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
through a wide range of programmes.

Distance education is now considered to be an integral part of

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.

I am immensely pleased to note that GITAM Centre for Distance

Learning is fulfilling this need by offering several useful programmes
in the disciplines of management, science and humanities. The
learners are free to choose a progrmme suitable to their requirement
and accentualize their potential for a fruitful and rewarding career.

An important additional feature of this Centre is online learning in

select programmes being introduced this year to facilitate interactive
learning among learners, thus enhancing access and flexibility.

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

from the distance learning programmes offered by GITAM Centre
for Distance Learning.

M.V.V.S. MURTHI

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 VISION

To become a global leader in Higher Education

MISSION

To impart futuristic and comprehensive higher

education of global standards with a high sense
of discipline and social relevance in a serene
and invigorating environment

OBJECTIVES

To provide for instruction and training in such

branches of learning as it may deem fit.

To provide for research and for the advancement

of and dissemination of knowledge.

To undertake extramural studies, extension

programmes and field outreach activities to
contribute to the development of society.

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 Prof.G.Subrahmanyam
Vice-Chancellor
GITAM University

Hearty welcome to GITAM Centre for Distance Learning.

GITAM University is a premier educational institution in Andhra Pradesh
dedicated to the cause of teaching and research of global standards.It
offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research
programmes in diverse disciplines such as engineering, science,
management, international business and pharmacy. The Ministry of Human
Resources Development, Govt. of India has highly rated GITAM University
and included it in ““A category”” among the Deemed Universities in the
country.
In a developing country like India, reach, relevance and quality are critical
dimensions of higher education. With such 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 alternative
to meet this demand.
Against this background, GITAM Centre for Distance Learning is unique
in offering a wide range of programmes to interested 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 state. 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 self-learning format
easily understandable by the learners.
I hope more and more learners will take advantage of these programmes
and build a bright career.

G. SUBRAHMANYAM
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 GITAM UNIVERSITY
Visakhapatnam Campus

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 GITAM UNIVERSITY
GITAM University is a premier educational institution in the country
with a track record of 30 years providing quality education in
several undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes
in the areas of engineering, management, pharmacy and science.
The University is among the best in the country due to the high
level of faculty involvment and excellent array of learning
experiences available for students

The University has been making rapid strides in its march to attain
excellence in imparting higher education of global standards. The
University is dedicated to innovative learning and research
through which it seeks to foster social and economic development
while promoting quality and excellence. The University gives equal
priority to research and consultancy in addition to teaching.

The University has two campuses, the main campus at

Visakhapatnam is spread over 100 acres while the Off-Campus
at Hyderabad extends over 70 acres. The main campus is situated
in the picturesque city of Visakhapatnam providing the required
ambience for peaceful pursuit of knowledge. The University
provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, and excellent student
support facilities such as modern library, hostels, play grounds,
indoor stadium, etc.

The University is unique in providing oppurtunities for personality

and softskill development in addition to generic skills realizing
a near 100% placement record. Further, the students are
transformed into responsible citizens through inculcation of social
responsibility and ethical behaviour as a part of the curriculum.

The University has also embarked upon distance learning

programes with recognition from Distance Education Council
(DEC), New Delhi. The major objective of this Centre is to enhance
access to higher educaiton to all with relevance and affordability.

GITAM University is a household name for education and career

pursuits of learners in the conventional system of higher
education. The University now extends the same to distance
learners also.

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 GITAM Centre for Distance Learning (GCDL)
With the rapid explosion of knowledge in various areas across
disciplines and the growing urge for acquisition of knowledge among
the vast sections of the public, education has come to be regarded
as a lifelong process, no more confined to schools, colleges and
universities. This led to the necessity of finding alternative channels
of imparting education to the ever growing number of learners in
all walks of life by adopting innovative methods to reach all those
seeking higher education irrespective of their gender,
socioeconomic background, location, status, etc.,

Distance learning involves imparting education from a distance

wherein the teacher and the learner are physically separated. It
involves a process of making learning easily accessible to learners
regardless of his / her previous qualifications. The main aim of
distance learning is to provide wider increased access to higher
education to persons of all ages and gender particularly to working
persons, to economically or physically challenged persons, and those
residing in remote areas. Such education serves as a means of
enriching human resources to meet the requirements of society.

The University has established the Centre for Distance Learning

with the following objectives:
i. to provide high quality and career oriented education to
learners through flexible, diversified and open education.
ii. to facilitate the learners in developing, integrating and
applying both theory and practice to strengthen their
employability in the context of competitive environment.
iii. to provide a learner-friendly atmosphere so that they can
utilize their intellectual capacities to specialize in various areas
of study with emphasis on self paced learning.
iv. to provide a broader view of socio-economic aspects and to
develop all round personality with good culture, values and
attitudes among the learners.
v. to endow effective, efficient and ethically educated citizens
to serve the society.

