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NSB ACADEMY Post Graduate Diploma In Management

(Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD)

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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019

About the Handbook

This handbook is prepared for use by the students, faculty members and staff of NSB

Academy. The contents here are the result of detailed deliberations in the NSB Academy's

Board of Governors. This handbook provides useful information on the processes of

admission, examination, evaluation, academic policies, learning environment, code of

conduct, facilities etc. The students are expected to have full knowledge of the information

contained herein and adhere to the same.

Compliance

All concerned shall go through the contents thoroughly, equip themselves with various

conditions, time schedules, processes and do all that is necessary for strict adherence and

compliance. This handbook is updated from time-to time and the updated version of the

Handbook is available at NSB ACADEMY’s website. No part of it shall be reproduced and/or

distributed without the written permission of the Director, NSB Academy.

NSB’s Philosophy/Expectations

NSB encourages and supports individuals in their intellectual pursuits. The learning

environment envisions 'Quality Education.' Individuals in turn are expected to contribute

and support continuously for the sustenance of community environment of NSB.

NSB ACADEMY - A Brief History

NSB Academy is a distinct initiative of National Educational and Social Trust (NEST),

Bangalore. It is an outcome of intense deliberation that went into making management

education more industry-compliant, nationalistic in spirit and global in outlook.

NSB Academy has been started with a vision of creating intellectual capital for the corporate

houses. Successful professionals from various fields with proven credentials and rich

experience are part of this endeavour. The institution is fully committed to offer the very

best in every aspect of academics to give students a sound footing in management career.

NSB Academy believes in settling for nothing less than total success and is willing to chase

aspirations of students till the point of fulfilment.



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NSB ACADEMY - Today

NSB Academy has made steady progress towards realizing its goals. It has signed

agreements / MoUs with 8 industry and university entities in India and abroad to offer

world class programs.

The PGDM program is highly value driven and student-centric. NSB Academy philosophy on

education gives its students global orientation by organizing visits to foreign universities,

global corporate establishments, and learning centres. Unique initiatives such as Student

Exchange Programs, Global Mindset Trail and Student Clubs make the students proactive

and empower them to be more decisive in action.

At a global level, NSB Academy has active and operational Agreements for academic

cooperation with ESCPAU Business School (France) and Deusto University (Spain), which are

among most reputed B-Schools in Europe.

These tie ups have been the result of constant innovations, fresh thinking, market-driven

outlook, societal demands, student future and several such issues which define NSB

Academy's approach to all its academic programs.

NSB ACADEMY - Future

NSB Academy's priority is to establish its uniqueness in all its activities and translate them

into tangible results for the student fraternity. NSB Academy looks forward to become a

centre for excellence for business education, driven by holistic approach and value

education. Towards this, the short-term goals are to:

⚫ Seek accreditation from Global accreditation bodies for higher education.

⚫ Look for new partners in every continent to create global opportunities for students.

⚫ Involve industry bodies to ensure that the program content offered at NSB Academy has a direct application to industry requirements.

NSB Academy is all set to meet the demand for quality management education and scale

new heights, creating new bench marks. With management education having become a

very competitive sector, excellence alone rules supreme and NSB Academy is committed to

achieve this.



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Mission

To sow in the minds of students, seeds of profound management thoughts and see that

they will bloom in thousands of flowers.

Vision

To be amongst the most innovative B-schools with global outlook, committed to creating

opportunities to individuals with character and competence to make them pragmatic and

confident leaders who can shape businesses, human values, society, & the world.

Tag line

“We make you more valuable” The tag line is a promise to the students who come the NSB

Academy fold. NSB Academy shall pursue all possible means to add value to individuals and

their careers.

Objectives

• To develop value-centric leaders for contemporary business practice through

education that is entrepreneurial in spirit, ethical in focus, and global in

orientation

• To create action-oriented managers who embrace an enterprise perspective and

lead with integrity, vision, judgment, determination, and social responsibility

• To nurture and develop global wealth creators and leaders

• To continuously benchmark with and better the best practices by other

management institutions, not by competing but by excelling.

• To provide a caring atmosphere with demanding standards of Academic rigor

and discipline.

Board of Governors

• Prof. K.V.Raghavaiah (Chairman)

• Dr.S.R.Sridharamurthy (Convener)

• Prof.D.R.Nagaraj

• Prof. B.S.Prakash

• Prof. Y.P.Rao



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• Nominee of AICTE

• Industrialist nominated by the Government

• Nominee of State Government

• Two Faculty Members

Scope and Content

The information, policies and procedures documented here are applicable to all the

students of NSB Academy “in the pursuit of making them more valuable.”

