Student Hand Book Rai University Online Learning

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 1Vision & Mission 1Objective 1

WHY E-LEARNING? 2What is Rai University Online Learning (UOL) 3E-learning Approaches 4Self-paced e-learning 5Instructor-led e-learning 5RU e-learning components 5Type of skills developed in UOL 6Technical Requirements 6

ACADEMIC SYSTEM 7Program Levels 7Credit System 7Academic Flexibility through Flexible Credit System (FCS) 7Benefits of Flexible Credit System (FCS) 8Program Structure 8Academic Scheme 9Skill - Based Degree Courses 12Courses offered by Rai University 15Explore Courses in Different Languages 24Skill Based Courses Offered by Rai University 25

ADMISSION PROCESS 28Who may Enrol? 28Admission/Enrolment Type 28 Direct Admission 28 Lateral Admission 28 Credit by Examination 28How to Enrol? 29Enrolment Steps 29Enrolment Form & Checklist 51Admission Schedule 51

STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE 52Courseware 52Audio Lectures 52Video Lectures 52Sample Question bank 53Peer-to-peer learning forums 53Post-a-Query online 53

EVALUATION 54Evaluation Assessment Protocol 54Formative Assessment 54Summative Assessment 55Strategies framed to curb online examination malpractices 55Examination Guidelines 56Examination Schedule 57Grading System 63Awarding Academic Credit Record 66Awarding Degree Certificate 68

INDUSTRY RELEVANCE OF UOL 69MOOCs Courses 69Practical Courses 70Industry e-Connect 70

FAQs 72

GLOSSARY 75

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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Vision & Mission

Rai University’s Vision is to be among the best universities in India, this is possible when we

achieve the highest standards in research, teaching and other activities. This vision of Rai

University reflects its service to society.

The mission based on which Rai University has been established is:

• To promote teaching, training and research activities in varied fields with a special focus on the upliftment of underprivileged girls in the State of Gujarat

• To collaborate with other colleges or universities, research institutions, industry associations, professional associations in India or abroad, to conceptualize, design and develop specific educational and research programs, training programs and exchange programs for students, faculty members and other

• To disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education program, community development programs and publications

• To undertake programs for the training and development of faculty members of the university.

• To create higher levels of intellectual abilities

Objective

Rai University, established by Gujarat State Legislature under Gujarat Act No. 12 of 2012,

promises to fulfil its mandate of nurturing young minds, developing intellectual and professional

faculty with a service to the cause of society.

The University believes that education is an effective medium of social transformation. In fact,

Rai University feels privileged to get the opportunity to shape modern Gujarat.

Rai University aims to facilitate and promote studies, research and extension work in emerging

areas of higher education with focus on career oriented education in the disciplines of

engineering, technology, management, journalism and mass communication, etc. and also to

achieve excellence in related fields.

In order to provide the best learning environment, Rai University boasts of excellent facilities on

its campus. The digitally enabled classrooms in the campus enable faculty to conduct classes in a

way where students make use of every available resource from one point at the click of a button.

Further, the Learning & Resource Centre is well-equipped with precious books, textbooks,

reference books, periodicals and journals.

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WHY E-LEARNING?

Many organizations and institutions are using e-learning because it can be as effective as

traditional training at a lower cost.

E-learning reaches a wider target audience by engaging learners who are:

• geographically dispersed with limited time and/or resources to travel; • busy with work or family commitments which do not allow them to attend courses on

specific dates with a fixed schedule; • limited from participating in classroom sessions • facing difficulties with real-time communication (e.g. foreign language learners or very

shy learners). • highly interested to learn at their own pace

E-learning can offer effective instructional methods linking collaboration activities with self-

paced study, personalizing learning pathways based on learners’ needs.

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What is Rai University Online Learning (UOL)?

Rai University is one of the best online universities in India, which aim to provide higher studies

through their accredited degree, diploma and certificate programs. With us, a student can learn at

his own pace and achieve his career goals online. A significant benefit to taking classes online is

that students can keep working full-time while studying to earn a degree in the field they truly

desire. Not to forget, employers respect the valuable education provided by an online degree.

It is a flexible, fun and interactive method of learning which allows a student to take subjects of

their choice along with having the main subjects. Earn credit points after clearing the exam.

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A feel of Rai University:

E-learning Approaches

There are two general approaches to e-learning:

a) Self-paced learners are completely independent. Learners are free to learn at their own

pace based on their individual needs and interests.

b) Facilitated/instructor-led e-learning courses -provide different levels of support from

tutors and instructors and collaboration among learners.

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Self-paced e-learning

At RU, we motivate students to learn at their own ease and comfort. The learners are offered e-

learning courseware’s which are complemented by supplemental resources.

We deliver e-learning content using different media elements, such as text, graphics, audio and

video. We provide as much learning support as possible in order to make learners self-sufficient.

However, some kind of support, such as e-mail-based technical support, peer to peer learning

discussion forums is normally offered to learners.

Instructor-led-learning

In this model, a curriculum is developed that integrates several contents like courseware or

syllabus. The course is scheduled and led by an instructor and/or facilitator through an online

learning platform.

In this method content for individual study can be integrated with instructor’s lectures, individual

assignments and collaborative activities among learners. Learners, facilitators and instructors can

use communication tools such as e‑mails, discussion forums, chats, polls, whiteboards, and

application sharing and audio and video conferencing to communicate and work together.

At the end, a test/exam/ exercise or assessment is required to measure learning.

RU e-Learning components

We combine different types of e-learning components, including:

a) e-learning content;

b) e-mentoring;

c) collaborative learning through peer-to-peer discussion forums; and

Blended learning in UOL

The term “blended” means that traditional instructor-led training is being supplemented with

electronic formats. Blended learning combines different training media (e.g. technologies,

activities and events).

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Type of Skills Developed in UOL

The university aims at developing different types of skills:

• Cognitive skills which involves knowledge and comprehension (e.g. understanding scientific concepts),following instructions (procedural skills), as well as applying methods in new situations to solve problems (thinking or mental skills);

• Interpersonal skills (e.g. skills involved in active listening, presenting, etc.); as well as

• Psychomotor skills involving the acquisition of physical perceptions and movements (e.g. making sports or driving a car).

Technical Requirements

Students need various skills to learn successfully in online settings; they need to be tech savvy,

know how to collaborate with peers, navigate proficiently within the learning management

platform, manage their time effectively and engage in the learning process by interacting with

content and completing the course via our learning platform.

Technical Specifications

The list features the hardware and software requirements needed to complete our online courses.

UOL Student Software Requirement

1. Operating System - Window XP(Above Version), Linux, Mac OS 2. Browser - Firefox 25.0(Above Version), Safari 4.0(Above), Chrome 3. Browser Plug-in - Flash Player 13.0 (Above Version) 4. Screen Settings - Screen resolution (size) should be set at

minimum 1024 x 768 or higher.

UOL Student Hardware Requirement (Minimum)

1. Dual core processor 2. 1 GB Ram 3. Internet Connection (Speed 256 KB Minimum) 4. Web Camera (USB 2.0)

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ACADEMIC SYSTEM

Rai University offers multi-disciplinary global education at postgraduate and undergraduate

levels. It is our belief that sound higher education requires a study of diverse subjects, which

satisfies personal career, desires, development of broad foundation for subsequent learning and

adaptation to new societal needs and maintains flexibility for moving into new areas of interest.

