NIIT India

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (STUDENT RULE BOOK)

For

Exploratory Data Analysis using Python

Course of NIIT

held at

 Seshadripuram Academy of Business Studies (SABS)

Version 1.0 : 20-02-26

  1. Applicability

These Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) apply to all  students of Seshadripuram Academy of Business Studies (SABS) who register in the Level 1 and Level 2 of NIIT’s Exploratory Data Analysis using Python Course.

By enrolling, the Students agree to comply with all Course guidelines, rules, regulations, schedules, administrative procedures, and disciplinary requirements.

  1. Course Eligibility

Pre-requisite of the Course : Knowledge of Python Programming and SQL.

The Course is split into two levels and will be conducted across the 4th and 5th Semesters of BCA Program.

  • Python Foundations for Data Analysis [Level-1]:
  • Exploratory Data Analysis & GenAI-Assisted Analytics using Python [Level-2]:

The Course will be considered complete only after successful completion of both the Levels

  1. Course Admission Validity
  • Admissions are non-transferable to other candidates or Course.
  • The enrolment is valid only for the specific batch and Course enrolled.
  • Students must complete the Course within the batch schedule.
  • NIIT is not liable for any services after the completion of the allocated batch.
  1. Admission Process
  • Candidates must apply online at niit.com.
  • A unique application ID is generated upon successful submission of the application.
  • Enrolment is confirmed post payment, generating a unique Enrolment ID.
  • Registration is complete only upon fee payment, granting access to Course services.
  • Students must complete the Course as per the defined schedule.
  • In case of batch start date changes, Students will be notified via email. Any objections to the change must be emailed to CustomerCareDigital@niit.com within 7 days of the notification or at least two days before the batch start date, whichever is earlier.
  1. Fee Payment
  • Payments must be made online through the NIIT website.
  • Payments made via cash or mobile payment apps ( such as Google Pay/Paytm etc) to third parties or to the personal account of any NIIT official are unauthorized. NIIT is not responsible for such payments.
  • All payments are subject to an additional GST of 18%.
  • Course access is granted only after fee payment.
  1. Cancellation Policy

5.1 Cancellation by NIIT

  • Course Cancellation: Full refund if NIIT cancels the Course after enrolment.
  • Enrolment Cancellation due to Schedule Change: Full refund if Students cancel due to batch schedule changes before the start of classes. Attendance in any class implies acceptance of the revised schedule.
  • Identifying incorrect Admission Details: Admission may be cancelled if incorrect details are provided by the Student. No refund will be provided in such cases.

5.2 Cancellation by the Student

  • Prior to Batch Start: Full refund if the Student cancels before the batch start date.
  • After Batch Start: No refund if cancellation occurs after the Student has started to attend the sessions of the batch.
  • No-Show: Eligible for a refund minus 10% of the Course fee if no classes are attended and a refund request is made within 30 days of the batch start date. After this period, the fee is forfeited.
  • Cancellation requests must be made via email from the Student’s registered email to CustomerCareDigital@niit.com.
  1. Refund Policy
  • All Refunds are processed within 30 days of approval. The refund will be made to the Student’s bank account only.
  • Full fee will be refunded if the cancellation is requested before the batch start date.
  • No-show Students can request a refund within 30 days of the batch start. Refund will be made after deducting 10% of the Course fee.
  • Full fee will be refunded if cancellation is due to change in batch schedule by NIIT, provided the request is made before the revised start date of the batch.
  • Full fee will be refunded if the batch is cancelled by NIIT.
  • No refund will be applicable after Student has attended any session of the Course.
  1. Course Pedagogy

Methodology  : The Course designed to be modular and split into two levels ( Level 1 and Level 2).  Each level would include sprints. Sprint is the smallest unit of learning (building block) dealing with one or more critical concepts thus making the entire learning process very easy.

Mode of Delivery : The Course follows a Hybrid Mode. Mentor Led Sessions are conducted in offline mode at the  campus of SABS. Practice  exercises are done by the student outside the college hours.

Duration: The duration of the Course is  24 hours which includes 12 hours of Session Lecture and 12 hrs of self-paced practice.

Weekly Learning Commitment: Two days per week.

