Welcome to Sri Balaji Society
India is going through an Industrial Revolution. Many multinationals, transnationals & global companies are investing in the Indian economy and Indian companies are going global. In the globalised business environment demand for well trained Post Graduates in Management is increasing. Notwithstanding the upheavals in the global market, India is still poised to keep her growing phase as can be seen in the economic growth rate compared to the other countries in the World. This does not mean that any and every Post Graduate in Management will find his dream company and dream job. Right person for the right job with right attitude is the demand of the industry. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the B - Schools to select the right candidate for the right training and course, so that at the end of the day, the candidate get his/ her due.

Sri Balaji Society functions like a Corporate Entity
Sri Balaji Society/ Management institutes/ Colleges are run on the lines of a corporate entity. The Directors of the Management Institutes functions like CEO's. Students are treated as 'Student Managers' with due respect, love, concern, dignity and authority. Those who perform are rewarded. Delinquent students are dealt with disciplinarily. Discipline, Dedication and Determination are our 'Mantras'. The ability to perform and grow towards a definite career in any part of the country are the qualities expected from every 'Student Manager'. Here 'Time' is treated as the most precious resource. Our classes generally commence at early morning hours say 08:00am or 09:00 am and may go on even beyond 07:00 pm with minimum breaks. We also hold late night classes/examinations as and when required.

Governing Body
Sri Balaji Society is proud of its Governing Bodies for each of it's institutes. Headed by a Chairman of great eminence, proven leadership maturity, wisdom and scholarly knowledge. Every Governing Body comprises of many Top ranking professionals from the corporate world besides the President, few Trustees and the Director of the respective institute. Every prestigious governing body meets periodically at least once in 6 months to review the student related affairs, grooming process of the students and the futuristic development of the respective institutes. These institutions are slowly maturing and will play a critical role to ensure the right atmosphere in the institute(s) and smooth /stimulating environment in the campus.

High Power Committee (HPC)
This is a committee constituted recently which comprises of all the Directors of Sri Balaji Society. The committee meets under the chairmanship of the President, Sri Balaji Society and decides on every issue related to the day to day affairs of the students on required basis. Any director/ faculty can suggest any new initiative which can be introduced in a structured manner initially in this body so that common practices are maintained in all the four institutes. Before presenting such initiatives to the HPC, the director or professors or any faculty member should present a paper to all the members of the HPC at least 10 days in advance. All such initiatives / issues related to the institutes are discussed in this forum and decision arrived at, are implemented. The HPC ensures that the concept of one family and following common practices within Sri Balaji Society is strictly followed.

Central Control of Training and Grooming up Process in Sri Balaji Society (SBS).
Sri Balaji Society (SBS) is steadily moving towards the status of a Deemed University. The President of Sri Balaji Society is the Executive Director of BIMM and the Dean of BITM, BIIB and BIMHRD. The Directors of the Society are basically professors assigned with additional key roles & responsibilities in the interest of the students of all the four Management Institutes as in the case of many renowned institutes like IIMs. Each institute is headed by a highly qualified Director who has fully qualified faculties and staff to assist.

The following Central Departments of Sri Balaji Society (SBS), which are integral part of each institute regulate the norms, standards, practices and processes for quality control in training and development of the students of all the four institutes:-

(a) Academics Department. Headed by Director (Academics)

(b) Examination Department. Headed by Director (Examinations)

(c) Information Technology Department. Headed by Director (IT)

(d) Corporate Relations Department.

(i) Headed by Director (Corporate Relations)

(ii) The Director (Corporate Relations) is also responsible for centralized Campus Placements of all the four Management Institutes of Sri Balaji Society (SBS) and to guide and help the Corporate Relations Officers of each Institute of Sri Balaji Society.

(e) Company Project Studies (CPS) and Alumni Affairs Department. Headed by Director (Corporate Projects)

While these central departments are expected to be the expert bodies to meet the minimum requirements, the efficiency of the action and results thereof will largely depend upon the institutes which should create parallel responding authorities within the institutes to report to the Director who should contribute to the efficient output/ results in the respective areas. The central and the institute bodies should work hand in hand and meet frequently to share the problems and perspectives in the overall interest of the students. All these positions will be manned by the faculties as part of their administrative responsibilities over and above their teaching assignments within their tour of duty.

This and other practices constitute a model called "Sri Balaji Model" which came into existence a decade ago and is being adopted by many in the country.

Centres of Excellence
The need to have 'Centres of Excellence' for each specialization, has been strongly felt and will be designed and activated by those who are heading these 'Centres of Excellence'. These centres will organize seminars/guest lectures and other training exercises in their respective disciplines. Those directors who have expertise will lead the 'Centres of Excellence' and organize activities class-wise or otherwise with the approval of the Director Academics. Presently the 'Centres of Excellence' are as under :-

(a) Centre of Excellence for Marketing: - Director BIMM and Director BIMHRD.
(b) Centre of Excellence for Systems; - Director IT and Director Finance.
(c) Centre of Excellence for International Business: - Advisor IB and One Professor.
(d) Centre of Excellence for Telecom: - Director BITM and One Professor.
(e) Centre of Excellence for Finance: - Director BIIB and one Professor.
(f) Centre of Excellence for Operations and Supply Chain: - Director Academics and Director Corporate Relations.
(g) Centre of Excellence for HR: - Executive Director BIMM / Dean BIMHRD.

These centres are yet to be fully activated. Efforts are in progress to make them fully operational by 2011-12. These centers can undertake all the activities, within the prescribed rules, to bring excellence to the respective specializations. The Heads of the respective specializations will lead all such initiatives in the interest of all the four institutes. However the academic schedules will not be disturbed except for the exceptional circumstances. Any activity beyond the class hours will be encouraged.

Not just B-Schools but Training Centres And Finishing Schools
Knowledge, skills and attitude are the key words around which careers and competencies are built in any field. Training the mind and body in laboratory conditions through a systematic process is a requirement to produce successful managers. Every student who aspires to join our institute should be willing to follow the various codes of conduct. For example, classes may be conducted for long hours on continuous basis without any break for 4-5 hrs or so.

One Family, One Team, One Culture, One Goal
All the Directors/Professors/Students and Staff members of Sri Balaji Society belong to one family. Sri Balaji Society. Therefore, there is only one culture.SBS culture. The policies, practices, processes which prevail here are same in all the four B schools. Because we have only one goal.the common goal, that is, to stand up-to the expectations of parents who send their children to our B-Schools , by investing heavily. The students want good campus placements. a career to build their future, i.e., Corporate Citizenship. Corporate Citizenship is subject to fulfillment of the qualitative requirements like physical, intellectual, emotional and medical, besides knowledge, skills and attitude.

There are more than 3000 'B' Schools in the country. If the 'B' Schools of Sri Balaji Society are counted amongst top ranking 'B' schools, it is because of the grooming up process and the outstanding performance of our alumni. The rules prescribed here should be seen as enabling conditions and not as a coercion. Any one who doesn't believe in this is discouraged from seeking admission in our B- Schools.

Infrastructure and Facilities
State of the Art campus, spread over a single piece of 16.5 acres of land having well furnished hostels for boys and girls (total 640) with attached bathrooms, mess, cafeteria, swimming pool, limited sports facilities, health spa, expansive libraries, computer laboratories, medical facility and Wi-Fi internet facility(switched off after 12:00 in the night till 5:00am) can be availed subject to prescribed conditions. Those who want to avail the Wi-Fi facility will be required to get their Laptops registered by remitting a sum of Rs. 2,500/- (Rupees Two thousand five hundred only). Similarly, a sum of Rs. 300/- per month may be required to be paid by those who want to avail the Health Spa facilities to the concerned authorities.

Know Us
Sri Balaji Society is currently running the following management institutes / colleges:-
(a) Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM) - www.bimmpune.com
(b) Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM) - www.bitmpune.com
(c) Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)- www.biibpune.com
(d) Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development (BIMHRD)-
www.bimhrdpune.com
(e) Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of BIMM (approved by DEC, Govt. of India) - www.bimmdistance.com
(f) Balaji Law College (BLC) (Approved by Bar Council of India & Affiliated to University of Pune)-www.balajilaw.com
(g) Balaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science (BCACS) (Affiliated to University of Pune) - www.bcacspune.com
(h) Balaji Junior College of Arts, Commerce and Science (BJCACS) (Affiliated to Govt. of Maharashtra) - www.bcacspune.com

Status of our B Schools
All the courses offered by all the 'B'-Schools of Sri Balaji Society, viz. BIMM, BITM, BIIB and BIMHRD are approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, and Govt. of India. The courses offered by the institutes are approved for the academic year 2010-12. As per the existing procedure the approval is to be sought from AICTE on yearly basis within stipulated dates for the impending academic year which will be done accordingly by the SBS from time to time.

All the Four Management Institutes run by Sri Balaji Society (SBS) are located in the same campus having their own buildings and independent infrastructure as per AICTE norms. The admission process for all the four Management Institutes (BIMM, BITM, and BIIB & BIMHRD) is common. Similarly, the selection criteria and grooming up process for these institutes is similar and the examinations and quality standards for all the four BSchools are also same.

Status of BIMM: Distance Learning Institute (DLI)
The courses offered by this institute are approved by the joint committee of UGC- AICTEDEC. The details of the courses being offered by this institute are described in other part of this document.

Status of BLC, BCACS and BJCACS
Balaji Law College is approved by Bar council of India and the State Government of Maharashtra and is affiliated to University of Pune.
Balaji College of Arts, Commerce and Science is approved by Government of Maharashtra and is affiliated to University of Pune.
Balaji Junior College of Arts, Commerce and Science is approved by Government of Maharashtra.

Open Door Policy
Any student of any institute is at liberty to meet any Director/ Professor of the institutes as well as the society on any issue, notwithstanding the fact that the student may belong to any particular institute because we are one family. No one can impose any restriction on this issue and if any one is doing so either directly or indirectly, then that can be brought to the notice of the Chairman, Governing Body/ President Sri Balaji Society either personally or through an authenticated e-mail. Whenever such problems are brought to their notice the Director/ Professor will take all possible steps to help the student within the framework of the rules and regulations. We are one family and the members of the family enjoy equal rights and responsibilities The students can also reach out to the governing body .The whole aim is to address the grievances of the students.

