IKGujral Punjab Technical University

Kapurthala
Distance Education Program
(Approved by UGC)

Quality Education at Affordable Cost

Prospectus (July-2017)

Information Technology
BSc-IT BCA MSc-IT MCA PGDCA
BSc-IT (LE) BCA (LE) MCA (LE)

Journalism & Mass Communication

BA-JMC MA-JMC

Management
BBA B.Com

dde.ptu.ac.in dde@ptu.ac.in 9478098108 9478098109 01822-662502

What’s Inside?
About University 3

About Distance Education Program 4

Best of IKG-PTU Distance Education

Program 6

Academic Streams & Courses offered 8

Information Technology 8

Management 21

Journalism & Mass Communication 28

Rules & Regulations 34

Student Welfare Schemes 38

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About University
IK Gujral Punjab Technical University is a state university which has a wide network of more than
180 Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Hotel Management and Architecture Colleges in the State
of Punjab that are approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) / apex regulatory
bodies.

Punjab has been one of the most prosperous states in India since independence by way of Green
Revolution coupled with white revolution. In order to give the equal momentum to the industrial
growth of Punjab educated skilled workforce in sufficient numbers has always been a need of the
hour. The Globalization of Indian economy in early 90’s further extrapolated the need of such a
young innovative workforce.

To address this issue of Technical & professional workforce shortage and to usher into a new era of
Industrial Development comparable to International Standards, the Punjab Government constituted
Punjab Technical University in 1997 by an Act of State Legislature. The University was entrusted
with the responsibility of developing the new generation of technical manpower that can spearhead
the industrial development of the State. Punjab Technical University has been founded to be the
grooming ground for the future professionals like Engineers, Managers, & Researchers etc.

The university has produced thousands of technical and professional graduates since its inception
who are highly placed with reputed organizations and many are also successfully running their
entrepreneurial ventures.

University has bagged many awards and achievements and has also made number of national and
international collaborations. IKG-PTU was conferred Best Technical University Award in 2013 by
KIIT & ISTE. The university also got the prestigious CCI Technology Education Excellence Award
in “Best University Promoting High quality Research at Master's and Doctoral Thesis Work”
category in 2013.

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About our Distance Education Program (DEP)
Distance Education plays a crucial role in enriching the knowledge base of any society. The need &
importance of Distance Education is becoming more relevant in modern age where it becomes
difficult to impart education to masses in conventional regular mode.

IKG-PTU understands the aforesaid need in India. To provide innovative professional education to
the general masses, Distance Education Program (DEP) of the Punjab Technical University was
conceived in 2001 and since then PTU DEP has grown as a market leader offering quality distance
education to lacs of students.

The objective of the Program is to impart affordable, relevant, skill-based & remunerative
professional education to the masses of the country including the deprived sections of society.

Today, the university is providing affordable and quality professional education across the state of
Punjab including Chandigarh in the following streams:

 Information Technology (IT)

 Management
 Journalism & Mass Communication

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IKG-PTU Distance Education Program Officers & Faculty
DDE Officers

S.No. Name Designation

1. Sh. K.S.Pannu, IAS Vice Chancellor
2. Dr.Amanpreet Singh Registrar
3. Dr. Harmeen Kaur Director(DDE)
4. Dr. R.P.S.Bedi Controller of Examinations
5. Dy.Controller of
Sh. Sandeep Kajal
Examinations(Secrecy)
6. Sh. Parmjit Singh Dy.Controller of Examinations
7. Sh. Rajinder Dogra Dy.Registrar(DDE)
8. Sh. Rajinder Kumar Assistant Registrar (DDE)
9. Sh. Paramjit Singh Gill Assistant Registrar(Examination)
10. Sh. Pawan Kumar Assistant Registrar(Examination)
11. Sh. Rishi Gupta Assistant Registrar(Examination)
12. Sh. Hardeep Singh Assistant Registrar(Examination)
13. Smt. Vaneeta Bala Assistant Registrar(Examination)
DDE Faculty

S.No. Name Designation

Associate Professor(Journalism & Mass
1. Dr.Ranbir Singh
Communication)
2. Dr.Pooja Mehta Assistant Professor(Management)
3. Dr.Mandeep Kaur Assistant Professor(Management)
4. Dr.Chander Prakash Assistant Professor(Biology)
5. Dr. Sanjeev Bansal Assistant Professor (Commerce)
6. Ms.Gazal Sharma Assistant Professor(Bio-Technology)
7. Dr. Kapil Gupta Assistant Professor(Management)
8. Sh.Rajdeep Singh Assistant Professor(Computer Science &Engg)
9. Ms. Priyanka Mahajan Assistant Professor(English)
10. Sh. Barinderjeet Singh Assistant Professor(Food Technology)
11. Sh.Dinesh Gupta Assistant Professor(IT)

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Best of IKG-PTU Distance Education Program
Distance Education Program of IKG-Punjab Technical University is a unique Program of its kind.
With its experience of 14 years of running distance education across the country, the university has
evolved its Distance Education Program to the best in class standards. Following are the key reasons
to pursue a course under Distance Education Program of IKG-PTU:

A State Government University

IKG-Punjab Technical University is a State Government University established under Punjab

Technical University Act, 1996 (Punjab Act No. 1 of 1997).

UGC Recognition

Distance Education Bureau-University Grants Commission has given recognition to IKG-Punjab

Technical University for offering Open & Distance Learning Programmes. All the courses being
offered by IKG-PTU under Distance Education mode are recognized by UGC.

Nomenclature of all courses as per UGC

The nomenclature of all the courses being offered by IKG-Punjab Technical University Distance
Education Program is as per UGC approved list. Accordingly the students getting PTU DEP degrees
will never face a problem while applying for any job/higher studies anywhere!

Market Leader in Distance Education

Since 2001, Punjab Technical University has been pioneer in offering quality distance education
across the country. University has produced lacs of graduates and post graduates who are well placed
in reputed organizations and many are self employed.