The academic programs at Rai University have accordingly been designed to help students

develop the knowledge and capabilities needed to meet the challenges of today’s society. They

are armed with fundamental principles, habit of self-learning and the power that comes from

thorough and systematic learning process.

In keeping with the needs of multi-skilling and broad based knowledge along with the

development of core competence, we at Rai University have adopted an academic system, which

not only meets global standards, but is committed to prepare global citizens.

Program Levels

The university offers various courses under the following levels:

a) Under Graduate Degree (Eligibility: 10+2)

b) Post Graduate Degree (Eligibility: Graduation)

c) Diploma (Eligibility: 10+2)

d) PG Diploma (Eligibility: Graduation)

e) Certificate(Eligibility: 10+2)

f) PG Certificate (Eligibility: Graduation)

Credit System

Each subject is assigned 6 (six) credits. As per international standards, the student can take any

number of credits in a year in order to increase the pace of achieving the degree.

Academic Flexibility through Flexible Credit System (FCS)

Students today like to make their own decisions and like to plan their future by themselves.

Employers expect students to have multi-disciplinary competency, leadership skills and be ICT

ready. But student aspirations and demands of the workplace have become highly varied. The

present rigid system of learning offers very little flexibility to students in choosing the courses of

their liking and helps little in becoming a well-versed person.

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As part of continuous improvement in providing quality education, Rai University is taking the

next step in this direction by introducing the Flexible Credit System (FCS) into its academic

curriculum.

By this, students can study courses according to their interests and academic ability in completing

them.

Benefits of Flexible Credit System (FCS)

• It allows students to decide their academic plans and permits them to modify it as they progress in time.

• Under FCS, each Programme will have baskets of courses classified under Honours, Elective and General Category.

• At the end of the Programme, each student is expected to have the credit distribution in various categories as per our academic scheme which is given below.

• Ample options are offered to a student to choose interdisciplinary courses which will help him to develop additional knowledge.

• University General courses are definitely an attraction to students to extend their knowledge beyond their specialization.

• Now, if a student of B.A Political Science is ambitious enough to also study a subject in Information Technology or Operations Management in order to enhance his skills and employability, he will be given the opportunity to take up these courses and earn extra credits.

• The FCS is an attempt to introduce a student-friendly higher education system which gives the students the added advantage of migrating to various universities in the middle of their programme, through transfer of credits.

Program Structure

• Fixed Subject Module: Student taking admission under this category will study a determined set of subjects and credits as prescribed by the University.

• Flexible Subject Module: Students taking admission under this category can select a certain number of general subjects and credits based on his/her choice, in addition to the mandatory set of specialization subjects required for the chosen program.

Under Flexible Subject Module, the subjects have been grouped under ‘Honours Subjects’,

‘Elective Subjects’ and ‘General Subjects’

The definition of these terms is as follows: Honours Subjects Elective Subjects General Subjects

These are compulsory subjects pertaining to the core area of interest of any student. A student has to study these subjects to qualify for a degree.

These are subjects pertaining to specialized area of interest of any student.

These are subjects pertaining to a varied range of disciplines which also includes skills based subjects beyond the specialized area of interest of any student. Students have the liberty to choose subjects from the general stream as per the credit requirement of their program.

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Academic Scheme

Breakup of Earned Credits

Minimum earned credits required for all degree programs are laid down in the table below with

requirement of credits in various categories.

CREDIT SYSTEM

S.No. Courses Maximum Duration (in yrs)

Credit / Subject

No. of Subjects

Min Credits

for award

of degree

Remarks

1 B.A 4 6 16 96 96 credits from the list of under graduate general subjects

inclusive of skill based programs.

2 B.A (Hons) 4 6 24 144

60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from other Arts and Humanities subjects and remaining 48 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general

subjects inclusive of skill based programs

3 B.Com 4 6 16 96 72 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and 24

credits remaining can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs

4 B.Com (Hons) 4 6 24 144

108 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of under

graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs

5 B.Sc 4 6 24 144 108 credits to be earned from the science subject and

remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs

6 B.Sc (Hons) 4 6 30 180

120 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 30 credits from other science subjects and remaining 30 credits can be

taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs

7 BBA/BBM 4 6 30 180 138 credits to be earned from the Hons. subject and


8 BBA/BBM

(specialization)

4 6 30 180

72 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 credits from the General Management subject and remaining 48

credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs

9 BCA 4 6 30 180 138 credits to be earned from the Hons. subject and


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10 B. Lib

&InformationSc

2 6 10 60 42 credits to be earned from the library subjects and


11 MA 3 6 12 72 72 credits to be earned from the list of post graduate general

subjects

12 MA (Hons) 3 6 16 96 42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects

13 M.Com 3 6 12 72 60 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and remaining 12 credits can be taken from the list of post

graduate general subjects

14 M.Com(Hons

) 3 6 16 96

72 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and remaining 24 credits can be taken from the list of post


15 M.Sc 3 6 16 96 72 credits to be earned from the science subjects and

remaining 24 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects

16 M.Sc (Hons) 3 6 20 120 90 credits to be earned from the Hons. subject and remaining 30 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general

subjects

17 MBA 3 6 26 156 138 credits to be earned from the management subject and


18 MBA

(specialization)

3 6 26 156 60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 from

General Management subjects and remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects

19 Executive

MBA 2 6 16 96

72 credits to be earned from the management subject and remaining 24 credits can be taken from the list of post


20 Executive

MBA(specialisation)

2 6 16 96 72 credits to be earned from the management subject and


21 MCA 4 6 30 180 138 credits to be earned from the computer science subject and remaining 42 credits can be taken from the list of post


22 M. Lib &

Information Science

3 6 10 60 42 credits to be earned from the library subject and


23 PG Diploma 2 6 8 48 48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered

24 PG

Certificate 1 6 4 24 24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered

25 Diploma 2 6 8 48 48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered

26 Certificate 1 6 4 24 24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered

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Let us have a look at an example:

If a student enrols for a M.A program, he/she has to earn 72 credits which means he has to pick

any 12 subjects having a credit of 6 each. These credits can be earned by taking any subject from

the list of post graduate general subjects offered.

However if a student enrols for a M.A Geography program, he/she has to earn 96 credits which

means he has to earn 42 credits by taking 7 subjects from Honours, 36 credits from Arts and

Humanities Elective and the remaining 18 credits can be earned by choosing subjects frompost

graduate general subjects list.

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Skill - Based Degree Courses

Skills-based education is becoming more important today, with many employers expecting new

employees to have all the practical skills they need to start work. The primary objective for

introducing these courses are to provide knowledge and skills on certain specific areas, where a

student can find their suitable professions in both employment or entrepreneurship sectors after

being graduated. Skills based learning provides environment where independence, thinking skills

and active learning are developed at the same time as knowledge is acquired.

While the goal of skill-based courses is to ensure that more students learn what they are expected

to learn, the approach can also provide educators with more detailed or fine-grained information

about student learning progress, which can help them more precisely identify academic strengths

and weakness, as well as the specific concepts and skills students have not yet mastered.

