Section 8(8) in AICTE (Open and Distance Learning Education) Guidelines for Standalone Institutions, 2019
8.2A Standalone Institution offering programme in Open and Distance Learning mode shall, in order to facilitate the pace of learning and multiple choice for learners, prepare a Self Learning Material taking into consideration the following, namely: -8.2.1. Self Learning Material has clearly stated objectives, intended learning outcomes, study guidance and advice for the learners to optimally use the material and suggestive related reference material to enhance the learning experience. In case of digital Self Learning Material linkage within the text with other media is maintained for easy referencing and progress;8.2.2. Self Learning Material developed and offered by it is self-explanatory, self-contained, illustrative, easily comprehensible, and in manageable modules such as units and blocks;8.2.3. Self Learning Material provides adequate mechanism for the learners to provide feedback on their understanding of the subject;8.2.4. Self Learning Material is revised periodically from the perspective of improving quality and learner support; and8.2.5. Guidelines on preparation of Self Learning Material as given in Annexure VII.Provided that a Standalone Institution shall prepare the Self Learning Material only after approval of the Programme Project Report (as mentioned in section 11.2.9 and explained in Annexure VIII):Provided further that no programme in ODL mode shall be launched by a Standalone Institution unless it has prepared the Self Learning Material taking into consideration the above factors.
