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IIRM

Student

Handbook

2023

STUDENT HANDBOOK

2023

This manual is intended to inform students about the various programs

offered by IIRM and describes the program details, procedures,

requirements, courses and learning opportunities for students. All the

students are governed by the policies of the Institute and are expected to

become familiar with these policies and abide by them.

The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM), Hyderabad is a

joint initiative between The Insurance Regulatory and Development

Authority of India (IRDAI) and The State Government of Telangana.

The Institute is a Centre of Excellence offering various programs in

Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Actuarial Science, Risk

Management, Health Insurance, Business Analytics, Marketing and

Human Resources Management.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

(2 years Master's Level Program Approved by AICTE)

The Institute offers a 2-year PGDM Master's Level Program in Business

Management. This course is approved by AICTE. It aims at providing

the students with necessary inputs in General Management subjects and

domain knowledge in the functional areas of Financial Services and

Insurance. A candidate can choose specializations from the following:

• • Finance Risk Management

• • Advanced Marketing Insurance

• • Operations Management Actuarial Science

• Human Resources Management • Data Science & Analytics

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Programs Offered

Introduction

About the Institute

- subject to the minimum number of students in each specialization combination.

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Students enrolling for PGDM should pay the prescribed fee within the

stipulated date/s mentioned by the Institute. All payments made could

be remitted in the form of DD/ RTGS/ NEFT/ Net Banking Transfer

(online) all in favor of the “Institute of Insurance and Risk Management”

payable at Hyderabad. Details are as follows:

Particulars

Name of A/c Holder

Account Number

Branch Name

NEFT / IFS Code

183910100002272

Nanakramguda Branch

UBIN0818399

Union Bank of India a/c Details

Institute of Insurance and Risk Management

Program Registration Fee once paid is non-refundable. However, if the

student wishes to withdraw from the course before the commencement

of the classes, he/she will be entitled to a refund of the registration fee

less service charges.

A student, who has been admitted and paid the prescribed fee for any of

the courses at the Institute and attends classes even for a day, will not be

entitled to a refund of the fee under any circumstances.

Delay in payment of the fee and not adhering to the fee schedule will

lead to a fine of Rs. 5,000/- per week upto 8 weeks. Later it will be viewed

seriously and leads to the curtailment of various services of the Institute.

*Also can Swipe your Credit/Debit Card or Scan the QR Code online to make any payments

Fee Payment and Refund Policy

Accreditation

IIRM is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education

(AICTE), the Ministry of HRD, and the Government of India.

National Level Recognition

Insurance Institute of India (III), Mumbai has exempted Licentiate and

would award Associateship Diploma (AIII) in Life or Non-life to the

students of IIRM, who complete PGDM provided they appear for the

number of subjects as prescribed for their Associateship examination

and comply with other prescribed formalities.

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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), London has granted

accreditation to the Insurance and Risk Management courses of IIRM.

CII is a premier professional organization in the Insurance and Financial

Services Industry.

All successful candidates passing out of Insurance & Risk Management

courses are eligible for credits enabling them to take additional

examinations and obtain Dip CII & ACII qualiﬁcations. ACII

qualiﬁcations are globally recognized as a sign of competence,

commitment and professionalism. This feature gives international

status to the courses of the Institute.

CII Membership

CII has agreed to enroll PGDM students as members of the CII at a

special fee (applicable to only students of IIRM) at the commencement

of the course.

General Code of Conduct:

The IIRM Campus area is divided into two regions: Academic Block and

Residential Block.

a) Students should note that they are under CCTV surveillance at all

times on campus. Any misconduct or misbehavior will be dealt

with sternly.

b) As all the programs are housed in the Academic Block, keeping in

view the acoustics of the building, students are expected to

maintain silence at all times and in all places. Students who were

found to be talking in the classroom/corridor and causing a

disturbance will be asked to leave the class/premises and will lose

attendance for the day.

c) Students will be provided with a photo-identity card which should

be worn at all times while on Campus and at the programs of the

International Level Recognition

General Regulations and Academic Information

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Institute held outside, including internship and project work. The

identity card should be returned to the Institute at the time of

leaving the Institute after the final trimester examinations.

d) In case of loss/damage of the ID card or failure to surrender the

same at the time of leaving the Institute, a fee of Rs. 500/- + GST will

be levied.

e) The use of laptops is permitted in the class only when specifically

advised by the faculty and failure to observe this rule would invite

confiscation of the gadgets.

f) Mobile phones / Smartphones/ Walkie talkies and other devices

are not allowed in the Academic areas/premises of the Institute. If

any student is found carrying such instruments on the premises, the

same will be confiscated and will only be released upon the

completion of the course at the discretion of the Authorities, after

paying the fine amount of Rs. 5,000/-. Institute reserves the right to

frisk the candidates and check their bags/belongings in this regard.

g) Students must follow the dress code prescribed for them. Every

student is expected to wear clean and decent clothes keeping in

view the sensitivities of other students and visitors to the Institute.

