# \#minor **URL:** https://community.askiitm.com/tag/minor/18.md [Latest](https://community.askiitm.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.askiitm.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.askiitm.com/tags.md) --- ## [Regarding Electives and Minors](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-electives-and-minors/397)
**Author:** [@Thushyanth](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Thushyanth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2026 06:08 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/regarding-electives-and-minors/397 "2026-05-27T06:08:50Z")
I have heard that IITM allows its students to choose 40% of their course via electives (189 credits), of which 72 credits can be earned in any department. As per JOSAA 2023, I have a possibility of getting BS in Biologic… --- ## [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)
**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")
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 … --- ## [Minor and Elective choosing criteria](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-and-elective-choosing-criteria/454)
**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")
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… --- ## [Minor in Data Science and AI](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-in-data-science-and-ai/420)
**Author:** [@Rohit](https://community.askiitm.com/u/Rohit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 June 2024 07:45 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/minor-in-data-science-and-ai/420 "2024-06-12T07:45:24Z")
Is there any minor program in data science, Stats or AI ? Can electrical branch student do minor in Data science ? If yes, which are the electives students need to choose ? To do minor, student need overall more credits… --- ## [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)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **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")
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… --- ## [How do I know if my elective courses can be converted to a minor?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-my-elective-courses-can-be-converted-to-a-minor/204)
**Author:** [@swapnaneeldan](https://community.askiitm.com/u/swapnaneeldan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2024 05:42 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/how-do-i-know-if-my-elective-courses-can-be-converted-to-a-minor/204 "2024-05-23T05:42:20Z")
In IIT Madras, all students are offered an extensive list of elective courses to choose from, but not all of these courses are convertible to a minor. There are some specific regulations in deciding a minor: The minor… --- ## [Does IITM offer minor programs and how useful are they?](https://community.askiitm.com/t/does-iitm-offer-minor-programs-and-how-useful-are-they/55)
**Author:** [@admin](https://community.askiitm.com/u/admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2024 07:52 UTC](https://community.askiitm.com/t/does-iitm-offer-minor-programs-and-how-useful-are-they/55 "2024-03-20T07:52:46Z")
Thanks to its flexible curriculum, IITM offers minor programs in various fields. A minor is obtained when a student does a minimum of 4 courses from the set of courses offered in a particular field. Minors cannot be from…