Vol. XV : No. 1
ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION
APRIL - JUNE 2013
DECENNIAL CELEBRATIONS - DEPT. OF JOURNALISM
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated the decennial function of its establishment
on April 27, 2013 in ANU campus. The function was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao. Hon’ble
Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Sri N. Manohar was the Chief Guest. Well-known journalists of Andhra
Pradesh Sri Pothuri Venkateswara Rao, Sri C. Raghavachari, Padmasri Turlapati Kutumba Rao attended as Guests
of Honour. Majority of Alumni of the department which included a large number of journalists, students and faculty from
various campus colleges graced the function. Speaking on this occasion the guests motivated the students to promote
values in journalism. They lauded the profession of journalism and apprised the younger generation of the key role played
by them. Later the Chief Guest, and honorary guests were felicitated. As a mark of recognition of the services rendered
to the department, former Coordinators of the department were also felicitated. Rector of the University Prof.
Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce and Law, Prof. M.Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, College of
Sciences, Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao also graced the occasion. Later the Alumni Association of the department met and
elected its new body. Interaction among students of various batches and cultural programmes followed.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
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Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.
Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.
Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law
Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences
Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.
Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.
of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama
Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.
Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of
Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;
President, Vikasa, ANU,
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VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS
30-4-2013 CPWD – Review Meeting; Retirement Functions
31-4-2013 Engineering College – New Course in Electronics
Meeting
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor
Date
Particulars
1-4-2013 Engineering common BOS Meeting
Advisory Committee Meeting of the International
Students Centre
3-4-2013
Inauguration of Dental Camp at ANU Campus
4-4-2013
Meetings of BOS of all PG courses of ANU in
collaboration with Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences.
5-4-2013
Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram ‘s Birth Anniversary – Chief
Guest: Sri Dokka Manikya Varaprasad Rao
6-4-2013
Farewell Function of SIMS, Guntur
8-4-2013
Annual Day of the ANU College of Engineering, Chief
Guest: Shekar Kammula: Cine Director.
Inauguration of City Centre at AC College, Guntur
Meeting of the Principals of Affiliated Colleges
2-5-2013
PECET-2013 – Inauguration
3-5-2013
126th Meeting of the SC to AS
4-5-2013
ANU PG Courses Entrance test – Commencement –
visit to AC College, Guntur
5-5-2013
Seminar on Role of Media – Organised by TV9
6-5-2013
Review of CDE Activities
8-5-2013
SC / ST Sub-plan Meeting – For preparation of
proposals & submission: Expert Sri Katti Padma Rao
9-5-2013
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences – Annual
Day
10-5-2013 Cycle Rally for Creating Awareness on Solar Energy
Equipment – Press Meet
Advisory Committee Meeting of IQAC
2-4-2013
1-5-2013
12-5-2013 Cycle Rally – Inauguration – Exhibition on Solar
Equipment
13-5-2013 CPWD works – Review Meeting
14-5-2013 Chief Guest for ‘Avadhanam ‘by Rallabandi Kavitha
Prasad
15-5-2013 Inauguration of Solar Power Generation Plant set up
at Administration Building, ANU campus
17-5-2013 Starting of Certificate Course in Sports – Sponsored
by National Institution of Sports (NIS)
18-5-2013 XII Plan presentation discussion
21-5-2013 UG Degree Instant Exam for 2013 Results
10-4-2013 Starting of PG Exams - CPWD Review Meeting
22-5-2013 ABN – Andhra Jyothi – Youngisthan Programme with
CA Students of Guntur
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11-4-2013 187 Birth Anniversity of Mahatma Jyothirao Phule
12-4-2013 South Zone Vice-Chancellor’s Meeting at Karunya
University, Coimbatore – organised by AIU
23-5-2013 AIU – Sports Board Meeting – Press Meet
Inauguration of NIS Certificate programme
Building Committee Meeting
14-4-2013 Visit to World Community Service centre at Aliyar,
Coimbatore – Yoga Centre.
24-5-2013 AIU Sports Board Meeting
15-4-2013 Department of Journalism – Review of Arrangements
for Decennial Celebrations
25-5-2013 AIU Sports Board Meeting
Heads Meeting - Arts & Science Colleges
Faculty wise journals – meeting of Editors
Haailand – Security Guards – Passing out parade
16-4-2013 Meeting with State Audit Department clearance of Audit
objections – Hostel Advisory Committee Meeting.
17-4-2013 AIR – Vijayawada – Recording for Interview on
“Importance of Research Papers in Universities”.
27-5-2013 Starting of PG Admissions for the Academic Year
2013-14
18-4-2013 Utilisation of XII Plan Grants – Review
20-4-2013 Inauguration of NKN Project of ANU – Guest: General
Manager, Guntur Telecom
30-5-2013 Retirement Function – Officers Association
21-4-2013 Book Release Function – Jagannadha Katha Chakralu
– written by AN Jagannadha Sarma
4-6-2013
CAS Interviews for (1) Dr. Ch. Swarupa Rani (2) Dr. Y.
Kishore (3) Dr.M. Suresh Kumar,
Publication of 100 Books programme.
5-6-2013
World Environment Day – Inauguration of Rally at B.R.
Stadium, Guntur
7-6-2013
Inauguration of Mykg2pg.com Education webDirectory sponsored by ICM Ltd.
8-6-2013
Felicitation to Alla Siva Reddy, Builder
9-6-2013
Inauguration of “Oorante Guntur” programme
31-5-2013 Retirement Functions
22-4-2013 NAAC – Initiatives – Review Meeting
24-4-2013 Attended Seminar on “ Role of Think Tanks in Nation
Building” organised by Centre for Human Security
Studies: other Guest: IG Ravi Gupta.
25-4-2013 PECET – 2013 – Press Meet
27-4-2013 Decennial Celebrations of the department of
Journalism & Mass Communication: Chief Guest: Sri
Nadendla Manohar
10-6-2013 Visit of Delegation from Sweden – Rotary Club
29-4-2013 CDE – Advisory Committee Meeting
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VISIT OF THE SPEAKER
VISIT OF DIGNITARIES
The following dignitaries visited the university on various
occasions. The university officials felicitated them warmly.
Hon’ble Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly,
Sri Nadendla Manohar, visited the university in connection
with the decennial celebrations of the department. of
Journalism and Mass Communication, on April 27, 2013.
Later he participated in the Interaction session with the
faculty of the university, on various issues like the roles of
higher education and research in the society.
Sri Kandru Kamala, M.L.A., visited the university on 18.4.2013.
ANU GETS 47TH PLACE
Acharya Nagarjuna University achieved the honour
of standing in the 47th place among the universities in the
country. In a survey conducted by the world – renowned
firm Academy Rank. Com which was posted in their
website, ANU was ranked 3rd among universities in
Andhra Pradesh after Osmania and Andhra and 47th out
of 400 universities in India. Again with regard to
accreditation by NAAC of colleges affiliated to the university,
ANU stands in the 2nd place as 27 out of 327 colleges got
accredited whereas Osmania University which stood first
in this regard has 37 out 415 affiliated colleges accredited.
The ranks reflect the qualitative measures taken by the
university to foster teaching and research. Though only 36
years since its inception, the university is not far behind
universities established much earlier. The university has
been making sincere efforts to improve infrastructure, basic
amenities, career counseling etc. to serve students better.
The role of the media in bringing the accomplishments of
the university to the notice of the public is no less significant
in achieving such a distinction.
Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC, visited the university on 24.4.13.
Sri Rayapati Srinivas, MLC, visited the university on 20.4.13.
11-6-2013 Felicitation to Prof. Allam Appa Rao, Former ViceChancellor, JNTU, Kakinada by Atmiya Arts Theatre,
Guntur
23-6-2013 CSIR – NET Exam- Visit to AC College
13-6-2013 Review Meeting of Principals of University Colleges
26-6-2013 Science College – Induction Meeting
NIS Certificate Course – Closing Ceremony-Regional
Director, SS Roy, Banglore – Chief GuestIYF – Korea
Delegation – Meeting at Hyderabad
24-6-2013 Arts College – Induction Meeting
25-6-2013 SBI Building at ANU Campus – Foundation Stone
15-6-2013 Meeting of the Principals of Affiliated Colleges Offering
P.G. Courses
17-6-2013 Heads Meeting of three old Colleges Chaired by ViceChancellor
Inauguration of NT Staff training programme
18-6-2013 Coordinators Meeting regarding NAAC criteria
19-6-2013 PECET – Closing Ceremony
20-6-2013 Finance Committee Meeting
21-6-2013 Executive Council Meeting
22-6-2013 Inauguration of Eenadu Education Fair
27-6-2013 Review Meeting on Foreign Collaborations with
Principals & Deans
28-6-2013 Research Centres – Review Meeting – Action Plan
for 2013-14.
29-6-2013 Women’s Studies Centre - Advisory Committee Meeting
Vikasa Retirement Function
30-6-2013 UGC NET Exam – June 2013 – Visit to Govt. Degree
College for Women, Guntur
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COMMEMORA
TION OF SPECIAL DA
YS
COMMEMORATION
DAY
AMBEDKAR JAYANTHI
106th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF JAGJIVAN RAM
The 106th Birth Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram
was celebrated in ANU Campus on 05-04-2013. The Chief
Guest was Sri D. Manikya Varaprasad, Minister for Rural
Development, Govt. of A.P. The Vice-Chancellor and other
University officials, staff and students paid tributes to the
great national leader who worked for the progress of the
lower and weaker sections of the society.
The 123 rd Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was
fittingly celebrated on the University campus jointly by Dr.
Ambedkar Chair for Social Policy and Social Action and
the SC, ST Employees Associations, ANU on 14 April,
2013. The Chief Guest was Dr. Katti Padma Rao, Dalit
activist and Adjunct faculty, Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU.
Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Arts College Principal
Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, and other officials were
present in the meeting presided over by the OSD, Prof. Z.
Vishnuvardhan. Dr. S. Murali Mohan of Dr. Ambedkar Chair
organized the celebrations.
BUDDHA POORNIMA
Center for Mahayana Buddhist Studies organized
Buddha Poornima celebrations on 23rd April 2013 in the
department. Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao Vice-Chancellor, ANU,
graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The programme was
started with the prayer of Buddhist monk students from
Myanmar. Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, Prof. J.
