Dr.

MVVS Murthi
M.A., B.L., Ph.D.
President
GITAM University

I welcome you to GITAM Centre for Distance Learning that offers

learner-centered, open, flexible, affordable and quality education
in a wide range of programmes.

Distance education is now considered to be a catalyst in achieving

access and inclusive growth of higher education. This calls for
quality education to reach the hitherto unreached. We, therefore,
need a system of education which is independent of time, place
and pace to suit the needs of aspirants.

GITAM Centre for Distance Learning is fulfilling this need by offering

several useful programmes in the disciplines of management,
science and humanities. You are welcome to choose a suitable
progrmme and accentualize your potential for a fruitful and
rewarding career.

I earnestly hope that a large number of learners will be benefited

from the distance learning programmes offered by CDL. I wish
you the best in your endeavours at the GITAM Centre for Distance
Learning and your career in future.

M.V.V.S. MURTHI

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 VISION
To become a global leader in higher education

MISSION
To impart futuristic and comprehensive education of global standards
with a high sense of discipline and social relevance in a serene and
invigorating environment

QUALITY POLICY
To achieve global standards and excellence in Teaching, Research
and Consultancy by creating an environment in which the faculty and
students share a passion for creating, sharing and applying
knowledge to continuously improve the quality of education.
 Prof.G.Subrahmanyam
Vice-Chancellor
GITAM University

Hearty welcome to GITAM Centre for Distance Learning.

GITAM University is a premier educational institution in India, offering
a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree
programmes in diverse disciplines such as engineering, science,
management, international business, law and pharmacy.

The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India rated

GITAM University in “A category”. The University is also accredited by
NAAC with ‘A’ Grade.
With a low gross enrollment ratio in higher education, the onerous task
of every university is to enhance the reach to meet the ever growing
demand for higher education. With the constraints limiting the scope
for expansion in the conventional system, distance education
supplements and sometimes is the only credible alternative to meet
this demand.
Against this background, GITAM Centre for Distance Learning is unique
in offering a wide range of programmes to learners of various ages,
background, locations and needs with a well-structured learner support
system through a wide network of study centers located in convenient
places across the country. The curriculum of each programme is
designed to reflect the latest developments and to suit the requirements
of the industry. The course material is prepared in easily understandable
self-learning format.
I hope you will take advantage of these programmes, and we look forward
to welcoming you to the University‘s Centre for Distance Learning to
build a bright career.

G. SUBRAHMANYAM

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A Learner receiving Gold Medal from Chief Guest at
2nd Graduation Ceremony

Prof. L. Venugopala Reddy, Chairman, APSCHE

addressing at 3rd Graduation Ceremony

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 The main aim of distance learning is to provide increased
access to higher education to men and women of all ages,
including working persons, economically or physically
challenged persons, and those residing in remote rural areas.

GITAM University established the Centre for Distance Learning

with the following objectives: to provide high quality and career
oriented education to learners through flexible, diversified
and open education; and to facilitate the learners in developing,
integrating and applying both theory and practice to strengthen
their employability in the context of a competitive environment.

Advantage - GU Centre for Distance Learning (CDL)

GITAM University’s Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) is an
institution recognized by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB), UGC,
New Delhi on the recommendation of the Joint Committee of UGC
– AICTE – DEC. A degree from this centre will make you eligible
for employment in State and Central Governments, in addition to
enterprises in the private sector.

CDL courseware consists of self-learning material, face-to-face

counseling, live on-line lectures, recorded lectures on demand, etc.
The learner is free to choose a learning strategy suitably.

The evaluation is based on both continuous assessment and year-

end examinations.

Some of the salient features of CDL are :

• Learning at one’s own pace, place and time.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure facilities, including a Modern
Studio, good Library with rich collection of Books and E-Learning
resources.
• Continuous Evaluation & Credit Based Grading system.
• Effective personal and academic counselling.
• Study center based learner support network.

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• Effective Learning Management System (LMS).
• Award of a diploma to the learners at the end of each year
of the programmes offered under modular system.
• Study centers located at well established educational institutions,
having good infrastructure and easy accessibility.
• On-line facility for accessing the live lectures provided by the
centre and download on demand.
• Computerised Learner data base with log-in facility.

