B. Des.

Regulations, 2024

another inter-college transfer.

Exceptional Circumstances for Inter-College Transfer:

In the event of extraordinary circumstances, such as health issues, closure of a

college, closure of a branch, or withdrawal of recognition/affiliation by AICTE or

R 16.14 the University, the University reserves the right to facilitate the transfer of students
from one affiliated institution or college to another affiliated institution or college
offering the same programme at any time during the continuation of the
programme.

Timeline for Inter-College Transfer Process:

R 16.15 All inter-college transfer processes shall be completed within 30 working days from
the date of commencement of semester classes.

17. Migration from other Universities

Migration to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University from other universities

shall be permitted under the following conditions:
i. Ranking Requirement: The parent institution must be ranked in the National
Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) or within the top 1000 in the QS,
THE, or ARWU World University Rankings. This ensures that the parent
institution meets recognized standards of academic excellence.
R 17.1
ii. Exceptions for Non-Ranked Institutions: In cases where the parent university
does not meet the above ranking criteria, migration may still be allowed if a
bipartite agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been
established between the Parent University and APJ Abdul Kalam
Technological University for this purpose.

i. Students from both Indian and foreign universities are eligible to apply for
inter-university transfer.
ii. If the transfer is from a foreign university, the institution must be approved by
the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
R 17.2
iii. The transfer process for all applicants shall adhere to the standard procedures
outlined by APJAKTU, including application submission, document
verification, credit transfer evaluation, and final admission.

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Submission of Inter-University Transfer Applications:

i. Inter-university transfer applications must be submitted exclusively through
the university portal within the specified timeframe outlined in the official
R 17.3
inter-university transfer notification.
ii. Applications submitted outside of the designated portal or timeframe will not
be considered.

Applicants seeking migration to the University must submit the following

documents along with their application:
i. Regulations, Scheme, and Syllabus of the respective specialization, attested by
the Registrar of the parent University or an equivalent authority.
R 17.4
ii. Copies of all certificates and mark lists from 10th grade onwards, attested by a
gazetted officer.
iii. Original certificates and mark lists must be produced upon request by the
University.
Migration to APJAKTU:

i. Migration up to Fifth Semester:

• Students shall be permitted to migrate to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological
University (APJAKTU) only up to the fifth semester, provided they fulfil
the University’s eligibility criteria for admission to the course applied for
migration.
R 17.5
ii. Special Circumstances for Fifth and Sixth Semester Students:
• Under special circumstances, students who have completed the fifth or
sixth semester at other universities and are willing to do so shall be
permitted to rejoin the fifth semester in KTU-affiliated colleges.
• However, such students must meet all other eligibility conditions specified
by the university.

The student will be offered admission to any of the affiliated colleges or institutions

R 17.6 of the University, subject to seat availability. The student must provide a no
objection certificate from the respective college or institute regarding this matter.

Admission on a migration basis will be through the lateral transfer of credits, as

R 17.7
recommended by the concerned Board of Studies.

R 17.8 Students shall be allowed to migrate to the University subject to satisfying the rules

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and regulations regarding the maximum number of backlogs, grade points, minimum
credit requirements for promotion to higher semesters, etc.

The Board of Studies will assess the student's suitability for migration based on
R 17.9
programme compatibility, backlogs, grade points, and credit requirements.
Fees for Migration and Processing:

i. Fee Payment Requirements:

• Students offered admission through migration must pay the specified
migration fees and processing (University) fees as set by the University.
ii. Payment Schedule:
R 17.10
• The processing fee must be paid along with the application.
• The migration fee is due at the time of admission offered by the
University.
iii. Non-Refundable Fees:
• Once paid, these fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Students offered admission must produce a migration certificate and a character

R 17.11
certificate from their parent University/Institute at the time of admission.

i. Completion of Transitory Courses: Admitted students must complete the

transitory courses from previous semesters to fulfil programme requirements,
as prescribed and assessed by the Board of Studies according to the academic
requirements of the University.
ii. Consideration of Previous Courses: The Board of Studies shall consider
advanced courses or different courses completed by the student at the parent
Institution when identifying transitory courses.
R 17.12 iii. Limit on Transitory Courses: The maximum number of transitory courses that
can be allowed is 6.
iv. If the Board of Studies decides that more than 6 transitory courses are
necessary, the matter must be further decided by the Academic Council.
v. If the Academic Council concurs with the Board of Studies' decision on
requiring more than 6 transitory courses, the student will have to join a lower
semester.

Credit Limit for Transitory Course Registration:

R 17.13 Students transferred from other universities shall not be subject to any credit limit
when registering for courses, including transitory courses, in a semester.

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Credit Transfer and CGPA Calculation Policy for Inter-University Transfer:

i. Credit Counting: The number of credits transferred from the previous

university shall be counted towards fulfilling the minimum credit requirements
of the B. Des. programme at KTU.
ii. Equating Credits to KTU System: Credits earned from the host institution
shall be equated to the KTU credit system to ensure consistency in academic
standards and alignment with the KTU curriculum.
iii. Transcripts Issued by KTU: The transcripts issued by APJ Abdul Kalam
Technological University will only include the courses, credits, and grades
completed at KTU.
R 17.14 iv. Exclusion of Detailed Listing: The transcripts will not include a detailed
listing or breakdown of individual courses for transferred credits.
v. Transferred credits from a host institution shall be incorporated into the CGPA
calculation at KTU. However, to ensure consistency and fairness, the grades
earned at the host institution must be converted to the equivalent KTU grading
scale before being included in the CGPA calculation.
Indication of Transferred Credits: The credits transferred from the previous
university will be indicated as a total at the bottom of the Consolidated Grade Sheet
and Official Transcript, labelled as ‘Total Credits Transferred from (Name of the
Institute/University, place and Country)’.
Mandatory Course Registration After Inter-University Transfer:

Students shall be required to register for and complete all the courses listed in the
R 17.15
curriculum along with other students as per the B. Des. 2024 regulation, irrespective
of the semester in which they rejoin.

18. Student Exchange Programme

i. Exchange programmes shall be conducted with Institutes of National

Importance (INIs) in India, as recognized by the Ministry of Education, or
with universities/institutions with which KTU has established bilateral
agreements or MoUs.
R 18.1
ii. Exchange programmes with international universities/institutions shall be
limited to those ranked below 1000 in the QS/THE/ARWU World University
Rankings or with universities/institutions with which KTU has established
bilateral agreements or MoUs.

R 18.2 i. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 7.5 up to the last declared results to

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