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Submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for 2016-17 to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India By ADHIYAMAAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous) Dr.M.G.R. Nagar, HOSUR-635 109 Krishnagiri District , Tamilnadu. Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) Cycle : First Report for: 2016-17

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Submission of Annual Quality Assurance

Report (AQAR) for 2016-17

to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

P. O. Box. No. 1075,

Opp: NLSIU,

Nagarbhavi,

Bangalore - 560 072 India

By

ADHIYAMAAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)

Dr.M.G.R. Nagar, HOSUR-635 109

Krishnagiri District , Tamilnadu.

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Cycle : First Report for: 2016-17

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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:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

04344 – 260570, 261034

ADHIYAMAAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Dr. M.G.R. Nagar

-

Hosur

Tamil Nadu

635 109

[email protected]

Dr. G. Ranganath

09443260071

04344-261020

[email protected]

Dr. N. S. Badari Narayanan

09487819104

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1.3 NAAC Track ID

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

1 1st Cycle A 3.11 05-01-2013 5 Years

2 2nd Cycle - - - -

3 3rd Cycle - - - -

4 4th Cycle - - - -

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

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)

i. AQAR _________(First Report 2013-14)_____________ (23/08/2014)

ii. AQAR__________(Second Report 2014-15)__________ (06/08/2015)

iii. AQAR__________(Third Report 2015-16)__________ (12/08/2016)

iv. AQAR__________(Fourth Report 2016-17)___________ (03/08/2017)

www.adhiyamaan.ac.in

01-07-2013

www.adhiyamaan.ac.in/AQAR16-17

EC/62/A&A/068 dated 05-01-2013.

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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

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys. Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

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-

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UGC/Anna University

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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

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UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

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

No - (Application under process for funding)

A

-

-

-

-

-

0

02

02

01

01

02

04

07

03

01

19

03

02 01

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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

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action / Outcome Achievements during 2016-17

Strengthening of Research &

Development activities

Faculty members were motivated to create a positive

impact to the society by involving in R&D activities.

Achievement:

Institution is recognized as Scientific &

Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by

DSIR, GoI.

Thirteen major research projects have been

fetched from DST (7), AICTE (2), UGC (3),

MoES (1) and the projects are under progress.

Faculty members have received funds to

conduct Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/

Symposium regularly on emerging trends.

- Ironed out the IQAC to meet out effective and positive results.

- Provided with log book to mark out the academic activities regularly.

- Encouraged the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff to promote positive learning

atmosphere.

- Organized symposiums, hands on training, workshops, tradefair, project expo

and conferences to explore the knowledge treasure.

- Exposed the first year students to different learning curves through orientation

classes.

- Exit meeting for final year students to satisfy the demands of the job portfolio.

- Internal and external academic audit was carried out.

- Awareness programmes on eradication of child labour, addictions, plantation

of trees and social behaviour were conducted

- Fortifying global areas of improvement to find the right arena to move

with the changing scenario.

- Delving and fixing of assurance through elongated promotion of quality.

- Constraints to reinforce the quality of entrepreneurial management and

satisfying corporate requirements.

- Encouraging aforestation to bring awareness on the right living system on

the planet for comfortable survival of all living entities.

- Interlinking of rivers to fight water scarcity.

- Creating hilly surfaces to promote natural learning environment.

- Measures to make use of agricultural wastages along with granite

industry wastes to useful products.

5 0 1

1 3

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Departments conduct Seminars, Conferences,

Workshops, and Symposiums on emerging and

thrust areas of research.

The committee periodically appraises the

development of research work of the research

scholars. The research scholars should provide

presentation on research work in the committee

meeting.

Departments enriched as

approved research centre

The following departments of our Institution are

approved research centres of Anna University, Chennai

1. Dept. of Mechanical Engg.

2. Dept. of Civil Engg.

3. Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engg.

4. Dept. of Chemistry

5. Dept. of Physics

6. Dept. of Computer Applications

7. Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering

8. Dept. of Management Studies

Permanent Affiliation by Anna

University, Chennai

The following programmes of our Institution are under

the status of Permanent Affiliation

B.E.-Bio-Medical Engineering

B.E – Civil Engg.

