PROGRAMME GUIDE

FOR

Master of Science
Information Technology (M.Sc. IT)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Jyotirmay Parisar, Opp. Shri Balaji Temple,
Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Chharodi, Ahmedabad – 382481, Gujarat
Operator: +917929796223,24,25 +912717297170 | Toll Free No.: 18002331020
Email: [email protected] | Web: https://baou.edu.in/

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 Electronic version of the prospectus
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BAOU is a State Open University established by an Act No. 14 of 1994 passed by Gujarat
State legislature. BAOU Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates are recognised by all the member
institutions of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/
Diplomas/ Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed Universities/ Institutions.
Recognised by AIU– letter no. & date. EV/II(499)/94/176915-177115, dt. 14/1/1994
Recognised by UGC – letter no. & date. - F.No. 1-18/2018(DEB-1), dt. 31.12.2018

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 CONTENTS
Page No.
Message from the Vice Chancellor 5
1 Basic Information 6
1.1 M.Sc. IT Programme Objectives ……………………………………............. 6
1.2 Duration of the Programme ……………………………………………......... 7
1.3 Programme Fee ……………………………………………………………… 7
1.4 Medium of Instruction ……………………………………………………..... 7
1.5 Credit Hours ………………………………………………………………… 7
1.6 Recognition ………………………………………………………………… 8
1.7 Learner Support Services …………………………………………………… 8
1.8 Newsletter …………………………………………………………………… 9
1.9 How to contact the M.Sc. IT Programme Coordinator ……………………… 10
2 Instructional System 10
2.1 Print Material …………………………………………………………… 10
2.2 E-Book …………………………………………………………………… 11
2.3 Video Material …………………………………………………………… 12
2.4 Vande Gujarat …………………………………………………………… 12
2.5 Swdhyay TV, Swdhyay Radio, OMKAR-e ………………………….. 13
2.6 Counselling Sessions …………………………………………………… 14
3 Browsing BAOU’s Website 20
3.1 Navigation from Home Page …………………………………………… 20
3.2 Navigation of M.Sc. IT pages …………………………………………… 20
4 M.Sc. – Information Technology Programme Structure 21
5 Evaluation Scheme 22
5.1 Instructions for Assignments …………………………………………. 23
6 Other Useful Information 25
6.1 Requirement to seat in terms end examination ……………….. 25
6.2 Scholarship ……………………………………………………………… 25
6.3 Rules of fees refund ……………………………………………………… 25
6.4 How to take back the extra fee paid for the programme 26
6.5 Allotment of the Learners Support Centre/ Study Centre 26
6.6 Changes in Address ……………………………………………………… 26
6.7 Policy on pursuing two or more programmes simultaneously 26
6.8 Learner's Communication ……………………………………………….. 26
6.9 Duplicate I-Card ………………………………………………………… 26
6.10 Examination Centre ……………………………………………………… 27
6.11 Examination Fees ………………………………………………………… 27
6.12 Programme Coordinator ………………………………………………… 27
7 Some Useful Addresses 27
8 Old Question Papers 29
9 Forms and Enclosures 30

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Message from the Vice Chancellor

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1. Basic Information
1.1 M.Sc. IT Programme Objectives
The knowledge and skills required to plan, design and build complex application software systems
are highly valued in all industry sectors including business, health, education and the services. The
basic objective of the Master of Science - Information Technology is to provide to the country a
steady stream of competent young men and women with the necessary knowledge, skills and
foundations for acquiring a wide range of rewarding careers into the rapidly expanding world of
Information Technology.

In today‟s Global Economic scenario highly skilled versatile professionals with all-round approach
for problem solving is need of the hour. Master of Science - Information Technology program of Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad wishes to create such professionals.

Working people who wish to improve their professional skills, Persons deprived of higher education
in young age and aspiring to improve their qualifications now

Objectives:

 The Master of Science - Information Technology Program is designed to equip post graduate
learners with an integrated set of skills that will allow them to develop their professional careers
in this area of information technology.
 The focus of the program is to equip learners with the theoretical and practical that is necessary
to enable them to practical knowledge in the design of complex Computer applications/science.
 The program not only presents the knowledge in the design and implementation of computer
applications but also prepares learners to embrace future developments in the field and has a
demonstrated professional relevance.
 The focus of the program is on skills that are not normally imparted to learners during their
course and that will develop post graduate's capacity as leaders in the field.
 Thus, the Master of Science - Information Technology program is intended to prepare post
graduates to pursue careers in industry, as software engineers, to establish their own consulting
or software development companies.
 In the ever-changing scenario of information technology, the program helps the learners to
acquire the latest skills and build their future capabilities using world-class technology. At the
end of this program, the learner will possess strong foundation of computer system and
Information Technology.
 Dexterity in advanced programming languages; Power to build sophisticated software for wide
area of applications.
 Skills to work with higher end applications in Internet Technologies; also managerial ability to
analyze, design, develop and to maintain software development.

