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The ICFAI University, Jaipur

The B.Tech. Program

Student Handbook

Batch of 2011


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PREFACE

This student handbook is designed with an intention to provide the students with

essential information on the operational features, course curriculum, academic and other

regulations, which they are bound to follow during the stay at The ICFAI University,

Jaipur. In addition to this, the students are required to go through the Academic

Regulations of the University.


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CONTENTS

Preface 02

Part I- Faculty of Science & Technology

Calendar of events 04

1.1 The ICFAI University 05

1.2 FST 05

1.3 B.Tech. program 051.4 Eligibility and Admissions 05

1.5 The academic year 05

Part II B.Tech. Program details

2.1 Structure of B.Tech programs 06

2.2 semester- wise pattern 07

2.3 SDC and SCOC 08

Part III Registration

3.1 Prior preparation 09

3.2 Flexibilities 09

Part IV

Teaching, Evaluation & Grading4.1 Teaching 10

4.2 Evaluations 10

4.3 Evaluation Feedback 10

4.4 Attendance Policy 10

4.5 Make-Up Policy 10

4.6 Grading Policy 10

4.6.1 Letter Grades 11

4.6.2 Non-Letter Grades 11

4.6.3 Reports 11

4.6.4 CGPA 11

4.6.5 Grade Sheet & Transcript 11

4.7 Minimum academic requirements 11

4.8 Academic counseling committee 12

4.9 Graduation Requirements 12

4.10 Certification 12

Part V

Internship Program5.1 Objectives 14

5.2 Student-Faculty Interaction 14

5.3 Student-Project Guide Interaction 14

5.4 Discipline and Conduct 14

5.5 Evaluation Criteria 15

5.5.1 Project Report 15

5.5.2 Seminar/Viva-Voce 15

5.5.3 Group Discussion 15

5.5.4 Quiz 15

5.5.5 Evaluation through Observation 15

5.5.6 Diary 16

Part VI Academic Administration and Infrastructure

6.1 Faculty 17

6.2 Library Facilities 17

6.3 Computer facilities 17

6.4 Laboratory facilities 17

6.5 Awards & Medals 17

6.6 IUJ Alumini Society 17

6.7 Co-Curricular Activites 17

6.8 Placements 18

6.9 Guest Lectures and Seminars 18

6.10 Students Council 18

6.11 Disciplinary Committee 18

6.12 Prohibition of Ragging 196.13 Conduct Regulations 19

6.14 Sexual harassment 19

6.15 Communication to Students 19


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Calendar of Events* for Academic Year 2011-12

Activities DateFirstSemester

First Semester starts 6th August

Registration of students 6th August

Preparatory Classes begins 8th

August

Late registration 16th

AugustClass-work starts 22

ndAugust

Test-1 20th

-23rd

September

Mid -Term Examinations 18th

to 21st

October

Test-3 15th

-18th

November

Last day for class-work 7th December

Comprehensive Examinations 12nd - 23rd

December

First Semester ends 23rd

December

Recess 24th December, 2011 to1

stJanuary, 2012

SecondSemester Second Semester starts 2nd January, 2012

Registration for all students 2nd January, 2012

Class-work starts 3rd

January, 2012

Late registration 10t

January, 2012

Test-1 31st

January-3r

February, 2012

Mid -Term Examinations 28th

February -2nd

March, 2012

Test-3 10t

-13t

April, 2012

Last day for class-work 4th

May, 2012

Comprehensive Examinations 7th

to 13th

May, 2012

Second Semester ends 13th

May, 2012

SummerTerm English Language Skills 15

th

May, 2012-15

th

June, 2012

Next Sessions Starts 1st

August, 2012

* Subject to change


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PART - IFaculty of Science and Technology

1.1 The ICFAI University, Jaipur

The ICFAI University, Jaipur (hereinafter referredas the University) was established under theprovisions of The ICFAI University, Jaipur Act

(No. 26 of 2011) of the state of Rajasthan. The

University is sponsored by the Institute ofChartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), anot-for-profit educational society established in1984 under the Andhra Pradesh Public SocietiesRegistration Act, 1350 Fasli (Act 1 of 1350F).

The University believes in creating anddisseminating knowledge and skills in core andfrontier areas through innovative educationalprograms, research, consulting and publishing,and developing a new cadre of professionals witha high level of competence and deep sense ofethics and commitment to the code of professional

conduct.

A number of full time campus based educationalprograms are offered in Management and Science& Technology at bachelor and master levels.

1.2 FST

Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is aconstituent of the University. It has beenestablished to promote quality education andtraining in the fields of Science and Technology tomatch international standards.

1.3 B.Tech. Program

The University offers campus-based, full-timeB.Tech. Degree program of four years duration atthe FST. The program consists of eight semestersof study, leading to a Bachelors degree.

The B.Tech. Degree program provides cutting-edge education to equip students withcomprehensive and critical understanding of theirrespective fields of study.