The institute encourages students to wear formal dress (Indian

formalities are accepted for female students). T-Shirts, Jeans and

other casual or sportswear and canvas shoes, sneakers are not

permitted for both male and female students.

h) It is expected that students will respect the sanctity of the classroom

and avoid inappropriate attire, sitting postures, indecent behavior

etc.

i) Many Corporate delegates/representatives visit the Institute often

and they expect students to be well-groomed, formally dressed and

presentable to be considered for Internships and Placements

interviews/interaction sessions.

j) Students should take care of their personal belongings, such as

purses, bags, calculators, electronic gadgets etc. The Institute is not

responsible for any loss or damage caused in this regard.

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k) Students will have to leave their belongings outside at designated

areas while entering the Library, Computer lab, Seminar Hall and

other designated places.

l) Students can meet the faculty member at designated areas to clarify

their doubts. They are not permitted to enter the Faculty cabins /

Staffroom/Administrative building area.

m) The Institute reserves the right to withdraw from further studies

any student, whose violent behavior/ unruly behavior/

misconduct is likely to harm the academic atmosphere and

adversely affect the image of the Institute.

n) Students should complete the Coursera certifications prescribed by

the Institute during the tenure of the program by paying the

requisite amount.

The timings of the classes and Computer Lab hours are Monday

through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM which will be reviewed from

time to time. Depending on the situation and the requirements, classes

and computer lab hours will also be scheduled on Saturdays. In

addition, seminars, extended lectures, guest lectures, etc. will be

arranged from time to time.

Students are advised to contact the Program Coordinator / follow the

Institute Notice Boards for any change in the timings of the regular

classes or any special classes or Lab hours, or other programs.

Students should be punctual in the classes. Students who stroll into

class/labs after the commencement of the session will not be allowed

inside by the faculty / In-charge Coordinator.

Schedule of Classes/ Computer Lab/ Seminars

Attendance

Every student must attend the classes regularly, without fail. A

minimum of 90% attendance for each subject is required to be eligible to

appear for the End-Term Examinations of the Institute. Condonation in

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deserving cases may be considered on a case-by-case basis on payment

of prescribed condonation fees given below:

Attendance % Condonation Fee in Rs. (Per subject)

85% - 90% 500/-

80% - 85% 1,000/-

75% - 80% 2,000/-

Further, if the average attendance is less than 75% he/she will have to

take re-admission for the next academic year.

In the unfortunate event of a student falling sick for a continuous period

of not exceeding 15 days involving hospitalization, the student should

submit a certificate from a Registered Medical Officer / Hospital

evidencing the sickness, hospitalization if any and fitness thereafter,

before returning to the classes. His/her eligibility will be reviewed by a

committee constituted by the Institute for this purpose.

EXAMINATION ASSESSMENT

PGDM Programme is of two years duration. Each year shall be divided

into Three Trimesters, and the course structures and examinations

based on the Trimester system for the PGDM programme. The First &

Fourth trimesters shall ordinarily begin in Middle of the July or the start

of August and end in October. The Second & Fifth trimesters shall begin

in November and end in January. The Third & Sixth trimesters shall

begin in February and end in April. In addition, there will be a Summer

Term that shall ordinarily begin in May and end by June every year

(8 Weeks). The Board of Studies of the Institution shall decide Credit

Units for each course or subject of the programme. The institute's

evaluation system shall be oriented to encourage academic qualities and

continue rigor. In addition to End-Term Examinations, students shall be

evaluated for his/her academic performance in a course through a

continuous evaluation policy and faculty may/shall decide on the

evaluation components subject to the general guidelines of the institute.

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A student’s performance in a theory/ lab course shall be assessed through

a series of Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA) which include quizzes,

seminars, group discussions, class/take-home assignments (and several

others), and a Final End Term Examination.

The allocation of Internal and End Term Marks for the PGDM program

will be as under:

Assessment/ Evaluation Methodology

Sl.No Type of Assessment Marks Allotted

(Weightage in %)

1 Continuous Internal Assessment(CIA) 50

2 End Term 50

Total 100

* Internal marks will be awarded by the faculty based on the performance of the

student in the following components.

• Case Studies • Essay submissions

• Computer-Based Test (CBT) • Group Project / Assignment

• Assignment (Individual) • Group Discussion

• Mini Projects • Class Participation

• Class Test

**Faculty may/shall decide the actual composition for each subject/course in

consultation with the Principal.

i. A student has to secure separately a minimum of 55% in the

Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA) and End Term for a Pass in a

subject.

ii. If a student fails to obtain the required 55% in End Term, he/she will

have to take the supplementary / re-sit examination to be conducted

later. The Backlog Examinations would be scheduled tentatively in

the month of April and June/July.

iii. Student who fail in Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA) is not

eligible for taking the End - Term Examination in the respective

subject.

iv. However, those who fail in Continuous Internal Assessments (CIA)

need to contact their respective faculty immediately after publishing

the results of Trimester and fulfill the CIA before the commencement

of the Supplementary Examinations to secure Pass in the Internals.