Quality Education

IKG-PTU Distance Education Program provides an opportunity to students for their career growth
along with holistic development of personality. The university adopts latest and industry oriented
curriculum which are revised from time to time as per contemporary requirements. We have
exclusive Board of Studies for every discipline which consists of eminent academicians and experts
from industry for designing & developing the course curriculum.

Affordable Fee Structure

University has adopted a very nominal fee structure for all courses under Distance Education
Program. The objective is to increase the access to quality education for the masses and especially
the underprivileged and downtrodden sections of society. Quality education at affordable cost is a
unique strength of IKG-PTU DEP which is indeed unparalleled across board.

Free of cost Study Material for all students of Distance Education

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University provides free study material to all its students of distance education in the form of Self
Learning Material (SLM). University has its own in-house Content Development Centre which has
eminent academicians on its panel as Authors, Reviewers/Editors and Subject Experts. The SLMs
are developed under direct control of university as per best in class academic standards and keeping
in view the distance education pedagogy. The study material is designed strictly as per SLM format
and is Self Contained so that students don’t need to hunt for additional reading sources.

Same Syllabus & Examinations for regular courses

In order to bring equivalence for the degrees obtained through distance mode & regular mode, IKG-
PTU has adopted the same syllabus & examinations for both. This parity of distance education
academic structure with the regular counterpart has greatly enhanced the credibility of PTU distance
education degrees.

Personal Contact Program (PCP) at university’s own Study Centres

University offers two weeks Personal Contact Program (PCP) for all students enrolled in various
courses in each semester. PCP will be conducted at university’s main campus at Kapurthala and own
Study Centres (constituent campuses) as per the schedule notified each semester. Students are may
to attend the PCP for face to face interaction with faculty, academic counselling and the practical
work.

Study Centres are reputed academic institutions equipped with state of the art infrastructure,
experienced faculty and well-established labs for practicals.

Human Values & Professional Ethics (HVPE)

HVPE has been included as a compulsory subject in all the courses to sensitize the students about
the human values and to inculcate ethical orientation in their professional and personal conduct. In
fact university has established an International Resource Centre for Universal Human Values
&Ethics at its campus which is also offering PG programmes in Human Values & Holistic
Development.

Online Student Support Services

Distance learners require extensive support services as they are already located away from the
university. IKG-PTU has instituted 24X7 student support service in the form of online web portal at
Student Support Centre. Students can register any request, query, complaint through this web portal
as well as through series of toll free numbers as well as land line & mobile numbers given as
helpline at university website. Even an exclusive grievances portal has been activated for speedy
settlement of any type of complaints. University is continuously evolving student support service
mechanism/channels for better facilitation of distance learners and these will be notified accordingly
from time to time.

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Academic Streams & Courses Offered
University is offering distance education courses in the following three streams. These courses are
being offered only in the state of Punjab & UT Chandigarh.

 Information Technology (IT)

 Management
 Journalism & Mass Communication

I. Information Technology
Information Technology has touched almost all walks of our life. Be it a household or a professional
dependence of everyone on IT & IT Enabled Services (ITES) is crystal clear. E-Correspondence, e-
Commerce, e-Booking, e-banking, e-governance are the few examples to name & the use of such
technologies is increasing at quite a rapid pace.

Information technology and computer applications have yielded greater accuracy and efficiency in
all fields.

The role of Information Technology today has extended to communication, data management,
Management Information Systems, Remote banking, Online Education etc.

IT courses under Open & Distance Learning mode at IKG-PTU has been designed to enable the
students to compete& contribute towards the technological development of the society.

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 Details of courses offered in Information Technology
1. BCA Bachelor of Computer Application
2. BCA (LE) Bachelor of Computer Application (Lateral Entry)
3. BSc-IT Bachelor of Science-Information Technology
4. BSc-IT (LE) Bachelor of Science-Information Technology
(Lateral Entry)
5. MCA Masters of Computer Applications
6. MCA (LE) Masters of Computer Applications (Lateral Entry)
7. MSc-IT Master of Science-Information Technology
8. PGDCA Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications

Max.
Course Duration Eligibility Tuition Fee
Duration

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 or its

equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a
recognized Board / University / Council.
OR
Those candidates who have passed their
BCA 3 years 6 years Matriculation examination AND have also passed Rs.9,000/- per
three year Diploma in any Trade from Punjab State semester
Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training,
Chandigarh or such Examination from any other
recognized State Board of Technical Education, or
SantLongowal Institute of Engineering &
Technology, Longowal.

3 Year Polytechnic Diploma in IT / CSE(or

equivalent)
OR
BCA- 10+2 with 1 year Diploma in Computer Application /
(Lateral 2 years 4 years IT(or equivalent) from a recognized University with Rs. 9500/- per
Entry Mathematics as course at 10+2 or DIT/DCA level. semester
Admissio
n in 3rd
semester)

All those candidates who have passed the 10+2 or its

equivalent examination in any stream conducted by a
recognized Board / University / Council.
1st & 2nd Semester
OR Rs. 7,500/-
Those candidates who have passed their each semester
BSc- IT 3 years 6 years Matriculation examination AND have also passed
three year Diploma in any Trade from Punjab State 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th
Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Semester
Chandigarh or such Examination from any other Rs. 9,500/-
recognized State Board of Technical Education, or each semester
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering &
Technology, Longowal.

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 3 Year Polytechnic Diploma in IT/CSE(or
BSC-
equivalent)
IT(Latera
OR
l Entry
2 years 4 years 10+2 with 1 year Diploma in Computer Rs. 10,000/- per
Admissio
Application/IT(or equivalent) from a recognized semester
n in 3rd
University with Mathematics as course at 10+2 or
semester)
DIT/DCA level.

All those candidates who have passed any

recognized Bachelor‟s degree of minimum three
years duration with Mathematics/ Statistics /Business
Mathematics / Business Statistics / Quantitative
Techniques as Compulsory/ Optional/ Additional
MCA 3 years 6 years Rs. 10,000/- per
Paper as one of the subjects either at 10+2 or at
semester
graduation level.
Or
Have passed BCA course of minimum three years
duration from any recognized University.

