Prospectus S de 2017

UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
(Re - accredited by NAAC with A Grade)
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

[Recognised by Distance Education Bureau (DEB) - UGC]
Senate House Campus, Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034.
Website : www.ideku.net
Phone : 0471-2300137
PROSPECTUS
2017-18
SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Chancellor
Justice (Retd)Shri. P. Sathasivam
Honble Governor of Kerala
Pro-Chancellor
Prof. C.Raveendranath
Minister for Education,
Government of Kerala
Vice-Chancellor
Prof. P. K. Radhakrishnan
Pro- Vice-Chancellor
Dr. N. Veeramanikandan
Director, SDE
Dr. K.S. Zeenath
Controller of Examinations
Dr. K. Madhukumar
kup 833/2016-17 5000

Contents
1. Programmes ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. General Instructions . ......................................................................................................... 7
3. Documents to be Submitted along with Application for Admission .................................. 12
4. Fee Structure .................................................................................................................... 13
5. Fee Schedule for Programmes ......................................................................................... 15
6. Degree Programmes, Eligibility and Regulations ............................................................. 16
7. Course Structure for B.A/B.Sc./B. Com. Degree Programmes ...................................... 24
8. Post Graduate Programmes and Regulations ................................................................... 48
9. Post Graduate Programme Details ................................................................................... 58
10. Programme Co-ordinators ................................................................................................ 68
11. Staff Details ..................................................................................................................... 69

T
he erstwhile Travancore University established in 1937 by a royal promulgation of Sree
Chithira Thirunal Balaramavarma, the then Maharaja of Travancore was later recognized
as University of Kerala by a legislative enactment in 1957. The jurisdiction of the Kerala
University which once covered the whole territory of Kerala state is now limited to the districts of
Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha (except Kuttanad Taluk) and some parts of Pathanamthitta
district consequent on the establishment of other Universities in the State. However, territorial
limitations could not contain the growth and development of the University. There are at present
223 affiliated Colleges under this University besides 41 teaching and Research Departments under
10 Schools, 32 University Study Centres and 17 Institutes of Technology. In addition to the
Departments of teaching, the University also has several centers for studies in special areas.
Academic Staff College, Kerala University Library, Department of Publications are some of the
other important institutions under this University. Over the years the University has endeavored
remarkably well to achieve its objective of enlightening the minds of millions who embraced her in
their pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. The University has been re-accredited by NAAC with A
Grade in 2015 and secured the First Chancellors Award for the Best University in the State in
2015. Graduates of this University are held in high esteem in all walks of life throughout the world.
This is because of the maintenance of standards in the conduct of courses and examinations.
THE SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, started in 1976, as a teaching and research
department of the University of Kerala, is one of the pioneering centers of distance learning in the
State. The institute was founded with the following objectives.
Democratizing higher education to large segments of the population, in particular the
disadvantaged groups like those living in remote and rural areas, working people and women.
Providing an innovative system of university - level education which is both flexible and
open in terms of methods, pace of learning, eligibility for enrollment and age of entry.
Providing an opportunity for up-gradation of skills and qualifications.
Developing education as a lifelong activity to enable persons to update their knowledge or
acquire knowledge in new areas.
University of Kerala is one of the Universities in India having appointed permanent full time
teaching faculty members for running the distance education programmes. In line with the efforts
of the UGC to stream line the distance learning mode, the SDE also redefined its programmes and
decided to offer programmes in those subjects / fields which are offered by the University through
regular mode from 2017 admission onwards. Accordingly, the school offers 25 programmes, both
UG and PG through distance mode of learning. The medium of instruction of all courses is English
except for certain language courses. The School is located in the Senate House Campus at Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram.
School of Distance Education 6 Prospectus
I. PROGRAMMES
A. Under-Graduate Programmes (6 Semesters)
Sl.No.
1. B.A. Economics
2. B.A. English
3. B.A. History
4. B.A. Malayalam
5. B.A. Political Science
6. B.A. Sociology
7. B. Sc. Computer Science
8. B. Sc. Mathematics
9. Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.)
10. B. Com.
11. B. Com.Co-operation
12. B. Com. with Computer Application
13. B.L.I.Sc (2 Semesters)
B. Post Graduate Programmes (4 Semesters )
14. M.A. Economics
15. M.A. English
16. M.A. Hindi
17. M.A. History
18. M.A. Malayalam
19. M.A. Political Science
20. M.A. Public Administration
21. M.A. Sociology
22. M. Sc. Computer Science
23. M. Sc. Mathematics
24. M.Com - Finance
25. M.L.I.Sc (2 Semesters)

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Admission to SDE Courses
Prospectus can be obtained from the office of the School of Distance Education on payment
of Rs. 250/- by Friends / DD (SBT)/University cash chalan receipt. The counterfoil is to be
retained and receipt number provided while online registration.
2.2 Cost of Prospectus Rs: 250/-
Candidates residing in a foreign country have to submit a DD for Rs. 250/- in addition. Each
Bank Draft amount should carry an additional amount of Rs. 10/- as service charge.
Admission notifications are issued in leading national and regional dailies. The detailed
information regarding admission is available on the SDE website: www.ideku.net or on the
University website: www.sde.keralauniversity.ac.in
Students seeking admission shall apply on-line only. On-line registration facility for admission
is provided through www.ideku.net or www.sde.keralauniversity.ac.in. The last date of online
applications will be informed in SDE website and University news. Applications received after the
last date prescribed shall not be entertained. Applications duly filled in should be sent to The
Director, School of Distance Education, University of Kerala, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram -
695 034 by registered post with acknowledgement due in a cover superscribed APPLICATION
FOR ADMISSION TO ........................................
Submission of On-line Application

Steps
1. Remit the cost of Prospectus fee Rs.250/-
2. Log on to www.ideku.net or sde.keralauniversity.ac.in
3. Click on the link SDE
4. Click on the link Click here for Registration for starting online registration.
5. Read the instructions carefully and click the button Proceed
6. Login with your application number and password to continue the Registration
process.
7. Take a printout of the Application form
8. Send the Application form with fee (Cost of Prospectus, First Installment Tuition
fee, Admission fee, Affiliation and other fee applicable to the Course) and
documents (TC and Qualifying Certificates in ORIGINAL, Photocopy of SSLC
etc.), to THE DIRECTOR, SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION,
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, PALAYAM.
9. Applicants belonging to SC/ST/OEC category should produce the print out of
E- grantz on-line application for fee category concession from Akshaya
kendram, along with copy of SSLC, +2 and Degree Certificate, Original Caste
Certificate & Income certificate and copy of Aadhar card.
Admission is granted only on satisfactory fulfillment of the eligibility conditions regarding

basic qualifications and the submission of relevant documents prescribed in the prospectus.
Applications which are defective or unaccompanied by the required Original Certificates, T.C and
fees shall be summarily rejected.
2.3 Mode of Remittance of Fee
Fees shall be remitted by Demand Drafts, drawn from any SBT/District Co-Operative
Banks/SBI in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
payable at Thiruvananthapuram. Students residing outside the state of Kerala can draw their DDs
from SBI in favour of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram payable
at Thiruvananthapuram. Overseas students can draw their DDs from any nationalized banks in
favour of the Finance Officer, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram payable at
Thiruvananthapuram. For every remittance by DD a service charge of Rs 10/- also has to be
remitted.
Fee can also be remitted by pay-in-slip at the Cash Counters at the University Office,
Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram and at the University Campus, Kariavattom. Fees can also be
remitted at Friends, Jenasevana Kendram Centres. Fee once remitted shall not be refunded.
2.4 Department Development Fund
All newly admitted students are directed to remit Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only)
towards the SDE-DDF (Department Development Fund) by direct cash payment at SDE Office
or by means of Demand draft from any branch of SBT/SBI drawn in favour of the Director,
SDE, (DDF), University of Kerala, Palayam payable at SBT, KUOC Branch, Thiruvananthapuram.
Please mention name, address and purpose on the reverse of DD.
2.5 Candidate Code
Every student in the SDE will be assigned a candidate code enrolment number on admission.
Students shall quote their full Candidate Code enrolment in all their correspondences
with SDE.
It is the basic responsibility of the students to submit the required certificates and other
documents in support of his/her eligibility at the time of admission. All admissions at the SDE
are provisional till the verification of the original certificates are made. The Director reserves
the right to cancel the provisional admission of any student who fails to submit the required documents/
fees within the stipulated time.
2.6 Identity Cards
Each student shall be issued an identity card on admission showing the enrolment Candidate
Code. If the original identity card is lost, a duplicate shall be issued on payment of Rs. 50/- towards
fee for duplicate Identity Card and a recent Photograph.
2.7 Special Instruction with regard to Photographs
All applicants shall affix on their applications and Identity cards one copy each of a recently
taken passport size photographs. Applicants shall give their full signature on the top margin of the
photograph affixed on the application. The signature on the photo shall conform in every detail to
the signature in the application. The photo affixed on the application form shall be attested by a
Gazetted Officer.
2.8 Despatch of Study Materials
Study materials prepared by the teachers and experts in the subjects shall be despatched to
the students in installments during each academic year by hand or by post. If the student strength
enrolled in each programme is less than 25, study materials will not be provided.
2.9 University Examination
Students of the Distance Education shall submit their application for Examination through
online mode. BPL candidates will have to submit BPL certificate issued from Panchayat/
Municipality/ Corporation for 50% fee concession for exam fees. Hard copies shall be
submitted to the SDE and the Director shall forward the same to the Controller of Examinations.
The University Pay in Slip/chalan for examination fee shall be enclosed with the application. The
dates of examination will be intimated to the students by the SDE directly, through News Papers,
SDE website and SMS. The students have to register for the whole examinations at the first
appearance. Students who have remitted both the installment of tuition fee for first year/
second year for PG and for the first/second/third year UG should compulsorily Register
for University Examination if their SDE Registration is to be kept active.
2.10 Hall Ticket
Hall ticket for the University Examination shall have to be downloaded by the students of
Distance Education from the SDE website three days before the commencement of the examination.
2.11 Centres of Examination
The list of the Centers of Examination allotted to the students shall be communicated to
them at the time of their registration to the examinations. Students shall be free to select their
preferred center from the list of approved centers. Centre once selected cannot be changed.
2.12 Subsequent Appearance
Students who fail in any paper and intend to register for reappearance should do so directly
with the Controller of Examinations, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The forms for
reappearance can be had from the Forms Sales Counter at Palayam, or the Information Centers.
Filled in forms should be sent to the Deputy Registrar (Exams), University of Kerala,
Thiruvananthapuram with University Pay-in-Slip/DD for the prescribed amount. First year candidate
of PG and I & II year candidate of UG, shall register for reappearance / improvement examination
online within the course period.
2.13 Transfer Certificate
Original Transfer Certificates, submitted by the Students seeking admission, shall not be
returned to them once they are admitted to the course. A fresh TC shall be issued by the
SDE after completion of the course or on discontinuance. In the latter case, students are liable to
pay tuition fees of the year until the date of application for T.C or until the date of intimation
regarding discontinuance whichever is earlier. Some institutions outside the state are not in the
practice of issuing TC to their students. Such students will be admitted to the SDE on the strength
of affidavits attested by Notary Public/First Class Magistrate in lieu of TC. A letter from the
institution last attended stating that they will not issue TC should also be attached. The
TC from the previous institution shall also be submitted.
2.14 Admission to Persons with Higher Degree to Undergo Lower Courses
A candidate with higher degree in a subject is permitted to undergo lower level programme
in another subject and can appear for the examination through SDE, if they are otherwise eligible.
2.15 Parity with Regular Students
Students of the SDE are offered the same Courses as in the regular Colleges affiliated to
the University of Kerala. They have the same syllabi, curriculum, examination and are awarded
the same degree, which is recognized by PSC and other Universities.
2.16 Issue of Certificates/Degree
On successful completion of all the SDE courses the University of Kerala issues Certificate/
Degrees on receipt of proper applications from the candidates.
2.17 Admission to SC/ST/OEC
Students belonging to SC/ST Category will be admitted in the SDE without remitting the
tuition fee at the time of admission. But they have to remit all other special fee like Admission
Fee, Affiliation Fee, etc. Such students have to produce the print out of on-line application for
fee concession from Akshayakendram, along with copy of SSLC, +2 and Degree Certificate and
Original Caste certificate, Copy of Adhar card & Income Certificate issued by competent authorities
with in 6 month validity. The fees for the students thus admitted will be later claimed from the
Harijan Welfare Department as per the rules laid down and will be remitted to KUF. OEC students
have to remit their fees which will be reimbursed. These students should submit an application for
renewal of tuition fees in II / III Year for PG / UG in order to continue to avail the fee concession.
2.18 Alumni Membership
Students applying for Transfer Certificate in the SDE may remit Rs. 100/- as ALUMNI
membership fee. This can be remitted in the form of cash at the SDE or DD drawn in favour of
SDE Alumni Association payable at SBT, KUOC Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
2.19 Contact Classes
The students are offered contact classes at SDE and at various personal contact programme
centres. The details regarding the centres and classes will be intimated after the admission procedure
is completed. Centres other than Thiruvananthapuram are decided subject to the sufficient
number of student registration in UG and PG Programmes. This provides opportunity for the
students to meet their teachers and discuss topics with them. For Post-Graduate Programmes,
Lectures, Seminars and Discussions will be held. PG students have to submit assignment on given
topics. 50% attendance at contact classes is made compulsory for all students. However exemption
will be granted to those who cannot attend classes owing to unavoidable difficulties. In such cases
an exemption fee of Rs. 500/- is to be remitted. For Computer Science and Library
Science courses 75% attendance is compulsory for registering to the examination. The
practical for all computer programmes will be conducted only at SDE, Palayam.
2.20 SDE Library & Knowledge Centre

The SDE has a separate Library of its own with a good collection of books, dissertations,
periodicals, reference books etc. At present the library has around 23, 000 books covering a wide
range of subjects. Library has a profound collection of research journals, UGC NET, JRF & SET
guides Civil Service materials and previous question papers. Hence it has built up a balanced and
rich collection on all branches of knowledge, as well as books of general interest in various subject
fields. Library automation is done using LibSoft software which facilitates all in-house operations
of the library. The library currently subscribes to more than 30 journals of various subject fields.
An amount of Rs. 500/- has to be remitted by the students to obtain membership in the
Library, of which Rs. 400/- will be refunded on completion of the course. The non members can
make use of the library resources and the reference services by producing their students ID
proof. The facilities at SDE library include:
Circulation Section
Reference Section
E- Journals
News papers and Popular Magazines
Research Journals
Previous Question Papers
Projects & Dissertations
Photocopying
Internet and Wi-Fi Facilities
Career Corner
2.21 Return of Original Certificates
The qualifying certificates of students admitted to a course in the institute shall ordinarily be
returned by the end of the course or on the date of discontinuance. Those who discontinue their
studies in the middle of a course are directed to clear arrears of tuition fee, if any and get back
their certificates.
The SDE will not take the responsibility of keeping their certificates safe for an
indefinite period after the end of the programme.
Search fee at the following rates will be collected from the students in this regard.
1. One year after examination Rs. 25/-
2. Two years after examination Rs. 50/-
3. Three years or more after the examination Rs. 100/-
4. Five years or more after the examination Rs. 500/-
2.22 SDE Grievance Cell
All complaints and grievances regarding the courses offered by SDE should be addressed
to the Convener, Grievance Cell, SDE, University of Kerala, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram.
2.23 Correspondence and Enquiries

