(Various Courses though Distance Education Mode) - 2012-13 Part I

PROSPECTUS 2012-13

KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA(Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956)(“A” Grade, NAAC Accredited)VISION OF THE UNIVERSITYBe widely acknowledged as a distinguished seat of higher learning, everstriving to become a leading centre of academic excellence by expanding thefrontiers of knowledge in global encompassment, with due emphasis on concernsand our rich cultural heritage.VISION OF THE DIRECTORATETo evolve a seamless system of higher distance education for sustainable lifelonglearning and upgradation of knowledge and skills by use of innovativeapproaches.Lt.Gen.(Dr.) D.D.S. Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra addressing theaudience in One-day National Seminar on “Technology Innovation in Open and DistanceLearning” organized by Directorate of Distance Education, K.U.Kurukshetra on March 01, 2012Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Director, Distance Education Council, New Delhi, Chief Guest of the functionalongwith Prof. Girish Chopra, Dean, Academic Affairs, Prof. R.K. Sharma, Director, DDE,K.U.Kurukshetra are also sitting on the dias.

Lt Gen (Dr) DDS Sandhu,PVSM, ADC (Retd.)D.Litt.(Mgt.), Ph.D., M.Phil.,MBA, M.Sc., MMM, MDBAVICE-CHANCELLORKurukshetra UniversityKurukshetra - 136 119 (INDIA)(Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956)(”A” Grade, NAAC Accredited)MessageDistance mode of learning has emerged as an important medium of impartingquality education to a large number of students. With the advent of new technologieslike ICT, the gap between the learner and teacher has virtually been reduced, makingdistance education reliable, economical and convenient.The Directorate of Distance Education is an important constituent of KurukshetraUniversity (“A” grade NAAC Accredited). All the courses offered by the Directorate ofDistance Education are designed in a manner that provide the right kind of inputs todistance learner’s to gain knowledge with an open mind. In recognition of the highquality of education, academic excellence and innovation of our distance programmes,the Distance Education Council, New Delhi has accredited all the courses offered by theDirectorate of Distance Education.The Directorate is offering 36 programmes, which include both traditional andprofessional courses to about 29,000 students. Two-year teacher education (B.Ed.)programme duly approved by NCTE for in-service teachers is one of the prestigiousprogrammes offered by the Directorate, that moulds young minds towards creativity,self reliance and capacity building.I welcome and convey my best wishes to the learners who choose to avail thecourses offered by the Directorate of Distance Education of the University.(D.D.S. Sandhu)

From the Director’s DeskProf. R.K. SharmaDirectorDirectorate of Distance EducationKurukshetra UniversityKurukshetra - 136 119The Directorate of Distance Education is a pioneer Institute impartingeducation over the last four decades and fulfilling the academic pursuits of thousandsof education seekers who are either deprived of education due to some constraints orthose who wish to upgrade their qualifications and competence. The Directorate ofDistance Education, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra has one motive- reachingthe unreached for building the knowledge-society by offering the quality education atlearner’s door step. All the courses offered by the Directorate of Distance Education,Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra are recognized by the Distance EducationCouncil, New Delhi. These courses are recognized for the purpose of employment toposts and services under the Central/State Government. Today, the Directorate isproviding Under-graduate and Post-graduate education in 36 courses having anenrolment over 29,000 students. In addition to conventional Bachelor and MasterDegree courses, the Directorate offers professional courses like BIM, BCA, PGDCA,M.Sc.Computer Science (Software), MCA, MBA, MBA(HM), LL.M., PGDJMC,MA in Mass Communication, D.Lib.& Inf.Sc., B.Lib.& Inf. Sc., M.Lib. & Inf. Sc.,B.Ed.(2-Year) and MA in Defence and Strategic Studies. Efforts are being made forthe introduction of some new job-oriented professional courses as per the changingrequirement of the society.All the programmes being offered by the Directorate of Distance Educationare well-planned to update knowledge, competencies and skills for effectivelearning. Academic inputs in the form of study material, personal contactprogrammes and assignments are complemented with ICT.The Directorate is committed to devise measures and strategies to keep thestudents abreast in the present scenario. I welcome the education seekers to theDirectorate of Distance Education.(Prof. R.K. Sharma)