All those candidates who have passed any

recognized Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3 years
MCA duration in BCA, B.Sc.(IT/Computer Science)with
(Lateral Mathematics as a course at 10+2 level or at Graduate
Entry 2 years 4 years Level. Obtained at least 50%(45% in case of Rs. 10,500/- per
Admissio candidate belonging to reserved category) at the semester
n in 3rd qualifying Examination
semester)

All those candidates who have passed any

recognized bachelor’s degree of minimum three 1st & 2nd Semester
years duration with Mathematics / Statistics / Rs. 8,000/-
Business Mathematics / Business Statistics / each semester
M. Sc- IT 2 years 4 years Quantitative Techniques / Computer Science/
Information Technology as compulsory / Optional / 3rd & 4th Semester
additional paper as one of the subjects either at 10+2 Rs. 9,000/-
or at graduation level. OR PGDCA / BCA / each semester
B.Sc.(IT)

Rs.8,000/- per
PGDCA 1 year 2 years Graduation in any discipline.
semester

Note: Examination fee of Rs. 700/- will be charged per semester in addition to above mentioned tuition fee.

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 Course Scheme

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) No. of Semesters: 6

BCA Semester-I
Theory (T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical (P) Internal External
BSBC 101 Communication - I T 4 40 60
BSBC102 Programming in C T 5 40 60
HVPE101 Human Value and Professional Ethics T 3 40 60
BSBC103 Mathematics I T 6 40 60
BSBC104 Information Technology T 4 40 60
BSBC 105 Software Lab-I (Programming in C) P 2 60 40
BSBC 106 Software Lab-II (Information P 2
60 40
Technology)

BCA Semester-II
Course Code Course Title Theory(T) / Credits Marks Distribution
Practical (P) Internal External
BSBC 201 Communication II T 4 40 60
BSBC 202 Basic Mathematics - II T
40 60
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BSBC203 OOPS using C++ T 5 40 60
BSBC204 Computer System Architecture T 4 40 60
EVSC 101 Environmental Sciences T 2 40 60
BSBC 205 Workshop on Web Development P 2 60 40
BSBC 206 Software Lab-III(OOPS P
2 60 40
UsingC++)

BCA Semester-III
Course Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Code Practical(P) Internal External
BSBC 301 System Analysis and Design T 4 40 60
BSBC 302 Data structures T 5 40 60
BSBC 403 Digital Circuits and Logic T 5 40 60
Design
BSBC 304 Basic Accounting T 5 40 60
BSBC 305 Software Lab-IV (Data P 3 60 40
Structures
BSBC 306 Hardware Lab-I(Digital Circuits P 2 60 40
& Logic Design)

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 BCA Semester-IV
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSBC 401 Software Engineering T 5 40 60
BSBC402 Microprocessors T 5 40 60
&Microcontrollers
BSBC 403 Operating Systems T 5 40 60
BSBC 404 DatabaseManagementSystems T 5 40 60
BSBC 405 Hardware Lab- P 2 60 40
II(Microprocessors &
Microcontrollers)
BSBC406 Software Lab-V P 2 60 40
(DatabaseManagement
Systems)

BCA Semester-V
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSBC 501 DataWarehousing&Mining T 4 40 60
BSBC502 Programmingin Java T 5 40 60
BSBC 503 ManagementInformation T 4 40 60
System
BSBC504 Workshop onAdvanced T 3 40 60
Web Development
BSBC505 Software Lab- P 2 60 40
VI(Programmingin Java)
BSBC 506 ProjectWork-I P 6 60 40

BCA Semester-VI
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSBC 601 PrinciplesofManagement T 5 40 60
BSBC 602 Computer Graphics T 5 40 60
BSBC603 ComputerNetworks T 5 40 60
BSBC 604 Information Security P 2 60 40
BSBC605 Software Lab- P 2 60 40
VII(ComputerGraphics)
BSBC 606 Project Work - II P 6 120 80

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 Course Scheme

BScIT (Bachelor of Science IT) No. of Semesters: 6

BSc IT Semester-I
Theory (T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical (P) Internal External
BSIT101/ Communication - I T 4
40 60
BSBC 101
BSIT102/ Programming in C T 3
40 60
BSBC102
HVPE101 Human Value and Professional Ethics T 5 40 60
BSIT103/ Mathematics I T 6
40 60
BSBC103
BSIT104/ Information Technology T 4
40 60
BSBC104
BSIT105/ Software Lab-I (Programming in C) P 2
60 40
BSBC 105
BSIT106/ Software Lab-II (Information P 2
60 40
BSBC 106 Technology)

BSc IT Semester-II
Course Code Course Title Theory(T) / Credits Marks Distribution
Practical (P) Internal External
BSIT 201/ Communication II T
4 40 60
BSBC 201
BSIT202/ Basic Mathematics - II T
40 60
BSBC 202 6
BSIT203/ OOPS using C++ T
5 40 60
BSBC203
BSIT 204/ Digital Circuits and Logic T
4 40 60
BSBC 303 Designs
EVSC 101 Environmental Sciences T 2 40 60
BSIT 205/ Software Lab- III (OOPS using P
2 60 40
BSBC 206 C++)
BSIT 206/ Hardware Lab-1 (Digital Circuits P
2 60 40
BSBC 307 and Logic Designs)

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 BSc IT Semester-III
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSIT301/ BSBC Computer System T 4 40 60
204 Architecture
BSIT 302/ BSBC Data structures T 4 40 60
302
BSIT303/ BSBC Operating Systems T 5 40 60
403
BSIT 304 Web Technologies T 5 40 60
BSIT 305 Software Lab- IV P 2 60 40
(Operating systems)
BSIT 306/ BSBC Software Lab- V (Data P 2 60 40
306 structures )
BSIT 307 Software Lab- VI (Web P 2 60 40
Technologies)

BSc IT Semester-IV
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSIT401 Programming in PHP T 5 40 60
BSIT402/ Database Management T 5 40 60
BSBC404 Systems
BSIT403/ System Analysis and T 5 40 60
BSBC301 Design
BSIT404/ Computer Networks T 5 40 60
BSBC603
BSIT405/ Basic Accounting P 4 60 40
BSBC305
BSIT406/ Software Lab-VII P 2 60 40
BSBC406 (Database Management
Systems)
BSIT407 Software Lab-VIII P 2 60 40
(Programming in PHP)