1.2 Duration of the Programme

The Bachelor of Science - Information Technology programme (M.Sc.IT) is of minimum 2 years to
be completed in 4 semesters. However, the maximum duration for completion of the programme is 6
years as stated below:
Minimum Duration: 2 years
Maximum Duration: 6 years

1.3 Programme Fee

 For Three Years Bachelor Degree Course The Master of Science - Information Technology
programme (M.Sc.IT) Programme, learners will have to pay Rs 7500/- per semester, it has four
semesters and for one year it costs Rs. 15000. Total would be Rs. 30000/- for three year

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 Charges for issue of certificates (TC, Migration & Degree) will be according to university rules
 Examination fees will be as per university norms
1.4 Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is only in English. The course material is also in English

1.5 Credit Hours

The University follows the system of assigning 30 hours of study per credit of a course. Therefore,
following this norm, a 4-credit course constitutes a total of 120 hours of study.
Out of the total credit hours, a minimum of 10%, i.e., minimum 12 hours of counselling per course is
offered to the learners at their respective study centres/ Learner Support Centre.

1.6 Recognition
 BAOU is a State Open University established by an Act No. 14 of 1994 passed by Gujarat State
legislature. BAOU Degrees/Diplomas/ Certificates are recognised by all the member institutions
of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/ Diplomas/
Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed Universities/ Institutions.
 Recognised by AIU– letter no. & date. EV/II(499)/94/176915-177115,dt. 14/1/1994
 Recognised by UGC – letter no. & date. - F.No. 1-18/2018(DEB-1), dt. 31.12.2018

1.7 Learner Support Services

The learner support services available in the Master of Science - Information Technology programme
(M.Sc.IT) Programme include the following:
I. Self-Learning Materials covering the entire syllabi,
II. Counselling sessions at study centers/ learner support centres,
III. Access to library services at study centers
IV. Access to University‟s Library “Vivekananda”
V. Official Website: We have developed official website www.baou.edu.in for our learners and
general public. It provides all the relevant information to the learners.
VI. Chaitanya Studio: University has its own state of the art HD “Chaitanya” studio for producing
high end Audio- Video programmes.
VII. SWADHYAY TV and SWADHYAY Radio : Audio- Video programmes are made available
online on university‟s official website through SWADHYAY TV.
VIII. E- SLM: An e-learning portal named OMKAR has been launched by the university.
(http://baou.edu.in/kp/omkar/)It is digital repository where the study materials are uploaded
for the learners.
IX. ASK-ME-Kiosk: Initiative by BAOU, it is a student friendly internet enable digital touch
screen device displaying detailed information about the university free of cost
X. SMS and e-mail Alert Facility: University has initiated an SMS and e-mail alert facility for
learners regarding any news, events and learner-related information of the university.
XI. VANDE Gujarat Educational Channel: University broadcasts live/ recorded content on
Government of Gujarat‟s educational channel number 16 VANDE (Video Audio Network for
Development and Education) Gujarat.
XII. Virtual Classroom: A classroom without walls, a Virtual Classroom, facilitates web based
learning in an interactive mode. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has established
six virtual classrooms across Gujarat and two more is to be established soon. A distance
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 learner gets a feel of face to face interaction like a conventional classroom setting with
facilities like hand rising to ask queries, chatting and power point presentation. A group of
learners can be benefitted by interacting with a domain expert present at any remote location
of the world. Software facilitates easy recording, retrieving and archival.
XIII. Educational Apps: Five Indigenously designed android mobile educational apps for providing
vital information about the university have also been launched. Apps made available by
BAOU on Google Play Store.

1.8 Newsletter
BAOUNewsletter can be accessed at https://baou.edu.in/news-announcements

1.9 How to contact the M.Sc. IT Program Coordinator

Learners may contact the M.Sc. IT Programme Coordinator by sending a communication through
post to the M.Sc. IT Programme Coordinator, BAOU, Jyotirmay Parisar, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar
Highway, Chharodi, opp. Shri Balaji Temple, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481.

