Student Handbook

2019 -2020 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU CAMPUS MAP

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CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER

National Song 01 National Anthem 02 Fundamental Duties 03 Constitution of India 04

Tamil Thai Vazhthu 05 National Pledge 05 Introduction 06 Vision & Mission 07 Administrative Body 08 Academic Programmes & Centres 09 Heads of the Departments 10 Course Details 12 Scholarships 17 Special Cells of CUTN 18 Teaching Faculty Members 20 Central Library 22 Student’s Welfare 25 Student Social Media Policy 28 Community College at CUTN 35 Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre 37 Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) 38 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) 39 Office of the Proctor 41 Essential Etiquettes for Students 42 Healthy Practices 43 Do’s and Don’ts on Campus 44 Hostel 45 University Guest House 46 Facilities in Hostel 47 Highlights of Hostel Rules and Regulations 49 Sports Activities in CUTN 54 CUTN Bus Timings 55 Private & Government Bus Timings 55

Key Contacts 56 NATIONAL SONG

Vande Mataram! Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam, Shasyashyamalam, Mataram! Vande Mataram! Shubhrajyotsna pulakitayaminim, Phullakusumita drumadala shobhinim, Suhasinim sumadhura bhashinim, Sukhadam varadam, Mataram! Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram!

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838 – 1894), one of the greatest poets of India, rendered Vande Mataram, the National Song of India, on 7th November 1875.

The English translation of the stanza rendered by Sri Aurobindo, in prose, is:

I bow to thee, Mother, Richly-watered, richly-fruited, Cool with the winds of the south, Dark with the crops of the harvests, The Mother! Her nights rejoicing in the glory of the moonlight, Her lands clothed beautifully with her trees in flowering bloom, Sweet of laughter, sweet of speech, The Mother, giver of boons, giver of bliss.

STUDENT HANDBOOK 01 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 02 NATIONAL ANTHEM Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he Bharata-bhagya-vidhata. Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha Dravida-Utkala-Banga Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga. Tava shubha name jage, Tava shubha asisa mage, Gahe tava jaya gatha, Jana-gana-mangala-dayaka jaya he Bharata-bhagya-vidhata. Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he, Jaya jaya jaya, jaya he!

- Rabindranath Tagore

Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people, Dispenser of India’s destiny, Thy name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sind, Gujarat and Maratha, of the Dravida and Orissa and Bengal; It echoes in the hills of the Vindyas and Himalayas, Mingles in the music of Jamuna and Ganges and is chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea. They pray for thy blessings and sing thy praise. The saving of all people waits in thy hand, thou dispenser of India’s destiny. Victory, victory, victory to thee. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES (ARTICLE 51A)

It shall be the duty of every citizen of India

n to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; n to cherish and follow the noble ideal which inspired our national struggle for freedom; n to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India; n to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so; n to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women; n to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture; n to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures; n to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform; n to safeguard public property and to abjure violence; n to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement. n to provide opportunities for education by the parent the guardian, to his child, or a ward between the age of 6-14 years as the case may be.

-Indian Constitution

STUDENT HANDBOOK 03 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 04 CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

PREAMBLE We the people of India, having solemny resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens

JUSTICE Social, economic and political

LIBERTY of thought, expression, brief, faith and worship

EQUALITY of status and of opportuntity and to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the diginity of the individual and the unit and integrity of the Nation

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do

HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THUS CONSTITUTION த뮿ழ㞤்鎾뿍 வாழ்鏁 TAMIL THAI VAZHTHU

““ꏀரா쏁柍 கட쯁翁த㞤 ꎿலமடந்த埍 கெ펿ல�ொ폁埁믍 毀ரா쏁믍 வதனமெனத 鎿கழ㞪ரத埍 கண்뮿鎿쯍 தெக்ண믁믍 அ鎿쟍殿றந㞤鎿ராힿட ந쯍 鎿쏁நா翁믍 தக்殿쟁 ꮿறைꏁத쯁믍 த쎿த㞤ந쟁ந 鎿லக믁மே அத鎿லக வாசனைப�ோ쯍 அனைத鏁ல埁믍 இன㞪믁ற எத鎿சை뿁믍 ꯁகழ்ணக் இ쏁ந㞤பெ쏁ந த뮿ழணங்க! த뮿ழணங்க! உன 毀쎿ளமைத 鎿ற믍ힿயந鏁செயல்றந鏁 வாழ்鏁鏁மே! வாழ்鏁鏁மே!! வாழ்鏁鏁மே!!!””

---மன�ோன்辿ய믍 பெ. 毁ந㞤ர믍 ꮿள்ள

“Neeraarum Kadaludutha Nilamadanthai kezhilozhugum Seeraarum Vadhanamena Thigazh Bharatha Kandamithil Thekkanamum Adhirsirandha Draavida Nal Thirunaadum Thakkasiru Pirainudhalum Tharitthanarum Thilakamuthey Atthilaka Vaasanaipol Anaithulagum Inbamura Etthisayum Pugazh Manakka Irundha Perum Thamizhanange ! Thamizhanage ! Unseerilamai Thiram Viyandhu Seyal Marandhu Vazhthudhume! Vazhthudhume! Vazzhthudhume!”

-Manonmaniam Sundaram Pillai

NATIONAL PLEDGE India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country. I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy of it. I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders, respect, and treat everyone with courtesy. To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their well-being and prosperity alone, lies my happiness. STUDENT HANDBOOK 05 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 06

Introduction overnment of India established the Indian dance and music. The River Vettaaru Central University of Tamil Nadu, runs between the Nagakudi Campus, which together with eight other Central houses the faculty and staff quarters, guest GUniversities through an Act of Parliament house, the Kendriya Vidyalaya on the north, in 2009. It is part of the greater role that and the Neelakudi campus with its lecture the Central Government assumed in mak- halls, library, laboratories, administration ing higher education accessible to aspirants block, auditorium and students’ hostels on from the weaker sections of the society. the south. Both campuses are nestled in a With eight students in M.A. Eng- vast, verdant paddy tract, tucked far away lish Studies, the university started func- from the madding crowds of urban sites. tioning from November 2009, at the In the quiet, rural environs this unitary, res- Collectorate Annexe at Thiruvarur, 60 idential university bubbles with academic kilometres to the east of Thanjavur. activity—research, teaching and evaluation Today the University sits astride a major with untrammelled autonomy in the form distributary of the famous Cauvery River in of schools, which constantly experiment in the heart of the Delta seven kilometres to curricula, syllabi, teaching, learning, testing the north-west of Thiruvarur. Having been and evaluation methods. The students and the capital of the ancient Dynasty of Cho- the faculty reside together in the campus- la, Thiruvarur was a town of great antiquity es, which makes teaching and learning con- and a nursery for the traditional forms of tinue beyond class work and class rooms. Vision n To develop enlightened citizenship of a knowledge society for peace and prosperity of individuals, nation and the world, through promotion of innovation, creative endeavours, and scholarly inquiry and to be a global destination of higher education and research.

M ission To serve as a beacon of change, through multi-disciplinary learning, for creation of knowledge community, by building a strong character and nurturing a value-based transparent work ethics, promoting creative and critical thinking for holistic development and self-sustenance for the people of India. The University seeks to achieve this objective by cultivating an environment of excellence in teaching, research and innovation in pure and applied areas of learning. Objectives n To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. n To make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, science and technology in its educational programmes. n To take appropriate measures for promoting innova- tions in teaching-learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research. n To educate and train manpower for the development of the country. n To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology. n To pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development. STUDENT HANDBOOK 07 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 08

ADMINISTRATIVE BODY CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU

Visitor : Shri Ram Nath Kovind (His Excellency, The Hon’ble President of India) Chancellor : Prof. G. Padmanaban Vice Chancellor : Prof. A. P. Dash Registrar : Dr. S. Bhuvaneswari Finance Officer : CMA. V. Palani Controller of : Prof. A. Ragupathy Examinations Librarian : Dr. R. Parameswaran

Prof. S. Nagarajan Dr. E. M. Shankar Dean, Student’s Welfare & Dean, School of Dean, School of Life Sciences, Basic & Applied Sciences, Professor & Head, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Department of Chemistry Life Sciences

Prof. Narayana Raju S.V.S.S Dr. Velmurugan P S Dean, School of Social Sciences and Dean, School of Commerce and Business Humanities, Professor & Head, Management, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Hindi Department of Commerce

Prof. R. Karpaga Kumaravel Dr. R. Roopkumar Dean, School of Education and Training & Dean, School of Mathematics and Computer Dean, School of Behavioural Sciences Sciences, Associate Professor & Head, (Additional charge) Professor & Head, Department of Mathematics Department of Education Dr. S. Beer Mohamed Prof. S. Ravi Dean, School of Technology Dean, School of Communication Associate Professor & Head, Department of Professor & Head, Library & Informn. Science Materials Science

Prof. Sulochana Shekhar Dr. V. Premalatha Dean, School of Earth Sciences Dean, School of Performing Arts & Fine Arts Professor & Head, Department of Geography Associate Professor & Head, Department of Music

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES & CENTRES

School of Social Sciences School of Communication & Humanities Department of Media & Department of Communication English Studies Department of Library & Department of Tamil Information Science Department of Economics Department of Social Work School of Life Sciences Department of Hindi Department of Life Sciences Department of History Department of Epidemiology &Public Health School of Basic & Department of Microbiology Applied Sciences Department of Horticulture Department of Physics Department of Chemistry School of Education & Training School of Mathematics & Department of Education Computer Sciences Department of Mathematics School of Technology Department of Statistics and Department of Materials Science Applied Mathematics Department of Computer Science School of Performing Arts & Fine Arts School of Behavioural Sciences Department of Music Department of Applied Psychology School of Earth Sciences Department of Geography School of Commerce & Business Management School of Law Department of Commerce Department of Law Department of Management Department of Tourism & Centres Hospitality Management Centre for Happiness SCANMAT

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HEADS OF THE DEPARTMENTS /CENTRES

Department Head (Prof./Dr.) E-mail Applied Psychology Mamman Joseph (Head i/c) [email protected]

Chemistry S Nagarajan [email protected] Commerce P S Velmurugan [email protected] Computer Science P Thiyagarajan (Head i/c) [email protected] Economics Prasant Kumar Panda [email protected] Education R. Karpaga Kumaravel [email protected] English Studies T J Abraham [email protected] Epidemiology & Public Health K Jayalakshmi (Coordinator) [email protected] Geology Sulochana Shekhar [email protected] (Coordinator)

Geography Sulochana Shekhar [email protected]

Hindi S V S S Narayana Raju [email protected] History Prasant Kumar Panda [email protected] (Coordinator)

Horticulture E M. Shankar (Coordinator) [email protected]

Law P S Velmurugan [email protected] (Coordinator)

Library & Informn. Science S.Ravi [email protected]

Life Sciences E M. Shankar [email protected] Department Head (Prof./Dr.) E-mail Management G Sudha [email protected] Materials Science S Beer Mohamed [email protected]

Mathematics R Roopkumar [email protected] Media & Mass Francis Philip Barclay [email protected] Communication (Head i/c)

Microbiology Siva Sundara Kumar [email protected] Music V Premalatha [email protected] Physics L Kavitha [email protected] Statistics & Applied A Chandrashekaran [email protected] Mathematics (Coordinator)

Social Work Sigamani P [email protected] Tamil P Velmurugan [email protected] Tourism & Hospitality G Sudha [email protected] Management (Coordinator)

Centers

Centre for Happiness Sigamani P (Coordinator) [email protected]

SCANMAT P Ravindran [email protected]

STUDENT HANDBOOK 11 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 12 COURSE DETAILS Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) he Choice-Based Credit System based on the contents to be learned. (CBCS) adopts an interdisciplinary The number of credits earned by the T approach in learning, and enables student reflects the knowledge or skill ac- students to learn at their own pace to com- quired. Comprehensive continuous internal plete a programme of electives from a wider assessment reduces the weightage on the range of courses across departments/cen- semester-end examination so that students tres, undergo training in additional courses enjoy a de-stressed learning environment. and acquire more than the required number CBCS also provides enhanced learning of credits. CBCS facilitates transfer of credits opportunities, ability to match students’ earned from different Departments/Centres scholastic needs and aspirations and re- of other recognized /accredited universities sponds to their educational and occupa- or institutions of higher education in India tional aspirations. and abroad. The grade points earned for each course The CBCS also renders the opportunity reflect the student’s proficiency in the to complete a part of programme in the par- course. The assessment, including projects ent university and get enrolled in another and examinations, is continuous and inter- recognized university. Through the Choice- nal. The CBCS is applicable to all full-time Based Credit System a student obtains a de- courses, including but not restricted to Two gree in a particular programme of study by year Post Graduate, Five year integrated accumulating the required number of cred- Post Graduate, M. Tech, M. Phil. and Ph.D its prescribed for the degree. Each course programmes of study approved by the Ac- is assigned with a fixed number of credits ademic Council of CUTN.

