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1 Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish 1. About YCMOU 1.1 Mission The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) through its technical, vocational, professional and liberal education programmes, application of modern communication technologies and adoption of the distance education methodology strives towards developing an innovative, flexible and open system of education with the ultimate goal of becoming a mass versity. 1.2 Establishment 1st July, 1989 by Act XX of the Maharashtra State Legislature. Recognised under 12 (B) of the UGC Act. Jurisdiction YCMOU jurisdiction, once limited to the state of Maharashtra at the inception, is extended in 2003 to suit global operations, as per amendments in the Act by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. 1.3 Objectives To make higher, vocational and technical education available to large sections of the population. To pay special attention to the needs of the disadvantaged groups, in particular, people in rural areas and women. To relate all courses to the developmental needs of individuals, institutions and the State. To provide an innovative, flexible and open system of education by using distance teaching methodology and by applying modern communication technologies to education. To provide continuing adult and extension education. Special attention to be paid to retraining adults in new skills to enable them to adjust to a changing technological environment. To provide post-graduate studies and research opportunities in all fields of knowledge, especially in educational technology, distance education and development communication. 1.4 Salient Features Programmes and activities geared towards becoming a mass versity. Emphasis on imparting vocational / technical skills. Use of latest advances in Information and Communication technologies. Relaxed entry rules, flexibility in courses combinations and credit transfer facilities. Wide network of study centres. Scientific system of Student Evalution. Special attention to Quality. Global Outreach. 1.5 About Open & Distance Learning (ODL) Alternative learning systems are essential since the conventional classroom education system alone cannot achieve the goal of education for all. The ODL approach has come a long way from the old model of correspondence courses and distance Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 1

2 learning. We now talk of open learning, flexi learning and now the ICT based learning (virtual learning). The ODL is essentially a student-centric approach rather than a teacher-centric one. YCMOU s motto of Dnyanganga Gharoghari (Taking the Ganga of knowledge to every home) is an apt statement of ODL. Education on demand, learning while working, need based and feasibility-based learning are the essentials of ODL. This enables optimal use of existing educational resources, and saving on costs and time. ODL reduces unit costs of education without compromising quality. Countries such as India will be able to make substantial gains from ODL in their pursuit of education for all. 2. About School The School of Continuing Education has been established to offer continuing education programmes to the learners, particularly belonging to the disadvantaged classes residing in distant areas, through flexible mode of learning. The strength of the school lies in the variety of the content of the programmes, which can be offered by the school. The school had concentrated on the technicalbased vocational programmes, in its early phase. However, the school is now focusing on other vocational programmes and professional programmes. The school is pro-active and flexible in framing policies to address the need of the development and delivery of the programmes. Objects of the School The School sets before itself the following Objects consistent with the objects of the YCMOU, in particular, as enshrined in the YCMOU Act 1989, First Schedule, section 01 : (a) To provide through instruction, teaching and training and other educational opportunities, access to larger and larger segment of population, and in particular to the disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to upgrade or acquire knowledge through studies in various fields; (b) To promote acquisitions of knowledge in a rapidly developing and changing society and to continually offer opportunity of upgrading knowledge, training and skills in the context of innovations, research and discovery in all field of human endeavor by developing educational network with the use of modern communication media and technologies appropriate for a learning society; [1(c)] (c) To develop innovative, need based vocational courses and establish industry, institution linking for developing the society; [1(f)] (d) To provide through incidental and non-formal means, for continuing and extension of education in various cultural forms, arts, crafts, and skills of the country, raising their quality and improving their availability to the people;[1(g)] (e) To provide major part of its resources and direct efforts in designing, developing and offering need-based and relevant vocational courses. [1(l)] Mission Our mission has been to respond to the developmental needs of the society by offering need-based vocational courses to larger and larger segment of population, and Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 2

3 in particular to the disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to upgrade or acquire knowledge through studies in various fields. 3. About Programme General Information The objective is to provide knowledge about Foreign Languages. Language is the most effective media of communication to understand different culture and society. To define the course of this nature one has to understand the requirements and need of Foreign Languages specking manpower in India and other parts of the World. The scope of this course has been designed in such way that its application is inter dependent in all the aspects of the Hospitality and Educational Industry across the World. Hence the syllabus has been created keeping in view the future needs of this medium. General Features of the Programme The main features of programme are: The students would work in the actual work situations to complete the programme. These academic programmes are designed for nonworking and working students as well. Well-qualified counsellors at Study Centre solve students difficulties, during the counselling sessions. Students have to perform practicals only at the study centre language laboratories, during counselling sessions, under supervision and guidance of counsellor. Activities at the study centres are organized daily and specially on holidays, normally at time convenient to the student. Normally the study centre is situated nearer to student s place for his/her convenience. Practice Examination for each theory course is conducted at the study centre to provide feedback to students about their study. It also prepares the student for the end examination. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 3

