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SREE SASTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
CHEMBARAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI – 600123 Ph: 044-26810114, 115, 117 Fax: 044-26810122
Website: www.sasthaenggcollge.com Email: [email protected]
ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT
SUBMITTED TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India
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S.No Particulars Page No
1 PART – A
Details of the Institution 4
IQAC Composition and Activities 8
2 PART- B
Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 10
Criterion II : Teaching – Learning and
Evaluation 11
CRITERION III : Research, Consultancy and
Extension 14
CRITERION IV : Infrastructure and Learning
Resources 18
CRITERION V : Student Support and
Progression 21
CRITERION VI : Governance, Leadership and
Management 24
CRITERION VII : Innovations and Best Practices 28
3 PART- C
Annexure I : Best Practices 30
Annexure II : Abbreviations 35
Annexure III : Feedback from Stake Holders –
Analysis Report 36
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Part – A 1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
044-26810114, 115, 117
SREE SASTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
SASTHA NAGAR
CHEMBARAMBAKKAM
CHENNAI
TAMILNADU
600123
DR.V.R.SAMPATH
7299905145
044-26810114, 115, 117
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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID 2124SSIET1999
1.4 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
1.5 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation
Validity Period
1 1st Cycle B 2.48 2013 Jan 04, 2018
1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY 1.7 AQAR for the year
1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
2014-2015
www.sasthaenggcollege.com
06/02/2013
http://www.sasthaenggcollege.com/ AQAR201415.doc
S.HARIHARAN
9940043065
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AQAR 2013-2014 submitted to NAAC on 13-01-14
1.9 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women Urban Rural Tribal Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Engineering Management
Others (Specify)
1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
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1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc NIL
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
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2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
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02
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23= 21+IQAC Coordinator+ Principal as Chair Person
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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
PLAN OF ACTION OUTCOME
1. Plan to introduce B.E Aeronautical engineering, M.E Thermal Engineering & M.Tech Biotechnology in next academic year.
B.E Aeronautical engineering, M.E Thermal
Engineering & M.Tech Biotechnology were
introduced
2. The Institute plans to bring MIS in a full swing.
The communication of absenteeism and marks to
parents was done by short-text messaging from
InsproPlus software
3. Parent-Teachers’ meetings will take place on a regular basis from next year for better academic performance.
Parent-Teachers meeting was conducted on 19-07-2014
Feedback data forms were collected and academic
performance was analyzed
4. Research centers have planned for transforming the institution into a centre of excellence.
Faculties presented 78 papers in national and
international Journals
5. New pedagogies are being explored for
bringing fresh and innovative perspectives to
teaching; these factors are sure to usher in a
stimulating and learner-centric environment in the
most professional manner possible
105 faculties attended FDP programs in various
subjects.
Hence pass percentage increased by 14.5% compared
with 2013-2014 academic year.
Skill development program was conducted in addition
to the regular academic subjects
NPTEL video lectures were included in the teaching
pedagogy
2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Encouraged the faculty members to pursue research in their respective field of study.
With The help of Active Research Cell / Career Advancement Cell & Parents Teachers Cell
Teaching learning skills and student support mechanism were measured and closely monitored
Encouraged the faculty members to include novel methods in teaching for the students.
NA
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Part – B
Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the Programme
Number of existing
Programmes
Number of programmes added
during the year
Number of self-financing programmes
Number of value added / Career
Oriented programmes
PhD NIL NIL NIL PG 7 1 UG 8 1 8 PG Diploma NIL Advanced Diploma NIL Diploma NIL Certificate NIL Others NIL
Total 15 8
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes: 1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Refer Annexure III 1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. 1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 15
Trimester NA
Annual NA
Current academic year 2008 and 2013 regulation were followed, there is no revision/update in current academic year
NO
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Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended Seminars/ Workshops 1 23 13
Presented papers 17 14 -
Resource Persons 1 6 3
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
253 238 2 13 -
Asst. Professors
Associate Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
34 - 4 - 2 -
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NPTEL video lectures were included in the pedagogy. Based on the suggestions from the
Curriculum Advisory Board lesson plan has been revised.
