IGNOU VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES

STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PROSPECTUS

Advanced Level Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programme in Engineering (Full Time in Flexible Timing Mode)
In Civil Engineering (CE) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Electrical Engineering (EE) Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Indira Gandhi National Open University

School of Engineering and Technology Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068 Website : www.ignou.ac.in, www.ignouviep.org

Diploma in Engineering B.Sc(PCM), B.Sc.(IT)*, BCA*, BCS*

Advanced Level Certificate course in Engg. Awarded by IGNOU

10 + 2 PCM and with 50% aggregrate in PCM

Advanced Level Certificate Course in Engg.

Advanced Level Certificate Course in Engineering

10th Pass or equivalent with 50% aggregrate

* BCA, B.Sc (IT) and BCS pass-outs are eligible for CSE, EE and ECE only

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STUDENT HANDBOOK AND PROSPECTUS

VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PROGRAMME (VIEP) leading to

Advanced Certificate, Diploma and Degree in Engineering (Full Time in Flexible Timing Mode)

- Civil Engineering (CE) - Mechanical Engineering (ME) - Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) - Electrical Engineering (EE) - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Indira Gandhi National Open University

School of Engineering and Technology Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068 Website : www.ignou.ac.in, www.ignouviep.org

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RECOGNITION
IGNOU is a National UNIVERSITY established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 (Act No. 50 of 1985). IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all the members of the Association of Indian University (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Deemed Universities/ Institutions vide UGC Circular No. F1-8/92 (CPP) dated February, 1992 & AIU Circular No. EV/B(449)/94/176915177115 dated January, 1994.

Guidance Support & Cooperation Information Compilation VIEP Director Design & Layout by

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Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, VC, IGNOU Prof. Ajit Kumar, Director, SOET Faculty Members of SOET Dr. K. Tamil Mannan, Associate Professor, SOET S.C. Pant

June , 2011 Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2011 All rights reserved. No Part of this work may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without permission in writing from the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. Further information on the Indira Gandhi National Open University Programmes may be obtained from the Universitys office at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068 or its website http://www.ignou.ac.in and www.ignouviep.org Printed and Published on behalf of the Indira Gandhi National Open University by the Director, SOET.

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CONTENTS
Page No(s) 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 6.0 7.0 The University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Prominent Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Achievements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Schools of Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Academic Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vertically Integrated Engineering Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Salient Features of the Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Credit System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programme Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Evaluation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Examinations and Payment of Examination Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fee Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Diploma in Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Degree in Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Admission to VIEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Application Form for VIEP 2011-2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Submission of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Reservation and Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scholarship and Reimbursement of FEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Counseling and Seat Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Legal Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Other Relevant Information About IGNOU-VIEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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1.0 THE UNIVERSITY

1.1 Introduction
The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 to achieve the following objectives: democratising higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners _ providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age, region, religion and gender _ offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational orientation to the courses _ promoting and developing distance education in India _ setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body.

1.2 Prominent Features

IGNOU has certain unique features such as: _ international jurisdiction _ flexible admission rules _ individualised study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study _ use of latest information and communication technologies _ nationwide student support services network _ cost-effective programmes _ modular approach to programmes _ resource sharing, collaboration and networking with conventional Universities, Open Universities and other Institutions/Organisations _ socially and academically relevant programmes based on students need analysis _ convergence of open and conventional education systems

1.3 Important Achievements

_ _ _ _ _ Emergence of IGNOU as the largest Open University in the World. Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Distance Education by the Commonwealth of Learning (1993). Taking IGNOU programmes to African and West Asian countries including Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Seychelles in all to 35 countries. Award of Excellence for Distance Education Materials by Commonwealth of Learning (1999). Launch of a series of 24 hour Educational Channels 'Gyan Darshan'. IGNOU is the nodal agency for these channels and regular transmissions are done from the studio at EMPC, IGNOU. Launch of 'Edusat' videoconferencing channel (2 way video, 2 way audio) Launch of Gyan Vani and other dedicated educational FM channels.