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Some of the features of CDL are :
•• Democratising higher education to reach the doorsteps of
learners.
•• Learning at one’’s own pace, place and time.
•• Multi-media course packages.
•• The state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities.
•• Modern Library with rich collection of Books & Journals and
E-Learning Centre.
•• Continuous Evaluation & Credit Based Grading system.
•• Effective personal and academic counselling.
•• Study center based learner support network.
•• Effective Learning Management System (LMS).
•• Irrespective of completion of the entire programme, the learners
are awarded a diploma at the end of each year of the
programmes offered under modular system.
•• The learning material developed by reputed universities like
IGNOU is adapted/adopted.
•• The study centers are located at well established educational
institutions having good infrastructure and easy accessibility
to the learners.
•• The learner can make use of on-line facility for accessing the
services provided by the centre.

Academic Programmes:
The University offers a wide range of programmes, conventional
and innovative, leading to Diploma, Undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees. Most of the programmes have been
developed after an initial survey of the demand for such programmes
focusing on knowledge and employability. The programmes are
offered mainly to fulfill the dreams and needs of the learners for:
•• Certification.
•• Improvement of skills.
•• Acquisition of professional qualifications.
•• Continuing education & professional development at work place.
•• Self-enrichment.
•• Diversification of knowledge.

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Planning of Studies :

For studying at home, one requires careful determination, planning

and commitment. Learners have to properly plan their studies
by managing the leisure time both at residence and office/factory
(if employed). In addition to their day to day activities, the learners
have to carefully plan the available time for studies by preparing
and adhering to the time table as given in our academic calendar.

Tution Fee :
Programme Fees (Rs.)
I Yr IIYr IIIYr Total

MBA (Gen) 15000 10000 5000 30000

MBA (HRM) 15000 10000 5000 30000
MCA 20000 15000 10000 45000
MA (English) 2500 2000 - 4500
MA (Economics) 2500 2000 - 4500
M.Com 3000 2000 5000
M.Sc (Biotechnology) 15000 10000 - 25000
BA 2000 1000 1000 4000
B.Com 2500 1500 1000 5000
P.G.Diploma in Env.& Sustainable Mgmt. 2500 - - 2500
P.G.Diploma in Commn. Skills 2000 - - 2000
Diploma in Communicative English 2000 - - 2000
Diploma in Computer Appl. 2000 - - 2000

Registration Fee : A candidate given admission in any programme

has to pay an additional amount of Rs. 300/- towards registration
and admission process charges along with the first year fee.
Recognition Fee –– (learners from other universities only):
In addition to the tuition fee, a candidate who passed the qualifying
examination from other universities other than GITAM University
have to pay an amount of Rs. 500/- towards recognition fee along
with the first year fee.
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 Curriculum
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The aim of the programme is to produce professional managers required
for the global corporate world as well as promising entrepreneurs.
Period of study : 3 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate
should have passed the
Bachelors degree other than
BFA & BOL of 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 eligibility criteria.
First Year
S.No. Paper Credits
01 Perspectives of Management & Behaviour 06
02 Managerial Economics 06
03 Business Communication 04
04 Indian Business Environment 06
05 Information Technology & Systems 06
06 Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis 06
07 Human Resource Management 06
Total 40
Second Year
01 Financial Management 06
02 Operations Management 06
03 Marketing Management 06
04 International Business Environment 06
05 Business Laws 06
06 Entrepreneurship & Small Industry 06
07 Strategic Management 06
Total 42

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Third Year (Any one of the following groups consisting of five
courses each is to be selected)
Specialization Groups:
A. Human Resource Management
S.No. Paper Credits
01 Human Resource Development 06
02 Compensation Management 04
03 Employment Laws 06
04 Employment Relations 06
05 International Human Resource Mgmt. 04
Total 26
B. Financial Management
01 Capital Investment and Financing Decisions 06
02 Security Analysis & Portfolio Management 06
03 Management of Financial Services 04
04 Management Control Systems 04
05 International Financial Management 06
Total 26
C. Operations Management
01 Operations Research 06
02 Project Management 06
03 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 06
04 Materials Management 04
05 Maintenance Management 04
Total 26
D. Marketing Management
01 Consumer Behaviour 06
02 Sales Management 06
03 Marketing of Services 04
04 Marketing Research 04
05 International Marketing Management 06
Total 26

E. International Business
01 International Business 06
02 International Financial Management 06
03 International Marketing Management 06
04 India’’s Foreign Trade 04
05 Export Import Procedures & Documentation 04
Total 26

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S.No Compulsory Credits
01 Project Report 10
02 Comprehensive Viva-Voce 06
Total 16
Total 42
Grand Total 124
Note :
•• After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded
P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM).
•• After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be
awarded P.G. Advanced Diploma in Management (PGADM).
•• After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded
MBA.