All correspondence relating to Distance Education programmes of the University of Kerala
may be addressed to:
The Director,
School of Distance Education,
University of Kerala,
Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034.
Enquiries: Telephone No. 0471 - 2386132
The office of the SDE shall function on all days except holidays.
Students may log on to the websites www.ideku.net and www.keralauniversity.ac.in for
updated information on dates of Examinations, Time tables, Course details etc.
2.24 For Academic Enquiries
0471-2386125, 2386126, 2386127, 2386122
3. DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH APPLICATION FOR
ADMISSION
3.1 Original Certificate/Provisional Certificate/Mark list of the qualifying examination.
In the absence of the original degree, a Provisional Certificate issued from the University
will be accepted for granting provisional admission. Admission thus granted will be
regularized only on submission of the original Degree Certificate. Those who apply
for M.Sc. Mathematics, M.A. Public Administration and BLISc. are required to submit
attested copy of their Degree mark lists also.
3.2 Original Transfer Certificate from the institution last attended. In case such Certificate is
not issued from the institution last attended, a Certificate stating this fact duly signed by the
competent authority of that institution should be submitted along with the application for
admission. If Institutions are not in the practice of issuing TC to their students such students
shall be admitted to any course of study in SDE on the strength of an affidavit attested by a
Notary Public/Second Class Judicial Magistrate in lieu of TC along with a letter from the
Institution stating that they do not issue TC. Students above the age of 60 are exempted
from submitting TC for admission.
3.3 University Pay-in-Slip/DD for the required amount of tuition/other fees remitted as stated
in the fee statement.
3.4 Eligibility Certificate shall be obtained from the Registrar, University of Kerala if the
Candidate has passed the qualifying examination from outside Kerala University and shall
be produced at the time of admission. This certificate will be issued by the Registrar, on
formal application (in the prescribed form which can be down loaded from University
website), addressed to him and accompanied by a fee of Rs 2000/- for Foreign Degree/
Diplomas, Rs. 350/- for PG and Professional Degree from outside Kerala, but within India
and Rs. 200/- for all other Degree/Diploma. The application should be accompanied by
attested copies of the Certificates of all examinations passed by the candidates (right from
SSLC) along with the copy of the TC/Course Certificate (in the case of regular students) of
the degree for which eligibility is required along with a self addressed stamped envelop.
Those who passed HSE/VHSE/CBSE seeking admission to Degree Programmes have to
pay the fee of Rs. 200/- only instead of eligibility certificate.
3.5 Identity Card with name and address of the applicant duly filled up in capital letters and
photograph affixed.
3.6 True Copy of SSLC
3.7 Migration Certificate in the case of candidates who have passed the qualifying examination
from any University/Board other than Kerala University. Candidates shall also produce the
certificate immediately after taking admission to the course.
3.8 Cancellation Memo from the Controller of Examination relating to Examination/unavailed
portion of private registration if any has to be submitted by the candidates who have cancelled
part / parts of examinations.
3.9 Degree Certificate or provisional Certificate relating to the PG Course, if the candidate has
passed any such examination after graduation.
3.10 PDC/+2 or Equivalent - Mark list and pass Certificate for those who have qualified from
any University or Board.
3.11 Photocopy of the Original Degree Certificate (both sides) - 2 Copies
3.12 Completed E-grantz form from Akshaya Kendra for SC / ST / OEC Candidates.
3.13 Caste and Income Certificate, along with copy of Adhar card, Copies of SSLC, Plus two
and Degree.
4. FEE STRUCTURE
4.1 School of Distance Education UG Programme- Fee Structure
Ist Semester
QC from QC from QC from Other Uty ,

Name of the
Kerala Uty. Calicut Uty State, board, outside
programme kerala including
Lab Fee
1+2+3+4+5+6 including
Tuition Fee
Affiliation Fee
2nd Semester
Matriculation fee
programme)
3rd Semester
4th Semester
5th Semester
6th Semester
Admission Fee
Assignment Fee
250 per Course
SLM Fee @ Rs.
Matriculation Rs. 100/- Recognition
School of Distance Education
fee Rs. 100/-

TOTAL# (For the entire
1 2 3 4 5 6 fee 300/-
B.A. Economics 50 300 100 1500 Nil 500 2450 2550 2850 2000 3100 2000 2100 1850 13500*
13600**
13900***
B.A (EnglishHistory 12500*
Malayalam Political 12600**
Science Sociology) 50 300 100 1500 Nil 500 2450 2550 2850 2000 2100 2000 2100 1850 12900***
B.Com 50 300 100 1500 Nil 500 2450 2550 2850 2000 2100 2000 2100 1850 12500*
12600**
14
12900***
B.Com with Computer
Application 50 300 100 1500 1000 500 2450 2550 2850 2000 2100 2000 2100 2850 13500*
13600**
13900***
B.Sc Mathematics 50 300 100 1500 Nil 500 2450 2550 2850 2000 1850 3100 2100 2850 12500*
12600**
12900***
B.Sc Computer 15950*
Science 100 300 100 1250 1000 500 3250 3350 3650 2750 2850 2750 2850 1500 16050**
16350***
B.C.A. 100 300 100 1250 1000 500 3250 3350 3650 2750 2850 2750 2850 1500 15950*
16050**
16350***
BLISc 100 400 100 1000 Nil 1500 3100 3200 3500 3500 - - - - 6600*
6700**
7000***
*QC from Kerala Uty **QC from Calicut ***QC from Other Uty # 5% relaxation in total fee for onetime payment
Prospectus
4.2 School of Distance Education PG Programme- Fee Structure
Ist Semester
QC from QC from QC from Other Uty ,

Name of the
Kerala Uty Calicut Uty State, board, outside
programme kerala including
Lab Fee
1+2+3+4+5+6 including
Tuition Fee
Affiliation Fee
2nd Semester
Matriculation fee
programme)
3rd Semester
4th Semester
Admission Fee
Assignment Fee
300 per Course
SLM Fee @ Rs.
Matriculation Rs. 100/- Recognition
School of Distance Education
1 2 3 4 5 6 fee R.s 100/-

TOTAL# (For the entire
fee 300/-
M.AEconomics, History
Hindi, Malayalam
Political Science, 9250*
Public Administration 9350**
Sociology 150 400 150 1200 Nil 900 2800 2900 3200 2100 2250 2100 9650***
MA English 150 400 150 1200 Nil 900 2800 2900 3200 2100 2250 2400 9550*
15
9650**
9950***
M.Sc Mathematics 150 400 150 1200 1500 900 4300 4400 4700 2100 2250 2100 10750*
10850**
11150***
M.Com 150 400 150 1500 Nil 900 3100 3200 3500 2400 2250 2100 9850*
9950**
10250***
M.Sc Computer Science 150 400 150 1500 1000 900 4100 4200 4500 3400 3550 1500 12550*
12650**
12950***
MLISc 250 400 150 1500 1500 2000 5800 5900 6200 3200 - - 9400*
9500**
9800***
Prospectus
*QC from Kerala Uty **QC from Calicut ***QC from Other Uty # 5% relaxation in total fee for onetime payment
5. FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAMMES

UG PROGRAMME
I , III & V Semester II ,IV & VI Semester
Last Date Without Fine June 30 30 December
Last Date with fine Rs.50/- July 30 30 January
Last Date with fine Rs.250/- August 30 28/29 February
Last Date with fine Rs.1000/- November 30 Upto Exam Notification
PG PROGRAMME
I , III Semester II & IV Semester
Last Date Without Fine June 30 30 December
Last Date with fine Rs.50/- July 30 30 January
Last Date with fine Rs.250/- August 30 28/29 February
Last Date with fine Rs.1000/- November 30 Upto Exam Notification
6. DEGREE PROGRAMMES; ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS

6.1 Degree Programmes
B.A. Economics B.A. English B.A. History B.A. Malayalam B.A. Political Science
B.A. Sociology BSc. Computer Science B.Sc. Mathematics Bachelor of Computer
Application (BCA) B Com B.Com.Co-operation B Com with Computer Application
BLI.Sc (One Year Programme)
6.2 Eligibility
Eligibility for Admission to First Degree Programmes
No. Name of Eligibility for
Programme admission
1. Mathematics A Pass in Higher Secondary Exami-nation of the state or an

Examination accepted by the University as equivalent thereto with
Mathematics as one of the subjects under science group.
2. Economics A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

Examination accepted by the University as equivalent thereto.
3. History A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

4. Political Science A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

5. Sociology A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

6. English A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

7. Malayalam A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

8. Commerce A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

Examination accepted by the University as equivalent thereto
provided candidates coming from Non-Commerce group should
have atleast 45% of the aggregate marks.
9. Computer Science A pass in Higher Secondary or any other examination recognized

as equivalent thereto by the University of Kerala with Mathematics
as one of the optional subjects.
10. Computer A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

Applications Examination accepted by theUniversity as equivalent thereto with
(BCA) Mathematics as one of the optional subject.
11. BLISc A pass in Bachelors degree of the University of Kerala with not
less than 40% Marks, or a degree of any other university recognised
as equivalent thereto with not less than 40% marks. Candidates
belonging to scheduled caste scheduled tribes and other backward
communities will be eligible for concession of 5% and 3%
respectively.
6.2.1 Relaxation in Grade Points/Marks in the Qualifying Examination
Under CBCS PATTERN ANNUAL SCHEME

Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Category:
Category: The minimum mark in the qualifying
A pass in the Qualifying Examination with examination for PG Degree course of study
minimum CGPA(S) of 1.5(CBCS Prior to is 35%
2013 admissions)/CCPA(S) of 4
(CBCS 2013 admissions)
6.2.2 SEBC Category
A relaxation of 2% in the Qualifying Examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed.
6.2.3 Persons with Disability Category
A relaxation of 5% in the Qualifying Examination from the prescribed minimum is allowed.
6.3 Regulations
1. Title
These Regulations shall be called 'The University of Kerala Regulations relating to the First
Degree Programmes under the Credit and Semester (CSS) system in the School of Distance
Education, 2016.
2. Scope, Application and Commencement
2.1 The Regulations provided herein shall apply to all First Degree (Under Graduate) Programmes
offered through SDE under the Faculties of Science, Arts,' Social Science, fine Arts,
Performing Arts, Oriental Studies, English and Foreign Languages, Computer Science and
Commerce.
2.2 Medium of instruction is English, except in the case of Language Courses other than English,
unless otherwise stated therein.
2.3 These regulations shall apply to First Degree Programmes to which admissions are made
from the academic year (2016-2017) onwards.
2.4 These regulations supersede the provisions of all the existing regulations for the Under
Graduate Programmes conducted by School of Distance Education with effect from 2016-
2017 admissions unless otherwise specified.
3. Definitions
3.1 Programme means the entire Course of study as per the given Scheme and Examinations.
3.2 Semester means a term consisting of a minimum of 10-16 days for contact classes distributed
over a minimum period of 5-8 weeks.
3.3 Course means a portion of a subject to be taught and evaluated in a semester (similar to a
paper under annual scheme).
3.4 Credit (C) of a Course is a measure of the weekly unit of work involving lecture or laboratory
session or seminar or similar activity assigned to the Course. The number of Courses/Credits
that a student can take in a semester is governed by the provisions in these Regulations
subject to a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 27 Credits.
3.5 Language Courses are Courses in English and an Additional Language of student's choice,
for which all the students who join for First Degree Programmes have to register.
3.6 Foundation Course means a Course at the foundation level that all students of the First
Degree Programme have to register.
3.7 Core Course means a compulsory course in a major subject related to the First Degree
Programme in a discipline.
3.8 Complementary Course means a Course in a subject other than the Major Subject and is
complementary to it.
3.9 Open Course means an Optional Course which the student is free to take at his/her will.
Open Course shalt be a Non Major Elective Course in the subjects other than the parent
discipline. This course is offered in the fifth semester.
3.10 Elective Course means a Specialized Course from the frontier area of the Core Subject,
offered in the Parent discipline.
3.11 Major subject means the core subjects in the programme chosen by the students.
3.12 Faculty Advisor means the Programme Coordinator nominated by the Director, SDE to
advise the students on all academic matters.
4. Admission
4.1 Eligibility for admissions to various First Degree Programmes shall be according to the rules
framed by the University from time to time. No student shall be eligible for admission to a
First Degree Programme in any of the discipline unless he/she has successfully completed.
the examination conducted by a Board/University at the +2 level of schooling or its equivalent.
4.2. There shall be at least 10-16 days of contact classes in a semester distributed over a minimum
period of 5-8 weeks and a minimum of 60 hours of instruction ordinarily. Odd semester (June
- Oct) commences in June and Even semester (Nov - March) commences in November
every year.
4.3 Readmission - A student who discontinues the programme in a particular semester can rejoin
it in the beginning of the same semester during subsequent years, provided the scheme and
the syllabus are the same. In case if the scheme and syllabus have been changed, he / she
has to cancel the prior registration and take fresh admission.
5. Programme Structure
5.1 Students shall be admitted to the First Degree Programmes in the Faculties of Science, Arts,
Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Oriental Studies, English and Foreign Languages,
Computer Science and Commerce conducted in School of Distance Education as indicated
under 2.1.
5.2 The First Degree Programmes shall include 1) Language Courses 2) Foundation Courses 3)
Core Courses 4) Complementary Courses 5) Open Course 6) Elective Courses and 7)
Project/ Dissertation /Essay/comprehensive Course. The minimum number of Courses
required for the completion of a Degree Programme may vary from 30-38 depending on the
Credits assigned to different Courses.
5.3 The students shall choose the Major Subject of study at the beginning of the Programme.
5.4 Core Courses shall be offered by the parent department from 1st semester onwards along
with the Complementary Courses and shall include a Project/Dissertation Work/Essay/
Comprehensive Course.
5.5 Language Courses and Foundation Courses shall be offered in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters.
5.6 Complementary courses are offered during 1-4 Semesters. The student should take the
Complementary Courses offered by the concerned subjects.
5.7 Open courses are courses which fall outside the area of the Major Subject of studies and are
offered by the Departments of SDE other than the parent Department during 5th Semester.
The student shall select an Open Course from among the courses enlisted by SDE. There
shall be a minimum of 15 students for an Open Course.
5.8 Elective courses are courses offered by the Parent Department during 6th Semester in the
frontier areas/related areas of the Major subject. The student should take an Elective Course
offered by the concerned subjects.
5.9 The Project/Dissertation Work shall be undertaken during 5th/6th semester. For supervision
of Dissertation Work/Project, each student shall be assigned to a teacher.
5.9.1 Not more than 15 students shall be assigned to a particular teacher in a semester for
such supervisory work. The services of qualified external teachers may also be utilized
for this purpose.
5.9.2 The Project/Dissertation Work can be done either individually or by a group not
exceeding five students.
5.9.3 However, Viva Voce based on the Project/Dissertation Work shall be conducted
individually.
5.9.4 The topics shall be selected by the students in consultation with the supervising teacher/
Course Co-ordinator.
5.10 The Essay Course will be a three hour written examination for 100 marks conducted at the
end of the 6th semester by the university.
5.11 The Comprehensive Course will be a three hour written examination carrying 80 marks
conducted by the University at the end of the 6th semester. The students who choose this
Course shall attend a viva-voce for 20 marks.
5.12 The student secures the Credits assigned to a Course on successful completion of the Course.
No Course shall carry more than 4 Credits.
5.13 The students shall be required to earn a minimum of 120 Credits including Credits for Language
Courses, Foundation Courses, Core Courses, Complementary Courses (as the case may
be), Project/Dissertation Work/Essay/Comprehensive Course, Open and Elective Courses
as indicated below within a minimum period of 6 Semesters for the award of the Degree.
The student shall do Open/Elective Course totaling to a minimum of 4 Credits but not more
than 24 Credits.
5.14 The minimum required Credits for different Courses for the award of the Degree are given
in the general structure of the First Degree Programmes as detailed below.
B.A. / B.Sc. B. Com Career related

