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P R O S P E C T U S : 2 0 0 8-2 0 0 9 In Technical Collaboration with Human Resource Development Society M.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management M.B.A. Banking and Taxation B.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management B.B.A. Banking and Taxation P.G. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management P.G. Diploma in Banking and Taxation

Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Founder Pro-Chancellor Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar Second Founder Pro-Chancellor Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy M.P. (Rajya Sabha) Present Founder Pro-Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. Ramanathan Vice-Chancellor

ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION ANNAMALAINAGAR - 608 002. TAMILNADU, INDIA. Welcome to enroll yourself in the programme of your choice. Go through the following pages carefully before filling in the form of application for admission and be sure you satisfy the eligibility condition before you send in your application for admission to the Directorate. Maintain a personal file for self-care, keeping Xerox copies of your important correspondences with the Directorate, especially Demand Drafts, Grievance, Letters, Requisition Letters for change of name, programme, medium, optional etc. Record then and there matters relating to admission, receipt of lessons, payment of tuition fees, examination fees, etc., in the Personal Diary printed in this prospectus. Wish you success in this academic pursuit and also your career. Dr. S.B. Nageswara Rao Director 3

Annamalai University The Annamalai University was founded in the year 1929 by the munificence and single-minded devotion of the far-sighted and noble-hearted philanthropist and patron of letters, the Hon'ble Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar of Chettinad, Kt., LL.D., D.Litt. Since then, during these seventy-nine years, the Annamalai University has grown into a premier, unitary, residential institution of higher learning and research. The University today is spread over an extensive campus of about one thousand acres and has the Faculties of Arts, Science, Indian Languages, Engineering and Technology, Education, Fine Arts, Agriculture, Medicine and Dentistry and, in all, they comprise 49 Departments of Study. Dr. Rajah Sir M.A. Muthiah Chettiar of Chettinad, Kt., B.A., D.Litt., the Founder Pro-Chancellor from 1948 to 1984 assiduously nurtured the growth and development of the University and devoted his life to realize the aims of his noble father Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar. Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy, B.A., D.Litt., D.Sc., the present Founder Pro-Chancellor, the distinguished son of Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar, is a philanthropist and patron of sports, and has fulfilled the dreams of his illustrious father by building up the Rajah Muthiah Institute of Health Sciences. Under his dynamic leadership, the University has become one of the frontline universities in India. The University has had the unique good fortune of having a succession of eminent Vice-Chancellors to guide its destiny. The University is all set to grow from strength to strength under the stewardship of the present Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. M. Ramanathan, who is a reputed surgeon, conscientious educationist, an able administrator and an ardent promoter of social activities. His perceptive understanding of the expanding horizon of distance education in the country and his encouragement to the Directorate of Distance Education are highly appreciated by educationists. Annamalainagar is a busy and self-contained University township, east of Chidambaram town, the abode of Lord Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer. The sprawling and scenic campus enclosing the Departments of Studies, Students' Hostels, Staff Residential 4

Quarters, Playgrounds, etc., is situated at a holy place (Tiruvetkalam, currently known as Annamalainagar), 2 kms from Lord Nataraja Temple. The Rajah Muthiah Institute of Health Sciences, a dream-project comprising the Rajah Muthiah Medical College, the Rajah Muthiah Dental College and the Rani Meyyammai Institute of Nursing offers various UG and PG Programmes, besides serving the rural populace through its modern 1210-bed hospital. The Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Library, the third biggest in Tamil Nadu, has a collection of more than 4.7 lakh volumes besides journals, reports and rare palm-leaf manuscripts. It has all the modern facilities including E-mail, Internet and Microfilming. The University, being unitary and residential in character, has about 20,000 students, pursuing various on-campus programmes of study and nearly 10,000 of them are accommodated in its 16 hostels, acclaimed to be the biggest in the country. The University plays a vital role in disseminating knowledge acquired through research to the surrounding rural areas in which it is placed and it serves the larger community through its Centre for Adult Education and Extension, the Regional Centre for Modernisation of Rice Mills and Extension Services, Centre for Rural Development and Uplift of Weaker Sections, the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, the Rajah Muthiah Dental College, the NSS; and above all, through its Directorate of Distance Education it takes education to the doorsteps of thousands of adult learners all over the country and abroad. The Directorate of Distance Education established in 1979 offers four hundred and one different programmes of study under the Regular Stream. It is credited with the largest enrolment in India and is well equipped with computer and other infrastructure, adequate teaching faculty and administrative set-up of its own, study centres, computer training centres, etc., to serve its students' clientele in their best interest at their door steps. It has also the unique distinction of offering first in India, Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through Distance Education mode. The Directorate of Distance Education is also offering the Programmes on Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology Programmes, Retail Management, Twinning Programme, Programmes on Health Science, Commonwealth Youth Programme, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical Management and Taxation Programmes. All the programmes of study offered by the Directorate of Distance Education have the approval of the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. The Directorate is introducing B.Ed. Programme through distance education mode from the year 2008-09 with the approval of National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi. National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accredited Annamalai University. 5

CHANCELLOR His Excellency Sri SURJIT SINGH BARNALA Governor of Tamil Nadu. Annamalai University DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION ANNAMALAINAGAR 608002 TAMIL NADU, INDIA CHANCELLOR His Excellency Sri SURJIT SINGH BARNALA Governor of Tamil Nadu. PAST FOUNDER PRO-CHANCELLOR Dr. Rajah Sir ANNAMALAI CHETTIAR OF CHETTINAD KT.,LL.D.,D.Litt. Padma Bhushan Dr. Rajah Sir M.A. MUTHIAH CHETTIAR KT.,B.A.,D.Litt PRESENT FOUNDER PRO-CHANCELLOR Dr. M.A.M. RAMASWAMY, B.A.,D.Litt.,D.Sc. M.P. (Rajya Sabha) VICE-CHANCELLOR Prof. Dr. M. RAMANATHAN, M.S. (G.S.) REGISTRAR Dr. M. RATHINASABAPATHI B.E.,M.Sc.(Engg.),Ph.D., MISTE DIRECTOR Dr. S.B. NAGESWARA RAO, Ph.D., 6

Annamalai University Directorate of Distance education All Programme Approved by DISTANCE EDUCATION COUNCIL, NEW DELHI 7

RECOGNITION Letter No. 94873/HI/91-1 Education (HI) Department Fort St. George, Madras 600 009 Dated: 17.12.91 From Thiru K.R. Venkataraman, B.Com Joint Secretary to Government Sir, Sub: Recognition of Programmes conducted by the Annamalai University Ref: Your letter dated 23.09.91. I am directed to state that Annamalai University is one of the Universities recognised by the University Grants Commission for the purpose of its Grants. Hence the Degrees/Diplomas awarded by the Annamalai University which is established by an Act of this Government would stand automatically recognised for the purpose of employment under Centre/State Governments. A copy of this letter along with a copy of your letter cited has been forwarded to the Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608 002 to give you further more details regarding recognition. Copy to: The Director, Directorate of Distance Education Annamalai University, Post Box No. 4 Annamalainagar 608 002 (with copy of letter and a request to send more details to the individuals) Yours faithfully, (Sd.) for Joint Secretary to Government. (E.M.) (E.M.)NO. F. 1-1'88 T. 13 Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (Department of Education) To New Delhi, the 25th November 1988 The Registrar Annamalai University Annamalainagar 608 002 Sir, Sub: Recognition of Educational Qualifications. I am directed to refer to your letter No. B1/10906/88 dated 9.10.1988 without its enclosures regarding recognition of qualification for the purpose of employment under the Central Government and to say that the degrees/diplomas awarded by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institution deemed to be Universities, under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and Institution of International Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognised for purpose of employment under the Central Government. No formal orders recognising such degrees/diplomas are necessary to be issued. Yours faithfully, Sd/- (S.C. ANAND) Desk Officer (T) 8

