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.
100 comments:
File a RTI and find out who corrects at Pilani the mid semester and comprehensive examination answer papers of students who are enrolled in WILP without any collaboration.
All the exams sheets are corrected by BITS Faculty.
According to Vijay Verma blog the Off campus programmes of BITS Pilani have been approved by the joint committee of DEC-UGC-AICTE only upto 2007-2008. There have been serious issues with answer paper corrections of non collaborative programmes.
http://courses.ind.in/bits-pilani-fee-structure
I believe one can see how the one's paper is corrected. Hence, its quite transparent. With respect to approval/re-approval I think it should not be a concern for BITS. As this program has been highly acclaimed by foreign universities and in industry domain.
The link that is mentioned in "Anonymous" comment, contains comment based on incomplete or unconfirmed sources itself.
I am interested un doing MS in Quality Management , Will this programme be excepted in other industries or group, what about the fact that regular and off campus marks a difference
Anuj
@Anuj: For the first part of your question answer is - It depends upon Industry/organisation to industry/organisation. Some do consider it while some not at all. Just to give you more inputs, some public sector companies too have tie ups with BITS pilani for the same cource which looks credible but companies like TCS says course must be full time!
Coming to second part of your question- Regular generally means full time with in campus. In case of BITS pilani they claim to run all the courses regular and not part time. With off campus they means outside the territory where university is situated. So even the off campus student of BITS pilani gets a degree as any "regular" student studying in BITS pilani at Pilani gets.
Hi everybody,
Anonymous said...
According to Vijay Verma blog the Off campus programmes of BITS Pilani have been approved by the joint committee of DEC-UGC-AICTE only upto 2007-2008. There have been serious issues with answer paper corrections of non collaborative programmes.
Is this not approved after 2008 ? shall one has phd oppurtunities in any college after ms in ss ?
Hi everyone,
Is this not approved after 2008 ?
Is it equal to fulltime MS or Mtech ?
Can one do phd after this in any college ?
@Anonymous and @Ajit:
1) Yes it is not approved by DEC-UGC-AICTE beyond some year, exact year not remembered. Though it is in context of jobs eligibility in central government only. This does not make this program illegal as far as my understanding.
Reason being simple, An autonomous institute can have its own degree program.
2) This non approval by committee thing, is due to stand off between BITS Pilani and UGC over the name of degree! Yes UGC says make the name of degree as - ME but BITS says we want to continue it as MS.
3) Point 2 is based on the fact that I went through the minutes of meeting of DEC in which they were of the opinion that till UGC and BITS Pilani come in accord they will not approve the course of the purpose defined in point 1.
Secondly, I had the interaction with BITS Pilani, Off campus coordinator. He also said the same thing
4) Admissions in PhD, Recognition of degree in jobs and institutes are on discretion of applied institute or firm.
5) I know few people who completed their PhD after MS off campus, through IITs.
6) I appeared in few companies interview and had mixed responses. Some companies do not want to include part-time/off campus studies for making their recruitment decisions. While some do!
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Thanks and regards,
Prashant Sharma
Is it necessary for my company to sponsor it? What is required from their side?
Is it necessary for my company to sponsor it? What is necessary from their side?
@Yashaswini Viswanath
Hi,
BITS conduct their off campus programs in two modes - Collaborative mode and another is individual registration.
So you can opt of the second one. You may not necessarily need company sponsorship but to have some approvals from HR inline with BITS requirement. BITS provide a form for it. That need to be duly signed by company HR.
Hi Prashant Sharma
Please answer the below questions
1) Is person with MS software system eligible for central govt joba esp NET by UGC
I want to see the validity of this degree from UGC website ? can i mail to UGC ? if so please tell how to do it. ? then we can get the correct answer
I think the degree given by deemed university has nothing to do with AICTE right?
Thanks
Saleem
@Saleem
Saleem, as far as my understanding and research about validity says - A distance learning program must be recognized by joint committee of UGC-DEC-AICTE(for technical degrees).
Now tricky part is, Is BITS WILP programmes are really distance learning or not? Because it has some min. virtual contact hours via internet means.
