POSTGRADUATE

PROGRAMME 2021-22
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HANDBOOK OF INFORMATION
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
2021-22

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROPAR

Rupnagar, Punjab-140001 (INDIA)
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Programmes offered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Student's Entry Number Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Postgraduate Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Academic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Programmes offered and Selection Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Credit System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.1Credit System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.2 Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3.3 Description of Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3.4 Evaluation of Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3.5 Course Numbering Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Registration and Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.1 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.2 Registration and Student Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.3 Advice on Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.4 Registration Validation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.5 Late Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.6 Add, Drop, Audit and Withdrawal from Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.7 Semester Withdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.8 Registration and Fees Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.9 Registration Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.10 Continuous Absence and Registration Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.11 Attendance Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4.12 Leave Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.1Absence during the Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5.2 Measures for Helping SC/ST Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6 Curriculum and Structure of the PG Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6.1 Credit Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6.2 Minimum CGPA Required for M.Sc., M.Tech. Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.6.3 Special Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.7 Performance Requirements and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.1 Maximum Period for Completing Degree Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.2 Guidelines for Project Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.2.1 Guidelines for M.Sc. Project Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.2.2 Guidelines for M.Tech. Project Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.7.2.3 Supplementary examination for the students of M. Tech. and M. Sc.
who fails in core courses. The detailed guidelines are as follows:- . . . . 15
2.7.2.4 Guidelines/Norms for Joint Master Thesis for M.Tech. Students…….. . . 15
2.7.2.5 Norms for the Students Leaving for Jobs During M.Tech. Programme . 16
2.7.2.6 Guidelines for sponsored (full-time) candidates for admission to
M.tech Programme at IIT Ropar……………………………………………………….. . . . . . 16
2.7.3 Continuation, Probation, fellowship and Termination Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.7.3.1 M.Sc. Program continuation, probation, fellowship & termination
guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
 2.7.3.2 M.Tech Program continuation, probation, fellowship & termination
guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7.4 Eligibility for the award of M.Sc. & M.Tech.Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7.4.1 Eligibility for award of degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7.4.2 Structure of the M. Sc., M.Tech. Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7.5 Programme Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.1 Mode of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.2 Refund of Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.3 Withdrawal from the Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.4 Transcripts, Degree and other Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.5 Details of Semester Fees for Indian Nationals for the
Academic Year 2021-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3.6 Semester Fees for Foreign Nationals will be same as per Indian Nationals. 38
3.7 HOSTEL/MESS FEES : To be notified separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.8 Fellowships & Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.8.1 Fellowships for M.Tech Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.8.2 Merit-cum-Means scholarship to M.Sc. students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4 Discipline and Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.1 Discipline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.2 Punishment to the students who indulge in unfair means during
quizzes/mid semester/end-semester examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 The Honour Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7 Library Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8 Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9 Hostel and Dining Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
10 Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11 General Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
12 Details of Medals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
13 Details of Awards……………………………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
14 Academic Calendar for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2021-22 . . . . . . . . 46
 Abbreviations

Ÿ BME Biomedical Engineering

Ÿ CE Civil Engineering

Ÿ CFTI Centrally Funded Technical Institute

Ÿ CHE Chemical Engineering

Ÿ CSE Computer Science and Engineering

Ÿ CSIR-NET CSIR National Eligibility Test

Ÿ EE Electrical Engineering

Ÿ GOI Government of India

Ÿ HoD Head of the Department

Ÿ HTTA Half Time Teaching/Research Assistantship

Ÿ ME Mechanical Engineering

Ÿ MME Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Ÿ MoE Ministry of Education

Ÿ UGC-NET UGC National Eligibility Test

Ÿ ACRPGS Academic Committee for Research & Postgraduate Studies

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar is one of the eight IITs set up by the Ministry of Education
(MoE), Government of India in 2008. In keeping with the spirit of the IIT system, this institute is
committed to provide state-of-the-art technical education in a variety of fields, and also to facilitate
transmission of knowledge using the latest developments in pedagogy. The Indian Institute of
Technology Ropar started functioning from the academic year 2008-09 from the campus of IIT Delhi,
the mentor institute. The foundation stone laying ceremony was held on 24 February 2009. The Indian
Institute of Technology Ropar was registered under the Societies' Registration Act 1860 on 29 July
2009. Subsequently, the institute has been established by an Act of Parliament name the Institutes of
Technology Act (Amendment) Act 2012 (No.34 of 2012). The Institute shifted to its permanent
campus and currently operates from its permanent campus. The permanent campus of IIT Ropar is
spread across 501 acres of land located in Rupnagar in the lap of nature at the banks of river Satluj. It
has been awarded the 5 Star GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) rating, one of
the highest national ratings for Green Buildings.

1.2 Departments
Each course is offered by an academic unit called department. The various Departments and their two
letter codes are given below. Some courses are offered jointly by multiple academic units and are
classified as interdisciplinary courses.

Academic Departments

Sr. No. Name of Academic Unit (alphabetical order) Code

1 Biomedical Engineering BM
2 Chemical Engineering CH
3 Chemistry CY
4 Civil Engineering CE
5 Computer Science & Engineering CS
6 Electrical Engineering EE
7 Humanities & Social Sciences HS
8 Mathematics MA
9 Mechanical Engineering ME
10 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering MM
11 Physics PH

1.3 Programmes Offered

IIT Ropar offers academic programmes for students with a wide range of backgrounds. Admission to
these programmes is based on the students' performance in national level tests / entrance
examination. For all postgraduate programmes, students are admitted after they have obtained at
least a college level Bachelor's degree. As this course of study would indicate, there is considerable
overlap in courses for senior undergraduate students and junior postgraduate students. The various
programmes are listed below.

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 The following Postgraduate Programmes are offered

Sr. No. M.Tech. in

1. Artificial Intelligence
2 Biomedical Engineering
3 Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
(Specialization Water Resources and Environment )
5. Computer Science & Engineering
6. Electrical Engineering with the following specialization
i) Communication & Signal Processing
ii) Microelectronics & VLSI Design
iii) Power Engineering
7. Mechanical Engineering with the following specializations:
i) Mechanics & Design
ii) Manufacturing Engineering
iii) Thermal & Fluids Engineering.

Sr. No. M.Sc. in

1. Chemistry
2. Mathematics
3. Physics

1.4 Student's Entry Number

The entry number of a student consists of eleven alpha-numerals.

2 0 2 1 MAS 1 2 34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Unique Iden fica on

Entry Year number for each student.
(Academic year
of Joining)

Programme Code
Fields 5 & 6 : Academic Unit Code
Field 7 : M.Tech. - M
M.Sc. - S
:

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2 Postgraduate Programmes
2.1 Academic System
The overall academic system for IIT Ropar has been designed to provide a science-based engineering
education with a view to producing quality engineer-scientists. The curriculum provides broad-
based knowledge and simultaneously builds a temper for life-long learning and exploring. The
Postgraduate programme begins with a set of science and general engineering courses which are
reflected in the course plan for the first year. These courses provide a foundation for further
discipline-specific courses. The medium of instruction at IIT Ropar is English.
The main goals of the postgraduate programmes are to develop scientific and engineering manpower
of the highest quality, to cater to the needs of industry, R&D organizations and educational
institutions, and to enable students to have awareness and sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of
society. The programmes have been structured in such a way that interested students can upgrade to
the PhD programme.
The current Academic year begins in August and ends in May of the following year. For the academic
year 2021-22, the 1st semester starts on August 3rd , 2021. The detailed schedule of the activities and
academic deadlines shall be given in the semester schedule that will be available before the start of
the semester.
paper, etc. that will be the basis for award of the grade in a course will be decided by the course
coordinator of that course and generally announced at the start of the semester.

2.2 Programmes offered and Selection Procedure

The candidates can apply for admission to various PG programmes as given below:-

Sr. No. Programme Selection Procedure

1. M.Sc. in Chemistry To apply for admission to a desired

M.Sc. in Mathematics programme, a candidate is required to
M.Sc. in Physics qualify JAM (Joint Admission Test for
M.Sc.) and also satisfy the Minimum
Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and
Eligibility Requirements (ERs) of the
respective academic programme. For
further information, candidates can visit
the JAM website.

2. i. M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence To apply for admission in this programme

ii. M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering the candidates are required to apply online
iii. M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering to IIT Ropar and also satisfy the Minimum
iv. M.Tech. in Civil Engineering Educational Qualifications (MEQs) and
*Specialization in Water Resources and Eligibility Requirements (ERs).
Environment. Admission to MTech. programme is done
v. M.Tech. in Computer Science & through COAP (Common Offer Acceptance
Engineering. Portal).
vi. M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering For further information, please visit:
*Specialization in Communication & www.iitrpr.ac.in
Signal Processing
*Specialization in Microelectronics &
VLSI Design
*Specialization in Power Engineering
vii. M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering,
*Specialization in Mechanics & Design
*Specialization in Manufacturing
Engineering.
* Specialization in Thermal & Fluids
Engineering.

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2.3 Credit System
2.3.1 Credit System
Education at the Institute is organized around the semester-based credit system. The
prominent features of credit system are a process of continuous evaluation of a student's
performance/progress and the flexibility to allow a student to progress at an optimum pace
suited to his/her ability or convenience. This feature is subject to the fulfillment of the
minimum requirements for continuation.
A student's performance/progress is measured by the number of credits that he/she has
earned, i.e., completed with a pass grade. Based on the course credits and grade obtained by
the student, the grade point average is calculated. A minimum grade point average is
required to be maintained for satisfactory progress and continuation in the programme.
All Programmes are defined by the total credit requirement and a pattern of credit distribution
over courses of different categories. Details are given below.
a) Course credits assignment
Each course, except a few special courses, has a certain number of credits assigned to it
depending upon its lecture, tutorial and practical contact hours in a week. This weighting
also indicates the academic expectation that includes in-class contact and self-study
beyond class hours. A few courses are without credit and are referred to as non-credit (NC)
courses.
L = No. of lecture 'hours' (actually 50 min.) per week , T = No. of tutorial 'hours' = L/3, by
default. P = No. of laboratory 'hours'.
S = Total preparation 'hours' by students including assignments and self-study, S=2L+P/2-T.
C = Total credit-terms, C=L+P/2.
Lectures and Tutorials: One lecture or tutorial hour per week per semester is assigned one
credit. Practical/Laboratory: One laboratory hour per week per semester is assigned half
credit. For each lecture or tutorial credit, the self study component is 1 hour/week.
b) Earning credits
At the end of every course, a letter grade is awarded in each course for which a student had
registered. On obtaining a pass grade, the student accumulates the course credits as earned
credits. A student's performance is measured by the number of credits that he/she has
earned and by the weighted grade point average.
c) Course coordinator
Every course is usually coordinated by a member of the teaching staff of the Department
which is offering the course in a given semester. This faculty member is designated as the
Course Coordinator. He/she has the full responsibility for conducting the course,
coordinating the work of the other members of the faculty as well as teaching assistants
involved in that course, holding the tests and assignments, and awarding the grades. For any
difficulty related to a course, the student is expected to approach the respective course
coordinator for advice and clarification. The distribution of the weight for tests, quizzes,
assignments, laboratory work, workshop and drawing assignment, term paper, etc. that will
be the basis for award of the grade in a course will be decided by the course coordinator of
that course and generally announced at the start of the semester.