An organization looks for reliable person with the right attitude to work, if this is combined with

an ability to pick up new skills quickly, he is the dream employee for a company. This is a big

opportunity for students who wish to supplement their theoretical knowledge with practical

hands-on training that will improve their employability in the increasingly competitive job market

in the country.

These courses recognize the value of experiential learning, in which students can develop and

hone skill sets in real-world contexts. The logic of skill-based credit is compelling. After all,

colleges and universities hire most people to teach so that students learn. If students can

achieve the desired learning in other ways, then why not provide them with the same credential as

those who sat in the traditional classrooms with the traditional faculty members.

Our courses are focused around a set of learning objectives which identify what students should

be able to do by the time they have completed a course module. The courses are aimed towards

developing students’ mastery with these skills. The university award credits based on whether

students can prove they have mastered competencies—the skills, abilities, and knowledge

required in an area of study.

Skills -based education puts you in charge of your education as never before. No longer are you

confined to a rigid set of courses and semester schedules. Instead of working at an instructor’s

pace, studying material you may already know, skill-based education makes it possible for you to

work at your pace, studying only the things you need to learn. If you are the right kind of

student—self-directed, and self-motivated to succeed—then skills-based programs such as the

Flexible Option may be just what you’ve been waiting for. Students may pursue these unique

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degrees to help them compete with others who already have degrees but lack practical job

experience.

Let us have a look at an example:

If a student enrols for a B.A Geography program, he/she has to earn 144 credits which means he

has to earn 60 credits by taking 10 subjects from Honours, 36 credits by taking 6 subjects from

Arts and Humanities Elective and the remaining 48 credits by taking 8 subjects which can be

earned by choosing subjects from under graduate general subjects list inclusive of skill based

subjects.

Some typical activities of these courses are shown below:

How to repair a broken laptop AC/DC adapter plug/jack and/or change an LCD panel

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Jewellery Designing

Tying and Dyeing

Farming –Sowing, Growing and Harvesting

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Courses offered by Rai University:

S. No. Course Duration Eligibility Total Course Credits with Break up

1 BBA Human Resource Management 3 Years 10+2

180 (72 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 credits from the General Management subject and remaining 48 credits

can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

2 BBA Marketing 3 Years 10+2



3 BBA Information Technology 3 Years 10+2



4 BBA Finance 3 Years 10+2



5 Bachelors in Business Administration 3 Years 10+2

180 (138 credits to be earned from the Hons. subject and remaining 42 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate

general subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

6 Bachelors in Business Management 3 Years 10+2


general subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

7 Bachelor of Commerce 3 Years 10+2 96 (72 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and 24 credits remaining can be taken from the list of under graduate

general subjects inclusive of skill based )

8 B.Com (Hons) 3 Years 10+2 144 (108 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and

remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill )

9 Bachelors in Computer Applications 3 Years 10+2 with Math

as a Subject



10 B.Sc. Computer Science & Technology 3 Years 10+2 with Math

as a subject

180 (120 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 30 credits from other science subjects and remaining 30 credits can be

taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

11 B.Sc. IT 3 Years 10+2 with Math as a subject



12 BA Economics 3 Years 10+2

144 (60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from other Arts and Humanities subjects and remaining 48 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general

subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

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13 BA English 3 Years 10+2



14 BA Geography 3 Years 10+2



15 BA History 3 Years 10+2



16 BA Insurance & Risk Management 3 Years 10+2



17 BA Journalism & Advertising 3 Years 10+2



18 BA Journalism & Mass Communication 3 Years 10+2



19 BA Political Science 3 Years 10+2



20 BA Psychology 3 Years 10+2



21 BA Public Administration 3 Years 10+2



22 BA Social Work 3 Years 10+2



23 BA Sociology 3 Years 10+2



24 Bachelor of Arts 3 Years 10+2 96 (96 credits from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based programs)

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25 BA Mathematics 3 Years 10+2 with Math as a subject



26 Bachelor in Library and Information Science

1 Year Graduation 60 (42 credits to be earned from the library subjects and

remaining 18 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate general subjects inclusive of skill based )

27 Bachelor of Science 3 Years 10+2 with science

144 (108 credits to be earned from the science subject and remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of under graduate


28 B. Sc. Biochemistry 3 Years 10+2 with science



29 B.Sc. Biotechnology 3 Years 10+2 with science



30 B.Sc. Chemistry 3 Years 10+2 with science



31 B.Sc. Physics 3 Years 10+2 with science



32 B.Sc. Mathematics 3 Years 10+2 with Math as a subject



33 Executive MBA 1 Year Graduation with

3 years work experience

96 (72 credits to be earned from the management subject and remaining 24 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate

general subjects)

34 Executive MBA Finance 1 Year

Graduation with 3 years work experience


general subjects)

35 Executive MBA Human Resource Management

1 Year Graduation with



general subjects)

36 Executive MBA Information Technology




general subjects)

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37 Executive MBA International Business 1 Year



general subjects)

38 Executive MBA Marketing 1 Year



general subjects)

39 Executive MBA Production and Operations




general subjects)

40 Executive MBA Project Management 1 Year



general subjects)

41 Executive MBA Retail Management 1 Year



general subjects)

42 Master of Business Administration 2 Years Graduation


general subjects)

43 MBA Finance 2 Years Graduation 156 (60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 from

General Management subjects and remaining 36 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects)

44 MBA Human Resource Management 2 Years Graduation

156 (60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 from General Management subjects and remaining 36 credits can be

taken from the list of post graduate general subjects)

45 MBA Industrial Relations 2 Years Graduation



46 MBA Information Technology 2 Years Graduation



47 MBA International Business 2 Years Graduation



48 MBA Marketing 2 Years Graduation 156 (60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 from


49 MBA Project Management 2 Years Graduation



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50 MBA Purchase & Material Management 2 Years Graduation



51 MBA Retail Management 2 Years Graduation



52 MBA Production & Operations Management

2 Years Graduation 156 (60 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 60 from


53 M. Com. (Hons) 2 Years Graduation 96 (72 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and

remaining 24 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects)

54 Master of Commerce 2 Years Graduation 72 (60 credits to be earned from the commerce subject and

remaining 12 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects)

55 Master of Arts 2 Years Graduation 72 (72 credits to be earned from the list of post graduate general subjects)

56 MA Counselling 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can

be taken from the list of post graduate general subjects)

57 MA Economics 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


58 MA English 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


59 MA Forensic Accounting, Investigation and Audit

2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


60 MA Geography 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


61 MA History 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


62 MA Insurance & Risk Management 2 Years Graduation

96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


63 MA International Political Science 2 Years Graduation



64 MA Journalism & Mass Communication 2 Years Graduation



65 MA Philosophy 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


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66 MA Political Science 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


67 MA Psychology 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


68 MA Public Administration 2 Years Graduation



69 MA Social Work 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


70 MA Sociology 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


71 MA Mathematics 2 Years Graduation 96 (42 credits to be earned from the Hons. Subject, 36 credits from Arts & Humanities subjects and remaining 18 credits can


72 Master in Library and Information Science 1 Year B.Lib.

60 (42 credits to be earned from the library subject and remaining 18 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate

general subjects)

73 Master of Computer Applications 3 Years Graduation with

Maths in 10+2

180 (138 credits to be earned from the computer science subject and remaining 42 credits can be taken from the list of post

graduate general subjects)

