UNDER GRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2013-14 fl‘¡¯ûfl¡±ôL ¸øµÕfl¡ 1±øÊ√…fl¡ ˜≈Mê√√ ø¬ıù´ø¬ı√…±˘˚˛ [’¸˜ ‰¬1fl¡±11 ¡Z±1± õ∂øӬᬱø¬ÛÓ¬ ’±1n∏ ˆ¬±1Ó¬ ‰¬1fl¡±11 ”√1 ø˙鬱 ¬Ûø1¯∏√ Ó¬Ô± ø¬ıù´ø¬ı√…±˘˚˛ ’Ú≈√±Ú ’±À˚˛±·1 ¡Z±1± ¶§œfl‘¡øÓ¬õ∂±5] KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY (Established by an Act of Assam Legislative Assembly and Recognized by Distance Education Council and University Grants Commission) KEY OFFICIALS OF THE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR Shri J. B. Patnaik His Excellency the Governor of Assam Contact No. Vice Chancellor 0361-2235642 Professor Srinath Baruah (Secy. to V.C.) Registrar 0361-2229117 Shri Rajat Baran Mahanta 88110-16661 Dean (Academic) 0361-2235971 Dr. Arupjyoti Choudhury 88110-16662 Dean (Study Centre) Dr. Hitesh Deka 88110-16663 Finance Officer 0361-2235971 Md. Safikur Rahman 88110-16664 Director, CIQA 0361-2234964 Dr. Madhab C. Sarma 88110-16667 Officer on Special Duty (Examinations) 0361-2229235 Shri Priyabrata Lahkar 88110-16669 Deputy Registrar (Examinations) 0361-2235971 88110-16665 Deputy Director (Multimedia) 0361-2229234 Dr. Ankuran Dutta 88110-16668 Assistant Registrar 0361-2235971 Shri Ratul Kr. Patowary 88110-16655 Assistant Librarian 0361-2235971 Dr. Badan Barman 88110-16906 2 KKHSOU PROSPECTUS fl‘¡¯ûfl¡±ôL ¸øµÕfl¡ 1±øÊ√…fl¡ ˜≈Mê√ ø¬ıù´ø¬ı√…±˘˚˛ KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY Prof. Srinath Baruah A Word from the Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Education is the mainstay of society because it empowers people to lead a meaningful and respectable life. Education provides knowledge which can actually bring in positive changes in society. To develop a strong nation, it is mandatory that all sections of people are sufficiently educated. Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) was established with a mission to provide opportunities of higher education through the Open and Distance Learning system to all those who have been deprived of higher education. Established by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Assam, and subsequently recognized by the Distance Education Council (DEC),University Grants Commission (UGC), and National Council for Teachers’ Education; KKHSOU is the 14thopen university along with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), and the only state open university of the North-East of India. The main objective of the University is to generate and develop a well-organised and competent human resource capable of rendering great service to the socio-economic development of the country in general, and Assam in particular. The first academic programme of KKHSOU, popularly known as Bachelor Preparatory Programme (BPP), was launched in January, 2008. Subsequently, from July 2008, degree programmes were also introduced. The first batch of the graduate students successfully came out in 2011. We feel encouraged to state that around 69,000 learners have so far enrolled in various programmes during the academic session 2012-13 in about 264 study centers situated at various parts of the state. At present, along with conventional Bachelor of Arts (BA) programmes, the university is also offering professional degree programmes such as Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC), and Bachelor of Commerce (B Com). Out of these programmes, BCA and BBA were offered under the semester system since 2010. However, following the UGC guidelines, other degree programmes such as BA (General), BA (Major), BMC and B Com too are offered under the credit- based semester system. Certain innovative and context-specific curricula have also been introduced as part of the degree programmes which, we believe, will certainly help in the real grooming of the learners. For example, a course on Spoken English has been made compulsory in all subjects of the degree programmes. The University has made certain courses like (i) Computer Application, (ii) Spoken English, and (iii) Office Management, integral part of the curricula of the BA (Pass) Programme so that its Graduates can enhance their acceptance and have an edge over otehrs in the job market. KKHSOU has been offering Masters degree programmes in Computer Application (MCA), Business Administration (MBA) and Mass Communication (MMC), and five PG diploma programmes, all under credit-based semester system from the academic session 2010-2011. However, from 2011-12, the University introduced Master's degree programme in Humanities and Social Sciences viz: Assamese, English, Sociology, Social Works, Political Science and Education— all under credit-based semester system. From this academic session, the University is introducing Master of Science in Information Technology (M.Sc. IT) under Hiranya Bhuyan School of Science and Technology. The University has plans to introduce Master's programme in four other subjects – Economics, Philosophy, Sanskrit and History. KKHSOU 3 PROSPECTUS The course structure of the different programmes of this University has been designed as per the national curricula. We sincerely hope that those intending to pursue higher education from this university would be immensely benefitted by these programmes, and