NOTIFICATION

              (Conversion from Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Program to Master of Science by Research (M.S.) Program)

The Senate in its 34th meeting held on 15th March, 2022, vide item No. 34.5 resolved to approve the following for Conversion from Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Program to Master of Science by Research (M.S.) Program:

Conversion Mechanism

• Students may apply for conversion after completion of the first semester till the end of the third semester of the M.Tech. program.
• There should be at least one faculty from the concerned School willing to supervise the student for the MS thesis.
• Minimum CGPA to be eligible for this conversion is 8.00 with no F grade in any subject registered until the time of application. However, School may choose to increase the cut off CGPA as per number of applications received and seat/facility availability.
• There should not be any academic or other disciplinary action against the student during their stay at IIT Mandi.

Ordinance and Regulation

• Existing ordinance and regulations for M.S. program will be applicable from the day of the conversion.
• The course credits earned till the time of application will be counted towards the credit requirements of the MS program. However, APC may recommend additional course works based on the research topic opted for the MS thesis.
• Financial assistantship, beyond 24 months from the date of registration for the M.Tech. program at IIT Mandi, may be extended by the supervisor from own resources as per applicable norms.

To

All M.Tech Students (2021 Batch)