4 3.1 Programme Structure Eligibility (Entry Point) Course (Code and Title) Mobility (Exit Point) Programme (Code, Title) (A) Programme in German Language Any person with interest of C3APRC Elementary Course C3A-Certificate in learning German Language German Language - Practical German Language C3ATHY Elementary Course German Language - Theory (B) Programme in Spanish Language Any person with interest of C3BPRC Elementary Course Spanish C3B-Certificate in learning Spanish Language. Language - Practical Spanish Language C3BTHY Elementary Course Spanish Language - Theory (C) Programme in Japanese Language Any person with interest of C3CPRC Elementary Course C3C-Certificate in learning Japanese Language. Japanese Language - Practical Japanese Language C3CTHY Elementary Course Japanese Language - Theory (D) Programme in Chinese Language Any person with interest of C3DPRC Elementary Course Chinese C3D-Certificate in learning Chinese Language. Language - Practical Chinese Language C3DTHY Elementary Course Chinese Language - Theory (E) Programme in English Language Any person with interest of C3EPRC Elementary Course English C3E-Certificate in learning English Language. Language - Practical English Language C3ETHY Elementary Course English Language - Theory (F) Programme in French Language Any person with interest of C3FPRC Elementary Course French C3F-Certificate in learning French Language. Language - Practical French Language C3FTHY Elementary Course French Language - Theory Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 4

5 3.2 Learning Method The students would work in the actual work situations to complete the programme. These academic programmes are designed for nonworking and working students as well. With some time management and determination, the student can easily complete these programmes while continuing his/her job, profession or other education. Well-qualified counsellors at Study Centre solve student s difficulties, during the counselling sessions. Students have to perform practical only at the study centre language laboratories, during counselling sessions, under supervision and guidance of counsellors. Activities at the study centers are organized daily and specially on holidays, normally at time convenient to the student. Normally the study centre is situated nearer to student s place for his convenience. Practice Examination for each theory course is conducted at the study centre to provide feedback to students about their study. It also prepares the student for the end examination. 4. Admission Procedure 4.1 Eligibility Any person with interest of learning language can take admission to the basic grooming level (Certificate programme), he/ she is of the minimum age of 16 years on 1st June or 1st January. Such a person can take admission to this. Any person with interest of taking direct admission to a language programme based on his/her certified leaning experience may apply along with the certified photocopy of the certification from a statutory or recognized body and syllabi. The decision of the Equivalence Committee of the YCMOU shall be final. 4.2 Programme Fees FEES (PLEASE READ SECTION 4.1 ALONG WITH THIS FOR CLARIFICATIONS) The Fees has three parts (a) The University Programme Fee (UPF) to be paid to the YCMOU through a Demand Draft in favor of the Finance Officer, YCMOU from a nationalized bank payable at Nashik. (b) The Study Centre Fee (SCF) to be paid directly to the Study Centre. (c) The Examination Fee for repeater students only to be paid to the YCMOU through a Demand Draft in favor of the Finance Officer, YCMOU from a nationalized bank payable at Nashik. (1) Certificate in Language programme - Rs. 1,800/- (UPF Rs.990/- SCF Rs.810/-. (Eligibility : Keen desire to learn the language. No other formal qualifications). (2) Repeater students have to pay Rs. 200/- per course as the examination fee. 1. Total Programme Fee Total Programme Fee consists of 3 (Three) independent parts: University Programme Fee (UPF) Study Centre Fee (SCF) Examination Fee (EF) 2. University Programme Fee (UPF) Each student has to pay UPF, directly to the University, along with Admission form. UPF covers following activities of the University : Curricula development and study centre identification. Programme promotion by the University. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 5

6 Student registration, I-Card and SAMWAD subscription. Study centre management for minimum specified academic activities. Examination for the regular (nonrepeater) students. Common miscellaneous services. Fees towards the activities promoted by the YCMOU for cultural, sports, research and other extra-curricular events like Indradhanushya, Ashwamedh, Avishkar, Awahan, etc. 3. Study Centre Fee (SCF) Each student has to pay SCF directly to the respective study centre. SCF covers following activities and expenses of the Study Centre: Programme promotion by the study centre. Conduct of minimum specified number of counselling sessions for each course, on date and timing suitable. Local Information and Communication centre for students for the matter related to university and programme. Required infrastructure and Laboratory facilities. Depreciation, maintenance and repair of required laboratory set-up. High quality educational services from motivated, talented and qualified academic staff. Honorarium to all academic and administrative staff members, for implementation of these academic programmes at the study centre. 4. Co-curriculum and Internal assessment fees Study centre may collect co-curriculum fees of maximum of Rs. 5,000/- per student to conduct co-curriculum activities like industry exposure, educational event and sports. As these activities are not essential requirements of the programme, the students may opt not be undertake these. Study centre shall collect internal assessment test fees of maximum of Rs. 400/- per student per annum. 5. Examination Fee (EF) Only a repeater student has to pay examination fees Rs. 200/- per course, directly to the University, along with an examination form, each time he/she wishes to appear for the end examination. Examination Forms are available at the study centre. Examination Fee covers conduct and declaration of result of end examination for all those courses for which examination fee is paid. 6. Library and Hostel Fee/Deposit If student wants to use the library and/ or hostel facilities of the study centre contact the programme co-coordinator. Note that the rules regarding use of library and/ or hostel facilities framed by the study centre will be binding on him/her. Student may be required to pay separate Fee and deposit, directly to study centre as per their rules. 7. Refundable Deposit Study centre may collect interest free Refundable Deposit of maximum of Rs. 5,000/- (Rs. Five Thousand only), from each student enrolled at the study centre, for the Library facilities, for the complete programme. 8. Other Financial Conditions 1. Every enrolled student shall have to pay both University Programme Fee and Study Centre Fee. 2. Students are requested to note following information about maximum Study Centre Fee : Study centers are not allowed to collect more Study Centre Fee than mentioned in prospectus. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 6