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DIRECTORATE The Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University in technical collaboration with Human Resource Development Society, offers the following Post Graduate/U.G./P.G. Diploma Programmes during the academic year 2008-2009. M.B.A. Programmes (2 Years) Programme Code M.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management 332 M.B.A. Banking and Taxation 333 U.G. Programmes (3 Years) Programme Code B.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management 334 B.B.A. Banking and Taxation 335 P.G. Diploma Programmes (1 Year) Programme APPLICATION FORMS The Application Form with Prospectus can be obtained (i) in person from the Directorate or any of its Study Centres or Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres on payment of Application Fee of Rs. 200/- by cash or (ii) by post sending a requisition to the Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University or the Programme Co-ordinator, Human Resource Development Society with a Demand Draft for Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of the Human Resource Development Society, payable at Bangalore, specifying the programme desired to be pursued. The Application Form will be sent by courier/registered post. Application once sold by the Directorate or its Study Centres or by the Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres cannot be taken back and the amount will not be refunded or adjusted. The application form is not transferable and the application for admission should be in the prescribed form and only the form issued by Directorate or its Study Centres or Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres should be used. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING IN APPLICATION FORM Read carefully and thoroughly the Application Form and the Prospectus before filling in. I) Check your eligibility i.e. minimum required Educational Qualification for the Programme you are applying for. Ii) While filling in the Application Form, enter very clearly and correctly the Programme Code, the Name of the Programme and the PCP zone, if any. Iii) A recent photograph of stamp size (3.5cm x 2.5cm) signed by the applicant and attested by a Gazetted Officer should be pasted on the Application form in the space provided and also attach one unattested photograph of the same negative on the scanning form and also attach one unattested photograph of the same negative with the Identity Card. iv) a) Matriculation/ 10 + 2 duly attested certificates to be attached for degree programme. b) For Post Graduate/ PG Diploma attach duly attested copy of Degree Certificate. v) Name of the student should be same as mentioned in the 10+2/ Matriculation certificate. vi) Original Migration/Transfer Certificate to be attached with the Application Form. vii) Attestation: The photograph in the application may be attested by any one of the following officials: a) Gazetted Officers b) Members of the Syndicate, Senate, Academic Council, and Board of Studies of the Annamalai University. c) Principals, Professors, Readers or Lecturers of Colleges and Universities. d) Gazetted Rank Headmasters or Headmistresses of Government recognised Higher Secondary or High Schools. e) Commissioned Officers of the Defence Service. Code P.G. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management 330 P.G. Diploma in Banking and Taxation 331 9

viii) If the certificates submitted by the applicant are in any language other than English, an English version of the certificates should accompany them. ix) Application will be summarily rejected if there is any discrepancy between the material particulars as they are found in the application form and the supporting documents. The name of the applicant, his/her date of birth and qualification will be considered as material particulars in this context. x) Applicants possessing degrees awarded by the Universities/Colleges/Institutes which are not recognized by the University Grants Commission are not eligible for admission to the programmes offered by the Directorate of Distance Education. xi) No candidate is permitted to join two Degree programmes at a time. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION (a) SPOT SELECTION The applicant can come to the Directorate or any of its Study Centres or Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres, for Spot Admission. Selection for direct admission to all the programmes will be made at the Annamalai University Study Centres and Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres. Spot Selection for direct admission to all the programmes will be made at the Study Centres/Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres subject to confirmation by the Director. The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University is only responsible to confirm the admissions on scrutinizing of application and to issue Identity Cards. i) Filled in application along with attested Xerox copies of Certificates for minimum required eligibility qualification and age. ii) Certificates in Original for minimum required eligibility qualification and Transfer/Migration Certificate. iii) Three stamp size Photographs for application, Identity Card and Scanning Form. Applicants should not sign on the Photograph affixed in the scanning form. iv) A Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E, Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch towards the prescribed tuition fees. (b) ADMISSION THROUGH POST If the applicant's place is not near any of the Study Centres/Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres, he/she should send the filled in application to the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608002 along with attested Xerox copies of: i) Certificates for minimum required qualification, ii) Transfer/Migration Certificate and iii) Two stamp size photographs. Students seeking admission through post need not enclose the originals and Demand Draft along with the admission application. On receipt of provisional admission card you will have to get the original certificate verified at near by Study Centre/Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres in support of i) Educational qualification ii) Transfer/Migration Certificate (for which attested Xerox copies have been enclosed in the application form) and a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch for the prescribed fee, observing the guidelines under the Mode of Payment for the mode of Payment. The admission confirmation, the signed identity card and the original certificates including Transfer Certificate/Migration Certificate after affixing the seal that the candidate is admitted will be given to the student. If the certificates submitted by the candidate are found bogus/fake, his/.her admission will be cancelled and the fees remitted will also be forfeited. FEES STRUCTURE Fee is charged during admission in order to avoid inconvenience to the students and to facilitate the consolidation of accounts in the office. Parents/Students in their own interest are advised to ensure that fee is paid: a) Only to the administrator and against proper printed receipt. b) Tuition Fee payment has to be made by Demand Draft in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University, payable at Chennai service branch. c) Fee can be paid on admission or can be paid as per prescribed payment schedule on quarterly basis, i.e. one at the time of admission and balance in another two instalments. d) No Cash transaction is permitted. 10

e) The University is not responsible for any cash payment or any other payments made other than those in the name of Annamalai University. MODE OF PAYMENT The fees payable are given on page no. 24 in this prospectus: a) Processing Fee of Rs. 2250/- for P.G., Rs. 1800/- for U.G. and Rs. 1500/- for P.G. Diploma programmes towards Registration, Admission, Eligibility, Accreditation etc., is payable through Demand Draft in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University payable at Annamalainagar/ Chidambaram/Chennai service branch at the time of admission. b) Tuition Fee, as mentioned in the annexure, should be in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University Payable at Chennai service branch. c) Examination Fee, is payable by way of Demand Draft in favour of the Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch. Students should see before sending the Demand Drafts to the Directorate that they contain the following items of information: i) Name of the drawing/drawee branch of the bank; ii) Code number of the drawing/drawee branch of the bank; iii) Date of issue of the Demand Draft, and iv) Signature of the Officer of the drawing branch Cash, Cheques, Pay Orders, Postal Orders and Money Orders will not be accepted under any circumstances. Students must write their Application Number or Enrolment Number, Name and the Programme on the back of the Demand Draft. They should not sign anywhere on the Demand Draft. Tuition Fee and other charges for the new admissions may be remitted through the Study Centres/Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres by way of Demand Draft. The tuition fees for I year, II year and III year should be paid by way of Demand Drafts drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University, payable at Chennai service branch. Under any circumstances, payment for the above fees should not be made in challan through Study Centres and the Demand Draft should only be handed over or sent to the Study Centres/Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres. ENROLMENT NUMBER The students admitted will be assigned an Enrolment Number. The first three digits of the Enrolment number represent the Programme Code, 4th and 5th digits represent the Year of Admission namely 08 for 2008 and the rest of the digits represent the Serial Number of Admission for that Programme. This number which is different from the Application Number, will continue to be the same till a student completes his / her programme. Students should invariably quote their Enrolment number in all their correspondence with the Directorate. It will not be possible to attend to letters received without the Enrolment Number. IDENTITY CARD The students will be issued Identity Card signed by the Directorate after their admission. The Identity Card signed by the Director (or nominated person) will be returned to the students. Students are instructed to keep their Identity Card safely till the completion of the Programme and would be required to bring their Identity Card at the time of Personal Contact Programme (PCP) and Examinations. Students who have lost their Identity Card can obtain a duplicate Identity Card from the Directorate on requisition along with a D.D. for Rs. 100/- and a stamp size photo. DESPATCH / HANDOVER OF LESSONS The study material will be despatched / handed over by the Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres to the students. The Programme Co-ordinator Human Resource Development Society Corporate Centre 41/2, Ist Cross, Ist Stage, K.H.B., Near Pavithra Paradise Circle, Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore 560 079 (India) Phone: 91-080-23482138, 23482139 Fax: 91-080-23482139 E-mail: alchemist.edu@gmail.com 11

