Technical ActivitiesSkill Development Courses
University Approved Skilling Courses
Skill development courses approved by the University (1 pt/hour).
Group III
Point Value
1 point per hour
Stacks by quantity, not by repeated events — up to 40 points total.
Proof & Requirements
Evidence required
Certificates must be issued by the respective platform or organization, and the SFA shall ensure that the course appears in the University's approved list of Skilling Courses and that the duration of each course is clearly indicated and meets the required hours before awarding Activity Points.
Requirement
A valid certificate is required as proof. Only your highest achievement level counts toward activity points.
Additional conditions
- No Activity Points will be awarded for courses that are not approved and published by the University.
- Students may register for and complete multiple skilling courses to meet the requirement (stacking is allowed).
- Named channels: SWAYAM/NPTEL and the Spoken Tutorial Project of IIT Bombay, as approved by the Board of Studies and Academic Council; KTU-in-association-with-K-DISC courses are one named source of the approved list.
Official Handbook Description
Skilling Certificates (Approved by the University)
Before you submit
Make sure your certificates clearly mention the level of participation and the position, where applicable.
Source: KTU Activity Points Handbook (2024 Scheme · Page 16)
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Tech Fest — ParticipationParticipation in tech fests organized or approved by KTU.
Group II2–30 points, depending on level
Tech Fest — Winners1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in tech fests organized or approved by KTU.
Group II5–40 points, depending on level
Professional Society Events — ParticipationTechnical competitions conducted by IEEE, IET, ASME, SAE, etc.
Group II2–20 points, depending on level
Professional Society Events — Winners1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in events by IEEE, IET, ASME, SAE, etc.
Group II3–35 points, depending on level
Academic Conferences & WorkshopsFull-time conferences, seminars, webinars, workshops, and STTPs conducted by IITs, NITs, and NIRF Top 100 institutes.
Group II5 points/event, up to 15
Poster Presentation — ParticipationPoster presentation at events approved by KTU or conducted by IITs, NITs, Central Universities, and NIRF Top 100 institutes.
Group II5 points/event
Paper Presentation — Participation (National)Paper presentation at events approved by KTU or conducted by IITs, NITs, Central Universities, and NIRF Top 100 institutes.
Group II10 points/event, up to 40
Paper Presentation — Winners (National)Winners at paper presentation events conducted by IITs, NITs, Central Universities, and NIRF Top 100 institutes.
Group II15–20 points
Paper Presentation — Participation (KTU Colleges)Paper presentation at events conducted by KTU-affiliated colleges.
Group II5 points/event, up to 40
Paper Presentation — Winners (KTU Colleges)Winners at paper presentation events conducted by KTU-affiliated colleges.
Group II7–10 points
FOSS Club — MemberActive member in college ICFOSS / FOSS Club (1 academic year).
Group II5 points
FOSS Club — Student LeadStudent Lead, Coordinator, or Ambassador for ICFOSS Club.
Group II10 points
FOSS Workshops & BootcampsParticipation in workshops or bootcamps approved by ICFOSS.
Group II5 points
FOSS Hackathons & EventsParticipation in hackathons and open-source events conducted by ICFOSS.
Group II5 points
Open-Source ContributionsRecognised code/documentation contributions to open-source software projects.
Group II10 points
FOSS Project & InternshipProject development under ICFOSS or internships completed at ICFOSS.
Group II10 points
English Proficiency — TOEFLStandardized test score certificate.
Group IIUp to 30 points
English Proficiency — IELTSStandardized test band score certificate.
Group IIUp to 30 points
English Proficiency — PTEPearson Test of English score certificate.
Group IIUp to 30 points
English Proficiency — BECBusiness English Certificate from Cambridge.
Group IIUp to 25 points
Aptitude Test — GREGraduate Record Examination score certificate.
Group IIUp to 30 points
Aptitude Test — GATEGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering qualification score.
Group IIUp to 30 points
Aptitude Test — CATCommon Admission Test percentile score.
Group IIUp to 30 points
Aptitude Test — GMATGraduate Management Admission Test score.
Group IIUp to 30 points
National Hackathons
Group III30–40 points
International Hackathons
Group III30–40 points