# \#electives

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## [Unallocated credits](https://community.askiitm.com/t/unallocated-credits/1140)

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**Author:** [@madhuri](https://community.askiitm.com/u/madhuri)\
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**Last updated:** [5 November 2026 14:39 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/unallocated-credits/1140 "2026-11-05T14:39:35Z")

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Please let me know if the Unallocated Credits/free electives can be completed before the alloted semesters or are they supposed to be completed only in designated sems ? My child is currently in end of Sem1 , if someone …

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## [Few doubts regarding the BS programme in Medical Science and engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/few-doubts-regarding-the-bs-programme-in-medical-science-and-engineering/481)

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**Author:** [@PAhuja247](https://community.askiitm.com/u/PAhuja247)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2024 10:48 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/few-doubts-regarding-the-bs-programme-in-medical-science-and-engineering/481 "2024-06-25T10:48:28Z")

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I have heard that the total number of credits for B.Tech have been reduced to 400. Is this also the case with BS Medical Science and engineering(MSE) ? I have also heard that the sixth semester will be fully aligned to …

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## [Minor and Elective choosing criteria](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-and-elective-choosing-criteria/454)

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**Author:** [@Suraj](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Suraj)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 June 2024 08:15 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-and-elective-choosing-criteria/454 "2024-06-18T08:15:40Z")

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I have few basic questions below. From which year I am able to choose electives? What is electives allocation process? 3.is chosen electives by students allocated to them or there is some criteria for it. are these el…

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## [Electives in chemical engineering](https://community.askiitm.com/t/electives-in-chemical-engineering/439)

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**Author:** [@anvay](https://community.askiitm.com/u/anvay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [17 June 2024 15:00 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/electives-in-chemical-engineering/439 "2024-06-17T15:00:21Z")

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The open house conducted by IITM said that 40% of the course comprises of electives which can be chosen from any department. Is this true for all courses? If not, roughly what is the percentage for chemical engineering? …

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## [What are the new initiatives at IIT Madras in 2024?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-new-initiatives-at-iit-madras-in-2024/307)

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**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\
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**Last updated:** [31 May 2024 07:30 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/what-are-the-new-initiatives-at-iit-madras-in-2024/307 "2024-05-31T07:30:45Z")

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IIT Madras was established in 1959. Since then, it has regularly implemented changes to its academic system to remain an attractive destination for students. Here are some changes that will take effect in 2024 and some c…