescribed.

EXTERNAL STUDENT

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

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EXTERNAL STUDENT

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

external Programme of Study and be eligible to avail from the University and send the duly filled-up

the privileges of a student of the University only after application form along with a non-refundable

he/she has completed all registration formalities Registration and Eligibility Fee through DD payable at

including payment of the prescribed fee. If a candidate Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh drawn in favor of Apex

fails to complete the registration on formalities by the Professional University.

prescribed date, he/she will automatically forfeit his/her 17. The Application Processing Fee for Registration to

right of registration. programmes for different categories of applicants shall

13. List of registered candidates shall be displayed on the be as under:

university website (www.apexuniversity.edu.in) under A. Arunachal Pradesh residing student: Rs. 100/-

Registration Verification. No intimation to the registered B. Other State Students : Rs. 400/-

candidates will be sent by post. 18. Last Date for receipt of Application: Duly completed

14. The registered external student shall be required to application form for admission in the programme must

produce, for verification as and when required by reach the University as per calendar of events.

university for completion of the registration formalities, 19. The following shall NOT be eligible for Registration

the following documents in original: in the University:

A. Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Marksheets of all A. A person who has been suspended, rusticated,

educational qualifications debarred, expelled or removed from the role of the

B. In case of the working students, Service Certificate from University by a competent authority of the University.

the employer. B. A person who at any time was admitted to a PG

15. All courses are conducted in English. Candidate must be Programme in this University or has completed PG

able to speak, read and write English fluently. Degree either from this University or from any other

University shall not be eligible to apply for the same 16. Application for admission to various Programmes of

subject PG Programme of this University.Study can be made in one of the following manners:

C. A person who at any time was admitted to a UG A. Online Application: Candidates can, also, submit their

Programme in this University or has completed UG Application Form online through the

Degree either from this University or from any other http://www.apexuniversity.edu.in. The candidates can fill

University shall not be eligible to apply for the same the form online and make payment in cash at the Axis

subjects UG programme of this University.Bank / Punjab National Bank Branches by depositing

D. Provided the permission to pursue second UG/PG fees along with Cash Deposit Voucher from the online

programme in other subject may be granted to system. The candidates can also make payment through

exceptionally rewarded candidate by the Vice-Net banking, all Master Card / Visa Card Credit & Debit

Chancellor on the recommendation of the Director Cards.

(Outreaches).B. Hard Copy: In case a candidate is not able to apply

online, he / she may download / obtain the application

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20. All the students registered to external Programmes of

Study shall be required to submit Transfer

Certificate/Migration Certificate in original within 30

days from the date of Registration, failing which their

refunded to him provided that in the case of candidates admission in the University may be cancelled.

whose applications have been rejected on account of

the candidates producing a false certificate or making a 21. The Apex Professiona

false statement in the application, the full amount of fee

shall be forfeited.

23. Application Processing fee and Eligibility Fees once paid

is neither refundable nor creditable to the candidates 22. When a external candidates application for admission

account for any subsequent examination, even if the to the examination is rejected, the registration fee,

admission form is not submitted or the candidate is examination fee, including late fee, if any paid by him

unable to take the examination.less Eligibility Fee Rs. 1150/- for UG Degree and Diploma

and Rs. 1550/- for PG Degree and PG Diploma will be 24. Incomplete Registration Cum Examination Form without

eligibility documents and Notary Public Attestation,

Complete/Latest Information will automatically stand

cancelled.

25. In all correspondence including eMail with the University

Office till the receipt of Registration 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 Registration

No., name of examination and the Registration No.

allotted by the Apex Professional University be quoted

without these particulars, no reply may be expected.

l University pursues a policy of zero

tolerance towards Ragging and Sexual Harassment. In

case of any situation of ragging, the student may

approach the care@apexuniversity.edu.in

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I never teach my pupils;

I only attempt to provide

the conditions in which

they can learn.