DIRECTORATE OFDISTANCE EDUCATIONPROSPECTUS2012-13KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA(Established by the State Legislature Act XII of 1956)("A" Grade, NAAC Accredited)

ADMISSION SCHEDULE(2012-13)A. SCHEDULE OF ADMISSION(Except MBA Part-I/MBA(Hospitality Management) Part-I/MCA Part-I)(i) Without Late Fee : 28.09.2012 (Friday)(ii) With late fee of Rs.500/- : 31.10.2012 (Wednesday)(iii) With late fee of Rs.1,000/- : 30.11.2012 (Friday)B. (i) *Last Date for receipt of : 31.10.2012 (Wednesday)Admission Forms for MBA Part-I/MBA(Hospitality Management) Part-I/MCA Part-I*No Admission Form for admission to MBA Part-I/MBA (Hospitality Management) Part-I/MCAPart-I will be entertained even with late fee after 31.10.2012. Admission fee for these coursesis not required to be sent alongwith the Admission Form. Admission dues for these coursesare to be paid only on demand from the Directorate.(ii) DATE OF COMMON ENTRANCE TEST : 25.11.2012 (Sunday)For the courses mentioned atSr. No.B(i) abovendC. SCHEDULE OF DATES FOR PAYMENT OF 2 INSTALMENT OF FEEi) BA/B.Com./BIM/BCA/B.Lib.Sc. : 03.01.2013 (Thursday)B.Ed./D.Lib.Sc./CCA/CCUii) Master Degrees/Diplomas & : 01.02.2013 (Friday)Other CoursesD. LATE FEE FOR PAYMENT OFnd2 INSTALMENT OF FEE AFTERDUE DATES: Rs.500/-NOTE:NO SEPARATE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT BY THE DIRECTORATE FORDEPOSITING THE 2nd INSTALMENT OF FEE.E. FEE FOR EXAMINATION CENTREOUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OFKURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY` AT NEW DELHI or LUDHIANA(Only for the students of ProfessionalPost-graduate Courses): Rs.1,000/-For any enquiry, Contact atPhone :KUK Website :01744-238518 (DDE Enquiry); 238385 (A R-DE)01744-238628 (FAX) E-mail: ddekuk@gmail.comwww.kuk.ac.in

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Assistant Professors1. Dr. Kamraj Sindhu, Hindi 094160-90378 (M)M.A.;Ph.D.;B.Ed.;PGDT;sindhukamraj@yahoo.comPGDJMC; M.A.(MC)sindhukamraj@rediffmail.com2. Dr. (Mrs.) G. Ponmeni, Education 01744-238165 (R)M.Sc.; M.Ed.; M.Phil.(Botany, Education);MLISC.; Ph.D.3. Mrs. Meenakshi Chahal, Teaching of English 01744-221886 (R)M.A.(Eng.); M.Ed.;M.Phil. (English)4. Dr. Jyotsna Gupta Library Science 092558-84884 (M)M.Lib. Sc., Ph.D.5. Dr. Aditya Kaushik Mathematics 099912-74065 (M)M.Sc.; Ph.D.(On Leave)6. Sh. Kanhaiya Lal Geography 094677-66656 (M)M.A.; M.Phil.7. Dr. (Ms.) Geetika Sandhu, English 094668-37029 (M)M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.(English)8. Dr. Narender Kumar History 01744-234008 (R)M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.(History), P.G.D.R.9. Dr. (Mrs.) Kushwinder Kaur Economics 090174-21898 (M)M.Sc.(Hon's) inEconomics, Ph.D.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERSP & TPhoneEPABXExt.ASSISTANT REGISTRARS Shri Sarwan Kumar Gupta, 01744-238385 (O) 2590 (O)M.A., LL.B.01744-235779 (R)Shri D.S. Saini, 01744-238385 (O) 2592 (O)01744-234337 (R)SUPERINTENDENTS Shri R.K. Chhabra 98965-45077 (M) 2589 (O)M.A.Shri Ram Singh 01744-235660 (R) 2588 (O)Shri Suraj Bhan 80530-40680 (M) 2594 (O)M.A.Shri Ram Partap 92546-41395 (M) 2603 (O)M.A., LL.B.Smt. Sheela Rani 92555-20345 (M) 2591 (O)LIBRARIANShri Naresh Kumar Sharma,M.A., M.Lib. & Inf. Sc.Other Important Phones for StudentsDDE Inquiry 238518 (O) 26001. Controller of Examinations-I : 238377 (O) 21132. Controller of Examinations-II : 238189 (O) 21423. A.R. (Result-I) 238299 (O) 24614. A.R. (Result-II) : 238582 (O) 24775. A.R. (Result-III) : 238320 (O) 25446. A.R. (Secrecy) : 238068 (O) 24537. D.R. (Conduct) : 238966 (O) 24748. D.R. (Re-ev.) : 239230 (O) 24559. D.R. (Regn.) 238888 (O) 244010. Examination Enquiries : 238169 2454Note: 1. EPABX Nos.: 91-1744-238196/238410/ Communications to be addressed at:238629/238679DDE Inquiry : 91-1744-2385182. All types of enquiries about distance FAX : 91-1744-238628education courses may be made at Gram : 'Dharmakshetra'Phone No. 91 - 1744 - 238518 during Website : http://www.kuk.ac.inoffice hours. E-mail : ddekuk@rediffmail.com: ddekuk@gmail.com