Types of Courses Core Course: There will be a Core Course in every semes- tation work involving the application of ter, which is compulsory for every candidate knowledge in solving/analyzing/exploring as a mandatory requirement for the com- a real life situation/difficult problem can be pletion of a degree in a said programme/ of two types, discipline of study. The Core Course can- nMinor Project work (4-8 credits) not be substituted with any other course. A nMajor Project work (10-12 credits) core course offered in a discipline/subject may be treated as an elective by another Elective Course: discipline/subject and vice versa and such An elective course is generally a course that electives may also be referred to as Generic can be chosen from a pool of courses and is Elective. n Very specific or specialized or advanced to Dissertation/Project: A core course de- the discipline/ subject of study. signed to acquire special/advanced knowl- n Supportive to discipline/subject of study. edge, such as Project work/ Dissertation n Providing an expanded scope. work is carried out by a candidate on his/ n Enabling an exposure to some other her own with advisory support from a fac- discipline/subject/domain. ulty member. The Project work/ Disser- n Nurturing candidate’s proficiency/skill. An elective course may be: equivalent course offered by the parent or Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Course: another department within or outside the Elective courses offered by the main School with the advice of his/her Faculty discipline/subject of study. Mentor and the course instructor. n AECC should compulsorily be studied by Generic Elective (GE) Course: An elective a candidate to complete the requirement of course chosen generally from an unrelated a degree in a said programme/ discipline of discipline/subject, with an intention to study. AECC cannot be substituted with any seek exposure/add generic proficiency. other course. P.S.: A core course offered in a discipline/ subject may be treated as an elective by Modular Course: other discipline/subject and vice versa and These courses are subject/paper specific such electives may also be referred to as and are designed by the departments offer- Generic Elective. ing the particular programme. These courses have no separate component of End Se- Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC): The mester Evaluation. Advanced topics in the Ability Enhancement (AE) Courses may be areas in which the student is specializing of two types: Ability Enhancement Com- can be offered as modular courses. Normal- pulsory Courses (AECC) and Skill Enhance- ly these topics are the ones which are of ment Courses (SEC). current interest and cannot be included in the category of core courses. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC): These are courses de- Audit Course: signed based on the content that leads to A student has the option of auditing some knowledge enhancement, such as, Environ- courses; however, grades obtained in such mental Science, English, Other Languages, a course shall not be counted towards the MIL Communication, Disaster Management calculation of his/her grade point average. etc., and are mandatory for all Integrated Masters and Undergraduate programs. Extension Activity It is compulsory for every 5 year inte- Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): grated PG student to participate in any These courses may be chosen from a pool one of the following programmes for a of courses designed to provide value-based period of not less than two years (4 se- and/or skill-based knowledge and are mesters) and acquire additional credits. aimed at providing hands-on-training, competencies, skills, etc. n NSS n The students will choose any course of- n NCC fered by a Centre/Department/School under n Sports Club CBCS as Elective Course with the advice of n Youth Red Cross (YRC) his/her Faculty Mentor and the course in- n Community development structor. n Unnat Bharath Abhiyan n In the event of failure in DSE and/or SEC n Other service organizations in the Univer- course the student can substitute it by an sity in the school or department level. equivalent course offered by the parent department/centre only. The above activities shall be conducted n In the event of failure in a generic elective apart from the regular working hours of the course the student can substitute it with an University. STUDENT HANDBOOK 13 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 14

Programme-wise Distribution of Credits Scheme for Choice Based Credit System for all PG and PhD Programs

62-72 12-20 74

For other courses

Breakup of Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)/ End Semester Examination

n All theory subjects in UG and PG programme shall carry a Continuous Internal Assess- ment (CIA) component to the extent of 40 marks and End Semester for 60 marks. n All subjects in the PhD programme shall carry a Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) component to the extent of 20 marks and End Semester for 80 marks. In case of Core Laboratory course, the Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) will be the only component. Appropriate distribution of marks for Practical Record/ Report/ Observation, Attendance, experiment proficiency and Viva, if any, will be assigned by the respective Board of Studies. Grading System In order to be eligible for the award of the degree in Undergraduate and Integrated Masters’/ B.Ed., Post Graduate and PhD programs, a student must obtain a minimum of ‘B’ grade in each of the courses as well as in the dissertation/project report/monograph The results of the successful candidates will be classified as below: n CGPA of 8.0 and above and up to 10.0 I Division with Distinction n CGPA of 6.5and above and up to 7.9 I Division n CGPA of 5.5 and above and up to 6.4 II Division n No III Division in these programmes

To satisfactorily complete the programme and qualify for the degree, a student must obtain a minimum CGPA of 5.5. No student with “F”/ “FA”/ “EA” grades on record shall be eligible for award of a degree.

Grades and Grade Points Absolute grading system is followed by Central University of Tamil Nadu. Under this system, the marks are converted to letter grades based on pre-determined mark intervals. The marks in fractions shall be rounded off to the nearest integer. The performance of students in each course is reflected in terms of marks as well as in Letter Grades

For All Under-Graduate, Integrated Masters/ B. Ed., Post-Graduate and Ph.D Programs Programs

80 to 89

For audit courses ‘Satisfactory’ or “Unsatisfactory’ shall be indicated instead of the letter grade and this will not be counted for the computation of SGPA/CGPA.

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Computation of Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) The SGPA is the ratio of sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade points scored by a student in all the courses taken by a student and the sum of the number of credits of all the courses undergone by a student, i.e., SGPA = Σ (Ci x Gi) / Σ Ci th where Ci is the number of credits of the i course and Gi is the grade point scored by the student in the ith course.t

Computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA is obtained by dividing the total number of credit points earned in all the semester by the total number of credits in all the semester of a programme, i.e,. CGPA = Σ (Ci x Si) / Σ Ci th where Si is the SGPA of the i semester and Ci is the total number of credits in that semester. The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points and reported in the Grade card/ sheet or transcripts.

Examination Procedure n Students have to put in 75% of attendance in each course to appear for end semester examinations for that course and 5% relaxation (only 5%) is permissible under medical grounds, attending seminar, etc. n Students securing below 70% of attendance in any of the course/s will not be permitted to appear for end semester examinations in that course/s, no matter what the reason may be. n Students failing to put in the requisite percentage of attendance in any course/s have to redo the course/s only when it is offered next time and to fulfil the attendance criteria to appear for end semester examinations in that course. n Announcement for the end semester examinations will be made one month before the commencement of the first examination. n Students have to remit the course credit fee which includes the examination fee also (The announcement for remitting the course credit fee will be made within a month after the commencement of classes. ) n All students have to register online for the end semester examinations for the courses they intend to take examination. n Online Examination Registration. n Hall tickets can be downloaded from the University website n Examinations for Courses offered in Odd semester will be conducted at the end of the Odd semester and Examinations for Courses offered in Even semester will be conducted at the end of the Even semester only. n Passing minimum in examination for all the programmes is 50 marks. Provided they secure 50% of marks in End Semester Examination. n Results will be published, under normal conditions, in the University website within two weeks from the day of last examination of the respective semester. n Rechecking procedure is in place- Students along with the course instructor will go through the answer script for any clarification in the evaluation procedure. Details of international and national fellowships/internships/scholarships, Government of India and State Government Scholarships/Concession can be availed from the Office of the Dean (Students Welfare).* n SC/ST Scholarship n Prathibha Scholarship n BSNL scholarship n Singapore International Graduate Award n Central Government Scholarship Scholarship n Central Sector Scholarship n Sowrashtra Association Scholarship n Coffee Board Scholarship n Special Scholarship Scheme for North n Construction Labour Union Scholarship Eastern Region n Ex-Serviceman(JCO) Scholarship n ST Scholarship Telangana State n Inspire Scholarship n State Government Scholarship n Karnataka State Government Scholarship n Telangana State Scholarship n Kerala Labour Welfare Scholarship n Thanjavur Cooperative Scholarship n Labour Organization Scholarship n UG -ST Scholarship n Merit Scholarship n SC Corporation of Andhra Pradesh n Minority Scholarship n Tirupur Banian Company Employees Un- n Neyveli Lignite Corporation Scholarship ion Scholarship n PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single n Tamil Nadu Police Centenary Scholarship Girl Child n n PM Scholarship CICT Fellowship/Scholarship for MA Tamil n Post Graduate Merit Scholarship for UGC & Ph.D Students n n Post Merit Scholarship Tamil Nadu Agricultural Scholarship (*The University will facilitate the same)

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SPECIAL CELLS 0F CUTN

Coordinator/Nodal Name of the Cell Officer (Prof/Dr) Contact

Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC) T J Abraham [email protected]; [email protected]

Remedial Coaching Cell T Sengadir & [email protected], A Chandrashekaran [email protected]

CASH/ICC Sulochana Shekhar [email protected]

Entry into Services Cell M. Ponmurugan [email protected]

NET Coaching Cell S.V.S.S. Narayana Raju & [email protected] K Jayalakshmi

SC-ST Cell Vittal Babu G [email protected]

OBC Cell P Velmurugan [email protected]

Liaison officer, OBC P Velmurugan [email protected]

Liaison Officer, SC G Velumani [email protected]

Anti-Discrimination Officer T. J. Abraham [email protected]

IQAC Sulochana Shekhar [email protected]

Direct Admission of Students Sigamani P [email protected] Abroad (DASA)

Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan V P.Ramesh [email protected] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Velmurugan PS [email protected] Institute Innovation [email protected] Counil S. Beer Mohamed NHERC Portal Basant Kumar [email protected] Mohapatra Indian Science Technology and Engineering Facilities V. Rajendiran [email protected] Map (I-STEM)

UGC e-Schemes Portal Ramkumar SG [email protected]

Community College Velmurugan PS [email protected]

Central Unniversity Portal Ravi S [email protected]

Guidance & Counselling Vithya V [email protected] Mamman Joseph C [email protected]

Fulbright Campus Sigamani P [email protected]

Representative

Community Development Madhurima V [email protected] Cell

Cell for Digital Initiatives R Karpaga Kumaravel [email protected] Placement Cell Velmurugan PS [email protected] Faculty Induction R Karpaga Kumaravel [email protected] Development Cell SWAYAM and ICT Madhurima V [email protected]

Institutional Human Ethics Meganathan Kannan [email protected] Review Board Public Relations Committee L Kavitha [email protected] International Students Cell Sigamani P [email protected] (International admissions)

Incubation & Entrepreneur- ship Development Centre G. Sudha [email protected]

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Sivakami N [email protected]

National Institutional S. Nagarajan [email protected] Ranking Framework (NIRF) Global Initiative of Sivakami N [email protected] Academic Networks (GIAN) & CU VC’s Discussion Page, HCU

All India Survey on Higher S Mahalakshmi [email protected] Education (AISHE) Campus Connect Wi-Fi P. Thiyagarajan [email protected] Project

