Minor Degree Policy (As per NEP 2020 Guidelines)
1. Introduction
In alignment with the multidisciplinary approach envisioned under the National Education Policy
(NEP) 2020, KIET Group of Institutions introduces Minor Degree programs for B.Tech students.
These programs provide an excellent opportunity for students to pursue a specialized area of interest
beyond their core discipline, enhancing their academic breadth and career prospects.
2. Objective
The Minor Degree aims to:
Encourage multidisciplinary learning.
Enhance students’ employability by adding domain-specific skills.
Provide academic flexibility through cross-departmental specialization.
Allow students to graduate with an additional certification in a specialized field.
3. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Minor Degree, students must meet the following conditions:
Be a regular student enrolled in any B.Tech program at KIET Group of Institutions.
Each minor will consist of 4 or more courses adding up to 16 credits.
Must have CGPA 6.5 and above and no backlogs in any examination (i.e., should have
cleared all subjects up to the time of registration).
Must apply within the prescribed window (3rd semester).
A student can apply in one degree program only during his/her major degree program.
Admission to a Minor Degree program is subject to departmental capacity and prerequisites
(if any).
4. Program Requirements
The Minor Degree requires completion of 16 additional credits, which are over and above
the 160 credits of the regular B.Tech major program.
The program must be completed within the normal duration of the B.Tech course.
The Minor Degree will be offered by departments to students outside their own stream
(as detailed in the list of minor programs offered).
5. Minor Degrees Offered
As per the current structure, the following Minor Degrees are available:
Offering Min/Max Batch
S. No Minor Degree Eligible Streams
Department Size
Artificial
All branches except Min: 30
1 CSE(AI&ML) Intelligence and
CS-related branches Max:75
Machine Learning
Drone Technology All branches except Min: 30
2 ECE
for Agriculture ECE Max:75
Financial Min: 30
3 MBA All branches
Management Max: 75
Automotive All branches except Min: 20
4 ME
Mechatronics ME Max: 30
6. Fee Structure
A non-refundable fee of ₹5,000 will be charged for enrolling in the Minor Degree program.
This fee covers course registration, academic support, and examination.
7. Certification
Upon successful completion of the Minor Degree, students will be awarded a “B.Tech in
[Major] with Minor in [Specialization]” on their final transcript.
The 16 additional credits earned for the minor will be recorded separately and will not affect
the CGPA of the major degree.
8. General Guidelines
Students are allowed to withdraw from the Minor Degree program with proper justification
and approval from the Director Academic Office.
If a student fails to complete the required 16 credits in the stipulated time period of the degree
program, the minor certification will not be granted.
The institution reserves the right to revise the list of available minor programs, seat
availability, and course structure based on academic and administrative requirements.
Note: The teaching of courses in the Minor Degree must be aligned with industry standards to ensure
quality education and enhanced employability.
Time slots for Minor Degree courses shall be scheduled in the timetable as follows:
Last two lectures on Tuesday and Wednesday
Last one hour on Thursday.
Director Academics
Prof. (Dr.) Adesh Kumar Pandey