The following are the branches of engineering thatare currently offered at FST:

Civil Engineering (CE)Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)Mechanical Engineering (ME)

1.4 Eligibility and Admissions

Students who pass 10+2 or its equivalent withMathematics, Physics and Chemistry and securea minimum of 50% marks in aggregate are eligibleto apply for admission into the B.Tech. Program.

Students, whose 10+2 results have not beendeclared at the time of admission, are givenProvisional Admission to the B.Tech. Program.The admission is subject to their submitting proofof clearing the prescribed eligibility criteria for

admission on or before the specified date. If aprovisionally admitted student fails to submit theproof of completion of the above criteria on orbefore the specified date, his admission to theprogram shall stand cancelled and the studentwill cease to be on the rolls of FST and will not bepermitted to participate in any activity of theUniversity. The medium of instruction is English,and hence adequate knowledge of English isrequired.

1.5 The Academic Year

The academic year is divided into two Semesters

and a Summer Term. Each semester is of 18weeks and summer term is of 8 weeks duration.There are eight semesters during the four yearB.Tech program.

After completing the first two semesters, thestudents undertake English Language Skill for onemonth. After completing the first four semesters,the students undertake Soft Skills for one month.

During the final year, students undertake five andhalf month Internship Program (IP ) in either ofthe two semesters and part of the adjoining

summer term. In lieu of the Internship Program,a student may opt for Thesis/Seminar in the finalyear.


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PART - IIB. Tech. Program details

2.1 Structure of B. Tech. Programs

FST constantly endeavours to update thecurriculum, benchmark the academic deliveryagainst best academic standards and create abetter environment for the students. The B.Tech.

Programs encourage the future professionals toequip themselves with the latest tools andtechniques in the field of Science and Technology.

These programs have been structured so as toidentify and understand the commonality as wellas the divergence amongst them. The eligibility fora degree is determined on the basis of thenumber of units completed. Each course has aprescribed weightage in terms of units. Thesemester-wise program consists of a prescribedset of courses adding to a certain total number ofunits in each semester for an anticipated normal

progress through the program.

A unit is a convenient means to anticipate thenumber of hours per week of the total effort,including the class work put in by the student. Fordetails see academic regulations of the university.

The program of studies leading to the award of aB.Tech degree consists of the prescribed coursessequentially distributed over the required numberof semesters known as Semester-wise Patten.The current operative semester-wise pattern for

the degree programs is given in Table-1. Theprogram is planned in such a way that in thenormal course, a student will complete theprogram in 8 semesters. The duration of degreeprogram for a student can be shorter or longerthan the normal duration due to the academicflexibilities and the students ability. The eligibilityfor a degree is determined on the basis of number

of courses or units completed. The minimumstipulated number of units for any B.Tech programis 145 units.

It is important to note that a student must

complete all the prescribed courses for the

first two years as per the program structure,

before he is allowed to take up specialized

discipline courses starting in the third year.


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Table-1: Semester-wise Pattern

Semester-wise pattern for the B.Tech progammes.

Year First Semester Second Semester

I

Computer Programming IChemistry IThermodynamics

Mathematics IPhysics IEngineering GraphicsEnglish Language Skills-I

Probability & Statistics

Chemistry IIMathematics II

Physics IIWorkshop PracticeComputer Programming IIEnglish Language Skills-II

SUMMERTERM

English Language Skills

II

Electrical Sciences IMathematics IIIMeasurement Techniques IMechanics of SolidsTechnical Report WritingPrinciples of EconomicsSurveying (CE)Machine Drawing (ME)Digital Electronics & Computer Organization (EC, CS)

Electrical Sciences IIStructure & Properties of MaterialsMeasurement Techniques IIPrinciples of Management

HS ElectiveMicroprocessor Programming and Interfacing(CS, EC)Discrete Structures for Computer Science (CS)Signals and Systems (EC)

Applied Thermodynamics (ME)Transport Phenomena I (ME)Fluid Mechanics (CE)Geodesy (CE)

SUMMERTERM

Soft Skills

III

OptimizationControl Systems

#(CS, EC, CE, ME)

Specialized Discipline Course(4)*

Operations ResearchNumerical Analysis

#

Specialized Discipline Course (4)*

IV6 Electives **

Internship Program III

OR

Thesis

Seminar

Prior Preparatory Courses: The courses prescribed inFirst two years, must be completed before a studentis allowed to take up SDCs or SCOCs (see next page).

# Named Courses

* These are Specialized Discipline Courses compulsory (SDC) for each branch, indicated on thefollowing Pages.

** These may be chosen out of the courses offered across the disciplines including the higher levelcourses in the students own discipline (SCOC) mentioned on the next page.