Applicability of these regulations must be understood in the context of the given Scheme of

Study and Syllabus of the program.

Regulations given here must be understood in addition to all other rules and regulations

notified at the time of admission.

The authorities at NSB Academy may modify, add, delete, expand or substantiate any part

of these regulations, syllabi, program features etc at any time, without prior notice

Section 1: Admission Process

1.1. Objective

The objective of setting guidelines for admission process is to:

a. To set benchmarks (minimum qualifications) for admissions.

b. To ensure recruitment of students who meet specified quality.

c. To make the selection process effective.

1.2 Process

1.2.1. Application: Eligibility for Application

A graduate degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern in any discipline securing at least 50%

marks in aggregate including languages from a recognized University in India or abroad.

Candidates who have passed bachelor degree through correspondence / Open University

system from universities recognized by law are exempted from 10+2 pattern. The duration

of the degrees must be three years.

Candidates who pass bachelor degree in any university system in single sitting pattern are

not eligible.



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In case of SC/ST candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate of marks

obtained.

All admissions to PGDM Program at NSB Academy will be made through an entrance test

conducted by appropriate body as approved by AICTE.

1.2.2. Selection Process

In admitting candidates, the selection committee will consider the following:

• Academic performance - During screening all academic records from 10th

standard onwards are reviewed. Records are verified for consistency in

performance.

• Test score - We accept scores of all approved management admission tests to

ensure that there is no discrimination of applicants based on the test they have

taken and to ensure equal opportunity for all well-qualified students to be in the

program.

• Performance in the Interview - Personal or Telephonic

• Prior work experience

• Level of maturity and motivation

• Ability and willingness to make a commitment to the postgraduate study in business

• Extra -curricular achievements, honours and awards

1.2.3 Provisional Admission

Those students who meet the criteria specified in selection process shall be given an

Admission Letter. The offered students shall confirm their provisional admission by paying

the prescribed admission confirmation fees.

1.2.4. Issuance of Supporting Documents for Bank Loan

The bank documents will be issued to students who have confirmed their admission as

described in the previous point (1.2.3).

1.2.5 Invitation for Joining

All students who have confirmed their admission shall be sent welcome letter well before

the class commencement date. This welcome letter shall explain the date of

commencement of the class, reporting formalities, things to bring, and orientation

schedule.



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1.2.6 Record Verification and Submission

The students must submit all original documents indicated in the checklist. Any shortfall

shall be indicated to the students immediately and the final date for the submission of such

record shall be indicated.

Section 2: Payment of Fees and Refunds

2.1 Admission Confirmation Fees

All students must confirm their admission by paying the prescribed admission confirmation

fee within the date prescribed in the offer letter. However, the Director will have the

discretion to extend such deadline for paying fees.

Deadline for Paying Fees:

Instalment- I:As intimated in offer letter

Instalment-II: Feb 28 (Joining Year + 1)

Instalment-III: Aug 30 (Joining Year+1)

Instalment-IV: Feb 28 (Joining Year + 2)

Penalty for the late payment of fees:

In the interest of students, NSB ACADEMY has come out with a policy of imposing variable

penalty for the late payments. The amount of penalty depends on 1) The outstanding

amount and 2) the duration of default. Accordingly, the late payment penalty is calculated

as below:

Duration of Delay (Number of days) x Outstanding Amount x 0.001

For e.g. If there is a 30 days delay in the payment of outstanding due of Rs10000, then the

penalty is calculated as = 30x10000x0.001. This will result in a late payment penalty of Rs.

300.

2.2 Fee Payment Options

Students can remit the fee by the following options:

a) Cash/ Cheque – Handed over to the Accounts section of NSB Academy

b) Demand Draft drawn in favour of NSB Academy payable at Bangalore.

c) On line Transfer/Bank Transfer using following information:



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Account Name: NSB Academy

Account Number: 919010042768232 Account Type: Savings

Bank & Branch: Axis Bank Ltd. Ananthanagar Branch, Bangalore

IFSC Code: UTIB0003404Swift Code: AXISINBBA28

Immediately on making fee payment students need to submit the proof of payment to

accounts department at [email protected]

2.3 Fee Refunds

Fee refunds will be processed as per applicable AICTE norms.

Section 3: Hostel Commitment & Payment

3.1 Minimum Commitment

The minimum commitment period for the hostel is 12 months and there are no exceptions

to this unless one has taken a prior permission from the Director well before joining the

Hostel.

3.2 Hostel Fee Payment

Hostel fees (Accommodation + Food) must be paid at once at the beginning of the year.

Student will be liable for payment of Hostel fees, even when he/she is on vacation,

Dissertation, Project work and Internship or is removed from the hostel for non-payment or

disciplinary reasons.

