The primary objectives of establishing the LNM INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JAIPUR (LNM IIT Jaipur) are:

• to create a platform, comparable to the best in the world, for dissemination, creation and application of knowledge in the broad area of Information Technology through teaching, research, and consultation;
• to become an effective catalyst for technological and societal development of the country through interaction with industry;
• to provide the highest level of education in information technology, both at the undergraduate and at the post-graduate level;
• to produce competent, creative and imaginative engineers, in areas related to information technology; who can make a significant contribution to the growing demands of industry, R & D organizations, and educational institutions;
• to provide a flexible, dynamic, modular, and mutually strengthening set of courses that allows a student to craft his/her own distinctive future;
• to promote the spirit of free and objective enquiry.

The graduates of the Undergraduate Programmes at the LNM IIT Jaipur are expected to:

• develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the chosen area;
• grasp the fundamental principles and apply the same in diverse situations;
• demonstrate an innovative ability to identify and face new problems;
• learn continually, be adaptable, and think across disciplines;
• collaborate with others to achieve the cherished goals;
• be open to arguments;
• be logical, fearless, and lucid in expressing their well thought out opinions;
• inculcate a relentless desire to pursue intellectual truth;
• seek and render help whenever required;
• be aware and sensitive to the needs and aspirations of others;
• acquire and demonstrate leadership qualities;
• develop a good moral character and be a responsible citizen of the country.

In pursuit of the above mentioned objectives, the Institute is currently running the following Four Year B Tech Programmes:

• Communication and Computer Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Mathematics and Information Technology.

The curriculum of each Programme consists of a mixture of well thought out courses in the following broad categories: Language, Mathematics, Science, Engineering Science, Humanities/Social Sciences/Management, Professional Courses, Elective Courses, Laboratory Courses, Project Courses. A semester-wise structure of the curriculum for each programme, currently being followed, is given in Appendix I. However, the semester-wise structure is not followed rigidly. In fact, the students are encouraged to change the structure of their curriculum, to the extent feasible and desirable, to accommodate their own aspirations. The curriculum of every academic programme is reviewed, periodically, with a view to incorporate the latest advances pertaining to the programme.

In the curriculum of a B Tech Programme, most of the courses are designed to run for the entire duration of a semester. However, some short duration modular courses may also form a part of the curriculum. Such short duration courses will normally be conducted by guest faculty, associated with other educational institutions, R & D Organisations, or Industry.

The curriculum of each Programme, required for its successful completion, requires prior approval of the AC. Any change in the approved curriculum of an existing Programme also requires approval of the AC.

The Institute intends to initiate many other Programmes, consistent with the overall goals of the Institute. Whenever a new Undergraduate Programme is proposed to be introduced, the Educational Policy Committee of the Academic Council (AC) of the Institute (AC EPC), examines the desirability and viability of starting the new Programme in the light of the broad goals, as stated in the introduction. The financial implications are also examined by the AC EPC. The recommendations of the AC EPC are considered by the AC. The AC, whenever convinced, makes suitable recommendations to the Governing Council of the Institute for starting a new Undergraduate Programme. A new Undergraduate Programme can be started only after obtaining the necessary approval from the Governing Council.

Admissions to all the UG Programmes are made in the month of June/July, each year. Only those Indian nationals who have qualified in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), conducted by the CBSE New Delhi, are considered for admission. The minimum academic qualification for admission is a pass in the final examination of the 10+2 system, or its recognized equivalent, with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. The procedures and other requirements for admission are specified in the AIEEE Information Brochure.

Currently, the Indian Nationals are admitted to all the Undergraduate Programmes of the Institute as decided by the Central Counselling Board of the CBSE New Delhi, based on their first round of counselling.

The AC determines the number of seats, in each UG Programme, every year, based on the recommendations of the Undergraduate Committee of the Academic Council (AC UGC).