2(a) 2 (b)
Accumulated minimum Credits
required for successful completion
of the Programme 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits 120 Credits
Minimum Credits for Language
Courses 33 Credits 22 Credits 18 Credits 4 Credits
Minimum Credits required for
Foundation Courses 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits 5 Credits
Credits required for Core Courses
including Project/ Dissertation 50-56 8 - 10
Work/Essay/ Comprehensive Course Credits 61 Credits 42 Credits Credits
Credits required for Complementary
Courses 22-28Credits 12 Credits 16 Credits 0-12Credits
Minimum Credits required for
Open Courses 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits 2 Credits
Minimum Credits required for 2-22
Elective Courses 2 Credits 18 Credits 2 Credits Credits
6. Board of Studies, Courses and Syllabi

6.1 The Board of Studies shall design/re-design the Courses and syllabi for the subjects concerned
in the First Degree Programme subject to the regulations of the University. The Board shall
design and introduce new Courses, modify or redesign existing Courses or replace any Course/
Courses with new/modified Courses to train the students.
6.2 The syllabus for a Course shall include: Course Code, title, statement of the aims and objectives
of the Course, number of credits, tutorials and laboratory sessions with pre requisites if any.
The Course content shall be given module wise along with a list of reading materials.
6.3 The syllabus for each course shall also indicate the scheme of examination.
6.4 Tutorials are to be conducted for the students in each semester.
7. Evaluation
7.1 The Evaluation of each Course shall consists of two parts,
1) Continuous Evaluation (CE)
2) End Semester Evaluation (ESE)
The CE and ESE ratio shall be 1:4 for both practical and theory courses i.e. a maximum of 20
marks for CE and a maximum of 80 marks for ESE. There is no separate minimum for CE and
ESE. However the minimum pass requirement of a course is 40%. Minimum marks required for
passing a programme is also 40%.
The classification of results of the Programme shall be done at the end of the 6th semester
based on the total marks secured for all semesters and shall be as follows.
Candidates securing not less than 40% but below 50% - Third Class
Candidates securing not less than 50% but below 60% - Second Class
Candidates securing 60% and above - First Class
7.2 Continuous Evaluation (CE): In a semester each student shall be required to submit one
assignment and do one Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis for each course without which
his/her results will be withheld. Those who submit their assignments after the due date will
have to pay a late fee as fixed by the university from time to time. The components of CE
are, Assignment (10 marks) and Test Paper/Practicum /Case Analysis (10 marks).
7.2.1 The results of the CE shall be displayed in SDE website. Complaints regarding the
award of marks for CE if any have to be submitted to the Programme Coordinator
within 15 working days from the display of results of CEo The complaints shall be
examined by the Programme Coordinator and shall arrive at a decision, which shall be
communicated to the students. Further complaints if any shall be preferred within 10
days after the receipt of communication, to the Director SDE, who shall place the
same before the staff council for a final settlement.
7.2.2 The Statement of marks of the CE of all the students shall be approved by the
Programme Coordinator, countersigned by the Director and forwarded to the Controller
of Examinations.
7.2.4 The marks for the components of Practical for Continuous Evaluation shall be as
shown below.
a Attendance 5 marks
b Record 5 marks
c Test paper 5 marks

d Performance, Punctuality and Skill 5 marks
Total 20 marks
7.2.5 There shall be no continuous evaluation (CE) for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/
Comprehensive Course.
7.3 End Semester Evaluation (ESE)
End Semester Evaluation of all the Courses in all the semesters including the examination for
Essay/Dissertation Work/Project/Comprehensive Course shall be conducted by the University.
7.3.1 Minimum attendance required for ESE is 50%. However those who do not have the
required percentage of attendance can appear for ESE by paying a condonation fee
fixed by the University.
7.3.2 Examinations for odd and even semesters will be conducted together towards the end
of every academic year.
7.3.3 Marks - There will be 80 marks for each Course in End Semester Examinations.
7.3.4 The report of the Project/Dissertation Work shall be submitted to the Programme
Coordinator in duplicate before the completion of the sixth semester.
7.3.5 A Board of two Examiners appointed by the University shall evaluate the report of the
Project/Dissertation Work. The detailed guidelines regarding the conduct and evaluation
of the Project/Dissertation Work will be framed by the Boards of Studies concerned.
7.3.6 Total marks for the ESE of Practical is 80 marks. The components of ESE of Practical
have to be set by the Chairman, Boards of Studies, concerned.
7.3.7 Improvement of ESE - Candidates who have successfully completed the Semester,
but wish to improve their marks for the End Semester Evaluation (ESE) shall have
only one chance for the same along with the next immediate regular batch of students.
8. Examination, Registration and Pass Requirements for BLISc
1. No candidate will be allowed to register for the examination unless he/she has attended
75% of the contact classes/ seminars.
2. The minimum marks for pass (third class) shall be 40% Second class 50%, first class 60%
and distinction 80%.
Candidates will be presented for the whole examination in the first instance, but they may
appear for any paper in subsequent attempts within three academic years.
9. Examination, Registration and Pass Requirements for B. Sc. (Computer Science)
and BCA
1. No candidate will be allowed to register for the examination unless he/she has attended
75% of the contact classes/ seminars.
2. The minimum marks for pass (second class) shall be 50% first class 60% and distinction
75% and above.
10. Pattern of Questions
Question Total number Number of Marks for Total

Type of questions questions to each marks
be answered question
Very short answer type (One word to
Maximum of 2 sentences) 10 10 1 10
Short answer (Not to exceed 60 words) 12 8 2 16
Short essay (Not to exceed 120 words) 9 6 4 24
Long essay (Not to exceed 400 words) 4 2 15 30
Total 35 26 - 80
11. Promotion to Higher Semesters: Students who complete the even semesters in a year
and register for the next continuous semester alone shall be promoted to the next higher
semester.
12. Repetition of the Semester Courses: The students need not repeat the courses even if
they fail in the examination.
13. Re appearance of Failed Students: If a student fails he/she can repeat the examination.
For such students the examination in the pre-revised syllabus shall be conducted in two
consecutive years once the revision of the syllabus takes place. No student shall be allowed
to appear for the examination in the old syllabus after availing the two chances offered
above. The marks secured by them for the CE part shall be carried over and added to the
marks obtained in the ESE they reappear.
14. Mark Sheet
14.1 The University under its seal shall issue to the students a Mark Sheet on completion of
each semester indicating the details of Courses, Marks for CE and ESE for each
Course.
14.2 The Consolidated Mark sheet issued at the end of the final semester on completion of
the Programme shall contain the details of all Courses including the Courses successfully
completed as well as the mark secured for each course and total marks by the student
during the whole Programme.
14.3 The Degree to be awarded shall be called Bachelors Degree in the respective discipline
(e.g. B. Sc. in Mathematics, B A in English, B Com etc.) as specified by the Boards of
Studies and in accordance with the nomenclature specified by the Acts and Statutes
of the University.
15. Monitoring of the Programme
Monitoring of the First Degree Programmes shall be done by Committees at two levels viz.,
SDE Level Monitoring Committee (SDELMC) and University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC).
15.1 SDE Monitoring Committee (SDELMC): The SDE Level Monitoring Committee shall
consist of the Director, the Programme Coordinators and the elected representatives of teachers in
SDE Council. The Director shall be the Chairperson and a member selected by the SDELMC from
among the Programme Coordinators shall be the Convener. This Committee shall be responsible
for the conduct of the First Degree Programmes to ensure minimum instructional days. The SDE
Level Monitoring Committee shall be reconstituted by the Director immediately on commencement
of each academic year.
15.2. University Level Monitoring Committee (ULMC): The University Level Monitoring
Committee (ULMC) shall be reconstituted by the Vice Chancellor immediately on the
commencement of each academic year.
The ULMC shall consist of the following members:
1) The Pro Vice Chancellor 2) Two Members of the Syndicate
3) A Dean, nominated by the Vice Chancellor 4) The Controller of Examinations
5) The Director of SDE 6) Two members of the Academic
Council, nominated by the Vice
Chancellor
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson and Director shall be the Convener of the
Committee. This committee shall be responsible for monitoring and conduct of the First Degree
Programmes envisaged in this Regulations. This committee shall finalize the Academic Calendar
and the conduct of the ESE in the SDE. This committee shall also serve as an appellate committee
to examine and settle the complaints not redressed by the SDELMC. The committee shall suggest
amendments if any to the Regulations of the First Degree Programmes.
15.3 All Committees mentioned under Clause 14.1 and 14.2 shall meet at least one time in
a semester.
15.4 All Committees shall be constituted at the beginning of each Academic Year.
l3.5 Quorum of the Committees
15.5.1 SDELMC: 50% of the total number of members shall form the quorum of the
Committee. It is obligatory for the Programme Coordinator concerned, to be present
in the meeting while a complaint pertaining to that Department is discussed in the
Committee.
15.5.1 ULMC: Five members shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of this Committee.
16. Transitory Provision
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the Vice Chancellor shall for a
period of three years from the date of coming into force 'of these Regulations, have the power to
provide by order that these Regulations shall be applied to any Programme with such modifications
as may be necessary.
17. Repeal
Regulations now in force is so far as they are applicable to Programmes offered in the SDE
as mentioned in 2.1 and 2.2 and to the extent they are inconsistent with these Regulations are
hereby repealed. In the case of any inconsistency between the existing Regulations and the
Regulations relating to First Degree Programmes under the Semester Pattern in SDE the latter
shall prevail.
7. COURSE STRUCTURE FOR B.A./B.Sc. / B. Com. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

7.1 Course Structure for B.A/B.Sc. Degree Programmes
Study Number of Credits/ Total
Components Courses Course Credits
Language Courses
a) English 5 3-4 19
b) Additional Language 4 3-4 14
Foundation Course 2 2-3 5
Core Course 12-15 2-4 46-52

Complementary Course 8-10 2-3 22-28
Project/Dissertation/Essay/Comprehensive
Course/Essay 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1 2 2
7.2 Course Structure for B. Com. Degree Programme

Language Courses
a) English 4 3-4 16
b) Additional Language 2 4 8
Core Course 10 2-4 57

Complementary Course 4 3 12
Essay/Project/Dissertation/
Comprehensive Course 1 4 4
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1+4 24 18

7.3 General Course Structure of the Career related First Degree
Programmes under Credit and Semester system
All Programmes under 7.3 are henceforth known as Career related First Degree Programmes.
These Programmes are categorized into 2 groups viz. 2(a) & 2 (b).
Programmes offered under 2 (a)

Language Courses
a) English 4 3 12
b) Additional Language 2 3 6
Core Course 12-14 2-4 38

Vocational Courses 10-12 2-4 35
Complementary Course 4-6 2-4 16
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 1 2 2
Programmes offered under 2 (b)

Language Course English 2 2 4
Core Course 20.32 2-4 74-98

Complementary Course 0-4 2-3 0-12
Open Course 1 2 2
Elective Course 16 24 2-22

1. B. A. ECONOMICS
Sem Course Course Number CE ESE

No. Code Title of credit Marks Marks Total
I END 1111 Languages Course I (English -I) 4 20 80 100
Languages Course II
(Addl. Languages) 3 20 80 100
END 1121 Foundation Course I 2 20 80 100
ECD 1141 Core I Methodology and
Perspectives of Social Sciences 4 20 80 100
1131 Complementary I- Political Science
PS 1131 (Principles of political Science) 2 20 80 100
1131 Complementary II- Indian History
DHY1131.1 [History of Modern
India (1857-1900)] 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 17 120 480 600
II END 1211 Languages Course III (English -II) 4 20 80 100
1212 Languages Course IV (English -III) 3 20 80 100
1211 Languages Course V
(Addl. Languages II ) 3 20 80 100
ECD 1241 Core II Micro Economics I 4 20 80 100
1231 Complementary III- Political Science
PS 1231 (Introduction to Political Theory) 3 20 80 100
1231 Complementary IV- Indian History
DHY 1231.1 [History of Modern
India (1901-1920)] 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
III END 1311 Languages Course VI (English -IV) 4 20 80 100
1311 Languages Course VII
(Addl. Languages III ) 4 20 80 100
ECD 1321 Foundation Course II- Informatics 3 20 80 100
ECD 1341 Core III Micro Economics II 4 20 80 100
1331 Complementary V Political Science
PS 1331 (Public Administration) 3 20 80 100
1331 Complementary VI Indian History
DHY 1331.1 [History of Modern India
(1921-1947)] 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
IV END 1411 Languages Course VIII (English -V) 4 20 80 100

1411 Languages Course IX
(Addl. Languages - IV) 4 20 80 100
ECD 1441 Core IV Basic Tools for Economics I 4 20 80 100
ECD 1442 Core V Macro Economics I 3 20 80 100
1431 Complementary VII Political Science
PS 1431 (International Politics) 3 20 80 100
1431 Complementary VIII- Indian History
DHY 1431.1 [History of Modern
India (After1948)] 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
V ECD 1541 Core VI Money and Modern Banking 4 20 80 100
ECD 1542 Core VII Macro Economics II 4 20 80 100
ECD 1543 Core VIII Economics of Growth
and Development 2 20 80 100
ECD 1544 Core IX Indian Economy 4 20 80 100
ECD 1545 Core X Public Economics 4 20 80 100
ECD 1551 Open Course - Human Resources
Management 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
VI ECD 1641 Core XI Kerala Economy 4 20 80 100
ECD 1642 Core XII- Financial Economics 4 20 80 100
ECD 1643 Core XIII Basic Tools for Economics II 4 20 80 100
ECD 1644 Core XIV- International Economics 3 20 80 100
ECD1661.1 Elective Agricultural Economics 2 20 80 100
ECD 1645 General Essays on Indian Economy 4 - 100 100
TOTAL 21 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 700 2900 3600
Complementary Courses offered to other Disciplines