3.3 Hostel Code of Conduct

• Students are expected to be polite towards the management and staff of the hostel.

• The boys' hostel will close by 9:30PM. Special permission from the warden is a must

beyond this time.

• The girls' hostel will close by 8.30PM. Special permission from the warden is a must

beyond this time.

• NSB Academy/hostel management will not be responsible for any untoward

incidents if the students are not within the hostel premises as per the timings

notified.

mailto:[email protected]



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• Students should compulsorily sign the log register before entering/leaving the

hostel.

• Students must not be found in the hostel premises during class hours unless prior

permission is obtained from the Dean/Head -Academics.

• Students who wish to go out/stay with local guardian may do so, after a letter is

given to the warden accompanied by confirmation from parents.

• In case a student wants to visit his/her hometown, he/she will have to submit the

leave form to the warden at least two days prior, accompanied by confirmation from

parents.

• Indulging in any political and social activities that might be a nuisance (loud music,

quarrels, arguments and interfering with other people's business) to the neighbours

in the hostel premises will be viewed seriously by NSB Academy and might lead to

the expulsion of the students.

• Water and electricity should not be misused. Students are required to switch off the

lights, fans and geysers and close the water taps properly. In case of any repairs,

damage/loss to the hostel property the charges will be recovered from the student

in the form of penalty.

• Students are not permitted to change their allotted hostel rooms or quit from the

hostel in the middle of the academic year.

• No interchange of beds/furniture/rooms is allowed without prior permission.

• The hostel rooms and the surrounding premises must be kept clean & tidy.

• Students should consume food only in dining halls.

• Outside food should also be consumed only in the dining area.

• Friends/relatives/Parents are not allowed to stay in the hostel under any

circumstance.

• Visitors may be allowed to visit only with prior permission from the hostel Warden.

Visitors are allowed only till the common room.

• Consumption of alcohol, tobacco and any illegal substances is strictly prohibited in

the hostel and any such act will result in immediate expulsion from the hostel.

• All valuables (cash, jewellery, cloths, mobile phones, laptop, and cameras etc.) are

the sole responsibility of the students. Hostel management will not be responsible

for any loss/theft of such or other items.

• The hostel fees shall not be refunded if the student is quitting the hostel in the

middle of the academic year or doesn't utilize any facility at the hostel.

• Cooking and cooking equipment shall not be allowed within the hostel premises.

• Drilling, nailing and other works, which may alter the structure of the hostel are not

permitted.

• The management reserves the right to take any disciplinary action including

expulsion from the hostel or penalty for violation of any rules and regulations.



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• The management reserves the right to change and introduce any rules without prior

intimation.

• In case of any Emergencies/ Grievances specific to the hostel, the single point of

contact would be the respective wardens.

Section 4: Academic Administration

4.1 Calendar of Events

The Director/Dean/Head- Academics shall announce the COE at least one month before the

commencement of the semester.

4.2 Time table

The Dean/ Head- Academics shall announce the time table for the next semester at least

two weeks before the commencement of the semester.

4.3 Academic Policies

4.3.1 Reporting/Semester Commencement

Students must make note of the semester commencement dates from Calendar of Events.

The dates mentioned are final and students must report to the college on that day at 09:15

AM.

4.3.2 Class Timings

Monday to Friday: 9.15 AM to 5.15 PM

Saturday: 9:15 AM to 12:45 PM

Students are allowed to stay back in the college premises for their project work, library or

internet facilities till 7.30 PM on week days.

4.3.3 Attendance

Student participation in classes is the key to success. The success of students in the program

shall depend on the class participation given the nature of the course which calls for

discussing practical implication of every theoretical concept.

• Each paper shall be taken for the purpose of calculating attendance.



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• Students are required to attend for not less than 80% of the classes in each subject in

order to be eligible to appear for the End Term examinations.

• The statement of attendance will be displayed on the Notice Board by the Head

Academics at end of every month for information of students.

• Five marks in Internal Assessment shall be awarded based on the percentage of

attendance as an incentive to the student for regularity in attendance.

• A student who does not satisfy the requirement of percentage of attendance shall not

be permitted to take the examination of that paper(s).

• For unavoidable situation 5% relaxation can be availed at the discretion of the Director on providing documents/proof convincing to the Institute.

4.3.4 Classroom & Auditorium Discipline

• Students must be seated in the classrooms five minutes before the scheduled time.

• No student will be allowed to enter the class / knock the door or leave the class once

the faculty is in the class room.

• No student will be seen loitering around when the scheduled class is on.

