A qualification discipline can have different meanings depending on the context. Here are some examples:

• In the context of academic courses, a discipline is defined as a grouping of courses that share common academic or vocational preparation, which are typically defined by a degree or degrees (MFA, MA, BA, MS, etc), or specific professional preparation. It is not the same as local departments or subject areas, and it is defined in the Minimum Qualifications document maintained by the BOG.

• In the context of job applications, the term "degree discipline" refers to the area of academia that a persons university degree is in. A discipline is a grouping of degree programs into a common scholastic field. When asked about your discipline, you can provide both the broader field of academia you studied in as well as the narrower sub-discipline(s) that you specialized in.

• In the context of IIT JAM application form, "discipline of qualifying degree" means the degree that qualifies you to appear in the exam.

• In the context of a question on a forum, "graduate in any discipline" means that the student can pursue a Bachelors degree in any branch of study.

• In the context of faculty qualifications, a qualification discipline includes knowledge of the subject matter and requisite skills for the service to be performed.

In summary, a qualification discipline can refer to the area of academia that a persons degree is in, a grouping of courses that share common academic or vocational preparation, or the knowledge and skills required for a specific service to be performed.