Cancellation of Admission

A student, whose result for the 10+2 examination is not declared at the time of admission, but has qualified the AIEEE, may be admitted provisionally. All students admitted provisionally, must submit all the required documents by the last date specified in the Academic Calendar. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of their admission.

The AC may also cancel the admission of any student, at a later time, if it is found that the student had supplied some false information or suppressed some relevant information at the time of admission.

Admission of Foreign Nationals

A limited number of foreign nationals (FN) or Indian Nationals Residing Abroad (INRA) may also be admitted. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores and the academic performance of candidates in XI and XII classes are used for admission of FN or INRA candidates. The number of seats, and, admission of such candidates requires approval of the AC, upon the recommendations of the AC UGC.

Admission with Advanced Standing

Normally, students are admitted to the first year of the B Tech Programmes. However, under exceptional circumstances, the AC may admit a student with advanced standing on the basis of partial completion of a similar programme elsewhere. Such advanced standing shall not exceed of the credits required for graduation.

Admission Requirements

Admission to any UG Programme requires that the applicant

• is eligible for admission;
• goes through the specified admission procedure; and
• has paid all the prescribed fees.

The academic session consists of two Semesters and the Vacations. The academic session normally starts in the first week of August. Each Semester consists of about eighteen weeks, including the mid-semester recess of one week, two mid-term examinations of one week, and the end-semester examination of one week. In other words, each Semester consists of about 15 teaching weeks.

Academic Calendar

The exact dates for the important academic events during an academic session are specified in the Academic Calendar of the Institute. Some of the important events for which the dates are specified in the Academic Calendar of the Institute are:

Orientation Late Registration Change of Registration Examinations Conversion of "I" Grades Vacations

Registration Commencement of Classes Submission of Documents Submission of Grades Authentication of Grades Mid-Semester Recesses.

The Academic Calendar, or any change therein during the session, requires approval of the AC.

At the beginning of each semester, every student must register, on the dates specified in the Academic Calendar, for the courses he/she intends to pursue during the semester. The choice of courses for which a student can register is limited by the courses being offered in the semester and also the prescribed curriculum of the Programme.

The semester-wise structure of the curriculum shows clearly the normal load for which a student is expected to register during various semesters. However, the AC UGC may permit a student to register for one additional course to either enrich his/her knowledge, or to clear the backlogs. This is not a right of the students. The AC UGC decides each case based on its merits/demerits. Similarly, the AC UGC may ask/permit a student to take a reduced load, in the interest of the student.

The registration procedure is complete when a student has:

• filled in the registration form, mentioning clearly the courses intended to be pursued during the semester;
• paid all the outstanding dues;
• signed the registration roll in the Office of the Dean Academic.

At the end of the semester, a grade is awarded, in a course, to only those students who have registered for that course.

Registration of Academically Deficient Students

An academically deficient student is one

• whose CPI is less than that required for graduation; or
• who has failed in some course(s) in the previous semester(s); or
• who fails to satisfy the academic load requirements up to the semester.

Academically deficient students will fill in the registration form with the help of the Registration Advisor, nominated by the Dean Academic.

Late Registration

A student who fails to register on the prescribed day of registration, due to some compelling reasons, may register on the Late Registration Day, specified in the Academic Calendar, on payment of the prescribed late registration fee. Students who register late, may start attending the classes even before the Late Registration Day. The payment of late registration fee may be waived by the Dean Academic, provided the student seeks prior permission for late registration, and the Dean Academic is convinced of the reasons given by the student. Registeration of any student after the Late Registeration Day requires approval of the AC on the recommendations of the AC UGC.

Change of Registration

A student may change the registration of the courses which he/she intends to take during the semester, once only, by the date specified in the Academic Calendar. The change of registration may involve

• addition of a new course;
• deletion of a course for which he/she is already registered.

Any student who wishes to change his/her registration, must fill in the "Change of Registration Form", available in the Office of the Dean Academic.

