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CONTENTS
ABOUT US

PROGRAMS

Faculty of Management
Ÿ Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security

ADMISSION & FEE POLICIES

Admission Process

Fee Policies and Guidelines

Important Dates

Disclaimers

Faculty Details
From The President’s Desk
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar was conferred Padma Bhushan in 2012
and Padma Shree in 2005 in recognition of his significant
contribution to the field of Education.

Distance learning is the education of the 21st century. The

traditional method of teaching in a classroom, called brick
and mortar education, has failed to reach millions of those
thirsty for getting knowledge, in an age marked by
Knowledge Revolution. Open and online learning fulfils this
need.

Symbiosis, which is always on the vanguard of making bold

innovations, has established Symbiosis Centre for
Distance Learning (SCDL) to offer different academic
programs through distance education. Symbiosis Centre
for Distance Learning (SCDL) is a centre of excellence
offering quality distance education. I am sure those who
aspire to acquire education at a time and place of their
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar choice will be immensely benefited and will be qualified to
fill posts of their choice with credit and confidence. I wish
Founder and President, Symbiosis
Chancellor, Symbiosis International the Centre success.
(Deemed University)

Symbiosis: 53 Years of
Excellence in Education
Founded by visionary Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in 1971 as an Symbiosis Open Education Society has established
International Cultural and Educational Centre, India's first Skill Development Universities at Pune
Symbiosis provides a 'home away from home' to a large and Indore respectively.
number of students, including foreign students who
come to Pune in pursuit of higher education. Living up Today, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
to its name, which is a botanical term meaning 'living is one of the India's Top Deemed Universities
together for mutual benefit', Symbiosis has grown over (established after 2000) and is known in India and
the past five decades into a family of more than 50 abroad as one of the best educational institutes
academic institutions, providing education from imparting quality education in various fields such as
Kindergarten to Post Graduation. Management, Law, Computers, Health Care, Arts
and Commerce.
Symbiosis Open
Education Society (SOES)
About Symbiosis Open Education Society (SOES)
A society committed to the cause of quality distance education, Symbiosis Open Education Society (SOES) is
registered under the Societies Registration Act on 9th May, 2008 and is also registered as a public trust under
Maharashtra Public Trust Act on 10th October, 2008. The objectives of SOES are:
† To promote, advance and disseminate knowledge through the open and distance learning system.
† To provide education, skill development and lifelong learning opportunities to all segments of the population
from India and other countries.
† To enable development and growth of individuals, society and community at large.

Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU)

Taking the mission of Skill India forward, SOES has established
India's first Skill Development University, Symbiosis Skills and
Professional University at Pune, Maharashtra. The
state-of-the-art campus is spread over 15 acres of land and has
specialised laboratories, workshops, learning factories and
centres of excellence established in collaboration with
Industries. The University offers skill-based degree programs
in high growth sectors such as Automobile, Mechatronics,
Construction, Architecture, Retail, Ports & Terminal
Management, Beauty & Wellness, Computer Science, Data
Science etc. The objective of the University is to create
'industry ready' youth who can be gainfully employed upon
completion of their courses.

Symbiosis Junior College of Arts, Science & Commerce

(SJC)
Symbiosis Junior College of Arts, Science, and Commerce-
established in the year 2018-19, is a new initiative undertaken
by Symbiosis Open Education Society. College campus
comprises of Academic buildings, spacious classrooms,
advanced well-equipped Science labs and library. The college
has dedicated, highly qualified and experienced faculty, which
guide and mentor its students to achieve their potential in the
field that they wish to pursue.

The college’s vision is to create an inspiring learning

environment that helps students to understand their aptitude &
achieve their career aspirations. The college offers full-time
education at 10+2 level in the streams of Arts, Science, and
Commerce.
From The Director’s Desk
Global boundaries are vanishing, merging people of diverse cultures, nationalities and age groups.
Education is emerging as the most powerful platform in the ' boundary less' world. Online learning opens new
dimensions of opportunities for students to obtain higher education without the constraint of location and
time. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) offers a chance to enhance your career and life
through the medium of quality education.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) has pioneered in India interactive e-learning content
in the curriculum as a supplementary learning methodology, in order to improve the understanding of
concepts through cases and examples. SCDL has, for the first time in India, introduced online assessment
system, to pursue our mission of 'flexible learning opportunities anywhere, anytime' and to provide ultimate
convenience, ease and flexibility to our students.