• All mobiles and communication devices, if any, will be switched off in the Academic

Block. Students found using their mobile / communication devices in the class room,

library, auditorium, computer lab shall be levied a fine of Rs. 500/-

• Students are not permitted to use their Laptops and read newspapers / magazines

when the faculty is in the class / class is in progress, unless permission has been

granted by faculty.

• In the event of cancellation of any academic session, students are required to do

self-study in Library / Computer Lab, unless such sessions are substituted by any

other session / activity.

• While asking questions to or answering questions of faculty members / Corporate

(during Guest Lectures, Seminars, Workshops etc.) students will stand-up and ask /

answer questions. This is the culture at the Institute and students would be expected

to abide by it. Disrespect or discourtesy to guests, faculty and office staff will be

considered as an act of indiscipline.

• Eating (sweets, chewing gum, snacks etc.) in the Academic Block and while lectures /

seminars etc., are in progress is not permitted.

• No announcements / instructions to be passed to the batch without seeking

approval of the Dean/Head-Academics.

• Sleeping during academic sessions shall not be tolerated. Students are advised to

sleep well at night in order to be attentive during academic sessions.



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4.3.5 Student support & Advisory Resources

• All students admitted to the program will be attached to a Mentor. Students shall

meet their mentors periodically for advice on their academic or personal problems,

whenever they need such help.

• Students in need of special academic help in any of their subjects may contact their

Mentors. Special sessions for such students will be organized in order to resolve the

student difficulties in a specific subject.

4.3.6 Student feedback

A system of student feedback is in place in order to give a fair consideration to the views of

students with respect to the classroom teaching-learning process. The system is intended to

elicit student problems, if any, in learning a particular subject. This feedback will help the

concerned faculty members in understanding the student problems and accordingly hone

their teaching efforts and adopt improved, newer approaches in their teaching.

Students are required to participate in this feedback process in a very objective way and use

the system towards achieving their own performance improvement.

Section 5: Specializations Offered

The core and elective courses provide the fundamentals of management education with the

flexibility of specialization in the chosen areas of interest. The specializations offered in the

PGDM program are:

• Marketing with Finance

• Marketing with HR

The students could opt for any one out of the specialization streams offered above.

The institution could decide about the minimum numbers of students required to offer any

specialization.



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In any case, there must be a minimum of 15 students and the college could offer by fixing

the minimum number either 15 or above depending upon the needs of the students and the

availability of faculty.

Section 6: Assessment (Evaluation) Criteria

6.1 Pattern of Assessment – PGDM

Performance in each course is evaluated separately. It is based on regular classroom

participation and periodic quizzes, class tests, mid-term test, home assignments, live

projects, class participation and end-term written examination. As a general rule, the end-

term examination will get 50% weightage and other components will get remaining 50% in

deciding the grade of a course.

Internal Assessment will be computed out of below mentioned components in every semester:

1. Mid-term Test-20 marks

2. Presentation/Assignment/Mini Project-(Group Task)-10 marks

3. Book/Article Review/Case Study-(Group Task)-10 marks

4. Attendance & Class Participation-10 marks

6.2THE GRADING SYSTEM

NSB PGDM program follows 10 Point grading system in which grades are decided on the

basis of range of marks in a course. Grades will be awarded by the Course teacher for each

subject on the basis of marks obtained out of 100.

Grade points are percentage of marks per subject divided by 10. Grade point weight is

calculated by multiplying it with course credits. The total GPW (Grade point weight) is

obtained by adding grade point weights obtained in all the subjects. The total GPW is

divided by total semester credits to assign the grade point average (GPA).

GPA=GPW/TOTAL CREDITS

PAPERS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 TOTAL

MAX.MARKS 100 100 100 100 100 100 600



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%MARKS

OBTAINES

77 73 75 74 76 78 453

GRADE POINT 7.7 7.3 7.5 7.4 7.6 7.8

CREDITS FOR

THE COURSE

3 4 3 4 3 3 20

TOTAL GPW 23.1 29.2 22.5 29.6 22.8 23.4 150.6

GPA=150.6/20=7.53Classification of Result: First class with Distinction

Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

SEMESTER I II III IV V VI TOTAL

SEMESTER

GPA

7.53 7.53 7.33 7.6 7.59 7.3

SEMESTER

CREDITS

20 20 20 18 18 14 110

SEMESTER

GPW

150.6 150.7 146.7 136.9 136.7 102.5 824.1

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE = 824.1/110=7.49Classification of Result: First class

CGPA & Classification of Result

CGPA Result-Classification

≥7.5 First Class with Distinction

≥60 First Class

≥50 Second Class

≥40 &<50 Pass

6.3 PROMOTION & GRADUATION

1. A Grade Point (GP) of 4 in each subject is the minimum requirement to pass.

2. Students not meeting the minimum required GP to pass a subject will be allowed to

reappear only in the next trimester.