- Albert Einstein

Apex Professional University (APU) Once the admission is confirmed by from the accredited

does not have a provision to admit the University on allotment of University/Institution and opted for

students directly to 2nd / 3rd year of Registration Number, student can Credit Transfer in APU's Degree /

the programmes, provided that apply for transfer of credits in respect Diploma Programme.

university may allow to admit a certain of the courses completed from the C. Attested copy of the syllabus of

number of students directly to the accredited universities/ institutions. courses pursued from Accredited

second year of a programme as per University/Institute.

UGC Regulations, if the student has 3. The credit transfer scheme is D. Prospectus issued by the accredited

already successfully completed the applicable only to those candidates University/Institute, duly attested by

same level programme and is desirous who have not completed their degree the Notary Public.

and academically capable of pursuing from any other recognized university /

another degree programme in an Institute but are willing to complete it 6. Students seeking credit transfer may

allied subject. through APU as per rules provided. provide in the given proforma the

As per APU rules, a candidate is Credit transfer will be done only on the course(s) for which Credit Transfer is

required to seek admission in 1st year basis of individual courses and not on sought against the corresponding

of the Programme. Brief norms of the basis of year to year courses. courses successfully completed by

'credit transfer' framed by APU are them from the accredited universities /

given as under: Institutions for which certification has 4. The students by opting for the

1. Credit transfer Scheme allowing a courses in such a way as to complete not been done and degree has not

student of another accredited the balance credits can reduce the been completed. They should also

universities/ institutions to get admitted period of study prescribed for the indicate the course code of APU's

to APU for completing any equivalent completion of the degree programme Equivalent Course in the relevant column.

degree/diploma programme on the and thereby avail no payment of

basis of credits obtained by him/her fees for the period not covered. 7. Director (Outreach) will forward to

from that University. A student thus the Faculty concerned of the

admitted need not write APU respective School to examine the 5. Students seeking credit transfer

examinations for such courses which admissibility of credit transfer or should apply, on the prescribed

are found equivalent to and for which otherwise. Such cases will be proforma submit along with the

appropriate credits would be deemed examined by the respective Faculty of following documents:

to have been acquired for, and for the discipline in APU, whose decision A. Credit transfer fee @Rs.200/- per

purposes of fulfilling the APU on the matter shall be final.credit, is to be paid by way of a

requirements for award of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of

degree/diploma. 'Apex Professional University' 8. The diploma / degree certificate

payable at Pasighat (Arunachal and the mark-list given to such

2. As per credit transfer rules, a Pradesh). students will specifically indicate the

candidate is required to seek B. Attested copies of detailed Marks- credits earned in APU and those

admission in the 1st year of the sheet/Grade Card of the courses obtained from other accredited

programme, like any other candidate. qualified in qualifying examination institutions.

CREDIT

TRANSFER

SCHEME

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1. Term End Examination is primarily approved Examination Centres for any other entry in the form after its

designed for students who are on conduct of examinations, the submission, will be considered only

courses of study at University or students will receive a confirmation if received one month before the

community colleges registered with of the registered Hall Ticket Online. commencement of Term End

Apex Professional University. 5. Submit separate Examination Form Examinations along with the

However, it is recognized that there for each year, i.e., First and Third if prescribed fee. Until and unless the

are students who may not attend appearing in more than one year. candidates get written permission

University or Community Colleges The students must pay the full from competent authority for

but who wish to enter for examination fee including late fee change in paper/examination

Examinations. Such individuals are if any, otherwise his/her centre he/she shall not be allowed

referred to as External students. candidature shall be straightway to appear in that paper/

examination centre.2. After getting the Registration cancelled without any intimation to

number, a candidate shall Register him/her. 11. External candidates shall not be

themselves for appearing in 6. The Examination Forms of External allowed to offer such subjects for

examination as an External Student Students be accepted directly from the examination which involve

by submitting Examination Forms the candidates themselves only practical work except in the case of

complete in all respects. They will and not from the any academy or candidates who had failed earlier

deposit the required examination agent or with care of academy and who had put in a course of

fee at any of the authorized branch addresses. study at an approved institution in

the previous academic year or of Axis Bank or Punjab National 7. Examination fee if so warrants, will

Bank and will attach original be refunded after deducting working in the Industry /

receipt thereof with the amount equivalent to 25% as Organization and produces a

Examination Form. handling/processing charges under certificate to that effect to the

satisfaction of the University. 3. On-Demand Examination is an the University rule/regulation.