Sem Course code Course Title No. of Credits
I ECD. 1131 Foundations of Economic Theory 2
II ECD.1231 Money and Banking 3
III ECD. 1331 Public Finance and Trade 3
IV ECD.1431 Indian Economy Since Independence 3
2. B. A. ENGLISH
Sem Course Course Number CE ESE
No. Code Title of credit Marks Marks Total
I EN 1111.1 Language Course I Listening
Speaking and Reading 4 20 80 100
Language Course II
(Addl. Language) 3 20 80 100
EN 1121 Foundation Course IWritings on
Contemporary Issues 2 20 80 100
EN 1141 Core- I- Reading Poetry 4 20 80 100
EN 1131 Complementary I History of
English Literature 1 3 20 80 100
HY1131.2 Complementary II - History of
Modern World (1789 to 1900) 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 18 120 480 600
II EN 1211.1 Language Course III
Environmental Studies 4 20 80 100
EN 1212.1 Language Course IVModern
English Grammar & Usage 3 20 80 100
Language Course V
(Addl. Language II) 3 20 80 100
EN 1241 Core II- Reading Drama 4 20 80 100
EN 1231 Complementary III - History of
HY1231.2 Complementary IV- History of
Modern World (1901-1920) 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
III EN 1311.1 Language Course VIWriting and
Presentation Skills 4 20 80 100
Language Course VII
Addl. Language III 4 20 80 100
EN 1341 Core III Reading Fiction 3 20 80 100
EN 1341 Core Course IV - 20th Century
Malayalam Literature in
English Translation 4 20 80 100
EN 1342 Complementary VHistory of
HY 1331.2 Complementary V History of
Modern World 1921-1945 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
IV EN 1411.1 Language Course VIII Readings

in Literature 4 20 80 100
Language Course IX
Addl. Language IV 4 20 80 100
EN 1441 Core V- Reading Prose 4 20 80 100
EN 1421 Foundation Course: Informatics 3 20 80 100
EN 1431 Complementary VII- History of
English Language 2 20 80 100
HY1431.2 Complementary VIII- History
History of Modern World After 1945 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
V EN 1541 Core VI- Literary Criticism 4 20 80 100
EN 1542 Core VII - Indian Literature in English 4 20 80 100
EN 1543 Core VIII Film Studies 2 20 80 100
EN 1544 Core IX- Linguistics and Phonetics 4 20 80 100
EN 1545 Core X- Post Colonial
Literatures in English 4 20 80 100
EN 1551 Open I- 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
VI EN 1641 Core XI World Classics 4 20 80 100
EN 1642 Core XII Methodology &
Perspectivesof Humanities 4 20 80 100
EN 1643 Core XIII- English for the Media 4 20 80 100
EN 1644 Core -14 Womens Writing 3 20 80 100
EN 1661.1 Elective 1- Translation Studies 2 20 80 100
EN 1671 Dissertation/ Essay 4 - 80+ 20
(Viva-
Voce)
100 100
TOTAL 21 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 700 2900 3600
3. B. A. HISTORY
I EN 1111 Language Course 1 (English-1) 4 20 80 100
M/H 1111 Language Course 11
(Addl. Language-1) 4 20 80 100
EN 1121 Foundation Course 1 2 20 80 100

HY1141 Core1-Methodology and
HY 1131.1 Complementary 1 History of
(EC/IH/SG) Modern India (1857-1900), For
Economics, Islamic History and
Sociology 2 20 80 100
(EN/PL) Modern World (1789-1900),
For English and Political Science 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 18 120 480 600
II EN 1211 Language Course 111 (English-11) 4 20 80 100
EN1212 Language Course 1V (English-111) 3 20 80 100
M/H 1211 Language Course V
(Addl. Language-11) 3 20 80 100
HY1241 Core 11-Cultural Formations of
the Pre-Modern World 4 20 80 100
(EC/IH/SG) Modern India (1901-1920) For
HY 1231.2 Complementary 1V History of
(EN/PL) Modern World (1901-1920) For
English and Political Science 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
III EN 1311 Language Course V1 (English-IV) 4 20 80 100
M/H 1211 Language Course V11
(Addl. Language-111) 4 20 80 100
HY1321 Foundation Course-11- Informatics 3 20 80 100
HY1341 Core 111- Evolution of Early
Indian Society and Culture 4 20 80 100
HY 1331.1 Complementary V History of
(EC/IH/SG) Modern India (1921-1947) For
HY 1331.2 Complementary 1V History of
(EN/PL) Modern World (1921-1945) For
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
IV EN 1411 Language Course V111 (English-V) 4 20 80 100

M/H 1411 Language Course IX
(Addl. Language-IV) 4 20 80 100
HY1441 Core IV Medieval India: Socio-
Cultural Processes 4 20 80 100
HY3442 Core V- History of Modern
World-Part 1 3 20 80 100
HY 1431.1 Complementary V11 History of
(EC/IH/SG) Modern India (After 1948) For
HY 1431.2 Complementary V111 History of
(EN/PL) Modern World (After 1946) For
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
V EN 1541 Core V1-Major Trends in Historical
Thoughts and Writings 4 20 80 100
HY 1542 Core V11- Colonialism and
Resistance Movements in India 4 20 80 100
HY1543 Core V111- History of Modern
World-Part 11 2 20 80 100
HY1544 Core 1X- History of Pre-
Modern Kerala 4 20 80 100
HY 1545 Core 1X- Making of Indian Nation 4 20 80 100
HY 1551.3 Open Course- History of Human
Rights Movement 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
VI EN 1641 Core X1-Making of Modern Kerala 4 20 80 100
HY 1642 Core X11- Major Trends in Indian
Historical Thoughts and Writings 4 20 80 100
HY1643 Core X111- Contemporary India 4 20 80 100
HY1544 Core XIV- Twentieth Century
Revolutions 3 20 80 100
HY 1661.7 Elective- History of Human
Rights Movement 2 20 80 100
HY 1645 Project/General Essay 4 - 80+ 20
(Viva-
Voce)
100 100
TOTAL 21 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 700 2900 3600
4. B. A. MALAYALAM
I EN 1111.1 Language Course I (English I) 4 20 80 100

ML 1111.1 Language Course II (Adl. Lang. I) 3 20 80 100
EN 1121 Foundation Course I 2 20 80 100

ML 1141 Core Course I 4 20 80 100
ML 1131.1 Compl. Course I 2 20 80 100
SK 1131.2 Compl. Course II 2 20 80 100

17 120 480 600
II EN 1211.1 Language Course III (English II) 4 20 80 100
EN 1212.1 Language Course IV (English III) 3 20 80 100
ML 1211.1 Language Course V (Ad. Lang. II) 3 20 80 100
ML 1241 CoreCourse II 4 20 80 100
ML 1231.1 Compl. Course III 3 20 80 100
SK 1231.2 Compl. Course IV 3 20 80 100

20 120 480 600
III EN 1311.1 Language Course VI (English IV) 4 20 80 100
ML 1311.1 Language Course VII (Adl. Lang. III) 4 20 80 100
ML 1321 Foundation Course II (Informatics)

3 20 80 100
ML 1341 CoreCourse III

4 20 80 100
ML 1331.1 Compl. Course V 3 20 80 100
SK 1331.2 Compl. Course VI 3 20 80 100

21 120 480 600
IV EN 1411.1 Language Course VIII (English V) 4 20 80 100

ML 1411.1 Language Course IX (Adl. Lang. IV)
4 20 80 100
ML 1441 Core Course IV 4 20 80 100
ML 1442 CoreCourse V 3 20 80 100
ML 1431.1 Compl. Course VII

3 20 80 100
SK 1431.2 Compl. Course VIII 3 20 80 100

21 120 480 600
V ML 1541 Core Course VI 4 20 80 100
ML 1542 Core Course VII 4 20 80 100

ML 1543 Core Course VIII 2 20 80 100
ML 1544 Core Course IX 4 20 80 100
ML 1545 Coore Course X 4 20 80 100

Open course
ML 1551.1 Open Course I 2 20 80 100
20 120 480 600
VI ML 1641 Core Course XI 4 20 80 100
ML 1642 Core Course XII 4 20 80 100
ML 1643 Core Course XIII 4 20 80 100
ML 1644 CoreCourse XIV 3 20 80 100
ML 1661.1 Open Course II (Elective) 2 20 80 100
Project Work/ Essay 4 (80+ 20 100

viva 100)
21 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 700 2900 3600
5. B. A. POLITICAL SCIENCE
SEM Course Course Number CE ESE
Code Title of Credits (Marks) (Marks) Total
I END1111 English - I 4 20 80 100
1111 Addl. Language I 3 20 80 100
END1121 Foundation Course I 2 20 80 100
PSD 1141 Core I- Methodology and
ECD 1131 Complementary I Economics
(EC1131- Foundations of
Economic Theory) 2 20 80 100
HYD 1131 Complementary II History
(D-HY 1131.2 - History of Modern
World [1789-1900]) 2 20 80 100
Total 17 120 480 600
II END1211 English II 4 20 80 100
END1212 English III 3 20 80 100
1211 Addl. Language II 3 20 80 100
PSD 1241 Core II Introduction to
Political Science 4 20 80 100
ECD 1231 Complementary III Economics
(EC1231 - Money and Banking) 3 20 80 100
HYD 1231 Complementary IV History
(D-HY 1231.2History of
Modern World [1901-1920]) 3 20 80 100
Total 20 120 480 600
END1311 English IV 4 20 80 100
1311 Addl. Language III 4 20 80 100
III PSD1321 Foundation Course II (Informatics
and Political Science) 3 20 80 100
PSD 1341 Core III Indian Constitution 4 20 80 100
ECD1331 Complementary V Economics
(EC1131- Public Finance and Trade) 3 20 80 100
HYD1331 Complementary VI (D-HY 1331.2
- History of Modern World
(1921-1945) 3 20 80 100
Total 21 120 480 600
IV END1411 English V 4 20 80 100

1411 Addl. Language IV 4 20 80 100
PSD 1441 Core IV- Dynamics of Indian
Political System 4 20 80 100
PSD 1442 Core V Introduction to
Comparative Politics 3 20 80 100
ECD 1431 Complementary VII Economics
(EC1431- Indian Economy
Since Independence) 3 20 80 100
HYD1431 Complementary VIII History
(D-HY1431.2 - History of Modern
World [After 1946]) 3 20 80 100
Total 21 120 480 600
V PSD1541 Core VI- Public administration 4 20 80 100
PSD 1542 Core VII Ancient and Medieval
Political Thought 4 20 80 100
PSD 1543 Core VIII International Relations 2 20 80 100
PSD1544 Core IX Research Methods in
Political Science 4 20 80 100
PSD 1545 Core X- Human Rights in India 4 20 80 100
1551 Open Course I 2 20 80 100
Total 20 120 480 600
VI PS 1641 Core XI-Modern Political Thought 4 20 80 100
PS 1642 Core XII-State and Society in Kerala 4 20 80 100
PS 1643 Core XIII-Decentralization and
Participatory Democracy 4 20 80 100
PS 1644 Core XIV New Social Movements 3 20 80 100
PS 1651.1 Open II (Elective) Globalization
and Political Systems 2 20 80 100
80+100
PS 1645 Dissertation / Essay (Viva)
4 - 100 100
Total 21 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 720 2880 3600
COMPLIMENTARY COURSES OFFERED

TO OTHER DISCIPLINES
I PSD 1131 Principles of Political Science 2 20 80 100
II PSD 1231 Introduction to Political Theory 3 20 80 100
III PSD 1331 Public Administration 3 20 80 100
IV PSD 1431 International Politics 3 20 80 100
OPEN COURSE OFFERED TO OTHER DISCIPLINES

V PSD1551.2 Human Rights in India 2 20 80 100
6. B. A. SOCIOLOGY
I 1 1 1 1.1 Language Course I (English- I) 4 20 80 100

1111 Language Course II(Addl. Language) 3 20 80 100
1121 Foundation Course I (English) 2 20 80 100
SG 1141 Core-I-Introduction to Social Sciences 4 20 80 100
PS 1131 Complementary I Political Science
(Principles of political Science.) 2 20 80 100
HY1131.1 Complementary II- History(History of
Modern India during 1857- 1900) 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 17 120 480 600
II 1 2 1 1.1 Language Course III(English II) 4 20 80 100
1 2 1 2.1 Language Course IV(English III) 3 20 80 100
1 2 1 1.1 Language Course V
(Addl.Language II) 3 20 80 100
SG1 2 4 1 Core II-Understanding Indian Society 4 20 80 100
PS 1231 Complementary III- Political Science
(Introduction to Political Theory) 3 20 80 100
HY1231.1 Complementary IV- History(History
of Modern India during 1901-1920) 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
III 1 3 1 1 .1 Language Course VI(English- IV) 4 20 80 100
1 3 1 1. 1 Language Course VII
(Addl. Language III) 4 20 80 100
SG 1321 Foundation Course II (Informatics) 3 20 80 100
SG 1341 Core III -Sociological Theory 4 20 80 100

PS 1331 Complementary V-Political science
(Public Administration) 3 20 80 100
HY1331.1 Complementary VI- History (History
of Modern India 1921-1947) 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
IV 1411 .1 Language Course VIII(English V) 4 20 80 100
1411 Language Course IX
(Addl. Language IV) 4 20 80 100
SG 1441 Core IV- Research Methodology 4 20 80 100
SG 1442 Core V Social Psychology 3 20 80 100
PS 1431 Complementary VII-Political Science
(International politics) 3 20 80 100
HY1431.1 Complementary VIII- History(History
of Modern India After 1948) 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
V SG1541 Core VI- Structure &
Transformation of Kerala Society 4 20 80 100
SG1542 Core VII - Sociology of Development 2 20 80 100
SG 1543 Core VIII Gender and Society 4 20 80 100
SG1544.1 Core IX Rural Development 4 20 80 100
SG1545.1 Core X-Social Anthropology 4 20 80 100
SG1551.1 Open I- Life Skill Education 2 20 80 100
SG1645 Project Work - - - -
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
VI SG1641 Core XI Environmental Sociology 4 20 80 100
SG 1642 Core XII Public Health & Social
Epidemiology 4 20 80 100
SG1643.2 Core XIII- Social Welfare Administration 4 20 80 100
SG1644.1 Core XIV Crime and Society 3 20 80 100
SG1661.2 Elective 1-Tourism and Society 2 20 80 100
SG1645 Dissertation 4 - 80+ 20 100
(Viva- Voce)
TOTAL 21 100 500 600