7 Students are advised to pay same amount which is mentioned in prospectus, towards the payment of Study Centre Fee. The transaction with regard to the SC Fee is a bilateral affair between the student and the SC. The university may not normally intervene in the matter on complaints by either the study centre for having less fee from the student nor to the student for having paid more fee than prescribed in the prospectus. Study centers will collect Study Centre Fee against their own receipt and will maintain its records of receipt. 9. Rules of Refund 1. University Programme Fee will be refunded only in case the University does not sanction when student is not eligible for the admission or the study centre preferred by the student. In such case the Demand Draft submitted by the candidate will be returned to the candidate. 2. The study centers are not liable to refund any part of Study Centre Fee to any student, for any reasons whatsoever. 10. Where and How to Pay 1. All University programme fees and examination fees must be paid only by crossed Demand Draft (DD) of any Nationalized Bank, in favor of The Finance Officer, Y.C.M. Open University, Nashik payable at Nashik Student has to send his/her payment along with admission form through the Study Centre. The study centre will provide the receipt of DD for forwarding to the University, to the student when student deposit application form with DD. University will send a proper receipt of this payment through study centre in due course of time. The study centers are expected to take proper care of the demand drafts and the documents submitted to them by the students. The study centers shall be responsible for delays if any in sending them to the University; and for safety or other damages to them for such periods as they are in their custody. 3. Student should properly preserve photocopies of all correspondence, Demand Drafts and University and Study Centre fee, in a single file until successful completion of the programme. 4.3 Duration The duration of the certificate programmes is 6 months. However maximum time duration for this programme is 3 years after admission. After 3 years from admission, if the student is unable to complete the courses or other requirements, he/she shall have to register again as a new student. Such person shall however be eligible to course exemption. Thus, they would not be required to study the courses, which they had completed earlier. 4.4 Medium The medium of instruction used in study materials, question papers and other modes of communication is English and the Foreign Language of Study. However, as per the convenience of the counsellor and students, counselling and discussion could be held in any other language(s). Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 7

8 5. Registration Procedure Registration / admission process is simple. Most of the registration / admission process is completed at the respective study centre only. Following is the procedure for registration / admission : 01. The university advertises admission notice for this programme. 02. The university will sell Prospectus and Admission form to the students through Regional Centres / Study Centres. 03. Student should confirm his/her eligibility as per admission eligibility criteria for admission. 04. Student selects the study centre convenient to him/her. In the admission form, student can give maximum two preferences for study centers. 05. Student shall submit the duly filled application form along with attested photocopies of each supporting document such as Leaving Certificate, S.S.C., H.S.C. or any other examination marksheet attested Xerox copy and required DD to his/her selected study centre. He/She is granted provisional admission at the study centre after a preliminary scrutiny. 06. The study centre forwards a list of provisionally admitted students along with their admission forms and attachments to The Deputy Registrar, Registration Section-I, YCMOU, Nashik. University will check eligibility and DD for University Programme Fee for all admission forms and prepare the merit order list for respective study centre. After scrutiny, University admits the students to the respective programme as per the reservation policy and merit order list of each study centre. 07. Student will be informed about the confirmation of his/her admission and is assigned a Permanent Registration Number (PRN) and a study centre. Normally, a study centre will not be allotted unless minimum 20 students opt for it. A list of students attached to each study centre will be displayed at the regional centres and concerned study centres. 08. Under any circumstances, no study centre change shall be allowed to any student, during the same year and proper no objection will require from the PC of existing study centre. 09. Normally, university will try to allot the study centre opted by the student, during next year. But if situation demands, university may allot different study centre to the student during next year. The university in this regard, either by student or study centre, will entertain no complaint. 10. Study centre will collect Study Centre Fee directly from the students attached to it only after the university has confirmed the registration, during the first contact or further counselling sessions and must give a proper receipt to the student (with revenue stamp where necessary). The student will be responsible for this transaction and the university will normally not intervene in the matter. 11. During the end examination, admission to examination hall may be prohibited and/or examination results may be withheld, if student has not paid Study Centre s fee. 12. The university may return University Programme Fee DD if admission cannot be granted to the student. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 8

