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AcademicPoliciesAcademic ResourcesAcademics and Research DepartmentThe Academics Development and Research Department plays a key role in designing and constantly updating thecurriculum after careful evaluation and study of the course contents offered by full time programs and ensures that thecurriculum meets the latest industry / societal trends. The department is responsible for providing academic support tostudents. The department is assisted by expert faculty in all its activities.Academic activities at SCDL include research work in “e-learning as growth drivers, its effectiveness and usage” andin Distance Learning Technologies. The department liaises with the Faculty and the Editorial Department.Faculty DevelopmentSCDL has over 400 visiting faculty members who help Academics Development and Research Department indeveloping curriculum and providing academic support to students, creating assessments and providing feedback tostudents on their academic progress. Faculty members attend workshops and training programs to seek innovativeteaching methodologies and implement efficient learning systems for the benefit of students.Train the TrainersSCDL organizes monthly training workshops for faculty in order to train them on Quality and Standards related to SelfLearning Material, E-learning and other content development.Editorial DepartmentThe editorial department is responsible for editing, proofreading of the self-learning materials (SLMs), prospectus andall other publications of SCDL, the Editorial Department is also responsible for publishing newsletters and journals.Quality Assurance CellQuality Assurance Cell strives towards development of quality models and standards in Distance Education, creatingbenchmarks and auditing. A six sigma model has been introduced to ensure quality in all departments. This activityhas brought about standardization and improvement in all inter-departmental processes. SCDL has developedcomprehensive Quality Manual covering Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each department and itsbusiness processes.Advisory CommitteeThe members of the Advisory Committee are experts in the field of education, distance learning, academics andcorporate training. The Advisory Committee plays an important role in advising and setting institute policies, inapproving new programs, ensuring quality and in taking strategic decisions which are important for the future directionand growth of SCDL.Academic CouncilThe Academic Council comprises of experts from academia and industries. The Academic Council plays an importantrole in establishing quality guidelines, designing curricula for various programs, introducing new programs andfaculties, and designing credit system. The council has a combination of experts from education / industry andacademia to ensure that SCDL programs and curricula meet the requirements of the industry and the society, meet theguidelines set forth by Distance Education Council and are of the highest academic standards. The Academic Councilis assisted by Board of Studies for Curricula and Content development of various programs and to implementacademic decisions.

AcademicPoliciesCredit SystemCredit System is used to measure the workload of a student's learning effort. Each course of the curriculumcarries credit points. One credit point is equivalent to 30 hours of study. Study hours consist of time spent by thestudents in:† Reading & understanding the self-learning material† e-learning† Integrated Learning† Preparation and submission of assignments† Preparation for examinations† Preparation of Projects / Case Studies, if anyThe basic objective of transfer of courses and corresponding credits is to encourage students to continue learning in an'Open System' thus acknowledging prior learning at SCDL.From Academic Year 2011, students will be able to transfer courses and corresponding credits earned by taking singlecourses to other programs of SCDL at a later date and subject to the applicable conditions as laid down by SCDL fromtime to time.Credit Transfer System† The transfer of courses and corresponding credits policy applies to all programs and single courses of SCDL.† A student can transfer maximum four courses and their corresponding credits if they wish to enroll to a one or twoyear program offered by SCDL.† Transfer of courses and corresponding credits are not allowed for any similar courses studied by the student fromother institutes / universities other than SCDL.† For transfer of courses and corresponding credits, a student must have completed and passed with a minimum of50% in the course(s).† Transfer of courses and corresponding credits are allowed only within the program validity period whose coursesand credits the student wishes to transfer or as particularly specified in case of Single Courses.† Transfer of courses and corresponding credits are subject to the Director's approval and students are required tosubmit a written “Request for Transfer of courses and corresponding credits application” to the Director, SCDL.† There will be no concession in the program fees for the program in which the student wishes to enroll due to transferof courses and corresponding credits.† There will be no change in the duration or registration validity of the program in which the student is seekingadmission, due to transfer of courses and corresponding credits.Grading System (applicable for all programs)DescriptionPercentageA Distinction70% and aboveAFirst Class60% - 69.99BSecond Class55% - 59.99CPass Class50% - 54.99DFailBelow 50%GradeSCDL has a grading system which gives aggregate percentage as well as the respective grade.

