Siba Student Handbook PDF
Siba Student Handbook PDF
Siba Student Handbook PDF
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Topic
Preface
Vision
Mission Statement
Goals and Objectives of the Institute
Milestones of the Institute
Authorties of the Institute
Senate
Syndicate
Academic Council
The courses of study for degrees, diplomas, foundation
semester and certificates of the institute
Degree Programs
The Full-time Programs
The admission and expulsion of students to and from the
institute
Admission to Full-time undergraduate Programs
Evaluation and Grading
Minimum CGPA Requirements
Internship Evaluation
Comprehensive Examination
General Rules for Full-time Students
Attendance
Withdrawal from a Course
Improvement of Grades
Policy on Cheating
Summer Semester
Make-up Examination
Transcript of Record
Procedure for Issuance of Degree
Migration
The conduct of examinations
Unfair Means in Examinations
Committee to Deal with the Use of Unfair Means
Procedure for Action against Offenders
Penalties
The use of library
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Act of Indiscipline
Punishment/Penalties for Acts of Indiscipline
Procedure for Dealing with Acts of Indiscipline
Residuary Provisions
Plagiarism Policy
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Hostel rules
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General Rules
Premises Shared
(TV Lounge, Corridor, Dining Hall and Parents Room)
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Mess Rules
Student Services
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Computer Laboratories
Telecommunication Laboratories
Auditorium
Health Club
Transport & Bus Routes
Cafeteria and Tuck Shop
Emergency Medical Services
Photostats & Stationery
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Programs:
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Campus Life
Students Clubs
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Preface
We would like to welcome you to be the part of Sukkur IBA community. We congratulate you
and your parents on your admission to the Sukkur Institute of Business Administration. We are
happy that you have joined the most prestigious and well reputed Institute of Sindh and Pakistan.
Sukkur IBA believes on Merit, Quality and Excellence and ranked as 4th Business Institutes of
Pakistan by Higher Education Commission (HEC) within a short span of 6 Years. Sukkur IBAs
aims and objectives are to produce world class graduate who can globally compete, posses high
ethical values and work for the betterment of society. This handbook is prepared to acquaint the
students with rules, policies and services provided by different departments of the Institute. It
provides guidelines to students for handling their academic, hostel, Transport and other routine
matters efficiently. The information and instructions written in this handbook are subject to
change and may be updated time to time without any prior notice.
For any suggestion, clarification on the document, please contact to the office of Registrar or
email: info@iba-suk.edu.pk
We wish you best of luck and rewarding experience here at Sukkur IBA.
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Vision:
Center of excellence in Business Administration, Information Technology and
Engineering
Mission Statement:
Sukkur IBAs goals and objectives are to provide quality education through modern
teaching style, market-oriented curriculum on affordable cost. Our purpose is to develop
strength in faculty, assist business organizations by consultancy and creating research
and congenial environment, fulfilling our commitment to community in building national
character and economic development.
Goals and Objectives:
To produce world class graduates who possess not only knowledge but also be equipped
with practical skills, research capabilities and critical thinking.
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1. Dr. S. M. Qureshi
Chairman, CIEC, Govt. of Sind
2. Dr. Zubair Ahmed Shaikh
Dean, Computer Science ,NU (FAST),
Karachi
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Academic Council
(a) the Director who shall be the
Chairperson
1.
When available
1. Prof. Dr. Madad Ali Shah
Professor/HoD, Electrical (Telecom)
Engineering
2. Dr. Qamar Uddin Khand
Associate Professor/HoD, Computer
Science
3. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Bhutto
Associate Professor, Business
Administration
4. Dr. Sohail Iqbal
Associate Professor, Computer
Science
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Degree Programs
Faculty of Business Administration:
1. BBA
(Morning) -----------------
1995
2. MBA
(Morning) ----------------
1995
3. MBA
(Evening) ----------------
2001
4. MBA
2006
5. MS/M.Phil
2009
6. PhD
2009
2001
2009
2006
2012
Introduction
The Sukkur IBA offers full-time Business Programs, Information Technology Programs,
Engineering Programs, Foundation Course and Short Courses at Campus. It also offers a
variety of part-time programs in the evenings. It is not uncommon to find entrepreneurs,
practicing, government employees and technocrats all attending this program. The diversity
in their work backgrounds makes interaction, inside as well as outside the class, a rich and
educative experience. Specialized education programs are conducted for professionals from
the corporate world.
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The bachelor programs are offered in Business Administration, Computer Science, Software
Engineering, Electrical (Electronics) Engineering and Electrical (Telecom) Engineering.
The masters program offers specialization in the fields of Management, Human Resource
Management, Finance, Banking, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness.
The MS and PhD programs in Management Science and Computer Science
The programs of the study are as follows:
2
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c.
d.
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The eligibility criteria are 14 years of education in any discipline with minimum
50% marks.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
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j.
k.
l.
m.
Summer Program
Summer program offers an opportunity to professionals to enhance their professional
skills, along with chance for students to overcome their academic deficiencies. It is
eight week program offered in June-July every year.
n.
Foundation Program
Sukkur IBA is running Foundation Semester (Zero Semester) before giving
admissions in the regular programs for four years, which has produced excellent
results in developing the skills of students and reduced the dropping ratio of students.
o.
Crash Program:
Sukkur IBA offers this program for the preparation of Direct Entry Test. In this
program four subjects are taught, English, Math, General Knowledge and IQ. This
program is of one Month offered in June of every year.