If I go some time back when these courses were approved by DEC-UGC-AICTE i.e till 2007-08. At that time BITS were operating it under Distance Learning Program division. But now they have changes the name of their division, I believe.
Coming back to you question -
1) If this degree is considered as Distance learning by central govt then - Its is not fulfilling the criterion for Central Govt jobs. As this is not yet included in approved list of degrees in DEC-UGC-AICTE approved list.
2) If it is considered by central govt as regular degree as BITS considers it(in degree they mention it as regular student and only in transcript they mention pedagogy as "off-campus") then one having this degree is eligible for Central Govt. job.
3) Yes, a deemed university can have its own degree and doesn't come under purview of AICTE at all. Though UGC can.
4) So right question to ask to UGC is whether this degree considered as distance learning or regular. If distance learning then is it approved? I think if it is the later case then answer is NO.
Hope this is clear to you now.
Hello Prashant,
I have completed BSC IT from Mumbai University and currently working with Tech Mahindra and pursuing MS in Software Engineering from BITS WILP. Could you please let me know if the course would provide me a leading edge over the BSC grads having the same years of work experience as I have? and if yes how?
Also, please suggest me if I should opt for further studies or opt for jobs in other companies after this programme?
Can you please elaborate the Marks Criteria in WILP for MS Software Systems.? I mean what make you contribute these 5.5 CGPA. Basically the evaluation criteria for successfully appearing in the examination.
Prasanth and others,
Yes I too completed MS micro electronics in collabaration mode.In certifcate they didnt mention anything(off/on campus),but in transcript it is very clearly mentioned that off campus.Definetely there is a issue for the persons who work in overseas because certificate attestation shpuld be done their respective embassies on VISA processing,some of the countries simply reject because it is off campus.
Does it mean I cannot get a foreign job based on this degree?
Does that mean we cannot obtain a job in the foreign country with this degree?
@Anonymous, Virat:
I seriously doubt about the comment made by anonymous on "Embassy" thing on off campus mode!
Rather I hold the belief that till the Institution has capacity to award degrees and is earned in legitimate way; no embassy in world can question you and hinder in providing the Visa. Rather its the matter of respective employer as to consider a degree obtained through off campus mode as under consideration or not.
Hai Prashant,
Any restrictions or conditions to followed in dissertion ( WILP) ??? Wat kind of projects to selected ???
@Becky
I would say guidelines and not restrictions. Guidelines are somewhat same as it is in any good university and close to UGC norms for Ph.D.
It demands for -
1) Novalty in term of idea/presentation of concept etc.
2) Topic must be approved by BITS.
For second part of your question -
BITS ask to compile your field of study in Dissertation. So whatever study or work that you will do should have something new to add to the state of art of the knowledge.
No to plagiarism ! So if the study or work result is of nature which produce some piece of software/application , then it should be well documented and within the guidelines for compilation of Dissertation.
For e.g. I did my dissertation on Semantic Web.
Hi Prashanth,
I am working as a Software Engineer in Mahindra Comviva Technologies,Bangalore from past 2 years.I am planning to pursue MS in Software Systems from BITS Pilani WILP off campus programme.My question is will I get a Lecturer job in the engineering colleges with this degree after all I am going for this course only with this intention? Please suggest
Hi Prashanth,
I am planning to do MS, Software Systems in BITS Pilani with the intention of becoming lecturer.Will I get a lecturer job after completion of MS in BITS pilani?
Hi Prashant,
I am working in a MNC in Telecom domain from last 13 months. I am B.Tech graduate. My question is Will it be good career for graduate people. Because am able to see, B.Sc people can also apply for this WILP. And also could you please tell me are we eligible for PhD program if we want to pursue in future.?
Advance Thanks.
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Yakub
@Rajesh BN
Yes, there are very good chances if you complete MS in true spirit of learning. Ans should be able to demonstrate it to convince the interviewer.
But still this MS is not counted for central government jobs. So keep this in mind.
Hi,
I am a Graduate civil engineer working with one
of leading infrastructure company in India.