GRAND TOTAL 120 700 2900 3600
7. B. Com.
I EN 1111 Language Course I:(English- I) 4 20 80 100
1111 Language Course II:
(Addl. Language-I) 4 20 80 100
CO 1121 Foundation Course I:
Environmental Studies 2 20 80 100
CO 1141 Core Course- I:Methodology and
Perspectives of Business Education 3 20 80 100
CO 1142 Core Course II: Functional
Application of Management 3 20 80 100
CO 1131 Complementary Course I:
Managerial Economics 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 19 120 480 600
II EN 1211 Language Course III: (English II) 4 20 80 100
1211 Language Course IV:
(Addl. Language-II) 4 20 80 100
CO 1221 Foundation Course II:
Informatics and Cyber Laws 3 20 80 100
CO 1241 Core Course III:Business Communi-
cation and Office Management 3 20 80 100
CO 1242 Core Course IV:Financial Accounting 3 20 80 100
CO 1231 Complementary Course II Business
regulatory Frame work 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
III EN 1311 Language Course V(English- III) 3 20 80 100
CO 1341 Core Course V: Entrepreneurship
Development 3 20 80 100
CO 1342 Core Course VI: Company
Administration 3 20 80 100
CO 1343 Core Course IV: Advanced
Financial Accounting 4 20 80 100
CO 1331 Complementary III-Information
Technology in Business 3 20 80 100
CO1361 Elective Course ICourse from
Elective Stream I/II/III 4 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 120 480 600
IV EN 1411 Language Course VI:(English IV) 3 20 80 100

CO 1441 Core Course VIII: Capital Market 3 20 80 100
CO 1442 Core Course IX: Banking Theory
and Practice 4 20 80 100
CO 1443 Core Course X: Corporate Accounting 4 20 80 100
CO 1431 Complementary IV-Business Statistics 3 20 80 100
CO 1461 Elective Course II:Course from
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
V CO 1541 Core Course XI: Fundamentals of
Income Tax 4 20 80 100
CO 1542 Core Course XII: Cost Accounting 4 20 80 100
CO 1543 Core Course XIII: Accounting for
Specialised Institutions 4 20 80 100
CO1551 Open Course:Fundamentals of
CO 1561 Elective Course III:Course from
TOTAL 18 100 400 500
VI CO 1641 Core Course XIV: Auditing 4 20 80 100
CO 1642 Core Course XV: Applied Costing 4 20 80 100
CO 1643 Core Course XVI: Management
Accounting 4 20 80 100
CO 1651 Open Course:Marketing Management 2 20 80 100
CO 1661 Elective Course IV:Course from
CO 1644 Essay 4 - 100 100
TOTAL 22 100 500 600
GRAND TOTAL 120 680 2820 3500
ELECTIVE STREAMS ELECTIVE 1-FINANCE
III CO1361.1 Financial Management 4 20 80 100
IV CO1461.1 Project Finance 4 20 80 100
V CO1561.1 Financial markets and Services 4 20 80 100
VI CO1661.1 Income Tax Law and Accounts 4 20 80 100
TOTAL 16 80 320 400
ELECTIVE II-COPERATION
III CO1361.2 Principles of Co-operation 4 20 80 100
IV CO1461.2 Co-operative Management and
Administration 4 20 80 100
V CO1561.2 Co-operative Legal System 4 20 80 100
VI CO1661.2 Co-operative Accounting 4 20 80 100
TOTAL 16 80 320 400
ELECTIVE III-COMPUTER APPLICATION
III CO1361.5 Computer Application for Publications 4 20 80 100
IV CO1461.5 Software for Data Management 4 20 80 100
V CO1561.5 Web Designing and
Production for Business 4 20 80 100
VI CO1661.5 Computerised Accounting 4 20 80 100
TOTAL 16 80 320 400
OPEN COURSES
V (For students from the discipline other
than Commerce)
CO1551 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting 2 20 80 100
V (For students from the discipline other than
CO1661.6 Commerce) Marketing Management 2 20 80 100
8. B. Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Semester I
Course Numer of CE ESE
Course name Total
Code Credits (Marks) (Marks)
EN 1111.4 Speaking and listening skills 2 20 80 100

MM 1131.10 Mathematics I 3 20 80 100
CS 1121 Introduction to IT 2 20 80 100
CP 1131 Digital Electronics 3 20 80 100
CS 1141 Introduction to Programming 4 20 80 100
CS 1142 Programming Lab I 3 20 80 100
CS 1132 Digital Electronics Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 20 120 480 600
Semester 2
EN 1211.4 Writing and Presentation Skills 2 20 80 100
MM 1231.10 Mathematics II 3 20 80 100
CS 1221 Environmental Studies 3 20 80 100
CS 1241 Data Structures 3 20 80 100
CS 1242 Object Oriented Programming 3 20 80 100
CS 1243 Programming Lab - II 3 20 80 100
CS 1244 Data Structures Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 20 120 480 600
Semester 3
CS 1341 Computer Organization &Architecture 2 20 80 100
CS 1342 Software Engineering 3 20 80 100
CS 1343 Operating Systems 3 20 80 100
CS 1344 Internet Programming 3 20 80 100
CS 1345 Micro Processors & Peripherals 3 20 80 100
CS 1346 Programming Lab - III 3 20 80 100
CS 1347 Internet Programming Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 20 120 480 600
Semester 4
CS 1441 Design And Analysis of Algorithms 3 20 80 100
CS 1442 Database Management Systems 3 20 80 100
CS 1443 Computer Networks 3 20 80 100
CS 1444 Programming in Java 3 20 80 100
CS 1445 Minor Project 3 20 80 100
CS 1446 Programming Lab - IV 3 20 80 100
CS 1447 Databases Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 21 120 480 600
Semester 5
CS 1541 Free and Open Source
Software (Foss) 3 20 80 100
CS 1542 System Software 3 20 80 100
CS 1543 Computer Graphics 3 20 80 100
Open Course 2 20 80 100

CS 1551.1 Internet Technology
CS 1551.2 Linux Environment
CS 1551.3 Business Informatics 2 20 80 100
Elective
CS 1561.1 Multimedia Systems
CS 1561.2 Bio informatics
CS 1561.3 Trends in Computing 3 20 80 100
CS 1544 Computer Graphics Lab 3 20 80 100
CS 1545 Free and Open Source
Software (Foss) Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 20 140 560 600
Semester 6
CS 1641 Introduction to Information Security 4 20 80 100
CS 1642 Artificial Intelligence 4 20 80 100
CS 1643 E-Commerce & E-Governance 3 20 80 100
Electives 4 20 80 100
CS 1661.1 Mobile Computing
CS1661.2 Embedded Systems
CS1661.3 Data Mining & Data Warehousing
CS 1644 Major Project & Viva 4 - 100 100
Total 19 80 420 500
Division of Marks (Lab Examination)
(Computer Science)
1. First program has
(Logic - 10 marks, Successful compilation- 10 marks, Result - 5 marks) 25 marks
2. Second program should be based on advanced concepts
(Logic - 15 marks, Successful compilation - 10 marks, result - 5 marks) 30 marks
3. Viva Voce 15 marks
4. Lab Record 10 marks
Total Marks 80 Marks
(Digital Electronics)
1. Procedure- Theory/Connection Diagram/ Equation 20 marks
2. Manipulation of Experiment- Connection/Soldering 15 marks
3. Observation/Tabulation/Calculation 10 marks
4. Viva 10 marks
5. Result 10 marks
6. Identification of Circuit Components 15 marks
(Resistors Using Color Codes, Capacitors, Diodes, Transistors etc.)
Total Marks 80 marks
9. B. Sc. MATHEMATICS
I EN 1111 Language Course I(English- I) 4 20 80 100
M/H1111 Language Course II (Addl. Lang.) 3 20 80 100
EN 1121 Foundation Course I 2 20 80 100
MM 1141 Core- I-Methods of Mathematics 4 20 80 100
CO 1131 Complementary I Foundationals
of Financial Accounting. 2 20 80 100
ST 1131.1 Complementary II- Descrtiptive
Statistics and Introducation to
Probability 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 17 120 480 600
II EN 1211 Language Course III (English II) 4 20 80 100
EN 1212 Language Course IV(English III) 3 20 80 100
M/H1211 Language Course V(Addl. Lang. II) 3 20 80 100
MM 1221 Foundations of Mathematics 4 20 80 100
CO 1231 Complementary III- Advanced
ST1231.1 Complementary IV- Random variables 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 18 120 480 600
III EN 13111 Language Course VI (English- IV) 4 20 80 100
M/H 1311 Language Course VII (Addl.
Language III) 4 20 80 100
MM 1341 Core III Algebra & Calculus-I 4 20 80 100
CO 1331 Complementary V-Cost Accounting 3 20 80 100
ST 1331.1 Complementary VI-Probability
Distribution and theory of Estimation 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 18 100 400 500
IV EN 1411 Language Course VIII(English V) 4 20 80 100
M/H 1411 Language Course IX (Addl.Lan.IV) 4 20 80 100
MM 1441 Core IV- Algebra & Calculus-II 4 20 80 100
CO 1431.1 Complementary VIII-E-commerce 3 20 80 100
ST 1431.1 Complementary IX
Management Accounting 3 20 80 100
ST 1431.1 Complementary VIII Test of

Hypothesis and Analysis of Variance 3 20 80 100
ST 1432.1 Complementary Practical using Excel 4 20 80 100
TOTAL 25 100 400 500
V MM 1541 Core VI- Real Analysis I 4 20 80 100
MM1542 Core VII Complex Analysis I 3 20 80 100
MM1543 Core VIII Differential Equations 4 20 80 100
MM1544 Core IX Vector Analysis 4 20 80 100
MM1545 Core X-Abstract Algebra I 4 20 80 100
MM 1551 Open Course- 2 20 80 100
MM1646 Project Work - - - -
TOTAL 21 120 480 600
VI MM1641 Core XI Real Analysis II 4 20 80 100
MM1642 Core XII Linear Algebra 4 20 80 100
MM 1643 Core XIII- Complex Analysis II 4 20 80 100
MM 1644 Core -14 Abstract Algebra II 3 20 80 100
MM 1645 Computer Programming (Practical) 4 20 80 100
MM1661 Elective Course-Graph Theory 3 20 80 100
MM 1646 Project 4 80+20
viva 100
TOTAL 26 120 580 700
GRAND TOTAL 120 680 2820 3500
10. B.L.I.Sc.
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Course Marks Total
Code Title Internal End Semester
Assessment Exam (3 hrs)
LISB41 Library and Society 25 75 100

LISB42 Library Management 25 75 100
LISB43 Library Classification and Cataloguing (Theory) 25 75 100
LISB44 Library Classification (Practical) 25 75 100
Total 400
SECOND SEMESTER
Code Title Internal End Semester
LISB45 Information Sources, Services and Systems 25 75 100
LISB46 Information Technology (Theory) 25 75 100
LISB47 Information Technology (Practical) 25 75 100
LISB48 Library Cataloguing (Practical) 25 75 100
Total 400
GRAND TOTAL 800

11. BCA
Semester I
Course Numer of CE ESE
Course name Total
Code Credits (Marks) (Marks)
EN 1111.4 Speaking and listening skills 2 20 80 100

MM 1131.9 Mathematics I 3 20 80 100
CP 1121 Introduction to IT 3 20 80 100
CP 1131 Digital Electronics 3 20 80 100
CP 1141 Introduction to Programming 4 20 80 100
CP 1142 Programming Lab - I 3 20 80 100
CP 1122 PC Software Lab 2 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 140 560 700
Semester 2
EN 1211.4 Writing and Presentation Skills 2 20 80 100
MM 1231.9 Mathematics II 2 20 80 100
CP 1241 Environmental Studies 3 20 80 100
CP 1242 Object Oriented Programming 3 20 80 100
CP 1243 Data Structures 3 20 80 100
CP 1244 Programming Lab - II 3 20 80 100
CP 1245 Data Structure Lab 3 20 80 100
Total 19 140 560 700
Semester 3
CP 1331 Computer Oriented
Numerical Methods 3 20 80 100
CP 1341 Computer Networks 3 20 80 100

CP 1342 Operating Systems 3 20 80 100
CP 1343 Computer Organization
and Architecture 2 20 80 100
CP 1344 Programming in JAVA 3 20 80 100
CP 1345 Programming Lab - IV 3 20 80 100
CP 1346 Numerical Methods Lab 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 140 560 700
Semester 4
CP 1441 Introduction to Information Security 2 20 80 100
CP 1442 Visual Tools 3 20 80 100
CP 1443 Database Management Systems 3 20 80 100
CP 1444 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 20 80 100
CP 1445 System Software 3 20 80 100
CP 1446 Visual Tools Lab 3 20 80 100
CP 1447 Databases Lab 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 20 140 560 700
Semester 5
CP 1541 Free and Open Source
Software (FOSS) 3 20 80 100
CP 1542 Computer Graphics 3 20 80 100
CP 1543 Internet Programming 3 20 80 100
Open Course
CP 1551.1 Internet Technology
CP 1551.2 LINUX Environment 2 20 80 100
CP 1551.3 Business Informatics
CP 1544 System Analysis & Design 3 20 80 100
CP 1545 Internet Programming Lab 3 20 80 100
CP 1546 Computer Graphics Lab 3 20 80 100
TOTAL 22 140 560 700
Semester 6
CP 1641 Business Informatics 2 20 80 100
CP 1642 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 4 20 80 100
CP 1643 Data Mining & Data Warehousing 4 20 80 100
Elective CP 1661.1 Bio informatics

CP 1661.2 Trends in Computing 4 20 80 100
CP 1661.3 Software Testing
CP 1644 Free and Open Source Software FOSS Lab 3 20 80 100
CP 1645 Major Project & VIVA 3 - 100 100
TOTAL 20 140 500 700
Division of Marks (Lab Examination) (Computer Application)

1. First program is sufficiently simple 25 marks
(Logic - 10 marks, Successful compilation - 10 marks, Result - 5 marks)
2. Second program is based on advanced concepts 30 marks
(Logic - 15 marks, Successful compilation - 10 marks, result - 5 marks)
3. Viva Voce 15 marks
4. Lab Record 10 marks
Total 80 marks
8. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND REGULATIONS
M.A. Economics M.A. English M.A. Hindi M.A. History M.A. Malayalam M.A.
Political Science- M.A. Public Administration M.A. Sociology- MSc. Computer Science
M.Sc. Mathematics M. Com M.L.I.Sc. (1 Year)
8.2 Regulations
1. Scope
1.1 The Regulations framed herein shall apply to all Post Graduate Programmes under the faculties
of Science, Social Science. Arts, Fine Arts, Oriental' studies, English-and Foreign Languages
and Commerce conducted in the School of Distance Education.
1.2 These Regulations shall come into effect from 2016 admissions onwards.
2. Eligibility for Admission
2.1 Eligibility for admission for various Post-Graduate Programmes shall be according to the
rules framed by the University from time to time.
Graduates who have passed Graduates who have passed Graduates who have passed
qualifying examination in qualifying examination in qualifying examination in
CBCS Pattern -2013 CBCS Pattern- Prior to 2013 Annual
admissions admissions scheme/ Other pattern
MA English MA English M. A. English