Admissions:
Admissions to all the programs are given as follows:
• Academic Year Batch : July of the year to June of next year
• Calendar Year Batch : January to December of the year
Academic Programmes:
The University offers a wide range of programmes, conventional and
innovative, leading to Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate
degrees.
Tution Fee :
Programme Fees (Rs.)
I Yr II Yr III Yr Total

MBA (Gen) 12,000 per Semester

MBA (HRM) 12,000 per Semester
MCA 20000 15000 10000 45000
MA (English) 2700 2700 - 5400
MA (Economics) 2700 2700 - 5400
M.Com 3500 2500 6000
M.Sc (Biotechnology) 16000 14000 - 30000
BA 2200 1500 1500 5200
B.Com 3000 2000 1500 6500
P.G.Diploma in Env.& Sustainable Mgmt. 2500 - - 2500
P.G.Diploma in Commn. Skills 2500 - - 2500
Diploma in Communicative English 2500 - - 2500
Diploma in Computer Appl. 2500 - - 2500

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Registration Fee : A candidate given admission in any programme
has to pay an additional amount of Rs. 300/- towards registration
and processing of admission along with the first year fee.

Recognition Fee – (learners from other universities only):

In addition to the tuition fee and registration fees, a candidate
who passed the qualifying examination from other universities
other than GITAM University has to pay an amount of Rs. 500/
- towards recognition fee along with the first year fee.

PCMG Fee - An amount of Rs.200/- is to paid by candidates

alongwith their final year fees towards Provisional Certificate cum
consolidated grade card.

Examination Fee : Examiniation fee payable alongwith tuition

fee:
a) BA/B.COM/DIPLOMA/ Rs. 550 for Whole Examination
P.G.DIPLOMA
b) MCA/M.COM/M.Sc/MA Rs. 750 for Whole Examination
c) MBA Rs. 1200 per Semester for Whole Examination

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 Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Period of study : 2 years (4 Semesters)

Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The
candidate should have
passed the Bachelors
degree other than BFA &
BOL of GITAM
University or any
University recognized by
GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional
qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/
AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible. ii) The candidate should have
appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and
obtained a rank. iii) Admissions to the programme shall be made on
the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the
other eligibility criteria.
Course Structure
Code No. Paper Credits
Semester I
MPDBA 101 Perspectives of Management &
Behaviour 06
MPDBA 102 Managerial Economics 06
MPDBA 103 Business Communication 04
MPDBA 104 Indian Business Environment 06
MPDBA 105 Information Technology & Systems 06
Total 28
Semester II
MPDBA 201 Financial Management 06
MPDBA 202 Operations Management 06
MPDBA 203 Marketing Management 06
MPDBA 204 Research Methodology for
Decision Making 06
MPDBA 205 Human Resource Management 06
Total 30

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Semester III
MPDBA 301 International Business Environment 06
MPDBA 302 Business Laws 06
3 Courses From the chosen Elective 16
Total 28

Semester IV
MPDBA 401 Entrepreneurship & Small Industry 06
MPDBA 402 Strategic Management 06
2 Courses From the chosen Elective 10
Project Work 10
Viva-voce 06
Total 38
Grand Total 124

Note :
• After successful completion of first and second semesters, a candidate will
be awarded P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM).
• After successful completion of all four semesters, a candidate will be awarded
MBA.

Electives @ Semester III (Credits)

A. Financial Management
MPDFM 303 Capital Investment &
Financial Decisions 06
MPDFM 304 Security Analysis &
Portfolio Management 06
MPDFM 305 Management of Financial Services 04
B. Marketing Management
MPDMM 306 Consumer Behaviour 06
MPDMM 307 Sales Management 06
MPDMM 308 Marketing Services 04
C. Systems Management
MPDSM 309 System Analysis & Design 06
MPDSM 310 E-Commerce 06
MPDSM 311 Data Base Management System 04

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D. Hospital Management
MPDHM 312 Planning, Organisation and Management of
Hospital Services 06
MPDHM 313 Total Quality Management &
Accreditation of Hospitals 06
MPDHM 314 Hospital Management
Information Systems 04
E. Operations Management
MPDOM 315 Operations Research 06
MPDOM 316 Project Management 06
MPDOM 317 Logistics & Supply chain
Management 04

