Academic Regulations for B.E. with Minor Program

The first batch of students admitted under Autonomy will enter their V Semester during the Academic Year 2023-24. In line with AICTE guidelines, the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) with Minor program is designed to focus on fundamental principles of multiple engineering disciplines, critical and analytical thinking, and a distinctive approach to interdisciplinary problems.

1. Objectives

The key objectives of the B.E. with Minor program are:

• To provide opportunities for students to explore interdisciplinary areas alongside their primary branch, expanding their domain knowledge.
• To enhance employability by offering skills in interdisciplinary engineering areas.
• To enable students to pursue higher studies in interdisciplinary fields in addition to their core branch.
• To offer knowledge in emerging technologies and thrust areas of engineering.

2. Proposed Academic Regulations for B.E. Degree with Minor Programs

1. Students must earn an additional 18 credits for the Minor degree, distributed across V, VI, and VII Semesters, as finalized by the respective Boards of Studies (BOS).
2. These credits are earned through courses offered by the host department or via MOOCs.
3. Credits from the Minor program cannot be transferred to the regular B.E. degree or vice versa.
4. Weekly instruction hours, evaluations, and grading align with the regular 4-year B.E. program.
5. Students can graduate with a Minor by fulfilling requirements for both the regular B.E. and Minor programs.
6. Students must earn 18 credits for the Minor by the time they complete the B.E. program to receive the B.E. with Minor degree; otherwise, only the B.E. degree is awarded.
7. For MOOCs courses:
   1. Courses require prior BOS approval, considering the institute, syllabus, credits, duration, and evaluation mode.
   2. MOOCs courses must have credits equal to or greater than those in the approved Minor course structure.
   3. Only Pass-grade or above will be considered for Minor program grades.
   4. Students bear any MOOCs course expenses.
8. Opting for a Minor program is at the student’s discretion.
9. Students may withdraw from the Minor program at any time, earning only the B.E. degree upon completing prescribed credits.
10. Students may choose only one Minor program alongside their B.E. degree.
11. Students pursuing B.E. Honors are ineligible for the Minor program and vice versa.
12. Students in their V Semester meeting eligibility criteria may register for the Minor program.
13. Institutes will prepare timetables for Minor courses to avoid conflicts with other courses.

3. Eligibility Criteria for Registering for Minor Courses

• Students in V Semester with no active backlogs up to IV Semester may opt for the Minor program.
• Prior approval from the mentor and Head of the Department is mandatory before V Semester begins.

4. Registration for Courses in the Minor Program

• Students must register for Minor courses at the start of each semester before classes begin.
• Courses must be chosen from the BOS-approved Minor course list and should not overlap with regular B.E. courses. Faculty mentor advice is recommended.
• A maximum of two courses (three if including a lab) may be taken per semester alongside regular courses.
• Registration fees are determined by college norms and approved by the Governing Body.

Proposed Minor Programs/Courses

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Cyber Security
• Real Estate Planning and Management
• IoT
• Electric Vehicles
• Robotics