Sitaramamma, Dr. L. Uday Kumar and other members of
the department were present on the occasion.
MAHATMA PHOOLE’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Mahatma Jyothi Rao Phoole’s 187 th birth
anniversary was celebrated in the campus on April 11,
2013. The Vice-Chancellor, the Rector, the Registrar;
the OSD, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff and students
garlanded his statue and paid tributes to this first social
reformer in modern India who encouraged women’s
education. Prof. M. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Economics
presided over the function.
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST
‘DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING’
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
celebrated International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking as is referred to by the State
Government. A seminar on Drug Abuse and its
Implications, organised on 26th June, 2013 on the eve
of the seminar, was chaired by Prof. A. Prameela Rani,
Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
NATIONAL STATISTICS DAY CELEBRATIONS
The Department of Statistics organized National
Statistics Day Celebrations on 29th June 2013 in the
Department in memory of the birth anniversary of Prof.
P.C. Mahalnobis. In the meeting, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya
Rao, Principal, University College of Sciences, ANU, and
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, the staff, the students and Research
scholars of the department participated in the meeting.
Prof. K. Rosaiah, Head, Department of Statistics,
organized the celebrations.
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FACULTY NEWS
ADIEU
PROMOTIONS
The following faculty were promoted as follows
in the Career Advancement Scheme in June 2013.
i) Dr. Y. Kishore, Dept. of Physical Education, as
Professor
ii) Dr. Ch. Swaroopa Rani, Centre for Buddhist Studies,
as Professor
iii) Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Dept. of English, redesignated
as Associate Professor
iv) Dr. L. Uday Kumar, Centre for Buddhist Studies, as
Assistant Professor (Stage 3)
v) Dr. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Zoology, as Assistant
Professor (Stage 3)
vi) Smt. E. Padmaja, Dept. of History, as Assistant
Professor (Stage 2)
vii) Sri. P.V. Subba Rao, ANU Library, as Information
Scientist (Stage 2)
Prof. A. Subrahmanyam, PG. Dept. of Legal Studies and
Research, retired from service on attaining superannuation
on 31-05-2013. He was felicitated on the occasion by the
Staff and students. He had also served as Registrar of A.P.
Law University, Visakhapatnam. The University places on
record the valuable services rendered by him.
VISITS ABROAD
Prof. L Jayasree, PG. Dept. of Legal Studies and Research,
was appointed as Dean, Faculty of Law, ANU on 13-062013.
Prof. V. Chandra Sekhar Rao, Dept. of Commerce &
Business Administration, visited New Orleans, USA, during
March 13-15, 2013 to attend the Academy of Business
Research Spring Conference. He received the Best Paper
Award for his presentation.
Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, visited
Singapore to attend the 2 nd Annual International
Conference on Language, Literature & Linguistics
organized by Global Science and Technology Forum during
June 17-18, 2013.
Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, Deputy Director of Centre
for Distance Education, CDE ANU, was appointed as I/c
Coordinator of Exams on 20-04-2013.
Prof. N. Veeraiah has been invited as Visiting Professor
for the academic year 2013-14 by Jan Dlugosz University,
Czestochowa, Poland. During this visit Prof. Veeraiah will
do the collaborative research on glass materials with the
faculty of Dept. of Physics and train the research students
in this field.
EMERITUS FELLOWSHIPS
Prof. C.S.N. Raju and Prof. K.
Raja Babu, retired Professors,
Dept. of Economics, ANU, were
awarded the prestigious Emeritus Professorship in
Economics by the University Grants Commission, New
Delhi, for the period 2013-15. They had served the
University for more than three decades in various positions
with dedication.
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Department of Sociology & Social
Work, compiled a Report on Causes and Consequences
of Imbalanced Child Sex- Ratio in Andhra Pradesh by
Vasavya Mahila Mandali, India, supported by Humanist
Action for Human Rights (HAMU) Norwegian Humanist
Association, Norway, March, 2013.
WORKSHOP ON E-LEARNING
PATENT
A Workshop on introducing e-learning system of
instruction n the classrooms of ANU Colleges was
conducted in the University Campus on April 4, 2013,
chaired by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao.
Representatives from Amrutha University, which would
provide the necessary technology for introducing this
system, participated in the workshop. This system is
proposed to be introduced on an experimental basis from
the next academic year. The Vice-Chancellor stated that
students would be greatly benefited from this type of
instruction. Also present in the meeting were the Rector,
Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar, Prof. R.R.L.
Kantam and the OSD Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan and others.
Name of the Applicant : Dr. Rajeswari Jinka
Name of the Patent : “Tumor Model System useful
to Study Multistage Cancer”
Department
: Bio-Chemistry
Date of Approval
: 17-06-2013, US Patent Confirm No. 8069
The present invention relates to a method of
developing a Tumor Model System. The invention deals with
a tumor model system with adhesion deprived cells. This
observation provides a new method for primary detection
of transformation of adhesion-deprived cells and
tumorigenicity. The adhesion-deprived cells are capable of
metastasizing at distant sites and the model system includes
both the tumor formation and metastasis.
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ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
CONDOLENCE MEET
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
celebrated Annual Day function on 9th May 2013. Prof. K.
Viyyanna Rao, Vice – Chancellor, ANU, presided over the
function while Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna (Krish), film
director, was the chief guest. He said that every person
must dream about achieving something and should strive
hard with discipline and dedication to make the dreams
come true. He emphasized that development of personality
and character are as important as education to succeed in
any field.
Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice Chancellor, in his speech,
motivated the students regarding different opportunities
available to them in the pharmacy field. Prof. A. Prameela
Rani, Principal, ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
presented a report regarding the college activities in that
academic year. Smt. Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, Prof. Z.
Vishnuvardhan, OSD, gave away the prizes to students
who stood as winners in academic, cultural and sports
competitions.
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
organized a condolence meet on account of the sad demise
of Dr. G.S. RAJU on 18th June, 2013. Prof. K. Viyyanna
Rao, Vice - Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University
presided over the meeting and in his speech mentioned
the services of Dr. G. S. Raju to Pharmacy and Medical
fields. He also praised Dr. G. S. Raju as an inspiring
personality who upheld human values and relations. Prof.
A. Prameela Rani, Principal of the College, expressed her
gratitude for his role in the establishment of Pharmacy
College in Acharya Nagarjuna University by extending
major financial contributions. Prof. M.V.N. Sharma, former
Registrar, ANU, Prof. G. V. Chalam, Dean, CDC, ANU and
the Coordinator of the Yoga Center, other officials of the
University, Teaching and Non teaching staff and students
of ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and College
of Physical Education and Sports participated and
expressed their condolences.
SEMINAR ON ‘DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING’
Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The seminar was chaired
by Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, ANU College of
Pharmaceutical Sciences and the speakers were Dr. K.
Vijay and Mr. K. Phani Kumar, from the same college.
The Principal outlined the recent scenario of drug
abuse and its adverse effects prevailing in society. Dr. K.
Vijay educated students on the need and necessity to
control abuse of drugs and illicit trafficking in the country.
Mr. K. Phani Kumar explained that the drugs like heroin,
cocaine, ampheterin etc. which cause psychological and
physical dependence are prone to be misused. Organizing
motivational interactive sessions give an idea about
modern platforms and update the knowledge of faculty and
students. All the staff members, research scholars and
students actively participated in the event.
ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences organized
a seminar on Drug Abuse and its Implications on 26th
June, 2013 on the eve of International Day Against Drug
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PUBLICA
TIONS
PUBLICATIONS
DEPT. OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
J. Swati, K. M. Sowjanya, K. Narendra, K.V. N. Rathnakar
and A. Krishna Satya. 2013. “Isolation, identification &
production of bioactive metabolites from marine fungi
collected from coastal area of Andhra Pradesh, India”.
Journal of Pharmacy Research, 6 663-666. Available online
at www.sciencedirect.com (Elsevier)
Sowjanya KM, Swathi J, Narendra K, and Krishna Satya
A. 2013. “A review on photochemical constituents and
bioassay of Syzygium cumini”. International Journal of
Natural Product Science, 3:2, 1-11.
Swathi. J, Narendra K, Sowjanya. KM and Krishna Satya
A. 2013. “Biological Characterisation of Secondary
Metabolites from Marine Fungi Microascus sps.”
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and
Biomedical Science. (IJRPBS), 4:3, 754-759.
M. Padmaja, K. Narendra, J. Swathi, KM. Sowjanya, P.
Jawahar Babu and A. Krishna Satya “In vitro antagonism
of Native Isolates of Trichoderma spp Against Selerotium
rolfssi”. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical
and Biomedical Science, 4:3, m886-891.
ix.
x.
graphic Science, 51:5, 471-476, (doi:10.1093/
chromsci/bms165) IF: 0.884.
2013. “Spectrophotometric Determination of Nebivolol
hydrochloride in Bulk and Pharmaceutical
Formulations”. Asian J. Chem , 25:6, 2981-2984.
2013. “Zero and First order derivative spectrophotometric methods for determination of
Dronedarone in pharmaceutical formulation”. Int.
J.Pharm.Tech. Res., 5:1. 217-221.
xi.
2013. “A Novel Validated and Stability Indicating RPHPLC Method for the Determination of Doripenem in
Bulk and Pharmaceutical Formulations”. Analytical
Chemistry, 12:10, 384-392.
xii.
2013. “Stress Degradation Studies and Validation
Method for Quantification of Febuxostat in
Formulations by Using RP-HPLC”. Int. J. Res. in
Pharm and Biomedical Sci., 4:1,138-144.
xiii. 2013. “A Validated Chiral HPLC Method for the
Enantiomeric Separation of Levocimendan in Bulk
Drug Substances”. Am.J.PharmTech Res., 3:2, 719727.
DEPT. OF CHEMISTRY
Prof. C. Rambabu: i. 2013. “A Reverse Phase HPLC
method development and validation for the determination
of Paliperidone in Pure and Dosage forms”. Chem. Sci.
Trans, 2:1, (2013), 41-46.
ii.
2013. “Thermodynamic, Ultrasonic and FTIR- studies
on binary mixtures of Anisaldehyde and Alkoxyethanols”. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 1, 7899-112.
iii. 2013. “Development and Validation of HLPC Method
for the Estimation of Lamotrigine in Pure and
Pharmaceutical Formulations”. Journal of Chemistry,
Vol 2013, ID46170.
iv. 2012. “Development and Validation of a Reverse
Phase hplc Method for Determination of memantine
in Pure and Pharmaceutical Formulations”. Am. J.