Master of Business Administration (HRM)

The objective of the programme is to develop competent HR professionals
required by industry and service sectors
Period of study : 3 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree
other than BFA & BOL of 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.
First Year
S.No Course Credits
1. Management Functions & Behaviour 6
2. Managerial Economics 6
3. Business Communication 4
4. Indian Business Environment 6
5. Information Technology & Systems 6
6. Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis 6
7. Human Resource Management 6
Total 40

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Second Year
S.No Course Credits
1. Financial Management 4
2. Operations Management 4
3. Marketing Management 4
4. Social Processes & Behavioural Issues 6
5. Performance Management 4
6. Employee Welfare & Administration 6
7. Strategic Human Resource Management 6
Total 34

Third Year
S.No Course Credits
1. Human Resource Development 6
2. Compensation Management 4
3. Employment Laws 6
4. Employment Relations 4
5. International Human Resource Management 6
6. Project Report 10
7. Comprehensive Viva-Voce 6
Total 42
Grand Total 116

Note :
•• After successful completion of first year, a candidate will be awarded
P.G. Diploma in Management. (PGDM).
•• After successful completion of second year, a candidate will be
awarded P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Management.
•• After successful completion of third year, a candidate will be awarded
MBA (HRM)

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 Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

The objective of the programme is to produce trained computer

professionals with hands on experience who will be able to
handle software challenges in industry/academia.
Period of study : 3 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed the Bachelors degree
other than BFA & BOL of 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.

First Year
S No Subject Credits
01 Problem Solving and Programming 6
02 Discrete Mathematics 6
03 Computer Organization 6
04 Data Structures 6
05 Database Management Systems 6
06 Communication Skills 4
07 C & Data Structures Lab 3
08 Database Management Systems Lab 3
Total 40

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Second Year
01 Operating Systems 6
02 Data Communication and Computer Networks 6
03 Object Oriented Technologies and Java
Programming 6
04 Software Engineering 6
05 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 6
06 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 6
07 Operating Systems Lab 3
08 Java Programming Lab 3
Total 42
Third Year
01 Object Oriented Analysis and Design 6
02 Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge
Management 6
03 Advanced Internet Technologies 6
04 Advanced Internet Technologies Lab 3
05 Project 15
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.

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
With tremendous growth in the field of Biotechnology in the recent period,
post graduates in Biotechnology can be gainfully employed in pharma
as well as research organizations in India and abroad.
Period of study : 2 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : The candidate should have passed B.Sc. or equivalent exam
with any of the following courses: Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology,
Genetics, Zoology, Botany, Agriculture, Veterinary Science and
Environmental Science.

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First Year
S.No Title of Paper Credits
01 Cell Biology and Genetics 5
02 Biomolecules 5
03 Biochemical Techniques and Biostatistics 5
04 Enzymology and Metabolism 5
05 Microbiology and Immunology 5
06 Lab –– I: Biochemical Analysis and Techniques 2
07 Lab –– II : Microbiology and Immunology 2
Total 29

Second Year
08 Molecular Biology 5
09 Genetic Engineering 5
10 Plant Biotechnology 5
11 Animal and Medical Biotechnology 5
12 Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology 5
13 Lab –– III: Molecular Biology & Genetic Engg. 2
14 Lab –– IV: Plant and Industrial Biotechnology 2
15 Project work and viva-voce 10
Total 39
Grand Total 68

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 M.A (English)
The main objective of the
programme is to familiarize
students with various phases
and ages in the history of
English literature –– British,
American and new
literatures, Literary Criticism,
Language etc. Students will
be trained to critically
evaluate a piece of literature
on their own. Qualified postgraduates can be lucratively placed in teaching
/ industry or they can as well pursue a research career.
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 criteria.
First Year
S.No. Paper Credits
01 British Poetry 8
02 British Drama 6
03 British Novel 8
04 Aspects of Languages 6
05 Literary Criticism 6
Total 34
Second Year
06 American Literature 8
07 Indian English Literature 8
08 New Literatures in English 6
09 Australian Literature 6
10 American Novel 6
Total 34
Grand Total 68