BSc IT Semester-V
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSIT 501 Information Security T 5 40 60
BSIT502/ Programming in Java T 5 40 60
BSBC502
BSIT503/ Software Engineering T 5 40 60
BSBC401
BSIT 504/ Data Warehousing and T 5 40 60
BSBC501 Mining
BSIT505/ Software Lab-IX P 2 60 40
BSBC505 (Programming in Java)
BSIT 506 Project Work- I P 4 120 80

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 BSc IT Semester-VI
Course Code Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BSIT 601 Mobile Application T 5 40 60
Development
BSIT 602 Software Testing and T 5 40 60
Quality Assurance
BSIT603/ Computer Graphics T 5 40 60
BSBC602
BSIT 604 Software Lab-X (Mobile P 2 60 40
Application
Development)
BSIT 605/ Software Lab- XI P 2 60 40
BSBC605 (Computer Graphics)
BSIT 606 Project Work- II P 4 120 80

Course Scheme

MCA (Masterof Computer Applications) No. of Semesters: 6

MCA Semester-I
Theory(T) / Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
MCA101 InformationManagement T 5 40 60
MCA102 ObjectOrientedProgramminginC++ T 5 40 60
MCA103 ComputerOrganization and T 5
40 60
AssemblyLanguage
MCA104 Accounting&Financial Management T 5 40 60
MCA105 TechnicalCommunication T 5 40 60
MCA106 Software Lab-I(Information Management) P 2 60 40
MCA107 Software Lab–II(ObjectOriented P 2
60 40
Programmingin C++)
*There will be no practical examination for Technical Communication. Faculty must include the
performance in internal assessment of theory.

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 MCA Semester-II
Course Code Course Title Theory(T) / Credits Marks Distribution
Practical (P) Internal External
MCA201 Mathematical Foundations of T
5 40 60
Computer Science
Relational Database T
MCA202 Management 40 60
5
System
MCA203 Data Structures T 5 40 60
MCA204 Data Communication and T
5 40 60
Networks
MCA205 Linux Operating System T 5 40 60
MCA206 Software Lab–III(Relational P
2 60 40
Database Management System)
MCA207 Software Lab–IV(Data P
2 60 40
Structures)
MCA208 Software Lab–V (Based on P
1 60 40
Linux Operating System)

MCA Semester-III
Course Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Code Practical(P) Internal External
MCA301 Database Administration T 5 40 60
MCA302 Information Security T 5 40 60
MCA303 Software Engineering& Project T 5 40 60
Management
MCA304 Java Programming T 5 40 60
MCA305 Elective T 5 40 60
Software Lab-VI[Database P 2 60 40
MCA306 Administration]
Software Lab-VII[Java P 2 60 40
MCA307 Programming]

List of Electives (3rdSem)

Course Code Course Title

MCA 305A System Programming
MCA 305B Theory of Computation
MCA 305C Embedded System

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 MCA Semester-IV
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Credits
Code Practical(P) Internal External
MCA401 Mobile Application T
5 40 60
Development
MCA402 E-Commerce & Web T
Application 5 40 60
Development
MCA403 Interactive Computer Graphics T 5 40 60
MCA404 Advanced Operating Systems T 5 40 60
MCA405 Software Lab-VIII(Web & P
Mobile 3 60 40
ApplicationDevelopment)
MCA406 Software Lab-IX(Interactive P
2 60 40
Computer Graphics )
*Students will go undergo 6-8 weeks industrial training after 4th semester. Examination will be conducted
alongwith 5th semester practical

MCA Semester-V
Theory(T) Marks Distribution
Course
Course Title /Practical Credits Internal External
Code
(P)
MCA501 Artificial Intelligence T 5 40 60
MCA502 Design & Analysis of Algorithm T 5 40 60
MCA503 Web Technologies T 5 40 60
MCA504 Object Oriented Analysis& T 5 40 60
Design with UML
MCA505 Software Lab–XI(Web P 2 60 40
Technologies)
MCA506 Software Lab–XII(Object P 2 60 40
Oriented Analysis and Design
with UML)
MCA507 Industrial Training* P S/U - -

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 Course Scheme: MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

MCA Semester-VI
Course Course Title Theory(T)/P Credits Marks Distribution
Code ractical(P) Internal External
MCA601 Data Warehousing & Mining T 5 40 60
MCA602 Cloud Computing T 5 40 60
MCA603 Advanced Computer T 5 40 60
Architecture
MCA604 Software testing & quality T 5 40 60
management
MCA605 Software Lab –XIII P 1 60 40
(Software testing)
MCA606 Project P 8 180 120

Course Scheme

M. Sc. IT (Masterof Science-Information Technology) No. of Semesters: 4

MSc-IT Semester-I
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Credits
Code Practical(P) Internal External
MSIT101 Information Management T 5 40 60
MSIT102 Object Oriented Programming in T 5 40 60
C++
MSIT103 Computer Organization and Assembly T 5 40 60
Language
MSIT104 Operating Systems T 5 40 60
MSIT105 Technical Communication T 4 40 60
MSIT106 Software Lab – I (Information P 2 60 40
Management)
MSIT107 Software Lab – II (Object Oriented P 2 60 40
Programming in C++)

MSc-IT Semester-II
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Code Internal External
MSIT201 Data Communication and Networks T 5 40 60

MSIT202 Relational Database Management T 5 40 60

System
MSIT203 Data Structures T 5 40 60
MSIT204 Web Technologies T 5 40 60
MSIT205 Software Lab – III (Relational P 2 60 40
Database Management System)
MSIT206 Software Lab – IV (Data Structures) P 2 60 40
MSIT207 Software Lab – V (Web P 2 60 40
Technologies)