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2.3.2 Grading System
The grading reflects a student's own proficiency in the course. While the relative standing of
the student is clearly indicated by his/her grades, the process of awarding grades is not
necessarily based upon evaluating the performance of the class based on some statistical
distribution. The course coordinator and the associated faculty for a course formulate
appropriate procedures to award grades that are reflective of the student's performance vis-
a-vis the instructor's expectation. The credit system enables continuous evaluation of a
student's performance, and allows the students to progress at an optimum pace suited to
individual ability and convenience. This is subject to the fulfilling of the minimum
requirements for continuation.
The grades and their description, along with equivalent numerical points wherever applicable
are listed below:
Table 1: Grades with their description

Grade Grade Points Description

A 10 Outstanding
A (-) 9 Excellent
B 8 Very Good
B (-) 7 Good
C 6 Average
C (-) 5 Below Average
D 4 Marginal
E 2 Poor
F 0 Very Poor
NP - Audit Pass
NF - Audit Fail
S - SatisfactoryCompletion
U - Unsatisfactory
I - Incomplete
W - Withdrawal

2.3.3 Description of Grades

A grade: The 'A' grade stands for outstanding achievement. The minimum percentage for the
award of an 'A' grade is 80%. However, individual course coordinators may set a higher
performance requirement.
B grade: The 'B' grade refers to very good/good performance.
C grade: The 'C' grade stands for average performance. This average performance refers to
“average” as per instructor's expectations in a holistic sense and not on the average marks.
D grade: The 'D' grade stands for marginal performance, i.e., it is the minimum pass grade in
any course. The minimum percentage for the award of 'D' grade is 30%, however, individual
course coordinators may set a higher marks requirement.
E and F grades: The 'E' and 'F' grades denote poor and very poor performance, and indicate
failing a course. An 'F' grade is also awarded in case of poor attendance (see Attendance
Rules). A student has to repeat all the core courses in which he/she obtains either an 'E' or an
'F' grade, until a pass grade is obtained. In case of the elective courses in which either an 'E' or
an 'F' grade has been obtained the student may take the same course or any other course

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from the same category. An 'E' grade in a course makes a student eligible to repeat the course
in the summer semester, if the course is offered. Further, 'E' and 'F' grades secured in any
course stay permanently on the grade card. These grades are not counted in the calculation
of the CGPA; however, these are counted in the calculation of the SGPA.
NP and NF grades: The 'NP' Grade denotes completion of the Audit course. The NF grade
denotes Audit fail. These grades are awarded in a course that the student opts to audit. Only
an elective course can be audited until one week after the mid semester examination. The
Audit Pass (NP) is awarded if the student's attendance is above 75% in the class and he/she
has obtained at least a 'D' grade. The Course Coordinator can specify a higher criterion for
audit pass at the beginning of the semester. If either of these requirements is not fulfilled, an
audit fail (NF) is awarded.
The grades obtained in an audit course are not considered for the calculation of SGPA or
CGPA.
S grade : The 'S' grade denotes satisfactory performance and completion of a course.
U grade: The 'U' grade denotes unsatisfactory performance in the course.
I grade: The 'I' grade denotes incomplete performance in any L (lecture), P (practical), V
(special module) category courses. It may be awarded in case of absence on medical
grounds or other special circumstances, before or during the major examination period. The
student should complete all requirements within:
10 days of the last date of the Major Tests; the request is to be made to the Head of the
Department of the student's programme who will notify the same to the concerned course
coordinators, OR
With the permission of the Dean (Academics) the period can be extended to the first week of
the next semester. Upon completion of all course requirements, the 'I' grade is converted to a
regular grade (A to F, S, U, NP or NF). The 'I' grade does not appear permanently in the grade
card. Requests for an I- grade should be made at the earliest but not later than the last day of
the major tests.
For (ii), the request is to be made to the Dean (Academics). A student may be considered for
the award of an 'I' grade in a course only if the attendance in the course is 75%.
Attendance in the course for which an I-grade is being sought will be certified by the course
coordinator of the course. If M.Tech. Project is incomplete beyond the last date of grade
submission, then ‘I’ grade can be awarded, which can be converted to a letter grade before
the late registration date of subsequent semester. If the ‘I’ grade is not converted by the late
registration date, then the student shall register by paying the requisite fees in that semester
and complete their project requirements.
W grade:The 'W' grade is awarded in a course where the student has opted to withdraw from
the course. Withdrawal from a course is permitted until one week after the Mid Semester
Examination. The W grade stays on the grade card.
2.3.4 Evaluation of Performance
The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz. the Semester
Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for a semester, and Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all the completed
semesters at any point in time.

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The Earned Credits (E.C.) are defined as the sum of course credits of courses in which
students have been awarded grades between A to D; for PG students, credits from courses in
which an NP or an S grade has been obtained are also added.
Points earned in a course = (Course credits × Grade Point) for courses in which A -F grade has
been obtained.
The SGPA is calculated on the basis of grades obtained in all courses registered for in the
particular semester, except the audit courses and the courses in which an S grade has been
awarded.

Points secured in the semester

SGPA =
Credits registered in the semester, excluding audit grade courses

The CGPA is calculated on the basis of all pass grades, obtained in all completed semesters.

Cumulative points secured in all passed courses (A-D)

CGPA =
Cumulative earned credits, excluding audit grade courses

An example of these calculations is given below:

Table 2(a). Typical academic performance calculations-I semester

Course no. Course credits Grade awarded Earned credits Grade Points Points secured
(column 1) (column 2) (column 3) (column 4) (column 5) (column 6)
MAXXX 5 C 5 6 30
CYXXX 4 C(-) 4 5 20
PHXXX 4 A 4 10 40
PHXXX 2 B 2 8 16
MEXXX 4 E 0 2 08
TTXXX 2 NP 2 – –

Credits registered in the semester (total of column 2)=21

Credits registered in the semester excluding audit grade course=19 Earned Credits in the
semester (total of column 4)=17
Earned credits in the semester =15
Points secured in this semester (total of column 6)=114

Points secured in this semester in all passed courses (Total of column 6 & A–D grade)=106

Points secured in the semester 114

SGPA = =6.000
Credits registered in the semester, excluding audit grade courses 19

Cummulative points secured in all passed courses (A-D) 106

CGPA = 7.067
15
Cummulative earned credits,excluding audit grade course

Semester Performance: Earned Credits (E.C.) =17SGPA=6.000

Cummulative Performance: Earned Credits (E.C.) =17CGPA=7.067

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 Table 2(b). Typical academicperformancecalculations-II semester
Courseno. Course credits Grade awarded Earned credits Grade Points Points secured
(column 1) (column 2) (column 3) (column 4) (column 5) (column 6)
MAXXX 5 B 5 8 40
EEXXX 4 A(-) 4 9 36
CYXXX 4 W — — —
CYXXX 2 B(-) 2 7 14
MEXXX 4 C 4 6 24
AMXXX 4 A 4 10 40
HUXXX 1 NP 1 — —

Credits registered in the semester (total of column 2)=24

Credits registered in the semester excluding audit grade courses=23 Earned Credits in the
semester (total of column 4)=20
Earned credits in the semester excluding audit grade courses=19 Points Secured in this
semester (total of column 6)=154
Points secured in this semester in all passed courses (Total of column 6 & A-D grade)=154
Cumulative points earned in all passed courses = 106 (past semesters) + 154 (this sem.)=260

Points secured in the semester 154

SGPA = 8.105
Credits registered in the semester,excluding audit grade course 19

Cummulative points secured in all passed courses (A-D) Credits 106+154

CGPA = 7.647
Registered in the semester,excluding audit grade course 15+19

Cumulative earned credits = 17 (past semester(s)) + 20 (this semester)= 37

Semester Performance: Earned credits (E.C.) = 20SGPA =8.105
Cumulative Performance: Earned credits (E.C) = 37CGPA = 7.647

2.3.5 Course Numbering Scheme

Every course runs for the full length of the semester. At the beginning of the semester, a
student registers for the courses that he/she wants to study and at the end of the semester a
grade is awarded. On obtaining a pass grade, the student earns all the credits associated
with the course while a fail grade does not get any credit; partial credits are not awarded.
Each course is associated with a certain number of credits.
(a) Level of the course
The first digit of the numeric part of the course code indicates the level of the course as
determined by the prerequisite course and/or by the maturity required for registering for the
course.
*M.Sc. programme courses will start from 400 level to 700 level.
*M.Tech. courses will start from 500 level to 700 level.
The Department can recommend 400 level courses for PG programme also.

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2.4 Registration and Attendance
2.4.1 Registration
Registration is a very important procedural part of the academic system. The registration
procedure ensures that the student's name is on the roll list of each course that he/she wants
to study. No credit is given if the student attends a course for which he/she has not
registered. Registration for courses to be taken in a particular semester will be done
according to a specified schedule before the end of the previous semester. The student must
also take steps to pay his/her dues before the beginning of the semester by a demand draft or
by making use of internet banking facility of SBI. Students who do not make payments by a
stipulated date will be de-registered for the particular semester. In absentia registration or
registration after the specified date will be allowed only in rare cases at the discretion of the
Dean (Academics). In case of illness or absence during registration, the student should
intimate the same to his/her course advisor and Dean (Academics). A student must meet
his/her adviser within the first week of the new semester for the confirmation of his/her
registration. The registration record should be preserved until the semester grade card is
received. Various activities related to registration are listed below. The relevant dates are
included in the Semester Schedule that is available before the start of the semester.
2.4.2 Registration and Student Status
Registration by a student confirms his/her status as a student at the Institute. Failure to
register before the last date for late registration will imply that the student has discontinued
studies and his/her name will be struck-off the rolls. Every registered student is considered
as a full-time student at the institute. They are expected to be present at the Institute and
devote full time to academics.
2.4.3 Advice on Courses
At the time of registration, each student must consult his/her faculty advisor/programme
coordinator to finalize the academic programme, keeping in view factors, such as,
minimum/maximum numbers of total and lecture credits, past performance, backlog of
courses, SGPA/CGPA, pre-requisite, work load and student's interests, amongst others.
Special Provisions exist for academically weak students
2.4.4 Registration Validation
Before the first day of classes, every student is required to be present on campus and validate
his/her registration. The updated registration record will be available on the website and the
hard copy will be available with the student's adviser. Students who do not do registration
validation will not be permitted to add/drop courses.
2.4.5 Late Registration
Late registration is permitted under the following conditions:
A student, who was not on campus during the period of registration in the previous semester,
needs to complete the registration process on or before the first day of the semester before
the commencement of classes.
OR
For reasons beyond his/her control, if a student is not able to register or send an authorized
representative with a medical certificate, he/she may apply to the Dean (Academics) for late
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on payment of an extra fee called late registration fee. Late registration is permitted until one
week after the start of the semester or as notified in the Academic Calendar.
2.4.6 Add, Drop, Audit and Withdrawal from Courses
a. Add/Drop: A student has the option to add a course (s) that he/she has not registered
for, or drop a course(s) for which he/she has already registered for. This facility is
restricted to the first week of the semester.
b. Audit: A student may apply for changing a credit course to an audit one within one week
of the end of the mid semester examination. Audit is not allowed in any 1st year course
and also for any core course. The credit of the courses which are audited will not be
counted in the final degree requirements.
c. Withdrawal: A student who wants to withdraw from a course should apply within one
week of the end of the mid semester examination. A withdrawal grade (W) will be
awarded in such cases.
2.4.7 Semester Withdrawal
If a student is absent for more than 20 teaching days in a semester on medical grounds,
he/she may apply for withdrawal for that semester, i.e., withdrawal from all courses
registered in that semester. Application for semester withdrawal must be made as early as
possible at least before the start of the major tests. Partial withdrawal from the courses
registered in a semester is not allowed. In extraordinary circumstances like medical grounds,
a student may be permitted by the Dean (Academics) to withdraw from a semester
completely. Normally, a student will be permitted to withdraw from the programme only for a
maximum continuous period of two semesters. To continue registration to the programme, a
student has to pay Registration / Enrolment fees.
2.4.8 Registration and Fees Payment
Every registered student must pay the stipulated fees in full before the specified deadlines. In
the event that a student does not make these payments, he/she will be de-registered from all
courses and his/her name will be struck-off from the roll list.
2.4.9 Registration Record
In addition to web-based entries related to registration, the student should ensure that the
same are entered on the Registration Record. Queries related to registration will be
considered only when accompanied by the original Registration Record. This record must be
preserved until the semester grade card is received by the student.
2.4.10 Continuous Absence and Registration Status
If a student is absent from the Institute for more than four weeks without notifying the Head
of the Department or the Dean (Academics) his / her registration will be terminated and the
name will be removed from the Institute rolls.
2.4.11 Attendance Rules
All students must attend every lecture, tutorial and practical class. However, to account for
late registration, sickness or other such contingencies, the attendance requirement will be a
minimum of 75% of the classes actually held. If a student has less than 75% attendance in a
course during the semester, in lectures, tutorials and practical's taken together (as
applicable), the course coordinator may award an 'F' grade in that course irrespective of
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lecture, tutorial or practical class will count as one unit irrespective of the number of contact
hours.
An M.Tech. student irrespective of the source of assistantship, must attend at least 75% of
classes in each course in which he / she is registered. In case his/her attendance falls below
75% in any course during a month, he/ she will not be paid assistantship for that month.
Further, if his/ her attendance again falls short of 75% in any course in any subsequent month
in that semester, his/her studentship will be terminated. For the above purpose, if 75%works
out to be a number is not a whole number; the immediate lower whole number will be treated
as the required 75% attendance. Attendance record will be maintained based upon roll calls
(or any equivalent operation) in every scheduled lecture, tutorial and practical class. The
course coordinator will maintain and consolidate attendance record for the course (lectures,
tutorials and practical's together, as applicable)
2.4.12 Leave Rules
A full time M.Tech. student during his/her stay at the Institute will be entitled to leave for 30
days (including leave on medical ground), per academic year. Even during mid-semester
breaks, and summer and winter vacations, he/she will have to explicitly apply for leave. The
leave will be subject to approval of the Head of Department and a proper leave account of
each student shall be maintained by the Department /Centre concerned. The student if found
absent, his/her fellowship will be deducted.
The M.Sc. student during his/her stay at the Institute will be entitled to avail summer/winter
vacation.
2.5 Rules and Regulations
2.5.1 Absence during the Semester
(a) A student must inform the course Instructor / HOD / Supervisor / Academic section
immediately of any instance of continuous absence from classes.
(b) A student who is absent due to illness or any other emergency, up to a maximum of
two weeks, should approach the course coordinator for make-up quizzes,
assignments and laboratory work.
c) A student who has been absent from mid semester examination due to illness should
approach the course coordinator for a make-up test immediately on return to class.
The request should be supported with a medical certificate from institute's medical
officer. A certificate from a registered medical practitioner will also be acceptable for a
student normally residing off-campus provided registration number of the medical
practitioner appears explicitly on the certificate.
(d) In case of absence on medical grounds or other special circumstances, before or
during the major examination period, the student can apply for I-grade. 75%
attendance in a course is necessary for being eligible for an I-grade in that course. An
application requesting I-grade should be made at the earliest but not later than the
last day of major tests. The application should be made to the Head of the Department
of the student's programme who will grant approval depending on the merit of the
case and inform the course coordinators and PG section. The student should
complete all the course requirements within ten days from the last day of the Major
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(e) In special situations arising due to the inability to be present at the institute during the
stipulated period, in (d) above, the period for conversion of I grade can be extended to
the first week of the next semester. Approval for this extension can be granted by the
Dean (Academics) on recommendations of the concerned Head of the Department
and the course coordinators. A request to this effect must be included in the
application for I-grade.
(f) In case of the period of absence on medical grounds is more than 20 working days
during the semester, a student may apply for withdrawal from the semester, i.e.,
withdrawal from all courses registered that semester. Such application must be made
as early as possible and latest before the start of the major tests. No applications for
semester withdrawal will be considered after the major tests have commenced. The
Dean (Academics) depending on the merit of the case, will approve such applications.
Partial withdrawal from courses registered in a semester is not allowed.
(g) If a student is continuously absent from the institute for more than four weeks without
notifying the Dean (Academics)/HOD, his/her name will be removed from institute
rolls.
2.5.2 Measures for Helping SC/ST Students
A number of measures exist for helping students belonging to SC and ST categories. A senior
faculty member is appointed as advisor to SC/ST students for advising them on academic
and non- academic matters. Financial measures for helping SC and ST student are also
available.