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 M.A (Economics)
The burgeoning global economy
needs qualified economists who can
analyse economic issues so as to
derive optimum benefit for the
society. Qulalified candidates can be
employed in teaching / industry and
service sectors.
Period of study : 2 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should
have passed BA degree with
Economics as one of the subjects
of any university recognized by
GITAM University and 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.
First Year
S.No. Paper Credits
01 Micro Economic Analysis 8
02 Macro Economic Analysis 8
03 Economics of Growth & Development 6
04 Indian Economic Policy 6
05 Research Methods in Economics 6
Total: 34
Second Year
01 Financial Institutions & Markets 6
02 Economics of Social Sector & Environment 6
03 Public Economics 6
04 International Economics 6
05 Any one of the following courses: 6
i. Actuarial Economics: Theory & Practice
ii. Econometric Methods
iii. Computer Applications in Economic Analysis
Total 30
Grand Total 64

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 Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
The main objective of the programme is to produce effective business
professionals by imparting knowledge with deep analytical thinking in
core subjects and specialization in sectoral areas in the field of commerce.
Period of study : 2 years
Medium : English
Eligibility : i) The candidate should have passed B.Com degree of any
university recognized by GITAM University and 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.
First Year
S.No Title of Course Credits
01 Perspectives of Management and Behaviour 6
02 Managerial Economics 6
03 Accounting for Business 6
04 Information Technology for Business 6
05 Indian Business Environment 6
06 Research Methodology & Statisitcal Analysis 6
Total 36
Second Year
01 Financial Management 6
02 Human Resource Management 6
03 Marketing Management 6
Specialization: Any one of the following groups consisting of three courses:
A) Accounting:
04 Corporate Accounting 6
05 Advanced Cost Accounting 6
06 International Accounting 6
B) International Business
04. India’’s Foreign Trade 6
05. Export Import Procedure and Documentation 6
06. International Business 6
Total 36
Grand Total 72

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 Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
The objective of this programme is to offer basic knowledge in Economics,
History, Psychology, Public Administration and Sociology besides
foundation English, Hindi/Telugu/Sanskrit and enable lea`rners with
problem solving skills that they are likely to encounter in their day to
day life.
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 July 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 the rank
obtained subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

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 B.A. PROGRAMME (Revised Structure)

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* HIS : History, PAD: Public Administration, POL: Political Science, SOC: Sociology, ECO: Economics, PSY: Psychology
 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
The objective of the programme is to provide an indepth knowledge of
commerce and allied subjects so as to enable the learner to work in
a business establishment or to become an entrepreneur or to pursue
higher education.
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 July of the year in which he/she seeks admission
and is qualified in GAT.
Admissions to the programme shall be made on the basis of the rank
obtained subject to the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

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 B.Com. PROGRAMME (Revised Structure)

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

With rapid industrialization, it is imperative to develop environmental

awareness. The learners are imparted knowledge and understanding
of environmental issues with a proactive approach .

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

01 Understanding the Environment 4
02 Sustainable Development: Issues and
Challenges 4
03 Energy and Environment 4
04 Integrated Environment Management 4
05 Natural Resource Management 4
Total 20

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 P.G. Diploma in Communication Skills
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

S.No Title of Course Credits

01 Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary 4
02 Language Skills (LSRW Skills) 4
03 Phonetics / Spoken English 4
04 Communicative English Writing 4
05 Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication Skills 4
06 Business Communication 4
07 Soft Skills 4
Total 28

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 Diploma in Communicative English

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
conducted by CDL, GITAM University.

S.No Title of Course Credits

01 Remedial /Functional Grammar and Vocabulary 4
02 Language Skills (LSRW Skills) 4
03 Phonetics / Spoken English 4
04 Composition Writing 4
Total 16

Diploma in Computer Applications

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

01 Computer Fundamentals and PC Software 6
02 C Programming and Data Structures 6
03 Introduction to Database Management
Systems 6
04 Introduction to Computer Organization 6
05 MS-Office Lab 3
06 C Programming Lab 3
Total 30

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 Instructional Design
Medium of Instruction:
Medium of instruction is 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, articles published
in journals and follow the audio / video CDs, lessons.

Assignments:
Assignments are an important component of distance learning which
enable the learners to make them study the subject concerned in depth.
Further, the assignments shall be treated as an integral part of continuous
assessment which carries weightage in determining the final grade.
Assignment topics 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 schedule. It is compulsory that the
learners have to submit manually written assignments. Typed/
Computerized assignments will not be accepted.

The University sends course material to the learners by post. If the learner
wants additional copies of course material, they shall be provided on
payment of the cost of material.

Audio Lessons:
The University broadcasts radio lessons through Gyanvani. If, for some
reasons or the other, learners are unable to listen to the lessons when
they are broadcast, they may listen to the pre recorded audio cassettes
available at the study centers.

