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Students can select from over 70 interdisciplinary minors.
Diverse Set of Minors
WATER CHEMISTRY
WH2OA! Every drop counts. Pure water is required to sustain our life. Water is an unusual compound with unique physical properties. Hence, it needs analysis Learn the worth of water before the well gets dry.
CHEMISTRY OF SOAP AND DETERGENTS
Cleaning everything… Still looking for soap for your skin type and detergent for your clothing ..??? Learn the science of soap making and pamper yourself with handmade soaps.
CHEMISTRY OF STARCH AND SUGAR
Don’t miss this sugar trap. A large industry has developed in connection with the extraction of sugar from plant tissues, purification and refining. Learn to add a little sweetness in people’s lives!!!
POLYMERS
Learn to design your own molecular world. Modern scientific tools have revolutionized the processing of synthetic polymers, e.g., polythene for eco friendly bags or rubber for gladiator shoes. Learn to synthesize all these…
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Be a BioGeek Ever wondered how biologists use tools such as SPSS, Swiss Prot, Gen Bank, NCBI for developing modern drugs? Computational biology minor offers knowledge in this area. Let’s BLAST it…
BIOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
Its more than engineering Each year, thousands of accident victims require biomedical implants to bring back happiness in their lives. Engineers having knowledge of biology can deliver such solutions. Learn biology of machines…
OPTICS IN DAILY LIFE
It’s all in the eye of the beholder. Optics is the geometry of light. We are the light of the world, but only when our switches are turned on. Let's turn on the switch…
PHYSICS OF MATERIALS
When we rest, the world rusts You do not compose materials, you assemble materials. Come lets explore materials…
MATHEMATICS FOR PROGRAMMER
Programming is logic based creativity The difference between good programmer and great programmer is understanding of mathematics. Let’s learn mathematics to write the right codes…
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
From protecting the environment to creating a world where environment doesn't need protection. Learn to tackle environmental degradation and waste management challenges. Contribute towards clean and green planet. Join in Swachh Campaign !
SPACE SCIENCE
The sky is the limit only for those, who aren't afraid to fly!. This Minor offers study of space science focussing on the use of satellites, space shuttles and rockets. Fly High!.
PERI-URBAN HORTICULTURE
Learn the cultivation of fruits and vegetables Be ready to be trained as fruit hunters. Cultivate your own vegetables. Learn landscape painting by gardening. Be an entrepreneur…
PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING OF MUSHROOMS
All mushrooms are edible?? Mushroom production is a billion dollar industry. Explore the mushrooming prospects for self employment and healthy living. Learn the art of producing mushroom…
CROP PRDUCTION, PROCESSING AND CONSUMPTION
Improving agriculture, saves lives. Prevent the decline of agricultural crop production to eradicate malnutrition and hunger in India. Let’s bring on the next green revolution…
COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetics gives you confidence Beauty may lie in the beholder’s eye, but it needs cosmetics to bring it out. Cosmetic manufacturing is a good revenue-generating industry around the world Let’s learn the art of cosmetic science…
HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
Inspiring better Health If you’re in the luckiest 1% of humanity, you have to think for the rest of 99% humanity. This minor gives you insights to the current healthcare business and policies. Let’s understand the laws behind our health…..
NUTRITION AND LIFE STYLE
Eat greens to fit into jeans Eat your food as your medicines; otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food. To eat is a necessity but to eat intelligently is an art. Lets understand the mantras of eating right…
FITNESS
Don’t be a brat, burn that fat Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Commit to be fit…
INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
IOT is a buzzword in engineering todayand the next big thing after the great internet revolution.It is the technology wherein devices interact intelligently making the whole world accessible at a common place. Add your devices to the IoT World!.
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
Can you believe your life without Internet? Are you fascinated after seeing websites which tempt you to buy from online market places? This Minor offers all the stuff to build efficient and effective websites. Design your own website!.
