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English Language bridge courses are offered to students with low proficiency. After completion of

these courses, the credit course on English is offered. This enables the institution to address the
difficulties of students who had their studies in vernacular medium. Since students with diverse mix of

courses taken in the qualifying examination are being admitted to various programmes, customized
bridge courses such as Introduction to Life Sciences, Basic Mathematics, Introductory Biology,

Anatomy and Physiology, Life Science for Biomedical Engineers and Agricultural Heritage are
offered as applicable.

Special initiatives for Slow Learners

Students scoring less than 50% in the first Continuous Assessment Test I (CAT-I) are classified as
slow learners. A provision is available in the institutional LMS to faculty member to upload the
required material for slow learners, and a follow-up action is also taken in the form of additional

classes, tutorials, and assignments.

The fully flexible credit system followed in the institution facilitates the students to pace their learning.

Slow learners can register for the minimum number of credits and complete the program in their own
pace. The mentors play a crucial role of guiding the students in this regard.

Special Programs for Advanced Learners

Opportunities exist for students to complement and enhance their learning experience by crediting

additional courses in diverse areas. Students having more than 8.5 CGPA are eligible for Minor or
Honours credential. Students who score more than 8.5 CGPA are generally classified as advanced

learners. The advanced learners can secure additional 15 credits in any specialization and earn a Minor
Credential. Students can also choose additional 15 credits in their program of study and earn an
Honours Credential. Students who earned more than 9.0 CGPA are exempted from attendance so as to

focus on research and other academic activities to boost their career. The institute also facilitates

research at the undergraduate level and enables students to earn credits by registering for
Undergraduate Research Experience (URE). The regulation also permits students to complete the
theory/lab credit requirements in advance, so that they can do their capstone project as Semester

Abroad Program (SAP) or in industries. The vibrant set of student clubs and chapters of Professional
Societies provide advanced learners to have hands - on experience in various domains of their choice.

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