Abbreviations:

CS-Computer Science and Engineering; CE-Civil Engineering; EC-Electronics and CommunicationEngineering; ME- Mechanical Engineering


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2.2 SDC and SCOC

The Specialized Discipline Courses (SDC), eightin number for each branch are to be completedduring the fifth and the sixth semester as per theprogram structure. There are other DisciplineCourses in the category of Specialised Courses

Other than Compulsory (SCOC), which may betaken as electives. The naming of SDCs can bechanged from time to time. A student must takeup a minimum of 6 electives as per the program

structure. Additionally, a student can also take upto 4 optional electives. The SCOCs may also betaken as electives by the students as indicate

above. The SDCs and SCOCs from otherbranches are also allowed to be taken by astudent as electives, provided he completes allthe prerequisites for the same.

Specialized Discipline Courses (SDC)Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering

1. Analysis of Structures2. Construction Planning & Project Management3. Geotechnical Engineering4. Design of Steel Structures5. Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machines6. Transportation Engineering7. Design of Concrete Structures8. Water supply & Waste Water Management

1. Data Structures and Algorithms2. Operating Systems3. Object Oriented Programming4. Advanced Computer Organization5. Data Base Systems6. Programming Languages and Compiler

Construction7. Computer Networks8. Theory of Computation

Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering

1. Microelectronic Circuits2. Satellite Communication3. Digital Signal Processing4. Computer Communications5. E M Fields & Waves6. RF & Microwave Engineering7. Analog Electronics8. Communication Systems

1. Design of Machine Elements2. Transport Phenomena II3. Production Techniques4. Advanced Mechanics of Solids & Kinematics5. Power Plant Engineering6. Prime Movers and Fluid Machines7. Computer Aided Design8. Dynamics of Machines & Vibrations

Specialized Courses Other than Compulsory (SCOC)

Civil Engineering Computer Science & Engineering

1. Environmental Engineering2. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering3. Design of Bridge Structures4. Structural Dynamics5. Concrete Technology6. Water Resources Development7. Special Projects

1. Computer Graphics2. Graphical User Interfaces3. Parallel Computing4. Real Time Systems5. Higher Level Computer Languages6. Structured Query Language and Database

Applications7. Special Projects

Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering

1. Mobile and Personal Communication2. Image Processing3. Analog & Digital VLSI Design4. Microcontrollers & Applications5. Digital Systems6. Computer Networks7. Special Projects

1. Production Planning & Control2. Computer Aided Manufacturing3. Automotive Vehicles4. Advances in Materials Science5. Refrigeration and Air-conditioning6. Quality Control, Assurance and Reliability7. Special Projects


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PART - IVTeaching, Evaluation and Grading

4.1 Teaching

The objective of classroom education is toawaken the curiosity of the student, generatehabits of rational thinking in him, gear his mind toface the unfamiliar and train him to be

independent. Classroom instructions help thestudent to organize and correlate facts,comprehend ideas and to use knowledgecreatively. For details, see section 4.0 of

Academic Regulations.

At the beginning of class work, the Instructor-in-charge/instructor announces to his class/sectionthrough a Course Handout, the necessaryinformation in respect of (i) operations of thecourse (its pace, coverage and level oftreatment); (ii) the frequency/duration of classes,(iii) tentative schedule; textbooks and other

reading assignments, home tasks etc; (iv)various components of evaluation, such asquizzes/tests/examination (announced orunannounced, open-book or closed-book),laboratory exercises, home assignments andtheir relative weightage, (v) attendance policy;(vi) the broad policy governing the decisionsabout make-up tests (vii) mid-semester grading;(viii) grading procedure (overall basis, review ofborder line cases, effect of class average etc.)(ix) Chamber consultation hours and (x) othermatters found desirable and relevant.

4.2 EvaluationTeaching and evaluation form a unity of functionsand they operate on the basis of mutualunderstanding and trust. The differentcomponents of evaluation are evenly spread outin the semester and are aimed to draw outresponses from the students. For detail, seesection 4.0 of Academic Regulations.

4.3 Evaluation Feedback

Just as evaluation is done in a continuousmanner, feedback is also made available at

regular intervals. Thus the answer scripts arepromptly evaluated, shown to the students forany clarification on their performance andreturned whenever practicable. The performanceof the students is discussed in the class giving asmuch details as possible including the highest,lowest and average marks. Solutions with themarking scheme are displayed soon after a test.

4.4 Attendance Policy

A student must maintain a minimum of 75%attendance, without which he/she shall bebarred from appearing in the examinations.However, the Instructor-in-charge/instructor may

consider the genuineness of the case and mayrecommend to the Dean to condone up to amaximum of 15% below the 75% attendance.The decision of the Dean in all matters ofattendance shall be final. It is the responsibility ofthe individual student to attend all classes,appear for all the prescribed quizzes, tests, etc.and to submit properly and promptly allhomework and assignments.