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1.
Institute Open to All: The Institute shall be open to all persons of sex and whatever religion, race, creed caste, colour or
domicile, They are academically qualified for admission to the course of study offered by the
Institute and no such person shall be denied the privilege of admission on the ground only of sex,
religion, race, caste, creed, colour or domicile.
2.
Admission:
Admissions are given totally on merit and no quota system is followed. Candidates from any area,
holding any nationality can apply.
Sukkur IBA welcomes applications from students of all areas of study. It is the quality of the
individual as well as the student's previous field that helps him / her qualifies for admission test and
Interview of Sukkur IBA.
The number of seats is not fixed. The no. of students granted admission is limited by quality of
candidates on the one hand and availability of Sukkur IBA resources and capacity, i.e. classrooms as
well as teachers on the other.
3.
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4.
b.
c.
d.
Admission Procedure
Admission to all Programs at the Sukkur IBA is granted to applicants on the basis of
their performance in a series of tests. Following the initial screening through an
aptitude test, the applicants appear for, an interview. Applicants who pass the
interview are evaluated analytically through group discussions where their
communication skills, confidence, maturity and leadership potential are assessed. The
applicants then go through projective achievement motivation test as a final check of
their suitability for studies at Sukkur IBA and a career in Business Administration,
Computer Science and Telecommunication Engineering. All programs commence in
the Fall Semester starting in August. Admission procedures for all programs start in
May - June. Advertisements are placed in leading newspapers of the country,
announcing the admissions. Admission of all students is provisional and subject to
final approval by the admission Committee of Sukkur IBA
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b.
5.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Graduation marks sheets. (In case of applicants whose final year result has not
been announced, first year marks sheet must be provided).
(4)
c.
d.
An attested copy of Migration certificate or the University / Boards concerned, except in the
case of Shah Abdul Latif University / BISE Sukkur.
e.
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6.
Documents to be submitted
The following documents must be enclosed with the enrolment form, failing which application for
enrolment will not be processed.
(1)
(2)
Bachelor Degree:
(3)
(4)
Migration Certificate (in original): issued by the University / Board in case the candidate has
passed the examination from a Pakistani University / Board other than BISE Sukkur / Shah
Abdul Latif University.(Original Migration Certificate will not be returned).
(5)
(6)
(7)
Equivalence certificate from the HEC / IBCC body in case of degrees issued by nonPakistani Universities
(8)
7.
The performance of students is evaluated through a system of continuous testing spread over the
entire period of studies. In addition to the final examination given at the end of each semester,
students are tested through terms examinations, a series of short quizzes, class discussions, written
assignments, research reports, presentation in different topics etc all which contribute to the final
grade.
Students have to sit for two / mid-term examinations for each course every semester (sore of both
term examination are counted towards the final grade).
A number of surprise quizzes is also conducted during the semester to assess the performance of the
students.
To rate student's academic performance, the following grades are applied, which are subject to
change at Sukkur IBAs discretion;
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Grade
Percentage
GP
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CF
93 100
87 - 92
82 - 86
77 - 81
72 - 76
68 - 71
64 - 67
60 - 63
0 - 59
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
0
In determining the course grades, sixty per cent of the final grade is based on the semester work and
40 percent is on the semester final examination. The Institute may modify weights assigned to the
semester final examination and semester work for courses. If the requirements of the courses are not
met within the semester, the student receives an 'F' grade. No make-up examination is allowed in any
case under any circumstances for students.
A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed at the end of the semester for all students.
Final letter grade in each course is converted to grade points on the following basis.
Grade
Percentage / Mark
GP
46 50
4.00
AB+
B
44 - 45
42 - 43
39 - 41
3.67
3.33
3.00
BC+
C
CF
37 - 38
35 - 36
32 - 34
30 - 31
0 - 29
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
0
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A student securing a GPA between 2.0 and 2.2 is put on probation for one semester and required to
improve his / her CGPA and bring it to the required minimum 2.2 in the following semester. No
semester break is allowed during this time.
If a probationer shows an improvement / count his / her CGPA is still below 2.2 his / her probation
may be extended for another semester. If he / she still fail to be his / her GPA 2.2 by the end of the
next semester, he / she will be dropped from the rolls of the Institute.
If a student fails to pass certain courses and yet manages to maintain his / her GPA equal to or
above 2.2 he / she is allowed to repeat and clear' the course (s) or substitute (s), whatever
permissible, before the degree is awarded to him / her. The GPA and CGPA is computed at the end
of each semester including the summer semesters that a student enrolls in.
For the subjects having Lab component, students must pass the subjects with minimum GPA in both
theory and practical. If any student fails in any component (Theory/Practical), he/she has to repeat
the course.
20 Marks policy in final result
Students are required to secure 20 marks out of 40 marks in final result of every subject to
improve quality of education. The minimum requirement for each candidate enrolled in any
degree program of Sukkur IBA will be to obtain 20 marks out of 40 in final paper. The policy is
effective from Fall 2010.
8.
Internship Evaluation
The summer internships for full-time students are closely monitored and evaluated. Interns are
encouraged to discuss their problems with the faculty members during the follow-up meetings
arranged for this purpose during the internship period. Faculty members to frequently visit the
organizations to keep abreast of the progress of internees. At the end of the internship, students
submit an internship report and arc also interviewed in detail. Feedback about the performance of the
internee is also obtained from the supervisors of the internee. A final grade is awarded to the internee
on the basis of the interview, the follow-up meetings and visits, the internship report and the
company's supervisions evaluation.