NKN Connectivity K. Murasoli [email protected] STUDENT HANDBOOK 19 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 20 Name of the Faculty and Department APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGLISH Dr. V. Vithya Dr. P. Thiyagarajan Dr. T. J. Abraham Assistant Professor Assistant Professor & Associate Professor & Head Dr. Mamman Joseph Head In charge Dr. Saradindu Bhattacharya Assistant Professor & Dr. K. Nandhini Assistant Professor Head In charge Assistant Professor Dr. J. E. Indra Dr. R. Saranya Assistant Professor CHEMISTRY Assistant Professor Prof. S. Nagarajan Dr. A. Martin EPIDEMIOLOGY & Professor & Head Assistant Professor PUBLIC HEALTH Prof. T. Mohandas Dr. K. Jayalakshmi Professor ECONOMICS Assistant Professor & Dr. S. G. Ramkumar Dr. Prasant Kumar Panda Coordinator Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Head Dr. Sujit Kumar Behera Dr. V. Rajendiran Dr. N. Rajagopal Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Dr. Lekha D Bhat Dr. Vittal Babu Gudimetla Dr. P. Balamurugan Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Praveen Balabaskaran Dr. M. Shiva Prasad Dr. B. S. Sumalatha Nina, Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Prabha Vadivelu Dr. Balaji B. GEOGRAPHY Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Prof. Sulochana Shekhar Dr. John Prakash Dr. Aas Mohammed Professor & Head Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Balasubramani K. Assistant Professor COMMERCE EDUCATION Dr. Aakriti Grover Dr. Velmurugan PS Prof. R. Karpaga Kumaravel Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Head Professor & Head Dr. E. Venkatesham Dr. K. Kanaka Raju Dr. P. Srinivasan Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Dr. S. Ramesh Kumar Dr. Biju K. HINDI Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Prof. SVSS Narayana Raju Dr. Anand Thakur Dr. Poornima Rajendran Professor & Head Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Patil Anandrao Dr. S. Mahalakshmi Dr. Pramila Ramani Nagnathrao Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Mr. Sunil Kumar Dr. Madhulika Ben Patil Assistant Professor Assistant Professor

HISTORY MATHEMATICS Dr. M. Ponmurugan Dr. Prasant Kumar Panda Prof. T. Sengadir Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Dr. R. Roopkumar Dr. R. Arun Coordinator Associate Professor & Head Assistant ProfessorDr. K. Dr. A. Chandrashekaran Venkata Saravanan LIBRARY & INFO. SCIENCES Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Prof. S. Ravi Dr. V. P. Ramesh Dr. Koppole C Sekhar Professor & Head Assistant Professor Assistant professor - Dr. K. G. Sudhier Dr. N. Barani Balan UGC FRP Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Anila Sulochana Dr. Virendra Kumar SOCIAL WORK Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Sigamani P Dr. Taddi Murali Dr. T. Kavaskar Associate Professor & Head Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. P. Udhayakumar Dr. V. K. Dhanyasree Dr.S. V. Bharanedhar Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. N. Sivakami Assistant Professor LIFE SCIENCES MEDIA & COMMUNICATION Dr. K. P. Chitra Dr. E. M. Shankar Dr. Francis Philip Barclay Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Head Assistant Professor & Mr. Chittaranjan Subudhi Dr. K. Jayalakshmi Head In-charge Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. Nikhil Kumar Gouda Dr. M. Kannan Assistant Professor TAMIL Assistant Professor Dr. Shamala R Prof. P. Velmurugan Dr. Indranil Chattopadhyay Assistant Professor Professor & Head Assistant Professor Dr. N. Boobalakrishnan Dr. K. Jawahar Dr. Dinakar Challabathula Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. P. Kumar Dr. Latchoumycandane MICROBIOLOGY Assistant Professor Calivarathan Dr. D. Siva Sundara Kumar Dr. S. Subash Assistant Professor Associate Professor & Head Assistant Professor Dr. Suchitra Rakesh Dr. Rameshkumar.V MANAGEMENT Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Dr. G. Sudha Dr. Kaushik Rajaram Associate Professor & Head Assistant Professor HORTICULTURE Dr. Ashok Kumar Dr. E. M. Shankar Assistant Professor Coordinator Dr. Preeti R Gotmare MUSIC & FINE ARTS STATISTICS & APPLIED Assistant Professor Dr. V Premalatha MATHEMATICS Associate Professor & Head Dr. A. Chandhrasekharan MATERIAL SCIENCE Coordinator Dr. S. Beer Mohamed PHYSICS TOURISM & HOSPITALITY Associate Professor & Head Prof. P. Ravindran MANAGEMENT Dr. K. R. S. Preethi Meher Professor Dr. G. Sudha Assistant Professor Prof. V. Madhurima Coordinator Dr. Srinivasan Sampath Professor LAW Assistant Professor Prof. Kavitha Louis Dr. Velmurugan P. S. Dr. V. Gunasekaran Professor & Head Coordinator Assistant Professor STUDENT HANDBOOK 21 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 22 CENTRAL LIBRARY

he University Library was estab- funded by the UGC. The Faculty, research lished in the year 2009 and it serves scholars and students of the Universi- T the students, faculty members and ty can access as many as 15,000 core and staff of the university. The library has a peer-reviewed journals via the consortium. collection of about 40,600 books. Of these, The library is in constant touch with the UGC more than 2,500 books are reference books Infonet for inclusion of new journals and da- (Handbooks, Dictionaries, Encyclopaedi- tabases to cater to the needs of new academ- as, and coloured atlases, etc.) and the rest ic programmes of the University. The usage are textbooks and general books. Besides, of these e-resources has been immensely the library also has 150 CDs/DVDs and encouraging. subscribes 150 print journals. The library has been actively interacting with teaching departments and faculty, and adopts a Monday to Friday pro-active approach to building of essen- 8 am to 8 pm tial collection of resources for new programmes introduced by the various depart- Circulation Timings: ments of CUTN. The major resource base (Issue / Return/) offered by the library to the faculty and 9 am to 6 pm-Week days research scholars of the University is the 10 am to 6 pm- Saturday set of e-journals provided by the e-Shodh Saturday Sindhu – UGC – INFONET Consortium for 10 am to 6 pm e-Resources, an online journal consortium Sunday 10 am to 2 pm AUTOMATION OF LIBRARY Right from its initial stages of development, from this, the cost facility also imple- the library embarked upon automating its mented towards the easiest way to avoid activities. The Library implemented KOHA checking in checkout. The Central library – an open source software package – which frequency organised the orientation and is an integrated library management sys- training programme regarding the servic- tem that supports all housekeeping oper- es and facilities offered by Central Library. ations of the Library. KOHA is a very large MEMBERSHIP user community spread across the globe n Give details in membership form and consists of modules on acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials and OPAC. The available at Library circulation coun- entire collection of the library has been cat- ter. alogued and a comprehensive database of n Hand over at circulation counter. all book resources in the library has been n Keep 2 stamp size photographs created. The database is being updated ready. on a day-to-day basis by inputting details n Collect cards after getting the of newly acquired books. A database of all dates from the Circulation Counter/ Library patrons (members) has also been Library Notice Board. created using the KOHA package. Currently n Admission to the Library is restrict- editing and updating of this database is in progress. The circulation processes of issued to members, but others who are ing books, return of books and reservation desirous of consulting the resources have been automated. Records for all library of the Library may do so with the members – students, faculty, officers and permission of the Librarian or in his administrative staff are being migrated to absence, of the senior-most member the new computerized circulation system. of the staff of the library present. The package has also been implemented Granting permission is entirely a for acquisition and cataloguing activities. matter of discretion on the part of the The automation software (KOHA) integrated librarian or the person in-charge of with a biometric system. The user can use biometric instead of identity card for avail- the library. ability the library facilities and services. The BOOKS NOT FOR CIRCULATION central library recently implemented book Reference Books, Serial Publica- drop station for venturing books 24X7 with tions, Reserve Books, Thesis & Disser- acknowledgment of receipt. The SMS and tations, CD/DVD, Loose issues & Bound email alert services are also available. Apart volumes of periodicals.

Dr. R. Parameswaran Category Research IMSC PG Librarian Scholars Students Students Dr. S. Dhanavandan Deputy Librarian Eligibility 06 Books 04 Books 04 Books Dr. G. Velumani Assistant Librarian Loan Period 28 Days 14 Days 14 Days Dr. M. E. Kalyani Assistant Librarian S. Esakkiammal Renewal 1 1 1 Information Scientist

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REFERENCE SERVICES BOOK BANK FOR SC/ST STUDENTS The members can approach at Reference The Central Library maintains a book bank Desk for any query and help regarding the mainly of undergraduate level text books to Library collections, catalogue, and availa- help students belonging to economically and bility of any document or any other facility socially weaker sections of the society. Stu- provided by the Library. dents can borrow up to 5 books from this collection for a period of one semester. INTERNET ACCESS FACILITY All bonafide members are entitled to ac- HIGHLIGHTS cess Electronic Resources through campus n The OPAC was made accessible on the cam- network. However, bulk copying, system- pus intranet/INTERNET. atic downloading or use of such electron- n Access to e-resources was made available ic materials for commercial purposes and via UGC Infonet consortium (e-Shodh Sind- other such usages which are in violation to hu): These e-resources & e-journals are acces- IPR rules or other relevant rules and reg- sible not only from within the Library Build- ulations of the country, is strictly prohibit- ing but also on the campus wide intranet. ed. Strict action will be taken if any breach n A number of e-books relevant to the fac- of law is discovered. ulty and students freely available on the internet were identified and links to these were PHOTOCOPY SERVICES provided on the Library Webpage as also on The Central Library is planning to provide the Online Public Access Catalogue. photocopy services through a commercial n Work on building an institutional reposi- vendor within the Library premises on tory that will showcase the research output payment basis. of the faculty and research scholars of the University has been initiated. USER AWARENESS n Reprints of faculty publications as also The library takes an active part in the ori- softcopies of faculty publications are being entation programme organized by the in- regularly collected. Links to softcopies have stitute for the benefit of new students in been provided on the library webpage and a the beginning of the academic year. Newly ‘faculty publication corner’ has been created admitted are taken around the library to within the library to showcase faculty publi- familiarize them with the various resourc- cations and research. es and services available for them. Train- ing sessions are also organized whenever a n With a view to enhance access to new product or service is introduced. resources available within the country, the Any user desiring to know more about the CUTN library has become a member of the library resources and services or to learn National Digital Library Initiative of the Indian how to use a particular resource like OPAC, Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. e-journals, databases etc. should contact n The Library resources are made Library staff members. available to outsiders on specific request. he University caters to a very large The office of the Dean University Students’ student population. Besides provid- Welfare (DSW) performs multifarious func- T ing a good academic environment, tions under its purview and looks after var- the University offers many opportunities for ious matters related to the academic and the promotion of the overall development cultural activities of the students. It dissemi- of students. The office of the Dean Student nates information to the students about aca- Welfare provides ample scope, opportunities demic and cultural activities of the Universi- and facilities for an all-round development of ty and other academic institutions. personality and leadership qualities among the students. It organizes many events such Prof. S. Nagarajan, Dean as debates, discussions, essay competitions, Students’ Welfare scientific exhibitions, writing competitions [email protected] under the literary and cultural activities Dr. G. Sudha, Deputy Dean aimed at providing a forum for various tal- Students’ Welfare ents among the students of this University. STUDENT HANDBOOK 25 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 26