2.6 Curriculum and Structure of the PG Programmes

2.6.1 Credit Structure
The total earned credit requirements among the various categories for the PG programme
among the various categories is given below in Table 1.

Category (M.Sc.) Structure Credit

M.Sc. in Chemistry Core Courses 54
Elective Courses 06
Project Work 19
Seminar 1
Total 80
M.Sc. in Mathematics Core Courses 41
Elective Courses 15
Project Work 12
Seminar (compulsory) 02
Total 70
M.Sc. in Physics Core Courses 53
Elective Courses 09
Project Work 13
Seminar 3
Total 78

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 Category (M.Tech.) Structure Credit
M.Tech. in Artificial Project Work 30
Intelligence
Electives Courses 11
Core Courses 20-22
Total 63
M. Tech. in Biomedical Project Work 32
Engineering Electives Courses 06
Core Courses 26
Total 64
M.Tech. in Chemical Project Work 30
Engineering Electives Courses 15/16
Core Courses 18
Total 63-64
M.Tech. in Civil Engg. Project Work 30
(Specialization Water Elective Courses 12 to 14
Resources and Environment) Core Courses 19
Seminar 2
Total 63-65
M.Tech. in Computer Science Project Work 30
& Engineering 16
Elective Courses
14
Core Courses
Total 60
M.Tech. in Electrical Project Work 30
Engineering (Specialization - Elective Courses 12
Communication & Core Courses 18
signal processing) Total 60
M.Tech. in Electrical Project Work 30
Engineering (Specialization – Elective Courses 15/16
Microelectronics and VLSI
Design) Core Courses 18
Total 63-64
M.Tech. in Electrical Project Work 30
Engineering(Specialization - Elective Courses 06
Power Engineering) Core Courses 24
Total 60
M.Tech. in Mechanical Project Work 32
Engineering Breadth Elective Courses 3
*Specialization Depth Elective Courses 3
i) Mechanics and Design Core Courses
18
ii) Manufacturing Engineering Open Elective Courses
iii) Thermal & Fluids Engineering. 6
Total 62
2.6.2 Minimum CGPA Required for M.Sc., M.Tech. Degree
The Minimum CGPA for the award of M.Sc., M.Tech. degree is 5.0.
2.6.3 Special Requirements
Every student will be required to make presentations in various courses/seminars as per the
requirement of curriculum from time to time, and if the department so feels, the student can
be asked to take a regular course on this aspect for credit/non-credit. In such cases
department may choose letter grades as mentioned in 2.3.2.

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2.7 Performance Requirements and Monitoring
2.7.1 Maximum Period for Completing Degree Requirements
A student is normally expected to complete the M.Sc.& M.Tech. programme in four
semesters. In case students do not complete their project work in four semesters, they are
permitted to submit the report in the fifth semester with the prior approval of project guide,
HoD and Dean Academics. Under no circumstances should students be permitted to spend
more than 5 semesters to complete the course work and 6 semesters for the total
programme, including the project work, from the date of admission to the programme.
2.7.2 Guidelines for Project Evaluation
2.7.2.1 Guidelines for M.Sc. Project Evaluation
(i) The student shall submit the project report at the completion of project before end-
semester exam.
(ii) Project will be evaluated by Project Assessment Committee (PAC).
(PAC consists of Supervisor(s), HoD/Nominee of HoD, Internal Examiner) The
evaluation will be based on project report and Seminar+viva-voce on the project
(iii) The student will have to appear before PAC and deliver a seminar of 20-25 minutes
duration followed by viva-voce.
(iv) The dissertation seminar and viva-voce shall be conducted as scheduled in the
academic calendar.
(v) The grades shall be assigned on the basis of marks awarded in the following
distribution:

Assessment of Project work by the Supervisor 50%

Assessment of (1) Report and (2) Seminar with viva-voce 50%
by PAC

2.7.2.2 Guidelines for M.Tech. Project Evaluation

(i) The student shall submit the project report at the completion of project before end-
semester exam.
(ii) Project will be evaluated by Project Assessment Committee (PAC).
(PAC consists of Supervisor(s), HoD/Nominee of HoD, Internal Examiner) The
evaluation will be based on
a. Project report and
b. Seminar+viva-voce on the project
(iii) The student will have to appear before PAC and deliver a seminar of 20-25 minutes
duration followed by viva-voce.
(iv) The dissertation seminar and viva-voce shall be conducted as scheduled in the
academic calendar
(v) The projects in respect of M.Tech program should be evaluated and grades (A to F) be
awarded by the Project Assessment Committee (PAC). The grades shall be assigned
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 Assessment of Project work by the Supervisor : 35%
Assessment of (1) Report and (2) Seminar with viva-voce by PAC : 65%
(vi) Credits earned from successful completion of Project part-1 and Project part-2 will be
added in the calculation of CGPA based on the Letter grade awarded in the project.
2.7.2.3 Supplementary examination for the students of M. Tech. and M. Sc. who fails in core
courses. The detailed guidelines are as follows:-
(i) Students who get “E” in a core course are eligible to seek Supplementary Examination
in the immediately following semester.
(ii) A student is eligible for writing only one Supplementary Examination in a course. In
case a student fails in the Supplementary Examination, he/she has to repeat the
course in a regular semester, as and when it is offered.
(iii) The Supplementary Examination will be held on the 1st Saturday/ Sunday of the
following semester, before the add/drop process ends.
(iv) The Supplementary Examination shall be scheduled with the mutual convenience of
the instructor and the student, with intimation to the Academics Section.
(v) Similar to regular examination, copy of supplementary exam question paper shall be
sent to the office of Dean Academics.
(vi) The syllabus for supplementary exam must remain same as per the regular Semester
Policy (declared by the Instructor in the respective course in the regular semester).
(vii) Final grade will be based on marks obtained in PMT plus new marks secured in the
supplementary exam not exceeding ‘D’ grade on the same grading policy as that used
in the regular semester.
(viii) Not more than two supplementary examinations for M. Tech. and three for M.Sc.
programme can be written by the student in the entire duration of his/ her degree.
2.7.2.4 Guidelines/ Norms for Joint Master Thesis for M.Tech. Students.
The student(s) of M.Tech. programme pursuing their Master’s Thesis/Project Work will have
the opportunity to do their Joint Master’s Thesis at other Institute/Organization as per
following norms:-
i) The students are allowed to do Joint Master Thesis/Project work for the period of
twelve months at R&D organization/Institutions.
ii) The student will be treated as deputed for doing his Joint Master Thesis at the
organization where he/she has been deputed by T& P Cell of IIT Ropar.
iii) For doing the Project/Thesis work, the student will opt a supervisor at IIT Ropar and
one at the organization where he/she is deputed for doing the Project/Thesis work.
iv) After Completion of the project student need to submit a detailed project report and
defend his thesis in the department.
v) To maintain his registration at the Institute, he/she has to pay the registration fees.
vi) The students(s) will abide by the professional and ethical norms of the organization as
well as of the institute.
vii) The student will continuously report his/her progress to the supervisor/Joint
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viii) IPR will be as per IIT Ropar norms.
ix) The students are not eligible for HTTA (GATE fellowship) during the period. Concerned
department can take a call in this regard.
x) The student is required to complete all the requirements towards award of M. Tech.
degree to him/her as per IIT Ropar norms.
xi) The proposal to come from the concerned department signing of Non Disclosures
agreements can be looked after by the supervisor on case to case basis .
2.7.2.5 Norms for the Students Leaving for Jobs During M.Tech. Programme.
(i) Students are permitted to break in studies and take up a job, provided they have
completed all the course work.
(ii) The project work can be done during a later period in the Institute in consultation with
the project supervisor or in the organization where they work, if it has Research and
Development facility. A consent of the Organization/Employer where they work is
required for doing the project work.
(iii) Such students should complete the project work within six semesters from the date of
admission to the programme. Under no circumstances, a student should be permitted
to spend more than 6 semesters for the total programme, including the project work
from the date of admission to the programme.
(iv) Students desirous of discontinuing their programme at any stage with the intention of
completing the project work at a later date should seek and obtain prior permission of
the Dean (Academics) through the Faculty Advisor & HoD. The consent letter from the
Project Supervisor is required if the student wishes to continue the project work at IIT
Ropar.
(v) The student is required to continue their registration at the Institute by paying the
requisite fees.
(vi) The student is required to complete all the requirements towards the award of M.Tech.
degree to him/her as per IIT Ropar norms.
(vii) The students are not eligible for HTTA (GATE fellowship) during the period.
2.7.2.6 GUIDELINES FOR SPONSORED (FULL-TIME) CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION TO
M.TECH. PROGRAMME AT IIT ROPAR
A candidate in this category is sponsored by a recognized R&D organization, academic
institution, governmental organization or industry for doing MTech. in the Institute on a full-
time basis. A candidate who is sponsored by his/her employer and who meets the
conditions specified below may be admitted through a separate selection committee
appointed specifically for the purpose.
1. A sponsored candidate must have been in the service of the sponsoring organization
for at least two years at the time of his/her admission.
2. The sponsoring organization must specifically undertake to provide full salary to the
candidate and to relieve him/her to pursue the programme for its full duration. A
certificate to that effect from sponsoring organization must be provided by the
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3. The candidate must be engaged in professional work in the discipline in which
admission is sought.
4. Two seats in each discipline/specialization can be reserved for admission to M.Tech
Programme for the candidates from DRDO & Armed Forces, Central Water
Commission (CWC), Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Indian
Space Research Organisation (ISRO), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Central
Ground Water Board (CGWB), National Water Development Agency (NWDA), etc. If the
seats remain vacant, then it can be made available for regular candidates (i.e.
candidates from the GATE exam).
Eligibility:
a. As per regular students.
b. Fulfillment of GATE requirement may be waived off for such candidates. However,
Candidates seeking admission to MTech program who have not qualified GATE need
to take written test/interview.
c. IPR: As per institute norms.
d. Supervision: There shall be a supervisor from the respective Department of IIT Ropar.
In addition, an external supervisor from the candidate's institute/agency may be
considered for joint supervision.
5. The candidate will not receive any financial support from the institute.
2.7.3 Continuation, Probation, fellowship and Termination Guidelines
2.7.3.1 M.Sc. Program continuation, probation, fellowship & termination guidelines.
i) After each semester, if the total earned credits is less than 75% of the registered
credits and having SGPA of less than 5.0 then he/she will be placed on probation
ii) Students on probation are allowed to take only 75% of the credits of the required
credits in the next semester. Faculty advisor will recommend as to how many credits
have to be registered based on the students' previous performance.
iii) The registration of any student is limited to 1.25 times of the average earned credits
during previous two semesters subject to a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of
24 credits.
iv) On the recommendation of the faculty advisor and the Head of the Department, the
students who are on probation will be advised to go for slow paced programme.
Maximum duration of the programme is 3 years.
Termination
(i) At the end of first year if a student fail to clear minimum of 50% of the credits securing
CGPA of less than 5.0 then he/she will be recommended for termination.
2.7.3.2 M.Tech Program continuation, probation, fellowship & termination guidelines.
i) After each semester, if the total earned credits is less than 75% of the registered
credits and having SGPA less than 5.0 then he/she will be placed on probation.
ii) Students on probation are allowed to take only 75% of the credits of the required
credits in the next semester. Faculty advisor will recommend as to how many credits
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iii) The registration of any student is limited to 1.25 times of the average earned credits
during previous two semesters subject to a minimum of 9 credits and a maximum of
24 credits.
iv) Students will not be allowed to register for project till they clear 70% of the course
credits.
v) Students on probation will not be entitled to receive fellowships.
vi) A minimum SGPA of 5.0 and above is required for continuation of fellowship.
vii) The period for which the student was not entitled for the GATE fellowship because
he/she was placed on probation, is not entitled to receive the fellowship in the
subsequent semester, if he/she fulfils the requirement criteria.
viii) Student on probation will not be placed on TA duties.
ix) On the recommendation of the faculty advisor and the Head of the Department the
students who are on probation will be advised to go for slow paced programme.
Maximum duration of the programme is 3 years.
x) The GATE Fellowship will be granted for a period of 24 months or till the completion of
the degree requirements whichever is earlier.
iii) Termination
At the end of first year if a student fail to clear minimum of 50% of the course credits
securing CGPA of less than 5.0 then he/she will be recommended for termination.
2.7.4 Eligibility for the award of M.Sc. & M.Tech.Degree
2.7.4.1 Eligibility for award of degree
A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of M.Sc. degree if he/she has
a. Registered and successfully completed all the core, elective courses and the project.
b. Successfully acquired the minimum number of credits prescribed in the curriculum of
the given stream within the stipulated time.
c. No dues to the Institute, Library and Hostels etc.
d. No disciplinary action pending against him/her.
secured a CGPA of 5.0, considering only the successfully completed courses.
2.7.4.2 Structure of the M. Sc., M.Tech. Programme
1. The programme of instruction for each stream of specialization will consist of
i. Core courses to be compulsorily taken by all the students of the programme.
ii. Elective courses including domain specialization courses offered (Electives will have
to be opted from the courses offered by the Department in the particular quarter from
amongst the list of approved courses and may be taken from other department also
with the departmental permission.)
iii. Laboratory courses
iv. project work
2. The medium of instruction, examination, seminar and project reports will be in
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2.7.5 Programme Structure
I) M. Sc. in Chemistry
Semester – I [Core]
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CY411 Concise Inorganic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 CY412 Concise Organic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
An Introduction to Biochemistry / Numerical
3 CY414/CY415 3-0-0-6-3 3
Methods for Chemists
4 CY416 Reaction Rates and Chemical Thermodynamics 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 CY417 Quantum Chemistry and Group Theory 3-0-0-6-3 3
6 CY401 Practical - 1 0-0-6-3-3 3
7 CY402 Practical - 2 0-0-6-3-3 3
Students can choose any one course listed at serial no. 03 Total 21
Semester – II [Core]
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CY421 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3-0- 0-6-3 3
2 CY422 Coordination Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 CY423 Solid -State Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 CY424 Electrochemistry and Statistical 3-0-0-6-3 3
Thermodynamics
5 CY427 Interpretative Molecular Spectroscopy 3-0-0-6-3 3
6 CY403 Practical - 3 0-0- 6-3-3 3
7 CY404 Practical - 4 0-0- 6-3-3 3
Total 21
Semester – III [Core]
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CY511 Instrumentation Analysis 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 CY513 Polymer Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 CY514 Environmental Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 CY515 Bioorganic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 CY699 Project - I 0-0-14-7-7 7
Total 19
Project - I will include submission of dissertation and presentation.

