Prospectus Final 2013

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Schedule of Central Universities Common Entrance Test 2013 (CUCET-2013)

Availability of Offline/Online Application Forms

Last Date for Sale of Application Forms

Last Date for Receipt of Application Forms

Availability of Online Admit Card for downloading

Entrance Test Date

1. UG & Integrated Programmes (Offline)2. UG & Integrated Programmes (Online)

3. Post Graduate (Offline)

4. Post Graduate (Online)

Declaration of Result and Downloading of Score card

1. UG & Integrated Programmes

2. Post Graduate Programmes

Counseling and Commencement of Admission

1. UG & Integrated Programmes

2. Post Graduate Programmes

Commencement of Class Work

02/03/2013

20/04/2013 (UG) &20/05/2013 (PG)

30/04/2013 (UG) &30/05/2013 (PG)

15/05/2013 (UG) &13/06/2013 (PG)

19/05/201318-19 May, 2013

16/06/2013

15-16 June, 2013

15/06/2013

25/06/2013

25/06/2013

01/07/2013

01/08/2013

An electronic Version of the Prospectus and application Form is also available on University Website

www.cukashmir.ac.in


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Central University of KashmirSonawar, Srinagar, Kashmir-190004(J&K)

Prospectus & Admission Form

For Admission toMaster's Degree Programmes &Integrated B.A. L.L.B Programme

MBA Prospectus would be issued separately. Admission to MBA would be on the basis of valid CMATScore conducted by AICTE.

2013

Ph. Nos. 0194-2468357, 2468346, 2468354, (F): 2468351, 54

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Academic Programmes of CU Kashmir offered through CUCET-2013

Programme Name Duration Intake Eligibility Criterion

Integrated B.A. LLB 5 years 50 10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) from a recognized Board. Age should not be morethan 20 years (22 years for SC/ST) as on 01.08.2013

M. Sc. Information Technology 30 Bachelors Degree in Information Technology / Computer application with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) OR

Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% of SC/ST) having Information Technology/

Computer Sciences/ Electronics as one of the subjects.

M.A. English 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% of marks (45% for SC/ST) having English Literature as one ofthe subjects.

M.A. Economics 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) having Economics / Statistics /Mathematics as one of the subjects. OR

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

M.A./ M.Sc. Mathematics 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% SC/ST) having Mathematics/AppliedMathematics as one of the subjects.

M.A. Convergent Journalism 30 Bachelors Degree in any Discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

M.A. Urdu 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) having Urdu as one of the subjects.

M.A. Educations 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) having Education as one of thesubjects.

M.A. Tourism Management 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

M.A. Politics (International Relations) 30 Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) having Political Sciences /

International Relations as one of the subjects.

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The Central University of Kashmir established by an Act of Parliament in 2009 is one of the 12 new

Central Universities established by the Government of India during the XI Plan period to address theconcerns of Equity and Access and to make quality higher education accessible to the people in

educationally under-developed regions having Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) less than the National

Average. As per the Central Universities (Amendment) Act 2009, the territorial jurisdiction of the

Central University of Kashmir spreads to Kashmir Division of the Jammu & Kashmir State. However,

admission to various programmes offered by the university is made on all India basis through a

nation-wide Entrance Test.

The permanent campus of the University is to come up at Tulmulla, Ganderbal, at a distance of 30kilometers from the Srinagar city. Spread over about 500 acres of land, the upcoming campus will be

flanked by world famous Manasbal Lake on one side and Shrine at Hazratbal & Khirbhawani on the

other. The Unique geographical location, far from the maddening crowds of cities, offers ideal

ambience for teaching and learning. Till the time permanent campus of the University comes up, the

University has started its academic operations from its Transit Campus at Sonawar & two Academic

Blocks at Magarmal Bagh and Zainakote Srinagar, so as to catch up the academic sessions.

The University strives for democratization of education and recognizes the importance of

affordable high quality inter-disciplinary educational programmes at a variety of levels to meet the

capacity building and other employment related needs of our youth. The University is conscious of its

responsibilities to provide competent faculty, world class infrastructure facilities and the most

conducive learning environment. The University has adopted the latest academic reforms, laying

due stress on critical elements like appointment of quality faculty, transparent admission procedures,

and choice based credit systems, participatory teaching learning process and objective evaluation.

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Vision

Objectives

Mission

To be a world class institution for creation and dissemination of knowledge to nurture thoughtful, creative, contributing and humane citizens for

the society to guide its destiny and for promoting global understanding.

The mission of the University is to contribute to the educational, cultural, economic & social advancement of people providing high qualityeducational programmes leading to Bachelors, Masters, Professional and Doctorate Degrees as well as to address the cultural, economic,educational, environmental, health and social needs of the region and nation at large.

