Dual Degree Scheme One of the most popular
flexibilities provided in the Institute's educational structure is the
dual degree scheme under which it is possible for a student to work for
and complete concurrently two integrated first degrees within a
reasonable period of time. All students admitted to Group B programmes
are given an opportunity to work under this scheme for one of the Group
A programmes also; assignment being made by competition on their
performance during the first year at BITS.
In the assignment of dual degree, first priority is given to the
students in Group B seeking a second degree under this scheme from
amongst the programmes in Group A. After fully satisfying the known
needs of the first priority, a second operation is done to consider the
other priority, namely, students in any group seeking a second degree
from amongst the programmes in another group. While it would be
academically and procedurally acceptable for a student admitted in
Group A or B programmes to seek a second degree in Group C in the dual
degree scheme, the reverse process is not normally possible. However, a
student admitted to Group C will be eligible to compete for dual degree
for any degree of Group C or any degree in Group B or MMS only in Group
A.
Transfer
Within the same tier:
It is possible for a student to seek transfer from one programme to
another in the middle of a programme without having to start from the
beginning.This is possible because the student is given credit for what
he has done till then towards the requirements of the programme to
which he seeks the transfer. Details have to be seen in the Academic
Regulations. However, for students admitted to Group C, no transfer is
possible to any programme in Group A except MMS. Students of Group C
may also compete for transfer within Group C or to a programme in Group
B. Transfer is possible from M.E.(all branches) and M.Pharm. to M.Phil.
On the other hand, very restricted and tutored transfer would be
possible from M.Phil. to M.E./ M.Pharm.
Since admission to a programme is done on assigned and competitive
basis, there cannot be any scope of undoing the fact of an assigned
admission through transfer. Thus only exceptionally meritorious
students in a limited number of cases can expect to compete for
transfer to a more sought-after programme. On the other hand, transfer
to a less sought-after programme for students who are unable to cope
with the rigours of the programme in which they have been admitted
would be readily used to rehabilitate them without much loss of time.
In any event, transfer must be treated as an admission process.
From first degree to higher degree/Ph.D. degree:
In the case of bright and promising students of the Integrated First
degree programmes a transfer to Higher Degree and/or Ph.D. degree may
also be provided.
Between Ph.D. and higher degree programmes:
Under special situations a transfer between Ph.D. and higher degree
programmes may be permitted. Movement in either direction is
theoretically possible. The Institute's Academic Regulations must be
consulted for details.
Audit
The
facility of taking a course on audit is principally conceived to give
an opportunity to a person to update his knowledge in selected courses.
It is expected to meet primarily the needs of casual students (not
enrolled for degree). No degree of the Institute can be acquired by
merely taking courses on audit.
There
are certain courses like Foreign Languages, Music, etc. which are
neither part of a degree programme nor are available through electives.
Any student who wishes to take such courses can take them only on audit
basis and also on payment of additional fees.
