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Frequently Asked Questions

Undergraduate Student Course Registration


What is the deadline for course registration for 2023?

The course registrations for the academic year of 2023 have been finalized. 
 

Do I need to select four main subjects in level 1 or 2?

No you don’t. But you are given the opportunity to register for a forth subject CS or NS.

Can I do all CS subjects without taking CS as a main subject?

Yes of course. Even if you do not select CS as a main subject, still you can do any number of CS courses.

What is the difference between taking CS as a main subject and doing all CS subjects?

When you select CS as your main subject, you are expected to do all CS courses. Even if you do not select CS as a main subject, still you can do any number of CS courses.

If I select CS as a main subject in level 1, do I need to do CS in level 2 as well?

Not necessary provided that you have selected four main subjects in level 1. If you had selected only 3 main subjects including CS, you are compelled to do CS as a main subject in level 2.

If I want to get further clarification whom should I contact?

You can contact academic advisors or director of undergraduate studies.

Undergraduate Password Resetting


I need to reset my university email password. What should I do?

University email system is handled by the Network Operating Centre (NOC) of the University. If you want to reset your password, please fill the following form. It will take few days, as we make request to the NOC as a bulk.

E-mail password reset request form

I need to reset my SIS password. What should I do?

You can use the “Forgot your password” link given in the log in page of the SIS.

Can I change the password of the LMS?

No you can’t. You are expected to use the same username and password for both the SIS and the LMS. However, you can change the password of the SIS by log in to it.

I can log on to the SIS but not to the LMS?

You need to make sure that you are trying to log on to the correct LMS. Please visiti “For Current Undergraduate” portal in the main website.

Or you should register for the courses in the SiS.

How can I change my office 365 password?

You can use the “can’t access your account” link in the office 365 log in screen

For MSc/MPhil/PhD programs.


How do I get details on masters programs?

Most of the necessary details are provided within the description of each study program. Students should contact the coordinators of the programs to get any additional details.

How do I apply for masters programs?

Our website will give details on the program that will be commencing soon. Once you access the particular program of interest, a google form / downloadable application form will be made available to you.

How do I apply for postgraduate research programs?

Students who wish to apply to a MPhil or PhD program should find an academic staff member who is willing to supervise you in the specific area of interest. The faculty website would give you details on the areas of expertise of the academic staff members. You may write directly to them. Financial support is sometimes available through research grants of the prospective supervisors. Once you select a supervisor you may apply for a research degree. Downloadable forms are available on the web.

How do I find a supervisor for postgraduate research programs?

Students who wish to apply to a MPhil or PhD program should find an academic staff member who is willing to supervise you in the specific area of interest. The faculty website would give you details on the areas of expertise of the academic staff members. You may write directly to them.

Where can I find information on the cost of postgraduate study?

For MSc programs, the total cost is given within the MSc study program pages.

For research degrees the costs are – MPhil – Rs. 250,000 + Bench fees & PhD – Rs. 350,000 + Bench fees

The bench fee would vary depending on the research project that you intend to pursue.

Where can I find information on Scholarships?

We do not generally offer scholarships. But your supervisor may have a grant which could provide support.

How do I get details on masters programs?

Browse the Faculty of Science webpage for postgraduates. Most of the necessary details are provided within the description of each study program. Students could contact the coordinators of the programs to get any additional details. Contacts are provided on the program webpage.

Collaborative research projects

Memorandum of understanding (MOU)

Industries are encouraged to request for collaborative development of new technologies. Such requests will be accepted depending on the infrastructure and the expertise available at the time. An MOU will be signed before the commencement of the project between the client and Cell.

Identifying intellectual property opportunities

The basic aim of the maintaining intellectual property policies is to promote the progress of science and technology, to assure that discoveries and inventions are used to benefit the public, to provide appropriate royalty revenues to the Cell and the inventor, and to support University research and education through the use of invention-related income. The Cell will grant to the sponsor, the right to negotiate an exclusive or nonexclusive license, based upon the level of sponsor support. In the event of a technology transfer, a payment should be paid to the Cell in order to transfer the technology.

Payments

Payments are negotiable as both direct and indirect costs are involved in some of these projects. All projects will require an advance payment to commence the work. On successful completion of the project, the outcome will be handed over upon receipt of the full payment. A technology transfer fee will be levied when transferring the technology. This will vary depending on the level of support obtained from the sponsor for the work done.

Consultancy

All Faculty of Science consultancy work can be handled through the “Cell”, which promotes the University’s consultancy capabilities to external parties.

The following outline is intended as a quick and easy guide when undertaking University consultancy. Consultancy is defined as the contracting of staff for a fixed short length of time, to carry out a task, other than research and development, specified by a client. Consultancy contracts differ from research contracts in that there is no academic output, such as publications in refereed journals. Lecturing and ad hoc interaction with media is excluded from these consultancy services.

Procedure

The following steps can be considered as guidance in undertaking a consultancy.

  • Fill out the “Application for permission to undertake consultancy” form by the staff member wishing to undertake the consultancy. This application should be approved by the Head of the Department and the Dean, Faculty of Science. Application for permission to undertake consultancy
  • Preparation of the budget by the staff member undertaking the consultancy prior to the commencement of the consultancy. The budget should be discussed with the Manager, “Cell”.
  • Once the contract has been signed with the client, work can commence.
  • The “Cell” should follow up on the progress of the work with the staff member undertaking the consultancy so as to ensure that the outcome of the project is delivered on time. Further, it is the responsibility of the “Cell” to obtain any advance payments from the client and/or the full payment from the client upon the completion of the consultancy.