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 MSc-IT Semester-III
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Internal External
MSIT301 Computer Graphics T 5 40 60
MSIT302 Software Engineering T 5 40 60
MSIT303 Java Programming T 5 40 60
MSIT304 Accounting and Financial T 5 40 60
Management
MSIT305 Software Lab – VI P 2 60 40
(Computer Graphics)
MSIT306 Software Lab – VII P 2 60 40
(Java Programming)
MSIT307 Minor Project P 8 60 40

MSc-IT Semester-IV
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
MSIT401 Advanced Java Programming T 5 40 60
MSIT402 Information Security T 5 40 60
MSIT403 Theory of computation T 5 40 60
MSIT404 Data Warehousing &Mining T 5 40 60
MSIT405 Software Lab – VIII (Advanced P 2 60 40
Java Programming)
MSIT406 Major Project P 8 120 80

Course Scheme

PGDCA(Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application) Number of Semesters: 2

PGDCA Semester-I
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Code Internal External
PDCA-101 Computer Fundamentals T 4 40 60
PDCA-102 Programming in C++ T 4 40 60
PDCA-103 ComputerOperating System T 4 40 60
PDCA-104 Relational Database Management T 4 40 60
System
PDCA-105 Communication and Soft Skills T 3 40 60
PDCA-106 Computer Fundamental Lab P 2 60 40
PDCA-107 Programming in C++ Lab P 2 60 40
PDCA-108 RDBMS Lab P 2 60 40

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 PGDCA Semester-II
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Code Internal External
PDCA- Programming in JAVA T 4 40 60
201
PDCA- Web Technologies T 4 40 60
202
PDCA- Software Engineering T 4 40 60
203
PDCA- Data Communication and Networks T 4 40 60
204
PDCA- JAVA LAB P 2 60 40
205
PDCA- Web Technology Lab P 2 60 40
206
PDCA- PROJECT P 6 120 80
207

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 II. Management
Business industry of India has been very dynamic right from the times of ancient trades. This sector
offers career and growth opportunities to number of management graduates passing every year.
Students seeking to establish their careers in the business industry opt for various under graduate and
post graduate level management programs. Management education grooms the skills of students in
the fields of management policies and practices, theories of management and leadership, processes
of communication, organizational behaviour, organizational change and development, employment
relationships, marketing research, analyzing business scenarios, stock market, Accountancy, E-
Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Economics and Taxation laws and many more. Management &
commerce education plays a very important role in the changing business world which leads to
success in all sectors of economy.

Studying management& commerce courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels may
interest not only those who seek their career in corporate sector but also those who wish to
understand how organizations work. In management courses, students learn about the importance of
planning, organizing the structure, design and culture of organizations, importance of human capital,
research methods, management of finances, budgeting, role of leadership and how people work at
organisations etc. Distance education Program of I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University,
Kapurthala offers BBA, B.Com in this stream. The uniqueness of the program is its content, topic
coverage & the teaching methodology. The syllabus has been rigorously designed by eminent
experts from various institutes of national repute. The teaching methodologies include PCPs,
counselling, industrial visits, orientation, internship, case study and research work. Focus is also on
developing soft skills of the students. Some of the salient features as follows:
 Courses are specially designed for a higher level Career Placement
 Projects to enhance, analytical & deductive skills
 Industry Orientation

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Job Prospects

BBA, B.Com are the professional courses and after completion of the courses students can aim for
entry level or mid management level jobs immediately after in companies like manufacturing
companies, Export and trading houses, financial concerns, banks, NGO's, Public Sector Units and
Multinational corporations. The career pathways that are the most popular with BBA & B.Com are
Accounting and finance, Healthcare, Human Resources, Education, Marketing and Sales,
Management, Product Management, Technology Management, Chartered Accountant, Chartered
Financial Analyst, Company Secretary, Loans Executive, Certified Financial Planner, Stock Broking
etc.

Details of programs in Management

 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

S.No Course Duration Max Eligibility Fee

Duration Structure
All those candidates who
have passed the 10+2 or its
equivalent examination in
any stream conducted by a
recognized Board /
1. BBA 3 Years 6 Years University / Council.
OR
Those candidates who have
passed their Matriculation
examination AND have also

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 passed three year Diploma in Rs. 9000
any Trade from Punjab State per
Board of Technical semester
Education & Industrial
Training, Chandigarh or such
Examination from any other
recognized State Board of
Technical Education, or Sant
Longowal Institute of
Engineering & Technology,
Longowal.

Having passed at least +2

examination of Punjab
School Education Board or
any other examination
recognized as equivalent
thereto with at least:
33% marks in the aggregate
in case of commerce students
who have passed 10+2
examination
and 40% for the students

2. who have opted for two of Rs. 6,000

B.Com 3 years 6 years
the following commerce per
subjects in 10+2 a. semester
Accountancy b. Business
Studies c. Economics d.
Mathematics e. Office
Management and Secretarial
Practice. f. Principle and
Practice of Insurance. g. Tax
Procedure and Practice. and
45% for other candidates

Note: Examination fee of Rs. 700 will be charged per semester in addition to above mentioned tuition fee.

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 Course Scheme

BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration) Number of Semesters: 6

BBA Semester-I
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
HVPE 101 Human Values and Professional Ethics T 3 40 60
BBA 101 Principles of Management T 5 40 60
BBA 102 Microeconomics T 5 40 60
BBA 103 Financial Accounting T 5 40 60
BBA 104 Business Communication –I T 5 40 60
BBA 105 Introduction to Computers T 5 40 60

BBA Semester-II
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
BBA 201 Organization Behaviour T 5 40 60
BBA 202 Macroeconomics T 5 40 60
BBA 203 Business Mathematics T 5 40 60
BBA 204 Corporate Accounting T 5 40 60
BBA 205 Business Communication –II T 5 40 60
BBA 206 Computer Applications T 5 40 60
BBA 207 Viva Voce P 1 50

BBA Semester-III
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
BBA 301 Human Resource Management T 5 40 60
BBA 302 Marketing Management T 5 40 60
BBA 303 Cost Accounting T 5 40 60
BBA 304 Business Statistics T 5 40 60
BBA 305 Management Information Systems T 5 40 60
BBA 306 Seminar on Contemporary Issues T 4 100