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE Students who are in need of Bonafide Certificate during their study may apply to the Director with a Demand Draft for Rs. 100/- in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Communications will be sent to the address given by the students in the Application Form. If there is any change in the address, it should be intimated to the Directorate immediately with a fee of Rs. 100/- by way of Demand Draft with a self addressed post card. Students are advised to inform the post office concerned to redirect all communications to their new address until the change is effected. Change of address should be intimated to the Programme Coordinator, Human Resource Development Society, Bangalore, for future reference and record updation. CHANGE OF NAME Those who wish to change their names in the records of the Directorate at the time of Admission or during the Programme of study must apply for the same with the original Gazette notification. Those who wish to change their names after the completion of the programme should apply to the Directorate after getting their names changed in the records of the University / Board / Institution at which they passed the qualifying examination. In both the cases, they should send a Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch towards the fee prescribed for effecting the change. After getting the approval of the authorities, the name will be changed in the records of the Directorate and such a change of name will be intimated to the student concerned, only on his / her specific request. CHANGE OF PROGRAMME / OPTIONAL SUBJECTS A) Students desirous of changing the programme (if they fulfil the eligibility conditions) chosen at the time of applying for admission, may apply to the Directorate for it on payment of Rs. 1500/- either before expiry of 30 days from the date of confirmation of their admission or before attending the Directorate's first Personal Contact Programme whichever is earlier. B) Students desirous of changing the optional subjects (if they fulfil the eligibility conditions) chosen at the time of applying for admission, may apply to the Directorate for it on payment of Rs. 500/- either before expiry of 30 days from the date of confirmation of their admission or before attending the Directorate's first Personal Contact Programme whichever is earlier. Late applications for such change will not be considered. STUDY CENTRE The Directorate has Study Centres at various places (indicated in the Annexure I) to serve the distance learners enrolled with the Directorate. The working hours of the Study Centres are as follow: Weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Second Monday of every month and all Tuesdays and Public Holidays are holidays for the Study Centres, except that at Annamalainagar. GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL CELL Students who have genuine grievances are advised to write to the Grievance Redressal Cell, Directorate of Distance Education, giving their Name, Enrolment Number, Programme of Study, etc., for speedy redressal. ENQUIRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE All enquiries and correspondence (except regarding University Examinations) to the Directorate of Distance Education of Annamalai University must be addressed to THE DIRECTOR Post Box No.: 4 Directorate of Distance Education Grams: 'Correspond' Annamalai University Annamalainagar Annamalainagar (Tamil Nadu) Phone: 04144-238610, 237160 Pin: 608 002 Fax: 04144-238987 E-mail: dde@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in Website: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in 12

Students may also contact: The Programme Co-ordinator Human Resource Development Society Corporate Centre 41/2, Ist Cross, Ist Stage, K.H.B., Near Pavithra Paradise Circle, Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore 560 079 (India) Phone: 91-080-23482138, 23482139 Fax: 91-080-23482139 E-mail: alchemist.edu@gmail.com DIGITAL VOICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (DVIS) A fully Automated Computerized Telephone Answering Service. It is an automated information service, responds when you call any of the following numbers. By calling the following numbers, you can get information about the Programs offered by the institution, Students' Results and Marks, Tuition fees arrears; Examination related enquiries, Venue and other details-that too in Tamil, English, Hindi and Telegu. Apart from the above, it has also got a Grievance Register facility, where students can record their Grievance for about a minute and will be answered by the Institution later and the service is available round the clock. For further details refer to Annexure-II. Telephone Numbers: STD - 04144-237356, 237357, 237358, 237359, 239796, 239797, 239798 & 239799 MESSAGE ALERT SERVICE (MAS) Message Alert Service introduced in this academic year (2008-2009) is a boon to distance learners. To make use of this service, students have to register their cell phone numbers with the D.D.E. server through SMS. Through this students will receive automated communications in the message format on their cell phones. This will make the students always feel online with the DDE activities getting information related to their programmes. [Refer to Annexure - III] SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) A computerized Short Message Service (SMS) is introduced to reply students queries through cell phone message. This service will help the students to get the informatioon regarding admission, lesson despatch, payments details, personal contact programme details, examination results etc. by just sending messages to the cell phone number 9442551111. A computer server maintained in the DDE will send the reply messages to the students cell phone immediately. For further details refer to Annexure IV. WORKING DAYS OF THE DIRECTORATE The office of the Directorate of Distance Education at Annamalainagar remains open on all days except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. OFFICE HOURS 9.45 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. with half an hour break for lunch between 1:00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. WORKING DAYS OF Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres Tuesday to Sunday- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm JURISDICTION With regard to any dispute arising in all matters including admission, returning of Original Certificates, sending of lessons, Personal Contact Programme, examinations, remittance of fees, etc., only the Courts and Tribunals having jurisdiction over Annamalainagar and not over any other place, shall have jurisdiction for the purpose of filing a suit or preferring complaint under the Consumer Protection Act or any other law for the time being in force or taking any legal proceeding against the Directorate of Distance Education or the Controller of Examinations of Annamalai University. The applicant should sign a declaration accordingly on the form of Application submitted by him/her. Admission cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The D.D.E., or the Controller of Examinations is not responsible for the loss/delay in the delivery of postal articles sent by the D.D.E. or the Controller of Examinations. 13

CAUTION SOME PRIVATE INSTITUES / INDIVIDUALS POSING AS OUR AGENTS ARE ALLEGEDLY COLLECTING FEES, ISSUING APPLICATION FORMS AND PROMISING ADMISSION AND PASS IN EXAMINATION TO OUR PROGRAMME. THE DIRECTORATE HAS AUTHORISED ONLY HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY, CORPORATE CENTRE: 41/2, IST CROSS, IST STAGE, K.H.B., NEAR PAVITHRA PARADISE CIRCLE, BASAVESHWARNAGAR, BANGALORE 560 079 (INDIA) AND AUTHORISED ASSOCIATES OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY, TO ACT AS OUR COORDINATOR FOR TRAINING THE PROGRAMMES OFFERED THROUGH DDE OF OUR UNIVERSITY. APART FROM HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY AND THEIR PCP CENTER THE DIRECTORATE HAS NO SUCH AGENTS AND TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS. THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE, ADVISED TO CONTACT OR CORRESPOND DIRECTLY ONLY WITH THE DIRECTORATE OR ITS STUDY CENTRES OR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY FOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES. THE CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE DIRECTORATE OR CONTACT THE STUDY CENTRES OR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY LEARNING CENTRES INDIVIDUALLY FOR APPLICATION FORM AS WELL AS FOR ADMISSION. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION RECEIVED THROUGH TUTORIALS OR ANY OTHER AGENCY WILL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED. CANDIDATES ARE ALSO WARNED NOT TO BECOME VICTIMS OF CHEATING AND EXPLOITATION BY BOGUS CLAIMANTS IN THIS REGARD. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY AND ITS ASSOCIATES HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED TO CONDUCT THE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY. APPLICATION FORMS FOR ADMISSION CAN ALSO BE HAD FROM THEM. Further if it becomes known at any time during the Programme of study that a student had applied for admission through tutorials or any other agency, his/her admission will be cancelled and the student will not be entitled for any relief whatsoever as against the Directorate of Distance Education, including refund of Tuition Fees. 14