SBS Debate Forum
This is an online Facebook forum where views/ suggestions/ complaints/ feedback can be expressed freely, frankly and bluntly by any student / faculty/ Alumini/ Directors of Sri Balaji Society. The aim is to provide an open forum to share the feelings freely to enable us to understand/ update/ upgrade/ educate ourselves and to seek solutions. It is a family forum where the Alumni also participate. Whenever any issue is raised in this forum, the concerned Director/ authority is expected to respond and share their opinions, as early as possible.

Grievances Committee
The grievances settlement machinery in Sri Balaji Society will be constituted as under:-

(a) Students Grievances Committee

(i) This will comprise of the President and Vice-President of the Students Councils of the management institutes of Sri Balaji Society and will be known as SBS Students Grievance Committee. To start with the President Student Council of BIMM will be the Chairman of the committee for a duration of one year and thereafter it will be in rotation on institute basis. The President and Vice – President of each institute will constitute the sub-committee of their institutes. These committees will be operational throughout the year and when they are on projects, the Directors will appoint two other members from within the council to act and perform in their place for a temporary duration. Any type of grievance can be referred to the sub- committee as well as to the SBS Students Grievance Committee.

(ii) These committees will grant redressal within the rules prescribed by Sri Balaji Society. In case the redressal sought deserves consideration and cannot be granted by them, they should then take it forward to the SBS Students Grievance Committee. In case the SBS Student Grievance Committee also cannot grant the redressal, then they will refer the matter to the 'Society Grievance Committee'.

(b) Society Grievance Committee: This committee exists for not only the students but also for the staff of Sri Balaji Society. The committee functions independently and its recommendations will be binding on everyone in the Governing Body of Sri Balaji Society. The Society's Grievances Committee shall be headed by a Director of the institutes in rotation with some members whose details will be notified as per the statutory requirements.

Any staff member/ student having any grievance can submit an application to the chairman of the grievances committee. On receipt of any grievance from any staff member/ student, a meeting of the committee will be called to investigate the matter and to submit a report to the society with their recommendations. Their report will be submitted to the Chairman's committee of the Governing Body to provide relief/ to initiate appropriate action.

Campus Placement – Is Balaji Society a Placement Agency?
Many companies from all over India have visited us in the past and are visiting us for campus placements depending upon the vacancies/ their policies. A separate list of such companies is published in other part of this prospectus. However, it is not to mention that all the companies listed there are visiting every year. Some companies keep on repeating their visits. Some companies don't visit for whatever may be the reason including lack of requirements. New companies too are added every year.

Campus Placement activities are undertaken by all the management institutes in Pune. Few are very successful. Many are not. We are in the successful category. According to our track record almost all the companies visiting us for Campus Placements are seeing all the qualified students of all the four Management Institutes with exceptions here and there., which you should verify and satisfy. The current campus placements are going on very well. A look at our website will reveal that all the students selected by a particular company are more or less getting same compensation package.

The point to be noted is that we are not a placement agency and we are not promising or committing or guaranteeing placement to any or every one. We are purely educational institution interested in the corporate career building of our students. It may also be noted that, the campus placement facility is also not provided as a right to every one and only those who comply with the laid down rules and regulations, or which may be laid down in the future in the interest of merit, discipline, attendance, behavior in the class and campus with right and positive attitude as observed as well as based on facts from verifiable sources, befitting the expectations of the industry, will be accommodated in the campus placement programme.

Campus Placements: How do we do the short listing for Placements ?
Short-listing is normally done by the companies. Whenever a company informs us about it's visit for campus placement, with qualitative requirements, with a deadline of date, we communicate the same to all, receive the CVs from interested candidates and forward the same to the companies concerned and they send the list of short listed candidates as per their internal criteria/ discretion/ policies on which we have no control. Then they go through the selection process. When the shortlist names of the candidates are received the same is communicated to all by the CRT.

There are situations where the companies ask for a minimum number of CVs, say - only 30 to 40 institute short listed CVs. In order to find a fare system to cater for this contingency we have introduced two 'Assessment centres' by external companies /experts, who evaluate each student on various parameters and assign them a grade. In cases where we ourselves are asked to shortlist fewer number of candidates what we do is to take the students of the same higher grade which appear in both the lists of grade sheet. For example if in List A Mr X is in A+ grade but in List B Mr X is in B grade he will not be considered. But Mr Y is A+ in both the Lists. Therefore he can be considered for our short listing. But such kind of people in the same grade may be much more than 40 where as we have to send the names of only 40. In such situations attendance becomes the third criterion to rank them to short list the required number. Normally very few companies ask for such shortlist's.

Eligibility Criteria for Campus Placements
Attendance Criteria/other requirements will be as under subject to any other criteria which the companies may lay down according

1. All the Companies : 90% and above
2. 51st Company onwards : 85% - 90%
3. 76th Company onwards : 80% - 85%
4. No Campus Placement facility for those who have less than 80% of attendance.
5. Should not have any backlogs in the examinations up to third semester. For example, when the 3rd semester result is declared, if a student is found to have failed in the Third semester result, he / she will not be eligible to sit for Campus Placements.
6. Should not have any dues.
7. Should not be in the 'Red List'.
8. Should have completed Company Project studies for a minimum period of 60 days and submitted the CPS report to the companies and to the institute within 10 days on completion of the project.
9. Should have submitted the 'Desk Research Project reports' in time.

The Directors are required to certify to the effect that the student appearing for campus placements is eligible for campus placement and that the marks reflected by them have been verified as correct, while signing their CVs to be sent to CRD for campus placement.

Appreciation / Complaints from Companies
The students will be required to interact with the Industry experts during various workshops/seminars/training activities. They are also required to work in the Industry for the Internship/Projects. It should be noted that the students are the 'Brand Ambassadors' of the Institute. They are the opinion makers in their companies. While the appreciation from the company will promote the Institute and thereby the cause of the students; the negative reports from them will work against the interests of the student community at large.

Therefore, any complaint received from the companies or the Guest Faculties will attract severe disciplinary action against the students. One such action could be that the concerned student will be placed in the 'Red List'. It implies that he/ she will not be allowed to sit for the Campus Placements till the revocation of the 'Red List'.

SBS Corporate Relations Department
The Corporate Relations Department is playing a crucial role in the Corporate Placements of our students with the active involvement/support of all the Directors. The CRT is designed to function as a central controlling point to facilitate placements of all the four B-Schools of Sri Balaji Society, but at the same time each institute is required to build it's own brand, target the companies for it's institute and promote it's placement opportunities. The Society's efforts should be to supplement the efforts of the institute rather than being the main marketing resource. At present it is not so. It is expected that the Directors, professors and students increase their face-to-face presentation to the industry by visiting various cities throughout the year to enhance the campus placement opportunities. Whenever the company expresses its desire to visit one institute, that institute should not only inform other institutes but also do its best to ensure that the interests of the other institutes are protected equally.

Students' Council
The Students' Council of each institute will be selected by a committee comprising of the Executive Director/Dean/Director/Director Corporate Relations every year based on the positive contribution of the students for a long duration for the growth and development of their institute and for the crisis management where and when required and for creating harmony amongst the institutes for helping the students to resolve the conflicts if any and for helping the management to serve the students more effectively and for bringing out irregularities and malpractices in our systems and processes, if any that affect the interest of the students as and when it occurs, through positive feedback to the management in time. The council is also empowered to carry out surprise checks in the hostels (only the girls will go to the girls' wing and the boys will go to the boys' wing), with prior permission from the Director, to check the hygiene and sanitation in the hostel rooms as well as in the messes. They are responsible to enforce the discipline very rigidly and they will also organize functions and festivals/ seminars/ guest lectures in consultation with the authorities.

The Council will function as an important instrument between the students and the management. They will set an example to other students as role models. However, when in the class they will subject themselves to the CRs/ DCs/ ACs. They will hold the meetings of the council at least twice a month, discuss various issues on required basis and maintain a minute book and update the Executive Director/ Dean/ Director/ Society Directors for necessary action.

Class Coordinators (CR), Class Discipline Coordinators(CDC) and Class Academic Coordinators (CAC)
Each Class will be regulated by Class Coordinators(CR),Class Discipline Coordinators (CDC) and Class Academic Coordinators (CAC).Two students would comprise of each committee and they will be selected on the basis of the merit list for admission within the class strength in the first semester. They will continue for the first semester and will be changed for the second semester based on the performance of the First semester/first year academic performance. The Director IT will put up the list based on the merit list for each class in the first semester. The list for the second year will be put up by the Director Examinations. The role of these coordinators is as under:-

(a) Class Coordinators (CRs). They will ensure that the faculties are reminded and received well in the class. They will also ensure that all the requisite facilities including the IT support are fully met. They will report to the Director/ Deputy Director/ President - Student Council and update them on a required basis. They will communicate all the informations / directions/ grievances related to administration in the class to the Director of institute and Communicate back to the class the action taken as seen/ directed. They will also be responsible for upkeep of the class and for all the training facilities and for dealing with all the health contingencies and to update the authorities in time.

(b) Discipline Coordinators (DCs). They will ensure that the discipline and decorum in the class is proper and befitting a premier B School. It should be mentioned here that free, frank and open learning environment should be maintained, no one can leave the classroom without their permission, even if the President calls any student they cannot leave without their permission, They will ensure that the attendance is taken properly and also sign the attendance sheet for each period along with the faculty who takes the attendance. This will also include the absence from the class by any student on account of any co-curricular activity. The professor in-charge of the class will consult them before recommending any requisition on official commitment of any student of the class. They will be reporting to the Directors/Discipline Coordinators- Student Council.

(c) Academic Coordinators (ACs). They are responsible to report to the Director Academics/ Director(s)/Academic Coordinators Student Council about the progress of the subjects being covered and the related issues, in-terms of the syllabus prescribed. They will also update these authorities about the timings, sincerity of the faculties covering the subjects so as to ensure that the academics is up-to-date. They will contribute to the excellence of the training by way of feedback, about the learning process in the class. They will help the directors to furnish the 'Course Completion Certificate' to the Director Examination so that the Examinations are held in time. In case any course lags behind due to any reason, they should bring it to the notice of the Director Academics periodically. They will also be responsible to distribute any study material/ papers/ case studies and communicate the details about the workshops/guest lectures/management games and so on to the class.

