Student Guidelines brochure - IIMB

STUDENTS’ GUIDELINES 2018-2019

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT

Contents 1 IIMB's Vision, Mission, Values And Guiding Principles............................................................................

2 Message From The Chair..............................................................................................................................

3 Overview Of The Programme......................................................................................................................

SECTION I: ACADEMIC GUIDELINES.................................................................................................................... 4 1. REGISTRATION............................................................................................................................................... 4 2. COURSES........................................................................................................................................................ 4 2.1 Courses & Credits- First Year........................................................................................................................ 5 2.2 Summer Internship....................................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Courses and Credits (Second Year).............................................................................................................. 6 2.4 Courses during International Student Exchange Programme (SEP)............................................................. 6 2.5 Courses of Special Interest........................................................................................................................... 7 2.5.1 Contemporary Concerns Study (CCS)........................................................................................................ 7 2.5.2 Dissertation Course.................................................................................................................................... 7 2.5.3 Language Courses...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.5.4 Workshop Courses...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.5.5 Evaluation of Courses of Special Interest................................................................................................... 8 3. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 Proxy............................................................................................................................................................. 9 3.2 Academic Penalty for Proxy.......................................................................................................................... 9 4. EXAMINATIONS AND QUIZZES....................................................................................................................... 9 4.1 Missing Examinations in Case of Illness....................................................................................................... 10 4.2 Discipline during examinations and quizzes................................................................................................. 10 4.3 Academic Penalty for Copying...................................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Assignments and Plagiarism........................................................................................................................ 11 4.5 Academic Penalty for Plagiarism.................................................................................................................. 12 5. EVALUATION.................................................................................................................................................... 12 6. GUIDELINES FOR GRADING............................................................................................................................ 12 6.1 Grade Point Average...................................................................................................................................... 13 6.2 Cumulative Grade Point Average................................................................................................................... 13 6.3 Deficit Credit Points.......................................................................................................................................13 7. CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO THE SECOND YEAR....................................................................................... 13 8. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF DEGREE................................................................................................................ 14 9. ACADEMIC HONORS....................................................................................................................................... 15 9.1 Merit Certificate............................................................................................................................................ 15 9.2 Director's Merit List................................................................................................ ..................................... 15 9.3 Director's Honor List...................................................................................................................................... 15 9.4 Gold Medals................................................................................................................................................... 15 9.5 Penalty...........................................................................................................................................................15 9.6 Award of Three Gold Medals......................................................................................................................... 15 10. FEEDBACK..................................................................................................................................................... 15 SECTION II: ADMINISTRATION............................................................................................................................ 15 1. LIBRARY RULES.............................................................................................................................................. 15 2. MEDICAL FACILITIES....................................................................................................................................... 16 3. IN-HOUSE COUNSELLING................................................................................................................................ 16 4. CODE OF CONDUCT......................................................................................................................................... 16 5. E-MAIL AND INTERNET................................................................................................................................... 18 6. PLACEMENT.................................................................................................................................................... 18 7. HOSTEL AND CAMPUS GUIDELINES............................................................................................................... 18 7.1 Hostel Rooms................................................................................................................................................ 20 7.2 Students' Mess (Canteen) Facilities.............................................................................................................. 21 7.3 Events and Festivals..................................................................................................................................... 21 7.4Timings.......................................................................................................................................................... 21 7.5 Vehicles......................................................................................................................................................... 21 7.6 Security......................................................................................................................................................... 22 7.7 Hostel rules Violations.................................................................................................................................. 22 8. FEE STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE.................................................................................................................. 22 8.1 Fee Payment Schedule.................................................................................................................................. 22 8.2 Late Fee Payment......................................................................................................................................... 24 8.3 Financial Assistance.................................................................................................................................... .24 9.INTERNAL COMMITTEE.................................................................................................................................... 25 10. PGP ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR 2018-2020...............................................................................................25 11. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................................................... 28 12. PGP OFFICE CONTACTS.................................................................................................................................28

IIMB's Vision, Mission, Values and Guiding Principles

VISION To be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society

MISSION Ÿ Nurture innovative global business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy-

makers and social change agents through holistic and transformative education

Ÿ Provide thought leadership that is contextually embedded and

socially relevant and makes positive impact

Ÿ Pursue excellence in education and thought leadership

simultaneously without making any tradeoffs

VALUES Ÿ Uphold high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour Ÿ Build a culture of collaboration and trust Ÿ Respect the dignity of every individual and provide equal

opportunity

Ÿ Provide academic freedom to Faculty in pursuit of excellence Ÿ Celebrate excellence in education, thought leadership, policy

and social impact in an inclusive and diverse way

Ÿ Prioritize quality over quantity in both education and thought

leadership

GUIDING PRINCIPLES Ÿ Preserve intellectual autonomy by ensuring long-term financial

sustainability

Ÿ Strive to achieve a fair balance while responding to the

expectations of various stakeholders

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Message from the Chair

Padmini Srinivasan

Associate Professor – Finance and Accounting Chair– Post Graduate Programme

The Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore attracts bright young people from various streams of education. The programme focuses on creating global leaders and entrepreneurs through holistic education that is transformative.

The curriculum of the programme is constantly reviewed and is benchmarked against top MBA programmes around the world. With world class faculty, a quality curriculum and excellent resources, the PGP nurtures around 400 talented professionals every year to take on challenging roles. The programme is consistently ranked high among the top business schools around the world. IIM Bangalore's PGP has been ranked among the top 30 programmes world-wide in the Financial Times Global Masters in Management rankings in 2018.

The PGP at IIMB is unique in several ways, one of which is the global exposure that you will receive as part of the Student Exchange Programme and other international courses. You will get to collaborate with your peers from top global management schools in international workshops and projects. Such exposure will help you understand what it takes to lead businesses in a global market.

The PGP is also working on infusing an entrepreneurial mindset among students and has a greater emphasis than ever before on entrepreneurial thinking. IIMB has a world class entrepreneurial development centre called the N S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL), which nurtures budding entrepreneurs and student-run ventures. As more young Indians now seek to become job creators and with Bangalore being the national capital for startups, we have made entrepreneurship education a part of our core curiculum. Some of our students are working on businesses that are socially relevant too.

As you enter the portals of IIMB, you will experience a stimulating learning environment. A significant part of your learning will be through group exercises and term projects. Over a period of time, you will appreciate the value of learning from your peers. You will discover the truth behind our motto, Tejasvi naavadhitamastu ('Let our learning be radiant') at IIMB. As you progress through the programme, you will get an opportunity to choose from a large number of electives offered every term. The electives range from quantitative models to people management to trekking in the Himalayas.