I wish to enroll my self with BITS - Pilani for the program : MS -
Project Engineering & Management through WILP mode.
As i am not the employee of DCPL,Kolkatta, is it possible to join the above said program. Because it is a collaborative program with DCPL.
Hi Prashant,
How do you rate MS in Software Systems for a person working for 5-6 years and then enroll for learning? It seems most of the people is looking to add another degree from reputed institute to their resumes. Is this program worth from learning perspective? Also what is their instructional methodlogies?
Thanks,
Rajender Sharma
Hi Prashant,
How do you rate MS in software systems program from learning perspective to a professional having 7-8 years of working experience?
What is their instructional methodology?
Thanks,
Rajender Sharma
Hi prashant,
Presently i am persuing this course in the collaborative mode. i m an employee of DCPL, kolkata.
I look forward to persue a career as a lecturer in universities or institutes giving engineering degree. my question is after this course can i do full time or part time phd from renounced institutes like iit or JU or NITs?? will this course be considered as equivalent to M-Tech or M.E. ??
Hi Prashanth,
In case during a wlip an employee has to resign from job or switches company then he'll end up paying the sponsere with amount sponsored, but will the employee be given a chance to complete his degree by switching him to individual mode..let's assume if he is about to start Hus last project works.
-Jeeth
Hi Prashant,
I have completed my Bsc(Honours) in Electronics full time from the "University of Delhi". Post that I completed my MS in Software Engineering from BITS as part of WILP in collaboration with "Wipro Technologies". My question is:
1. Would I be eligible for any government job which needs an "engineering" degree? I heard from some of the folks that the certificate doesn't mention any off/on campus, only the transcript says it is off campus.
2. Can my Bsc degree serve as equivalent to engineering degree when opting for a government job, where the eligibility criteria is graduation.
Please guide..
Hi Prashant,
I have completed my Bsc(Honours) in Electronics from "Univerity of Delhi" (regular course). Post that I completed my MS in SE from BITS Pilani as part of WILP in collaboration with Wipro.
My question is:
Would I be eligible for government jobs which demand and engineering. I learnt that the certificate that we get from BITS doesnt mention off/on campus.
Hi
Hence does it mean that the MS from BITS Pilani wont be recognised by the UGC for the NET exam ???
Thanks N Regards
Sidharth
Hence does it mean that the course wont be accepted by the UGC NET exam in the first place
@Anonymous October 28, 2013 at 1:48 AM:
BITS has different WILP courses tailored for its need and purpose. So, there are most of the courses that are only available in Collaborative mode and not in individual capacity.
It makes some sense as well because some courses need specific facilities to be available for its completion. That can easily be available with a company (in collaborative mode) but not possible in individual mode.
In best of my knowledge, only following programs are available in individual capacity for MS.
Consultancy Management
Manufacturing Management
Quality Management
Software Systems
Complete details are available here:
http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/university/wilp/WILPProgrammes
@Rajendra Sharma:
I don't have not very much idea of instructional methodologies for WILP in individual capacity. But my understanding is, it is web broadcast of lectures. Its online. And you can ask queries and discuss online and offline both with BITS off campus faculty assigned for a subject. I believe they have very good online system available for this purpose comprising everything that a student may need. Like - Schedule, announcements, extra notes/exercise/assignment downloads etc. Load of having internet, computer , software for online lectures is to be borne by students.
For Collaborative mode its bit easy as such extra loads are shared by the collaborating organisation.
In both the case there will be some hours of contact session either through online or personal (In some collaborating mode its the advantage).
These days almost all courses have assignment component. In my personal view the level of exams and assignments is high in WILP individual mode.
@Priya:
Recognition of a degree by another institute is always a matter of their discretion and legitimity.
But there should not be a doubt that BITS being a deemed University can award these degrees.
If you search for such people in internet then definitely come across one or two person who after completing this degree enrolled for Ph.D in some of the premier institute.
@ Anonymous October 30, 2013 at 1:57 PM:
I seriously doubt of this possibility! But BITS is in the best position to answer this.