B.E.-Computer Science and Engineering

B.E.-Electronics and Communication Engineering

B.E – Electrical and Electronics Engg.,

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech-Bio-Technology

B.Tech-Chemical Engineering

B. Architecture

M.E.-Communication Systems

M.E.-Computer Science and Engineering

M.E.-Engineering Design

Master of Business Administration

Accreditation by NBA

(Washington Accord).

The following programmes are accredited by NBA -

New Delhi.

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering

B.E.-Electronics & Communication Engineering

B.E.-Electrical & Electronics Engineering

B.E.-Civil Engineering

B.Tech.-Chemical Engineering

B.Tech.-Biotechnology

B.E.- Biomedical Engineering

B.E. – Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

B.E.- Computer Science and Engineering

Master of Business Administration

Encouraging the faculty

members to pursue Ph.D.,

programme.

The Research committee assists the faculty members to

enrol and pursue Ph.D., programme and at present 92

staff members are doing doctoral studies

To identify emerging and thrust

areas of research.

The Research committee constantly identifies the

emerging and thrust areas of research.

To enter into MoU to offer

National Knowledge

Commission value added and

skill development programmes.

The college has entered into MoU’s to fulfil the

requirements of National Knowledge Commission’s

value added and skill development programmes. Further,

to achieve this, many departments have inked MoUs

with leading industries, Research centres and skill

development organizations.

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2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

The AQAR was placed before the Management and got approved.

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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 8 - 8 -

PG 11 - 11 -

UG 12 - 12 -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate - - - -

Others - - - -

Total 31

- 31 -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

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)

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 23

Trimester -

Annual -

Yes, department-wise details furnished below

tic

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1. Modifications in curriculum/syllabus in both BoS Meetings held during

2016-2017

Department of Architecture

Site Planning and Analysis, Building Services – I, brought under studio based in

fourth semester.

New subject like, Ergonomics in building design and Spatial Planning Strategies

introduced under Professional Elective – IV with more thrust towards design for

human comfort.

Interior design and Building Services – II, brought under theory cum studio in 5th

semester with more thrust on design and execution.

Waste management and recycling, Structure and Architecture, Safety systems and

buildings managements, Multimedia design tools, have been in Professional Elective

– V with more thrust towards high-rise building design and execution.

Pre – thesis introduced in 9th semester.

Training period revised from 2 semesters to 1 semester.

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering to Aerospace Materials.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems to Introduction to Space Technology.

Aircraft Design to Experimental Aerodynamics.

In IV Semester Aerodynamics – I, (Basic Aerodynamics) has been elaborated with few basic

topics to Provide Basic understanding to the Students.

Included Control System Analysis topic in Introduction to Space Systems subject.

Introduced Control Theory to Wind Tunnel Techniques.

Incorporated Intelligent Control Techniques to Fundamentals of Flight.

In the Aircraft Performance Subject, some advanced topics have been included “Combined

Blade Element Theory, Propeller Noise, Flight thrust estimation”.

In the Airlines Operation and Management Subject title has been changed from Test Cell to

Airline Operations.

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Department of Biotechnology

Enzyme Technology theory and Enzyme Technology Laboratory have been shifted from sixth

semester to fourth semester.

Elective such as Unit process in Organic Synthesis, Energy Engineering and Technology and

Industrial pollution control have been newly included in fourth semester professional elective

list.

In Molecular Biology Lab (4th Semester) three new experiments have been introduced.

Open Elective subject has been introduced in fifth semester. The list of open elective subjects

offered,

Bioremediation and Industrial

Waste Medical Biotechnology

Molecular Bio-spectroscopy Technology of Fermented Foods

Biotechnology and its Applications

In Bioprocess Engineering Lab (5th Semester) five new experiments has been introduced.

Department of Bio medical Engineering

Theory subject Life Sciences is changed as Life Sciences – II by including the essential

contents of Biochemistry & Microbiology.

Life Sciences Lab from Third Semester is moved to Fourth Semester with a new name Life

Sciences – II which includes only Biochemistry & Microbiology.

Theory subject Basic Electrical Engineering is changed as Electrical Machines which focuses

more on machines required for medical devices.

