SYMBIOSIS

CENTRE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING (SCDL)

Student Handbook
2016

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Director’s Message

Global boundaries are vanishing, merging people of diverse cultures, nationalities and age groups.
Education is emerging as the most powerful platform in the ' boundary-less' world. Distance learning
opens new directions of opportunities for students to obtain higher education without the constraint of
location and time. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) offers a chance to enhance your career
and life through the medium of quality education.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) has pioneered in India interactive e-Learning content in
the curriculum as a supplementary learning methodology, in order to improve the understanding of
concepts through cases and examples. SCDL has for the first time in India, introduced computer based
assessment systems, to pursue our mission of ‘flexible learning opportunities anywhere, anytime’ and to
provide ultimate convenience, ease and flexibility to our students.

The Corporate Business Administration program has also gained tremendous popularity and SCDL is now
an education provider to leading companies in India, such as Airtel, Bajaj Finance Ltd., Bharti Pvt. Ltd.,
Cipla, Cognizant, Collabera, Eaton Technologies Pvt. Ltd., HCL, Hindalco Industries Ltd., IBM, Vodafone,
Wall-mart, Wipro, TATA AIA etc.

SCDL has been invited by foreign universities for collaboration; a mark of our excellent quality education.
I welcome each one of you to our 'Global Campus' where latest technology, innovative teaching
methodologies and quality education have blended to create unique learning experiences.

Dr. Swati. S. Mujumdar

Principal Director, Symbiosis Open Education Society
Director, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

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 Contents:
Sr. No Details Page No.

1 Admission Related Information / Instructions

1.1. Confirmed Admission 5-6
1.2. Provisional Admission
1.3. Important Instructions

2 Fee Instructions
2.1. Mode of Payment 6-8
2.2. Fee Policies
2.3. Fee Concession Scheme to Economically Backward Community (EBC)

3 Admission Policies
3.1. Admission Cancellation (By SCDL) 8 - 10
3.2. Refund of Program Fees (By Student)
3.3. Change of Programs / Splz / Profile / Category and Apply for Dual Splz

4 Self-Learning Material
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4.1. Dispatch & Re-Dispatch
4.2. Purchase of SLM

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5 Important Dates

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6 Administrative Charges for Other Service Requests

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7 Timelines for Activities

8 Academic Instructions
8.1. E-Learning Facility 14 – 15
8.2. Classroom & E-Mentoring Facility
8.3. E-Library and Library Facility

9 Student Support Services

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9.1. E-Communication & Call Centre
9.2. Grievance Cell

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10 Student Grievance Redressal Forum

11 Web Based Services

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11.1. Minimum System Requirements and Pop Up Blocker
11.2. Student Center Login

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12 List of SCDL Holidays for the Year – 2016

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GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS OF
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017

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1. ADMISSION RELATED INFORMATION / INSTRUCTIONS

Students seeking admission to the desired programs other than PGDBA, need to submit, as per the applicable Eligibility
Criteria of the enrolling program by hand or courier, duly filled application form along with attested copies of
academic documents, work experience documents (if any), name change document (if any), 2 pp size photographs,
photo identity proof and a Registration Fee, to SCDL Pune Campus.

Students seeking admission to the PGDBA program need to submit by hand or courier, as per the applicable Eligibility
Criteria 1 and Criteria 2, the following documents:-
 Duly filled application form along with attested copies of academic documents, work experience documents (if
any), name change document (if any), 2 passport size photographs, photo identity proof and a Registration Fee, to
SCDL Pune Campus.
 And a copy of his/her valid score card of any one of the State Level MBA/MMS-CET/G-MAT/CAT/MAT/
ATMA/XAT/C-MAT or equivalent entrance test at State or National level, valid for Academic year 2016-2017 or
 Student must appear and qualify in the SCDL PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017.

Note: Students seeking admission to PGDBA program who have not appeared any of the State Level or equivalent entrance
test at State or National level, valid for Academic year 2016-2017 have to clear the SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017. In
such a case student will be granted admission only after he or she qualifies in the SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017
and fulfills eligibility Criteria 1.

Every student of SCDL who is registered or granted (Confirmed/Provisional) admission receives an ID card and or
admission letter, Service Request Form (SRF) and Program Fee Payment form.

1.1. Confirmed Admission

Students who fulfill all admission related eligibility criteria as per SCDL policies get Confirmed Admission. Students
seeking admission to PGDBA program, who fulfill the Eligibility Criteria 1 and Criteria 2, both, are granted Confirmed
Admission. An admission letter, ID card along, a set of SRF & Program Fee Payment form is send to students by post.