PharmTech Res, 2:6, 810-817.
v.
2013. “Optimized and validated RP-UPLC Method for
the Study of Force Degradation and Determination of
mycophenolate mofetil in Tablet Dosage Forms”.
Analytical Chemistry, 12:4, 156-164.
vi. 2013. “Development and Validation of a Specific
Stability Indicating High Performance Liquid
Chromatographic Methods for Related Compounds
and Assay of Solifenacin Succinate”. Journal of
Chemistry, Vol 2013, Article ID 412353.
vii. 2013. “Estimation of Betamethasone in Pharmaceutical
Dosage Forms by Visible Spectrophotometry”. Asian
J. Chem, 25: 4, 2153-2155.
viii. 2012. “Stability-Indicating HPLC Method for the
Determination of Darunavir Ethanolate”. J. Chromato-
xiv. 2013. “Stability Indicating RP-HPLC Method for
Simultaneous Determination of Sildenafil and
duloxetine in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms”. Am.J.
Pharm. Tech.Res., 3:1, 971-984.
xv.
2011. “Thermo-Acoustic Studies in the Binary Liquid
Mixtures of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone at Different
Temperatures”. ANU J.Phy.Sciences, 3:1,2, 12-32.
xvi. 2013. “Extractive Visible Spectrophotometric
Determination of Lamotrigine in Pure and
Pharmaceutical Formulations”. Chem. Sci.Tran.,
DOI:10.7598/cst2013.422 ISSN/E-ISSN: 2278-3458/
2278-331
xvii. 2013. “Validated RP-HPLC Method for the Estimation
of Metoprolol succinate in Dosage Formulations”.
Am.J.Pharm.Tech.Res., 3:2. 328-334.
xviii. 2013. “Thermodynamic and Acoustic Study on
Molecular Interactions in Certain Binary Liquid
Systems Involving Ethy lbenzoate”. Journal of
Thermodynamics, Vol, 2013, Article ID 285796.
xix. 2013. “Development and Validation of a RP-HPLC
Method for the Determination of dosulepin in
Pharmaceutical formulation”. Am.J.Pharm.Tech.Res.,
3:2, 320-27.
xx.
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2013. “Measurements of some Physical Properties of
Binary Liquid Mixtures (N-methyl-2- Pyrrolidone + an
aliphatic ester) at Several Temperatures and Data
Processing of Viscosity and Ultrasonic Speed”. Journal
of Molecular Liquids, 183, 31-44 DOI information:
10.1016.
DEPT. OF PHYSICS
B.J.R. Swamy, Bhaskar Sanyal, Y. Gandhi and N.
Veeraiah. 2013. “Thermoluminescence study of MnO Doped
Borophosphate Glasses for Radiation Dosimetry”. Journal
of Non-Crystalline Solids, 368, 40–44(An Elsevier
publication, published from Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
A.V. Sri Pallavi, G. Sahaya Baskaran, G. Little Flower, D.
Rajeswara Rao and N. Veeraiah. 2013. “Fluorescence
Features of Samarium ion in PbO-B2O3-SiO2-Al2O3 Glass
System”. Transaction of Indian Ceramic Society, 72, 13-17
(Taylor & Francis Publication, published from London).
M. Sundara Rao, V. Sudarsan, M.G. Brik, Y. Gandhi, I.V.
Kityk and N. Veeraiah. 2013. “De-quenching influence of
aluminum ions on Y/B ratio of Dy3+ ions in lead silicate glass
matrix”. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 575, 375–381
(An Elsevier publication, published from Ireland)
in Rural Population of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India”.
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 4:3, (B),
516 – 523, July.
ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPT. OF ENGLISH
i. Dr. Suneetha Y. 2013. “Fragrance of Feminism in Tara
Patel’s Poems ‘Woman’ And ‘Request”. Research
Journal of English Language and Literature (RJELAL),
1:1 April. 56-59, ISSN: 2321-3108.
ii. 2013. “Art of Describing: A Key to win jobs for
Professionals”. Literary Innovations, 2:1, 91-97, ISSN:
2279 –0128.
iii. 2012. “Design of Life Skills Curriculum for Personality
Development by using Five Dimensions of Swami
Vivekananda”. Critical Space: An International Journal
in English Language, Literature and Cultural Studies,
2:2, 73-77, ISSN: 2319 – 3689.
DEPT. OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
K. Kalpana and Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013. “Psycho-Social
Problems of Women Living with HIV/AIDS and its Impact
on their Families in Andhra Pradesh, India”. International
Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Humanities
and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS), 8: 04, March-April, 2936 (e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845).
DEPT. OF MATHEMATICS
S.V.S.Girija, A.J.V.Radhika and A.V. Dattatreya Rao. 2013.
“On Bimodal Offset Cauchy Distribution”. Journal of the
Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Informatics (JAMSI),
9:1.
Saraswati Raju Iyer. 2013. “Honour Killing – Crime against
Mankind”. International Organization of Scientific Research
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IOSR-JHSS),
10: 03, March-April, 01-04 (e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN:
2279-0845).
A.J.V.Radhika, S.V.S. Girija and A.V, Dattatreya Rao.
2013. “On Univariate Offset Pearson Type II Model –
Application To Live Data”. International Journal of
Mathematics and Statistics Studies, 1:1, 1-9. Published by
European Centre for Research, Training and Development,
UK.
DEPT. OF STATISTICS
DEPT. OF EEE
Mr. Ch. Punya Sekhar. 2013. “Bio Power Through Litter
Using Sofc”. International Journal (IJEEER), 3:3, August,
101-106 , ISSN-2250-155X.
Dr. B.Srinivasa Rao, S. Nagendram and Prof. K. Rosaiah.
2013. “Exponential - Half Logistic Additive Failure Rate
Model”. International Journal of Scientific and Research
Publications. 3:5, 1-10. (ISSN 2250-3153).
Prof. G. Srinivasa Rao, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Prof. K.
Rosaiah and S.V.S.V.S.V. Prasad. 2013. “An Economic
Reliability Test Plan Generalized Log-logistic Distribution”.
International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
(EASS), 3:4, 61-68. (ISSN 2305-8269).
DEPT. OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
R.Vijaya Prakash. 2013. “Static analysis of mono leaf spring
with different composite materials”. Journal of Mechanical
Engineering Research, 5:2, 32-37, February, ISSN 21412383.
DEPT OF TELUGU
G. Y. Prabhavathi Devi. 2013. “Venkata Parvateeswara
Kavulu-Brundavana Krishnudu”. VamsimohanamuSriKrishna Sarvaswamu’. Warangal, Sreelekha Sahiti, May,
236-244.
ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCLENCES
Prameela Rani, V.S.N. Murthy and B. Radha Madhavi.
2013. i. “Comparative Study on the Preparation and
Characterization of Inclusion Complexes of a BCS class II
drug with cyclodextrins, Advance Research in
Pharmaceuticals and Biological, April-June.
ii. Prameela Rani and Hema Veesam. 2013. “Development
of In vitro/In vivo Correlation for Oxcarbazepine Granules”.
Global Journal of Pharmacology, 7:2, 138-142, ISSN 19920075.
iii. 2003. “Influence of Dependent Variables on Granule
Formulation Using Factorial Design: Microwave Irradiation
as one of the Factors”. International Current Pharmaceutical
Journal, 2:7, June, 115-118.
DEPT. OF ZOOLOGY
Kalyan Kumar K, Sowjanya M and Sunita K. 2013. “A
Study on Course of Infection and Haematological Changes
in falciparum-Infected in Comparison with Artemisinin(s)Treated Mice”. Malaria Research and Treatment, Volume
2013, Article ID 426040, 10 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/
2013/426040.
A. Kanaka Raju, K. Sunitha, P. V. V. Satish, K. Sunita
and G. Sudhakar. 2013 “A study on Risk Factors of Asthma
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iv. 2013, “Full factorial design in formulation of lamotrigine
suspension using locust bean gum”. Int. J. Chem. Sci, 11:2,
751-760 ISSN 0972-768X.
Petikam Lavudu, A. Prameela Rani, Chepuri Divya and
Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013.”High Performance Liquid
Chromatographic Analysis of Almotriptan Malate in Bulk and
Tablets”. Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 3:1, 183-188.
Md. Mubarakunnisa, Avula Prameela Rani, Seelam
Harika and Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013.” Quantitative
Determination of Milnacipran by Simple Colorimetric
Methods”. Chemical Engineering and Science, 1:1,1-6.
Namasani Santhosh Kumar, Avula Prameela Rani, Telu
Visalakshi and Chandra Bala Sekaran. 2013. “Extractive
Spectrophotometric Determination of Ambrisentan”.
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 3:1, 231-237.
Petikam Lavudu, A. Prameela Rani and Chandra Bala
Sekaran. 2013. “Development and validation of HPLC
method for the determination of Almotriptan Malate in bulk
and tablet dosage forms”. International Journal of
PharmTech Research, 5:2, 459-466, April-June, IF value – 0.78.
D. Ravi Shankar Reddy. 2013. i. “Synthesis and biological
evaluation of 6-fluoro benzo thiazoles substituted
quinazolines”. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical
Sciences, 6:2, 98-101, April-June ISSN No:0974-2115.
ii. 2013. “Synthetic Characterization and Anti Microbial
Screening of Some Novel 6-Fluoro Benzo Thiazoles
Substituted (1,2,4) Triazole Analogues”. International Journal
of Pharmacy and Technology, 5:1, 5219-5229, April, ISSN
No :0975-766X.
ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Dr. P. Johnson: The following papers were published in Asian
Journal of Physical Education & Computer Science in Sports,
8:2, January-June, (Published by Indian Federation of
Computer Science in Sports), ISSN 0975-7732.
i. 2013 “Practices of Technique and Tactical Training”16-18.
ii. 2013. “Effect of Yogasana and Aerobic Exercises on
Selected Physiological Parameters Among College Men”.