9.
Comprehensive Examination
All students have to pass the Comprehensive Examination as a partial requirement for the MBA degree.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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10.
Attendance
The provision of absences is for emergencies such as late comings or sickness during a
semester. These cannot be used on the first day of the semester or before midterm / final
examinations. Students are required to attend lectures, laboratory sessions, seminars and
fieldwork as may be specified for each course regularly each semester. In case a student
accumulates more than six absences in courses, or three during summer courses, he / she is
awarded F Grade in the particular course. The teachers take attendance online through
CMS system, effective from spring 2010 in each class (of one hour) late comers are marked
absent: No excuse is accepted in this regard.
b.
c.
Improvement of Grades
The students are allowed to repeat courses with D-, D and D+ (C, C- for new grading
scheme) grades for improvement. The repetition of courses is however not allowed to
students dropping out in the same semester.
d.
Policy on Cheating
The Sukkur IBA maintains a very strict policy on academic improprieties. Based on its zerotolerance for such activity, any student found cheating or using unfair means is expelled from
the Sukkur IBA and is not eligible for readmission.
e.
Summer Semester
Students undertaking an internship during the summer semester are not allowed to register
for an advanced credit or additional course. However, such students are allowed to remove
deficiency in one course during the summer semester.
Students not doing an internship can clear up to two deficiencies, in the summer semester.
Students may withdraw from one course during the summer semester. Withdrawal should be
sought within a week of the midterm examination.
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f.
Make-up Examination
A make-up for the semester final examination is not allowed in any case or circumstances.
g.
Transcript of Record
Students can get a transcript of their grades at Institute within two weeks. Urgently required
transcripts can be obtained within three working days on payment of prescribed fee.
11.
The applicant is required to enclose the following documents with the application
form:
(1)
Original Enrolment Card.
(2)
b.
The applicant should fill up his / her name and father's name as entered in the
Enrolment Card
c.
Duplicate Degree
The Duplicate Degree can be issued on prescribed application form along with
(1)
(2)
An affidavit on a stamp paper of Rs. 20/- duly attested by, a First Class
Magistrate.
(3)
In the absence of a photocopy of lost degree the applicant is required to submit all documents
as mentioned under Serial No. a & b.
d.
Fee
Candidates are required to deposit the prescribed fee through directly into the institute
of Sukkur Institute of Business Administration, bank accounts designated for, this
purpose. (PAYMENT THROUGH CHEQUE / CASH WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTABLE).
e.
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f.
g.
One month
Urgent:
10 days
Degree shall be issued only to the student in person or to a person duly authorized by the
student.
h.
12.
Eligibility
(1)
(2)
(3)
Migration
a.
Students desiring to leave the Sukkur IBA shall apply to the Controller of
Examination with necessary fee giving reasons, in the application.
b.
No migration certificate will be issued to a student who has been' debarred from
appearing at an examination or expelled from the Sukkur IBA for misconduct, till
such time as the period of punishment lasts.
c.
If a student after taking a migration certificate does not join any other University and
wishes to re-join Sukkur IBA he / she shal1 surrender the migration certificate issued
to him / her and his / her name may be restored in the Register of Students after
payment of the prescribed enrolment fee.
THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS
1.
Preamble
Whereas it is necessary to maintain integrity of the system of examinations and evaluation at
all levels of educations and to create utmost trust in the degrees, diplomas and certificates
awarded by the Institute, and whereas all examinations must be conducted in an environment
of maximum fairness, the ensuring Regulations define acts of unfair-means in examinations,
prescribe penalties and lay down procedure for due process against violators of the integrity
of the examination system.
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2.
Title
These regulations, framed in pursuance of Section 23 (1) (c) of the Sukkur Institute of
Business Administration Gazette / Act XVIII of 2006, for the establishment of the Sukkur
Institute of Business Administration, shall be called Sukkur Institute of Business
Administration Regulation Relating to the Use of Unfair-Means and Academic Dishonesty in
the Examinations, 2006.
3.
Commencement
These Regulations shall come into force with immediate effect.
4.
Applications
These Regulations shall apply to all students of the Institute.
5.
Definitions
In these Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant to the subject or context, the
following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them as
under:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(f)
(g)
All other terms and expressions used in these Regulations shall have the same
meaning as assigned to them under Section 2 of the Sukkur Institute of Business
Administration Gazette / Act XVIII of 2006.
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6.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
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7.
(ii)
(iii)
Chairman/Head of a Department,
to be nominated by the Director,
as the case may be
Three teachers from different Departments
to be nominated by the Director,
as the case may be
Officer In Charge of Examinations
Chairman
Members
Member/Secretary
The term of office of the members, other than the ex-offficio, shall be two years.
8.
(b)
The Secretary shall be responsible for calling meeting of the Committee and when
required; for maintaining the record of its deliberations; and for further action if the
Committees decisions are challenged at any forum.
(c)
The decision of the Committee by the majority shall be final, otherwise the matter
shall be referred to the Director, as the case may be, who shall either decide the
matter at himself/herself, or refer it back to the Committee for review.
(d)
The Committee shall reconsider the case, whose decision, or otherwise, the decision
of the Director, as the case may be, shall be final.
(b)
(c)
The Secretary shall issue a show-cause notice to the accused student(s) giving
him/her/them a reasonable opportunity to reply.
