Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will Minor Area programme in Economics start?
The Minor Area programme is best suited for the students with Entry Year 2015 or later. The registration process for the 2015 entry year students will begin in May 2017.
However, the students with 2014 and 2013 entry years (including the dual degree) may register for the Minor Area if they feel that they can complete the 20+15 credit requirement within the stipulated time remaining for their degree. Such students may apply until 02 January 2017, 12 noon.
How many credits do I need to complete?
Students opting for the Minor Area must complete 20 credits in economics courses (Minor Area requirement), out of which 8 credits must be obtained from the 200-level courses in economics (core requirement for the Minor Area).
This 20 credit requirement is in addition to the 15 credits to be obtained from the HU courses for the award of B. Tech. degree. Therefore, if you are planning a Minor in Economics, you have to earn a total of 20+15=35 credits from the HU courses.
What is selection criteria into the Minor Area?
First preference will be given to total points in Minor Area Core courses (all of which are 200 level courses)
This will be followed by CGPA until the last semester, if needed.
In case of tie with the above, selection will be done first come first serve basis (on the basis of information from the Google form)
Credit Distribution for 2014 Entry Year Students
At the time of registration, the 2014 Entry Year students will have completed five semesters. Only the students fulfilling the core requirement are eligible for the Minor Area. This means that the eligible students must have completed at least 8 credits from economics courses.
An example:
|
Semester |
Economics credits |
HU credits other than economics |
|---|---|---|
|
1-5 |
8 |
3** |
|
6 |
3+4* |
4 |
|
7 |
3 |
4 |
|
8 |
3 |
3 |
|
Total |
21 |
14 |
* the students can do the four-credit course in any of the sixth, seventh, or eighth semester.
** the students who do not have minimum of three credits in this category may not apply for the Minor Area.
Credit Distribution for 2015 Entry Year Students
The registration for such students will begin in May 2017. By that time, the 2015 Entry Year students will have completed four semesters. Only the students fulfilling the core requirement for Minor are eligible. This means that the eligible students must have completed at least 8 credits from economics courses.
An Example:
|
Semester |
Economics credits |
HU credits other than economics |
|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8 |
0 |
|
5 |
3 |
4 |
|
6 |
3 |
4 |
|
7 |
3 |
4 |
|
8 |
3 |
3 |
|
Total |
20 |
15 |