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v. The number of chances for repeating each CIA is only ONE for the

respective subject. Any student who fails to pass/clear the CIA

before the commencement of the Supplementary Examinations

should re-sit with the next/fresh batch and clear both the

Continuous Internal Assessment and End Term for the final award

of the degree.

vi. Students have to clear all the subjects (CIA) and End Term within

4 years of the time frame from the date of admission into the

course(i.e., 2 years course period and 2 years grace period), for the

award of the final degree, failing which his/her admission would be

canceled.

vii. Students who have failed any of the courses in the previous trimester

can apply for supplementary examinations without any Fees for the

first attempt. However, in every next subsequent attempt for failed

courses, he/she has to pay a supplementary examination fee of

Rs. 1,000/- per each subject/course failed.

*Note: Students who attained qualifying marks in CIA will remain the same and

will be considered for final grading.

viii. While appearing for the re-sit examinations, students will be

required to follow the syllabus that is in force. A student who could

not attend End-Term examination/s due to a long illness involving

hospitalization can represent his/her case and the Institute’s Board

of Examinations will decide on the issue on a case-to-case basis and

that decision of the Institute will be final in the matter.

ix. There is no system of revaluation and recounting of the answer

scripts.

x. The Institute reserves the right not to allow any student to write the

examination/s if he/she is found contravening the rules and

regulations of the Institute.

xi. During the conduct of the examination, any kind of misbehavior,

indulging in malpractice, etc. by the student will be dealt with

sternly, and disciplinary action will be initiated as deemed fit by the

Board of Examinations and can include debarring the student from

taking part in the examination/s or cancel his / her admission.

xii. In the unfortunate event if a student has backlogs in more than 50%

of the subjects at the end of the first year, he/she will not be

promoted to the second year and will have to take re-admission by

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paying the relevant fee applicable at that time. In case the student

fails in more than 50% of the total subjects in the course, he/she will

have to take readmission in the 2nd year along with the subsequent

batch and will have to pay the relevant fee applicable at that time.

xiii. The Examination department will issue a Hall Ticket provided the

student satisfies the required criteria (Fee Dues, Attendance, etc). If

in any case, the candidate missed/lost the Hall ticket, for the issue of

a duplicate hall ticket he/she has to pay Rs. 500 towards a fine.

Grading System

The total performance of a student in a given course is based on a scheme

of continuous assessment. The performance of a student in theory courses

is measured and evaluated throughout the Trimester through Class Tests,

Quizzes, Assignments, Periodic Examinations, Term Papers, and Final

Examinations. The assessment in laboratory/field work courses is made

through observation of the student at work in class/ laboratory, viva

voce, and quizzes. The methods of performance evaluation to be used in a

course will be provided in the course outline circulated by the course

faculty at the beginning of a Trimester.

Grading

'The course faculty may assign letter grades or marks in individual

assignments, tests, quizzes, or examinations. The marks are converted to

letter grades and grade points as follows:

% of Marks secured in Subject / Letter Grade Grade

Course (Class Intervals) Points

Greater than or equal to 95% O (Outstanding) 10

80 and less than 95% A+ (Excellent) 9

75 and less than 85% A (Very Good) 8

65 and less than 75% B+ (Good) 7

55 and less than 65% B (Average) 6

Less than 55% F (Fail) 0

Absent Ab 0

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A minimum of 55% marks in each of the subjects (CIA & End Term) is

required for a Pass and award of a Diploma/Certificate. The rankings are:

% of Marks Award of Division

55%- 59% Pass

60% - 79% First Class

80% and above First Class with Distinction

At the end of a Trimester, a student gets a ‘Letter Grade’ in every

registered course, provided his/her aggregate performance in any

specific course in the whole Trimester is apt. The letter grade and its

‘Grade Point’ indicate the results of both qualitative and quantitative

assessment of the student’s performance in a course.

The letter grade ‘F’ will be awarded, under the following circumstances.

i. Student who is unable to secure 55% in CIA and End Term

respectively.

ii. Students who fail to clear a course due to their poor performance;

iii. Student fails to clear one or more components of a course

iv. Student who has been debarred due to lack of attendance,

indiscipline / malpractice

v. Student who remains absent in the End Term Exam

To clear an ‘F’ grade, students should re-register for the entire course in

the subsequent Trimester(s).

A student obtaining an ‘F’ grade in a subject shall be deemed to have

‘Failed’ and is required to reappear as a 'supplementary student’ in the

Trimester-end examination, as and when offered. For a student who has

not appeared for the examination in any subject, an ‘Ab’ grade will be

allocated in that subject, and the student shall be considered ‘Failed’.

The calculation and conversion of grades as per prevailing norms of

regulating authorities: A letter grade does not indicate any specific

percentage of marks secured by the student, but it indicates only the range

of percentage of marks. A student earns a Grade Point (GP) in each

subject/ course, on the basis of the letter grade secured in that subject/

course. The corresponding 'Credit Points' (CP) are computed by

multiplying the grade point with credits for that particular subject/

course.

