At VIT, semester pattern is followed. An academic year consists of two semesters. The Fall (Odd) Semester begins in June and the Winter (Even) Semester in December. The academic schedule mentioned in the academic calendar will be strictly followed.

Qualified faculty members assigned with various theory subjects prepare course plans using the standard format provided by the institute with emphasis on 'learning' of the students. The instructional or lecture delivery of the faculty will be through a set of Educational Technology / Tools opted by the faculty. The lectures lay emphasis on the following:

• Knowledge content (topics in the curriculum)
• Utility value - application in real life
• Latest developments

The classroom sessions will be interactive and will encourage the students to think independently and inspire their creativity. The faculty will ensure that the students in the class have assimilated the content projected. High level of discipline will be maintained in the classroom. The faculty members are empowered to curb any disturbance and ensure that the time is used fruitfully. To this effect, students are expected to maintain decorum and refrain from causing any disturbance in the classroom. Camera cell phones are prohibited in the campus. Students are advised not to carry cell phones to the classrooms and laboratories.

Classroom instructions may be supplemented by students' presentations and / or guest lectures by external/internal experts.

Attendance will be taken by the faculty concerned at the beginning of each session. All the classes will begin on time and the students coming late will not be given attendance.

Laboratory sessions are given utmost importance at VIT. All the students are expected to be regular and learn the practical aspects of the subject and develop the necessary skills to become professionals.

In order to facilitate interaction among the students and develop team spirit, the students are expected to carry out experiments in groups. The students should come prepared for each laboratory class. The students are expected to:

• Read and understand the theory behind the experiment in advance
• Come to the lab in time with prescribed Dress Code for the lab and
• Bring the observation note book

The variables in the experiment might be given differently for different batches and hence it is expected that the students should complete' all aspects of experiment before leaving the lab. The record of the experiment written neatly in the laboratory record should be submitted in the subsequent class which will be evaluated by the faculty on the same day and returned to the students. Students who have not submitted their records and those who come late to the lab class will lose their attendance. The students are expected to adhere to the safety precautions prescribed for the lab. In case of any breakage of equipment due to carelessness of the students, the students concerned will be fined. Any malpractice done by the students will result in disciplinary action.

All the experiments in the laboratories are updated and obsolete ones are removed regularly. The students are expected to keep pace with the technological developments and equip themselves with the latest in the field. Each student is expected to learn the experiments and train himself / herself to do the experiment individually during examination.

Students are continuously assessed throughout the course and due weight-age for this is given in the final assessment. Assignments / Mini Projects / Seminars by students form part of continuous evaluation for both theory as well as lab classes. Faculty members inform the students about the topics and due dates for the assignment / mini project / seminar well in advance and motivate the students to complete in time. Evaluation for these will be based on the following:

• Originality
• Creative Ideas
• Research Papers Referred
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Contents

Students doing exemplary mini projects, preferably working models will be suitably rewarded with additional awards / prizes.

All the B.Tech. students should undergo industrial training for a period of 6 weeks and should complete before the starting of VI semester classes. The training may be split into slots. Students may undertake training during their 2nd year summer vacation onwards. It is left to the discretion of the Directors concerned to finalize the slots of training.

• The training may be arranged by the Schools concerned, PAT at VIT or by the students themselves.
  
  
• Whatever be the mode of approach, the consent letter from the industry should be available with the Director. The letter should be preferably typed in the letterhead of the company. To the extent possible, e-mail confirmations may be avoided.
  
  
• Candidates should leave with the Director, the contact addresses and phone numbers during the period of industrial training.
  
  
• The Director shall arrange at least one or two faculty members to visit the industries where the students are undergoing training and check whether the training is being carried out with all seriousness.
  
  
• All the students should follow the rules and regulations of the industry where they are taking training and strive to learn the practical aspects of engineering during training.
  
  
• A diary has to be maintained by the student during the training period. A Common Industrial training diary is available and the students have to buy and use the same and submit to the Director at the end of the training.
  