9 6. Evaluation Procedure Examination System Examination system for this programme is designed to maintain quality standards. Repeater student will need to pay the Examination fees depending on the number of courses he/she wishes to appear. Students may not be allowed to appear in End Examination without Identity Card. Structure and Pattern The content of the programme is divided into a number of theory, theory plus practical and Project Couerses. (1) Theory Courses The content of the programme is divided into a number of theory and practical courses. The theory courses are of 4 CP. Each course is having its own types of question set depending upon the need of the aspects of individual subjects and it is mentioned in the syllabus. The Continuous Assessment (CA) shall consist of assignments to be set, conducted and evaluated by the study centre and shall have 20 marks. The study centre must send the marks of the Continuous Assessment before commencement of the End Examinations (EE) to the Controller of Examinations, Y.C.M.O.U., Nashik. The duration of the end examination for 4 CP shall be 180 minutes and maximum marks shall be 80. (2) Practical Courses Practical journal is a compulsory part of the evaluation, failing which the student would not be allowed to appear in the final examination. There will be continuous assessment of practical performed the theory courses are of 2 CP. The Practical courses are of 50 marks. (3) Marks Reporting Performance of the student will be reported in the mark sheet every programme and for the language for which he/she appears as a repeater. For the Theory Courses, the CA(out of 20), EE(out of 80) and Total marks (out of 100) obtained will be reported. For the Practical Courses, the marks in the Journal, Viva Voce, performance in practical activities and the total (out of 50) shall be reported. For the Project Courses the marks for CA(out of 75) and EE (Out of 75) and Total (out of 150) shall be reported. (4) Standard of Passing A student must get at least 40% marks in each COURSE for getting the certification. You don t need to separately pass in the Continuous Assessment (CA) and End Examinations. There will be no repeat examinations for the CA for a theory course. (5) Panel of Examiners The panel of examiners, normally, will consist of experts from the academic and professional field. This panel will carry out paper setting, examination and evaluation in theory courses. (6) Frequency of Examinations End Examination will be conducted once in a year. For the repeaters the examinations may be conducted after 6 months. (7) Report of Examination Results Student can improve his/her previous grades obtained in level by reappearing in End Examination. Only the best of the past examination performance, of a student in any will be reported in the grade-cummark sheet. For reporting the consolidated performance of a student in a Consolidated Mark sheet may be issued at the end of successive completion of each level and component. (8) Verification of Marks The University does not undertake reevaluation of answer scripts/sheets of any level. Only verification of marks is allowed on submission of an application form for the same, which is available at the respective study centers, for a prescribed form fee (Rs. 100/-). Such duly filled form should be Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 9

10 sent directly to the Examination Section of University within a maximum period of 60 days from the date of declaration of result at Nashik. Student has to pay prescribed verification fee, against the verification of marks. Fees that is, form and verification fee, are payable only at the time of submission of the form. (9) If you don t pay the fees During the end examination, admission to examination hall may be prohibited or examination results may be withheld, in case of non-payment of University Programme Fee and/or Study Centre Fee and/or Examination Fee. (10) For Repeater Students Student may improve his/her examination performance, by reappearing in the end examination for a given level, during subsequent year, by paying separate examination fees. But no grade improvement shall be allowed after the award of a certificate or the diploma. Hence student should consider improvement in grades before applying for the convocation. (11) Award of Certification After successful completion of all courses required for a programme, the Certificate in Chinese/English/German/ Spanish/Japanes/French may be awarded, in person or absentia, during next convocation to those candidates who fulfill the prescribed procedure of filing the convocation form and payment of the prescribed fees. (12) Description of the Classes 75 and above First class with distinction First Class Second Class Pass Class Less than 40 Fail 7. Regional Centres For any clarification you should contact your Study Centre or Regional Centre. No queries will be entertained at the Main office of YCMOU. 01. Amravati V.M.V. to Walgaon Road, Post V.M.V., Amravati : (Off) : (Fax) Aurangabad Survey No. 41, East of the Militery boys Hostel, Nandanvan Colony, Chhavani, Aurangabad : (Off) , : (Fax) Mumbai C/o Jagannath ShankarSheth Municipal School Building, Nana Chowk, Grant Road, Mumbai : (Off) : (Fax) Nagpur Subhedar Hall, Law College Campus Ravinagar Chowk, Nagpur : (Off) : (Fax) Nashik Old Municipal Corp. Bldg. New Pandit Colony, Nashik : (Off) : (Fax) Pune C/o Shahir Annabhau Sathe Prashala Gruha, Sadashiv Peth, Kumthekar Marg, Pune : (Off) : (Fax) Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 10