INTRODUCTIONTHE UNIVERSITYKurukshetra University, established in 1956, has a well-developed multi-faculty Campus spreadover 400 acres of land on the south bank of Brahmsarovar. Ever since laying of foundation stoneby Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the First President of India, the University has emerged as an advancedcentre of Study & Research for quality education in conformity with the international standards.The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore has bestowed the'A' Grade status on this university. The University has 45 Teaching Departments and 361 affiliatedcolleges situated in the Districts of Ambala, Panipat, Kaithal, Yamuna Nagar, Hisar, Fatehabad,Jind, Karnal, Sirsa, Kurukshetra and Panchkula.Kurukshetra University has excellent infrastructure with modern amenities such as centrallyair-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 2500 and 70mm projector, Senate Hall,Conference Hall, well-equipped Sports Complex (Play fields, Gymnasium, Stadium, SwimmingPool, Tennis Courts, Volleyball, Basketball Courts, etc.), Teachers' Club, Club for Administrativestaff, 22 Hostels, (9 for Boys & 12 for Girls and 1 for Foreign students), School, Health Centre,Business Complex, about 700 quarters for all categories of staff, a rich Library with more than 3.00lac documents including books, journals and rare manuscripts, Internet Section of 100 nodes,Computer Centre, Museum, Instrumentation (USIC) workshop, NSS Centre, Students' Guest House,Faculty House, etc.THE DIRECTORATEThe Directorate of Distance Education was started by the University as Directorate ofCorrespondence Courses in 1976 to make available the benefit of higher education to the multitudeof people who due to various compulsions, and reasons could not continue their studies either dueto limited seats available in regular colleges or due to pecuniary and other social reasons. TheDirectorate's endeavour has been to combine the twin objective of reaching the unreached andmeeting the rising educational aspirations of the masses. Our motto is Quality Education atLearners' Doorsteps. Beginning with the courses of Pre-University and B.A. with about 400students in 1976, the Directorate now enrols every year around 29,000 students in about 36undergraduate and postgraduate traditional as well as job-oriented professional courses in theareas of Education, Computer Science, Management, Science, Commerce, Library & InformationScience, Journalism, Law, etc. The courses and their curriculum are periodically reviewed andupdated to incorporate the recent development in the field. NCTE recognised B.Ed. (2-Year DistanceMode) is a prestigious programme being run by the Directorate w.e.f. the session 2007-08.The Directorate has a separate three-storey teaching-block exclusively for the distanceeducation students. It houses well-equipped, centrally air-conditioned Computer Labs and Library,lecture halls, common-rooms, teacher-rooms, canteen, etc. The Directorate has introduced RadioBroadcast lecture series GYAN SANCHAR from AIR, Kurukshetra. These lectures can be heardon 101.4 MHz every Sunday from 9:00 to 9:30 AM. Five minutes are reserved for interaction.Learners may direct their queries at Phone No. 01744-221336 of AIR. The Directorate has alsoestablished an audio/video lab and has also set up a Satellite Interactive Terminal for receivingprogrammes from EDUSAT using IGNOU National Beam.It is hoped that learners, including young and old , men and women, will take advantage of theopportunities offered by the Directorate for upgradation of their knowledge who otherwise are deprivedof such opportunities for further advancement in career.