Professional electives such as Electromagnetic Field Theory, Economics for Engineers,

Mechanical Technology, Biosensors and Transducers and Network Analysis are introduced in

Semester IV.

Open Elective is introduced in semester V through which students can study other department

subjects according to their field of interest.

Theory subject Biomedical Instrumentation from Fourth Semester is moved to Fifth Semester

to study theory and practical simultaneously.

Digital Signal Processing Lab from Sixth semester is moved to Fifth semester for better

understanding of the theoretical concepts.

Experiments related to biomedical signal analysis are included in Digital Signal Processing

Lab.

Simulations and case studies are included in the subject Bio Control Systems.

Wireless communication systems and case studies are included in the subject Analog and

Digital Communication.

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Department of Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Operations :

Particle Agglomeration & Aggregation topic is included in Unit I

Ultra-fine Particles and ‘ultra-fine grinders’ topics are added in UNIT II

UNIT - III title is changed and given as Sedimentation. Clarifiers’ topic is included

in it.

Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics:

Introduction, types, application of valves and valve sizing topics are included in

UNIT V.

Flow through open channels topic is included in UNIT III.

Fuel & Combustion Technologies:

Cloud point, Pour Point & Smoke point topics are added in Liquid fuels section of

Unit II.

Process Dynamics and Control

Control Systems for distillation & Reactors topics are included in UNIT IV.

Heat Transfer –Design of single effect evaporator topic is included in Unit – IV

Mass Transfer-I Vaccum drying topic is included in Unit-IV

Heat Transfer Laboratory – Heat transfer during boiling - Experiment is added in the lab

Oil and Natural Gas Engineering – Crude heating topic is included in unit I

Department of Civil Engineering

Adequate number of advanced subjects are included in the list of electives

The following new subjects are introduced in programme specific electives under choice

based Credit System (Regulation - 2015)

Fundamentals of Mining, Rock Mechanics, Global Warming, Architecture & Town Planning,

Urban & Regional Planning, Rural Infrastructure and Development, Interior Decoration,

Cadastral Mapping & Land Management, Open Channel Flow, Fluid Machinery, Foundation

Engineering, Design of Foundation & ERS, Applied Soil Mechanics, Machine Foundation,

Computation Methods in Hydrology, Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Water

Resource System, House Planning & Management, Performance appraisal of large projects,

Analytical Skills in Civil Engineering, Finite Element Techniques, Construction

Management, Sanitary Engineering, Ground Water Development & Management, Pre-

fabricated Structures, Smart Structures, Steel Structural Drawing, Bridge Engineering

Drawing, RCC Structural Drawing, Engineering Economics, Retrofitting & Rehabilitation of

Structures etc.

Employability Skills Laboratory is introduced as new practical course in VII Semester.

Skill Development Lab is introduced as new practical course in VIII Semester

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Environmental Science and Engineering subject is revised as Environmental Science and

Sustainability in III Semester

Environmental Engineering - I subject is revised as Water Supply Engineering in

V Semester

Environmental Engineering Lab changed to Public Health Engineering Lab in

V Semester.

Environmental Engineering - II subject is revised as Sanitary Engineering in VI Semester

Survey Camp is revised as Extensive Survey Camp using highly sophisticated instruments

like Electronic Total Station, DGPS, GPS, Auto Levels etc. in V Semester

Transportation Engineering II is introduced - Rock, Harbour and Tunneling is introduced in

VI Semester

Domain based Electives are introduced from VI to VIII Semester.

Construction Technology subject is revised as Building Materials and Construction

Techniques in III Semester

CAD Building Drawing Lab changed to Building Planning & Drawing in III Semester

Mechanics of Soils is revised as Geotechnical Engineering in IV Semester

Highway Engineering subject to Transportation Engineering-I in IV Semester

Structural Analysis I introduced instead of Basic Structural Design - “Structural Health

Monitoring” concepts are added in V Semester

Geotechnical Engineering Lab is introduced - Field practices are introduced in

V Semester.

Ground Improvement Techniques is introduced in VIII Semester.

Transportation Engineering II is introduced - Rock, Harbour and Tunneling is introduced in

VI Semester

Concrete Technology & Highway Engineering Lab is introduced as new practical course in

VII Semester.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Operating Systems - File system in Windows 7, Protection, and Security and Virtual

Machines are included.