A student may also be asked to change the registration, at any time of the semester, if

• there is a time table clash between any two courses for which he/she is registered;
• a short term modular course is introduced during the semester (which normally will mean addition of a new course).

Cancellation of Registration

The registration of a student, from all the courses, will be cancelled automatically if he/she is absent for a period of two or more weeks, at a stretch or otherwise, during a semester.

The registeration, in full or part, of a student may also be cancelled on disciplinary considerations.

Auditing of Courses

In addition to the courses for which a student is registered, he/she may also audit a course with the permission of the Instructor-in-Charge of the course, provided there is no time table clash. The student is not supposed to register for such a course. Therefore, the Grade Report has no indication, whatsoever, about the courses audited by a student. However, the Instructor-in-Charge of the course may issue a certificate to the student on successful completion of the course.

Teaching

Medium of Instruction: The medium of instruction is English.

Approval of Courses: Only approved courses can be offered during any semester. The AC UGC approves the courses, along with their weights in terms of units, according to the procedure laid down by the AC.

Conduct of Courses: Any approved course, whenever offered during a semester, is conducted by an Instructor-in-Charge of the course. Once the Instructor-in-Charge of a course is designated, he/she is responsible for teaching the course keeping the suggested course contents in mind, setting the question papers and holding the examinations as per schedule, evaluating the performance of the students, and awarding the letter grades at the end of the semester. Normally, the letter grades awarded to the students registered for a course must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar within the prescribed time limit.

Evaluation

The evaluation of students, in any course, is a continuous process. Normally, the performance of students in the mid-semester examinations, end-semester examination, quizzes/short tests, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, is used to award the letter grade at the end of the semester. The relative performance of students is considered while awarding the letter grades. The Instructor-in-Charge of the course announces the evaluation strategy at the beginning of the course.

Examination Schedule: The mid-semester examinations and the end-semester examination are held on the dates announced in the Academic Calendar. The Dean Academic announces the Examination Schedule of all the courses.

Make-Up Examinations: The concept of make-up examination is a facility which is meant to help deserving students. The make-up examination can not be demanded as a matter of right. If a student is not able to appear in a mid/end semester examination, due to valid reasons, he/she may request the Instructor-in-Charge of the course for a make-up examination. The Instructor-in-Charge of the course, if convinced of the reasons given by the student, may arrange a make-up examination. In order to discourage the tendency of some students to misuse the concept of a make-up examination, the Instructor-in-Charge of the course may ask relatively difficult questions in a make-up examination. It is not necessary that a written make-up examination has to be given. Once the Instructor-in-Charge of a course is convinced of the genuineness of the reasons because of which a student could not appear in some examination, he may use any means to ascertain the proficiency of such a student.

Letter Grades and their Numerical Equivalents

Currently, six letter grades are used to evaluate the performance of students in each course. These six letter grades and their numerical equivalents on a 10-point scale are given below:

Letter Grades:	A	B	C	D	E	F
Numerical Equivalents:	10	8	6	4	2	0.

At the end of the semester, the Instructor-in-Charge of a course examines the relative performance of students registered in the course, as per the evaluation strategy announced at the beginning of the semester, and awards one of the six letter grades to each student, that he/she deserves.

Repetition of a Course: A student who obtains an 'F' grade in a compulsory course, must repeat the course in some subsequent semester(s) till he/she obtains a grade 'E" or better in that course. A student who obtains an 'F' grade in an elective course, may either repeat the course in some subsequent semester, or else substitute the course by some other elective course. Thus, a student who gets an 'F' grade in any course does not earn any credits for that course.

A student who obtains an 'E' or 'D' grade in a course, may choose to repeat that course in any subsequent semester to improve his/her CPI. Whenever a student registers for repeating a course, the earlier grade is ignored and the grade obtained on repetition is used for the calculation of the CPI (even if the student obtains a worse grade on repetition of a permissible course). The maximum number of credits for which a student can register in any semester includes such courses also.