AcademicPoliciesLearning Methodology & Student ServicesSCDL has developed a unique “blended learning” methodology that combines all three forms of learning, namely,Publish / Print, Digital and Faculty Interaction. SCDL’s Integrated Learning Approach is in line with ourmission for providing ‘self-paced, self-styled’ learning.Self-Learning Material:All students are provided with comprehensive self-learning material (SLM) at the beginning of each semester.Renowned authors specially design the self-learning material for each course of the curriculum, with the distancelearning methodology in mind. The self-learning material includes self-assessment questions also.SCDL has introduced a unique course code for each of the courses prescribed for a particular program. The coursecode includes the academic year, a specific identification number and the version of SLM. e.g. 11.101.01 indicates theacademic year 2011, 101 as an identification number of the subject PPM and 01 is the second version of the SLM.SCDL revises SLM frequently once in 1 - 2 years to keep in line with the current market trends.e-learning:SCDL has introduced ‘e-learning’ as a supplementary methodology for all its students to enhance understanding of keyconcepts and bridge the gap between distance and classroom based learning. The e-learning sessions enhance theunderstanding of the subject matter by presenting scenarios, audio / video clips, case studies, quizzes and activities.Students can go through the e-learning modules available on the SCDL website or CD packed along with the selflearning material.Pre-Recorded DVD Lecture:Students can enhance their understanding of key concept by viewing pre-recorded lectures from expert faculty onimportant courses and areas of the program curricula. Such lectures are in the form of DVD and are available at anominal cost upon enrollment. Information is provided to students through the SCDL website.Virtual Classroom Sessions:In a Virtual Classroom environment, students are able to attend a live online classroom and interact with an expertfaculty via the internet. Students can ask questions, have peer interaction and even replay an archived lecture. Virtualclassroom sessions are conducted for all courses throughout the year.Online Faculty Chat Sessions:Online Faculty Chat Sessions allow students to interact with faculty by typing their questions and receiving immediateanswers in an online environment.E-Mentoring:SCDL provides an extremely fast and effective e-Mentoring system for academic support to all its students. Through thee-Mentoring system, students can address their specific academic queries via e-mail to SCDL, to which an in-depthreply will be sent within 2-3 days by an expert faculty.Web-Based Support Services:SCDL has a sophisticated Web-Portal providing the facilities listed below which the students can use:† Personalized interface and unique login for each student through the “Student Centre Login”.† Ability to submit online assignments at any time and view immediate results.† Flexibility to give On-Demand online exams as per desire.† View important instructions regarding exams, assignments and other activities through a Message Board.† Ability to view fee and academic status.† Ability to send e-mails to SCDL representatives as per nature of query in order to receive a prompt response.† Ability to access e-Learning Content through the Student Centre Login on the SCDL website.† SCDL has introduced interactive lectures on relevant subjects, broadcasted through Video Conferencing / internetthroughout the year.† Chat Session with SCDL faculty is also made available on a periodic basis in order to provide academic support.† SCDL has introduced Virtual Classroom Sessions, which is conducted live & online throughout the year for allcourses. Students interact with the expert faculty and clarify their doubts.