Database Management System- Introduction to mobile & web databases are included.

Software Engineering- Advanced to 4thsemester from 5th semester. System engineering,

Computer based system, Verification and Validation, User and System requirements, White

and Black box testing, System Testing and Debugging. Testing Tools: Selenium-watir are

newly included.

Computer Networks - Advanced to 4thsemester from 5th semester. Network Components such

as Connectors, Transceivers, Media converters, Network Interface card, and PC cards are

newly included.

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Design and Analysis of algorithm-Algorithm, Fundamentals of Algorithmic Problem Solving:

Algorithm design and analysis process, Algorithm Design Techniques, Methods of Specifying

an Algorithm, Algorithm Analysis, Important Problem Types, Huffman codes, Flow Shop

Scheduling, Iterative Improvement and Limitations of Algorithm Power are included.

Operating Systems Laboratory- Basic Shell commands, Implementation of user

authentication are included.

Database Management System Laboratory- An application using Mongo DB database tool are

included.

Computer Networks Laboratory- Basic network command line utilities such as ping, netstat,

tracert, nslookup, port scan ARP, ipconfig, and experiment on packet capture and network

traffic using wire shark tool are included.

Theory of Computation - Equivalence of regular grammars and finite automata-Parse Trees-

Encoding of Turing Machine. Linden Mayer Systems-A glance on DNA computing and

Membrane Computing are included.

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Signals and Systems- Differential equations-Total Response- Fourier Transform Difference

equations, Total Response- Z- Transform are included.

Analog Electronics –II - Feedback Amplifiers-Tuned Amplifiers-Oscillators-Wave Shaping-

Circuits and Multivibrators-Time Base Generators are included.

Analog Electronics-II Laboratory- Simulation based Experiments using MultiSim Software

has been included.

Microprocessors & Microcontrollers- Intel 8086 Microprocessor-Multiprocessor

Configurations-Memory and I/O Interfacing-Intel 8051 Microcontroller-Interfacing with 8051

Micro Controller are included.

Communication Theory- Square law Modulator, Square law detector, Envelope Detector-

Phase discrimination method, coherent detection are included.

Digital Signal Processing- Fourier series method of designing FIR filters, Direct

form,Cascade realization, Linear phase FIR realization are included.

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers- Introduction to PIC16F8XX Microcontroller –

Architecture.

Computer Networks Laboratory- Study of NS2 & simulation of congestion control algorithm

using NS2 are included.

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers with Interfacing-8086 Microprocessor- Memory and

I/O Interfacing-8051 Microcontrollers- Microprocessor Technology are included.

Embedded System Design- Classification, Major Application Areas, Purpose of Embedded

Systems are included.

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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Control Systems- State Variable Analysis and Analysis using MATLAB are added.

Digital Electronic Circuits and Power Generation Systems papers are introduced.

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers- Advanced Architectures and Applications of 8051

interfacing are added.

The following subjects are brought under open elective Category

Communication Theory

Computer networks

Computer organization and architecture

Signals and systems

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

Control systems –Linear state variable analysis is introduced as a unit.

Electrical and Electronic Measurements –Both electrical and Electronics

measurements are combined in a single subject.

Transducers Laboratory- VI interfaced Transducer experiments are included.

Object Oriented Programming and data structures– data structures and oops

concept are clubbed in a single subject.

-Microprocessors,Microcontrollers and its Applications subject Advanced

Processor Architecture has been introduced. (Peripherals and Their

Interfacing,RISC and CISC Processors – Nano Programming).

Process Dynamics and Control Introduction to ISA standards,Internal Model Control,

Effluent treatment case study topics are included.

Principles of Communication Systems, Fiber Optical Communication Systems

AndData Communication Codes as new unit as per GATE requirement,Evolution

to 4G Wireless networks are introduced.

Virtual Instrumentation Laboratory, For DAQ concepts -Interfacing relevant

experiments are introduced.

Digital signal analysis and Processing- applications of Multi-rate signal

processing topic is included as a unit.