Semester – IV [Core and Electives]

Sr. No. Course Code Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

Core
1 CY500 Seminar - 1
2 CY799 Project – II 0-0-24-12-12 12
Elective
3 CY--- Elective – 1 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 CY--- Elective - 2 3-0-0-6-3 3

Total 19
Project - II will include submission of dissertation and presentation.
Elective courses including open electives (minimum 6 credits)

Structure Number of Credits

Core 54
Elective Courses 06
Project Work 19
Seminar 1
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List of Core Courses
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CY411 Concise Inorganic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 CY412 Concise Organic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
An Introduction to
CY414
3 Biochemistry/Numerical 3-0-0-6-3 3
CY415
Methods for Chemists
Reaction Rates and Chemical
4 CY416 3-0-0-6-3 3
Thermodynamics
Quantum Chemistry and Group
5 CY417 3-0-0-6-3 3
Theory
6 CY401 Practical – 1 0-0-6-3-3 3
7 CY402 Practical – 2 0-0-6-3-3 3
8 CY421 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
9 CY422 Coordination Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
10 CY423 Solid-State Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
Electrochemistry and
11 CY424 3-0-0-6-3 3
Statistical Thermodynamics
Interpretative Molecular
12 CY427 3-0-0-6-3 3
Spectroscopy
13 CY403 Practical – 3 0-0-6-3-3 3
14 CY404 Practical – 4 0-0-6-3-3 3
15 CY511 Instrumentation Analysis 3-0-0-6-3 3
16 CY513 Polymer Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
17 CY514 Environmental Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
18 CY515 Bioorganic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
19 CY530 Project - I 0-0-14-7-7 7
20 CY500 Seminar - 1
21 CY540 Project - II 0-0-24-12-12 12
List of Elective Courses

Sr. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

No.
1 CY602 Concepts of Organic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 CY604 Electronic Structure Calculations 2-0-2-5-3 3
Quantum Molecular Reaction
3 CY605 3-0-0-6-3 3
Dynamics
4 CY611 Advances in Catalysis 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 CY612 Molecular Recognition 3-0-0-6-3 3
The Chemistry of Metal Carbon
6 CY613 3-0-0-6-3 3
Bond
Introduction to Non-Equilibrium
7 CY615 3-0-0-6-3 3
Statistical Mechanics
Principles of Molecular
8 CY616 3-0-0-6-3 3
Simulations
9 CY621 Advanced Quantum Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
10 CY622 Applied Electrochemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
Heterogeneous Catalysis and
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 12 CY624 Chemistry of Natural Products 3-0-0-6-3 3
13 CY625 Inorganic Materials Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
14 CY626 Synthetic Organic Chemistry 3-0-0-6-3 3
Principles of Nuclear Magnetic
15 CY627 3-0-0-6-3 3
Resonance Spectroscopy
16 CY701 Molecular Spectroscopy 3-0-0-6-3 3
17 CY702 Chemistry of Novel 3-0-0-6-3 3
Heterogeneous Catalytic Materials
Strategies in Supramolecular
18 CY703 3-0-0-6-3 3
Chemistry
Chemical Synthetic Strategy of
19 CY704 3-0-0-6-3 3
Organic Reactions
Bioconjugates: Techniques and
20 CY705 3-0-0-6-3 3
Applications
21 CY706 Advances in Ab Initio Methods 3-0-0-6-3 3
Non-adiabatic Effects in
22 CY707 3-0-0-6-3 3
Chemical Dynamics
ii) M. Sc. in Mathematics Semester – I
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.
1 MA411 Real Analysis 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 MA412 Linear Algebra 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 MA413 Computer Programming 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 MA414 Ordinary Differential Equation 3-1-0-5-3 3
5 MA415 Algebra 3-1-0-5-3 3
Total 16
Semester – II
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 MA421 Topics in Complex Analysis 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 MA422 Partial Differential Equation 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 MA423 Stochastic Processes 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 MA424 Numerical Analysis 3-0-2-7-4 4
5 MA425 Topology 3-1-0-5-3 3
6 MA500 Seminar 0-0-4-2-2 2
Semester – III Total 18
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S- Credits
No.
C
1 MA511 Functional Analysis 3-1-0- 3
5-3
2 MA512 Mathematical Methods 3-1-0- 3
5-3
3 MA513 Optimization Techniques 3-1-0- 3
5-3
4 MA— Elective - I --- 3 or 4
5 MA— Elective - II --- 3 or 4
credits
6 MA699 Project - I 0-0-6- 3
3-3

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 Semester – IV
Sr. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 MA— Elective - III --- 3 or 4
2 MA— Elective - IV --- 3 or 4
3 MA— Elective - V --- 3 or 4
4 MA799 Project - II 0-0-18-9-9 9
Total 18-21
Ÿ Out of total electives maximum 6 or 8 credits students can opt from open electives.
Ÿ Students may be allowed for project I & II only if their CGPA is more than or equal to 7.0 CGPA by the end of the
2nd semester evaluation. Further, students may opt relevant number of courses in place of project credit for
the completion of credit requirements for the MSc degree. However, the minimum credit required to
complete the MSc (Mathematics) is 70.
Ÿ The elective courses can be chosen by the department time to time of 500 and above level courses from the
math department and may be taken from other department also with the departmental permission

List of Core Courses

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 MA411 Real Analysis 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 MA412 Linear Algebra 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 MA413 Computer Programming 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 MA414 Ordinary Differential Equation 3-1-0-5-3 3
5 MA415 Algebra 3-1-0-5-3 3
6 MA421 Complex Analysis 3-1-0-5-3 3
7 MA422 Partial Differential Equation 3-1-0-5-3 3
8 MA423 Stochastic Processes 3-1-0-5-3 3
9 MA424 Numerical Analysis 3-0-2-7-4 4
10 MA425 Topology 3-1-0-5-3 3
11 MA511 Functional Analysis 3-1-0-5-3 3
12 MA512 Mathematical Methods 3-1-0-5-3 3
13 MA513 Optimization Techniques 3-1-0-5-3 3

List of Elective Courses

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

MA 426 Theory of Computation 3-0-0-6-3 3
1.
Applied Linear Algebra And Matrix
2 MA 614
Analysis 3-1-2-6-4 4
3 MA 620 Discrete Mathematics 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 MA 621 Introduction to Calculus of Variations 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 MA 623 Introduction to Knot Theory 3-0-0-6-3 3
Basics in Coding Theory and
6 MA 624
Cryptography 3-0-0-6-3 3
Calculus of variations and integral
7 MA 625
Equations 3-0-0-6-3 3
8 MA 626 Problem Solving in Mathematics 1-0-4-4-3 3
Advanced Partial Differential
MA717
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iii) M. Sc. in Physics
Semester-I
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 PH411 Classical Mechanics 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 PH412 Mathematical Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 PH413 Quantum Mechanics-I 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 PH414 Electromagnetic Theory 3-1-0-5-3 3
5 PH415 Electronics 3-1-0-5-3 3
6 PH410 Electronics Lab 0-0-6-0-3 3
Total 18
Semester - II
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 PH421 Quantum Mechanics-II 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 PH422 Experimental Methods 3-1-2-6-4 4
3 PH423 Atomic and Molecular Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 PH424 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
5 PH425 Condensed Matter Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
6 PH420 Physics Lab-I 0-0-8-4-4 4
Total 20
Physics Lab-I: Experiments related to Solid State Physics, Modern Physics, and
Nuclear Physics
Semester - III
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 PH511 Modern Optics 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 PH512 Statistical Mechanics 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 PH513 Numerical Methods and Programming 2-0-6-7-5 5
4 PH5--/PH6– Elective - I 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 PH510 Physics Lab-II 0-0-8-4-4 4
6 PH699 Project - I 0-0-6-3-3 3
Total 21
Physics Lab-II: Experiments related to Optics, Electromagnetism, and Spectroscopy.
Semester - IV
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 PH5--/PH6– Elective - II 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 PH5--/PH6– Elective - III 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 PH799 Project - II 0-0-20-10-10 10
4 PH500 Seminar + Viva Voce 0-0-6-3-3 3