To disseminate and advance Knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as the Universitymay deem fit;

To make special provisions for integrated courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology in its educationalprogrammes; To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching - learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research. To educate and train manpower for the development of the country; To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology, and To pay special attention to the improvement of the social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic

and cultural development.

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The Logo

The description of the University Logo is as under:

The of the Logo symbolizes the

The on which the Circular Frame is resting depicts theon which the foundation of the University is laid.

The Leaf at the top end of the circle is a that defines theThe Chinar Leaf symbolizes

The inception of the leaf also signifies thethat the University strives for.

The are a symbol of The use oftholive branch as a symbol of peace dates back to the 5 century B.C.

The in the University Logo symbolizes the main function of the University i.e.,

The of the logo outline stands for stands

for of leaf stands for

'Circular Frame' 'Inclusive Policy of the University

'Ribbon Base' 'Strong ScholarlyValues'

'Chinar Leaf 'Unique Cultural &Geographical Identity of Kashmir. 'Longevity, Strength,Refreshment and Source of Life'. 'EnvironmentalConcern and Friendliness'

'Olive branches' 'Peace, Goodwill and Reconciliation'.

'Book' 'Creationand Dissemination of Knowledge.

'Blue Color' 'Scholarly Intent'; 'White Background'

'Cleanliness': 'Green Color' 'Youth



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The University offers innovative courses for complimenting the efforts of the already existingUniversities in State and to enrich the academics milieu available to the students in this region.

Recruitment of the faculty and the admission of the students is done on all-India basis withadherence to reservation policy of the Central Government. The admission to all theprogrammes of the University are made through a National-Level Entrance Examination forwhich admission is held in collaboration with other Central Universities at many centers acrossthe country.The University possesses following essential features that have been conceived afterconsidering various academic structure at National and International levels: A School system to encompass related centers with appropriate structures for

administration to facilitate Choice Based Credit System. A Semester based programme structure to enlarge curricular space and encourage

accelerated learning opportunities. All the programmes of study have Core, Elective, Skill-based and socially oriented

courses with a focus on the holistic personality development of the students. Regular updation and revision of the curricula is carried out in terms of current knowledge,

national and international developments and relevance of knowledge to the concerneddiscipline.

To assess values, skills and knowledge imbibed by the students, comprehensive

Continuous Internal Assessment is used. E-governance Facilitation Center to coordinate electronic administration as end-to-end

solution is in place. A very rich library with subscription to a large number of journals and other e-resources. High speed internet connectivity to all students, faculty and other staff. Merit scholarship to meritorious students of PG/UG programmes and all the students of

research degree programmes. Permanent Campus to be developed on the modern lines with features of green campus

and energy efficient buildings.

Salient Features of the University

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Schools of Study and Departments

Academics

School of Languages :

School of Social Sciences:

School of Physical & Chemical Sciences:

School of Business Studies:

School of Legal Studies:

School of Media Studies:School of Engineering &Technology:

School of Education:

School of Life Sciences School of Environmental SciencesSchool of Performing Arts School of Medical Sciences

The University has established following seven schools of study and departments

Department of EnglishDepartment of Urdu

Department of Economics

Department of Politics & Governance

Department of Mathematics

Department of Management Studies

Department of Tourism Studies

Department of Law

Department of Convergent JournalismDepartment of Information Technology

Department of Education

Under these Schools, the University has already launched MBA, M.Sc. IT, M.A English, M.A Economics, M.A Convergent Journalism, M.Sc. Mathematics,M.A. Urdu, M.A. Tourism Studies, M.A. Education , Integrated BA LLB. From the current accademic session a new PG programme in Politics (InternationalRelations) is being launched.

The Following schools of study have also been approved for future establishment.

Under these schools University plans to offer a wide range of additional academic programmes both short-term & long-term, credit & non-credit programmesleading to Certificate, Diploma, Under-graduate, Post-graduate and Doctoral Degrees which would be innovative in nature. These programmes would bedeveloped after taking into account the academic and employment needs of our young generation. The University also plans to introduce a number of modularprogrammes in order to provide greater and more flexible learning environment.



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Instructional System

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Most of the instructions in the University are imparted using an integrated approachincorporating print material, audio-visual aids, class room tutorials, practicals,seminars, workshops, field work, Project work, etc. The University plans to utilize

information & communication Technology (ICT) Or imparting education and trainingto maximum possible.

Semester pattern, continuous internal evaluation, choice based credit system and

academic autonomy to the individual departments is the core philosophy of the

curricular strategies of the University. This pedagogical structure helps in regular

updation and enrichment of the academic programmes based on a continuous

review of teaching learning goals and assessment approaches.