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 Course Scheme: BBA (Bachelors of Business Administration)

BBA Semester-IV
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
BBA 401 Research Methodology T 5 40 60
BBA 402 Financial Management T 5 40 60
BBA 403 Consumer Behaviour T 5 40 60
BBA 404 Business Laws-I T 5 40 60
BBA 405 Income Tax Act T 5 40 60
BBA 406 Production and Operations Management T 5 40 60
BBA 407 Viva Voce P 1 50

BBA Semester-V
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
BBA 501 Business Environment T 5 40 60
BBA 502 Management of Financial Systems T 5 40 60
BBA 503 Advertising and Sales Management T 5 40 60
BBA 504 Managing across culture T 5 40 60
BBA 505 Indirect Taxes T 5 40 60
BBA 506 Seminar on Training Report P 5 100

BBA Semester-VI
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Practical(P)
Course Title Credits
Code Internal External
BBA 601 Corporate Strategies T 5 40 60
BBA 602 Small Business and Entrepreneurship T 5 40 60
BBA 603 E- commerce T 5 40 60
BBA 604 Business Laws-II T 5 40 60
BBA 605 Banking and Insurance Services T 5 40 60
BBA 606* Project Presentation P 5 40 60
EVSC 101 Environmental Science T 2 20 30

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 Course Scheme

B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) Number of semesters: 06

B.Com Semester-I
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BCOP 101 Financial Accounting T 4 40 60
BCOP 102 Business Organization &Management T 4 40 60
BCOP 103 Micro Economics T 4 40 60
BCOP 104 Business Mathematics T 4 40 60
BCOP 105 Communicative English T 4 40 60
HVPE 101 Human Values and Professional Ethics T 3 40 60

B.Com Semester-II
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BCOP 201 Advanced Accounting T 4 40 60
BCOP 202 Mercantile Law T 4 40 60
BCOP 203 Macro Economics T 4 40 60
BCOP 204 Business Statistics T 4 40 60
BCOP 205 Business Communication T 4 40 60
BCOP 206 Workshop on IT & E-Commerce P 3 40 60

B.Com Semester-III
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Credits
Code Practical(P) Internal External
BCOP 301 Corporate Accounting-I T 4 40 60
BCOP 302 Company Law T 4 40 60
BCOP 303 Money, Banking and International T 4 40 60
Trade
BCOP 304 Operation Research T 4 40 60
BCOP 305 Human Resource Management T 4 40 60
BCOP 306 Indian Economic Problem T 4 40 60

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 Course Scheme: B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)

B.Com Semester-IV
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Internal External
BCOP 401 Corporate Accounting-II T 4 40 60
BCOP 402 Indirect Tax Laws T 4 40 60
BCOP 403 Cost Accounting-I T 4 40 60
BCOP 404 Business Finance T 4 40 60
BCOP 405 Management of Financial Services T 4 40 60
BCOP 406 Seminar on Current Business Affairs P 2 100

B.Com Semester-V
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BCOP 501 Cost Accounting- II T 4 40 60
BCOP 502 Income Tax –I T 4 40 60
BCOP 503 Marketing Management T 4 40 60
BCOP 504 Management Accounting T 4 40 60
BCOP 505 Tally P 2 100
BCOP 506 Summer Training Report P 1 100

B.Com Semester-VI
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Internal External
BCOP 601 Income Tax-II T 4 40 60
BCOP 602 Industrial relations and Labour Laws T 4 40 60
BCOP 603 Financial Management T 4 40 60
BCOP 604 Environmental Science T 4 40 60
BCOP 605 Entrepreneurship Development T 4 40 60
BCOP 606 Comprehensive Viva Voce for all Six P 1 40 60
Semesters

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Journalism and Mass Communication
Journalism is now one of the most sought after careers for talented and driven young professionals.
Not only does it enable one to have a say in front of a national and international audience, it is also
one of the four pillars of our democracy and gives a lot of power to influence ideas in the public
space. Careers in journalism give this power aplenty to our students who opt for a life in the mass
media. Today, media is very powerful medium to connect with millions of people in India and
around the world. India has seen ample growth in this sector and according to market analysis and
research, India’s entertainment and media sector is expected to grow steadily over the next five years
as per CII-PwC’s report, titled ‘India Entertainment & Media Outlook 2014’. The industry is
expected to exceed Rs 227,000 crore (US$ 36.49 billion) by 2018, growing at compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent between 2013 and 2018.

In 2013, the overall entertainment and media industry was estimated at Rs 112,044 crores (US$
18.01 billion) and grew by 19 per cent over the previous year. The largest segment, India’s television
industry, continued its strong growth momentum led by subscription revenues, representing a year-
on-year growth of about 15 per cent. Internet access and internet advertising have been the fastest
growing segments with annual growth rates of 47 per cent and 26 per cent, respectively.

The Indian film industry is one of the biggest and fastest growing film industries which produce
around 1000 films per year, the largest output of a media industry in the world. There are
innumerable lucrative and highly paid jobs in various media channels. Today TV, Radio, cinema,
print media and web world are the important streams of media. There are vast job opportunities in
media such as researchers, media planner, media designer, technician, editor, producer, journalist
etc. You could choose any stream of media or mass communication for your career prospects.

Job Prospects

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 Print Journalism
- Newspapers
- Sub-editor
- Editor
- Proof Reader
- Reporter
- Correspondent / Special reporter
- Writer
- Feature writer
- Leader writer
- Columnist
- Critic
- Photojournalist
- Cartoonist
 Electronic Journalism
- Researchers
- Floor Managers
- Transmission Executives
- Reporters
- Sound technicians
- Camera workers
- Presenters
 Other careers in media
- Multimedia content developers,
- Bloggers
- Marketing copywriters
- Multimedia content developers
- Public relations officer
- Freelance Writers
Details of Programmes offered in Journalism & Mass Communication

1. BA-JMC Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Mass

Communication)
2. MA-JMC Master of Arts (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Max.
Course Name Duration Eligibility Tuition Fee
Duration
Rs7,500/- each for
1st and 2nd semester
10+2 in any stream or
BA-JMC 3 Years 6 Years Rs. 8,500/- each for
equivalent
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
semester
Graduation in any stream or Rs 8,500/- per
MA-JMC 2 Years 4 years
Equivalent semester

Note: Examination fee of Rs. 700 will be charged per semester in addition to above mentioned tuition fee.