74 Master of Computer Applications (Lateral) 2 Years

Graduation in Computer

Science/IT/Computer Application

120 (90 credits to be earned from the computer science subject and remaining 30 credits can be taken from the list of post

graduate general subjects)

75 M. Sc. Computer Science 2 Years Graduation with

Maths in 10+2

120 (90 credits to be earned from the Hons. subject and remaining 30 credits can be taken from the list of post graduate

general subjects)

76 M. Sc. Computer Science & Technology 2 Years Graduation with

Maths in 10+2


general subjects)

77 M. Sc. Information Technology 2 Years Graduation with

Maths in 10+2


general subjects)

78 M. Sc. Biochemistry 2 Years Graduation in Science


general subjects)

79 M. Sc. Biotechnology 2 Years Graduation in Science


general subjects)

80 M. Sc. Mathematics 2 Years B.Sc. with Maths as a subject


general subjects)

81 M. Sc. Physics 2 Years Graduation in Science


general subjects)

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82 M. Sc. Chemistry 2 Years Graduation in Science


general subjects)

83 Master of Science 2 Years Graduation in Science


general subjects)

84 Diploma in Accounting & Auditing 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

85 Diploma in Brand Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

86 Diploma in Broadcast & Journalism Management

1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

87 Diploma in Business Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

88 Diploma in Computer Applications 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

89 Diploma in Computer Hardware & Software 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

90 Diploma in Customer Relationship Management


91 Diploma in Entrepreneurial Development


92 Diploma in Financial Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

93 Diploma in General Insurance 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

94 Diploma in Industrial Relations 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

95 Diploma in Insurance & Risk Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

96 Diploma in International Business 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

97 Diploma in IT Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

98 Diploma in Library and Information Science 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

99 Diploma in Marketing Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

100 Diploma in Personality Development and Soft Skills


101 Diploma in Retail Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

102 Diploma in Strategic Branding 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

103 Diploma in Supply Chain Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

104 Diploma in Taxation 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

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105 Diploma in Human Resource Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

106 Diploma in Life Insurance 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

107 Diploma in Media Management 1 Year 10+2 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

108 PG Diploma in Accounting & Auditing 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

109 PG Diploma in Advertising and Event Planning

1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

110

PG Diploma in Broadcast and Journalism Management


111 PG Diploma in Business Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

112 PG Diploma in Computer Applications 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

113 PG Diploma in Corporate Communication


114 PG Diploma in Direct Taxation 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

115 PG Diploma in Hardware & Networking


116 PG Diploma in Human Resource Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

117 PG Diploma in Insurance & Risk Management


118 PG Diploma in International Business 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

119 PG Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards


120 PG Diploma in IT Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

121 PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication


122 PG Diploma in Marketing Management


123 PG Diploma in Media Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

124 PG Diploma in PR & Marketing Communications


125 PG Diploma in Print Journalism 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

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126 PG Diploma in Retail Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

127 PG Diploma in Web Journalism 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

128 PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management 1 Year Graduation 48 (48 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

129 Certificate in Banking Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

130 Certificate in Computer Applications 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

131 Certificate in Computer Hardware & Technology


132 Certificate in Corporate Communications 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

133 Certificate in Customer Relationship Management


134 Certificate in Desktop & Laptop Support 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

135 Certificate in Entrepreneurial Development


136 Certificate in Event Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

137 Certificate in Financial Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

138 Certificate in General Insurance 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

139 Certificate in Human Resource Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

140 Certificate in Life Insurance 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

141 Certificate in Logistics Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

142 Certificate in Marketing Management


143

Certificate in Personality Development and Soft Skills


144 Certificate in Public Relations 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

145 Certificate in Purchase & Material Management


146 Certificate in Retail Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

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147 Certificate in Total Quality Management 1 Year 10+2 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

148 PG Certificate in Customer Relationship 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

149 PG Certificate in Entrepreneurial Development


150 PG Certificate in Financial Management 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

151 PG Certificate in General Insurance 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

152 PG Certificate in Human Resource Management


153 PG Certificate in Life Insurance 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

154 PG Certificate in Logistics Management 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

155 PG Certificate in Marketing Management


156

PG Certificate in Personality Development & Soft Skill


157 PG Certificate in Retail Management 1 Year Graduation 24 (24 credits to be earned from the list of subjects offered)

Explore an opportunity to study any course in any language!

Here’s a unique opportunity offered by Rai University to explore and study 157 courses in different languages. Meet your learning goals and study self-paced online courses to help you learn when it’s convenient and in whichever language you wish to study. The programs designed to meet specific students’ interests and requirements can be studied in almost every language of your choice with the help of tool which is a blend of right technology and convenience – ‘Google Translator’.

Are you eager to embrace advancements in technology and study the desired course in any language? Is language a hindrance to learn anywhere and anytime? Google translate is here just for you to use.

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Skill based Courses offered by Rai University:

S. No. Courses Subject Name

1 Painting Art (UG)

Water colour painting

Oil colour painting

Fabric Painting

Glass Painting

Wood Painting

Wall Designing

2 Art & Craft (UG)

Jewellery Designing

Clay and Wax Modelling

Candle Making

Cake Decoration

Pottery Making

Tying and Dyeing

Floral arrangement

Soft Toy Making

Purse making

Gift packing

Paper Craft

Mat Making

P.O.P. Designing

Envelop Making

Book Binding

Bamboo Handicraft

Basket Making

3 Photography (UG)

Digital Photography

Photoshop

Web Designing

Graphic Designing

Still Photography

4 Computer (UG) Computer Networking

Computer Hardware

Ms Office 5 IOS Development (UG) Android Application and IOS Development

6 Solar Energy (UG)

Basics of Solar Electricity

Introduction to Renewable Energy

Solar Hot Water Tank Technician

Solar Heater and Solar Cooker System

Solar Lighting System

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7 Catering & Hospitality (UG)

Food Safety

Bakery

Travel and tourism

Food decoration

Wedding Planner

Event management

Housekeeping and Sanitation

Hotel Safety

Waiter and Waitress Training

Confectionery

Tour Programme Coordinator(itinerary maker)

Office Management Skills

Spices and Masala Making

Chocolate Making

Buffet Catering

Menu Designing & Marketing

Guest Relation Training

Laundry Operations

8 Electronics maintenance (UG)

AC Maintenance

Refrigerator Maintenance

Television Maintenance

Washing machine Maintenance

Microwave Maintenance

Water purifier Maintenance

Laptop Repairing

9 Beauty Care (UG)

Facial Massage

Hand & Foot Massage

Make Up

Hair Dressing & Hair Care

Mehndi Art

Spa therapy

Dressing Style

10 Carpentry (UG) Introduction to Carpentry

Colouring and Varnishing Wood

Wall Painting 11 Plumbing (UG) Introduction to Plumbing

12 Electrician (UG) Electrician

Welding

Electrical Wiring Training 13 Mechanic (UG) Learn to be a Mechanic 14 Footwear Designing (UG) Introduction to Footwear Designing

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15 Child Care (UG)

Development of child-Physical, Personal, Emotional, Social

Cognitive Development

Language Development

Pre-school Organization & Administration

Children with Special Need

Curriculum Designing

Crèche and Pre-School Management (CPM)

16 Agriculture (UG)

Horticulture

Forestry

Plant protection

Cereal Crops Cultivation

Plant breeding

Gardening

17 Farming (UG)

Plant Nutrition

Terrace farming

Wool Science

Floriculture

Food and vegetable preservation

Soil science

Water Management For Crop Production

18 Embroidery and Stitching (UG) Introduction to Types of embroidery

Garment Making

19 Husbandry (UG) Fishery

Poultry Nutrition & Diseases

20 Nursing (UG) Nursing

First Aid Practice

Maternity & Child Health Nursing

21 Material Handling (UG) Recycling of Reusable Material

Fire and Safety Training

Store and Material Management

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ADMISSION PROCESS

Who may Enrol?

