ITM University: Honours Degree Regulation

(School of Engineering and Technology)
Introduction

ITM University recognizes the importance of fostering well-rounded graduates prepared for the dynamic professional landscape. In line with this vision, the university offers a pathway for students to earn an Honours Degree by pursuing approved extracurricular activities alongside their regular coursework.

Eligibility Criteria

Students must maintain an average CGPA of 6.5 and acquire an additional 20 credits beyond the minimum required 170 credits for the award of the B.Tech degree.

Acceptable Activities and Credit Allocation

Students must earn a minimum of 20 extra credits towards an Honours Degree by participating in the following approved activities:

Activity Description Credit Allocation
Industrial Training Participation in industry-approved training programs offered by corporates. 2–5 credits per program
MOOCs Courses Including NPTEL Completion of online courses from recognized MOOC platforms. 1–3 credits per course
Creation of Start-up Venture Launching and maintaining a registered start-up venture for minimum one year. 5–10 credits
National Level Hackathon Wins Winning a national-level hackathon recognized by the university. 2–5 credits
Approved National & International Competition Wins Winning recognized competitions such as debating, design, research etc. 1–5 credits
Patent Filing Successfully filing a patent for an original invention. 5 credits
Research Publication Publishing a research article in Scopus or IEEE indexed journals. 3–5 credits
Application Process
  • Prior Approval: Students must obtain written approval from the Honours Degree Committee before undertaking any activity.
  • Documentation & Verification: Students must submit certificates, competition results, patent filing receipts, or research publication proofs.
  • Evaluation: The committee will review documentation and award credits based on established criteria.
Important Notes
  • Students must ensure legitimacy and accreditation of activities.
  • Activities cannot be double-counted for course credit.
  • The Honours Degree will be clearly mentioned on the transcript.
  • The committee will forward approved credits to the CoE office.
Conclusion

This regulation offers ITM University students an opportunity to enrich their academic journey and develop professional skills by engaging in activities beyond classroom learning.

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