@ Divya Khurana:
Divya this question has been coming up frequently and I have answered it some of the times as well. You may like to search it in my blog somewhere in comment sections.
My understanding is based on research that I did on it in 2010 - 11 &2012.
BITS WILP course is not considerable for central government jobs. Because gazette notification clearly says that such program must be an approved obe by combined committee of UGC-DEC-AICTE. Unfortunately this committee does not have approved it post ????( will update the exact year later on after confirming. But certainly this year is less than 2010).
For rest other institutions/organisations/offices it depends upon their discretion.
@ Sidharth:
I am not very much clear on this. ut if it is about Central government job then you must cross verify before proceeding. You can verify it via UGC and/or RTI.
Dear Prashant
i have done my MSc from Pondicherry Central University.Now working in a software company.I want to know is Ms from BIts pilani is rated same as Mtech from any university in regular mode.Can I get a goverment job(lectureship) based upon this?What kind of growth i ll have in IT industry if i ll do it ?
Hi Prashant,
Iam working as a Software Engineer in Mainframe Technology. I applied for MS Software Systems under WILP offered by BITS. Is it a valuable course and will I be able to get into top most firms with the completion of this course.
Also please suggest does BITS provide us any placement opportunities after completion of this course?
Regards, Sankar
Bits WILP is it recognised for govt jobs???I mean that the status is given as equivalent to Mtech/ME????
Hi Prasanth,
I am a working(1.6 years) and a graduate.I am a software developer.I want to do my PG and that too in India.I am little confused if do MS an PhD or MBA directly.But I am intrested in teaching after some years.So can you suggest me if how and what to choose the stream and how would be the application procedure.How to decide if to go for MS or MBA.Please help.
erviloyI am a working and a graduate.I am a software developer.I want to do my PG and that too in India.I am little confused if do MS an PhD or MBA directly.But I am intrested in teaching after some years.So can you suggest me if how and what to choose the stream and how would be the application procedure.How to decide if to go for MS or MBA.Please help.
Hi Prashant,
Good to see you patiently answering to common queries of 'aam aadmi'. Ideally BITS should have been doing this but you are doing a great service to student community.
I too have been searching a lot on these topics for few years. I have 2 simple questions, please see if you can help:
1. Is the MS degree through WILP itself valid considering UGC doesn't recognize it as per 'degree nomenclature'. Probably UGC means MS should stand for Master of Surgery & not for MSc.
2. Just for knowledge please let me know which IITs & foreign universities accepted MS for PhD
This will give confidence in applying to MS.
Thanks & Regards,
Aseem
Hi Prashant,
My question is
1) BITS WILP is UGC recognized or not?
Hi prashant,
Pls tell me about the exam structure. Whether any specific exam fees is there?
In some blog I read like if we not cleared a paper in any paper we have pay the whole sememter fees again to reappear in the next semester.
Pls clafify.
Also pls confirm whether mentor from our oraganisation is compulsary or whether go without a mentor?
Hi Prashant,
Thank You for your all effort!!
Question:
1) am having 6+ years of Experience in Software Industry. after doing WILP(MS in Software Systems), would i be eligible for lectureship for Computer Science Engineering of an Engineering college.
2)after having WILP, am i eligible for PHD in IITS/IISC.
3) am i eligible for NET-Exam after having WILP in Software Systems.
Thanks in Advance!!
Well, to clarify further
If your degree is not approved by curent DEB under UGC and esrstwhile UGC-AICTE-DEC and separately by AICTE for engineering, ,management and technology programmes, you are not eligible for higher studies as well as public sector job including teaching
BITS is example of how a reputed and renowned institute becomes greedy and opens so many centres and distance learning programme.
There would not have been any difficulty for BITS to apply for DEB recognition but it opted not to do so. It is similar way like IIPM do
Unfortunate
Dear BLOG Readers:
Off late I have been very very slow in responding to your posts. Sorry for that.