Apart from providing you with world-class learning infrastructure, which includes a rich library, digital learning resources and specialized labs, IIMB offers a plethora of sports and cultural activities. There are over thirty student-run clubs for you to choose from and opportunities to participate in global business school competitions and culture fests.

While promising you an exciting and fulfilling journey at IIMB, I would like to reiterate the Institute's mission and values of 'creating business leaders' having high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.

A warm welcome to IIMB! Best wishes, Padmini Srinivasan

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Overview of the Programme The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) was established in 1973, and is incorporated as an 'institute of national importance' by the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. IIMB's vision is 'to be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society'.

The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is a Master's level programme, leading to the grant of a degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). The two-year, full-time, residential programme is designed to equip students to take on leadership roles in an increasingly complex and dynamic global scenario. It lasts six trimesters, spread over two years, with a summer project intermediary.

The students of the PGP are required to strictly adhere to the Ordinances of the Institute, and this guideline is designed to further elaborate and provide specific information about the programme and its curriculum.

Administration Appointed by the Director and the Dean to oversee all academic aspects of the programme, the Chair (PGP) will be the link between the students and the faculty. She will guide and counsel students as required. If any student has a problem of an academic nature, it may be referred to the Chair (PGP). The Students' Academic Committee (SAC) will coordinate with the faculty and the Chair (PGP).

Appointed by the Director in consultation with the Dean Programmes and the Chair (PGP), the PGP Committee will decide all academic and disciplinary matters pertaining to the PGP. It will also recommend to the faculty the names of students eligible for the award of degrees, as well as such students asked to repeat or discontinue the programme.

Students should approach the Administrative Officer (PGP) for administrative support on matters such as course registrations, term registrations, issue of identity cards, payment of fees, attendance records, travel concessions, etc.

The Administrative Officer or AO (Hostel) deals with all hostel-related matters that affect individual students. The student hostel secretary and the SAC president will coordinate with the AO (Hostel) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on hostel issues.

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SECTION I: ACADEMIC GUIDELINES 1. REGISTRATION Students must register on the first day of each term as shall be duly notified. Late registration may be allowed only with prior permission, but a fine (Rs.10,000/- per day) shall be payable for any such instance from Term-II onwards.

Students who fail to register on the first day of the term and do not seek permission for late registration, will be deemed to have dropped out from the term and may be allowed to continue only from the following academic year to complete their academic requirements.

This is a full-time programme and hence students are not allowed to take any employment / internship or earn any income during this period, outside the Programme Curriculum.

2. COURSES The programme offers core and elective courses.

I.

Core Courses: These are compulsory courses offered in the first year. Most of these courses will earn 3 credits.

II. Elective Courses: Elective courses are offered in Term-III and the whole of second year where the students get an opportunity to choose from a basket of multi-disciplinary courses and courses with functional depth.

III. Year I: Students must register for 2 elective courses of 3 credits each, along with the core courses, in Term-III. Students will be allowed to take elective courses provided they have taken all the core courses in Terms-I and II and have registered for Term-III. IV. Year II: Students are expected to earn a minimum of 45 credits to complete the credit requirements through the elective courses registered in Terms IV, V and VI. An elective course is offered only when a minimum stipulated number of registrations is met as per bidding rules.

Course delivery may use a combination of the following formats: lectures, classroom discussions, industry interactions, case studies, individual and group projects, term papers, role plays, dissertations, business games, films and various experiential learning methods. Students are expected to strictly adhere to the particular requirements and guidelines as may be specified by each Course Instructor.

Course Outlines Students will be provided with course outlines. Every course outline will cover the following: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Objectives and Pedagogy of the course Pre-requisites, if any (in case of elective courses) Session-wise details of topics, required readings, additional readings and assignments Scheme of evaluation and weightages

Credits The Institute uses the concept of credits to define the weightage of a course in the curriculum. Courses earn between 1.5 and 3 credits, depending on the indicated workload for each course. The thumb rule is that a threecredit course involves about 100 hours of work, about 30% of which is in the classroom and the balance outside the class – in preparation and assignments.

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2.1 Courses & Credits- First Year During the first year, a student is required to undertake 16 core courses and 2 electives. The first year consists of three terms and the term-wise course details are given in the following table: Term I

Credits Term II

Credits

Term III

Credits

Government and

Performance in

2.2

Summer Internship I.

Between the end of Term III and the start of Term IV, students with less than 34 months of work experience are mandatorily required to work in an organization for a minimum of eight weeks.

II. Students are to be evaluated by the project guide of the respective organizations. A student is required to obtain a satisfactory rating on the evaluation to complete the programme and award of degree.

Immediately after the internship, it is the prime responsibility of the students to submit the filled-in Summer Internship Evaluation Report (SIER) form, duly signed by the project guide, to the Career Development Services (CDS) office at IIMB. a. A student with an 'Unsatisfactory' report is required to take an additional three-credit course towards meeting the criteria for the award of degree. b. If a student fails to complete the Summer Internship, it is mandatory to undertake an internship in the following year, before being considered for the award of degree.

III. Students need to submit a hard copy and a soft copy of the project report to the CDS Office within the prescribed deadline, failing which it is deemed that the student has not fulfilled the academic requirement of the PGP. A one-page summary of the project completed is also required to be shared with the PGP office. If the project report is confidential, the student should submit a hard copy of the abridged version of the report along with a letter from the organization confirming that the report is confidential.

IV. Summer internship requirements and formalities must be completed by the student before arriving on campus for the registration of Term IV. V. Any report of adverse nature or misconduct by the student during the period of internship shall result in disciplinary action by the PGP committee.

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2.3 Courses and Credits (Second Year) The student should get a minimum 45 credits in elective courses over three terms in the second year. The details regarding credit distribution are as follows:

Students select elective courses through bidding process. The Students' Academic Committee will coordinate the course selection process. During the first week, a student can choose to add or drop a course subject to certain conditions imposed by the Institute. Students who do not go on exchange programme must take a minimum of 39 credits of graded electives. Students who go on exchange must take a minimum of 27 credits of graded electives at IIM Bangalore, apart from the credits to be earned through the exchange programme.

2.4 Courses during International Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Students who go on an exchange programme during Term V must take the full course load as prescribed for students at their respective host university. Students are advised to take only post-graduate level courses that amount to not less than 120 contact hours over the exchange term. At the most, a student can take credit for 30 additional contact hours beyond 120, provided the course is approved by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) Committee. Thus, a student must earn 12 to 15 credits while on exchange. Even if a student takes more than 15 credits for some reasons and is approved by the OIA office, the credit from the exchange programme is still restricted to 15. A student failing in a course while on exchange will not earn any credit from it. The credits for courses in each exchange university will be as notified by the OIA. Students who fail to earn the required credits from the exchange programme will have to take up additional course work at IIMB in the Term VI of the same year or in the next academic year. Registering for such additional course work is subject to meeting the requirements of the minimum and maximum credits in a term. Students will be awarded the degree once they complete all the academic requirements.