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Where 'm' is the total no. of subjects (as specifically required and listed

under the course structure) the student has 'registered' i.e., from the 1st

trimester onwards up to and inclusive of the 6 trimester, 'j' is the subject

indicator index (takes into account all subjects from 1 to 6 trimester), C is

the no. of credits allotted to the j subject, and G represents the grade

points (GP) corresponding to the letter grade awarded for that j subject.

After registration and completion of the first-year first trimester, the

TGPA of that Trimester itself may be taken as the CGPA, as there are no

cumulative effects.

Credit points (CP) = grade point (GP) x credits

for a course

The student passes the subject/ course only when GP >=6 ('B' grade or

above).

The Trimester Grade Point Average (TGPA) is calculated by dividing the

sum of credit points (I: CP) secured from all subjects/ courses registered

in a trimester, by the total number of credits registered during that

Trimester. TGPA is rounded off to two decimal places. TGPA is thus

computed as

TGPA = C G for each trimester

i i

where 'i' is the subject indicator index (takes into account all subjects in a

trimester), 'N' is the no. of subjects 'registered' for the trimester (as

specifically required and listed under the course structure), C is the no. of

credits allotted to subject, and G represents the Grade Points (GP)

corresponding to the letter grade awarded for that i subject.

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is a measure of the overall

cumulative performance of a student in all Trimesters considered for

registration. The CGPA is the ratio of the total credit points secured by a

student in all registered courses in all Trimesters, and the total number of

credits registered in all Trimesters. CGPA is rounded off to two decimal

places. CGPA is thus computed from the 1st trimester onwards at the end

of each trimester as per the formula.

CGPA to Percentage Conversion is·% of marks= (Final CGPA - 0.5)*10

CGPA =

C G

j j

j=1

i=1

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Faculty Assessment and Duration of Examination

The minimum duration of End-Term Examinations is 2 hours and or 1.5

hours based on the course/subject credits available/notified (Maximum

marks-50). All the theory / practical courses shall have a faculty

assessment component.

Registering for Backlog Courses

A course having an ‘F’ grade will be considered as a backlog and it has to

be re-registered in the subsequent trimesters. However, students are

given the option to clear the course by appearing for arrear/s

supplementary examination/s to be conducted later, the schedule of

which will be announced by the Institute.

Eligibility for Examinations

All the students who have registered for a particular course are eligible to

write the Final End Term provided he/she is not debarred from writing

the exam, due to one or more of the reason/s listed below:

i. Shortage of attendance ii. Acts of indiscipline

iii. Withdrawal of a registered course. iv. Any other reason (if any)

Absence from an Exam

If a student fails to write any End Term Exam, the student will lose the

percentage weightage given to that exam/course. No Re-Exam will be

conducted again to compensate for the loss. However, Supplementary is

permitted for student, who fails to appear for the regular End Term Exam.

Under extraordinary conditions, if a student is not able to appear for the

Final End Term Exam of a theory/ Student Project (final viva voce exam),

due to hospitalization (in-patient treatment) for more than a week

duration or the death of a family member, then the concerned student

may apply to the Examination Department by submitting an application

through the Program Coordinator supported by adequate evidence or

proper medical certificate duly authenticated within 14 calendar days,

after the completion of the Final End Term Exam. Such applications will

be scrutinized by a special committee.

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Academic malpractice shall be viewed very seriously and penalized

appropriately. In order to discourage students from indulging in such

activities, each case shall be enquired by a ‘Malpractice Committee’,

constituted by the institute and suitable punishment will be given, if the

malpractice is proven. Further, if a student indulges in malpractice, in any

component of the Continuous Internal Assessments and or in End Term

Exams Zero marks will be assigned in the respective subjects/courses.

Academic Malpractice

All students are promoted to their next Trimester or Year of their

programme spontaneously, irrespective of their academic performance.

However, at any stage of his/her study, if a student reaches a CGPA

below 3, in the First year the student will not be permitted to register for

the Second year.

Promotion

For the programme, a student is expected to study and complete within a

‘minimum period of study’ that is, 2 years. However, if a student has few

backlog courses yet to be cleared even after the completion of the above

said time limit, the student will be permitted to complete all the course

and credit requirements specified in the curriculum, within a period of

Four years from the year of joining the institute. Under no circumstances,

the period of study shall be extended beyond 4 Years and thereafter

his/her studentship stands cancelled automatically. No separate

intimation in this regard will be sent to the student.

Time Limit for Programme Completion

After successful completion of the course and credit requirements as

specified in the Program curriculum and upon meeting the minimum

credit requirement as specified, a Provisional Certificate will be issued to

eligible students by the Examinations Department. The degree will be

conferred on the student during the subsequent Convocation. The degree

certificate will indicate the relevant branch, and specializations.