INFORMATION SECURITY
Imagine someone has hacked your credit card password or ATM pin. Information Security is about preventing unauthorized access and protecting our virtual presence. Protect your passwords!.
MOBILE PHONE APP DEVELOPMENT
Are you ready for app dominating future? This minor puts emphasis on providing training in developing various apps on Android and iOS. Bring your world on your mobile!.
DATA ANALYTICS
Data Analytics (DA)-Get insight and draw inferences from data for better decision making. DA is the key technology behind the success of Google, Amazon and Flipkart. Let us know the value of DATA!.
CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud is how you do computing, not where you do computing. This Minor covers broad-ranging effects across IT, Information Architecture, Enterprise Business and User Experience. Be the part of Cloud!.
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND NETWORKING SYSTEMS
Why spend money on buying a Computer when you Build It Your Own? This minor opens in detail knowledge about HOW to operate. Connecting People!.
PROGRAMMING
Code your future! Get computers to do what you want. Deep dive into the world of programming using C, C++, ASP.Net to solve real life problems using computers. Bring your world in a line of code!.
MULTIMEDIA AND WEB DEVELOPMENT
Are you a YouTuber? Learn the art of developing multimedia content on the web. This Minor covers everything from beginner to expert level of multimedia and web development. Bring customers for your business!.
GAMING
Is gaming in your DNA?. This minor will help you design 2D and 3D games using game development tools. Come, be the mind behind the game!.
E-LEARNING
The Learning Revolution! Expand the reach of education through technology. Understand e-learning develops skills in instructional design, content development, and learning through web technologies. Embrace the future of learning!
MANAGING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
All about managing educational institutions! Develop competencies in planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling functions of educational organizations. Contribute in nation building!
ENGLISH
Language is the light of the mind. This minor offers an understanding of rhetoric, journalistic and creative writing. Good English, well spoken and well written, will open more doors of success for you.Understand others and form connections!
CONTEMPORARY ELECTORAL SYSTEMS
Vote – It’s your right! The key to good governance in a country is to have transparent electoral system. Gain insight into the electoral systems and processes, voting behaviour and electoral politics. Awaken for a healthier democracy!
APPLIED GEOGRAPHY
Without geography you are NOWHERE! Apply geographical knowledge and skills for resolution of real-world social, economic and environmental problems. This Minor provides the skills in town and urban planning, natural resource management, GIS and Remote Sensing.So, where do you want to go from HERE?
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
A struggle for power and supremacy or more than that? Gain insights into political thought, analyze the conflicts and controversies in international politics, and appreciate the importance of tact and diplomacy for good international relations. Bring down the walls and build bridges!
PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Alter your life by altering the attitudes of your mind! Understand and practice positive psychology and psychology for high performance. Acquire skills to conduct psychometric tests. Understand why we react to stress the way we do. Don’t let life drag you down!
INTERIOR DESIGN
Going beyond aesthetics! This minor hones your skills to create design solutions for interior environments which enhance health, safety and well being of occupants.Come design with us!
SET DESIGN
Design and create a vibrant and authentic aura in front of the camera where the action will take place. Set designer create a world that is imaginative and fabulous. Create the mood and atmosphere!
THE SCIENCE BEHIND VAASTU
Vaastu - The Science of Vedic Architecture Transform space, energy and life by balancing the five elements of the universe. Get hands on learning in designs compliant with natural laws / which keep natural flow of energies. Create spaces fit for the Gods!
ACTING
For the Taste of Acting! Give your talent a creative outlet. Feel the power of an actor – hold hearts of the audience, make them laugh and cry! Make them love you!Live your Acting dream!
BASICS OF THEATRE
All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. If you have the ability to influence someone’s perspective or emotions, explore the fascinating world of theatre. Understand acting, stage craft and direction.Love the art in yourself!
MUSIC
Music is the voice of the soul. Music is the rhythm of life. As an art it expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through melodious harmonies. This minor offers exposure to some of the richest forms of music.Let your Music Speak!