STUDENT COUNSELLING ANTI-RAGGING MEASURES The Students Counselling Centre acts as a To curb and prevent ragging in the Universi- remediated forum offering assistance and ty, the DSW office along with the anti-Rag- solutions to the students and staff in the Uni- ging committee ensures the compliance of versity as they face challenges that adversely the directions of Honorable Supreme Court affect their emotional well-being and intel- of India and the State Government. The stu- lectual development. The Centre largely aims dents are required to produce an undertak- at facilitating the optimal mental and psy- ing in the prescribed format at the time of chological development of the student com- admission. Other necessary instructions as munity and staff, thereby maximizing their issued by the University are also circulated human potentialities. through this office, thIs making the campus zero tolerance zone. The issues that the Centre addresses in- Contact: Prof. Kavitha. L; Chairperson, clude lack of concentration and motivation Email Addresses for notifying ragging for studies; exam related stress; fear of unrelated matters: [email protected]; derachievement; compulsive and habitual [email protected] procrastination; difficulties in time management; acute sense of loneliness; adjustment ALUMNI ASSOCIATION problems; emotional disturbances; peer The Alumni Association of CUTN works to pressure; relationship issues; family prob- connect alumni, support students in the lems; cyber bullying; behavioral problems; view to build an unforgettable CUTN expe- lack of confidence; low self-esteem; suicidal rience in a diversity of events, programmes ideation; anxiety and substance abuse. and services. The mission of the association is to foster a strong bond between the alumni PLACEMENT CENTRE and students in CUTN and to keep the alumni The CUTN Placement Centre works with informed, and create a network of commu- students, alumni, staff and faculty to sup- nication enabling them to remain engaged port the students in enhancing their abili- with their alma mater and help shape its fu- ties and confidence and to land themselves ture through the Association’s programmes into a rewarding internship, job, or offers and services. for post-graduate study (India/Abroad) or launch themselves as entrepreneurs. The Contact: Dr. V. Rajendiran; Coordinator, Career Centre has a systematic and method- CUTN Alumni Association ical approach to train and groom students to Email: [email protected]; identify and build on their strengths while for further details and Online Registration: at the same time work on their weak areas http://cutn.ac.in/alumni/ so that by the end of third year they are well positioned to launch their careers. Besides, STUDENTS’ GRIEVANCES placement and training, the centre organiz- REDRESSAL COMMITTEE es workshops, events like, conferences, talks CUTN has created a mechanism for redressal by expert, internship, industrial visits to en- of students’ grievances related to academic able students to be up-to-date with contem- and non-academic matters, such as assess- porary trends and be ‘Market Ready’ by the ment, victimization, attendance, conduct- time they graduate. ing of examinations, and harassment by colleagues, students or teachers. The Griev- ance Redressal Committee/University levels to deal with the grievances of the students.

Committee Chairman: S. Ravi, Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science

RAILWAY CONCESSIONS Railway concession are provided to the University students who hail from different parts of the country by the office of the DSW, thIs facilitating them to travel to their SWAYAM @ hometowns during holidays and vacations MOOCS- ICT declared in the academic calendar of the Uni- versity. Railway concessions are also provid- Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) ed for participation in academic tours, sports are in demand in the present events and cultural events. knowledge society, which enable easy access for all kind of learners. Dissem- HELP DESK FOR STUDENTS ination of knowledge and skill training Help desk is set-up under the supervision of to the target audience through the DSW office to disseminate required infor- platform of technology is made easy mation and different formats to students through MOOCs. The Central University during working hours. Help desk tries to of Tamil Nadu has initiated MOOCs and promptly response various queries and solve ICTs and proposed to start various pro- problems of students and their guardians. grams in the capacity of MOOCs at each department. It also suggests to make STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES CLUBS use of various ICT services for MOOCs In order to cater the extracurricular needs of like NPTEL, edX, Coursera etc. Students the students, the following clubs have been are free to explore the scope and select constituted and students are free to enroll courses of their choice in consultation themselves. Each club’s activities are with the faculty members. There will be monitored by the respective coordinators: an exclusive server for learning man- n Quiz and Debate Club agement system, with which students n Cultural Club – Music, Dance, Painting and and faculty members will be able to related. explore various courses soon at the uni- n Movie Club versity level. Faculty and students are n Sports Club encouraged to share ideas for innova- n Hobbies Club – Electronics, tive practices to harness the maximum Gardening, etc., of ICTs and MOOCs. The proposed plan n Tamil literary club. suggests bridge courses for the fresh students of the university in vernacular n English literary club; languages in order to equip them to n Heritage Club; -and many more cope up with the unique curriculum of each department. Departments are encouraged to design and develop MOOCs at various levels including school level.

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STUDENT SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

INTRODUCTION social media when connected, or linked in entral University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) some way, to their status as a student of the recognises the numerous benefits and university, or when directly or indirectly ref- Copportunities that social media pre- erencing the university in any way. sents. We actively use social media to dis- This policy works alongside the follow- seminate information about academic activ- ing separate institutional policies and reg- ities of the University to the general public, ulations. The principles of freedom of ex- success stories and to communicate research pression and academic freedom apply to the and enhance the university’s public image use of social media; however, the university online. Therefore, CUTN also actively encour- requires responsible and legal use including ages university students to make effective registration in the interest of the University, and appropriate use of social media channels within the ambit of Govt. of India guidelines to build a positive public image for the uni- from time to time. versity to benefit the CUTN fraternity in the long run. SCOPE Despite the opportunities presented For the purpose of this policy, the term ‘Social by social media, there are risks. Social me- Media’ is used to describe channels dedicat- dia allows individuals to communicate with ed to community-based input, interactions, a potentially huge audience, and sometimes content sharing and collaboration. Websites its informality can encourage us to be less and applications dedicated to forums, mi- cautious than we would be using other more croblogging, social networking, social book- traditional methods of communication and marking, social curation and wikis are among interaction. the different types of social media. This policy is for students and pro- They currently include, but are not vides information on the appropriate use of limited to, Facebook (and Messenger), Ins- tagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Allo, Twitter, information, expressly or by implication or LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest, and Google+, innuendo, identifies a third party. Google reviews, Quora. Students must be aware of the This policy applies to social media potential impact and permanence of communications made both on public and anything posted online. Therefore, private forums. While posts added to public students should avoid posting anything that: forums can be seen by any member of the • That is opposed to public domain / public public from the date of publication, students policy in the public domain are asked to remember that posts added to • Contravenes sections 4, 5 and 6 in the private forums can also be shared publical- foregoing clauses. ly by others. There have been a number of Any digital material posted online high-profile cases where students across the could reach a wider audience than expected country have been disciplined after offensive or intended. Once digital content has been comments, made on private messaging ser- created and shared, the University has every vices such as WhatsApp, were captured and right for permanence and audience. Within subsequently shared. With this in mind, stu- the Social media policy of the University. dents should remember that action can be taken by the university if behaviour failing BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT ON SOCIAL to meet policy guidelines is identified either MEDIA publically or privately. Students are personally responsible for what they communicate on or through social me- STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES dia and they must adhere to the standards of Students are encouraged to be mindful of behaviour set out in this policy. how their identity, statements or views Society is increasingly using social appears online and are reminded that future media for raising complaints. However, any employers and industry contacts may view students wishing to raise a complaint should social media profiles when hiring to get an do so via the established Student Complaints idea of a candidate’s character, personality Procedure (through Proctor/DSW/Students or employability. Students should therefore Grievance cell). This is the fastest way to get be conscious of making posts today that may a response and resolution to your problem. hinder them, for whatever reason, in the Use of social media must not infringe future. on the rights, or privacy, of other students or Students may find starting university staff and students must not make ill-consid- to be a good time to clean up their existing ered comments or judgements about other social media accounts and start to transition students, staff or third parties. to a more professional appearance. The following non-exhaustive list is All students must read and act in ac- considered to be of an unacceptable nature cordance with the principles of these guide- and should never be posted: Confidential in- lines, and regularly check the University’s formation (which may include research not Student Regulations webpage (to be newly yet in the public domain, information about created for CUTN) for any minor updates to fellow students or staff or personal matters, documents. non-public or not yet approved documents Students should check the terms and or information) conditions of a social media account and/or Details of complaints/potential com- website before uploading material to it; by plaints and/or legal proceedings/potential posting material to social media accounts legal proceedings involving the University and/or websites, ownership rights and con- Personal information about another individ- trol of the content may be released. For this ual, including contact information, without reason, it is important to exercise caution in their express permission Comments post- sharing all information, especially where the ed using fake accounts, made-up names or STUDENT HANDBOOK 29 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 30 using another person’s name without their CYBER BULLYING consent Inappropriate material, including The University will not tolerate any form of images, that is, or may be perceived to be bullying or harassment by or of members of threatening, harassing, discriminatory, ille- University, students or stakeholders. gal, obscene, indecent, defamatory, or hostile The following non-exhaustive list of towards any individual, group or entity Any examples illustrate the types of behaviour, other posting that constitutes, or may con- displayed through social media, which the stitute, a criminal offence, anything which University considers to be forms of cyber may bring the University into disrepute or bullying: compromise the safety or reputation of col- • Maliciously, negligently or recklessly leagues, former colleagues, students, staff spreading rumours, lies or gossip by the way and those connected with the University. of SMS, Mail etc., And any other details / information • Intimidating or aggressive behaviour, as which is the subject matter of Social media perceived by those viewing the social media policy from time to time. • Offensive or threatening comments or con- Students should be mindful that state- tent, as perceived by those viewing the social ments on social media that cause harm to an media, and also propagation through Social individual, including to their reputation, or media; that interfere with an ongoing disciplinary/ • Posting comments/photos etc. deliberately, legal process may create a potential claim negligently or recklessly mocking an individ- against the individual making the statement. ual with the potential to harass or humiliate Furthermore, this may extend to the sharing them, as perceived by those viewing the so- of statements made by others. cial media. Posting by Morphing / Animation Students should also be aware that / Photo editing and impersonality by visible communications on social media are also contents and through Audio. subject to legal frame work of the Govern- Cyber bullying may also take place via ment of India and the University, which aims other means of electronic communication to prevent interference with legal proceed- such as email, text or instant messaging. ings regardless of intent to do so. Not only posting content on social media An individual, including the com- accounts according to the above mentioned plainant, may undermine proceedings or guidelines that deem them inappropriate, processes by publishing information, includ- also liking or forwarding circulating such ing imagery, relating to existing or potential content will also be considered as support complaints and/or legal proceedings. This and draw the same kind of disciplinary ac- may be done in the heat of the moment; tion. however, students should be aware that by doing so they might bring the university into STUDENTS USE OF OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY disrepute or compromise the safety of the ACCOUNTS university community. As such, this conduct Some students may contribute to the univer- may be seen to be of an unacceptable nature, sity’s official social media activities as part of as per paragraph 4.4 above. their role, for example taking over the Snap- Students must take particular care not chat or Instagram accounts, logging, writing to state or imply that their views are those blogs or running an official Twitter account. of CUTN when using social media, nor use Students should be aware that while contrib- the University logo at any time, which will uting to the university’s social media activi- be constituted as offense under social media ties they are representing the university. policy of this University. Misuse of official University accounts may lead to suspension and, following a disciplinary committee, may lead to expulsion; students will not be eligible for readmission UNDERTAKING to the University at any time in the future. An Undertaking in the prescribed format is to be obtained from all the Students BREACH OF THE POLICY joining the University stating that they have If a student is found to have acted in breach understood what constitutes violation of of this policy, it may lead to disciplinary ac- SMP and the same may invite disciplinary tion being taken against him / her within the action from the University. frame work of Social Media policy. Any individual suspected of committing a breach of DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE this policy will be required to cooperate with The formal procedure of a complaint will any investigation in accordance with the dis- be heard and adjudicated by the CUTN Dis- ciplinary procedure. Non-cooperation may ciplinary Committee (DC) consisting of the lead to further disciplinary action. following: - Any individual may be required to remove internet or social media posts that (a) Nominee of VC Chairperson are found by the university to be in breach of the policy. Failure to comply with such a (b) Concerned Deans Member request may result in further disciplinary action. Any breach of this policy must be (c) Concerned Head of Member reported in line with CUTN Student Com- Centre/Department plaints Procedure. In the first instance, any breaches must be brought to the attention (d) Registrar Secretary of the CUTN Registrar, Proctor, DSW of CUTN. n Failure to obey instructions of (e) DSW Member any CUTN disciplinary authority. n Failure to comply with written or oral (f) Proctor Member communications from an authorized CUTN official to appear for a meeting or hearing. (e) Member of SC / ST / OBC / Minority as the n Engage in any conduct which is unbecom- case may be, the same lacks the representa- ing of a student of the CUTN. tion in the above committee