However notwithstanding this innovative step forward to make 8. Results for on Demand Examination

condition, external candidates may the examination system more shall be published within 30

offer Computer Science with flexible and to provide an working days on website

practical.opportunity for the learners to take www.apexuniversity.edu.in.

up the examinations as per their 12. In case a candidate does not 9. Every external candidate shall be

desire and preparation. Under this receive his/her Roll No., 10 days examined according to the scheme

scheme, On-Demand Examination prior to the commence of the of examinations and syllabus as

will be conducted in the month of Examination, he/she should contact approved by the Academic Senate

January and July each year at the the University/Officer on working from time to time. A candidate who

approved Examination Centres day for this purpose. Though he/she fails in an examination or having

and the student can choose the can appear in one paper by been eligible fails to appear in an

date convenient to him/her to depositing 100/- with the Centre examination shall unless approved

appear in the examinations. Superintendent. If Examination otherwise by the Academic Senate

Form has been submitted by 4. The students for On-Demand taking the examination according

him/her and he/she is otherwise Examination will have to register to the syllabus prescribed by the

eligible if not eligible his/her Online and make the prescribed University for regular students

previous or same examination Roll fee payment for which the student appearing for that examination.

No. will not be sent and fee will not wants to appear. Depending on 10. Application for change of Paper

be refundable.the availability of space at the and/OR Examination Centre OR

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EXAMINATION RULES

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13. The blind and handicapped candidates must get the shall be indicated by the Cumulative Grade Point

approval for appointment of an amanuensis (writer) at Average (CGPA).

least 2 weeks before the commencement of Exam. B. The marks and the grades obtained in the courses

corresponding to the maximum number of credits 14. There shall be zero-tolerance against use of unfair

specified for completion of a Programme of Studies will means and mal practices in connection with examination

be taken into consideration in arriving at the OWPM and each examinee shall be required to strictly adhere

with overall Letter Grade and Class, as under:to the instructions for taking examination. Non-

adherence to such instructions shall attract disciplinary OWPM Letter Grade Class

action. 75-100 O Outstanding

65-74 A+ Excellent15. GRADING SYSTEM

60-64 A FirstA. The University shall have grading system based on a

55-59 B+ SecondSix (6) point scale of evaluation of the performances of

50-54 B Satisfactorystudents in terms of marks, grade points, credits, letter

0-49 F Failgrade & class.

I IncompleteB. The total performance of a student within a semester

X Inadequate /Attendance /and the continuous performance from the second

Dropped /Unregisteredsemester onwards shall be indicated by the (i) Grade

C. A student who has successfully completed all the Point Average (GPA); (ii) Weighted Average Marks

courses to accumulate the minimum specified number of (WAM); (iii) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA);

credits under the Comprehensive Choice Based Credit and (iv) Overall Weighted Percentage Marks (OWPM)

System shall be deemed to have completed the with the CGPA and OWPM, being the real indicators of a

Programme of Studies.student's performance. These shall be calculated as

D. A student who obtains 75 and above in OWPM shall under:

be deemed to have passed the Examination in FIRST GPA = ( Ci Gi) / ( Ci)

CLASS (Outstanding) provided he/she has successfully WAM = ( Ci Mi) / ( Ci)

completed all the courses prescribed at the first CGPA = ( Cni Gni) / ( Cni)

appearance.OWPM= ( Cni Mni) / ( Cni)

Where E. X grade: This grade is also a fail grade and is th

Ci - number of credits for the i course, awarded as a result of detention(s) on the basis of th

Mi - marks obtained in the i course shortage of attendance. A student, who earns X' grade th

Gi - grade point obtained in the i course, in a course, shall register for that course again when it is th th

Cni - number of credits of the i course of the n semester offered next. A student who is allowed to drop a th th

Mni - marks of the i course of the n semester semester shall also be awarded 'X' grade in the courses th th

Gni - grade points of the i course of the n semester of dropped semester.

