B .

Tech

Curriculum - 2024

www.ktu.edu.in [email protected]
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1. Grouping
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University offers various engineering branches that can be grouped
into four broad categories based on their specialization.

Group Branches
 Computer Science and Engineering  Information Technology
 Artificial Intelligence  Computer Science and Engineering and
 Computer Science and Engineering Business Systems
A (Artificial Intelligence)  CSE (Data Science)
 Computer Science and Engineering  CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Data
Computer and (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Science)
Information Learning)  CSE (Internet of Things), CSE(IoT)
Science  AI and Machine Learning  CSE (Block Chain)
 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science  CSE (Cyber Security)
 CS and Business Systems  CSE (IoT and CS including Block Chain
 CS and Design Technology)
 Cyber Security
 Electronics & Communication Engineering  Electronics and Computer Engineering
 Electrical and Electronics Engineering  Electrical and Computer Engineering
 Electronics and Biomedical Engineering  Electronics and Communication
B  Biomedical Engineering (Advanced Communication Technology)
Electrical  Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering  Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and
Science  Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology)
 Applied Electronics & Instrumentation  Biomedical and Robotics Engineering
Engineering  Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
 Cyber Physical System.  Robotics and Automation

 Civil Engineering  Aeronautical Engineering

 Chemical Engineering  Agriculture Engineering
 Civil and Environmental Engineering  Industrial Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering  Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
C  Mechanical Engineering (Auto)  Naval Architecture & Ship Building
Physical Science  Mechanical Engineering (Automobile) Engineering
 Automobile Engineering  Polymer Engineering.
 Mechatronics Engineering  Safety and Fire Engineering
 Production Engineering

D  Biotechnology  Biotechnology and Biochemical

Life Science  Food Technology Engineering

2. Course Category
 University Core (UC): The university core is a compulsory set of courses for all B. Tech students,
which includes basic courses in Humanities and Computer Science.
 University Elective (UE): These are elective courses from a basket of courses in the Humanities and
Social Sciences.
 Group Core (GC): Courses listed under Group Core of a curriculum are group specific. These courses
ensure that students gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field of study.
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FIRST SEMESTER (July-December): Group A

10 Days Compulsory Induction Program and UHV

Course Type
Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course
Sl. Course Structure Marks
Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A GAMAT101 BSC GC Mathematics for Information Science-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

B GAPHT121 Physics for Information Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GXCYT122 Chemistry for Information Science
C Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided
3 GMEST103 ESC GC 2 0 2 0 4 40 60 3 4
Drawing.
Introduction to Electrical & Electronics
D Engineering 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
4 GXEST104 ESC GC (part 1: Electrical Engineering) 2+2=4 4
(Part 2: Electronics Engineering) 2 0 0 0 3 20 30

5 F UCEST105 ESC UC Algorithmic Thinking with Python 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5

L Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
6 GXESL106 ESC GC 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
Workshop
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UC 1 2/3
S2
UCHUT128 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
S1/ Skill Enhancement Course:
8 UCSEM129 SEC UC MOOC 2 -
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
30/ 25/
Total 32 20
26
Bridge Course (Mathematics or Introduction to Computer Science) *: Total 15 Hrs.

*Internal evaluation by college.

**No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.
 L-T-P-R: Lecture-Tutorial-Practical-Project
 SS (Self Study) Hours= 1.5L+0.5 T+0.5P+R
 CIA: Continuous Internal Assessment, ESE: End Semester Examination

Digital 101 (NASSCOM)

Sl. No: Technologies Covered Hours
1 Artificial intelligence and Big Data Analytics (AI/BDA) 11
2 Internet of Things (IoT) 2.5
3 Cyber Security 2.5
4 Block Chain 2.5
5 Robotic Process Automation 1.5
6 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) 2.5
7 Cloud Computing 2.5
8 3 D Printing and Modelling 2
9 Web, Mobile Dev and Marketing 2
10 Responsible AI 1
Total Hours 30

Note: Physics, Chemistry, Health and Wellness & Life Skill and Professional Communication can be offered in both Semester 1
(S1) and Semester 2 (S2). Institutions are encouraged to guide approximately 50% of their branches to choose between Physics or
Chemistry (Slot B) and Health and Wellness or Life Skill and Professional Communication (Slot I) in Semester 1.