The Corporate Business Administration program has also

gained tremendous popularity and SCDL has been an
education provider to leading companies in India, such as
Bajaj Finance Ltd, Bharti AXA, Infosys, Mc. Donald's,
Hettich, Accenture, Cognizant, Collabera, Ascendion,
Eaton Technologies, HCL, Wipro, TATA AIA, Newmark,
Pattern, Wilo, Sigma Electric, TATA Motors, Finolex,
Mphasis, TietoEvry India, Conneqt Business Solutions,
Shriram Finance Ltd, UPL, Mankind Pharma, Centrient
Pharma, Krsnaa Diagnostics, Allianz Technologies, Allianz
Services, etc. SCDL has been invited by foreign universities
for collaboration which is a mark of our excellent quality
education. I welcome each one of you to our 'Global
Campus' where latest technology, innovative teaching
methodologies and quality resources, are blended to create
unique learning experiences.

We have embarked on a new mission, that of creating

skilled youth by establishing the Symbiosis Skills &
Professional University at Pune, Maharashtra.

I am hopeful that this new University shall be a torch bearer

in the field of skill-based education.

Dr. Swati S. Mujumdar

Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills & Professional University, Pune &
Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore
Principal Director, Symbiosis Open Education Society
Symbiosis Centre
For Distance Learning (SCDL)

To create a Global Campus to provide education and training

opportunities beyond the boundaries of a classroom, so as to
transform the way people learn.

To provide learners with flexible learning

opportunities anywhere, anytime.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) Pattern, Wilo, Sigma Electric, TATA Motors, Finolex,
is one of the largest private distance learning Mphasis, TietoEvry India, Mc. Donald's, Hettich,
educational institutes in India. Conneqt Business Solutions, Shriram Finance Ltd,
UPL, Mankind Pharma, Centrient Pharma, Krsnaa
It is located in the heart of India's premier educational Diagnostics, etc., have collaborated with SCDL for
centre, the city of Pune. SCDL has one of the finest corporate programs.
interiors with state-of-the-art infrastructure and a
skilled and dedicated team available to help learners Through the means of online learning, SCDL aims at
fulfil their dreams. Since its inception in 2001, SCDL creating a virtual 'Global Campus', uniting students
has made rapid strides in providing quality education from all nationalities, regions, age groups and
to thousands of students in India and abroad, making occupations, opening new directions of opportunities
it one of the largest and most sought after distance for obtaining higher education and enhancing one's
learning institutes. career and life. SCDL is committed to providing
quality distance education and dedicated student
SCDL offers Post Graduate Diploma programs care services to all its students from across the globe.
across industry sectors. In addition, our team SCDL strives to create an environment of academic
partners with local, national and international excellence offering programs that are need-based
organizations to offer corporate programs. Leading and value-added, thereby creating opportunities for
organizations, including Airtel, Bajaj Finance Ltd, lifelong learning, personal growth, improving skills
Cipla, Bharti AXA, Infosys, Accenture, IBM, Hindalco and generating livelihoods. SCDL will continue on its
Industries, Cognizant, Collabera, Ascendion, Eaton mission of “providing learners with flexible
Technologies, HCL, Zydus Wellness, Garrett Motion, learning opportunities anywhere, anytime”.
SBI General Insurance, Wipro, TATA AIA, Newmark,
Innovative Student Services
STUDENT CALL CENTRE WALK-IN ADMISSIONS

Student Call Centre: SCDL has a dedicated call Walk-in Admissions: SCDL has designed a walk-in
centre with counsellors to give prompt response and admission process for the convenience of students,
help answer student queries via telephone. It has wherein a student may walk-in to the institute with all
introduced an integrated voice response system, the required eligibility documents and walk out in 45
which provides automated data to students prior to minutes with the admission confirmation letter.
connecting with the counsellors.