138 (79- Odd Semester+59- Even Semester)
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2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) 2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum Restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop * Dr.B.Jananrthanan , Principal, SSIET, Member of Board of Study for curriculum restructuring in Sathaybhama University. 2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 2.11 Course/Programme wise Distribution of pass percentage: ACADAMIC YEAR -2014-2015
Title of the Programme
Total no. of students appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
ME-CEM 14 21.42 78.57 - - 100
ME-SE 12 25 75 - - 100
ME-CSE 3 - 67 - - 67
ME-CS 8 - 100 - - 100
ME-VLSI 6 50 50 - - 100
ME-PED 6 100 - - 100
MBA 12 8.3 83.33 - - 91.66
A centralized Exam system has been set up to monitor the Centralized valuation, seating
arrangement, Duty allocation, and Malpractice monitoring and question paper selection.
The communication of marks to parents was done by short-text messaging from InsproPlus
software.
All these measures were implemented for improving the academic performance of the
students. The outcome of these measures was positive in the sense that it led to an
improvement in cycle test grades.
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01 *
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Title of the Programme
Total no. of students appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
BE-AUTO 56 - 39.28 10.7 - 50 BE-CIVIL 173 .006 79 11 - 52.6 BE-CSE 93 - 66.6 20.43 87.09 BE-EEE 100 - 54 16 - 70 BE-ECE 104 - 60.6 39.4 65.4
BE -MECH 124 - 50 16 - 66 B.TECH-IT 86 - 65.1 16.3 - 81.4
B.TECH- BT 36 - 85.7 - - 85.7
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted
Refresher courses 8 UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 6 HRD programmes Nil Orientation programmes 54 Faculty exchange programme 7 Staff training conducted by the university 13 Staff training conducted by other institutions 20 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 5 Others ( FDP Conducted by College) 47
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of Permanent Employees
Number of Vacant
Positions
Number of permanent positions filled during the Year
Number of positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 50 Nil Nil 10
Technical Staff 33 Nil Nil 6
Continuous monitoring to evaluate course outcome mapping with program outcome.
Retest, Assignment and special coaching classes for slow learners have been conducted
.Class committee meeting and Dept Review meeting periodically conducted to collect feedback from students and faculty member
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 1 2 Outlay in Rs. 18 lakhs 18.25 lakhs
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number 3 1 1 Outlay in Rs. 1.5 lakhs 1.2 lakhs 10000
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others Peer Review Journals 54 1 - Non-Peer Review Journals - - - e-Journals - - - Conference proceedings 28 6 -
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
1.3 to 2.4
IQAC and skill development cell conducted training on ” research publication” for P.G students
Research initiatives are encouraged through cash awards for publication of articles in national and
international journals. Regular research meeting are conducted by research forum on all Saturdays, faculty
members and research scholars are encouraged to participate.
The faculty members and students research has been continuously supported by the institution through cash
awards.
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3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project Duration Year
Name of the funding Agency
Total grant sanctioned
Received
Major projects 2 DST SEED 18 LAKHS 11 LAKHS
Minor projects
1 SFFP 55000 55000
1 AB & CS 45000 45000
1 SHP 5000 5000
- - - -
Interdisciplinary projects - - - -
Industry sponsored
2 INGENIOUS RENOVATORS
1.25 LAKHS
1.25 LAKHS
6 IIS ,EYE OPEN
,SASTHA NURSING COLLEGE
60000 40000
Projects sponsored by the university/ college 1 SSIET 1 LAKH 1 LAKH
Students research projects - - - -
Any other(specify) - - - -
Total 20.90 LAKHS
13.70 LAKHS
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from NIL
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
1
4 5
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3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in Rupees:
From funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
Level International National State University College Number 03
Sponsoring agencies IET AND
AMKM &AMKJM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Type of Patent Number
National Applied 5
Granted -
International Applied -
Granted -
Commercialised Applied -
Granted -
Total International National State University Dist College
- - 1 - -
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- 4 -
20 LAKHS 1.70 LAKHS
21.70 LAKHS
6
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Nil
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3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: -