3. If a student is absent in any paper, GPA for that trimester will be calculated inclusive

of the paper credits not attended.



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4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will form the basis for determining if a

student has become eligible for: (a) Promotion from the first to the second year, and

(b) Award of PGDM at the end of the Programme.

5. Any student who has scored a CGPA of less than 4.0 during the first year (at the end

of three trimesters) is deemed to be terminated from the program. The student may

chose to drop out of the program or may seek re-registration to the first year.

6. A student will be eligible for promotion to the second year of the Programme only if

he/she Obtains a CGPA of at least 5.00 in the first three trimesters

7. Conditional Promotion

A student who has a CGPA of 4.00 and above in the first three trimesters may seek

conditional promotion to the second year subjected to submitting “Application for

conditional promotion” to the Director.

Upon submission of the application form and payment of prescribed fees, the

Director shall constitute a committee of three faculty members to examine the

merits of application. ONLY those applications that are approved by the panel of

faculty members will be allowed to continue in the program. In such cases where

conditional promotion is granted, the student must submit an undertaking assuring

of better performance.

8. A student will be eligible for Award of Diploma on the completion of the Programme

only if he/she satisfies the following criteria at the end of second year:

(a) Obtains a CGPA of at least 5.00 at the end of six trimesters. (b) Should have passed all the papers in all the trimesters in both the academic years

9. ONLY those candidates who pass all the semester examinations in the first attempt are eligible for ranks.

10. A Candidate who fails in any of the project work / Project Report / dissertation /

viva-voce shall reappear in that project work / Project Report / dissertation / viva-

voce and pass the examination subsequently.

6.4 Reappearing for a failed paper

Students who are not able to clear any paper as per prescribed grade in a Trimester need to

reappear for that paper in the subsequent Trimester on payment of stipulated fee per

paper. The supplementary examination for the duration of two hours will be conducted for

50 marks.

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Students who is not able to achieve the required CGPA of 5.0 to graduate from the program

may improve the CGPA by taking improvement examination. Improvement examination will

for the duration of two hours and will be for a maximum of 50 marks.

6.6Detention due to attendance shortage

Students having attendance shortage in a particular paper need to take up that paper as a

“non-load” examination ( A course that does not require student to attend the class). The

examination in such cases will for a maximum of 90 marks and will be of three hour

duration.

Student who has a shortage of attendance may register for a non-load exam by paying a

prescribe fee and by submitting a prescribed form.

A student can take a maximum of FOUR (4) non-load exams in the entire program. No non-

load exams will be allowed beyond this under any circumstance.

6.7 Malpractices during Examination

Students found involved in malpractices during any examination will be debarred from that

paper. They need to reappear in the subsequent semester and the final grades for that

Trimester will be notched down by ONE (1) Grade Point for that course.

6.4Time Limit for Completion

The candidate shall complete the programme within the period as prescribed in the

regulation governing the maximum period for completing PGDM programmes from the

dates of admissions as per AICTE norms. It is generally twice the number of years of the

programme. The term completing the programme means passing all the prescribed

examinations of the programme to become eligible for the Diploma.

Section 7: Policy and Rules for Final Placement and Summer Training/Summer Internship

7.1 PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

i. Support for Final Placement is provided by the Institute to students. This activity is

done under the guidance of the Corporate Relations Department (CR). Periodically,

students would be advised through the student groups’ mail ID as well as through

the CCR notice board about final placement opportunities.



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ii. While every effort will be made to enable each student to compete effectively for

positions offered by companies, the actual conversion of the opportunity into a

concrete placement is the sole performance of the student.

iii. Students should study the job description (JD) conveyed by companies thoroughly

and prepare accordingly.

7.2 SUMMER INTERNSHIP

At the end of first year of the programme, students are required to undertake an industry-

based Summer Project for a period of 8-10 weeks. The placement cell of the Institute

provides necessary assistance in arranging internships. The Summer Internship is intended

to provide students an opportunity get first-hand experience of industry.

Summer Internship is a compulsory requirement and without completing it successfully, no

student shall be eligible for or complete the second year of PGDM. At the time of joining

fourth Term, students should produce a Summer Internship Completion Certificate from the

organizations in which they interned.

The students will also be required to submit a completed feedback form from these

summer organizations to the Placement Office.

The enrolment for the fourth Term will, initially, be done on a provisional basis. This

provisional enrolment will be confirmed subsequently, subject to clearance from the

Placement Office, with regard to the Summer Internship undertaken by students on

submission of the certificate. If the Summer Internship requirement is not fulfilled, the

provisional enrolment will be cancelled.