Department of Information Technology

Internet Programming- New subject introduced in V semester as professional core which

covers client and server side web technologies like XML, XLS. Java servlet. JSP and web

services like WSDL. SOAP.

Software Engineering and Quality Assurance- The Syllabus has combined with Software

Engineering and Software Quality Assurance.

Three Units deals with Software Engineering and Two Units covers software testing and

quality assurance.

In Unit-I Agile Development methodology is introduced.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design- Case Study on “Point of Sale” introduced

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Object Oriented Analysis and Design laboratory- Title is changed from Case Tools Lab into

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Lab with a Usage of open source Tool: “Argo UML”

instead of Rational Rose.

Two professional electives are offered in V semester-

Computer Graphics and Multimedia Systems – (Existing Syllabus modified)

Digital Image Processing – (Newly framed Syllabus)

Advanced Database Management Systems - (Newly framed Syllabus)

C# & .NET Programming – (In unit V ASP .NET topics are included)

New labs introduced based on the professional electives

• Computer graphics and multimedia Systems laboratory

• Image processing laboratory

• Advanced DBMS laboratory

• C# & .NET Programming Laboratory

A group of mathematical papers relevant to IT subjects are offered as other professional

electives:

• Statistics and numerical methods.

• Discrete Mathematics.

• Algebra and number theory.

• Graph theory and its applications.

• Resource management techniques.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Elements of Mechanical Engineering course is incorporated in choice for First year

Study of Electrical components and House wiring, Computer hardware assembly and

installation of Software and Study of Electronics components are included in

Engineering Practice Laboratory

Study of Lathe machine, Drilling machine & Basic machining operations, Study of

smithy and forging & operation and Study of foundry tools & sand moulding are

included in Basic Workshop Practices

Environmental Science & Sustainability course introduced in III- Semester as core

subject

Machine Drawing course is included in IV- Semester as core subject

Computer Aided Machine Drawing Lab is included in V- Semester as core subject

Industrial Training for students is made compulsory during vacation (Semester

Break)

Comprehension of Mechanical Engineering course is included in VII- Semester as

core subject

Employability Skills Lab is included in VII- Semester as choice subject

Disaster Management course is included in VIII- Semester as choice subject

Choice Courses like Production and Operations Management, Introduction to

Nanotechnology, Industrial Relation and Organizational Development, Metal

Forming Techniques, Non Destructive Testing and Materials, Design of Materials

Handling Equipment, Design of Thermal Equipments, Supply Chain Management,

Fracture Mechanics, Theory of Elasticity, Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery

Systems, Energy Audit Management, Entrepreneurship and E-Business.

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Inter-disciplinary Choice Courses like Electrical Drives and Controls, Data

Structures, OOPS & Java Programming, Digital Electronics & Systems Design,

Internet Programming, C# & .Net, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Software

Engineering & Quality Assurance, Microprocessors and Micro Controllers, Facility

Location, Logistics Management, Service Operation Management, Software Testing,

Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Power Plant Instrumentation are

incorporated.

Department of Business Administration (MBA)

Overview of Econometrics has been included in Economic Analysis of Business Decisions

subject

Business Etiquettes and Social Media Communication has been included in Executive

Communication subject

Strategic Management subject has been revised with some advanced topics like PESTEL

Analysis, Stakeholder’s perspectives and Women Entrepreneurs in digital era

Bell Curve has been included in Performance Management subject.

Bloom’s Taxonomy has been included in Training and Development subject

E-tailing has been included in Retail Management subject

Department of Computer Applications (MCA)

Web Programming and Internet of Things subject has been introduced

Mobile Application Development subject has been added with corresponding laboratory

Advanced Java Programming Subject has been revised with some advanced topics like

Struts2 and Collection Classes.

Digital Marketing, Intra Enterprise Computing and R Programming Subject has been added in

the Core and Open Elective.

Department of Humanities & Science

Introduction of Viscosity determination methods in the syllabus of Engineering Physics in

the first semester

Revision of Nuclear and Thermal physics in the syllabus of Applied Physics in the second

semester

Introduction of corrosion determining methods in Engineering Chemistry in the first semester

Inclusion of Enzyme catalysis in Applied Chemistry in the second semester

Revision of Communication Skills Laboratory in the syllabus

Inclusion of new topics in the syllabus of Technical English-II

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Department of Mathematics

In II semester B.E./ B.Tech Programme, the topic “non-Markovian models” is included in the

fifth unit in “Probability and Queueing Theory”.