23-25.
iii. 2013. “Changes in Selected Motor Fitness Components
with Concurrent Strength and Plyometric Training”. 83-85.
iv. 2013. “Analysis of the Transformation on Heart rate
Response to Exercise Stress with Aerobic and Anaerobic
Training”. 99-102.
v. 2013 “Effectiveness of Resisted and Un-resisted Speed
Training on Selected Biomotor Abilities” 129-131, ISSN
0975-7732.
vi. 2013. “Analysis and Construction of Selected Fitness
Norms for Boys and Girls in the North Costal district of
Andhra Pradesh”. 140-142.
DEPT. OF STATISTICS
The UGC has sanctioned five (5) Research
Fellowships in Sciences for Meritorious Students (RFSMS)
under the UGC- BSR Scheme during the year 2012-13 to
the Department of Statistics.
Mr. L. Naga Rajeev, M.Sc., Statistics (2012-14 batch)
got Prof. P.C. Mahalonobis Consolation Prize for Spot
Essay Writing conducted by Ministry of Statistics &
Programme Implementation (MOSPI), Govt. of India, New
Delhi on the eve of “National Statistics Day” on 29th June
2013.
STUDENTS' MEDICAL FUND
ANU has taken the initiative for the creation of a Medical
Fund for the benefit of students from the academic year
2013-14. The decision was taken in a meeting of the
Principals of the university colleges, chaired by the ViceChancellor Prof. K.V. Rao.
The following papers were published in International
Journal of Health, Physical Education & Computer Science
in Sports, 9:1, January – March, (Indian Federa-tion of
Computer Science in Sports & International Associ-ation
of Computer science in Sports), ISSN 2231-3265.
i. 2013. “Prediction of 100 meters Speed Performance in
Relation to Anthropometric Measurements and Specific
Fitness Tests”. 60-63.
ii. 2013. “Study of 400 meters Performance in Relation to
Selected Fitness and Anthropometric Parameters”. 64-66.
NET COACHING CLASSES
YOGA CENTRE
The Dept. of Yoga for Human Excellence, ANU College of
Physical Education & Sports Sciences, conducted a
special Training Course on ‘Sun Yoga’ during 21-23 April
2013. The course was conducted by Sun Yogi Sankhar
Jee of West Bengal, in Dr. G.S. Raju Meditation & Yoga
Centre, ANU.
Coaching classes for UGC-NET examination for
students of SC, ST and Backward Classes were conducted
during May 10- June 6, 2013 in the campus. Around 50
students got enrolled for the classes to whom study material
was distributed free of cost. The classes were coordinated
by Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao. The UGC-NET examination
was conducted in different colleges under the purview of
Acharya Nagarjuna University on June 30, 2013. Prof. D.
Krishna Rao was the Coordinator.
YOGA TRAINING CLASSES
A meeting was organized in the university to mark the
completion of full-time and part time Yoga courses by
students in the Yoga Centre on 24/05/2013. Speaking on
the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao spoke
of the growing awareness in the world of the benefits of
Yoga which is native to India. Yoga teacher Sri K.
Satyamurthy, Physical Education Director Dr. Y. Kishore
and others participated.
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NSS ACTIVITIES (April - June 2013)
NSS Summer Special Camping Programme
The NSS Unit of Chalapathi Institute of
Pharmaceutical Sciences (CIPS), Lam, Guntur, organized
a special camping programme for 10 days i.e. from 01.04.13
to 10.04.13, at the adopted village Thullur. As a part of the
programme free medical and dental camp, awareness about
drug abuse, socio-economic survey of each household with
special emphasis on prevalence of disease, illiteracy, clean
and green programme and several other activities were
conducted. Dr. Gopi Nayak, District Medical & Health Officer,
Guntur Dt. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator,
NSS Cell, ANU, Sri. Anjaneyulu, Chairman, Chalapathi
Educational Institutions, Prof. N. Rama Rao, Principal, CIPS,
several other doctors and village were present the inaugural
programme. The valedictory programme was graced by
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor.
the winners of elocution, debate, singing, skits, essay writing
etc., on Environment and other allied subjects.
Inauguration of ‘Blood Help Line’ :
In order to cater to the needs of emergency blood
requirement, NSS Cell of ANU has made efforts to bring
out ‘Blood Help Line’. A database containing the names of
the blood donors, their blood group, locality i.e.Guntur &
Prakasham Dts and the contact numbers of the programme
officers concerned was provided online. The online services
in the name of ‘Blood Help Line’ was officially inaugurated
on 24.04.2012 by Sri Nadendla Manohar, Hon’ble Speaker,
A.P. Assembly. The new ‘Blood Help Line’ facility was
provided at ANU NSS website www.nssanu.org.The
programme was graced by Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao and other
University officials.
‘World Health Day’ Celebrations
The NSS Unit of Hindu College of Pharmacy (HCoP),
Guntur, celebrated the World Health Day on 7.4.2013 at the
premises of Bhajarang Jute Mill, Guntur. A free medical
camp was conducted for the employees of Jute Mill. A team
of doctors conducted the medical tests, distributed free
medicines and and apprised the employees of the diseases
like asthma, bronchitis, allergy, diabetes, etc. The
programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. M.
Radha Krishna Murthy, Chairman, HCoP & Former, EC
Member, ANU; Sri Jupudi Ranga Raj, Secretary, HCoP,
Dr.Ranga Rajan, Principal, Sri Seetha Ramaiah, VicePrincipal NSS Programme Officer and others. Dr.K.Sumanth
Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, was Chief
Guest.
Cycle Rally on Sensitization about Solar Equipments :
The NSS Cell, ANU, in collaboration with NREDCAP,
Guntur Dt., organized a cycle rally- cum-exhibition of solar
equipment to sensitize the public about the importance of
alternative renewable energy resources at Guntur city on
12th May, 2013. The Cycle Rally was conducted with more
than 200 NSS volunteers of Gowthami Junior College,
Guntur and Research Scholars of ANU. Vice-Chancellor of
ANU Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao and SP (Urban), Guntur, Sri Ake
Ravi Krishna, participated in the cycle rally, conducted from
Navabharath Nagar to Sri Patibandla Seetharamaiah School
ground. An exhibition of solar equipment at Sri Patibandla
Seetharamaiah School grounds was inaugurated by
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,Vice-Chancellor, ANU. The programme
‘World Earth Day’
The AP Pollution Control Board-Guntur Region and
Earth Watch, Guntur, organized a programme at Gandhi
Park, GMC, Guntur, to celebrate the World Earth Day on
22 nd April, 2013. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme
Coordinator, was the Chief Guest. The programme was
presided over by Sri K.L.P.Kumar, Environment Engineer,
APPCB, Guntur. Dr.K. Gurava Reddy, Scientist Lam Farm;
Smt. Vijaya, HoD of Botany, Hindu College, Guntur; Sri
Thirupathi Reddy, Convener, Earth Watch; and other officials
attended the programme. Several prizes were distributed to
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c) Plantation Programme :
Sri Srinivasa Rao, Additional Commissioner, GMC and
Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell,
planted saplings at the premises of SC Corporation hall,
Guntur as a mark of World Environment Day celebration.
The saplings were arranged by the contractors of the GMC,
Guntur.
Plantation on the occasion of ‘Oorante Gunture’
programme :
As a curtain raiser for ‘Oorante Gunture’ programme,
saplings were planted by Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,ViceChancellor,ANU at the premises of Sri Patibandla
Seetharamaiah School grounds, the venue for the inaugural
programme on 9 th June 2013. Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar,
Programme Coordinator, coordinated the programme.
was coordinated by Dr.K.Sumanth Kumar, Programme
Coordinator, and Sri. G. Harinadh Babu, District Manager,
New & Renewable Energy Dept. Corpn.of A.P. Ltd.
(NREDCAP), Guntur.
NSS Summer Special Camping Programme
The NSS Unit of Hindu College of Pharmacy (HCoP),
Guntur organized 7 days summer special camping
programme at the adopted village Gorantla, Guntur from
03.05.2013 to 19.05.2013. It conducted socio-economic
survey regarding disease prevalence and drug abuse, free
medical, dental and blood donation camps, Dr.K.Sumanth
Kumar, was the Chief Guest of the inaugural programme.
Dr.M. Radha Krishna Murthy, Chairman, HCoP;
Dr.S.Vasudeva Rao; Sri Jupudi Ranga Raju, Secretary,
HCoP, Dr.Ranga Rajan, Principal, Sri Seetharamaiah, VicePrincipal NSS Programme Officer and other personnel
worked hard for the successful completion of the programme.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR
'LARGEST BAREFOOT WALK'
Celebration of World Environment Day
The office of Guinness World Record Limited, London,
had officially communicated and confirmed that Guinness
World Record attempt for ‘Largest Barefoot Walk’ for 1
Kilometer distance, organized on 12.12.2012 with the theme
“Walk for Health and Human Values” with 7,050 participants
organized by NSS Cell, ANU is a new Guinness World
Record. They have sent a Certificate and letter of
communication on 29th June, 2013, which was confirmed
officially and commented as Officially Amazing. The official
website of Guinness World Record http://www.guinness
worldrecords. com/records-8000/largest-barefoot-walk/
also displayed the same. Prof.K.ViyyannaRao, ViceChancellor; Prof. Y. P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, Prof.R.R.
L. Kantam, Registrar and all the teaching, non-teaching
staff and several others expressed their heartfelt greetings
to the NSS Cell, on being the new Guinness World Record
Holder.
a) Cycle Rally for Awareness about Environment:
The AP Pollution Control Board Guntur Region and
NSS Cell, ANU, celebrated the World Environment Day on
5th June at Guntur. A cycle rally was organized by the NSS
volunteers to sensitize the public about the importance of
environment. Placards were displayed during the rally. The
cycle rally commenced with the flag being waved by
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, from B.R.
Stadium, Guntur to SC Corporation Hall via Jinnah centre,
Market Centre, Hindu College circle and Collectorate.
b) Celebration of World Environment Day:
The celebration of World Environment Day was
conducted at SC Corporation Hall, Guntur. The theme of
2013 World Environment Day was "Think, Eat and Save".
The main focus was to reduce the food wastage which in
turn would reduce the environment pollution. Guntur district
Collector Sri Suresh Kumar, IAS, the Chief Guest of the
programme, released wall posters and pamphlets related
to environment. Prizes were also distributed to the winners
of different events organized for the specific purpose. The
programme was organized by the AP Pollution Control
Board-Guntur Region with the cooperation of NSS Cell, ANU.