If a student misses the first test due toattendance shortage and is not able to secure75% attendance till the middle of the

semester, he may withdraw from the course.However, if a student, who misses the firsttest due to low attendance, meets therequirement of minimum attendance by themiddle of the semester, he may be given amake- up for the missed first test. If astudent does not maintain requisiteattendance by the end of the semester, hisregistration in that particular course may becancelled and he would be required to re-register (RRA) for the same course. Fordetail, see section 4.0 of AcademicRegulation.

4.5 Make-up Policy

Any student, who misses any component ofevaluation for genuine reasons, mustimmediately approach the Instructor-in-charge/instructor with a request for make-up forthe same, stating the reasons. If the Instructor-in-charge is satisfied with the request, a make-uptest would be given at the earliest. If a studentanticipates a genuine difficulty in meeting thedate of a component of evaluation, he shouldtake the Instructor-in-charge/instructor intoconfidence prior to the event. The decision of theInstructor-in-charge in all matters of make-upshall be final.

4.6 Grading Policy

The evaluation system does not emphasize onlyon a single examination and numerical marks asabsolute indication of the quality of performanceof a student. Thus, at the end of a semester,letter grades A, B, C, D and E are awarded to thestudents based on their overall performance inthe course. These grades are relative to the


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performance of all the students evaluated for thatcourse.

4.6.1 Letter Grades

The list of letter grades, the grade pointsassociated with them and their qualitativemeanings are as given below: -

Letter Grade QualitativeMeaning

GradePointsAttached

A Excellent 10

B Good 8

C Fair 6

D Poor 4

E Exposed 2

4.6.2 Non-letter Grades

When a student takes up Thesis/Seminar inplace of Internship program option, he gets non-letter grades such as Excellent, Good, Fair orPoor. These non-letter grades have no gradepoints attached with them.

4.6.3 Reports

At the end of a course, in certain cases, theInstructor-in-charge can report, certainevents/facts in suitable words, in place of lettergrades discussed earlier. These reports are notto be construed as grades. The various reportslisted below are elaborated in the section 4.18-4.25 of Acadamic Regulations.

1. Incomplete (I)2. Grade Awaited (GA)3. Withdrawn (W)4. Registration Cancelled (RC),5. Required to Register Again (RRA)6. Discontinued from the Program (DP) and7. Not Cleared (NC)

4.6.4 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) isused to describe the overall performance of astudent in all courses in which he is awarded

letter grades, since his entry into the Universityup to and including the latest semester/term. It isalso used for the declaration of division (ifapplicable) when the program is completed.

CGPA is the weighted average of the gradepoints of all the letter grades received by thestudent from his entry into the degree program ofUniversity and is computed as follows:

ui gi (u1g1 + u2g2 + u3g3+..)CGPA = --------- = ----------------------------

ui (u1 + u2 + u3 +.)

where, u1, u2, u3, . denote unitsassociated with the courses taken by the studentand g1,g2,g3 . denote grade points of theletter grades awarded in the respective courses.On the other hand, the reports obtained in a

course or non-letter grades obtained inThesis/Seminar will not alter the CGPA, since thesame are not accounted for in the CGPAcalculation.

When a student repeats a course in which hehas already received a grade, as soon as a newgrade is obtained, it will replace the earlier one inthe calculation of CGPA. It is to be noted thatonly the latter grade in a course would be takeninto account for the calculation of CGPA and notthe better of two grades.

4.6.5 Grade Sheet and TranscriptA students grades, reports, CGPA, etc. at theend of every semester/term will be recorded on agrade sheet, a copy of which will be issued tohim. The grade sheet will be withheld when astudent has not paid his dues or when there is acase of breach of discipline or unfair meanspending against him.

While all grades secured, reports and otherpertinent information for a semester are given ina grade sheet, the chronologically organizedinformation from the grade sheets of a student

with necessary explanation constitutes histranscript, which is issued at the time he leavesthe University or at an intermediate point onrequest.

4.7 Minimum Academic Requirements

The educational philosophy of the Universityinterlinks and at the same time distinguishesbetween the performance of a student in a singlecourse and his overall cumulative performance.

Accordingly, the student has to maintain theexpected minimum academic requirements forthe B.Tech. Program, at the end of each

semester. They are as follows:

(i) A student should not have secured morethan one E grade in the semester

(ii) A student should have CGPA of at least4.50.

(iii) A student should have at least cleared withhis latest performance, such courses(counted from the point of his entry into theprogram) as are prescribed for a period thatcorresponds to two-thirds of the number ofsemesters spent by him since his entry into


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the University with reference to his currentprogram. This means that at any stage ofreckoning, the student should not have spentmore than 50% extra time than what isprescribed for him up to that stage.

4.8 Academic Counseling Committee (ACC):

(i), (ii), (iii) above are the minimum requirementsthat every student should meet at the end of

every semester. Failure to meet even one ofthese requirements will automatically bring himunder the purview of ACC, or designatedauthority. The ACC would take immediate chargeof the student and ask him to follow a specificpath so that he can be rehabilitated at theearliest; failing which, the student would berequired to leave the University.

