Sample Offer Letter for B.Tech 2020 Batch
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IITGN INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR PALAJ, GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT 382355, INDIA Date: November 9, 2020 Dear Student, Congratulations on your provisional admission to IIT Gandhinagar! You now have the opportunity to join a dynamic institution that is committed to innovation and excellence in education. We take pride in our novel approach to academics and our futuristic outlook, and we look forward to having you join us in this exciting endeavour. Our mission and vision statements are enclosed. Also enclosed is a brochure that highlights key elements of our B Tech programme, and one that describes various academic support initiatives. In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have designed an innovative and student-centric programme for the first year keeping in mind the challenges you are facing in these difficult times, while upholding our commitment to provide a well-rounded education. The first year of your B Tech programme has been divided into three terms and the programme will begin in the online mode. We request you to take necessary steps to prepare yourself to attend the courses online. In particular, please ensure that you have a laptop/computer with necessary data connectivity for a smooth online learning experience. The first term will begin online from 10:00 am on 12th November 2020. The general terms and conditions of your offer are provided in Enclosure 1. Information related to the registration process, payment of fees, and academic schedule of the first year programme are provided in Enclosure 2. T a Fda Pa (Enclosure 3) is now being emulated by several IITs and other academic institutions. The Foundation Programme has been developed to d ca, communication skills, ethics, physical fitness and social awareness. The institute places great emphasis on not only educating successful engineers of the future, but also creating well-rounded personalities, who contribute to society, are respectful of and can adapt to their surroundings, and who can be great thinkers and problem solvers in all avenues of life. As an institution committed to adopting the best standards and practices in education, IIT Gandhinagar takes an uncompromising position on ethical conduct and human values. A statement on academic integrity is attached (Enclosure 4). We believe in equal opportunities for all and are committed to non-discrimination against individuals based on their ethnicity, caste, religion, gender or socio-cc a. W a a ac c ad a, aa ad b (Ecre 5). Your parents/guardian and you are required to jointly sign statements on good conduct, academic honesty and anti-ragging (Enclosures 6a to 6c), and a statement acknowledging our approach to student treatment (Enclosure 7). Kindly note that you should upload the signed copies of these documents during registration. We strongly believe that no student should face challenges in pursuing his/her education due to financial constraints. We have therefore created a number of financial aid programs and scholarships (Enclosure 8) to help students with financial needs. Students will be provided with hostel accommodation and access to other facilities of the Institute on their arrival (Enclosure 9). Hostel rooms may have to be shared with other students. Students are not permitted to accommodate guests in their rooms. All guests are expected to make their own arrangements for accommodation outside the campus. IIT Gandhinagar is a green campus, and all members of the community are expected to adopt sustainable use of all resources. In particular, we strongly encourage walking and bicycle use, and use of personal motor vehicles by the students inside the campus is not permitted. We welcome you to IIT Gandhinagar and we wish you the very best as you begin a new chapter in your life. With best wishes, Kabeer' - Dean (Academic Affairs) Note: This admission offer is provisional and subject to IIT Gandhinagar being the final institution allotted to you at the end of JoSAA counseling. In case you are allotted an institute different from IIT Gandhinagar at the end of counseling, this offer will stand void. IIT GANDHINAGAR ENCLOSURE 1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION All admissions are provisional and subject to IIT Gandhinagar being the final allotted institution at the end of the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling. In case a candidate is allotted an institution different from IIT Gandhinagar at the end of counseling, this offer of admission will stand void. All admissions are dependent on fulfilment of all academic and non-academic requirements. IIT Gandhinagar reserves the right to withdraw the admission at any stage in case a candidate does not possess the minimum