Notes: 

• Unless a course if specified in a particular GER category, students may take any course marked as GER in the respective areas Humanities and Languages, Social Sciences, Biological and Life Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Performing and Visual Arts.
• GER Elective, if available for a major, can be any course outside the major.
• Sports and Wellness courses may range from WEL101-107 and WEL201-207.
• Students who have taken Mathematics in Grade 11 will be exempted from taking MAT123. They can take an additional GER elective instead.
• Students who have taken Mathematics in Grade 11 and 12 will be exempted from taking MAT123 and MAT142. They can take 2 additional GER electives instead. 

Note: Students taking the 4th year exit option will be required to take as core courses all core courses of the Integrated MS curriculum except BIO543 & BIO553. They can, however, take these courses as major electives. See the table below for credit distribution for students taking the 4th year exit option.

University recognises the evolving expectations of employers, who seek adaptable, tech-savvy, and well-rounded individuals with strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities. Accordingly, the university integrates structured skill courses delivered through both internal and external platforms to prepare students as “T-shaped” professionals capable of applying knowledge effectively in diverse professional contexts. Skill courses are designed and offered with an aim to develop applied, demonstrable capabilities aligned with career aspirations and job roles.

Note: Courses to be taken from the existing list or approved On-campus courses and MOOCs. See document Mapping Skills to Jobs.

Free electives let students pursue any particular area in more depth, develop alternate areas of expertise, or learn more about many other interests. They provide flexibility for customising education at the University. It can take the following form:

• A student may take more electives in their area of expertise (or a major) or build some expertise in a set of allied areas. Students may use their Free Electives to pursue their interests by taking courses across the University.
• Minor: Students can pursue alternate areas of interest (in addition to a Major) by taking a few set courses in a different area, gaining more than cursory expertise in more than one subject. A student may use the Free Electives to help complete a Minor.

Notes 

• Students may use Free Electives to take any course at the University.
• Minor will require a minimum of 18 credits of study from at least 6 courses. Free electives may be used towards a Minor.

A summer internship offers invaluable professional experience and the chance to develop specific, employable skills. It provides an excellent opportunity to explore potential career paths post graduation or discover new graduate programme interests. This experience connects with industry, often serving as a direct stepping stone to a job offer. Most of our programmes include a mandatory internship requirement. 

It's advised that you start thinking about internships early in the monsoon semester. You may seek advice from the Career Development Centre.

All students will complete 45 hours of community engagement to develop a sense of social responsibility, enhance problem-solving skills, and understand their role as engaged members of society. They must undergo a mandatory course, VOL101 Engagement with Society, which is a graduation requirement. Students are advised to complete the course during the first two years at the University. Volunteer work could include teaching underprivileged children, participating in adult literacy programmes, distributing blankets or other items, working with old age homes and orphanages, providing support and encouragement to patients at hospitals, cleaning heritage sites, engaging with workers on campus, operating a food bank, engaging with the police, municipal government, zoo, sanitation services, etc.