Our online learning programs are an absolute package of learning at one’s own pace. Really,

attaining degree was never so convenient! Our enrolment process for online education is simple

to approach. Our education makes everyone eligible from all age, caste, creed and profession to

pursue their degree of dreams. This online education program in India leads to the enhancement

of a highly competent society. Attaining a degree not only makes you eligible to apply for a

suitable designation but is highly responsible for enhancing your level of optimism.

Admission/Enrolment Type

Enrolment types through which a student can seek admission:

1. Direct Admission: Students who wish to join the university directly after class XII or

bachelor’s degree can choose this mode of admission. It is categorized into:

• Fixed Subject Module: Student taking admission under this category will study a determined set of subjects and credits as prescribed by the University.

• Flexible Subject Module: Students taking admission under this category can select a certain number of general subjects and credits based on his/her choice, in addition to the mandatory set of specialization subjects required for the chosen program.

2. Lateral Admission: This mode of admission gives students’ flexibility to take admission if they have earned credits earlier or completed courses at other approved institutions viz. AICTE/NSDC/Universities/MOOCS platforms, they can take lateral admission and receive suitable credits for these prior courses pursued.

3. Credit by Examination: If you do not have a formal credit or qualification for

professional work experience or gained knowledge of a subject, you can appear for the

corresponding programs at the university to receive credits by examination and advance

in your degree program.

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How to Enrol?

Our online enrolment procedure is among the most simple, convenient and highly approachable

one. In order to enrol for your desired program you just have to log on to our website and follow

the below stated steps.

1. Visit www. uol.raiuniversity.edu

2. Search for your choice of program

3. Apply online through Online Application Form

4. Pay online /or pay through demand draft in favour of the university.

5. Email confirmation with UID Number and password will be sent.

6. With this UID, a student may login and get the access to his/her Student Dashboard to

explore courseware, Syllabi, Sample question bank, video lectures.

7. Student can then appear for the exams as per the session enrolled

Enrolment Steps

Step 1: Registering For UID and Password:

• Login to University Online Learning on the main page and then proceed to click“ New Students Apply Now”

• Fill the e-Application Form, Part 1 with all the required details and submit your form.

• On successful submission of the online application form, the system will generate a UID No., which will be Student’s Unique Identification Number throughout the academic journey and a computer generated password will be sent to the student’s email id provided in the form. The Student can login and access the Student Dashboard for studying online.

• The student then completes Part 2 of the Application Form, and submits.

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Registration Form:

The student needs to register himself/herself.

After completing the registration form the student receives confirmation.

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A confirmation mail, mentioning the students UID and password is sent to the email

address provided by the student while registration.

A student can now access his DASHBOARD with the help of the UID and password

The Student Dashboard brings everything together in one place. The dashboard consists of the

following:

• Enrolment form of the student.

• His/her personal information, contact details, academic qualification, etc.

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• Syllabus, Course Packs/Study Material, PowerPoint presentation, Video Lectures, etc.

• Course information, payment information, etc.

Below is the example of the “Smart Dashboard” of the student.

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The first step after accessing the dashboard is to complete the ‘Online Application Form’.

The student is required to fill in his/her course information and choose the subjects which he/she

wants to study (if the student has opted for flexible subject module, he/she will have the option to

choose from the list of General Subjects, but if the students has opted for fixed subject module,

then he/she will have to study a determined set of subjects.)

Direct Admission – Flexible Subject Module

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Direct Admission – Fixed Subject Module

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Lateral Admission

• A lateral admission student needs to specify the year in which he/she is taking admission in.

• The student needs to enter the subjects and the respective marks that he/she has earned in his/her previous year(s) and upload the supporting documents, like his/her mark transcripts.

• After submitting the academic documents, the same documents are verified by the University.

• At this point the students’ need to wait for University to verify his academic credentials to proceed further.

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• After the University verifies the student documents, and awards him/her the credits for the subjects that the student has studied previously, an e-mail is sent to the student confirming the same.

• Now the student can select the subjects, which he/she wants to study. If the subjects offered by the University are common to those studied by the student in prior university,

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the subjects gets locked by the University, and appear disabled to the student. The student can select from rest of the subject list.

The second step is to fill in the Personal Information and the Contact Detail.

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The third step is to fill all the Academic Details and Work Experience (for programs where

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After completing all the details the students need to sign an online declaration form.

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Once the student signs the online declaration a mail is sent confirming that his/her application for admission has been accepted by the University.

Step 2: Payment of Enrolment Fees:

• Debit/Credit Card Payment: Incase of online payment, a student has to keep his Credit/Debit Card information with Card Verification Value Number (CVV) ready with him.

• Net Banking: Account Information with Transaction Password is to be kept ready.

• Demand Draft: In case of demand draft it has to be drawn favour of DD has to be made in favour of RAI UNIVERSITY payable at Ahmadabad, Gujarat and to be sent to UNIVERSITY ONLINE LEARNING, RAI UNIVERSITY, Saroda, DholkaTaluka, Ahmedabad – 382260, Gujarat ,within 15 days

• It is important to mention UID Number, Course Name and Contact no. at the back of the Demand Draft. A student has to keep following information ready at the time of filling the dashboard.

UID no with password

Course Name

Scan copy of Demand draft

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Direct Admission – Fixed and Flexible Subject Module

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Lateral Admission

Credit by Examination

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Online Payment Module:

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There are two payment gateways for the student to pay their fees online:

CC Avenue

ICICI Bank Merchant Service

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Payment by Demand Draft

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On successful payment of fees, student will get a confirmation.

At this stage a confirmation mail is send to the students email address.

Step 3: University receives the DD

The student sends the Demand Draft via Courier / Speed Post/ Registered Post Acknowledgement

Due (RPAD). The Demand Draft should reach the University within 15 working days after filling

up the online application form, failing which the admission shall stand on hold.

After the completion of the enrolment form and payment of the fees, the University now verifies

the academic documents and the fees of the students, which is a three step process.

• Level 1 Verification: the University verifies the Academic credentials of the student.

• Level 2 Verification: a higher official verifies the Academic credentials of the student, an email is sent to the student.

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• Level 3 Verification: fees verification of the student from the Finance department, a confirmation mail is sent to the student.

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If the amount paid by the student is rejected/not verified by the University, a mail is sent to the student.

The payment made by the student can also be seen on the dashboard in the payment history.

Finally, the enrolment of the student has been accepted by the University.

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Step 4: Guidelines for filling up the E- Application Form

• A student fills the form after satisfying himself with the availability of the opted program and pre requisite eligibility criteria as mentioned along with the program.