2. Instructional System
Through face to face contact programme - Counselling sessions will be conducted at respective
study centres/ Learner Support centre on Saturdays, Sundays and on public holidays.
Various others techniques are also used to benefit the learners:
 By providing Self Learning Material
 Swadhyay TV (Video lecture through web portal)
 VANDE Gujarat Educational channel 16 of Govt. of Gujarat

2.1 Print Material (Self Learning Material).

Self Learning Material is the primary form of instructional materials. These are supplied to the
learners in the form of 4 booklets called blocks. Each block consists of 3-6 units. The size of a unit is
such that the material given therein may be expected to be studied by a student in a session of about 6
to 8 hours of study. Therefore, you are advised to concentrate mainly on the Self Learning Material,
which we will distribute to you in a hard copy as well as soft copy as fast pace of computer industry
necessitates that students must do some additional readings. Students are advised to study reference
books which we have sited after the end of each and every units.

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2.2 E-SLMs:
E-SLMs are also available in order to felicitate our learners so that they can study anywhere, any
time at ease. Below is the glimpse of the E-SLM.

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2.3 Video Material
BAOU produces high quality audio-visual content at State of the art full HD “Chaitanya” studio with
facilities for post production, storage of content and archival of content. Video lectures are recorded
by the Professor, Pricipal, Subject Expert, Emminent Personnel, Renowned Teachers across India in
order to equip learners with knowledge and skills.

Below is the weblink to watch the video lecture: ttp://14.139.122.7/swadhyaytv/school.aspx?id=2

2.4 Vande Gujarat

Government of Gujarat, under the "Vande Gujarat" program, undergraduate education, skill
enhancement, women empowerment, computer training, health, agriculture and animal husbandry,
departmental training and expansion, digital knowledge, cleanliness campaign etc.
Vande Gujarat URL : https://vande.gujarat.gov.in/Home_guj.aspx

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 Schedule of Lecture : https://vande.gujarat.gov.in/programlist.aspx

2.5 Swdhyay TV, Swdhyay Radio, OMKAR-e

Today TV and Radio have come up as very powerful mediums of edutainment. They provide
education with the fun and concentration of entertainment. Considering the importance and need of
imparting quality education and training by TV and Radio production as a part of the curriculum of
the University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Government of Gujarat has initiated two
projects through its state-of-the-art Studio and Radio. They are named as „Swadhyay TV‟ and
„Swadhyay Radio‟. These innovative project initiatives by BAOU, facilitate web based learning
through video and radio. A state of the art High Definition TV and Sound recording studio with post
production facilities supplement these initiatives to ensure high quality educational content
production. This facility and initiatives will also work towards enriching the archival system for
OMKAR-e (Online Courses at BAOU).

The great initiatives facilitates Internet enabled High definition Television called "Swadhyay TV”
and Internet enabled Radio station called "Swdhyay Radio” at the "Jyotirmay” campus of University.
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The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has established a state-of-the-art HDTV and sound
recording studio called "Chaitanya” with post production facilities suitable for premier educational
institution with required infrastructure for production of TV and audio content. BAOU utilizes these
facilities for preparation of audio/video instruction material for its courses as well as content
development of other subjects.

2.6 Counselling Sessions

Counseling sessions are divided into two parts, one is Theory Sessions and the another one is
Practical Sessions. Below is the details of the theory and practical Counseling sessions are furnished.

2.6.1 Theory Session: This theory sessions are mainly conducted to solve the quarries of the
learners because in ODL system, face-to-face contact between the learners andtheir tutors/counsellors
is relatively less. If learners have doubt they can avail the sessions to clarify their doubts that may not
be possible through any other means ofcommunication. It also provides learnerswith an opportunity
to meet their fellow students.There are academic counsellors at the Study Centres to provide
Counseling and guidance to themin the courses that they have chosen for study. Normally, these
sessions will be held at the studycentres on Saturdays and Sundays.The Learner should note that the
Counseling sessions would be very different from the classroomteaching or lectures. Counsellors will
not be delivering lectures as in conventional teaching.

2.6.2 Practical Sessions: The practical sessions will be held in the computer centres / labs of the
Learner Support Centre/ Study Centres. In thesecomputer labs, the participants will have the facility
to use the computer and software packagesrelevant to the syllabus.