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: -
University level State level
National level International level
3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
100
1
Nil Nil
Nil 3 -
1. Skill development program has been conducted for unemployed youth.
2. Computer skill training has been imparted to the students of Government schools for
transforming them into computer-literates.
3. Our NSS Students acts as a Volunteer in Tamil nadu State Government Polio Drop Medical
Camp
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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total
Campus area
35 acres
4,00,000 sq.ft
TRUST CONTRIBUTION
35 acres
4,00,000 sq.ft
Class rooms 98 - -
Laboratories 51 - -
Seminar Halls 3 - -
No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
144 12 142
Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
229.84 15 232
Others 34 3 37 4.2 Computerization of administration and library
e-Governance Service Inspro Plus
Library software COLIB
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No Value No Value No Value
Text Books 39737 79,67,522
260 39000
39997 80,06,522
Reference Books 1010 - 1010
e-Books - 100 - 100 - 100
Journals 75 14,25,278 - 14,25,278 75 14,25,278
e-Journals 9985 22,89,980 - 22,89,980 9985 22,89,980
Digital Database 100 - - - 100
CD & Video 542 - 311 - 853 -
Others (specify) Library Membership: CSIR- SERC, IAS- AU
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total Computers
Computer Labs Internet Browsing
Centres Computer Centres Office Depart-
ments Others
Existing 850 708
10
MBPS
60 0 20 22 40
Added - 25 - - 20 11 -
Total 906 733 60 0 40 33 40
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
Available to all staff at all time.
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4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others Total:
15.16
126.40
50.05
7.12
198.73
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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state 42
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 1: 1 Dropout : 0.9%
UG PG Ph. D. Others 513 74 - -
No %
407 69.3
No %
180 30.64
Last Year(2013) This Year(2014)
General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged Total
62 98 0 564 Nil 724 51 65 0 471 Nil 513
IQAC Cell organized a seminar on Higher Education Opportunities
Various Seminars/ Workshops / Conferences Organized by other colleges are identified and displayed
in notice board; students are encouraged to participate in the aforesaid events.
Grievances redrasal committee members list is displayed in all major areas with mobile number for
any grievances.
IQAC cell organize “Campus Residential Program for career development” to all eligible students
from all the departments in 2 phases i.e. IInd year to IIIrd year and IIIrd year to IVth year students.
Class-in-Charges and Faculty advisors keep track of the student’s progress in order to optimize academic performance. Academic audit has been conducted at the end of the year to review the academic activities.
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefited
Career Guidance
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus Number of Organizations
Visited Number of Students
Participated Number of Students
Placed Number of Students Placed
23 6500 163 58
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
A separate section in the library has been earmarked for international exam coaching resources on TOEFL, IELTS and BEC. In addition to this, Career Advancement Cell organizes special coaching sessions for the same.
An MOU had been signed between TURNING POINT, a counseling centre by HOPE Foundation and Sree Sastha
Institute of Engineering and Technology, to provide counseling services to the students seeking counseling
interventions for behavioral disorders , family problems , complexes , attitude problems , socio physiological
problems.
Under Women Cell various gender sensitization program were conducted.
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150
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Career Guidance Program was organized for III Year students on 02.04.2014 at Chennai Trade Centre , Nandambakkam , Chennai.