I am posting a reply from BITS, Pilani about the validity / authenticity of MS degrees via BITS Pilani's WILP mode of education -
1) Dear candidate,
The Master of Science (M.S.)/MBA/M.Tech. degrees awarded by BITS, Pilani are Higher Degrees offered through Off-Campus Work Integrated Learning Programmes and are equivalent to the On-Campus Higher Degrees of the Institute such as M.E., M.Pharm. and M.Phil. The holders of M.S./MBA/M.Tech. degrees are eligible to seek admission to Ph.D. programmes of BITS, Pilani. However, the requirements for admission to particular PhD programmes in other institutions are decided by the respective institutions.
The Work-Integrated Learning Programmes (and more generally all degree programmes of the Institute) are designed to improve and develop the skills of the students and enable their career progression. However, the eligibility for recruitment to particular positions in any organization is decided by the respective recruiting organization.
Best wishes,
WILPD,
BITS,Pilani
2) · BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, and empowered to award its own degrees.
· Since BITS Pilani is a Deemed to be University, it does not come under the purview of AICTE.
The Work-Integrated Learning Programmes of BITS, Pilani are unique and do not fall under traditional distance education programmes.
On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 5:22 PM, prashant sharma wrote:
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am writing this email to know about the validity or approval status of WILP degree programmes (B.S and M.S.).
Are such programmes approved by UGC or Distance Education Bureau or any other competent authority?
I tried to find this information on BITS, Pilani website - http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/university/wilp, but could not find any confirmation on this.
I hope you will consider my request and take interest in replying to my query.
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Thanks and Regards,
Prashant Sharma
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Hi,
I have decided to apply for MS Software Systems under WILP offered by BITS. Is it a valuable course and will I be able to get into top most firms with the completion of this course.
Also please suggest does BITS provide us any placement opportunities after completion of this course?
Thanks,
Ram
Mr. Prashant,
Im in the third semester of My MS manufacturing mgmt degree through BITS WILP. Can u name some previous project work topics to get an idea of how a manufacturing management project should be chosen.
Also i wated to get an idea about if the degree can give me a freedom of changing my line from chemical engg to quality or some other field?
Mr. Prashant,
Im in the third semester of My MS manufacturing mgmt degree through BITS WILP. Can u name some previous project work topics to get an idea of how a manufacturing management project should be chosen.
Also i wated to get an idea about if the degree can give me a freedom of changing my line from chemical engg to quality or some other field?
@Priya:
I do not have experience in Manufacturing and neither have any list of topics that were approved in past for the dissertation. Nut possibly you may like to try contacting your BITS off campus center head to provide such a list.
About second question of changing line to Quality: Yes, it has good prospects.
@Ram:
Off-Campus mode does not facilitate any placement as off campus mode students are already working.
Is ita good course ? Well it depends upon your involvement in the course and interests. It is too subjective to answer precisely. But my opinion is that holding MS degree only is of not much help if one can really adopt it in its way of working.
Hi Prahant,
Does WILP candidates have convocation day? or just a formality they send degree certificate by post. Any idea on this will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Amit
@Amit:
WILP in collaboration mode does organize convocation. I am not sure about individual mode.
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Prashant Sharma
Hi Prashant,
Does this wilp Mtech is considered as valid degree for lectureship in Pune university?
Hi,
I am interested to do WILP -MS software engineering.And I would like to know is the admission process is once in a year ? I could not join admission on 2014 ,so when will be the next chance for admission?
Hi prashanth. I am Working in Saudi Arabia.I would like to choose WILP MS Project Engineering and Management. I have gone throught the subjects covered in four semesters. Does BITS Pilani specifies certain books or any study materials as per the syllabus included in the subjects.If so, from where i can get these study materials or books. Does the online recorded class help us in scoring marks. How do u rate the syllabus and the couse? Is that tough to do since my work sometimes become hectic?
According to the latest UGC notice. http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/6561800_ODL-Notice.pdf
UGC will not recognize any Masters Degrees excluding MCA and MBA via Distance mode. And has asked all universities to stop offering such degrees. Is BITS' WILP included in this?
hi prashant , this is a very good blog, what i am trying to say is , BS,MS course offered by bits pilani is not approved by ugc, i hv filed an RTI regarding approval of BS and MS course , UGC replied that , this Degree (BS,MS) r not enlisted under specified degree act by ugc.thats why now bits change their curriculum to M.tech Rather than M.S. , so now you can take admission in any colleage, any univeisty after complete your M.tech degree
hi i am electronics enginner having 3-4 year experience in software domain.i want to do mtech in bits wilp program .am i eligible for phd after this. is it valid?