No student on an exchange programme will be allowed to leave before the end of the previous term or arrive late for the following term. Such students will be marked absent. If a student's exchange term ends later than the start of the sixth term at IIMB, s/he can register with prior permission provided the delay is not more than one week. However, even with prior permission, no attendance waiver will be granted for the days missed, and fines for late registration will apply.

Any report of adverse nature or misconduct by the student during the period of SEP shall result in disciplinary action by the PGP committee.

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2.5 Courses of Special Interest During the second year, a student can take a maximum of six credits from courses that are included in the overall credit requirements, though not towards the calculation of CGPA. In this regard, a student can choose only two of the following courses: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Contemporary Concerns Study (CCS) Dissertation Course Language Course Workshop Course

2.5.1 Contemporary Concerns Study Contemporary Concerns Study carries three credits and can be done either in Term IV, V or VI. Each CCS can have a maximum of two students. Students cannot take more than one CCS per term.

CCS Reports A detailed report of the work done must be submitted for courses of independent study within the deadline.

The report must give citations of all references and material used in preparing the report. If it is found that the material has been taken from other sources without due citation, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against the student on grounds of plagiarism.

2.5.2 Dissertation Course Students must be in the top 20% of the batch at the end of the first year to be able to enroll for the Dissertation Course. This will be a six-credit course and will be done between Terms V and VI. The grades will be distributed equally between Terms V and VI for the purpose of computing credit requirements. The Dissertation Course must be done individually.

Proposals: Students are expected to meet their prospective guides and discuss their draft proposals. Only after the approval of the guide, the proposal will be forwarded to the Area Chair for approval. After the Area Chair has approved the proposal, the student should submit the approved project proposal signed by the faculty guide and the Area Chair to the PGP Office. The proposal must contain the following sub-headings and provide necessary information under each sub-heading: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Title of the Dissertation Name of the guide Name and roll number of the student Need for the proposed work Brief description of the Dissertation Methodology Detailed work plan along with time schedule Expected outcome References (list books, articles, online sources, etc. in detail

2.5.3 Language Courses In addition to the CCS and the Dissertation, there are foreign language courses in the second year which carry three credits.

2.5.4 Workshop Courses Several workshop courses are offered in the second year to provide a wide exposure to students on a range of current topics. The workshop courses may be offered over 2-3 days continuously based on their pedagogical requirements.

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2.5.5 Evaluation of Courses of Special Interest

Courses of special interest discussed above are evaluated on qualitative basis as Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory. If a student secures unsatisfactory grade in any of these courses, she/he will not get any credit for the course. The student needs to take additional courses in subsequent terms or in the following year to fulfil the minimum credit requirement for graduation.

3. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS I.

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, orientation sessions and exams/quizzes during terms as indicated in the academic calendar. It is the responsibility of each student to swipe the card for attendance. The percentage of attendance secured in each course shall also be reflected in the Student's grade sheet. Since most courses have continuous evaluation, students are strongly advised to be regular as lack of attendance can severely affect their academic performance.

II.

Students whose attendance is less than 80% will be penalized one grade point.

III. In Core Courses, Students who fail to attend minimum 50% of the sessions will not get any credit for that course. Such students would need to repeat the same course(s) in the subsequent year and only on successful completion of the course(s), the student will be promoted to PGP-2.

IV.

In Elective Courses, Students who secure attendance below 50% will lose 2.50 Grade Points as penalty.

V.

Faculty members may also stipulate a higher attendance requirement over and above 80% and give additional marks as incentive or penalize by way of reducing marks for attendance shortfall. This implies that faculty members can stipulate a greater penalty, but not any lesser than what is applicable as a penalty for attendance that is less than 80%.

VI. The PGP Office will maintain a record of attendance for all courses and this will be forwarded to the teaching faculty concerned for information.

VII. Penalty of Grade Points due to shortage of attendance requirements may be waived only in case of prolonged illness, including hospitalization. In any such case, the student must submit a leave application as soon as possible to the PGP Office and Institute Doctor, and provide necessary documentation of hospitalization, including a medical fitness certificate, and/or a due certification by Institute's Doctor that the student was not able to attend classes because of such prolonged illness. However, the penalties for attendance of below 50% shall be applicable as mentioned above.

VIII. No attendance waiver will be granted towards participating in any extracurricular activities such as conferences, competitions, seminars, cultural and sports events, even if the student is representing the Institute.

IX. Attendance for sessions is registered when students swipe their attendance cards. The window for swiping cards will open 15 minutes prior to commencement of the class and will close at the time of commencement of the class. Students are therefore advised to be present in class sufficiently in advance so that they have enough time to swipe their cards before the commencement of the class.

X.

Students are responsible for registering their attendance for a session by swiping their attendance card, failing which they will lose attendance for the session, even if they were present for the entire session. There is no provision for providing manual attendance.

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XI. Under extraordinary circumstances, students may obtain leave of absence by submitting an application to the PGP Chair by email or in person. The decision of the Chair to grant leave is final.

XII. Absence from class/Institute without permission will be considered a serious breach of discipline and the Institute will be free to take appropriate action, including expulsion.

XIII. Even if a Student passes the course, the attendance will have to be at least 50%, i.e., if a student gets a pass grade but does not have at least 50% attendance, the student will have to repeat the course (in case of core course) or lose 2.5 grade points (in case of an elective course). Please note that this consequence is made applicable strictly and is not subject to any waiver.

3.1 Proxy I.

A student is not permitted to leave class without the faculty member's permission. Similarly, late entry into the class is not allowed without the permission of the faculty member. The PGP Office will conduct periodic checks to ensure that all students who have swiped their attendance cards are physically present in class. Students will be penalized according to the rules mentioned below, if found to be absent from class after swiping their cards.

II. A student, without attending class, is not permitted to ask fellow students to swipe his/her card to record attendance.

3.2 Academic Penalty for Proxy I.

For a first-time offender: A grade point drop of 1.00 in the course. The student will also be marked absent for that session in case of having found to have provided proxy attendance. Additional penalties, as per the course attendance policy, will also be applicable.

II. The student concerned will have to step down from all positions of responsibility (elected or selected). The student concerned will also not be eligible for receiving any kind of award from the Institute such as the Director's Merit List, or Gold Medal for academic excellence or all-round performance.

III. For a repeat offender: The penalty could range from “U” (Unsatisfactory) grade in the course to possible expulsion from the Programme.