Each committee will comprise of a Male and a Female candidate.

Corporate Relations Team (CRT)
The activities of CRT include round the year effort to arrange placements for all the batches starting from presentations to corporate, maintaining the corporate interface and conducting various placement processes on campus. We have an almost common placement situation for all the four institutes of Sri Balaji society. This not only provides a varied range of students to the company but also facilitates a healthy competition between the students of the Society. Corporate Relations Team of each institute are integral part of Corporate Relations Department. As the members of the team will be working for the interest of other students, special classes will be organized for them. They will also be eligible for co curricular activities, marks, i.e. 5 marks per paper from second semester onwards.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: FORMATION OF CORPORATE RELATIONS TEAM (CRT) / CORPORATE PROJECT TEAM (CPT)
What should be kept in mind while applying?

(a) The selection for the Corporate Relations Team (CRT) will take place in the month of Nov / Dec where the junior students can apply for selection. The involvement in this co-curricular activities may prove to be a stepping stone to the Students' Council subject to their overall personality and contributions, though a certain percentage of students who contribute to the smooth administration / academic excellence and promotion of positive environment in the campus following the mantras of 'Discipline, Dedication and Determination' through various leadership roles will also be recognized and rewarded appropriately.

(b) The CRT activities are continuous in nature and consistently put them under stressful conditions. Because, the members of this team perform not only for themselves but also for the interest of their peers and seniors thereby serving a noble cause exhibiting excellent team spirit. In the process, they become extra ordinary and as a measure of rewarding their consistent and prolonged hours of commitments and hard work, the members of this team, retained there till the end by virtue of their performance may be allowed to sit for and accept more than one offer for Campus Placements. They will also be granted co-curricular activity marks on the recommendation of the Director - Corporate Relations / Corporate Relation Officers of the institutes. People participating on seasonal activities or events of short duration will not be entitled for such co-curricular activity marks. The CRTs of all the institutes will be treated as one team and groomed / trained / controlled by the Director - Corporate Relations to serve the interest of the respective institutes as a member of the family - Sri Balaji Society.

All those juniors interested to be a part of Corporate Relations Team (CRT) should have the following attributes:-

1. Should have good academic record.
2. Should have good attendance record.
3. Should have good communication and persuasive skills.
4. Should preferably be a hostellite or should be staying close by.
5. Should not have any history of major medical problem.
6. Should understand that they should be spending over time to cover the subjects taught in the class on their own, although special classes may be organized for marketing specialisation students' for core subjects by the best faculties at any time convenient to the Academic Department. Such classes will be held centrally for all the CRTs. Therefore, they should be willing to invest extra hours to learn in the special classes.
7. They should not expect any favour or concessions in any form. However, the high power committee may grant the co-curricular activities marks. These marks are granted to only those who have sustained and prolonged performance for longer period with measurable results. Therefore, the continued training / retention in this co-curricular activity is subject to performance / appraisal and those who emerge successful will also be eligible to receive the 'Go - Getter Award' at the hands of corporate leaders. The eligibility list for the awards will be drawn in consultation with CROs by the Director - Corporate Relations.
8. Low performers will be reverted back from the CRT and those kept in the waiting list will be inducted as the situation may demand.
9. The assignment generally requires 10 to 15 female candidates and 4 male candidates per institute. Those with educational background of BCA, B Sc, or any other Science streams from 11th Standard onwards are discouraged for the reasons that almost all the management subjects are considered to be new to them. This is keeping in view that, until and unless they are extra ordinary candidates, they may not be able to do multitasking of this magnitude.
10. A total of 14 students are only required. Only 2 students from the stream of PM & HRD from BIMM and BIMHRD each can be accommodated. Similarly one or two students from Science streams can only be accommodated. Same is the situation with Finance & Systems streams.

How to apply
How to apply. Interested students should deposit their hand-written CV in the Notified Box. Along with the CV they should also attach a write-up in their own handwriting explaining as to why they are interested to join the CRT / CPT and as to how they propose to manage their studies. They should also suggest as to how the CRT / CPT can enhance their productivity. All the Co-curricular activities (in graduation level only) which are supported by certificates / documents should be reflected in the CV. Selection Process for CRT will be completed as early as possible. Director (Corporate Relations) will be responsible to co-ordinate and finalise the process in time.

Selection Process for CRT will be completed as early as possible. Director (Corporate Relations) will be responsible to co-ordinate and finalise the process in time.

Selection process for CRT / CPT. The selection committee will comprise of the following :-

(a) Committee – I

(i) Executive Director / Dean
(ii) Principal Director of Sri Balaji Society

(b) Committee – II.

(i) Director of the Institute
(ii) Director – Academics of Sri Balaji Society
(iii) Deputy Director of the respective institute.

(c) Committee – III.

(i) Director – Corporate Relations
(ii) One CRO of the respective institute.

(d) Committee – IV : Corporate Process
(e) Committee – V : Corporate Process
(f) Director – IT will be responsible to assess and grade the IT skills of the boys.

The committee should keep the criteria mentioned above in mind and select only those candidates who are self starters, professionally aggressive / persuasive / very healthy, extremely positive in nature and above all the team players. The boys should have a bent of mind for research with excellent computer skills.

Every member of the panel will award gradings as A (Outstanding and fit for the assignment), B(Above Average and fit for the assignment), C(Average and can be groomed for the assignment) & D(Not suitable for the current assignment).

No elimination will be made at any stage in case of female candidates. However, elimination of male candidates at each stage can be considered as ordinarily large number of boys apply and the requirement is very less for these assignments.

The grade sheet of each committee will be sealed in a cover and forwarded to the Director-Academics immediately after the selection process by all the panels. The grade sheet will be signed by all the members of the committee. The Director - Academics will compile the grades of the panels and handover the same to the High Power Committee (HPC) which will study the reports and the final merit list will be arrived at and displayed on the notice boards.

SBS Corporate Project Department
Each student of SBS is required to undergo a highly practical oriented Company Project Studies (CPS) for a duration of two months at the end of the first year of course or as decided by the institute. The Project in question shall be directly relevant to the needs of the company. This can be undertaken in any good company in any part of the country. The companies have a system of giving Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) to those students who excel in completing projects which are of utility and value to the company. The entire Market Research techniques/methods/tools taught in the class are supposed to be applied for the project studies.

The Companies also forward an 'Evaluation Report' about the performance of the students to the Institute directly. The project will be evaluated for 100 marks out of which 50 marks will be reserved for viva.

The CPS will be undertaken as under:-
(a) Marketing, Telecom, Finance and International Business: 1st May to 30th June.
(b) Systems, PM & HRD and Operations: 1st Sept. to 30th Oct.

As of now the CPS of PM&HRD ,Systems and Operations are centrally done by CRT/CRD. In case of other specialization the success rate of good project placements has to improve. Sending students for the hunt of projects and their joining any company with or without stipend has not helped in PPOs/ worthy projects/learning or Brand Building of the institutes. Therefore, in order to promote the project opportunities this Department will also be structured on the lines of Corporate Relations Department.

This new initiative will take some time to mature. Therefore, it should not be taken as a commitment from us. Students having corporate contacts can and should try and get their own projects but through the Corporate HR, students should select only those type of companies where they themselves would like to get there PPOs/ get placed. More over in this internet era students going physically to the company and to seek the project may not be very effective option.

The project exposure is of great value and plays a critical role in the Campus Placements. This project is repeatedly quoted in the CV and the companies normally grill the students on the same during their selection process in the Campus Placements. The seniors will be asked to make a presentation on their projects either to a class or to the whole institute from 7 to 8 PM, for which the Directors will take necessary action. To make such presentation no prior intimation will be given, which means the student should always remain ready within 10 days of their return from the project studies.

Formation of Corporate Project Team (CPT)
This is an experiment which we have started this year. The aim is, can we ensure good projects for each student if possible with stipend in good companies? Can we make serious and dedicated efforts for the Project Placements in good companies all over India, that is to say, a selection process for projects by the companies through the Corporate Offices? We are going to experiment that and we will succeed. It should be understood that, as of now too, our students are doing good projects. The aim is to raise the bar to greater heights.

Field Study for PM & HRD Students
Every PM & HRD Student has to undergo an internship in companies in Pune, for a duration of 10 days, immediately on completion of their First semester exam, daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. under their own travel arrangements. This is known as 'Field Study'. Students will have to submit a detailed Field Study Report to the Institute as well as to the company concerned.

These students are also required to visit few industries in a group as a class to neighboring states such as Karnataka or Goa on completion of their first semester exam on their own expenditure and should submit a detailed report.

Rural Marketing Project Study (RMPS)
It is proposed that, the Marketing students will undertake a rural project study for a duration of two months in the fourth semester of their course preferably after their campus placement. They can undertake this project after the placements provided all the exams at the Third semester are fully completed. This project duration cannot extend beyond 15th April. They should cover at least ten villages and study in depth about the buying powers/ habits/ preferences/ product concentration, product outlets for a period of 45 days. This can be undertaken in any part of the country at their discretion but not in Pune or around. However, students from Pune district can undertake the project study around Pune. Similarly students from other specializations should undertake the projects relevant to their specializations. At the end of the project, a detailed project report will be submitted which will be evaluated for 100 marks. Detailed instructions on the same will follow as and when they are finalized.

Desk research projects/Book reviews
Students in the first year will be required to review at least two books of management and submit the Book Review Report by 30th December, 2011. The book to be reviewed should be related to leadership/ biographies of corporate leaders or books in management.

They should also do a Desk Research Project which should be submitted by 30th Nov 2011.The Desk Research Project will be based on any business related issue or practice with relevant primary/ secondary data/ commentaries/ reviews with reference thereof. It should be in the form of a research report capable of being utilized by any company.

These reports should be divided into different sections with appropriate centre headings/ paragraph headings/ group headings and so on. It should start with an introduction, learning from the book/ research/ related examples from contemporary events/ practices in different fields and a conclusion. Similarly, following the similar pattern the project should also include at least 2/3 practices which are followed by other companies. The sources for the same can be internet searching/ the journals/ magazines/ newspapers available in the library.

