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PRACTICE SCHOOL-II->salient features
Emphasis on Problem Solving
Unlike PS-I, the PS-II assignments are such that students are involved in problem solving efforts of direct interest to the host organizations. Such assignments are usually done by group of students from different disciplines.
Identification of the projects by the PS faculty in consultation with Professional Experts
The PS-II assignments are identified by the resident Practice School faculty apriori in consultation with professional experts. The professional expert and the Practice School faculty play the role of consultant and supervisor respectively during the programme.
Round the year operation
PS-II is of five and a half month's duration and is conducted in both the semesters of the academic year. The PS faculty stays at the station while the students change every six months.
Graded for Twenty Units
PS-II is a twenty unit course both for the First degree as well as Higher Degree students and the grade obtained is credited to the CGPA and becomes a part of the transcript.
Out of pocket allowance
Since the students contribute to the organizations through the work done by them, all students are given out-of-pocket allowance by the organizations. Other facilities provided by the organizations are : accommodation, transportation, subsidized lunch / free lunch / dinner / snacks, etc. Such facilities vary from one PS station to another.
Resident PS Faculty
The PS-II programme is monitored and coordinated by the resident PS-II faculty. He keeps in constant touch with students as well as professional experts.
PS organizations have wide range of professional activities
Students drawn from different disciplines, work on a variety of professional activities. The following areas of the industrial world are covered in Practice School stations:
Production and Manufacturing
Design, Development and Consultancy
Research and Development
Publishing
Management Consultancy
Software Consultancy
Banking and Financial Services
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