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HISTORY
1965 • Formed as Computer Centre to provide computer facilities and service
1969 • Start teaching and research in computer science and IT
1974 • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
1990 • Bachelor of Computer Science
1993 • Established as a faculty
1995 • PhD, MCS, MLIS
1996 • Bachelor of IT
1997 • MSE
2001 • MIT
2017 • MDS, MITM
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CURRENT ENROLMENTNO PROGRAMME NUMBER OF STUDENTS
1 Master of Computer Science (Research) 66
2 Master of Information Science (Research) 3
3 Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) (Coursework and Dissertation)
81
4 Master of Information Science (Coursework and Dissertation)
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5 Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology) (Coursework and Dissertation)
77
6 Master of Library and Information Science (Coursework)
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7 Master of Data Science (Coursework) 210
8 Master of Information Technology Management 13
9 Doctor of Philosophy (Research) 228
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WHERE WE ARE
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VISION AND MISSION
A global ly-inf luent ial
faculty , enriching l ives &
shaping the future through
comput ing technology
VISION
To enr ich l i ves and shape the fu ture
for the nat ion and human i ty through
educat ion , research and
technopreneursh ip
MISSION
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ABOUT THE FACULTY
DEAN
Prof. Ts. Dr. Miss LaihaMat Kiah
DEPUTY DEANS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maizatul Akmar
Ismail
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan Chee Seng
Dr. NorjihanAbdul Ghani
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
Dr. MumtazBegum Peer
Mustafa
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norisma Idris
Dr. Mohamad Nizam Ayub
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noorhidawati
Abdullah
Assoc. Prof, Dr. Ainuddin Wahid Abdul Wahab
Mrs. Rafiza Hashim Mrs. Nur HafiezahBt Mohd Nor Peah
Mrs. NoorsyahidahAbd Wahab
Mrs. AdibahSulaiman
HEAD OF UNIT
Prof. Datin Dr. Sameem Abdul
Kareem
FACULTY ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
OFFICERS
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PROGRAMME OFFERED
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESMODE: MIX-MODE WOA - Master of Computer Science (Applied Computing) WOC - Master of Software Engineering (Software Technology)
MODE: COURSEWORK WQB - Master of Library and Information Science WQD - Master of Data Science
MODE : RESEARCH WMA - Master of Computer Science WMB - Master of Information Science WVA - Doctor of Philosophy
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DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The duration of studies depends on a particular programmeand the progress of the individual student. Basically, theminimum and maximum periods are as follows:
Programme Duration Master’s PhD
Minimumsemesters
2 (Research)2+1 (Coursework)3 (Mixed Mode)
4
Maximumsemesters
8 12
Graduate On Time (GOT)
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Masters (CW)
In 4 Semesters
Masters (Research/MM)
In 5 Semesters
PhD
In 7 Semesters
Plan for GOT and work towards achieving it
i. MINIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION MASTERS : 2 SEMESTERS / 2+1 SEMESTERS / 3 SEMESTERS PHD : 4 SEMESTERS
ii. MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION MASTERS : 8 SEMESTERS PHD : 12 SEMESTERS
iii. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS MALAY
- FOR BOTH CITIZEN AND NON-CITIZENS ENGLISH
- ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR NON-CITIZEN
iv. MINIMUM RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT• 6 MONTHS 11
CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS
i. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OFCANDIDATURE
ii. THE UNIVERSITY BAHASA MALAYSIA COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND
SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iv. CONFIRMATION DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE(FAST TRACK PHD ONLY)
v. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 5TH SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
vi. THESIS SEMINAR BEFORE THE SUBMISSION OF THESIS FOR EXAMINATION
vii. VIVA-VOCE
viii. 2 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY THOMSON REUTERS WEB OF SCIENCE(WOS) PRIOR TO GRADUATION
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CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (PHD)
i. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OFCANDIDATURE
ii. THE UNIVERSITY BAHASA MALAYSIA COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND
SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iv. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
v. 1 ARTICLES IN JOURNALS INDEXED BY THOMSON REUTERS WEB OF SCIENCE(WOS) PRIOR TO GRADUATION
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CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (MASTER BY RESEARCH)
i. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND SEMESTER OFCANDIDATURE
ii. THE UNIVERSITY BAHASA MALAYSIA COURSE NOT LATER THAN 2ND
SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iii. PROPOSAL DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 3RD SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
iv. CANDIDATURE DEFENCE NOT LATER THAN 4TH SEMESTER OF CANDIDATURE
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CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS (MASTER BY MIXED MODE)
• SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• A CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO COMPLETE HIS COURSE REGISTRATION WITHIN
THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO FOLLOW THE COURSE
AND MAY HAVE HIS CANDIDATURE TERMINATED
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COURSE REGISTRATION
• SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• FAILURE TO RENEW CANDIDATURE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED PERIOD MAY
CAUSE THE CANDIDATURE TO LAPSE
• ANY CANDIDATES WHO FAILS TO CONTINUOUSLY REGISTER FOR TWO
SEMESTER, HIS/HER STATUS AS STUDENT WILL CEASE, AND HIS CANDIDATURE
TERMINATED
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RENEWAL CANDIDATURE
• MEANS WITHDRAWAL FROM 1 OR MORE COURSES IN ANY SEMESTER AFTER
THE ADD/DROP WEEK
• APPLY NOT LATER THAN 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY IN 3RD – 7TH WEEK
• NOT ALLOWED AFTER 7TH WEEK (NORMAL SEMESTER) OR 2ND WEEK (SPECIALSEMESTER), EXCEPT FOR HEALTH REASONS BUT FEES CHARGEABLE
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WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
• APPLY TO DEAN OF THE FACULTY
• APPLY NOT LATER THAN 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• COUNTED TOWARDS MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE DURATION (EXCEPT FOR HEALTH
REASONS OR PARTICIPATION IN MOBILITY PROGRAMME)
• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY AFTER
• 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER, OR
• 7TH WEEK (NORMAL SEMESTER) / 3RD WEEK (SPECIAL SEMESTER) - FOR HEALTH REASONS
• MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WITHDRAWAL ALLOWED:
- MASTERS : 2 SEMESTERS
- PHD : 4 SEMESTERS18
WITHDRAWAL FROM SEMESTER
• APPLY TO DEAN OF THE FACULTY USING A PRESCRIBED FORM
• APPLY NOT LATER THAN 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• FEES CHARGEABLE IF APPLY AFTER 2ND WEEK OF THE SEMESTER
• ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO WITHDRAWAL FROM A DEGREE
PROGRAMME OF STUDY SHALL BE FINAL AND CANNOT BE RETRACTED
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WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAMME OF STUDY
• CANDIDATES MUST WITHDRAW FROM THE EXISTING PROGRAMME OF STUDYAND APPLY TO THE NEW PROGRAMME OF STUDY
• CANDIDATURE DURATION WILL BE RESET FOR THE NEW PROGRAMME
• FEES PAID FOR THE EXISTING PROGRAMME IS NEITHER REFUNDABLE NORTRANSFERABLE TO THE NEW PROGRAMME
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CHANGE OF PROGRAMME
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COURSEWORK & MIXED MODE
MARKING SCHEME AND GRADE POINTMARKS GRADE GRADE
POINTSMEANING
90-100 A+ 4.00 HIGH DISTINCTION
80-8975-79
AA-
4.003.70
DISTINCTION
70-74 B+ 3.30PASS
65-69 B 3.00
60-64 B- 2.70
FAIL
55-59 C+ 2.30
50-54 C 2.00
45-49 C- 1.70
40-44 D+ 1.50
35-39 D 1.00
0-34 F 0.00
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CALCULATION OF GPA & CGPA
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)=TOTAL (CREDITS X GRADE POINTS) FOR A SEMESTER
TOTAL CREDITS FOR A SEMESTER
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)=TOTAL (CREDITS X GRADE POINTS) FOR ALL SEMESTERS
TOTAL CREDITSFOR ALL SEMESTERS
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CALCULATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Course Grade Grade Points Credits Credits x Grade Points
Semester 1Course 1Course 2Course 3Course 4
Total
A+B+B-B
4.03.32.73.0
3333
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3 x 4.0 = 12.03 x 3.3 = 9.93 x 2.7 = 8.13 x 3.0 = 9.0
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Credits Counted : 12Cumulative Credits Counted : 12Credits Acquired : 9Cumulative Credits Acquired: 9
Total Grade Points : 39Cumulative Grade Points : 39
GPA = 39 / 12 = 3.25 CGPA = 39 / 12 = 3.25Semester 2Course 5Course 6Course 7
Total
B+BB-
3.33.02.7
333
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3 x 3.3 = 9.93 x 3.0 = 9.03 x 2.7 = 8.1
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Credits Counted : 9Cumulative Credits Counted : 21Credits Acquired : 6Cumulative Credits Acquired: 15
Total Grade Points : 27Cumulative Grade Points : 39 + 27 = 66
GPA = 27 / 9 = 3.0 CGPA = 66 / 21 = 3.14
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Grades
GRADE COUNTED TOWARDS GPA/CGPA
CREDITS ACQUIRED CREDITS COUNTED
A+ to B YES YES
B- to F NO YES
K YES NO
I, P, W, W1, W2, W3, R, UR, K1 NO NO
• THE BEST GRADE WILL BE CONSIDERED IF A COURSE IS REPEATED.
