LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY

Employability Enhancement Program Master Plan

Released Date: April 2012

Only for B.Tech, M.B.A, M.C.A program

Contents

1) Salient Features of the Policy ......................................................................... 2 2). The Employability Enhancement Programme................................................ 2 3) Tests ............................................................................................................... 7 4). Cycle through Cycle Transition of student .................................................... 8 5). Disciplinary Code for students ..................................................................... 11 6) Exceptions to the Policy ............................................................................... 12 7). Summary of Financial obligations................................................................ 13 8) Stake holders ..14

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1.

Salient Features

The EEP will be administered by a EEP committee at the central level, along with various stake holders at Divison/Faculty/Discipline/School/Domain / Department levels. I. The input sessions and grooming sessions will be held under the nomenclature of Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP) and the entire programme shall be divided into various stages referred to as cycles. The attendance to these EEP sessions shall be mapped rigorously. A series of tests shall be conducted during entire EEP that will count for progressive performance analysis of students. It shall be mandatory for a student to take these tests. The university will bear the cost of Employability Enhancement Programmes without passing on the cost to the students. For all purposes, the UMS will be used for announcements/notifications. Any announcement/notification made on UMS will be deemed to have been served on the students. The University may also use Email/SMS at times to convey information/interact with students/parents at its discretion. After successful online registration and fee submission, student must deposit a sum of Rs. 3750 (which includes Rs. 2,000 as refundable security charges for the EEP and Rs. 1750 as non-refundable fee for the Benchmarking and Diagnostic Tests) in accounts section.

II. III. IV. V.

VI.

2.

The Employability Enhancement Programme

In order to facilitate active placement support to the eligible students registered for placement assistance from the university, The Centre of Employability Enhancement Programme and the respective School-Departments, shall engage several special training sessions and evaluation sessions for students under name of Employability Enhancement Programme or EEP. I. II. The EEP shall comprise of various cycles, depending upon the programs & their duration. A student moves from one cycle to the next upon satisfying the criteria of successful completion of that cycle. Refer to POINT 5 for details on successful completion and cycle through cycle transition of a student. It is mandatory for every student registered for placement services to attend these EEP sessions and activities thereof fulfil the attendance criteria and the required score in the different tests to be qualified for placements The precise details of activities to be held and type of inputs to be delivered during each cycle shall be announced subsequently.

III.

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3.1 Program Details: There will be 2 hours per week ( subject to change)
various EEP cycles as mentioned in subsequent programmes.

EEP inputs during

3.2 Programme wise Cycle Details & Content Input Details:

Sem 1 Cycle I 2Years Programme Reg. in Ist Week of Ist Sem A1

Sem II Cycle II S1

Sem III Cycle III A2

Sem IV

School/ Discipline/Specialization Technical Inputs

Sem I

Sem II

Sem III Cycle I

Sem IV Cycle II S1 Compulsory Summer Term

Sem V Cycle III A2

Sem VI

3Years Programme

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Reg in Ist week of 2nd Sem

A1

School Specific Technical Inputs

Sem1

Sem II

Sem III Cycle1

Sem IV Cycle II A2

Sem V Cycle III S1

Sem VI Cycle IV T-I Technical Inputs Compulsory Summer Term

Sem VII Cycle V T-II Tests

SemVIII

4Years Programme

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Reg. in A1 Ist week of 2nd Sem

Slots for School

*For Integrated Programs, the Inputs will be given in only one degree, either the lower or the higher; registration of lateral entry students will take place in 3rd Semester. For programs not falling under the details mentioned in the table above, separate information will be floated at particular time.

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3.2 Broad Curriculum-EEP Inputs 3.3A Core Inputs (A1, A2, S1)
A1: Analytical Skill I (Reasoning): The following topics would be covered: Verbal Reasoning:
Coding & Decoding, Blood Relations, Puzzle Test The above mentioned topics are required to be discussed in order to develop and check how well & fast the student identifies the relationship among the classes and develops a useful pattern. Output Tracing, Direction Sense Test, Alpha Numeric Sequence Puzzle, Number

Ranking &

Time Sequence Test

The above mentioned topics are required to be discussed because a sequence is given. The student is required to identify the pattern of that sequence and determine the output accordingly. These topics judges how fast a person would identify the root cause of the problem in a chronological order

Mathematical Operations, Arithmetical Reasoning, Inserting the Missing Character

The above mentioned topics are required to be taught so that the student is able to identify the useful mathematical operations like subtraction, multiplication, division. .

Data Sufficiency The above mentioned topic is required to be discussed in order to judge how much amount of minimum resources are required for a student to take a successful decision .In such type of questions the problem is given followed by certain statements containing facts providing facts to answer the given questions. Reason & Assertion These questions are meant to judge the student knowledge and with it his ability to reason out correctly.