1.2. Provisional Admission

Provisional Admission is given when the admission eligibility criteria as per SCDL policies are not fulfilled and
application has deficiencies such as:
 Recent 2 colored passport size photographs are not attached.
 Graduation completion document photocopy is self attested or is photocopy of attested document or is
attested by Non-Gazetted Officer / is attested in local language which is not readable.
 Photo identity proof is not attached or attached photocopy is not clear.
 Service Certificate (Diploma holders & Active Defence Personnel) is either not attached / not attested.
 Visa/Passport copy (for International / SAARC students) is either not enclosed / is expired / is incorrect.
 Name Change document photocopy is either not enclosed / not clear / is in local language & is not readable.
 Application form not signed.
 Inadequate document / application form / attestation are not clear.
 Qualified SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-17, but has one or more of the above mentioned deficiency.
 Not submitted copy of his/her valid score card of any one of the State Level MBA/ MMS-CET/G-MAT/ CAT/
MAT/ATMA/ XAT/ C-MAT or equivalent entrance test at State or National level, valid for A.Y 2016-2017.
Students admitted on provisional basis do not receive their ID card, until their admission is confirmed. Students must
submit required documents (notarized / attested) or comply with deficiencies immediately upon receipt of provisional

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 admission letter, so as to get confirmed admission.
Provisional admissions of students who fail to submit the required documents on or before November 30, 2016
are liable to be cancelled and SCDL will not refund any fees paid by the student in such an event. It is the sole
responsibility of students to submit all the required documents within the prescribed timeline.

1. 3. Important Instruction

 It is mandatory for all students to activate & access their login-ID on the website www.scdl.net after receiving
the Student Centre Login details, mentioned in the admission letter.
 Instructions given in the student handbook and any other instructions given through print or email or
website are the rules and policies of the Institute.
 All admission related queries (i. e. Queries for confirmed / provisional admission, ID card) should be sent to
SCDL on admissionstatus@scdl.net.
 Please ensure that the registration number printed on the admission letter & ID-Card is the same. If not,
please contact SCDL immediately.
 Students cannot opt for two PG Diploma Programs at SCDL. That is, students who have enrolled earlier,
should complete the earlier program successfully (exam, assignment, practical & project as applicable for the
program) before applying for another PG diploma with SCDL.
 Students should forward attested photo copies of documents clearly mentioning their registration number,
name & address on each document. Students should not submit any original certificates. SCDL will not be
responsible for return / loss of such original documents / certificates.

2. FEE INSTRUCTIONS

For General / Defence / Paramilitary / Police / Symbiosis Employee / International / SAARC Students:

2. 1 Mode of Payment

 Online: Students can pay registration fee, program fee, assignment fee and exam fee online.
 Demand Draft: Students can pay fees via a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in the favour of “The Director, SCDL,
Pune” and payable at Pune. All DDs should be sent by Post / Courier to SCDL, Pune only. Student must
mention their name, registration number, contact number, program enrolled and type of fees being remitted
on the reverse side of the Demand Draft using ball-pen only. Students must retain a photocopy of the Demand
Draft sent to SCDL. SCDL will not be responsible for lost / delayed / unidentified DDs. SCDL is not liable for loss
of financial instruments in transit or for unidentified financial instruments, i.e. without sender’s details or
reason of fee remittance on the reverse of the DD. Cash must not be sent by Post / Courier to SCDL. SCDL will
not be responsible for depositing of any DD which is not payable in Pune or cash sent by post / courier.
Payments made via Cheque and or any co-operative banks DD are not accepted.
 Cash: Fees can be paid in cash only at SCDL, Main Pune Campus.
 International / SAARC students: Such students must remit all fees in USD or INR equivalent, as prescribed by
SCDL, irrespective of the USD / SAARC conversion rate. The Exchange rate for conversion will be Rs. 67 against
1 USD for current Financial Year - 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017.

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2. 2. Fee Policies for all Programs