MONITORING PROCEDURE TO HANDLE COMPLAINTS The Social Media Policy Committee (pro- Any Stakeholder of CUTN or the disciplinary posed) will ensure implementation of this committee suo moto can lodge a complaint policy, and any changes, are accessible to staff to the social media policy committee about and students On occasion, provide guidance the perceived breach of SMP by a student. All for students (for example orientation pro- such complaints will be forwarded to SMPC gram) on how to stay safe online when us- which will determine the severity of the ing social media. Monitor references to the breach of conduct and discipline and recom- university on social media and the internet mended appropriate action against the of- and respond to complaints regarding student fender, to the disciplinary committee. conduct on social media Recommend disci- Where an offence is clearly estab- plinary action where inappropriate behav- lished on official records, disciplinary com- iour is exhibited that affects students, staff, mittee shall be responsible for taking pu- the University or members of public Periodi- nitive action and formally communicating cally review and update this policy and pub- the nature of punishments applicable to the lish details of any changes. student as per the existing orders/policies on the issue. In case of a formal procedure a DC has STUDENT HANDBOOK 31 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 32 to be convened by the VC which shall assem- tioned about misconduct orally. ble within 48 hours of issue of orders, hear 12.1.2. Written Reprimand. Advised and cau- all parties concerned in the case and submit tioned about misconduct in writing. its report to the VC within 14 days. Wherev- 12.1.3. Written Warning. Warning may be er DC is not able to submit the report within imposed during period of stay at CUTN. To be the stipulated period, an extension may be communicated in writing mentioning that obtained by the Chairperson, DC from the VC further violations of any section of SMP, will in writing after providing sufficient reason result in more severe disciplinary action. for such delay. However, such delay will not 12.2 Major Penalties cross maximum four weeks. 12.2.1 Restrictions/Suspension of Privilege. The respondent/s shall be notified of Prohibits participation in or attendance at the date of the inquiry by the chairperson, certain events, activities, or class/lab; re- DC through a confidential note/email. The DC stricts specific campus student privileges. shall serve the student with a charge sheet 12.2.1.1 Hostel Privileges containing specific charges requesting to 12.2.1.2 Use of Lab Facilities send the reply in writing within the time pe- 12.2.1.3 Use of Library facilities riod granted. If the respondent/s plead/s not 12.2.1.4 Use of Cafeteria Block guilty a formal inquiry to be conducted and 12. 2.1.5 Use of Sports Facilities report thereof submitted. 12.2.1.6 Membership in Clubs and Other The DC shall have the power to sum- bodies mon any faculty, staff and student of the 12.2.1.7 Placement Activity CUTN as the case may be to render what- 12.2.1.8 Internship/academic associations ever assistance needed to conduct inquiries with partner institution on matters pertaining to the case. A student 12.2.2 Fine for Damage. An appropriate fine who does not so comply shall be guilty of a to be levied in addition to the compensation punishable offence. The student shall be pro- for damage caused by the student. Violat- vided with relevant documents or extracts ing any one code of SM conduct against the which have been used to frame charges University will attract a fine of minimum Rs. against him/her. 5000. In case of multiple violations, the pan- If the DC finds an offence has been el will recommend approve time along with committed, then it shall recommend suitable other punishments. penalty for the same. 12.2.3 Disciplinary Probation. Written notifi- The DC after finalizing its recommen- cation that further violations of SMP may re- dations shall submit its report to the VC giv- sult in suspension. The terms of disciplinary ing reasons for such findings and the verdict. probation shall be determined on case-to The VC shall consider the report of the above case basis. Committee and decide on the penalty to be 12.2.4 Suspension. Student will be with- imposed on the student/s. The decision of the drawn from all courses carried in that semes- VC shall be intimated to the Registrar. ter and forfeit fees. Student shall be refrained Sufficient opportunity of being heard from visiting the university premises unless may be given to the student(s) in case of pun- approved in writing by the Disciplinary Com- ishment by the DC, and the VC if necessary. mittee. Suspension may involve course drop, semester drop, rustication for a specified PUNISHMENTS period depending on the severity of the of- If a student is found responsible for viola- fence(s). The student can be reinstated on re- tion(s) of the SMP, disciplinary action will be ceipt of a written request from him/her after taken as under: - completion of the suspension period. 12.1 Minor Punishment 12.2.5 Expulsion. Forfeiture of all rights and 12.1.1. Oral Reprimand. Advised and cau- degrees not actually conferred at the time of the expulsion, forfeiture of right to study and also be applicable. fees. Student can visit the university premis- ANNEX A – HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA es only if the permission is issued in writing How to use social media Tips and hints on by Disciplinary Committee. staying safe and managing your reputatio We all recognise the enormous benefits and COMMUNICATING THE PUNISHMENT opportunities that social media presents and 13.1 Minor Punishment. The minor punish- we actively encourage our students to use so- ments will be communicated by the Head of cial media to communicate and keep in touch Department/ Centre and Programme Instruc- with latest news and research in their area. tor as the case may be. Despite the opportunities, there are 13.2 Major Punishment risks. Social media allows individuals to com- The penalty will be communicated in writing municate with a potentially large audience, to the student by theoffice of the Registrar, and sometimes its informality can encourage CUTN. Student found guilty of by major of- us to be less cautious than we would ordinar- fence may not be recommended Academic ily be. Council / Executive Council for the award of These tips are to help you when you a degree/diploma/certificate even if all the are considering posting on social media. academic requirements have been satisfacto- They will help you manage your professional rily completed by the concerned student. reputation and ensure you follow university The action will be noted on the student’s dis- guidelines and the law. ciplinary record. (conduct certificate. Remember, everything you post on- 13.3 Copy of all disciplinary proceeding and line is public. Once it’s out there you lose final decision and communications shall be control of how others might interact with forwarded to Office of the Registrar, CUTN for it. Posting anything online (even on closed record. profiles or private messaging services, like 13.4 Discipline records are confidential in ac- WhatsApp, for example) has the potential cordance with laws of the nation and there- to become public, even without your knowl- fore the contents of the student discipline edge or consent. record may not be released to anyone not as- Think before you post. Would you sociated with campus discipline except upon be happy for your family, lecturer or future written approval of the student or court or- employer to see it? If not, then it’s probably der or order by a competent authority estab- not a good idea to post it. There have been a lished by law. number of high profile cases where students 13.5 The case of a defaulting student recom- across the country have been disciplined mended for expulsion or dismissal from the after offensive comments made on private University shall ordinarily be referred to the messaging services, like WhatsApp, were Academic Council/Executive Council for its captured and subsequently shared. final decision. Consider how the content of your messages may appear to others. Offensive APPELLATE AUTHORITY materials, including text, images and video, A student who feels aggrieved with the have the potential to cause serious upset and punishment can appeal to the Vice Chancel- severely damage your professional and per- lor who will be the appellate authority for sonal reputation. Consider how others may all punishments. The student should appeal perceive your content. How could a potential within two weeks time with proper justifi- employer view the content? Employers are cation. increasingly checking the digital footprint In addition to the above, all the laws of potential staff. This means looking at old relating to cyber crimes / IT Department di- tweets, posts and comments on forums. Will rections, Circulars, Notifications etc., and sharing the content result in you falling short other penal provisions from time to time will of expected standards at university and the STUDENT HANDBOOK 33 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 34 law? If so, it could result in the university if your course is accredited by a professional taking disciplinary action. Don’t forget, it can body. If you breach the code of conduct of a be hard to take something back once it has professional body, it may affect your ability been shared, copied, or redistributed. Read to study and your future career. this article from Huffington Post to find out Be aware of sharing third-party why Your Digital Footprint Matters, includ- materials. Do you need permission to share ing how you can track your online identity. the materials or should you, as a matter of Check your privacy settings. Protect courtesy, contact the party? Make sure you your personal information and that of others check before posting as infringement of rules that could be misused. Think about who can could break copyright and/or intellectual see your address, telephone number, date of property laws. birth and email address. And, definitely don’t Finally question everything you read share your bank details online. Also remem- online. Not everything you read might be ber that while you may be sharing the con- completely accurate. Who wrote it? Where tent privately (on your own private profile or did it come from? Does the imagery look in a private forum) others can share that con- poor quality? If you think it looks or sounds tent publically if it is available. and publish inaccurate, it’s probably best avoided. Writ- details of any changes. ing and distributing inaccurate statements Make sure you familiarise yourself about people and organisations can be un- with expectations regarding professionalism lawful and lead to legal action. and confidentiality on your course, especially

UTN is among the best places to nurture your talent and grow. Far away from cities, Cit provides an ideal haven for students in its calm and quiet environment. The esteemed STUDENT faculty is very learned and dedicated. Academic schools are committed to excellence in education in smart classrooms. My alma mater, the SPEAK Department of Chemistry is a great place with world-class research facilities- the doorway for scientific discoveries. The importance of hard work and discipline taught here will definitely prepare students for a better future. Moreover, student life at CUTN is a one-of-a-kind expe- rience! Different Cultural fests such as Aar- ambh, Pongal together with Annual sports and activities showcase the inclusiveness offered by the university! Events such as Movie screening, Food-fest, Talk show etc. not only are fun but also give wings to the creative minds. ‘The Centre for Happiness’ is a nice initiative that accounts for the much needed mental health in an academic institution. New students will hopefully like this place and make a lot of friends. Good luck!

-Aamnayee Mishra M.Sc Chemistry 2017-19 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT CUTN

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ommunity College at CUTN is established to serve multiple needs including (i) career oriented education and skills to students interested in directly entering the Cworkforce; (ii) training and education programmes for local employers; (iii) high- touch remedial education for secondary school graduates not ready to enrol in traditional colleges, giving them a path to transfer to three or four year institutions; and (iv) general interest courses to the community for personal development and interest. n To make higher education relevant to the learner and the community n To integrate relevant skills into the higher education system n To provide skill based education to students currently pursuing higher education but actually interested in entering the workforce at the earliest opportunity n To provide employable and certifiable skills based on National Occupational Standards (NOSs) with necessary general education to Senior Secondary School pass-outs, with general education and for vocational education background. n To provide for up-gradation and certification of traditional / acquired skills of the learners irrespective of their age n To provide opportunities for community—based life-long learning by offering courses of general interest to the community for personal development and interest n To provide opportunity for vertical mobility to move to higher education in future n To offer bridge courses to certificate holders of general / vocational education, so as to bring them at par with appropriate NSQF level. n To provide entrepreneurial orientation along with required skill training for self-employ- ment and entrepreneurship development.

STUDENT HANDBOOK 35 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 36 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES APPROVED BY UGC FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20.