Total 19
* Total Credits - M. Sc. in Physics: 78
List of Core Courses
Sr. Course
Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No. No.
1 PH411 Classical Mechanics 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 PH412 Mathematical Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 PH413 Quantum Mechanics-I 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 PH414 Electromagnetic Theory 3-1-0-5-3 3
5 PH415 Electronics 3-1-0-5-3 3
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 7 PH421 Quantum Mechanics-II 3-1-0-5-3 3
8 PH422 Experimental Methods 3-1-2-6-4 4
9 PH423 Atomic and Molecular Physic 3-1-0-5-3 3
10 PH424 Nuclear and Particle Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
11 PH425 Condensed Matter Physics 3-1-0-5-3 3
12 PH420 Physics Lab-I 0-0-8-4-4 4
13 PH511 Modern Optics 3-1-0-5-3 3
14 PH512 Statistical Mechanics 3-1-0-5-3 3
Numerical Methods and
15 PH513 Programming 2-0-6-7-5 5
16 PH510 Physics Lab-II 0-0-8-4-4 4
17 PH699 Project-I 0-0-6-3-3 3
18 PH799 Project-II 0-0-20 -10 -10 10
19 PH500 Seminar + Viva Voce 0-0-6-3-3 3

List of Elective Courses

Course
Sr.No. Course Title LTPSC Credits
Number
1 PH551 Nano-optics 3-0-0-6-3 3
Physics and application of
2 PH552 3-0-0-6-3 3
Nanomaterials
3 PH553 Surface and Interfacial Forces 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 PH554 Nonlinear Optics 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 PH555 Nuclear Reactions & Instability 3-0-0-6-3 3
6 PH556 Particle & Radiation Detectors 3-0-0-6-3 3
Data Reduction and Measurement
7 PH557 3-0-0-6-3 3
Techniques
Nuclear Scattering & Heavy Ion
8 PH558 3-0-0-6-3 3
Reactions
9 PH559 Physics of Low dimensional System 3-0-0-6-3 3
10 PH560 Semiconductor Physics 3-0-0-6-3 3
Path Integral in Quantum Mechanics
11 PH561 3-0-0-6-3 3
Introduction to Quantum
12 PH562 3-0-0-6-3 3
Computation and Communication
13 PH563 Quantum Optics I 3-0-0-6-3 3
14 PH610 Quantum Optics II 3-0-0-6-3 3
15 PH612 Thin Films Science and Technology 3-0-0-6-3 3
16 PH614 Laser Physics 3-0-0-6-3 3
17 PH615 Introduction to Quantum Information 3-0-0-6-3 3
Ion Beam Fundamentals and
18 PH617 3-0-0-6-3 3
Patterning
Linear and Nonlinear Laser
19 PH618 3-0-0-6-3 3
Spectroscopy
20 PH619 Particle Physics 3-0-0-6-3 3
21 PH620 Nuclear Models 3-0-0-6-3 3
22 PH621 Superconductivity and Magnetism 3-0-0-6-3 3
Basics of General Relativity and
23 PH622 3-0-0-6-3 3
Cosmology
24 PH623 Quantum Field Theory I 3-0-0-6-3 3

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iv) M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
Semester - I
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.
1 CS506 Data Structures and Algorithms 3-1-2-6-4 4
2 CS526 Mathematics for Computer Science 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 CS527 Computer System 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 CS509 PG Software Lab 0-0-6-6-3 3
5 ------ Elective 1 --- 3 or 4
Semester - II
Sr. L-T-P-S-C Credits
Course No. Course Title
No.
1 CS--- AI Program core I ------ 3 or 4
2 CS--- AI Program core II ------ 3 or 4
3 CS--- Elective II ------ 3 or 4
4 CS --- Elective III ------ 3
5 ------ Elective IV (CS/Open elective) ------ 3 or 4
6 CS500 PG Seminar in Computer Science ------ 0 (S/U)

Semester – III
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CS551 Colloquium series (approximately) ---- 0 (S/U)
1 Hr/week
2 CS699 Project -1 0-0-28-14-14 14

Semester – IV
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.

1 CS555 PG Seminar-2 (Topics specific to

----- 0 (S/U)
one's research project)

2 CS799 Project-2 0-0-32-16-16 16

Appendix A. List of AI Program Core (at least 2 courses from this list)
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CS503 Machine learning 3-0-2-7-4 4
2 CS512 Artificial Intelligence 3-0-2-7-4 4
3 CS521 Fundamental of Data Science 2-0-2-5-3 3
4 CS524 Data Mining 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 CS504 Artificial Neural Networks (Deep Learning) 3-0-0-6-3 3
* In general, as new courses are designed and floated, this list would adapt with time.
Appendix B. List of AI Program Electives (at least 3 other courses from this list)

S.no Course No Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 CS503 Machine Learning 3-0-2-7-4 4
2 CS504 Artificial Neural Networks 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 CS507 Multimedia Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3
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 5 CS515 Computer Graphics 3-0-0-6-3 3
6 CS517 Digital Image Processing and Analysis 2-1-2-4-3 3
7 CS518 Computer Vision 2-0-2-5-3 3
8 CS521 Fundamentals of Data Sciences 2-0-2-5-3 3
9 CS522 Social Computing and Networks 2-0-2-5-3 3
10 CS524 Data Mining 3-0-0-6-3 3
11 CS530 Multi Agent Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3
12 CS532 Security Analytics 2-0-2-5-3 3
13 CS533 Reinforcement Learning 2-0-2-5-3 3
14 CS535 Introduction To Game Theory And 3-1-0-5-3 3
Mechanism Design
15 CS539 Internet of Things 3-0-0-6-3 3
16 CS545 Computer Graphics Lab 0-0-2-1-1 1
17 CS609 Network Science 3-0-2-7-4 4
18 CS612 Advanced Machine Learning 2-0-2-5-3 3
19 CS615 Biomedical Image Processing & Analysis 2-0-2-5-3 3
20 CS616 Advanced Computer Vision 2-0-2-5-3 3
21 CS617 Affective Computing and Interaction 2-0-2-5-3 3
22 CS620 Introduction to Spatial Computing 3-0-2-7-4 4
23 CS621 Probabilistic Graphical Models 3-0-0-6-3 3
24 CS623 Multimedia Surveillance Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3
25 CS622 Advanced Image Processing 2-0-2-5-3 3
26 CS701 Special Topics in Complex Networks 3-0-2-7-4 4
27 CS702 Special Topics in Social Computing 3-0-2-7-4 4
28 CS720 Advanced Spatial Computing 3-0-0-6-3 3
29 CS724 Advanced Data Mining 2-0-2-5-3 3

** In general, as new courses are designed and floated, this list of courses / course credits
would adapt with time.
Please Note :
Overall Structure of the Program
Ÿ Specialization Core (20-22 credits):
Ÿ CSE Core 14 credits + at least 2 courses (6-8 credits) from Appendix A (i.e list of A I
program core courses)
Ÿ Elective Course credits (11 or more credits)
Ÿ Specialization electives: At least 3 other courses from Appendix B (i.e. list of AI
program electives)
Ÿ Department/Open Elective: One additional course i.e. 3/4 additional credits (any PG
elective course). Even non-CSE PG course can be considered but with due approval from
CSE ACRPGS and CSE HoD.

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v) M.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
Semester - I
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 BM601 Fundamentals of Human Physiology 3-0-2-7-4 4
2 BM604 Introduction to Advanced Biology 2-0-2-5-3 3
3 BM605 Biomedical Electronics and Communication 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 BM606 Biomaterial and Tissue Interactions 2-0-2-5-3 3
5 - Weekly seminars (no credit, 1 hour/week) --- 0

Total 14
Semester – II
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 BM607 Medical Devices and Equipment 3-0-2-7-4 4
2 BM608 Biomechanics 3-0-2-7-4 4
3 BM609 Physics of Medical Imaging 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 Research ethics and professional/Scientific
BM610 communication (Compulsory Course)* 2-0-0-4-2 2*
5 BM---- Elective - I --- 3
6 BM---- Elective - II --- 3
* Credits not added to total credits required. Total 18
Semester – III
Sr. L-T-P-S-C
Course No. Course Title Credits
No.
1 BM699 Project - I 0-0-16-8-8 16

Semester – IV
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.
1 BM799 Project - II 0-0-16-8-8 16

List of core courses

Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 BM601 Fundamentals of Human physiology 3-0-2-7-4 4
2 BM604 Introduction to Advanced Biology 2-0-2-5-3 3
3 BM605 Biomedical Electronics and Communication 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 BM606 Biomaterials and Tissue interactions 2-0-2-5-3 3
5 BM607 Medical Devices and Equipment 3-0-2-7-4 4
6 BM608 Biomechanics 3-0-2-7-4 4
7 BM609 Physics of Medical Imaging 3-0-2-7-4 4
Research ethics and Professional/ Scientific
8 BM610 2-0-0-4-2 2
communication (compulsory course)*
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vi) M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
Semester - I
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CH 601 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3-0-2-7- 4 4
2 CH 602 Advanced Transport Phenomena 3-0-2-7- 4 4
3 CH 610 Chemical Engineering Mathematics 3-0-2-7- 4 4
4 CH 500 Chemical Engineering Technical Communication-I 0-0-2-2-1 1
5 CH 611 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering 3-0-2-7- 4 4

Total 17
Semester - II
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.
1 CH6-- Department Elective - I 3-0-2-7- 4 4
2 CH--- Department Elective - II ---- 4
3 CH501 Chemical Engineering Technical 0-0-2-2-1 1
Communication - II
4 CH--- Department Elective - III ---- 4
5 ----- Open Elective - I ---- 3 or 4

Total 16/17
Semester –III
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.

1 CH699 Project-I 0-0-30-15-15 15

Semester –IV
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.

1 CH799 Project-II 0-0-30-15-15 15

vii) M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Specialization Water Resources and Environment )

Semester – I
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CE501 Advanced Surface Hydrology 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 CE502 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 CE503 Groundwater Hydrology 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 CE--- Department Elective - I --- 3-4
5 CE--- Department Elective - II ---- 3-4
Total 15 - 17
Note : Allotment of dissertation topics will be made after the first semester.
Semester – II
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 CE504 Water Resources Planning and Management 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 CE505 Water Quality Assessment 3-1-0-5-3 4
Environment impact Assessment of Water
3 CE506 3-1-0-5-3 3
Resources Development
4 CE--- Department Elective - III --- 3
5 ----- **Open Elective - I ---- 3
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**Dissertation topics would decide the nature of the open elective course subject to the approval
of the department.
Student shall conduct preliminary studies related to the seminar and the project during the
summer vacation period.
Semester –III

Sr. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

No.
1 CE507 ***Seminar 0-0-4-2-2 2
2 CE699 Project - I 0-0-24-12-12 12
Total 14
** For the seminar, the students have to present a literature review and submit a report
before mid-sem.
Semester –IV
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 CE799 Project – II 0-0-36-18-18 18

Total 18

viii) M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

Semester - I
Sr. Course No. L-T-P-S-C
Course Title Credits
No.
1 CS506 Data Structures and Algorithms 3-1-2-6-4 4
2 CS526 Mathematics for Computer Science 3-1-0-5-3 3
3 CS527 Computer System 3-0-2-7-4 4
4 CS509 PG Software lab 0-0-6-3-3 3
Semester - II
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CS--- Elective I ------ 3
2 CS--- Elective II ------- 3
3 CS--- Elective III ----- 3 or 4
4 CS--- Elective IV ----- 3 or 4
5 ----- Elective V ----- 3 or 4
6 CS500 PG seminar - I ----- 0 (S/U)

Semester – III
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CS551 Colloquium Series --- 0 (S/U)
2 CS699 Project -1 0-0-28-14-14 14