4. EXAMINATIONS AND QUIZZES I.

Students are not allowed to miss any quizzes, examinations or course submissions without the specific permission of the Chair (PGP). If the student has taken prior approval for not attending the examination, the following procedure will be followed: Initially, the student will be awarded an 'I' (Incomplete) grade. 'I' is a temporary grade, not intended to be shown as a final grade in a course.

II. Grade 'I' must be replaced by a final grade (A, B, C, D, U) within a period of two weeks from the end of the term after the student has had the opportunity of completing the missed components.

III. If the student fails to complete the missed quiz/exam component in the course within two weeks, the instructor will give the final grade on the assumption that the student gets a 'U' (Unsatisfactory) grade in the missed components (or zero marks is given).

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4.1 Missing examinations in case of illness I.

If a student is unable to take an exam/quiz due to serious medical condition and illness, the student must immediately communicate this to the PGP Office either through mail, phone or through a friend before the commencement of that examination/quiz. If the student misses an examination/quiz due to medical reasons (after due approval of the PGP Office), then the faculty will be requested to give a make-up exam. However, the student will have to provide a medical certificate and Institute Doctor's report, at the earliest, for permission to write a make-up examination.

II. If communication about the illness is received after the start of the exam, the PGP Office will not give a waiver and the student will get a zero for that examination component. There will be no re-examination or extrapolation based on marks scored in other components.

III. No such waiver for examinations will be given for any minor ailments, such as cough/cold and headache.

4.2 Discipline during examinations and quizzes Invigilators will enforce the following steps during examinations: I.

Students should reach the exam hall and occupy the seats at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time (For example, for an examination that starts at 10:00 AM, the scheduled time to occupy the designated seat is 9.50 AM). Students arriving late for a quiz/ test/mid-term/end term exam will not be allowed and shall be marked as absent. No compensatory test/quiz shall be allowed, nor any extrapolation of the marks scored in other components be considered. Students who are late shall not be allowed to write the second part of exam/test in case the exam/test has two parts.

II. The invigilator may re-assign seats at his/her discretion.

III. The PGP Office shall consider the time indicated by the clock in the classroom venue as final.

IV. Students must produce their ID card for all exams and quizzes.

V. Copying is strictly prohibited. Students are not allowed to copy from a fellow student with or without his/her knowledge. Students shall also not be allowed to help a fellow student or allow to copy from his/her answer paper. Students are not allowed to make hand signals or other any other form of communication amounting to revealing of, or even attempting to, an answer which will attract academic penalty.

VI. Students found with cheat sheets or scribbling on any part of their clothes or body will be expelled from the examination hall and marked absent and zero in the examination. To avoid disturbance in the examination hall, sometimes the invigilator might allow the student to continue the examination but report the incidence to PGP office separately. In such cases, the student will get zero marks in the examination.

During the conduct of the exam, Students are not permitted to go out of the examination hall. Under exceptional circumstances, permission may be granted by the invigilator, but only after two hours have elapsed after the examination has started.

Students are not permitted to take the examination answer booklet and continuation sheets out of the examination hall.

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I. Students who do not submit their answer sheets before leaving the examination hall will get a zero. Reexamination and extrapolation of grades from other evaluation components will not be permitted.

II. Mobile phones are not allowed during examinations/quizzes. Students violating the rule will be awarded zero.

There shall be no facility provided to store the mobile phones in the vicinity of the exam venue.

4.3 Academic Penalty for Copying I. Academic penalty for copying in the course can be as severe as receiving a grade “U” (Unsatisfactory) in the course. The penalty could be more severe, including possible expulsion.

II. The concerned student(s) will have to step down from all positions of responsibility (elected or selected). The student concerned will also not be eligible for receiving any kind of award from the Institute such as the Director's Merit List, or Gold Medal for academic excellence or all-round performance.

III. The above penalty is applicable to the offender as well as the student who helped/allowed to copy from his/her paper.

4.4 Assignments and Plagiarism I.

Individual assignments should be independent work of each student. Unless or otherwise specified by the concerned faculty, students are advised not to communicate or exchange any written analysis or answers with other students.

II. They are also advised not to pass on their examination answer papers and written assignments to the next batch or seek such material from their seniors. Students copying from previous years' assignments shall be penalized severely.

III. The faculty members, if they think fit, may disallow or restrict discussion or consultation about the home assignments and examinations or may adopt any other measure to prevent the use of unfair means in any segment of evaluation.

IV. Students are required to maintain clear referencing of quoted sources in all their report submissions.

V. Plagiarism or use of information without references of the sources will be considered as use of unfair means and will be punished severely.

VI. In case of such unfair means adopted in any individual or group submission, the individual/all members of the group will face the same penalty, even if one member of the group is actually responsible for such unfair means.

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4.5 Academic Penalty for Plagiarism I. Academic penalty for plagiarism is a grade “U” (Unsatisfactory) in the course.

II. The student(s) concerned will have to step down from all positions of responsibility (elected or selected). The student concerned will also not be eligible for receiving any kind of award from the Institute such as the Director's Merit List, or Gold Medal for academic excellence or all-round performance.

III. For a repeat offender: The penalty could be more severe, including possible expulsion.

5. EVALUATION The evaluation procedure for PGP involves: I. II. III. IV. V.

Course-wise evaluation Overall assessment in the first year of PGP Qualitative assessment of Summer Internship Overall assessment in the second year of PGP Overall assessment of academic performance across the entire PGP

6. GUIDELINES FOR GRADING A four-point scale will be adopted for evaluating a student in individual PGP courses. The letter grades are as follows: Grade

I.

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As per the Institute's norms, no more than 25% of students in a course will be awarded an “A” grade.

Likewise, no more than 70% of students in a course will be awarded an “A” or a “B” grade.

II. While relative grading is used in the award of “A”, “B” and “C” grades, faculty may award “D” and “U” grades (that result in deficit grade points) when the performance of the students is far lower on absolute terms compared to the course objectives and minimum expected performance.

III. There will be a minimum of two components of evaluation in each course. The weightage of any one component should not exceed 60%.

IV. All students are given a number grade point up to the second decimal place.

V. The scheme of evaluation will be communicated to the students at the beginning of each course. This scheme shall bind the faculty and should cover teacher's expectations, the weight for each component and relative importance of topics covered. Grading schemes will not be modified after the course commences.

VI. The PGP Office will release the grades at the end of each term, in the online internal portal of the Institute.

Students are expected to bring errors, if any, to the notice of the PGP Office immediately, after receiving the grades.

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6.1 Grade Point Average Grade Point Average (GPA) for a term is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in the courses registered for in the term (weights being the respective course credits).

6.2 Cumulative Grade Point Average Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as at the end of a term, is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in the courses registered up to that term.