Admission &Fee PoliciesAdmission ProcedureWalk-In AdmissionsStudents may walk into SCDL with the duly filled application form, registration fee and all other required documents. Ifthe student satisfies all admission and eligibility criteria, then the student can walk out with the Admission Letter, IdentityCard (for confirmed admission), Exam Hand-Book and Welcome Kit.Confirmation of AdmissionApplication forms sent by post along with registration fees and required documents are scrutinized for eligibility.Confirmed Admission Letter, Identity Card along with the Welcome Kit and Exam Hand-Book is sent to students if thestudent is found to be eligible for admission.Provisional AdmissionsProvisional Admission is given when the application form has deficiencies such as:† Documents submitted are not attested† Service Certificate (for Diploma holders and active† Insufficient documentsDefence Personnel)† Incomplete / Unsigned application form† Name Change Certificate† Photographs (2 copies) not attached† Visa copy (for International / SAARC students)Students admitted on provisional basis do not receive an ID card until their admission is confirmed. They must submitrequired documents or comply with deficiencies immediately upon receipt of provisional admission letter so as to getconfirmed admission. Provisional admissions of students failing to submit the required documents on or before 30thNovember, 2011 are liable to be cancelled. It is the sole responsibility of the student to submit all the requireddocuments within the prescribed timeline.Late AdmissionStudents admitted after 30th September 2011 will be considered as late admissions. Late admissions beyondprescribed timeline may be given with the Director's approval only. Late admitted students are required to pay theprescribed fees for the program they have enroled in full, (i.e. 1st & 2nd installments together) and they will not be eligiblefor any kind of refund of fees or change of Program / Specialization.Enclosures with ApplicationFor all PG Diploma Programs, Certificate Programs, Advanced Diploma Programs & Single Courses† †††††Application form completely filled and signed.Two passport size colour photographs, one pasted and another attached to the application form.Photocopy of the Graduation / Diploma / Provisional or Passing Certificate duly attested by a Gazetted officer.Service Certificate, applicable to Diploma Holders and active Defence Personnel.Name Change Document, if applicable.Single Demand Draft for Non-Refundable Registration Fee (giving candidate’s name / details on thereverse side). The Demand Draft should be in favour of “The Director, SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune or attachonline payment status report.† The registration fees can be paid in cash at the SCDL office in Pune only, if the admission is sought in person.† For International / SAARC students, photocopy of passport page showing valid visa of the foreign country.For Diploma in Creative Writing and Diploma in Teaching English† Photocopy of age proof document and photo-identity proof attested by a gazetted officer or notary.† Two copies of recent passport size colour photographs.† Single Demand Draft for Non-Refundable Registration Fee (giving candidate’s name / details on thereverse side). The Demand Draft should be in favour of “The Director, SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune or attachonline payment status report.† The registration fees can be paid in cash at the SCDL office in Pune only, if the admission is sought in person.† Name Change Document, if applicable.† For International / SAARC students, photocopy of passport page showing valid visa of the foreign country.Students should not send any original documents to SCDL. SCDL will not accept any fees in cash by post / courier or atany SCDL Campus / Information Centers / at any SCDL counter, other than Main Pune campus. SCDL is not liable forreturn / loss of original documents sent by students. Submission of documents for confirmation of provisionaladmission as per the eligibility criteria and as per the time limit decided by SCDL is the sole responsibility of the student.

Admission &Fee PoliciesFees Schedule, Timelines & PoliciesProgram-wise Fees StructureCategoriesGeneral / Civil Category: Students who have completed their education in India and would like to give exams fromIndia and avail all services in India will be considered as General / Civil category.Defence Category: Special Fee concessions are given to active Defence Personnel (Army, Navy, and Air Force) andParamilitary / Police Personnel as a token of appreciation and recognition of their services to our nation. Special feeconcession is not available for personnel in civilian category working in Defence establishments, Ex / Retired DefencePersonnel, dependents of Defence Personnel and Paramilitary / Police Personnel.International Category: International students are those who are holding passport issued by a foreign countryincluding people of Indian origin (NRIs) who have acquired the nationality of a foreign country. Students holding Indianpassport but are residing abroad at the time of applying for admission irrespective of the duration of their stay and havevalid visas will also be considered as international students.SAARC Category: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization of South Asiannations. Its founding members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and SriLanka. SAARC students who are holding passport issued by SAARC country (Except India), including people of Indianorigin (NRIs) who have acquired the nationality of a SAARC country, students holding Indian passport but are residingin SAARC Country at the time of applying for admission irrespective of the duration of their stay and have valid visas willalso be considered as SAARC country students.Two Year Post Graduate Diploma ProgramsPGDBA, PGDIB, PGDIT, PGDEA, PGDBFRegistration Fees (Non-Refundable):The registration fees must be paid along with the application form, failing which the form will not be processed.Registration fee implies application processing fees.† For Indian Residents (General or Civil / Defence Personnel / Paramilitary / Police / Symbiosis employee): Rs. 1000/† International Students: US 100 OR Rs. 4600/† SAARC Students: US 75 OR Rs. 3450/-Program Fees:General / CivilFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentRs. 15,000/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentRs. 15,000/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalRs. 30,000/-stActive Defence / Paramilitary / PoliceFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentRs. 15,000/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentRs. 12,500/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalRs. 27,500/-st