Students have two options to pay the program fees as per below specified timelines.
 Option 1 – One Time Payment: Pay the full course fees in one time payment, as prescribed for the respective
program, on or before November 15, 2016.
 Option 2 - Two-Installments: Pay the course fees in two installments, as prescribed for the respective program
on or before November 15, 2016.
 Students who are exempted from appearing for SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017; must enclose a copy
of his/her valid score card of any one of the State Level MBA/MMS-CET/G-MAT/ CAT/MAT/ATMA/XAT/C-MAT
or equivalent entrance test at State or National level, with the application Form and pay the program fees as
per option 1 or option 2, as specified above.
 Students appearing for SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017:
 Students need to pay Entrance Test fee online, through the payment gateway.
 Applicable Entrance Test fee is Rs 350/- [for National that is General and Defence category], USD 25 (for
International category) and USD 20 (for SAARC category).
 SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017 fee is non-refundable.
 Students need to first qualify in the Entrance Test, get confirmed admission and then pay the complete
program fees on or before November 15, 2016.
Note: Registration fee is non-refundable.
 Student’s, who have been granted admission on a Provisional basis, are also required to pay Program Fees as per the
prescribed fee installment timeline.
 Students who fail to pay complete fee within specified timeline will have to pay late fee along with complete
program fee on or before December 15, 2016.
 Students who have opted for Option 2 – Two Installment mode for program fee payment & have paid only the
1st installment till November 15, 2016 will have to pay the late fee over and above the 2nd installment amount.
 The applicable late fee is as under:
Program Duration General Defence SAARC International
All 2 year Rs. 5,000 Rs, 4500 USD 150 USD 300
All 1 year Rs. 3,000 Rs, 2500 USD 100 USD 200
Only DELT Rs. 1000 Rs. 1000 USD 25 USD 30
 Failure to pay complete program fees, even with late fee as per the prescribed deadline will result in
cancellation of admission.
 SCDL is not liable to refund any excess / unidentified fees (no registration number / no name / no fee type
mentioned DDs) paid by the student towards program / course / exam / other fees.
 Any excess fees, if paid by student, can be utilized for any other applicable services by the student in the same
financial year subject to the Director's approval. Student must submit a formal application (Unidentified Fee
Form available in student centre login) for the same on or before March 01, 2017.
 Demand Drafts received without any information of the student and / or type of fees remitted is processed
under suspense account. Such demand drafts can be claimed / transferred to the respective student's account
in the same financial year, i. e. till March 01, 2017, after which such queries / applications will not be
entertained / processed. Students must submit a formal application for the same on or before March 01, 2017
along with a proof (authentic bank encashment letter / issue letter or DD photo copy). SCDL is neither
responsible for returning / crediting to students account any unidentified DD nor for loss of any Demand Draft
/ Cashier's Cheque in transit forwarded by student.
 Students will not receive fee credit unless proper details are mentioned on the reverse of the DD.

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  As per RBI rules, a demand draft is valid only for 90 days. SCDL will accept DDs till 60 days from the date of
issuance of a DD.
 SCDL will not accept any personal / Banker’s Cheque or any co-operative bank demand drafts for any kind of
fee payment. SCDL does not take any responsibility to return such personal / Banker’s Cheque or co-operative
bank demand drafts or to credit the same to the student's account.
 Students are advised not to send any type of fees in the form of cash by post/courier. SCDL will not accept and
shall not be responsible for the return of cash sent by post/courier.
 Students should not pay any fees directly to any bank / s.
 Dual (Additional) Specialisation and other fees may be paid in cash (at SCDL, Pune Office only) or by Demand
Draft in favour of 'The Director, SCDL, Pune', payable at Pune.
 All fee related queries should be sent to SCDL through 'Post My Query' option to 'Fee Queries', from the
option list provided in the dropdown menu, in the student login. Any excess payment made to SCDL without
SCDL's notification is non-refundable.
SCDL will not accept in any case, any program fees in cash by post / courier at Main Pune Campus.

2.3. Fee concession Scheme for Economically Backward Community (EBC)

Symbiosis firmly believes that it is the foremost responsibility of every educational institute to contribute to some
extent for the cause of up-liftment of the weaker section of the society. Symbiosis is fully aware of its social
obligations and to meet these social obligations, Symbiosis Open Education Society is pleased to announce fee
concessions to 100 deserving students (belonging to Economically Backward Community (EBC)) fulfilling the
eligibility norms. The details of the Scheme shall be updated on the website.

3. ADMISSION POLICIES

3. 1. Admission Cancellation (By SCDL)

 It is the sole responsibility of the student to pay all prescribed fees as per the timelines mentioned in the
prospectus for the program in which he / she has enrolled. If a student fails to pay the fees as per the timelines,
then in such a case, his / her admission shall stand cancelled.
 In case of students enrolled on a Provisional basis, if the documents required for the purpose of eligibility are not
submitted on or before November 30, 2016 or if submitted with deficiencies (i. e. not in the manner prescribed)
and the deficiencies are not made good on or before November 30, 2016 or within 15 days of communication to
that effect, whichever is later, then his / her admission shall stand cancelled.
 In both the cases as mentioned above and in case of late admissions, the student is not entitled to any refund of
paid fees.