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Verbal Reasoning (Logic) : Logic Deduction, Statement & Assumptions ,Statement & Argument,Statement & Course of Action,Evaluating Inferences,Cause & Effect Reasoning The above mentioned topics are required to be discussed and solved as per the information given without the concern of the formal validity or truth of the statements i.e conclusion should follow directly from the statement given. Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, Analogy, Classification, Analytical Reasoning In the above mentioned topics there is a sequence of figures depicting a change step by step. The student is required to identify the next possible pattern or the odd one out pattern. Such questions highlights how can a student would be able to differentiate between almost similar kind of situations.

b) A2: Analytical Skill II (Quantitative)

Number Systems: Vedic Mathematics, Divisibility Tests, Factors and Multiples, Concept of Unit Digit, Remainder Theorem Calculation of Number of Zeros in a factorial, Averages, Ratio, Proportion

The above mentioned a required to be discuss so that a student is able to well verse with use of Numbers and their mathematical operations very quickly through shortcuts.

Percentages and Interest Calculations, Profit and Loss The above mentioned topics are required to be discuss in order that a student is able to solve the questions related to the daily life profit/loss or percentage calculation.

Calculations, Relative Speed, Boat & River, Races, Head start in Races .Time and Work, Problems on Cisterns The above mentioned problems are required to be discussed so that the student is able to quickly solve the problem related to Speed, Distance & Time related to trains ,boats& Cisterns.

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Permutation and Combination The above mentioned type of problem are required to be discuss so that the student is able to judge the possible (probabilistic) outcome of the decision he has taken. Data Interpretation: Different types of charts In such type of problems the data is presented in the graphical chart form or the tabular form and the student is required to identify and analyse the past or the future trend.

c) S1: Soft Skills :

Ice-breaking Orientation This input is being provided so that the student is able to know the rules and regulations and the concept of the EEP. Grooming and Etiquette, Verbal Communication, Writing Skills ,Social Courtesies and Individual Social Responsibility, Personal and Professional Values ,Presentation Skills, Group Discussion The above mentioned inputs are required to be covered so that overall grooming and makeover can be done for the student so that he is able to present well in the placement drive. Know Yourself , Resume (Online Resume-Template) , Interview Skills The above mentioned inputs are required so that the student is able to present himself well in the interviews by having a well made resume and the desired interview skills.

3.3B Technical Inputs (by teaching department) : Technical inputs may be

defined as the basic knowledge of certain areas/specialization/domain which are very critical and important for the placement of the students .For B.Tech students, C, C++ is an example of technical input.

(a) T1: Technical Skill I

The cycle is dedicated to the technical inputs, mainly the programming skill inputs, for e.g. C,C++ and Computer Literacy would be provided to all the engineering disciplines by the Computer Science department. The Computer Input will be compulsory for all Engineering Disciplines, if departments feel the need to teach some department specific techniques, they can add more EEP slots on their own or can teach the content in the Semester that follows the last EEP Cycle. For disciplines

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other that Engineering, the DOD may decide to give Department specific inputs in this cycle (for e.g. Pharmacy) , but this needs to be informed to the Central EEP Team, before the initiation of S1 cycle. (b) T2:

Technical Skill II

Dedicated to department inputs (if any) and extensive tests. Students will attend their EEP sessions regularly and would be rigorously tested on all the previous EEP inputs. Workshops will be conducted on weekends to conduct tests and discuss the test papers used by various companies.

4) Tests
Tests during EEP inputs
4.1 For every EEP input there will be one MTE and one ETE just like regular course which will be conducted by examination. There would be 30 % & 70 % weightage for MTE & ETE respectively. These evaluations/tests shall be used as one of the components constituting criteria to determine promotion of student to next cycle of EEP. 4.2 There will be two academic tasks before MTE and two academic tasks after MTE to be conducted by respective EEP teacher in his/her class. 4.3 MTE/ETE/Homework will be objective type. Tests by Outside agencies. 4.4 In addition to this there may be a diagnostic test and benchmarking test to be conducted by DSCS for certain programmes. 1. The Diagnostic Test: This test is aimed at having a first-hand idea of the strengths and weaknesses of the students with respect to skills on which the recruiters test the students during selection process. This test may be conducted at end of Cycle I or II (or in the beginning ) 2. The Benchmarking Tests: These are the industry standard test conducted by representative bodies (third-party organizations) of different industries. The scores of these tests are recognized by and used by the recruiting companies during their recruitment processes (not just during campus placements but also otherwise if students directly approach the company) These tests shall be conducted tentatively during Cycle III of the EEP. Based on the results and ranking of student in these tests, better students shall be exposed to better companies as per criteria laid down by respective companies during their selection process. To name a few, tests like NACHTECH Test for IT/ITeS based companies, AMCAT for multidisciplinary evaluation, or any other such benchmarking tests can be organized for the respective students. It shall be mandatory for every student to take these tests respective to their stream/discipline. EEP Master Plan Page 7 of 17

 Other Practise Tests : Apart from the above mentioned tests every student is supposed to take several practise tests/evaluations to be conducted during or after each cycle of EEP. The fee of Rs.1750 is charged from students during the registration for conducting benchmarking and diagnostic tests. This is non-refundable fee. However, if the actual expenditure incurred (per student) for conducting these tests is below Rs. 1750 then the excess shall be refunded back to students subsequently. Alternatively, if the actual expenditure incurred (per student) for conducting these test is above Rs. 1750 then it shall be received from student or adjusted from the security amount (Rs. 2,000) deposited by the student.