You can use information from other sources, of course, but with proper acknowledgment. Above all, try to be critical about other people's work and explain ideas using your own words. You should strictly avoid plagiarism. The top tips for avoiding plagiarism include:-

1. Take short notes from the source and then write in your own words without looking
   back at the original source.
2. Document any information or ideas from any other source, even if you are not
   directly quoting the material.
3. Give credit to the original source by giving any other details at the end of the
   statement.
4. Make sure you give details of the original source in your reference sections or in
   footnotes.
5. If you are paraphrasing, use a statement that credits the source somewhere in the
   paraphrase.
6. Do not make slight variations in the language and then fail to give credit to the
   source.
7. Do not cut and paste sentences from the internet and rearrange them in your report.

Note : Source for Para 76 (a ) to (g) : An article published the Sunday express magazine 'eye'
Lastly and most importantly, note that the majority of higher education institutes are now using electronic plagiarism software, which is over 90% accurate in detecting any form of plagiarism.

Seminars and Workshops
The seemingly boundless energy of the students is not just channelized into the demanding activities of the academic curriculum, but it is also utilized to encourage them to participate in varied activities depending upon their interests.

Debates, seminars, book reviews and quizzes go on round the year, honing the communication skills and enhancing the knowledge of the future managers. Work shops are organized from time to time to facilitate the growth of the students and equip them for the challenges of the corporate world.

SBS also plays host to various cultural endeavors like "Induction ceremony", "Fresher's Party" , "Drishti "and many more. These festivals bring talents and a broad spectrum of divergent experiences, attributes and outlook providing an excellent opportunity of learning through interface.

The Centres of Excellence are meant to organize training / grooming activities for increasing their knowledge / competitiveness. They can organize seminars, guest lectures / workshops to achieve this goal with prior concurrence of the Director - Academics.

Examinations
The Centres of Excellence are meant to organize training / grooming activities for increasing their knowledge / competitiveness. They can organize seminars, guest lectures / workshops to achieve this goal with prior concurrence of the Director - Academics.

The examination department is 'out-of-bound' to all the students and staff except the Directors or by those faculties at the scale of one faculty per institute, who can be nominated in writing for day to day interactions with the Director Examinations. The staff in the examination cell will not be approached by any one for any purpose. Any clarification required on the matter of examination will be routed through the respective institute Director. The Director Examinations will be accountable to the HPC and take all the policy decisions including the scheduling of the examination/ re examinations/ review of the results/ declaration of the results and so on. The Examination Department will function in tandem with the Academic Department.

It will be the responsibility of the Director - Examinations to seek a report for completion of each subject from the Director of each institute who in turn will submit the same after satisfying the students of each class.

We do not have the system of categorizing any subject as supplementary subject. All subjects are compulsory, in which the students are expected to qualify. As of now the system followed for examinations is as under :

The Mid Term portion will be declared by the Director - Academics with a syllabus thereof and the Mid Term examinations will be held from that portion only. However, the Term End examinations will cover the entire portion. In addition to the questions from the subject, 20 marks will be assigned for questions from the Business Environment for each paper. The question papers will be set externally and the readings from the related text books and being ready to respond to the questions from within the portion will be the responsibility of the students.

Instructions to Candidates
Candidates who are not in their seats by the time notified will not, as a rule be admitted to the examination. The Senior Supervisor may, however, at his discretion, admit those who give him a satisfactory reason for the delay.

Smoking is prohibited in the examination hall.

A warning bell be given ten minutes before the close of the examination, at the second bell you must stop writing, and be ready to hand over your answer-books to the supervisor. You must not leave your seat until all your answer-books have been collected by supervisors.

While entering the examination hall

1. Make sure that you are not in possession of any material such as books, note-books, scribbled notes which may tempt to copy or use as a reminder.
2. Do not take with you any answer-book or supplement written in or blank while leaving the examination hall.
3. Do not speak or communicate in any way with any other candidate in the examination hall while the examination is going on.
4. Do not disobey any instructions issued to you by Supervisor or the Invigilator.
5. Do not behave in a rude or disobedient manner.

Failure to observe the instructions may result in EXPELLING the candidate instantly and punishing the misconduct or breach of rules by EXCLUDING HIM/HER FROM THE COLLEGE EXAMINATION OR COURSE FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OR PERMANENTLY.

While writing in the examination hall

1. Write on both sides of the answer sheet
2. Do not write your name in any part of your answer-book or disclose your identity in any other manner.
3. Do not write any thing on the question paper or the blotting paper or the graph paper.
4. If you want anything, approach your supervisor or invigilator, but do not leave your seat on any account.
5. If you suspect that there are some error in the body of the question paper, bring it immediately to the notice of the Senior Supervisor so as to enable him to rectify it after making the necessary enquiries. In case the Senior Supervisor is unable to rectify the error while the paper is in progress, you should bring the suspected error to the notice of the examination department within one week of the date on which the paper in question has been set.
6. Write your answer in legible hand. Answers written in an illegible and undecipherable are liable to be unassessed.
7. Incase part of the answer to a question is written on a page not immediately succeeding the page on which the main body of the answer is written, the fact must be clearly indicated at the end of complete answer, otherwise the part of the answer is liable to be unassessed.
8. You will not be permitted to leave the examination hall until an hour after the question papers are distributed.
9. Exchange of writing materials, stencils, mathematical instruments etc is strictly prohibited.
10. Do not write answer in wrong sections as there is a risk of these not being examined.

While handling over the answer-books

1. Make sure that you have completely and correctly written your seat number and other details on the cover page of the answer-book/s and supplement/s
2. All answer-book and supplements supplied to you must be handed over to the Supervisors intact whether written or in blank.

Important Instructions During Examinations

Students are not supposed to carry anything except Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners & Scales to the examination hall. Anything else found in possession of a student, whether used or unused, will be considered a violation of the code of conduct of the examinations.

Carrying Mobiles to the examination hall is strictly prohibited.

Once the examination time commences, no one is allowed to look around or to say anything to anyone, till the examination time is over.

Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall for any purpose. Once they leave, they will not be allowed to come back to the examination hall.

Water will be served by the Assistants. Anyone needing water should stand up and ask the Invigilator for help. Similarly, anyone needing any help should ask the Invigilator only.

The examination papers are set as per the syllabus. Queries, if any, can be raised through a written application addressed to the Director of your Institute. No discussion will be allowed when the examination is in progress.

Writing anything either on the table or on the walls or on the Question Paper itself, whether relevant to the exam or not, is strictly prohibited.

Supplementary papers, when required, will be provided at your table. Anyone needing such supplementary paper should stand up and ask the Invigilator.

Those who have completed the paper should handover the Answer Sheet to the Invigilating authority and quietly leave.

No one is allowed to enter the examination hall after the stipulated time. No late entry will be permitted.

Wearing Identity Card of the respective Institute is compulsory during the examinations.

Borrowing of Pen, Pencil or anything in the examination hall is not permitted when the examination is in progress.

Procedures for Re-evaluation and Backlog Examinations

1. Students must apply to the Director of the Institute for revaluation if considered necessary by any student within 10 days from the date of declaration of the results on the prescribed form and an acknowledgment will be obtained and preserved by the student. Applications received after due date will not be accepted. In case a student receives higher/lesser marks in the Re-evaluation, the marks obtained in the Re-evaluation will only be accepted and counted. A sum of Rs. 100/- per paper is charged as re-evaluation fees. The re-evaluation result should be communicated to the student within 15 days from the date of receipt of the application by the Examination Department from the director.
2. Incase, the re-evaluation is delayed and if a backlog examination is scheduled, the affected student will be permitted to sit in the backlog examination on the basis of his / her application for re-evaluation examination on presentation of the acknowledgment receipt of Re-Evaluation to the Chief Invigilator of the examination. In such a situation, no fee is required to be paid for the backlog examination. Backlog Examination fee is also Rs. 100/- per paper.
3. Each student will be given three chances to clear the backlog papers if any for the first year within their course duration (that is two years). Similarly, three chances will be given for the backlog examinations for the courses conducted in the second year.
4. A student who has passed/cleared a paper but wants to improve his/ her marks/ performance can sit for improvement of the marks either when the junior's examinations are held or when the backlog examinations are held. The improvement examination fee is Rs. 100/- per paper. However, incase a student obtains higher or lesser marks in the improvement examinations, the marks obtained therein will only be finally counted.
5. The mid semester and final semester papers will have questions of 20 Marks on Business Environment and Current Affairs in each subject paper.
6. Mid Semester examinations are conducted in the first, second and third semesters. The Mid semesters papers are out of 100 Marks each.
7. The final semester papers are also of 100 Marks each.
8. For first, second and third semester, the Mid Semester Marks plus final Semester Marks are added and then divided by two to get the percentage score in each subject paper.

Marks and Grading
The grading in the results will be based on the marks given below :

However, the students who do not clear the papers in the first attempt will not be considered for any ranking for the purpose of Academic Merit Award.

Eligibility to Appear for the Examination
To appear in the semester examinations, the following eligibility conditions should be fulfilled:-
(a) Should have at least 80% of attendance.
(b) There should be no fee outstanding.

It will be the responsibility of the Director of the Institute to ensure that, those who are not eligible are not allowed to appear in the examinations.

Knowledge on Business Environment and Current Affairs
Knowledge is power. Business knowledge means an update about the business environment. Business environment includes whatever is happening in the domain of politics, economy, international affairs and sociological situations which are relevant to business and which influence the growth and development of the business. This knowledge is sin-quo-non for any student manager to appreciate and understand the situations in business perspectives and to take the right decisions. It is this knowledge which enables a student to face any group discussions confidently and also empowers him / her to make dynamic and productive business and administrative decisions.

At the same time the graduates who join the business management course from almost all the streams of education lack the required knowledge about business environment. It is observed that students are not in the habit of reading newspapers and business journals which are available in abundance online as well as on the news stands. In order to forcefully cultivate this habit, we insist on having an examination on business environment which will be mainly based on business newspapers which will be distributed to the students besides providing opportunity to read any newspaper/journal globally online during night hours.

This we do while holding the semester exams. We allot 20 marks for business environment for each subject while 80 marks are allotted to subject related questions in the examination. It means if we hold the first semester exam for 15 papers each paper will have questions for 20 marks each. Anyone having any objection to this pattern of examination should not seek admission to any of the management institutes of Sri Balaji Society. After all, our aim is to stimulate the interest of the students to read more and to grow for great corporate careers.