• CANDIDATE MAY APPLY FOR GRADE I (INCOMPLETE) ONLY ON THE BASIS OF MEDICAL OR HUMANITARIAN REASONS.
• Any candidate who obtains a GPA below 3.00 in anysemester will be placed on the probationary period untilhis/her GPA has reached 3.00
• The candidate needs to consult the Deputy Dean(Postgraduate) to discuss about plans to improvehis/her academic performance
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (MASTERS DEGREE) REGULATION 2019
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Academic Probationary Period
COURSEWORK ANDCOURSEWORK BY DISSERTATION
1. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (COURSEWORK)
• DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE MINIMUM PASSING GRADE FOR CORE COURSES AFTER THREEATTEMPTS
• HAS OBTAINED A GPA OF LESS THAN 3.0 FOR THERE CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS(INCLUDING SPECIAL SEMESTERS)
2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (RESEARCH)• HAS POOR PROGRESS REPORT (FOR DISSERTATION) FOR 2 CONSECUTIVE SEMESTERS.• FAIL 2 TIMES IN CANDIDATURE DEFENCE (FOR DISSERTATION)• FAIL IN THE EXAMINATION OF DISSERTATION/THESIS• PLAGIARISE DISSERTATION OR RESEARCH REPORT
3. WAS READMITTED TO THE PROGRAMME OF STUDY BUT HAS OBTAINED A CGPA OF LESS THAN 3.0FOR THE IMMEDIATE REGISTERED SEMESTER AFTER HIS/HER READMISSION
4. FAIL TO FULFILL ALL CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN THE MAXIMUM CANDIDATUREDURATION
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FAIL OUT (CANDIDATURE TERMINATED)
5. GAVE FALSE INFORMATION FOR ADMISSION OR HAS COMMITTEDACADEMIC DISHONESTY
6. DID NOT RENEW CANDIDATURE IN 2 CONSECUTIVES SEMESTERS
7. SENATE OPINES THAT CANDIDATE IS NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE HIS/HERSTUDY
8. CANDIDATE FAIL TO PAY ALL THE FEES WITHIN THE STIPULATED PERIOD
9. REGISTERED SIMULTANEOUSLY OTHER PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN THIS OROTHER UNIVERSITIES
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FAIL OUT (CANDIDATURE TERMINATED)
Pre-Arrival Information for New Candidate
• Under Section 10 of the Immigration Regulations 1963 requires all international students whowish to study at any higher education institutions in Malaysia to obtain Visa approval beforeentering Malaysia. eVisa Approval Letter (eVAL) must be applied directly via EMGS website.
• Immigration department will no longer accept insurance cover from any other providers except the one listed and purchased in Malaysia
• Pre-arrival medical screening is not required and the student will need to submit Health Self-declaration when applying for eVAL.
• Once an eVAL is approved, the student must apply for the Single Entry Visa (SEV) from therespective Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/Consulate OR obtain Visa on Arrival (VOA)at the airport for non-visa countries.
• Candidate with a Conditional Offer letter will no longer be able to apply for eVAL underUMCCED. Instead, candidate may apply for eVAL under UM using conditional offer via EMGSWebsite upon full payment of UMCCED Registration fees. 28
EMGS / Immigration Regulations
Post-arrival Information for New Candidate
• Once the candidate has obtained the eVAL, correct SEV or VOA, he/she may proceed toprepare for arrival in Malaysia.
• Candidate must undertake compulsory post-arrival medical screening within 7 days ofarrival in Malaysia and submit all the documents; passport with correct SEV/VOA, RM10duty stamp, confirmation letter and valid insurance to Visa counter of InternationalStudent Services Unit, in Ground Floor, Examination Building.
• The passport will be processed for sticker endorsement by the Immigration Departmentfor a minimum of 14 working days subject to Immigration approval. Student MUST NOTarrange for any travel until the passport is returned with the Student Pass.
• Dependent’s Pass Application Can Only Be Submitted Once The Principal (Student) HasObtained Their Valid Student Pass.
• No insurance coverage is available under EMGS / UM’s group of insurance provider forstudents / dependents aged 65 and above. Such students will have to purchase theirinsurance separately from the available providers in Malaysia.
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EMGS / Immigration Regulations
Renewal of Student Pass and Cancellation
• Immigration Has Allowed Renewal of Student and Dependent Pass to be submitted 3months before the expiry of the current Student Pass as long as the status is active,and the student has obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and above / good progressreport.
• Application For Student Pass Renewal Will Be Strictly For Study Period As Per TheOffer Letter. No Renewal Will Be Considered Beyond The Maximum Duration Stated.
