Overall Structure
The program comprises three levels and a learner has to successfully complete all three levels to get the BS Degree from IIT Madras.
There is flexibility to exit at any level. Depending on the courses completed and credits earned, the learner can receive a Foundation Certificate from IITM CODE (Centre for Outreach and Digital Education) or Diploma from IIT Madras or BS Degree in Electronic Systems from IIT Madras.
Courses and Credits in Each Level:
Foundation Level: 44 credits | 9 theory + 1 lab course
Diploma Level: 42 credits | 8 theory + 2 lab course
BS Degree Level: 56 credits | 12 courses + Apprenticeship (optional)
Semester system
Two semesters per year which includes 12 weeks of coursework (video lectures and assignments), 2 in-person invigilated Quizzes and End Semester Exams. Depending on the course, assessments may include programming exams, mini projects, vivas, take home assignments, etc.
Credits required to be earned to exit with:
Foundation Certificate in Electronic Systems: 44 credits
Diploma in Electronic Systems : 86 credits
BS Degree in Electronic Systems: 142 credits
Completion time for the BS degree: 4 - 8 years
Time period is based on the learner’s preferred pace and performance in assessments. Expected learner engagement will be approximately 10 hours/course/week.
Fees:
Pay only for courses you register in each semester! Refer Fee Structure.
Online Courses & Assignments:
Duration of each course: 12 weeks - Each week comprises 2-3 hours of videos, practice questions, text transcripts, and graded assignments - everything made available online.
Quizzes and Exams:
In-person invigilated quizzes and exams for all courses. Additional assessments as per the grading pattern defined for each course.
Lab Exercises:
Some of the courses of the programme are accompanied by lab sessions. The lab sessions will be conducted at IIT Madras Campus every semester. Some lab sessions may be done online or can be handled through kits that will be suggested and can be purchased by students.
Course Registrations
In each semester, a learner may register for a maximum of four theory courses depending on the time they can dedicate to the program. A student doing this program full time is recommended to take 4 per semester while working professionals and students pursuing any other academic program can take 2 or 3 courses.
Assessments
There are 3 types of assessments for each course:
Weekly Assignments which are online
monthly in-person Quizzes
in-person
End Term Exam
Some of the courses are accompanied by lab sessions to be done at home with the use of electronic kits as suggested. It is mandatory that students travel to IIT Madras campus to demonstrate the lab experiments specified.
In addition, assessments may include programming exams, mini projects, vivas, take home assignments, etc.