5) Cycle through Cycle Transition of student

As can be noted in Tables given below, various cycles of EEP are mutually exclusive over schedule. A student shall be allowed to move to next cycle if and only if he/she successfully clears the current cycle 5.1 Successful completion of a cycle: A student is said to successfully complete/clear a cycle provided he/she satisfies each of the following criteria. a. Attendance: A student needs to secure a cumulative attendance of 90% taking into consideration all types of activities conducted for the student in respective (current) cycle. A relaxation of 10% in this criteria is offered to student in terms of medical allowance, thereby, requiring a student to secure at least 80% attendance in current cycle so as to progress to next cycle. b. Qualifying Score: A student has to score satisfactory grades pertaining to various tests (and evaluations) conducted during or at end of current cycle. The tests may be conducted internally by LPU or may be outsourced to third parties. The detailed criteria of cycle wise qualifying score is stated in Tables as under.

Table 1: Qualifying criteria of Tests

Sr. 1 2 3 4 5 Test Name/Source Evaluation(s)-I Evaluation(s)-II Evaluation(s)-III Evaluation(s)-IV Evaluation(s)-V Tests during/after Cycle-I Cycle-II Cycle-III Cycle-IV Cycle-V Qualifying Score Criteria Score prescribed bare minimum marks in Test-I Score prescribed bare minimum marks in Test-II Score prescribed bare minimum marks in Test-III Score prescribed bare minimum marks in Test-IV Score prescribed bare minimum marks in Test-V

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Note: a. Compulsory Curriculum Benchmark: Besides satisfying all the conditions for having a transition from one cycle to another cycle. The student can still be debarred from getting a EEP input if he/she is not scoring required minimum grade in the few selected subjects taught in the curriculum. As under 1. The student has to get a minimum score in English course (studied over various terms: 2nd, 3rd & 4th depending upon Level English course the student is studying) before getting the S1 input. 2. Other important courses domain wise like score in C language (studied over various terms) before getting the T1 & T2 input respectively as per the policy. More subjects may be added on later. b. Behavioural Norms: A student must conform to norms of behaviour, dress code, attitude and ethics throughout the EEP (and not just until the time he is placed) and afterwards. c. Other Parameters: A student must conform to any other parameters or conditions or such part of the policy which may be notified and/or modified later. 5.2 The cycle through cycle transition: The following series of tables (Tables 2 through 5) chart The cycle through cycle transition of a student on the basis of Attendance and Qualifying score in tests/evaluations conducted during/after respective cycles ,provided that the student fulfils of criteria mentioned below.

Table 2: Cycle I to Cycle II transition

Cycle-I Attendance Criteria Fulfilled Fulfilled Cycle-I Qualifying Score Criteria Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Preliminary Status for Cycle-II Eligible for Cycle-II Can re-register paying a fee of Rs. 1,000 Can re-register paying a fee of Rs. 1,000 Can re-register paying a fee of Rs. 2,000 Did student Re-register? Not Applicable Yes No Yes No Yes No Final Status for Cycle-II Eligible for Cycle-II Eligible for Cycle-II Debarred Eligible for Cycle-II Debarred Eligible for Cycle-II Debarred Page 9 of 17

Not Fulfilled

Fulfilled

Not Fulfilled

Not Fulfilled

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Table 3: Cycle II to Cycle III transition

Cycle-II Attendance Criteria Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Cycle-II Qualifying Score Criteria Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Preliminary Status for Cycle-III Eligible for Cycle-III Can re-register paying a fee of Rs. 1,000 Did student Re-register? Not Applicable Yes No Debarred Debarred Final Status for Cycle-III Eligible for Cycle-III Eligible for Cycle-III Debarred

Table 4: Cycle III to Cycle IV transition

Cycle-III Attendance Criteria Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Cycle-III Qualifying Score Criteria Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Preliminary Status for CycleIV Eligible for Cycle-IV Did student Re-register? Not Applicable Debarred Debarred Debarred Final Status for Cycle-IV Eligible for Cycle-IV