2.6.3 Practical Training and Practical Manual: Towards the end of the third year of study, a
learner will be examined in the course "Project Work".

Project Work may be done individually or in groups in case of bigger projects. However if project is
done in groups, each learner must be given a responsibility for a distinct module and care should be
taken to monitor the progress of individual learner.

Learner should take guidance from an internal guide and prepare a Project report on "Project Work"
in 2 copies to be submitted to the Project Co-ordinator. Wherever possible, a separate file containing
source code listings should also be submitted.

The Project Work should be of such a nature that it could prove useful or be relevant from the
commercial / management angle. The project report will be duly assessed by the Internal guide of the
subject and marks will be communicated by the Director to the University after receiving the Seat
numbers from the University along with marks of the internal credit for theory and practical to be
communicated for all other courses.

The project report should be prepared in a format prescribed by the University which also specifies
the contents and the method of presentation.

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The project work will carry 80 marks for internal assessment and 120 marks for external viva. The
external viva shall be conducted by a minimum of two external examiners.

Project Work can be carried out in the Institute or outside with prior permission of the Institute. The
external viva-voce examination for Project Work would be held in March/April of the second year of
study, by a panel of two external examiners.

Every learner of Bachelor of Science - Information Technology has to undergo a project assignment
(industrial training). The training would exclusively focus on software development in commercial
application areas. The Project should be aimed at implementing all analysis, designing and
programming tools that have been learnt in the course curriculum.

Practical Manuals are provided to the learners which are as follows:

MCIT-101 Programming Concepts and Data Structures

List of Programs
1 Develop a C program to print the binary storage of given integer.
2 Develop a C program that separates sign, exponent and mantissa of a given floating point
number.
3 Develop a C program which accepts the string of digits and coverts it into integer number.
4 Develop a C program which accepts and integer number and converts it into a string of digits.
5 Write a menu driven program for stack of integers with the push() and pop() functions provided
in the unit.
6 Develop a C program which implements a stack of characters with push and pop operation. Use
it to accept a string from keyboard and print it in reverse.
7 Develop a C program to implement double stack. Double stack uses one array with two top
pointers one moves from start towards end and second moves from end towards start. This is
same as implementing two stacks. Push and pop can be performed in any one based on choice.
Whenever both pointers are at adjacent location, stack is full.
8 Develop a C program having a recursive function to print first N Fibonacci numbers.
9 Develop a C function which prints given string in reverse using recursion. Use it in main to
reverse a string enter from keyboard.
10 Develop a C program which implements a queue of student information like roll number, name
and marks. New record is inserted at the end while records are taken from front to process them.
11 Develop a C program to implement the priority queue with 5 different priority levels.
12 Develop a C function count_odd() to count only nodes having odd value as data in singly linked
list. Use it in main() to show its working.
13 Develop a C function reverse_list() to reverse a singly linked list. Use it in main() to show its
working.
14 Develop a C function insert_sort() to insert nodes in singly link list such that list remains in
ascending order. Demonstrate its use with main().

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15 Develop a C function split() to divide given singly linked list into two lists, one containing only
nodes with odd values and second containing only nodes with even values from original list. Use
it in main() to show its working.
16 Develop a C function copy_list() to create a duplicate copy of singly linked list. Use it in main()
to show its working.
17 Develop a menu driven C program to insert and delete nodes at the end of circular list. Program
should also provide option for displaying list.
18 Develop a menu driven C program to insert and delete the node from right most position in
doubly linked list. Program should also provide option for displaying contents of doubly linked
list.