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9.
(d)
The Secretary shall then calls a meeting of the Committee in consultation with the
Committees Chairman, to which the accused student(s) shall also be called defend
himself/herself/themselves.
(e)
If necessary, the Committee may call the reporting examiner/ invigilator/teacher to its
meeting for further clarification.
(f)
The findings/recommendations shall be submitted to the Director, as the case may be,
for approval.
(g)
The Secretary shall communicate the decision of the Committee to the accused
student(s) and to all other concerned.
(h)
Penalties
The penalties for using unfair-means in examinations may be any of the following or a
combination thereof:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Cancellation of the entire course to which the examination paper was related.
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(J)
Forfeiture of degree/diploma/certificate.
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Preamble
It is deemed necessary to create congenial atmosphere in the libraries to ensure their effective
use, proper maintenance of books, journals and other published and digitised material.
Besides this the follow-up of timely return of books and up-to-date record of all library
materials are of vital importance for the upkeep of the libraries. The following Regulations
establish rules for permissible use and handling of the library facilities.
2.
Title
These Regulations, which have been farmed in pursuance to section 27 (1) (h) of Sukkur
Institute of Business Administration Act 2006, shall be called the Sukkur Institute of
Business Administration, Regulations Relating to Use of Libraries, 2006.
3.
Commencement
These Regulations shall come into force with immediate effect.
4.
Application
These regulations shall apply to all the users of Institute Library facilities.
5.
Definitions
In these Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant to the subject or context, the
following expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them as
under:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Librarians means the heads of the library information services of the respective
campuses;
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
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6.
General
The use of Libraries shall be open to the members of the following categories;
(a)
(b)
(c)
7.
8.
Students are entitled to borrow books (excluding text reference books and general reference
books) as per following limits for a period of four weeks:
(a)
Undergraduate students
Two books
(b)
Graduates Students
Two books
(c)
Postgraduate
Four Books
Faculty and staff are entitled to borrow books (excluding text reference books and general
reference books) for a period of one semester as per following limits:
(a)
Professor/Deans/Advisor/Associate Professors
10 books
(b)
Assistant Professors/Lecturers:
6 books
(c)
Visiting Faculty
5 books
(d)
Officers
6 books
(e)
Assistants
3 books
(d)
Staff
2 books
9.
The borrowed books shall renew for a further period of four weeks, if these have not been
reserved for another user. Over-due books shall not be renewed.
10.
Books and other martial of the following description shall not be issued to borrowers but may
be consulted in the Library during working hours with the permission of the Librarian.
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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Users are not allowed to write, underline or mark the library books. The library books are
carefully examined on return and the borrower shall be held responsible for defacing or
damaging, or causing loss of library material in their possession.
18.
In case of study in the library, after consultation the library materials are to be left on the
reading table, which shall be shelved by the library staff appropriately.
19.
Complete silence shall be observed inside the library except for brief and subdued talk with
the library staff at the Circulation Desk or in any other Section of the library.
20.
21.
Use of mobile phone and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the library.
22.
Loud talk /un-necessary discussion / disturbance / snoozing etc. shall not be allowed inside
the library.
23.
Fines
The violation of library rules may result in following fines:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
A fine of Rs. 10 per book, per day shall be charged for late return.
In case of loss of books the lost books shall have to be replaced. For out of print tiles
the amount equal to five times the original purchase price of the book item shall be
charged.
The total cost of the damaged or lost martial which can be replaced, shall be charged.
Those borrowers who have lost books shall also not be allowed to borrow any library
material until the lost materials have been replaced.
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24.
Consultation
The circulation Desk may be consulted while using the following services:
(e)
(f)
(g)
25.
26.
Special Facility
Photocopying facility is available on payment basis (at the market rate) where copyright rules
permit.
27.
The Librarian has the authority to immediately stop issuance of library material or
discontinue the Reading Room facilities for those violating these Regulations.
Preamble
It is a primary goal of the Institute to create conditions on its campuses which are
conducive to not only imparting education to students in a peaceful and serene
environment, but also to enrich their personalities by inculcating in them a sense of
reason, tolerance, discipline, enlightened moderation, and civilized behavior, thereby
ensuring an orderly and decent atmosphere of learning. The following Regulations
establish the Ground Rules of permissible student behavior and structure for their
enforcement.
2.
Title
These Regulations, framed in pursuance of Section 21(2) (s) of the Sukkur Institute of
Business Administration Gazette / Act XVIII of 2006, for the establishment of the Sukkur
Institute of Business Administration, shall be called Sukkur Institute of Business
Administration Students Discipline Regulations, 2006.
3.
Commencement
These Regulations shall come into force with immediate effect.
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Application
These Regulations shall apply to all the students of the Institute.
5.
Definitions
In these Regulations, unless there is anything repugnant to the subject or context, the
following expressions shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them as under:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
All other terms and expressions used in these Regulations shall have the same meaning as
are assigned to them under Section 2 of the Sukkur Institute of Business Administration
Gazette / Act XVIII of 2006.
6.
Competent Authorities
In order to facilitate maintenance of student discipline on the campuses, following shall be
the competent authorities:
(a)
The Director
(b)
Discipline Committee
(c)
Provost
(d)
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7.
Discipline Committee
(a)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
The In-charge Student Affairs, as member who shall also act as
Secretary.
(b)
The terms of office of the member of the Discipline Committee other than the exofficio members shall be two years.