6.3 Deficit Credit Points Grade U carries 2 Deficit Credit Points (DCPs) for each credit. Grade D carries 1 DCP for each credit.

Students must work consistently to avoid such DCP grades as cumulative DCPs will result in failure to complete requirements for promotion to the second year and for the award of the diploma Degree.

7. CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION TO THE SECOND YEAR I. A student is eligible for promotion to the second year provided the following academic standards are maintained at the end of Term III: a. CGPA of at least 2.00 for the courses taken in the first year including elective courses; and b. not more than 12 DCPs in the first year.

II. If a student does not meet both the above specified criteria at the end of Term III, he/she will have to discontinue the programme. If a student does not meet one of the criteria mentioned above, he/she will be required to repeat select first-year courses in the following academic year in order to improve performance. If even after that a student fails to meet the criteria for promotion, which is CGPA of at least 2.00 and not more than 12 DCPs, then he/she will have to discontinue the programme.

III. Performance of students will be reviewed term by term in the first year by the PGP Committee. Those who do not meet specified academic criteria will be advised to complete the requirements in a 'three-year track' in which students take fewer core courses each term, repeat courses where they have received poor grades and get two years to complete the core course requirements of the first year.

IV. It is mandatory for any student who gets 9 DCPs or more, and has a CGPA of less than 1.80 at the end of Term II, to go on a 'three-year track'. Such students cannot take elective courses in Term III of their first year but can do so the following year.

V. If any course is redone, then the latest grades obtained by students in such courses will be considered as final. There is no option to choose the better of the grades.

VI. A student whose performance is better than what is required to go on a 'three-year track' can also opt for the same in either Term II or Term III. VII. Three-year Track: A student may also apply for a 'three-year track' from Term-I, within three weeks from start of the programme. The decision to accept a student into the 'three-year track' lies with the PGP Committee.

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a.

A student will have to take a minimum of 4 courses in each of Term I, Term II and Term III in the year 1.

Financial Accounting and Managerial Communication I & II are mandatory courses.

b. In year 2, students will have to take the remaining core / elective courses of Terms I, II and III, to complete the 1st year credit requirements. A student can take a maximum of two elective courses in each of terms IV, V and VI provided they have completed the prerequisite courses in the 1st year. For example, a student cannot take the elective course on 'Business analytics and Intelligence', if he/she is yet to complete the Decision Sciences I & II. c.

In year 3, the student can complete the remaining courses to fulfil the overall credit requirement of the programme.

d. Students under this scheme may complete their summer internship at the end of Year 2 and before Year 3. e. A student in the three-year track must maintain the following academic standards at the end of Term II. I. CGPA of at least 1.80 for the courses taken; and ii. Not more than 6 DCPs f. A student who does not meet the specified criteria under point 'e 'above will have to discontinue the programme g. A student is eligible for promotion to the second year provided the following academic standards are maintained at the end of Term III: iii. CGPA of at least 2.00 for the courses taken in the first year including elective courses; and iv. Not more than 9 DCPs in the first year. h. A student is eligible for promotion to the third year provided the following academic standards are maintained at the end of year 2: v. CGPA of at least 2.00 for the courses taken; and vi. Not more than 12 DCPs i.

For the grant of degree, a student is required to satisfy the conditions mentioned in the following section.

The fee applicable for students on 'three-year track' is enumerated under Section-II (Administration, 8.1).

8. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF DEGREE A student will be eligible for the grant of Master of Business Administration degree only if he/she satisfies the following criteria at the end of Term VI: I. CGPA of at least 2.00 in the courses taken in the second year and II. CGPA of at least 2.20 for all courses taken over the two years and III. Not more than 18 DCPs over the two years.

In addition to the above three academic criteria, satisfactory completion of the Summer Internship is a requirement for the grant of degree for all those who take up the internship.

I.

A student who does not meet two or more of the above academic criteria will be asked to discontinue the programme. Students who do not meet one of the above criteria can be allowed by the PGP Committee to take a maximum of one additional academic year in order to take additional second-year courses that enable him/her to complete all the above requirements for the award of Degree.

II. Apart from the credited non-graded courses, all courses taken at IIMB in the second year will count towards CGPA, including courses taken in addition to the minimum credits requirement.

III. Any student, instructed by the PGP Committee to discontinue the programme at any stage has the right to appeal to the Dean Programmes. The Dean Programme's decision on such an appeal will be final.

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9. ACADEMIC HONORS 9.1 Merit Certificate: Students who are ranked first in their respective sections at the end of Terms I, II and III will be given a book grant and a Certificate of Merit.

9.2 Director's Merit List: The top 5% students in the batch, during the first year, will be included in the Director's Merit List and will be given a book grant and a Certificate of Merit. The Certificate and the grant will be awarded in the second year of the programme.

9.3 Director's Honor List: The next 5% (between 5 to 10%) during the first year will be included in the Director's Honor List and a certificate of merit will be issued.

9.4 Gold Medals: Gold medals will be awarded based on the recommendation of the Academic Council. The gold medals are given based on academic performance (CGPA) over the two-year course work, and exemplary conduct.

9.5 Penalty: Students who have been found to have indulged in unethical practices will not be eligible for any of the awards or Medals.

9.6 Award of Three Gold Medals:

10. FEEDBACK At the end of every term, students are requested to provide feedback about each course. The responses are confidential and anonymous.

SECTION II: ADMINISTRATION Students should approach the Administrative Officer (PGP) for administrative support on matters such as course registrations, term registrations, issue of identity cards, payment of fees, attendance records and travel concessions.

The Administrative Officer or AO (Hostel) deals with all hostel-related matters. The student hostel secretary and the SAC president will coordinate with the AO (Hostel) and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) on hostel issues.

1. LIBRARY RULES Any violation of library rules such as theft of books, journals or periodicals; damage of library material; hiding library material to prevent access by other students; and failure to return library material on time will be viewed seriously. Any complaint received from the Librarian in such matters will be referred to the PGP Committee for disciplinary action.

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2. MEDICAL FACILITIES I.

Medical aid is available on campus. The Health Centre is open 24 hours with an emergency ambulance provision.

The Institute Doctor is available for free consultation during the working hours of the Institute (10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm). Expenses towards medical tests, specialist charges, hospital and such other expense have to be borne by the students.

II. All students are provided with a medical insurance cover for hospitalization, as per Institute's policy (with a sum insured of Rs. One Lakh per student). Details of the insurance coverage may be obtained from the Institute Health Centre. Students are advised to keep the identity card issued by the Insurance Company with them at all times as this will facilitate obtaining hospital facilities without cash payment. Students are advised to inform the AO (Hostel), nurse at the health centre and the AO (PGP) immediately in case they face serious medical problems.