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS The Annual University Examinations will be held in the month of May / June for all the programmes. Supplementary examinations will be conducted in the month of December. Application forms for registration for the examinations will be sent in the month of February/March by The Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University to all the students who have paid their tuition fees in full before 10th February. Information regarding Centres of examination, time-table, fees payable and other regulations governing the examination will be sent to the students along with that Application Form. Those students who do not receive the examination application form for any reason before the end of March are required to apply to the Controller of Examinations for sending them the examination application forms quoting the enrolment number, Programme of study etc. Non-receipt of examination application form is not an excuse for not registering for the Examination. Even students failing to fulfill the Attendance requirements might receive forms to apply for Registration for the Examination and the receipt of such a form to apply for registration does not imply that the recipient is eligible to sit for the examination as the forms are being routinely issued to all students enrolled for the programs by the office of the Controller of Examinations. If, in spite of this warning, a student failing to fulfill the attendance requirement gets himself / herself registered for the examination and writes the examination his/her results will be cancelled. No student should appear for the examination without the payment of tuition fee in full. If appeared for the examination, the following additional fine will be imposed. Eligibility For Examination Those who are on roll but not paid the fees in full. Rs. 500/- Those who have not continued / discontinued / not readmitted but appeared for the examination after lapse of one year Rs. 750/- Those who have not continued / discontinued / not readmitted but appeared for the examination after lapse of more than one year Rs. 1000/- Eligibility For Examination i) Students failing to attend the PCPs are not eligible to sit for the examination held at the end of the year(s). Attendance at the PCPs is compulsory; students are required to attend at least 80% of the PCP days. ii) The course lectures delivered is to be counted upto the last day when the classes break for preparatory holidays. iii) On having declared the internal assessment of all disciplines HALL TICKETS / ADMIT CARDS Examination Hall Tickets will be issued to the candidates at the examination centre by the Chief Superintendents during the three days prior to the commencement of the Examinations. The intimation of venue of Examination with the Examination Register No. will be sent to the students by the Controller of Examinations one week prior to the commencement of examinations. Even if a student does not receive the same, he/she is required to see the Newspaper advertisement to be made by the Controller of Examinations regarding the centres and venue etc., in the leading newspapers during the month of May/December and he/she may also contact the Study Centres /Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres for the same. Annamalai University can hold examinations at any city/location as per their discretion. Further, even if a student who applied in time duly for Registration of Examinations, has not received any venue intimation he/she is required to contact the Chief Superintendent of his/her examination centre with the Xerox copy of his /her Application Form, the Demand Draft for Examination Fees and acknowledgment etc., to enable the Chief Superintendent of the Centre to allow him/her to write the examinations provisionally subject to the confirmation by the Controller of Examinations. 15

EXAMINATION RESULTS AND ISSUE OF MARK LISTS All enquiries regarding the examinations, publication of results, issue of mark sheets and provisional certificates and re-totalling of marks, candidates will have to contact the Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar - 608002. Phone Number 04144-238027 & 04144-238248 Extn. 232, Fax No.: 04144-238145. Use 04144-237356, 237357, 237358, 237359, 239796, 239797, 239798 and 239799 for 24 Hour Helpline for the same. email: examinations@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in TRANSFER CERTIFICATE The Transfer Certificate will be issued by the Director, Directorate of Distance Education only, on request by students who have completed/discontinued their programme of study and who do not have any arrears of fee. The issue of Transfer Certificate is not a bar for writing the examinations of the programme concerned, if otherwise eligible. Those who require the Migration Certificate should apply to the Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University enclosing a demand draft for Rs. 140/- in favour of Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University, payable at Chennai service branch. Candidates who have lost their Transfer Certificate issued by the Directorate can obtain a duplicate Transfer Certificate by sending a requisition letter to the Director along with a demand draft for Rs. 300/- and a Certificate from a Gazetted Officer stating that the Original Certificate has been lost irrecoverably. i) Mention your Enrolment Number in all your correspondences. ii) Information regarding Tuition fee, Re-admission fee, Change of programme/name/centre, Transfer Certificate, Bonafide Certificate, the Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University, Chennai service branch. iii) For Examination fees, Convocation fees, Mark list, Provisional and Migration Certificates, write to the Controller of Examinations with the prescribed fees drawn in favour of the Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University, Chennai service branch and not to the Director. iv) Regarding programme of study, Personal Contact Programme etc., address to the Director, Directorate of Distance Education and for Examinations to the Controller of Examinations, Annamalai University. v) Directorate has no agents / tutorials. Contact our Study Centres / Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres or Correspond directly to the Directorate. COMPULSORY PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME (CPCP) All the students enrolled for the Degree / Diploma Programmes will have to attend regular Theory and Practical classes (Personal Contact Programme) at the Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres. The students are required to attend minimum lectures and to observe decorum while attending their classes / programme for appearing in the theory and Practical Examinations. Personal Programme is to be conducted in a year for each programme is 80 days for Under Graduate Programme and 60 days for Post Graduate Programme and 30 days for PG Diploma Programme. It is compulsory for students to attend minimum 80% of the PCP days. Personal Contact Programme will be arranged in different centres throughout the country, depending on the strength of students in different regions. They may indicate their choice of the centres. If a Personal Contact Programme is not arranged in a particular zone for want of adequate strength, the students will be called to the nearest zone. Students should make their own arrangements for their boarding and lodging at the centres where PCPs are held. The Directorate reserves the right to fix, shift or cancel any PCP centre. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION All payments should be made in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University payable at Chennai service branch. Any other transaction will lead to cancellation of admission. 16