Once a student has been placed under thepurview of ACC, he should continue to be underits direct guidance until ACC, after being satisfiedwith his overall progress and performance,

declares him to be outside its purview. Alldecisions of the ACC shall be final.

All the students are advised to take serious noteof the consequences of coming under thepurview of ACC that are mentioned below:

Warning: A student, who comes under thepurview of ACC for the first time due to aperformance which is not too bad, is warned totake studies seriously and improve theperformance in order to be declared out of ACCin the next semester.

Severe Warning: If a student performs verybadly and / or remains under the purview of ACCin the subsequent semester, he would beseverely warned and will not be allowed toregister with normal academic load in theensuing semester. ACC will work out a packageof courses with reduced load for the ensuingsemester, so that the student gets a chance toimprove and come out of the purview of ACC.

A student might be put on severe warningdirectly (without warning) if his performance sowarrants

Probation: If the advice and guidance of ACC isnot taken seriously by the student, who continuesto perform badly, he might be given a last chanceand kept on probation during the next semester.During this semester his progress would beclosely monitored. If he does not showsatisfactory improvement, he may be asked toleave the University.

A student might be put on probation directly(without warning) if his performance so warrants.

Discontinued from the Program: If a studenton probation during a semester fails to improvehis performance to the satisfaction of the ACC,he would be Discontinued from the Program (DP)and would be asked to leave the University.However, if the student shows a satisfactoryimprovement, ACC may extend his probation byone more semester, so that he may come out of

the purview of the ACC.

It must be noted that any student under thepurview of ACC found to be involved in anyact of indiscipline or unfair means inexamination at any time would beimmediately asked to leave the University.

It should therefore be the single mindedobjective of the student to fulfill the minimumacademic requirements stipulated, thusenabling himself to be declared outside thepurview of ACC.

4.9 Graduation Requirements

A student is deemed to have fulfilled therequirement of graduation for the B.Techprogram when he satisfies the followingconditions:-

(i) Has cleared all the courses prescribed forhim in his program

(ii) Has obtained a minimum CGPA of 4.5(iii) Has remained outside the purview of the

ACC or been declared outside its purview.(iv) Has overcome all the consequential

stipulations of an NC report; except wherethere is an NC report in an elective courseover and above the prescribed number ofelective courses or in a course which hasceased to be a part of his current programas a result of transfer of program.

A student is deemed to have become eligible forthe Bachelors degree if, in addition to the aboverequirements he has,

i) satisfied all the rules of evaluation.

ii) has no case of indiscipline or unfair meanspending against him.

However, in case of a student having outstandingdues against him to be paid to the University,hostel or any other recognized organ of theUniversity, his degree will be withheld until thesaid dues are cleared.


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4.10 Certification

A student who fulfills the graduation criteria willbe given a Provisional Certificate before theformal convocation. The Bachelors degree willbe awarded at the formal convocation.

The following classification based on CGPA willbe made and mentioned in the graduation

certificate of the student.

Distinction: CGPA 9.00 or more

First Division: CGPA 7.00 or more but less

than 9.00

Second Division: CGPA 4.50 or more but less

than 7.00


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PART - VInternship Program

5.1 Objective

The Internship Program (IP) forms an importantcomponent of the education at FST. This programis an attempt to bridge the gap between the

academic institution and industry by involving thestudents in an ongoing developmental activityunder the direct supervision of experiencedFaculty and experts from the Corporate World.The IP method of education and curriculumrepresents a controlled simulation of real lifesituations and circumstances. It is adopted byFST to link the educational institution with the realworking environment.

Students at FST undertake three InternshipProgram Courses, at a professional locationlasting for about 38 weeks where the students and

faculty get involved in working on real-lifesituations.

Internship Program (IP) is of five and half monthsduration and is conducted during either of the twosemesters of the final year, that also includes apart of the summer term and carries a weightageof 15 units.

The Internship Program requires the students toundergo the rigour of the professional world inform as well as in substance, providing them anopportunity to apply their class-room knowledge tolive situations which cannot be simulated in theclassroom environment. It differs from thePractical Training as well as SandwichSchemes as the entire student education at theInternship Program station is supervised by theFST faculty resident at the station and theprogram forms a part of the total credit towardsstudents degree.

Students are advised to take up assignments, ofdirect interest to the host organization. Theseassignments involving team-work would bemultidisciplinary, time bound, mission-orientedand goal-oriented. Solutions to various problems

confronted in the assignment might be open-ended, involving an element of analytical thinking,processing and decision making in the fore ofinsufficient data, parameters and uncertainsituations.