III. Students are requested to undergo a thorough medical check-up before they plan to take part in any physically demanding activity on campus such as playing outdoor sports, taking part in blood donation camps, etc.

3.

IN-HOUSE COUNSELLING I.

IIMB provides counselling services to students through an in-house counsellor. The counsellor's office is located in C block, Ground Floor (Room No.C008) and can be reached at extension 3367, e-mail:sugami.ramesh@iimb.ac.in

II. Mitr – is IIMB's student volunteer arm – that offers peer support to students who may need help to adjust to and manage the demands of the new environment at IIMB. Details of Mitr are available on the Spidi site (students' site). The Centre offers counselling services with complete confidentiality.

4.

CODE OF CONDUCT In further elaboration of the IIMB Ordinance on “Student Code of Conduct”, and any other expected conduct as mandated hereinabove, the following are also made applicable for strict compliance:

I.

Students are expected to behave in a congenial manner at all places and at all times and maintain classroom decorum.

II. Smoking and consuming alcohol on campus are strictly prohibited. Unbecoming conduct under the influence of alcohol or other illegal activities will attract stern disciplinary action, including expulsion.

III. Students are expected to dress appropriately when in class, on campus and when they are in public places, including the hostel premises. While business casuals are preferred in class, norms of decency must be maintained in matters of dress at all times and in all places. We advise students to be culturally sensitive in matters of dress and demeanor. Nudity and any form of obscenity is banned.

IV. Students are encouraged to participate in activities organized by student bodies and the Institute. However, participation in student-led activities is entirely voluntary. No student should be compelled to participate in student-led activities such as clubs, festivals, block parties, elections, etc. against his/her wishes. Students should immediately report to the Chair (PGP)/Dean (Programmes), if they are forced to participate in any student-led activity against their wish.

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V.

Students are expected to represent facts truthfully, to all concerned, at all times.

VI.

Students providing false information in any Institute activity will be punished. This includes any false information given in their resumes for summer and final placements.

VII. Students are expected to maintain confidentiality with regard to their bids for electives.

VIII. Since this is a residential programme, students cannot leave town without the explicit permission of the Chair (PGP) except during term breaks.

IX.

Students are issued photo identity cards, which need to be produced on demand. In case of loss, duplicate photo identity cards will be issued at a cost of Rs.500/-.

X.

Students are expected to behave in an exemplary manner at all times. Students whose behaviour is found as not befitting the Institute's reputation, will be asked to withdraw from the programme. The decision of the PGP Committee will be binding in all matters pertaining to student discipline.

XI.

Students must familiarize themselves with the Conduct Guidelines of the Institute and the programme.

Any violation will meet with strict disciplinary action.

XII. The Institute attaches utmost importance to integrity and honesty in academic work by the students.

Academic dishonesty in any form, however minor, will lead to severe penalties including expulsion.

XIII. Unless otherwise specified by the faculty concerned, students must not collaborate with each other in any way in so far as their writing effort is concerned in connection with any individual assignment. In other words, the answers should be the independent work of each student.

XIV. Students are required to safeguard the property of the Institute. Those who take charge of a classroom area for any organized activity must ensure that the room is locked and handed over to the security staff in the same condition as it was procured.

XV. Students are expected to use classroom facilities including furniture and audiovisual equipment, with care. The cost of any damage to the Institute's assets due to negligence will be recovered from the students responsible. Deliberate damage to Institute assets will result in recovery of costs as well as disciplinary action.

XVI. Students are required to promptly clear any monetary dues, owed either to the Institute or to any student bodies.

XVII. Students are required to maintain clear referencing of quoted sources in all their report submissions.

XVIII. Plagiarism or use of information without references of the sources will be considered as use of unfair means and will be punished severely.

XIX. In case of such unfair means adopted in any individual or group submission, the individual/all members of the group will face the same penalty, even if one member of the group is actually responsible for such unfair means.

XX. Proven use of unfair means in any component of any course, will result in a penalty of up to a zero grade point (“U” grade) in that component or for the entire course, even in the first instance. Any student found to use unfair means on a second occasion in the programme may be asked to discontinue the programme.

XXI. The Institute reserves the right to modify or add or delete the clauses of the code of conduct and any such revised code of conduct shall apply to all PGP students (PGP 1 and PGP 2).

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5 .E-MAIL AND INTERNET The IIMB e-mail user ID can be obtained from the Computer Centre. Each hostel room has been provided with internet connection. Students are required to use the Internet with care – the common bandwidth is sufficient for normal use. Sigma will inform all students on appropriate usage norms.

IIMB Communications Policy and Social Media Policy When engaging in any social media activity while at IIMB, students are expected to treat others with respect, professionalism, courtesy and consideration in all forms of communication. Refrain from any activity which may tarnish the goodwill and reputation of IIMB. Social Media channels are public spaces and students should not publish confidential information in the public domain. Where personal opinions are publicly expressed online, it must be clearly stated that these are their own personal views and that they do not reflect those of IIMB. View IIMB Communications Policy: http://iimberpportal.iimb.ernet.in/cp/render.UserLayoutRootNode.uP?uP_tparam=utf&utf=http%3A%2F%2Fii mberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in%2Fresdocs%2FIIMB_Communications_Policy.pdf; IIMB Social Media Policy: http://iimberpportal.iimb.ernet.in/cp/render.UserLayoutRootNode.uP?uP_tparam=utf&utf=http%3A%2F%2Fii mberpsrv.iimb.ernet.in%2Fresdocs%2FIIMB_Social_Media_Policy.pdf 6. PLACEMENT I.

Students are required to follow the placement rules announced by the Placement Committee. The rules are designed to ensure a smooth placement process that is effective and efficient in ensuring that all eligible candidates get summer/final placements of their choice.

II.

Any violation of placement rules will invite disciplinary action that is not limited to placement-related penalties. All cases of violation of placement rules or misconduct during placements will be referred to the PGP Committee.

III. Students are expected to maintain decorum at all times during scheduled interactions with companies. The recruiting company's participation is also bound by rules laid down by the Career Development Services (CDS) Office and any misconduct by company officials with students must be immediately reported to the placement representative who will directly take up the issue with the company or through the CDS Chair. IIMB will expel companies/ officials from campus for misconduct during placements.

7. HOSTEL AND CAMPUS GUIDELINES Dos and Don'ts…

I. Do follow the mess rules.

II. Do look after the hostel property, which is there to serve you and generations of students after you.

III. Do not indulge in activities which will disturb or cause inconvenience to others.

IV. Do not consume or store liquor or other prohibited/illegal narcotic substances in the hostel. Consumption of alcohol in hostels and campus in general is strictly prohibited. Violation will attract a spot penalty and disciplinary action, such as expulsion. Students are forbidden from entering the hostel in an inebriated state, and failure to conform attracts disciplinary action. In case, students are found to reach campus in an inebriated condition, the security personnel have the authority not to allow the student into the hostel or into any part of the campus unless a fellow student takes responsibility to escort the person to their room.