Digital Library in SBS
We have subscribed to digital library which enables faculty and students to excel in academics and also be prepared to meet the challenges of the corporate world. This facility consists of
(a) EBSCO Online Business Management which gives access to 1104 management journals to update, upgrade and add value in research and consulting assignments.
(b) CMIE Package consisting of industry analysis of hundred groups, Prowess captures data of 17000 corporate's and EIS data which gives economy update.
(c) indiastat.com connects with 51 associate sites and is useful for doing any research activity and is also a useful input for strategy formulation.

Preparation for IAS
We are preparing students for corporate careers. However we feel that our students should be having one more option of aspiring to become IAS/ IFS/ IPS/Army/ Air force/ Naval Officers and so on. This is being mentioned here just to highlight that the students should not have closed minds. Given an opportunity why not to try? We have come across many officers in these cadres who are doctors, engineers and so on. It is high time that MBAs too have these services in their career options. We all are aware that the amount of efforts put in by those who aspire to become an IAS/IPS/IFS/ and CDS. Similar efforts in the field of management will equip a student to move ahead as fast trackers.

Learning Business Environment
Walking the extra mile with little more pain to enhance our knowledge related to business where we seek a place to build our career has to be done progressively and persistently. It is not possible for the Institutes to engage faculties due to various constrains including the time factor. Therefore, management quiz will be conducted at least once a week, class-wise, from 6.30 pm to 7:30 pm on every Wednesday, checked by students themselves and results handed over to the office.

The World this Week
It is important that the future managers should know what is happening around the world to a large extent. Every student should do his best to remain updated. At the same time two students from each class should make presentations on 'The World This Week' to the class from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM every Monday.

Case Studies on Current Affairs
Every cover story/front page story and connected stories put together become an interesting and educative case study covering various issues connected with the business. The recent 2G scam is such a story. The case study may be related to anything under the sky. We have to know it, understand the undercurrents and the impact on people, politics, environment, economy and business. Two students from each class should be nominated, in turn, to create a case study every week and to make a power point presentation in each class from 6:30 PM to7:30 PM every Friday. All such presentations should be combined and published in the institute magazine once a quarter.

Participation of students in co curricular activities including cultural events
Every organized activity is a training activity. It is necessary that the punctuality is maintained, and everyone should attend the same in the prescribed dress code and the attendance will be taken. Decent behavior, team spirit and officer like qualities are expected to be nursed and practiced by all the students. Participation of students in various capacities will be designed and led by Students' Council. Inviting friends from outside without prior permission from the directors and deputy directors will be an offence which will attract disciplinary action. Attending/ Participating in Co-curricular activities is a mandatory requirement and attendance will be taken.

The management institutes are encouraged to participate in various cultural and competitions organized by Best B-Schools in the country/various competitions for which prior written permission will be taken from competent authorities.

Mentorship of Alumni in Industry
Every junior is required to have an alumni of any institute of Sri Balaji Society as his/ her mentor. The list of all the alumni of all the institutes will be made available to all the students. These alumni as mentors can guide the students. Similarly, efforts will be made to connect corporate stalwarts as mentors.

Achievement Day
We celebrate the 'Achievement Day' in the last week when the students complete the course to celebrate the placements and to bid farewell to the seniors. On the 'Achievement Day' of the respective institutes, the senior students receive the original appointment orders issued by the companies from the auspicious hands of the President, Sri Balaji Society and in the august presence of all the dignitaries of the Society and the juniors .To symbolize the oneness and unity of the B-schools the Directors of the Society and Institutes call upon the senior students to receive the Appointment orders. This emotional farewell day is organized by the juniors as the 'Achievement Day' and is cherished by everyone.

Awards And Recognitions
Academic Awards. Students performing exceptionally well in academics will receive the following awards:-
(a) Topper in each specialization
      (i) Gold Medal
      (ii) Certificate of Merit
(b) Second Position in each specialization
      (i) Silver Medal
      (ii) Certificate of Merit
(c) Third Position in each specialization
      (i) Bronze Medal
      (ii) Certificate of Merit

In case, more than one student scores the same marks, each of them will be awarded the Medal and the Certificate of Merit.

Only those marks which are secured in the first attempt without any backlog will be taken into consideration for the award. The Awardees will be decided at the end of the final year examinations (Fourth Semester), for overall Meritorious Awards (Medals as mentioned above).

SBS (Systems), SBS (Operations) and SBS (Finance) being controlled and run centrally for efficient functioning and greater co-ordination by virtue of these being located very adjacently, the medals will not be awarded on institute basis but batch wise. Rest of the specializations will receive awards institute wise.

Academic Rank Holders
The top ranking five students from each specialization, in addition to the Medallist, will receive Merit Holder Certificates.

Co-Curricular Awards
Students excelling in different spheres of activities will be recognized by the Institutes and felicitated in public. The following awards are also available for the deserving students in each institute:-
(a) LG Award for the Best Enterprising Student
(b) Best all-rounder
(c) The Sri Balaji Society's Trophy for Commitment
(d) Director's Trophy for the most Co-operative Student
(e) Trophy for Best Attendance Record
(f) Trophy for Best Academic Record (Overall Topper percentage wise)
(g) Most Outstanding Student in Marketing
(h) Most Creative Student of the year
(i) Best Class Representative Award
(j) Gentleman student of the year
(k) Lady student of the year
(l) Best Volunteer of the year
These awards will be presented at the time of Convocation.

No award by any name other than the above will be given by any institute on any occasion. However if any more award is considered necessary, it can be proposed for consideration by High Power Committee and the decision can then be taken with the approval of the President, Sri Balaji Society.

Award Committee
The award committee will be presided over by the Executive Director / Dean and will comprise of the following:-
(a) Director and Dy. Director of the Institute
(b) Director – Corporate Relations
(c) Director – Examinations

Aiyaswamy Cultural Award
The late V A Aiyaswamy was the father of the founder of Sri Balaji Society (SBS). He was a village farmer with an open mind. In his memory an award has been instituted by Sri Balaji Society and named as 'Aiyaswamy Cultural Award' carrying a cash worth of Rs. 1,00,000/- only which is a group award granted to the best class in the cultural activities in each institute during the freshers' induction function. The winners of this award utilize this fund for field study in the form of picnic in other cities.

The Awareness Award
Sri Balaji Society believes in the universally cherished values of 'Loyalty, Integrity and Hard-work'. Everything in the organization is aimed at the common benefit of each and every student. However, in every system, some negative elements may exist and they may cause a hole in the ship to achieve selfish and ulterior motives. Therefore, it is the duty and responsibility of each student to report to the management about any such malpractice or anti-social or anti-national activity which may come to his/her notice. It should not be assumed that the management may be aware of such activities. At times, even the employees may be involved in such crimes. Those student/s who bring such instances to the notice of the management will be rewarded / recognized suitably. The aim of this award is to promote positive feedback in the overall interest of the institute / society.

Dress Code
Both Boys & Girls are required to be dressed formally during their stay with Sri Balaji Society (SBS). Students should compulsorily wear the institute uniform for all the formal functions/ guest lectures/ workshops/ seminars. As a guideline, the following is expected:-
(a) Boys: Plain formal shirt (lined shirts are not permitted) Full Sleeve Shirt with Tie and Black Shoes (jeans are not permitted),
(b) Girls: Students are advised to carry enough sarees (preferably light colour) especially for the first 15 days. The formal dress is Salwar Kameez with duppata. The kurtas should be of knee length (short Kurtas and sleeveless are not permitted)
(c)The dress code for the induction ceremony/workshops will be as under:-

      (i) Boys: Black Trouser, Full Sleeve Shirt with Tie and Black Shoes
      (ii) Girls: Light colour saree and blouse (sleeveless is not allowed)
      (iiI) All the students are expected to be present for the ceremony in their traditional dress. Students not presenting themselves in the pure traditional day will not be allowed to register themselves for the Inauguration Ceremony. The traditional dress shall be according to their customs, traditions, region and community. Students are requested to seek guidance from their parents and Grand Parents for the same. The best traditionally dressed male and female candidate will receive a cash award of Rs. 5,000/- each.

(d) Jeans, T-Shirts, Casuals and Chappals are not allowed in the academic premises.
(e) However Casuals will be allowed during parties and on special occasions.

Students are expected to be in the formal dress even when they are at outstations and when they go for Company Project Studies (CPS) or any type of industry interface. This will create a good brand value for them as well as for their institutes. The formal dress will also enhance the personality of the students and make them distinct and different in the industry where these attributes are always appreciated.

Attendance
It is important for the students and parents to understand that we are more of a training centre than a conventional educational institution. We are dealing with students who have perhaps not gone to colleges for long hours of learning. Everyone who joins here may have a different lifestyle/attitude/habits. They have to be brought to common mode of learning and lifestyle. They are investing in us and they have a dream of a career in the corporate world. Though there may be fixed hours of tour of duty, in the industry where they want to join, the life there is tough and they demand deliveries from their employees.

We have to prepare the students to sustain the pressures and perform efficiently everywhere in dynamic and challenging business environment. Our entire effort is to facilitate the return on the investments being made by the parents on their children to do this course. We have been very successful because of our distinct culture, stimulating environment, excellent full time and visiting faculties, teamwork, on the part of all the Directors and faculties, systems and processes which constitute Balaji culture. This time tested SBS model has stood the test of the time ensuring great careers for 1000s of students over a period of time, who are deployed globally. The Alumni are thanking us for the right grooming and tough schedules which has helped them in a big way in the industry.

Attending classes and learning in the class through the learned faculties is a critical step towards growth and development of students, as the skills required by the Industry are taught and learnt in a systematic and progressive manner in the class rooms. Consistency in attendance is, therefore, a pre-requisite. Absence from class, on whatever be the ground, genuine or otherwise, leads to discontinuity in learning and defeats the very purpose of progressive learning, as the subjects are inter-connected. Missing one session may lead to a confusion at the time of the conduct of the next session. It is pertinent to mention here that, for most of the students the subjects taught here are totally new ones.