Student-Faculty Interaction

A team of students, attending the Internshipprogram at an organization is assigned a facultyguide at the beginning of the program. The role ofthe faculty guide during the Internship Program is

to aid the student to undertake a meaningfulproject, provide the necessary academicguidance, and facilitate evaluation with the aid ofthe company executives while the IP is inprogress. In order to make the program

meaningful, the faculty stays involved at all stagesbeginning from the definition of work content tothe project completion. He/she plays the role of amentor and facilitator to ensure smooth conduct ofInternship Program. The faculty co-ordinates andinteracts with the representatives of the hostorganization and monitors the students progress.It is a students responsibility to regularly report tothe faculty and co-operate in the effectivemonitoring.

Faculty guide interacts with the students projectguide and professional experts regularly to chalkout an effective interaction plan, and later to know

about the students progress in his respectiveprojects and the quality and quantity of work put inby the student. The project guides and experts areinvited to the seminars and group discussions inorder to involve them more effectively in theInternship Program.

The faculty invites the project guide and experts ofthe host organization for all intermediate stages ofevaluation and also submits the report of thestudent for his comments and evaluation. For thefinal round of evaluation, the faculty should alsoensure participation of the department head or

other senior officials of the organization, apartfrom the project guide.

5.3 Student-Project Guide Interaction

The project guides from the host organizationhelps in identifying the assignment suitable for thestudent. Later they act as technical guides to thestudents. Along with the faculty, they evaluate thestudent on the progress of the work. The projectguides time should not be taken for granted andthe students should approach him/her wellprepared for specific assistance, guidance orsuggestions on the project.

5.4 Discipline and Conduct

Attendance100% attendance is compulsory for theInternship program. However, if for any genuinereason a student is unable to report to the allottedorganization on any day, he/she should obtain aformal permission for leave of absence as per therules and regulations of the organization.


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Permission should also be taken from the FSTfaculty in-charge for the Internship Program.

Conduct and Behaviour

As Interns, the students assume the role of FSTambassadors. The University expects thestudents to maintain high standards ofprofessional and social conduct in theorganization. FST expects the student at all timesduring the Internship Program, to conform to therules and regulations of their place of work. It isimportant to be regular, punctual and obedient atwork. During the period of Internship Program, thestudent shall be subjected to the leave rules of theorganization he/she is working for and mustensure strict adherence to the timings of theorganization.

Unprofessional behaviour, misconduct,indiscipline, irregularity and unsatisfactoryperformance at work will lead to the cancellationof registration in the Internship Program.

Consequently, a student may lose at least oneyear of study, besides other form of disciplinaryaction that FST might deem fit to take.

5.5 Evaluation Criteria

The educational process in the Internship programseeks and focuses attention on many latentattributes that do not surface in the normalclassroom situation. Hence, the process ofevaluation in these courses is designed with careso that information becomes availablecontinuously. The following attributes are put totest here: intellectual ability, personality,commonsense, professional judgment,responsibility and punctuality, team work,leadership qualities, ability to take initiative,problem-solving and decision making skill,capability to meet deadlines, communicatethrough oral and written presentations etc.

5.5.1 Project Report

A Project Report is a written presentation of thework done by the students on a given assignment.It is important to bear in mind that even though theproject report is submitted only at the end of any

given assignment, in reality it is a culmination ofcontinuous efforts on the part of the students.

The project report is judged on the followingpoints: -

1. Knowledge and comprehension of theproblem.

2. Ability to analyze and comprehend thesubject and aim of study.

3. Logical sequencing, organization andhandling of the data in the problem.

4. Findings, observations, concluding remarksin terms of the objectives set earlier and thefuture scope of the problem.

5. Organization of the report.

5.5.2 Seminar/Viva-Voce

The seminar evaluates the students in terms ofthe following: -

1. Knowledge of basic concepts and physicalprinciples and the ability to apply them.

2. Additional knowledge acquired.3. Ability to analyze a given problem or

situation.4. Logical development of the subject.5. Effective oral communication.6. Self-reliance, co-operation and moderation.

5.5.3 Group Discussion

The group discussion evaluates the student interms of the following: -

1. Knowledge and comprehension of theproblem/topic introduced for groupdiscussions.

2. Level of participation.3. Ability to lead the discussion in the correct

direction and co-operate with the fellowmembers.

4. Ability to re-initiate the topic when thediscussion drops due to lack ofparticipation.

5. Ability to suggest new ideas for extendingand improving the discussion.

6. Ability to moderate discussions.7. Ability to create good impression on

observers and members.

5.5.4 Quiz

Quiz evaluates the students in terms of thefollowing: -

1. Orientation of the student with the internshiporganization.

2. Knowledge of basic concepts and physicalprinciples and the ability to apply them.

3. Additional knowledge acquired.4. Ability to analyze a given problem or

situation.5. Ability to follow logical path in problem-

solving efforts.

