25th Bi-annual Meet held by Amity School of Distance Learning (ASoDL) Amity School of Distance Learning held its 25th Biannual Meet at Amity Campus, Sector – 44, Noida on 11th March 2012. The meet witnessed heavy crowd which further indicated the importance of distance education not only for freshers but also for the professionals. The occasion was graced by Prof. M Aslam, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU who expressed his happiness at the standard of presentation and meeting with the students of Amity School of Distance Learning. He gave the relevance of distance education and the necessity of hard work. Welcoming the new entrants, Maj Gen (Dr.) Surendar Kumar, Chairman-ASoDL inspired them for “aiming high in life, working hard, keeping their spirits high and never giving up”. Other dignitaries from the Industry like Mr. Adarsh Agarwal, CEO, I-energizer Noida, Mr. Sekhar Sahay, Director (HR) Ericsson and Mr. N P S Rana, Vice President (HR) Motherson Sumi System Ltd., also motivated the students to work hard and work smart for achieving success in life. Prof. (Col.) Rajive Kohli Ph. D, Director-ASoDL, Mr. Abhinash Kumar Dy. Director, Mr. Harish Kumar Dy. Director (Academics) and Mr. Alok Awtans Asst. Director apprised the students about the conduct of distance learning programmes to enable them to successfully complete their chosen programme.

2. 25 TH
BIANNUAL MEET
Orientation 11 MARCH 2012

3. Orientation
1. Briefing of ASoDL
Prof. (Col.) Rajive Kohli, Director
• Conduct of Programme
Mr. Abhinash Kumar, Dy. Director
• Academic Guidelines
Mr. Harish Kumar, Dy. Director
• Study Materials & Project Work
Mr. Alok Awtans, Asst. Director

4. 1. Briefing of ASoDL
Prof. (Col.) Rajive Kohli, Director

5. • Amity School of Distance Learning (ASoDL)
was established in the year 2000.
• It started with 9 programmes with 131 students.

6. Amity School of Distance Learning (ASoDL) is an Institution which aims to
provide quality education at Under Graduate and Post Graduate levels, in
Distance Learning Mode. With the vision of “Reaching the Unreached”

7. Improving Career
Easy Access Prospects
Enhancing
Quality
Competencies
Higher Education
Reaching the
Need Based Programs Unreached
Continuous Innovation Positive Attitudes
Fresh Visions

8. ACCREDITATION &
APPROVAL
• All programmes are University programmes &
degrees are awarded by AUUP.
• Recognized by Distance Education Council
(DEC), the highest statutory body for the
approval of Distance Learning programmes.

9. QUALITY ACCREDITATION
Amity School of Distance
Learning (ASoDL) has
been certified for ISO
9001: 2000 & 14001: 2004.

10. ASoDL is conscious of regular interaction between the Industry and the Institution. All
our programmes are structured to keep the requirement of Industry in mind. To this
end we are ensuring closer tie ups with Industry.
You will be happy to note that today we have achieved a number of Industry ASoDL tie
ups with Industries like:-
– Ericsson India Ltd
– American Express
– FCI
– Keane India
– Wipro
– HCL Technology
and many more are in the pipe line like IBM, Tech. Mahindra, I Energizer, R System,
GAIL, SAIL, Coal India, NFL, NHPC, Dabur, IDEA and CSIR.
A customized programme “Diploma in Business Management” has been developed for
FCI. This programme is being conducted for all batches who come as a trainees to
FCI. Approx. 131 students have qualified on this programme.

11. 1. Conduct of Programme
Mr. Abhinash Kumar, Dy. Director

12. To facilitate student learning we offer these
programmes in THREE MODES.
(a) Correspondence
(b) Distance Learning
( c )e-Learning

13. A student is expected to choose the
programme very carefully. Normally
a programme once selected is
difficult to change.
As a word of advice if change is to
effected it should be done in the 1st
Semester only.

14. Any queries of the students is recorded, investigated on priority and normally responded
within 3-4 days. Under no circumstance students’ problem is left unattended at any level.
A meeting to this effect is also held daily to coordinate responses. To further streamline
the system you are requested while raising your problem gives all your credentials like:
Roll No., Batch, programme, Tel. No. email etc. and address the queries to the concerned
person.
The Person/s you will interact with: -
a ) Other than Noida your respective coordinator.
b ) Mr. Vikash Verma, Programme Officer for Result.
c ) Mr. Rakesh Mishra Programme Officer for Assignments related queries.
d ) Mr. Subash Chand, Accounts Officer for fees related queries.
However if your problems not address within 15 days do not hesitate to send a reminder
with a copy to me and the Chairman.