Hi Anonymous,
You said you have filed an RTI with UGC seeking the clarification. Can you please share the RTI reply scanned copy? Really appreciate your efforts. I and few others who are currently enrolled in WILP program want to ask the same question to the Dean WILP. But for that we need some proof (like copy of RTI reply).
Thanks a lot
-Vikas
Hi Anonymous,
Could you please share the RTI reply scanned copy? Really appreciate your efforts.
Thanks a lot
Raj
Bits bs degree is acceptable in saudi embassy for attestation. Please clarify.
Hi Prashanth Sir,
I am working in IT industry and i am doing wilp BS program in information systems from BITS-pilani. could you please let me know if i can apply for Bank PO'/cleerks and any other government sector jobs after the wilp program?
thank you,
Sai Krishna
Hello Prashanth Sir,
I am working in a IT industry and currently doing my BS information system from WILP bits-pilani.
could you please let me know if i am elgible to apply for bank exams and any other governmetn sector jobs?
thank you
As far as I know central government recognized only those (distance education) degrees that are under approved list of competent authority under UGC (currently it is DEC). Unfortunately WILP degrees like BS, MS are not in that list. So, I think that eligibility might be an issue !
Dear Prashant,
I am planning to enroll for B-tech information systems through WILP track, Please help me with below details.
1) How classes will be conducted and practical sessions?
2) Will this course be valid to take up MS program in regular AICTE approved colleges?
3) How many hours are Virtual sessions needs be attended to eligible for writing exams?
4) Will diploma holders are eligible for lateral entry to 3rd semester?
Thanks,
Sunil
I got selected in wipro SIM program ,as they r providind MS in system engineering from BITS pilhani offcampus..
Is this course approved by UGC &AICTE ??
Will i able to switch in other companies having this degree in my hand ??
What is the scope of this course/degree in government sector jobs..??
I got selected in wipro SIM program ,as they r providind MS in system engineering from BITS pilhani offcampus..
Is this course approved by UGC &AICTE ??
Will i able to switch in other companies having this degree in my hand ??
What is the scope of this course/degree in government sector jobs..??
I doubt there is any recognition to any of the off-campus program from BITS. Central govt. does not recognize it for sure. So recognizing the same would be totally on to individual companies, some would do while others won't. Same thing while applying abroad.
Hi Prashant,
Does this wilp Mtech is considered as valid degree for lectureship in Pune university?
Hi Prashant,
I am working in CTS for last three years and planning to do MS in BITS pilani. I have gone through several links to know about how the classes are taken. Since I am working in Cochin, I can't go for a direct class. Are the classes conducting as online?
Hi Prashant
I wish to do an MBA degree from BITS PILANI WILP.I m serving in the defence forces.May i know if there are any rules to complete the degree within a span of two years only.Say i am going for a temporary duty to a place for six months or so at a place where i get no Internet connection or I miss out a chance to study due to operational reasons.Will I be provided with a span of six more months to complete the course.
Hi Prashant
I wish to do an MBA degree from BITS PILANI WILP.I m serving in the defence forces.May i know if there are any rules to complete the degree within a span of two years only.Say i am going for a temporary duty to a place for six months or so at a place where i get no Internet connection or I miss out a chance to study due to operational reasons.Will I be provided with a span of six more months to complete the course.
@Paras Bajaj
Yes, that is possible with prior discussion with BITS though I do not remember the exact modalities.
Hi,
I have applied for wilp. But lost my payment receipt of net banking.
In the form is required Transaction ID or Receipt No.
@Ishita
In this situation it is better to contact BITS WILP. I think it should not be a problem.
