k fo'ofo Lt Gen (Dr) DDS Sandhu, PVSM, ADC (Retd.) {ks= |ky Kurukshetra University, q# ; d D. Litt. (Mgt.), Ph.D., M.Phil., MBA, M.Sc., MMM, MDBA Kurukshetra - 136 119 (INDIA) VICE-CHANCELLOR (Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956) K U Y ("A" Grade, NAAC Accredited) Former V.C., Guru Jambheshwer University of S&T R IT U S K R SH VE Former Director General Ordnance Services ETRA UNI ;ksx k Patron, Asian Council of Logistics Board LFk% dq# d ekZf. Member, Board of Studies, IIMM Fellow of British Institute of Management Hony Fellow of Indian Institute of Mtris Management Member, Advisory Board, RCA, AMU, Aligarh Member, Governing Body of Haryana Academy of History and Culture Member, NE Regional Institute of Sc. & Tech., Nirujali, Arunachal Pradesh Member, Haryana State Higher Education Commission Member, Governing Board, Baddi University (HP) Member, Haryana State Innovation Council Welcome to Kurukshetra University, I am pleased that you are considering studying at KU, an institution renowned for research, teaching and learning excellence. KU has a commitment to engage with national and international challenges. Accredited with an A grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, KU offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in ten faculties. All our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes have been carefully designed to ensure that each student is well prepared for the working environment of the 21st century. There are five important reasons why you should opt to study at K.U. First, you will have the opportunity to get qualifications in an area of study which has been approved by one of the national accreditation agencies. Importantly, all our programmes are designed keeping in view the latest developments in respective fields of study and also in consonance with the requirements of the society and industry. Second, studying at KU will expose you to some of the best teachers of the country. All our teachers are engaged in high quality research of international standards and they bring their expertise and new knowledge meaningfully into their teaching in the classroom. Third, we aim to prepare leaders for the future. You will acquire an education that extends beyond the classroom curriculum. At KU you will have the opportunity to hone your leadership skill through engagement in various programmes including sports, cultural activities and debates, etc. Fourth, KU has world class infrastructure in terms of smart classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, seminar rooms, 425 acre WI- FI Campus, Central library, Auditoria, shopping complexes, banks, post office and world-class sports facilities. Fifth, to support you, KU offers a range of students services, among these the hostel facility, the student health service, a career development and counseling cell, a wi-fi campus, online library services, excellent sport facilities, an active cultural environment and a placement cell. I hope this prospectus gives you all the information you need to make KU your choice university. It has been designed to help you explore different degree requirements, admission test schedules, and information about accommodation, fee structure, and other on-campus facilities for students and so on. We encourage you to choose Kurukshetra University, and look forward to welcoming you to KU in 2013. DDS Sandhu VISION Be globally acknowledged as a distinguished centre of academic excellence. MISSION To prepare a class of proficient scholars and professionals with ingrained human values and commitment to expand the frontiers of knowledge for the advancement of society. CONTENTS 1. Media Courses 2. Statutory officers of the University 3. Schedule for Counseling and Admission 4. Kurukshetra University 5. About the Institute 6. Faculty Members and Staff 7. About the Courses and Admission 8. Studio and Laboratory Facilities 9. Major Activities 10. Important Guidelines 11. Distribution and Reservation of seats 12. Guidelines for reservation 13. List of documents to be brought at the time of Admission 14. Benefits of fee for SC Candidates of Haryana 15. Instructions to Deposit the Dues 16. Rules for Adjustment/Refund of fee 17. Hostel Charges 18. Curbing the Menace of Ragging 19. Appendix-A: Bonafide residents of Haryana 20. Appendix-B: LIST OF THE SC, BC & SBC in Haryana State 21. Appendix-C: List of fake Universities/Boards 22. Annexure I-XI: Performa for Character, SC, BC, SBC,EBP, Differently Abled, DFF, ESM Certificate, Self Declaration by the Student/Parent/Guardian and Student's Information 23. Performa for Group Personal Insurance of Students 24. Admission Form STATUTORY OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Hon'ble Chancellor Shri Jagannath Pahadia Governor, Haryana Code No.01744 Vice-Chancellor Lt. Gen. (Dr.) D.D.S. Sandhu, 238039 PVSM, ADC (Retd.), D.Litt. (Mgt.), Ph.D., M.Phil., MBA, M.Sc., MMM, MDBA Registrar Prof. M.K. Jain 238026 M.Com., Ph.D. Dean Academic Affairs Prof. Girish Chopra 238045 M.Sc., Ph.D. Dean, Students' Welfare