1 B. A. English as Core B. A. English as Core Course B.A. English as optional
Course securing not less securing not less than 1.8 main subject securing
than 4.5CCPA(S) * out CGPA(S) * out of 4 or not less than 45% in Part
III including subsidiaries
of 10 or Graduation in any Graduation in any
or Graduation in any
programme in the Faculties programme
subject in the Faculties
of Arts, Social Sciences, in the Faculties of Arts, of Arts, Social Sciences,
Science, Oriental Studies Social Science, Oriental studies
and Fine Arts securing Sciences, Science, Oriental and Fine Arts securing
not less than 5 CCPA out Studies and Fine Arts not less than 50% marks
of 10 for English Language securing not less than 2 in Part I (Three papers
CGPA out of 4 for English under compulsory
Courses (common
Language Courses English)/ B.A
courses)/B.A English & Communicative English
Communicative (common
(vocational)/B.A English
courses)/B.A English &
English/B.A English Language and Literature
Communicative English/B.A and B.A Communicative
Language and Literature
English Language and English (Restructured).
under CBCS System.
Literature under CBCS U.ONo.Ac.AII/3/ 4961/
System. 06 dtd 22.06.06.
For Non-English degree
holders, the maximum For Non-English degree For Non-English degree
credits that can be earned in holders, the maximum holders, the maximum
English Language Course credits that can be earned in marks that can be
should be at least of 19 English Language Course awarded
in Part I should be at least
Credits to acquire eligibility should be at least of 19
of 300 marks to
for admission. Credits to acquireeligibility acquire eligibility for
for admission. admission.
2 M.A. History M. A. History M. A. History
Graduation in any subject Graduation in any subject Graduation in any subject
in the Faculty of Social in in the Faculty of Social
Sciences or Graduation in the Faculty of Social Sciences or graduation in
the Faculty of Arts Sciences the Faculty of Arts with
with English language or Graduation in the English Language and
and Literature as the Core Faculty Literature as the main
Course securing not less of Arts with English University of Kerala PG
than 4.5 CCPA(S) * out of language and Literature as Admission 2016 11
10. the Core Course securing subject securing not less
not less than 1.8 CGPA(S) than 45% marks in Part
* out of 4. III optional subjects.
3 M. A. Sociology M. A. Sociology M. A. Sociology
Graduate in any subject Graduate in any subject in Graduate in any subject
in the Faculties of the Faculties of Arts/Social in the Faculties of
Sciences/ Science/ Arts/Social
Arts/Social Sciences/
Commerce/ Sciences/Science/
Science/ Commerce/ Law Law securing not less than Commer
securing not less than 4.5 1.8 CGPA(S) * out of 4. ce/ Law securing not less
CCPA(S) * out of 10. Candidates with BCA/ than 45% marks in Part
Candidates with BCA/ B.Sc. B.Sc. III optional subjects.
Computer Science/ B.B.A/ Computer Science/ B.B.A/ Candidates with BCA/
B.Com. / B.Tech Degree of B.Com. / B.Tech Degree B.Sc. Computer Science/
of the B.B.A./B.Com./ B.Tech.
the University of Kerala or
University of Kerala or any Degree of the University
any other University which other University which is of Kerala or any other
is equivalent there to, are equivalent there to, are also University which is
also eligible. eligible. equivalent there to, are
also eligible.
4 M. A. Economics M. A. Economics M. A. Economics

Graduation in Economics, Graduation in Economics, Graduation in
Mathematics or Statistics Mathematics or Statistics Economics,
with not less than 4.5 with not less than 1.8 Mathematics or
CCPA(S) * CGPA(S) * Statistics
with not less than 45%
marks in part III optional
subjects.
5 M. A. Political Science M. A. Political Science M. A. Political Science

Graduates in Political Graduates in Political Graduates in Politics,
Science, Economics, Science, Economics, Economics, History,
History, Philosophy, History, Philosophy,
Philosophy, Psychology,
Psychology, B.A
Psychology, B.A English B.A Communicative
English and
and Communicative English Communicative English with Public
/ BA Communicative English / BA Administration, English,
English with Public Communicative Sociology, Anthropology,
Administration, English English with Public Law, Journalism,
Language and Literature, Administration, English Commerce, Business
Sociology, Anthropology, Language and Literature,
Administration, Public
Sociology, Anthropology,
Law, Journalism, Administration,
Law, Journalism,
Commerce, Business Geography or other Social
Commerce, Business
Administration, Public Administration, Science subjects with not
Administration, Geography Public Administration, less than 45% marks in
or other Social Science Geography or other Social Part III- optional Main
subjects/ BSc Psychology Science subjects/ BSc
subject concerned
with not less than Psychology with not less
(including subsidiaries).
4.5 CCPA(S) * out of 10. than 1.8 CGPA(S) * out of
4. Graduates in Science Graduates in Science
Graduates in Science with and Engineering with
with 2.4 CGPA(S) out of 4
6CCPA(S) out of 10 and and Graduates in 60% marks/ B.A
Graduates in Engineering Engineering with Journalism and Mass
with 60% marks/ B.A 60% marks/ B.A Communication and
Journalism and Mass Journalism and Mass
Video Production
Communication and Video Communication
and Video Production (Restructured)/
Production (Career related /
(Career related / B.A Communicative
Restructured) / B.A
Restructured) / B.A English (Vocational) with
Communicative English
Communicative English Public Administration as
(Vocational) with Public (Vocational) with Public one of the main
Administration as one of Administration as one of
subjects are also
the Core Subjects are also the Core Subjects are also
eligible.
eligible. eligible.
6 M. A. Hindi M. A. Hindi M. A. Hindi

B.A. with Hindi as Core B.A. with Hindi as Core B.A. with Hindi
Course securing not less Course securing not less Language
than 4.5 CCPA(S) / *out than 1.8 CGPA(S) / *out as optional Main subject
of 10 or B.A./B.Sc. with of 4 or B.A./B.Sc. with under Part III securing
Hindi as additional Hindi as additional not
language course securing language course less than 45% marks for
not less than 5 securing not less than 2 that Part or B.A./B.Sc.
CCPA* out of 10 for CGPA* out of 4 for with Hindi as additional
additional language additional language language under Part II
course/B.A Functional Hindi course/B.A Functional securing not less than
(Vocational). Hindi (Vocational). 50% marks for that part/
B.A Functional Hindi
(Vocational).
7 M. A. Malayalam M. A. Malayalam M. A. Malayalam
B.A. with Malayalam as B.A. with Malayalam as B.A. with Malayalam
Core Course securing not Core Course securing not Language as optional
less than 4.5 CCPA(S) * out less than Main subject under Part
of 10 or B.A./B.Sc. with 1.8 CGPA(S) * out of 4 or III securing not less than
Malayalam as additional B.A./B.Sc. with 45% marks for that Part
language Course securing Malayalam or B.A./B.Sc. with
not less than 5 CCPA out as additional language Malayalam as additional
of 10 for additional Course securing not less language under Part II
language course/ B.A than 2 CGPA out of 4 for securing not less than
Malayalam and Mass additional language course/ 50% marks for that part/
Communication (Career B.A Malayalam and Mass B.A Malayalam and Mass
related/Restructured) Communication (Career Communication
related/Restructured) (Restructured).
8 M. A. M. A. M. A.
Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration
Bachelors Degree in any Bachelors Degree in any Bachelors degree in any
branch of Science, Social branch of Science, Social branch of Science,
Social Science or
Science or Bachelors Science or Bachelors bachelors Degree
Degree (irrespective of Degree (irrespective of (irrespective of Faculty)
Faculty) recognized by the Faculty) recognized by the recognized by the
University of Kerala/ B.A University of Kerala/ B.A University of Kerala/ B.A
Communicative English Communicative English Communicative English
(Vocational). The minimum (Vocational). The minimum (Vocational).The
minimum percentage of
grade point for admission to grade point for admission to
marks for admissions to
M.A. Degree Course in M.A. Degree Course in M.A. Degree Course in
Public Administration is Public Administration is 1.8 Public Administration is
4.5 CCPA(S) * out of 10 as CGPA(S) * out of 4 as that 45 as that of all other
that of all other subjects of all other subjects under subjects under the Faculty
under the Faculty of Social the Faculty of Social of Social Sciences. (U.O.
Sciences. Sciences. No.Ac.AII/1/2011, dated
12.01.2012).
9 M. Sc. M. Sc. M. Sc.

Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science
Candidates for admission to Candidates for admission to Candidates for
PG Programme in Computer PG Programme in admission to PG
Science should have passed Computer Science Programme in Computer
should have passed a Science should have
a Degree course with
Degree course with passed a Degree course
minimum 3 years duration
minimum 3 years with 50% marks in
after 10+2 with not less than
duration after 10+2 with not Computer Science/
5 CCPA(S) * out of 10 in
less than 2 CGPA(S) * out Computer
Computer Science/
of 4 in Computer Science/ Application/ Electronics
Computer Application/ as Main/Subsidiary/Core
Computer Application/
Electronics as Electronics as Main/ subject or an equivalent
Main/ Subsidiary/ Core Subsidiary/ Core subject or Degree recognized by
subject or an equivalent an equivalent Degree the University of Kerala
Degree recognized by the recognized by for the purpose. For
University of Kerala for the the University of Kerala for SEBC and Physically
purpose. For SEBC and the purpose. For SEBC and handicapped candidates
Physically handicapped Physically handicapped a minimum aggregate of
candidates a minimum of candidates a minimum of 45% marks and for
4.5 CCPA(S) and for SC/ST 1.8 CGPA(S) and for SC/ SC/ST candidates a
candidates a minimum pass ST candidates a minimum minimum pass in the
in the Degree Examination pass in the Degree Degree Examination is
is sufficient. Examination is sufficient. sufficient.
(U.O.No.Ac.AIV/3/51406/E (U.O.No.Ac.AIV/3/51406/ (U.O.No.Ac.AIV/3/5140
ligibility /2014, dated Eligibility /2014, dated 6/Eligibility/2014, dated
18.06.2014) 18.06.2014) 18.06.2014)
10 M. Sc. Mathematics M. Sc. Mathematics M. Sc. Mathematics

B.Sc. with Mathematics B.Sc. with Mathematics or B.Sc. with
or Statistics as Core Statistics as Core Course Mathematics or
Course securing not less securing not less than 2.2 Statistics as optional
than 5.5 CCPA(S) * out of 10 CGPA(S) * out of 4 / Main subject under Part
/ B.Sc. Optical B.Sc. Optical III scoring not
Instrumentation Instrumentation less than 55% marks
(Vocational), (Vocational), for that part/ B.Sc.
Instrumentation ( Vocational), Instrumentation Optical Instrumentation
Industrial Chemistry (Vocational ), Industrial (Vocational),
(Vocational) / Chemistry(Vocational) / Instrumentation
Electrical Equipment Electrical Equipment (Vocational), Industrial
Maintenance Maintenance Chemistry (Vocational)/
(Vocational), Computer Electrical Equipment
(Vocational), Computer
maintenance (Vocational),
Applications( Career Applications( Career
Computer
Related/Vocational ). Related/Vocational ).
applications (Vocational).
11 M. Com. M. Com. M. Com.