E-COMMUNICATION CENTRE ONLINE COUNSELLING

E-Communication Centre: The E-Communication Online Counselling: SCDL provides online

Centre answers student queries via e-mail and counselling to prospective students, facilitating their
guarantees a response time of one business day. selection of programs.

Symbiosis World Campus

'Symbiosis World Campus' is a centre of learning with facilities such as Online Assignment Submission, Online
Classrooms, e-Learning and e-Mentoring. Following services are made available to students via our virtual
campus:

ª Counselling and Mentoring ª 'Post My Query' Facility ª Webinars

ª Induction programs ª e-Books ª Guest Lectures
ª Online Query Solving ª e-Learning ª Value-Added Services
ª Online Faculty Interaction ª e-Library Ÿ Career Continuation
ª Online Live Classes ª Message Board Ÿ Mentorship Training
ª On-Demand Exam Booking System ª Tracking Dispatched Materials Ÿ Placement Assistance
ª Exam Guidance ª Timely Updates by Email & SMS Ÿ Career Relaunch
Faculty of Management
Post Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
(PGCCS)
Eligibility Credit Points: 40
† Bachelor's degree holder / Graduate in any
discipline from a recognised University. Semester - l
† International / SAARC Graduate from a
recognised / accredited University / Institution. Cyber Security Fundamentals
† Students who have appeared for final year of Information Security Management
examination of their bachelor's degree program & Systems
are awaiting results can also apply, subject to Network Security
successfully completing their bachelor's degree
Cryptography and Applications
program/graduation within the time period
specified by SCDL Assets Security, Identity and Access
Management
Duration
† The duration of the program is one year.
† The registration period is valid for one & half
Semester - lI
academic years.
Cyber Security Incident Management
Fee Structure Web Security, Application Security
* Option 1 One Time Payment and Mobile Security
General & Defence ₹ 24,000/- Forensics Investigation and Audit
International US $450 Emerging Trends in Cyber Security

SAARC US $350 Project

* Option 2 1st Instalment 2nd Instalment

e-Book Available for all Subjects Book Available
General & Defence ₹ 17,000/- ₹ 12,000/-

Overview Forensic Analyst, Security Auditor, Compliance

The global cyber security landscape is shaped by Analyst
several factors, including digitization, the rapid
advancement of AI technology, heightened reliance on Evaluation Methodology
third-party ecosystems, and the emergence of new † Each course comprises of an assignment
business and technology. These developments present (30 marks) and computer based examination
both opportunities and challenges for organizations (70 marks). Students should appear for the
seeking to safeguard their digital assets and data. assessment on a timely basis and complete the
A cyber security program encompasses a documented program in the validity period.
set of an organization's information security policies, † Assignments are of objective type and are
procedures, guidelines, and standards. This program is available in the student login. Examination
helpful in equipping working professionals with the includes a subjective element in addition to the
expertise needed to excel in their respective fields. objective part.
Cyber security program enable participants to broaden † In Semester II students are required to submit one
their horizons and become successful security experts. project of 100 marks in soft copy.
This comprehensive approach equips professionals
with the skills and knowledge required to navigate the Award of Certificate
evolving cyber security landscape effectively etc. Certificate will be awarded only after student passes in
all elements of assessments i.e., each computer-
PGCCS program is AICTE approved. based examination, each assignment & project,
subject to completion of program duration & fulfilment
Career Opportunities of all other criteria laid down by SCDL, including
Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Incident payment of all fees/dues.
Responder, Security Architect, Cryptographer, Security
Consultant, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst,
Admission Process
Student Categories How to Apply?
† GENERAL CATEGORY: Step 1: Purchase Application Form
Students who have completed their education in † The fee to purchase the application form for
India, taken their exams in India, and avail all applicants of General / Defence category is
services in India fall under the General Category. ₹1,200/-, and for International / SAARC category
† DEFENCE CATEGORY: is US $100.
Special fee concessions are offered to † You can purchase the application form online via
retired/active Personnel of Paramilitary/ Police/ our website: www.scdl.net.
Defence Personnel (Army, Navy, and Air Force)
and their dependents (spouse/child) as a token of Note: The application form fee is non-refundable.
appreciation and recognition of their services to We do not accept any requests to purchase the
our nation. Fee concessions are not available to application form by post.
civilians or personnel working in Defence
establishments (Ministry of Defence/D.R.D.O.
Step 2: Registration
etc.).
† Upload your Academic Records in the prescribed
† INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY:
format, Work Experience Certificates (If any),
International students are those who hold passport size recent color photograph,
passports issued by foreign countries, including Government Identity Proof (Passport or Aadhar
people of Indian origin (NRIs) who have acquired card copy).
the nationality of a foreign country.
† Applicants applying under the Defence Category
† SAARC CATEGORY: must produce an active service certificate or
The South Asian Association for Regional dependent certificate or discharge book copy as
Cooperation (SAARC) comprises Afghanistan, applicable.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, † For International and SAARC Students, an
Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Students holding address in a foreign country is mandatory, along
passports issued by SAARC countries (except with address proof or copies of passport pages
India), including people of Indian origin (NRIs) showing the visa of the foreign country.
who have acquired the nationality of a SAARC
country, will fall under the SAARC category.
Step 3: Fee Payment
† All payments to be made online through the
Students holding Indian passports but residing in a
payment gateway or by demand draft (DD) for
SAARC / International country at the time of applying
the enrolled program. The DD should be in favor
for admission, irrespective of the duration of their stay
of “The Director SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune.
and having valid visas, will also fall under the
SAARC/International category.

ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is an ISO Certified institution since last 11 years. In 2018,
SCDL has been certified with ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certificate is awarded to SCDL for successful
establishment of "Quality Management System". The certification demonstrates our strong commitment to
excellence in providing quality education through open and distance learning mode for the purpose of
professional growth and skill development. The ISO certification is reviewed annually.
List of Documents for Admissions
Fill the application form online with all required information. In case the applicant provides incomplete or incorrect
information, the application form stands rejected. The student must sign the application form electronically.
† One colored passport-size recent photograph. Childhood photos, side faces, and selfies are not accepted.
† Government photo identity proof, any one: Passport or Aadhar Card. Government ID proof with childhood
photos is not accepted.
† Applicant signature in soft copy.
† Photocopy of the Bachelor's Degree Certificate / Provisional or Passing Certificate / all year mark sheets,
duly self-attested or attested by a class one Gazette Officer or notarized by a notary as per the applicable
eligibility for the applied program.
† Degree Equivalence letter issued from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for graduation completed
from an International University.
† XII standard mark sheet photocopy duly attested by class 1 gazette officer or notarized by a notary.
† Defence category proof: Active service certificate by serving personnel’s / discharge book copy by veterans /
dependent certificate by dependents of any defence personnel (if any). Note: Defence dependent certificate
to be attested by concerned authority.
† Applicants applying under the Defence Category must submit active service certificate or dependent
certificate or discharge book copy as specified above.
† Name change document (if applicable).
† For International / SAARC students, a photocopy of the passport page showing a valid visa of the foreign
country.

Note: Students should not send any original academic documents to SCDL. SCDL is not liable for the return/loss of original
academic documents sent by students. SCDL will not accept any fees in cash sent by post/courier to SCDL. Submission of
documents within the timelines for confirmation of admission is the sole responsibility of the student.

Admission Type
Confirmed Admission
Students who fulfill all the admission-related eligibility criteria as per SCDL policies receive Confirmed
admission. We provide an admission letter along with a student ID card to the student by post. Additionally,
students gain access to pay program fees online through the payment gateway and the Student Handbook in
their respective student login.

Provisional Admission
Students admitted on a Provisional basis do not receive an SCDL student ID card until their admission is
Confirmed. Provisional Admission is provided when admission-related eligibility criteria are not fulfilled as per
SCDL policies and documents have deficiencies such as:
† Colored passport-size recent photographs are either not submitted, improper, or not clear.
† Academic qualification documents are neither self-attested nor attested by any class 1 gazette officer.
Additionally, if the documents are incomplete, unclear, or not submitted in the prescribed format.
† Defence category proof: service certificate / discharge book / dependent certificate (as applicable, if any) is
not attached, not attested, is incorrect, is unclear, or is not in the prescribed format.
† Visa/Passport copy (for International/SAARC students) is not enclosed, expired, or incorrect.
† Name change document copy (if any) is not enclosed, not clear, in the local language, and not readable.
† Application form is not signed by the applicant or self-signature is not submitted.
† Inadequate documents are attached or the application form is incomplete

Provisionally admitted students must promptly submit the required documents and address any
deficiencies upon receiving an email notification from SCDL regarding their provisional admission
status. They should ensure that their admission is confirmed.