3. 2. Refund of Program Fees (By Student)

 Students desiring to cancel their admission need to submit an application for cancellation of admission (Application
for Refund of Program Fees) only in the prescribed format, available in the student login on SCDL website, within 30
days from the date of admission for the enrolled program.
 Students will receive only the refund for program fees paid by them after the deduction of 25% administrative
charges, on the paid amount. Prospectus and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
 Refund application will be processed only after the student returns, the self learning material,
confirmation/provisional letter, ID card or any other SCDL material that the student has in his/her custody.
 In case the study material and/or ID card are not returned to SCDL along with the application for
cancellation of admission, Rs. 1000/- and Rs. 150/- [for National that is General and Defence category], USD

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 60 and USD 35 (for International category) & USD 52 and USD 25 (for SAARC category) will be deducted
from the refund amount for Study Material and ID card respectively.
 Any application for refund of program fees received after 30 days from the date of admission for the enrolled
program will not be accepted.
 In case of admission being cancelled by SCDL on account of Provisional Admission status or Non-Payment /
Incomplete Payment of program fees or Both, student is not eligible to apply for refund of any fees paid.
 SCDL will not accept any requests for admission cancellation sent by e-mail or fax.
 The institute will take approximately 60-90 days to process the refund of course fees.

3. 3. Apply for: - Duplicate ID card / Specialization Change / Program Change / Profile - Category Change / Dual Specialization

3. 3. 1. Duplicate ID card
 Student need to send one passport size photograph attached with a duly filled Service Request Form
available on SCDL website along with the administrative charges as mentioned under the clause 6.
Administrative Charges for Other Service Request/s. The DD should be in favour of 'The Director, SCDL,
Pune', payable at Pune.
 Students, who have applied for Name Change, are also required to send a duly filled Service Request Form
along with Duplicate Id charges & apply for fresh ID-Card & simultaneously return the old ID card to SCDL.
3. 3. 2. Specialisation Change
 Specialisation Change: Students can apply for change of Specialisation on or before September 30, 2016.
Student need to send duly filled Service Request Form available on SCDL website along with the
administrative charges as mentioned under the clause 6. Administrative Charges for Other Service
Request/s. The DD should be in favour of 'The Director, SCDL, Pune', payable at Pune.
 PGDBA Students: Mention elective for III & IV Semester, while applying for change in Specialisation.
 Students enrolling for single courses cannot apply for subject change.
 Late Specialisation change, only on Director’s approval, with applicable charges is allowed.

3. 3. 3. Program Change
 Students who wish to apply for program change from their existing enrolled program to any other
program offered by SCDL in the same academic year will have to follow the below process:
 Students first need to send email to SCDL on Profilechange@scdl.net with the request to change of
program that they wish to apply for.
 SCDL shall seek management approval and then revert to student with the status of request for
program change whether approved or not.
 In case the request is approved then the student shall be informed by SCDL the further course of
action to be taken by the student, so as to process the request for program change with applicable
administrative charges.
 Late Program change, only on Director’s approval, with applicable charges is allowed.
Note: Late Program change facility is not available if student wishes to apply for program change to PGDBA.

3. 3. 4. Profile / Category Change

 Contact Details Change: The students should send a duly filled Service Request Form, available in their
Student Centre Login or can e-mail us through ‘Post My Query’ for any Change in Contact Details, viz.
Address/Email/Phone/Name/DOB etc., requests. Attach a valid proof for Name or DOB change.
 Students who are going abroad (for a period which is equal to / more than Registration validity period)
and want to Change their Category to International / SAARC for continuation of their program, will have
to pay the difference in the program fees as applicable to International / SAARC category (as per given

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 exchange rate) and submit necessary documents with Service Request Form such as Address Proof
mentioning the foreign address and VISA or passport copy for the same. The application will be processed
only after verification of documents and on receipt of payment. The ID card and registration number will
remain the same. International / SAARC students may appear for exams in India by paying 'Exam Fees as
applicable for General / General Category students.
 Status change from International / SAARC to General / General Category is possible, but the excess
program fees paid is non-refundable.
 For more detailed information, queries can be e-mailed at SCDL through 'Post My Query' facility.
International students. Student should not submit any fees in cash by post / courier. SCDL does not hold
any responsibility and is not liable for loss or return of the same.

3. 3. 5. Dual Specialisation
Dual Specialisation option is available for PGDBA & PGDIM programs. Students are requested to send the
duly filled Service Request Form available on SCDL website along with the Dual Specialisation fees as
mentioned below on or before November 15, 2016.
Program General / Defence International SAARC
PGDBA Rs. 10000 USD 700 USD 400
PGDIM Rs. 7000 USD 350 USD 200
Note: The DD should be in favour of 'The Director, SCDL, Pune', payable at Pune. Students applying for Dual Specialisation
under PGDBA, have to mention the electives for V & VI Semester as well for the applied Dual Specialisation.

There is no facility to change the applied Dual Specialisation. Dual specialisation fee is nonrefundable and non transferable.
Dual Specialisation for PGDBA will commence after semester IV ends and for PGDIM will commence after semester II ends.
However, the registration validity for both the program remains the same. No further extension is provided for completion of
Dual Specialisation.

