Academics FAQ

Some peripheral subjects, such as the Constitution of India, Environmental Science & Engineering, Biology for Engineers, etc., considered essential for engineers, are included in the curriculum as non-credit courses. A student must clear all Mandatory Courses (minimum C grade to pass) to get the degree. These are not credit courses, so the grade secured does not affect the SGPA or CGPA.

During the beginning of a new semester (odd or even), the promoted students have to register to take classes in the new semester. They also have to register to sit for classes in the backlog subjects, if any. Only then can they appear for the examinations. Semester registration is usually open for 10 days from the date of commencement of the semester. Students should clear any fee due to complete the registration.

Yes, but for B.Tech. programs only. A student can apply for a change of branch after the publication of 2nd-semester results provided she/he has secured at least 8.50 CGPA at the end of the 1st year. Branch change is based only on merit and hence may be quite competitive. For more information, refer to Clause 2.3.6 of the Academic Regulations.

CS subjects, such as Computer Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming using Java, are common to all branches. Other CS subjects, such as Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Python Programming, Machine Learning, etc., are offered through Open Electives for Non-CS students starting from their fourth semester.

Yes. SiliconTech encourages interdisciplinary projects and promotes innovation. Students from different programs are encouraged to work together on an innovative project that requires the application of knowledge from multiple engineering domains. The institute may grant financial support for the hardware/software for selected project ideas.

The student has to attend the Induction Program next year with the newly admitted students, submit the reports, and clear the tests to fulfill the requirements.

Some peripheral subjects, such as the Constitution of India, Environmental Science & Engineering, Biology for Engineers, etc., considered essential for engineers, are included in the curriculum as non-credit courses. A student must clear all Mandatory Courses (minimum C grade to pass) to get the degree. These are not credit courses, so the grade secured does not affect the SGPA or CGPA.

During the beginning of a new semester (odd or even), the promoted students have to register to take classes in the new semester. They also have to register to sit for classes in the backlog subjects, if any. Only then can they appear for the examinations. Semester registration is usually open for 10 days from the date of commencement of the semester. Students should clear any fee due to complete the registration.

Yes, but for B.Tech. programs only. A student can apply for a change of branch after the publication of 2nd-semester results provided she/he has secured at least 8.50 CGPA at the end of the 1st year. Branch change is based only on merit and hence may be quite competitive. For more information, refer to Clause 2.3.6 of the Academic Regulations.

CS subjects, such as Computer Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming using Java, are common to all branches. Other CS subjects, such as Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Python Programming, Machine Learning, etc., are offered through Open Electives for Non-CS students starting from their fourth semester.

Yes. SiliconTech encourages interdisciplinary projects and promotes innovation. Students from different programs are encouraged to work together on an innovative project that requires the application of knowledge from multiple engineering domains. The institute may grant financial support for the hardware/software for selected project ideas.

The student has to attend the Induction Program next year with the newly admitted students, submit the reports, and clear the tests to fulfill the requirements.

A student must have at least 80% attendance for appearing in the end-term examination. The Dean of Academics may allow up to 65% due to sickness, natural calamities, or other issues on a case-by-case basis. The student should produce supporting documents to explain the shortage of attendance.

Students debarred from appearing in the end-term examination due to a shortage of attendance will be awarded a Fail Grade for those subjects. The student has to appear for these subjects as backlog papers in subsequent odd/even semesters.

In such exceptional cases, the Principal may allow a student to appear in the end-term examination in some subjects on a case-by-case basis considering the exigencies of a situation and previous academic performance.

Yes. There is a provision for Supplementary Examination which is conducted once a year during the summer break. A student can appear for up to six subjects of the previous two semesters in which s/he has failed, i.e., awarded an F grade.

For missed subjects (given an S grade) there is no limit but requires the permission of the Dean Academics. The student has to produce valid documents in support of his/her absence.

No. A student is not eligible to appear in the Supplementary Examination for any subject that she/he was debarred (i.e., awarded X grade) from in the end-term examination. The institute will consider this as a backlog paper. The student can appear for the exams to clear the backlog papers in the subsequent odd or even semesters. This is conditional on the subject being taught in the odd or even semesters.

The weightage is the same as that of the end-term examination.

Yes. For theory courses (excluding mandatory courses), the minimum passing standard is a D grade (40%) with at least 24 marks out of 60 in the end-term examination. Practical courses require a minimum C grade (50%) to pass. For mandatory courses, the minimum passing standard is a C grade (50%) with at least 30 marks out of 60 in the end-term examination.

A student must have at least 80% attendance for appearing in the end-term examination. The Dean of Academics may allow up to 65% due to sickness, natural calamities, or other issues on a case-by-case basis. The student should produce supporting documents to explain the shortage of attendance.

Students debarred from appearing in the end-term examination due to a shortage of attendance will be awarded a Fail Grade for those subjects. The student has to appear for these subjects as backlog papers in subsequent odd/even semesters.