ANIMATION
If you can dream it, you can do it. Use modern animation tools and techniques to create the illusion of reality. The minor unleashes digital creativity using modern drawing techniques in animation. Imagine! Create!
GRAPHICS FOR BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Aim for the ‘WOW’!! Gain exposure to design basics, desktop publishing, and package design. Build brands and help companies establish their identity in a competitive world. Start designing your future today!
DIGITAL ART
Computer as a canvas – comfortable, clean, powerful! Digital art uses digital technology to produce artistic creation. Develop skills in digital painting, photo manipulation and levitation. Digitilize your creativity!
FASHION MANAGEMENT
Fashion is an attitude, a way of life! Minor in Fashion management encompasses knowledge of marketing creative fashion ideas through courses like fashion retailing and merchandising. Stay classy!
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Innovative designers consciously reject the ‘standard’ option box! Learn to use computer technology for design and design documentation. Imagine and create as you move from basics to advanced features of the CAD software. Of course you have a computer!What about an appetite for design?
LIFESTYLE DESIGN
Fashions fade, style is eternal. Develop skills in lifestyle product designing by gaining exposure on fashion forecasting, traditional textiles and print development.Become a style guru!
MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
For the people in charge of change!! “Good management is the art of making problems so interesting and their solutions so constructive that everyone wants to get to work and deal with them.” ― Paul Hawken Drive organizations to success!
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Who wouldn’t fight for Finance? Understand banking, insurance, and capital markets, and acquire skills to manage finances optimally. Smart people choose Finance!
ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS
There’s always room for a little Accounting! Understand the core accounting concepts and the art of balancing financial transactions in everyday life.Bring out the accountant in you!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Entrepreneur – Someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down! If you risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical – Entrepreneurship is for you! This minor trains you in the practice of entrepreneurship.Come build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. (Farrah Gray)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resources – the department with the personnel touch! Understand how to maximize employee performance to meet strategic objectives by having the right people with the right abilities in the right place at the right time.Educate, Train, Empower, Reward!
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
The Marketing story – Buyer is always the hero! Acquire skills of choosing target markets, understand how to get, keep and grow customers by creating, delivering and communicating genuine customer value. Put a smile on your customer’s face!
AIRLINES HOSPITALITY
To most people, sky is the limit but for those who love aviation, sky is home. This minor equips you with knowledge of operations of the aviation industry, food and beverage, guest handling, and in flight first aid. Ready to get airborne!
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Do you know how big companies operate?Understand concepts of continuous improvement, waste reduction and cost control for improving efficiency and quality. Become a Lean manager!
FINANCIAL MARKETS
Invest your intelligence!Understand financial market operations. Acquire skills and acumen of making profitable trading decisions.Save! Invest! Enjoy!
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Safeguard your intellect! IPR are exclusive rights to use plans, ideas, or other intangible assets. Gain insights into the legalities of copyrights, trademarks, patents, and cyber laws. Let’s curb piracy!
BUSINESS LAWS
All for law-abiding businesses! Know the law! Gain insights into mercantile and labour laws. Understand the structures of organizations and laws that govern how to start, manage and close any business.Give it a TRIAL!
BASIC HOSPITALITY
Welcome your guests to a new level of comfort!One of the most defining aspects of hospitality industry is that it focuses on customer satisfaction, a cordial and generous reception and entertainment of guests.Practice the art of being hospitable.
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Cause there will never be enough of anything to satisfy all those who want it! This minor introduces economic analysis of issues and policies in the Indian context. The learners gain exposure of economics of banking and insurance as well as economics of trade. Find the right answers to the right questions!
INTERNATIONAL LAWS
A crisis anywhere in the world will affect you! International Laws matter! Gain exposure of public and private international laws - the rules governing international relations. Understand international human rights and environmental laws.Be an ally of justice!
