Indus Business School

Attendance

Attending classes and learning in the class from the learned faculty is a critical step towards growth and development of students, as the relevant skills required by the Industry have to be learned in a systematic and progressive manner in the class room. Consistency in attendance is, therefore, a pre-requisite. Absence from class leads to discontinuity in learning and defeats the very approach of progressive learning, as subjects are inter-related, missing one session may lead to confusion when next session is being conducted.

Consequently, it is not only difficult but may put those students under tremendous pressure leading to stress, frustration and depression. This is particularly so because normally a student studies about six subjects per year during graduation, whereas, in PGDBM they have to study more than ten subjects every semester. We have come across quite a few cases where students have become psychiatric cases because of the work pressure. Therefore, attending classes regularly is essential for any student who joins a good management institution. Similarly, studying at home/hostel regularly everyday shall lead to expected growth and development.

IIEBM does not believe in the concept of holidays. Each and every class is critical for learning in a progressive manner. Therefore, for exemption of

attendance on medical/ any other grounds will not be accepted. Parents are advised to please understand the constraints of their child who has a medical history and discourage them to take up our stressful management program which is very hectic in nature with prolonged hours throughout the year. Students may undergo tension and depression and may not be able to express their difficulties either to their parents or the management. At IIEBM, requirements of the learning process are stringent in nature and cannot be changed.

A minimum of 85% attendance is compulsory. Those who maintain 95% attendance will be awarded an incentive of 5 marks per subject. Those who fail to clock 85% attendance will be placed in 'Red List' and may not be allowed to appear in the examinations.

It would be appropriate to mention that one should not get disturbed and understand that attendance criteria provide sufficient cushion as the permissible limit of absence is 15% every semester. If one calculates the total days one can legitimately be absent from the classes on account of sickness or other important contingencies, it works out to more than 12-13 days in a semester provided the students attends all classes regularly from the beginning and saves the 15% attendance for contingencies. To be away from class for casual reasons and also remain absent on medical grounds or other contingencies cannot be justified.

It is not an issue of writing examination but inculcating self-discipline and commitment.

We, as an institute cannot restrict the movement of students. There is no system of leave with attendance. Grant of leave means permission to remain away from the campus on personal reasons which cannot entitle grant of attendance.

No half day leave shall be granted and students are advised not to approach the management for the same.

Holidays and Vacation

The students will be granted minimum holidays during the first six months as this is the transformation period. Classes may also be held on Sundays. There will be no vacations during or after any semester. We will utilize all the days of the year to sharpen and hone the knowledge and competitive skills of our students so that money spent by parents leads to building a productive career of their wards.

Periodic Reports to Parents

Institute will periodically upload Performance and Attendance Report of each student on our website. Parents are requested to access these reports and encourage and advise their wards for greater commitment and better performance. We insist on regular attendance of students in classes, workshops,

seminars and other co-curricular activities. Get-together's and cultural programmes organized by the students as part of their team spirit, oneness and social adaptability.

Grant of Term

• Grant of term will be decided on the basis of the following
• Minimum 85% attendance
• Performance in internal and final examinations in each semester.
• General behaviour of the students within and outside the campus and participation in extra curricular activities
• Full payment of tuition fees and other dues

Examination and Method of Assessment

Examinations will be conducted at the end of each Semester. Each paper will be evaluated for 100 marks.

• Major Subjects
  • » Internal Assessment - 30%
  • » Class participation & discipline - 10%
  • » Final Examination - 60%
• Minor Subjects - 50% (Internal Assessment)
• Practicals - 50% (Internal Assessment)

Re-Examination / Backlogs

Students will be given the opportunity for

re-examination in subjects, they have failed or would like to improve their percentage.

Exam fee per subject will be charged for all backlogs / re-examinations. Application form for the re-examination should be submitted within 15 days of the declaration of results or the dates declared from time to time along with re-examination fees.

Students shall be allowed to carry maximum of 4 subjects backlog from any one or more semesters. Students with more than 4 backlogs will not be eligible for summer internship & placement assistance by the Institute.

Encouraging Excellence

Excellence and achievement is encouraged in each area of specialization and is suitably rewarded. Corporate Awards have been instituted for the following categories:

• Best All-Round Student
• Best in Academics
• Best Project Report
• Best Entrepreneur
• Best Lady Student
• Best Gent Student

Discipline

Students are trained for bright corporate careers through various scientific grooming processes which

involves healthy lifestyle. The word 'Discipline' for us implies adherence to civilized life and following the code of conduct. Therefore, strict discipline will be an essential part of the training process and defaulters will be dealt with appropriately.