Video Lessons:
To supplement the print material, the University prepares video lessons.
Learners are advised to meet the head of the study centre for additional
assistance about them.

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Counseling Sessions:
The personal contact counseling classes shall be conducted from time
to time at specified centers to enable the learners to have face to face
interaction with resource persons in various study centers.

The personal contact sessions will also provide an opportunity of meeting

resource persons in various subjects and discuss on academic issues
related to their study. The resource persons will provide the up-to-date
information and conceptual clarification on any doubts of the learners.
The resource persons will also give guidance on preparation of
assignments and project work. Further, the learners shall have an
opportunity of sharing the ideas and experiences with their peer group.

Learner Support Services

Library:
Library facility is also provided in the Administrative Building of GITAM Centre
for Distance Learning where course-wise textbooks shall be 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 cards. Learners are not permitted to borrow books either from
GITAM Centre for Distance Learning Library or Knowledge Resource Centre.
Interface:
This facility is available at Head Quarters and various 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 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 counselors,
administrative staff on academic matters at the study centers. The services
provided at the study centres are as follows:
a) Academic counseling for learners –– programme-wise.
b) Personal counseling before and after admission to a programme.
c) Library services.
d) Online services in select centres.
e) Conduct of examinations.
f) Dissemination of information relating to admission, results of exams,
etc.

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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-end examination for
70 marks. Internal evaluation shall be done on the basis of assignments
and practicals (if applicable). The year-end examinations shall be
conducted at notified study centres only.
Year-end Examination:
The University conducts year-end Examination. Learners will be
permitted to appear for the year-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 course of study.
Examination Fees:

BA / B.COM / DIPLOMA / Rs. 550 for Whole Examination

P.G.DIPLOMA Rs. 150 per each Paper / Course
MBA / MCA / M.COM / M.Sc Rs. 750 for Whole Examination
/ MA Rs. 150 per each Paper / Course
Submission of Application Form:
Examination application forms can be obtained from the Centre for
Distance Learning, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam and from its study
centres as well. The learners have to submit duly filled-in examination
applications to the University along with Demand Draft / Banker’’s Cheque
drawn in favour of Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, payable
at Visakhapatnam, within the stipulated time.

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

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

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 the admission application form / re-
registration form / examination application form carefully and enclose
the copies of all required certificates duly attested by a gazetted
officer.
(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 of study irrespective of result at the
year end examination. Even those not appearing at the year-end

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 examination will also be promoted. If any learner wishes to withdraw,
he/she can do so by submitting a written request. Otherwise the
learner has to pay the tution fee as per time schedule announced
by CDL from time to time.

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 of the university.

Change of Elective:
Change of elective course shall be permitted within 30 days from the
receipt of the course material provided the candidate pays the prescribed
fee. The learners requesting for change of elective should address the
Director, Centre for Distance Learning, GITAM University, Balaji Metro
Plaza, Dondaparthi Main Road, Visakhapatnam-530 016 provided that
the material received earlier is returned 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 first set of course material in the first year only on
payment of the prescribed fee and other conditions stipulated.
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
as per the University rules.
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, GITAM Centre for Distance Learning, City
Center, 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 learner is required to mention clearly the programme for which
he/she is seeking admission.
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 correspond with those as recorded in his/her Matriculation Certificate/
S.S.L.C./S.S.C/H.S & M.P.S.L.C. Register except those admitted
under open system.
4. The date of birth of the learner should correspond with that recorded
in his/her matriculation/SSC or that of an equivalent examination.
5. Applications sent without registration fees shall be rejected.
6. Incomplete applications shall not be considered for admission.
7. The following Attested copies of the certificates in support of their
claim 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. Two copies of recent photographs (passport size of the candidate
duly attested , one to be affixed to the application and the other
to be enclosed).
d. Identity Card is to be enclosed duly signed and photo affixed.
e. A crossed demand draft/Banker’’s cheque towards tution fees
and registration fee.

Whom to Contact for What

S.No. For Enquiries Contact Person
1. Identity Cards, Fee Receipt
2. Learner support services and learner Assistant Director, CDL
grievances Phone : 0891 - 2797499,

3 Non-receipt of course material and

assignment question paper
4 Change of elective
5 Examination schedule, Results-
Revaluation, Grade Card, Provisional
certificates, Migration Certificate Joint Director, CDL
6 Original Degree / Diploma /
Verification of Degree / Diploma
7 Purchase of Audio / Video tapes
8 Academic content
9 Project Synopsis

Note: All the legal matters should be settled within the purview
of Visakhapatnam jurisdiction only.

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