Prospectus 2015 University of Kashmir 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (2015-16) For Admission to 1st Semester Batch 2015 Issuance of Admission Notification/Prospectus 25th April, 2015 Issuance of Application Forms 27th April, 2015 Conduct of Entrance Tests 25th May- 3rd June, 2015 Declaration of Entrance Test Results 9th June, 2015 Issuance of Merit Lists 11th June, 2015 Commencement of 1st Semester Class Work From 3rd week of June, 2015 Commencement of 2nd Semester Class Work From 3rd week of October, 2015 Conduct of 1st and 2nd Semester Examinations February- March, 2016 Winter Vacations February, 2016 Commencement of 3rd Semester Class Work March, 2016 Conduct of 3rd Semester Examinations August, 2016 Commencement of 4th Semester Class Work 1st week of September, 2016 Conduct of 4th Semester Examinations January-February, 2017 For Admission to 3rd Semester Batch 2014 Commencement of 3rd/5th/7th/9th Semester Class Work March, 2015 Conduct of 3rd/5th/7th/9th Semester Examinations July-August, 2015 Commencement of 4th/6th/8th/10th Semester Class Work September, 2015 Conduct of 4th/6th/8th/10th Semester Examinations December, 2015-January, 2016 Winter Vacation January-February, 2016 Note: - The last date for submission of application forms, completion of admission formalities and schedule of conduct of Entrance Tests shall be reflected in the admission notification/s. The University reserves the right to make changes/ amendments in the academic calendar/ course structure/intake capacity, fee structure and to any statute/policy reflected in this prospectus as and when academic considerations warrant so, without prior notice. 2 Vision To be a world class University committed to create and disseminate knowledge for human development and welfare. Mission To create intellectually stimulating environment, promote excellence in teaching, research and extension activities and facilitate academic freedom, diversity and harmony. 3 Message from the Vice-Chancellor Welcome to the University of Kashmir, a premiere institution of higher education and research, enjoying ‘A’ grade status from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University is continuing its march towards excellence in teaching, research and extension activities, and stands committed to providing access to higher education particularly to underprivileged sections of society through satellite campuses and a vast network of affiliated colleges. The University is all set to make its presence felt in remote regions (Leh, Kargil and Kupwara) by starting need-based science, management, computer and engineering courses while taking into account social demand, manpower and employability of the students. We are committed to transform University of Kashmir into a world class educational institution that would pave way for generation and dissemination of knowledge, quality human resource with resolute moral and ethical values and positive attitude. The University is trying its best to respond to the shifting paradigms in education in tune with the changing needs of the society. It aims to be a place where creative minds generate new knowledge and where new ideas germinate, strike roots and bear fruits. The University is committed to provide its students the best possible central facilities in the shape of a central library, rich in latest books, journals and other study material, 24x7 internet browsing centre, quality hostels for boys and girls, well-equipped health centre, large scale sports activities and well equipped modern communication technology facilities. Over the years, with the establishment of Directorate of Information Technology & Support System (IT&SS) a student can get his/her registration record through E-registration from college to university level. For the purpose of their admission in the University we offer a foolproof, transparent, student friendly and hassle free e-based admission process. The teaching, non-teaching and administrative staff of the University are working together to achieve excellence in all academic activities and in creating a knowledge society. In this backdrop I am immensely pleased to invite you to apply for/join any programme amongst the programmes that we offer during the current session-2015. For the convenience and accessibility of students we do devise, every year a prospectus containing detailed information and guidance about the admission procedures for various post-graduate, B.Tech and diploma programmes offered by the University under different faculties. Besides, it provides general information and an overview of the academic performance and of other allied aspects of the University. 