Electives @ Semester IV (Credits)

A. Financial Management
MPDFM 403 Management Control Systems 04
MPDFM 404 International Financial Management 06
B. Marketing Management
MPDMM 405 Marketing Research 04
MPDMM 406 International Marketing
Management 06
C. Systems Management
MPDSM 407 Enterprise Resource Planning 04
MPDSM 408 IT for corporate Communications 06
D. Hospital Management
MPDHM 409 Patient Care Management 04
MPDHM 410 Legal framework of
Hospital Management 06
E. Operations Management
MPDOM 411 Materials Management 04
MPDOM 412 Maintenance Management 06

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 Master of Business Administration (HRM)

Period of study : 2 years

Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree
other than BFA & BOL of GITAM University or any university recognized
by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional
qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/Medicine/Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/
AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible and ii) The candidate should have
appeared for GAT examination conducted by GITAM University and
obtained a rank.
iii) Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the
rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.
Course Structure
Semester I
MPDHR 101 Perspectives of Management &
Behaviour 06
MPDHR 102 Managerial Economics 06
MPDHR 103 Business Communication 04
MPDHR 104 Indian Business Environment 06
MPDHR 105 Information Technology & Systems 06
Total 28
Semester II
MPDHR 201 Financial Management 06
MPDHR 202 Operations Management 06
MPDHR 203 Marketing Management 06
MPDHR 204 Research Methodology for
Decision Making 06
MPDHR 205 Human Resource Management 06
Total 30
Semester III
MPDHR 301 Social Process & Behavioural Issues 06
MPDHR 302 Performance Management 06
MPDHR 303 Employee Welfare & Administration 06
MPDHR 304 Strategic Human Resource
Management 06
MPDHR 305 Human Resource Development 06
Total 30

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Semester IV
MPDHR 401 Compensation Management 04
MPDHR 402 Employment Laws 06
MPDHR 403 Employment Relations 04
MPDHR 404 International Human Resource
Management 06
Project Work 10
Vive-voce 06

Total 36
Grand Total 124

Note :
• After successful completion of first and second semesters, a
candidate will be awarded P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM).
• After successful completion of all four semesters, a candidate will
be awarded MBA (HRM)

Teaching - Learning Process - Virtual Class Room

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 Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Period of study : 3 years

Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree
other than BFA & BOL of GITAM University or any university recognized
by GITAM University as equivalent thereto. A candidate with professional
qualification such as BE/B.Tech./B.Pharm/B.Sc/BA/B.Com/BA/Medicine/
Law/CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE, etc., is also eligible provided he/she
had studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at Intermediate or 10+2
level.
ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted
by GITAM University and obtained a rank in GAT subject to the fulfillment
of the eligibility criteria.
Course Structure
First Year
Code No. Subject Credits
SPDCA101 Problem Solving and Programming 6
SPDCA102 Discrete Mathematics 6
SPDCA103 Computer Organization 6
SPDCA104 Data Structures 6
SPDCA105 Database Management Systems 6
SPDCA106 Communication Skills 4
SPDCA111 Lab-I : C & Data Structures 3
SPDCA112 Lab - II : Database Management Systems 3
Total 40

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Second Year
SPDCA201 Operating Systems 6
SPDCA202 Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
SPDCA203 Object Oriented Technologies and Java
Programming 6
SPDCA204 Software Engineering 6
SPDCA205 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 6
SPDCA206 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 6
SPDCA211 Lab - I : Operating Systems 3
SPDCA212 Lab - II : Java Programming 3
Total 42
Third Year
SPDCA301 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 6
SPDCA302 Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge
Management 6
SPDCA303 Advanced Internet Technologies 6
SPDCA311 Lab-I : Advanced Internet Technologies 3
SPDCA312 Project Work 10
Viva-Voce 05
Total 36
Grand Total 118
Note :
• After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded P.G.
Diploma in Computer Applications. (PGDCA).
• After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be awarded
P.G. Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications (PGADCA).
• After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded MCA.