Incomplete Grade 'I': In case the Instructor-in-Charge of a course does not have adequate information to evaluate a student, he/she may decide to award grade 'I", the Incomplete Grade. The Incomplete Grade is usually awarded when the make-up examination of a student, due to convincing reasons, has not been arranged within the time limit prescribed for submitting the letter grades. Or, a student has not yet completed a minor part of the course requirement, but has completed the other parts satisfactorily. The Instructor-in-Charge must replace any 'I' grade by one of the six letter grades by the date specified in the Academic Calendar.

Change of Grades: In case the Instructor-in-Charge of a course detects a serious error affecting the letter grade already awarded to a student, he/she may make a request to the Chairperson AC to rectify the error. The Chairperson AC, if convinced of the genuineness of the error, may permit a change of grade already awarded. Any such request for change of grade already awarded, must be made within six weeks of the start of the next semester.

Semester Performance Index (SPI): The SPI of a student is a numerical indicator of his/her academic performance during a semester. The SPI of a student is the weighted average of the numerical equivalents of the grades earned by the student in a semester, the weights being the approved units of the respective courses. Thus, if a student obtains a grade whose numerical equivalent is in a course with units, then the SPI of the student is given by

where the summation is over all the courses taken by the student in that semester.

Cumulative Performance Index (CPI): The CPI of a student is a numerical indicator of his/her academic performance in all the courses that he/she has registered up to and including the last completed semester. The computation of CPI is similar to that of SPI. Thus,

where the summation, now, is over all the courses that the student has registered till the completion of the last semester.

Whenever a student is permitted to repeat or substitute a course, only the new grade is used in the computation of CPI (the original grade is ignored).

Grade Report: At the end of each semester, a copy of the Grade Report is issued to each student. The Grade Report incorporates the list of all the courses taken up to the last completed semester along with the grades obtained in each course. The SPI/CPI calculations are also shown in the Grade Report. A duplicate copy of the Grade Report can be obtained on payment of the prescribed fee.

Whenever a student repeats or substitutes another course for some course, both the grades (original grade and the new grade after repetition/substitution) appear on the Grade Report. However, only the grade obtained on repetition/substitution of the course is considered for the calculation of the CPI.

Withholding of Grades: The Grade Report of a student may be withheld for various reasons. In case there is a case of indiscipline pending against a student, his/her Grade Report will be withheld. The Grade Report of a student may also be withheld if he/she fails to clear the dues pending against him/her.

The academic performance of every undergraduate student of the Institute is reviewed by the AC UGC at the end of each semester. The primary purpose of this review is to help the students, to the extent possible. This review results in categorizing the students, at the end of each regular semester as follows:

• Students with , and no backlog;
• Students with , and no backlog;
• Students with , with backlog;
• Students with with or without backlog;
• Students with and , with or without backlog;
• Students with , with or without backlog .

At the end of each semester, a student is expected to earn a certain number of credits, as shown in the structure of the curriculum of each B Tech Programme. At the end of each semester, the backlog of a student refers to the shortfall in these credits due to 'F' grades obtained by the student and the reduced load taken by the student in some semester(s).

The performance of students in category (a) is considered 'exceptional'. A letter, congratulating the parents of all such students, is sent by the Chairman AC.

The performance of students in category (b) is considered 'satisfactory'. The students, in categories (a) and (b), are called students with 'good academic standing'.

The performance of students in categories (c), (d), (e) and (f) is considered 'inadequate'. All such students are called 'academically deficient students'. The norms, prescribed by the AC, which take into consideration the level of deficiency, are used to advise all deficient students for the purpose of continuation in the Institute. Any such advice is given in writing, along with the conditions for continuation, if any. After giving a written warning to a deficient student, the AC may even terminate the programme of a student who fails to meet the stipulated requirements for continuation. The parents of deficient students are informed about the progress of their wards.