• Medium of instruction for all Programs will be in English.

• All the mandatory fields have to be filled up in the application form; else the form will not be submitted.

• All information in the form should be complete and correct to the knowledge, else the form will be rejected.

• The student has to provide the correct email address for receiving all information and communication from the University.

• For the Programs where the experience letter is a pre-requisite, the scanned copy of the original experience letter is mandatory.

• Other Terms And Conditions

• Student cannot apply for more than one program in one admission year.

• All admissions are provisional and will be considered final subject to the verification of the documents and realization of the fees.

• If the documents submitted by the student are found to be false or forged, it will lead to the cancellation of the admission and no fee will be refunded at any stage during the program.

• The Student should keep all the original documents submitted/ uploaded with the application form ready as the same will be required to produce at the time of awarding the degree.

• Any discrepancy found during the verification of the original documents, the admission will stand cancelled.

• Fees once paid for the program will not be refunded, except in case of rejection of the application form due to non-eligibility.

• University reserves the right to update/suspend the Programs.

• University reserves the right to change the syllabus of the Programs, content, examination system, % weightage, without prior notice.

• University shall be the competent authority to amend any of the above provisions.

• For any dispute / complaints the decision of the Vice Chancellor of the University shall be final & binding on all concerned.

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Enrolment Form & Checklist

A student needs to upload a copy of below stated documents at the time of enrolment:

• Soft copy of your Self Attested Passport Size Photograph (Coloured)

• Scanned copy of all Original Mark sheets, Passing Certificates and Provisional Degree

• Scanned copy of Photostat documents including Mark sheets, Passing Certificates and Provisional Degree (Duly attested by Notary/Gazetted Officer)

• For programs like EMBA where experience is a prerequisite, the scanned copy of original experience letters is a must.

• In case a student is making online payment, he has to keep his Credit/Debit card ready

• In case of paying by Demand Draft, DD No, Name of Bank, Branch, Date and Amount has to be provided.

• DD to be made in favour of RAI UNIVERSITY payable at Ahmadabad, Gujarat and to be sent to UNIVERSITY ONLINE LEARNING, RAI UNIVERSITY, Saroda, Dholka Taluka, Ahmedabad – 382260, Gujarat within 15 days.

• The student should keep all the documents submitted with the application form ready as they will be required to produce the same at the time of award of degree

Admission Schedule

University online admission schedule is as follows:

Session Admission Period

August 1stJun-30th Aug

November 1stSep-30th Nov

February 1st Dec-28th/29th Feb

May 1stMar-30thMay

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STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Courseware

Our huge collection of study material is stored in electronic media formats that can be easily

accessed via a computer or laptop, having internet connection. In order to ensure that our students

get the required updated information, we have always kept a track of the current changes taking

place in the industry and upgrade them accordingly with the available study material online for

the users. The simple and smooth access to the university’s resources helps the student.

Get in touch with a revolutionary means of learning – Audio Lectures!

Wake up students. It’s 21st century!

Advancements and enhancement in technology drives new opportunities and brings an innovative

way of learning and spreading information. With improved digital technology, the way

information is provided, accessed and shared has changed remarkably over the years. It has

completely changed the way we work and perform. A recent development, in digital technology

has evolved a concept of audio lecture.

Discover a revolutionary educational experience. Explore this evolving concept of audio lectures. Let’s have a look at potential benefits offered by ‘Audio Lectures’:

• They play a valuable role in enhancing learning experience by providing improved accessibility.

• Anytime and anywhere accessibility to lectures helps in improving the retention of theory and concepts.

• Students can acquire the skill of multi-tasking and efficiently utilizing audio lectures can lead to development of problem-solving, interpretation and researching skills.

• Less ‘knocks on the door’: It’s an alternative way to resolve problems. Students can repeatedly access the audio lectures and summarize the entire concepts.

• It is an engaging learning experience and helps to develop listening and speaking skills. • It helps to perform in a better way and promotes collaborative learning.

Enhance your learning experience. Embrace digital technology to learn and cultivate academic skills, synthesize creativity in all new way!

Video Lectures

A video lecture is a video which presents educational material for a topic which is to be learnt.

Such videos are loaded onto the Internet for use as online lectures. Video lecture is one of the

tools of many for delivering course content. It is a visual image which makes the lecturer a real

person – a person that the student is able to make a connection with. The video lectures helps in

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creating a sense of cognitive presence, which is a critical component to a successful learning

experience.

The university provides the video links of the relevant subjects on the student’s dashboard,

wherein he may access the link and explore further.

Sample Question bank

The university provides the student a bank of sample questions for practice. This sample

questions are all multiple choice type. This bank helps to prepare for the exam.

Peer – to – Peer learning forums

Peer learning is an educational practice in which students interact with other students to attain

educational goals.

We have introduced a new paradigm of education that is focused on mediated interactions

between peers.

It is an efficient way of ‘active’ learning that presents opportunities for students to formulate their

own questions, discuss issues, and explain their viewpoints. ‘Peer learning’ is a form of

cooperative learning that enhances the value of student-student interaction.

Post-a-Query online

The student has the option to post his subject related questions/queries online to the instructor and

get them resolved.

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EVALUATION

Evaluation at Rai University follows an authentic process to evaluate the performance of our

online students. We appreciate the sincerity and efforts undertaken by our online students and

thus ensure a reliable technique of assessment.

Evaluation Assessment Protocol

Formative Assessment: We have designed excellent methods to evaluate academic progress of

students during a unit, course or lesson. It will help students to develop analytical and critical

thinking skills of a life-long learner such as goal-setting, self-assessment and self-evaluation.

Summative Assessment: We have framed this technique to evaluate student learning, skill

acquisition and academic achievement at the end of a unit, course, project, semester, program or

school year or at the conclusion of a defined instructional period through questionnaires, surveys

and projects. Students’ progress can be measured collectively and enables to work towards

improvement in a more planned and systematic way.

Formative Assessment

Written Reflections: “Minute papers” or “Muddiest Points” are designed to capture students

learning immediately after the session. This will help students to attain deeper understanding of a

subject/topic and get information about the most confusing topic, important unanswered

questions and the most confusing topic.

Polls/Surveys: We use Polls/Surveys as an intelligent means of analyzing students’

understanding and give students flexibility to give credits over courseware, subjects, video

lectures and presentations which gives further scope for improvement in entire teaching-learning

process. Collecting opinions and responses helps to judge prior knowledge and level of

understanding of the students.

Quizzes: This is an objective method of teaching by pausing after every few minutes by

embedding quiz questions in online lessons to monitor student learning more systematically and

make session a more healthy learning experience. We have embedded subject-related, short-term

GK, current affairs quiz in the online lessons. Through this mode of evaluation learning becomes

fun and promotes interactive learning.

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Wrappers: We have designed wrappers to assess performance based on assignments and

projects submitted online by students’. This provides students an opportunity to develop self-

discipline, plan for future exams strategically and enhance time-management skills.

Summative Assessment

Exams: We have designed online exams as a means of evaluation to promote competence-based

learning. Mid-term exams, final exams and tests are conducted at the end of the course units. It

gives flexibility to schedule your exams anytime, anywhere and is extremely advantageous for

students residing in remote areas.