V. Do not smoke on campus.

VI. Do not litter.

VII. Do not keep weapons, ammunition and/or explosives, the retention of which is illegal and unlawful. Storing petrol, kerosene oil or any inflammable material in the rooms is also forbidden.

VIII.Do not enter into altercations with Institute staff. Complaints against them, if any, may be brought to the notice of the AO Hostel.

Please refer comprehensive administrative order which lists down rules and regulations related to hostel, and is available with AO (Hostel).

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7.1 Hostel Rooms I.

Students who have been allotted accommodation in the hostel are required to occupy the rooms allotted to them by the AO (Hostel). Interchanging of rooms is not permissible. It may be allowed under exceptional circumstances with the prior approval of the AO (Hostel)

II.

Students are required to scrutinize the inventory and check the items of furniture, fixtures and other articles at the time of occupying the rooms. Having checked the items, they should sign the inventory and hand it over to the Hostel office. Students are required to hand over the rooms and relevant fixtures and items of furniture, etc., received by them earlier at the time of vacating the room. They will be liable to compensate the Institute for any loss or damage to their rooms or to the articles.

III.

Pets are not allowed in the hostel.

IV.

Students going on an exchange programme in Term V should vacate their rooms and hand over the charge of the Institute's articles in their rooms. This enables the Hostel Office to provide rooms to other incoming exchange students. Students failing to vacate the rooms can be penalized. Students using their own locks are requested to deposit a key at the Hostel office and return the Institute's lock.

V.

Students must procure prior permission from the Administrative Officer (Hostel) if they need guest accommodation for visiting family members, which will be provided subject to availability and at an extra cost. Such accommodation will normally not be given for more than two nights.

VI.

Students are not permitted to allow guests to stay in their rooms. Students hosting a guest in their room without prior permission will face disciplinary action as well as a fine of 500 per day.

VII. All residents need to obtain a “No Dues” certificate from the AO (Hostel) before vacating the room.

VIII. Residents are responsible for their belongings. All items, including clothing, must be kept in the rooms and the rooms must be locked before exit. The Institute will not be responsible for any loss of belongings due to the carelessness of residents. Theft cases, if any, should be brought to the notice of the security officer.

IX.

Residents are expected to keep their rooms clean. If there is pest infestation in the rooms, it must be immediately reported. Housekeeping staff appointed for the hostel are meant to keep hostel premises clean and hygienic. Residents can get their rooms cleaned in their presence.

X.

Residents are strongly advised against lending money to employees and financial dealings of any kind are prohibited. Residents are not allowed to employ Institute staff for personal work and are expected to be courteous to all Institute employees at all times. Any observed misconduct by Institute employees in the hostels must be reported to the AO (Hostel) or the CAO.

XI.

PGP students are not allowed to stay outside the hostel. When such stay becomes inevitable, they must obtain prior permission from the Chair (PGP).

XII.

Students are requested to use scarce resources, such as water and electricity, judiciously.

XIII. Students are not permitted to cook in their rooms. They are also not permitted to use electrical appliances like water heating rods, electric heaters or electric presses in their rooms. Students staying in the married student accommodation with infants and small children are permitted limited use of essential electric gadgets installed in a common area with permission. They are required to take care of all safety issues related to those gadgets.

XIV. If there is any damage to Institute property, the cost will be recovered from the person responsible; and if the person is not identified, all the students of the particular block will have to cover the cost.

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XV. Hostel rooms should be vacated during the vacation period by duly handing over charge of the Institute's articles in the rooms. Students failing to vacate the rooms are liable to be penalized.

XVI. Students who stay in the Institute hostel during Summer Vacation (April-May) are required to pay room rent at the rate of Rs.100 per day at the Hostel Office. Students requiring such accommodation are advised to contact the AO (Hostel) well in advance.

XVII. Problems regarding hostel facilities should be recorded in the Complaint Book maintained in the Hostel Office. Unattended complaints may be brought to the notice of the AO (Hostel).

XVIII. Any violation of hostel rules will be viewed seriously.

XIX. Students are expected to respect the privacy of others on campus and maintain noise levels at all times, especially late nights. Every student should ensure that other residents are not inconvenienced by his/her activities such as playing loud music or holding noisy get-togethers in rooms. Persons causing disturbance will be reported to the Hostel Secretary or the Wing representative for disciplinary action.

7.2 Students' Mess (Canteen) Facilities I. Residents of the hostel are normally required to use the mess facilities. Students are exempted from using this facility on a permanent basis only under very special circumstances. A prior approval from the AO (Hostel) is necessary.

II. Signing out from the mess is allowed only when leave is officially sanctioned for a particular purpose and period.

III. Residents are required to pay the mess bills within the due date to avoid penalty. The penalty will be decided by the Mess Committee in consultation with the AO (Hostel).

IV. Residents are not allowed to take utensils, items of crockery and cutlery from the mess to their rooms.

Violators will be fined apart from paying for the cost of material.

7.3 Events and Festivals Students organize several events on campus such as Vista (a management festival), Eximius (on entrepreneurship), Unmaad (a cultural festival) and sports events such as Sangram and Sangharsh. When a significant number of non-IIMB students are expected to participate/ reside on campus, it is the responsibility of the organizing committees (e.g. the FII and the Cultural Committee) to ensure that they conform to the codes/ norms of behaviour on campus. Non-IIMB students will have to agree to conform to the rules in writing at the time of registration.

7.4 Timings Students are not allowed to leave or enter the campus after 11.00 pm. In case of emergency, if a student has to leave campus after 11.00 pm, he/she is required to enter the necessary details in the register kept at the main gate. Students should not go out of town without the prior permission of the Chair (PGP).

7.5 Vehicles I. Those who own a vehicle are required to give details of their vehicles to the AO (Hostel). They are also required to produce the registration book of their vehicles as well as their driving licenses. Such vehicles will be given an IIMB sticker.

II. Residents should strictly park their vehicles in the designated parking areas and not outside their rooms or elsewhere. This rule does not apply to special vehicles used by students with disability. Vehicles parked elsewhere are liable to be towed at the owner's cost.

III. In case of accidents, the person involved or fellow students should report the incident immediately to the AO (Hostel), the Chair (PGP) or a PGP Committee Member.

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7.6 Security Students should carry their ID cards while leaving the campus and should leave their phone number with the security at the gate along with information of their destination and expected time of return. Students are requested to view this measure not as an intrusion but as a security precaution.