Students are expected to complete all the graduation requirements of the Four Year B Tech Programme in at the most six years. However, if a student does not complete all the graduate requirements even in six years, the AC may terminate the prgoramme of any such student. The decision to terminate the programme of any student is taken after considering the merits/demerits of the individual case.

Reduced Academic Load

Academically deficient students, if allowed to continue in the programme, are generally asked to register for one or two courses less than the normal academic load, in the subsequent semester. This decision depends upon the level of deficiency of the student. The deficient students with reduced academic load are expected to perform better in the subsequent semester. However, reduced academic load also implies that such students might take longer time to complete the programme.

Appeal against Termination

A student whose programme has been terminated because of poor academic performance, or otherwise, has the right to appeal to the Chairperson AC, for reconsideration. While making such an appeal, the student is expected to give reasons for his/her poor academic performance. The AC takes the final decision on all such appeals, giving due consideration to the recommendations of the AC UGC, and any other inputs. No further appeals are considered after the AC has taken the final decision, unless there is some substantial input which was not available earlier.

Undergraduate students are entitled to avail of the mid-semester recess and the summer/winter vacation as prescribed in the Academic Calendar. Apart from this, leave of absence is discouraged for all registered students. However, for genuine reasons, a student may be granted leave of absence, during a semester, as follows:

• On medical grounds: maximum of 15 days;
• On other valid grounds: 5 days.

A student, on authorized medical leave, is required to submit a certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner to the effect that he/she is fit to resume his/her studies.

The registration of a student is cancelled if he/she is absent from the Institute for more than 15 days, at a stretch, during a semester (even with permission).

A student can proceed on leave, only after his/her request has been granted by the Dean Academic. Otherwise, it will be considered as unauthorized absence, which may entail disciplinary action.

Temporary Withdrawal/Semester Leave

A student is expected to complete the programme without any break in between. However, for genuine reasons and/or exceptional circumstances, a student may be allowed to withdraw temporarily for extended periods (semester or more). The AC UGC considers all such requests and takes a decision as per the norms approved by the AC. Such temporary withdrawal shall ordinarily not exceed two semesters, with or without break, during the entire academic programme.

Permission to Study in other Institutions

This is an effort to broaden the horizon of students. Some bright students may be permitted to pursue courses in other academic institutions of repute in India or even abroad, as non-degree students. The following guidelines and procedures are used for this purpose.

Eligibility: The student does not have any backlog and his/her .

Procedure: An eligible student himself identifies the Institution and the semester in which he/she wants to avail of this facility. Only those Institutions should be considered which admit such non-degree students. It must be ensured that there are adequate relevant courses being run in that semester in the chosen Institution. After finalizing the Institution and the courses intended to be taken there during a semester, a request should be made to the Dean Academic, in the form of a complete proposal.

Transfer of Credits: The AC UGC shall consider all such proposals, and approve the deserving ones. The credits can be transferred only after the concerned student submits the grades that he has obtained.

Against each course for which a waiver is granted, a "W" appears on the Grade Report. All such courses carry zero weightage for SPI/CPI calculations, but, otherwise, count towards the academic load requirements of the Institute. An explanatory note will be added to the grade card, explaining this procedure.

Institutional Exchange Programme: In order to broaden the horizon of students, the Institute may also have an Institutional Exchange Programme. Under such a programme, some students are selected by the Institute to pursue a few courses in other Institutions, as non-degree students. Such students are also governed by the rules given above.

Financial Aspects: Any student, availing of this facility, has to bear all the expenses incurred.

A student is deemed to have completed the graduation requirements of the BTech degree, if he/she

• has registered in the Institute for at least eight semesters;
• has obtained grade 'E' or better in each of the courses prescribed in his/her BTech curriculum of the Institute;
• has a ;
• has paid all the dues to the Institute and the Hall of Residence; and
• has no case of indiscipline pending against him/her.