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1.4 The Schools of Studies

With a view to develop interdisciplinary studies, the University operates through its Schools of Studies. Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to plan, supervise, develop and organise its academic programmes and courses in coordination with the School staff and different academic, administrative and service wings of the University. The emphasis is on providing a wide choice of courses at different levels. The following Schools of Studies currently are in operation:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ School of Humanities (SOH) School of Social Sciences (SOSS) School of Sciences (SOS) School of Education (SOE) School of Continuing Education (SOCE) School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) School of Management Studies (SOMS) School of Health Sciences (SOHS) School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS) School of Agriculture (SOA) School of Law (SOL) School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS) School of Gender and Development Studies (SGDS) School of Tourism Hospitality Service Sectoral Management (SOTHSSM) School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SITS) School of Social Work (SOSW) School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET) School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS) School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST) School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOTST)

1.5 Academic Programmes

The University offers both short-term and long-term programmes leading to Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees, which are conventional as well as innovative. Most of these programmes have been developed after an initial survey of the demand for such Programmes. They are launched with a view to fulfil the learner's needs for:
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ certification, improvement of skills, acquisition of professional qualifications, continuing education and professional development at work place, self-enrichment, diversification and updation of knowledge, and empowerment.

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2.0 VERTICALLY INTEGRATED ENGINEERING PROGRAMME (Full Time in Flexible Time Mode in Open University Pattern) 2.1 INTRODUCTION
In India, a student who passes the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as subjects of study in the +2 level can gain admission to full time engineering degree program. Lateral entry directly to the 2nd year of the engineering program, up to the extent of 10% of the available seats, is also possible for 3 year Diploma holders. There is a lower and upper age limit for admission to these engineering programs as well a time limit for completing the program. Additionally, 4 year Part time Degree program is also offered by some Universities for the Diploma Holders. This program, however, does not have any age limits. The present system does not offer ample opportunities to a large number of 10+ITI pass students / vocational trades ( 2 years duration), B.Sc(PCM). B.Sc.(IT), BCS, BCA, as well as Diploma Holders to advance their careers, as these Diploma/Certificate in Engineering are unable to acquire higher Technical Education at a later stage in their careers or even immediately after acquiring first degree/ Diploma /Certificate owing to a number of constraints. More over there is limited scope for enhancing the technical skill for the youths who are employed in Industries. On the other hand, many bright students miss the opportunity to enter an engineering college after passing out from 10+2 system due to factors such as weak socio - economic condition in the family, lack of awareness due to limited access to information and low accessibility of higher technical education in rural area and small towns. The recent growth in the Indian economy has triggered an increased demand for skilled and trained human resource in the industry. The Conventional System of Higher Technical Education so far, has been unable to cope with this situation and it is highly likely that this gap between demand and supply may retard the growth of Indian Economy in the coming years. It is in this context that a fresh look-in is needed to create a more accessible technical education program in India that can enhance the employability. This can be done through Stepped up Technical Knowledge and Skill Development Program based on practical training that establishes a vertical linkage between technical educational programmes being offered after 10th standard and the Engineering Degree Programme of Universities.

2.2 PROGRAMME
IGNOU has initiated Vertically Integrated the Engineering Programme(VIEP) to create a system of education that allows students a greater choice in education. This Programme allows students who have passed the 10th Standard, 12th Standard Examinations and having Industry Experience and also those who already hold ITI certificates, Diploma, B.Sc., BCS, BCA or equivalent, to pursue a higher qualification starting from Diploma and going up

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to Bachelor's Degree in Technology. VIEP allows students to enter the stream of technical education upon passing the 10th standard examination. In this programme a student can obtain a diploma in Engineering or a Degree in Engineering from IGNOU and then exit the programme to join an industry for employment with the option of re-entry at a later point in time for pursuing a higher certification/ degree. However, the student will also have the option to continue education without breaking off for employment or otherwise and earn the balance credits for obtaining a Diploma. Further, after meeting the requirements for Diploma, the students may again exercise his option of breaking off or he/ she may choose to continue technical education towards the goal of obtaining a Degree in Engineering. Also, the student may exercise his option of stream after diploma. In effect, a student may join VIEP programme after passing the 10th standard examination and remain a part of the programme continuously for 6 years till the time he/ she gets a Degree in Engineering. This scheme is being promoted under Public Private Partnership Programme initiative of IGNOU. The Programmes are being offered on face-to-face/ Full time mode at IGNOU-VIEP Centres for Engineering Studies in flexible timing mode.