I.

When a guest comes to meet a student, the student should confirm the same at the Institute main gate. This may, at times, require the students to escort his/her guest from the Institute gate. Guests should utilize the facility of visitor's pass with photo identity available at the main gate before entering the campus.

II. Students are not allowed to invite guests after 8.00 pm.

III. Students are required to cooperate with the Institute's security staff.

7.7 Hostel rules Violations Any violation of the hostel rules that are in force will be viewed seriously. Minor violations may require the student to pay penalties and/or fines as appropriate. Major violations will be dealt with by the Institute administration. The punishment in case of major violations may include, but not be limited to, expulsion and/or legal proceedings.

8.FEE STRUCTURE AND SCHEDULE 8.1 Fee Payment Schedule

I.

In addition to the above-mentioned fee, students have to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 20,000 (General: Rs. 15,000/- and Mess: Rs. 5,000/-) and will be collected during Term 1 registration. This is refundable at the end of two years subject to the clearing of all dues. The caution deposit has to be paid on or before the day of registration for Term I as intimated by PGP Admissions Office.

II. Students going on an exchange programme, during Term V, will have to pay Rs. 3,60,000 instead of Rs 3,70,000 as the term fee, since they will not be occupying the hostel. Single-room hostel charges are Rs. 10,000 per term.

III. A student in the 'three-year track' pays all the fees as applicable in years 1 & 2. In addition, a continuation fee of Rs. 25,000/- is applicable in the third year along with the regular mess advance and hostel room rent.

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IV If a student has not paid the term fee before the mid-term examination week of that term, then he/she will not be allowed to appear for the examination; and no make-up exam will be given.

V Programme fee includes tuition, library, Internet, case permission royalty, course material, hostel room rent and service charge, medical insurance, personal accident insurance, alumni activity fee, etc.

VI. Students are required to pay their term fees along with the mess advance on the day of registration or as advised by the PGP OfďŹ ce during each term. The preferred mode of payment of fees would be by wire transfer.

VII If your bank account does not have the facility to transfer amounts of up to Rs. 2,50,000 in one transaction, you could instruct your bank to increase the transfer limit or give them standing instructions to transfer the money on your behalf by RTGS. VIII. While making any payment to the Institute's account, please quote your name, roll number and the term you are paying the fee for in the appropriate box. This will help us validate your payment when we receive it.

IX Those students who cannot transfer fees electronically may pay by way of DD at the State Bank of India – IIMB branch in one consolidated amount. Fee receipt should be produced on demand as evidence for having paid the fees. Wire details for remitting fees are given below.

A. Name of the Bank B. Name of the Branch C. Branch code D. Address E. City Name F. Telephone No G. NEFT IFSC Code H. 9-digit MICR code appearing on

the cheque book

I.

Type of Account

J. Account No.

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8.2 Late Fee Payment For delayed payment, late fee will be payable as follows: I. Payment during first week II. Payment during second week

Rs. 1,000 (Monday-Saturday) Rs. 1,000 plus Rs. 200 per day (inclusive of Sundays/holidays)

Late fee is payable regardless of whether the payment is made directly or through a bank loan.

8.3 Financial Assistance I.

The Financial Aid Committee, chaired by a Faculty Member, processes the applications for financial aid to students. The Chair, Admissions and Financial Aid currently chairs the Financial Aid Committee.

Limited scholarships/ tuition fee waivers and subsistence support packages are available for deserving students. The committee will seek all relevant data to assess the genuine financial problems of students.

II. Providing false or misleading information about family income and assets in financial aid applications is a serious offence and may lead to expulsion.

III The Financial Aid Committee also processes applications for grant of scholarships. Besides this, the Institute introduces students seeking loans to select banks that offer favourable terms to enable them to negotiate their loans. For any matter relating to scholarships, financial aid, etc., the students may contact the Financial Aid Office or the Chair-Admissions and Financial Aid.

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9. INTERNAL COMMITTEE [Established under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013] I.

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (“IIMB”) is committed to the fundamental rights of individuals, including the right to life, equality and dignity. IIMB strongly supports gender equality and opposes any form of gender discrimination and insensitivity, gender related violence or abuse, including sexual harassment 1.

II. It is imperative that one is able to identify conduct amounting to sexual harassment and understand how to respond to it promptly and appropriately. This is critical both for the individual as well as for IIMB as an institution. IIMB is committed to upholding the Constitutional and legal mandate to combat sexual harassment of women and ensure that human rights of all those who come within its jurisdiction are safeguarded.

III. IIMB has constituted an Internal Committee, under the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, to address claims and concerns of sexual harassment and is headed by a senior woman member of the faculty. The role of the Committee is to take cognizance of any complaint, provide assistance and redressal to victims, conduct enquiries when required, and recommend necessary actions to be undertaken against any person found responsible for the harassment.

IV. For further information or grievance, please write to ic@iimb.ernet.in and for more details, and please also refer to 'Gender Sensitivity Guidelines' on the Institute's website . http://hrm.iimb.ernet.in/iimb/gender_sensitivity/index.htm

10. PGP ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR 2018-2020 Academic Calendar (First Year PGP batch 2018-2020) TERM 1

Sexual harassment' includes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual

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nature such as loaded comments, remarks or jokes, letters, phone calls or emails, gestures, exhibition of pornography, lurid stares, physical contact, stalking, sounds or display of a derogatory nature, use of the body or any part of it or any object as an extension of the body in relation to another person without the latter's consent or against that person's will, deprecatory comments, conduct or any such behaviour based on the gender identity/sexual orientation of the person, and use of the classroom or other public forum of IIMB to denigrate/ discriminate against women or create a hostile environment on the basis of a person's gender identity/ sexuality orientation.

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TERM 2

TERM 3

Academic calendar 2018-19 (PGP batch 2017-2019) TERM 4

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TERM 5

TERM 6

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Common Holidays for Festivals June 16 – Ramzan November 06 – Deepavali December 25 – Christmas

National Holidays January 26 – Republic Day August 15 – Independence Day October 2 – Gandhi Jayanthi

11. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS Important Contact Details

12. PGP OFFICE CONTACTS Names Professor Padmini Srinivasan

Emails pgpchair@iimb.ac.in

Chair - PGP S.V Chandrasekhar

Phone 080-2699 3318

pgpoffice@iimb.ac.in

080-2699 3036

studentpgpoffice@iimb.ac.in

080-2699 3210

studentpgpoffice@iimb.ac.in

080-2699 3398

Administrative Officer - PGP PGP 1: Preetha Kanaka/ Lakshmana PGP 2: Vani KS/ Rajesh

Office Timings Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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