Regulations for Master of Technology

1.1	The duration of the programme for the Master of Technology (M.Tech) for the regular candidates shall be  four  semester (24 months).The maximum  period in which such a candidate must  qualify in the course work shall be three academic years, failing which he/she shall not be allowed to continue his /her studies for the programme. Provided that the limit for the thesis shall be as given in regulate 7.3(a).
1.2	The duration for the part time course for the Master of Technology programme in the case of a candidate working as a teacher in the University Department or a College affiliated to the University in the  Faculty of  Engineering & Technology Or an Engineer working in the Department/Industry/Laboratory with in the jurisdiction of the University, shall be minimum of five semesters. The maximum period in which such candidate must complete course work shall be five academic years from the date of admission, failing he/she shall not be allowed to continue his/her studies for the programme. for completing the thesis, time limit shall be as given in Regulation 7.3 (b)
1.3	A total of 12 theory subjects are kept in the scheme of teaching/Examination followed by seminar and thesis work.
2.1	The examination for the degree of the Master of Technology shall be held twice in an academic year at the end of each of semester. The examination for each semester shall be held in November/ December and April/May on date fixed by University.
2.2	The last date for receipt of examination admission forms and examination fee without and with late fees of Rs.500/- and Rs.1000/- respectively shall be fixed by  the university.
3.1	A person holding the following qualification shall be eligible for the admission to the programme for the degree  of M Tech. : (a) Bachelor of Technology & Equivalent degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate in the appropriate branch prescribed for  admission to M.Tech Programme from the Punjab Technical University on the basis of merit in GATE examination. or (b) Bachelor of Technology or equivalent degree from  another University in the branch selected for the Master of Technology pogramme, recognized by University for purpose of admission to this pogramme with atleast 50% marks on the basis of GATE examination.                                                          or (c) A candidate who has passed A and B section of institution of engineers (India) Calcutta examination or I.E.T.E. Graduate examination conducted by the institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers, New Delhi with atleast 50% marks after having passed the Diploma examination and has at least 5 years professional experience with a valid GATE score may be admitted to M.Tech programme of the University. or (d) Admission against the unutilised seats of M.Tech programme shall be made on the basis of merit in the Enterance Test conducted by the University Department/College affiliated to Punjab Technology University, Jalandhar.
3.2	A teacher  working in the University Department or a College affiliated to the University or Engineers/scientist working in a Department /Industry/Laboratory  within the territorial jurisdiction of the University may be allowed to join   the M.Tech programme on having obtained at least 50% marks in Bachelor of Technology and at least two years teaching/professional experience . He/She shall however, not be allowed to register for more than three subjects in any semester subject to a maximum of five during one academic year.
4.1	A student who possesses the qualification laid down in regulation 3, has remained on the rolls of the University or if a College affiliated to the University of Master of Technology programme in the branch of Engineering selected by him/her for the academic semester concerned, and produces the following certificate signed by the Head of the Department/ Principal shall be eligible to appear in the examination of that semester  : (a)   of moral character (b)   of having attended of each course not less than 75% of the lectures and 75% of total sessional work, in all the exercises or periodical examinations conducted in the University Department or the College as the case maybe from time to time.
4.2	A deficiency in the required number of lectures and practicals may be condoned upto 10% by the Head of the University Department/Principal of the College as the case may be.
4.3	In case the attendance of a regular student falls below 75% in any course during a month, he/she will not be paid Assistantship for that month. Further ,if his/her attendance again falls short of 75% in any course in any subsequent month in that semester , his/her studentship and assistantship will be terminated.(for Gate Student)
5.0	The amount of thesis fee to be paid by a candidate shall be (1)    Rs. 500/-  for each semester. (2)    Rs. 5000/- for thesis
6.1	Every candidate shall be required to fulfill the following requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Technology : (a)   He/She will have to pass in all twelve theory papers and sessional part of it. (b)   He/She will have to clear the seminar, and (c)    He/She will have to submit a Thesis. Further that :         *   All theory subjects will be of equal weightage.         *   For the evaluation of the subject, there will be 50 marks per internal assesment and 100 marks for the end semester University examination. In addition to the twelve papers, three will be a seminar with weightage of 100 marks  out of which 50 will be assigned to the continuous evaluation and 50 to tje end semester Examination. The end semester examination will be Conducted by two experts appointed by HOD from amongst teacher of the Department. Their will be no weightage of marks for thesis. Its evaluation will be in the form of Thesis accepted with distinction / Accepted / Rejected.