1. Guidance and Counselling (Department of Applied Psychology) 2. Basic Computer Applications (Department of Computer Science) 3. Entrepreneurship (Department of Management) 4. Goods and Services Tax (Department of Commerce) 5. Rural Marketing & Sales Skills (Department of Commerce) 6. Financial Literacy (Department of Commerce) 7. Stock and Commodity Market Operations (Department of Commerce) 8. Investment Management (Department of Commerce) 9. Para Legal Studies

* (steps are taken to offer 17 more certificate/diploma/B.Voc programmes- details will be notified shortly)

FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: Dr. Velmurugan P S Nodal Officer, Community College, Central University of Tamil Nadu. Mob: 9944115566 INCUBATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTRE -Cell caters the need of today’s fast Business incubators accelerate the success- growing tech colleges by giving an ful development of entrepreneurial compa- E idea to manage and manipulate the nies through an array of business support market strategies, knowledge and idea of resources and services. A business incu- competitive world. It is an Endeavour, not bator’s main goal is to produce successful only for entrepreneurs but also for the stu- firms that leave the program financially vi- dents who desire to have a better profession- able and freestanding. Incubator graduates al personality. This shall help students grow commercialize technologies, create jobs, and positive attitude towards entrepreneurship strengthen local economies. Critical to the and help them foster a start – up individually. definition of an incubator is the provision of E – Cell works in collaboration with Alumni, business assistance that comes in the form of faculty and the students committee. It aims management guidance, technical assistance, to promote entrepreneurship drive among and consulting tailored to young, growing the students of Central University of Tamil companies. Incubators may also involve fa- Nadu. We shall be responsible for broaden- cilities and facility-based services that pro- ing up the link between student and alumni. vide clients with appropriate rental space Our works shall be for the development of and flexible leases, shared business services startup, in and outside the campus. and equipment, technology support services, and assistance in obtaining financing nec- On other hand the technology business in- essary for company growth. Finally, Central cubator would provide new and emerging University incubation centre make every technology and compatible businesses with effort to nurture entrepreneurship in those an environment that would support their people who have a passion for knowledge start-up phase and increase their likelihood generation and mentoring, Make entrepre- of success. The proposed incubator includes neurially driven communication are initia- facility space, shared use of common office tives recognized as vital for supporting the equipment, direct business assistance and sustainability of indigenous enterprise. guidance, mentoring, networking to capital, and other technical resources. Dr. G. Sudha Coordinator STUDENT HANDBOOK 37 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 38

INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC) nder The Sexual Harassment of Prof. Sulochana Presiding Women at Workplace (Preven- Shekhar, Professor, Officer U tion, Prohibition and Redressal) Dept. of Geography - Act, 2013 (No 14 of 2013), the Univer- (Mobile: 8123127188) sity Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Prof. Kavitha. L, Member Sexual Harassment of Women Professor, Employees and Students in Higher Dept. of Physics - Educational Institutions) Regula- (Mobile:9894425698) tions, 2015 and Gazette notification of MHRD dated 2nd May, 2016, Cen- Dr P Sigamani, Member tral University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Associate Professor, Thiruvarur has constituted an Inter- Dept. of Social Work– nal Complaints Committee (ICC) to (Mobile: 9716074575) look into gender-sensitive issues and to inquire into the complaints of Mrs Christy Jesu Member sexual harassment of female employ- Rethinam, Director ees and female students of the Univer- SNEHA, sity and to ensure a congenial working Nagapattinam environment for women. Smt. V. Shanthi, Member The existing body already functioning Upper Division Clerk - with the same objective (like Commit- (Mobile: 9500818332) tee Against Sexual Harassment (CASH)) has been reconstituted as the ICC of Shri. Sa. Sathiya Raj, Member CUTN. Currently, ICC comprises of the Upper Division Clerk following members: (Mobile: 9944005562)

The ICC of CUTN n commit itself to a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment; n reinforce its commitment to creating a campus free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual assault at all levels We are reachable at [email protected] INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) very accredited institution should es- tenance. The prime task of the IQAC is to tablish an Internal Quality Assurance develop a system for conscious, consistent E Cell (IQAC) as a post-accreditation and catalytic improvement in the overall quality sustenance measure. Since quality performance of institutions. For this, during enhancement is a continuous process, the the post-accreditation period, it will chan- IQAC will become a part of the institution’s nelize all efforts and measures of the institu- system and work towards the realisation of tion towards promoting its holistic academic the goals of quality enhancement and sus- excellence.

Functions of IQAC dinating quality-related activities, including n Development and application of quality adoption and dissemination of good practices; benchmarks/parameters for the various ac- n Development and maintenance of institu- ademic and administrative activities of the tional database through MIS for the purpose University; ofmaintaining /enhancing the institutional nFacilitating the creation of a learner-centric quality; environment conducive for quality education nDevelopment of Quality Culture in CUTN; and faculty maturation to adopt the required n Preparation of the Annual Quality Assur- knowledge and technology for participatory ance Report (AQAR) of the University based teaching and learning process; on the quality parameters/assessment crite- nArrangement for feedback responses from ria developed by the relevant quality assur- students, faculties, parents, alumni and other ance body (like NAAC, NBA, AB) in the pre- stakeholders on quality-related institutional scribed format; processes; n As per the terms of UGC Regulations 2010, nDissemination of information on the vari- IQAC shall act as the Documentation and ous quality parameters of higher education; Record-Keeping cell, including assistance in nOrganization of inter- and intra-institution- the development of the API criteria based al workshops and seminars on quality relat- Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) ed themes and promotion of quality circles; proforma using the indicative template sep- arately developed by the UGC. In order to fa- nDocumentation of the various programmes/ activities of CUTN, leading to quality im- cilitate the process, all teachers shall submit provement; the duly filled-in PBAS proforma to the IQAC annually. nActing as a nodal agency of CUTN for coor- STUDENT HANDBOOK 39 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 40

Name & Designation Position

Prof. A.P. Dash Chairman Vice Chancellor Prof. Sulochana Shekhar Director / Co-ordinator Dean, School of Earth Science Dr. S. Bhuvaneswari Administrative Officer Registrar Prof. A. Ragupathy Administrative Officer Controller of Examinations Prof. S. Nagarajan Member Dean, School of Basic and Applied Sciences Prof. S. Ravi Member Dean, School of Communication Dr. P. Srinivasan Member Associate Professor, Dept. of Education Dr. Sigamani P Member Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Social Work Dr. E.M. Shankar Member Dean, School of Life Sciences, Dr. V. Premalatha Member Dean, School of Performing Arts & Fine Arts, CUTN Dr. N. Barani Balan Member Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mathematics Dr. V. Gunasekaran Member Assistant Professor, Dept. of Material Science Prof. N. Panchanatham External Member Department of Business Administration, Annamalai University. Shri. A. Vikram Suthakar External Member CEO, Auraphyll Innoventures India P. Ltd. Prof . S. Venkatarajulu External Member Chairman, Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose Group of Institutions, Thiruvarur. Ms. Anjali Ashokan Student Member Integrated MSc Chemistry Ms. S. Priyanga Alumni Member Program producer, Madhimugam Channel, Chennai

For any suggestions and feedback please use Landline: 04366-277370 Email Id: [email protected], [email protected] OFFICE OF THE PROCTOR

he proctor shall monitor the discipli- Indiscipline shall include: nary climate prevailing in the student n Irregularity in attendance, persistent community and has the power to take idleness or negligence or indifference T towards the work assigned; immediate disciplinary action, if the circumstances so require. The duties and responsi- n Causing disturbance to a Class or the Of- bilities of the proctor broadly cover:- fice or the Library or the auditorium or play- nObservance of good conduct and orderly be- ground etc; havior by the students; n Disobeying the instructions of teachers or nMatters connected with students authorities; indiscipline; n Misconduct or misbehavior of any nature nMatters related to students punishment. at the Examination Centre; Students Discipline: n Misconduct or misbehavior of any nature towards a teacher or any employee of the Discipline includes the observance of good University or any visitor to the University; conduct and orderly behavior by the students n Causing damage, spoiling or disfiguring to of the University. The students shall observe the property/equipment of the University; the following rules: n Inciting others to do any of the aforesaid n Every student of the University shall main- acts; tain discipline and consider it his/her duty to n Giving publicity to misleading accounts or behave decently at all places; rumors amongst the students; n No student shall visit places or areas de- n Mischief, misbehavior and/or nuisance clared by the University as “out of bounds” for committed by the residents of the hostels; the students; n Visiting places or areas declared as ‘out of n Every student shall always wear on his/her bounds’ for the students; Identity Card issued by the competent au- n Not producing the identity card issued by thority; the University; n Every student, who has been issued the n Refusing to produce or surrender the Iden- Identity Card, shall have to produce or sur- tity Card as and when required by Proctorial render the Identity Card, as and when re- Staff of the University; quired by the University; n Any act of and form of sexual harassment, n Any student found guilty of impersonation ragging or discrimination on the basis of or of giving a false name shall be liable to the caste category, religion, race; and disciplinary action; n Any other conduct anywhere which is con- n The loss of the Identity Card, whenever sidered to be unbecoming of a student. it occurs, shall immediately be reported in writing to the competent authority; Students found guilty of breach of n If a student is found to be continuously ab- discipline shall be liable to such sent from Classes without information for a punishment in terms of (1) Fine; period of 15 days in one or more Classes, his / (2) Campus Ban; (3) Expulsion; and her name shall be struck off the rolls. He/she (4) Rustication. may, however, be readmitted within the next fortnight by the Dean on Payment of the pre- Dr.N.Rajagopal scribed readmission fee etc. He/ She will not Proctor, Central University of Tamil Nadu be re-admitted beyond the prescribed period. E-mail: [email protected] STUDENT HANDBOOK 41 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 42

ESSENTIAL ETIQUETTE FOR

n The CentralSTUDENTS University of Tamil Nadu n No student shall participate in acts (CUTN) students are expected to conduct tending to discredit the institution or impede themselves with integrity, courtesy, kind- its working either from within or from out- ness, compassion and responsibility on and side. off the campus. n Any student whose conduct is considered n Friendly attitude towards faculty/staff and to be detrimental to the best interests of the fellow students, respect for teachers and University is liable for disciplinary action. authority are expected of every student of n It is the duty of each student to be respon- CUTN. sible for the safety of all his/her personal n Each student is expected to be responsible property including money jewellery and for maintaining self-discipline and self-con- electronic gadgets etc. trol in the classroom, in the University cam- n Students are encouraged to follow traffic pus and during University programmes. rules on and off the campus. n Students shall maintain silence and be attentive while attending classes and meetings in the Department and also in common NOTICE BOARD meetings in the University. n The University expects each student to be n Every student shall consider it as a per- responsible for reading the notices posted sonal responsibility with self-regulation to by officers of the University on notice boards maintain cleanliness in the University. on the University campus. Students shall not n Every student shall strive to keep the class- tamper with the notices displayed. rooms and campus clean and eco- friendly. n Students shall not put up ANY NOTICE in n Any damage caused to the property of the the University campus without the permis- University is a serious offence. Writing on sion and counter signature of the Competent walls, doors and furniture is strictly prohibit- Authority. ed. Offenders will have to pay for any damage done. MOBILE PHONE USAGE n Ragging in any form is prohibited. Stringent n Mobile Phones should be put in silent action will be taken against defaulters as per mode/switch off while on the University UGC guidelines. campus/ class room. HEALTHY

PRACTICES “A sound mind in a healthy body” is an ideal to strive for. ost of the university students find Avoid sleeping for too long and stick to a difficulties in maintaining a bal- schedule which will improve your health. ance between healthy life and Avoid caffeine before sleep. M n academic life. The excuse given by them is Personal Hygiene -Take bath regular- that they do not have time for their personal ly. Clean your hands properly before taking health which ultimately affects their overall food. Use clean utensils. Clean your bed- mental and physical health. Here are a few sheet regularly. When ill take proper medi- points which can be practiced by students to cation and rest. ensure a healthy life during their course of n Stress-Put limits on work hours and be re- education. alistic. Try to maintain a routine. Reach out n Diet -Have a nutritional diet. Avoid junk and ask help from others (Friends, Professor, food and drink enough water. Take fruits and Counselor, etc.). Take advantage of medita- salads regularly. Avoid alcohol, smoking and tion and yoga to release stress. Relax with too much of sugar. hobbies. n Exercise-To maintain fitness, exercise reg- n Mental Health-Know the signs of depres- ularly. Engage yourself in games and sports sion and don’t let stress get the better of to endure physical stamina and recreation. you. Try to build your confidence and expect Yoga can be practiced for good physical and things to change. Keep in touch with your mental health. friends and family. Get involved in campus n Sleep-Try to sleep for 6-8 hours a day. activities and be volunteer for programmes. STUDENT HANDBOOK 43 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 44