4. SELF-LEARNING MATERIAL (SLM)

4. 1.Dispatch and Re-Dispatch of SLM
 SLM will be dispatched to the students semester-wise and subject to admission status and program fee payment
of the respective program. Students can also collect the study kit by hand from SCDL, Pune with prior notification.
The dispatch docket number & date of dispatch is available to students in their student centre login under
Correspondence Dispatch Details tab.
 In case the study kit dispatched is not received by the student within 30 days (By EPP) or within 8 days (By
courier) from the date of dispatch, student should contact SCDL for the status of delivery with their updated
communication address and contact no.
 In case the study kit is returned back to SCDL due to the non-availability of student at the provided address,
change of address or incomplete address, re-dispatch charges will be borne by the student.
 The students must inform the changed address, e-mail ID and contact number to SCDL immediately. SCDL will not
be responsible for delay / non-receipt / loss of SLM in transit, if the changed address is not communicated to SCDL
before the dispatch. Student needs to pay the cost of re-dispatch of study kit.
 The first re-dispatch is free subject to the previously dispatched SLM (1st SEM only) returned to SCDL / not
received by student / not returned to SCDL. For any subsequent re-dispatches, the student will be required to pay
additional re-dispatch fee Rs. 700.
 Be Noted that from 2nd semester onwards re-dispatches will be charged (as mentioned above) on account of non
receipt of SLM by either the student, nor returned to SCDL or returned to SCDL for any reason.
 Any complaint received after 60 days from the date of dispatch about the non-receipt of SLM, the applicable
charges for the purchase of the study kit have to be borne by the student.

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 4. 2. Purchase of Self Learning Material (SLM)

 Students need to send the duly filled Service Request Form available on SCDL website for the purchase of SLM
(entire one semester or single book) along with the charges as mentioned under the clause 6. Administrative
Charges for Other Service Request/s. The DD must be drawn in favour of 'The Director, SCDL, Pune', payable
at Pune.
 Any excess payment made to SCDL without SCDL's notification is non-refundable.

5. Important Dates

1. Program commences: July 1, 2016.

2. Last date for change of program: September 30, 2016.
3. Last date for change in specialisation: September 30, 2016.
4. Last date to appear for SCDL-PGDBA Entrance Test 2016-2017: October 15, 2016.
5. Last date to pay complete program fee as per
a. Option 1 - One Time Payment OR Option 2 - Two Installment: November 15, 2016.
6. Last date to submit eligibility deficient document/s to SCDL for admission confirmation, for provisionally admitted
students: November 15, 2016.
7. Last date for application for dual (additional) specialisation (PGDBA & PGDIM program only): November. 15, 2016.
8. Last date to pay complete program fee with late fee: December 15, 2016.
9. Last date for cancellation of admission, for refund of program fee paid: within 30 days from the date of admission.

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6. Administrative Charges for Other Service Request/s

