Academic Structure

At RCPIT, each B.Tech program follows a structured semester-based credit system aligned with AICTE and NEP 2020 guidelines, integrating theory, lab work, professional electives, and project-based learning.

Course Structure

• Our Four Year Bachelor's Multidisciplinary Engineering Degree Programme allows the students to experience the full range of holistic and multidisciplinary education in addition to a focus on the chosen major and minors as per their choices and the feasibility of exploring learning
• The Bachelor's Engg./ Tech. Honor's Degree in chosen Major Engg./ Tech. Discipline with Multidisciplinary Minor
• The flexibility to move from one discipline of study to another.
• The opportunity for learners to choose the courses of their interest in all disciplines.
• Promoted for Internship:- Mandatory One Semester Internship in 8th Semester.
• Provision of Vocational and Skill Enhancement Courses (VSEC), Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Community Engagement Project (CEP)/Field Project (FP) in Major Discipline Degree.
• Credits for Co-curricular and Extra-Curricular Activities. Provision of credits for the Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) and Value Education Courses (VEC).
• Interdisciplinary or Multidisciplinary education through Minors and Open Electives (OE).
• The flexibility to switch to alternative modes of learning (offline and online learning, and hybrid modes of learning).

Each semester includes a balanced mix of:

• Programme Core (PC) – Discipline-specific theory and lab courses
• Professional Electives (PE) – Departmental specializations (e.g., AI in Finance, Robotics, Cybersecurity)
• Open Electives (OE) – Interdisciplinary offerings (e.g., Operations Research, MIS, Environmental Studies)
• Major specialization in chosen domain
• Multidisciplinary minor
• Project Work (PJ) – Minor and major projects across semesters
• Internships (INT) – Industry or in-house internship in final year
• NPTEL/SWAYAM Courses – For select self-learning modules

Credit Assignment Principles

At RCPIT, Shirpur, the academic structure is built on the principles of NEP 2020, emphasizing flexibility, continuous assessment, and outcome-based learning. The institute has adopted a 60:40 evaluation model from AY 2025-26 Batch (admitted in 2025-26) to ensure holistic student development and transparency in performance measurement.

Total Credits per Semester: Typically ranges from 18 to 23

Total B.Tech Program Credits: ~160 to 180 (including Honors/Minor programs)

Evaluation Criteria (Theory) – 60:40 Pattern

RCPIT offers NEP-aligned version of the Credit Assignment and Evaluation Criteria reflecting the 60:40 assessment pattern

Total Marks per Course: 100

• Teacher Assessment (TA): Based on assignments, class participation, mini-projects, quizzes, presentation, mock, Codechef certification, innovative work etc.
• TT1 & TT2: Conducted mid-semester and end semester; average contributes to final internal score.
• ESE: Final theory exam, 2 hours in duration, covering full syllabus.

Evaluation Criteria (Laboratory)

Total Marks: 50 or 25 Converted to 100 for Grade Calculations

• Minimum 8 experiments per lab are mandatory.
• Lab assessments emphasize practical execution, documentation, and analytical thinking.

Key Highlights of the NEP-Aligned 60:40 Evaluation

• Encourages continuous learning and assessment over rote memorization
• Integrates project-based, pedagogy
• Promotes interdisciplinary thinking via Honors/Minor credits
• Seamless inclusion of online learning (NPTEL, SWAYAM) into formal credits
• Supports modular certification, portfolio building, and self-assessment

Additional Consideration

• Continuous Assessment is a core philosophy: student progress is tracked throughout the semester.
• Internship & Project Evaluation includes mid-term reviews, mentor feedback, and final viva.
• Students completing NPTEL/SWAYAM courses must either present the official certificate or pass internal assessment.

Syllabus

Honors Degree Program