qualifications, does not fulfil any of the requirements detailed on the Institute website/admission offer, or gives any false information. All students must complete and submit a self-declaration of medical fitness form by 11:59 pm on November 12, 2020. All students would also be required to undergo a medical fitness test after arrival at the Institute. A d a a / b. H, I a a - campus clinic that students can visit for minor illnesses and ailments. All students are also provided a modest health insurance cover which includes expenses on hospitalizations up to Rs. 1,50,000. Hospitalization expenses beyond this maximum amount are the responsibility of the student. Students must maintain good conduct, discipline and adequate academic standing (assessed via grades, CPI, etc.) during their stay at IIT Gandhinagar. Non-fulfilment of standards set by the Institute on any of these fronts may result in termination of admission. All students must adhere to all other rules and regulations prescribed by the IIT Gandhinagar, and revised from time to time. IIT GANDHINAGAR ENCLOSURE 2 REGISTRATION AND FEE SUBMISSION Registration All the students must register online by 11:59 pm on 12th November 2020. Kindly note that the link to registration form will be shared by e-mail. Due to the prevailing pandemic situation, the students are not required to report physically for registration. During registration, you will be required to upload the following documents: 1) JEE (Advanced) admit card 2) Class 10 mark sheet 3) Class 12 mark sheet 4) Caste/Category certificate (if applicable and in specified format) 5) Proof of date of birth 6) Copy of Aadhaar card. For any queries, please contact [email protected] Academic Schedule for the First Year: In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first year of the B Tech programme is divided into three terms as follows: Term I: Thu Nov 12 Thu Dec 24 (6 weeks) Term II: Mon Jan 4 Fri May 7. The schedule for this term would be as per the academic calendar for 2020-21 Semester II. Term III: Thu May 20 Sun July 11. The schedule for this term would be as per the academic calendar for 2020-21 Summer Term. The schedule and the list of courses that the students will enroll in Term I are given below. Term I will consist of immersive courses on Writing and Computing and two courses as a part of our flagship Foundation Programme. Schedule (Term I) List of Courses (Term I) Introduction to Computing Registration Thu, Nov 12 Introduction to Writing I Term I Begins Thu, Nov 12 Foundation Programme I Orientation Thu, Nov 12 Sat, Nov 14 Foundation Programme II Term I Ends Thu, Dec 24 Fees for the academic year 2020-21 Tuition (in Other Allied Mess and Hostel One-time Total Due Rs.) Charges (in Laundry Seat Rent, Admission Fee (in Rs.) Rs.) Advance Utilities, + Refundable Feec (in Rs.) etc.c (in Security Rs.) Depositd (in Rs.) Term I 40,000 3,000 - - 11,500 54,500a Term II 100,000 7,500 19,000b 15,000 141,500 Term III 60,000 4,500 9,000b 7,200 80,700 a. Fees amount received by the Institute from JoSAA (deducting JoSAA processing charges of Rs. 2,000) will be adjusted against this amount and the balance is due by November 20, 2020. b. Mess and Laundry Advance Fee is based on current rates and are subject to change. c. Mess and Laundry Advance Fee & Hostel Seat Rent, Utilities, etc. will only be applicable for students who are physically on campus. d. Refundable security deposit is Rs. 5000 and one-time admission fees is Rs. 6500. Fees to be paid for Term I Total Fees Amount deposited to JoSAA processing Total for Term I Chairman, JEE charges (C) amount due (A) (Advanced) (B) (A-B+C) SC students/ Rs. 14,500 Rs. 15,000 Rs. 2000 Rs. 1,500 ST students/ PwD students with 40 % disability Others Rs. 54,500 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 2000 Rs. 21,500 Please note that the last date to pay the fees for Term I is November 20, 2020. Please Note: 1. The institute has extended the full tuition fee waiver/reimbursement facility to UG students having annual parental income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Students whose family income is between Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 5.0 lakhs per annum, shall pay only 1/3rd of the tuition fee. 2. The students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 9,00,000/- shall have access to interest free bank loan under the Vidyalaxmi scheme for the total portion of the tuition fee payable. 3. Further, students may request financial support as scholarships, grants, and loans. 4. Further, students having severe financial hardship may apply for an option to pay the above fees in installments. Fees Payment: The payment must be done on-line using one of the two options given below: 1. Visit https://payment.iitgn.ac.in (available options for payment are Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking), OR 2.