Consequently, it is not only difficult but may also put those students under tremendous pressure and in a helpless situation leading to stress, frustration and depression. This is particularly so because while a student studies about six subject per year in their graduation course, they have to study nearly ten subjects per semester in our Institutes. Moreover we hardly have much holidays for the students to cover up the past curriculum. We have come across quite a few cases of such students becoming psychiatric cases because of the pressure on them. Therefore, attending classes regularly is a requirement of any student who joins a good management institution. Similarly, studying at home/hostel regularly will lead to expected growth and development of students.

We plan to hold our training / classes/ co-curricular activities for 365 days in a year. We do not believe in the concept of holidays. Each and every class is critical for learning in a continuous manner. Therefore, no request on account of medical grounds for exemption from attendance will be accepted. Parents are advised to please understand the medical problems of the children who have a medical history and not to encourage them to take up our stressful management programs which are very hectic in nature and are held for prolonged hours throughout the year because such students undergo lot of peer pressure and tension leading to possible depression. They are also unable to focus on studies and are in a fix of not being in a position to express their difficulties either to the parents or to the management, as the requirement of the learning process is stringent in nature and cannot be changed. The parents should therefore understand the realities, the spirit behind our grooming up process and educate the children accordingly, instead of taking the matter lightly.

However, only a minimum of 80% attendance is compulsory. Those who maintain 95% of attendance will be awarded an attendance incentive of 5% marks per subject. Those who fail to maintain 80% of attendance will be placed in 'Red List' and may not be allowed to appear in the examination. We may mention it here that one should not get disturbed mentally and should understand that attendance criteria provides sufficient cushion as the permissible limit of absence is 20% in a year and if one calculates the total days on which one can legitimately be absent from the classes on account of sickness or other important contingencies will be more than 20 days in a year provided the student attends all the classes regularly from the beginning and save the attendance without wasting the same when they are absolutely in normal conditions.

To be away from the class for casual reasons or carelessness and then to remain absent on account of medical grounds or other contingencies cannot therefore be justified. Because in a professional course, training will have to be undergone. It is not a matter of writing examination, it is also more of conditioning the mind, body and systems.

No one, including the Director is empowered to grant attendance on medical ground or on any other ground, as one who is not physically present or involved in academic/co-curricular activity under supervision of a faculty can't be marked 'present' in the class as it will be illegal. Only those who are present in the class or involved in academic/co-curricular activity under the direction of the Dean/ Director will get attendance. However, any one having any medical problem should promptly avail medical assistance and those who have urgent family commitments can also visit their families. We, as an institute cannot restrict the movement of the students. There is no system of leave with attendance. Grant of leave means permission to remain away from the campus on personal reasons which cannot entitle grant of attendance.

Attendance will be displayed on the notice board on a daily basis. Classroom attendance will be taken before the commencement of every class/ period. Daily attendance is constitute of morning & evening sessions. If any student found absent/ late for a class/ period will be treated as absent for the entire morning / evening session.

Religious Holidays
Students are at liberty to celebrate religious and other festivals. They need not take any permission for the same. However attendance will not be granted in case the student do not attend the class. It should be noted that we have students from every state and religion, in small and big numbers. We don't want to disturb the learning process. It may be noted that such celebrations are held in SBS regularly.

However, all the important community festivals of each state/ religion can be organised by the concerned students in groups as a whole for the society and the management will extend maximum support and encouragement except the attendance which can't be granted when a student is celebrating a festival outside the class. However, these festivals / celebrations should be organised in such a way that, the classes are not disturbed. Incase, the festivals are to be organised during class hours, the concerned student should happily forego attendance for the same as the attendance so lost will be insignificant and celebrating the traditional festivals is more important. To meet the expenditure a sum of Rs 500/- per student will be sanctioned.

Discipline, Dedication and Determination
However, all the important community festivals of each state/ religion can be organised by the concerned students in groups as a whole for the society and the management will extend maximum support and encouragement except the attendance which can't be granted when a student is celebrating a festival outside the class. However, these festivals / celebrations should be organised in such a way that, the classes are not disturbed. Incase, the festivals are to be organised during class hours, the concerned student should happily forego attendance for the same as the attendance so lost will be insignificant and celebrating the traditional festivals is more important. To meet the expenditure a sum of Rs 500/- per student will be sanctioned.

Students are trained for bright future corporate careers through various scientific grooming processes which also involve healthy lifestyles. The word 'Discipline' for us implies adherence to civilized life ,following the code of conduct. Therefore, strict discipline will be an essential part of the life in SBS. The defaulters will be dealt appropriately. For example: -

1. Mishaps involving students driving two-wheelers have been reported in the past in our Society just like in other parts of the country. It could have perhaps been avoided, had those students been wearing good crash helmets. Therefore, wearing of crash helmets by the students riding two-wheelers as well as by pillion riders is compulsory. Students violating this rule will be fined with Rs. 1000/- in the first instance and more stringent punishment will be given on subsequent incidents. The fine thus collected will go to 'Students Party Fund'.
2. Carrying of mobile phone to class is strictly prohibited. Incase a student carries the mobile to the class a sum of Rs. 1000/- will be fined. Besides that, the mobiles found inside the academic block will be confiscated and kept in the permanent custody of the Director. Even the sim card will not be given. They will, however, be returned to the students on completion of the course. Parents are advised to call their children at night after the class hours but before 10 PM. No mobiles will be used in the hostel after 10 PM. Any hostelite found using the mobile in the hostel after 10 p.m will be punished. Their mobiles will be confiscated. The aim is that the students should study at night properly and should not disturb their room mates.
3. 'Silent hours' will be maintained strictly after 09:30 PM in the hostel. All the students of the hostel should get into the rooms and 'silent hours' should be maintained more strictly even in the rooms. The privacy of each roommate should be respected. No music or watching movies during 'silent hours' when in the room is permissible. Defaulters will be fined heavily.
4. All the students are expected to be in their rooms by 09:30 PM. Late night parties or loitering around at odd hours, on any account both inside the Campus or outside is not allowed. Similarly boys and girls moving into each other's hostel or private accommodation will attract rustication from the institute. In this connection, it should be mentioned that students living in private accommodation adjacent to the campus should note that our culture and traditions do not permit boys and girls meeting at odd hours, even for the purpose of group/ combined studies/preparation for group presentations/ assignments. Therefore, if any complaint is received from anyone in the housing society, the delinquent students will be severely punished. One such punishment is 'Red List'.
5. Students are expected to behave like gentlemen and gentle ladies not only in the classrooms, but also throughout their stay with us, even including their private rooms. We demand decent life style including the maintenance and up-keep of the rooms.
6. Students are expected not to loiter around in the corridors in between the classes. Ordinarily no one including the President should disturb and call the student from the class.
7. Students are not allowed to go and stay out of the hostel. If any student has to be away from his / her room after 9.30 p.m. or wants to go out of station for any personal reason, he / she should take written permission from the Director. Permission for that is a must and that will be granted subject to parents' request to the Director which should be done through a fax followed by a call at least 3 days in advance. The Director, in turn, will properly verify the request and may or may not recommend the 'Night out Pass' to the Rector of the Hostels. However, Night-outs will be restricted to the bare minimum, say once in three months. Nomination of the local guardian, if any, should be made by parents through a letter to be addressed to the Director before 1st July 2011.
8. Students are expected to be inside the classrooms well before the commencement of the class in formals. Those who reach the class late even by one minute, will not be allowed to enter the class. Similarly after entering the class they are not allowed to leave the class till the session gets over. However, in case of contingencies such as on medical ground the concerned student is expected to inform the full-time faculty before leaving the academic block. Taking permission from the visiting faculty/ faculty taking the class itself is not sufficient. In case any student leaves the class after giving attendance without permission from the full time faculty in charge, he/she will be dealt with disciplinarily. Students staying in the hostel can leave the hostel for medical treatment any time with a roommate with prior permission from the Rector, Cluster Friend and Friend of the Floor. The ambulance, kept stand by can be used for all the emergencies. Many big and small hospitals are located very close to our campus.
9. Boys are expected to be clean shaven everyday except those who grow beard on religious ground. Side locks should be kept trimmed and short. Boys are not allowed to sport a long and trendy hair style. Girls are expected to tie their hair neatly. No flicks are allowed to be maintained. Faculties nominated will check the hair cut of the boys and hair style of the girls on their arrival and also periodically.
10. Student Managers are expected to use the stair case in the academic blocks and leave the elevators vacant for the professors.
11. Student Managers are expected to address their seniors as 'Sir' and 'Ma'am' respectively. Seniors are expected to be the brothers and mentors and treat the juniors with regards and respect.
12. Students are expected to relax and sleep in the night at least from 12 to 5 am. They are supposed to study before 12 at night and after 5 am in the morning, which is sufficient to maintain excellent academic record, as learning is a continuous process and should b e under taken regularly. Laptops should also be switched off after 12 at night. Wi-Fi connections will be switched off from 12 at night to 5 in the morning. Proper sleeping helps to remain fresh, creative, active and promotes out of the box thinking.
13. Playing video games at late night or surfing the net often leads to poor health, impacting academic performance.
14. Hostel rooms are expected to be kept clean by the occupiers. The maids are at service for cleaning the corridors only. Students are supposed to switch off lights and fans completely when they are not in the room and ensure that water taps are also closed. In case the lights and fans are not switched off a fine of Rs. 1,000/- will be imposed. They should keep their belongings in the almirah and keep the keys with them. Management will not be responsible for the loss of any valuables or cash. Students are advised not to carry any valuable ornaments.
15. Students are not allowed to invite their friends when parties are held in the campus, exclusively for the institute or for the society as a whole.
16. All the formal functions including organized parties require decent and gentlemanly behavior. Students should be at the appointed place well before the prescribed time. All the social norms should be strictly complied with.
17. Disrespect or discourtesy to guests, faculty and office staff will be considered as an act of indiscipline. Misbehavior, late coming, disobedience, absenteeism, consumption of drugs and alcohol, malpractice, cheating in the examination shall attract disciplinary action. Record will be maintained of all such behaviors/misconduct by individuals/class as a whole and the punishment thereof should be recorded. While making the Ranking List for Campus Placement sufficient marks will be discounted for such misconducts.
18. Writing graffiti on the walls / furniture in the class rooms or pasting posters and so on are acts of indiscipline. Such acts will attract punishment. However whenever a poster is required on account of any class presentations it should be ensured that the walls are not spoiled.
19. Students are not allowed to bring Four Wheelers inside the Campus.