4 I look forward to welcome the admission seekers with the hope that they would join us in our efforts to transform University of Kashmir into a world class education institution. Professor Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi Message from Dean Academic Affairs I am conscious of the wide awareness of our younger generation about the importance of higher education and their strong desire to make it to any best University to enable them to be equipped with new skills, knowledge and ideas. The University of Kashmir welcomes the aspirants seeking access to it with a promise of providing quality and choice–based education plus almost all those facilities which are necessary to satisfy the quest for excellence. Indeed, we are sensitive to the demands of an emerging knowledge society. Therefore it is understandable that our University focuses on the changing requirements and expectations of students and stakeholders including institutions and workplaces. Our objective is to provide both broad general education and targeted career-specific education often interdisciplinary, focussing on skills and aptitudes. To be sure, in order to succeed in today’s knowledge economy, the students have to cultivate critical thinking, problem solving approach, foster initiative and entrepreneurialism, develop effective written and oral communication, and analyse the ocean of information and above all nurture curiosity and imagination. I hope those students who would be privileged to get admission to various Courses would make optimal use of their precious time by tapping available resources, maximise their knowledge and chart new pathways in their respective fields to finally lead the University to such a level of excellence that it not only becomes comparable to the leading Universities of India and the world, but also serves as a benchmark for others. I once again extend warm welcome to the admission Seekers and wish them a bright future. Professor M Ashraf Wani 5 Contents An Overview Continuous Assessment Kashmiri Educational Multimedia Research Centre Our Campuses Promotion Library & Information Science Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy Teaching Departments Cancellation of Admission Linguistics J&K State Resource Centre Programmes Offered Re-admission Urdu Population Research Centre Highlights-2014 Completion of Course Faculty of Social Sciences UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Kashmir Admission Policy Attendance Economics Studies Eligibility Vacations and Holidays History University Science Instrumentation Centre Entrance Examination Career Assistanceship Islamic Studies Women’s Studies Centre Exemption from Entrance Test Career Planning and Counselling Media Education Research Centre Satellite Campuses Admission Procedure Entrepreneurship Development Political Science North Campus Baramulla Reservation of Seats JRF NET/SET Facilities Psychology South Campus Anantnag Shifting from Reserved to Open Merit Conduct and Discipline Sociology Leh Campus Nominations from Government Proctorial Organization Social Work Kargil Campus Admission of Foreign Students Ragging : A Crime Faculty of Commerce and Management Kupwara Campus Result of Entrance Test Faculty of Applied Sciences & Studies Post-Graduate Programmes in Degree Declaration of Merit/Selection Lists Technology Business and Financial Studies Colleges Admission at Satellite Campus and Colleges Computer Sciences The Business School University Administration Selection Notifications Electronics & Instrumentation Technology Faculty of Education List of Colleges Admission Under Self Financed Seats Category Food Science and Technology Education Closure of Admission Home Science Faculty of Law Submission of Application Forms Pharmaceutical Sciences Law Instructions for Filling of OMR Answer Sheets Faculty of Biological Sciences Faculty of Oriental Learning Fee Structure Biochemistry Arabic Programme Fee Structure Biotechnology Persian Self Financed Fee Structure Botany Sanskrit Foreign Students Fee Zoology Faculty of Music and Fine Arts Mode of Payment Faculty of Engineering Fee Result Rules Music and Fine Arts College of Engineering Research and Other Centres: Transfer of Fee Faculty of Physical & Material Sciences Academic Resource and Support System Academic Staff College Chemistry Library Facilities Bio-Informatics Centre Earth Sciences Merit Scholarship and Student Aid Fund Centre for Biodiversity and Taxonomy Environmental Science Hostel Accommodation Centre of Central Asian Studies Geography and Regional Development Health Services Centre of Research for Development Mathematics Internet Services Centre for Career Counselling and Planning Physics Sports Facilities Centre for Shaikh-ul-Alam (R.A) Studies Statistics Cultural Activities Directorate of Distance Education Faculty of Arts Extra-curricular Activities Directorate of IT & SS English Examination, Evaluation and Promotion Directorate of Internal Quality