Commerce as Core Commerce as Core Course B.Com with not less
Course with not less than with not less than 1.8 than 45% marks in
4.5 CCPA(S) * out of 10 CGPA(S) * out of 4 / part III optional
/BCom Computer BCom Computer subjects/BCom.
Application/ B.Com. Application/ B.Com. Computer Application/
Tourism and Travel Tourism and Travel B.Com. Tourism and
Management (Career Management (Career Travel Management
Related/Vocational/ Related/ Vocational/ (Vocational and
Restructured)/B. Restructured)/B.Com. Restructured)/ B.Com
Com. Tax Procedure and Tax Procedure and Tax procedure and
Practices (Career Related/ Practices (Career Related/ Practices (Vocational
Vocational/ Restructured)/ Vocational/ Restructured)/ and Restructured)/
B.Com Actuarial Science B.Com Actuarial B.Com Actuarial
(Vocational)/ B.Com Office Science (Vocational)/ Science (Vocational)/
Management & Secretarial B.Com Office B.Com Office
Practice/B.Com Hotel Management & Management &
Management and Catering Secretarial Practice/ Secretarial Practice/
(Career Related/ B.Com Hotel Management B.Com Hotel
Restructured). and Catering (Career Management and
BBA/BBS/BBM graduates Related/ Restructured). Catering (Restructured)/
are also eligible. BBA/BBS/BBM graduates BBA/BBS/BBM.
are also eligible.
12 MLISc
Bachelors degree in Library
and Information Science of
the University of Kerala, or a
degree of any other
University recognised as
equivalent thereto
2.2 Re-admission
Re-admission to the PG Course under semester system can only be given from the beginning
of the semester.
A candidate who discontinues the programme in a particular semester can rejoin it in the
beginning of the same semester during subsequent years, provided the scheme and the syllabus
are the same. In case if the scheme and syllabus have been changed, he/she has to cancel the prior
registration and take fresh admission.
3. Duration
3.1 The normal duration of PG Degree Programme shall be 4 Semesters except for MLISc.
Duration for MLISC shall be 2 semesters. There shall be at least 15 instructional days in a
semester and a minimum of 90 hours of instruction in a semester.
3.2 Examinations for odd and even semesters will be conducted together towards the end of
every academic year.
4. Scheme and Syllabus
4.1 Distribution of courses for theory and practical among the semesters, as far as possible, shall
be equal and the aggregate marks shall be 1800. Except M. Com. Degree where the aggregate
mark is 2000. There shall be a Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course
during 3rd/4th semester and shall be evaluated at the end of the last semester. The total
marks for dissertation work/project/comprehensive course is 80 whereas for essay it is 100.
However for those candidates who opt for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive
Course, there shall be a viva-voce for 20 marks. A comprehensive viva-voce shall be conducted
for all the candidates at the end of the last semester for which the maximum marks shall be
100.
4.2 All the two components i.e. Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course and
Comprehensive Viva-Voce are compulsory and that a candidate shall have to appear for all
the above two components to obtain minimum marks for IV Semester PG examination.
4.3 The syllabus for each Course shall be framed by the concerned Board of Studies.
5. Evaluation
5.1. Evaluation of each course shall be done in two parts viz.
1). Continuous Evaluation (CE)
2). End Semester Evaluation (ESE) .
5.2. The distribution of marks shall be 25% for CE and 75% for ESE.
5.3 Pass Requirement - There is no separate minimum for CEo However for a pass in each
course a candidate shall obtain 35% for the ESE and 40% in the aggregate (both CE and
ESE taken together). Minimum marks required for passing a programme is also 40%.
5.4. Continuous Evaluation (CE)
5.4.1 The allocation of marks for each component under Continuous Evaluation (CE) shall
be in the following order.
Theory Course Practical (not compulsory) except for MSc Computer Science
a. Assignment 15 a. Attendance
b. Test course/Practicum/ 10 b. Tests 10
Case Analysis c. Record 10
Total 25 Total 25
5.4.2 Assignments - Each candidate shall be required to write one assignment for each course as
part of Continuous Evaluation. Those who submit their assignments after the due date will
have to pay a late fee as fixed by the university from time to time.
5.4.5 Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis: There shall be at least one Test Paper/Practicum/
Case Analysis during a semester for each course.
5.4.6 All assignments and answer scripts of Test Paper/Practicum/Case Analysis of the CE must
be kept in the respective department for a maximum period of 30 days from the publication
of results.
5.4.7 After completion of the CE, the result shall be displayed in SDE website. Complaints regarding
the award of marks for CE if any have to be submitted to the' Programme Coordinator
within 15 working days from the display of results of CE. The complaints shall be examined
by the Programme Coordinator and shall arrive at a decision, which shall be communicated
to the candidates. Further complaints if any shall be preferred within 10 days after the
receipt of communication, to the Director SDE, who shall place the same before the staff
council for a final settlement. The Statement of marks of the CE of all the candidates shall be
approved by the Programme Coordinator, countersigned by the Director and forwarded to
the Controller of Examinations.
5.4.8 There shall be no Continuous Evaluation for Dissertation Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive
Course.
5.5 End Semester Evaluation (ESE)
5.5.1 Attendance - Minimum attendance required for ESA is 50%. However those who do
not have the required percentage of attendance can appear for ESA by paying a
condonation fee fixed by the University from time to time.
5.5.2 End Semester Evaluation of all the courses including the examination for Dissertation
Work/Project/Essay/Comprehensive Course shall be conducted by the University.
5.5.3 There shall be single valuation system by external examiner of answer books with
provision for revaluation.
5.5.4 Dissertation & Viva- Voce: The students have to work on a topic applying appropriate
research techniques and prepare a dissertation. Approximate size of the dissertation
shall be 100 typed pages in A4 size paper. The students should appear for a viva
voce. The viva-voce examination is based on the dissertation.
5.5.4 Project Evaluation: There shall be double valuation for Dissertation Work/Project by a
Board of two Examiners appointed by the University. The marks awarded for project
in a particular year shall be combined with the marks awarded for project based viva-
voce conducted at subsequent appearance as a special case.
5.5.5 Those who have successfully completed all the semesters of a programme shall be
declared to have successfully completed the PG Programme.
6. Classification of Results
6.1 The classification of results of the Programme shall be done at the end of the 4th semester
based on the total marks secured for all semesters and shall be as follows.
Candidates securing not less than 40% but below 50% Third Class
Candidates securing not less than 50% but below 60% Second Class
Candidates securing 60% and above First Class
6.2 Pass Requirements for M. Sc. (CS): For each subject (including practical), a student should
get a minimum of 40% marks for the university examinations and 50% aggregate for the CE
and ESE together for all theory and practical courses except Major Project. For Major
Project and Comprehensive viva-voce in the 4th semester each student should get a minimum
of 50% for the university examination and 50% aggregate for the CE and ESE together.
Classification of passed candidates will be as per the University norms.
6.2 Attendance for MLISc: No candidate will be eligible for the registration to the MLISc
examination unless he/she has attended 75% of the contact classes/ practicals/ seminars.
6.4 Assessment and Evaluation for MLISc: 25 marks set apart for internal assessment for each
paper are awarded by concerned course instructor and are apportioned as 5 for attendance,
10 for test papers and assignments and 10 marks for seminar presentation. 75 marks set
apart for dissertation and 25 marks for viva voce.
The terminal examination in each paper is of three hours duration and carries 75 marks. The
minimum pass marks for a paper is 40%. On successful completion of the course a candidate will
be declared to have passed in the following categories.
Distinction 80% and above
I Class between 60% and 79%
II Class between 50% and 59%
III Class between 40% and 49%
6.5 Ranking
Candidates who passed all semester examinations in the first appearance within the minimum
period prescribed for each semester shall be ranked on the basis of" aggregate marks secured for
all the semesters. Rank should not be awarded for candidates already holding a masters degree.
7. Issue of Mark Lists
7.1 The Mark Lists of each of the first three semesters shall be issued immediately after the
publication of the results of the semester concerned.
7.2. Consolidated Mark Lists showing the marks secured for all the Courses of all the four
semesters with classification will be issued immediately after the finalization of the results of
the final semester.
8. Promotions to Higher Semesters
Candidates who register for the end semester examination will be promoted to the higher
semesters.
9. Re-appearance of Failed Candidates
Candidates who fail in a Course will be permitted to re-appear for its ESE in the semester
concerned along with the next regular batch of candidates. Such candidates will have to re-appear
only for the ESE of the Courses in which he/she has failed. The marks secured by them for the CA
part will be carried over along with the marks of ESA so re-appeared.
Those candidates who discontinue for a programme under one Scheme and syllabus and get
readmitted subsequently have to study the Scheme that is applicable to the batch to which they are
admitted.
9.1 Betterment: Betterment to secure higher percentage of marks is to be allowed after the
completion of the Programme. Cancellation of the results of a progarmme can be done as per the
general rules governing it.
The candidates, who intend for betterment, if there is a change in the scheme & syllabi of
examination, should appear for the examinations as per the current scheme with carry over of
internal marks. Candidate seeking betterment should have pass the programme and shall be given
only two chances.
10. Monitoring of the Programmes
Monitoring of the PG Programmes shall be done at two levels - SDE Level and University
Level.
10.1 SDE Level Committee (SDELC): A committee consisting of the Director and Course Co-
ordinators of the PG Programmes and selected representatives of teachers in the SDE
Council shall constitute the SDE level committee. The Director shall be the Chairman and a
member by the teachers council from among the Course Co-ordinators of the PG departments
shall serve as the Convener. This committee shall be responsible for (1) the conduct of the
PG Programmes, (2) ensuring the minimum instructional days, (3) arranging ESA (University
examinations) of the various semester, etc. Complaints of candidates, not clear by the
Department Level Committee regarding evaluation of CA, shall be considered referred to
the University Committee. The SDE Level Committee shall be reconstituted every year by
the Director, immediately on commencement of the PG programme.
10.2 University Level Committee: There shall be a University level committee with the following
members to monitor and supervise the conduct of the PG Programme.
1. The Pro- Vice-Chancellor -Chairman
2. A member of the Syndicate nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. A Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
4. Controller of Examinations.
5. The Director SDE shall be the convener of the Committee.
This Committee shall be responsible for the monitoring and conducting the PG courses in the
SDE. This committee shall finalize the academic calendar and supervise the conduct of ESA in the
SDE. This committee shall also serve as to appellate committee to examine the complaints if any.
The committee shall also be competent to suggest amendments to the regulations to the PG Courses.
10.3 All committee mentioned under clauses 10.1 and 10.2 shall meet at least three times in a
semester in the beginning, middle and end of the semester.
11. Transitory Provision
Notwithstanding anything contained in these regulations, the Vice-Chancellor shall, for a
period of two years from the date of coming into force of these regulations, have the power to
provide by order that these regulations shall be applied to any PG Programmee with such
modifications as may be necessary.
9. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME DETAILS (2016 Admission Onwards)

1. M.A. ECONOMICS
Sem. Course Title of the Paper Maximum Marks

Code CE ESE Total
I EC 211 Micro Economics I 25 75 100
EC 212 Economics of Growth and Development 25 75 100
EC 213 Indian Economic Policy I 25 75 100
EC 214 Quantitative Methods 25 75 100
II EC 221 Micro Economics II 25 75 100
EC 222 Economics of Social Sector and Environment 25 75 100
EC 223 Indian Economic Policy (Keralas Economy) II 25 75 100
EC 224 Research Methodology and Econometrics 25 75 100
III EC 231 Macro Economics -I 25 75 100
EC 232 International Economics I 25 75 100
EC 233 Public Economics 25 75 100
EC 201 Optional PaperAgricultural Economics 25 75 100
IV EC 241 Macro Economics -II 25 75 100
EC 242 International Economics II 25 75 100
EC 243 Finance and Capital Market 25 75 100
EC 202 Optional PaperIndustrial Economics 25 75 100
EC 244 Dissertation and Viva Voce/Essay - 80+20/100* 100
Comprehensive Viva-Voce 100
Total 1800
2. M.A. ENGLISH
Semester 1 Core / Course Name of Instructional Marks

Elective Code Paper hours/week ESE CA
Paper 1 Core EL 211 Chaucer to the Elizabethan Age 6 75 25

Paper 2 Core EL 212 Shakespeare 6 75 25
Paper 3 Core EL 213 The Augustan Age 7 75 25
Paper 4 Core EL 214 The Romantic Age 6 75 25
Semester 2
Paper 5 Core EL 221 The Victorian Age 6 75 25
Paper 6 Core EL 222 The 20th century 7 75 25
Paper 7 Core EL 223 Indian Writing in English 6 75 25
Paper 8 Core EL 224 Literary Theory 1 6 75 25
Semester 3
Paper 9 Core EL 231 Linguistics & Structure of
theEnglish Language 7 75 25
Paper 10 Core EL 232 Literary Theory 2 6 75 25
Paper 11 Elective 1 EL 233 6 75 25
Semester 4
Paper 13 Core EL 241 English Language Teaching 6 75 25
Paper 14 Core EL 242 Introduction to Cultural Studies 7 75 25
Paper 17 Compr Ppr EL 244 Comprehensive Paper 100
Paper 18 Project EL 245 Project & Project based Viva Voce 80 20
Total 1800
3. M. A. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Semester 1 Maximum Marks
Sl. Course
Name of Course Core CE ESE Total
No. Code
1 PADC 001 Theories and concepts of Public Administration 25 75 100

2 PADC 002 Indian Government and Politics 25 75 100
3 PADC 003 Human Resource Management 25 75 100
4 PADE 001 Elective Course (Human Rights in India) 25 75 100
Semester 2
1 PADC 004 Development Administration and
Decentralized Governance in India 25 75 100
2 PADC 005 Public Personnel Administration 25 75 100
3 PADC 006 Public Policy Analysis 25 75 100
4 PADE 002 Elective Course (Public Sector Management) 25 75 100
Semester 3
1 PADC 007 Indian Administration 25 75 100
2 PADC 008 Research Methodology 25 75 100
3 PADC 009 Financial Administration 25 75 100
4 PADE 003 Elective Course (English of Business Admn.) 25 75 100
Semester 4
1 PADC 010 Environmental Management 25 75 100
2 PADC 011 Labour Legislation and Administration 25 75 100
3 PADC 012 International Organization and Administration 25 75 100
4 PADE 004 Elective Course (Disaster Management) 25 75 100
5 PADC 013 Dissertation and Viva Voce or Essay 80 +20 or 100 100 or 100
6 PADC 014 Comprehensive Viva-Voce - 100
Total 1800
4. M.A. POLITICAL SCIENCE

Semester 1 Core/Elective Name of paper Maximum Marks
CE ESE Total
Paper 1 Core 1 Modern Western Political Thought 25 75 100
Paper 2 Core 2 Contemporary Political Theory 25 75 100
Paper 3 Core 3 Indian Government & Politics 25 75 100
Paper 4 Elective Gender Politics 25 75 100
Semester 2
Paper 5 Core 1 Comparative Politics 25 75 100
Paper 6 Core 2 Theories & Concepts of
Public Administration 25 75 100
Paper 7 Core 3 Theories & Concepts of
International Politics 25 75 100
Paper 8 Elective State & Society in Kerala 25 75 100
Semester 3
Paper 9 Core 1 Research Methodology 25 75 100
Paper 10 Core 2 Gandhian Political Thought 25 75 100
Paper 11 Core 3 Issues in Indian Politics 25 75 100
Paper 12 Elective Indian Administration 25 75 100
Semester 4
Paper 13 Core 1 Modern Indian Social & Political Ideas 25 75 100
Paper 14 Core 2 Politics of Developing Countries 25 75 100
Paper 15 Core 3 Issues in International Politics 25 75 100

Paper 16 Elective Environment,
Development and Politics 25 75 100
Paper 17 Dissertation + 80+20
VivaOr Essay Or 100 100
Paper 18 Comprehensive
viva-voce 100
Total 1800
5. M. A. SOCIOLOGY
SEM Paper Title of Maximum marks
code paper CA ESA Total
1 SO2.1.1 Development of Sociology as a Discipline 25 75 100
SO2.1.2 Theoretical Foundations in Sociology 25 75 100
SO2.1.3 Perspectives on Indian Society 25 75 100
SO2.1.4 Social Research Methods-1 25 75 100
II SO2.2.1 Sociology of Development 25 75 100
SO2.2.2 Social Policy and Planning 25 75 100
SO2.2.3 Social Research Methods-II 25 75 100
SO2.2.4 Sociology of Marginalized Communities 25 75 100
III SO2.3.1 Theoretical Perspectives in
Modern Sociology 25 75 100
SO2.3.2 Rural Planning and Development 25 75 100
SO2.3.3 Social Statistics 25 75 100
SO2.3.4B Population and Society 25 75 100
IV SO2.4.1 Current Debates in Social Theory 25 75 100
SO2.4.2 Gender and Society 25 75 100
SO2.4.3B Sociology of Childhood 25 75 100
SO2.4.4B Sociology of Health 25 75 100
SO2.4.5 Project work /general essay 100(80+20)
SO2.4.6 Comprehensive Viva -voce 100
Total 1800
6. M. A. HISTORY
Sem. Paper Code Title of the Paper Maximum marks
CA ESE Total
I Hy 211 Historical Method -I 25 75 100
Hy 212 Indian History -I 25 75 100

Hy 213 Kerala History -I 25 75 100
Hy 214A Bronze Age Civilizations(Elective) 25 75 100
II Hy 221 Historical Method -II 25 75 100
Hy 222 Indian History -II 25 75 100
Hy 223 Kerala History -II 25 75 100
HY 224 C History of Medieval Europe (Elective) 25 75 100
III Hy 231 Issues in Historiography 25 75 100
Hy 232 Indian History -III 25 75 100
Hy 233 Kerala History -III 25 75 100
Hy 234 Modern Revolutions- English,
American and French (Elective) 25 75 100
IV Hy 241 Indian Historiography 25 75 100
Hy 242 Indian History IV 25 75 100
Hy 243 Kerala History -IV 25 75 100
Hy 244 Twentieth Century Revolutions (Electives) 25 75 100
Hy 245 Project/ General Essay For Project
80 & viva 20
For Essay 100
Hy 246 Viva-Voce 100
Total 1800
Continuous Assessment Marks distribution- 15 Marks for Assignments and 10 marks for test
paper/Practicum/Case Analysis for each course / paper.
*For Dissertation and Viva-Voce 80 and 20 marks respectively, and for Essay 100 marks.
CE : Continuous Evaluation. ESE : End Semester Evaluation
7. M.A. MALAYALAM
Semester 1 Core / Course Name of Marks
Elective Code Paper ESE CA
Paper 1 Core MLD 211 75 25