The programme was graced by Sri Srinivasa Rao, Additional
Commissioner, GMC; and several other dignitaries.
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Sibar Dental College, Guntur, has been organizing
free Dental Camps in the University as part of the MoU
between the college and ANU. In this regard, a Sibar Chair
was established in ANU Health Centre on 03-04-2013.
Speaking on this occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof.
K.Viyyanna Rao called upon the university community
to avail themselves of the free dental checkup services.
Present were the Dental Medical College Principal Dr.
Krishna Prasad, Health Centre Doctor Jimmy Rani and
others.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS YOUTH FESTIVAL
AT ANU
A Youth Festival for the foreign students studying
in Acharya Nagarjuna University was organized as part of
the ‘At Home Function’ in the Campus on 05-04-2013.
The Festival was organized by Prof. V.S. Chandrasekhara
Rao, Director of the International Students’ Cell, ANU.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.
Rao described the foreign students as ambassadors
and invited them to observe and do research on Indian
culture and traditions. The international students performed
various cultural events at the end. Present in the function
were the Rector, the Principals of ANU Arts and Science
Colleges.
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Dr. P. Ellaiah
Prof. P. Raja Sekhar
Dr. G. Chenna Reddy
Prof. L.S.S. Reddy
Prof. Durga Prasad Ojha
Prof. G. Prasad
Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao
Prof. T. Sreenivas
Prof. B. Re.Victor Babu
Prof. G. V. Chalam
Prof. Y. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ahmed Kamal
Dr. Krishna Murthy
Prof. I. Ramabhadra Sarma
Prof. G. Prasad
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Dr. Ch. V. Ramana Murthy
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Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani
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Dr. M. Chiranjeevi Rao
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Commerce
Geology
Chemistry
Computer Science & Engg
Computer Science & Engg
Chemistry
Physics
Economics
Computer Science & Engg
Chemistry
Pharmacy
Sanskrit
Chemistry
Zoology
Physics
Bio-Technology
Chemistry
Env. Science
Zoology
Bio-Technology
Commerce
Computer Science & Engg.
Computer Science & Engg.
COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAM TO DAILY WAGE WORKERS
BOOK RELEASE
The University conducted a second computer
training program on Unicode Software (Telugu) to the
Daily wage workers (who are attending computer work
in the University) on 11-05-2013 at Centralized Lab. Sri V.
Manikyala Rao, Joint Registrar and Member of Telugu
Bhasha Vyapthi Sangam, ANU co-ordinated the entire
program. Sri B. Purnanandam, old student of this University,
guided the trainees on behalf of Telugu Bhashodyama
Samakhya, about Unicode software (Telugu) in
implementing Telugu in the University correspondence.
An autobiographical book Atma Katha authored by
Sri Manikyala Rao, Joint Registrar, ANU, was released in
the function conducted to felicitate him on the eve of his
superannuation in May. Present in the meeting were the
Vice-Chancellor, MLC Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao and others.
NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT
The following Non-teaching staff retired from service on attaining superannuation during the period April - June 2013.
M. Jagannadha Rao
Joint Registrar
30-06-2013
K. Narasimha Rao
Superintendent
30-04-2013
M.S. Chalapathi Rao
Senior Assistant
31-05-2013
K. Manikyala Rao
Joint Registrar
31-05-2013
Ch. Surya Prakash
Senior Assistant
30-06-2013
P. Udaya Chandra
Senior Assistant
30-04-2013
M. Sobhanadri
Attender
31-05-2013
M. Jayantha Rao
Assistant Registrar
30-06-2013
D. Danaiah
Superintendent
31-05-2013
P. Koteswaramma
Sanitary Worker
30-06-2013
G. Venkateswara Rao
Joint Registrar
30-04-2013
Ch. Rathamma
Attender
31-05-2013
P. Pushpa Rani
Technical Assistant
31-05-2013
K. Devadanam
Assistant Engineer
30-06-2013
K.P. Devadanam
Deputy Registrar
31-05-2013
The University places on record the valuable services rendered by them and wishes them a happy retired life.
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SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED
DEPT. OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
The following papers were presented in a National Seminar
on New Trends in Molecular Medicine and Pharmacogenomics held on 13 & 14 April, 2013 (GENOMICS-2013)
at ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences by
K. Narendra, J. Swathi, K.M. Sowjanya and A. Krishna
Satya:
i. “Pharmaceutical bioinformatics: A New Approach for
Drug Discovery”.
ii. “Plant Bioactive Compounds and Their Role in Drug
Discovery”.
iii. “Marine organisms are fruitful sources for molecular
pharmacology”.
iv. “Pharmacological profile & molecular characterization of
Herbal products”.
Metal Ions Doped Chlorocadmium phosphate Crystals” at
the National Seminar on Multifunctional Materials at Andhra
Loyola College Vijayawada, during 6-7 March, 2013.
V. Pushpa Manjari, Ch. Ramakrishna, Sk. Muntaz
Begum, T. Aswani and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Presented
a paper on “Photoluminescence properties of VO(II) ions
National
doped NaCaAlF3PO4 Phosphor” at the
Conference on Physics and Chemistry of Solids at SR &
BGNR Govt. Arts & Science College, Khammam during
12-13 April, 2013.
B.Babu and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: Presented a paper on
“Synthesis and Characterization of Ni2+ ions doped ZnO
nanopowder” at the National Conference on Physics and
Chemistry of Solids at SR & BGNR Govt.Arts & Science
College, Khammam, during 12-13 April, 2013.
DEPT. OF STATISTICS
Pof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao: Delivered a lecture on the topic
“Research Methodology for Grouping Large Data Sets” at
the Workshop on Research Methodology in Computer
Science organized by Department of Information
Technology on 28th July 2013.
DEPT. OF COMMERCE
Prof. Chandra Sekhara Rao: Presented a paper on
“External and Intra-Regional Trade BRICS Countries” at the
Academy of Business Research International Spring
Conference at New Orleans, USA, during March 13-15 2013.
DEPT. OF ENGLISH
Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani: Chaired a session and
presented a paper on “Sarojini Naidu’s Poem ‘The Sorrow
of Love': A Functional Perspective” at the 2 nd Annual
International Conference on Language, Literature and
Linguistics organized by the Global Science & Technology
Forum at Singapore during June 17-18, 2013.
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu: Delivered a talk on “Applications
of Statistics” at Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada, on
the occasion of National Statistics Day celebrations on 2906-2013.
ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Prof. A. Prameela Rani: Delivered a lecture at the
workshop on Training of Resource Persons on Outcomebased Accreditation, conducted in two phases in the month
of May, 2013 at JNTU Kakinada.
DEPT. OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy: i. Attended a National
Interdisciplinary Seminar on Contemporary Challenges in
Human Resources Development organized by Dept. of Adult
& Continuing Education and Dept. of Psychology, Madras
University during 25-26 March 2013.
ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF EEE
B. Jyothsna Rani: Attended a One-day national level Workshop on Energy Conservation & Audit, on 5th April 2013
organized by the Energy Systems Research Group at
Department of EEE, KL University, Vaddeswaram.
ii. Attended an International Conference on Extension
Education and Rural Communities (ICERC-2013) organized
by the Dept. of Lifelong Learning & Extension, University
of Mumbai on 6-7 April 2013.
DEPARTMENT OF ECE
S. Nagakishore Bh. : i. Attended the Workshop on System
Design using Xilinx FPGA’s, during July 9-10t, 2013 at
School of Electronics, Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Guntur.
ii. Attended the course work on Research Methodology,
during May 27-01 June, 2013 at JNT University,
Anantapuram.
DEPT. OF PHYSICS
Sk. Muntaz Begum, V. Pushpa Manjari, U.S.
Udaychandran Thampy M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N.
Ravikumar: Presented a paper on “Electrical Properties of
Transition Metal Ions (Mn2+, Fe3+, Cu2+) Doped PVA Capped
ZnSe Nanoparticles” at the National Seminar on
Multifunctional Materials orgnised by Andhra Loyola College,
Vijayawada during 6-7 March, 2013.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:
R.Vijaya Prakash: Attended a workshop on Advanced
Nano Engineering Materials during February 18-22, 2013
held at IIT, KANPUR.
Ch.Rama Krishna and R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar: Presented
a paper on “Synthesis and Characterization of Transition
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INDUCTION MEETINGS
ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law organized
an Induction Meeting for all the newly admitted students for
the academic year 2013-14 and their parents on 24-06-2013.
The meeting was coordinated by the Principal Prof. M.
Madhusudhana Rao in the Deichmann Auditorium. Booklets
on the evils of Ragging and Eve-teasing were released by
the Vice-Chancellor in the meeting.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, the Rector
Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar Prof. R.R.L.
Kantam, the OSD Prof. Z. Vishnuvarthan and other
University functionaries were present at the meetings. The
programmes were organized in order to introduce the
students and their parents to the values and ideals of the
University.
ANU College of Sciences organized the Induction
Programme for their students similarly on 26-06-2013,
coordinated by the Principal Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao.
CAREER GUIDANCE & PLACEMENT CELL
AND CENTRE FOR HRD
P.G. BOARDS OF STUDIES MEETING
A meeting of all the Boards of Studies for various
PG courses was held in Acharya Nagarjuna University
Campus on April 4, 2013. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V.
Rao addressed a common meeting of the Boards regarding
the Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) to be introduced
from the academic year 2013-14. The CBCS would be
implemented in semesters II and III, where apart from the
core papers, PG students would have to select Non-Core
Papers from other courses. The Registrar and the Rector
also addressed the gathering.
The Career Guidance & Placement Cell and Centre
for HRD of Acharya Nagarjuna University organized the
following activities for the benefit of students of all ANU
Colleges on 02.04.2013. Around 150 students registered
and attended these workshops :
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Organized a workshop on Presentation Skills,
Emotional Intelligence for Students for which Prof.
P. Sankara Pitchaiah, Dept. of Geology, ANU, was the
resource person.
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Organized a workshop on Personality Devleopment
on 03.04.2013 for which T. Sugundha Rao, DIET, was
the resource person
*
Organized a workshop on Life Skills on 29.04.2013
for which Prof. P. Sankara Pitchaiah Dept. of Geology,
ANU, was the resource person.
*
Organized a workshop on Personality Development
& Communication Skills on 30.04.2013 for which
Mr. S. Koteswara Rao was the resource person.