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of students
Amount (in Rs)
Financial support from institution Nil Nil
Financial support from government 1167 10922935
Financial support from other sources 7 168700
Number of students who received International/ National recognitions
Nil Nil
5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: _______Nil_______________________________
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17 01 -
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As per the Anna University Instructions Management formed Grievance Redressal committee to solve the grievances of students constituting senior professors & Heads of the institution
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
VISION Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology has a vision to realize. A vision of "developing into a
multidisciplinary, multi campus technological institution of excellence in this part of the globe, providing the
right ambience and environment to create engineers and technocrats who serve the needs and demands of
society".
MISSION
The Management of SSIET has taken on the mission to
Provide the necessary infrastructure to support an institute of excellence;
Foster and grow an academic team to cater to the ever increasing demands of the student community;
Motivate the students, the faculty and the stakeholders to utilize the facilities provided;
Augment all available avenues to develop students for the changing needs of the society, and
Finally to develop SSIET into international institute of excellence.
Curriculum Syllabus Revision Committee comprising Institution Head, industrialists and academicians, share ideas, obtain suggestions and thereafter compile all these into a report to be submitted at the Board of Studies, Anna University. Syllabus revision and strategies for the same are adopted accordingly by keeping in view the suggestions for improvements by eminent industrialists.
Yes. The entire system has been partially equipped with MIS support. The attendance and absenteeism information and progress report is communicated to the parents through InsproPlus software, an integral part of MIS in the college.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
Teaching and learning based on outcome based education. This is achieved by defining course outcomes to meet out program outcomes. To achieve course outcome, content delivery method is identified and followed . Academic improvement committee to monitor the teaching and learning process the committee discuss with faculty based on the performance of students and feedback obtained. Academic Improvement Committee also guides the faculty to improve the deliverance of quality in order to make the slow learners compatible to pass the course.
A centralized Exam system has been set up to monitor the Centralized valuation, and question paper selection. The communication of marks to parents was done by short-text messaging from InsproPlus software.
Departments are encouraged to apply for funded projects to various agencies such as AICTE ,UGC,DST,DBT,BARC,DRDO,etc.,
Active research cell is functioning to enlighten the faculty members in this regard proposal’s are send for
conducting FDP/Seminar /Conference to external agencies as mentioned above
Book Exhibition was organized for the welfare of students and faculty members.
New books were purchased for the library based on faculty members suggestions.
INSPIRO Plus ( A part of MIS) was introduced for Book transactions.
Self Appraisal / Department Review Meeting / Class Committee Meeting / Feedback System.
Faculty members are encouraged to attend FDP/Refresher Course/ Orientation Course/Seminar/
Workshop/ Conferences
The Institute takes special care in overseeing recruitment procedures in order to satisfy the standard quality
norms as per AICTE and Anna University
Students undergo Implant training / Internship during winter and/or summer vacation in leading industries. All
the students are taken to Industrial Visit in Tamilnadu and other nearby states for enhancing the students
knowledge about actual industrial process at the site itself. MOU’s were signed with National Laboratories and
Industries for Joint Research and Technology Exchange Program.
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated * - Trust Contribution Fund
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes ISO(TUV SUD ) Yes IQAC Administrative Yes ISO(TUV SUD ) Yes IQAC
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days? NA
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
Teaching PF, FREE TRANSPORT, INCENTIVE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE ,EL
Non teaching PF, FREE TRANSPORT
Students SCHOLARSHIP, STUDENT COUNSELLING
350 Lacs *
NA
As per Government of Tamilnadu and AICTE norms and through Single Window Counseling
NA
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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
Every year Alumni – cell organize an alumni- meeting, all alumni members will share
their views and industry expectation with top management authorities & Academicians.
Alumni cell organizes and department level motivation program through
Alumni members for the benefit of current students
Every semester PTA organises parent’s teacher meeting, where feedbacks are received from
parents for the improvement of institution.
Skill Development Program was conducted by the CSE Department for Non-teaching staff of the college in “Hardware trouble shooting and Printer service “.