7.3 INDUSTRY VISIT / INSTITUTIONAL VISIT

The Corporate Relations Department and Academics Department will organize Industry

visits and Institutional visits respectively.

A Report on the visit must be submitted by each student to the respective department and

the same will be evaluated and weightage would be given.

Section 8: Placements Guidelines



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8.1 Eligibility

The following parameters will decide the eligibility of Students for participation in processes

like Placements, Summer Project work/Dissertations, and college approved/sponsored

events & Fests etc:

a. Regularity in Attendance

b. Pass grade in every PGDM subject

c. Good conduct

d. Up-to-date fee payments

e. Adherence to Placement prescribed placement policies

f. Participation in Pre-placement Training

8.2 Dissertation Guidelines

Students must refer and follow all the instructions mentioned in Project Guideline Kit (PGK),

given to students during Project Orientation by Academics Department.

8.3 Late Submission of the project report

Students must submit their project reports on the date specified in the PGK. Project reports

submitted beyond this date will not be accepted for submission.

8.4Guidelines for Interview Assistance

The institution will assist the students in sourcing companies for both Placement and

Dissertations; however, the students have the liberty to look out for opportunities on their

own as well.

8.4.1 Students sourcing for companies on their own:

The students will have to submit a declaration form and obtain a bona fide certificate from

the Corporate Relations Department.

The college will issue only one bona fide certificate, provided an email confirming the name

of the company, duration of Project work/Dissertation and details of the company guide/HR

Department is sent to the CR Department.

When selected, it is also mandatory for the students to submit the offer letter or the email

confirmation indicating their selection to the Corporate Relations Department.



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8.4.2 Students seeking college’s assistance

Opportunities would be provided for students opting for placements through the college. It

is mandatory for the students applying for a particular JD to attend the interview. Refraining

from attending the interview cannot be accepted, thus the students are advised to go

through the JD thoroughly and apply only if interested

Once a student gets selected in a company, he/she will not be allowed to attend any other

interviews. This is to ensure equal opportunity to all.

The selected students, searching for options on their own and rejecting the offer obtained

through college assistance in the last moment is not permitted.

Rejecting the offer after comparing their offer with that of others is also not encouraged.

Section 9: Global Mindset Trail

GMT is an optional program. In order to participate in GMT, all students must submit:

a. GMT Participation Form

b. Passport

c. GMT fees

Section 10: International Student Immersion Program

Student Immersion program is an optional program that helps students to get Global

Exposure and International learning Experience. All interested students must submit a

prescribed application within the stipulated deadline. The committee of professors will

select eligible candidates should there be more number of applications than the positions

that are available.

10.1 Eligibility

The following parameters will decide the eligibility of students for participation in Student

Exchange Program

a. Regularity in Attendance

b. Pass grade in every subject

c. Good conduct / manners / Communication

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e. Up-to-date fee and other payments

f. Adherence to Discipline

g. No dues from all the departments

10.2 Selection for Immersion Program

Selection is strictly based on merit and the ability of the individual to succeed in the

program. All students must undergo a panel interview as a part of the selection process.

The shortlisted students must prepare themselves on Country Culture and also on the

guidelines issued by NSB before they depart.

10.3 Travel, Food & Accommodation related expenses

Students themselves are responsible for all the expenses arising out of this travel.

Accommodation is normally arranged by the host institutions at the nominal prices.

Students bear complete expenses related to travel to & living in a foreign country.

10.4 Code of conduct for Immersion Program

Students must understand & observe all institutional regulations of the host university.

Students must obtain pass grade in all subjects taken in the semester.

Students must represent NSB Academy, India and its culture as the ambassador of this country.

Section 11: Annual Convocation

Convocation is held once in a year to recognize the successfully graduating students.

11.1 Class Rankings & Awards

NSB Academy shall award top two meritorious students. The award shall include a medal

and a citation for their excellent performance. Two medals will also be awarded for the

students who had displayed extraordinary leadership. Such an award considers student's

overall leadership, performance in Extra Curricular activities & his/her contribution to the

institution by way of intellectual inputs.

Moreover, topper of the class in each specialization will also receive awards.

Section 12: Learning Environment

12.1 Orientation Program



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A 2-3 week long orientation program is organized to provide instant comfort to the new

students who come to the NSB Academy from diverse educational and social backgrounds.

The modules of this program cover basic computer skills, Team-building skills, Time

Management, Leadership skills, Case study methodology, and presentations skills and so on.

This process not only helps students to make a smooth transition to the management

academic environment, but also help them connect themselves with the system easily and

develop a sense of community with their seniors and classmates.