5.5.5 Evaluation through Observation

During Internship Program, student is evaluatedthrough observations by the faculty and projectguide for the following traits: -

1. Regularity and ability to meet deadlines.2. Sense of responsibility.3. Initiative, leadership and co-operation.


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4. Industry and diligence.5. Social sense and adaptability to practical

situations.

5.5.6 Diary

Further, a student is expected to maintain a diarywhich is an attempt to cultivate the habit ofdocumentation, enabling the student to develop

his own thought process and reasoning abilities.FST faculty would check and sign the diary

periodically. Here, the student is tested for thefollowing attributes.

1. Data procurement, calculations andpresentation.

2. Thought process.3. Regularity.


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PART - VIAcademic Administration and Infrastructure

6.1 Faculty

A team of highly qualified, competent andcommitted faculty members steers the FST. TheUniversity is endowed with teachers drawn fromthe leading institutions, practicing professionals

and academicians to provide high quality ofacademic delivery. The institution plays asignificant role in ensuring quality educationthrough interactive teaching, continuous multiplecriteria evaluation and constructive feedbackmechanism. The faculty brings their extensiveknowledge, professional experience andadvanced education to their task at FST.

6.2 Library Facilities

The University has a well-stocked librarycontaining reference materials, magazines andIndian/International books and journals. The

library subscribes to the industry informationdatabase to make available large researchresources and publications with search facilitiesto students and faculty. In addition, the librarycontains directories, industry reports andstatistical compilations that provide timely andconcise information for project works. Library isopen to all students and faculty members and iscontinuously updated with latest books and

journals under the supervision and advice of thelibrary committee.

6.3 Computer Facilities

The University provides the latest hardware andsoftware infrastructure to cater to all thecomputing needs of the students and faculty. Theinstitution is equipped with powerful servers andmultiple terminals with multiple operatingsystems enabling a client-server environment.The students are guided by well experiencedfaculty to handle the computer labs. Leasedinternet facility is available for undertakingresearch activities.

6.4 Laboratory Facilities

A central workshop with various machine toolsand equipments including CNC machinesupports hands-on training in various areas ofworkshop practices.

Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, DigitalElectronics, Microprocessors, Communication,RF & Microwave, Robotics, Digital SignalProcessing, Hydraulics & Hydraulic Machines,CAD, Dynamics of Machine & Vibration,

Advanced Mechanics of Solids & Kinematicsprovide facilities for the students of different

disciplines to acquire skills for measuring variousparameters in science and technology

6.5 Awards and Medals

Students who successfully complete the program

will be awarded relevant Degree by theUniversity, subject to the University regulation.

Students scoring the first rank and second rankon completion of their Program will be awardedGold and silver medals respectively.

6.6 IUJ Alumni Society

IUJ has established the IUJ Alumni Society (IUJAS). All students are required to seekmembership in IUJAS. The provisionalmembership in the alumni body entitles thestudents to participate in seminars, workshops,

conferences and local chapter activitiesorganized by IUJAS.

6.7 Co-curricular Activities

At FST, emphasis is laid on the need to balanceclassroom and out-of-classroom life. TheUniversity endeavours to build up personalgrowth and maturity in the students by providinga variety of opportunities for participation andinitiation in co-curricular activities. The activitieshave been intended to support the educationalpurpose of the University by working to create

experimental learning options outside theclassroom and encouraging the students toactively participate in the wider educationalarena.

Through diverse activities, such as organizingseminars on contemporary issues, guest lecturesand other inter-college competitions, the studentslearn to value collaborative and collectivelearning. Students are also encouraged to forminformal groups and clubs based on their areasof interests, and share information and exchangeideas. Students also organize annual meets,which offer a wide array of opportunities todevelop closer interaction with other colleges.

FST encourages student involvement in severalco-curricular activities like:

Group Discussions

Debating

Elocution

Quizzes

Seminars

Technical Group

Academic Meets

Sports Meets

Cultural Meets

Skits & Plays

Publications/Magazines


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These co-curricular activities help the studentsto: -

Improve communication skills

Develop the right kind of attitude

Discover and develop ones uniqueness andintelligence

Enhance leadership qualities and abilities

Manage stress and work under pressure Emerge as a team player

Refine interpersonal/group skills

Improve creativity

Set ambitious targets

6.8 PlacementsUtmost importance is given to placement-related activities to ensure that all successfulpost graduates and graduates receivesuitable placements. In this context, theUniversity is uniquely placed to leverage onan industry network, developed over a

period of time.Over the past several years, a strongplacement network has been developed withblue-chip companies in the manufacturing,engineering, financial services, informationtechnology, and other sectors. A number ofnational and multinational companies haverecruited the students through campusrecruitment. This has been achieved throughconstant interaction with the industry by wayof seminars, internship courses conducted inindustries, research projects, and on and off-campus initiatives.