  
• A training certificate has to be produced by the student to the Director indicating the duration, broad areas covered, etc. The certificate should be given in the company letterhead duly signed by the Officer In-charge of the training, not below the cadre of Manager. This is in addition to the certificate provided in the back inside cover of the printed training diary.
  
  
• The certificate thus produced will be countersigned by the Director and maintained in the School.
  
  
• Based on the diary maintained by the students, they have to prepare a detailed report and submit the same in the form of a booklet.
  
  
• The contents of the INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT should be as follows:
  • Introduction
  • About the Industry
  • Design features learnt
  • Production features learnt
  • Managerial/Human skills acquired
  • Conclusion
  The report may contain information in 30 to 40 pages. The preparation of the report may be as per the guidelines given for the preparation of project report / thesis.
  
  
• The industrial training report has to be submitted to the respective Directors.
  
  
• A presentation by each candidate will be arranged by the School. The candidate has to present the training experiences with OHP Slides or Power-Point Presentation.
  
  
• The Director will form a committee of 3 faculty members to sit through the presentations and evaluate the industrial training programme of the candidate and award marks for 100.
  
  
• An evaluation report will be sent to the Controller of Examinations as it carries credits.
  
  

The projects can be done in-house (VIT campus) or in any industry. It is preferred that students take up in-house projects and fabricate working models which have a long-lasting value for the Institute and give a sense of satisfaction to the students. However, when a student is particular in doing the project in an industry, he/she can do so after getting the prior approval from the Director.

If the project is done in an industry, there should be an External Guide in the industry where the project is being done.

The Internal Guide will visit the project site at least once during the course of the project. The Internal Guide should also have constant interaction with the External Guide and monitor the progress of the student.

Students have to finalize their project title, the guide, their batch mates, the place of work and the schedule of work along with 'Gantt Chart' (activity chart) and submit to the Director by the end of the 6th semester.

A project Diary will have to be maintained by every student. The project work is intended to inculcate the following in the students.

• Project planning & scheduling skills (Project Management)
• Practical experience
• Team working
• Creativity and research orientation
• Report writing skills

The project Guides would ensure that the students are trained well in the above competencies.

Final Year B. Tech. project work may be done individually or in a group not exceeding 4 students.

Considering the intellectual capacity and creativity of the students of VIT, it is suggested that the students aim for patentable projects. They shall ensure that there is research component in every project.

There should be continuous evaluation of the students' performance in the project work too. There will be 3 Project Reviews conducted during the project period. During the project review, the students will be evaluated on the following:

Criteria	Reference	Weightage
The Presentation Skill The Progress made as per the plan Knowledge gained on the subject of the project	From presentation of the student Compare with the schedule given and the work completed By conducting viva-voce	30% 30% 40%

The review dates and schedule would be informed well in advance (a minimum of 20 days).

Each student has to submit Project Review Reports and Final Project Report individually highlighting his specific contribution to the Project Work.

Project review and evaluation will be jointly done by the Project Guide, the Project Co-ordinator and the Director.

The final viva-voce will be conducted as per the schedule given by the Controller of Examinations. The evaluation during the final viva-voce will be done by the external examiners appointed by the Controller of Examinations.

VIT is known for the exemplary discipline among the students. VIT believes that without good discipline it would not be possible to win academic laurels.

• Any student found indulging in ragging (any kind of physical or mental harassment) will be EXPELLED from the University and could be handed over to police (Penalty: 2 years in prison as per Government rules).
• Students indulging in eve teasing will be expelled.
• SMOKING AND DRINKING is prohibited inside the campus / Hostels.
• Any student involved in any form of indisciplinary activities will not be allowed for CAMPUS RECRUITMENT process.
• Cleanlinesss of the campus is important. Students should throw the garbage only in the dust-bins provided and should not spit on the walls and floor. Students responsible for loss of damage of the institute property will be severely punished.
• It is mandatory for the students and the staff using two wheelers to wear Helmets [including pillion rider].
• Students are required to maintain not only good academic progress but also high discipline in the campus.