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 M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

Period of study : 2 years

Medium : English
Eligibility : The candidate should have passed B.Sc. or equivalent exam
with any of the following subjects: Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology,
Genetics, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture, Veterinary Science and
Environmental Science.

Course Structure
First Year
Code No. Title of Paper Credits
SPDBT101 Cell Biology and Genetics 5
SPDBT102 Biomolecules 5
SPDBT103 Biochemical Techniques and Biostatistics 5
SPDBT104 Enzymology and Metabolism 5
SPDBT105 Microbiology and Immunology 5
Lab – I: Biochemical Analysis and Techniques 2
Lab – II : Microbiology and Immunology 2
Total 29

Second Year
SPDBT201 Molecular Biology 5
SPDBT202 Genetic Engineering 5
SPDBT203 Plant Biotechnology 5
SPDBT204 Animal and Medical Biotechnology 5
SPDBT205 Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology 5
Lab – III: Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. 2
Lab – IV: Plant and Industrial Biotechnology 2
Project work and viva-voce 10
Total 39
Grand Total 68

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 M.A (English)

Period of study : 2 years

Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate
should have passed 3 or 4
years bachelors degree of
any university recognized by
GITAM University as
equivalent thereto. A
candidate with professional
qualification such as CA/ICWA/ACS/AMIE/AIETE is also eligible.
ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted
by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on
the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the
eligibility crieria.
Course Structure
First Year
Code No. Paper Credits
APDEN101 British Poetry 8
APDEN102 British Drama 6
APDEN103 British Novel 8
APDEN104 Aspects of Language 6
APDEN105 Literary Criticism and Theory 6
Total 34
Second Year
APDEN201 American Literature 8
APDEN202 Indian English Literature 8
APDEN203 New Literatures in English 6
APDEN204 Australian Literature 6
APDEN205 American Novel 6
Total 34
Grand Total 68

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 M.A (Economics)

Period of study : 2 years

Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed any degree other
than BFA and BAOL of any university recognized by GITAM University
as equivalent thereto.
ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted
by GITAM University. Admissions to the programme shall be made on
the basis of the rank obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the
eligibility criteria.
Course Structure
First Year
Code No. Paper Credits
APDEC101 Micro Economic Analysis 8
APDEC102 Macro Economic Analysis 8
APDEC103 Economics of Growth & Development 6
APDEC104 Indian Economic Policy 6
APDEC105 Research Methods in Economics 6
Total: 34
Second Year
APDEC201 Financial Institutions & Markets 6
APDEC202 Economics of Social Sector & Environment 6
APDEC203 Public Economics 6
APDEC204 International Economics 6
APDEC205 Labour Economics 6
Total 30
Grand Total 64

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 Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
Period of study : 2 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed any degree of any
university recognized by GITAM University as equivalent thereto or
professional qualification such as CA/ICWA/ACS, etc.
ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT examination conducted
by GITAM University and obtained a rank. Admissions to the programme
shall be made on the basis of the rank obtained subject to the fulfillment
of the eligibility criteria.
Course Structure
First Year
Code No Title of Course Credits
CPDCO101 Perspectives of Management and Behaviour 6
CPDCO102 Managerial Economics 6
CPDCO103 Accounting for Business 6
CPDCO104 Information Technology for Business 6
CPDCO105 Indian Business Environment 6
CPDCO106 Research Methodology & Statisitcal Analysis 6
Total 36
Second Year
CPDCO201 Financial Management 6
CPDCO202 Human Resource Management 6
CPDCO203 Marketing Management 6
CPDCO204 India’s Foreign Trade 6
CPDCO205 Export Import Procedures and Documentation 6
CPDCO206 International Business 6
Total 36
Grand Total 72

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 Bachelor of Arts (B.A)

Period of study : 3 years

Medium : Telugu and English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the two year
Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of
Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any
examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by
GITAM University

ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT

examination conducted by GITAM University and
obtained a rank.

iii) The candidate without any formal educational

qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes
18 years of age as on 1st September of the year in
which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT.
Admission to the programme shall be made on the basis of pass obtained
in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

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 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Period of study : 3 years