To make the curriculum learner centric and to ensure the desired learning outcome, the University follows a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for all

the programmes of study. The system follows a modular pattern with each module carrying a certain number of credits depending upon the quantum of

content/syllabus prescribed and the minimum number of teaching hours required. One credit denotes 15 hours of instructions.

CBCS permit the students to:

Learn at their own pace;

Choose subjects from wide range of elective courses offered by the institutions;

Undergo additional/value added courses and acquire more than the required number of credits, depending upon the learner's aptitude;

Adopt an interdisciplinary approach in learning;

Make best use of the expertise of faculty across the institution besides the particular department faculty; and

Acquire knowledge, skill and other desired learning.

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Integrated B.A. LL-B

Five-year integrated B.A, LLB programme is designedfor students seeking a challenging, rigorous,interdisciplinary exposure to not only in law but also to

the related disciplines. Furthermore, while the focalpoint will be the Indian Legal System, the teachingmethodology will encompass a critical, comparativeapproach in order to broaden perspectives and sharpenanalytical skills. Additionally, the ambit of studies will not

just be laws as they exist and operate, but also howpolicy impacts law, and how law and policy interplay.

The programme structure combines a BA and an LLB

Degree in a creative manner so as to ensure greaterrichness, value and consistency. By offering 5 years ofsustained quality education, students will not just obtaina diverse and intellectually challenging academictraining in various significant, inter-related disciplinesbut also a premium Professional degree.

Students will spend the first three years of theprogramme towards attaining a thorough grounding inthe essential academic prerequisites for a sound legal

training i.e., disciplines, such as political science,economics, history, philosophy, sociology etc. as well asvital language and computer skills. Over the next twoyears, students will undergo extensive academictraining in fundamental and specialized subjects in lawas well as exciting new inter-disciplinary areas such aslaw and economics, governance, regulation, and policymaking, which are now being offered at the leading lawschools of the world. Additionally, they will be offered a

broad range of clinical courses that will teach practicalskills for being an effective lawyer.

Eligibility

Admission

Other Programmes

10+2 with at least 50% marks (45% forSC/ST) from a recognized Board. Ageshould not be more than 20 years (22years for SC/ST) as on 01.08.2013Duration: 5 yearsIntake Capacity: 50Mode : Regular

For admission to Integrated B.A., LLB thestudents will be required to appear inEntrance Test. The weightage forqualifying examination merit and theEntrance Test score shall be as follows:Qualifying Examination : 30%Entrance Test : 70%

LLM



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Programme Structure of Integrated B.A. LL-B

Semester-I

Semester-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

General English-I

Political Science ISociology-IHistory-IIndian Legal HistoryLegal Writing and Legal Language

General English-IIPolitical Science IISociology-II

History-IILaw of Social TransformationConstitutional History of India

Economics-IPolitical Science IIISociology-IIIHistory-III

Law of Torts and Consumer ProtectionConstitutional Law-I

Economics-IIIContract Law-IIFamily Law-IConstitutional Law-IIInternational Law-IIMercantile Law

Semester-V

Semester-VI

Economics-III

Family Law-IIContract Law-IIInternational Law-IIJurisprudence-IILaw of Crimes-I

Jurisprudence-IILabour Law-I

Law of Crimes-IICorporate LawEnvironmental LawTransfer of Property Law

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Master of Science in Information Technology (M. Sc. IT)

Eligibility

Admission

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree in In format ion

Technology/Computer Application with atleast 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

ORBachelors Degree with at least 50% (45% forSC/ST) marks having InformationTechnology/Computer Appl icat ion/Electronics as one of the subjects.

Duration: 2 yearsIntake Capacity: 30Mode: Regular

For admission to M. Sc IT Programme, thestudents will be required to appear inEntrance Test. The weightage for qualifying

examination merit & the Entrance Test scoreshall be as follows.Qualifying Examination: 30%Entrance Test: 70%

Integrated M. Phil-Ph.D Programme

The Department of Information Technologyis the first department established under theSchool of Engineering & Technology, with the

objective of developing highly skilled ITprofessionals capable of meeting the everchanging needs of the IT Industry. TheDepartment is currently running M. Sc. ITprogramme designed to provide acontemporary perspective on IT with focuson Software Engineering, EmbeddedSystems, IT Security and Real Time ImageProcessing.

Special emphasis is made on hands-onexperience by making the studentsparticipate in small projects. Variousspecializations offered to the students havebeen carefully chosen to provide thestudents an insight to enhance and advancetheir knowledge in the areas of academic &

industrial importance.