Award of Degree

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Students shall pursue this course during summer vacation just before its

offering as per course structure. The minimum duration of this course is at

least 8 weeks. A supervisor/mentor/advisor will be allotted to guide the

students for summer internships. After successful completion, students

shall submit a summer internship technical report to the concerned and

appear for an oral presentation before the project panel committee. The

report and the oral presentation shall carry 50% and 50% weightages

respectively. A student shall secure minimum 55% of marks for successful

completion. In case, if a student fails, he/she shall repeat the SIP in the

next academic year.

Evaluation of the summer internships

Major Project

In the final Trimester, the student should mandatorily work on a project

with well-defined objectives. At the end of the Trimester the candidate

shall submit project report. The report and the oral presentation shall

carry 50% and 50% weightages respectively. A student shall secure

minimum 55% of marks for successful completion. In case, if a student

fails, he/she shall repeat the project work. He/she will be eligible for the

PG Diploma only upon satisfactory completion of the project work.

Withholding of Results

If the student is involved in indiscipline/malpractices/court cases, the

result of the student will be withheld.

Result Publication

Approved results will be declared and the results will be sent to respective

students/parents for display /information to students.

A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of degree if he/she

has: i. Fulfilled the requirements of Degree, ii. No dues to the Institute,

Departments, Hostels, Library, and iii. No disciplinary action is pending

against him/her

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ASSESSMENT

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

Pass > 55% Fail < 55%

End Term

Pass > 55% Fail < 55%

P/F

End Term

P/F

P F

Eligible for

Next Trimester/

Award of Degree

Should meet the Concerned

faculty and clear CIA before

commencement of next

trimester exams

P/F

End Term

P/F

P F

Eligible for

Next Trimester/

Award of Degree

Resit with the

Next / Fresh batch &

Clear CIA &

End Term

P/F

CIA

P/F

Eligible for

Next Trimester

Apply for Supplementary

P/F

Eligible for

Next Trimester/

Award of Degree

Apply for supply &

clear within 4 years of

time frame from the

date of the admission

into the course

P/F

Admission

Cancelled

Eligible for

Next Trimester/

Award of Degree

A Convocation for the purpose of conferring Degrees shall be held once a

year. After publication of the results, Examination Department will

prepare a list of candidates eligible to receive their final Degrees. The same

shall be presented at the annual Convocation and the candidates shall be

conferred degrees. Distribution of Degree Certificates to the candidates

shall be made either at the Convocation or at any time after the

Convocation. However, no candidate will be admitted for the

convocation without prior registration for Convocation.

Convocation

The Institute library has a good collection of books on a variety of subjects

and National & International periodicals (subject areas - Management,

Risk Management, Insurance, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Banking,

Economics, Statistics, Investments, Operations and Quantitative

Management, Actuarial Science, Case studies, etc.,) and daily leading

Newspapers

• The Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Students are required to sign in at the Gate register while entering and

exit

LIBRARY

Procedure for Borrowing Books

I. No student will be allowed to avail of the library facility without a

valid ID card and library card. The borrower cards are not

transferable.

II. Each student is provided Library Cards as detailed below:

2-Year PGDM Program : 3 Cards

III. In case of loss of a library card, a duplicate card will be issued for

Rs. 750/- plus GST

IV. The student should return the books within the time prescribed by

the librarian from time to time for making them available to other

students. In case the student fails to return the book within the time

prescribed, then a fine of Rs.10/- will be charged for every day of

default.

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V. In case, any book is found to have been defaced, marked, cut,

mutilated, damaged, or lost, two times the cost of the book will be

recovered from the student along with a penalty.

VI. Photocopy/print of articles or Book chapters up to 10 pages is

allowed in the Library on a payment basis (Rs. 3.00 per page).

VII. In regard to reference books, journals, periodicals, and Newspapers

are not permitted to be taken out of the Library.

VIII. Strict silence, decorum and discipline must be maintained in the

library

IX. Books once issued, should not be brought inside unless it is to be

returned. Students are free to browse the books in the Library and the

books/periodicals/Newspapers taken out off the shelves should be

replaced after reading

X. The Library computers are meant for accessing the Library catalog an

Online database and e-resources for academic & research purposes.

XI. Students can borrow back issues of periodicals for 3 days.

XII. Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited on the library premises.

XIII. Eating, sleeping and talking are strictly prohibited in the library.

• Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is the library’s catalog of

books and other reading materials that can be searched through the

library portal. The library catalog can be searched by author, title, and

keyword. Students can browse the entire campus.

• Online Public Access Catalog: http://172.16.0.19:8080/newgenlibctxt

OPAC

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J- Gate Online

• The IIRM Library has subscribed J-Gate Online Database Journals

(Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore). The Journal list consists

of " Full Text and Indexed Journals.

• J-Gate is IP-based access within the Internet network connection of the

Institute.

• URL : https://www.jgateplus.com

National Digital Library

• The National Digital Library's objective is to collect and collate

metadata and provide a full-text index from several national and

international digital resources, as well as other relevant sources.