11 07. Kolhapur Near Shivaji University Post Office, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur : (Off) : (Fax) Nanded Swami Ramanand Tirth Marathwada University Sports Building, Nanded : (Off) : (Fax) Mob. No. : Study Centres Following list provide detailed information about recognised study centres for these programmes. Abbreviations used are as follows : SC : Study Centre PC : Programme Co-ordinator SCH : Study Centre Head CO : Courses Offered (01) Vishwakarma Institute S.No.2, 3, 4, Kondhawa Budruk, Laxminagar, Pune Study Centre Code : Phone : (020) / Courses Offered : English, French, German, Japanese (02) Nagpur Municipal Corporation Beauty Middle School Munje Chauk, Opp Bank of Maharashtra, Sita Building, Nagpur. Study Centre Code : 1166A Phone : (0712) , Courses Offered : English, German, Chinese, Japanese (03) Tuli College of Hotel Management Near Koradi Naka, Bokhara Road Nagpur Study Centre Code : Phone : (0712) /76 Fax No. : (0712) tuli_c_hm@rediffmail.com Mrs. Priti : Courses Offered : French (04) IHTM Govt. Politechnic Aurangabad Study Centre Code : Phone : (0240) Courses Offered : German, Japanese, Chinese, English, French (05) IHTM Amrawati VMV Dnyanvidnyan College Opp Engg College, VMV Walgaon Rd., Amrawati Study Centre Code : Phone : (0721) Courses Offered : German, Japanese, Chinese, English, French (06) Alphabets Academy Dharampeth College Campus, Nagpur Study Centre Code : Phone : (0712) Courses Offered : German & French (07) Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Sanstha Nargundakar Layout, Deonagar, Khamla Road, Nagpur Study Centre Code : Phone : (0712) Courses Offered : German & French (08) Aikyabharti Pratisthan Mahatma Phule Museam Campus, Ghole Road, Pune Study Centre Code : Phone : (020) , Courses Offered : English Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 11

12 (09) Dina Institute of Hotel & Business Management 3, Timanna Niwas, 940/2, Model colony, Pune Study Centre Code : Phone : (020) Courses Offered : English (10) Stronics A-6, Meenal Apartments, 884, Karve Road, Nal Stop, Pune Study Centre Code : Phone : (020) , Courses Offered : English 9. Student Welfare Student aid YCMOU offers financial aid for students from low-income strata on merit basis. YCMOU has made a pooled annual provision of Rs. 15 lakh for this purpose. YCMOU offers a 50% fee waiver in various programmes for students in low-income sections of the society. Students need to apply in specified format with suitable documents for eligibility. Sports events Annual events are organized to offer sports-opportunities for students at regional and university levels. This will enable them to qualify for sports events at intervarsity Ashwamedha (intervarsity event started by Hon Chancellor), state and national levels including AIU events. Youth festival Annual youth festivals are held for performing arts at regional and university level. The events include elocution, ekankika (one-act-play), music and dance. This qualifies them for participation in Indradhanushya intervarsity event started by Hon Chancellor and also national level events including the AIU-event. Avishkar To promote research activity in the student community, Avishkar an intervarsity event started by Hon Chancellor is organized annually. A biannual research journal is published by YCMOU for students to carry the research papers. Samvad house journal Samvad patrika is a monthly house journal for communication with thousands of students of YCMOU spread in the entire state. This carries educational articles and useful information. This is expected to promote self-learning and awareness about Open & Distance Learning. Virtual learning The Ahemadabad based ISRO has helped YCMOU to start a satellite based virtual learning centres network to assist learning. This networks 40 VLCs in the state where students can gather to interact with the counsellors. NSS The National Services Scheme (NSS) has been launched at select YCMOU study centers for 800 students. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 12

13 10. Instructions / Contacts 1. Policy Matters Vice Chancellor, YCMOU 2. Academic Matters and Student Services Director School of Continuing Education YCMOU, Nashik Ph : (0253) Examination Related Matters Controller of Examination or D. R. Examination Unit-3, YCMOU, Nashik Ph : (0253) Admission Related Matter Deputy Registrar Registration Section YCMOU, Nashik Ph : (0253) Difficulties in any course, at the study Centre Counsellor, at the study centre 6. Other general difficulties & planning of academic activities, at the study centre Programme Coordinator at the study centre 7. Serious Difficulties, at the study centre Study Centre Head, at a study centre Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 13

14 11. Appendices Appendix 11.1 : Continuous Assessment Mark Statement Proforma Date : Day :... Year : Programme Code :... Subject Code :... Programme Name :... Subject Name :... Study Centre Code :... Study Centre Name & Address : Sr. No. P. R. No. Name of the Students Marks out of 20 Name & Signature of Subject Teacher Signature of Study Centre Co-ordinator with Stamp Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 14

15 Appendix 11.2 : Question Paper Pattern (80 Marks) Q. No. 1 : Answer any Eight of the following questions in 25 to 30 words each. (8 X 2). 16 Marks. (12 sub-questions shall be given.) Q. No. 2 : Answer any Four of the following questions in 40 to 45 words each. (4 X 3). 12 Marks (6 sub-questions shall be given.) Q. No. 3 : Answer any Four of the following questions in 40 to 45 words each. (4 X 3) 12 Marks (6 sub-questions shall be given.) Q. No. 4 : Answer any Two of the following questions in 80 to 90 words each. (2 X 6) 12 Marks (3 sub-questions shall be given.) Q. No. 5 : Answer any Two of the following questions in 80 to 90 words each. (2 X 6) 12 Marks (3 sub-questions shall be given.) Q. No. 6 : Answer any Two of the following questions in 100 to 120 words each. (2 X 8) 16 Marks. (3 sub-questions shall be given.) Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 15