2.3 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE VIEP

1. 2. 3. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Vertical mobility and integration of technical training, technician education and technical education. Greater opportunities for students from rural areas and small towns to acquire technical education. Multiple entry levels. Multiple exit levels. Modular Programme. Course duration identical to conventional education. Every stage (Advanced Level Certificate Course/Diploma/ Degree) to be a comprehensive capsule, leading to employability and /or improved employability. Certification after every stage. I.e. Advanced Level Certificate Course/ Diploma/ Degree. Focus on practical training and skill development rather than on theory alone. Project based functional assignments and industrial visits essential parts of the Programme. Encouraging earn and learn routes i.e. flexible time table, Combination of Self Learning and Face to Face mode No restriction on age.

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The University has adopted the following system for this Programme 2.4 Credit System
The University follows the 'Credit System'. The number of credits per subject Indicate the number of hours of lecture tutorials the student has to attend per week. For practicals one hour of class is equivalent to 0.5 credits. The total number of credits per semester is 25+/- 2 credits. Completion of an academic programme (Degree or Diploma) requires successful completion of the Internal assessments, practicals, projects and examination during at the end of each semester.

2.5 Programme Delivery

The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the conventional Universities. The Open University system is more learner-oriented and the learner is an active participant in the pedagogical (teaching and learning) process Face-to-Face mode is adopted for the VIEP. The VIEP is conducted by IGNOU throughout the country through the Programme study Centres (PSC). IGNOU generally approves a study centre after the inspection of the infrastructural and Academic facilities created for successful conduct of the courses. The centres are well equipped with all the infrastructure facilities required for conducting the programme. The main stress is given in the pedagogical process i.e. teaching and learning.

2.6 Evaluation System

The system of evaluation in IGNOU for this programme is on the basis of continuous evaluation system which comprises of the following three of the systems, 1. 3. 4. Continuous evaluation mainly through tests, assignments, Practicals/ seminars/ workshops/ Viva-Voce. The End semester examinations. Project works

The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. A learner has to write assignments/ tests compulsorily before taking term end examination from time to time to complete an academic programme. Term-end examination will be conducted at the study centre/exam centers of IGNOU, where as the project submission will be done at the study centre. The weightage of Internal Assessments and TEE for all the courses is 30% and 70% respectively in the overall evaluation scheme of the programme for theory course and exactly opposite in case of practical papers. A student will be awarded marks for the Internal Assessments and for Term End Examination (TEE) part for each course. To clear a course, a student will have to clear both the segments of the course. Following table gives minimum percentage of marks required for the clearance of a course:

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Evaluation Components Part for the Course Internal Assessments Term-end Examination (TEE) Overall Performance

% of marks for Clearance Degree Advanced Level Certificate/ Diploma 45% 45% 50% 35% 35% 40%

To facilitate statement of overall performance at the end of the programme, the calculation of overall percentage will be based on the weighted average system and the precision will be up to the one point after the decimal. Calculations will be carried out using the following scheme : Overall Percentage Where
C1 P1 + C2 P2 + C3 P3 + ... C1 + C2 + C3 + ...

C1, C2 denote credits associated with courses taken by the student, and P1, P2 denote the percentage of marks awarded in respective courses.

Depending on the over all percentage of the marks secured by a candidate the division will awarded as follows

1st Division (With Distinction ) - 75% and above 1st Division - 60% to 74.9% 2nd Division - 50% to 59.9% Pass - 40% to 49.9% (Advance Level Certificate / Diploma)

2.7 Examinations and Payment of Examination Fee.

End Semester examinations are conducted in the months of December and June by the University for VIEP along with other courses of the University. Students have to submit duly completed examination form along with the fee of Rs. 60* per course (Fee may be revised by IGNOU at any course of time). For the details the students are advised to go through the website www.ignou.ac.in Students can also submit On-line examination form as per guidelines through IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in Examination fee @Rs.60/- per course is required to be paid either through online payment gateway, cash deposit on designated banks and also through demand drafts. The last dates for submitting the filled-in examination forms are as follows :
Examination Months Dates for Submission of Examination Forms Without Late Fee 1st March to 31st March 1st September to 30th September With a Late Fee of Rs. 100 1st April to 20th April 1st October to 20th October With a Late Fee of Rs. 500 21st April to 20th May 21st October to 20th November With a Late Fee of Rs. 1000 21st May to 28th May 21st November to 28th November

June December

* University reserves right to revise the fee structure.