Semester – IV
Sr. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 CS555 PG seminar (Topics specific to one’s
-------- 0 (S/U)
research Project)
2 CS799 Project -2 0-0-32-16-16 16

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Appendix A: List of CSE Electives**

S.no Course No Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1. CS503 Machine Learning 3-0-2-7-4 4

2. CS504 Artificial Neural Networks 3-0-0-6-3 3

3. CS505 Digital Imaging Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3

4. CS507 Multimedia Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3

5. CS510 Advanced Computer Architecture 3-1-0-5-3 3

6. CS511 Real Time Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3

7. CS512 Artificial Intelligence 3-0-2-7-4 4

8. CS515 Computer Graphics 3-0-0-6-3 3

9. CS516 Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks 2-0-2-5-3 3

10. CS517 Digital Image Processing and Analysis 2-1-2-4-3 3

11. CS518 Computer Vision 2-0-2-5-3 3

12. CS519 System Level Design And Modelling 3-0-0-9-3 3

13. CS520 Database System Implementation 3-0-2-7-4 4

14. CS521 Fundamentals of Data Sciences 2-0-2-5-3 3

15. CS522 Social Computing and Networks 2-0-2-5-3 3

16. CS523 Applied Cryptography 3-0-2-7-4 4

17. CS524 Data Mining 3-0-0-6-3 3

18. CS525 Post-Quantum Crypto 3-0-0-6-3 3

19. CS530 Multi Agent Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3

20. CS532 Security Analytics 2-0-2-5-3 3

21. CS533 Reinforcement Learning 2-0-2-5-3 3

Introduction To Game Theory And

22. CS535 3-1-0-5-3 3
Mechanism Design

23. CS539 Internet of Things 3-0-0-6-3 3

Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain

24. CS540 3-0-0-6-3 3
Technology

25. CS545 Computer Graphics Lab 0-0-2-1-1 1

26. CS601 Approximation Algorithms 3-0-0-6-3 3

27. CS602 Randomized Algorithms 3-0-0-6-3 3

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 28. CS603 Combinatorial Optimizations 3-0-0-6-3 3

29. CS604 Advanced Operating Systems 3-0-0-6-3 3

30. CS606 Advanced Software Architecture 2-0-2-5-3 3

31. CS607 Contemporary Computing Platforms 2-0-2-5-3 3

32. CS608 Topics in Internet Technologies 2-0-2-5-3 3

33. CS609 Network Science 2-0-2-5-3 3

34. CS612 Advanced Machine Learning 2-0-2-5-3 3

Biomedical Image Processing &

35. CS615 2-0-2-5-3 3
Analysis

36. CS616 Advanced Computer Vision 2-0-2-5-3 3

37. CS617 Affective Computing and Interaction 2-0-2-5-3 3

38. CS620 Introduction to Spatial Computing 3-0-2-7-4 4

39. CS621 Probabilistic Graphical Models 3-0-0-6-3 3

40. CS623 Multimedia Surveillance Systems 2-0-2-5-3 3

41. CS622 Advanced Image Processing 2-0-2-5-3 3

42. CS701 Special Topics in Complex Networks 3-0-2-7-4 4

43. CS702 Special Topics in Social Computing 3-0-2-7-4 4

44. CS720 Advanced Spatial Computing 3-0-0-6-3 3

45. CS724 Advanced Data Mining 2-0-2-5-3 3

* Note that this list would adapt with time as new courses are designed and floated. Course
credits may also get updated. In general, any 500-level, 600-level and 700-level courses
offered in the CSE dept would be included in this list (after approval from dept).
Please Note:
Ÿ Core courses : 14 credits
Ÿ Elective Course credits (16 credits or more as per following conditions:
Ÿ Any PG course offered in the CSE Department.
Ÿ Atmost one non-CSE PG course (with due approval from the CSE ACRPGS and CSE
HOD) can be considered.
ix) M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Specialization in Communication & Signal Processing)
Semester –I
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
Analytical Techniques for Communication &
1 EE521 3-0-0-6-3 3
Signal Processing (core)
2 EE523 Advanced Digital Communication (core) 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 EE525 Communication & Signal Processing Lab (1) 0-0-3-1.5-1.5 1.5
4 EE527 Advanced DSP (core) 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 EE--- Elective 1 --- 3

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 Semester –II
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE522 Adaptive Signal Processing (core) 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 EE524 Detection and Estimation Theory (core) 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 EE526 Communication & Signal Processing lab(2) 0-0-3-1.5-1.5 1.5
4 EE--- Elective II --- 3
5 EE--- Elective III (Open) --- 3
6 EE--- Elective IV --- 3

Semester -III
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 EE699 Project -I 0-0-30-15-15 15

Semester -IV
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 EE799 Project -II 0-0-30-15-15 15

List of Elective Courses

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE625 Information Theory and Coding Techniques 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 EE626 Data Communication and Networking 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 EE627 Mobile and Wireless Communication 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 EE628 RF systems for Communication 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 EE629 Special Topics in Communication 3-0-0-6-3 3
6 EE638 Digital Image Processing 3-0-0-6-3 3
7 EE639 Computer Vision 3-0-0-6-3 3
8 EE640 Biomedical Signal Processing 3-0-0-6-3 3
9 EE641 Special Topics in Signal Processing 3-0-0-6-3 3

x) M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI Design)

Semester –I
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE531 Core- Semiconductor Device Physics modeling 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 EE533 Core - CMOS Analog IC Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 EE535 Core - Digital IC Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 EE537 Core Lab - Circuit Simulation Lab 0-0-4-2-2 2
5 EE--- Program Elective --- 3
6 EE--- Program Elective --- 3
7 EE539 Core - Seminar 1 0-0-0-3-1 1

Semester – II
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE530 Core - VLSI Fabrication Technology 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 EE532 Core Lab - Device Stimulation Lab 0-0-4-2-2 2
3 EE534 Core- Seminar 2 0-0-0-3-1 1
4 EE--- Program Elective ---- 3
5 EE--- Program Elective ---- 3
6 ---- Open Elective ---- 3 or 4

Total 15-16

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 Semester -III
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE699 Project -I ---- 15
Semester -IV Total 15

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 EE799 Project -II ---- 15
Total 15
xi) List of Electives

S. No. Course
Course title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1. EE650 CMOS Active Filter Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
2. EE651 Biomedical ASIC Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
3. EE652 Broadband Communication Circuit Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
4. EE653 Digital Signal Processing for VLSI 3-0-0-6-3 3
5. EE654 Electronic Packaging 3-0-0-6-3 3
6. EE655 Electronic System Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
7. EE656 CAD for VLSI Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
8. EE657 Mixed Signal IC Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
9. EE658 Nanoscale MOSFET and beyond CMOS Devices 3-0-0-6-3 3
10. EE659 Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
11. EE660 Sensors and Instrumentation 3-0-0-6-3 3

xii) M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Specialization in Power Engineering)

Semester – I
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE511 HV Power Equipment 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 EE513 Simulation & Analysis of Modern Power Systems 3-0-4-8-5 5
3 EE515 Power Converter Analysis & Design 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 EE--- Department Elective – 1 --- 3
Total 14
Semester – II
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE510 High Voltage Engineering 3-1-4-7-5 5
2 EE512 Stability & Control of Power Systems 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 EE514 Design & Application of Electric Drives 3-1-0-5-3 3
4 EE--- Elective – 2 (Open Elective) --- 3
5 EE518 Power Converter Analysis & Design Lab 0-0-4-2-2 2
Total 16
Semester – III
Sr.
No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE699 Project – I 0-0-30-15-15 15
Semester –IV
Sr.
Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
No.
1 EE799 Project – II 0-0-30-15-15 15
TOTAL CREDITS: 60

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List of Elective Courses
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 EE601 Synchrophasor Technology & ITS Applications in Power 3-0-0-6-3 3
Fundamentals of Power System Operation under
2 EE605 3-0-0-6-3 3
Restructured Environment
3 EE606 Optimization and control of Power System Operation 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 EE607 Power system protection 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 EE620 Power cable technology 3-0-0-6-3 3

xiii) M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Mechanics and Design)

Semester – I
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits
1 ME501 Mathematics for Engineers (Core-I) 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 ME502 Applied Numerical Methods (Core-2) 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 ME503 Measurements and Instrumentation (Core-3) 2-0-2-5-3 3
4 ME517 Advanced Solid Mechanics (Core-4) 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 ME518 Multibody Dynamics (Core-5) 3-0-0-6-3 3

Semester – II

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 ME515 Finite Element Methods in Engineering (Core-6) 3-1-0-5-3 3
2 MEXYZ Depth Elective*; (X=5 or 6; Y=1 to 3; Z=0 to 9) --- 3
3 MEXYZ Breadth Elective*; --- 3
(X=5 or 6; Y=0 or 4 to 9; Z= 0 to 9)
4 --- Open Elective – 1** --- 3
5 --- Open Elective – 2** --- 3

xiv) M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Manufacturing Engineering)

Semester – I

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

1 ME501 Mathematics for Engineers (Core-1) 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 ME502 Applied Numerical Methods (Core-2) 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 ME503 Measurements and Instrumentation (Core-3) 2-0-2-5-3 3
4 ME547 Analysis of Material Removal Processes (Core-4) 3-0-0-6-3 3
Analysis of Casting, Forming and Joining
5 ME548 Processes (Core-5) 3-0-0-6-3 3

Semester – II

Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L-T-P-S-C Credits

Computer Integrated Design and
1 ME559 Manufacturing Systems (Core-6) --- 3
Depth Elective*;
2 MEXYZ (X=5 or 6; Y=4 to 6; Z=0 to 9) --- 3
Breadth Elective*;
3 MEXYZ (X=5 or 6; Y=0 to 3 or 7 to 9; Z= 0 to 9) --- 3
4 --- Open Elective – 1** --- 3
5 --- Open Elective – 2** --- 3

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xv) M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Thermal & Fluids Engineering)
Semester – I
Course L-T-P-S-C
Sr. No. No. Course Title Credits
1 ME501 Mathematics for Engineers (Core-1) 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 ME502 Applied Numerical Methods (Core-2) 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 ME503 Measurements and Instrumentation (Core -3) 2-0-2-5-3 3
4 ME571 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (Core-4) 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 ME579 Advanced Thermodynamics (Core-5) 3-0-0-6-3 3
Semester – II
Sr. Course
No. No. CourseTitle L- T- P- S- C Credits
1 ME575 Turbomachines (Core-6) 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 MEXYZ Depth Elective*; --- 3
(X=5 or 6; Y=7 to 9; Z=0 to 9)
3 MEXYZ Breadth Elective*; --- 3
(X=5 or 6; Y=0 to 6; Z= 0 to 9)
4 --- Open Elective – 1** --- 3
5 --- Open Elective – 2** --- 3

See List of Probable Courses to be Floated in Semester-II by the Department***

** PG level courses from any department can be chosen as Open Elective
xiv) Project work for all specializations in Semester III & IV

Semester – III
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L- T- P- S- C Credits
1 ME699 Project Part-I 0-0- 32-16-16 16

Semester – IV
Sr. No. Course No. Course Title L- T- P- S- C Credits
1 ME799 Project Part-II 0-0- 32-16-16 16

List of Probable Courses to be Floated in Semester-II by the Department***

***Please consult your faculty advisor for updated list of courses available for selection
Sr. Course
CourseTitle L-T-P-S-C Credits
No. No.
1 ME504 Deep learning for physical systems 3-0-0-6-3 3
2 ME511 Theory of Elasticity 3-0-0-6-3 3
3 ME514 Fracture & Fatigue 3-0-0-6-3 3
4 ME516 Introduction to Plasticity 3-0-0-6-3 3
5 ME519 Engineering Design Optimization 3-1-0-5-3 3
6 ME526 Atomistic Simulation and Modeling of Materials 2-0-2-5-3 3
7 ME541 Manufacturing Science-I 3-0-0-6-3 3
8 ME542 Modern Manufacturing Processes 3-0-0-6-3 3
9 ME550 S Solidification Processing 3-0-0-6-3 3
10 ME561 Advanced Welding Technology 3-0-0-6-3 3
11 ME575 Turbomachines 3-0-0-6-3 3
12 ME576 Convective Heat Transfer 3-0-0-6-3 3
13 ME580 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3-0-0-6-3 3
14 ME624 Machine Vibration Analysis 3-0-0-6-3 3
15 ME643 Science of Machining 3-0-0-6-3 3
16 ME674 Solar Thermal Engineering 3-0-0-6-3 3
17 ME677 Thermal Management of Electronics 3-0-0-6-3 3
18 ME685 Combustion Engineering 3-0-0-6-3 3