• If a student has either completed/withdraw/terminated their study, they arerequired to submit their passport for compulsory cancellation of Student Pass andany other dependent passport that are tied to their Student Visa.
Compound Rates for Overstay
• Compound for (6 months or longer) overstay charges has been revised for first time offence to myr2000 from myr1000 previously.
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EMGS / Immigration Regulations
• Register your courses according to schedulehttp://jw.fsktm.um.edu.my/edit/data/jadual_IT.pdf
• Sign up for SISWAMAIL when you register – most of the communications from theUniversity and AASC will be through e-mail / mailing list using your SISWAMAIL address
• Sign up for your program mailing [email protected] Master of Computer Science
(Applied Computing) /Master of Computer Science
[email protected] Master of Software Engineering(Software Technology)
[email protected] Master of Information [email protected] Master of Data [email protected] Master of Library and Information [email protected] Doctor of Philosophy
• Important communications from the faculty will be done through the mailing lists.• Check your e-mail regularly so that you won’t miss out any important notifications andinformation
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REMINDERS
• Collect your student card from the Faculty’s General Office 1month after your registration. (announcement will be made viasiswamail)
• Go to the IT officers’ office at Level 2, Block A for activation ofyour student card to access main entrances, student loungeand/or other facilities, especially outside office hour.
• Research Methodology Class for Master by Mixed Mode,Master by Research and Master by Coursework
Please choose your Group according to theTimetable
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REMINDERS
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REGISTRATION
DATES : 10.2.2020 – 14.2.2020(Monday – Friday)
VENUE : Examination Hall 1,Examination Building,University of Malaya
TIME : 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
ACADEMIC CALENDER 2019/2020
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2019/2020
SEMESTER I Orientation 1 week 01.09.2019 - 08.09.2019
Lectures 8 weeks* 09.09.2019 - 03.11.2019
Mid-Semester Break 1 week* 04.11.2019 - 10.11.2019
Lectures 6 weeks 11.11.2019 - 22.12.2019
Revision Week 1 week* 23.12.2019 - 29.12.2019
Semester I Examinations 3 weeks* 30.12.2019 - 19.01.2020
Semester I Holiday 4 weeks* 20.01.2020 - 16.02.2020
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SEMESTER II Lectures 9 weeks 17.02.2020 - 19.04.2020
Mid-Semester Break 1 week 20.04.2020 - 26.04.2020
Lectures 5 weeks 27.04.2020 - 31.05.2020
Revision Week 1 week 01.06.2020 - 07.06.2020
Semester II Examinations 3 weeks 08.06.2020 - 28.06.2020
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END OF YEAR HOLIDAYS
Holidays 11 weeks 29.06.2020 - 13.09.2020
1. PROGRAMME HANDBOOK : <LINK>
2. STUDENT DRESS CODE : <LINK>
3. FCSIT - POSTGRADUATE ACTIVITIES : <LINK>
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REMINDERS
Please read :
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Faculty website http://www.fsktm.um.edu.my
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FOR MORE INFORMATION• ACADEMIC MATTERS:
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
• MSE (ST) : ASSOC. PROF. DR. SITI HAFIZAH AB HAMID - [email protected]/03 -7967 6340• MIS & MLIS : ASSOC. PROF. DR. NOORHIDAWATI ABDULLAH - [email protected]/03 -7967 6309 • MCS & MCS (AC) : ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHD YAMANI IDNA IDRIS - [email protected]/03 -7967 6414• MDS : ASSOC. PROF. DR. VIMALA BALAKRISHNAN - [email protected]/03 -7967
6377
• PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS• PHD : MRS. NORAZARINA BOHARI - [email protected]/03 -7967 6380 • MCS,MCS(AC)&MDATSC : MRS. NORHAZARIAH HUSIN - [email protected]/03 -7967 6316 • MSE (ST), MIS,MLIS : MRS. NORHAFIDZAN AHMAD - [email protected]/03 -7967 6380
• GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
• DEPUTY DEAN (POSTGRADUATE) : PROF. TS. MISS LAIHA MAT KIAH - [email protected]/03 -7967 6307• PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR : MRS. RAFIZA HASHIM - [email protected]/03 -7967 6306 • ASSISTANT OFFICE SECRETARY : MS. NOORHAFIZA KAMARUDDIN - [email protected]/03 -7967 6307
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You may email your feedback/comments/complaints to [email protected]
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STANDARDS
AND
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES
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ABUSIVE / VULGAR WORDS
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ACTIVITIES
FACULTY FACILITIES
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Computer Lab The Cubes WiFi CCNA Lab Lecture Hall
Canteen Tutorial Room Student Centre PG Lounge
UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
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Main Library Stadium Swimming Pool Gymnasium Varsity Lake
Museum Art Gallery Botanical Garden E-Learning
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