The college has installed special disposal sites for organic and inorganic waste disposal to fall in
line with eco-friendly procedures. Furthermore, saplings have been planted in various vacant areas
for a green environment. Awareness programs are being planned for raising the sensitivity of
students towards such issues.
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the Functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the Beginning of the year
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the ins as per stitution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Research Advisory Board was initiated to promote the research culture in the campus. MIS was introduced for the benefit of parents to know about their wards’ attendance and
performance.
1. Aero and Bio-Tech departments were asked to submit the plans for Anna university
approval.
2. All Department Heads were asked to submit the necessary student profile modifications in
MIS software; parent teacher meeting sessions were also communicated through this.
3. MIS software team was asked to modify that software as per academic team’s
suggestions.
4. All Department Heads were asked to submit research proposals.
5. All faculties were asked to submit their Lesson plans to their respective Department
Heads for enhancement of teaching pedagogies.
Campus Residential Program (Refer Annexure I)
Career Guidance Program (Refer Annexure I )
The Institution has taken a step in the right direction by reducing the usage of paper to save
precious trees. Students also have been encouraged to do so.
It has been declared as Tobacco free campus.
The unused sheets from exam papers is being collected and reused for next examination.
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ANNEXURE I
Best Practice I
Campus Residential Program
Title of the Practice
Campus Residential Program
Goal
To develop a healthy mindset for optimum skills delivery in industry.
Objectives
a. To improve the interpersonal skills
b. To improve the communication skills
c. To improve the critical thinking skills
d. To understand conflict-resolution
Context Industry personnel need to understand work and product-specific issues and the
overwhelming necessity to convey their ideas about the same to each other in a professional
manner. Likewise knowledge of product and product-related services require a learner’s mentality
very often. Apart from all these, the industry needs to positive-minded problem solvers to make
difficult decisions.
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The practice:
The Campus Residential program was conducted from 8-6-15 to 13-6-15 for 2nd year
students and for 3rd year students from 02-6-15 to 07-6-14.
In this regard, the following measures were implemented:
1) 3rd year students from 02-6-15 to 07-6-14 2) 3rd year students from 08-6-15 to 13-6-14
Yoga sessions were conducted in the morning at 6 am every day for a week to develop inner tranquillity, evening Art of Living session was conducted at 6 pm.
Motivation and interpersonal skills sessions were conducted on 02-06-2015 & 03-06-2015 from 10 am -12 noon; experts taught interpersonal skills required for effective interaction.
Effective communication and Verbal skills that are required for uncluttered interaction was conducted on 04-06-2015.
Technical aptitude sessions were conducted on 05-06-2015 from 8 am to 10 am for understanding the nuances of technical issues.
Team work & leadership, creativity & innovation skills sessions were conducted on 06-06-2015
Career guidelines sessions were conducted on 07-06-2015; eminent industrialists in the
field briefed the students on Employment Opportunities, Recruitment Dynamics and
Employability Challenges.
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Campus Residential Programme
Evidence of success: Based on the feedback obtained from students the following were observed:
Quantitative & verbal aptitude skills showed discernible improvement
Self-confidence levels soared
Communication skills witnessed noticeable improvement
During alumni meet, all the students mentioned that the Campus
Residential Program got them placed.
Problems encountered / obstacles : Home sickness was experienced by some of the students
Adaptation problems were present among the students
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Best Practice II
CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAM
Title of the Practice :
Career Guidance Program
Goal
Career guidance will help people to introspect on their ambitions, interests, qualifications and
abilities. This makes information regarding the labor market and educational opportunities more
accessible by organizing it, systematizing it, and making it available when and where people need
it most.