16 Appendix 11.3 : Practical Component Mark Statement Proforma Date : Day :... Year : Programme Code :... Subject Code :... Programme Name :... Subject Name :... Study Centre Code :... Study Centre Name & Address : Sr. P. R. Name of the Practical Practical Viva Voce Total No. No. Students Journal Marks Examination Marks Marks (Out of 10) (Out of 30) (Out of 10) (Out of 50) Note : Distribution of Practical Exam. Marks are as follows : Practical Journal : 10 marks Practical Examination : 30 marks Viva-voce : 10 marks Name & Signature of Name & Signature of Signature of Study Centre Internal Examiner External Examiner Co-ordinator with Stamp Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 16

17 Appendix 11.4 : Some Definitions In this document unless the context otherwise requires: 01. Academic Programme means A collection of correlated courses (subject), which one must complete successfully in order to earn a certification by the university. Certification may be by certificate, diploma, graduate degree, postgraduate degree or doctoral degree. 02. Courses means An individual component of an academic programme (sometimes loosely called as subjects) which one has to successfully complete, in order to complete the programme. Courses may be of different types like theory, practical or project work. Each course is given a course code. 03. Credit Point (CP) means Number of study hours, in multiples of clock hours that an average learner has to devote for effective learning. For 1 CP, a learner has to devote clock hours to complete the study of the course. Study includes several activities like reading the books, taking notes, solving problems, undergoing tests, performing experiments in laboratories, thinking, etc. 04. Self Instructional Material means The print material, which is specially designed for the Open University students. These books are written in a manner so that the students should be able to understand the subject matter even in the absence of a teacher. 05. Session means A time slot for a particular activity. Duration of counselling session is 2 or 4 clock hours, while for end examination; it is of 3 clock hours. 06. Counselling Sessions (CS) means Sessions conducted at study centre, during which a qualified person gives explanations to help clear doubts/difficulties of the student also delivering instructions to the student about study material. During counselling session, student also performs practical activities like experiments or project work in study centre laboratory. 07. First Contact Session means Session on the first starting day of a programme. 08. Study Centre (SC) means A place where the students attend the counselling sessions and get other relevant services like delivery of counselling sessions and practical sessions, admission, examination and communication with university head office. 09. Counsellor means A qualified person at SC, who conducts counselling sessions and helps the students in their doubts/difficulties. He also helps students to perform practical activities like experiments in a study centre laboratory. 10. Programme Co-coordinator (PC) means A person in charge of the administrative and academic affairs at the study centre. He plans the availability of counsellors, looks after the distribution of self-instructional materials, arranges and co-ordinates counselling sessions, etc. 11. Study Centre Head (SCH) means The head of the study centre who Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 17

18 is the head of organization to which the study centre is allotted of the institution, where study centre is located. He may not participate in the day-to-day activities of the study centre, but will take active role in case of any serious problem at the study centre. 12. Practice Examination means An examination conducted by the study centre for each theory course, to provide feedback to the students about their study. It also provides practice to the students for end examination. 13. End Examination (EE) means An Examination with each theory paper of 3 clock hours duration conducted at the end of the each semester for all courses, by the University. 14. Student Registration means Confirmation of the admission of the student to the academic programme after submission of a completed admission form with necessary supporting documents and payment of the required fees. Student registration remains valid for a period of 8 years from the date of programme registration. At the time of admission to any particular year of these programmes, students are automatically registered for all courses of that year. The university assigns Permanent Registration Number (PRN) to the student when he is registered for the programme. 15. Batch means A group of students undergoing similar training as specified in the given context. 16. Course Exemption means The University exempts certain courses of these programmes, to the students who successfully complete subjects with similar syllabus, in the examination conducted by the Board or University other than YCMOU. If course exemption is sanctioned, then student need not appear in any examination for that course, as it is treated as a successfully completed. But no previous performance is used for reporting in Grade Sheet. Only mark of exemption, that is X, is put against exempted course. 17. Progressive Assessment (PA) means Progressive Assessment test will be conducted to assess the output of learning process in a semester. The marks obtained in the test examinations will be counted at the term end examinations. 18. Continuous Assessment (CA) means The assessment of the performance of the student during practical / tutorial / grooming / overall performance / attendance / punctuality/ Drawing throughout the semester. Based on continuous assessment marks will be given in oral / practical examinations. 19. Credit Transfer means The University gives Credit Transfer to certain courses of these programmes, to the students who have already successfully completed certain other programmes offered by the YCMOU. If credit transfer is granted, then student need not appear in any examination for that course, as it is treated as a successfully completed. Previous grades and equivalent marks are used as it is, for reporting in Grade Sheet. 20. Credit Note means - A slip, which shows the total amount for which student can get fee concession in University Programme Fees while applying for next semester admission. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 18