• National Digital Library: https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in

Student Club

Institute Events

• Enrolment in Student Clubs as per AICTE norms is mandatory for all

students.

All the events conducted at the Institute are student participatory. All

Students events like welcoming the juniors, farewell to the seniors and

cultural festival are student-based activities, which involves contribution

to the event by the students as decided by the management from time to

time. The amounts for the same will not be adjusted in the caution

deposit amount under any circumstances.

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• Students are allowed access to the Computor laboratory in batches for a

specified duration to ensure the other students also can use the

facilities.

• While entering the computer laboratory, students must enter their

personal details in the register placed for this purpose or digitally

individual mailboxes for accessing their information.

• Cost of damage to any equipment in the Computer Lab will be

recovered from the student besides levying other penalties as may be

considered appropriate by the Institute.

COMPUTER LABORATORY

The student must complete the Project Report in the prescribed format

and submit it as per the dates announced by the Program Coordinator.

There will be a viva voce followed by a presentation and marks are

awarded for the same. Those who do not complete the project work will

not be allowed to appear for the Final Semester Examinations.

Project Report

Institute provides Internship opportunities to the pursuant students

based on their application and in some cases by eligibility. No student is

allowed to withdraw from the process/es at the mid-level of screening.

Else, they will be expelled from the process/support from the Institute

and will have to source and pursue their own Internship. The students

who are sent for Internships as part of their respective courses by the

Institute are expected to complete the activity irrespective of their location

and preferences. On completion, they are required to submit a report in

the prescribed format suggested by the Institute and marks will be

awarded for the same.

The evaluation will be based on their project report submission,

demonstration of work done during the period of Internship at the

company and other factors which will be notified before its

commencement.

Any student sourcing an Internship must inform the Programme

coordinator in advance by a month from the date of commencement.

Once confirmation of allocation is notified, students will be required to

complete the same. However, any matter/issue related to the same

arising at a later date will be decided by the Principal and Chairman

(Placements & Internships). His decision would be final and binding. In

the future, thereafter, any claims for whatsoever reasons will be null and

void.

During the Internship, it is the responsibility of the student/s to maintain

decorum and well-being of one's own self. Students are expected to follow

the timings, protocols, rules & regulations of the Company to which

he/she has been deputed. Institute is not responsible for any misconduct

of a student during the internship. In case of any complaint/s received

from the Company to which he/she is deputed, the internship will be

canceled and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken as per the

advisory committee.

Note: Internship is a mandatory part of the curriculum and whosoever for

any reason fails to complete, will be considered having failed in the course

of study / will be detained. Such a student is considered of having a

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backlog and will have to clear to be eligible for the award of the

PG Diploma from the Institute.

Student Placability Index

Before presenting the pursuant graduates to the Industry, Institute

conducts its own process of screening to understand students'

preparedness of being in Industry ready and will be suggested/provided

with requisite feedback on a one-to-one basis. This session is very

important in view of the campus placement activity. Also, during the

session, students will be exposed to distinct phases of evaluation patterns

as path-finder in their journey of preparedness. Basing their performance

in the process, they will be given grades that will indicate their potential of

securing a placement opportunity with the potential recruiters. However,

it is essential to be understood that, the first criterion of screening and

shortlisting will be their performance in academics at the current level and

in the case of major potential recruiters will be their academic career.

Finally, they will also be suggested with scope and areas of improvement

to enable them in improving their employability skills and the potentiality

of securing a placement at the least number of attempts.

Students will be required to participate in the Pre-Placement test and

would be indexed based on their performance and merit. Depending on

the index he/she would be recommended for placements. Any student

who fails to meet the required index will not be allowed for placement

activity for the said year unless he/she meets the criteria by taking the re-

test. Students must go through the entire process without fail.

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Pre-Placement Training

Prior to the placements, a preparatory process of pre-placement training

sessions will be conducted by the Institute in order to guide the students

for interviews and presentations at the time of placement. The candidates

should satisfy the interview panel on various aspects, for them to be

considered for placements. Those who do not comply with the

requirements suggested by the panel will not be eligible for placement

opportunities sourced by the Institute.

The student needs to have cleared all the fee dues and all the subjects till

the date of placement activity to be eligible for the process.

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Placements

Placement Eligibility Definition and Criteria

Year - I

Trimester: I - III

Year - II

Trimester: IV-VI

Stage

Condition /

Performance

First Attempt -

All Clear (No back-logs)

Academic back-logs

will not be allowed

Placement Application

Status

Eligible to apply as

per Co. norms

Those with academic

back-logs will not be

allowed to apply till

they clear.

Note:

Students having backlog at any stage of the progress of trimesters must

clear to become eligible for Final Placement applications with various

potential recruiters as per the eligibility defined by the company.

Students for whatsoever reason may be, if fails at any stage of academic

progression, will not be eligible for the placements process till they clear

all the academic back-logs.