In III semester B.E./ B.Tech Programme, the topic “MGF properties and applications”, is

included in the First unit in “Probability and Statistics.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

Nil

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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

* for only B. Architecture Programme

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended Seminars/

Workshops

29 75 34

Presented papers 14 81 57

Resource Persons 9 28 25

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

567 433 84 50 -

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

25 - 11 - 16 - - - 52 -

15*

Continuous evaluation process was fortified to enrich the quality of

teaching and learning.

Revision of syllabus as and when required as per current trends.

Adoption of trending areas of future necessity for updation of syllabus.

Identification of challenging learners and provision of tutorial classes.

Use of Technology Based Teaching methods

Strengthening of Curricular activities (Co/Intra / Inter)

Conduction of Value added programs

Replenishing the students through guest lectures

Organising of orientation programs for fresh engineering aspirants.

205

Bar Coding,

Photocopy

102

- -

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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop.

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme

Total No. of

students

appeared

Division

Dis

tin

ctio

n

I

II

III

Pass

%

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering 270 50 181 1 85.93

B.E.-Electronics & Communication Engineering 244 87 142 3 95.08

B.E.-Computer Science & Engineering 161 38 105 2 90.06

B.E.-Electrical & Electronics Engineering 137 34 97 1 96.35

B.E.-Civil Engineering 262 17 176 3 74.81

B.E.-Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 107 22 70 1 86.92

B.E.-Bio Medical Engineering 60 13 38 2 88.33

B.E.-Aeronautical Engineering 60 13 43 93.33

B.Tech – Chemical Engineering 65 19 44 1 98.46

B.Tech – Information Technology 96 16 76 95.83

B.Tech - Biotechnology 55 18 35 96.36

B. Architecture 101 89 88.12

M.E.- Engineering Design 5 3 1 80

M.E.- Computer Science & Engineering 8 7 87.50

M.E. – Communication System 8 7 1 100

M.E. – Power Systems Engineering 6 5 1 100

M.E. – Structural Engineering 18 7 10 94.44

S.No. Name of the Department No. of Faculty members

involved

1 B.E. Mechanical Engineering 36

2 B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering 29

3 B.E. Computer Science & Engineering 21

4 B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 16

5 B.E. Civil Engineering 27

6 B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 12

7 B.E. Bio Medical Engineering 9

8 B.E. Aeronautical Engineering 9

9 B.Tech. Chemical Engineering 14

10 B.Tech. Information Technology 14

11 B.Tech. Biotechnology 9

12 B. Architecture 16

13 MBA 11

14 MCA 11

15 Science and Humanities 25

16 Mathematics 25

92%

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M.E. – VLSI 4 4 100

M.Tech- Remote Sensing 2 1 1 100

M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration

(Full Time) 102 9 78 13 98.04

M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration

(Part Time) 29 13 10 79.31

M.C.A. – Master of Computer Applications 71 22 47 1 98.59

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

- Day-to-day academic work diary

- Active participation of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff

- Organizing Seminars and Workshops

- Orientation Programmes for first year students

- Bridge courses for first year students

- Exit meeting for final year students

- Academic audit

- Feedback from all stake holders, implementation of suggestions and action taken report.

- Awareness programmes

- Programmes on ethics, values and morals

- Social awareness programmes

- Continuous monitoring of activities by the IQAC cell

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes

Number of faculty

members

benefitted

Refresher courses 165

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 42

HRD programmes 13

Orientation programmes 167

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university -

Staff training conducted by other institutions 11

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 27

Others 08

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category

Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

vacant

position

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the year

Number of

positions

filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 26 0 0 0

Technical Staff 57 0 0 0

Non - Technical Staff 285 0 0 0

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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 13 08 07 05

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 317.06 1006.04 132.48 873.40