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After receiving the examination form, the University will send the intimation slip before the commencement of TE Examinations. If you do not receive the intimation slip 15 days before the commencement of examinations, you must contact either your Regional Centre or Student Evaluation Division (SED) at the Headquarters. If your name is registered for examinations in the list sent to the Examination Centre, even if you have not received intimation slips or misplaced the intimation slip, you can take the examination by showing your Identity Card to the Examination Centre Superintendent. Your enrolment number is your Roll Number for examinations. You should be careful in writing it. Any mistake in writing the Roll Number will result in non-declaration of your result. Final term end examination will be conducted at selected IGNOU examination centres. To be eligible to appear at the term end examination in any course, you are required to fulfil the following conditions: You should have submitted the assignment responses for the respective courses. You should have submitted the Examination Form in time in which you would like to write examination. You should have valid registration at the time of submission of Examination form. You should complete a minimum duration of the programme. Examination Date sheet and schedule which indicates the date and time of examination for each course is sent to all the Study Centers in advance. The same is also notified through IGNOU Website from time to time. It is essential pre-requisite for you to submit the examination form for taking examination in any course. You can obtain the form from your study center. Only one form is submitted for all the courses in one-term examination. You are required to pay a fee of Rs. 60/- for each course as examination fee. The filled in examination form is to be submitted to the Registrar, SED, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi New Delhi 110068 or at the Regional Centre to be announced by University from time to time. You can also submit TEE form online at www.ignou.ac.in.

2.8 Fee Structure*

Diploma in Engineering Tuition Fee per Semester Rs. 12,500/-

Degree in Engineering (B.Tech) Tuition Fee per Semester

* University reserves right to revise the fee structure.

Rs. 25,000/-

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3.0 Eligibility
3.1 (1) Advance Level Certificate Course (2) Diploma in Engineering

(1) Advanced Level Certificate Course (2) Diploma in Engineering Admission to 1st Year to Advanced Level Certificate Ist Year of Diploma Lateral Entry to Diploma Eligibility Criteria 10th pass or equivalent with minimum 50 % aggregate - Same as above 10+2 Years ITI Certificate in Engineering Trades or 10+2 Vocational Duration 2 Years 3 Years 2 years

Two year Advanced Level Certificate course 1 Year in Engineering Awarded by IGNOU

3.2 Degree in Engineering (B.Tech)

Degree in Engineering (B.Tech) Admission to 1st Year Lateral Entry Eligibility Criteria 10+2 pass (PCM) or equivalent and having minimum 50 % aggregate in PCM # 3 Years Diploma in any branch of Engineering or # B.Sc (PCM) /B.Sc.(IT) # Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)* Or Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)* Or equivalent * BCA/BCS/B.Sc (IT) are eligible for EE/ECE/CSE Streams Only Duration 4 years

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4.0 ADMISSION TO VIEP 4.1 INTRODUCTION

Application are invited online from the eligible candidate in following levels and disciplines.