The Department has state of the arthardware including Dedicated BladeServers (SUN) for various applications.TheDepartment has well equipped labswith 1:1 student PC Ratio. The Departmenthas also dedicated optical fiber connectivityto internet.



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Programme Structure of M. Sc. IT

List of Electives

Electives will be offered subject to theAvailability of Faculty

Web Design & Development ArtificialIntelligenceNetwork SecurityDistributed ComputingE-CommerceCompiler DesignObject Oriented Analysis and Design

BioinformaticsPattern RecognitionMultimedia Database Systems Soft ComputingEmbedded SystemsMobile ComputingData MiningMultimedia TechnologiesManaging Information System ManagementScienceEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Open Elective

Semester -III

Semester -IV

Software EngineeringFormal Languages and Automata TheoryIntroduction to Java

Visual Language ProgrammingElective Course-ILab 4 (based on Java)Lab 5 (based on Visual Programming)

Computer GraphicsElective Course-II

Lab 6 (based on Computer Graphics)Industrial Training

Project

Semester -I

Semester -II

Introduction to information TechnologyIntroduction to Programming Languagethrough C (C)Operating Systems and System Software (OS)Data Structures and AlgorithmsBasic Electronics and Communication(E&C)

Lab 1 (based on C. OS and E&C)Soft. Skill Elective

Computer Organization & ArchitectureData Base Management System (DBMS)Object Oriented Programming Structures

(OOPS)Data Communication and Computer NetworksLab 2 (based on DBMS)Lab 3 (based on OOPS)Social Orientation Elective

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Master of Arts in English (M.A. English)

Eligibility

Admission

Other Programmes

Bachelors Degree with at least 50%

marks (45% for SC/ST) having EnglishLiterature as one of the subjects


For admiss ion to M.A Engl ishprogramme, the students will be requiredto appear in Entrance Test. Theweightage for qualifying examinationmerit & the Entrance Test score shall beas follows:

Qualifying Examination: 30%Entrance Test: 70%

Integrated M. Phil-Ph. D programme

The Department of English is the firstdepartment established under the school oflanguages. The Department is manned by adedicated team of teachers who representan exquisite blend of youth and experience.

The MA programme in English offersstudents the opportunity to study the Englishlanguage in depth at postgraduate level.Specifically. it aims to provide students withthe theoretical and practical knowledge

needed to describe modern English. TheProgramme provides the students with anopportunity to develop their knowledge of awide range of literary works in English fromthe Renaissance to the present. SinceEnglish is a world language, the students willnot only read works from the more

''traditional canons of British and Americanliterature, but also form such diverse areas

as the Caribbean, South-Africa and India.Literature knows no bounds in time or place,and the Department of English offers you achance to explore this rich variety. TheProgramme is of interest to those who wishto continue for a research degree in EnglishLanguage or Linguistics, those who wish tobecome teachers of English, or those

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Programme Structure of M.A. English

Electives

Electives will be offered subject to the Availability of

Faculty

For Elective Course I

For Elective Course II

Short StoryIndian English Poetry

Continental DramaContemporary Literary Theory

Semester -I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Introduction to Linguistics and Teaching of EnglishEnglish Poetry: From Chaucer to Pope

English Novel: Defoe to HardyElizabethan and Jacobean DramaSoft Skill Elective

English Poetry: Romantic and VictorianEnglish Drama: From Dryden to EliotEnglish Novel: From Conrad to JoyceLiterary Criticism: From Aristotle to Coleridge

Social Orientation Elective

The Indian Novel in EnglishAmerican LiteratureModern British Poetry and DramaGreek and Latin Classics in TranslationElective Course I

Postcolonial Literature (other than IndianLiterature)Non-Fictional ProseLiterary Criticism (From Richards to Derrida)Indian writing in English TranslationElective Course II

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Master of Arts in Urdu (M.A. Urdu)

There is a growing realization among students

about the study of modern Indian languages that

are an expression of the cultural traditions and

the linguistic richness of the country in particular

and South East Asia in general. Among these

languages, Urdu occupies important place as it

is an embodiment of richest traditions and the

composite culture of India. It is but natural that

Central University of Kashmir, located in the

State of Jammu & Kashmir which has Urdu as itsofficial language, should provide opportunities

for study of this language to all the students who

came from various parts of the country. To

impart quality education, the Department plans

to supplement the teaching learning process

with seminars on comparative literature, inter-

cultural humanities, linguistics, translation,

Philosophy and Aesthetics etc. The Departmentplans to offer specializations in various classical

and modern disciplines.