General / Defence International SAARC

Sr. No. Fee Type
By Hand By Post By Post By Post
A] Enrollment
1 Duplicate ID Card Rs. 150 Rs. 200 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
B] Profile
1 Dual Specialization-PGDBA Rs. 10,000 Rs. 10,000 $700 / Rs. 46,900 $400 / Rs. 26,800
2 Dual Specialization-PGDIM Rs. 7,000 Rs. 7,000 $350 / Rs. 23,450 $200 / Rs. 13,400
3 Program Change Rs. 1,500 Rs. 1,500 $80 / Rs. 5,360 $70 / Rs. 4,690
4 Specialisation Change Rs. 500 Rs. 500 $40 / Rs. 2,680 $30 / Rs. 2,010
5 SLM Re-dispatch charges NA Rs. 700 As informed by SCDL As informed by SCDL
6 Purchase of Study Kit (One Semester) Rs. 1,000 Rs. 1,200 $60 / Rs. 4,020 $52 / Rs. 3,484
7 Purchase of Loose Books (per book) Rs. 500 Rs. 700 $25 / Rs. 1,675 $22 / Rs. 1,474
8 Loose Book Re-dispatch NA Rs. 200 As informed by SCDL As informed by SCDL
9 Fee Receipt Duplicate Rs. 150 Rs. 200 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
Penalty for Splz. change - all previous Batches
10 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,200 $90 / Rs. 6,030 $70 / Rs. 4,690
in exceptional cases
Penalty for Program change - all previous
11 Rs. 6,000 Rs. 7,000 $250 / Rs. 16,750 $200 / Rs. 13,400
Batches in exceptional cases
C] Evaluation
1 Exams
i) PGDBA Entrance Exam fees Rs. 350 Rs. 350 $25 / Rs. 1,675 $20 / Rs. 1,340
ii) Exam Fee per Attempt Rs. 350 Rs. 350 $25 / Rs. 1,675 $20 / Rs. 1,340
III) Re-evaluation (only for subjective questions) Rs. 500 Rs. 500 $30 / Rs. 2,010 $25 / Rs. 1,675
2 Assignment Paid Attempt Rs. 350 Rs. 350 $20 / Rs. 1,340 $15 / Rs. 1,005
3 PGD Programs Project Report (as applicable) / PGDTW Case Study
i. Submission Rs. 600 Rs. 600 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
ii. Re-Submission Rs. 1,200 Rs. 1,200 $55 / Rs. 3,685 $45 / Rs. 3,015
iii. Re-Evaluation Rs. 1,200 Rs. 1,200 $55 / Rs. 3,685 $45 / Rs. 3,015
4 PGDPTT (Resource File) / DCWE & DELT Submissions, (per /each course)
i. Submission Rs. 200 Rs. 200 $5 / Rs. 335 $5 / Rs. 335
ii. Re-Submission Rs. 300 Rs. 300 $8 / Rs. 536 $8 / Rs. 536
iii. Re-Evaluation Rs. 300 Rs. 300 $10 / Rs. 670 $10 / Rs. 670
5 Certificate Program in Cyber Law - Research Project Report
i. Submission Rs. 300 Rs. 300 $15 / Rs. 1,005 $15 / Rs. 1,005
ii. Re-Submission Rs. 500 Rs. 500 $30 / Rs. 2010 $30 / Rs. 2010
iii. Re-Evaluation Rs. 500 Rs. 500 $30 / Rs. 2010 $30 / Rs. 2010
6 Duplicate Diploma + Mark sheet Rs. 1,200 Rs. 1,500 $55 / Rs. 3,685 $40 / Rs. 2,680
7 Only Duplicate Diploma Rs. 900 Rs. 1,000 $50 / Rs. 3,350 $35 / Rs. 2,345
8 Only Duplicate Mark sheet Rs. 400 Rs. 500 $40 / Rs. 2,680 $30 / Rs. 2,010
9 Provisional Certificate Rs. 300 Rs. 400 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
10 Syllabus charges Rs. 300 Rs. 500 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
11 Transcripts (Per Transcript) Rs. 300 Rs. 500 $35 / Rs. 2,345 $25 / Rs. 1,675
Note: 1) The conversion rate of INR to USD is Rs 67/- to a dollar with effect from April 01, 2016.
2) Late Program change option is not available if student is applying for program change to PGDBA, after October 15, 2016.
3) The Institute reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations, whenever and wherever considered necessary and appropriate,
related to course content, passing requirements, eligibility criteria for examinations, fee structure, refund policy, admission cancellation
policies and rules, curriculum and course content, examination pattern, policies and timelines, certification and designation, assignment
pattern, examination and contact program centers and such other matters, as may be considered relevant.

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7. Timelines for Activities

SN Activity Time Period To Do – By Students

Activate student login with the given login credentials on
Dispatch of Admission In 10 days from the date of the admission letter. Comply with submission of eligible
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Letter admission documents if admission is provisional on or before the
due date, if any.
On payment of Full Fees or 1st Ensure they receive the sem 1 books, and start their
Dispatch of 1st Sem Self
2 Installment in Full as per the fee studies. Pay full fees on or before the due date so as to
learning Material
policies access all student related learning facilities.
Start attending the classes; participate in interactive
Start of 1st / 3rd / 5th
3 July sessions with faculties for clearing academic queries.
Semester (Batch specific)

Release of assignments of Start attempting the assignments for the subjects one by
4 August
1st / 3rd / 5th Semester one.

On-demand exams are released

Apply for exams, pay exam fees, book exam slot, and
5 Schedule of examination after 3rd month from the start of
appear for exams as per slots booked.
the semester.

After 15 working days from the Result is updated in your performance sheet. In case of
6 Declaration for results
date of exam to be attempted failure re-appear for the same again.

End of 1st / 3rd / 5th Clear all the assessments for the respective semester
7 December
Semester (Batch specific) from time to time.
December / January onwards
Dispatch of 2nd Semester Ensure you receive the Semester books, and start your
8 (Subject to payment of full fee &
Self learning Material studies.
confirmed admission status)
Attend the classes, participate in interactive sessions
Start of 2nd / 4th / 6th
9 January with faculties for clearing academic queries
Semester (Batch specific)

Release of assignments of Start attempting the assignments for the subjects one by
10 February
2nd / 4th / 6th Semester one for your respective semester.

On-demand exams are released

Apply for exams, pay exam fees, book exam slot, and
11 Schedule of examination after 3rd month from the start of
appear for exams as per slots booked.
the semester.