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES The Human Resource Development Society provide an environment conducive to learning. This includes stateof-the-art infrastructure and facilities. Library Human Resource Development Society library is well equipped with an adequate number of books on each subject. The library also subscribes to periodicals and dailies. Library books are issued to the students against an entry in the record books as per rules given. All bonafide students of the Centre carrying their identity cards with them will be allowed to use the library. Faculty The faculty is recruited from amongst successful professionals from diverse industries and academics. The faculty bring the industry expertise and helps in application of knowledge. Special Placement Scheme Human Resource Development Society is of the opinion that an education that is not helpful in providing suitable job is in fact fruitless. Thus, it has emphasized on the placement aspect very strongly. The ABS because of its strong relationship with Industries, Leading Business Corporates etc. is fully prepared as far as placement of a student is concerned. Besides, it is having tie-ups with leading HR Consultant so that a candidate has not to face any problem regarding his/her final placement. With its policy of absorbing the toppers, Human Resource Development Society has been able to benefit from the upstream methodology of Recruitment. All students opting for the Placement Facility are required to pay a separate fee to Alchemist Business School. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE i) No student is eligible to take the examination if he/she fails to satisfy the minimum requirement of attendance at the Compulsory Personal Contact Programme. ii) If he/she takes the examination without attending the Compulsory Personal Contact Programme, the result of examination shall be cancelled. iii) Students should attend the Compulsory Personal Contact Programme at the centres fixed by the Directorate. However, in genuine cases the change of centre will be permitted by the Directorate on payment of Rs. 300 /- towards change of PCP centre fee. Nobody will be permitted to change the centre in the middle of the session. Attendance Certificate will be issued at the end of the Compulsory Personal Contact Programme. Students whose attendance certificate is lost can get duplicate certificate from the Directorate on requisition along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 100/-. Students must attach a self-attested Xerox copy of the Attendance Certificate to the Application form for registration for the University Examinations. PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME CENTRES The Regular Personal Contact Programme for the Degree / Post Graduate / PG Diploma programmes would be conducted at Human Resource Development Society Learning Centres as per the list given in Annexure V. 17

Pharmaceutical Programmes 18

B.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Pre-University/ 10+2 Examination or equivalent examination. FIRST YEAR Part I 1.1 Elements of Insurance Part II 1.2 English: Prose and Usage Part III 1.3 Management Process and Organisation Theory 1.4 Human Biology and Pharmacology 1.5 Managerial Economics SECOND YEAR Part II 2.1 English Composition and Business Correspondence Part III 2.2 Hospital Management 2.3 Human Resource Management 2.4 Computer in Pharmaceutical 2.5 Financial and Cost Accounting THIRD YEAR Part III 3.1 Production and Materials Management 3.2 Advertising Management 3.3 Sale, Distribution and Supply Chain Management 3.4 Marketing Management 3.5 Pharmaceutical Ethics and Legal Aspects P.G. DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANAGEMENT Duration: 1 Year Eligibility: Any Bachelor s Degree 1. Principles of Management 2. Financial and Management Accounting 3. Human Anatomy and Physiology 4. Pharmaceutical Marketing 5. Human Resource Management 6. International Business Management 7. Managerial Communication 8. Management Information System 19

M.B.A. Pharmaceutical Management Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: 1. Any Graduation 2. Applicants who have qualified themselves in P.G. Diplomas in Management of any University/ or any recognized institute and those who have worked in Managerial/ Executive/ Supervisory cadre in a Manufacturing/ Marketing/ Banking/ Service organizations will be given preference. FIRST YEAR 1.1 Principles of Management 1.2 Financial and Management Accounting 1.3 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1.4 Pharmaceutical Marketing 1.5 Human Resource Management 1.6 International Business Management 1.7 Managerial Communication 1.8 Management Information System SECOND YEAR 2.1 Strategic Management 2.2 Pharmacology 2.3 Production and Materials Management 2.4 Advertising and Brand Management 2.5 Sales, Distribution and Supply Chain Management 2.6 Pharmaceutical Ethics and Legal Aspects 2.7 Project and Viva-voce or 2.7.1 Hospital Management 2.7.2 Marketing Research and Consumer Behaviour 20

Banking Programmes 21

BBA Banking and Taxation Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Pre-University/ 10+2 Examination or equivalent examination. FIRST YEAR Part I 1.1 Elements of Insurance Part II 1.2 English: Prose and Usage Part III 1.3 Management Process and Organisation Theory 1.4 Accounting Principles 1.5 Principles of Banking SECOND YEAR Part II 2.1 English Composition and Business Correspondence Part III 2.2 Human Resource Management 2.3 Managerial Economics 2.4 Investment Management 2.5 Concept of IT and Operation Systems THIRD YEAR Part III 3.1 Direct Taxes Planning and Management 3.2 Accounting and Finance for Bankers 3.3 Legal aspects of Banking Operations 3.4 Indirect Taxes 3.5 Software in Taxation P.G. DIPLOMA IN BANKING & TAXATION Duration: 1 Year Eligibility: Any Bachelor s Degree 1. Principles of Management 2. Accounting Principles 3. Management of Financial Services 4. Marketing Management 5. Human Resource Management 6. Principles of Banking 7. Managerial Communication 8. Direct Taxes Planning and Management 22

M.B.A. Banking and Taxation Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: 1. Any Graduate 2. Applicants who have qualified themselves in P.G. Diplomas in Management of any University/ or any recognized institute and those who have worked in Managerial/ Executive/ Supervisory cadre in a Manufacturing/ Marketing/ Banking/ Service organizations will be given preference. FIRST YEAR 1.1 Principles of Management 1.2 Accounting Principles 1.3 Management of Financial Services 1.4 Marketing Management 1.5 Human Resource Management 1.6 Principles of Banking 1.7 Managerial Communication 1.8 Direct Taxes Planning and Management SECOND YEAR 2.1 Accounting and Finance for Bankers 2.2 Legal Aspects of Banking Operations 2.3 Principles and Practices of Indirect taxes 2.4 System Designs in taxation 2.5 Import - Export and ROC Matters 2.6 Computer Applications in Management 2.7 Project and Viva-voce (or) 2.7.1 Risk Management 2.7.2 Employee s State Insurance and Provident Funds 23

TUITION FEE AND OTHER CHARGES Courses Tuition Fee 1st Ins. Tuition Fee 2nd Ins. Tuition Fee 3rd Ins. Grand Total BBA Pharmaceutical Management - I Year 12500 6250 6250 25000 BBA Pharmaceutical Management - II Year 12500 6250 6250 25000 BBA Pharmaceutical Management - III Year 12500 6250 6250 25000 BBA Banking & Taxation - I Year 10000 5000 5000 20000 BBA Banking & Taxation - II Year 10000 5000 5000 20000 BBA Banking & Taxation - III Year 10000 5000 5000 20000 MBA Pharmaceutical Management - I Year 15000 7500 7500 30000 MBA Pharmaceutical Management - II Year 15000 7500 7500 30000 MBA Banking & Taxation - I Year 12500 6250 6250 25000 MBA Banking & Taxation - II Year 12500 6250 6250 25000 PG Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management 15000 7500 7500 30000 PG Diploma in Banking & Taxation 10000 5000 5000 20000 Separate DD for Processing Fee of Rs. 1,800/- (at the time of U.G. Admission) Separate DD for Processing Fee of Rs. 2,250/- (at the time of P.G. Admission) Separate DD for Processing Fee of Rs. 1,500/- (at the time of P.G. Diploma Admission) MISCELLANEOUS FEE Sr. No. Particular Amount (in Rs.) 1. Bonafide Certificate 100/- 2. Change of Name / Change of PCP Centre 300/- 3. Change of Programme 1,500/- 4. Change of Address 100/- 5. Attendance Certificate (Duplicate) 100/- 6. Transfer Certificate (Duplicate) 300/- 7. Identity Card (Duplicate) 100/- 8. Fees paid Certificate (Re-imbursement) 100/- 9. Change of Optional Subjects 500/- FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE Last Date for Payment of Fees 1st year I Instalment 1st year II Instalment 1st year III Instalment 2nd year I Instalment 2nd year II Instalment 2nd year III Instalment 3rd year I Instalment 3rd year II Instalment 3rd year III Instalment FEE STRUCTURE A fine of Rs. 100/- will be collected after the due date for every instalment. Without Fine At the time of admission 15th September 15th December 15th April 15th September 15th December 15th April 15th September 15th December NOTE: a) The lesson for 2nd and 3rd year will be sent to the students only after receipt of 1st instalment of Tuition Fee for the 2nd and 3rd year within the dates mentioned. b) Those who have discontinued the programme but want to continue the same programme later must pay the tuition fees at the existing fee prescribed along with the Re-admission of Rs. 200/- and late fee of Rs. 100/- per installment of fees in the form of Demand Draft. The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of the Director, DDE, Annamalai University, payable at Chennai service branch. c) Additional fine will be collected if a student appeared for the examinations without payment of tuition fee and other fee in full. 24