MCIT-302 Mobile Application Development

List of Programs
Practical-1: Activity Life Cycle
Practical-2: TextView, EditText and Button
Practical-3: Multiple Activities and Intent
Practical-4: Checkbox and Radio Button
Practical-5: Date Time Dialog
Practical-6: Spinner-1
Practical-7: Spinner-2
Practical-8: List Activity
Practical-9: Intent
Practical-10: Draw Shape Programmatically
Practical-11: Draw Shape Defined as an XML Resource
Practical-12: Tween Animation
Practical-13: Frame by Frame Animation
Practical-14: Auto Complete Text View
Practical-15: Currency Converter
Practical-16: Multiple Choice List Activity
Practical-17: Gallery View
Practical-18: Service
Practical-19: Alert Dialogbox
Practical-20: Multiple Activities
21: Self Assessment Exercises and Additional Resources
Guidelines to learners (LAB):
 Equipment in the lab for the use of learner‟s community. Learners need to maintain aproper
decorum in the computer lab.
 Learners must use the equipment with care. Any damage is caused is punishable.
 Learners are required to carry their observation / programs book with completed exercises
while entering the lab.
 Learners are supposed to occupy the machines allotted to them and are not supposed to talk
or make noise in the lab. The allocation is put up on the lab notice board.
 Lab can be used in lab time decided by lab-in charge.
 Lab records need to be submitted on or before date of submission.
 Learners are not supposed to use any USB or other devices.
 Use of computer network is encouraged.
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Project Guidelines:
The project work constitutes a major component in most of the professional programmes and it is
to be carried out with due care and should be executed with seriousness by the candidates.

Type of Project
As majority of the students are expected to work out a real life project in some industry/research
and development laboratories/educational institutions/software companies, it is suggested that the
project is to be chosen which should have some direct relevance in day-to-day activities of the
candidates in his/her institution. Students are encouraged to work in the areas listed at the end.
However, it is not mandatory for a student to work on a real life project. The student can
formulate a project problem with the help of Guide.

Project Proposal (Synopsis)

The project proposal should be prepared in consultation with your guide. The project proposal
should clearly state the project objectives and the environment of the proposed project to be
undertaken. The project work should compulsorily include the software development. The project
proposal should contain complete details in the following form:
1. Title of the Project
2. Introduction and Objectives of the Project
3. Project Category (RDBMS/OOPS/Networking/Multimedia/Artificial Intelligence/Expert
Systems etc.)
4. Analysis (DFDs at least up to second level , ER Diagrams/ Class Diagrams/ Database Design
etc. as per the project requirements).
5. A complete structure which includes:
 Number of modules and their description to provide an estimation of the student‟s effort
on the project.
 Data Structures as per the project requirements for all the modules.
 Process Logic of each module.
 Testing process to be used.
 Reports generation ( Mention tentative content of report)
6. Tools / Platform, Hardware and Software Requirement specifications
7. Are you doing this project for any Industry/Client? Mention Yes/No. If Yes, Mention the
Name and Address of the Industry or Client
8. Future scope and further enhancement of the project.

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2.6.4 Counselling Session Details:
Subject wise Number of Counselling Sessions (Theory/Lab)
No. of
Subject Credits
Subject Name Counselling
Code Point
Sessions
MCIT-101 Programming Concepts and Data Structure 4 4
MCIT-102 Relational Database Management System 4 6
MCIT-103 Internet and Web Designing 4 4
MCIT-104 Fundamental of Operating System 4 6
MCIT-105 Software Engineering 4 4
MCIT-106 Practical based on MCIT-101, MCIT-102 and MCIT-103 4 6
MCIT-201 Object Oriented Concepts and Programming 4 8
MCIT-202 Web Application Development – LAMP 4 8
MCIT-203 Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML 4 6
MCIT-204 Fundamental of Computer Networking 4 6
MCIT-205 Cloud Infrastructure and Services 4 8
MCIT-206 Practical based on MCIT-201, MCIT-202 2 6
MCIT-301 Web Development Tools 4 6
MCIT-302 Mobile Application Development 4 6
MCIT-303 Object Oriented Technology 4 6
MCIT-304 Cyber Security 4 6
MCIT-305 Practical based on MCIT-301, MCIT-202, MCIT-303 4 10
MCIT-401 Internship cum Software Development Project 12 14
Note: For MCIT – 401 course number of counselling sessions will be as per the requirement of the
learners.
3. Browsing BAOU’s Website
BAOU Website URL : https://baou.edu.in/
3.1 Navigation from Home Page

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3.2 Navigation of M.Sc. IT pages

Step-1 : Visit https://baou.edu.in/ website.

Step-2 : Click on 3rd Section which is “School” menu, Click on “School of Computer science”
which displays various courses under SCS .

