All these facts are based on my interaction with BITS official during BITS orientation class held today.
Part A - BITS WILP off campus MS degree.
- BITS do not make any difference between MS degree awarded off-campus or on-campus and both are considered as equivalent.
- It has world wide acceptance. Hence after completing the MS degree one can apply for PHD in any institute of higher education.
- In the MS degree awarded by the BITS, mode of education(off campus/On campus) does not appear (This point might be a concern for few aspirants ).
- As the program is meant for working professionals hence there day to day part of work is assumed/considered as fulfilling the practical aspect required to award the degree.
- There is no concept of supplementary exams in BITS. Hence, in case if some one has 'E' grade or RRC (Request to repeat the course) in any of the course in any semester then one has to register for that course in the next semester. It means extra course along with the regular courses of the next semester.
- Before the final(i.e 4th) semester one must not have any 'E' grade or RRC for any of the prior 12 courses(i.e all the courses of three semesters). In other words, one must pass all the 12 courses before commencing Dissertation work in final semester.
- Most important point, min. CGPA of 5.5 will be require for successful completion of the degree.
Disclaimers :
- Please do not read web pages of my blog as official facts or information. For this please be in touch with appropriate authorities.
- It is purely based on my experiences and understanding.
- Above all views are derived while pursuing WILP MS degree in collaborative mode. Hence, there may be chances that few of the things differ with WILP off campus mode(i.e without collaboration with the individual's working organisation).
Prashant Sharma.