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FIRST SEMESTER (July-December): Group B

10 Days Compulsory Induction Program and UHV

Course Type
Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course
Sl. Course Structure Marks
Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A GYMAT101 BSC GC Mathematics for Electrical Science-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

B GBPHT121 Physics for Electrical Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GXCYT122 Chemistry for Electrical Science
C Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided
3 GMEST103 ESC GC 2 0 2 0 4 40 60 3 4
Drawing.
Introduction to Electrical & Electronics
D Engineering 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
4 GXEST104 ESC GC (part 1: Electrical Engineering) 2+2=4 4
(Part 2: Electronics Engineering) 2 0 0 0 3 20 30

5 F UCEST105 ESC UC Algorithmic Thinking with Python 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5

L Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
6 GXESL106 ESC GC 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
Workshop
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ HMC UC 1 2/3
S2 UCHUT128 Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
S1/ Skill Enhancement Course:
8 UCSEM129 SEC UC MOOC 2 -
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
30/ 25/
Total 32 20
26
Bridge Course (Mathematics or Introduction to Computer Science) *: Total 15 Hrs.

*Internal evaluation by college.

**No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.

Skill Enhancement Course: Digital 101 is an introductory Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by NASSCOM. It is
designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills in digital technologies, preparing them for further studies and
careers in the digital domain. By incorporating the Digital 101 course into the curriculum, KTU ensures that all students gain
valuable digital skills early in their academic journey, enhancing their readiness for advanced courses and future careers in
technology.
Course Registration and Completion:
 Students have the flexibility to register and complete the Digital 101 course either in their first semester (S1) or second
semester (S2).
 The credit for this course (1 credit) will be officially recorded in the second semester grade card.

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FIRST SEMESTER (July-December): Group C

10 Days Compulsory Induction Program and UHV

Course Type
Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course
Sl. Course Structure Marks
Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A GYMAT101 BSC GC Mathematics for Physical Science-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

B GZPHT121 Physics for Physical Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GCCYT122 Chemistry for Physical Science
3 C GCEST103 ESC GC Engineering Mechanics 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering &
GCEST104 Civil Engineering 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
4 D ESC GC (Part1: Mechanical Engineering) 2+2=4 4
(Part 2: Civil Engineering) 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
5 F UCEST105 ESC UC Algorithmic Thinking with Python 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
6 L GCESL106 ESC GC Engineering Workshop 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UC 1 2/3
S2
UCHUT128 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
S1/ Skill Enhancement Course:
8 UCSEM129 SEC UC MOOC 2 -
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
30/ 24/
Total 32 20
25
Bridge Course (Mathematics or Introduction to Computer Science) *: Total 15 Hrs.

FIRSTSEMESTER (July-December): Group D

10 Days Compulsory Induction Program
Course Type

Hrs./Week
Credit Total
Category
Course

Sl. Course Structure Marks

Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A GDMAT101 BSC GC Mathematics for Life Science-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
GZPHT121 Physics for Life Science
2 B BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S1/S2 GDCYT122 Chemistry for Life Science
C GMEST103 Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided
3 ESC GC 2 0 2 0 4 40 60 3 4
Drawing.
D GDXXT104 Introduction to Biotechnology/Food
4 ESC GC 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
Technology
5 F UCEST105 ESC UC Algorithmic Thinking with Python 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
L GDXXL106 Foundations of Biotechnology/Food
6 ESC GC 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
Technology Lab
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UCHUT128 UC 1 2/3
S2 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
S1/ UCSEM129 SE Skill Enhancement Course:
8 C
UC MOOC 2 -
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
29/ 25/
Total 31 20
26
Bridge Course (Mathematics or Introduction to Computer Science) *: Total 15 Hrs.
*Internal evaluation by college., **No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.