Admissions of provisionally admitted students who do not submit the required documents in the prescribed
format by the specified deadline (please refer to the last date under the section Important Dates) will be canceled.
These students will not be eligible for a refund of any fees paid. It is solely the responsibility of the students to
ensure timely submission of all required documents according to the specified timeline set by SCDL.
Fee Policies and Guidelines
Mode of Payments
† Online: Convenient Payment Options for Application, Program, Exam and all other types of fees.
† Demand Draft: Students have the option to pay fees via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of “The Director
SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune. All DDs should be sent by Post/Courier to SCDL, Pune only. Students must
ensure to mention their name, registration number, contact number, program enrolled, and the type of fees
being remitted on the reverse side of the Demand Draft using a ball-pen only. It's imperative that students
retain a photocopy of the Demand Draft sent to SCDL. SCDL will not be responsible for any lost, delayed, or
unidentified DDs. Additionally, SCDL cannot be held liable for the loss of financial instruments in transit or for
any unidentified financial instruments, i.e., those without sender's details or reason for fee remittance on the
reverse of the DD. It's important to note that cash should not be sent to SCDL via Post/Courier. SCDL will not
be responsible for depositing any DD that is not payable in Pune or for cash sent by post/courier.
Furthermore, payments made via cheque and/or any co-operative bank's DD are not accepted.
Note: International/SAARC students must remit all fees in USD or INR equivalent, as prescribed by SCDL. The
applicable exchange rate will be ₹84 against 1 USD for the current financial year.

Fee Policies for Payment of Fees

† Students can pay the full program fees as per below specified timelines in two installments:
Ÿ First Installment: Must be paid within 15 days from the date of confirmed admission.
Ÿ Second Installment: Must be paid within 45 days of the first installment payment or on or before the final
deadline for full fee payment, whichever is earlier, in accordance with the policy.
Note: Installment option closes 15 days before the last specified date of admission.
† Students have the option to pay the full program fee in one lump sum down payment immediately after registration and
submission of eligibility documents. This option allows students to avail a discount on the course fee and is available for a
limited time period. For details, please contact SCDL.
† Students admitted on a provisional basis, regardless of their fee payment status, will not be permitted to
access any student-related services or learning facilities. They are also ineligible to participate in
examinations or submit assignments for the enrolled program until they fulfil all deficiencies outlined in the
provisional admission letter.
† Students with confirmed admission who fail to pay fees within the specified timeline will not have
access to any student-related services or learning facilities. They will also be ineligible to participate
in examinations or submit assignments for the enrolled program.
† Students with confirmed admission and those who have paid full fees can avail themselves of student
services and learning facilities such as online classes, online query solving with faculty, e-library and
e-learning, assignments, and personal contact programs.
† Students will be able to book exam slots for computer-based examinations in their student login only after
their admission is confirmed and they have paid the full fees for the enrolled program.
† Students who fail to pay complete fees or those who have paid only the 1st installment will be required to pay
late fees in addition to the outstanding program fees amount as per the timelines provided by SCDL.
† The applicable late Program fees is as under:

Program Duration General Defence SAARC International

All 2 years ₹6,000 ₹6,000 US $150 US $300

All 1 year ₹4,000 ₹4,000 US $100 US $200

3 to 6 months ₹1,500 ₹1,500 US $25 US $30

† Failure to pay complete program fees, even with late fees as per the prescribed deadline, will result in the
cancellation of admission.
Fee Policies and Guidelines
† A student whose admission is cancelled by SCDL due to non-compliance with eligibility or non-payment of
program fees within the prescribed timeline will not be eligible for any refund of paid fees. Moreover, any such
refund request shall not be entertained.
† Exam fees are to be paid separately, per paper per attempt, and are not included in program fees. Exam fees
are non-refundable and non-transferable.
† Student is required to pay ₹500/- (enrolled under General & Defence category), US $25 (enrolled under
international category), & US $20 (enrolled under SAARC category) per exam, for the enrolled program resp.
† Students get two free attempts of assignments (in case of failure) & subsequently have to pay ₹400/- (enrolled
under General & Defence category), US $20 (enrolled under international category), and US $15 (enrolled
under SAARC category) per attempt.
† Until exams are conducted in e-proctor mode, international and SAARC students are required to pay exam
fees equivalent to those of national students. Upon transition to exams conducted through exam centers,
international and SAARC students will be subject to the previously specified exam fees.
† Students are required to submit projects / submissions / case studies, as per the enrolled program, as
applicable, along with submission fees.
† Detailed guidelines, policies, & timelines for various processes, activities, and access related to admissions,
academics, evaluations, along with fee details regarding projects, case studies, submissions, &
resubmissions, can be referred to in the Student Handbook & Exam Handbook available in the student login.
† Student is required to check the applicable Administrative Charges for other services (if needed) provided in
student login. There is no facility for improvement in passed components of the applied course / program.
† SCDL is not liable to refund any excess / unidentified fees paid by the student towards program / course /
examination or any other fees. Such excess fees may be utilized for any other applicable services (as allowed
by SCDL) by the student in the same financial year subject to the Director's approval.
† Students must submit a formal application to SCDL through the Service Request Form (SRF) for the same, on
or before March 1, 2025. Students must ensure and retain proof of receipt for the SRF sent to SCDL.
† A student is entitled to utilize any unidentified amounts on or before March 1, 2025. Failing this, we forfeit such
unidentified amount, and the student will have no claim whatsoever on the said amount after the specified
date.
† Students will not receive credit of fees or any other documents unless they mention their proper admission
details on the reverse of the DD or any other documents. It is the sole responsibility of the student to mention
the registration number, program name, and type of fee details while sending the fees or any other documents
to enable SCDL to identify the student and the purpose of remitting the fees or sending the document.
† SCDL processes demand drafts received without any information of the student and/or type of fee(s) remitted
under suspense account. Such demand drafts may be transferred to the respective student's account in the
same financial year, i.e., until March 1, 2025, after which such queries/applications will not be
entertained/processed. Students must submit a formal application along with payment proof for the same on
or before March 1, 2025.
† As per RBI rules, a demand draft is valid only for 90 days. SCDL will accept DDs till 60 days from the date of
issuance of a DD.
† SCDL will not accept any banker's cheque or any co-operative bank demand drafts for any kind of fee
payment.
† SCDL does not take any responsibility to return such banker's cheque or co-operative bank demand drafts or
to credit the same to the student's account.
† For payment of fees, students are instructed to use either the SCDL payment gateway or send Demand Drafts
to SCDL, Pune Head Office. Students should not pay any fees directly to any centre/bank/office other than
SCDL Pune Head Office. SCDL shall not be responsible for any loss incurred by students regarding any fees
paid to any other centre/bank/office other than SCDL Pune Head Office.
† SCDL does not accept any type of fees in cash. Students are informed and advised not to send any type of
fees in the form of cash by post/courier. SCDL will not accept and will not be responsible for the return of cash
sent by post/courier.
Fee Policies and Guidelines
† Each student has to send a separate DD towards any applicable fees. Consolidated DD of two or more
students or student services will not be accepted.
† International/SAARC students have to pay all types of fees in dollars. The exchange rate applicable will be
₹84/- against US $1 for the current financial year.
† Students can apply for change of category from International / SAARC to General (refer to student handbook
for details), but there will be no refund of the paid program fees.
† If a student wants to change category from General to International / SAARC, he/she will have to pay the
difference in the program fees, submit photocopies of valid visa and address proof.