Eligibility

Admission

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree with at least 50%

marks (45% for SC/ST) having Urdu asone of the subjects


For admission to M.A Urdu programme,the students will be required to appear inEntrance Test. The weightage forqualifying examination merit & theEntrance Test score shall be as follows:




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Programme Structure of M.A. Urdu

Semester -I

Semester

Semester III

Semester -IV

History of Urdu Language and LiteratureUrdu Ghazal and Nazam

Urdu ProseUrdu Short StorySoft Skill elective

IIUrdu NovelClassical Genres of Urdu PoetryIntroduction to Language & Linguistics

Literary Trends and MovementsSocial Orientation Elective

Urdu CriticismUrdu DramaNon Fictional Genres of Urdu ProseElective 1

Translation Theory & PracticeTeaching of UrduUrdu Mass MediaLiterary Theory

Elective 2

Electives

Electives-I

Electives-II

Electives will be offered subject to the Availability of Faculty

Development of Urdu in J&K (Optional1st)History of Kashmiri Language and Literature (Optional 2nd)

Special Study of individual Author Ghalib"Special Study of Individual Author "Iqbal

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Master of Arts in Tourism Management (MATM)

One of the phenomenal ly growingcontemporary industries is tourism. In order to

formalize and augment the professionalentrepreneurship in this ever-growing sectorand expand the underlying opportunities forpotential young people, The Central Universityof Kashmir, under the School of BusinessStudies, has launched Masters programme inTourism Management from academic session2012. The aim of the university is to make this

programme a pioneer of higher learning intourism and also a trend setter at the nationallevel with emerging knowledge, embodyinginnovative training techniques in its curriculum.The university is poised to put in placedynamic, experienced and multi-disciplinaryfaculty to ensure high quality teaching of thecourses. The syllabus of the programme hasbeen designed to equip the students with the

skills and knowledge essential for carving asuccessful career in diverse fields of tourism.The department is committed to consistentlyrecast the programme to blend it perfectly withchanging industry requirements.

Eligibility:

Admission:

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree in any discipline with at least

50% marks (45% for SC/ST)

Duration: 2 YearsIntake Capacity: 30Mode: Regular

For admission to MATM programme, the studentsare required to appear in an Entrance Test havinga written component followed by Group

Discussion & Personal Interview. The weightagefor qualifying examination merit & the EntranceTest score shall be as follows:


The distribution of Entrance Test marks shall beas follows:Written Test : 75%

Group Discussion : 15%Personal Interview: 10%




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Programme Structure of M.A. in Tourism ManagementSemester -I

Semester -II

Semester -III

Tourism Principles, Policies and PracticesBusiness Communication and Personality Development

Tourism Products and Resources Management andOrganizational BehaviorEconomics of Tourism

Accounting for ManagersSoft Skill Course

Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Tourism BusinessTourism Marketing

Financial Management in tourism.Human Resource Management in TourismQuantitative and Business Research MethodsStrategic Tourism ManagementSocially Oriented Course

International Tourism StudiesEntrepreneurship and Small Business Development

Management in Tourism

(Any three electives to be selected)Eco-tourism

Adventure and Sports TourismCultural and Pilgrimage TourismSustainable Tourism ManagementQuality Management in TourismDestination Planning and Development

Elective:

Semester -IV


Information Management and Information Systems Dissertation

(Any two electives to be selected)Hotel ManagementTravel Agency and Tour OperationsEvent Management and MICE, Air and Surface Transport

Elective:

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Master of Arts in Convergent Journalism (M.A.C.J)

The Central University of Kashmir launchedan innovative Post Graduate Programme inConvergent Journalism from the academic

session 2011 under the school of MediaStudies. With the ever increasingconvergence of various technologies, then e w m e d i a a r e a l s o c h a n g i n g .Conventionally, we used to have only printand broadcast Journalism but now we havenew media for Journalism including web andmobile devices. The new media on the one

hand are present ing t remendousopportunities for news coverage but on theother hand, they have made the job of aJournalist more complex as now a singlestory must fulfill its potential through anymedia channel. Convergence is taking placeat all the levels of Journalism: technology,media ownership, presentation andpackaging of news. It has in turn changed the

economic aspects of media industry andexpanded the magnitude of media reach andemployment.

Eligibility

Bachelors Degree in any Discipline with at

least 50% marks (45% For SC/ST)Duration: 2 yearsIntake Capacity: 30Mode: Regular

For admission to M.A.C.J programme, thestudents will be required to appear in EntranceTest having a written component followed byGroup Discussion & Personal Interview. Theweightage for qualifying examination merit &the Entrance Test score shall be as follows:

Qualifying Examination: 30%

Entrance Test: 70%

The distribution of Entrance Test marks shallbe as follows:

Written Test: 75%Group Discussion: 15 %Personal Interview: 10%



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Programme Structure of M.A. Convergent Journalism

Electives


Note

ForElective Course I

For Elective Course II

Conflict JournalismEnvironmental JournalismSports JournalismDevelopmental JournalismPolitical Journalism

MobileInternetSUNWebcasting

Dissertation must be submitted in the beginning of the Semester IV.

our practical exercises would be conducted during the session to assess the

comprehension of students in the respective papers/subjects.