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SECOND SEMESTER (January-June): Group A

Course Type
Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course
Sl. Course Structure Marks
Slot
Course Title SS Credits
No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A GAMAT201 BSC GC Mathematics for Information Science-2 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
B GAPHT121 Physics for Information Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GXCYT122 Chemistry for Information Science

Foundations of Computing: From Hardware

3 C GXEST203 ESC GC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
Essentials to Web Design

4 D GXEST204 ESC GC Programming in C 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5

5 E PCXXT205 PC PC Programme Core-1 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
6 F UCEST206 ESC UC Engineering Entrepreneurship & IPR 3 0 0 0 4.5 60 40 3 3
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UCHUT128 UC 1 2/3
S2 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0

8 L GXESL208 ESC GC IT Workshop 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2

S1/ UCSEM129 SEC UC Skill Enhancement Course:

MOOC 1
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
27/
Total 34 24
28

SECOND SEMESTER (January-June): Group B

Course Type

Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course

Sl. Course Structure Marks

Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A GYMAT201
BSC GC Mathematics for Electrical Science-2 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
B GBPHT121 Physics for Electrical Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GXCYT122 Chemistry for Electrical Science
GXEST203 Foundations of Computing: From Hardware
Essentials to Web Design
3 C ESC GC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
GBEST213 Engineering Mechanics (EEE, CP, BR, RA
& RU)
4 D GXEST204 ESC GC Programming in C 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
5 E PCXXT205 PC PC Programme Core-1 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
6 F UCEST206 ESC UC Engineering Entrepreneurship & IPR 3 0 0 0 4.5 60 40 3 3
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UCHUT128 UC 1 2/3
S2 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0

8 L GXESL208 ESC GC IT Workshop 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2

S1/ UCSEM129 SEC UC Skill Enhancement Course:

MOOC 1
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
27/
Total 34 24
28
*Internal evaluation by college., **No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.

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SECOND SEMESTER (January-June): Group C

Course Type
Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course
Sl. Course Structure Marks
Slot
Course Title SS Credits
No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A GYMAT201 BSC GC Mathematics for Physical Science-2 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

B GZPHT121 Physics for Physical Science
2 S1/ BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
S2 GCCYT122 Chemistry for Physical Science
C Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided
3 GZEST203 ESC GC 2 0 2 0 4 40 60 3 4
Drawing
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
D GZEST204 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
4 ESC GC (Part 1: Electrical Engineering) 2+2=4 4
(Part 2: Electronics Engineering) 2 0 0 0 3 20 30
5 E PCXXT205 PC PC Programme Core-1 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
6 F UCEST206 ESC UC Engineering Entrepreneurship & IPR 3 0 0 0 4.5 60 40 3 3
I** UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 S1/ UC 1 2/3
S2
UCHUT128 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
GZESL208
8 L ESC GC workshop 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
GCESL218 Civil Engineering Drafting Lab (CE, CV)
S1/ SEC UC Skill Enhancement Course:
UCSEM129 MOOC 1
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
27/
Total 34 24 28

SECOND SEMESTER (January-June): Group D

Course Type

Credit Total

Hrs./Week
Category
Course

Sl. Course Structure Marks

Slot

Course Title SS Credits

No: Code
(Course Name)
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A GDMAT201 BSC GC Mathematics for Life Science-2 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

B GZPHT121 Physics for Life Science
2 BSC GC 3 0 2 0 5.5 40 60 4 5
1/2 GDCYT122 Chemistry for Life Science
3 C GDEST203 ESC GC Basic Mechanical & Civil Engineering 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2 0 0 0 3 20 30
(Part 1: Electrical Engineering)
4 D GZEST204 ESC GC 2+2=4 4
(Part 2: Electronics Engineering) 2 0 0 0 3 20 30

5 E PCXXT205 PC PC Programme Core-1 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4

6 F UCEST206 ESC UC Engineering Entrepreneurship & IPR 3 0 0 0 4.5 60 40 3 3
UCPWT127 PW Health and Wellness 1 0 1 0 0 50 0
7 I** UC 1 2/3
UCHUT128 HMC Life Skills and Professional Communication 2 0 1 0 3.5 100 0
Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
8 L GZESL208 ESC GC 0 0 2 0 1 50 50* 1 2
Workshop
S1/ SEC UC Skill Enhancement Course:
UCSEM129 MOOC 1
S2 Digital 101(NASSCOM)
26/
Total 34 24
27
*Internal evaluation by college., **No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.

