SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY
Swami Ram Nagar, Jolly Grant Dehradun - 248016, Uttarakhand, India
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Admissions
Admissions to all online programmes are conducted by the University. Eligibility criteria and procedures are set by UGC-DEB and the University, and are updated periodically.
Key things to know
- Online UG and PG degrees are fully equivalent to conventional university degrees — as per UGC Specification of Degrees, 2014.
- Post Graduate Diplomas awarded via online mode are also treated as equivalent to conventional PG Diplomas.
- Foreign and international learners can enrol in any online programme as per UGC (ODL & Online) Regulations 2020 and its amendments.
- You may move from one mode of learning (e.g., online to conventional) within the same University, subject to statutory and regulatory approvals.
- Admissions made during a recognition period remain valid for the complete programme, even if the university's recognition does not continue — provided the programme runs per UGC norms.
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Registration & Enrolment
All registration is fully online. You need two mandatory IDs — an ABC ID and a DEB-ID — before you can complete enrolment. Foreign learners receive a separate DEB-ID from the University.
01 · ABC Portal
Get your ABC ID
Register on the ABC portal
02 · UGC-DEB Portal
Generate DEB-ID
Use your ABC ID to register
03 · University Web App
Submit documents & pay fee
Upload all required supporting documents
04 · University
Receive enrolment number
Unique — quote in all correspondence
Your DEB-ID is mandatory for all online programme enrolments and stays valid for your lifetime of online learning. Your University Enrolment Number is unique to you — always quote it in any communication with the University.
Sec 8–9
Programme Structure
All online programmes follow NEP 2020, NHEQF, CCFUP, and CCFPP guidelines, as approved by the Academic Council of the University.
Course categories in every programme
- Major / Discipline Specific Core (MJ/DSC) — foundational and advanced courses in your primary discipline
- Minor / Discipline Specific Elective / Inter-Disciplinary (MI/DSE/ID) — elective or cross-discipline subjects to broaden expertise
- Multidisciplinary Courses (MD) — courses spanning multiple fields for a holistic perspective
- Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) — communication, languages, and general skills
- Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) — practical, vocational, and career-oriented skills
- Value Added Courses (VAC) — ethics, co-curricular development, and holistic growth
- Summer Internship — industry/organisation experience during summer break
- Research Project / Dissertation (MJ) — for students on the Honours with Research track in year 4
Course load & credit norms
- Minimum 20 credits per semester — typically 5 to 6 courses
- 1 credit = 30 hours of total study (synchronous sessions + asynchronous learning + self-study)
- Learning hours are distributed across: live sessions, discussion forums, e-tutorials, e-content, and continuous assessments
- You must register for courses every semester as per the Academic Calendar schedule
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Duration of the Programme
UG Programme
4 yrsStandard (8 sems)
7 yrsMaximum allowed
- 3-year exit option available after year 3
- Exit after year 1 → UG Certificate (40 credits)
- Exit after year 2 → UG Diploma (80 credits)
PG Programme
2 yrsStandard (4 sems)
4 yrsMaximum allowed
- Exit after year 1 → PG Diploma (40 credits)
- Complete year 2 → PG Degree (80 credits)
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Degrees & Exit Options (MEME)
Multiple Entry Multiple Exit (MEME) lets you stop at different milestones and earn a recognised qualification. You can re-enter later and continue towards your full degree — within the maximum programme duration.
| Exit Point | Award | Credits | Additional Requirement | Re-entry Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Year 1 | UG Certificate | 40 | 4-credit skill/vocational course in summer of year 1 | Within 3 yrs; degree within 7 yrs |
| After Year 2 | UG Diploma | 80 | 4-credit skill/vocational course in summer of year 2 | Within 3 yrs; degree within 7 yrs |
| After Year 3 | 3-Year UG Degree | 120 | — | — |
| After Year 4 | 4-Year UG Honours | 160 | — | — |
| After Year 4 (Research) | UG Honours with Research | 160 (incl. 12 research) | Min. 7.5 CGPA after 6 sems; dissertation under faculty guidance | — |
| PG — After Year 1 | PG Diploma | 40 | — | — |
| PG — After Year 2 | PG Degree | 80 | — | — |
All students — regardless of exit point — must complete their degree within the maximum permissible duration (7 years for UG, 4 years for PG) from the date of original registration.
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Online Learning Delivery — Four Quadrants
All learning materials are delivered through the Learning Management System (LMS). Content is structured in four quadrants, and assessments follow Bloom's Taxonomy on an adaptive basis.
Quadrant I — e-Tutorial
Video and audio content, animations, simulations, virtual labs, and full transcriptions of all video material
Quadrant II — e-Content
Self-instructional materials, e-books, case studies, presentations, research papers, and curated web resources
Quadrant III — Discussion Forum
Real-time online doubt clearing; doubts raised by students are answered by course coordinators and their team
Quadrant IV — Assessment
MCQs, fill-in-blanks, short/long answers, quizzes, assignments, FAQs, and misconception clarifications
Study hours required per course credit value
| Credits | Weeks | Live (hrs) | Forum (hrs) | e-Tutorial | e-Content | Self-study | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 60 |
| 4 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 44 | 120 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 66 | 180 |
| 8 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 88 | 240 |
1 credit = 30 hours of total study. Live sessions are 1 hr/week; discussion forums are 2 hrs/week.
Sec 11
Temporary Discontinuation
Temporary breaks from the programme are allowed for medical or other valid reasons only — with prior written approval of the Director, CDOE. Maximum break allowed: 2 consecutive semesters (1 year).
Medical Discontinuation
- Requires prior approval from Director, CDOE
- Can write backlog/arrear exams during the break (prescribed fee applicable)
- To re-join, you must be declared medically fit by the University's Medical Board
- Re-join from the next Academic Semester/Year
Other Valid Reasons
- Requires prior approval from Director, CDOE
- Maximum 2 consecutive semesters / 1 year
- Re-joining requires approval from competent University authority
- Re-join from next Academic Semester/Year
Debarment due to attendance shortage or disciplinary suspension does NOT qualify as temporary discontinuation. The overall degree must still be completed within the maximum programme duration from the original date of registration.
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Attendance & Mentoring
75%Minimum attendance to sit End-Sem Exam
OnlineAll activities count — classes, forums, submissions
RemedialClasses available before End-Sem Exam
What counts as attendance?
- Attending live and recorded online classes
- Engaging in online interactive sessions and webinars
- Submitting all assignments within deadlines
- Participating in academic discussions, forums, and programme-related tasks
If attendance is below 75%?
- Students identified as slow learners or falling short of 75% can attend doubt-clearing/remedial classes conducted before the End Semester Examination
- All activities assigned by course coordinators during this preparatory period count towards attendance
- Students who reach the 75% threshold through remedial participation become eligible to appear for the End Semester Examination
Students who still do not meet 75% attendance even after remedial classes will be detained (SA) and will not be allowed to sit the End Semester Examination for that semester.