(c)
The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be three members.
(d)
(e)
8.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
An appeal against the decision of the Discipline Committee shall lie with
the Director, whose decision shall be final and binding.
Act of Indiscipline
The following, among others, shall constitute as acts of indiscipline cognizable under these
Regulations:
(a)
(b)
Indulgence in act that may cause insult or bodily injury to fellow students,
teachers, officers, staff & other employees.
(c)
(d)
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09.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Using campus property, including its buildings, equipment, vehicles, etc. without
lawful authority.
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
Minor Punishment/Penalties
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
A fine of under Rs. 10,000 commensurate with the nature and extent of the
act of indiscipline.
(iv)
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(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(b)
(ix)
Ban on representing the Campus and the Institute for a specified period.
(x)
A fine of over Rs. 10,000, commensurate with the nature and extent of the
act of indiscipline.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
10.
Suspension of admission and ban on entry into the campus for a specified
period.
Cancellation of an examination result.
Rustication from the Institute for a specified period and ban of entry into
the campus.
Expulsion from the Institute and ban on entry into the campus.
The Secretary Discipline Committee shall issue a show-cause notice to the student
charged with an act of indiscipline.
(b)
The Discipline Committee shall ensure that the student against whom disciplinary
proceedings have been initialed is given an adequate opportunity to explain his /
her conduct.
(c)
The Discipline Committee may ask, if necessary, the student(s) charged with an
act of indiscipline to personally appear before the Committee.
(d)
In case the reply to the show-cause notice is not received within the specified
time, or if the student concerned fails to appear before the Committee when so
required, the Committee may take an ex-parte decision.
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(e)
(f)
The Director, as the case may be, shall dispose of the appeal himself/herself or
refer it to an Appellate Committee, comprising three senior most teachers, for
review. The decision of the Director, as the case may be, shall be final, who may
also provide an opportunity of personal hearing to the student(s) charged with
act(s) of indiscipline.
(g)
(b)
Nothing provided in the clauses 10 (a) and 10 (b) shall restrict the powers of the
Director, as the case may be, to issue an immediate order without referring the
case to the Discipline Committee and without following the normal procedure, if
circumstances so require.
Any orders of imposition of penalty/penalties may be withdrawn and misconduct
pardoned as may be considered necessary by the Director, as the case may be, if
after passing such orders the Director, as the case may be, is satisfied that the
penalized student has exhibited genuine repentance/remorse over his / her past
conduct and has promised to demonstrate and ensure improved conduct in future.
Plagiarism Policy
Preamble
1.
2.
The HEC policy makes no mention of its application on undergraduate students. It has
therefore become necessary to devise a Plagiarism Policy to deal with undergraduate
students. It is stated below for the information of and compliance by all concerned.
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Scope
3.
This policy pertains to the undergraduate coursework and does not include research
publications or similar work. The plagiarism in publications will be dealt with in the light
of HEC Plagiarism Policy.
Each department will from a Plagiarism Standing Committee (PSC) to deal with
respective undergraduate plagiarism cases. The committee will comprise:
a.
HOD (Chairman)
b.
01 Faculty Member
c.
d.
Reporting
5.
The concerned course instructor will report all cases of plagiarism along with complete
evidence, stating exactly the extent of Plagiarism to the PSC. The PSC will keep track of
the plagiarists for future references.
Penalties
6.
The penalties are classified into categories depending upon the magnitude of offence:
minor, moderate and major penalties. The course instructor has the power to execute
minor and moderate penalties but the major penalty will be decided only by the PSC.
7.
In the first semester, only minor and moderate penalties will be imposed. From second
semester and onwards major penalties can also be awarded. In the first semester the focus
will be on apprising students of the ethical and legal consequences of Plagiarism.
Minor Penalty
8.
Minor penalty will apply if the student is found guilty of copying of only a part (up to 50
%) of the core assignment / project in a course. In this case, the instructor will award zero
marks in that assignment and PSC will be informed for record purposes. The instructor is
to make a red entry in the folder of the student and must also counsel him or her.
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Moderate Penalty
9.
10.
In case of a moderate offence, besides awarding the student zero marks in that
assignment / project, the instructor will report the matter to the PSC. The HOD will issue
a written warning to the student with a copy to his parents. In this case, the PSC will
carry out counseling of the student.
Major Penalty:
11.
A major penalty will be awarded if the student has already received a moderate penalty.
The instructor will refer the case to PSC with full details. The HOD will forward the case
to SEECS Disciplinary Committee for appropriate disciplinary action.
HOSTEL RULES
General:
i)
Hostel rooms are allotted according to the policies and merit set by the Institute. Students
may not claim allotment of a specific room of their choice and convenience.
ii)
All students have to sign a room inventory after taking over and keep one copy of the
same with them for their record. Any damage/discrepancy will be pointed out in the room
inventory form.
iii)
The student shall not occupy a room in the hostels without due allotment and taking over
from administrative staff /Warden of the hostel.
iv)
He/she shall not transfer the allotted room to any other person, nor exchange it with
another student without written permission from the office of Provost.
v)
Students are not allowed to exchange keys of their rooms with other students or any other
unauthorized person. They shall not make, in any circumstance, duplicate keys at their
own. Locks compromised in any way due to negligence of a student shall be replaced at
the cost of concerned student.
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vi)
The residents are advised to keep their valuable articles under lock and keys at all times.