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THIRD SEMESTER (July-December)

Credit Total

Category
Course

Course
Sl. Course Course Title Hrs./

Type
Structure Marks
Slot

SS Credits
No: Code (Course Name) Week
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A GYMAT301 BSC GC Mathematics for -------Science-3 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
2 B PCXXT302 PC PC Programme Core-2 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
3 C PCXXT303 PC PC Programme Core-3 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
PBXXT304 PC-
4 D PB Programme Core-PBL-1 3 0 0 1 5.5 60 40 4 4
PBL
Group A:
Digital Electronics & Logic Design
GAEST305/
5 F GNEST305 ESC GC Group B, C and D: 3 1 0 5 40 60 4 4
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
and Data Science
UCHUT346 Economics for Engineers
6 G HMC* UC 2 0 0 0 3 50 50 2 2
S3/S4 UCHUT347 Engineering Ethics and Sustainable
Development
7 L PCXXL307 PCL PC Lab-1 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
8 Q PCXXL308 PCL PC Lab-2 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
9 R/M VAC Remedial/Minor Course 3 1 0 0 5 4* 4*
31/
Total 36 25/29* 27/31*
Bridge Course for Lateral Entry Students: Total 15 Hrs.

FOURTH SEMESTER (January-June)

Credit Total
Category
Course
Course

Sl. Course Course Title Structure SS Marks Credits Hrs./

Type

Slot
No: Code (Course Name) Week
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A GYMAT401 BSC GC Mathematics for -------Science-4 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
2 B PCXXT402 PC PC Programme Core-4 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
3 C PCXXT403 PC PC Programme Core-5 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
4 D PBXXT404 PC-PBL PB Programme Core-PBL-2 3 0 0 1 5.5 60 40 4 4
5 E PEXXT41N PE PE PE-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
UCHUT346 Economics for Engineers
6 G HMC* UC Engineering Ethics and Sustainable 2 0 0 0 3 50 50 2 2
S3/S4 UCHUT347
Development
7 L PCXXL407 PCL PC Lab-3 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
8 Q PCXXL408 PCL PC Lab-4 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
R/M/
9 VAC Remedial/Minor/Honours Course 3 1 0 0 5 4* 4*
H
31/ 24/ 26/
Total 36 28* 30*
*Valuation for HMC courses will be done at college level, Question papers will be provided by the University.

Note: Engineering Economics and Engineering Ethics and Sustainable Development shall be offered in both S3 and S4.
Institutions can advise students belonging to about 50% of the number of branches in the Institution to opt for
Engineering Economics in S3 and Engineering Ethics &Sustainable Development in S4 and vice versa.
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FIFTH SEMESTER (July-December)

Credit Total

Category
Course

Course
Type
Sl. Course Title Structure SS Marks Credits Hrs./
Slot Course
No: (Course Name) Week
Code
L T P R CIA ESE
1 A PCXXT501 PC PC Programme Core-6 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
2 B PCXXT502 PC PC Programme Core-7 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4
3 C PCXXT503 PC PC Programme Core-8 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
PC-
4 D PBXXT504 PB Programme Core-PBL-3 3 0 0 1 5.5 60 40 4 4
PBL
5 E PEXXT52N PE PE PE-2 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
6 I* UCHUM506 HMC UC Constitution Of India (MOOC) - - - - 2 - - 1 -
7 L PCXXL507 PCL PC Lab-5 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
8 Q PCXXL508 PCL PC Lab-6 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
R/M/
9 VAC Remedial/Minor/Honours Course 3 1 0 0 5 4* 4*
H
S5/ Industrial Visit (Maximum 12 Days are permitted, Not Exceeding more than 6
S6 Working Days) /Industrial Training
30/
Total 23/27* 24/28*
35

*No Grade Points will be awarded for the MOOC course and I slot course.

Industrial Training:
Students who are not participating in the industrial visit must attend industrial training during that period.