+

+ F

Semester -I

Semester -II

Semester -III

Semester -IV

Media History and DevelopmentIntroduction to Convergent JournalismDevelopment CommunicationDevelopment of Personality & language skillsSoft skills Elective

Media Laws & EthicsMedia ResearchWriting for MediaDigital Photography & Image EditingSocial Orientation Elective

Reporting Writing and Editing for Print MediaBroadcast Journalism (Radio & TV) OnlineJournalismMedia and SocietyIntroduction to Advertising and Public RelationsDissertation

Broadcast or Online JournalismProduction of Radio News, TV News & aDocumentary Film

Print/Online JournalismProduction of a Lab Journal/Online news-siteFilm Appreciation

Elective 1

Elective 2

Specialization 1

Specialization 2

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Master of Arts/Science in Mathematics (M.A./M. Sc. Mathematics)

The objective of this 2 years M.A/M.Sc.programme in Mathematics is to enhancethe mathematical knowledge and skill of

the students to an international level. Theprogramme is designed to equip thestudents with advanced level of knowledge& training required to meet the demands ofan increasingly competitive internationalmarket. The students on successfulcompletion of the programme should beable to handle responsible positions in anypublic and private sector organization or to

pursue a fruitful career in research andteaching in Mathematics. It is anticipatedthat the students of this programme willserve the needs of financial & insurancesectors, banking, information technologyand industrial research and development.

Eligibility

Admission

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) with Mathematics/Applied

Mathematics as one of the subjects.


For admission to M.A/M.Sc Mathematicsprogramme, the students will be required toappear in Entrance Test. The weightage forqualifying examination merit & the EntranceTest score shall be as follows:

Qualifying Examination: 30%

Entrance Test: 70%

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Programme Structure of M.A./M. Sc. Mathematics

ElectivesForElective Course I & Elective Course II

ForElective Course III

ForElective Course IV

Operations ResearchCommutative AlgebraProbability & Statistics-I

Harmonic AnalysisNumber Theory II

Advanced Topics in Linear AlgebraProbability theory

Semester -I

Semester -II

Semester -III

Semester IV

AdvancedAlgebra-l

RealAnalysisComplex

AnalysisTopologySoft Skill Elective

Advanced Algebra-ll

Advanced Real AnalysisFunctional AnalysisOrdinary & Partial DifferentialEquationsSocial Orientation Elective

Analytic Theory ofFunctionsTheory of Number-I

Methods of AppliedMathematicsElective Course IElective Course II

Differential GeometryGraph Theory

Advanced Topics in Functional AnalysisElective Course III & Elective Course IV

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Master of Arts in Economics (M.A. Economics)

The Master's programme in Economics hasbeen designed keeping in mind the changingeconomic environment of India and its growingintegration with the global economy. Theprogramme provides sound theoreticalbackground in the principles of Economics andequips students with analytical tools andtechniques for understanding the evolution of theworld economy. Apart from preparing studentsfor advanced research work, the programmealso aims at training students as professionaleconomists for the government, non-government and the corporate sectors.

The board objectives of the M.A programme inEconomics are:

To teach the latest developments inthe principles of economic theory.

To teach applications of theories in

analyzing current economic problems.

To equip students with tools of

statistics & econometrics for appliedeconomic research.

To develop the powers of inquiry,

critical analysis and logical thinking,

and the ability to apply theoretical

knowledge to current issues.

Eligibility

Admission

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ ST) having Economics /Mathematics / Statistics as one of the

subjects.

OR

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture with atleast 50% marks (45% for SC/ST)


For admiss ion to M.A Economicsprogramme, the students will be required toappear in Entrance Test. The weightage forqualifying examination merit & the EntranceTest score shall be as follows:


Integrated M. Phil-Ph. D Programme



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Programme Structure of M.A. Economics

For Elective Course-III

For Elective Course-IV

EconometricsEconomics of Health &Education

Financial Institutions & Markets

Jammu & Kashmir EconomyFinancial EconomicsRegional Economics

Electives will be offered subject to the

Availability of Faculty

Electives

For Elective Course-I

For Elective Course-II

Environmental Economics

Agricultural EconomicsDemography

Industrial EconomicsEconomics of InfrastructureLabour Economics

Semester-I

Semester-II

Semester -III

Semester -IV

Micro Economic Analysis IMacro-Economic Analysis IIMathematics for Economics

Indian EconomySoft Skill Elective

Micro Economic Analysis IIMacro-Economic Analysis IIQuantitative techniques for Economic AnalysisInternational EconomicsSocial Orientation Elective

