Message from the Vice-Chancellor I find much pleasure in greeting all of you for a happy and successful academic life through the distance education of Bharathiar University. I personally and happily welcome you. At the out set, I assure that your course of study through the distance mode of this university is going to be a successful one. Bharathiar University, one of the top ten universities at the national level, is initiating various steps regularly to improve the quality of education and the method of importing education on- a- par with any foreign university. Distance education mode, even developed countries considered as one of the effective modes of imparting instruction to students, who could not pursue their studies in the normal course of study. However, I personally feel that pursuing knowledge is more important to an individual than the channel in which the knowledge is acquired. As such, the distance education mode is an alternative mode of acquiring knowledge to reach the unreached. That is why Bharathiar University has taken the mission “Shape Your Future through Distance Education Mode”, to mould the golden future of the students through distance education. Moreover, in the context of globalization, it becomes increasingly important to select the university that provides courses which are relevant to the current situation and for future employment. Here, I would like to strongly emphasis that this university is one of the leading universities, which provides the best job oriented courses and a variety of courses to suit any student. I will be happy if you could go through the page which lists down the special features of our distance education programmes. Once again, I am much delighted to welcome you as a student of this wonderful university to shape your future. Prof. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam Educate to Elevate 1 Message from the Dean Bharathiar university is known for quality education, hence it has as its motto, ‘educate to elevate’I, therefore, welcome you to enroll as a proud student of any programme offered by the school. I assure that you will be treated with dignity on par with regular students and provided with standard course materials supplemented by soft copies of the same, apart from knowledge enrichment through personal contact programmes conducted at university recognized centers, co-ordinated and conducted by experienced and committed staff members on role in the university, colleges and industries. The degree/ diploma awarded by the school is recognized and considered on par with regular every where whether it is for admission to higher education or for employment. You have taken the right decision of joining the school. Register for a programme of your choice by submitting the application with the registration fee or get a spot admission following the laid down procedures. Rest will follow suit systematically and smoothly till you complete the programme. As a student you will enjoy hassle free rejuvenated environment in the school of distance education. With warm welcome. Dr. C. V. Subbhuraam Message from the Director Dear Students, Greetings, It is known that Distance Education is less a philosophy and more a method of education. The distance learners could study at their own time, at the place of their choice and with or without face-to-face contact with the instructor. Distance Education being flexible in nature could be built around the geographical, social and time constraints of individual learners rather than those of an institution and chance often associated increased access and more openers. Keeping this phenomenon in mind, Bharathiar Univerisity, Coimbatore known for its excellence in education has its motive as Excellence and Relevance. It is our privilege to welcome you to enroll yourself into any of professional UG / PG / PG.Dip / Dip.Courses offered by the School of Distance Education besides assuring best service for your progress, growth and success Dr. N. Balasubramanian 2 Educate to Elevate CONTENT Sl.No TITLE PAGE No. 1. Brief Profile of The University 4 2. Brief Profile of the School of Distance Education 4 3. The Special Features of Distance Education Programmes 4 4. Course Offered and Eligibility Criteria for Admission 5 5. Course Content 10 GENERAL INFORMATION 6. Admission Procedure 21 7. Payment of Fees 24 8. Enrolement Number 28 9. Identity Card 28 10. Change of Name, Address, Study Centre, Course and Specialization 28 11. Syllabus and Supportive Study Material 28 12. Personal Contact Programme 29 13. University Examinations 29 14. Blind Students-Provision to Engage Scribes 29 15. Project Work 29 16. Results 29 17. Improvement Examinations 30 18. Retotalling / Revaluation 30 19. Course Certificate 30 20. Provisional Certificate 30 21. Consolidated Statement of Marks 30 22. Degree Certificate 30 23. Migration Certificate 30 24. Duplicate Certificate 30 25. Rectification of Mistakes in the Certificate 30 26. Scholorship for SC / ST Students 31 27. Discipline 31 28. Disputes 31 29. Legal Jurisdiction 31 30. Telephone and Extension