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4. Master of Science - Information Technology (M.Sc. IT)

Programme Structure

Credit
Sub Code Subject Name
Theory Practical
Semester – I
MCIT-101 Programming Concepts and Data Structure 4
MCIT-102 Relational Database Management System 4
MCIT-103 Internet and Web Designing 4
MCIT-104 Fundamental of Operating System 4
MCIT-105 Software Engineering 4
MCIT-106 Practical based on MCIT-101, MCIT-102 and MCIT-103 4
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Semester – II
MCIT-201 Object Oriented Concepts and Programming 4
MCIT-202 Web Application Development – LAMP 4
MCIT-203 Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML 4
MCIT-204 Fundamental of Computer Networking 4
MCIT-205 Cloud Infrastructure and Services 4
MCIT-206 Practical based on MCIT-201, MCIT-202 2
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Semester – III
MCIT-301 Web Development Tools 4
MCIT-302 Mobile Application Development 4
MCIT-303 Object Oriented Technology 4
MCIT-304 Cyber Security 4 --
MCIT-305 Practical based on MCIT-301, MCIT-202, MCIT-303 4
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Semester – IV
MCIT-401 Internship cum Software Development Project -- 12

Total Credit Points: 66

5. Evaluation Scheme
The final total assessment of the candidates is made in terms of an internal assessment and an
external assessment for each course.
There are two types of evaluations, continuous and term end examination. The weightage for both
componets is given below

1) Continuous Evaluation Weightage : 30%

2) Term End Exam Weightage : 70%

Continuous Evaluation : It Will be evaluated based on assignment. Students have to prepare two
Tutor marked Assignments (TMA) for each paper. Students need to keep one copy of Tutor marked
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Assignments (TMA) with them and they have to submit original copy of Tutor Marked Assignments
(TMA) to their learner support center before appearing the exam and should take a receipt of
assignment submission. Students have to collect assignment after evaluation from their learner
support center.

Term End Exam : For each paper the term end exam weightage will be of 70% of total marks.
Students can appear for the term end exam of semester after submitting the required assignments for
all papers. If student is not successful in the paper then student can give the exam of that paper in next
term end exam within stipulated period of time as per their conveniences.

Passing Criteria: The standard of passing in any paper is to secure 40% in continuous
evalution(TMA) as well as in term end examination (TEE)

The Evaluation procedure will be the same as followed by the university.

 Each paper shall have a weightage of 30% marks for Internal assessment (assessment through
assignments) and 70% marks for semester end exams, unless otherwise stated.
 Examination will be conducted at the end of each semester i.e. during May/June and also in
December/January.
 Every candidate must secure 40% marks in each head of passing.
 The passing marks for external examination will thus be 28 out of 70 and for internal
examination 12 out of 30 and aggregate marks taking both together will be 40 marks.

5.1 Instructions for Assignments

The following guidelines which are required to be followed while answering Assignments:

I. General Instructions for assignments

The assignments provide Knowledge and Awareness on technical topics, it helps in widening their
cognitive skill horizons and it improves the writing skills as well. The word limits for answering most
of the assignment questions depending on the marks. There are short question type and long question
types. It is advisable to keep the following points in mind:
First comes to Plan: First you need to read the whole assignment carefully. Then go through the units
on which they are based. Make some points regarding each question and rearrange these in a logical
order.
Organise your Answers: Now you need to be selective and analytical and rational before drawing up
a rough outline of your answer. In an essay-type question, you need to write the introduction part and
conclusionas well. The introduction must offer brief interpretation of the question and how you
propose to develop it. The conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
Exhibition: Once you complete the process of writing and if you are satisfied with your answers, you
can write down the final version for submission. It is advisable to write each answer tidily and
underscoring the points you want to highlight.

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 II. The following format is to be followed for submission of the assignment:

The top of the first page of your response sheet for each assignment should look like this:

III. The assignments answers sheets should be hand written. However the s/w coding, snapshots,
test cases etc. can be in the printed form.
IV. The learners should write each assignment separately. All the assignments should not be
written in continuity.
V. The learners should use only A4 size paper for their answers and tag all the pages carefully.
Avoid using very thin paper.
VI. The students should not copy the assignments from others. If copying is noticed, the
assignments of such students will be rejected, and disciplinary action will be taken against the
students as per rules of the University.
VII. The completed assignment answers should be sent to the Coordinator of the Learner Support
Centre/ Study Centre.
VIII. Assignments have to submit to center compulsory.
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IX. The Volume of one assignment should be Minimum 30 pages including Text, Tables,
Graphs, Photographs, etc. The assignment is apart of continuous assessment system and
mandatory for the submission.
X. In order to seat for the examination, it is must for the students to submit theassignment.
Without submission of the assignment students will not allowed to seatfor the examination.