Medium : Telugu and English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the two year
Intermediate examination conducted by the Board of
Intermediate Education of Andhra Pradesh or any
examination (10+2) equivalent thereto recognized by
GITAM University
ii) The candidate should have appeared for GAT
examination conducted by GITAM University and
obtained a rank
iii) The candidate without any formal educational
qualification is also eligible provided he/she completes
18 years of age as on 1st September of the year in
which he/she seeks admission and is qualified in GAT.
Admission to the programme shall be made on the basis of pass
obtained in GAT subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

Learning Resources Centre

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 B.Com. PROGRAMME : COURSE STRUCTURE

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P.G. Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Management
(PGDESM)

Period of study : 1 year

Medium : English
Eligibility : The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent
examination recognized by GITAM University

S.No Title of Course Credits

SDDES101 Understanding Environment 4
SDDES102 Sustainable Development: Issues and
Challenges 4
SDDES103 Energy and Environment 4
SDDES104 Integrated Environment Management 4
SDDES105 Natural Resources Management 4
Total 20

P.G. Diploma in Communication Skills (PGDCS)

Students are trained in advanced skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing with a view to making them competent and confident
communicators in written as well as spoken English.
Period of study : 1 year
Medium : English
Eligibility : The candidate should have passed any degree or equivalent
examination recognized by GITAM University
Code No. Title of Course Credits
ADDCS101 Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary 4
ADDCS102 Language Skills (LSRW Skills) 4
ADDCS103 Phonetics / Spoken English 4
ADDCS104 Communicative English Writing 4
ADDCS105 Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Skills 4
ADDCS106 Business Communication 4
ADDCS107 Soft Skills 4
Total 28

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 Diploma in Communicative English (DCE)

Period of study : 1 year

Medium : English

Eligibility : The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate
examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra
Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent there to recognized by
GITAM University or a pass in the BA / B.Com entrance examination
(GAT) conducted by CDL, GITAM University.

Code No. Title of Course Credits

ADDCE101 Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary 4
ADDCE102 Language Skills (LSRW Skills) 4
ADDCE103 Phonetics / Spoken English 4
ADDCE104 Composition Writing 4
Total 16

Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)

Period of study : 1 year

Medium : English

Eligibility : The candidate should have passed the two year Intermediate
examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education of Andhra
Pradesh or any examination (10+2) equivalent there to recognized by
GITAM University

S.No. Course Title Credits

SDDCA101 Computer Fundamentals and PC Software 6
SDDCA102 C Programming and Data Structures 6
SDDCA103 Introduction to Database Management
Systems 6
SDDCA104 Introduction to Computer Organization 6
SDDCA111 MS Office Lab 3
SDDCA112 C Programming Lab 3
Total 30

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 Instructional Design

Medium of Instruction:
English for PG / PG Diploma / Diploma Programmes.
B.A / B.Com., programmes are offered both in English and Telugu media
Course Material:
Comprehensive printed course material, specially designed for self study,
shall be provided to every learner. In addition to the course material,
the learners are required to read suggested text books and articles
published in journals.

Assignments:
Assignments are an integral part of continuous assessment which carries
30 per cent weightage in determining the final grade. Assignment papers
will be communicated to the learners by placing them in the university
website www.gitam.edu or by post during every session. The learners
have to prepare the assignments in each programme of study and submit
them as per the given schedule. Otherwise, they will not qualify for
the degree of their study.

The University sends course material to the learners by post. If the

learner wants additional copies of course material, they will be provided
on payment of Rs. 200/- per course/paper.

Online Learning:
Streaming of lectures (live and recorded), information dissemination
and assignment submission are among the important learning activities
offered online.
Academic Counseling:
Counseling classes are conducted at specified centers in all programmes
to enable the learners to have face to face interaction with resource
persons. At these sessions, resource persons will provide up-to-date
information and conceptual clarifications on doubts of the learners. The
resource persons will also give guidance on preparation of assignments
and project work. Further, learners will have an opportunity of sharing
ideas and experiences with other learners.

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 Learner Support Services
Library:
Library facility is provided in the Administrative Building of GITAM Centre
for Distance Learning where course-wise textbooks are available for the
use of learners. The learners will also be permitted to make use of
Knowledge Resource Centre (University Central Library) on production
of Identity card.
Interface:
This facility is available at Headquarters and some Study Centres where
the administrative staff, core faculty and resource persons will attend
to the requirements of the learners during office hours on all working
days.