ANNEXURE - I LIST OF ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY STUDY CENTRES ANNAMALAINAGAR (01) COCHIN (51) KANNUR (59) DDE Building, CC 44/2136 (A4), 2nd Floor nd Raaby Tower, 2 Floor, Annamalai University Opp. Jewel Plaza, Opp.- Junction, Railway Station Road, Annamalainagar - 608 002 Near Kaloor St., Anony Church Kannur - 670 001 Phone: 04144-238610, 237160 Cochin - 682 017. Phone: 0497-2703387 Fax: 04144-238987. Phone: 0484-2530436 KARAIKAL (24) ALLEPPEY (63) COIMBATORE (02) Cresent Complex Building, Rukmani Complex st No. 185, Bharathiar Road, Opp. Mullakkal Temple 402, 1 Floor, Dr. Nanjappa Road (Near LIC Building), Karaikal - 609 602 Near Asia Net Office Coimbatore - 641 018 Phone: 04368-221233 Mullakkal Temple Street, Mullakkal, Phone: 0422-2234406 KARAIKUDI (09) Alleppey - 688 011 COIMBATORE- SINGANALLUR (65) No. 8, 9th Street Subramaniapuram, Phone: 0477-2230789 st No 2211/A 1 Floor Trichy Road, Singanallur Karaikudi - 630 002 ARAKKONAM (96) Coimbatore -641005 Phone: 04565-226417 st 1 Floor, Door NO. 20/3, Old No. 46 Phone: 0422-2594245 Saanathi Amman Koil Street, Stuarpet KARUR (55) DHARAPURAM (85) Arakkonam - 631001 No. 9, North Pradhakshnam Road No. A/6 New Housing Unit Karur - 639 002 Phone: 04177-230844 Ground Floor, Near New Bus Stand, Phone: 04324-231567 ARIYALUR (54) Dharapuram - 638 656 Phone: 04258-221632 KASARGOD (61) 31, Vellala Street, Perambalur Road, st Ariyalur - 621 704 I Floor, KMC III 464 (A34) DHARMAPURI (27) Phone: 04329-220592 City Centre, Bank Road, Kasargod - 671121 Kaveri Bhavan, Phone: 04994-226188 BANGALORE (14) 5-A, Kandaswamy Vathiyar Street, 547/1, R.V. Road, (Near Vijaya College) Bangalore (Near L.I.C. Building), KOLKATA (10) - 560 004 Dharmapuri - 636 701 19, Sardar Sankar Road, Phone: 080-26564926 Phone: 04342-270234 Behind Lake Market, Kolkata - 700 029 Phone: 033-24667215 CALICUT (48) DINDIGUL (19) 27/383/B-5, Sowbhagya Shopping KOTTAYAM (60) 70/19-A, Vivekananda Nagar nd rd Complex, 2 Floor Mavoor Road, 3 Floor Logos Centre, Dindigul - 624 001 Near Arayidath palam, Calicut - 673 004 Shastri Road, Kottayam - 686 001 Phone: 0451-2424211 Phone: 0495-2744877 Phone: 0481-2300219 ERNAKULAM (41) CHANDIGARH (39) KRISHNAGIRI (26) st Sachi Nivas, 1 Floor, (Opp. Govind Apt.), No. 392, Bangalore Road Sco-74, Sector-46-C, Kalathiparambil Road st Krishnagiri - 635 001 1 Floor, Chandigarh - 160 047 Ernakulam South - 682 016 Phone: 04343-238373 Phone: 0172-2612822 Phone: 0484-2376103 CHENGALPATTU (57) KUMBAKONAM (75) ERODE (15) st nd I Floor, Door No. 201 2 Floor, No. 3, G.S.T. Road, No. 25/124, Thiru Nagar Colony, John Selvaraj Nagar, Near New Busstand (Mercantile bank Upstairs) Erode - 638 003 Chengalpattu- 603001 Kumbakonam - 612 001 Phone: 0424-2214787 Phone: 044-27423878 Phone: 0435-2431321 GINGEE (68) CHENNAI-EGMORE (31) No. 102, Krishna Complex LUCKNOW (46) st 19, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road A-202, Indira Nagar, 1 Floor, Villupuram Road Egmore, Chennai - 600 008 Gingee-604 202 (Behind Spring Dale College), Phone: 044-28555010, 28554003 Phone: 04145-223400 Lucknow - 226 016, Fax: 28514823 Phone: 0522-2343230 GOBICHETTIPALAYAM (92) st CHENNAI-CHROMEPET (32) 1 Floor, C.S. Complex MADURAI (04) 149, AABATH Complex Kuppammal Lay-out, Modachur Road No. 160 & 161, North Masi Street, Chromepet, Chennai - 600 044 Gobichettipalayam - 638 452 Madurai - 625 001 Phone: 044-22388035 Phone: 04285-221511 Phone: 0452-2628327 CHENNAI-AMBATTUR (33) HOSUR (36) MANGALORE (64) "Sri Vatsa" No. 2, Pallam Street No. 69, Indira Nagar, Flat No. 003, Ground Floor Krishnapuram, Ambattur OT Hosur - 635 109 Crystal Aprts., Vishal Nursing Home Road Chennai - 600 053 Phone: 04344-241254 Bhagavathi Nagar, Kodial Guttu Phone: 044-26584345 HYDERABAD (13) Mangalore - 575 003 CHENNAI - THIRUVANMIYUR (50) 1-8-544, Opp. To Fantoosh show room, Phone: 0824-2494948 st 3/237B, First Floor 1 Floor, (Near Odeon Theatre), MARTHANDAM (95) East Coast Road (ECR) Chikkadpally Main Road, nd Door No. 7/32B, 2 Floor, Hospital Ward Vettuvankeni Hyderabad - 500 020 Opp. to Govt. Girls. Hr. Sec. School Thiruvanmiyur Phone: 040-27661186 Vettuvenni, Marthandam - 629293 Chennai - 600 041 JAIPUR (47) Phone: 04651-271022 Phone: 044-24490488 71/27, Patel Marg, Mansarovar, CHENNAI - NEW WASHERMANPET(86) Jaipur - 302 020 st 1 Floor, No. 667 T.H. Road, Phone: 0141-2786817 (Near Tondiarpet Bus Depot), KALLAKURICHI (76) New Washermanpet, Chennai - 600 081 nd 2 Floor, No.110 Salem Main Road, Phone: 044-25914169 K.P.R Silk (Upstairs), Kallakurichi-606202 CHENNAI - PORUR (89) Phone: 04151-226262 Door No. 4/70, Arcot Road KANCHEEPURAM (30) (Near Roundana) Porur, Chennai - 600 116 No. 34-A, West Raja Street Phone: 044-24769707 Kancheepuram - 631 502 Phone: 044-27235950 25