Cancellation of Admission
† It is the sole responsibility of student to pay all prescribed fees within timelines mentioned in the prospectus
for the enrolled program. Failure to comply with these timelines will result in cancellation of admission.
† If required document/s for eligibility purposes is not submitted / are submitted with deficiencies (i.e., not as
prescribed), & these deficiencies are not rectified within given deadline (refer last date under Important Dates
section), or within 15 days of notification, whichever is earlier as per policy, then admission will be cancelled.
† Failure to complete the program within the specified time/validity period set by SCDL will result in the locking
of the student login and the revocation of admission.
† In all the aforementioned cases, the student is not entitled to any refund of the amount paid.

Refund of Program Fees

† Students wishing to cancel their admission must submit an application for cancellation of admission
(Application for Refund of Program Fees) in the prescribed format available on the SCDL website within the
last date specified (refer to the last date under the Important Dates section) for the enrolled program.
† Only the refund for program fees paid by students will be processed after deducting ₹1000/- as administrative
charges from the paid amount. The application form fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
† Refund applications will be processed only after students return to SCDL the self-learning material,
confirmed/provisional admission letter, student ID card, or any other SCDL material they have in their
custody. If the study material and/or the student ID card is/are not returned to SCDL on or before the
prescribed deadline, ₹1000/- and ₹200/- [for General and Defence/Paramilitary/Police category], US $60
and US $35 (for international category), & US $52 and US $25 (for SAARC category) will be deducted from
the refunded amount for Study Material and ID card, respectively.
† Any application for the refund of program fees will not be accepted if received after the last date specified
(refer to the last date under the Important Dates section).

Examinations
SCDL has a robust system of Computer based Assignments and On Demand Examinations System that allows
participants to decide pace and style of the study. Students currently have the option to appear for exams through
e-proctored mode from the convenience of their homes or through SCDL designated Examination Centers.
Please note the following important points:
† SCDL does not guarantee availability of exam slots. Slots are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
† Once booked, exam slots cannot be changed or rescheduled.
† Exam fees are to be paid separately for each paper and each attempt. These fees are not included in the
course or program fees.
† Exam fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
† Students are advised to carefully review the exam handbook for detailed procedures and policies related to
taking on-demand online exams. The exam handbook is accessible through the student login.
† Before making the exam, fee payment and booking exam slots, students should thoroughly read the
Technical Requirements, Exam Instructions, and FAQs provided in the Student Login.
It is essential for students to familiarize themselves with all relevant information and guidelines to ensure a
smooth and successful exam-taking experience.
 Important Dates (AY 2024-25)
† Program commences: 01 January 2025.
† Admission last date: 28 February 2025.
† Classes commences from: 02 January 2025.
† Last date for change in Specialization: 28 February 2025.
† Last date for change in program: 28 February 2025.
† Pay program fee as given below,
Ÿ Option 1: One Installment, pay Full Fee Within 30 days of grant of confirmed admission or on or
before 15 March 2025 whichever is earlier, Or
Ÿ Option 1: Two Installments, pay 1st Installment within 15 days of admission. Pay 2nd Installment
within 45 days of payment of 1st inst. Payment or on or before 15 March 2025 whichever is earlier, as
per policy.
Note: Installment option closes 15 days before the last specified date of admission.
† Last date to submit eligibility deficient document/s for confirmation of admission, for provisionally
admitted students: 28 February 2025.
† Last date to pay complete program fee: 15 March 2025.
† Last date to pay complete program fee with late fee: 31 March 2025.
† Last date for cancellation of admission & refund of paid program fee: 15 March 2025.