After 15 working days from the Result is updated in your performance sheet. In case of
12 Declaration for results
date of exam to be attempted failure re-appear for the same again.

Result is updated in your performance sheet. In case of

End of 2nd / 4th / 6th
13 June failure re-appear for the same again. Clear all the
Semester (Batch specific)
assessments for the respective semester

Dispatch of Course Completion

Pass in all heads (exam, assignment, project report /
Certificate - subject to
Dispatch of Course submissions / resource file etc.), of applied program and
14 successful passing in each head
Completion Certificate clear all dues & ensure you receive diploma passing
of the program enrolled &
certificate at your communication address.
payment of all fees / dues

Note: - Dispatch of 2nd, 3rd & 4th or 5th & 6th Sem Self Learning Material (Batch specific), is subject to admission status, 1 month before the
commencement of respective semester.

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8. ACADEMIC INSTRUCTIONS

8. 1. E-Learning Facility:

 For a majority of its courses, e-learning facility is offered by SCDL. The Centre's e-learning component has been
introduced as a supplementary aid to all students. It is in a concise form and complex issues are highlighted to
enhance students' understanding of the key concepts.
 The e-Learning content contains live examples related to various courses along with flow-charts, illustrations &
diagrams. The activity-based pictorial presentation of the content enhances learners' effective understanding of
subject matter. The focus is primarily on the application of the learning with the knowledge gained. The e-
Learning component is structured & helps the learner to progress step by step.
 Continuous assessment of the learner occurs as one is evaluated by the “Assessment” segment, included at the
end of each concept. The feedback on a learner's performance is immediately available to one, and provides one
with the much-needed motivation and is a step towards assurance of the quality of the program, coupled with an
opportunity to test quality of learning that has taken place.
 E-learning content is provided through the web portal of SCDL. At the time of admission, each student is provided
with a unique login ID and students may log in to their respective student login and access the e- learning
content, on SCDL website.
 SCDL's e-Learning inputs are beneficial to students and are made available to them without any additional cost. It
is easily accessible according to one's time, place and inclination, thereby fulfilling the Centre's mission for
providing “learners with flexible learning opportunities anywhere, anytime.”

8. 2. Classrooms and E-Mentoring Facility:

8. 2. 1. Classrooms- Live Classroom Lectures (via Internet):

 Classrooms are one of the biggest advantages of learning with SCDL through the Distance Education Mode.
These help to bridge the gap between conventional education and distance education, by providing a human
touch.
 Classes are live classroom lectures which provide the learners with a live classroom learning experience,
enabling them to directly interact with the Expert Faculty Member, with the help of internet. The students
may ask questions and seek clarifications. They are also able to interact with fellow students attending the
same class. In case a student misses a particular class, one may view the same lecture in the “Archive”. In the
Archive, in their respective student login on SCDL website, all previous lectures are stored for future use of
the students.
 The class-size of any class is kept at an optimal number of students, to enable the teacher to provide
maximum attention to all students. A student, therefore, is required to register well in advance (6 days
before) for the session he/she wants to attend.
 A monthly calendar, containing schedule of all classes of the academic year, is available in student login for
student’s reference. Referring to the Classroom Calendar, a student may book a slot (free of cost) for a
particular class through their student login facility.
 The gap due to the physical distance between the learner and the educator is reduced in this process of
teaching-learning, and Education ceases to remain de-humanized. The learning benefits available in a real
classroom are present and the effectiveness of learning increases.
8. 2. 2. E-Mentoring Faculty Interactive sessions (via Internet):
Faculty Interactive Sessions enable the learners to clarify their queries. Students may log in at a pre- specified
time, and seek clarification to their queries by typing out the question. The teacher, with the help

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 of a typed text, immediately responds, thereby making available instantaneous feedback to the student.
Contrary to the belief that education imparted through the Distance Education Mode is faceless, the process
followed by SCDL, to impart education through the distance education mode, helps to create a close bond
between the taught and the teacher - who gradually becomes a 'guide' and ceases to remain a mere
purveyor of knowledge.

8.3. E-Library and Library Facility:

 SCDL provides the facility of e-library besides its on-campus Library. This e-library is student friendly and is
linked to SCDL students' login ID. There are a host of articles and research papers on various topics available to
help students enhance their knowledge. It offers more than 375 full-text and secondary research databases as
also over 300,000 e-Books and audio books.
 The Library is in pursuance of its objective of providing efficient and effective academic support to working and
non-working professionals. It provides the usual services such as lending of reference books, journals, project
reports, e-learning content CDs, etc.
 The normal working hours of SCDL Pune campus library: Monday-Saturday: 9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Sundays and
Institute holidays: CLOSED

9. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The objective of the Student Care Department is to ensure prompt and effective response with 100% student
satisfaction. Note: All hard copy correspondence with SCDL should be sent at SCDL, Pune (Main Campus) only.