Development EconomicsPublic EconomicsClassical Political EconomyElective Course IElective Course II

Economics of Growth & DevelopmentMonetary Economics

Advanced Statistics & Computer ApplicationElective Course IIIElective Course IV

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Master of Arts in Education (M.A. Education)

The Central University of Kashmir hasLaunched the post graduate programme inEducation (M.A Education) from the

academic session 2012 under the School ofEducation. The aim of the programme is tobuild a community of students who possessa sound theoretical base in the discipline ofEducation and are able to analyticallyexamine and evaluate the acquiredknowledge and apply the same in theirrespective fields.

The candidates on completion of the coursesare expected to acquire sufficient skills to actas middle level managers in variouseducational setups besides developing aresearch orientation for conducting researchin the field of Education and EducationalManagement. The programme will strive toproduce effective and thinking individuals

who are rooted in tradition and equipped forfuture & who can pursue a wide range ofcareers in diverse fields.

Eligibility

Admission

Upcoming Programmes

Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks(45% for SC/ST) having Education as one

of the subjects

Duration: 2 YearsIntake Capacity: 30Mode: Regular

For admission to M.A Educationprogramme, the students will be requiredto appear in Entrance Test. The weightagefor qualifying examination merit & theEntrance Test score shall be as follows:





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Programme Structure of M.A. Education

Electives-III

Electives-IV

Special EducationTeacher Education

Education Planning & FinancingSecondary Education

Educational Administration & SupervisionDistance & Open Learning (DOL)Value EducationHigher EducationDissertation (Optional)

Electives will be offered subject to theAvailability of Faculty

Electives

Electives-I

Electives-II

Early Childhood Care & Education(ECCE)Guidance & CounselingPopulation EducationEnvironmental Education

Mental HygieneAdult & Non-Formal EducationComparative EducationElementary Education

Semester -I

Semester -II

Semester -III

Semester -IV

Philosophical Foundations of Education ISociological Foundations of Education I

Psychological Foundations of Education ISoft Skill ElectiveElective-I

Philosophical Foundations of Education IISociological Foundations of Education IIPsychological Foundations of Education IISocially Oriented Elective

Elective II

Methodology of Education Research IProblems & Issues of Indian Education IInstructional TechnologyElective III

Methodology of Education Research IIProblems & Issues of Indian Education IIEducational Measurement & EvaluationElective IV

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Student Support Services

Library

The Central University of Kashmir has established three Libraries one each at itsTransit campus at Sonwar, academic blocks HMT and Magarmal Bagh, Srinagar toprovide access to the faculty members, students and the University staff to a wideranging books and journals. In a very short span of time, these libraries have procuredmore than 5000 text and reference books including books related to the competitiveexaminations for the students who wish to appear in various competitive examinationssuch as IAS, IFS, KAS, NET, SET, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, CAT, MAT, Bank ProbationaryOfficers examination. The Library is subscribing to various journals, magazines and

newspapers of National and International repute. The University subscribes to 500 e-journals and few electronic databases under the UGC- INFONET Digital LibraryConsortium of INFLIBNET. Currently following publishers online journals can beaccessed:

o Cambridge University Press

o ISID

o JCCC

o JSTOR

o Oxford University Presso Springer Link

o Wiley-Blackwell

The Library provides following services:o Circulation services

o Reference services

o Current Awareness services

o Selective dissemination services

Database services through UGC INFONET Reprographic services

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Training & Placement

Hostel

Medical Consultation

The Training and placement Cell under the supervision of Placement Officer of the University aimsat making available quality placement opportunities for students and at maintaining linkages with

industry and Research Organizations. The Cell organizes various activities throughout the year inorder to prepare the students for campus selection programmes. It strives at providing asupportive environment to the Education offered by the University for raising social consciousnessand personality development. Decisions related to selection of companies visiting the campus forrecruitment are broadly based on parameters like: job profile, growth prospectus, packages andnumber of students the company intends to select. The Placement Cell endeavors at:

Liasoning with Industry to provide ample opportunities for placements;

Final placement of all students;

Arranging Corporate/ Industry Guest Lecturers;

Organizing Industrial Visits;

Develop Personality of the students by imparting the need based training; and

Counsel students about industry practices & improve their Emotional Quotient.The cell has successfully placed a number of students with reputed companies during the last academic year.

