BLOCK ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013 2014

Programme in Semester System Commencement of Odd Semester/ Year 2013-2014 Completion of Assessment of Non-Teaching Credit Courses Done During Summer Break Briefing on NTCC Courses during Even Semesters Last Class of Odd Semester 02-07-2013 to 03.08.2013 Final Year* (Early Joining) 02 .07.2013 12.08.2013 to 17.08.2013 16.09.2013 to 20.09.2013 21st November 2013 25th November to 30th November 2013 Programme in Annual System 08-07-2013 to 01.08.2013 Distance Learning/ e - Learning Programmes 01.07.2013 Ph.D. Programmes

2nd July 2013

25.10.2013 04.10.2013 to 16.11.2013 Odd Semester Examination/ 29.10.2013 07.10.2013 19.11.2013 Half Yearly Exams to to to 03.12.2013 06.12 .2013 19.10 2013 30.11.2013 Sangathan: 18-09-2013 to 24-10-2013 Autumn Break: November 4-8, 2013 Commencement of Even 26.11.2013 22.10.2013 Semester to 02.01.2014 11.12.2013 Convocation for Class of 2013: December 4-6, 2013 17th IWPSD 2013 Conference : December 9-13, 2013 Asia-Pacific Congress of Virology VIROCON 2013 : December 17-20, 2013 65th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress-2013 : December 20,21,22, 2013 Winter Break: 23.12.2013 to 31.12.2013 Human Value Quarter: 28.01.2014 to 29-04-2014 Amity Annual Youth Festival: 06.02.2014 08.02.2014 Completion of Assessment of 17.03.2014 to 22.03.2014 Non-Teaching Credit Courses or Done During Even Semesters 19.05.2014 to 31.05.2014 Last Class of Even Semester/ 27.03.2014 06.02.2014 Year 2013-2014 to 27.03.2014 03.04.2014 Even Semester Exams/ 08.04.2014 10.02.2014 02.04.2014 Annual Exams to to to 03.06.2014 10.05.2014 28.02.2014 26.04.2014 Day of Belongingness: 07-05-2014

2nd January 2014

08th May 2014 12th to 17th May 2014

The Academic Calendar provides for minimum 15 to 17 weeks for all the Programmes. *In case of Early Joining 12 14 weeks have been provided since in these cases the credit load of the courses is less in both the semesters. If any Institution opts for early joining, prior approval of the University HQ must be obtained as per regulations before the commencement of the Academic Session.

Early joining option is for the final year programmes only, where the students proceed for their Final Project/Dissertation in industry.

In order to permit the student to join their placement/ Final Project/ Dissertation, the Institution must finish the semesters on fast track meeting the academic requirements. The classes should be so planned that considering all the activities, holidays, events, breaks etc., syllabus is covered within the given time limits. In case the syllabus is not covered as planned, extra classes should be conducted during the week or on Saturdays/Holidays. Prior intimation about same must be given to Academics Office. Preparatory holidays will be admissible only if syllabus is covered within the time limits. Block dates for commencement of semesters and examination block dates will not be changed under any circumstances except with the approval of Acting Vice Chancellor through Dy. Director (Academics). A single Amity Annual Youth Festival will be organized in which the respective institutions will conduct the Technical sessions individually but the Cultural events will be clubbed together. Registration/Re-registration of students should be completed on the First day of the Semester. All students must register for guided self study course within 1st Week of Commencement of the respective semester. Institution must ensure all assessment of Dissertation/Projects/Seminar etc. of even semesters are completed either before the end semester examination or within 10 days of the last examination of respective programme. Viva for the Value Added Courses will be scheduled by the CoE before the commencement of the End semester Examination. (If any back log paper). The Concluding Ceremony for final year batch will be conducted on last day of final exams, only when all academic requirements including Practical, Viva Voce of Project/ Dissertation etc. are completed.