RECOMMENDED ENGAGED LEARNING HOURS FOR LEVEL WISE PROGRAMS

                                                                  NIMS UNIVERSITY

                                                                             DODFL

                                                             Credits and Engaged Learning Hours

A credit is equivalent to 30 hours of engaged study known as Engaged Study Hours. The Distance Learners are able to plan and schedule their study plans for the successful completion of the courses in a specified time duration. Credits that are in practice across various levels of programmes are as follows:

S. No.	Level of Programmes	Credits	Engaged Learning Hours *
1	A= Certificate	18	540
2	B= Diploma	24	720
3	C=Degree/Bachelor/UG	32	960
4	D=PG/Master	32	960
5	E=PG Diploma	36	1080

 * Engaged Learning Hours reflects involvement of each distance learner with the study for about 6 hours a day and for 180 working days (if a programme is of 1 year duration) while for any programme of 6months duration, then Distance Learners are expected to be engaged for about 90 working days. The learning hours are exclusive of 8 hours a day based PCP (Personal Contact Programme) of 25 days .