SOLAR POWER PLANT
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved
the installation of a Solar Power Plant with a capacity of 50
KWP in the University Campus. The power generated from
this plant would initially be allotted for the running of the
Administrative Building, Library and Centre for Distance
Education, announced the Registrar, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam.
OBITUARY
Sri M. Latchaiah, Record Asst. (Retd.) died on
02-05-2013.
The University conveyed condolences to the bereaved
family.
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ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &
TECHNOLOGY
NAAC ACCREDITATION FOR COLLEGES
College Day Celebrations
The College Day function of ANU College of
Engineering & Technology was held on Monday, 8th of April,
2013. The chief guest Sri Sekhar Kammula, Cine Director,
while delivering his message, shared his experiences in
USA and inspired the students “Realize your dreams, follow
your passion, friends are your real strength and encourage
those with creativity”. He counseled them saying “First,
Know what you are and then plan your life. Find the career
which makes you happy and then plan your life.”
ANU is among the few universities in the state which
did not lose time in gearing up the affiliated colleges to
seek accreditation by NAAC. The UGC has recently made
it mandatory for colleges also to get accredited which has
implications for granting of funds to the colleges. The Dean,
College Development Council, ANU organized the
Principals’ meetings on 01-5-2013 and 15-6-2013. 49
Principals attended the first meeting while 33 Principals
from various affiliated colleges attended the meeting. The
Principals of the affiliated colleges recognized under 2(f)
and 12(b) participated. In the second meeting i.e. on 156-2013, the Principals of affiliated colleges offering PG
courses, Engineering and Pharmacy participated.
The Vice-Chancellor, the Rector, the Registrar, the
Dean, CDC, the OSD and the Coordinator, IQAC and
others participated in that meeting. The agenda of the
meeting was Assessment and Accreditation. Some issues
discussed in the meeting were Uploading of MHRD data
for the year 2011-12, submission of two page profile of
the colleges, about the letter head of the colleges, website
for every college, ICR formats, steps to be taken to apply
for 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC for those who have not applied
so far, steps to be taken for permanent affiliation,
assessment and accreditation of the colleges, autonomous
colleges status, UGC circulars: NSS as a credit paper,
affiliation regulations, students entitlement, equal
opportunities, choice based credit system and its
implementation, about ISC, steps to be taken on eveteasing and ragging.
The Guest of Honour Vamsi Chaganti, up-coming
Actor said that every step of hard work makes every student
while reach their goals. Vice-Chancellor Prof.K.Viyyanna
Rao presided over the function. Registrar Prof.R. R.L.
Kantam, Dean Dr.P.Siddaiah and Principal Dr.E.Srinivasa
Reddy graced the occasion. Prizes were distributed to the
winners in academic, sports, literary and cultural events
organized in this connection.
Syllabus Design of M.Tech Evening Course
University College of Engineering & Technology is
going to introduce M.Tech. Evening Course from the
academic year 2013. Regarding the course introduction,
Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, announced in the
Standing Committee to Academic Senate meeting that
syllabus and guidelines were designed by experts in the
particular area. Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Rector;
Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar participated.
ANU CITY CENTRE
An off-Campus City Centre of Acharya Nagarjuna
University, situated in Andhra Christian College of Law, Guntur,
was inaugurated on 05/04/02013 by the Vice-Chancellor Prof.
K.V. Rao. The University aims to expand the services in order
to reach more number of students, and for providing better
accessibility to those coming from distant places. The City
Centre would provide information regarding ANU courses,
issue and receipt of application forms. Present for the inaugural
were the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Registrar Prof.
R.R.L. Kantam, Retd. Prof. Lam Prakasa Rao, the Controller
and the Assistant Controller of Examinations, and others.
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ANU COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
PECET-2013
PECET-2013 was conducted by Acharya Nagarjuna
University for both U.G.D.P.Ed and B.P.E.d courses in Physical
Education. Out of 36986 applications 31,438 applications
were received from Men. 16872 for applications B.P.Ed and
14566 for applications U.G. D.P.Ed were received. 5548
applications were received from Women, out of which 2778
were for B.P.Ed and 2770 were for U.G.D.P.Ed.
The Guests of Honour for this function were
Prof.Y.P.RamaSubbaiah, Rector; Prof. R.R.L. Kantam;
Registrar, Prof.Y.Kishore, Director of Physical Education &
Ex-Convener PECET-2012. Prof.M. Syam Babu, Director
of Physical Education, Andhra University; Smt. G. Sara
Sarojini, Director of Physical Education, Padmavathi Mahila
Unverisity were observers of the PECET2013. For these
Tests, all the Lecturers in Physical Education from
Government degree colleges, Aided Colleges and also from
Various Universities in the State of Andhra Pradesh acted
as Testers. The Principal, Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar and the
Vice-Principal Dr. P. Johnson were the Convener and CoConvener respectively of PECET-2013.
The tests for men were started from 2nd May 2013
which were inaugurated by Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Chairman,
PECET 2013 & Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. Y. P. Rama
Subbaiah, Rector, ANU and Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar,
ANU. The tests were completed on 12th June 2013, having
been continuously organized for 42 days, 10,774 Men for
B.P.Ed course (63.86%) and 9,222 men for U.G.D.P.Ed.
course (63.31%) have attended. For women Tests were
conducted from 13th June 2013 to 20th June 2013. 1531
candidates for B.P.E.d (55.11%) and 1586 candidates
(57.26%) for U.G.D.P.Ed course participated in the physical
fitness Test. The Physical Fitness Tests consists of for Men
100mts., Long Jump/High Jump, Shot put, 800 mts. for
women 100 mts., Long Jump/High Jump, Shot put, 400
mts. and the following games are conducted for both Men
& Women i.e., Badminton, Ball Badminton, Basketball
Cricket, Football, Hockey, Handball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho,
Tennis & VolleyBall.
SELECTION TRIALS FOR INDIAN UNIVERSITIES
ATHLETICS TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
WORLD UNIVERSIADE-2013
The Association of Indian Universities has entrusted
the responsibility of conducting the selection trials of Indian
Universities Athletics Team to Acharya Nagarjuna
University, which is a rare opportunity given to Acharya
Nagarjuna University. These selection trials were
successfully conducted on 05th June, 2013 at University
Campus. Nineteen Athletes were selected and the
coaching camp was conducted by ANU.
Organisation of Inter-University Tournaments
The Association of Indian Universities has entrusted
the responsibility of conducting the following major Inter University Tournaments to Acharya Nagarjuna University for
the academic year 2013-14.
Name of the Tournament
1. South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi (Men) Tournament
2. All India Inter-University Softball (Men) Tournament
3. All India Inter-University Softball (Women) Tournament.
The closing Function for PECET-2013 was arranged
on 20 th June 2013, for which Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,
Chairman & Vice-Chancellor of ANU, acted as Chief Guest.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES
24 Annual General Meeting - 2013
of Inter-University Sports Board of India
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Acharya Nagarjuna University hosted the 24th Annual
General Meeting of Sports Board of Association of Indian
Universities on 24th & 25th May, 2013. This is the second
time that ANU has conducted this meeting after 2006. In
Andhra Pradesh, ANU is the first university to host the AIU
meeting. In this meeting, the annual calendar of National
University Games 2013-14 was finalized. Many issues
related to sports activities were discussed and decisions
were taken by the Committee members.
university. Considering the Sports background of the
University and the available Sports Infrastructure, the
NSNIS, Patiala, has chosen University as a centre for the
conduct of the course.
The Sports Authority of India has deputed nine coaches
and eight internship coaches for the conduct of this course.
Ninety-nine candidates i.e., Athletics-29, Basketball-21,
Kabaddi-13, Kho-Kho-11, Softball-7 and Volleyball-18 of
National & International level players from all over the
country have participated in this course.
This course was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof.
K. Viyyanna Rao, ANU, on 23.05.2013 on the Campus. Dr.
Gurdeep Singh, Deputy Secretary (Sports), Association of
Indian Universities, New Delhi, graced the function as
Special Guest.
Prof.Y.P.Ramasubbaiah, Rector,
Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar,
Principal, College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
of ANU were the guests of honour.
The Valedictory function for Six Weeks Certificate
Course was conducted on 26th June, 2013. Dr.S.S.Roy,
Regional Director, Sports Authority of India, Bangalore, was
the Chief Guest of the function. Prof. Y.P.Ramasubbaiah,
Rector, A.N.U., presided over the function.
Prof.R.R.L.Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U., Sri K. Jagmohan, A.P.
State Co-ordinator, SAI STC, Hyderabad, Sri J.
Adinarayana, Course Co-ordinator, SAI, Bangalore and
Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar, Principal, College of Physical
Education & Sports Sciences, A.N.U. were the Guests of
Honour. Certificates were distributed to the successful
candidates of the course on 26th June 2013.
This meeting was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Prof.
S.N.Puri, President of AIU and Special Guest Prof.D.S.
Chauhan, Secretary General of AIU. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao,
Vice-Chancellor of ANU, presided over the meeting. The
other Guests of Honour were Dr.Gurdeep Singh, Deputy
Secretary (Sports) of AIU, Prof.Dalel Singh Chauhan,
Arjuna Awardee in Volleyball Prof.Y.P. Ramasubbaiah,
Rector,
Prof.R.R.L.Kantam,
Registrar,
Prof.Z.Vishnuvardhan, OSD and Dr.P.P.S.Paul Kumar,
Principal, College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences.
About 50 Directors of Physical Education and experts in the
field of Physical Education and sports from all over India
attended this meeting.
NSNIS Six weeks certificate course – 2013
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala,
allotted an extension center to Acharya Nagarjuna University
for the conduct of six weeks certificate course in six games
i.e., Athletics, Basketball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Softball &
Volleyball at our campus from 17th May to 26th June, 2013.
These courses were conducted for the Second time in this
ADVENTURE TRAINING PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Physical Education students, Research scholars and Staff members attended a Trekking Training Program at Rajasthan State Bharath Scouts & Guides State Training & Adventure Centre, Mount Abu, Rajasthan from 21st to
26th April 2013. 58 Male, 31 female students, 02 research Scholars and 02 Staff members attended the adventure training
program funded by UGC. The Program covered trekking to Shanti Shikhar, Balie’s walk, Upper Kodra dam, Crag Point,
caving, Night Trekking, Rock climbing. Rappelling, Boating, Horse Riding, Gun Shooting, Archery, Rope Climbing, Tunnel
caving, Balance beam walk, camp fire and how to overcome different kind of obstacles etc.
