e-Post Graduate Diploma (ePGD) in IC Design in Practice

ePGD in IC Design FAQs

• Is e-Postgraduate Diploma equivalent to Regular Postgraduate Diploma?

  The ePostgraduate Diploma is equivalent to a regular Postgraduate Diploma (PGD).
  Graduates of the ePGD will receive IIT Bombay alumni status and all associated
  benefits. The diploma is recognized at par with any other IIT Bombay degree, with the
  only difference being the online mode of delivery.

• Is e-Postgraduate Diploma UGC approved?

  IIT Bombay is an autonomous institute and the programs offered by IIT Bombay don’t need UGC approval. The ePostgraduate Diploma is equivalent to a regular Postgraduate Diploma (PGD). Graduates of the ePGD will receive IIT Bombay alumni status and all associated benefits. The diploma is recognized at par with any other IIT Bombay degree, with the only difference being the online mode of delivery.

• Is e-Postgraduate Diploma WES approved?

  All IIT Bombay degrees and diplomas are verified by WES.

• What are the roles and responsibilities of IIT Bombay and Simplilearn?

  • IIT Bombay will manage end to end academic delivery of all the courses. All live sessions are conducted exclusively by IIT Bombay faculty members.
  • Simplilearn is the edtech partner for e-Postgraduate Diploma and is responsible for candidate registration, program management, online learning management platform and non-academic support to candidates.

• Will candidates receive any unique ID number (such as IIT Bombay email id, roll no etc.)?

  Candidates will be assigned a unique identification number upon submitting their APAAR number. This unique ID number will be used for identification throughout the ePGD. They will not receive an IIT Bombay email ID.

• Will IIT Bombay issue physical ID cards? What facilities can be accessed using these ID cards?

  Candidates will be issued a physical identity (ID) card by the Educational Outreach office during their campus visit for the end term exams. These ID cards will allow the candidates to access IIT Bombay library facilities during on-campus end term exam periods.
  Other than the designated campus visit days, the candidates will not have access to IIT Bombay campus or library during the rest of the course. The ePGD certificate, upon fulfillment of e-Postgraduate Diploma requirements, will officially grant candidates IIT Bombay Alumni status. Once an IIT Bombay Alumni, candidates will have access to IIT Bombay campus using the alumni ID card.

• Will IIT Bombay provide a roll number?

  No. A roll number will not be provided by IIT Bombay.

• Is it mandatory to have work experience to apply for e-Postgraduate Diploma?

  It’s recommended that the candidates have some work experience in the relevant domains before they apply for e-Postgraduate Diploma. However, it’s not mandatory and fresh graduates can also apply for e-Postgraduate Diploma.

• Can “Overseas Citizen of India” who have completed higher education in India apply for ePGD?

  Yes, “Overseas Citizen of India” can apply for e-Postgraduate Diploma as long as they have completed their higher education in India, are ready to comply with all e-Postgraduate Diploma requirements and can visit IIT Bombay campus for in-person exams and other mandatory course requirements, if any. If needed, EO can provide an NOC for the visa process, if needed.

• Can candidates who have received their higher education institutes outside India apply for ePGD?

  Yes, they can apply as long as the institute is recognised by IIT Bombay. For any such candidate, a query can be raised with the Educational Outreach office to verify the recognition status of the institute. Based on the response, the candidate can be advised to proceed with the application process.

• What is the onboarding process for the Executive PG Diploma from IIT-Bombay?

  The candidates are required to complete the onboarding process before e-Postgraduate Diploma orientation. To complete the onboarding process, candidates will need to submit the following documents / details before the beginning of the session:
  ● Class X Marksheet
  ● Class XII Marksheet
  ● Graduation / Post Graduation Degree (with final score / percentage) +
  Marksheet (if degree doesn't mention the score)
  ● Aadhar Card
  ● Passport Size Photo
  ● An undertaking covering work experience details and references
  ● Successful registration on Academic Bank of Credit and APAAR number generated as a part of this  registration

  Once all documents are submitted, candidates will be officially registered for the course and will be provided a unique registration number (EOEPGD/AI-DS/001/XY) by the Educational Outreach office. 