Award of Degrees

A student who has completed all the graduation requirements, is recommended by the AC to the Governing Council of the Institute for the award of B Tech degree in the ensuing Convocation. The degree can be awarded only after the Governing Council of the Institute accords its approval.

Withdrawal of the Degree

In extremely exceptional cases, when a gross violation of the graduation requirements is detected at a later stage, the AC may recommend withdrawal of a degree already awarded, to the Governing Council of the Institute.

Prizes and Medals are awarded to students to recognize and promote academic excellence, constructive leadership and overall growth and development of students. These Prizes and Medals may be instituted by the Institute on its own, or through endowments made by alumni and/or well wishers of the Institute. Such Prizes/ Medals are instituted on the recommendations of the AC, approved by the Governing Council of the Institute.

Currently, the following Medals have been approved by the Governing Council of the Institute:

• Director's Gold Medal should be given to the student graduating with an undergraduate degree (including dual-degree students) with the highest CPI.
• Chairman's Gold Medal should be given to the student graduating with an undergraduate degree (including dual-degree students) who has achieved excellence in multiple facets of student life, including but not limited to sports, cultural, and academics.

These Medals are awarded on the recommendations of AC UGC, approved by the AC.

Each student is expected to behave according to the following CCOS:

• conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner befitting your association with an Institute of national importance;
• show due respect and courtesy to the teachers, administrators, officers and employees of the Institute;
• pay due attention and courtesy to the visitors of the Institute and residents of the campus;
• show good neighbourly behaviour to fellow students;
• be logical, fearless, and lucid in expressing your own opinions;
• show due respect to the opinion of others even if it differs from your own opinion;
• do not make any attempt to breach the rules and regulations of the Institute;
• do not use unfair means during examinations;
• do not pinch or damage, willfully, the Institute property, or belongings of fellow students;
• do not disturb other fellow students while they are studying;
• do not exhibit noisy and unseemly behaviour;
• do not indulge in ragging in any form, whatsoever;
• do not indulge in any activity which can possibly tarnish the image of the Institute;
• ANY OTHER SIMILAR UNDESIRABLE ACTIVITY must be avoided.

Any violation of the CCOS shall invite disciplinary action, which includes even expulsion from the Institute.

The Instructor-in-Charge of a course has the power to debar a student from the examination in which he/she is detected using unfair means. The Instructor/Tutor has the power to take appropriate action against a student who misbehaves in his/her class.

The Chief Warden has the power to reprimand, impose fine or take any other suitable measure against a resident who violates either the CCOS or rules and regulations pertaining to the Halls of Residences.

Involvement of a student in ragging, in any form, may lead to his/her expulsion from the Institute.

The AC SAC examines the case(s) of students who attempt to violate the CCOS. After establishing that the CCOS has been violated, AC SAC recommends the punishment, consistent with the degree of violation of the CCOS to the Chairperson AC. The following is a sample of the kinds of punishments:

• Reprimanding a student;
• Putting the student on Disciplinary Probation;
• Imposing a fine (monetary or otherwise) on the student;
• Debarring the student from appearing in the examination of some course/s;
• Canceling the registration of the student in the semester in which the CCOS is violated;
• Debarring the student from using the placement services of the Institute;
• Withholding of grades of the student for a specified duration;
• Suspending the student from attending the Institute for a specified period;
• Withholding the Degree of the student for a specified duration, even though the student has successfully completed all the stipulated graduation requirements;
• Terminating the academic programme of the student on disciplinary grounds.

Any action which amounts to terminating the academic programme of a student on disciplinary grounds, requires approval of the AC.

The AC may not recommend a student, who is found guilty of some major offence, to the Governing Council of the Institute, for the award of a Degree even though the student has successfully completed all the academic requirements.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this manual, the Academic Council of the LNM Institute of Information Technology Jaipur, reserves its right to add/cancel/modify without notice, the curricula, procedures, requirements, and rules pertaining to its undergraduate programmes.