Numbers for Contact 31 31. Important Dates 32 32. Study Centres cum Spot Admission Centres 32 33. Application form and other Encloscers 37 Educate to Elevate 3 1. BRIEF PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY The Bharathiar University was The University is situated at the established at Coimbatore by the Government backdrop of Maruthamalai Hills in the Western of Tamilnadu in February, 1982 under the Ghat range, in a sprawling campus of 1000 provision of the Bharathiar University Act, acres of land, 15 kms from the City of 1981 (Act I of 1982). The University Grants Coimbatore. As of now, the University has 143 Commission (UGC), New Delhi, recognized the affiliated Colleges- 85 Arts and Science University in May 1985 for the purpose of Colleges, 49 College of Education, 8 grants. Bharathiar University is a member of Management Institutions and 1 Air Force the association of Indian Universities and Administration College. In addition, there are Commonwealth Universities, hence, the 18 Research Institutes of the State and Central degrees awarded are mutually recognized by Governments, which are recognized by the each other. University for Research purpose. All these institutions cater to the educational needs of Bharathiar University is accredited with more than 1,60,000 students and research ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and placed among the top scholars. ten universities at the national level. 2. BRIEF PROFILE OF THE SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION The School of Distance Education (SDE) of The school directly admits candidates and Bharathiar University was established during conducts the personal contact programmes at the academic year 1991-92. The school has specified Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) limited its operation for the obvious reason of centres in Coimbatore. Study centers cum spot strengthening its base to provide quality admission centres enroll candidates and education. Having realized the objective, the conduct the Personal Contact Programmes in school has started extending its action by their centres or at specified regional centres. identifying and approving study centres The study materials prepared in the prescribed throughout the country to help achieve higher format of Distance Education Council (DEC) are gross enrolment ratio and higher literacy rate. provided to the students supplemented by compact discs for hassle free use anywhere at The school at present has 125 centres anytime without the burden of carrying the spreading over 23 states as study centres cum course materials. Contemplated to provide spot admission centres, and the number is video conference based learning facility. steadily increasing as more and more evinced interest in starting study centres. 3. THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Very low Fees for all Courses Fee exemption granted to Disabled 25% Fees concession to all teachers, Excellent and individual student service defence and police personnel, press and media Examinations, twice a year, are always on persons and graduates of Bharathiar fixed dates and the results are also announced University on fixed dates 4 Educate to Elevate Exclusive career fairs / job melas are Fees in two installments, can be paid in all conducted at Bharathiar University for State Bank of India or Bank of India Distance Education students Branches without any DD commission No entrance examination for all courses, More than 100 Study Centres cum Spot including MBA and MCA Admission Centres all over India Students undergoing regular courses in Hazel Free easy admission process colleges can also join another UG/PG Variety of job oriented and simplified course through Distance Education courses Annual pattern of Examinations ( Non- Candidates are permitted to write the semester) examination in Tamil also Question Papers also in Non-semester Letter with grievance to the Green Box or pattern Green Box e-mail ([email protected]) is attended immediately 4. COURSES OFFERED AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION UG Courses offered in the School of Distance Education Candidates who have completed their study under 11+1 / 10+2 / 10+3 (10+Diploma) are only eligible for admission to any UG course in the School of Distance Education. S.No. Name of the Course Eligibility Duration 1 B.Sc. Visual Communication 2 B.Sc. Costume Design and HSC passed / Polytechnic Fashion Technology Diploma awarded by the State 3 B.Sc. Computer Science Board of Technical Education, 4 B.Sc. Catering Science and Hotel Government of Tamil Nadu. Management 5 B.Sc. Mathematics HSC pass with (General) Mathematics as one of the subjects or Polytechnic Diploma. 6 B.Sc. Physics HSC passed with Physics, 3 Years Mathematics, and Chemistry as subjects of study or Polytechnic Diploma. 7 B.Sc. Information Technology 8 B.C.A 9 B.B.M HSC passed / Polytechnic 10 B.B.A Diploma awarded by the State 11 B.Com Board of Technical Education, 12 B.Com (Computer Application) Government of Tamil Nadu. 13 B.A. Tamil Literature 14 B.