MAYILADUTHURAI (91) SALEM (05) TIRUPPUR (87) No. 151, Muthu Vakkil Salai, Ist Floor No. 15, Dr. Subbarayan Road nd 2 Floor, No.1/1 Town Extension, Opp. to ICICI Bank, Mayiladuhurai-609001 (Near Palace Theatre), Salem - 636 001 st 1 Street (Opp. to old Bus stand) Phone: 04364-222218 Phone: 0427-2451666 Near Kalyan Petrol Bunk, METTUR (70) SALEM-FIVE ROAD JUNCTION (74) Dharapuram Road, Tiruppur-641 604 st Phone: 0421-2211888 No. 24/90, West Main Road 1 Floor, 185/1A.L.T Building, (Near Taluk office) Mettur - 636 401 Five Roads, Salem - 636 004 TIRUNELVELI (06) Phone: 04298-245777 Phone: 0427-2332094 49-C, 11, Bava Building MUMBAI (12) Kailasapuram North Street, SANKARANKOIL (72) st (Opp. Palli Vasal) Tirunelveli Junction, B-50, Station Plaza, 1 Floor, New No. 179/Old No. 103, South Car St, Tirunelveli - 627 001 Bhandup West, Mumbai - 400 078 Sankarankoil - 627 756. Phone: 0462-2331288 Phone: 022-67550339 Phone: 04636-223211 TITTAGUDI (69) MYSORE (97) SIVAGANGAI (78) No: 85/42, Ist Floor, Main Road Old No. 1247/A, New No. 13/A No. 302/166 Gandhi Road, Near Indian Bank, Tittagudi - 606 106 First Floor, RNR Complex (Opp. ICICI Bank) Sivagangai - 630 560 Phone: 04143-255855 No. 1247, 7th Cross, Vinoba Road Phone: 04575-241371 Devaraja Mohalla, Mysore - 570 020 TRICHUR (58) SIVAKASI (53) 25/1157/23, Kanjiras Arcade NAGERCOIL (16) st 1 Floor, 90/C Gnanagiri Road, st A.R. Menon Road, Naikanal No. 304/C1, I Floor, K.P. Road (Near Palaniandavar Theatre) Trichur - 680 001 (Near Parvathipuram) Sasi Complex, Sivakasi - 626 189 Phone: 0487-2321659 Nagercoil - 629 003 Phone: 04562-220050 Phone: 04652-230561 TRICHY (07) TANJORE (21) NAMAKKAL (17) 32-B, 7th Cross, Thillai Nagar Nallaiah Complex, Trichy - 620 018 1-A9, Trichy Main Road, No. 70, Srinivasam Pillai Road, Phone: 0431-2741950 (OPP. to Court), Namakkal - 637 001 Tanjore - 613 001 Phone: 04286-233677 TRICHY- THIRUVERUMBUR (77) Phone: 04362-278986 No. 24/a-3, Ist Floor, Gokulum NEW DELHI (11) THENI (35) Konar Street, Near TDCC Bank 51-A, Institutional Area 1st Floor # 265/A4 Sriram Complex Thiruverumbur - 620 013 Thuglagabad, (Near Batra Hospital), Subban Chetty Street, Theni - 625 531 Phone : 0431-2513885 New Delhi-110 062 Phone: 04546-252080 Phone: 011-29958082, 29957638 TUTICORIN (23) THIRUVALLUR (66) MAC - Plaza, Door No. 34 OOTY (34) st 1 Floor, 43/392 Indira Gandhi Road, Bala Vinayagar Koil Street, Tuticorin-628002 KCR Arcade, No. 87-B4, Rajajipuram, Thiruvallur - 602 001 Phone : 0461-2326668 Walsham Road, Ooty - 643 001 Phone: 044-27667010 Phone: 0423-2444414 ULUNDURPET (90) st THIRUVARUR (28) 1 Floor, Ambikabathy Complex PERAMBALUR (80) SVT Building, 81, South Main Road, Salem Main Road, Ulundurpet - 606 107 M.A.B. Plaza, 6 Thiruvarur - 610 002 Phone : 04149-221799 New M.G. Puram, Trichy Main Road Phone: 04366-244221 VEDHARANYAM (73) Perambalur - 621 212 st THIRUPATTUR (67) 1 Floor, 156/4 Pasumi Complex Phone: 04328-278877 st 1 Floor, 82/394 Railway Station Road, Nagai Road, (Opp. Priya Theatre) PODINAYAKANUR (94) Tirupattur- 635 601, Vellore Dt. Vedaranyam - 614 810 65/1, Heyram Hall, Ist Floor Phone: 04179-229096 Phone: 04369-250543 Opp. to Busstand VELLORE (08) Podinayakanur - 625 513 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (22) st Theni District 4, Thiyagarajapuram, TC 38/337, 1 Floor, SCRA-7 (Near Lakshmi Theatre), Vellore - 632 001 Phone: 04546-285080 Sree Chithra Road Phone: 0416-2227647 (Old Employment Office Building) POLLACHI (93) Chenthitta, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001 VIJAYAWADA (43) Door No. 10/33 Phone: 0471-2571141 Flat No. 105, Vijaya Soudha Apartment Iswariya Complex Patamata, High School Road, Chakarapani Street, Venkatesa Colony THIRUVANNAMALAI (25) Vijayawada - 520 010 Pollachi - 642 001 No. 22-B, Sivarathiri Mada Street Phone: 0866-2555755 Phone: 04259-232477 Thiruvannamalai - 606 601 Phone: 04175-222687 VILLUPURAM (29) PUDUCHERRY (18) nd Woodlands Hotel, 2 Floor 5, 3rd Cross, Natesan Nagar, TINDIVANAM (56) No. 27, Chennai-Trichy Main Road, Villupuram Puducherry - 605 005 238, First Floor, Nehru Street, - 605 602 Phone: 0413-2202000 Tindivanam - 604 001 Phone: 04146-226550 PUDUKOTTAI (37) Phone: 04147-224100 VIRUDHUNAGAR (71) No. 5719, SVS Seethaiammal Complex, (Near TIRUCHENDUR (79) St New Bus stand) Sathiyamoorthy Rd, 130/2 Madurai Road, 1 Floor, Pudukottai - 622 001 No.51/23C, Govindammal Colony, (opp. to west police station) Phone: 04322-224824 Tuticorin Road, Tiruchendur - 628 215 Virudhunagar - 626 001 QUILON (62) Phone : 04639-245255 Phone: 04562-267403 nd 2 Floor, Sulthan Complex, TIRUPATHI (20) VISAKHAPATNAM (42) Cutcherry Post, Quilon - 691 013 st No. 164/B, 1 Floor, No. 47-9-18, Second Floor,Third Lane, Phone: 0474-2794105 Prakasam Road Dwarka Nagar, Visakhapatnam - 530 016 RAMANATHAPURAM (52) (Opp. to S.V. High School Play Ground) Phone: 0891-2540166 st No. 10/13, 1 Floor, S.M. Plaza, Tirupathi - 517 501 G.H. Road (Opp. to B1 Police Station) Ramanathapuram - 623 501 Phone: 04567-227946 Phone: 0877-2260374 26

