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for slow learners. In this scheme, the top scorer(s) will help slow
learners under the supervision of the faculty handling the class.
Tutorial sheets are issued by the faculty in order to help them more.
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Extra classes are also taken by the faculty for these slow learners
exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/
corporates/business houses, etc.
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The Semester Abroad Programme (SAP) was introduced with an
aim to encourage students from both the undergraduate and
postgraduate streams to pursue their final semester in an abroad
university (those signed MoU with VIT).
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The Office of International Relations organizes a road-show on
SAP and students in their pre-final year of their programmes are
invited to participate.
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Internships are offered to students as a part of placement activities
to provide assistance to student’s final semester projects.
publication of student magazines
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Splash is VIT University’s official student magazine published by
the VIT University Editorial Board (VIT UEB) (2011).
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Student university yearbook is also printed to highlight the
achievements of the students (3
rd
edition in progress)
5.1.10
Does the university provide guidance and/or conduct coaching
classes for students appearing for Civil Services, Defense Services,
NET/SET and any other competitive examinations? If yes, what is the
outcome?
The University facilitates guidance and opportunity for students to appear
in various competitive exams. However, the coaching classes are being
outsourced to agencies. The following information gives an overview of
these aspects:
The numbers indicate the number of students enrolled for the coaching
classes.
5.1.11
Mention the policies of the university for enhancing student
participation in sports and extracurricular activities through
strategies / schemes such as
additional academic support and academic flexibility in
S.No. Company
Class Type
2011-12
2012-13
1
Princeton Review
GRE & GMAT
149
189
2
TIME
CAT
300
250
3
Think & Learn
CAT
-
62
4
IMS
CAT GRE GMAT -
60
5
Jamboree
GRE & GMAT
109
85
6
Excel Carrier
Civil Services
66
45