Anti Ragging Measures (As per Supreme Court of India)
Ragging is totally prohibited in Sri Balaji Society and anyone found guilty of ragging and /or abetting ragging whether actively or passively or being a part of conspiracy to promote ragging, is liable to be punished in accordance with the Supreme Court laws.

Ragging constitutes one or more any of the following acts:-

1. Any conduct by any student or students whether by words spoken or written or by act which has the effect of teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student.
2. Indulging in rowdy or indiscipline activities by any student or students which causes or is likely to cause annoyance, hardship, physical or psychological harm or to raise fear or apprehension thereof in any fresher or any other student.
3. Asking any student to do any act which such student will not in the ordinary course do and which has the effect of causing or generating a sense of shame, or torment or embarrassment so as to adversely affect the physique or psyche of such fresher or any other student.
4. Any act by senior that prevents, disrupts or disturbs the regular academic activity of any other student or fresher.
5. Exploiting the service of a fresher or any other student for completing the academic task assigned to an individual or a group of students.
6. Any act of financial extortion or a forceful expenditure burden put on a fresher or any other student by students.
7. Any act of physical abuse including all variants of it: sexual abuse, homosexual assault, stripping, forcing obscene and nude acts, gestures, causing bodily harm or any other danger to health or person.
8. Any act or abuse by spoken words, email, post, public insults, which would also include deriving perverted pleasure vicarious or sadistic thrill from activity or passively participating in the discomfiture to fresher or any other student.
9. Any act that affects the mental health and self confidence of a fresher or any other student with or without an intent to derive a sadistic pleasure or showing off power, authority or superiority by a student over any fresher or any other student. Sri Balaji Society ensures that the congenial and the welcoming environment to the fresher in all its institutes.
   

Administrative action in the event of ragging

The anti ragging committee may, depending upon the nature or gravity of the guilt established by the Anti- Ragging Squad, award, to those found guilty, one or more of the following punishments.

1. Suspension from attending classes and academic privileges.
2. Debarring from appearing in any tests/ examinations or other evaluation process.
3. Withholding results
4. Debarring from representing the institution in any regional, national or international meets.
5. Suspension/expulsion from the hostel.
6. Cancellation of admission.
7. Rustication from the institution for period ranging from one to four semesters.
8. Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any
   other institution for a specified period.

Provided that where the persons committing or abetting the act of ragging are not identified,
the institution shall resort to collective punishment.

Classroom Discipline
Besides, the norms mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs, the following instructions should be abided by all the students in the classrooms:

1. No student will be allowed to enter the class/knock at the door or leave the class once the faculty is in the classroom/when the class is in progress. Students should be inside the class room at least 5 minutes prior to the commencement of the class.
2. Class is meant for listening to the faculties with focused attention / taking notes from there / asking clarifications from the faculties / discussing on the subjects with the faculty. Students are not supposed to carry any thing except class related note books. Eatables and munching in the class rooms is strictly prohibited. Reading anything, including newspaper, sleeping / cross talking in between the students / passing of chits inside the class when the lecture is in progress is prohibited. This rule is not applicable to case studies. However birthday cake cutting/sweet distributions are encouraged immediately on completion of morning sessions/evening sessions.
3. Students are not permitted to ask for breaks during the lecture sessions. They are not allowed to leave the class during the class hours even if the faculty is not there except in emergencies. In situations where a scheduled faculty has not come, the CR can get training films from the library and screen them in the class thereby enhancing the learning opportunities. Students are advised to enter the class after completing their natural calls so that they can continuously sit inside the class for at least 4 hours maintaining the decorum of the class. Students having diabetic problems which may demand going to natural calls frequently are advised to not to join our course.
4. Once the student enters the class he/she cannot leave the class except in the contingency of any sickness or any emergency. In case of sickness the student should first report to his/ her Director / Dy. Director / Professor in-charge of the floor/ or any full time faculty before leaving the institute for medical treatment. Taking permission from the Visiting Faculty is not adequate/ good enough.
5. Peeping into classrooms, signaling by gestures etc. while the lecture is in progress, is an act of misconduct on the part of the student.
6. The academic sessions are scheduled in two parts. Students have an option either to join the morning session or the evening session. In case a student misses any one lecture, the absence for the entire session will be marked.
7. Surprise checks will be carried out at the discretion of the Director/Deputy Director once or twice in a week. In case any one, who has given attendance is found missing, without the written permission of the Director/Dy Director/Professor-in-Charge, the concerned student will forego the attendance for 7 days as punishment. Whenever ranking list is drawn for Campus placement marks will be discounted for such misconducts.
8. Students should keep themselves abreast of day-to-day activities of the Institute and abide by all the communications put on the notice board.
9. No student can be called by any faculty/authority from the class hours when the class is in progress. All the discussions should take place before the morning sessions/ during lunch hours/after the class.
10. Whenever attendance is taken by a full time faculty, the discipline coordinators will also stand with the faculty and sign the same as correct. Not more than 3 minutes will be spent by the faculty to take the attendance. The roll call will be made in alphabetical order. The students will also be seated according to their roll numbers.
11. The Director is empowered to impose fine for misconduct on the part of any student as and when warranted and justified. The fine so collected will be utilized towards welfare activities.

It should be noted that the governance of the class will be regulated by the CRs, DCs and ACs.

Assessment of the Behaviour, Conduct and Integrity of Student: Endorsement in PG
Diploma

The industry often asks us for references and opinion about the behaviour, conduct, integrity and suitability of the alumni for specific jobs/ placements. They expect us to field the candidates having right attitude and attributes. This is not only for campus placements but also generally throughout the career of the students including the change of their jobs from one company to the other. Traditionally the Dean and Directors are the reference points. We are also required to sign testimonials whenever a student wants to go for higher studies abroad. As time passes, we have found it difficult to recollect the attributes of the individual students. Therefore, we are adding a column in the Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM) of each student to state his/her 'Character and Leadership Qualities' assessed by the institute and record our opinion. The grading will be Exemplary / Very Good / Good / Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory. We are sure that our students will behave in a matured manner exhibiting positive attributes and leadership qualities, contributing to their growth and development and enabling us to give the highest grading. All that what we expect is that the students should read our instructions carefully, understand them and abide by them in their own career / developmental interest. Questioning the relevance of the instructions after joining the institutes will not be conducive to positive atmosphere.

Reshuffling of Class
In order to promote more interaction with different group of students within the institute the classes will be reshuffled every semester according to the specialization.

1. For example: There are about 180 students who are specializing in marketing but they are grouped into three classes. Therefore 60 students of a class are interacting amongst themselves and they don't have more opportunities to know others, in other classes.
2. Ordinarily the students are comfortable with they are own batch mates. However, this mind set needs to be changed and upgraded to find comfort in any group of students. For example: When they will placed they will be required to work with those who they don't know. Similarly whenever any transfer is given by the company, the students will be going to new environment to work with new people and different type of customer. Therefore the “fixation” of vibes needs to be discouraged in their grooming process itself.

Red List: What is it?

1. All in disciplinary cases such as Non wearing of crash helmet, cheating in the examinations, missing from the hostel without proper night out permission, misbehavior including manhandling, disrespect to the faculties and so on, may lead to the student being placed in the "Red List" at the discretion of his/ her the Director.
2. Any negative report received by the Institute from the Company, where the student may be doing 'Internship or Project Studies' may result in the student's name, to appear in the 'Red List'.
3. A report will be discretely asked from the company to indicate to us as to whether the student is doing the project in formal dress code of the institute or not ? Those who violate the dress code will be placed in 'Red List'.
4. Students having less than the prescribed attendance will be placed in the “Red List”.
5. Violations of any rules will attract “Red List”.
6. Those who have not submitted the Project Report within 10 days after their return will attract 'Red List'.
7. Red Listed students may be disqualified from appearing in the Campus Placements. Their parents may also be called.
8. Any student who attracts the “Red List” more than once may be rusticated.

Gifts / Presents to Dean/ Director(s)/ Faculties and Staff
No gifts/ presents of any kind are to be given to Director(s)/Faculty / Staff for any reason whatsoever. We are doing our duty and we don't expect any gratification. If any kind of gratitude is to be expressed, it should be done by presenting a book in management science and the book should be sent to the college library. At best, one 'thank you card' can be given. Above all, if you remember us as an alumni after you pass out, that is more than sufficient. Despite these instructions if you are presenting any gift on any occasion, it will be construed that, you are trying to influence the concerned director / faculty / staff expecting undue favours. For example, if you present a gift to a particular faculty, it is possible that you expect some favour from them. Under the circumstances, anyone trying to give any present/ gift will be looked at for punishments as they try to spoil our culture and promote corrupt practices. If at all any gift is given the authority should refuse the same.

Periodic Reports to Parents
The Institute will furnish a Performance Report on each student to all the parents periodically. A monthly attendance report on each student will also be forwarded by the Director. We insist on regular attendance of students in classes, workshops, seminars and other co-curricular activities. Get-togethers and cultural programmes organized by the Students' Council/Institute, should also be attended to by the students as part of their team spirit, oneness and as a course of personality development

Medical Fitness
The following medical requirements need to be met:
(a) All students should vaccinate themselves against common diseases like Hepatitis, Chicken pox and Typhoid, prior to entering the college.

(b) Dengue and Malaria are common problems in Maharashtra. Prevention is the only way to encounter these diseases. Simple measures which need to be taken seriously are:

1. Mosquito nets
2. Mosquito repellents and Mats
3. These diseases are not contagious (spreading directly from one person to another)

(c) Certain diseases like diarrhoea do occur during the rainy seasons. Again prevention should be the aim. The hostel has two messes and a cafeteria which cater to the students. The hygiene aspect in these places are any time better than outside eating places. Hence, it would be the student's prerogative to choose where he/she wants to eat.

(d) It has been noticed that some students have had serious medical problems in the past and have not revealed the same during their admission. It is advisable that if anyone has any of these serious problems they should not take admission in our institute because the institute cannot take care of their medical problems. However, if anyone develops this kind of illness during the course, it should be brought to the notice of the institute doctor.