Only Academically

All-Clear students are

eligible to apply

Note:

Also, it is pertinent to note that, students are placed and fail for

whatsoever reason in academics in the advanced trimesters will be

informed to the company.

At the end of the program - i.e. upon completion of the last examination

of trimester VI, only academically eligible students will be placed.

Others remain ineligible and will not get further support.

a) The Institute invites various companies the selection of students for

suitable placement opportunities. While the Institute does not

guarantee placement, it, however, endeavors to transform students to

gain the requisite employability skills which make them placement

worthy.

b) The entire placement exercise is a joint effort between the Institute and

the students. While the Institute provides guidance, support, and

requisite inputs for the overall development of individuals, it is also

the responsibility of the student to put in the maximum possible

efforts to obtain suitable placements by succeeding in the given

selection processes.

c) All the students participating in the placement process must be open

to any role and location as desired by the potential recruiter/s as

deemed fit. The role at which an individual is placed is purely at the

discretion of the recruiters basing their organizational requirements.

Note: Any student/s who expresses preferences for any location, due

to whatsoever reasons, will be limiting their scope as opportunities

are provided by the recruiting companies based on their requirements

and Institute has no role in influencing any Company / HR to that

effect.

d) If a student has a backlog of subjects he/she will not be eligible for

placements, as most of the companies require candidates with no

backlogs, in certain cases major MNCs look for a first attempt – all

clear in academics throughout examinations across all

semesters/trimester.

e) In case a student rejects a job offer for any reason he/she will not be

allowed to take part in the further interview process and will have to

come back in line allowing the rest of the students.

f) Also, if anyone does not attend/apply for more than 3 placement

opportunities, then he/she stands to lose and will be placed at the

bottom of the list.

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Commencement and Conclusion of Campus Recruitments :

From September to January / February. After completion of the

trimester - VI, placement season concludes.

g) Students having back-logs /arrears / carrying forward papers during

the course of studies, will not be eligible to apply for the placement

process. Also, students having backlogs till the completion of the

program, will not be eligible for any support further.

h) Student/s facing any impending disciplinary action / doesn’t clear

dues / or any other impacting reasons for non-compliant with the

system will not be eligible for the placement process and is subject to

clearance from the advisory committee. The decision of the Principal/

Chairman (Placements & Internships) will be final and binding on

them. Once a decision is accorded, no claims will be allowed for

whatsoever reasons in this regard in the future.

I The last day of the Academic calendar marks the conclusion of the

placement season.

Note: Students are suggested to refer to the Placement Policy

Advisory provided/notified to gain more information on the Do’s

and Don’ts pertaining to the processes.

IN-CAMPUS BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES

The students while they are reporting for the Academic year 2023-24

should follow the behavioural guidelines :

• All the students are advised to follow the walk paths marked for them,

keeping in mind the social distancing aspect.

• During break time, students are advised not to crowd the common

areas (Corridors and Washrooms).

• Gathering of students is not allowed at any point in time. In case of an

emergency situation like a fire or earthquake, the students should

assemble at the designated assembly point (area in between the

academic building and administrative building) and avoid the use of

lifts and panic situations.

• Respiratory etiquette is to be strictly followed in class, labs, and canteen

areas. This involves the strict practice of covering one’s mouth and

nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed

elbow and disposing of used tissues properly

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• Self-monitoring of health by all at all times and any student reportedly

suffering from a flu-like illness should not attend and seek medical

advice. Such students, if diagnosed as suspect/confirmed cases of

contagious disease or COVID or any pandemic should immediately

inform the institute authorities.

(*Considering the dynamic nature of the pandemic new rules may be

rolled out accordingly, students are advised to check the updates and

be informed through the Notice Board and e-mails).

STUDENT SUPPORT

Industry Interface and Interaction

General Information:

The placement Office acts as an interface between the Institute and the

Industry. Based on the valuable inputs from the Recruiting Companies

and Industry Mentors, those inputs are adopted looking at the potential

development of the pursuant students on campus and the future

prospects.

With the change in the organizational environment and technological

advancements and interventions, many companies have started

conducting selection processes through hybrid modes (virtual / online

and offline / in-person) as per the adaptable and compatible patterns. It is

imperative for individuals to understand that they have to be prepared for

the new tech-based formats and be abreast with various facets of the

advancements in becoming industry ready for taking themselves ahead.

Note – today the pre-screening process is technology-driven and is also

the first level of elimination.

During any such process, issues related to students' unpreparedness/

lack of information/ non-compliance / ignorance may lead to elimination

from the process. Institute takes no responsibility for such lapses

demonstrated by students and subsequently, an opportunity is lost by the

candidate.

The onus of securing a placement is in the hands of the students. Institute

acts/supports them by training and guiding them with requisite inputs to

gain industry-desired skills and knowledge apart from regular

academics.

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Industry fitment is determined by the participant recruiters and Institute

has no role in promoting/recommending any student’s candidature with

the representing officials/authorities. Institute promotes and encourages

performance based on the merit and conditions provided by the potential

recruiters.