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SIXTH SEMESTER (January-June)

Credit Total

Category
Course
Course
Sl. Course Course Title Structure Marks Hrs./

Type
Slot

SS Credits
No: Code (Course Name) Week
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A PCXXT601 PC PC Programme Core-9 3 1 0 0 5 40 60 4 4

2 B PCXXT602 PC PC Programme Core-10 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
3 C PEXXT63N PE PE PE-3 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
4 D PBXXT604 PC-PBL PB Core-PBL-4 3 0 0 1 5.5 60 40 4 4
F G(A/B/C/D) GC Design Thinking and Product Development
5 EST605
ESC 2 0 0 0 3 40 60 2 2
(Group Specific Syllabus)
6 O OEXXT61N/ OE/ILE OE/IE OE/ILE-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
IEXXT61N
7 L PCXXL607 PCL PC Lab-7 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
8 P PCXXP608 PWS PC Mini Project: Socially Relevant Project 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
R/
9 M/ VAC Remedial/Minor/Honours Course 3 0 0 0 4.5 3* 3*
H
S5/ Industrial Visit (Maximum of 12 Days are permitted, Not Exceeding more than 6
S6 Working Days) /Industrial Training
30/
Total 35
23/26* 25/28*

Note: Open Electives are such courses which will be offered by other departments. Like CSE department students have
to opt open electives from ECE/ME/EEE etc. departments.

Industrial Training:
Students who are not participating in the industrial visit must attend industrial training during that period.

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SIXTH SEMESTER (CE, EE, ME)

Credit Total

Category
Course
Course
Sl. Course Course Title Structure Marks Hrs/

Type
Slot

SS Credits
No: Code (Course Name) Week
L T P R CIA ESE

1 A PCXXT601 PC PC Programme Core-9 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3

2 B PCXXT602 PC PC Programme Core-10 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
3 C PEXXT63N PE PE PE-3 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
4 D PBXXT604 PC-PBL PB Core-PBL-4 3 0 0 1 5.5 60 40 4 4
F G(B/C) ESC GC Design Thinking and Product Development
5 EST605
2 0 0 0 3 40 60 2 2
(Group Specific Syllabus)
6 O OEXXT61N/ OE/ILE OE/IE OE/ILE-1 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
IEXXT61N
7 L PCXXL607 PCL PC Lab-7 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
8 P PCXXP608 PWS PC Mini Project: Socially Relevant Project 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 50 2 3
9 Q* PCXXL609 PCL PC Lab-8 0 0 2 0 1 50 50 1 2
R/
10 M/ VAC Remedial/Minor/Honours Course 3 0 0 0 4.5 3* 3*
H
S5/ Industrial Visit (Maximum of 12 Days are permitted, Not Exceeding more than 6
S6 Working Days) /Industrial Training
31/
Total 35
23/26* 26/29*

*The LAB-8 course is included in the curriculum of the following branches:

● Civil Engineering
● Electrical and Electronics Engineering
● Mechanical Engineering

Note: Open Electives are such courses which will be offered by other departments. Like CSE department students have
to opt open electives from ECE/ME/EEE etc. departments.

Industrial Training:
Students who are not participating in the industrial visit must attend industrial training during that period.

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SEVENTH SEMESTER (July-December)

Credit Total

Category
Structure Marks
Course

Course
Course
Code
Sl. Course Title Hrs/

Type
Slot

SS Credits
No: (Course Name) Week
L T P R CIA ESE

PEXXT74N/
PE-4
1 A PEXXM74N PE PE (Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
Approved by the University/Online Classes)
PEXXT75N/
PE-5
2 B PEXXM75N PE PE (Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
Approved by the University/Online Classes)
OEXXT72N/ OE/ILE-2
OE/
3 O IEXXT72N/ ILE OE/IE (Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
OEXXM72N Approved by the University/Online Classes)
Elective
UEHUT704/
(Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC
4 I* UEHUM70N HMC UE 2 0 0 0 3 50 50 2 2
Approved by the University/Online
Classes)
5 S PCXXS705 PWS PC Seminar 0 0 3 0 1.5 50 0 2 3
PCXXP706/ Option 1: Major Project
6 P** PCXXI706 PWS PC 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 4 8
Option 2: Internship (4-6 Months)
7 R/H VAC Remedial/Honours Course 3 0 0 0 4.5 3* 3*
26/
Total 31
17/20* 22/25*

*No Grade Points will be awarded for the I slot courses.

Valuation for HMC courses will be done at college level, Question papers will be provided by the University.
**Students can opt for the internship either in the 7th or 8th semester.
Option 1: Work on a Project in the institute/department under the mentorship of faculty members.
Option 2: Full semester Internship in an Industry/organization (7th or 8th semester)

Note: Open Electives are such courses which will be offered by other departments.

