There is no conflict between Jiangsu self-taught examination qualification examination and thesis defense, and you can apply at the same time.

Self-study exam qualification: after applying for the exam, candidates can apply to take the undergraduate qualification examination, which should be conducted at the latest six months before all the theoretical examinations of the undergraduate course are qualified. The time is the annual registration period, and the place is the designated registration point of the local examination office.

Requirements for candidates to apply for graduation thesis (design) defense in higher education self-study examination: Only by passing all theoretical examinations in all courses can they apply for graduation thesis (design) defense in this major. Candidates who have not passed the course (1-2) and have signed up for the additional test can also sign up by themselves with the certificate of the municipal examination office. If all courses have passed after the extra test, you will participate in the defense normally; If all courses fail after the extra test, the defense will not be arranged, and the defense will be arranged after all courses pass.