It is the responsibility of the students:

• To maintain the campus eco-friendly.
• To maintain decent dress code.
• Not to deface or write anything on the walls / furniture.
• Not to sit on the parapet walls and flight of steps.
• To switch-off the Cell Phones during Class Hours, Laboratory Sessions, Library, and meeting places.
• To be punctual for all theory and laboratory classes as well as for guest lectures and meetings.
• To stay till the end of the Meetings I Seminars.
• To give due respect to prayer song, national anthem, faculty, staff and other elders.
• To extend good hospitality during programmes.
•  To maintain a cordial relationship with others especially maintaining harmony in a multicultural environment.
• To conserve energy by switching off fans and lights when not in use.

• All the students should maintain 100% attendance.
  
  
• Leave of Absence due to
  - sickness,
  - attending family functions,
  - participation, paper presentation in conferences / symposia / seminars / workshops
  - participation in cultural and sports events and NSS activity should not exceed 25 % of the classes.
  
  
• A minimum of 75% attendance in each subject is necessary to write the Continuous Assessment Examinations..
  
  
• No student with less than 75% attendance in each subject will be permitted to write the University Examinations for any reason.
  
  
• Students with less than 75% attendance in each subject in a semester will have to Re-register the subject in the next academic year.

Procedure for availing Medical Leave for those who are sick during the Continuous Assessment Examinations.

Hostellers:

1. They should come to the Health Centre for treatment.
   
   
2. If they are treated by any doctor as an out patient they should inform to CMO within 24 hours and should come to health centre with MC from the doctors concerned before or during the examination.
   
   
3. If they come after the exam is over they will not be given endorsement.
   
   

Day Scholars:

1. If they are treated as inpatients at C.M.C. Hospital, Government Medical College and Hospital or any other private Nursing Homes in Vellore, they should come immediately after the discharge with investigation, discharge summary & medical certificate to the Health Centre and get the certificate endorsed by the duty Medical Officer available at the Health Centre.
   
   
2. If they come more than four hours late the Certificate will not be endorsed.

Outstation Educational Tours or Industrial Visits are normally allowed immediately after the end of Fall(Odd) Semester University Exams i.e. during the winter vacation with prior permission from Director.

• Only one tour is allowed for a class in an academic year. First year students are not allowed any tour.
• Students should be accompanied by at least two faculty members of the respective school out of which one should be a lady faculty if girls are participating in tour.
• Approval letters from all the industries to be visited should be obtained first.
• Students should also get their parents approval for the tour:
• The complete tour plan with the Director's recommendation should be submitted in advance (10 days) to the Registrar and a written approval should be obtained before making any tour arrangements like booking of tickets in rail or bus, accommodation, etc.
• Student representatives should give a complete list of the students participating in the tour with the itenary of their tour with time-in, time-out, contact phone numbers [lodge / hostel], transport company address with phone number if travelling by bus; train no, name, date etc., if travelling by train should be positively submitted.
• The students should ensure before-hand that the condition of the tour bus is good and the driver is experienced. The tour plan should allow enough time for the bus driver to sleep. Late night journeys by road should be avoided.
• Students should ensure that they do not bring any bad reputation to the University. during the tour. Any indiscipline during the tour will result in punishment including suspension / expulsion.
• Students should ensure their safety during the visit.

The Institute monitors the progress of the students at a closer level by a scheme called Proctor Scheme. Under this Scheme about 20 to 25 students are assigned to a faculty who will maintain a record of the academic progress (Proctor Diary) of the students and have closer interaction with the students and provide guidance and counselling. The Proctor can call for a meeting of the students during assigned hours or at the convenience of both faculty and students. He/She can have meetings with the parents if needed. Normally the guidance and counselling provided by a Proctor may include:

• Giving information concerning career opportunities and availability of educational / instructional resources;
• Helping students to cope with any difficulties in learning;
• Solving personal problems, if any
• Providing help to improve Interpersonal relationships
• Serving as a bridge between parents and the teachers.

The details of each student, guidance and counselling provided by the Proctor from time to time and a record of academic progress of the student are maintained in a Proctor Diary.