Team-Assessment and Peer-Assessment: By submitting online projects on the subject in form

of presentations, reports enhance learning experience and gives autonomy to provide feedback

on each other’s work.

Portfolios: Submitting portfolios online makes learning more organized and systematic. This is

a powerful way to get reflection of students’ progress. This enables the students to organize their

learning, makes them independent, reduce administrative work, and enhance time management

and learning skills.

Strategies framed to curb online examination malpractices

To ensure smooth management and integrity of online exams, we have methods to ensure

conducting online exams in a more secured pattern.

The web cam monitoring ensures a systematic approach to maintain the student integrity

throughout the examination.

Eye-movement are continuously captured through live camera plug so, avoid looking at

smart phones. In this case exam will get discontinued.

To accurately confirm identity of a test taker patterns of keyboard pressure are

analyzed. If found using irrelevant or inappropriate keys such as ctrl+C or ctrl+V, a pop-

up will be flashed and exams will get disabled. Students will have to start afresh.

Browser lock downs -a student can only see the screens necessary for completing the

test. The system enable the students to see only the assessment screens and prevent them

from screen-sharing, messaging and switching to other applications.

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Examination Guidelines

• Medium of questions and answers is English except for subjects like Hindi and other languages, if available.

• The total time allowed for each paper for any subject is 3 hours. The test paper closes automatically once the allotted time is over. In case a student wants to review the answers in the remaining time he can do so, else he may complete the test and submit. A student has to ensure that he clicks on SUBMIT as a sign of completion.

• The student can attempt the answers in any sequence as desired so, before the final submission. A student can also change his answer for any question by clicking on the appropriate answer.

• The paper will be of 100 marks. Commerce, Arts & Humanities, Media & Communication, Management and Computer subjects consists of 100 multiple choice questions and each question carries 1 mark, whereas the Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Language courses consists of 50 multiple choice questions and each question carries 2 marks.

• There is no negative marking.

• Student can appear for the exam from anywhere anytime, after his/her documents and payments are verified, and registration is confirmed.

• Student requires a Webcam and Internet/ Wi-Fi facility and can appear for the exam as per the examination schedule available on the Website.

• Webcam is mandatory throughout the duration of the exam. If for any reason the webcam is disconnected or blocked the paper will be discontinued.

• If for any reason the Internet is disconnected or the electricity goes, a student will have to start the paper afresh with new set of questions.

• The Online Examinations would be held 4 times annually by the University. Student is required to visit the website and the information given on the Dashboard on a regular basis for any latest news and updates.

• If the student is unable to clear his paper in the first attempt, then he can appear again after completing the requisite formalities. The student also has the option to carry forward the paper for the next examination period and clear the supplementary papers, if any.

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Examination Schedule

Session Examination Schedule

August Sep 15-Oct 15

November Dec 15-Jan 15

February Mar 15-Apr15

May Jun 15-Jul 15

Examination Window

According to the fees paid by the student, the University sends an email to the student, stating for how many subjects the student can appear for the exams.

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Once the examination window has been activated, the student can access his/her window on their dashboard.

The student can select the subjects of his choice and appear for the exam. If the university has

activated 10 subjects for the examination, then the student can select any 10 subjects as per

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After the student selects his subjects for the examination he/she is ready for the exams. Out of the

subjects selected by the student he/she can appear for any subject of his/her choice and start the

exams.

When a student starts the exam, an instructional manual opens for the student.

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Once the student continues to his examination window, he has to get ready to get his picture

clicked with the webcam. The picture clicked here will appear on the students’ Academic

Transcript.

A web camera is compulsory for the examination.

Here Examination page is opened for the student. He can switch to any question, mark any

question as review and can do much more within the interval of 3 hour.

After completion of Question paper , User have to click on ‘Proceed to submit’ button and it

shows a pop up for ’Final submission’ & ‘Back to Exam’. Here the student has the option of

going back to his current exam window, if he/she wants to. After ‘final submission’ he can

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Before final submission, a summary of total questions attempted by the students gets

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The status of the exam given and pending would reflect on the student’s dashboard.

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Grading System

Award of Grade

A student will be awarded Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA) system. The grades, their

equivalent grade points and the corresponding % are given below:

Grade Grade Point % from % to

A++ 4 95 100

A+ 3.8 90 94

A 3.5 85 89

A- 3.2 80 84

B++ 3 75 79

B+ 2.8 70 74

B 2.5 65 69

B- 2.2 60 64

C++ 2 55 59

C+ 1.8 50 54

C 1.5 45 49

C- 1.2 40 44

D 1 35 39

Evaluation of Performance

The performance of a student is evaluated in terms Grade Point Average (GPA) .The GPA is

calculated on the basis of the grades obtained in all subjects taken during an examination cycle.

GPA = Σ Course credits X Grade point scored

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The University will declare the result within15 days of completion of all the exams for which a student has appeared. An email regarding his result is sent to the student.

For eg:

Course

Code

Course

Credit

Grade

Awarded

Credits

Earned

Grade

Point

Points

Secured

xxx 6 C 6 1.5 9

xxx 6 C- 6 1.2 7.2

xxx 6 A 6 3.5 21

xxx 6 B+ 6 2.8 16.8

xxx 6 B 6 2.5 15

xxx 6 B 6 2.5 15

Total 36

36 14 84

Total Credits = 36

Credits Earned =36

GPA= 84/36 = 2.33

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The students can now view their result on the dashboard.

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Awarding Academic Credit Record

An academic record is a transcript or a record of achievement from a degree awarding body.

The academic record list down all the subjects one studies in his course, the marks, grades

achieved and the credit rating .The record also mentions the total percentage, GPA and credits

earned.

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Sample Mark sheet

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Awarding Degree Certificate

An academic degree is a final authentic document, which is usually awarded in recognition of the

student having satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study.

How to apply for the degree

In order to be considered for a degree certificate, all students must file an Application for

DegreeCertificate.A student has to apply for his degree online with the payment of a requisite fee

determined by the university.

• A student clicks on ‘Apply Online' in his dashboard.

• Student is then routed to the ‘Payment’ Page

• He may either pay online or through the Demand draft drawn in favour of the university

• The university after receiving the payment verifies the academic credit record of the student.

• Then an email is sent to the student id confirming him the date of issuance of the same.

• The University then finally posts the degree to the student correspondence address.

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INDUSTRY RELEVANCE OF UOL

MOOCs Courses

In keeping up with the developments in education across the world, RU-UOL offers earning of

credits by MOOCs. MOOCs are worldwide Massive Open Online Courses offered mostly free

of cost by leading Ivy League Universities like Princeton, Stanford, Harvard, MIT.

MOOCs are aimed at providing world class education in a flexible manner with unlimited

participation and open access via the web to youth across the world, including the remotest of

regions, with a simple internet and computer/tablet connection.

Any student who has taken MOOCs in relevant field will be offered suitable credits.

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Practical Courses

To keep up with the pace and requirement of the fast changing world, we are in a constant

endeavour to have a high and healthy mix of practical courses into our academic curriculum to

enhance students personality and employability prospects. We impart career-oriented and skills

based knowledge to the students and offer students practical courses that can help them adapt to

the fast-growing needs of industry and the new workplace.