For example:

Assessment of Students Behavior, Conduct and Integrity: Endorsement in PG Diploma

The industry at times asks us for reference and opinion about behavior, conduct, integrity and suitability of students even after they have passed out, for specific jobs / placements. They expect us to field the candidates with right attitude and attributes. This is not only for campus placements but also generally throughout the career of the students when they change jobs from one company to another. Traditionally the Director / Dean of the institute is a reference point. We are also required to sign testimonials whenever a student wants to go for higher studies abroad. With passage of time, we have found it difficult to recollect the attributes of the individual students. Therefore, it has been decided that henceforth students will be graded for character and leadership qualities viz., Exemplary / Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory. Copy of the record will be retained in our archives for future reference. We hope that our students will behave in a mature manner exhibiting positive attributes and leadership qualities.

Class Co-ordination and Class Discipline

Class discipline will be maintained strictly. Each class will have two students who will be selected as class representatives and another two who will be part of the Institute's Discipline Committee. They will report to the Deputy Director on day-to-day basis and whenever necessary directly to the Director. Students who have any problem or grievance can directly approach the Deputy Director/Director. All the issues related to academics, examinations will be referred to the Director or Dean.

Red List: What is it?

• All the indisciplinary cases will be placed in the "Red List" at the discretion of the Director.
• Any negative report received by the Institute from the Company where the student is doing "Internship or Project Studies" may result in the student being placed in the "Red List".
• Students receiving advances from the office for co-curricular activities should furnish the accounts expeditiously failing which they may be placed in the "Red List".
• Students not securing 85% attendance.
• Listed students may be disqualified from appearing in the examinations.
• They will not be allowed for the Campus Placements.

Medical Fitness

The following medical requirements need to be fulfilled:

• All students should vaccinate themselves against common diseases like Hepatitis, Chicken pox and Typhoid prior to joining the college.
• Dengue and Malaria are common problems in Maharashtra. Prevention is the only way to encounter these diseases; simple measures which need to be taken are:
  • » Mosquito nets
  • » Mosquito repellant's and Mats
• Certain diseases like diarrhea do occur during the rainy seasons. Again prevention should be the aim. The institute has a mess which caters for the students. Hygiene aspects in these places are any time better than outside eating places. Hence, students are advised to use their discretion as to where they should eat.
• It has been noticed that some students have had serious medical problems in the past, which they did not reveal at the time of admission. It is advisable that if anyone has serious medical problems they should not take admission in our institute because the institute may not be able to attend to their ongoing medical problems. However, if anyone develops serious ailment during the course, it should be brought to the notice of the Deputy Director.

Management Seats

10% of the seats are allotted to candidates who qualify the eligibility criteria at the discretion of the President with 1.5 times the prescribed fee. Allotment of these seats will be made only after declaration of the results. Those seeking management quota seats should mention the same in the application form and only the candidate or the parents are permitted to communicate with the management. Third party interference shall disqualify the candidate.

We have not appointed any agent and we will not accept any recommendations. Therefore, paying money to any agent who may claim and act as if they are very close to the management, will be doing so at their risk. Such people do exist, and they even take advances giving false guaranty for admission. In case the student is selected on his/her merit they will claim that they arranged the admission. In case the candidate is not selected they may or may not return the money. In most of the cases they simply vanish. We have reports that many students have been cheated in the past. Therefore, we caution everyone not to depend on such operators, not withstanding their position, status or affiliations.

Submission of Degree Certificates

Students should submit the certified mark sheets of the qualifying degree examinations latest by 1st October 2010 failing which the admission may be cancelled automatically. In case any University has not declared the result until then, the Principal of the previous college should personally write to the Director of the Institute explaining the correct situation and the Director will take appropriate action. In case the student fails in the qualifying degree examination, his/her admission will be cancelled. Fee shall be refunded as per rules.

The mark sheets and certificates of 10th, 12th standard and Graduation in original will be verified

repeatedly by the authorities of IIEBM and will be compared with the marks reflected by the students in the application form for admission. In case, any discrepancy is discovered, at any stage, the admission of the student will be cancelled. No fee refund will be permissible in such cases.