DO’S AND DON’TS ON

DO! n In case the issue is not resolved, approach n CAMPUS Give yourself time to adjust to the new the Dean (Students Welfare). campus – it is natural to feel a little lost in n Under no circumstance you are allowed the beginning. to bypass the proper channel. Writing to n Carry your ID card at all times and all agencies outside CUTN, without resolving places. the issue within the campus, will be viewed n Carry with you campus emergency phone very seriously and can invite disciplinary numbers. action. n Be punctual. n Use social media in a responsible manner. n Participate actively in co-curricular n Use the Library regularly. activities. The University is the place to n Stay healthy, in body and mind. expand your mental horizons. n Respect the cultural diversity of the n Meet your faculty to clear doubts. campus. n Consult your faculty advisor. n Learn, learn and learn some more!! n Be responsible - about time, work and n Strive for academic excellence. money. n Be in touch with your family and friends. n Inform someone you know and trust about n Grades are important but they are not your whereabouts – especially when you everything. Speak to your advisors if you leave the campus. feel lost. n Complete your homework/assignments in the stipulated time. DO NOT!! n Remember you are now a University n Procrastinate. Scholar – take responsibility of your n Play music (and other sounds) on speakers learning. – including phone speakers. n Use the pavements (and not the main n Walk on roads with your headphones on. roads) for walking. n Kill snakes. In case you spot one, walk n Be aware of the environment – be away quietly and/or call emergency number. respectful of the local flora and fauna. n Spread baseless rumors. n Respect the privacy of others and express n Use tobacco, alcohol and/or narcotic/ empathy. recreational drugs. n Take up your grievances through the n Indulge in any disruptive activity. proper channel only. n Place posters/flyers that have not been n Write to your head of department after authorized by faculty/Head/administration. speaking to your student-advisor for n Walk alone at night – on any part of the department related matters. campus. n Write to your hostel warden for hostel n Carry valuables/large amount of cash. related matters. n Leave valuables unattended anywhere. HOSTELS

Name of the Hostels Male/Female No. of Rooms Kurinji Female 200 Seater Mullai Female 450 Seater Aambal Male & Female 033 Rooms Marutham PhD Scholars 105 Rooms Thakkesi Male 200 Seater Panchamam Male 450 Seater

HOSTEL COMMITTEE DETAILS 2019-20 Girls Hostels Chief Warden L. Kavitha Professor, Department of Physics Warden Jayalakshmi Krishnan Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences Warden B. S. Sumalatha Assistant Professor, Department of Economics Warden Lekha Bhat Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology Boys Hostels

Chief Warden K. Venkata Saravanan Assistant Professor, Department of Physics Warden Dinakar Challabathulla Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences Warden Biju K Assistant Professor, Department of Education Mess Warden Indranil Chattopathyay Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences STUDENT HANDBOOK 45 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 46

UNIVERSITY GUEST HOUSE

UTN Guest House is situated in residential campus of CUTN, opposite to the residence to the Vice-Chancellor. CUTN Residential campus is barely 3 km from the Thiruvarur- CMayiladuthurai high road. These Guest Houses are primarily meant for official guests of CUTN, Members of Selection Committees, Boards of Studies, Examiners, Experts for viva-voce for Ph.D. and other classes, visiting faculties and scholars, invited participants of Seminars / Workshops/ Symposia / Conferences / Training Programs organized by the University, Centers and Departments and at times for guests of CUTN teaching staffs and guests of CUTN non-teaching staff, parents/ guardians of students, subjected to availability. Presently, the guest house accommodation is provided to the guests in two independent blocks containing 3 bedrooms, each. The Facilities in each guest house block include a common hall, kitchen, dining hall and independent vehicle parking shed. However, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner are being served only in the main block. Each bedroom is furnished with two beds, one LCD TV, AC and other basic furniture. The Guesthouse provides safe and clean surrounding and is managed by professional and helpful staffs who attend to our guests at all hours. Provisions of roof garden and Wi-Fi are being made. FACILITIES IN HOSTELS Gymnasium: Both Boys and Girls hostels can take the chess boards and play inside the are equipped with a gymnasium each. The hostels. For outdoor games, cricket kit, cricket gym equipment includes weighing machine, mat, basketball, football, shuttle badminton free weights, dumbbells, medicine balls, free racquets and corks are present in the store weight bars, boxing punch bag, static bike, etc. room. The students should enter their names in the register and use them either in multi- Wireless Internet Facility (WiFi): The Boys purpose hall or in the sports ground. Hostel, Girls Hostel, Married Research Schol- ars Hostel, Non-Married Research Scholars Recreation room (TV room): All the Hostels Hostel are currently equipped with wireless are equipped with LCD TV with individual internet facility, provided by BSNL India. The set-top box with one year complete chan- wireless router is currently set up at a com- nel subscription from Airtel. Apart from TV mon place in such a way that all the students room, all the Hostels are provided with daily are benefitted in the given hostel. newspaper in different languages.

Sports Facilities/amenities (Indoor and Out- On spot Technicians (Electricians and door): The hostels have indoor facilities such Plumbers): All the hostels are given 24 X 7 ser- as carom boards and table tennis. Apart from vice support for electrical and plumbing issues. these, students interested in playing chess

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Safety and Security: All the hostels are pro- n Students complaint Register vided with security guards who work round For Hostel rules and regulations: http:// the clock by maintaining shift based work cutn.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/HOSTEL-AP- schedules. CCTV cameras have been installed PLICATION-2016-2017.pdf in all the hostel premises. HEALTH CENTRE AT CUTN Generator Facility: 24 Hours uninterrupted The Health centre and Diagnostic Labora- electricity available in all the hostels. tory is situated in the 300-seater New Girls Hostel Annexure, Central University of Tamil Drinking Water Facility: RO system has Nadu. been installed in Girls and Boys Mess with The Health Centre is equipped with the cool and hot water facility. following facilities Dining Hall: Both Boys and Girls Hostels n Separate Consultation rooms and separate have well equipped dining halls. Each hall In-patient sections for boys and girls. could accommodate 150 students at a time. n Pharmacy section where most of the essential drugs are provided free of cost. *Mess fee Structure: Mess rate per day is n Emergency care facility with multipara Rs.63.75 -Breakfast-16, Lunch-30, Din- monitors, Volumetric Infusion Pump, 12 lead ner-17.75. (*Subject to change) ECG machine, oxygen supply, Biphasic defi- brillator, Portable suction machine etc. Housekeeping and Maintenance: Utmost n Diagnostic Laboratory facilities like CBC, care is taken to keep all the hostels clean and Blood Glucose, Lipid Profile, Renal Function sanitary. All the Hostel premises are cleaned Test, Liver Function Test, Serum Electrolytes on a daily routine basis. Garbage is removed etc. and disposed regularly in a proper manner to n Minor OT for treating minor procedures keep hostel tidy for healthy living. like Abscess removal, Incision and drain- age, Lipoma removal, suturing and sterile The following is the list of registers main- dressing etc. tained in each hostels: n Emergency medicines for treating emer- n Visitors Register gency conditions like myocardial infarction n Wardens visit Register and other respiratory complications. n Anti-ragging Squad Visit Register n All equipment are connected with Unin- n Anti-ragging Complaint Register terrupted Power Supply to avoid any power n Hostel RO Plant water checking Register cut during the emergency timing. n Mess Stock Register n Air conditioning facility to maintain the n Attendance Register (For all hostels) ambient temperature during treatment. n Students food complaint Register n Food Checking & Complaint Register Health Centre/ Ambulance contact: n House Keeping attendance Register 94424 88404 Ambulance is available at the n Hostel Staff attendance Register Medical Centre for emergency, if any. n Students In-Out Register (Maintained by Working Hours 24x7 Security) HIGHLIGHTS OF HOSTEL RULES AND REGULATIONS

ostel is also known as “Hall of residence” timidation or violence, wilful damage to prop- mean the place of residence of students erty or drunken behaviour constitutes a seri- as determined by the university. Rag- ous offence. H n ging in any form is prohibited. Punishments Every case of illness and accident must be for ragging ranges from expulsion from hostel, reported immediately to the hostel authorities. debarring from exams to cancellation of ad- Students suffering from contagious disease mission. Ragging shall be treated as a serious will not be permitted to stay at hostel. Decision offence and shall be dealt with as per extant of the Chief Warden in this regard will be final. UGC Regulations. No function or celebration shall be organized at hostel premises without the permission of the n Residents shall not create or permit their Chief Warden. guests or visitors to create any disturbance or n Vandalism is a serious offence and anyone other nuisance in the hostel that will interfere found guilty of committing or resorting to such with the well-being of others. acts can be fined and / or expelled from the n Smoking, chewing and spitting of pan, con- hostel. sumption of alcohol drinks and /or narcotic n Misbehaving with the security personnel, drugs in the hostel premises is strictly prohib- care takers and hostel authorities will be con- ited. sidered equivalent to vandalism. n Residents shall not have empty container / n Resident students found in act of violence or bottle / packet of cigarette, alcohol and other misconduct outside the hostel premises is not intoxicating/ narcotic item in their possession/ the liability of the Hostel or University Author- collection. ities. In such cases the resident student is re- n Residents are not allowed to gamble in the sponsible for himself/herself. hostel/ University premises. n The Residents must abide by any other in- The Residents are not allowed to keep any structions conveyed by the Vice Chancellor, pets or feed/ groom stray animals in the hostel Registrar, Chief Warden and Warden from time premises. to time for smooth functioning of Hostels. n Social gathering in the hostel complex are n Residents are responsible for keeping the not permitted without the prior and written hostel premises clean. Residents are advised to consent of the respective warden. keep their room, the mess hall, common room, n No association of hostel residents on the ba- visitor’s room, stair case and toilets and bath- sis of region, religion, caste, creed, ideology or rooms clean at all time. political party is permitted. n The use of electrical appliances such as im- n Any act of manhandling, group fighting, in- mersion heaters, LPG/electric stove/heater are STUDENT HANDBOOK 49 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 50 forbidden in any of the room allotted for res- marked against their names in the attendance idence. Cooking, making tea etc is strictly pro- register if the leave letter is not submitted in hibited in the room. the Hostel Office. n Students shall conduct a room check to ver- ify the inventory provided and endorse on n The tentative mess timings are: the Check In/Check Out Form. Any missing or n Breakfast: 07:30 am-08:30 am damaged items must be reported to the hos- n Lunch: 12:30pm-02:00 pm tel authority immediately. Otherwise, it will be n Dinner: 07:30 pm-08:30 pm assumed that all furnishings and fittings are in good order. The student will be responsible for Note: The Mess timings are subjected to any loss or damage thereafter. change. n Residents will be personally responsible for the safety of their belongings. Residents are n A diet register may be maintained by Uni- advised to keep their personal belongings and versity or Private Party or Co-Operative Society any other valuable items locked in their per- for students to register their signature at every sonal locker even when they are out for a short meal. period. n A provision for mess rebate/ reduction will n Any loss or theft of item(s) should be imme- be available with the permission of the mess diately reported to the hostel authority. No po- warden. lice complaint shall be lodged by the student n Mess rebate/ reduction shall be provided before taking prior permission from the hostel only when the resident goes out of station/ authorities. university, for which the leave letter has to be n The Hostel authority reserves the right to submitted to the hostel warden/ hostel office. enter and inspect a hostel in the interests of The application for mess rebate/ reduction has health, safety and proper conduct of the stu- to be submitted in person by the resident well dents. Entry can be made at any time, wheth- in advance, at least 24 prior to leaving station. er or not the students are present, and with- The mess committee consisting of the Mess out prior notice to the students, if emergency, Wardens and one representative from block or health or safety circumstances warrant such one student from every year of study will over- entry or if there are reasonable grounds to see to the smooth functioning, cleanliness and believe that any substance, material or item food quality of the mess. is being kept or used on the premises in any n Residents can intimate their grievances to re- manner prohibited by the law, by this rules and spective warden through the following email- regulations. Any such substance or item may ids or mobile/ telephone numbers; Boys hos- be impounded by the University’s representa- tel: [email protected] or 04366-277279; tives without prior notice. Any necessary cost Girls hostel: [email protected] or 04366- of such removal shall be the responsibility of 277278. the Resident(s) who introduced the prohibited n Any grievance from a resident(s) in the first substance or item. instance is to be referred to the Resident War- n Residents are not permitted to leave the den/ Warden who will, depending upon the hostel complex before 05.00 AM in the morn- nature of the grievance, ensure that it is pro- ing and after 10.15 PM in the Night. Any late cessed by him/her in a speedy manner. In case entries/night exits should be informed to the the resident(s) is/are not satisfied with action Warden in advance and permission to be ob- taken by the Resident Warden/ Warden he/ tained. she/they are free to bring the grievance in writ- n Hostel Residents who go home during week- ing to the notice to the Chief Warden before ends/festivals/holidays/health issues or for any representing it to the Registrar/ Vice-Chancel- other reason should submit their leave letters lor of the University. in person to the Hostel Office. “Absent” will be Mode of Violation Punishment

Mode of Violation Punishment

Loss of furniture and fittings The cost of furniture and fittings to be recovered

Willfully damaging CUTN property (electri- Twice the cost of the damaged item. cal/ civil / plumbing fittings, furniture).