15. A number of measures have been taken to enable students
to make their learning fruitful, interactive and to involve
them more intimately with the system. Some of these are:–
• PCP
• Course File
• Points Projected by Students through Feed Back Form
• Synergy Club

16. It is expected that the student enrolled in a
centre will remain the student of that
particular centre unless he/she is formally
allowed to do so. For this you need to
obtain a formal approval from the
competent authority.
The roots of education are bitter, but
the fruit is sweet.
Aristotle

17. All work and no play makes a dull
day. ASoDL students actively
participate both socially and
professionally, through ASoDL
SYNERGY Club in enhancing
quality of life and studies.

18. Amity does not confined in Academic only but equal emphasis given to
extra curricular rigorous activities.
To provide an opportunity amongst the youth studying in Amity Institutions
of Higher Education to participate in healthy sports competitions
Sangathan was initiated in the year 1999.
It culminates on the Birth Day of our Founder President Dr. Ashok K.
Chauhan on 24th October every year.
Many of you would like to participate in this. Kindly forward your name to
Shri Alok Awtans, Assistant Director also Sports Officer.
You will be happy to know that ASoDL has been Crecket Champian for last
two consecutive years.

19. Once you join the Amity, you are an
Amitian for life. You will be happy to know
that we are progressing with the Alumni
Association for ASoDL. It is proposed that
the students passed out the programme
must inform ASoDL regularly of their
professional achievements. You too will
be intimated about the general information
and achievement time to time.

20. Before I conclude I would like
to highlight the Forecast of
Important Events so that You
can plan your time for the
next six months.

21. EVENT DATE
Session Begins 1 Jan 2012 (Sunday)
Last date for Choice of Specialization Subjects 15 Jan 2012 (Sunday)
(MBA (EFT)-3rd Semester & MBA (3 Yrs.) – 5th
Semester
Weekend PCP (Less First Semester ) Phase - I 22 Jan to 26 Feb 2012
Commencement of Keane India PCP 1 Feb 2012
Commencement of Ericsson PCP 17 Feb 2012
Last date of Payment of fee for January 2012 29 Feb 2012
Session with Penalty
Admission Closes for January 2012 Session 1 March 2012
25th Biannual Meet 11 March 2012 (Sunday)

22. EVENT DATE
Weekend Personal Contact Programme – Jan 2012 18 March to 20 May 2012
Semester ( 2nd Phace)
Last date for Submission of Project Synopsis 1 May 2012
Last date for Submission of Assignments 1 May 2012
Last date for reappearance request (paper) fees 15 May 2012
Last date for Payment of July 2012 Semester 05 July 2012
Fee
End Term Examination – Jan 2012 Semester 1 June to 25 June 2012
(Tentative)

23. 1. Academic Guidelines
Mr. Harish Kumar, Dy. Director

24. Student Support Services
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25. • Library
• Computer Lab
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26. Evaluation Mechanism
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27. Two Components
Internal Assessment: Based on
Assignments :30 Marks
External Assessment: Based on End Term
Examinations: 70 Marks
Passing Criterion : 30% in each and
aggregate of 40%
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28. Internal Assessment
Three Assignments ( Each of 10 Marks)
Assignment A: 5 Analytical Questions from First Half of
Syllabus
Assignment B : 3 Analytical Questions from Second Half
of Syllabus and Case study
Assignment C: 40 MCQs’
Due Date of Submission: 15th May & 15th November
against January & July Sessions
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29. External Assessment
• 70 MARKS
• THREE SECTIONS
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30. Section A : 30 marks
• Six multiple choice questions of
one mark each: Compulsory
• Five short answer questions of eight marks each:
attempt any three
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31. Section B : 20 marks
• Four subjective questions of 10 marks each :
Attempt any two
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32. Section C : 20 marks
• Only one question : Compulsory
• It consists of case study & questions related to
the same.
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33. EXAMINATION POINTS AT
NORTH
DELHI & NCR •AMRITSAR
•DEFENCE COLONY •ALLAHABAD
•AGRA
•GURGAON •BAREILLY
•CHANDIGARH
•JANAKPURI
•JALANDHAR
•NOIDA •LUDHIANA
•LUCKNOW
•SAKET
•MEERUT
•VASUNDHARA •MORADABAD
•VARANASI