They may not, in their own interest, keep in their rooms heavy cash, valuable articles .
Administrative staff will not be responsible for any theft/loss/damage.
vii)
Student concerned will be held responsible for any loss/damage caused by the
negligence/careless of the student (e.g. leaving his/her room unlocked, keep iron on or
tape of bath rooms on).
viii)
The residents shall not use any electrical appliance such as heater, refrigerator, air
conditioner, microwave ovens, washing machine and cooking/heating appliances or
chemicals likely to cause hazard in their rooms.
ix)
The residents shall be responsible for keeping their rooms tidy and clean. They shall not
dispose of litter in the corridors or other parts of the hostel. Waste basket provided in the
hostel should be used.
x)
The Institute authorities can visit the students rooms at any time if they so desired for
inspection purposes and implementing Institute/Hostel policies.
xi)
There is no special dress code however; students are expected to wear modest dress in the
common areas in the hostel (Dining Hall or TV Lounge)
xii)
Institute hostel premises shall not be used as an office, reading room, library or for any
other purpose by a political, religious or sectarian body/organization of the students.
xiii)
Students shall not keep any firearm or other weapons, even if licensed. Violation of this
rule shall render a resident liable to expulsion from the Institute.
Students must deposit the keys of their living rooms with the hostels authorities/wardens
when proceeding for semester breaks. They are not allowed to handover their room key
to any other student.
xiv)
A resident shall not indulge in any amusement, which is likely to cause nuisance to
others. Residents must not make any kind of noise during the silence time zone (11.00
p.m. to 6.00 a.m.).
xv)
Religious ceremonies are not permitted in the hostels. No political or religious gathering
is allowed at the Institute premises.
xvi)
The residents are not allowed to gamble or to use any intoxicant and narcotic. Violation
of this rule shall render a resident liable to expulsion from the Institute in addition to any
criminal proceeding that may be instituted against him under the Penal Laws of Pakistan.
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xvii)
The residents shall not tamper with the room fittings, nor shall they get the doors fitted
with internal locks/hatches.
xviii) The residents shall not leave lights/fans or TVs in common rooms "ON" when the rooms
are not in use or vacant.
xix)
The female residents shall not meet their male guests within the premises of their hostel
except parents. Female students are not permitted to entertain guests in their hostels other
than those authorized by their parents in writing. Female students can entertain their
parents at Parents Room.
xx)
xxi)
Guests are not allowed to stay overnight unless permitted by the hostel authorities and
accommodation is available in the guest room.
xxii)
The gates of the female hostel shall remain closed during the following hours:
Summer: 11:00 pm to 5:00 am (April - October)
Winter:
xxiii) A female student shall not leave the campus without the written permission of the Hostel
Warden (Girls). Male student shall not leave the campus without informing Warden and
making entry in the register (book out/in) kept at the main gate. For going out and
coming in, only main gate shall be used. They must not hesitate to disclose their identity
and show their ID cards on demand to the security staff on duty.
xxiv) Male hostel residents are not allowed entry/exit after 10:30 p.m except in case of any
emergency. For going out and coming in, only main gate shall be used. They must not
hesitate to disclose their identity and show their ID cards on demand to the security staff
on duty.
xxv)
Smoking inside academic buildings and common areas of the campus is strictly
prohibited.
xxvii) The hostel premises must be kept clean. Littering and spitting is very much disliked.
Spoiling lawns and writing on the walls or furniture is not allowed.
xxviii) Displaying notice on the glasses of the doors or walls is not permitted.
xxix)
Students will be responsible for the sports equipment issued to them. They will be
responsible for the loss or damage to the issued equipment and will have to pay the actual
cost.
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xxx)
All students have to sign a room inventory after taking over and keep one copy of the
same with them for their record.
xxxi) Students shall not keep any vehicle like car and motorcycle on the premises without
written permission/approval of Registrar office. Students shall not take their cycles, if
any, inside the hostels. No student is allowed to ply/drive the car on campus during the
week except proceeding/returning on/from weekends/holidays. Parking permits/stickers
of vehicles can be obtained from Transport Incharge
Premises Shared
(TV Lounge, Corridor, Dining Hall and Parents Room):
i)
ii)
Taking meals/eatables in the shared premises, other than the dining room is not
permitted.
iii)
The common room will be closed and locked at 1.00 a.m. by the hostel staff on duty.
iv)
The parking areas are for the general use of all the residents. No specific area shall be
allotted to any individual.
v)
All students can avail the common facility of washing and ironing clothes provided on at
designated floor of each hostel or from laundry shop.
vi)
Common rooms have been provided with TV connected with dish antenna. TV must be
switched OFF when not being watched. Student shall not fiddle with it unnecessarily.
vii)
Students shall co-operate with hostel staff to keep the common room clean and tidy.
Shifting of sofa sets and removing of newspapers etc. are not permitted.
viii)
Indoor games such as table tennis, carom board etc. have been provided in the hostel.
Students can draw these from storekeeper and must return when no longer required. No
student is allowed to play table tennis after 11:00 p.m.
MESS RULES
1)
Each year a students committee will be constituted by the students themselves. The
committee will chalk out meals menu, fix meal timings and suggest any improvement
required in preparation/service of food. The committee can also inspect mess accounts
under intimation to
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operate and maintain catering accounts jointly with a nominated student on behalf of
students.