The kinds of diseases are: -
(a) Epilepsy
(b) Gall-bladder/ kidney Stones
(c) Heart Problems (Rheumatic/ Valvular Heart Diseases)
(d) Asthma
(e) Old History of Tuberculosis
(f) Blood pressure
(g) Depression/Mood Disorders
(h) Severe jaundice in the past

(a) The society offers only O.P.D medical facilities to the students daily, at a stipulated time. Students having medical problems should avail these facilities.

(b) Hospitalization is advised in case of any severe medical emergencies. Students in Medical distress are expected to take care of themselves supported by their roommates if they are non-hostelites. If brought to the notice of the society, the society will render all the assistance as required and possible but the hospitalization charges will have to be eventually borne by the students/parents.

(c)Students are not prevented from going to any Doctor/Hospital if they feel so. However, even in such cases, they should update the institute doctor for validation of the treatment offered and to prevent exploitation whenever necessary.

Upkeep of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and to maintain the same SBS provides various facilities

OPD Timing
Students who want to meet the doctor should register their name before going to class at
9 am. in the Health Register (with Roll No.) THIS IS MANDATORY as it becomes easy to call
the student once the Doctor is in the OPD.
(a) Monday, Wednesday & Friday : 10 am to 12 noon
(b) Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday : 2 pm to 4 pm

Physical Training
It is strongly felt that physical training for sometime everyday leads to energetic involvement of every student in the learning process. It also acts as a conditioner of body and mind. The concept of sound mind living in the sound body can be seen in the armed forces where the fitness of the people in all weather conditions is testified to be strong and stable. The youth of today is habituated to stay awake in the night and to go fast asleep in the early morning when they are expected to go to their class with fresh and receptive mind-set. It is therefore proposed to involve the students in physical training from 6:30 to 7:30 in the morning. This aspect will be further studied in consultation with the students once they arrive at SBS after their selection. Before that the same schedule will be implemented. It is also proposed to introduce yoga classes.

Boarding and Lodging
Sri Balaji Society (SBS) owns its hostel in the campus with limited vacancies. Students may communicate the requirement of hostel accommodation when the admission is confirmed. Proper allotment of hostel accommodations will be done against available vacancies, which is restricted to one year only. After which they should stay out under their own arrangements. Please note that more than 1000 senior students (Boys & Girls) of Sri Balaji Society (SBS) are staying out at present as day scholars and this kind of stay is expected to prepare the students for a corporate career as they may be placed in any part of the country where they have to live happily, independently and perform their duties. Living under different conditions in a disciplined way, away from comfort zone is part of a vital training process. Houses / flats are available adjacent to the institute for hiring. Students hire flats in groups and the rent works out to be much cheaper. A sum of Rs. 3,300/- per month will be charged for hostel accommodation. We would also like to mention that we have three seater rooms.

Seats in the hostel will be allowed on 'First come - First serve' basis. We may mention it here that we have 420 seats for female candidates and 216 seats for male candidates of Sri Balaji Society (SBS). As for boys, sufficient accommodation is available in very close distance where students hire flats and live together at comparatively low cost. We shall provide maximum assistance for the same as hither-to-fore. Therefore, we hope to accommodate the request from most of the female candidates if they apply in time, immediately after the confirmation of admission.

Mess facility will be available and the cost for the same will be borne by the students. The exact cost will be negotiated by the Students Council. A monthly expenditure of Rs. 4,000/- towards mess and allied expenditure can be catered for in your budgeting.

Hostel Administration
Hostel is the home for the students admitted here. Ordinarily no one will interfere in their home just like a house. Since it is a home for everyone in the hostel, every individual's privacy should be respected by other students. No Guests / Parents are allowed to stay in the Hostel. Harmony, peace and good environment is expected. The hostel has every possible facility for the students. The governing of the hostel is regulated by the following authorities:-
(a) Rector Boys Hostel.
(b) Rector Girls Hostel.
(c) Hostel office.
(d) Friends of the floor.
(e) Cluster Friends.

The Rectors of the Hostels are expected to exercise adequate control and to maintain conducive atmosphere for helping the students and ensuring their welfare. They should be available to these students whenever the latter wants to meet them at least up to 10pm.There after in all emergency situations.

Facilities
Classrooms
We have state-of-art classrooms and ceiling mounted LCD's. Each classroom has a capacity to accommodate more than 60 students. In addition SBS has a well equipped seminar/conference hall for various programs and interactions organized in the campus. It is the duty of the students to maintain cleanliness in the classroom.

Computer Lab
Computer lab is well-equipped with branded PC's adequately supported by 20 Mbps (1:1) leased lines for internet connectivity. It is also equipped with a wide range of licensed system software and application software. The entire campus is connected with Wi-Fi network. Computer labs with workstations connected to the internet are available for the use of the students. Instructors are also regularly available to assist students in planning and implementing their projects.

Auditorium
We have two Auditoriums with 800 and 1000 seats respectively, having dedicated multimedia support and central air conditioning and acoustics designed by Bose.

Laptop
Ours is a Wi-Fi campus and can be accessed anywhere inside the campus including the hostels. We shall negotiate to buy Laptop to be bought by you at a best possible price from a branded IT company. We advise you to buy one, to help you in your research activities. You are also at liberty to buy the laptops at your discretion.

Banking Facility
The ATM centre of the State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Maharashtra is located very close to the campus. This facility can be availed by the students. Therefore, those from outstations are advised to open their accounts with Axis Bank so that their ATM cards can be functional here.

Library
We have well-equipped Libraries for our students. Students are allowed to have ten books issued at a time to them, for a period of 15 days. Each Library subscribes to all the leading newspapers, periodicals and international magazines. Students, faculty members and scholars are encouraged to recommend as many books of international standards as required by them. In case the books are not returned to the Library by the due date, a fine is charged as per instructions of the institute. A refundable Library deposit of Rs. 5000/- is required to be paid by each student at the time of admission.

Mess Facilities
Mess facilities will also be provided at a cost of approximately Rs. 2400/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) per month. The exact mess fee and menu thereof will be negotiated by the students' body once they reach our location and once they are selected by the students. It is not compulsory as restaurants are also there adjacent to the campus. So it is left to the discretion of the students. The cost of mess facilities can also be covered from the bank loan, although it is not required to be remitted to us.

Compulsory Breakfast
It is noticed that students generally don't have their Breakfast before classes which is not good for their health. Probably, they get up late and rush to the class which starts at 8 or 9 a.m. It has therefore been decided that students will have to be forced to take breakfast and they will not be allowed to leave the class, once the classes have started. To ensure this, the only option open is to charge a fee for breakfast and to make it available in time. A sum of Rs. 30/- per day will be charged on account of Breakfast along with the Tuition Fee.

Gymnasium
A state of art gymnasium is there in the hostel which can be availed by the students for a nominal fee.

Sports
Though we don't have a sports ground we do have limited facilities. It is the responsibility of the sports committee to ensure the well-being of the participants and encourage sports through a competitive spirit in the campus. Ordinarily, in today's hectic schedule, it is quite possible that one may get stressed out. The best way to revitalize, is to spend some time with 'mother nature' for which a walking track is created in the campus.

Care of Students Living Outside The Campus
Students staying in the hired accommodations will be subjected to the disciplinary rules and regulations of their Institutes for all purposes. They may be periodically inspected by nominated staff members and Directors. The Institute, however, cannot take responsibility for their personal behavior or misconduct at any time outside its premises. Students are expected to devote their time to build a corporate career by maintaining self-discipline.

Drishti
It is a cultural event in which all the four management institute of Sri Balaji Society compete for the 'Aiyaswamy Trophy'. This yearly event involves cultural sports and management games/ other relevant competition, which are judged carefully. It gives an opportunity to every student to take part and showcase their talents. The winner of this event is awarded with a sum of Rs. 1,00,000 as the award money.

Submission of Degree Certificates
Students should submit the certified mark sheets of the qualifying degree examinations latest by 1st November 2011 failing which the admission may be cancelled automatically. In case any University has not declared the result until then, the Principal of the College where the student has studied should personally write to the Director of the Institute explaining the true situation and the Director will take appropriate actions with the guidance of the President, SBS. It will be the responsibility of the Director to ensure that only those who have submitted proof for their passing the graduate examination with qualifying marks are allowed to sit in the exam. In case the student fails in the qualifying degree examination, the admission will automatically get cancelled. No fee refund will be permissible in such cases. The mark sheets of 10th standard, 12th standard and graduation in original will be verified repeatedly by the authorities of Sri Balaji Society and will be compared with the marks reflected by the students in the application form for admission with us. In case, any discrepancy is discovered, at any stage, the admission of the student will be cancelled. No fee refund will be permissible in such cases.

It is possible that some students may have some examination after commencement of the course at Sri Balaji Society. In such cases, the students are allowed to go for their examination. It is not legal to give attendance for these examinations. The attendance missed, can be easily recovered if the student regularly attends classes. It may be mentioned here that counting of attendance will start from the date of their joining in the institute.

It is possible that some students may have some examination after commencement of the course at Sri Balaji Society. In such cases, the students are allowed to go for their examination. It is not legal to give attendance for these examinations. The attendance missed, can be easily recovered if the student regularly attends classes. It may be mentioned here that counting of attendance will start from the date of their joining in the institute.

Uniform
Students should compulsorily wear the institute uniform for all the functions/ guest lectures/ workshops/ seminars. The cost of the uniform is Rs. 3,500/- which should be remitted at the time of admission.

Undertaking by the Students to be Counter Signed by Parents
Students may be required to proceed outstations, in groups for industrial visits at their own cost for a duration of one week during Aug. / Sep. 2011. They are also required to go for two months company project studies. They will also be required to move around the industrial belts in Pune and its neighbouring cities. The Institute can not take any responsibility for the safety and security of the students. They should take care of themselves, as the Institute cannot interfere in the privacy of students. Parents are therefore, required to exercise adequate control on their wards. However, the Institute will impose all the rules as mentioned in the prospectus and as may be considered necessary in the interest of discipline and growth of students. The students are required to submit an undertaking duly counter signed by their parents and two other witnesses.

Communications
In case of any queries related to admission, your communication channels are as under :-
Telephone : 020-66741235/36, Fax : 020-66741234
Email : admissions@balajisociety.org

Note: Any dispute will be settled by arbitration, subject to the jurisdiction of Pune.