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Question:
What is the concept behind the Virtual Campus of Punjab Technical
University?
Answer: The Virtual Campus is a platform
for providing Internet enabled Distance Learning. The significant
increase in penetration of Internet clearly indicates the worldwide
acceptance of internet as a communication tool. Virtual Campus
uses internet as a media for leveraging the pitfalls of our
traditional education system by providing an environment
which is more learner centric rather than being more instructor
centric. Powered by internet technology, the Virtual Campus
has laid a new chapter in education. Through the Virtual Campus,
learners can now undergo training sitting at their homes or
any other place with internet accessibility and continue their
education.
Punjab Technical University in collaboration with Lovely International
Trust has taken the bold initiative to start a Virtual Campus
offering education through Online Mode and eCorrespondence Mode.
This hi-tech state of the art virtual campus promises to provide
learning at lower cost in addition to providing a multimedia
rich interactive learning experience. The Virtual Campus
shall have a global target audience and will allow people including
students, professionals, businessmen & executives, housewives, employees, defence personnel, retired persons to learn and
get degrees / diplomas.
Question:
What are the various programmes through Virtual Campus?
Answer: Online Virtual Campus delivers
programme in
Question: What
is the accreditation of Punjab Technical University?
Answer: Punjab Technical University has been
established by an act of the State Legislature to promote Technical,
Management & professional education at the degree level
& above. University Grants Commission, the apex body for
accrediting Indian Universities, accredits Punjab Technical
University. The university is also a member of the Association
of Indian Universities. More than 80 colleges/institutes affiliated
to Punjab Technical University, have the approval of AICTE,
New Delhi (an apex body for affiliating technical programmes
in India.)which are offering professional Graduate and Post
Graduate Degrees in Engineering, Management, Information and
Technology and Pharmacy.
Question: What
is the accreditation status of programmes offered via Virtual
campus?
Answer: Punjab Technical University is amongst
a very few Universities in India offering under graduate &
post graduate programmes through virtual campus. Under
Section 3 of the University Act, the Punjab Technical University
is authorised to institute and confer Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates
& academic distinction. The nomenclature of all the programmes
are as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) norms &
it is a member of Association of Indian Universities. Thus the
degrees and diplomas given by the Punjab Technical University
stand recognized by other Universities on a reciprocal basis.
Question: What
are the benefits of Online programmes offered via PTU Virtual
Campus over conventional Distance Learning programmes offered
by various universities?
Answer: The Online mode of Virtual Campus
aims to cater to learners beyond geographical and cultural barriers
by providing following benefits in order to provide an engaging
and conducive learning environment Anytime and Anywhere learning.
Question: How
is your learning methodology different from that of other
Online Education portals?
Answer:
Online education at PTU Virtual Campus is imparted
via a state of the art Learning Management System built using
the most advanced technologies to provide an exciting and
engaging learning experience to the student. The rich interactive
multimedia content contains voice over and demonstrations
for each topic explaining the nitty-gritty of subjects through
a very intuitive user interface. Besides the course contents
are updated as per the needs of the industry.
Question:
Is the entire course material available at one time?
Answer: Subject wise course material is
sent to the students in separate volumes.
Question:
Do I need to refer to books in addition to course material
given by the university?
Answer:
The course material given to you will cover the course
topics in sufficient detail. However, we also suggest certain
reference books that you can read in order to get an in-depth
knowledge on the topics covered. Moreover students taking
admission to Online programmes can access the Online Library
available through www.ptuonline.com.
Question:
I have taken admission to an Online programme. What happens
if I shift to a new location?
Answer:
No problem. You can continue with your programme through
PTU Online Virtual Campus from anywhere in the world. You
need to inform the university about your change of correspondence
address. In case, you shift to a different country, you may
have to pay an additional fee as may be applicable.
Question:
How soon will the faculty respond to my queries sent via email?
Answer: The faculty shall promptly respond
to student queries on first come first serve basis. In addition
to this, the most common Questions shall be included in the
subject Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The students are
advised to go through the subject FAQ before submitting any
query.