  • 2-hour Mentor led Classroom session at a pre-scheduled time with an expert mentor
  • 2-hour flexible self-paced practice session to reinforce learning , where the Student will attempt Quiz of the concepts learnt and complete the practice Assignments which needs to submitted for review before the next session.

The unique learning cycle (Learn 4 Practice 4 Apply 4 Review 4 Refactor) helps Students to learn from knowing and correcting their mistakes.

  1. Learning Plan
  • The Course follow a defined schedule referred to as the Learning Plan.
  • Students must adhere to the Learning Plan to complete the Course.
  1. Medium of Instruction
  • English is the medium of instruction for teaching and all learning materials.
  • Students must understand, interpret, and communicate in English, meeting a proficiency level of mid-A2 or above on the CEFR scale.
  1. Batch Commencement
  • Batch details (start date, days, and timings) will be provided during admission.
  • Detailed schedules are available on the LMS upon registration.
  1. Attendance
  • Attendance is recorded and monitored. Minimum 90% attendance is required for certification.
  • In case of illness or emergencies, Students must inform the Mentor and Learning Delivery Manager and complete missed sessions through recorded lectures before the next one.
  • Watching recorded sessions does not count as attendance.
  1. Transfers and Breaks
  • Transfers and Breaks are not allowed in this Course..
  1. Assessments

The Course will consist of:

  • A Course-end assessment to evaluate skill acquisition ( Mandatory)
  • A Course-end project that consolidates learning ( Optional)
  1. Certification

Students will be awarded a digitally verifiable Certificate issued by NIIT upon successful completion of both the Levels  ( Level 1 & Level 2) of the Course , provided the following conditions are met:

  • Overall Attendance of the Course: 90% or above
  • Overall Assessment Score of the Course: 70% or above

 

  1. Placement Service
  • Placement Service is not applicable for this Course

 

  1. Digital Devices
  • Students must have their own desktop or laptop, with webcam, headset, broadband (minimum 20MBPS), and UPS to perform the self-paced Course works.
  • Students are responsible for their hardware, software, and internet access.
  • NIIT is not responsible for device related charges or maintenance.
  1. Software
  • Students must arrange for necessary software for their Course work, whether open-source or licensed.
  • Student may need to setup few software as required during the Course. The Mentor will share the details during the respective stages of the Course.
  • Student may also need some new software for which the Student could use appropriate evaluation or trial version.
  • NIIT is not responsible for software procurement, installation, or troubleshooting.

 

  1. Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Access to the LMS is provided through the NIIT portal with the Student’s user ID and password.
  • LMS access is limited to the Course duration.
  • LMS usage is governed by its own T&C.

 

  1. Learning Material
  • All study materials are digital and available on the LMS.
  • Study materials are for Students use only and are protected by copyright laws.
  1. Communication
  • Primary communication from NIIT is via email (registered email ID) of the Student.
  • NIIT may also use SMS, calls, post, or LMS messages.
  • To ensure uninterrupted communication, Students must intimate NIIT (by writing to the helpdesk at CustomerCareDigital@niit.com) for any changes in personal details.
  • Enrolment implies consent for NIIT to use the personal information of the Student for communication.
  1. Grievances
  • Students may email grievances to CustomerCareDigital@niit.com with their details or submit their issues through the Learner Support section of LMS.
  1. Discipline
  • Students must adhere to discipline and decorum during online sessions.
  • Proper dress code and background setting are required for online sessions.
  • During the Students association with NIIT, the Student must not take part in any activity against NIIT and its officials in any forum and social media.
  • Violations of discipline may result in admission cancellation, fee forfeiture and penal actions as needed.
  1. Privacy Policy

Students must comply with the privacy policy and T&C on the LMS and NIIT website. Unethical behaviour may result in admission cancellation and fee forfeiture.

  1. Amendments

NIIT reserves the right to amend the T&C without prior notice due to process improvements, research, technological advancements, industry requirements, and statutory compliance. Amendments will be updated on the LMS and notified to Students.

  1. Students Undertaking

By enrolling and paying the Course fee, Students confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to all the Terms and Conditions as mentioned in this document. They acknowledge that the T&C supersede any prior discussions or assurances from an NIIT official or third parties.

  1. Disclaimer

NIIT is not a university or AICTE/UGC recognized institute and does not award degrees. It is a skill development organization offering industry-relevant training.