Study/Information Centres:
To provide individualized support to learners, the University has
established study centers in identified educational institutions in different
parts of the state. The learners can interact with the academic
counsellors and administrative staff on academic matters at the study
centers.
Counseling facility may not be available to all programmes at all the
study centres. Hence, the learners are advised to make sure that
counseling facilities are available for the subject he / she has chosen,
at the study centre opted for. Request for change of study centre is
normally accepted subject to availability of required facilities at the new
centre asked for.
Evaluation:
The performance of the learners shall be assessed, course-wise, on
the basis of internal evaluation for 30 marks and year/semester-end
examination for 70 marks. Internal evaluation is on the basis assignments
and practicals (if applicable). Two assignments for each paper have
to be submitted as per the schedule communicated. These assignments
will be valued for 30 marks and a candidate has to secure a minimum
of 10 marks for a pass in internal assessment.
The year/semester-end examinations are conducted at notified study
centres only. The examination is conducted for 70 marks in each paper,
out of which a candidate has to secure a minimum of 21 marks. In
all, the learner must secure an aggregate of 40 marks (including specified
minimum marks in both internal assessment and year/semester-end
examination) to secure a pass in each paper.

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Year/Semester-end Examination:
Learners will be permitted to appear for the year/semester-end
examination subject to the conditions that registration for the course,
in which they wish to appear is valid, and minimum time to pursue these
courses is completed. The learners should register for all the subjects/
courses in the first attempt in any year of study. However, they can
appear for examination in courses as per their choice. Irrespective
of result, the learner will be promoted to the next year of the
program of study.
Examination Fees:
BA / B.COM / DIPLOMA / Rs. 550 for Whole Examination
P.G.DIPLOMA Rs. 150 per Paper / Course
MCA / M.COM / M.Sc / Rs. 750 for Whole Examination
MA Rs. 150 per Paper / Course
MBA Rs. 1200 per Semester for Whole Examination
Rs. 250 per Paper / Course

Submission of Application Form (in case of supplementary candidates

only) :
Examination application forms can be obtained from the Centre for
Distance Learning, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam or downloaded
from the website www.gitam.edu or from its study centres. The learners
have to submit duly filled-in examination applications to the University
along with Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque drawn in favour of CDL,
GITAM University, payable at Visakhapatnam, within the stipulated time.

Examination Centre:
Theory and practical examinations will be conducted at the notified
centres only.

Revaluation:
Revaluation is permitted wherever there is single valuation as per
university rules.

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Grading System and Award of Distinction:
Based on the learner’s performance during a given year/semester, a
final grade will be awarded at the end of the year/semester in each
program. The grades and the corresponding grade points are given
below:
Absolute Marks Grade Grade points
90 and above O 10
80-89 A+ 9
70-79 A 8
60-69 B+ 7
50-59 B 6
40-49 C 5
Less than 40 F 0, Failed

The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated as per the formula:
GPA = Σ [C X G]
−−−−−−−−−
ΣC
where
C = no. of credits for the course
G = grade points obtained in the course
Grade Point Average is awarded to those candidates who pass in all
the courses in that year. The following table explains the GPA required
for distinction etc.

Distinction > 8.0*

First Class > 6.5
Second Class > 5.5
Pass > 5.0
* In addition to the required CGPA of 8.0, the learner must have
necessarily passed all the courses of every year in the first attempt
only.
Opportunity for Betterment of GPA/Class:

1. Candidates who have passed in all the courses of a program and

who have obtained a Pass or Second Class are eligible for attempting
for Betterment of Grades.

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2. Candidates who have already secured a First Class are not eligible
for betterment of Grade.
3. Betterment of Grades is permitted only through appearance at the
theory examinations.
4. Betterment of Grades is permitted only once and that too within
two years of passing.
5. Candidates can appear for betterment upto a maximum of four
courses/papers for two year or 4 semester program, and six courses/
papers for three year programme.
6. The better of the Grades secured either in the first or betterment
appearance shall be considered as the final Grade.
7. New Grade Card / PC shall be issued to candidates who have
improved their Grades/Class after submitting the old Grade Card/
PC.
8. Candidates have to pay a fee of `.1,000/- per course (Paper) for
grade betterment attempts.