Important Points
† SCDL is a stand-alone institute and is not part of any University.
† Students should keep copies of the Prospectus, filled application forms, demand drafts/cheques (if
applicable), case studies, and other submitted documents.
† Rules & policies outlined in the Student Handbook, Exam Handbook, and other official communications are
binding.
† There is no provision for re-evaluation of passed Objective components of enrolled course or program.
† Self-Learning Material provided by SCDL is available in printed (books) or soft copy (e-books) formats,
specifically in English language only.
† Students must possess computer literacy and internet access as most program-related services and
communications are online.
† Students should ensure they meet all specified prerequisites for their chosen programs.
† It is also clarified here that differently abled students shall make necessary provisions / arrangements at their
own cost and expenses to understand the self-learning material and or to appear for examination and or to
perform any action related to the program. SCDL shall not be liable to incur any expense on such account.
SCDL shall also not be liable for any loss/damage arising out of negligence / inability of differently abled
students to understand the self-learning material and or to appear for examination and or to perform any action
related to the program.
† Students receive updates and important information via email, SMS, or phone calls. It is their responsibility to
maintain updated contact details with SCDL.
† Student logins are deactivated upon successful completion of the program within the specified duration or
upon the program's expiration date.
Disclaimers
Right to Amend Rules
The Institute reserves the right to amend the rules and eligibility criteria for examinations, fee structure,
regulations, whenever and wherever considered refund policy, admission cancellation policies and
necessary and appropriate. Such amendments will be rules, curriculum and course content, examination
informed to students. Therefore, these publications, pattern, policies and timelines, certification and
and the descriptions contained herein, are not to be designation, assignment pattern, examination, online
construed as a contract binding on the Institute to any class/lectures and contact program centers and such
specific policies. Possible changes include, but are other matters, as may be considered relevant.
not limited to, course content, passing requirements,

Student Undertaking
† All students applying for admission to SCDL † It is strictly prohibited to use any unfair means
programs are assumed to have thoroughly during exams. Students found using
reviewed the Prospectus and website, and agree unauthorized items such as digital devices will
to comply with the Institute's rules and have their admission cancelled without refund.
regulations. † Students are responsible for promptly notifying
† By submitting the application form for admission, SCDL of any changes to their contact
students acknowledge that they have read and information. SCDL is not liable for non-receipt of
agree to the rules and policies outlined in the materials or correspondence due to outdated
Prospectus, including those related to eligibility, contact details.
provisional admission, fees, cancellation of † Dispatch details for ID cards, admission letters,
admission, refund policies, and disclaimers. study materials, and other correspondence are
† Students confirm that the information provided in updated on the website within 24-48 hours of
their application form and documents is accurate dispatch. Students should regularly check their
to the best of their knowledge. Any false or student login for updates.
erroneous information may result in immediate † Students acknowledge SCDL's right to amend
cancellation of admission without refund. rules and agree to such changes by continuing
† Students must carry their SCDL student ID card, their association with the Institute.
exam hall ticket (if any), and government ID proof † SCDL does not charge any donation or capitation
in original hard copy to the exam venue / SCDL fee for admission to its courses
Campus. Failure to do so will result in denial of
entry to the exam hall / SCDL Campus.

Jurisdiction
All disputes between the applicant / student and the Institute, including any dispute relating to
purchase of application form, payment of fees, refund of fees, admission, examination,
certification etc. shall be exclusively subject to jurisdiction of only Pune Courts.
 Faculty Details

Dr. Padmapriya Irabatti Dr. Prashant Ubarhande Dr. Uttara Deolankar

B.Sc., MBA, M.Phil, PhD, PhD, MBA, NET Ph.D. in Education, UGC NET in
Education, MEd, MA in Sociology

Dr. Sunita Nikam Dr. Sunita Patil Dr. Neha Kurhade

PhD(CS), M.Phil(CS), MCS, BCS MCM, MCA, M.Phil, PhD MPM, M.Com, Ph.D

Dr. Yogita Gupta Mr. Vijay Masarkar Mrs. Pallavi Ligade

PhD, MPM., M.Com, DTL., B.Com, ADCSSAA, MBA, MIRPM, B. Com, LL. B, LL.M, MPM,
GDCA, DCA PGDLS (MLS), NET, SET, Ph.D (Pursuing) PhD (Pursuing)

Ms. Shraddha Shinde Mr. Vivek Ware Mr. Yogesh M Bhosle

B.Com, MBA (Finance, HR) M.E. , B.E. Editor
PhD (Pursuing),
Some of our Corporate Batches
 Dr. S B Mujumdar

Dr. Swati Mujumdar Mrs. Sanjivani Mujumdar Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar

Mrs. Devika Khandekar Ms. Soniya Ghatpande Mr. Jitendra Pawar

 Symbiosis Centre for
Distance Learning
Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road,
Model Colony, Pune - 411016, Maharashtra, India
+91-020-252 11 111 www.scdl.net