Credit Transfer

Credit Transfer in the IIT Madras BS Degree Programme

The IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications offers structured options for credit transfer, allowing students to incorporate relevant coursework from NPTEL/SWAYAM and IIT Madras campus courses into their degree requirements. Here are the key details:

1. Credit Transfer from NPTEL/SWAYAM Courses

• Eligibility and Limits:
  • BSc Level: Up to 4 credits from approved NPTEL technical courses can be transferred.
  • BS Level: Up to 8 credits (including up to 4 credits in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSMG) category) can be transferred.
• Course Requirements:
  • Only courses listed as approved by the BS programme can be transferred. The lists are updated periodically and available via the programme’s website.
  • Only SWAYAM NPTEL certification courses are eligible.
• Process:
  • Register for NPTEL courses using your official IITM BS programme email ID.
  • Complete the course and the NPTEL exam.
  • Apply for credit transfer to the BS programme, providing an undertaking that the course is being credited only to the IITM BS Degree.
• Fees:
  • ₹1,000 per credit for credit transfer (separate from NPTEL exam fees).
• Grading:
  • Transferred NPTEL courses are marked as PASS/FAIL and do not contribute to CGPA.
• Timing:
  • NPTEL courses can be completed any time after joining the Foundation Level, but credits are transferred only at the BSc or BS levels.
• Other Notes:
  • Each NPTEL course can be credited only once and only to one programme (either your college degree or the BS degree, not both).
  • If only doing credit transfer in a term (not registering for any IITM BS courses), you must pay the Registration Keep Alive (RKA) fee.

2. Credit Transfer from IIT Madras Campus Courses

• Eligibility:
  • Students must have completed the Foundation and both Diplomas and have a CGPA of 8.0 or higher.
• Limits:
  • BSc Level: Up to 8 credits can be transferred from campus courses in Engineering, Science, or Management.
  • BS Level: After completing the BSc (114 credits) and with a CGPA of 8.0, up to 24 credits (minus any already transferred at BSc level) can be transferred.
  • HSMG Category: A maximum of 8 credits in the HSMG category (including NPTEL) can be transferred at the BS level.
• Process:
  • Apply for campus courses as per seat availability.
  • Attend classes in person unless a hybrid mode is available.
  • Upon completion, credits and grades are transferred and counted towards your CGPA.
• Fees:
  • ₹2,500 per credit for campus course credit transfer (plus any institute fees).
• Transcript:
  • Campus courses appear on the BS degree transcript with grades and count towards CGPA.

3. Apprenticeship Credit Transfer (BS Level Only)

• Eligibility: For students in the BS level who undertake an approved apprenticeship.
• Credits: Up to 12 credits can be earned (4 credits for 4–8 months, 12 credits for 8 months).
• Fees: ₹5,000 per credit for apprenticeship credit transfer.
• Process: Requires approval and submission of company/research project details, work logs, and manager feedback.

4. Important Rules and Notes

• NPTEL and campus credits cannot be double-counted (i.e., a course credited to another degree cannot be credited again to the BS programme).
• Transferred NPTEL credits do not affect CGPA; campus course and apprenticeship credits do.
• Credit transfer requests must be made in the term specified by the programme calendar.
• Registration Keep Alive (RKA) fee applies if only doing credit transfer in a term.

Summary Table: Credit Transfer Options

For full details, including updated lists of eligible NPTEL courses and campus course procedures, refer to the [IITM BS Degree Programme Student Handbook]¹.