Academic – Undergraduate Studies

Division Contact Details
Contact Name
Prof Biju k. Raveendran
Designation
Associate Dean
Phone
0832-2580278
Email

Overview

Academic - Undergraduate Studies Division (AUGSD)

AUGSD serves as the central node for all the academic of BITS for all First Degree students. Students get guidance and information regarding their curriculum, academic performance and timetable through the division. Maintenance of student's academic history is also done by the division. AUGSD facilitates the usage of various academic flexibilities available to the students. The entire work of AUGSD is handled through Instruction and Registration team.

Academic Counselling Board (ACB)

The Academic Counselling Board is a Senate appointed statutory body of the institute. As part of academic  counselling activity it functions to help students having one or more of the following afflictions:

1. Securing more than 1E ( First degree students) or any E grade ( Higher degree students)
2. Obtaining a CGPA of less than 4.5 ( First degree students) or 5.5 ( Higher degree students)
3. Unable to clear courses as are prescribed for a period that corresponds to two-thirds of the number of semesters spent by him/her since his/her entry into a particular program.

The Board consists of the following members and meets at least twice every semester to discuss the academic status of the students within its purview

Academic Counselling and Monitoring (ACM)

The ACM (Academic Counselling and Monitoring) mentoring committee is an internal committee which has been formed to look into the close mentoring of the students at a one-to-one basis. The committee meets at least two times in a semester to discuss the performance of the students and to guide them accordingly.

Roles / Responsibilities

The Academic - Undergraduate Studies Division (AUGSD) serves as the central coordinating body for all undergraduate students at BITS Pilani. Their roles and responsibilities encompass managing the academic progress and records of these students, from their initial registration through to the completion of their degrees. This includes the maintenance of student academic histories, curriculum management, and ensuring adherence to academic regulations and timelines. The AUGSD also plays a crucial role in facilitating the utilization of various academic flexibilities available to students. Essentially, the division is responsible for the smooth and efficient administration of all academic matters pertaining to undergraduate studies, ensuring a supportive and well-structured learning environment for all first-degree students.