2)
3)
Students will not be served meals in living rooms. Mess staff will not be compelled or
asked to serve in rooms unless advised by doctor. Meals and other eatables, tea etc. will
be served in dining hall only. Male guests can also be entertained in dining hall only.
4)
All students residing in a hostel can become member of mess of that hostel.
5)
Students are expected to be properly dressed while having food or sitting in common
room.
6)
It is student's own responsibility to record check out and check in while proceeding on
leave/weekend etc. Failing which he/she will be charged for the meals cooked for
him/her. Students must not make false entry in the record book.
7)
A student shall not indulge in discussion with mess staff. It is expected that the students
behave in a dignified manner and be courteous to mess staff. Complaints if any may be
referred to Mess Supervisor or Officer In charge Mess.
8)
There is no provision of partial dining system or preparation of food other than that being
served according to menu except on doctor's advice.
9)
For non-Muslim students during the month of Ramdan meals or eatables will be served
at the timing prescribed. All students are expected to observe the sanctity of Ramadan.
11)
Students are not permitted to take to their rooms or to common rooms any crockery or
cutlery from the mess. Breakage/loss will be recovered from students through monthly
catering/mess bill.
12)
Mess bills for the preceding months are issued by 5th of each month. Students are
required to pay the mess bill to designated person.
13)
Students are not allowed to change hostels/rooms without the prior approval of the
Provost Hostel.
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Student Services
Computer Laboratories
Sukkur IBA has a total of 8 computer laboratories: 2 in the Academic Block-I , 3 in VU
Academic Block and three in Academic Block-II. The purpose of these labs is to facilitate the
students in their studies and provide help to them for their research work. Two
Video
Conferencing rooms are available at academic block-I and Academic Block-II. Mesh topology
wi-fi access inside the campus premises. For 24 hour high speed Internet facility is available in
these labs. A student also has access to digital Library and e-barry books.
Telecommunication Laboratories
1. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Lab
2. Microsoft Lab
3. DSP Lab
4. Antenna and Microwave Eng Lab
5. Telecom Eng-I Lab
6. Telecom Eng-II Lab
7. Electronics Eng Lab
8. Electrical Eng Lab
9. Control & Embedded Systems Lab
10. Physics Lab
11. Work Shop
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Auditorium
A magnificent centrally air- conditioned auditorium seats more than 550 participants.
It is equipped with modern facilities such as multimedia projector and sound system.
Health Club
Health club facility provided at VU Academic Block building. The facility is open for students
from 4:00 p.m to 11:00 p.m.
Transport Facility
Transport & Bus Routes
Sukkur IBA provides transport facilities for its students wishing to avail this facility should
contact the Transport Incharge Personnel at extension 172
For your convenience, the bus routes have been appended below:
BUS ROUTES
S. No
Bus Name
Routes
Point-A
Point-B
Civil Hospital, Reginet, DPO office, Qasim Park, Bandar Road, Lab-eMehran, By-Pass, Sukkur IBA
Point-C
Point-D
Point-E
Point-F
Qasim Park, Bunder Road, Teer Chowk, Hira Hospital, Railway Ground,
High Court, By-Pass, Military Road, Hamdad Society Sukkur IBA
Point-G
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Sukkur IBA cafeterias at offer you a wide variety of snacks to choose from and that, too, at
affordable rates. Sukkur IBA cafeteria is open on all workdays, from 8.30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
(Sunday 9:30 a.m to 6:00 p.m). The rate list is displayed by the administration of Sukkur IBA at
counter of cafeteria.
Tuck shop provides all the necessary items required by the resident community of Sukkur IBA.
The Sukkur IBA Tuck shop is open on all working days from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Arrangements are being made for emergency medical treatment for Sukkur IBA students .
24 hours designated vehicle with driver is available for any medical treatment.
HEC-USAID Scholarships
HEC-JICA Scholarships
Fifteen scholarships are awarded to Sukkur IBA students by Prince Hassan Ali Khan,
Director, Continental Biscuit Factory Sukkur/Member Senate Sukkur IBA.
Four scholarships are awarded by Mr . Shafqat Ali Memon of Shikarpur district working
at Bahrain .
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Students Services
Jobs / Placement Services
Assisting in Jobs Applications
Jobs Postings and Announcements
Resume Collection and Distribution
Access to Employers List and Key contacts
Applications for Internships/ Work-study/ Projects
Recommendation letters
Job Fairs
On Campus Interviews
Walk-in-Hours; Placement Counseling
On line Forms, Resources and Participation
Career Development Courses
Learning about Careers / Career Planning
Self Assessment Tests / Career Options
Resume / Cover letter Writing Skills
Job Search Techniques and Strategies
Preparing for Job Tests
Interview Techniques and FAQs
Filling up Job applications and Follow-ups
Career Counseling Sessions
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Code of Conduct
Dress Code
Female students
Girls should wear a minimum of short sleeves, no sleeveless dresses /T-shirts are
allowed.
Short tops, fitted T-shirts or clothing which are revealing are not allowed.
Ankle (full) length jeans/trousers are permissible with long, hip-length kurtis.
Male Students
Appearance should be neat and not unkempt e.g. shaven faces, neatly cut and combed
Ideally, cell phones should be switched off during class. Permission to attend to
emergencies is to be obtained from the respective faculty.
No use of cell phones for any purpose e.g. playing games and/ or exchanging
messages is allowed during classes.
Cleanliness of the classes and the IBA premises are the responsibility of those who use
them.
Litter should not be spread around the premises. Please use the dustbins
generously.
