Interested in the Semester Abroad Programme (SAP)? Think twice.

Here's what you're required to do to apply for SAP:

1. Get a transcript request form from the COE office.
2. Walk to the Finance office, stand in a long queue, deposit Rs. 150.
3. If you're lucky, you'll be done in time. Next fill out the form, add the receipt and then go back to the COE office.
4. Submit the form and wait for the transcripts, which takes at least one day. 
5. Once you get your transcript, print your résumé, a Statement of purpose (SOP) (all on paper) and Parents income proof certificates.

Our question is, if you already have our registration numbers and all details in the database, why ask us more money? And why is there so much paperwork in a so called 'paperless office'?

It's almost like the procedure here in VIT is more painful than going abroad itself.

Edit: Deadlines extended to April 9th (here)