As a part of its placement efforts, placementteams visit potential employers andconsultants and apprise them of the level ofknowledge and practical application skillsacquired by the graduates in their respectiveareas of specialization. The profiles of thestudents seeking placement assistance aremade available to the prospectiveemployers.Placement meets and personalitydevelopment workshops are organized as apart of the placement program. All thestudents are provided guidance in career

planning as they progress to higher levels ofthe program.The entire placement exercise is a jointeffort between the University and thestudents. While the University providesguidance, support, and networking withpotential employers, the students have theresponsibility to put in the maximum possibleefforts to obtain suitable placements.

6.9 Guest Lectures and Seminars

Guest lectures and seminars play an importantrole in the development process of the students.Eminent academicians and practicingprofessionals are invited for guest lectures wherethe students get an opportunity to interact closelywith them and understand the practicalapplications in various industries.

6.10 Students Council

Students Council consists of StudentRepresentatives. The council regularly interactswith the faculty members for necessaryguidance. Students Council meets regularly todecide and organize various activities on and offthe campus.

6.11 Disciplinary Committee

Students must adhere to the Campus Rules

copies of which are distributed to the students.Anyone found violating any of these would comeunder the purview of Disciplinary Committee ofthe University and would be liable for thepunishment awarded by the committee. A fewguidelines are mentioned below:

Ragging is strictly prohibited as per theGovernment Acts.

Good behavior, discipline, and respecttowards the faculty, staff and fellow- students areexpected.

Cell phones are strictly prohibited in the class

rooms, laboratories, library, computer centre,examination halls etc.

Decent dress code must be maintained withinthe college campus.

Utmost care must be taken to avoid anydamage while handling the property of theUniversity.

Adoption of unfair means in tests/examinationsand other components of evaluation are strictlypunishable.

Students should carry their identity cards at alltime.

Smoking, gambling, consumption of alcohol

and drugs in the campus/hostel premises arestrictly prohibited.

Gossiping or eating in the classrooms, library,computer centre and labs are not allowed even ifthe rooms are vacant.

The students should strive to keep the campusclean and avoid littering.

A student should not be involved in any case ofviolence or nuisance within or outside thecampus.

Hostellers should abide by the rules andregulations of the hostel.


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They should necessarily avail the messThese guidelines are not exhaustive. Studentsmust adhere to all the rules mentioned in thedistributed copies of the Campus Rules.

6.12 Prohibition of Ragging

Students are prohibited from indulging in anydisorderly conduct whether by words spoken or

written or by an act with the effect of teasing,treating or handling with rudeness, any otherstudent. Indulging in unruly or indisciplineactivities which cause or are likely to causeannoyance, hardship or psychological harm or toraise fear or apprehension thereof in any student,

junior or senior, or asking the student to do anyact or perform something which such a studentwill not do in the ordinary course and which hasthe effect of causing or generating a sense ofshame or embarrassment so as to adverselyaffect the physique or psyche of the student isprohibited. Any student violating the above and

thus indulging in any act or ragging, will beseverely dealt with.

6.13 Conduct RegulationsStudents are expected to act in ways that areconsistent with the role and guiding values of theICFAI University, Jaipur. Students should regulatetheir own conduct so as not to impede or prejudicethe work of other members. They are entitled towork, learn, study and participate in the socialaspects of the institutes life in an environment ofsafety and respect. It is expected that students willact with integrity and demonstrate respect for othersand adhere to the standards of conduct. Students

should refrain themselves from misconduct of anykind.

6.14 Sexual harassment

Sexual harassment of individuals occurring in theplace of work or study or in other settings in whichthey may find themselves in connection with theirassociation with the University is unlawful and willnot be tolerated by the University. Further, anyretaliation against an individual who hascomplained about sexual harassment orretaliation against individuals for cooperating withan investigation of a sexual harassment complaint

is similarly unacceptable. To achieve this goal,conduct that is described as "Sexual Harassment"in this policy will not be tolerated and a procedureis provided by which inappropriate conduct will bedealt with, if encountered among

employees/students.

The University will also take all the appropriatesteps necessary to protect individuals fromretaliation. Such Steps include:

Action to stop retaliatory behavior.

Providing required security measures.

Counseling help to Complainant and

Accused.

The University takes allegations of sexualharassment seriously, and will respond promptlyto complaints of sexual harassment and where itis determined that such inappropriate conduct hasoccurred, prompt and appropriate correctiveaction as is necessary, including disciplinaryaction, will be taken.

While this policy sets forth the goal of theUniversity of promoting a study or workplace thatis free of sexual harassment, the policy is notdesigned or intended to limit the authority of theUniversity to discipline or take remedial action forconduct which the University deemsunacceptable, regardless of whether that conduct

satisfies the definition of sexual harassment.

6.15 Communication to Students

The primary mode of communication of theinstitution with the student is through e-mail.Students are expected to check their e-mailaccount regularly. Students can access thecomplete information like registration, detailedcourse syllabus, fee details, attendance, grades,scholarships and various forms through studentzone.

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