Unauthorized tapping of electrical power Fine upto Rs.1000/- may be imposed

Misconduct within the hostel premises Suspension for a specific period of time such as issuing orders to hostel employees, based on the report provided by the War- interference with the mess employees, etc. den/Hostel Committee

Late entry i.e., entry in to the respective Permitted into the respective hostel with hostels after 10:15 PM. a strict warning for three occasions in a Semester and thereafter penalised for Rs.1,500/-. he/she has to be accompanied by their parent/ guardian to pay the penalty. If the student is found to enter their hostel, late or delayed for the fifth time in a semester he/she will be expelled from the hostel.

Putting up notices or convening meetings Suspension for a specific period of time or taking out processions, etc. based on the report provided by the War- den/Hostel Authorities

Causing disturbance to the fellow inmates Suspension for a specific period of time or by shouting, making noise, celebrating late permanent expulsion from the hostel based night parties/birthdays, etc. on the report provided by the Warden/Hos- tel Committee

Manhandling, group fighting or intimida- Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on tion immediate notice

Denying, objecting or obstructing the entry Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on of any hostel authority in to the resident’s immediate notice room for the purpose of checking.

Residents found cooking or possession of A penalty of Rs. 2000 will be imposed on cooking equipment(s) including heater, ves- residents found cooking and/or possession sels, stove etc in the hostel premises of cooking equipment(s) in their room. The cooking equipment will be confiscated by the Hostel authority. STUDENT HANDBOOK 51 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 52 Mode of Violation Punishment

Taking Unauthorised leave from the hostel/ Issued written/verbal warning and asked Absence from the hostel without prior per- to call his/her parents/ grardians. mission from the Warden and/ or parents, as the case may be

Causing hindrance to the Hostel authorities Suspension for a specific period of time to perform their duties. based on the report provided by the War- den/Hostel Authorities.

Instigation of protest/ violence within the Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on hostel or University campus immediate notice

Wantonly causing damage to the proper- Levying of fine in addition to the normal ties of the hostel or the University or doing recovery of proceedings anything that would lessen the value of any such property

Ragging the fellow students or juniors Permanent expulsion from Hostel and Uni- versity and the information of the occur- rence shall also be filed with the police for necessary action

Indulge in any act of theft, immoral acts, Permanent expulsion from Hostel and Uni- misbehaviour with hostel/mess staff, versity and the information of the occur- spread of regionalism, casteism etc rence shall also be filed with the police for necessary action

Defacing the hostel rooms in any forms Fine of Rs.1000/- may be imposed or pay- such as pasting posters, slogans, scribing/ ment INR 350 per square feet of the entire scribbling, painting and writings etc. wall/ ceiling/ floor on which the image/ drawing/ writing/scratch has been made

Possession of dangerous weapons, in- Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on toxicants of any kind, poisonous things, immediate notice crackers, firearms, contraband items or instruments that may cause serious injury to others

Indulging in illegal and unethical activity Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on within the hostel premises immediate notice

Engaging a private servant or pet animal Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on immediate notice

Keeping pets, feed/ groom stray animals. Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on immediate notice Mode of Violation Punishment

Vandalism Fine upto Rs. 2000/- and Suspension form the hostel for a specific period of time or both depending upon the gravity of the violation.

Staying in the hostel room beyond the stip- Fine upto Rs.2000/- may be imposed. ulated period without prior permission Expulsion may be recommended by the Hostel Committee.

Allowing guests to stay overnight in the Fine upto Rs.2000/- may be imposed hostels without prior information or permission

Giving unauthorized shelter to the outsid- Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on ers/ inviting undesirable elements into the immediate notice hostel premises

Boys entering Girls’ hostel and vice versa Fine upto Rs.1000/- may be imposed

Screening/keeping obscene literature/video Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on films in possession immediate notice

Mutually exchanging rooms without prior Fine upto Rs.2000/- may be imposed intimation to the Warden

Consumption and possession of alcoholic/ Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on any intoxicating drink or substance of any immediate notice kind, narcotic drugs, smoking, chewing & spitting of pan within the hostel and Uni- versity campus Or possession of empty container / bottle / packet of cigarette, alcohol and other intoxicating/ narcotic item

Formation of association of students in the Permanent Expulsion from the hostel on name of region, caste or creed immediate notice

The fine imposed is for every instance. Residents penalized for any three of the above violation during the span of their stay in the hostel will be expelled from the hostel and will not be provided hostel accommodation for all fourth coming semesters/ program of study.

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SPORTS @ CUTN ports help to develop the overall student community. Facilities are available personality of the students by shaping for events such as cricket, football, volleyball, S physical, mental and social well-being. and athletic events. Indoor facilities for phys- It helps in sharpening the ability to observe, ical conditioning are available at the Mul- analyse and judge in the spur of a moment. ti-Purpose Hall along with facilities for Table Team spirit, cooperative working and coor- Tennis, Shuttle Badminton, Chess and Car- dination are the important qualities that can rom. Students regularly participate in both be learnt from team events. These are very intramural and extramural competitions. The essential in social and professional life to de- training equipment for sports and athletics velop a confident and fearless attitude.The events are available in the sports office. role of the Sports Club is to create the infrastructure and promote capacity building for Multi Sports Complex comprises Volleyball broad-basing sports as well as for achieving Court - 2, Basketball court – 2, Tennikoit excellence in South-Zone Inter Universi- Court – 1, Lawn Tennis – 1, Athletic Stand- ty Tournaments and National competitive ard track 400 M, a cricket ground and Indoor events. Keeping in view the growing demand Sports comprises of Badminton Court and Ta- for advanced infrastructure, equipment and ble Tennis among other sports facilities will scientific support, the Sports Club has taken be provided shortly at the campus. several initiatives and is providing the necessary assistance to sportspersons by way GYM / Fitness Centre. of training and giving exposure in National A physical fitness centre is operational in the competitions backed up with scientific and University for ensuring a healthy mind and equipment support as well as cash incentives a healthy body. The students and the faculty for boosting their morale. regularly use the Gym facilities in the university under the guidance of the sports expert. Central University of Tamil Nadu is equipped Separate Gym facilities are available for boys with good sports facilities for the students and girls. The centre of the university has all and staff and is proactive in developing the requisite instruments and equipment’s Sports infrastructure for the benefit of the required for exercising. CUTN BUS TIMING CHART

Timings Departure From Arrival at 08.35 A.M. Kangalancherry Department 08.50 A.M. Kangalancherry Department 09.05 A.M. Kangalancherry Department 09.20 A.M. Kangalancherry Department 04.30 P.M. Department Kangalancherry 05.10 P.M. Department Kangalancherry 05.45 P.M. Department Kangalancherry

Note: It may be noted that each trip must carry minimum 15 Nos. of students, if not trip will be merged with the next schedule time.

Private Bus frequencies via CUTN: Government Bus frequencies 9.00 am from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur via CUTN Staff Qtrs: (reaches CUTN around 9.20am) From Nannilam via CUTN Staff Quarters 9.35 am from Ettiyalur to Thiruvarur (at 6.30 am) - Thiruvarur Bus Stand (reaching CUTN around 9.50am) Thrivarur Bus Stand - CUTN Staff Qtrs 10.30 am from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur (at 7.45 am) - Nannilam (reaches CUTN around 11.10am) From Nannilam via CUTN Staff Qtrs 11.25 am from Ettiyalur to Thiruvarur (at 8.30 am) - Thiruvarur Bus Stand (reaching CUTN around 11.45am) Thrivarur Bus Stand - CUTN Staff Qtrs 1.00 pm from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur (at 10.30 am) - Nannilam (reaches CUTN around 1.30pm) From Nannilam via CUTN Staff Qtrs 1.50 pm from Ettiyalur to Thiruvarur (at 12.00 noon) - Thiruvarur Bus Stand (reaching CUTN around 2.15pm) Thrivarur Bus Stand - CUTN Staff Qtrs 3.45 pm from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur (at 2.45 pm) - Nannilam (reaches CUTN around 4.15pm) From Nannilam via CUTN Staff Qtrs 4.45 pm from Ettiyalur to Thiruvarur (at 4.30 pm) - Thiruvarur Bus Stand (reaching CUTN around 5.15pm) Thrivarur Bus Stand - CUTN Staff Qtrs 5.30 pm from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur (at 6.45 pm) - Nannilam (reaches CUTN around 6.00pm) From Nannilam via CUTN Staff Qtrs 6.15 pm from Ettiyalur to Thiruvarur (at 8.00 pm) - Thiruvarur Bus Stand (reaching CUTN around 6.25pm) Thruvarur Bus Stand - CUTN Staff Qtrs 8.00 pm from Thiruvaru to Ettiyalur (at 9.15pm) - Nannilam (reaches CUTN around 8.30pm) STUDENT HANDBOOK 55 CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 STUDENT HANDBOOK CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU n 2019-20 56

GYM TIMING - Indoor Games Outdoor Games: Morning 6 am to 9 am Badminton Football & Evening 5 pm to 8 pm Table tennis Cricket (All Days) Carrom Chess Basket Ball

SPORTS FACILITATION TEAM Dr. Dinakar Sports Coordinator [email protected] +91-9176330486 Challabathula Dr. S. Kumaraguru Physical Instructor [email protected] +91-9843263883 Ms. Rajendu P. R Physical Instructor [email protected] +91-8903374113

CANTEEN n Outsourced canteen facilities are also available in the campus.

BANK CUTN has a separate State Bank of India branch with ATM in the Administrative Block.

Name of the Branch :State Bank of India, CUTN, Neelakudi Campus. Branch Code : 18724 IFSC : SBIN0018724

The working hours is 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

POST OFFICE Post Office is located in the Administrative Block Working Hours : 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Pin Code : 610 005

SOME KEY CONTACTS IN ADMINISTRATION

Academic Section 04366 277261 A001-Administration Block Finance Section 04366 277321 A002-Administration Block Administration 04366 277320 A012-Administration Block IT Section 04366 277290 B001-Administration Block Registrar’s Secretariat 04366 277230 F1-01-Administration Block VC’s Secretariat 04366 277351 Administration Block behind this handbook

Editors Dr. P. Sigamani, Department of Social Work Dr. E. M. Shankar, Department of Life Sciences Dr.K. Biju, Department of Education Dr. Anand Thakur, Department of Commerce Mr. Sunil Kumar, Department of Education

Graphics and illustrations Dr. Francis P. Barclay, Department of Media and Communication Mr. Naveen V. Pillai, Public Relations Committee Ms. Swati Balivada, Department of Hindi