16. COURSE-WISE LETTER GRADE & GRADE POINT F. I grade: This grade is awarded when a student having

Accordingly, the percentage of marks obtained by a good academic record is unable to appear in the end

student in a course will be indicated by a grade point semester exam due to compelling reasons justifiable to

and a letter grade on a Six (6) point scale as under: Instructor in charge. The Director of School / Directorate

Percentage of Marks Grade Point Letter Grade concerned shall receive the application of the case

75-100 5.50 - 6.00 O along with relevant evidence before the award of

65-74 4.50 - 5.49 A+ grades so that if found fit, the student shall be awarded I

60-64 4.00 - 4.49 A grade by Director of School / Directorate concerned.

55-59 3.50 - 3.99 B+

50-54 3.00 - 3.49 B 18. PROMOTION & PROGRESSION:

00-49 0.00 - 2.99 F A. A student shall be required to participate in all

For calculating the exact Grade Point on the basis of components of the Comprehensive Continuous Internal

marks obtained by a candidate in each course, the Assessment, as specified in the Detailed Course Outline,

following multiplication factor shall be applied: failing which he/she shall be deemed to have NOT

= 0.02 per mark between 75-100% COMPLETED the course and shall be awarded the I

= 0.11 per mark between 65-74% Grade. Provided further that the I Grade shall also be

= 0.1225 per marks between 50-64% awarded to a candidate in a course in which he/she has

= 0.0761 per marks between 0-48% been declared ineligible to appear in the Term End

Provided that the above multiplication factor shall not Examination of a courses on account not meeting the

be applied to OWPM for conversion to CGPA minimum prescribed attendance requirements for the

17. CGPA, Overall Letter Grade and Class: course.

A. The overall cumulative performance of a student B. A student who has been awarded I Grade shall be

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required to re-register for the repeat/reappear in the Continuous such students who are not

same course, when it is offered in Internal Assessment and/or the promoted to the next semester

the next semester(s), or shall have Internal (Mid-Term) Examination shall be treated as Ex-Students

to register for another course and that the marks/grade and shall continue to remain so till

under the overall framework of obtained by him earlier shall be they become eligible for

credit accumulation under the carried forward for declaring the promotion to the next semester.

Comprehensive Choice Based result.

Credit System to be able to H. A student with F Grade in a 19. GRADE CARD

successfully complete the course shall be permitted to A. The grade card issued at the

minimum specified credit repeat/reappear in the Term End end of the semester to each

requirements for completion of the Examination of the Course for student will contain the following:

Programme of Studies. maximum number of three times I. Marks obtained for each course

C. A candidate shall be deemed to i.e. a student with arrears on registered in the semester

have successfully completed a account of F Grade, shall be II. Credits earned for each course

course except in case where permitted to repeat/reappear in registered for that semester

he/she has been awarded the I the Term End Examination for a III. Performance in each course

Grade or F Grade. maximum of three times (including indicated by the letter grade

D. A student who has successfully the first appearance), along with IV. Grade Point Average (GPA) of

completed a course shall not be the subsequent Term End all courses registered for that

permitted to repeat the course to Examinations. semester

improve his/her grade; I. If a student secures F Grade in a V. Weighted Average Marks

E. A candidate shall be required to Project Work/Project Report/ (WAM) of all the courses

secure a minimum of 50% Marks, Dissertation/Field Work registered for that semester

in the course taken, to successfully Report/Training Report etc, he/she VI. Cumulative Grade Point

complete that course, failing which shall be required to resubmit the Average (CGPA),

he/she shall be deemed to have revised Project Work/ Project VII. Overall Weighted Percentage

failed in the course and shall be Report/ Dissertation /Field Work of Marks (OWPM)

awarded the F Grade. Report/Training Report etc as VIII. The class and the grade of all

F. The F Grade once awarded required by the evaluator(s). the courses, after completing the

shall stay in the grade card of the Provided further that a student programme.

student and shall not be deleted shall be permitted to re-submit the

even when he/she successfully Project Work/Project Report/ 20. TRANSCRIPT AND PROVISIONAL

completes the course later. The Dissertation/Field Work CERTIFICATE

grade acquired later by the Report/Training Report etc for a A. The transcript, thus prepared for

student will be indicated in the maximum of three times(including the entire student in the University.