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 Course Scheme
BA Journalism and Mass Communication (BA-JMC) Number of semesters: 06

BA-JMC Semester-I
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Course Name Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BJAMC 101 Principles ofCommunication T 4 40 60
BJAMC 103 Global Media T 4 40 60
BJAMC 105 Fundamentals of Journalism T 4 40 60
BJAMC 107 Introduction to Print Media T 4 40 60
Communication: Theories T
BJAMC 109 4 40 60
Models and Skills
Introduction to P
BJAMC 111 4 40 60
Computers (Practical)

BA-JMC Semester-II
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Subject Name Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BJAMC 102 Mass Communication: T
5 40 60
Concepts and Processes
BJAMC 104 Reporting Techniques & Skills T 5 40 60
BJAMC 106 Editing and Principles of T
5 40 60
Layout and Design
BJAMC 108 Press Laws & Media T
5 40 60
Ethics
BJAMC 110 Practical Lab on Editing P
2 40 60
& reporting
BJAMC 112 Practical Lab on Column P
2 40 60
Writing

BA-JMC Semester-III
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Subject Name Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
BJAMC 201 Media Management and Ethics T 5 40 60
BJAMC 203 Public Relations T 4 40 60
BJAMC 205 New Media Technologies T 5 40 60
BJAMC 207 Basic of Camera Light and Sound T 5 40 60

BJAMC 209 Development Communication T 5 40 60

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 BA-JMC Semester-IV
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Code Subject Name Practical(P) Credits
Internal External
BJAMC 202 Radio Production T 5 40 60
BJAMC 204 Television Production T 5 40 60
BJAMC 206 Photo Journalism- I T 5 40 60

BJAMC 208 Indian Constitution, Economy and T 5 40 60

Politics
BJAMC 210 Event Management T 4 40 60

BA-JMC Semester-V
Course Code Subject Name Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P) Internal External
BJAMC 301 World Media Scenario T 5 40 60
BJAMC 303 Public Relations T 4 40 60
BJAMC 305 Cyber Journalism T 5 40 60
BJAMC 307 Photo Journalism-II T 5 40 60
BJAMC 309 Photography and web content P 2 40 60
development Practical lab

BA-JMC Semester-VI (Industrial Training and Project)

Theory(T)/
Course Code Course Title Credits Marks Distribution
Practical(P)
P 50 (Viva
BJAMC 302 Industrial Training 8 200
Voce)
P 50 (Viva
BJAMC 304 Project 8 100
Voce)

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 Course Scheme

MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) (MA-JMC) Number of semesters: 4

MA-JMC Semester-I
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
CourseCode Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Internal External
MAJMC 101 Introduction to Communication T 4 40 60

MAJMC 102 Print Mediain India: Growth & T

4 40 60
Development
MAJMC 103 Print Media-I T 4 40 60
MAJMC 104 Electronic Media & Photography T 4 40 60
MAJMC 105 Advertising T 4 40 60
MAJMC 106 Current Affairs P 2 - 50
MAJMC 107 Project work P 1 - 25

MA-JMC Semester-II
Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
CourseCode Course Title Credits
Practical(P) Internal External
MAJMC 201 Development Communication T 4 40 60
MAJMC 202 Media Management T
4 40 60
MAJMC 203 Media Laws and Ethics T 4 40 60
MAJMC 204 Mass communication research-I T 4 40 60
MAJMC 205 Radio and TV Production techniques T 4 40 60
MAJMC 206 Current Affairs P 2 - 50
MAJMC 207 Project work P 1 - 25

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 MA-JMC Semester-III
Course Theory(T)/ Marks Distribution
Course Title Practical(P) Credits
Code Internal External
MAJMC 301 Mass Communication Research-II T 4 40 60
MAJMC 302 New Media Technology T 4 40 60

MAJMC 303 Print Media-II Specialized reporting T 4 40 60

MAJMC 304 Intercultural and International T 4 40 60
Communication
MAJMC 305 Public Relations and Corporate T 4 40 60
Communication
MAJMC 306 Current Affairs P 2 - 50
MAJMC 307 Project work P 1 - 25

MA-JMC Semester-IV
Course Course Title Theory(T)/ Credits Marks Distribution
Code Practical(P) Internal External
MAJMC 401 Media and Human Rights T 4 40 60
MAJMC 402 Film Studies T 4 40 60
MAJMC 403 Current Affairs T 4 40 60
MAJMC 404 Dissertation P 8 40 60

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Rules & Regulations
Admission Process

The new admission shall be undertaken within the state of Punjab & UT of Chandigarh only. Entire
admission process including fee submission shall be exclusively controlled by IKG-PTU through its
online web-portal ptuadmissions.nic.in

Steps to take admission:

 At the starting of each admission session University issues Academic Calendar mentioning
the dates for admissions & other information.
 All students aspiring admission to Distance Education Program shall directly deposit their
Fee to the University through individual student login ids at the online web portal
ptuadmissions.nic.in Fee can be paid only through Credit/Debit Card/Internet Banking. No
other mode of fee submission shall be acceptable.
 Students are advised not to deposit any fee anywhere except as mentioned above. Still if any
student submits his/her fee anywhere else, university will not be responsible for that.
 The detailed instructions for admission procedure & online fee submission will be available
at the admission web portal itself.
 In case of any query, students may contact at email-ids dde@ptu.ac.in or Contact No.
9478098108, 9478098109, 01822-662502.
UGC / DEC Policy on pursuing two or more Programmes Simultaneously
 Any candidate applying for admission to IKGPTU Distance Education Program shall be
governed by the following UGC / DEC Policy on pursuing two or more Programmes
Simultaneously:
The Distance Education Council in its 40th meeting held on 08 June 2012 approved a policy
on pursuing two or more programmes simultaneously in various combination as under:
Two Degree Programmes cannot be allowed to be pursued simultaneously. However, a
student can pursue two programmes simultaneously through distance mode or combination
of distance and regular modes from the same or different Universities / Institutions in various
combinations, viz.,
1. One Degree and one Diploma / PG Diploma / Certificate
2. One PG Diploma and one Diploma / Certificate
3. One Diploma and one Certificate
4. Two PG Diplomas

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 5. Two Diplomas
6. Two Certificates
Accordingly every candidate will give an undertaking in the Admission Form itself that he shall not
pursue two degree programs simultaneously and shall adhere to the UGC / DEC policy on pursuing
two or more programs simultaneously.