19 21. Successful Completion of the Course means either course is exempted or student gets 40% or better marks, in each head as per examination scheme of each course in end examination of that course or by credit transfer. 22. Week means Consecutive 7 (Seven) days starting from Monday. Week 1 is the first week after last Sunday of the October of that year. 23. Long Answer Question (LAQ) means A supply type question of 6 to 10 marks, which requires typical answer of 10 to 25 lines in about 16 minutes. 24. Short Answer Question (SAQ) means A supply type question of 2 to 4 marks, which requires typical answer of 4 to 8 lines in about 10 minutes. 25. Multiple Choice type Question (MCQ) means An objective type question of 2 marks each, requiring to choose most correct alternative from 4 given choices. Revision of Rules In order to cope up with unforeseen circumstances and to maintain high academic quality of this programme the university reserves the right to change, revise, update, add or delete any rule about this programme, at any time. This modification will be applicable to all, including previously admitted students. Jurisdiction All legal dispute regarding study centre and enrolled students shall be subject to Nashik jurisdiction only. In order to cope up with unforeseen circumstances and to maintain high academic quality of these programmes, the university reserves the right to change, revise, update, add or delete any rule (including rules regarding programme fees) about these programmes, at any time. These modifications will be applicable to all students, including previously admitted students. relating the University programmes and activities are subject to Nashik, Maharashtra, India Jurisdiction only. Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 19

20 Appendix 11.5 : University Grants Commission Resolution (2004) {díd{dúmb` AZwXmZ Am`moJ ~hmxwaemh Om\$a _mj ZB {Xëbr UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI F1-52/2000(CPP-II) 5 MAY 2004 The Registrar / Director Of all the Indian Universities (Deemed, State, Central Universities / Institutions of National importance) Subject : Recognition of Degrees awarded by Open Universities. Sir/Madam, There are a number of open Universities in the country offering various degrees/diploma through the mode of non-formal education. The Open Universities have been established in the country by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in accordance with the provisions contained in Section 2(f) of University Grants Commission Act, These universities are, therefore, empowered to award degrees in terms of Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, A circular was earlier issued vide UGC letter N.F.1-8/92(CPP) dated February, 1992 mentioning that the Certificate, Diplomas and Degrees awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University are to be treated equivalent to the corresponding awards of the Universities in the country. Attention is further invited to UGC circular No.F1-25/93(CPP-II) dated 28 th July, 1993 (copy enclosed) for recognition of degrees and diplomas as well as transfer of credit for courses successfully completed by students between the two types of universities so that the mobility of students from Open University stream to traditional Universities is ensured without any difficulty. The UGC has specified the nomenclature of degrees under Section 22(3) of the UGC Act, 1956 to ensure mandatory requirements viz. minimum essential academic inputs required for awarding such degrees. A copy of Gazette Notification regarding specification of degrees issued vide No.1-52/97(CPP- II) dated 31 st January 2004 is enclosed. The details are also given in UGC Web site : May, I therefore request you to treat the Degrees / Diploma / Certificates awarded by the Open Universities in conformity with the UGC notification on Specification of Degrees as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the traditional Universities in the country. Yours faithfully (Dr. Mrs. Pankaj Mittal) Joint Secretary Encl. : As Above Copy to : 1. The Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi The Secretary, All Indian Council for Technical Education, I.G. Sports Complex, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi 3. The Secretary, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), 16, Comrade Inderjit Gupta Marg, New Delhi The Secretary, National Council for Teacher Education, I.G. Stadium, I. P. Estate, New Delhi The Director of Distance Education Council, IGNOU Campus, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi The Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Road, No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (AP) 8. The Vice-Chancellor, Nalanda Open University, West Gandhi Maidan, Patna (Bihar) 9. The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Shahigaug, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 10. The Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University, Manasagangotri, Mysore (Karnataka) 11. The Vice-Chancellor, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik (Maharashtra) 12. The Vice-Chancellor, Kota Open University, Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota (Rajasthan) 13. The Vice-Chancellor, Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata (West Bengal) 14. The Vice-Chancellor, Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal (M.P.) (V.K. Jaiswal) Under Secretary Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 20