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 12 - - -

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 42.01 - - -

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 215 52 -

Non-Peer Review Journals 25 5 -

e-Journals 2 3 -

Conference proceedings 369 36 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other

organisations

Nature of the Project 2016-17

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total

grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects 05 DST, SERB,

MOES,

1455.58 1455.58

Minor Projects -- -- -- --

Interdisciplinary Projects -- -- -- --

Industry sponsored -- -- -- --

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College

-- -- -- --

Students research projects 02 TNSCST 0.20 0.20

Any other(Specify) -- -- -- --

Total 07 1455.78 1455.78

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

- Identification of emerging and thrust areas for active research

2-3 2.34 2 2

10 ---

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ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaboration International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent Number

National

Applied -NA-

Granted -NA-

International Applied -NA-

Granted -NA-

Commercialised Applied -NA-

Granted -NA-

Level International National State University College

Number 01 02 - - -

Sponsoring

agencies

DoS, DST,

NABARD

DST,

SERB

- - -

-

Rs.7,00,000/-

-

-

-

-

- - -

- - -

81,90,000

81,90,000

-

02

03

-

02 02 -

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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows

of the institute in the year – Nil-

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

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: (YRC & RRC activities also included)

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

The Blood Donors Club of ACE has been a life saving team which donated blood in time of

emergency to hospitals like Narayana Health City, Manipal Hospital, GH Hosur,

GH Krishnagiri etc. in addition to the regular blood donation camps organized every year.

Career Guidance programmes are being organized by the institution to the students of

Government School to decide their career.

280

-

110

-

- -

- -

1 1

- -

- -

- -

- -

- 18 -

21

89

9

8 -- -- --

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NSS Unit joined hands with Corporate Social Responsibility teams of various organisations in

the projects like ‘CLEAN HOSUR’ in the combined project of beautification of Hosur.

Institution NSS Unit along with Hosur Traffic Police participated in ‘WEAR AND STRAP

HELMET’ rally.

Participated in Hosur Walkathon for Systematic Voter Education

Institution NSS Unit volunteers coordinated with Police Department in Local Body Election.

Institution NSS Unit Volunteers along with Revenue Department participated in “Illicit Drug

Awareness” Rally.

Institution NSS Unit volunteers participated in Kalavarapalli Dam Channel Cleaning Program

along with Public

Extension Activities

Blood Donation Camps : 4

Health Awareness lectures : 3

Awareness Rallies : 5

Health awareness camps : 2

Visit to Hospitals/ Nursing Homes : 2

Motivational programmes : 8

Orientation programmes : 4

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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 40.47 Ac. - - 40.47 Ac.

Class rooms 174 6 By Trust 180

Laboratories 92 - By Trust 92

Seminar Halls 14 - - 14

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 Lakh) during the current year.

- 25 By College

/ R&D

Grants

25

Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

- 25, 61, 104 - 25, 61, 104

Others - 16, 25, 313 - 16, 25, 313

1 faculty chamber with cubicles are supplemented during the academic year 2016-17.

10 Rain Water harvesting pits are erected additionally.

Additional rooms are established and some are refurbished in Boys Hostel.

Additional Guest rooms are nearing completion.

Existing ring road that connects all approach roads, academic block, laboratories and

amenities area will be converted as BT metal road.

Incinerators are installed for safe disposal of cellulosic sanitary waste.

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 145342 2037 147379

Reference Books 11279 -- 11279

e-Books 3285 -- 3285

Journals 526 -- 526

e-Journals 2467 -- 2467

Digital Database -- -- --

CD & Video 4271 -- 4271

Others (specify) -- --

Administration : PALPAP ICHINICHI PACKAGE, Tally-ERP

Library : Autolib with OPAC, Bar-coding facility, Digital Library.

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 2076 11 64 Mbps 1 6 2 18 2

Added 120 - 136 Mbps - - - - -

Total 2196 11 200 Mbps 1 6 2 18 2

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for

Technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total :

2196 computers are in place in 100% networked environment for the faculty members and staff to

enhance their ICT knowledge. 200 Mbps internet connectivity serves the faculty members and

students for updating of knowledge and also for R&D activities. Adequate training programmes

are being conducted for the faculty members and students to enhance their applications to meet

current trends in ICT education. The institution has subscribed for membership in ICT

organisation of Government of Tamilnadu. They also fulfil the current requirement of ICT

education through Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Faculty Empowerment Programme

etc.