12.2 Adventure Learning Program

Apart from the regular pattern of academics, the student learning at NSB Academy assumes

a new dimension through experiential and adventure learning programs. This program gives

the students an opportunity to go through dynamic learning process and in still in them a

level of buoyancy that is needed to handle real problems effectively.

12.3 Personality Development Programs

The well-designed PDP aims at cultivating a good personality in the students through Yoga &

Meditation classes, series of lectures, discussions, seminars and workshops. The program

runs all along the course providing valuable opportunity for the students to shape into

better individuals.

12.4 Student Activities

The entire management of several activities- both academic & non-academic is handed over

to the students for self-governance. This is aimed at providing real-time opportunities for

leadership and management.

1. Hostel Committee

2. Sports Club

3. Nature and Adventure Club

4. Cultural Club

5. Committee for CSR - SAHAAY

6. Marketing Club

7. HR Club

8. Finance Club



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9. Entrepreneurship Club

10. Movie Club

11. Social Media Club

12. Literary Club

All leaders of these committees shall be guided by a faculty member. Each Team Leader will

report to a Faculty Mentor.

Each of these committees should make a presentation of a plan of activities for their team

within two weeks of formation. This should be in both written & presentation format &

these

presentations should be made to the Faculty Council by each team leader in the presence of

all the team members & also their mentor. These plans should cover the list of proposed

activities, month wise schedules, expense budgets, etc. The Faculty Council should then

formally approve these proposals with modifications wherever necessary. The finalized plan

should then be circulated to the Faculty Council Members.

Each of these teams will have to make monthly presentations to the Faculty Council on a

predetermined date & time at the beginning of every month, briefing them about the

previous month's activities & also any problems faced & changes required in the original

plan.

Section 13: Student Discipline

13.1 General Guidelines

1. Students are expected to use only courteous and polite language and behave with

decorum with the faculty members and the staff of the College.

2. Students shall avoid using any insulting, inciting, threatening language when talking

with fellow students and should abstain themselves from violence.

3. Students shall not talk or act in any manner outside the institution in a way that

would bring disrepute to the College.

4. The students shall be regular and punctual in attending classes and all activities

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5. Gathering in groups at roads, entrance, exit and pathways is strictly prohibited.

6. The students shall observe strict silence in the class irrespective of the presence or

absence of the faculty member.

7. No student is permitted to leave the classroom during class hours.

8. Students should not leave the class or attend it late under the pretext of paying fees,

visiting the library etc.

9. Students are expected to read notices/circulars displayed on the College Notice

Board. Ignorance of not reading any notice/circular thus displayed shall not be

accepted as an excuse failing to comply with the directions

contained in it.

10. All vehicles should be parked in the allotted place. Vehicles found parked in

unauthorized places shall be impounded.

11. While attending College functions, the students will conduct themselves in such a

way as to bring credit to themselves and to the institution.

12. Spitting, smoking and throwing bits of paper inside the college campus is prohibited.

13. Students are forbidden from entering the college office and the staff rooms during

unspecified hours.

14. Students are prohibited from damaging the building or any other property of the

College in any way. The cost of any damage so caused will be recovered from the

students collectively if the responsibility for it cannot be fixed on any individual or

group of individuals.

15. Representation of complaints and grievances may be made individually to the

Dean/Head-Academics through the Class Teacher concerned or Discipline-cum-

Grievance Committee.

16. No meeting/function of any kind shall be held in the College premises without the

written permission of the Dean/Head-Academics.

17. No notice of any kind shall be circulated among students or displayed on black

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Academics. No information or report should be sent to press or broadcasting

agencies without the permission and approval of the Dean/Head-Academics.

18. The Dean/Head-Academics will deal strictly with students who play a leading part, by

organizing or assisting, in strikes.

19. The students are expected to take up all assignments, tests and examinations of this

College/University seriously and would try to perform the best.

20. Misconduct during examination, production of false information or documents for

admission purpose and the failure to return loaned materials or settling debts with

the College would be seriously dealt with.

21. In this campus various courses are conducted simultaneously and hence; students

should observe SILENCE within the campus.

22. Ragging and Eve Teasing are considered as crime and strictly prohibited by an act

promulgated by the Government of India with the penalty of Rs.10,000/- and two

years’ imprisonment. If any student indulges in any form of ragging or Eve-Teasing

inside the College premises or outside, he/she will be summarily expelled from the

College.