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Smoking
Ragging
Extra-curricular activities
Sports / music playing and /or other activities on campus during class timings, especially near
classrooms are not allowed. Designated areas will be demarcated.
Language
Cursing or uses of slang titles and foul language is not acceptable.
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Attendance Policy
Attendance in each class is taken daily by the teacher as soon as the class starts.
All students must note the following information on Attendance & Disciplinary Rules for
strict compliance
Late comers are promptly marked "Absent" even if they are late by one minute. No excuse is
accepted for any reason.
A maximum of 4 absences are allowed in 32-sessions course and 6 absences are allowed in 64sessions course in a semester.
Anyone who accumulates more than the allowed number of absences in a course in a semester is
not allowed to appear in the semester final examinations and is awarded an "F" in that particular
course. More than the allowed numbers of absences are NOT CONDONED for any reason.
Students are, however, not allowed to remain absent on the first and last day of semester.
Campus Life
Life at Sukkur IBA is not an easy drive. Hectic, Speedy, Tough, Enthusiastic and pressure these
words explains the students life at Sukkur IBA.
Sukkur IBA demands high caliber students with sound education background who can bear the
study pressure at Sukkur IBA and can compete the students of world class Universities. Students
at Sukkur IBA are passed through tough curriculum, time bound assignments, hi tech
presentations and quizzes during their study period. Discipline and time limits are strictly
followed and no one is allowed to break the policies made by management.
With this hectic life Students at Sukkur IBA are strongly encourage to make their lives colorful
by engaging in extra-curricular activities. Students enthusiastically participate in extra-curricular
activities to keep their selves fresh and energetic. The focus of these activities is not only
enjoyment but to give a practical exposure of leadership and group participation. Involvement of
everybody is emphasized as to get relax from packed study schedules.
Students at Sukkur IBA are transformed from pebbles to pearls and this is the reason why we
claim that we transform generations through education.
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Students Clubs
The Business Administration Student Club (BASC) is student body with office - bearers elected
by students.
Elections to these posts are usually preceded by highly charged pre - election campaigns. The
members of these clubs elect a vice - president, general secretary and treasurer for each calendar
year. The Director Sukkur IBA is the president of the club and is assisted by the students'
counselor for managing student affairs.
These student clubs are responsible for conducting various educational and recreational activities
for students such as seminars, debates, movie shows, picnics, and other such events. There are
number of other societies/clubs working in Sukkur IBA to facilitate the different needs of
students and arrange the events of their interest. These societies/clubs are highly encouraged and
appreciated by the management and faculty for their events and activities as they provide a
healthy platform to students to explore their hidden skills.
Marketing department at Sukkur IBA works very closely with these societies in arrangement of
their events and designing their yearly plans.
Other Students Clubs
Public Speaking and Literary society
Public Speaking and Literary society is working since 2008 and now it is at its par and benefiting
the students of Sukkur IBA in various shape like Debates, Speech competitions, Poetry contests,
Art and Calligraphy competitions, and celebrates Islamic And cultural days as well. It has its
annual magazine and fan page on Facebook where our well wishers do interact and suggest us
about different activities and healthy discussions are being held between these fans.
Public Speaking and Literary society has expanded its membership to all batches of Sukkur IBA.
Information Technology Students Club - ITSC
A Center of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Business Administration.
ITSC (Information Technology Students Club) always stand second to none in arranging youth
talent shows, Seminars, Competitions and study trips. The Mission of iTSC (Information
Technology Students Club) is to provide a platform and opportunity to the students of Sukkur
IBA to excel their skills.
Dudes & Divas Club
Dudes and Divas Club is all about self development and grooming. This club is formed to
provide platform to the students of Sukkur-IBA to strengthen their interpersonal skills,
Appearance, communication skills, etc via arranging different seminars, workshops, Students
meetings and students circles. We are providing an environment to the students where they can
not only groom their personality but also their surroundings.
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Marketing Society
The need of marketing society aroused from the fact that students of marketing really need to
have practical exposure, and since international universities have different societies, so to
compete at such level marketing students need some platform where they can show up their
potential and have some experiences which may prove to be helpful in their professional careers.
And the important thing is that, this platform is also open for the other students apart from
students having their majors in marketing, but focus is still on marketing students.
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Students Services
Issuance/Submission of Forms.
Admit cards for test.
Admission Policy
Admission Calendar
Eligibility Criteria
Registration in Semester
Admission Test/Procedures
Fee submission/ Refund
Date of Advertisements
Student
Admission Office
Course Sequencing
Course Exemptions
Warning /final letter of attendance
Program Office
Examination
Department
Career Development
Center (CDC)
Provost Hostels
HoDs/Coordinators
Examination Schedule
Holding of Examination
Comprehensive Examinations
GPA/Probations
Scrutiny of Exam Papers
Request for Mark sheet/ Degree
Verification of degrees
Admit cards
Issuance/ submission of Examinations form
Scholarships
Internship
Career Counseling
Job Placement
Graduate Directory
Organizing, liaising with Alumni
Student societies for curricular and extracurricular activities
update database of alumni,
organizing class reunions and fund
raising events
Hostel Allotment
Mess Problems
Electricity, water and cleaning problems of
hostels
Emergency medical service
All other hostel related matters
Subject offerings
Pre-requisite of courses
Withdrawal of course/semester break
Course outline
Quality of courses
Any other academic matter
Finance Department
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