9. 1. E-Communication Centre

E-Communication Centre is where Counselors would handle student queries received via e-mail with a response
time of two business days. Students can e-mail us through the 'Post my Query' option from their respective
student centre login by selecting the various tabs wrt their query type.
Dedicated Student Call Centre
Call Centre facility is available on all business days (Monday to Saturday) wherein a student can call and talk to a
Call Operator for immediate resolution of their query. We have introduced a new telephonic self-guided help-line,
which provides 24-hour updates. This system provides basic information on examination, assignments, accounts,
study material and other routine administrative queries of students. Call Centre is functional on all business days
to attend to student queries from 9. 30 am to 5.30 pm IST. The call centre numbers are 020-66211000 (Hunting
Lines). A feedback to queries received in Call Centre is also mailed to students on the student's request.

9. 2. Grievance Cell

Students who are not content with the services may send their queries to grievance@scdl.net. All such queries
will be personally handled and responded within 2 working days by the Student Care Department. Queries can
also be sent by hard copy to e-Communication Department, Main Campus, address mentioned on the next page.

10. STUDENT GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL FORUM

Student Grievance Redressal Forum is an independent body of SCDL headed by legal luminary which enable the
students to get their grievances redressed. Students are advised to approach the said Student Redressal Grievance
Forum to get their grievance, if any, redressed before taking any legal recourse.

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11. WEB BASED SERVICES

The SCDL website, www.scdl.net hosts all information, notification and latest updates that a student requires, through
program life cycle. It also hosts a powerful assignment engine through which all students attempt assignments any time
throughout the day.

11.1. Minimum System Requirements:

 Minimum internet speed required is 512 Kbps or above. Flash player of version 10. 0 / above. (Download flash
player: http://www.adobe.com/)
 Recommended 1 GB of RAM or above. Processor type: Intel Dual Core compatible processor or above.
 Internet browser: IE version 8.0 and above. OS requirement: Windows XP with Service Pack 3, Windows 7,
Windows 8.1
Pop Up Blocker:
You will need to disable the pop-up blocker on your system. A pop-up blocker (sometimes called a pop-up killer) is a
program that prevents new windows from displaying in a user's Web browser. The way to know if it is installed and
enabled in your system is as follows: -
 To temporarily allow a site to display pop-ups, click the Information Bar when it notifies you that a pop-up has
been blocked. Then click temporarily Allow Pop-ups. To check whether the pop-up blocker is enabled in system
(If OS is XP with service pack 2). Open Internet Explorer Here you can turn on or off pop-up blocker. On the Tools
menu, point to Pop-Up Blocker, and then click Pop-up Blocker Settings.
 Please do not use roaming wireless data cards for attempting the assignments or viewing e-learning, etc. Or if
you had installed Google toolbar, when the pop-up blocker intercepts an incoming window, your cursor
changes. The pop-up blocker button displays an icon along with a count of the number of pop-ups blocked since
the last Toolbar installation. Press on this button to enable pop-ups.

11.2.Student Center Login

 Student Center Login details are printed on admission letter (Provisional / Confirmed admission letter). It is
mandatory for a student to activate his / her login ID by visiting the SCDL website.
 Once you are a registered SCDL student, you can avail our services such as information on your profile, fees, e-
mail, etc. through our student portal. Facilities like Assignments, E-learning will be activated on the payment of
full Program fees.
 SCDL provides all its students a unique personalized campus e-mail ID which comes with a 10 GB mailbox, built-
in virus & spam protection and anywhere access at home, office campus or cyber cafe. This along with
additional collaboration services enables SCDL students to share information, keep in touch with each other,
stay updated with latest happenings at SCDL & interact in a professional manner with prospective recruiters.
 Log-in Procedure
 To access Student Center Login, you need to visit SCDL website – http: / / login.scdl.net
 Type the Student Center Login ID and the Password (Refer admission letter for login ID & password).
 Click on ‘Submit’ button. Do not press “Enter” key from keyboard.
 Click on ‘Next’ button to proceed further, given on right hand top corner.
Note: Students are requested to change their password immediately upon login and should not disclose the login ID
and password to others. SCDL will not be responsible for any misuse of login ID / password.

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12. LIST OF SCDL HOLIDAYS FOR THE YEAR 2016

CONTACT US: SCDL Pune Main Campus, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065 B, Gokhale
Cross Road, Model Colony, Pune – 411016, Tel: +91-20-66211000-20 (Hunting lines) Fax: +91-20-66211040/41
SCDL Working Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

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