23. Each student of this College must possess Student Identity Card with his/her

photograph affixed on it, duly attested by the Dean/Head-Academics. The students

must compulsorily wear the Student Identity Card inside the College Campus, Failing

which a fine of Rs. 100 will be implied. Reissuing of ID Card in case of loss will cost

Rs.200

24. Students shall come clean, tidy and modestly dressed. Students in informal/Casual

attire would be marked as absent for that particular day. If non-adherence to this

rule is reported against a student often, severe action may be initiated against

him/her.

25. NSB Academy Blazer is mandatory for all the students on Monday and Thursday. Not

complying with the same will attract fine of Rs.100.

26. Use of mobile phones within the College campus is strictly banned. Violation of this

rule by any student would result in impounding of the Cell phone and strict

disciplinary action against the student. A fine of Rs. 500 will be imposed.



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27. Students should not involve themselves either directly or indirectly in any form of

politics either inside or outside the College during their period of study. If a student

fails to comply with this regulation, strict disciplinary action will be initiated against

the student which may even result in the rustication of the student from the College.

13.2 Social Media Etiquette

1. All social media accounts bearing the NSB Academy’s name/logo/brand must have

prior approval from the Dean/Head-Academics and use the correct brand, image and

logo

2. You are restricted from creating a new social media Account in the Name of NSB

Academy. If found, it will be dealt with severely.

3. Respect intellectual property rights including copyright, trademarks and follow the

laws on privacy, defamation and slander. This can be tricky especially when recycling

images, music, video and designs from other social media sites, posted by someone

else.

4. Make sure you express opinions and engage in activities only in your individual

capacity and avoid the appearance that you are speaking or acting on behalf of NSB

Academy.

5. If you encounter threatening/insulting/abusive comments on a post, please delete

and contact the Dean/ Head-Academics immediately.

Section 14: Library& computer Lab

14.1 Library Guidelines

1. All students joining NSB would be required to fill the Library membership form.

2. Library facilities can be availed on producing the Library Card.

3. Students will be issued Books only after producing Library Card and Institute Identity

Card.

4. Student can draw maximum of three books at a time for a period of 15 days. If there

is no demand for the same book, it can be renewed for another 15 days.

5. Renewal will be done only twice but books must be brought to the library at the

time of renewal.

6. Books shall not be kept reserved for any one.

7. In case of loss of library card, duplicate card would be issued against payment of

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8. Student shall be required to pay stipulated fine in case of delay in return of books

and magazines. The fine would be Rs.2 per day after the due date.

9. Issue of books shall be stopped if the dues are not cleared immediately.

10. Readers should not deface, mark, cut, mutilate or damage library materials in any

way.

11. In case of loss or damage of Books / Magazines, the student shall have to refund the

cost of the item drawn, along with fine

12. Reference Books, Project Reports of earlier batches, newspapers and current issues

of magazines will not be issued for taking out of Library. They may be read by the

students in the Reading Hall.

13. Tearing of pages from the Library Books will be viewed seriously. The student

returning the book shall be held responsible for making good the damages /

replacement of book. Please do not tear the library sheet pasted at the back of the

book. The student in fault shall be required to pay stipulated fine.

14. Students are requested to scan the book for any damages at the time of issue. Any

damages observed at the time of return shall be made good by the student.

15. Recommendations for any specific title / author on a given subject may be given by

the faculty or students.

16. Bags, mobiles, eatables etc. are not allowed in the Library. They must be kept in the

lockers provided.

17. All are requested to maintain silence & strict discipline in the Library & Reading Hall.

14.2 Computer Lab

1. Students should use their allotted user name account to access the PC and save their respective data in folders allotted to them and not on the desktop.

2. Playing games, chatting and visiting social networking sites is not permitted.

3. PC must be properly shut down when required work is completed.

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5. Students should take regular back up of their work in order to avoid any loss of data.

6. Silence will be maintained so as not to cause disturbance to other users.

7. Bags, laptops, mobiles etc are not allowed in Computer Lab.

8. Any loss or damage caused by student in the Computer Lab will be recovered from the student.

Section 15: Compliance committees

1. Anti-Ragging Committee

2. Student Disciplinary Committee

3. Grievance Redressal Committee

4. Women Empowerment Committee

5. Anti-Harassment Committee

6. Hostel Committee

7. SC/ST Committee

Section 16: Schedule of Fees

1. Examination Fee : Rs. 500 per subject

2. Improvement Exam Fee : Rs.1000 per subject

3. Supplementary Exam Fee :Rs.2000 per subject

4. Non-load Exam Fee : Rs.5000 per subject

5. Conditional Promotion Fee : Rs. 10000

6. Loss of ID card : Rs. 200

7. Penalty-Mobile Phone use :Rs.500

8. Transcript Request : Rs.1000

9. Revaluation Fee :Rs.1000 per subject