Some examples of practical short courses proposed to be added over time are:

• Frontline Management

• Principles and Practices of Real Estate

• Mobile Repairing

• Sports Physiotherapy

• E-commerce entrepreneurship

Industry e-Connect

Our online courses are industry relevant and are intended to be vibrant and dynamic.

Opportunities are available to all students to post a request for internship with industry,

community and NGO’s.

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Given the rapid rate of change in our world, the ability to adjust and adapt is critical to success.

We offer courses like Life Skills that teaches a set of human skills to handle problems and

questions commonly met in daily human life. The 21st century life skills taught here are

flexibility, initiative, social skills, productivity, and leadership. Life skills equip students to

succeed in the classroom and in the world beyond. Communication Skills is one of the best life

skills a person is taught here to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and feelings for success

both on the job and in personal relationships.

Computer literacy is considered to be a very important skill to be possessed by every individual

today. Employers want their workers to have basic computer skills because their company

becomes ever more dependent on computers. English Language is one of the more important

ways to express oneself. To speak good English we focus on conversing. With the right training,

learning English can be a fun and positive experience.

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FAQ’s

1. What is university online learning?

University online learning is the study of structured degree, diploma or certificate programs offered by a university over web-based and virtual platforms, which can be accessed by students over laptops, tablets, Smartphone’s, via an internet connection.

2. What is the advantage of university online learning?

Online learning provides you flexibility and 24/7 availability. You can learn in your preferred time and place. You can set your own pace of learning depending on your other commitments.

3. Who can benefit from university online learning?

All segments of learners across the globe can benefit: ranging from a K-12 student who wants to explore new subjects; to a girl or a housewife in a rural region who wants to continue learning at home; to working youth who need to start earning for their families early in life; to corporate professionals who want to upgrade their skills; to retired people committed to lifelong learning.

4. What are the study options for students who’ve passed class XIIth or equivalent?

For the XIIth passed our online platform is a one-stop destination for under graduate degree courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc; Diploma courses such as Diploma in accounting and auditing, brand management, business management; Certificate courses in corporate communications, customer relationship management, general insurance and many more.

5. What are the study options for graduates?

Graduates can explore and study plethora of courses such as M.A., M.Com, M.Sc, MBA;PG Diploma in corporate communication, business management, marketing management; PG certificate in financial management, entrepreneurial development, general insurance and many more.

6. What kind of device do I need to pursue the online program?

The web-based instructional system is compatible with PC, laptop and tablets. Check out the complete list of technology requirements in our student handbook available at http://uol.raiuniversity.edu/student-support/student-hand-book/

7. What web browser should I use?

The application works best in the following web browsers:

1. Firefox 25.0(Above Version),

2. Safari 4.0(Above),

3. Google Chrome

If you are using an unsupported browser, you may experience difficulties while filling out the application. So stay with the specified technical requirements.

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8. How to apply?

To study on our state-of-the-art university online education portal, simply log on to http://uol.raiuniversity.edu/. Click on our ‘Apply Online’ section and fill up the required details. Our online admission process is very user-friendly and provides complete information about all our courses and other options.

9. How can I track the status of my registration form?

After you have submitted all the information required, a confirmation along with a UID number and password will be sent on your email-id confirming your registration. After receiving the UID number you may click on ‘Existing Student Login” and gain all-time access to your personal smart dashboard.

10. What is a UID number?

Unique Identification Number which is unique to every student and serves as the enrolment number throughout the entire duration of your enrolment in the course.

11. Is it possible that my registration gets rejected by the university?

Yes, if the uploaded academic documents do not meet the minimum requirements or in case invalid documents have been submitted, the registration can be rejected.

12. What all features are there on my Smart Dashboard?

Your dashboard is a comprehensive hub, giving you access to learning resources like syllabi, study material, power-point presentations, video lectures, sample question bank, quiz and fun zone and your personal mailbox.

13. How soon can I start studying for my opted course?

Once you have submitted your application form and uploaded your academic documents, the university will verify these and send you the confirmation email for enrolment within 24 hours.

14. Can I read the courseware in my regional language?

Yes, you can read the courseware in any language offered through Google Translator.

15. Can a narrator read my courseware aloud, so that I can hear it while doing other activities?

Yes, narrator is available in the English Language.

16. Do I get credits if I have done a MOOCs course earlier?

Yes, you may get credit for some MOOC courses from providers like edX, Coursera, Alison etc.

17. What are Life Skills?

Life skills involve practicing essential behaviours which reflect full participation in everyday life and make you live a more fulfilling life. It incorporates studying everything that surrounds health

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education and wellness, yoga, meditation, personality development, stress management , time management, etc.

18. What are skills-based courses?

To keep up with the pace and requirements of a fast-changing world, we offer a dynamic mix of practical and academic courses to enhance employability and industry-relevance.

19. Can you name some skills- based courses?

Yes there are many courses like Mobile App Development, Farming, Horticulture, Plant Nutrition, Wool Science, Carpentry, Plumbing, Beauty Care, Pottery Making, Tie & Dye, Spa therapy, Child care, Garment Making etc.

20. What guidelines are to be followed before appearing for the exam?

Webcam is mandatory throughout the duration of the exam. If for any reason the Webcam is disconnected, the paper will be discontinued and you will need to restart and take a fresh exam.

21. Do I get an option to re-appear if I do not clear the paper in the first attempt?

Yes, if you are unable to clear your paper in the first attempt, you will have options to re-appear.

22. How do I receive my degree upon completion of my program?

Upon fulfilling all requirements for the successful completion of your course, the university will post the degree directly to your given address.

23. Is there a Helpdesk?

Yes. There is a “Post- a -query” link in the top right-hand corner of your dashboard where you have the option to post your questions/queries online and have them resolved.

24. Where can I find more details about the online learning platform?

You can download the complete student handbook from: http://uol.raiuniversity.edu/student-support/student-hand-book/

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GLOSSARY

B. Com – Bachelor of Commerce

B. Com (Hons) – Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)

B. A – Bachelor of Arts

B. A (Hons) – Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

BBA – Bachelor in Business Administration

BBA (Specialization) – Bachelor in Business Administration (Specialization)

BBM – Bachelor in Business Management

BBM (Specialization) – Bachelor in Business Management (Specialization)

BCA – Bachelor in Computer Application

B. Lib &Inf Science – Bachelor in Library and Information Science

B. Sc – Bachelor of Science

B. Sc (Hons) – Bachelor of Science (Honours)

CVV – Card Verification Value Number

DD – Demand Draft

EMBA – Executive Master in Business Administration

EMBA (Specialization) – Executive Master in Business Administration (Specialization)

FCS – Flexible Credit System

GPA – Grade Point Average

M. A – Master of Arts

M. A (Hons) – Master of Arts (Honours)

M.Com – Master of Commerce

M.Com (Hons) – Master of Commerce (Honours)

M. Sc – Master of Science

M. Sc (Hons) – Master of Science (Honours)

MBA – Master in Business Administration

MBA (Specialization) – Master in Business Administration (Specialization)

MCA – Master in Computer Application

M. Lib & Inf Science – Master in Library and Information Science

MOOCs- Massive Open Online Course

P.G Certificate – Post Graduate Certificate

P.G Diploma – Post Graduate Diploma

RPAD – Registered Post Acknowledgement Due

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UID Number – Unique Identification Number

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