Admission &Fee PoliciesInternational StudentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentUS 1000 or Rs. 46,000/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentUS 900 or Rs. 41,400/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalUS 1900 or Rs. 87,400/-Fee InstallmentsstSAARC StudentsFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentUS 600 or Rs. 27,600/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentUS 400 or Rs. 18,400/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalUS 1000 or Rs. 46,000/-stNote: Exam fees are not included in the progam fees & have to be paid for each exam attempt along with the examenrollment form, from time to time.Dual (Additional) Specialization Fees for PGDBA & PGDIM† Dual (Additional) specialization fees (non-refundable) are to be paid on or before 30th November 2011 along with theService Request Form available on the website for dual (additional) specialization.† Students should first complete their primary specialization and only after successfully completing the primaryspecialization subjects, students can submit online assignment and can appear for online exam of additionalspecialization. The registration validity for the program remains same; no further extension will be provided forcompletion of dual (additional) specialization.† If the student wishes to cancel his or her dual (additional) specialization, the student has to forward a writtenapplication to the Director. No refund request towards dual (additional) specialization fees paid will be entertained.Fee Structure for Dual (Additional) Specialization: PGDBA and PGDIMProgram NamePGDBAPGDIMStudent CategoryFees ApplicableGeneral or Civil / Defence Personnel /Paramilitary / Police / Symbiosis EmployeeRs. 7,000/-International StudentsUS 600 or Rs. 27,600/-SAARC StudentsUS 300 or Rs. 13,800/-General or Civil / Defence Personnel /Paramilitary / Police / Symbiosis EmployeeRs. 3,500/-International StudentsUS 300 or Rs. 13,800/-SAARC StudentsUS 150 or Rs. 6,900/-Note: Exam fees are not included in the progam fees & have to be paid for each exam attempt along with the examenrollment form, from time to time.

Admission &Fee PoliciesOne Year Post Graduate Diploma ProgramsPGDIM, PGDRM, PGDCRM, PGDSCM, PGDID, PGDTW, PGDHRM, PGDEXIM,PGDBCL, PGDPTT, ADCW, DCWRegistration Fees (Non-refundable):The registration fees must be paid along with the application form, failing which the form will not be processed.Registration fee implies application processing fees.† For Indian Residents (General or Civil / Defence Personnel / Paramilitary / Police / Symbiosis employee): Rs. 1000/† International Students: US 100 OR Rs. 4600/† SAARC Students: US 75 OR Rs. 3450/-Program Fees:General / CivilFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1st InstallmentRs. 12,000/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentRs. 6,000/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalRs. 18,000/-Active Defence / Paramilitary / PoliceFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentRs. 10,000/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentRs. 5,500/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalRs. 15,500/-stInternationalFee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentUS 800 or Rs. 36,800/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentUS 400 or Rs. 18,400/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalUS 1200 or Rs. 55,200/-Fee InstallmentsAmountDate of Payment1 InstallmentUS 400 or Rs. 18,400/-Upon receipt of Admission letter (Confirmation orprovisional) or before 19th August 20112nd InstallmentUS 200 or Rs. 9,200/-On or before 30th September 2011TotalUS 600 or Rs. 27,600/-stSAARCstNote: Exam fees are not included in the program fees & have to be paid for each exam attempt along with the examenrollment form, from time to time. (There are no online exams for the PGDPTT, ADCW & DCW programs)Diploma in Teaching English (DTE)Registration Fees (Non-Refundable):The registration fees must be paid along with the application form, failing which the form will not be processed.Registration fee implies application processing fees.† For Indian Residents (General or Civil/Defence Personnel/Paramilitary/Police/Symb

comprehensive Quality Manual covering Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each department and its business processes. The members of the Advisory Committee are experts in the field of education, distance learning, academics and corporate training. The Advisory Committee plays an important role in advising and setting institute policies, in