grade sheet of the subsequent the first submission). The Controller of Examination shall

semester in which the candidate J. There shall be no system of issue the final transcript to the

has appeared for clearance of the compartmental/supplementary student.

arrears. examination. B. Pending approval from the

G. If a student has been awarded F K. All students admitted to an Odd Board of Management, provisional

Grade, he/she shall be required to Semester shall be eligible for Pre University Certificate /

repeat the only the Term End promotion to the Even Semester. To Certificate / Diploma / degree

Examination i.e. he/she shall be be eligible for promotion from an certificate in the prescribed form

required to reappear in Term End Even Semester to the Odd shall also be issued to the students

Examination of that course when Semester, a student shall be on payment of fee prescribed for

that course is offered next. required to successfully complete the purpose and receiving no dues

Provided further that a student at least 50% of all the courses certificate.

shall not be permitted to registered by him/her so far. All

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You feel isolated initially but in

The greatest challenge with external supportive, but is exchan

students is probably the potential for later reluctant to spare ge it may

isolation and the lack of face-to-face you sufficient time to study be possible for

interaction with staff and other or to attend examinations. This you to ask for

students. However, the Internet offers can lead to conflicting and stressful compensatory time later. Some of you

plenty of potential for 'virtual' pressures on your time. may have less cooperative employers,

interaction with others. The best way If your employer is supportive of your or may even have chosen not to inform

that you can avoid this problem is studies (perhaps even paying for the your employer that you are studying

through Social Media like Facebook course) then it is definitely in their this programme. If so, you may simply

with fellow students and Programme interest to help you to succeed. The have to consider taking lighter study

Coordinator. We encourage you to most important thing you can do is to loads and also be prepared to

take advantage of all opportunities to make it clear to your employer exactly sacrifice some of your holidays or

meet and work with both the how much time you will need and at leisure time in order to complete your

Programme Coordinator and your what periods of the year you are studies.

peer. particularly under pressure. Plan your

needs carefully in advance with the You can't find the time to study

Your family doesn't understand cooperation of your employer. For Finding the time to study and

Ideally your family and friends are example, ask them well in advance for maintaining study schedules can be a

behind you all the way and, in theory, any time off that you may require to real problem for some students. This is

they are very supportive. But small concentrate on your studies. where, as an external student, you

difficulties can quickly build up into may have to work hard to improve

genuine problems. Probably the best Planning your studies may also your personal discipline and efficiency.

way to avoid this is to negotiate time involve making arrangements to If you have problems finding time to

for studying and time for family and catch up on work, gently reminding study, review your weekly schedule to

friends and keep to it. When a your employer of

problem arises, you need to go back the advantages to

and review the arrangements you the organization of

have made. having you

Are you keeping your side of the complete the

bargain? programme and

What compromise could you make to applying your new

keep everyone happy? When skills and

examinations are approaching, you knowledge for the

need to explain to everyone that you benefit of all.

need to spend more time studying, but Balancing study

then plan to spend extra time with and work may be

them when the examinations are challenging.

finished. Sometimes your

study time may

have to Your employer isn't supportive

accommodate If you are combining work and study

problems at work, you may find that your employer is

WHAT TO DO IF

YOU GET INTO

DIFFICULTIES

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see if you can make some small changes in lifestyle that

could result in an extra few hours for study. For example,

could you use your commute? Could you use your lunch

hour?

Another way of recovering some time is to try to study more

you need to finish. If you do find you are having difficulties efficiently & effectively. There are no prescriptive rules for

and are not sure what to do, then contact your programme efficient study because it comes down to your own

coordinator for advice.personality and study skills. However, many of the study

skills discussed in the Resource Kit should help you to

You don't understand the Textbooksbecome more efficient with your time.