21 Appendix 11.6 : Programmes Offered Certificate Programmes Preparatory (Marathi Medium) Preparatory (English Medium) Human Rights Fire Safety Engineering Management Early Childhood Care and Education Content Cum Methodology Self Help Group Facilitators Information & Communication Technology for Teachers Gardening Foundation in Agricultural Science Information Technology Engg. Vocations: Mobile Repairing Engg. Vocations: Tailoring Beauty Parlour Management Beautician (under SJRY) German Language Spanish Language French Language English Language Chinese Language Japanese Language Information Technology for School Students: Primary (5th to 7th Std) Information Technology for School Students: Secondary (8th to 10th Std) Building Web Portals through Asp.Net Computer Financial Accounting (New) Data Communication and Networking E-Commerce Enterprise Resource Planning Enterprise Solutions Using J2EE Oracle Programming Excellence Through C# Statistical Techniques Systems Analysis and Design Programming Expertise in C Oops and C++ Program. Excellence Through VB.NET Visual Programming Computer Fundamentals Office Tools Linux JAVA Visual Basic Principles of Data Base Management System Business Information Systems Communication Skills and Technical Writing Professional Development Computer Organization Study Skills Operating Systems Data Structure using C Office Computing Computerized Financial Accounting Web Development DTP CAD Computer Operations for the Blind Computer Operations Computer Preparatory Skills Patient Assistant Trained Birth Attendent (Dai Prashikshan) Arogyamitra Diploma Programmes Gandhi Vichar Darshan Mass Communication & Journalism Co-operative Management Co-operative Management (Dairy) Co-operative Management (Agro-based Cooperatives) Co-operative Management (Banking) Fire Safety Engg. Management Total Quality Management School Management Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Padagogy Agri Business Management Fruit Production Vegetable Production Floriculture & Landscape Gardening Agro Journalism Communication Engineering Computer Technology Industrial Electronics Instrumentation Engineering Mechanical Engineering Production Engineering Automobile Engineering Thermal Engineering Architectural Assistantship Building Engineering German Language Spanish Language French Language English Language Chinese Language Japanese Language Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking Technologies (Win.2000 Server, Linux/Windows 2003) Printing Technology and Graphic Arts Fashion Design Interior Designing and Decoration Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology Electrician & Domestic Appliances Maint. Automobile Techniques Cyber Security Fabrication Electronic Equipment Maintenance & Repairs Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. In-Flight Cabin Crew Training & Air Travel Mngt. Customer Care & Air Travel Management Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 21

22 Office Computing Computerized Financial Accounting Computer Operations Programming Languages Computing Advance Diploma in Computing Yoga Teacher (Yogashikshak) Hospital and Health Care Management Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma in Opthalmic Tech. Assistant (DOTA) Degree Programmes Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication & Journalism Bachelor of Library & Information Science Bachelor of Commerce (English Medium) Bachelor of Commerce (Marathi Medium) Bachelor of Business Administration (Hotel & Tourism Management) Bachelor of Business Administration (Insurance and Banking) Bachelor of Business Administration (Airline Management) Bachelor of Business Administration (Air Travel Management) Bachelor of Business Administration (Airport Management) Bachelor of Business Administration (Aviation Management) Bachelor in Co-operative Management Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) Bachelor of Architecture (General) Bachelor of Technology (Electronics Engg.) Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engg.) Bachelor of Technology (Marine Engg.) Bachelor of Science (Bio-Technology) Bachelor of Science (Bio-Informatics) Bachelor of Science (Genetics) Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) Bachelor of Science (Hotel Management and Catering Operations) Bachelor of Science (Hotel and Tourism Mngt.) Bachelor of Science (Media Graphics & Animation) Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems) Bachelor of Computer Applications Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Tech.) Bachelor of Science (Optometry) Post Graduate Programmes Master of Library & Information Science Master of Business Administration (Hospitality Management) Master of Business Administration (Insurance and Banking) Master of Business Administration (General : HRD, Finance & Marketing) Master of Business Administration (Air Travel Management) Master of Business Administration (Airline Management) Master of Business Administration (Airport Management) Master of Business Administration (Aviation Management) M. Com. Master of Education Master of Arts (Education) Master of Education for Class Improvement Master of Arts (Distance Education) Master of Arts (Subject Communication) Master of Arts (Educational Communication) Master of Commerce (Subject Communication) Master of Science (Subject Communication) Master of Science (Agriculture Communication / Agriculture Extension / Agriculture Devp.) Master of Architecture (General) Master of Architecture (Construction Mngt.) Master of Architecture (Environmental Arch.) Master of Architecture (Urban & Regional Planning) Master of Science (Bio-Technology) Master of Science (Bio-Informatics) Master of Science (Genetics) Master of Science (Actuarial Science) Master of Science (Urban & Regional Planning) Master of Science (Hotel and Tourism Mngt.) Master of Science (Food Processing & Preserv.) Research Programmes Master of Philosophy (Marathi) Master of Philosophy (Hindi) Master of Philosophy (English) Master of Philosophy (Sanskrit) Master of Philosophy (History) Master of Philosophy (Political Science) Master of Philosophy (Economics) Master of Philosophy (Home Economics) Master of Philosophy (Sociology) Master of Philosophy (Psychology) Master of Philosophy (Lib. & Infor. Science) Master of Philosophy (Public Administration) Master of Philosophy (Commerce) Master of Philosophy (Management) Doctor of Philosophy (Commerce) Doctor of Philosophy (Management) Master of Philosophy (Education) Master of Philosophy (Physical Education) Master of Philosophy (Distance Education) Master of Philosophy (Subject Communication) Master of Philosophy (Edu. Communication) Doctor of Philosophy (Distance Education) Doctor of Philosophy (Subject Communication) Doctor of Philosophy (Edu. Communication) Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture Communication / Agriculture Extension / Agriculture Development) Master of Philosophy (Environmental Science) Master of Philosophy (Computer Science) Master of Philosophy (Information Technology) Certificate in English / French / German / Chinese / Japanese / Spanish : Prospectus : 22