Hi Prashanth,
I'm a B.Tech graduate in EC and having 3.5 years experience.I'm interested to do WILP - MS in Software Systems. I have relieved from my company last week and going to join new company on December first week.Application Last date seems to be Dec 2nd.
My concern is whether I can kept my new organization name in application form and provide mentor as previous manager.[Don't know anyone in new company].Do I required any other documents from the new company?
Please suggest me..
@Anonymous:
This situation should be discussed with BITS _ WILP office. Only they can provide the necessary inputs. But I think this should not be a big problem considering the nature of WILP they should have already defined modalities for such situations.
Hi Prashant,
First of all, thanks for helping and clearing the things out about Integrated courses @ BITS.
My Doubt: I am a software developer with about 1.5 yrs of product development experience. I am highly eager to learn the fundamentals of Computers for my satisfaction and job security. I went through the syllabus of WILP Mtech in Software Systems @ Bits.It seems promising. Just wanted to know that I work in a startup company which doesnt have any tie with Bits. If I apply online on their site, will I get enrolled for the Mtech programme. Or is there any selection criteria in Bits?
Regards
Anmol
Hi Prashant,
First of all thanks a lot for helping and clearing the things out about WILP.
My Doubt: I am a software developer with 1.5 yrs of experience in IT. I am B.E (ECE) and interested in WILP. My new company (joined 2 months ago) doesnt have any partnership/tie-up with BITS. If I apply online for WILP, will I get selected for the course? Or is there any condition that your company must have a tie up with Bits?
Regards,
Anmol
Hi Prashant,
I just wanted to know when does the next batch for MS in microelectronics commence
from? When will I need to fill up the application for the same.
Regards,
Roshan
Prasanth, while companies like TCS doesn't accept off-campus course there is no way for them to find that the course is done through WILP through the certificate BITS awards you. Am I correct? You mentioned in your write up that mode of education is not mentioned in the degree.
Hi Prashant,
I got provisional admission in M. Tech offered by BITS Pilani, WILP Scheme. the same will be confirmed after I pay the fee.
I am currently into a govt job. But trying for a govt lectureship job. So will this M.Tech from WILP be of any help??... I mean is it recognized?
Need an urgent reply... as the fee amount is huge.
pls reply.
@Shveta:
I strongly recommend you to consult BITS-Pilani to get the first hand and clear information.
Though I can notice that BITS is now awarding WILP degrees with other names (M.Tech.) earlier they were awarding MS degrees for master level. As per my understanding it had been the long standing issue between UGC and BITS. UGC had asked BITS to change the off-campus degree name before providing approval to such programs.
Also, check the link - http://164.100.47.192/Loksabha/Questions/QResult15.aspx?qref=25347&lsno=16.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1172
TO BE ANSWERED ON 7.12.2015
Closure of Institutions
1172. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(a) whether the University Grants Commission (UGC) has given a notice to various
institutions including Tata Institute of Social Sciences and Homi Bhabha National Centre to
close down within a month;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
( SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI )
(a) to (c): Institutions Deemed to be Universities are regulated as per the provisions of
University Grants Commission (UGC) (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations,
2010 and its amendments from time to time. As mandated under the UGC Guidelines, 2000
and now the existing UGC Regulations, 2010, these Institutions are required to take prior
approval of the Government of India (Ministry of Human Resource Development) to
start/establish Off‐Campus Centres.
UGC has found that some of the Institutions Deemed to be Universities namely; (i)
Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Rajasthan; (ii) Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra; (iii) Birla
Institute of Technology & Sciences, Pilani; (iv) Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai; (v)
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad; (vi) Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, UP;
(vii) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior; (viii) Narsee Monjee
Institute of Management Sciences, Mumbai; (ix) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,
Mumbai and (x) Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur have
started Off‐Campus Centre (s) without the prior permission either of the UGC or the
Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Accordingly, UGC vide letter dated 9th November, 2015 has asked the Institutions to
close Off‐Campus Centre(s) of these institutions which have been started/established
without prior permission of the Ministry.
******
Hi Prashanth,
I feel I am at right place to ask this question about BITS-Pilani WILP MTech Integrated programs (4 years).