Smester 2

Paper 8 Core MLD 224
75 25
Smester 3
Paper11 Core MLD 233 Sanskrit Paper 1 Classical Sanskrit 75 25
Literaure, Poetry, Drama and Definitions of
Poetic types of Sanskrit
Smester 4
Paper 14 Core MLD 242 Sanskrit Paper 2 (Prose-Elementary 75 25
Grammar, Composition and Translation)
Paper 16 Elective MLD 244 75 25
Paper 17 Project MLD 245 Project& Prioject based Viva Voce 80 20
/Essay or Essay 100
Comprehensive Viva-Voce 100
Total 1800
8. M. A. HINDI
Semester Course Title of Course Maximum Marks

Code CE ESE Total
HL 1101 Ancient poetry: Early and riti Periods 25 75 100
HL 1102 Novel and Short Story 25 75 100
HL 1103 History of Hindi Literature: Early and
Medieval Periods 25 75 100
HL 1104 Indian and Western Literary Thoughts 25 75 100
II HL 1105 Medieval Poetry: Bhakti Period 25 75 100
HL 1106 Linguistics and History of Hindi Language 25 75 100
HL 1107 History of Hindi Literature: Modern Period 25 75 100
HL 1108 Functional Hindi 25 75 100
III HL 1209 Modern Poetry up to Pragativad 25 75 100
HL1210 Prose: Essay and other prose forms 25 75 100
HL 1211 Indian Literature 25 75 100

HL 1212 Special Author:Premchand 25 75 100
IV HL 1213 Modern Poetry: Since prayogavad 25 75 100
HL 1214 Drama and One act Plays 25 75 100
HL 1215 Translation and Structural Grammar 25 75 100
HL 1216 South Indian Literature(With Special
reference to Kerala) 25 75 100
HL 1217 Dissertation/Essay 80+20
(viva) 100
Comprehensive Viva 100 100
TOTAL 1800
9. M. Sc. MATHEMATICS
SEM Course Title of Maximum marks
Code Paper CA ESA Total
MM 211 Linear Algebra 25 75 100
MM 212 Real Analysis 25 75 100
MM 213 Differential Equations 25 75 100
MM214 Topology I 25 75 100
II MM221 Algebra 25 75 100
MM222 Real Analysis I 25 75 100
MM223 Topology II 25 75 100
MM224 Computer Programming in C++ 25 75 100
III MM231 Complex Analysis I 25 75 100
MM232 Functional Analysis I 25 75 100
MM 233 Elective I 25 75 100
MM 234 Elective II 25 75 100
IV MM241 Complex Analysis II 25 75 100
MM242 Functional Analysis II 25 75 100
MM 243 Elective III 25 75 100
MM 244 Elective IV 25 75 100
MM245 Dissertation 80+20(viva) 100
Comprehensive Viva 100 100
TOTAL 1800
CA: Continuous Assessment, ESA: End Semester Examination

10. M.L.I.Sc. Semester I

Number Title Internal End Semester
LISM51 Information Knowledge and Communication 25 75 100
LISM52 Information Processing and Retrieval 25 75 100
LISM53 Information Technology Applications (Theory) 25 75 100
LISM54 Information Technology Applications (Practical) 25 75 100
LISM55 Information Systems and Services 25 75 100
Semester II
LISM56 Information Systems Management 25 75 100
LISM57 Research Methodology 25 75 100
LISM58 Dissertation and Viva-voce examination - 75+25 100
LISM59 Technical communication 25 75 100
LISM510 Statistical methods 25 75 100
Total 1000
11. M. Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Semester I
L T P CA ESA Total
CS 1611 Computer Architecture 3 - 25 75 100
CS 1612 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1613 Mathematical Foundations of
Computer Science 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1614 Programming Paradigms 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1615 Computer Net works 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1616 Data Structures & Algorithms Lab 3 25 75 100
CS 1617 Java Programming Lab 3 25 75 100
Semester II
CS 1621 Modern Operating Systems 3 - 25 75 100
CS 1622 Advances in Database Management 3 - 25 75 100
CS 1623 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1624 Graphics & Multimedia Systems 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1625 Optimization Techniques 3 1 1 25 75 100

CS1626 Minor Project & Seminar 4 50 50 100
CS1627 Database & Web Programming Lab 3 25 75 100
Semester III
CS 1631 Data Mining & Warehousing 3 - 25 75 100
CS 1632 Distributed Systems and
Cloud Computing 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1633 Information Security 3 1 25 75 100
CS 1634 Compiler Design 3 1 25 75 100
CS1635 Elective I 3 1 25 75 100
CS1636 Network Administration Lab 3 25 75 100
CS1637 Distributed Computing Lab 3 25 75 100
Semester IV
CS 1641 Research & Technical Writing 3 1 25 75 100
CS1642 Elective II 3 25 75 100
CS1643 Major Project 18 100 100 200
CS1644 Comprehensive Viva Voce 100
Total 2600
Elective I: Elective II:

A. Big Data Analytics A. Parallel Computing Algorithms
B. Digital Image Processing B. Bio informatics
C. Machine Intelligence C. Neural Networks& Fuzzy Systems
D. Programming for Portable Devices D. Embedded Sytems
12. M.Com.
SEM Course Title of Maximum marks
code Course CA ESA Total
I CO2 11 Contemporary Management
Concepts and Thoughts 25 75 100
CO2 12 Management Information System 25 75 100
CO2 13 Research Methodology 25 75 100
CO2 14 Planning Development Administration 25 75 100
CO2 15 Advanced Corporate Accounting 25 75 100
TOTAL 125 375 500
II CO2 21 E -Business and Cyber laws 75 100
CO2 22 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 25 75 100
CO2 223 Quantitative Techniques 25 75 100
CO224 International Business 25 75 100
CO225 Strategic Management 25 75 100
TOTAL 125 375 500
III CO2 21 Income tax Planning and Management 25 75 100
CO2 22 Security Analysis and Portfolio

Management 25 75 100
CO2 23 Strategic Financial Management 25 75 100
CO2 24 Advanced Cost and

Management Accounting 25 75 100
TOTAL 100 300 400
IV CO2 21 Indirect Tax Laws and practices 25 75 100
CO2 22 International Finance 25 75 100
CO2 23 Management Optimization Techniques 25 75 100
CO2 24 Financial Statements-

Interpretation and Reporting 25 75 100
TOTAL 100 300 400
Project Report/ Essay 100
Comprehensive Viva 100
GRAND TOTAL 2000

10. PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATORS
Sl. Name of the Name of Full Time

No. Programme Coordinator & Qualification Designation
Contact No.
01 BA Economics Rubsana N. Beegum M.A. Economics,

Mob: 8281080085 Lecturer
02 BA English Dr. C.A. Lal M.A English,

Mob: 9446703790 PGCTE, MPhil,
Ph.D Assistant Professor
03 BA History Dr .A. Shaji M.A History, Ph.D

Mob: 9447324831 MLISc. Assistant Professor
04 BA Malayalam Dr. S. Suja M.A. Mal., B.Ed.,

Mob: 9447218018 M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor
05 BA Political Science Aby T. Suresh M.A. Pol.Science,

Mob: 9567800988 PGDMM, M.Phil Lecturer
06 B.A. Sociology Anavadya M.T. M.A. Sociology,

Mob: 7356320946 M.Phil, Lecturer
07 Bachelor of Najma Abdul M.E in Computer

Computer Kalam Science &
Application (BCA) Mob :8129912270 Engineering Lecturer
08 B.Com Dr. Mushthaq M.Com.Ph.D

Ahammed K MEd. MBA
Mob: 946250397 Assistant Professor
09 B.Com Co-operation Dr. B. Balu

Mob: 7012270881 M.Com.,Ph.D Assistant Professor
10 B Com Computer Dr. R. Vasanthagopal M.Com.,Mhil,

Application Mob : 9895018010 Ph.D Assistant Professor
11 BLISc Renuka R.K

Mob: 9633000548 MLISc Lecturer
12 BSc Liji I.H M.Tech inComputer

(Computer Science) Mob: 9497266880 Science & Lecturer (Contract)
Information Science
13 B Sc Mathematics Shamna P. S. M. Sc. Mathematics Lecturer

Mob. 9544435535
14 MA Economics Dr. S.R. Sheeja M.A. Economics,

Mob: 9447123777 MBA, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
15 MA English Dr. P. P. Ajayakumar M.A English,

Mob: :9400017065 Ph.D. Professor
16 MA Hindi Dr.Rajan T. K. M.A.Hindi,PGDT,

Mob: 9947092605 Ph.D Assistant Professor
17 MA History Dr. S. Venumohan M.A History,

Mob : 9447250179 B.Ed., Ph.D Assistant Professor
18 MA Malayalam Dr. S. Nazeeb M.A. (Mal., Eng.),

Mob : 9447722346 M.Phil, B.Ed. PhD Assistant Professor
19 MA Pol. Science Dr. Rose Mary George M.A. Political

Mob: 9745335476 Science, Ph.D Assistant Professor
20 MA Public Dr.S.Ajitha M.A. Public

Administration Mob: 9447259150 Administration,
M.B.A, Ph.D
PGDTD Assistant Professor
21 MA Sociology Dr.V. Asha M.A. Sociology,

Mob: 8547021133 Ph.D Professor
22 M Com. Dr. K.S. Suresh Kumar M. Com. BEd

Mob: 9539923405 MBA,MPhil. PhD Assistant Professor
23 MLISc Dr. Divya. L.R M.LISc.,MPhil.

Mob:9497272492 Ph. D. Lecturer
24 M Sc Krishna S.S. M.Tech. in

Computer Science Mob : 9605244814 Computer Science
& Engineering Lecturer
25 M Sc Mathematics Dr.K.S.Zeenath M.Sc. Maths,

Mob :9846592147 MBA,PGDHRM,
M Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor
11. STAFF DETAILS

11.1 Teaching Staff
Sl.No. Name of Faculty Designation
1 Dr. K. S. Zeenath Director & Associate Professor
2 Dr. P. P. Ajayakumar Professor
3 Dr.V. Asha Professor
4 Dr. A. M. Unnikrishnan Reader
5 Dr. S. R. Sheeja Assistant Professor

6 Dr. S. Ajitha Assistant Professor
7 Dr. C.A. Lal Assistant Professor
8 Dr. S. Nazeeb Assistant Professor
9 Dr. Mushthaq Ahammed K. Assistant Professor
10 Dr. K. S. Suresh Kumar Assistant Professor
11 Dr. B. Balu Assistant Professor
12 Dr. R. Vasanthagopal Assistant Professor
13 Dr. K.V. Indu Assistant Professor
14 Dr. K. R. Deepak Assistant Professor
15 Dr. T. K. Rajan Assistant Professor
16 Dr. Rose Mary George Assistant Professor
17 Dr. S. Suja Assistant Professor
18 Dr. S. Venumohan Assistant Professor
19 Dr. A. Shaji Assistant Professor
20 Dr. B Shaji Lecturer
21 Krishna S.S. Lecturer
22 Aby T Suresh Lecturer
23 Dr. Divya L.R Lecturer
24 Najma Abdul Kalam Lecturer
25 Anavadya M. T. Lecturer
26 Renuka P. K. Lecturer
27 Rubsana N. Beegum Lecturer
28 Liji I. H Lecturer
29 Shamna P. S. Lecturer
11.2 Administrative Staff

Deputy Registrar Section Officers
Babu K.
K. Satheesan
Assistant Registrars
Priya G. S.
Susan Sunanda Mathew
Santha Maya Devi
J. Rajan
Rema P. Anilkumar D.
Reference Assistant Revathy P. M.

Dr. K. G. Sudhier Avinash K.
Office Superintendent Ajesh Kumar N.
Prathapachandran A. Hashmi Soman
Aswathy S. Nair
Selection Grade Assistant
Deepthi M. G.
Anoop R.
Lekshmi P. Clerical Assistant
Joby Joseph
Assistants
Chandrika N.
Ani A.
Soumya K. Enquiry cum Front Office Assistant
Muhammed Rafi M. K. Anna Cleeta Pereira
Mahesh R.

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UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

(Re - accredited by NAAC with A Grade)

SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

kup 833/2016-17 5000

2. General Instructions . ......................................................................................................... 7

3. Documents to be Submitted along with Application for Admission .................................. 12

4. Fee Structure .................................................................................................................... 13

5. Fee Schedule for Programmes ......................................................................................... 15

6. Degree Programmes, Eligibility and Regulations ............................................................. 16

7. Course Structure for B.A/B.Sc./B. Com. Degree Programmes ...................................... 24

8. Post Graduate Programmes and Regulations ................................................................... 48

9. Post Graduate Programme Details ................................................................................... 58

10. Programme Co-ordinators ................................................................................................ 68

11. Staff Details ..................................................................................................................... 69

5. B.A. Political Science

7. B. Sc. Computer Science

9. Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.)

12. B. Com. with Computer Application

13. B.L.I.Sc (2 Semesters)

B. Post Graduate Programmes (4 Semesters )

14. M.A. Economics

15. M.A. English

16. M.A. Hindi

17. M.A. History

18. M.A. Malayalam

19. M.A. Political Science

20. M.A. Public Administration

21. M.A. Sociology

22. M. Sc. Computer Science

23. M. Sc. Mathematics

24. M.Com - Finance

25. M.L.I.Sc (2 Semesters)

Submission of On-line Application

Admission is granted only on satisfactory fulfillment of the eligibility conditions regarding

2.20 SDE Library & Knowledge Centre

2.23 Correspondence and Enquiries

QC from QC from QC from Other Uty ,

fee Rs. 100/-

QC from QC from QC from Other Uty ,

1 2 3 4 5 6 fee R.s 100/-

5. FEE SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAMMES

6. DEGREE PROGRAMMES; ELIGIBILITY AND REGULATIONS

1. Mathematics A Pass in Higher Secondary Exami-nation of the state or an

2. Economics A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

3. History A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

4. Political Science A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

5. Sociology A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

6. English A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

7. Malayalam A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

8. Commerce A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

9. Computer Science A pass in Higher Secondary or any other examination recognized

10. Computer A Pass in Higher Secondary Examination of the State or an

Under CBCS PATTERN ANNUAL SCHEME

B.A. / B.Sc. B. Com Career related

6. Board of Studies, Courses and Syllabi

c Test paper 5 marks

10. Pattern of Questions

Question Total number Number of Marks for Total