• Will IIT Bombay offer Transcripts and Certificates?

  IIT Bombay will issue individual course certificates and transcripts upon the successful completion of each course and its associated exam.

• Will the candidates receive individual course certificates for the completed courses?

  The candidates can request individual course certificates for all the courses they have completed successfully under the ePGD curriculum. These individual certificates will be issued by the Office of Educational Outreach at IIT Bombay and will reflect completion status and the credits earned by a candidate.

• What certificate will the candidates get after completing e-Postgraduate Diploma? Will there be a graduation ceremony?

  An e-Postgraduate Diploma from IIT Bombay will be offered to candidates upon successful completion of all the ePGD requirements. An in-person graduation ceremony will be held at the IIT Bombay campus.

• How does the credit system work? How are credits stored in ABC? How can credits be transferred towards further higher education?

  Credit Requirements:
  This e-Postgraduate Diploma requires candidates to successfully complete 36 IIT Bombay credits through a mix of core courses and electives. Every course will have its own set of exams and requirements, which must be fulfilled to successfully complete the course. Upon successfully completing a course, the candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion with the number of credits earned respectively.

  Saving Credits in Academic Bank of Credits (ABC):
  Candidates will need to create an APAAR ID and an account on Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). The credits earned from individual courses will be stored in their individual Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) account.
  
  Using Credits Stored in Academic Bank of Credits (ABC):
  Credits stored in the candidate’s ABC account can only be utilised once for any one degree or equivalent program. Upon successful completion of all 36 IIT Bombay credits, the candidate will have the following options:

  
  ● Option 1: Apply for the ePGD Certificate from IIT Bombay. In this case, all 36 credits will be utilized and the candidate will be granted IIT Bombay Alumni status. There is no additional cost for applying for the ePGD certificate. Once utilised for ePGD certificate, these credits can’t be used for any other higher degree program.
  
  ● Option 2: Not apply for the ePGD certificate and retain credits for higher education programs. The candidate will not be recognized as an IIT Bombay alumnus. The credits earned will remain in the candidate’s ABC account and can be used to pursue higher degrees in the future.

  Credit Transfer to Higher Degrees
  ○ If a candidate wishes to pursue higher degree programs (e.g., Master’s or Ph.D.), the credits earned from the courses can be utilised towards the same. This credit transfer can help reduce the academic requirements for the higher degree program, thereby reducing the overall duration required to complete the higher degree program.
  
  ○ The number of credits to be utilised / transferred towards the higher degree program and their utilisation are subject to the policies of the respective academic unit or department offering higher degree programs. This credit transfer can also be applied to the higher degree programs offered by institutes other than IIT Bombay, as long as the credit transfer is compliant with the guidelines of Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Refer to ABC policies for guidance on transferring credits from the ABC account to institutes offering higher degree programs.
  
  ○ The credit transfer will not have any bearing on the admission process for the higher degree program. Candidates will need to go through the regular admission process for the program. Once admitted into the higher degree program, these credits may be used to reduce the academic requirements and therefore the
  overall duration to complete the higher degree program.

• What is the refund policy?

  If a candidate wants to withdraw from ePGD, the candidate can do it at any time during the ePGD timeline. However, the refund amount will vary depending on the date of the request and the timeline of individual courses.

  The course wise fee refund policy is as follows:

  Fee Type	Amount	Before Course Fee Payment Deadline	After Course Fee Payment Deadline and Before Commencement of Classes	After Commencement of Classes
  Registration Fees	₹50,000	100% Refund	70% Refund	No Refund
  Course Fees	₹75,000	100% Refund	70% Refund	No Refund

  1. Candidates will be issued a full refund of the registration and course fees if the withdrawal request is received before the fee payment deadline of the respective course(s).

  2. Candidates will be issued a 70% refund for the registration and course fees if the withdrawal request is received after the fee payment deadline and before the commencement of the classes for the respective course(s).

  3. There will be no refund of the registration and courses fee after the commencement of the classes for the respective course(s).

  4. There will be no refund for registration and course fees for the courses completed 

  The refund amount for all refund requests (partial or full) will be calculated after deducting a processing fee of 1% of the total amount paid.