In such exceptional cases, the Principal may allow a student to appear in the end-term examination in some subjects on a case-by-case basis considering the exigencies of a situation and previous academic performance.

Yes. There is a provision for Supplementary Examination which is conducted once a year during the summer break. A student can appear for up to six subjects of the previous two semesters in which s/he has failed, i.e., awarded an F grade.

For missed subjects (given an S grade) there is no limit but requires the permission of the Dean Academics. The student has to produce valid documents in support of his/her absence.

No. A student is not eligible to appear in the Supplementary Examination for any subject that she/he was debarred (i.e., awarded X grade) from in the end-term examination. The institute will consider this as a backlog paper. The student can appear for the exams to clear the backlog papers in the subsequent odd or even semesters. This is conditional on the subject being taught in the odd or even semesters.

The weightage is the same as that of the end-term examination.

Yes. For theory courses (excluding mandatory courses), the minimum passing standard is a D grade (40%) with at least 24 marks out of 60 in the end-term examination. Practical courses require a minimum C grade (50%) to pass. For mandatory courses, the minimum passing standard is a C grade (50%) with at least 30 marks out of 60 in the end-term examination.

A student must have appeared for at least half of the theory subjects in the end-term examination and passed in at least half of the practical subjects of the odd semester to be eligible for promotion to the even semester.

For promotion from the 1st to 2nd year, students must have less than or equal to 4 subjects with F/S/X grade at the end of the second-semester supplementary examination.

For promotion from 2nd to 3rd year, students must pass all subjects of the 1st year, and for promotion from 3rd year to 4th year, students must clear all subjects in the 2nd year.

The maximum duration of any program is twice the nominal duration counted from the year of admission. The nominal duration of a B.Tech. program is four years. Therefore, the maximum duration for completion is eight years from the year of taking the admission.

A student must have appeared for at least half of the theory subjects in the end-term examination and passed in at least half of the practical subjects of the odd semester to be eligible for promotion to the even semester.

For promotion from the 1st to 2nd year, students must have less than or equal to 4 subjects with F/S/X grade at the end of the second-semester supplementary examination.

For promotion from 2nd to 3rd year, students must pass all subjects of the 1st year, and for promotion from 3rd year to 4th year, students must clear all subjects in the 2nd year.

The maximum duration of any program is twice the nominal duration counted from the year of admission. The nominal duration of a B.Tech. program is four years. Therefore, the maximum duration for completion is eight years from the year of taking the admission.

Yes. Every B.Tech. student must undergo 3 summer internships (1 credit each) at the end of 1st year, 2nd year, and 3rd year. SiliconTech hosts many advanced courses delivered by working industry professionals at a nominal cost to facilitate doing the summer internships within the campus.

Depending on the difficulties, the institute may permit the student to undertake an approved online course in parallel while continuing the next odd or even semesters to fulfill the requirements of the curriculum. The decision is made on a case-by-case basis. If the student is unable to do an online course, she/he has to take two courses in the next summer.

Yes. There is a provision for Practice School in the final year, which carries 16 credits. A student can opt for Practice School (for a full semester) during the 7th or 8th semesters.

SiliconTech has established Practice School stations in several firms in the IT sector as well as core industries. For general information on Practice School, refer to Section 2.13 of the Academic Regulations.

The processes for Practice School start after the mid-term examination of the 6th Semester. They are complete before the commencement of the 7th Semester.

The Industry Interface Cell (II Cell) manages and oversees the notification, selection, and assigning of students for the Practice School.

A calendar of events related to various activities of Practice School is included in Section 6 of the Guidelines for Practice School.

A student must have a CGPA of 8.0 with no backlogs at the end of the 3rd year to apply for Practice School. For more information, refer to Section 3 of the Guidelines for Practice School.

Yes. SiliconTech usually conducts campus placement drives during the 7th semester. If a student gets a job offer through these drives, and the recruiter requires her/him to join the company for an internship during the 8th semester, then the institute will permit her/him to pursue this internship. Such internships, permitted only at the recruiter’s place, are considered equivalent to Practice School and carry the same 16 credits.

Yes. However, selection for Practice School is done by the respective industries and the criteria of selection may vary. For more information on Practice School, refer to Section 2.13 of the Academic Regulations and the Guidelines for Practice School.

SiliconTech has its own M.Tech. programs in CSE, ECE, and EEE branches. A student can get admission to these programs through the PGAT examination conducted by OJEE or through the GATE examination.

A student can also apply for M.Tech. and research programs in other reputed institutes such as NITs, IIITs, IITs, etc., with the rank obtained in the GATE examination.

Similarly, a student can also go for an MBA by appearing in the CAT examination.

Exceptionally meritorious students may also get a chance to go for Ph.D. directly after B.Tech. within or outside India.

SiliconTech has designed the academic curriculum and course content to help students prepare well for GATE. The institute also provides on-campus coaching for GATE with resource persons from in-house faculty members and institute partners.

SiliconTech Central Library has the necessary study materials for GATE and CAT.