To provide safe, secure and affordable residential accommodation to the students coming from remote areas of the State and other parts of the country, the University has

set-up two hostels separately for boys and girls. The hostels possess all kinds of amenities for making the living of the boarders comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms arewell ventilated and airy and are fitted with fans and comfortable furniture. The rooms also have uninterrupted power back-up to ensure that the students do not face anydifficulty in their studies. There is a local market near the hostel having the facility of PCO, Fax, medicine shops & general stores etc. thus catering to the day to day needs ofthe boarders.

The University has initiated the process to hire the services of a Physician who would visit the Campus twice a week to give free medical consultation to the students.



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Merit Scholarships

Student Safety insurance scheme

Special Provisions for SC/ST Students

Computer/Browsing Center

Transport Facility

To promote competitiveness among the students, the University provides scholarships to the students registered for various programmes of study under the scheme" MeritScholarships"'. Under this scheme, two meritorious students, determined on the basis of their End Semester result from each programme, are provided a fellowship @ Rs.1,000/- per month for every semester.

The University subscribes to" Student Safety Insurance Policy" for all its students at the commencement of the academic year from a Nationalized Insurance Company. Underthis arrangement, a student is required to contribute a small amount towards student safety insurance policy per annum. This scheme provides for reimbursement of up toRupees One Lakh in case of hospitalization or accidental death of insured student.

To promote higher education among students from weaker sections of the society, the University is providing special facilities for SC/ST and Physically Handicappedstudents. The University provides reservation in respect of the SC/STs as per the Government of India/ UGC norms. SC/ST candidates are also exempted from payment ofregistration fee when they apply for admission. In addition to this, in order to maximize their opportunities for higher education, the provisions of interchangeability areoperated between SCs and STs in filling the seats for these categories. SC/ST students are also provided guidance and assistance in getting scholarship from variousGovernment agencies.

The Computer/ Browsing Center is established with a view to facilitate, foster and supportthe teaching and research goals of the University through the deployment and delivery ofcomputing and communication services to the University's faculty and students. The centeralso provides access to the students of various departments to computers for their courseand project work.

Keeping in view the need of this facility the university is providing transport facility on

subsidized rates on various routes to the students who are interested to avail the transport

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Fee Structure

Year Semester M.A. English/M.A.

Economics/ M.A. Urdu /M.A. M.Sc. Math M.Sc. IT M.A. Tourism M.A. Convergent Integrated

Education/ M.A Politics (IR) Management Journalism B.A. L.L.B

Ist I 5050 5550 8050 11550 8550 5050

II 2100 2600 3600 3100 4100 2600nd

2 III 2250 2750 3750 3250 4250 2750IV 2100 2600 3600 3100 4100 2600

rd3 V - - - - - 2750

VI - - - - - 2600th

4 VII - - - - - 3750

VIII - - - - - 3600th

5 IX - - - - - 3750

X - - - - - 3600

Total Programme Fee 11500/- 13500/- 19000/- 21000/ 21000/- 33050/-



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Academic Calendar 2013

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1 March, 2013 Commencement of Class Work For 2 & 4 Semester

st th nd th1 March-30 June, 2013 Class Work for 2 & 4 Semester

st1 Week of March, 2013 Issuance of Admission Form for Session 2013

nd th01- 06 July, 2013 Preparatory Holidays For 2 & 4 Semester

st01-20 July, 2013 Completion of Admission Formalities For Newly Enrolled 1 Semester Students

nd th07 July to 20 July, 2013 End Semester Examination For 2 & 4 Semester

st TH rd1 August to 5 August, 2013 Completion of Admission Formalities For 3 Semester

st th st rd1 August to 30 November, 2013 Class Work for 1 & 3 Semester

st th st rd1 December to 6 December, 2013 Class work Off; Preparatory Holidays For 1 & 3 Semester

TH TH st rd7 December to 27 December, 2013 Examination For 1 & 3 Semester

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Entrance Test Centers*

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Proposed Offline Test Centers

Proposed Online Test Centers

Allahabad, Bandarsindri, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Belgaum, Bhagalpur, Bubaneshwar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Darbhanga, Dhanbad, Dharwad,Gaya, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kasargod, Kolkata, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Madurai, Mysore, New Delhi, Patna,Ranchi, SrinagarThiruvanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Trichur.

Ajmer, Allahabad, Bangalore, Bhatinda, Belgaum, Bhagalpur, Bikaner, Bubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Darbhanga, Dhanbad,Dharwad, Gaya, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Jodhpur, Kasargod, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kozhillkode, Madurai,Mumbai, Mysore, New Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvanathapuram, Thiruvarur, Trichur, Udaipur.

In case the number of students opting for a particular Test Center is very small, the students would be shifted to the nearest Test Center.



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Prospectus Final 2013

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