Admissions, Registration & Programme Structure - Student Guide

Admissions

Sec 3

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.

Registration & Enrolment

Sec 4-5

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.

1

ABC portal

Get your ABC ID

Register on the ABC portal

2

UGC-DEB portal

Generate DEB-ID

Use your ABC ID to register

3

University web app

Submit documents & pay fee

Upload all required supporting documents

4

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.

Programme Structure

Sec 8-9

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

Duration of the Programme

Sec 10

UG programme

4 yrs

Standard duration

8 semesters

7 yrs

Maximum allowed

from date of registration

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 yrs

Standard duration

4 semesters

4 yrs

Maximum allowed

from date of registration

Exit after year 1 → PG Diploma (40 credits)
Complete year 2 → PG Degree (80 credits)

Degrees & Exit Options (MEME)

Sec 13

Multiple Entry Multiple Exit (MEME) lets you stop at different milestones and earn a recognised qualification. You can also re-enter later and continue towards your full degree -- within the maximum programme duration.

Exit point	Award	Credits required	Additional requirement	Re-entry window
After Year 1	UG Certificate	40 credits	4-credit skill/vocational course in summer of year 1	Within 3 years; complete degree within 7 years
After Year 2	UG Diploma	80 credits	4-credit skill/vocational course in summer of year 2	Within 3 years; complete degree within 7 years
After Year 3	3-year UG Degree	120 credits	--	--
After Year 4	4-year UG Honours	160 credits	--	--
After Year 4 (Research)	UG Honours with Research	160 credits (incl. 12 research credits)	Min. 7.5 CGPA after 6 semesters; dissertation under faculty guidance	--
PG -- After Year 1	PG Diploma	40 credits	--	--
PG -- After Year 2	PG Degree	80 credits	--	--

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.

Online Learning Delivery -- Four Quadrants

Sec 12

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 sessions (hrs)	Discussion forum (hrs)	e-Tutorial (hrs)	e-Content (hrs)	Self-study + assessment (hrs)	Total hours
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.

Temporary Discontinuation

Sec 11

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.

Attendance & Mentoring

Sec 14

75%

Minimum attendance

to sit End-Sem Exam

Online

All activities count

classes, forums, submissions

Remedial

Classes 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

What if your 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 your 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.

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