ANNEXURE - II DIGITAL VOICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (DVIS) In order to provide automated information to the students and public, Annamalai University is using the technology of DIGITAL VOICE INFORMATION SYSTEM. TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 04144-237356, 237357, 237358, 237359, 239796, 239797, 239798 and 239799 The digital voice information system has been installed in the DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION and it is an automated information service. It responds when you call any of the above numbers in four different languages viz Tamil, English, Hindi and Telugu. It provides automated information about the programmes offered by the institution, Students results and marks, Tuition fees arrears, Exam related enquiries and PCP date and venue. Apart from the above, it has also got a grievance register facility, where students can record their grievance for about a minute and the institution will answer it later. The service is available round the clock. D ia l th e T e le p h o n e N u m b e r W e lc o m e M e s s a g e C h o ic e o f L a n g u a g e (T a m il, E n g lis h, H in d i a n d T e lu g u ) In fo rm a tio n fo r S tu d e n ts E n te r E n ro lm e n t N u m b e r C o n firm E n ro lm e n t N u m b e r 1. F o r R e su lts a n d m a rks 2. F o r O ld M a rks S u m m a ry 3. F o r F e e s D e ta il 4. F o r E xa m T im e ta b le 5. F o r P C P C la sse s D e ta ils 6. F o r C o m p la in t R e giste r 7. T o th e R e p lie s fro m U n ive rsity 8. T o R e p e a t In fo rm a tio n fo r P u b lic 1. F o r O p e n U n ive rsity S yste m 2. F o r D ista n ce E d u ca tio n S yste m 3. F o r R e gu la r E d u ca tio n S yste m 4. F o r D o u b le D e gre e P ro gra m m e s 5. F o r B.E d. P ro gra m m e provides in -depth inform ation about the program m es offered by the institution F or institutions history and heritage details 27

ANNEXURE - III MESSAGE ALERT SERVICE (MAS) The Message Alert Service is a value added service to the students in which automated message alerts will be sent to the students in advance to inform them. The following information will be communicated to the students through SMS. MAS Confirmation Messages Despatch Messages Mobile number registration confirmation Change of Mobile number confirmation Admission confirmation Acknowledgement for fees receipts Change of programme / medium Change of address Change of name Change of optional subjects Change of PCP centre / zone Submission of response sheets / assignments Submission of project thesis reports Lesson despatch / syllabus Transfer certificate despatch Mark list / provisional certificate despatch Degree certificate despatch Return of student documents / others Scheduled Messages Periodical Circular Messages Tuition fee instalment reminder with demand and last date Tuition fees balance reminder Admission last date Seasonal greetings PCP Date / Venue Details Exam Date Hall Ticket / Register No. / Venue Exam Results Other Circulars This service will be provided to the students for the entire duration of their programme. Students who have cell phone can register their cell number by using the syntax given in the Short Message Service page 13. 28

ANNEXURE - IV SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE (SMS) Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University has introduced student support service of computerized SMS reply to the student enquiry through Cell Phone. The Short Message Service is installed in the Directorate of Distance Education and it replies to various types of enquiries listed in the following table. A Cell Phone Number 9442551111 is provided at the SMS Information Centre at DDE and students are requested to send SMS to this number to avail this facility on working days during office hours (9.45 AM to 5.45 PM). No. INFORMATION REQUIRED KEY WORD SYNTAX and EXAMPLE 1. Exam Result Current Marks RCQ RCQREG.NO or ENROLMENT NO. e.g. RCQ402D0501F00041 e.g. RCQ0090600001 2. Exam Result Old Marks (Already Passed marks in previous exams ) ROQ ROQENROLMENT NO. e.g. ROQ0090600001 3. Admission Status AMQ AMQAPPLICATION NUMBER e.g. AMQ457812 4. Payment Details DDQ DDQENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. DDQ0090600001 5. Address Details ADQ ADQENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. ADQ0090600001 6. Optional Subject Details OPQ OPQENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. OPQ0090600001 7. Transfer Certificate TCQ TCQENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. TCQ0090600001 8. Study Materials Status SMQ SMQENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. SMQ0090600001 9. Personal Contact Programmes PCP PCPENROLMENT NUMBER e.g. PCP0090600001 10. Programme Fee Demand PFQ PFQPROGRAMME CODE ACYEAR e.g. PFQ009 2006-2007 11. Registration of Cell Phone No. (for those w ho have not mentioned their Cell Phone No. in the Application form and also for Change of Mobile Number) MOB MOBENROLMENT Mobile No. e.g. MOB009060001 9442553333 REPLY MESSAGE Name Subjectcode w ith Marks Name Subjectcode w ith Marks Name, Enrolment No. Name, Payment Details Name and Address Name, Optional Subjects Name, TC Despatch details Name Despatch Details Name Date & Venue Academic Year Programme Tuition Fees Cell Phone No. Registered/Changed for Enrolment No. 12. Help Line HLP HLP Help Key Words No space or any special character is allowed between the key word and Enrolment / Register / Application Number 29

Annamalai University DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION Grievance Form From Name: Appl. No. / En. No.: Programme: Address: To The Director Grievance Redressal Cell Directorate of Distance Education Annamalainagar - 608 002 Sir, Sub : Grievance in brief : Tick ( ) 1. Non-return of Original Certificates 2. Non-receipt of Enrolment Number 3. Non-receipt of Identity Card 4. Non-receipt of Study Materials 5. Non-receipt of PCP Circulars 6. Payment of Tuition fee details (i) Bank name: (ii) DD Number, Date & Amount (Please enclose Xerox copy) (iii) Mode of Despatch In person/by Post/Speed Post/Courier 7. Others, if any (Signature of Student) Action taken: (To be filled-in by the Office) 30

PERSONAL DIARY FOR USE OF STUDENTS The student is advised to keep a diary as detailed below for his/her reference: 1. Application Number 2. Application with Xerox copy of certificates sent to the Directorate on 3. a. Date of receipt of Admission intimation/date of Spot Admission b. Payment particulars of Tuition First Year Second Year Third Year Fee and Other Fees I II I II I II Bank Name & Branch Code No. Draft No. & Date Date of despatch to the Directorate 4. Enrolment Number 5. Identity Card received on 6. Details of receipt of Lessons First Year Second Year Third Year Received on 7. Examination Application form Received on First Year Second Year Third Year For May Examination For December Examination 8. Details of Filled-in Examination Application form sent to the Controller of Examination First Year Second Year Third Year For May Examination Amount of Examination Fee paid Demand Draft No. & Date Bank Name & Branch Code No. Sent on, by ordinary / regd. post For December Examination Amount of Examination Fee paid Demand Draft No. & Date Bank Name & Branch Code No. Sent on, by ordinary / regd. post 32

PERSONAL DIARY FOR USE OF STUDENTS 9. Transfer certificate received on 10. Provisional Certificate recived on 11. Statement of Marks received on First Year Second Year Third Year Four For May Examination For December Examination 12. Date of sending application form for Convocation along with necessary fees: Amount Rs. Bank Name Branch Name: Branch Code No.: Draft No. and Date 13. Degree/Diploma certificate received on 14. Other matters such as queries made to the Directorate regarding Grievances, Certificates etc. A) B) C) D) 34

Annexure - V HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY LEARNING CENTRES F o r d e t a i l s v i s i t w w w. a p e x g r o u p. i n 35

DDE Administrative Building For more details contact: Human Resource Development Society Head Office S.C.O. 70, Sector 38-C, Chandigarh(U.T.), Ph: 0172-3010400, 5035871 E-mail: apex.chandigarh@gmail.com Corporate Centre Apex Foundation Complex, #41, 1st Cross, 1st Stage, K.H.B., Near Pavithra Paradise Circle, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore 560 079, INDIA. Telefax: +91-80-23482138, 23482139