Objectives
To provide Career Guidance to final and pre-final students as part of its comprehensive
Employability Enhancement Program
To create awareness about Employment Opportunities, Recruitment Dynamics and
Employability Challenges
To obtain valuable inputs from eminent industrialist in the field
Context
Students are given expert guidance to make smart career decisions and find jobs related to
their profile against the backdrop of a recession-ridden economy
A planned sequence of activities and project-related experiences to imbibe industry-
relevant competencies
Importance of Accountability factor to develop the competitive spirit
Qualified leadership
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The Practice :
The Career Guidance Program which is conducted every year for final year students emphasizes
the need for understanding the requirements of the industry and also the necessity for developing
the mindset and technical skills for the same.
In this regard, lectures were delivered and the following points were stressed:
The understanding of industry needs, career Vs job, emerging business opportunities
Infrastructure Management Services
issue of unemployability, art of grooming and value of time management.
attitude and training for skills approach, customer relationship management
Planning, Performance, Passion and Projection, being key elements for a successful career.
Evidence of Success :
Our constant pursuit for guiding girls and brightening their future has yielded good result.
The final year students made wise choices in choosing suitable careers
Their confidence level improved remarkably
The number of successful candidates in recruitment drives increased
Problems Encountered/ Obstacles :
Students had to get rid of their inhibitions concerning communication skills
Low self-esteem had to be removed from their mindset
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ANNEXURE II ABBREVIATIONS
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
RAB Research Advisory Board
ICTACT ICT Academy of Tamilnadu
NPTEL National Programme on Technology Enabled Learning
R&D Research & Development
TOEFL Test of English in Foreign Language
IELTS International English Language Testing System
BEC British English Certificates
MIS Management Information System
AICTE All India Council of Technical Education
UGC University Grants Commission
DBT Department of Biotechnology
BARC BABA Atomic Research Centre
DRDO Defence Research & Development Organisation
FDP Faculty Development Program
PF Provident Fund
PTA Parent Teacher Association
CSIR-SERC Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Structural Engineering
Research Centre
IAS-AU Industrial Associateship Scheme – Anna University
ANNEXURE III FEEDBACK FROM STAKE HOLDERS – ANALYSIS REPORT
STUDENTS FEEDBACK BASED ON FACULTIES PERFORMANCE (DEPARTMENT WISE)
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
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BIO TECHNOLOGY
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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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STUDENTS FEEDBACK BASED ON FACULTIES PERFORMANCE (SEMESTER WISE)
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Conclusion
From the student’s feedback analysis, slight deviation was found in 60% and above. The following corrective actions were taken to improve the faculty performance:
(i) All Faculty members were advised to attend faculty development programme (FDP), workshop, seminars and FDP programmes at our institute and in other places.
(ii) Faculty members were advised to use multimedia tools for lecturing.
(iii) The percentage value for <50% figures were reduced even further after being counselled by internal academic committees.
List of Questions: 1. Teacher's preparation and presentation 2. Teacher's explanation in clearing the doubts during the class hours 3. Teacher's commitment in completing the syllabus 4. Teacher’s punctuality 5. Ability to make the Students understand 6. Ability to give example to explain concept 7. Capacity to keep the Class under discipline and Control
ALUMNI FEEDBACK - ANALYSIS 1. What is your current academic/ professional career status? 2. Do you receive regular updates from the college through Mails/ Calls? 3. Are you willing to contribute to the development of the college? 4. What extent does the college help you to develop your attitude towards team work and
decision making? 5. Have you obtained sufficient technical knowledge?
Q.No Weightage Total No.of
Responses
No.of positive
responses
No.of Negative
Responses
Percentage of positive responses
%
Percentage of negative responses
%
1 0.3 50 40 10 80 20
2 0.2 50 48 2 96 4
3 0.1 50 35 15 70 30
4 0.2 50 43 7 86 14
5 0.2 50 42 8 84 16
PARENTS FEEDBACK The following points are observed from the feedback of parents while conducting PTA meeting. 1. Facilities provided by the college are adequate 2. Discipline and caring is good 3. Communicating absenteeism & marks to parents through SMS is very good concept. 4 excellent hostel facilities 5. Opportunity to upgrade technical skills are very good.