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DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Mrs. Sunila Rani showed how students can keep their
mind and body active through Pranic Healing, Mr. V.
Ankineedu Prasad explained to the students how to create
energy and retain good health through super brain yoga.
All the students, staff and the Principal of the college attended
and tried to practice Pranic Healing during the programme.
Orientation Programme on PRANIC HEALING
The Department of Lifelong Learning organised an
Orientation programme on PRANIC HEALING on 3rd April
2013 in the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in ANU
Campus. Mrs. C. Sunila Rani and Mr. V. Ankineedu Prasad,
members of World Pranic Healing Association of Guntur,
were the invited resource persons for the programme. The
Programme was coordinated by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy,
Head of the Department of Lifelong Learning with the
support of Dr. M.V. Ramana and with the cooperation of
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences of ANU.
Training Programme for the Physically Challenged
Orphan Children in WEALTH FROM WASTE
The Department of Lifelong Learning organized a
week long Training Programme to the Physically Challenged
orphans in Lima Dumb and Deaf School, Guntur, in Wealth
from Waste on 24 th April 2013, The Programme was
coordinated by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support
of Dr. M.V. Ramana, Mrs. P. Lakshmi was the Resource
person for the Training Programme. Mrs. Lakshmi
demonstrated to the Dumb and Deaf children how to make
use of throw away things into very useful articles. Using
sponge, rubber bands, cardboards, cloth, paper, straws, etc.
they were trained to prepare toys, pen stands, greeting cards,
flowers etc. Later they were allowed to paint them trying to
bring out their creativity. More than 27 children along with
their parents made use of this training programme.
Mrs. Sunila Rani & Mr. Ankineedu Prasad
explaining about Pranic Healing
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2013 - 2014
3 YEAR AND 5 YEAR LL.B. COURSES (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
Reopening of Colleges after Summer vacation and commencement of classes to V Semester of 3 year
course and IX Semesters of 5 year course
1-7-2013
Commencement of instruction for III Semester of 3 year course and III and VII Semesters of 5 year course 15-7-2013
Commencement of instruction for I semester of 3 year course and I & V semesters of 5 year course
12-8-2013
Dasara Vacation
10-10-2013 to16-10-2013
Dates for payment of examination fee and submission of examination applications by III & V Semester
17-10-2013 to28-10-2013 With
fine
students of 3 year course and III, VII & IX Semester students of 5 year course
last date 4-11-2013
Dates for payment of examination fee and submission of examination applications by I Semester students
02-12-2013 to16-12-2013With fine
of 3 year course and I & V Semester students of 5 year course
last date 23-12-2013
Closure of instruction for III & V Semesters of 3 year course and III, VII & IX Semesters of 5 year course
8-11-2013
Closure of instruction for I Semester of 3 year course and I and V Semester students of 5 year course
4-1-2014
Commencement of Examination for III & V Semester of 3 year course and III, VII & IX Semesters of 5 year course 18-11-2013
Commencement of instruction for IV & VI Semesters of 3 year course and IV, VIII & X Semesters of 5 year course 09-12-2013
Christmas break
23-12-2013 to28-12-2013
Sankranti break
11-1-2014 to19-1-2014
Commencement of Examinations for I Semester of 3 year course and I & V Semesters of 5 year course
21-1-2014
Commencement of instruction for II Semester of 3 year course and II & VI Semesters of 5 year course
4-2-2014
Last date for payment of examination fee and submission of examination applications by IV & VI Semester
11-3-2014 to25-3-2014
students of 3 year course and IV, VIII & X Semester students of 5 year course
With fine last date7-4-2014
Closure of instruction for IV & VI Semester students of 3 year course and IV , VIII & X Semester students of 5 year course 5-4-2014
Commencement of Examinations for IV & VI Semesters of 3 year course and IV, VIII & X Semesters of 5 year course 21-4-2014
Closure of instruction for II Semester of 3 year course and II & VI Semesters of 5 year course
3-5-2014
Commencement of examinations for II Semester students of 3 year course and II & VI Semesters of 5 year course 16-6-2014
Summer Vacation commences on
3-5-2014
Reopening of the College after vacation
30-6-2014
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Reopening of the University College/ANU Ongole Campus and Affiliated Colleges
Commencement of classes for I & III semester PG students
(except MBA, MCA & M.Tech. (Bio-Tech.)
Closure of admission for various courses
Last date for submission of Master list of newly admitted
1st semester students of 2013-14 as per the proforma prescribed by the University
Conduct of 1st Internal Exams for I & III Semesters
Conduct of 2nd Internal Exams for I & III Semesters
Last date for payment of fees and submission of examination applications for
I Semester& III Semester to the Colleges/Depts.
Last date for submission of galleys for 3rd Semester & 1st Semester
Closure of instruction for 3rd and 1st Semester Classes
DASARA Break
Commencement of 3rd Semester PG Examinations
Commencement of 1st Semester P.G. Examinations
Practical Examinations for 3rd and 1st Semesters students (wherever applicable)
Commencement of classes for 4th Semester & 2nd Semester students
CHRISTMAS Break
PONGAL Break
Conduct of 1st Internal Exams for II & IV Semesters
Conduct of 2nd Internal Exams for II & IV Semesters
Payment of examination fee and submission of application forms for
4th and 2nd Semester students
Last date for submission of galleys for 4th Semester & 2nd Semester students
to the Colleges/Depts.
Closure of instruction for 4th and 2nd Semester classes
Completion of P.G. Practical exams for 4th and 2nd Semesters students
Commencement of 4th Semester Examinations
Commencement of 2nd Semester Examinations
Summer Vacation starts from
Reopening of the University College/A.N.U. Ongole Campus and Affiliated
Colleges having P.G. courses for the academic year 2014-15
Examination timings
24-06-2013
24-06-2013
To be decided later
Within one month from the last
date of admissions
05-08-2013 to 12-08-2013
20-09-2013 to 27-09-2013
18-10-2013
23-10-2013
26-10-2013
11-10-2013 to 16-10-2013
08-11-2013
09-11-2013
With in 10 days after
completion of Theory Exams.
25-11-2013
23-12-2013 to26-12-2013
13-01-2014 to 18-01-2014
22-01-2014 to 29-01-2014
21-02-2014 to 28-02-2014
10-03-2014
15-03-2014
22-03-2014
With in 10 days after
completion of Theory Exams
03-04-2014
04-04-2014
01-05-2014
23-06-2014
11.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M
ACADEMIC CALENDER FOR UNDER-GRADUTE Including ORIENTAL LEARNING & HOTEL
MANAGEMENT COURSES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-‘14
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2
3
4
5
Reopening of Colleges
Commencement of Teaching for II and III year Courses
Commencement of Teaching for I year Course
Last date for admissions to I year Courses
Last date of Transfers (Including students form other State Universities and the
Universities within A.P in respect of restructured / Vocational courses at Degree
level. The last date prescribed by the Universities is not for submission of admission
application on transfer from other Universities. The admission on transfer from
Universities as mentioned above will not be permitted without established
equivalency of syllabi, since these course are not covered under common core
scheme. Before the last date of transfer. Equivalency of syllabi has to be obtained
from the University. After last date no application is entertained.
6
Submission of list of transferred candidates to the A.C.E, ANU.
7(a) (b) Last date for submission of details of Optional papers offered by
colleges in Third year (The list may be submitted to the Coordinator, UG Exams
and ACE , ANU)Submission of Staff particulars (Degree Colleges service only)
for valuations purpose to Coordinator, UG Exams, ANU (theory & Practical
with cadre wise experience)
8
Last date for submission of master list of newly admitted I year students of
2013-14 as per structure prescribed by University along with ICR forms to ACE, ANU
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20-06-2013
21-06-2013
10-07-2013
31-08-2013
31-08-2013
10-09-2013
16-09-201329-10-2013
01-10-2013
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
11-10-2013To 16-10-2013
Dasara Vacation
Dates for payment of examination fees and submission of Examination
Applications by the students of 2013-14 to the Colleges
Dates during submission of gallies of I, II & III years students to ACE,
ANU by the Colleges.(The Exact dates for individual Colleges will be sent by A.C.E.)
Last date for submission of question paper account for all years to Coordinator ,
UG Exams, ANU
Christmas Break
Pongal Break
Commencement of practical Examinations for 2013-14
Last date for instruction & Computing attendance (All the colleges are requested
to send the condonation particulars to the Addl. Controller of Examinations along
with condonation amount if any collected from the students.
Commencement of Examinations for 2013-2014
Closure of Colleges (Last working day)(Number of actual teaching days on which
classes such as tutorials, Seminars and practicals are held or conducted is not
less than 180 in an academic year excluding holidays, vacation time set apart for
completing admission and time required for conduct of examinations).
Re-opening of colleges for the academic year 2014-15
29-10-2013To 11-11-2013
12-11-2013To 21-11-2013
30-11-2013
23-12-2013To 27-12-2013
13-01-2014To 18-01-2014
05-02-2014
25-02-2014
04-03-2014
29-03-2014
19-06-2014
ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING - ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR 2013-14
IV YEAR – I SEMESTER (OR)
Semester Starts on
Mid Exams (Internal) Starts From
Last Working Day
Semester Exams Starts From (IV YR)
Semester Exams Starts From (III YR)
Structural Design Project Viva-voce
Computer Applications – III
Design Jury (IV Yr, II Yr) External Viva-voce
Supplementary Exams Starts From
II YR/II Sem., (Or&Nr), III YR/II Sem. (Or) & IV YR/II Sem.(or)
Dasara/Bakrid Vacation
Christmas & Sankranti
Educational Tour
& III YEAR – I SEMESTER (NR)
-
17-06-2013
19-08-2013
11-10-2013
21-10-2013
22-10-2013
04-11-2013
04-11-2013
06-11-2013, 07-11-2013
-
11-11-2013
14-10-2013 To 16-10-2013
23-12-2013 To 18-01-2014
26-12-2013 To 12-01-2014
College reopens after Sankranti vacation - 20-01-2014.