Table 5: Cycle IV to Cycle V transition

Cycle-IV Attendance Criteria Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Cycle-IV Qualifying Score Criteria Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Fulfilled Not Fulfilled Preliminary Status for CycleV Eligible for Cycle-V Did student Re-register? Not Applicable Debarred Debarred Debarred Final Status for Cycle-V Eligible for Cycle-V

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Generally the students would not be called during the summer breaks however, if need arises compulsory classes would be held and students would be informed in advance (summer term before the final year would be compulsory for 3 and 4 year programme. The hostel fees during the summer term would be borne by the student. 5.3 Important note in context of Debarment and Re-registration: a. A student may be debarred during any of the cycles (I through V) on the grounds of violation of criteria as mentioned above. b. If a preliminary or final status of a student for any given cycle is declared to be DEBARRED, the student loses chances of re-registration. Such students cannot even participate in any of the subsequent placement-related activities and recruitment drives. c. If preliminary status of a student allows him/her to re-register with some fee, then student shall not be allowed to participate in any placement-activities or drives until he re-registers. If a student does not re-register for next cycle within stipulated time frame (as notified through UMS), it shall be assumed that student is no longer interested to seek placement assistance from the university and shall be permanently debarred. d. In order to re-register for next cycle (as applicable), the student shall submit the following by the dates announced through UMS: Deposit the requisite fee (Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 2,000) in accounts and furnish a copy of the receipt of same to the Department of Placements. Submit an undertaking signed by his parent. The format of undertaking shall be provided later. e. The amount submitted as fee for re-registration is NOT refundable. f. The security amount submitted during initial registration shall be refunded only to those students, who successfully clear the Cycle-V (irrespective of whether they had to re-register after any cycle or not).

5.4 Debarment process (based on EEP activities): 1. The list of debarred students will be displayed by examination on the basis of EEP attendance and marks decided upon the performance of the students in various tests for EEP. 2. Same information will be sent to DSCS and account section and EEP team for necessary actions.

6) Disciplinary Code for students

This will be announced at appropriate time later in pre final semester.

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7) Exceptions to the Policy

Following are some exceptions to the above-mentioned provisions in this policy: 1. Attendance in EEP Cycles during Trainings: Any student who is on training (as approved by the university) during any of the attendance cycles will be required to attend mandatory sessions immediately after his return or if called by the university earlier on curtailment of training or after viva etc. He/she would, however, be required to take part in all such interventions/tests which are made available to students online or on UMS. 2. Attendance in EEP during Examinations: In so far as possible, no EEP session would be organized during regular exams. However, in case some EEP session and a backlog/reappear exam date clashes, then exemption from EEP session will be given on specific request in advance. 3. Exemption from EEP during Recruitment Drives: Exemption from EEP sessions may also be considered in case sessions clash with any recruitment drive facilitated by the university. 4. EEP sessions for non-registered students: The University recognizes the fact that there may be few students who are not interested in placements. Such students may also take part in EEP sessions by registering in the same way. However, they will be required to pay Rs. 2,000 per cycle in order to avail these sessions which are otherwise free for students registered for placement assistance from university. 5. Duty Leaves for Off-campus drives: The duty leaves for participating in any off-campus placement drives that are facilitated/represented/recognized by LPU shall be given to students. The duty leaves may not be granted to students for participating in other off-campus placement drives or job fairs not recognized/recommended by LPU. 6. Re-entry of a debarred student into EEP: A student debarred from placement assistance from university on the basis of not fulfilling Qualifying Score criteria after Cycle III (i.e. not achieving stipulated score in benchmark test) may be given an option to retake the test for improvement. If the student fulfils the qualifying score criteria in improvement test, he/she shall be eligible to re-register for EEP. 7. Termination of classes for Placed Students: A student placed in a company through a Placement Drive authorised by the University may request to terminate his classes by signing an undertaking that he is comfortable with the placement on offer, and will no longer participate in any drives. The students fee would be refunded and he will be debarred from participating in further drives. EEP Master Plan Page 12 of 17

8) Summary of Financial Obligations

As can be observed from Table below, the university is likely to spend more than Rs. 10,000 per student in enhancing their employability. Other than diagnostic and benchmarking tests costing Rs. 1,500 no cost has been passed on to the students. The element of recovery/forfeiture has been included to ensure element of seriousness and for the sake of constructive participation and to increase credibility in the eyes of recruiters.

Table 6: Approximate Financial obligations of students and the LPU

Event Cost Involved Cost to be borne by Forfeiture/Recovery Clause EEP Sessions Rs. 4,000 per student per year LPU (No cost to student) In case a student is debarred due to reasons stated earlier, security amount of Rs. 2,000 shall be forfeited. Diagnostic and Benchmarking Tests Rs. 1750 per student Student In case a student is registered for the test but fails to take the test on stipulated dates.

Important: The university may modify/delete any of the existing provisions or add new provisions at any time.

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