34. EXAMINATION POINTS AT
Contd.
SOUTH EAST WEST
•BHUBANESWAR
•HYDERABAD •MUMBAI
•KOLKATA
•BANGALORE •PUNE
•PATNA
•CHENNAI •AHMEDABAD
•RANCHI
•JAIPUR
•RAIPUR
•INDORE

35. CHANGE OF EXAM CENTER
• Take examination at center given in
Application Form
• Please apply for change at least month
before commencement of examination
• Tentatively examinations begin in first
week of June & December
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36. Reappearance
Apply at least a month before the
commencement of examination
Rs. 500/= is charged against each course
reappearance
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37. Change of Mode
Conventional to e – Learning on payment of
additional Fee
Switch is possible only once
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38. RESULTS
• Only Controller of Examination
competent to declare the results
• It takes 3 to 4 months to complete the
Evaluation & Tabulation
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39. CONTACT
hkumar1@amity.edu
0120-4391348
Learning is a treasure that will follow
its owner everywhere. ~ Chinese Proverb
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40. 1. Study Materials & Project Work Mr.
Alok Awtans, Asst. Director

41. All students who have been granted admission in ASoDL are entitled to get the study
materials for their programme as per option chosen by them
1. Option 1 – Correspondence Mode : Student Study Materials
• Option 2 – Distance Learning Mode : SSM + PCP
• Add Ons
• Text Book
• Virtual Recorded Classes
• Text Book + VRC
5. SSM will be issued in both options
Outstations students : through courier / specific requisition.
Value added course material
o. Update : Collection of useful article.
p. GAP : Guideline for Assignment / Synopsis / Project Work and importance
therefore.
c. Handling Routine Life Problem : i. Property transaction
ii. Life and General Insurrance
iii. Handling of Life savings Emergencies.

42. Project report is an important subject in all management programme
and every students is required to submit a project synopsis & project
report on a subject of his/her own choice
Stages of Project Report :
• Project Synopsis (proposal)
•Field Work
• Project Report
• Viva Voce (face to face interaction with Faculty / Panel)

43. It is an outline plan of conducting the study. Students are advised to
refer their SSM (ADL-20) particularly the sample Project Report with
its approved synopsis. They must present their synopsis in the correct
format and follow the instructions given in the study material.
Date for submission of Synopsis
• 15th March : January – June Semester
• 15th September : July –December Semester
Email Id & Contact No – Must be Mentioned

44. This is the main report of your chosen project
and follows the field work and analysis of
data. The report is required to be presented in
prescribed format specified in your Synopsisis
Submit your Project Report along with your
original approval synopsis

45. On successful evaluation of Project Report, the student is required
to undergo a viva voce. The viva would preferably be to face
process. However, telephonic viva may be conducted in rare cases
when a student can not come to his centre due to his/her
professional commitments or location in operational area in case of
defence/police personnel.
Note :
6. Students are advised to keep a copy of the project report with them
and also bring it along for the viva.
8. As you submit your Synopsis/ Project Report by due date it will be
processed timely and marks will be reflected on your mark sheet
along with others

47. Education is not the filling of a pail,
but the lighting of a fire.
Wiliam Butler Yeats

48. ASODL
25th Bi-annual Meet
Books and Study Material Issue Points
Centre Location
Distribution Person
Point Course Responsible Assist By
JS – 1
All Programme Saket & Mukesh Prasad
Point - 1 (J Block) Santosh & Sonu
Ist to VIth Defence Colony Sunil Kumar
IInd Floor
JS – 2
All Programme
Point - 2 Janak Puri (J Block) Bhupinder Tokas Chanderpal
Ist to VIth
IInd Floor
Record Room Subhash Joshi &
All Programme Vasundhara & Sunil Nihlani
Point - 3 (J Block) Naresh
Ist to VIth Gurgaon Disha Chandra
Ground Floor Rawat
All Programme AsoDL Liabrary
Ramashankar
Point - 4 Ist to VIth Noida (J Block) Mr. Manoj Panwar
Subhash Joshi
Ground Floor