Q: I am planning apply for BITS (Pilani) WILP MTech Integrated program. Its four years long. And as it has been asked many times here earlier, Is this program recognized by UGC/AICTE? I want to appear for UGN NET after completing this program.
Please help me to clarify.
Thanks
hi prashanth,
Thanks for valid comments above, i like to ask you that as i am working in abroad (qatar), can i do my mtech course in bits.
http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/uploads/Pilani_Upload/WILP/Clarification_on_UGC_ODL_Public_Notice.pdf
BITS, Pilani is a Deemed to be University established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, and is therefore
empowered to conduct educational programmes and confer degrees that are specified under Section 22 of
the UGC Act. No separate permission is required for this purpose.
In the context of the recent Public Notice dated 11-03-2015 issued by the UGC, on Professional Courses
in Engineering & Technology through ODL mode, we would like to provide the following
clarifications.
The Work Integrated Learning Programmes (‘WILPs’) of BITS, Pilani are different in spirit and
pedagogy from traditional Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. It is a partnership /
arrangement between BITS as a University and the collaborating organization, whose ultimate aim is to
build competencies and to attain advancement of technical workplace skills.
WILPs cannot be categorized as an ODL programmes due to the reasons stated hereunder:
Enrollment is permitted only to suitably qualified, employed professionals having specified
educational qualifications, with adequate and relevant work experience, to programmes that are
closely aligned with their work profiles.
Enrollment also requires endorsement of the employer, and a commitment from the employer to
provide necessary support (including that of a qualified mentor) and facilities to enable effective work
integrated learning. The rationale for permitting only qualified employed professionals to enroll under
WILPs alongwith the consent from the employer is with the objective that the skill and knowledge
enhancement attained by the employee through these WILPs would ultimately benefit, add value to
the organization and increase productivity.
A judicious combination of synchronous and asynchronous modes of instruction is used, for regular
and effective interaction between the students and faculty members, to maintain the necessary
academic rigor and standards of instruction.
WILPs are characterized by person-centered approach with the same rigor and standards at par with
the on-campus system of education. There is no replacement of inter-personal communication of
conventional classroom based education since most WILP courses are conducted in a manner akin to
actual classroom teaching through a combination of onsite lectures as well as online lectures through
video conferencing ensuring two way communication between experienced and practicing professors
of BITS and students.
The pedagogy of WILP is based on the successful and established methodologies followed by BITS
for on-campus education system without compromising on the duration of the programme,
methodology of study, assessment and programme completion requirements which are comparable to
programmes offered in regular mode on campus. All the programmes under WILP follow a credit
based system at par with the on-campus education system.
For each WILP course there is an instructor who is a BITS faculty responsible for conduct of the
course as well as a qualified mentor (being a senior professional from the student’s employee own
organization who agrees to act as a mentor and a resource person for strengthening work-study
integration) at the work place to provide structured guidance to the employee for the duration of the
programme, which infuses a strong component of teacher-student interaction.
Pls tell me about the exam structure. Can you tell level of exam
what about last year project work in manufacturing management? any specific exam fees is there?
In some blog I read like if we not cleared a paper in any paper we have pay the whole sememter fees again to reappear in the next semester.
Pls tell me about the exam structure. Whether any specific exam fees is there?
In some blog I read like if we not cleared a paper in any paper we have pay the whole sememter fees again to reappear in the next semester.
HELLO PRASHANT
I want to know about the M.Tec Degree Provided By the BITS WLIP is Valid or Not.
The organization said us that the M.S Degree was not valid so they have changed to the M.Tec.
Can you tell me is it Valid??
BITS WILP M.Tech is valid or not ? recently i attended SSC interview they told it is not vlaid not approved by UGC.
For Govt jobs is it valid or not?
WILP M.tech is valid or govt jobs?. If it is not approved by UGC govt sector not accepted.
I have heard that if one fails in a particular paper, one has to pay full semester fee once again? is it true?
I have question what will be the case if the particular person is in on site ( Foreign country) at the time of examinations. Is there any other alternative. I request you to please let me know.
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