Eligibility Check

Before taking admission students must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility conditions as mentioned
in prospectus against each course. On successful submission of online form & fee, the student will
be granted provisional admission immediately. University will check the eligibility of all the
students and if the student is found eligible the admission will be confirmed and a Roll No will be
issued to the student. In case, the student does not fulfil the eligibility criteria or a student does not
report for eligibility check, the admission will be cancelled and fee will be refunded after deducting
a processing fee of 20% of total fee submitted. However, no refund shall be made in case a student
does not continue the course after he / she is found eligible in eligibility check and roll number is
issued. In case of re-admission in subsequent semesters, no refund shall be made for fees once paid.

All the rules & regulations mentioned in prospectus, admission notification, academic
calendar& any other notifications issued by the university from time to time shall be
applicable to students.

Readmission Process
Student will be allotted a unique roll number in the first semester of admission. The roll number will
continue to be the same for subsequent semesters and student will need to take readmission to next
semesters against this roll number by filling the readmission form and paying the next semester fee.
The course will have to be completed within maximum permissible duration. If the student does not
take readmission in subsequent semesters, it will be his sole responsibility and any claims made
later, after the readmission dates are closed shall not be entertained. It is advised that student should
be in continuous touch with university website for knowing important information like readmission
schedule, academic calendar, PCP schedule, assignments submission schedule, examination date-
sheet, internal/external practical schedule & any other important information. No individual
communication will be made to the students. All information will be uploaded by the university at its
website: www.dde.ptu.ac.in

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Personal Contact Program (PCP)

University will conduct two weeks Personal Contact Program (PCP) in every semester at its main
campus (Kapurthala) and own Study Centres as per UGC norms. The PCP will be an encapsulated
academic module aimed at face to face interaction with faculty counsellors. It will provide complete
academic resources to the distance learners by offering them access to class room teaching
environment and well equipped laboratories for practical work. University issues PCP schedule for
every semester which is notified through website.

Internal Assessment

For theory part, the Internal Assessment shall be based upon two assignments to be submitted by
students as per the assignments schedule notified by university. In case of practicals, classes will be
held at our Study Centers during the PCP. The internal / external assessment for practicals will be on
the basis of lab work / viva-voce. On the last day of PCP, internal practical exam / viva-voce will be
held for all practical subjects at respective Study Centers to mark internal assessment for practical
subjects.

Summer / Industrial Training & Substitute Arrangements

Wherever there is provision of summer / industrial training in the course scheme, it will be desirable
that students take up the training in industry. However if any student cannot opt for summer /
industrial training, he may take up Minor / Major Project of same credits on the basis of field study
as approved by respective project coordinator / faculty.

Examination

Final Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The schedule/Date Sheet of the
semester end examination will be made available at University website. Theory examinations will be
conducted at the examination centres established by the University. Practical/Viva-voce
examinations will be conducted as per IKG-PTU norms and schedule notified.

The grade of pass marks required is minimum 40% in each paper.

If the student fails in any subject in the semester end theory examination he may apply for Re-
checking / Revaluation of his answer script by applying for the same within stipulated time and
submitting requisite fee as per applicable norms of examinations. The student can apply for reappear

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examination in next semester for the subjects which he could not pass in previous semester. All the
General Examination Norms / Unfair Means Cases (UMC) Norms / Re-checking / Revaluation /
Reappear Norms as notified by university from time to time shall be applicable to the students.

DMC / Degree / Certificate

After every semester, Detailed Marks Card (DMC) shall be issued only to students passing all the
subjects of the term end examinations and internal assessment. A consolidated DMC / Transcript
would be available at the completion of the course.

The Degree / Diploma / Certificate will be awarded to the student only if he has acquired a pass
grade in all the semester end examinations and internal assessment, within the maximum permissible
duration of the course.

In case the student does not pass all the subjects (Semester End Examinations& Internal Assessment)
in the maximum permissible duration of the course as mentioned in the course details, he will not be
entitled for award of concerned Degree / Diploma / Certificate.

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Student Welfare Schemes

 25% tuition fee waiver to Defence Personnel / Ex-Servicemen & their wards.

University provides 25% concession in tuition fee to the Defence Personnel / Ex-Servicemen and
their wards who take admission in any of the courses being run by the University under distance
education. An authentic proof for the same will be required to be submitted by the student seeking
this fee waiver.

 Fee waiver to Physically Handicapped students

University provides concession in tuition fee to Physically Handicapped students. This waiver will
be exactly in proportion to the percentage of disability. Student seeking this fee concession will be
required to submit a certificate of disability / handicap certificate issued by Civil Surgeon or CMO
where the percentage of disability must be mentioned.

 Post Matric Scholarship Scheme

University also admits students under the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme being run by the
Government for the students belonging to SC / ST category with family income from all sources less
than 2.5 lacs. The students seeking the benefit under this scheme will be required to submit a caste
certificate & proof of income.

 PTU Employees

IKG-PTU employees will be entitled for full fee concession and their wards (unemployed /
unmarried) will be entitled for 50% concession of course fee. The detailed provisions as notified by
university in this regard shall also be applicable in this case.

 Scholarship scheme

Students admitted to Distance Education Program during 2017-18 shall also be eligible for
scholarship scheme if they have secured high rank in qualifying exam subject to the following:

a) Full tuition fee to merit holders as declared by the university.

b) 50% tuition fee to the candidate who has secured more than 70% marks in the qualifying
examination.

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