If you don't understand the textbooks, you may be able to

get help with your question from one of your peers by using You fall behind

web discussion forum, as you might when studying on a If you fall behind the pace at which you have chosen to

campus. If other students cannot help, you can always get study this programme, or something unexpected happens

in touch with your programme coordinator. that puts you seriously behind your study schedule (such as

Sometimes it's simply that you have let yourself get too tired work commitments, an illness or an accident), then you

and you just need a rest so take a break, get some fresh air have several options.

and come back to it later. Depending on the subject, you Revising your schedule is one option. This might involve

might be able to move on to the next topic or course and delaying taking an examination or adjusting your entire

then return to the troublesome one later. Maybe it's a study schedule to a slower pace perhaps deciding to take

question of lacking the background knowledge in a an extra year to complete, for example.

particular area, in which case you probably need to go If you have fallen behind because you did not give yourself

back to study that subject for a while to get up to speed.a fixed study schedule or set yourself specific goals, you

should try to do this now. Having pre-arranged deadlines

Reporting breaks of studyand milestones might give you the impetus and discipline

If you are going to discontinue studying for a time you

should inform to the Head-Student Registration Division for

the intended period of discontinuation and of any particular

problems (e.g. ill health). Permission to submit your project

work late will be given only under exceptional

circumstances. Do not wait until the deadline to let us know

that there is a problem.

Your responsibility

Any form of education requires the student to make a

certain level of commitment in order for it to be successful.

External programme may be more flexible than an on-

campus course but it still requires you to take responsibility

for your own learning. You must be committed and you

should use the tools at your disposal to their full potential so

that the programme is a rich and positive learning

experience.

All I have learned,

I learned from books. - Abraham Lincoln

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STUDENTS

SUPPORT

SERVICES

An effective student-support service is

an important prerequisite for the He or She will also advise

success of any educational you on the various financial programme. Your Programme

intervention. We at Apex Professional options available and help you choose Coordinator will help you build a

University are working out strategies to the plan best suited to your needs.schedule which shows which classes

improve the completion rate, reduce you need to take and when, based on

the dropout rate, provide sustainable, Once you have submitted the your personal preferences and goals.

quality education, and enhance the information request form through our He or she will also check in with you

credibility of the University. In order to website www.apexuniversity.edu.in, an periodically to make sure you're

achieve this, the measures expected Registration Advisor will contact you by comfortably on track.

to be taken to make our student eMail or by telephone to arrange a

support services more effective, we telephone interview at your earliest You can contact your Programme

plan to equip university with adequate convenience. You may also choose to Coordinator at any time with problems

ICT equipment and other infrastructure telephone us directly ator questions regarding any University

to connect them with the Headquarter +91-80-3920 3920,matters including classes, instructors,

for prompt data transmission and +91-368-222 2223, 222 2202. attendance or grade, technical

retrieval, information sharing and supports etc.

redressal of learner difficulties, provide Programme Coordinator

an opportunity for greater interaction Once you have been accepted as a We look forward to helping you

with learners and reduce response student by Apex Professional achieve your academic and personal

time in admission, on-time distribution University, a Programme Coordinator goals.

of learning resources and declaration replaces your Registration Advisor as

of results; carry out empirical research your guide for the rest of your

studies on learner performance and

experiences and regularly monitor the

quality of support services.

Help and Advice - when you need it

Apex Professional University support

staff is there for you at all stages of the

registration and learning process. Your

success is our priority. Key contacts

include your:

Registration Advisor

To help you get started, your

Registration Advisor will guide you

through the entire application process,

and answer any questions you may

have about your programme,

modules, forms, fees, transfer of

credits, and credits awarded through

Prior Learning Assessment.

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ASPIRATIONI 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

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

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 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

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

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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.

K. Rahman Khan

Minister of Minority Affairs(Union Minister)

Governor of Chhattisgarh

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

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 North-

East. I am personally more than ready to assist in

the process.

Mani Shankar Aiyar

Member of Parliament

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

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

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

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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1. Students should go through the Student Handbook 11. The place of jurisdiction for filling of suit in case of any

carefully before filling in the registration form. dispute will be only at Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh).

Registration form should be filled in by the Student's 12. Student has to produce the originals certificate for

own hand writing in English only. verification whenever required by the University.

2. Overwriting, Striking out or erasures of any kind