IIT-BHU's new UG curriculum offers more flexibility
The changes will be implemented from academic session 2025-26.
Dean (academic affairs) prof Devendra Singh said that from the fourth semester onwards, students will have five academic pathways to choose from, based on merit and their preferences. From the fifth semester, BTech students with a minor can take 4-6 courses in another discipline while BTech students can complete a second major alongside their primary major, extending the program to 10 semesters.
BTech students can complete M.Tech under IDD, extending the program to 10 semesters.
A student enrolled in a four-year BTech program can earn a minor degree by completing a minimum of four and a maximum of six courses in another engineering discipline during the fifth, seventh, and eighth semesters.
About the BTech second major, he said that a student who initially pursued a Minor and then completes the 10-semester curriculum in the second discipline will earn a Second Major B.Tech degree, effectively graduating with degrees in two engineering disciplines.
Students who initially opt for a Minor can later switch to the Second Major track based on seat availability and merit.
Associate dean (academic) Prof Indrajit Sinha highlighted that students can also earn the Integrated Dual Degree program for BTech and MTech degree in a single discipline within 10 semesters. Architecture (B Arch) students in the five-year program are also eligible for the Minor and Second Major options, with the latter extending the program to six years. tnn
Prof Singh elaborated that the traditional branch-change system after the first year has been discontinued.
Instead, students can diversify by adding a Minor or Second Major without changing their primary branch. He also noted that the sixth semester of every B Tech program has been earmarked for industrial or research internships, giving students hands-on experience and stronger industry connections.
IIT (BHU) has also implemented a Multiple Exit Framework, which allows students to exit the programme at different stages based on earned credits.
Prof Singh further shared that the institute has launched an MTech programme in Medical Devices to bridge engineering and healthcare. Additionally, AI-based industry-focussed courses are being launched in collaboration with the Saras AI Institute, and a standards-focused course is proposed in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Director of IIT (BHU) Prof Amit Patra emphasized that the new curriculum promotes holistic education and interdisciplinary dialogue, giving students the freedom to tailor their academic journey while ensuring a strong foundation in their core discipline. He stated, "This curriculum is a major step towards nurturing graduates who are not only academically strong but also socially conscious and industry-ready, keeping pace with modern-day requirements.
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