Prof. Anil Vashisth 238096 M.Sc., Ph. D. Proctor Prof. C.R. Darolia 239617 M.A., Ph. D. Dean of Colleges Prof. D.D. Arora 238347 M.Com., Ph. D. Dean, Research & Development Prof. Shyam Kumar 238561 M.Sc., Ph. D. Chief Warden (Boys Hostels) Dr. Sat Dev 238711 M.A., Ph. D. Chief Warden (Girls Hostels) Prof. (Mrs.) Ashu Shokeen 239753 M.A., Ph.D. Offg. Librarian Sh. R.D.Mehla 238367 M.Sc., M.Lib. Controller of Examinations Dr. Hukam Singh 238377 M.Phil., Ph. D. Director Prof. S.S. Boora 238310 Institute of Mass Communication & MBA, Ph.D. Media Technology 1 Media Courses Last date for the receipt of Application Form: July 06, 2013 Course Category (A) Under Graduate Courses: 1. B.A. (Mass Communication) 2. B. Tech. (Printing, Graphics and Packaging) * (B) Five Year Integrated Courses: 3. Five Year Integrated Course in Multimedia-B.Sc. (Multimedia) and M.Sc. (Multi media) 4. Five year Integrated course in Graphics & Animation-B.Sc. (Graphics & Animation) and M.Sc. (Graphics & Animation) (C)Post Graduate Courses: 5. M.Sc. (Mass Communication) 6. M.Sc. (Electronic Media) 7. M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication) (D) Research Courses : 08. M.Phil. (Journalism & Mass Communicaion) 09. Ph.D. (Journalism & Mass Communication) Admission in the all UG & PG Courses (Sr. No. 1 to 7 except Sr. No. 2) will be made on the basis of the merit of qualifying examination plus weightage *Admission on the basis of AIEEE score and admission through Haryana State Counseling Society, Panchkula.For more information in this regard please contact www.hstes.in or www.hstes.org 2 SCHEDULE FOR COUNSELING AND ADMISSION Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses 15 July, 2013 16 July, 2013 16, 17 & 18 July, 2013 19 July, 2013 20 July, 2013 20,22, & 23 July, 2013 24 July, 2013 24 July, 2013 24,25 & 26 July, 2013 Classes will start from July 29, 2013. NOTE- Admission merit list will be placed on Institution's Notice Board as well as on the University website www.kuk.ac.in No separate intimation regarding admission and counseling will be made to the candidate. 3 4 KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY General Located in Kurukshetra, the land of the Bhagvadgita, Kurukshetra University is a premier institute of higher learning in India. It is spread over 400 acres of land on the south bank of the holy Brahmsarovar. Its foundation stone was laid on January 11, 1957 by Bharatratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of the Indian Republic. Since then it has aimed at pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports Today, Kurukshetra University is offering world-class education to students from India and other countries by providing a learning experience designed to develop intellectual abilities, as well as social, moral and ethical values. The University is equipping its students with the skills, insights, attitudes and practical experience that will enable them to become discerning citizens. The University's programs combine the enduring value of a liberal arts education with the skills and experience offered by professional departments. The University has 478 teaching faculty members. The University also has 362 affiliated colleges and institutes in the districts of Ambala, Panipat, Kaithal, Yamuna Nagar, Hisar, Jind, Karnal, Kurukshetra and Panchkula. The Campus of the University has often been rated as one of the most beautiful campuses in India. It resembles a large, self-contained village with lecture theatres, seminar rooms, accommodation, cafeterias, canteens, shops and sports facilities, libraries and laboratories. The most remarkable feature of the campus is the seamless interconnection of nature and the built environment. There are a number of lush green gardens, water fountains and side walks which provide an ideal environment on the campus for study and leisure Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body, to assess and accredit universities and colleges, has conferred an 'A' grade to Kurukshetra University. The peer team of the NAAC evaluated the University's performance based on criteria like curriculum, teaching-learning and evaluation, infrastructure and learning resources, student support and progression, governance and leadership, innovative practices and so on. The peer team in its report has specially drawn reference to the University's “commitment to impart quality education to the students of the State, concerted efforts to preserve and create awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the State and academic tranquility and residential characteristics.” The impressive infrastructure and ambience activities and quality research being carried out in various departments has been particularly identified as the institutional strengths of the University by the NAAC team. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) In the emerging global scenario of competition-focused education and training, quality sustenance and quality enhancement in the institutions has gained paramount importance.