6.2	A candidate will have the option for the Post -Graduate Diploma After completion of twelve papers and Seminar, Provided further that such a candidate seek readmission within a maximum period of five years from the date of PG Diploma to pursue thesis work for the award of M.Tech degree.
6.3	English shall be medium of examination.
7.1	The candidate shall prepare his/her thesis under the supervision of the teacher concerned in the University Department /College. If however , the Head of the Department/Principal is satisfied that facilities for the thesis exist elsewhere (recognized by the Punjab Technical University , Jalandhar ) ,he/she may allow to prepare the thesis there, and his/her period shall count towards the requirement for the Master's Degree programme, but the candidate shall spend for completing his/her thesis , a minimum period of four weeks, under the direct supervision of his/her teacher .In such a case, the candidate will be allowed to have supervision from the concerned institution.
7.2	In case the thesis supervision leaves the College/University Department, and join some other institution affiliate to Punjab Technical University, or some R & D Organization within the State of Punjab. He/She may continue to guide the thesis work of the candidate registered with him/her.
7.3	The thesis shall present an orderly and critical exposition of the existing knowledge of the subject or shall embody results of the original investigation and demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to do independent research work. While writing the thesis, the candidate shall lay out clearly the work done by him/ her independently and the sources from which he/she has obtained other information contained in his/her thesis.
7.3(a)	The candidate shall submit the thesis at any time during the fourth semester of the course provided that he/she has appeared in all the theory papers upto the third semester examination. The result of the thesis shall be declared after the candidate passes in all the theory papers. In case the candidate's thesis is rejected, or he/she is unable to complete the thesis in fourth semester, he/she will allowed the year more time at the max for the submission of the thesis or its revision. Provided further that the extension beyond the above limits but exceeding six months may be allowed by the Vice - Chancellor on the recommendation of the Principal/Head of the University Department, as the case may be.
7.3(b)	The thesis shall be submitted by a part time candidate at any time during sixth semester provided that he/she has appeared in the theory papers upto the fifth semester examination. The result of the thesis shall be declared after the candidate passes in the all the theory papers and the seminar. In case thesis is rejected or he/she is unable to complete the thesis in the sixth semester, he/she will be allowed to submit with in six years from the date of admission. Provided further that the extension beyond the above limits but exceeding one year may be allowed by the vice - Chancellor on the recommendation of the Principal/Head of the University Department, as the case may be.
7.4	Panel of examiners for viva -voce examination of the thesis :-                  Internal Examiner:    -Supervisor                  External Examiner:     -to be appointed by the Vice - Chancellor from the panel of three examiners submitted by the supervisor through the Principal / Head of the University Department to the University. The thesis examination will be conducted in open public defence.
8.0	Successful candidate shall be classified as under :-      (a)       Those who obtain 75% or more of the aggregate marks of all the theory papers and the sessional and also if the thesis has been adjudged to merit distinction provided that the candidate has cleared the examination in each subject in the first attempt (i.e. the first time when a candidate actually takes the University examination in the concerned subject)                --First Division with Distinction.     (b)        Those who obtain 60% or more the aggregate marks of all the theory papers and sessionals, but are not entitled to be classified as having been placed in the First division with Distinction.                --First Division.     (c)        Those who obtain less than 60% of the aggregate marks of the theory  papers and the sessionals but not less than  40% in each theory paper and 40% in the sessional part of the each paper.               --Pass. Note:-  Regulation of Punjab Technical University , Jalandhar are subject to periodic and change from time to time.