IV YEAR – II SEMESTER (OR)
Semester Starts On
Mid Exams (Internal) Starts From
Last Working Day
Semester Exams Starts From (III YR)
Semester Exams Starts From (IV YR)
Working Dwg. & Details External Viva-voce
Design Jury (III YR, II YR) External Viva-voce
Design Thesis & Appraisal External Viva-voce
Supplementary Exams Starts From
II YR/I Sem., (OR & NR), III YR/I Sem. (Or) & IV YR/I Sem.,
& III YEAR – II SEMESTER (NR)
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11-11-2013
27-01-2014
04-04-2014
14-04-2014
15-04-2014
25-04-2014
28-04-2014
28, 29, 30-04-2014
-
01-05-2014
Summer Vacation
Commencement Of Class Work For The Academic Year 2014-15
Starts From May 12th 2014 To 14th June 2014
On 16-06-2014
ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Academic Calendar for IV/IV & III/IV B.Tech. for the Academic Year 2013 - 2014
Description
Date of Commencement of class work
First Mid-Term Examinations
Last Instruction Day
Second Mid-Term Examinations
I Semester Schedule
10-06-2013
06-08-2013 to 14-08-2013
27-09-2013
28-09-2013 to 08-10-2013
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II Semester Schedule
25-11-2013
28-01-2014 to 04-02-2014
22-03-2014
24-03-2014 to 31-03-2014
University Practical Examinations
Last date to submit Attendance & Marks
Preparation Holidays
Commencement of University Examinations
B.Tech12/04/2014 - III/IV B.Tech
12-10-2013 to 16-10-2013
04-04-2014 to 07-04-2014
15-10-2013
05-04-2014
16-10-2013 to 23-10-2013
07-04-2014 to 10-04-2014
24/10/2013 - IV/IV B.Tech25/10/2013 - III/IV B.Tech 11/04/2014 - IV/IV
Academic Calendar for II/IV B.Tech classes for the Academic Year 2013-2014
Description
I Semester Schedule
II Semester Schedule
Date of Commencement of class work
First Mid-Term Examinations
Last Instruction Day
Second Mid-Term Examinations
University Practical Examinations
Last date to submit Attendance & Marks
Preparation Holidays
Commencement of University Examinations
08.07.2013
03.09.2013 to 10.09.2013
02.11.2013
05.11.2013 to 12.11.2013
15.11.2013 to 18.11.2013
16.11.2013
18.11.2013 to 25.11.2013
26.11.2013
17.12.2013
18.02.2014 to
12.04.2014
14.04.2014 to
24.04.2014 to
05.04.2014
27.04.2014 to
05.05.2014
25.02.2014
20.04.2014
27.04.2014
04.05.2014
Dasara Vacation: 12/10/2013 to 18/10/2013, Pongal Vacation: 13/01/2014 to 18/01/2014
Commencement of class work for the Academic Year 2014-‘15 for III & IV B.Tech: 17/06/2014
ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC YEAR – 2013-14
III/IV B. PHARMACY (6TH SEMESTER)
IV/IV B. PHARMACY (7TH SEMESTER)
01) Commencement of Academic Session :
02) First Sessional Exams
:
03) Dussera Holidays
:
04) Second Sessional Exams
:
05) Closing of Class work
:
06) Semester End Examinations (Theory) :
07) Semester End Examinations (Practicals) :
08.07.2013
09.09.2013 - 12.09.2013
14.10.2013 - 19.10.2013
25.11.2013 - 28.11.2013
04.12.2013
07.12.2013
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of
Theory exams
01)
02)
03)
04)
05)
05)
06)
07)
08)
Commencement of Academic Session
Pongal Holidays
First Sessional Exams
Summer Holidays
College re opening after Summer Vacation
Second Sessional Exams
Closing of Class work
Semester End Theory Examinations
Semester End Practicals Examinations
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
IV/IV B. PHARMACY (8TH SEMESTER)
01) Commencement of Academic Session
02) Pongal Holidays
03) First Sessional Exams
04) Second Sessional Exams
05) Closing of Class work
06) Semester End Examinations (Theory)
07) Semester End Examinations (Practicals)
01)
02)
03)
04)
05)
06)
07)
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
23.12.2013
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
17.02.2014 - 19.02.2014
15.04.2014 - 17.04.2014
24.04.2014
29.04.2014
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of
Theory exams
III/IV B. PHARMACY (5TH SEMESTER)
Commencement of Academic Session : 08.07.2013
First Sessional Exams
: 09.09.2013 - 12.09.2013
Dussera Holidays
: 14.10.2013 - 19.10.2013
Second Sessional Exams
: 25.11.2013 - 28.11.2013
Closing of Class work
: 04.12.2013
Semester End Theory Examinations
: 10.12.2013
Semester End Practicals Examinations : Will be Commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
02.01.2014
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
10.03.2014 - 12.03.2014
12.05.2014 - 01.06.2014
02.06.2014
16.06.2014 - 18.06.2014
20.06.2014
30.06.2014
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
II/IV B. PHARMACY (3RD SEMESTER)
01) Commencement Class work
:
02) Dussera Vacation
:
03) First Sessional Exams
:
04) Second Sessional Exams
:
05) Closing of Class work
:
06) Semester End Examinations (Theory) :
07) Semester End Examinations (Practicals) :
09.09.2013
14.10.2013 - 19.10.2013
05.11.2013 - 08.11.2013
30.12.2013 - 03.01.2014
10.01.2014
23.01.2014
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
II/IV B. PHARMACY (4TH SEMESTER)
01) Commencement of Class work
02) First Sessional Exams
03) Summer Vacation
04) College reopening after Summer Vacation
05) Second Sessional Exams
06) Closing of Class work
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:
:
:
:
:
:
10.02.2014
07.04.2014 - 11.04.2014
12.05.2014 - 01.06.2014
02.06.2014
20.06.2014 - 24.06.2014
26.06.2014
07) Semester End Examinations (Theory) : 01.07.2014
08) Semester End Examinations (Practicals) : Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
2nd year M. PHARMACY (3rd AND 4th SEMESTERS)
1. Commencement of project work
: 02.12.2013
2. Seminar I (on the proposed project work : 27.01.2014 - 31.01.2014
with Aims and Objectives
before commencement
of project work)
3. Seminar II (on the project work done
: 15.09.2014 - 20.092014
and results obtained after
the completion of project
work).
4. Thesis Evaluation and Defence Viva
: 2nd Week of October, 2014.
Supplementary Schedule
(From 2011-12 admitted batch onwards)
I B.Pharm :( I & II Semesters) Supplementary Exams
(2012-13 Admitted Batch)
Date of Commencement of Exams
: 24.01.2014
Time of Exam
: 2.00P.M. to 5.00P.M.
II B.Pharm (III Semester) Supplementary Exams
(2012-13 Admitted Batch)
Date of Commencement of Exams
: 2.07.2014
Time of Exam
: 2.00P.M. to 5.00P.M.
II B.Pharm (IV Semester) Supplementary Exams
(2011-12 Admitted Batch)
Date of Commencement of Exams
: 11.12.2013
Time of Exam
: 2.00P.M. to 5.00P.M.
II/VI PHARM.D
01) Commencement of Class work
02) Pongal Holidays
03) First Sessional Exams
04) Second Sessional Exams
05) Summer Vacation
06) College reopening after Summer Vacation
07) Third Sessional Exams
08) Closing of Class work
08) Annual Theory Examinations
09) Annual Practical Examinations
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
16.12.2013
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
03.03.2014 - 10.03.2014
05.05.2014 - 10.05.2014
12.05.2014 - 31.05.2014
02.06.2014
18.08.2014 - 23.08.2014
30.08.2014
15.09.2014
: Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
III/VI PHARM.D
1)
2)
3)
4)
Commencement of Class work
Pongal Holidays
First Sessional Exams
Second Sessional Exams
:
:
:
:
5) Summer Vacation
6) College reopening after Summer Vacation
7) Third Sessional Exams
8) Closing of Class Work
9) Annual Theory Examinations
10) Practical Examinations
:
:
:
:
:
12.05.2014 - 31.05.2014
02.06.2014
18.08.2014 - 23.08.2014
28.08.2014
08.09.2014
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
07.10.2013
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
20.01.2014 – 25.01.2014
02.04.2014 - 09.04.2014
12.05.2014 - 31.05.2014
02.06.2014
18.08.2014 - 23.08.2014
30.08.2014
16.09.2014
Will be Commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
21.10.2013
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
20.01.2014 - 25.01.2014
02.04.2014 - 04.04.2014
12.05.2014 - 31.05.2014
02.06.2014
18.08.2014 - 23.08.2014
28.08.2014
09.09.2014
Will be commenced
immediately after the
Completion of Theory
exams
IV/VI PHARM.D
01)
02)
03)
04)
05)
06)
07)
08)
09)
10)
Commencement of Class work
Pongal Holidays
First Sessional Exams
Second Sessional Exams
Summer Vacation
College reopening after Summer Vacation
Third Sessional Exams
Closing of Class Work
Annual Theory Examinations (Theory)
Annual Practical Examinations
V/VI PHARM.D
1) Commencement of Class work
2) Pongal Holidays
3) First Sessional Exams
4) Second Sessional Exams
5) Summer Vacation
6) College reopening after Summer Vacation
7) Third Sessional Exams
8) Closing of Class Work
9) Annual Theory Examinations
10) Practical Examinations
Supplementary Schedule: PHARM.D
I YEAR PHARM.D Supplementary Exams
Date : 05.05.2014 & with Regular exams of I Year Pharm.D
II YEAR PHARM.D Supplementary Exams
Date : 10.03.2014 & with Regular exams of II Year Pharm.D
III YEAR PHARM.D Supplementary Exams
Date : 11.03.2014 & with Regular exams of III Year Pharm.D
IV YEAR PHARM.D Supplementary Exams
Date : 24.03.2014 & with Regular exams of IV Year Pharm.D
The Academic Calendar for I/IV B. Pharmacy (1 st and 2 nd
21.10.2013
Semesters),
I/II M. Pharmacy (1st and 2nd Semesters) and I/VI Pharm. D
13.01.2014 - 18.01.2014
for
the
academic
year 2013-2014 will be prepared later after completion
20.01.2014 - 25.01.2014
of
admissions.
02.04.2014 - 09.04.2014
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