Question:
Can I view a sample certificate / degree that I will get after
successful completion of a programme?
Answer:
Click
Here to view the sample certificate.
Question:
What is the educational background of the faculty members?
Answer:
The faculty members of PTU Virtual campus have qualification
as per the AICTE / UGC norms .The faculty members are actively
involved in teaching as they hold senior positions within
the fields they teach. Punjab Technical University has also
tied up with industry professionals, consultants and technical
experts to give the students the best possible combination
of theory and real life experience. Faculty qualified as per
UGC/PTU norms would handle the back end operations.
Question:
Will my degree from PTU Virtual Campus be accepted in the
business community?
Answer: Yes, To ensure that our programs
provide the skills and expertise that are in high demand,
we develop our curriculum based on the emerging needs of industry.
We then draw our faculty from among the leaders of that industry
to provide the most valuable, real-world education possible.
The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest
proven concepts, methods, and practices.In fact business executives
themselves are taking to our programmes in a big way top update
their professional Knowledge and skills while discharging
their current responsibilities.
Question:
When and how often do I have to be online for doing Online
programmes offered via PTU Virtual Campus?
Answer: You choose. The days and times
that you have to be online for class are entirely up to you-
let it be any time of the day or night. This allows you to
fit learning into your busy schedule, rather than attempting
to fit your schedule around learning. Nothing could be more
convenient as online programs through PTU Virtual Campus.
You can study while you are on the move enjoying your holidays
/ making business trips / by accessing the course contents
available on the internet, can read the contents from the
CD in case you have a computer / laptop handy with you and
even from the printed material that is provided by the university.
In addition to the above, you will have to be Online to participate
in the chat sessions, discussion forum, access the email,
newsletter, announcements.
Question:
What's the Question PTU asks most frequently?
Answer:
What's keeping you from getting started NOW and completing
your degree?
Question: Do
I need to give any Entrance or Screening Test for taking admission
to programmes?
Answer: No, there is no Entrance or Screening Test. All those
who fulfill the eligibility criteria can enroll themselves
for the desired programme.
Question:
How can I take Admission to the programmes offered via
Virtual Campus?
Answer: The students can take admission
in two ways :
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Online- admission by downloading
Admission Form through
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Offline -admission through
the prospectus / Admission form. |
Question:
How do I take admission to the programmes through the PTU
website?
Answer: Students can download the Admission
Form and Examination Form available in the Regstration/Re-Admission
Kit (as applicable) from the university website. The student
MUST fill up the Admission Form and Examination Form, and
attach the attested photographs, testimonials and transcripts
/ mark sheets as mentioned in the form and send it via registered
post at
Online Virtual Campus (Punjab Technical University)
EDUCAL
S.C.O. 33, Feroze Gandhi Market,
Ludhiana- 141001
PH: 0161-2426039, 2421256
Cell no: 093168-19976
Rs.100/- will have to be paid at the time of submission
of admission form at the learning centre alongwith the
course fee and cost of study material. For further details Click
Here
Question:
How do I take admission to the programmes through the prospectus
/ Admission form?
Answer: The students either download the Admission Form and Examination Form available on the website www.ptuonline.com or obtain a Prospectus by making a cash payment of Rs.100/- at the Admission Outlets (mentioned in PTU Online website) or at the following address:
Online Virtual Campus (Punjab Technical University)
EDUCAL
S.C.O. 33, Feroze Gandhi Market,
Ludhiana- 141001
PH: 0161-2426039, 2421256
Cell no: 093168-19976
In case the student downloads the Admission Form from the website, He/She will have to pay Rs. 100/- in the form of Demand Draft in favour of “EDUCAL” payable at Ludhiana.
The Examination form can be downloaded from the PTU Online website Free of Cost.
For further details Click
Here
Question: What
all testimonials do I need to submit along with the admission
form?
Answer: The testimonials required to be
submitted are as under :
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Photocopy of the proof of qualifying
examinations duly attested by the Gazetted Officer /
Head of the Institution last attended / Notary public
/ Other attestation authorities.