6. Other Useful Information

6.1 Requirement to seat in term end examination

i. Completion of minimum time duration of the programme after enrollment
ii. Submission of the assignment in particular time duration
iii. Filling and submission of the examination form in particular time duration
iv. If you have appeared in the previous examination and still its result is awaited than it is advisable
to fill up the examination form without waiting for the result
v. Exam form will be uploaded from time to time on the website for Regular and Repeater students
for more information browse :: http://www.baou.edu.in/
6.2 Scholarship
Students belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Nomadic Tribes and Denotified Tribes who
have accepted Bodh Religion can get the benefit of Scholarship according to the rule of Government.
This scholarship is declared by Government of India under the head of Post Matric Scholarship. In
this, the included caste in particular course shall get scholarship from concern State Government
Department, if the application form of scholarship is approved.

6.3 Rules of fees refund

The University will not refund any fee for any reasons, whatsoever, to any student. Under uncommon
cases, the decision of the Vice Chancellor will remain final.

6.4 How to take back the extra fee paid for the programme
For any reason, if the extra amount is paid, than the student has to give an application by enclosing
all the required documents (copy of Fee receipt, etc.) within 30 days.

6.5 Allotment of the Learners Support Centre/ Study Centre

To every student, study center is allocated according to their preference by the university. But the
student may be allocated to a nearby study centre if the selected study centre does not fulfill the
condition of minimum enrollment.

6.6 Changes in Address

Students shall write an application in case if there is change in address. Till the changes are not done
in the university records students have to make arrangement to get post from the old address.

6.7 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 mode from the same or different Universities/ Institutions in various combinations, viz., 1
One Degree and one Diploma / P G Diploma / Certificate 2 One P G Diploma and one Diploma /
Certificate 3 One Diploma and one Certificate 4 Two P G Diploma 5 Two Diplomas 6 Two
Certificates.

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If the student is communicating via letter, than it is advisable to write full name, address, enrollment
number, study center name and address which shall be addressed to V&P department. Separate letter
is to be written for different issues i.e. Admission, study material, assignment and examination.

6.9 Duplicate I-Card

Generally I-Card is issued to the student by the University. But in uncommon situation if I-card is
missed than student shall apply for the duplicate I-card. An application for Duplicate I-Card with Rs
25/- in cash if in person or demand draft in favour of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
payable at Ahmedabad is to be submitted at University office. Enclose one photograph and any other
Photo I-D proof with an application.

6.10 Examination Centre

Generally, student's study / programme center or nearby center will be his/her exam center but the
decision of the University will remail final and binding for all the students in the matter of
examination center in any circumstances.

6.11 Examination Fees

Repeater student has to pay examination fees (Pay-in slip) at their study center or university, along
with an examination form, each time he wishes to appear for the examination. Examination Fees for
the repeater student is Rs. 200/- per subject. Examination Forms are available at the University,
Study Centre and on Website. Examination Fees covers conduct and result declaration of
examination for all those subject for which examination fees is paid.

6.12 Programme Coordinator

A person in charge of the administrative and academic affairs at the study center. He/She plans the
availability of counsellors, looks after the distribution of self-learning material, arranges and co-
ordinates counselling sessions, etc.

7. Some Useful Address

Sr. No. Purpose Concern Department

1 Admission / Re-Admission / Concerned Study Center or
Lab Manual / I-Card Student Support Section /Admission Department
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
2 Change of Name/ Concerned Study Center or
Correction of name/ Student Support Section /Admission Department
address/ Contact no. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
3 Collecting Study Material Concerned Study Center or
(Self Learning Material) Material Distribution Section
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170

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4 Bonofide Certificate Concerned Study Center or
Student Support Section / Examination Department
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
5 Exam / Hall-Ticket Concerned Study Center or
Examination Department
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
6 Marksheet / Transcript / Concerned Study Center or
Migration / Degree Examination Department
Certificate Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
7 Scholarship Concerned Study Center or
Scholarship Section
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
8 Assignments / Concerned Study Center or
Assignment Submission Assignment Department
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„JYOTIRMAY‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
9 Submission of Project Concerned Study Center or
Reports Student Support Section
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020
10 Prospectus Concerned Study Center or
Student Support Section
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University,
„Jyotirmay‟ Parisar, S G Highway,
Chharodi, Ahmedabad: 382 481
Phone: Operator: +917929796223, 24, 25 +912717297170
Toll Free No.: 18002331020

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