Slot I: HMC Elective

1 Project Management: Planning, Execution, Evaluation and Control
2 Proficiency course in French. (MOOC) (B1 level)
3 Proficiency Course in German (B1 Level). (MOOC)
4 Proficiency Course in Spanish (B1 Level) (MOOC)
5 Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture (N5 level). (MOOC)

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EIGHT SEMESTER (January-June)

Credit Total

Category
Course
Sl. Course Course Title Structure SS Marks Credits Hrs/
Slot Course
No: Type (Course Name) Week
Code
L T P R CIA ESE
PEXXT86N PE-6
1 A / PE PE (Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
PEXXM86N Approved by the University/Online Classes)
OEXXT83N/ OE/ILE-3
2 O IEXXT83N/ OE/ILE OE/IE (Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC 3 0 0 0 4.5 40 60 3 3
OEXXM83N Approved by the University/Online Classes)
UEHUT803/
Organizational Behavior and Business
3 I* UEHUM803 HMC UC Communication 2 0 0 0 3 50 50 1 2
(Internship Students: Self Study/MOOC
Approved by the University/Online Classes)
Option 1: Major Project
PCXXP806/
Option 2: Internship (4-6 Months)
PCXXI806/
4 P** PCXXJ806 PWS PC Option 3: Major Project Phase -II 0 0 0 8 8 100 0 4 8
(For the students who have not opted for
internship in S7/S8)
Total 20 11 16

*No Grade Points will be awarded for the I slot courses.

Valuation for HMC courses will be done at college level, Question papers will be provided by the University.
** Option 2: Full semester Internship in an Industry/organization (7th or 8th semester)

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HMC Courses
Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 S1/S2 Life Skills and Professional Communication 1
2 Economics for Engineers 2
S3/S4
3 Engineering Ethics and Sustainable Development 2
4 S5 Constitution Of India. (MOOC) 1
5 S7 Elective (Project Management/Foreign Languages) 2
6 S8 Organizational Behavior and Business Communication 1
Total Credits 9

BSC Courses
Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 S1 Group Specific Mathematics-1 3
2 Physics for Engineers 4
S1/S2
3 Chemistry for Engineers 4
4 S2 Group Specific Mathematics-2 3
5 S3 Group Specific Mathematics-3 3
6 S4 Group Specific Mathematics-4 3
Total Credits 20

ESC Courses (Group A)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing 3
2 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
S1
3 Algorithmic Thinking with Python 4
4 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Workshop 1
5 Foundations of Computing: From Hardware Essentials to Web Design 3
6 Programming in C 4
S2
7 Engineering Entrepreneurship and IPR 3
8 IT Workshop 1
9 S3 Digital Electronics & Logic Design 4
10 S6 Design Thinking and Product Development 2
Total Credits 29

ESC Courses (Group B)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing 3
2 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
S1
3 Algorithmic Thinking with Python 4
4 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Workshop 1
Foundations of Computing: From Hardware Essentials to Web Design /
5 3
Engineering Mechanics (EEE, CP, RA and RU)
6 S2 Programming in C 4
7 Engineering Entrepreneurship and IPR 3
8 IT Workshop 1
9 S3 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 4
10 S6 Design Thinking and Creativity 2
Total Credits 29
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ESC Courses (Group C)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 Engineering Mechanics 3
2 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering/ Civil Engineering 4
S1
3 Algorithmic Thinking with Python 4
4 Engineering Workshop 1
5 Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing 3
6 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
7 S2 Engineering Entrepreneurship and IPR 3
8 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Workshop 1
Civil Engineering Drafting Lab (CE, CV)
9 S3 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 4
10 S6 Design Thinking and Creativity 2
Total Credits 29

ESC Courses (Group D)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Drawing 3
2 Introduction to Biotechnology/Food Technology/Agriculture Engineering 4
S1
3 Algorithmic Thinking with Python 4
4 Foundations of Biotechnology/Food Technology/Agriculture Engineering 1
Lab
5 Basic Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering 3
6 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
S2
7 Engineering Entrepreneurship and IPR 3
8 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Workshop 1
9 S3 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 4
10 S6 Design Thinking and Creativity 2
Total Credits 29