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Photocopy of 10th class certificate or
any other related document having Date of Birth duly
attested by the Gazetted Officer / Head of the Institution.
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Three photographs (including 1 to be
pasted on the form) to be attached with candidate’s
name, and also the course applied for, at the back of
it.
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Question:
I have registered for an PtU Online programme and also submitted
my course fee. When will I get the course material?
Answer: After successful registration and
realization of the fee, you will be enrolled in the selected
program for the subsequent session. You will receive a confirmation
for the same via Email or Post. The course material will be
dispatched subsequently.
Question:
I have registered for an Online programme & have received
the Email containing my username and password. How do I access
my course material?
Answer: Open www.ptuonline.com
On the home page, enter your username and password and click
“Log On” to access the course material.
Question:
I have appeared in the qualifying examination prescribed by
you but my final result is awaited. Can I take admission in
a programme?
Answer: Yes, you can apply for admission
to a programme subject to the conditions that the result
of the qualifying examinations must be submitted to the university
before the start of the Session.
Question: How
is the programme structured?
Answer: In order to view the programme
structure please Click
Here
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Question:
What would be the evaluation criteria?
Answer: To view the evaluation
criteria please Click
Here
Question:
Will you provide me sample Question papers?
Answer: Yes, you will get the access to the sample
Question papers in the due course of your programme of study.
Question:
When do I take the End Semester examination?
Answer: End semester
exams would be also be conducted 2 times in a year for each
corresponding session i.e. The exams would be held in February
and August of the subsequent year respectively.
Question:
Where do I take the exams?
Answer: The end semester exams would be conducted
“Offline” in the designated examination center which would
be informed to you well before the commencement of exams.
Question:
Where will be the designated examination centers?
Answer: Subject to the availability of sufficient number
of students, it shall be our endeavor to create the facilitation
/ examination center as close as possible.
Question:
I have registered for an Online programme. How can I clarify
my doubts / queries?
Answer:
Faculty is available for various disciplines &
can be consulted through e-mail, chat, discussion forum. The
names & contact details of the faculty would be available
at the beginning of subject text.
Question:
What would be the Fee Structure?
Answer: In order to view the Fee structure
please Click Here
Question:
What is the deadline for paying the fee For Existing Students
Only?
Answer: The semester wise fee is payable
latest by 15 days before the commencement of the corresponding
semester.
Question:
What computer configurations do we need to have to be able to
take online programme?
Answer: PTU Online Virtual Campus provides
a state of the art easy-to-use Internet software, you'll find
that your educational experience is convenient, productive and
rewarding.
To access the online courseware, you will need Windows 9x, NT,
ME, 2000 or XP machine. The Macintosh platform is also supported,
provided you use the latest versions of Internet Explorer and
Netscape Navigator. For best performance we recommend:
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Pentium or better with 64 MB RAM or more
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1GB Hard Drive or better
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SVGA monitor
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28.8 KBPS modem or better
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Question:
Do I need to install any software on my machine in order to
view the online courseware?
Answer: You need to have the following
software installed on your machine-
1. Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or better
2. Plug-in: Shockwave and Flash Player
3. Readers: Acrobat Reader, Power point Reader
Question:
I am serving as a Defence Officer. Am I eligible for a Post
Graduate programme?
Answer: Admission to Post Graduate Programme
shall be open to Defence Officers with the eligibility criteria
as detailed below -
To be eligible for admission to this programme
Defence Officers must have passed either a Graduate or Post
Graduate degree in any discipline with atleast 50% marks OR
Must have undergone successfully: -
NDA / IMA / any other equivalent course, via O.T.S. / Indian
Air Force Academy / Naval Academy OR
One of the following seven courses:
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Defence Service Staff College Course.
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Technical Staff Officers Course.
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Long Defence Management Course.
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Senior Defence Management Course.
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Higher Command Course.
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Advanced Air Armament Staff Officers
Course
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Specialized Advanced Course of Various
aims and services [included in the list supplied by
Director General (Resettlement), New Delhi].
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