General Guidelines:
(i) The University reserves the right to change the rules relating to
admissions, regulations, examinations, etc., from time to time.
However, any rule as amended, shall come into force with
immediate effect and applicable to all the learners irrespective
of the year of registration.
(ii) The learners have to fill-in the admission application form / re-
registration form / examination application form carefully and
enclose the copies of all required certificates.
(iii) Incomplete application forms / re-registration forms received after
due date or having wrong options of courses or electives or false
information, shall be rejected.
(iv) Learners offered admission have to join on or before the last
date as specified for the purpose. In case they want to seek
admission for the next session, they may be permitted to do so,
subject to admission rules of the University.
(v) Learners once admitted into any programme will be automatically
promoted to the next year/semester of study irrespective of result
at the year/semester end examination. Even those not appearing
at the year/semester-end examination will also be promoted. If
any learner wishes to discontinue, he/she can do so by submitting
a written request. Otherwise the learner has to pay the tution
fee as per time schedule announced from time to time.
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Reservation:
The University provides reservation of seats for SC, ST and PH
categories as per the rules of Govt. of India, for admission to programmes
where the number of seats is limited.
Refund of Fee:
Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also
not adjustable against any other programmes offered by the centre.
Change of Elective:
Change of elective course is permitted within 30 days from the receipt
of the course material provided the candidate pays a fee of
Rs.300/-. The learners requesting for change of elective should address
a request letter to the Director, Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM
University, Balaji Metro Plaza, Dondaparthi Main Road, Visakhapatnam-
530 016 and return the material received earlier by post or in person.
Change of Medium:
Change of medium in case of B.A/B.Com is permitted within 30 days
from the receipt of course material in the first year only on payment
of Rs.300/- and other conditions stipulated above.
Completion of study:
The learners can complete their degree/diploma within twice the period
stipulated for the programme. However, if a learner is not able to
complete the program within the stipulated period, he/she may seek
readmission by paying Rs.1500/- towards readmission fees and
complete the remaining courses.
Instructions for filling the application form for admission into
various programmes offered by the University
1. The application duly filled-in together with all the required enclosures
should reach the Director, Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM
University, 3rd Floor, Balaji Metro Plaza, Dondaparthi Main Road,
Visakhapatnam-530 016 by registered post on or before the date
notified in the press.
2. The name of the Learner as well as his/her father /husband should
correspond with those as recorded in his/her S.S.L.C./S.S.C/H.S
& M.P.S.L.C. Register except those admitted under open system.
3. The date of birth of the learner should correspond with that recorded
in his/her SSC or an equivalent examination.
4. Applications sent without registration fees shall be rejected.

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5. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.
6. Photo copies of the following certificates (as appropriate) should
be attached to the duly filled admission application form.
a. Degree/Provisional Certificate of the previous examination
passed
b. Date of birth extract
c. Three passport size copies of recent photograph of learner (one
to be affixed to the application and the other two to be enclosed).
d. A crossed Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque towards tuition fee,
registration fee, examination fee and recognisiton fee, if
applicable.

Contact Information
S.No. For Enquiries Contact Person
1. Identity Cards, Fee Receipt, Admissions 8179681894
2. Non-receipt of course material and
8179681800
assignment question paper
3. Learner support services and Assistant Director, CDL
learner grievances Phone: 0891-2796499, 8179681900

4. Change of elective
5. Examination schedule, Results-
Revaluation, Grade Card,
Provisional certificates, Migration
Certificate Sri GVVSN Sastry
6. Original Degree / Diploma / 8179681888
Verification of Degree / Diploma
7. Porject Work
a) MBA (General) and MBA (HR) Dr. G.V. Satya Sekhar
Mobile : 8179681896
b) MCA Sri A. Vara Prasad
Mobile: 8179681889
c) M.Sc. (Biotechnology) Dr. P. Shanmukh Anand
Mobile : 9440943602

Note: Legal matters, if any, must be settled within the purview of

Visakhapatnam jurisdiction only.

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