Programme Core Courses (PC)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 S2 Core 1 4
2 Core 2 4
3 Core 3 4
S3
4 Lab-1 2
5 Lab-2 2
6 Core 4 4
7 Core 5 4
S4
8 Lab-3 2
9 Lab-4 2
10 Core 6 4
11 Core 7 4
12 S5 Core 8 3
13 Lab-5 2
14 Lab-6 2
15 Core 9 4
16 Core 10 3
S6
17 Lab-7 2
18 Mini Project 2
Total Credits (Theory -10, Lab-7, Mini Project-1) 54

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Programme Core Courses (CE, EE, ME Branches)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 S2 Core 1 4
2 Core 2 4
3 Core 3 4
S3
4 Lab-1 2
5 Lab-2 2
6 Core 4 4
7 Core 5 4
S4
8 Lab-3 2
9 Lab-4 2
10 Core 6 4
11 Core 7 4
12 S5 Core 8 3
13 Lab-5 2
14 Lab-6 2
15 Core 9 3
16 Core 10 3
17 S6 Lab-7 2
18 Mini Project 2
19 Lab-8 1
Total Credits (Theory -10, Lab-8, Mini Project-1) 54

Programme Core-Project Based Learning (PBL)

Sl. No: Semester Course Area Credits
1 S3 Core PBL-1 4
2 S4 Core PBL-2 4
3 S5 Core PBL-3 4
4 S6 Core PBL-4 4
Total Credits 16

Programme Elective Courses (PE)

Sl. No: Semester Course Type Credits
1 S4 PE-1 3
2 S5 PE-2 3
3 S6 PE-3 3
4 PE-4 3
S7
5 PE-5 3
6 S8 PE-6 3
Total Credits 18

Open Elective Courses/Industry Elective( OE/IEL)

Sl. No: Semester Course Type Credits
1 S6 OE/ILE-1 3
2 S7 OE/ILE-2 3
3 S8 OE/ILE-3 3
Total Credits 9

Project/ Internship and Seminar

Sl. No: Semester Course Type Credits
1 Seminar 2
S7
2 Major Project/Internship 4
3 S8 Major Project/Internship/Research Project 4
Total Credits 10

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Activity Points

Sl. Minimum Credit

Group Courses Credits
No. Requirements

1 NSS, NCC, NSO (National Sports Organization)

1
2 I Arts/Sports/Games
(40 Points)
3 Union/Club Activities

4 English Proficiency Certification (TOFEL, IELTS, BEC etc.)

Aptitude Proficiency Certification (GRE, CAT, GMAT etc.)/ Valid

5
Gate Score. 3 Credits
1
II (One credit from each
Short Term Internship (Minimum 2 weeks), Clinical (40 Points) Group)
Exposure/Training (Minimum 2 weeks), Conferences/Paper
6 Presentation/ Workshop Activities/ Professional Body Activities,
Participation in University level/State Level/ National Level
Hackathons

Journal Publication, Patents, Start-Up, Innovation, Winners of

7 1
National/ International Level Hackathons
III (40 Points)
8 Skilling Certificates (Approved by the University)

 Students are required to acquire a minimum of 120 activity points, with at least 40 points per group, to fulfill
the curriculum requirement of 3 activity credits.
 For B. Tech Lateral Entry students, 30 points per group are required. A minimum of 90 activity points must
be acquired to obtain the 3 activity credits mandated by the curriculum.

Course classifications of the B. Tech Programmes and Overall Credit Structure

Sl. No Category Code Credits
1 Humanities and Social Sciences including Management Courses HMC 9
2 Basic Science Courses BSC 20
3 Engineering Science Courses ESC 29
4 Programme (Professional) Core Courses PCC 54
5 Programme (Professional) Core Courses-Project Based Learning PBL 16
6 Programme Elective Courses PEC 18
7 Open Elective Courses/Industry Linked Elective OEC/ILE 9
8 Project Work/Internship and Seminar PWS 10
9 Health and Wellness PW 1
10 Skill Enhancement Courses (Digital 101) SEC 1
11 Mandatory Student Activities MSA 3
Total Credits 170

Dr. Libish T M Dr. Vinu Thomas

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