will be able to secure not only an opportunity for job and higher education, but also a respectable place in society. The University also offers, as add-on studies, certain vocational and professional Certificate/Diploma programmes to enable the already enrolled students in various colleges and educational institutions of Assam. The University has been entrusted by the Government of Assam to launch Diploma in Elementary Education programme for in-service elementary school teachers of the state from the 2012-2013. The University takes this opportunity to thank the NCTE, New Delhi and SSA Assam, for entrusting the university to successfully implement the programme. Recently, KKHSOU has signed an MOU with Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada, which is an inter-governmental organization created by the Commonwealth Heads of Governments, for internal quality assurance and improvement model. It is an important milestone for us to adopt the COL Review and Improvement Model (RIM) approach. The first phase of the review process is over. It is important to note that only three Indian Open Universities have so far been able to adopt this COL RIM approach. Another significant advances the University has made is the uploading of its electronic resources in the web under the license of Creative Commons. Learners from any part of the world will now be able to consult our high quality resources both in print and multimedia formats using the internet. It is a big step on our part to generate a global knowledge community with the sharing of necessary information. The Community Radio Jnan Taranga has been converted to Internet Radio to enable learners and the general public to listen to the academic and community programmes of KKHSOU online from any place. Since KKHSOU is a state university, it has to carry forward certain social obligations. As a part of this obligation, we have offered free education to jail inmates of three district jails, and also differently able learners with appropriate and adequate learning materials. The University is planning to launch BPP and BA programmes for deaf and dumb learners from 2014-15 academic session. Without a sound research environment, a university cannot realize its potentials. Keeping this view in mind, we have appointed Research and Training Assistants (RTAs) to carry out On–Campus research works on various aspects of Open and Distance Learning under Banikanta Kakati Institute of Research and Development. In order to create a sound database in various fields of ODL, we are also offering PhD programme in various disciplines other than ODL with the aim of finding out the areas that still need more attention. Currently, three batches comprising 40 scholars have been pursuing their PhD research work in this university. My faith is that KKHSOU will be able to deliver quality PhD work in different areas of knowledge. We are also planning to hold the first ever Convocation of the University sometimes in the first quarter of 2014 for conferring degrees to the learners, who have successfully passed out various degree programmes. The motto of the university is “Education Beyond Barriers” irrespective of age, educational qualification and geographical boundaries. I, from the core of my heart, welcome the learners from all backgrounds to this University to enroll in the programmes of their choice. (Srinath Baruah) 4 KKHSOU PROSPECTUS GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM EDUCATION ( HIGHER ) DEPARTMENT DISPUR No. AHE.228/2007/330, Dated Dispur, the 8th May, 2009. From : Shri H.M. Cairae, IAS Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam Education (Higher) Deptt. To : The Vice-Chancellor, K.K. Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati - 6 Sub : Recognition of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates of K.K. Handique State Open University. Ref. : Letter No. DO/VC/KKHSOU/GOA/1(a)/2007/118 dated 9-4-09. Sir, In inviting a reference to your letter cited above, this is to clarify that the Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates conferred by the K.K. Handique State Open University are at par with the Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates given by other Universities for the purposes of admissions and jobs etc. Yours faithfully, Sd/- Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam, Education (Higher) Department Dispur Memo No. AHE.228/2007/330-A Dated Dispur, the 8th May, 2009. Copy to : The Director of Higher Education, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati-19 KKHSOU 5 PROSPECTUS Ph. 23236351, 23232710, 23237721, 23234116 23235733, 23232317, 23236735, 23239437 UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI - 110002 SPEED POST No. F. 9-13/2008 (CPP-I) 18th March, 2009 The Registrar Krishna Kanta Handique State Open Universities Guwahati - 781 006 Subject : Request for recognition of K.K. Handique State Open University, Guwahati Sir, With reference to your letter No. KKHSOU/UGC/30/2008/6 dated 9th March, 2008 on the subject cited above I am directed to inform you that the Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati has been established by an act of State legislature (No.