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Course Content of all the courses are available as course booklet for PG on www.iitrpr.ac.in
3 Fees
3.1 Mode of Payment
(a) Institute dues
All Institute dues are to be paid through Demand Draft in favour of “IIT Ropar Fee account, IIT
Ropar” payable at Ropar or through State Bank of India Internet Banking as available.
(b) Mess dues
Mess dues are to be paid by demand draft in favour of “The Director, IIT Ropar, Hostel Account”
payable at Ropar or through internet Banking as available.
Deadlines for Payment
(a) Institute dues
(I) All Institute dues to be paid in full before the last date for Late Registration (this is typically one
week after the first day of classes).
(ii) Students who do not pay the required amount by this date, or those who make partial payments,
shall have their registration cancelled. Registration will be restored on payment of fees and a fine
as stipulated in the Institute rules.
(iii) In case of new entrants, the fees has to be paid by demand draft on the day of registration at the
time of joining the Institute.
(b) Mess dues
All Mess dues are to be paid on or before the date for Registration Validation, i.e. before the first
day of classes.
3.2 Refund of Fees
The whole amount of fees/other charges deposited by the students will be refundable after deduction
of Rs. 1,000/, if the students do not join the programme after paying the dues and leave the Institute by
applying for refund on or before the date of registration or as notified in the admission letter. No refund
of fees will be permissible to students who have registered for the programme but leave immediately
thereafter. In such cases, only security deposits will be refunded and that too only at the end of the
semester.
3.3 Withdrawal from the Institute
If a student is continuously absent from the Institute for more than four weeks without informing the
Dean (Academics), his/her name will be removed from the Institute rolls. Such absence during the
first year will render the student ineligible for re-admission.A student wishing to leave the Institute on
his/her own should submit an application duly countersigned by his/her father/guardian. He/she
shall also obtain “Clearance Certificate” from the Department, the Librarian, the Warden, the Officer
Commanding, NCC, and the Accounts Section, and submit to the Academics Section (PG) for settling
his/her accounts in the Accounts Section. The student shall remain liable to pay all dues till the date
on which his/her name is formally struck off the Institute rolls.
3.4 Transcripts, Degree and other Certificates
Additional transcripts, duplicate degrees/diplomas, etc can be obtained on payment of the following
charges:

a) Degree, in person : Rs.1000

b) Degree, in absentia (In India) : Rs.1000

c) Degree, in person : Rs.1000

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d) Degree, in absentia (In India) : Rs.1000
(In Abroad) : Rs.1500
Or : US$150

e) Migration Certificate : Rs.500

(Only one original)

f) Duplicate Degree/certificate (In India) : Rs.2500

(Only one Original) (In Abroad) : US$250

g) Transcripts (In India) : Rs.500

(1 Original + 4 Attested Copies) (In Abroad) : US$50

h) Duplicate Identity Card : Rs.500

i) Certificate of medium of instruction in English (In India) : Rs.100

(Only one original) (In Abroad) : US$10

j) Verification of degree certificate, membership of (In India) : Rs.1000

Institute bodies, + Postal
etc. (for each individual verification) Charges
(In Abroad) : US$100
+Postal
Charges

k) Character Certificate (only one original) (In India) : Rs.100

(In Abroad) : US$10

3.5 Details of Semester Fees for Indian Nationals for the Academic Year 2021-22

ITEM
Student’s M.Tech. / M.Tech/ M.Sc. M.Sc.
Programme (SC/ST) (Gen) (SC/ST)

1. SEMESTER FEES (To be paid every semester) (INR) (INR) (INR) (INR)
1.1. INSTITUTE FEES
i) Tuition Fee 6,785 1,785 4235 1,735
ii) Examination Fee 350 350 350 350
iii) Registration/Enrolment Fee 250 250 250 250
iv) Gymkhana Fee 500 500 500 500
v) Medical Fee 50 50 50 50
vi) Laboratory & other facilities 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
vii) Library 500 500 500 500
viii) Hostel Development Fund
1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
ix) Transfer charges (Campus Bus Services) 0 0 0 0

1.2. HOSTEL FEES +

i) Hostel Seat Rent 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
ii) Fan, Electricity and water charges 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300

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 TOTAL (Semester Fees to be paid) 16,235 11,235 13,685 11,185

2. ONETIME PAYMENTS (Non - refundable)To be paid at thetime of admission

i)Admission Fees 200 200 200 200
ii) Thesis Fees 0 0 0 0
iii) Grade card 200 200 200 200
iv) Provisional certificate 200 200 200 200
v) Student welfare fund 300 300 300 300
vi) Modernization fees 400 400 400 400
vii) Identity card 100 100 100 100
viii) Benevolent fund 100 100 100 100
ix) Alumni fees 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
x)Training & Placement 500 500 500 500

Total (one time paymentat the time of admission) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
3. Deposits(Refundable)
i) Institute security deposit 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
ii) Library security deposit 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

4. OTHER PAYMENTS
Insurance Scheme (To be paid every year in 1st 500 500 500 500
semester)

GRANDTOTAL 23,735 18,735 21,185 18,685

The fee payable at IIT Ropar is subject to change as per the Institute rules. Note: Mess charges will be
notified separately.
3.6 Semester Fees for Foreign Nationals will be same as per Indian Nationals
3.7 HOSTEL/MESS FEES : To be notified separately
*subject to revision in every semester.
Please Note : The students are required to pay the Hostel/Mess Fees every semester.
3.8 Fellowships & Scholarships
3.8.1 Fellowships for M.Tech Students

Qualifying Degree Fellowship Amount Hours/week Teaching

Assistance
B.E./B.Tech./BS/B.Des and Rs. 12,400/-p.m. (Both 1st 8 hrs/week
GATE/GPAT qualified and 2nd year and 5th year of
Dual Degree Programmes.

The above is subject to change as per MoE guidelines

Ÿ The maximum duration for which Fellowship can be awarded to M.Tech students is 4
semesters.
Ÿ Only full-time non-sponsored students who have qualified GATE are eligible for
Fellowship.
Ÿ In the first instance, the assistantship is awarded only for one semester. Thereafter
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 academic performance and satisfactory performance in the discharge of responsibilities
assigned under the assistantship scheme. For this purpose an SGPA of not less than 5.00
at the end of the semester is treated as satisfactory academic performance.
Ÿ Candidates qualified for CSIR JRF will not be allowed to avail fellowship for doing M.Tech
programmes. However, they can avail the CSIR fellowship for doing the PhD programme.
3.8.2 Merit-cum-Means scholarship to M.Sc. students
The M.Sc. students are eligible for for Merit-cum-Means scholarship (MCM) in the form of
tuition fee waiver and monthly pocket allowance on the following terms and conditions.
The students are exempted from paying tuition fee and will further receive a pocket
allowance of Rs. 1000/- per month at par with B.Tech. students.
M.Sc. students will be eligible to receive MCM in the first semester based on All India Rank in
JAM. The scholarship will be renewed / continued on semester to semester basis until
he/she clears all academic requirements of the programme, provided that he/she continues
to satisfy the eligibility and continuation criteria. This is continuation of MCM, the
performance of the student will be reviewed at the end of each semester.
Criteria for Continuation.
1. CGPA must be 6.0 or more; and
2. Earned credit requirement. (Each department will notify the no. of credits required to be
registered by the students and number of credits to be passed)
3. SGPA in the previous semester must be 6.0 or more.
Only those students are eligible whose parents have a gross yearly income upto Rs. 4.5 lac
per annum or as notified by Govt. of India from time to time.
4 Discipline and Attendance
4.1 Discipline
(a) Students are expected to dress and to conduct themselves in a proper manner.
(b) All forms of ragging are prohibited. If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the
authorities, the student concerned shall be given the opportunity to explain. If the
explanation is not found to be satisfactory, the authorities can expel him/her from the
Institute.
(c) The students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that provides a safe
working environment for women. Sexual harassment of any kind is unacceptable and
will attract appropriate disciplinary action.

4.2 Punishment to the students who indulge in unfair means during quizzes/mid
semester/end-semester examinations .
The following graded punishments will be imposed on those who indulge in Academic Mal-
practices
—unfair means during Mid-semester/End-semester examinations:
(a) For rude behaviour
(i) Severe warning shall be issued to a student who is found to display rude behaviour
towards fellow students /invigilators.
(ii) The student is liable to be expelled from the examination hall.
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(b) Malpracticesand corresponding Punishments
S.No. Nature of Malpractice RecommendedPunishment
1. Communicating with neighbours in the The erring student(s) shall be awarded
examination hall. `F’ grade in the subject concerned.
2. The Disc iplinary Committee shall have
Possessing incriminating* materials the discretion to recommend one of the
inside the examination hall. following punishments:
(or) (a) The erring students(s) shall be
Possessing the answer book of another awarded ‘F’ grade in the subject
candidate. concerned.
(or) (or)
Passing on answer book to another (b) The erring student(s) shall be
student. awarded ‘F’ grade in the subject
(or) concerned and one grade less in all the
Exchange of question papers, with some other subjects in the concerned
answers noted down on them. semester.
(or) (or)
Individual referral of material / (c) The concerned student(s) shall be
discussion with other students, during awarded `F’ grade in all the subjects in
visit outside the examination hall. the concerned semester.
3. Involved in malpractice in the The concerned student
examination for the second time, in a
premeditated manner. i) shall be awarded ‘F’ grade in all
subjects, in the concerned semester
and
ii) shall be debarred from attending
classes and taking examinations in
the subsequent semester.
4. Impersonation in the examination. The concerned student

i) shall be awarded `F’ grade in all

subjects, in the concerned semester
and
ii) shall be debarred from attending
classes and taking examinations in
the next two subsequent semesters.

(* incriminating materials include written/printed material; unauthorized additional sheets without

or with write-ups, bits, scribbles on scales / handkerchief / on the body; abuse of calculator /
organizer / cell phone, etc.)

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 5 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROPAR, PUNJAB
The Honour Code

I, …………………………………………..........................................................Entry ……………………..............………………...

Do hereby undertake that as a student of IIT Ropar, Punjab:

1. I will not give or receive aid in examination; that I will not give or receive unpermitted aid in
classwork, in preparation of reports or in other work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis
of grading; and
2. I will do my share and take an active part in seeing to it that others as well as I uphold the spirit and
letter of the Honour Code.
3. I realize that some examples of misconduct which are regarded as being in violation of the Honour
Code include:

Ÿ Copying from another's examination paper or allowing another to copy from one's own paper;
Ÿ Unpermitted collaboration;
Ÿ Plagiarism;
Ÿ Revising and resubmitting a marked quiz or examination paper for regarding without the
instructor's knowledge and concern;
Ÿ Giving or receiving unpermitted aid on take home examination;
Ÿ Representing as one's own work the work of another, including information available on the
internet;
Ÿ Giving or receiving aid on academic assignments under circumstances in which a responsible
person should have known that such aid was not permitted; and
Ÿ Committing a cyber offence such as breaking passwords and accounts, sharing passwords,
electronic copying, planting viruses etc.

I accept that any act of mine that can be considered to be an Honour Code violation will invite
disciplinary action.

Date:…………………….

Student's Signature………………....……………..................

Name:…………………………………….…...........................…….

Entry No: …………………………………...…............................