Notices, Intimations, and Circulars for the information of students will be

displayed on the Notice Boards placed in all the buildings. No individual

intimations will be provided and students are expected to follow these

regularly.

The Administration and Student Services Department are open to student

services, inquiries, and administrative issues during office hours:

Monday to Friday 9: 00 AM to 4: 30 PM.

Students can also contact Administration Department via email at

[email protected]

Students who have passed the relevant examinations will be awarded

Memorandum of Marks and Diploma Certificates. If the Certificate/s are

lost, duplicate certificate/s will be issued upon applying for the same in

the prescribed format and on payment of the applicable fee. Also, a

student can request an official transcript of the Certificates /

Memorandum of Marks, etc. on payment of a prescribed fee. The

administrative charges (applicable taxes extra) are as under:

Issue of Duplicate PGDM Certificate: Rs. 5,000/-

Issue of Duplicate Memorandum of Marks: Rs. 1,000/-

Attestation of Certified Transcript/s: Rs .1,000/-

for each set of transcripts

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Notices & Intimations

Administration & Student Services

Hostel Facility

While all students of the 2 Year PGDM program are required to stay in the

Hostels, students of other courses of shorter duration can opt for

accommodation at the hostel subject to availability. Such of those

students, are required to follow the Hostel Handbook and are governed

by the regulations mentioned therein. The hostel handbook is issued

separately.

Campus Canteen Facility

Students can take food at specified times at the IIRM Institute canteen

situated within the campus premises. The Institute discourages day

scholars from bringing food items from outside and encourages them to

avail the IIRM campus canteen facility. However, those students who

happen to bring their own food are required to store and consume the

same at designated places.

Medical Assistance and Insurance

All students are covered by a Group Mediclaim Policy in regard to

Medical expenses and also a Personal Accident Insurance Policy for the

period of study at the Institute. Details of the policies are given in Policy

documents, copies of which can be provided upon request.

Grievance Redressal

The Institute provides a grievance redressal mechanism for the students

in regard to all aspects of his/her stay at the Institute. Details of their

grievance should be submitted in the prescribed format to Program

Coordinators or put in the suggestion box provided for the same.

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There is a Complaint Register and any aggrieved student can write his /

her complaint in the register kept for that purpose. Also, students can give

their complaints in writing and drop the same in the Complaint Box.

Complaint Register Box

Anti-Ragging Policy

Institute has an Anti-Ragging Committee. Any student indulging in

Ragging or any such act will face punishment as per the rules of the

Institute and prevailing laws of the country. Complaints received in this

regard will be dealt with seriously.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment

Penalty

Grievances involving girl students may be brought to the notice of the

respective Program Coordinator/ Designated Authority. Cases relating

to sexual harassment will be investigated thoroughly and if found true,

disciplinary action will be taken against the student, which can include

removal of the student from the Institute rolls and or handing over the

case to local state administration for further action as per law.

Any penalty levied will not be adjusted in the caution deposit amount

under any circumstances.

CAUTION DEPOSIT REFUND

Students are required to pay an Academic Caution Deposit amount of

Rs. 10,000/- towards any unforeseen damage caused by him/her.

Students after the completion of the course are eligible to collect their

Academic Caution Deposit amount, provided they submit a NOC (No

Objection Certificate) which needs to be endorsed by the following.

Librarian (Has returned in good condition all the books borrowed by

him/her from the library and no Book is outstanding in his/her name and

returns the Library Cards).

Suggestion boxes are kept in prominent places in the Institute. Students

who wish to give suggestions for improvement can do so by giving them

in writing and dropping the same in the box.

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System Administrator (Any damage to the PC and accessories handled by

him/her in the computer lab)

Course Coordinator (Has not caused any damage to the furniture/ fixture

equipment etc., during her/his study on the campus and has surrendered

the Identity card).

Based on the charges levied to the student for the damages and other

aspects, the refund amount will be arrived at and submitted to the

Accounts Department.

Once the accounts department receives all the NOCs of the particular

batch, they will process the return of the amounts through an appropriate

payment mode to the student within 90 official working days after the

announcement of the final results.

The Institute functions under the jurisdiction of the State of Telangana.

Therefore, all issues and disputes if any are subjected to jurisdiction or

appropriate authority at Hyderabad only.

Once the student is admitted to any course, it is deemed that he/she has

accepted the Terms & Conditions and Rules & Regulations prescribed by

the Institute in its Letter of Admission, Students Handbook, Hostel

Handbook (if applicable), and any other format that is put forth.

The student has to submit the self declared medical fitness form along

with medical fitness certificate issued by a qualified doctor possessing at

least an MBBS degree / Civil Surgeon Registered with the Medical

Council of India.

Jurisdiction

Declaration

*NOTE: IIRM reserves the right to vary the policies, syllabus,

and timings without prior notice.

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IIRM

Financial District, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, 500 032.

*The information furnished above is indicative and IIRM reserves

the right to change the contents at any time