4.2 APPLICATION FORM FOR VIEP 2011-2012

1. 2. Student Hand Book and Prospectus and Guidelines for admission for IGNOU-VIEP 2011 is available at www.ignouviep.org The application form for Admission 2011-2012 is to be filled only in online mode. The applicant has to follow the easy instructions that will appear in the screen for each and every serial number. The candidate will be guided through each and every point of the two page application which is to be filled. For fill in the application form please log on to www.ignouviep.org . Before filling application form DD of Rs.100/- in favour of IGNOU VIEP INSTITUTION FEE A/C, payable at New Delhi must be ready. The candidates who do not have the access to fill online application have to go to the nearest Programme study centre / Computer Care to get the online application form filled. After filling the form the candidates have to take 2 printouts. The students have to send the first printout along with the demand draft for Rs.100/drawn in favour of IGNOUVIEP INSTITUTION FEE A/C . The candidate has to keep the second copy of the print for his record and for future reference. No request for hardcopy of the form will be entertained as the processing of hard copy of the application is discontinued from 2011. Therefore, the candidates are advised to fill in the online application forms only. After the receipt of D.D. and the Printout of the submitted application, the Candidates will be e-mailed a registration number. Fully completed Application submitted online will be accepted. Drafts received without print-out of online application will not be considered. No communication would be sent for applications received without draft and incomplete. Fee Structure Please note that once a Programme Study Center (PSC), Level (Semester -I for direct entry and Semester-III for Lateral Entery) and Stream of Engg.(CE/ME/ECE/CSE/EE)are opted/allowted will not be changed under any circumstances. Adimission Fee once deposited will not be refunded under any circumstances and any request in this regard will not be entertained. Any incomplete form/not accompanied by Demand Draft of fee in full/ not accompanied by copies of all required certificates will be rejected and no futher communication will be made/ entertained in this regard.

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4.3 SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Application needs to be submitted on line only. A print out of the on line form along with DD for Rs.100/- DD should be made in favour of IGNOU should be send by registered / Speed post to the following address : The Director-VIEP New Hall, New Academic Complex, Block C, School of Engineering & Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110 068 Ph: +91 11- 32085173/74

5.0 RESERVATION AND SCHOLARSHIP

5.1 Reservation
The University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, noncreamy layer OBC, War Windows, Kashmiri Migrants, as per the Government of India rules, for admission to its various Programmes.

5.2 Scholarship and Reimbursement of Fee

The learners belonging to reserved Cateories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Physically Handicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with other general category candidates. SC/ST students have to collect and subsequently submit their scholarship forms to the respective State's Directorate of Social Welfare or Office of the Social Welfare Officer, through the Director (SOET) of IGNOU for reimbursement of Programme fee.

6.0 COUNSELING AND SEAT ALLOCATION

Counseling, Seat Allocation, Document Verification and Admissions 1. Final list of Programme Study Centre allowed for admitting students (with streams) through IGNOU-VIEP-2011 would be displayed on www.ignouviep.org. The decision for the above will be taken by the IGNOU. List of successfull candidates eligible for admission to particular PSCs shall available on the website www.ignouviep.org. be

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Verification of document would be done at the time of admission at allotted Programme Study Centre. The purpose would be to verify different records regarding identification, age, qualifying examination, state of eligibility/ experience requirment and category of

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the candidate. On failing to producef any of the doucments, the candidates will not be considered for admission. It would be the duty of the Programme Study Centre to verify the original testimonials and to certify the eligibility regarding the candidate admitted in the prescribed place of the admission form. The Programme Study Centres will have to ensure that no ineligible students as per notification of IGNOU are admitted to the programme. If a student admitted is foundat any stage of the programme, not to be eligible for the course as per the criteria prescribed by IGNOU, his/her admission will be cancelled by IGNOU and entire liability threof will be that of the PSC. 4. SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates will be requird to produce original certificate issued by the competent authority at the time of counseling, failing which they will not be condidred for admission under the catagory. All correspondences in this regard should be addressed to The Director - VIEP New Hall, New Academic Complex, Block C, School of Engineering & Technology, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 Ph: +91 11 - 32085174 Email ID:admission@ignouviep.org

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7.0 LEGAL JURISDICTION

All disputes pertaining to the conduct of VIEP shall fall within the jurisdiction of Delhi only. The Admission Officer VIEP shall be the legal person in whose name the VIEP may sue or may be sued. If any person or officer dealing with the conduct of VIEP engages himself/herself in act(s) that would result in the leakage of the question Paper or attempt to use or help in the use of unfair means in this examination, he/she shall be liable to prosecution under the Indian Penal Code.

8.0 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT IGNOU-VIEP

For getting relevant information about IGNOU-VIEP, Candidates are advised to regularly visit www.ignouviep.org or at ignouwiki at www.ignou.ac.in

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