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6 Academic Integrity
1. Cases of ethical lapses emanating from institutions of scientific research are increasingly
being reported in the news. In this context, we need to create awareness and come up with
a set of clear guidelines to maintain academic integrity. A flourishing academic
environment entails individual and community responsibility for doing so. The three
broad categories of improper academic behavior that will be considered are: I) plagiarism,
II) cheating and III) conflict of interest.
2. Cases of ethical plagiarism are the use of material, ideas, figures, code or data without
appropriate acknowledgment or permission (in some cases) of the original source. This
may involve submission of material, verbatim or paraphrased, that is authored by another
person or published earlier by oneself. Examples of plagiarism include:
(a) Reproducing, in whole or part, text/sentences from a report, book, thesis, publication or
internet.
(b) Reproducing one's own previously published data, illustrations, figures, images, or
someone else's data, etc.
(c) Taking material from class-notes or downloading material from internet sites, and
incorporating it in one's class reports, presentations, manuscripts or thesis without citing
the original source.
(d) Self-plagiarism, which constitutes copying verbatim from one's own earlier published
work in a journal or conference proceedings without appropriate citations.
The resources given in Subsection (8) explain how to carry out proper referencing, as well as
examples of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
3. Cheating is another form of unacceptable academic behavior and may be classified into
different categories:
(a) Copying during exams, and copying of homework assignments, term papers or
manuscripts.
(b) Allowing or facilitating copying, or writing a report or exam for someone else.
(c) Using unauthorized material, copying, collaborating when not authorized, and
purchasing or borrowing papers or material from various sources.
(d) Fabricating (making up) or falsifying (manipulating) data and reporting them in thesis
and publications.
4. Some guidelines for academic conduct are provided below to guard against negligence
as well as deliberate dishonesty:
(a) Use proper methodology for experiments and computational work. Accurately describe
and compile data.
(b) Carefully record and save primary and secondary data such as original pictures,
instrument data readouts, laboratory notebooks, and computer folders. There should be
minimal digital manipulation of images/photos; the original version should be saved for
later scrutiny, if re- quired, and the changes made should be clearly described.
(c) Ensure robust reproducibility and statistical analysis of experiments and simulations. It
is important to be truthful about the data and not to omit some data points to make an
impressive figure (commonly known as “cherry picking”).
(d) Lab notebooks must be well maintained in bound notebooks with printed page numbers
to enable checking later during publications or patent. Date should be indicated on each
page.
(e) Write clearly in your own words. It is necessary to resist the temptation to “copy and
paste' from the Internet or other sources for class assignments, manuscripts and thesis.
(f) Give due credit to previous reports, methods, computer programs etc. with appropriate
citations. Material taken from your own published work should also be cited; as
mentioned above, it will be considered self-plagiarism otherwise.
5. A clash of personal or private interests with professional activities can lead to a potential
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 committees, research funding and consultancy. It is necessary to protect actual
professional independence, objectivity and commitment, and also to avoid an
appearance of any impropriety arising from conflicts of interest. Conflict of interest is not
restricted to personal financial gain; it extends to a large gamut of professional academic
activities including peer reviewing, serving on various committees, which may, for
example, oversee funding or give recognition, as well as influencing public policy. To
promote transparency and enhance credibility, potential conflicts of interests must be
disclosed in writing to appropriate authorities, so that a considered decision can be made
on a case-by-case basis. Some additional information is available in the section below
dealing with resources.
6. The responsibility varies with the role one plays.
(a) Student roles: Before submitting a thesis to the department, the student is responsible
for checking the thesis for plagiarism using software that is available on the web. In
addition, the student should certify that they are aware of the academic guidelines of the
institute, have checked their document for plagiarism, and that the thesis is original work.
A web-check does not necessarily rule out plagiarism.
(b) Faculty should ensure that proper methods are followed for experiments, computations
and theoretical developments, and that data are properly recorded and saved for future
reference. In addition, they should review manuscripts and theses carefully. Apart from
the student certification regarding a web-check for plagiarism for theses, the Institute will
provide some commercial software at SERC for plagiarism checking. Faculty members
are encouraged to use this facility for checking reports, theses and manuscripts. Faculty
members are also responsible for ensuring personal compliance with the above broad
issues relating to academic integrity.
(c) A breach of academic integrity is a serious offence with long lasting consequences for
both the individual and the institute, and this can lead to various sections. In the case of a
student, the first violation of academic breach will lead to a warning and/or an “F” course
grade. Arepeat offence, if deemed sufficiently serious, could lead to expulsion. It is
recommended that faculty members bring any academic violations to the notice of the
Department Chairman. Upon receipt of reports of scientific misconduct, the Director may
appoint a committee to investigate the matter and suggest appropriate measures on a
case to case basis.
7. The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar will own the Intellectual Property (IP) made or
created by any student carrying out research under the supervision of any employee of
the Institute, or the IPdeveloped individually by the student in the course of his/her
studies at IIT Ropar, or with any use of IIT Ropar facilities. By accepting admission to IIT
Ropar, a student agrees to assign to the IIT Ropar all such IP made or created at IIT Ropar,
including inventions and copyright-able material; and to execute all papers required to
assign, apply for, obtain, maintain, issue and enforce IPand IPrights.
8. References:
National Academy of Sciences article “On being a scientist,”
I. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=4917&page=RI
ii. http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/plagiarism/
iii. http://www.aresearchguide.com/6plagiar.html
iv. https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism
v. http://www.files.chem.vt.edu/chem-ed/ethics/index.html
vi. http://www.ncusd203.org/central/html/where/plagiarism_stoppers.html
vii. http://sja.ucdavis.edu/files/plagiarism.pdf
viii. http://web.mit.edu/academicintegrity/
ix. http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/students/integrity/
x. http://www.ais.up.ac.za/plagiarism/websources.htm#info
xi. http://ori.dhhs.gov/ http://www.scientificvalues.org/ceses.html

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7 Library Facilities
The Central Library functions as the primary information resource centre and repository of
printed and electronic resources for teaching and research activities at the institute. Apart
from textbooks and recommended reading materials prescribed for each course offered at
the institute, the library houses a growing collection of research monographs, reports, multi-
volume reference works, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, and so on. The library
facilitates access to electronic journals through its participation in consortia, such as E-
Shodh Sindhu. The library also subscribes to several e-journals directly from publishers as
well as through reputed subscription agencies. At present, users can consult more than
22,500 books (available on shelves) and thousands of electronic books, journals. Online
access is also provided to economic and political databases, scientometric databases such
as Scopus, MathSciNet, and Web of Science.
The library operations have been automated using LIBSYS 7 (EJB Version) software. The
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) , which is in the public domain, enables users to
search documents in possession of the library. The library is using the Radio Frequency
Identification Technology (RFID), a state-of-the-art auto identification technique which
helps in self-servicing and enhanced security. A separate e-resources section is provided in
the library to browse CDs and DVDs of books, theses, and dissertations. The library has
developed an institutional digital repository (IDR) using open source software (DSpace) to
archive and provide online access to the intellectual output of the institute. IDR is available
publicly. These steps will significantly enhance the library's efficiency in making the
resources available to the academic community at large and also enable the institute to
participate in various inter-library initiatives at national and international levels. Library also
provided access to Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) developed by
INFLIBNET which gave comprehensive information about the research profiles of IIT Ropar.
The library is offering extensive research support services such as citation analysis, usage of
reference management tools, copyright and plagiarism support etc. The library has
subscriptions to Turnitin & Urkund, standard academic anti-plagiarism tools and Grammarly,
an English grammar checking tool to improve the quality of writing and research
publications. The library is continuously striving to identify and adopt the emerging
academic and research support tools and helping the institute in achieving its vision and
mission.
8 Health Care
Presently, Institute Medical Centre is operational in both campuses, in Permanent Campus
medical centre is located in a utility building adjoining the hostel complex and in Transit
Campus near the cafeteria. Medical Centre consist of full time medical officers, paramedical
staff to attend faculty, staff and students and having facility of visiting specialist doctors. The
medical centre has facilities of outdoor patient treatment (OPD), day care services, medical
emergency care 24x7 and having referral facility via well equipped ambulance round the
clock. In addition, the Institute has empanelment with local Ropar hospital and a few
superspecialty hospitals in the city Mohali and Chandigarh for providing medical care to IIT
fraternity. IIT Ropar provides cashless facilities for OPD treatment from the local empanelled
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subject to terms and conditions of insurance policy. Medical Health care aims to enhance the
health care experience of IIT Ropar campus community by providing health care with respect,
consideration and confidentiality.
9 Hostel and Dining Facilities
The Institute campus has three 3 boys hostels (Satluj, Beas, Chenab) and 1 girl hostel(Raavi)
with a total capacity of 2010 available at the main campus. In addition to this there is one
boys hostel and 2 girls hostel at Transit campus. All hostels are well furnished along with
common rooms for recreational activities for each hostel. The campus also has an expansive
and airy common dining area. All hostels are provided with excellent drinking water facilities.
Each hostel has common facilities indoor, recreation and games. The hostel complex also
includes a few shops that cater to the basic needs of the residents. IIT Ropar also provides
gymnasium facilities within its campus for its students. Lush green IIT campus add
enormous fuel in the daily life of the students. We have lively and enchanting campus life
wherein the students are provided with all the amenities for the recreational activities. Here at
IIT Ropar students rejuvenate their hidden talent and relive their hobbies. State of the art
classrooms with Audio visual aids and state of the art laboratories with latest research
facilities enhance the teaching learning process while High Tech library with tremendous
books, journals, periodicals etc help them to connect with the entire world of information and
knowledge. We have also introduced drastic changes to the Mess Menu with detailed options
given to students w.r.t the food items they would like to have in the Mess by fixing the base
menu and providing extra items in the menu which they student can opt for at an extra cost.
At IIT Ropar, Students relish research and extracurricular activities to grow as an aspiring
engineer with moral and ethical integrity.
10. Student Activities
The Institute has a Society for Publication and Communication Skills Development. In
addition, there are Music, Dance, Dramatics, Arturo, Fine Arts, Literary clubs and also Science
& Technology, Robotic Societies, Monochrome, Computer Integrated Manufacturing,
Astronomy, Quiz, Coding clubs where the students can participate and develop a well–
rounded personality.
11 General Facilities
The Institute has a branch of SBI as well as a Post office to cater to the needs of the faculty
members, staff and students.
12 Details of Medals
Name of the Medal Criteria for Award
Institute Silver Medal Institute Silver Medal For Each Programme: To a candidate
(For each programme) (one in each programme) who obtains the highest CGPA among
and graduating class of the Institute in his/her programme.

A minimum CGPA of 8.5 is required for award of Institute Silver

Medal for all courses/programmes.

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13 Details of Awards
Name of the Medal Criteria for Award
Mr. Sunny Oberoi Minimum qualification criteria : Only regular graduating M.Tech.
Best Thesis Award batch students, with no extension requested or availed, having
(For each programme) completed all the requirements for the M.Tech. degree or
B.Tech.-M.Tech. dual degree and not having any disciplinary or
any other blemish on their record.

Screening Criteria for Department:

(a) The grades obtained by the candidates in their M.Tech.
project work, resulting in the thesis, which runs over a couple of
semesters, should be consistently A– or A.

(b) Give a citation briefly highlighting, not more than 1 page,

some aspects of the project work as presented in the thesis, viz.:
on the quantity of work, quality of work, novelty and
innovativeness, publications and patents, presentation in
national and international conferences, seminars or workshops,
any award received such as: best paper presentation, best
poster presentation, etc., and on the scientific, engineering and
technological content.

(c) Each department should nominate at most the top three

theses. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum of two
additional nominations can be considered, in case the
department cannot resolve between cases which are of similar
high quality and content, and are found to be equally deserving.

*The award carries 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize of Rs. 50,000/-, Rs. 30,000/- and Rs. 20,000/,
respectively. Students eligible for the award are decided by the committee constituted for the
purpose from the list of the students nominated by the departments.

14 Academic Calendar for the 1st Semester of Academic Year 2021-22

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 CONTACT INFORMATION
Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja
Email: director@iitrpr.ac.in
Professor-in-Charge
(Transit Campus) Prof. P.K.Raina
Email: pkraina@iitrpr.ac.in
Dean
(Research and Development) Dr. Naveen Kumar
Email: deanspc@iitrpr.ac.in
Dean
(International Relations and Alumni Dr. C.C.Reddy
Affairs) Email: deanir@iitrpr.ac.in

Dean Dr. Manoranjan Mishra

(Faculty Affairs and Administration) Email: deanfaa@iitrpr.ac.in

Associate Dean Dr. Pushpendra P.Singh

(Research and Development) Email: adsr@iitrpr.ac.in

Associate Dean Dr. Jitendra Prasad

(UnderGraduate Studies) Email: deanug@iitrpr.ac.in

Associate Dean Dr. Rakesh Kumar Maurya

(PG & Research) Email: deanpg@iitrpr.ac.in

Associate Dean Dr. Apurva Mudgal

(Continuing Education & Outreach Email: deanceoa@iitrpr.ac.in
Activities)
Dr. Subash Chandra Martha
Associate Dean Email: deansa@iitrpr.ac.in
(Student Affairs)
Sh. Ravinder Kumar
Officiating Registrar Email: registrar@iitrpr.ac.in

Joint Registrar Sh. Ravinder Kumar

(Academics) Email: dracademics@iitrpr.ac.in

Website : www.iitrpr.ac.in
Email: academicspg@iitrpr.ac.in
(email sent to this address will only be monitored)
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