27.45

82.86

21.48

6.58

138.37

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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

(2016-17)

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio Students are allotted by counselling/consortium Dropout % 0.73 %

UG PG Ph. D. Others

6226 540 67 -

No %

4744 70 No %

2022 30

Last Year (2015-16) This Year (2016-17)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

792 812 15 5549 - 7168 699 733 15 5319 - 6766

- Effective functioning of IQAC Cell

- Day to day academic work diary

- Active participation of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff

- Organized Seminars and Workshops

- Orientation Programmes for first year students

- Bridge courses for first year students

- Exit meeting for final year students

- Academic audit

- Feedback from all stake holders, implementation of suggestions and action

taken report

- Awareness programmes

- Programmes on ethics, values and morals

- Social awareness programmes

- Continuous monitoring of activities by the IQAC cell

- Day to day academic work diary

- Effective Tutor-Ward system

- Counselling and Guidance

- Continuous monitoring of activities by the IQAC cell

- Feedback from all stakeholders and implementation of suggestions and

action taken report on the same.

- Meeting with parents

- Sending periodical progress reports to parents

159

-

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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 benefitted

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

71 1275 821 75

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

During the final year of the study, counselling and career guidance sessions are organized.

In the session, guidelines and timeline tips are being provided with mock test and

interviews. Also, the departments of the college provide the guidance towards higher

education and competitive examinations like. GATE, GRE, TOFEL, CAT, MAT,

TANCET, CMAT, UPSC etc.

During the course of study, counselling and career guidance sessions are carried out regularly.

In these sessions guidelines and timeline tips are being provided.

In addition to this, the following skill development programmes have been organized

Skill Development Programmes of the National Knowledge Council through Nodal

Agency

Entrepreneurial Awareness through Entrepreneurship Cell

Soft Skills Development Programme

Campus to Corporate Programme

The duly constituted Women Empowerment Cell, National Service Scheme and Grievance

Redressal Cell of the college continuously organize gender sensitization programmes like

- International Women’s Day

- Health Awareness Programme

- Awareness programme on women entrepreneurship

- Technical Symposium for women

- Prevention of female foeticide

- Motivational Programmes

- Women Literacy awareness programmes

- Adult Education for Rural Women

- Family and personal hygiene awareness programmes

All final year students

18%

--

1

---

---

16

1

6

52

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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 52 36,40,000

Financial support from government 3,157 5,07,94,515

Financial support from other sources 25 3,75,725

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions

- -

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

Blood Donation Camps : 3

Health Awareness lectures : 2

Awareness Rallies : 2

Health awareness camps : 3

Visit to Hospitals/ Nursing Homes : 1

Motivational programmes : 4

Orientation programmes : 3

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

Considered the arrangements for training programmes.

Considered the increase/installation of solar lighting system.

Considered the SMS way of informing the parents for most effective and speedy

communication.

248

02

23 -

12

01 01

08

s

- 54

02 - -

02

1 -

- -

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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:

“To foster ACE as a centre for nurturing and developing world class Engineers and

Managers who convert global challenges into opportunities through value-based quality

education’’

Mission:

To impart value-based quality education through effective teaching-learning

processes.

To nurture creativity, excellence and critical thinking by applying global

competency factors to contribute and excel in the rapidly growing technological

world.

To continuously develop and improve holistic and innovative personality for global

mobility.

To make ACE a centre for excellence.

Yes, the institute has a Management Information System

- Admission process

- Students profile

- Accounts and financial process

- Student’s attendance report

- Student’s Profile updation

- Syllabus coverage report

- Continuous academic audit report

- Examination and Evaluation process

The duly constituted Boards of Studies and Academic Council critically review the

Curriculum and periodically update the same to cope up for the current technology and

industry expectation. All stake holder views are taken into account for review and

reformation. The IQAC also review the same.

Departments reconstruct the syllabus that enables the learner to grow in

exercising intelligent control of subsequent knowledge and experience.

It helps the students to a progressive orientation with its emphasize on

understanding and meaning and critical thinking linked to life situations

It will yield a more thoughtful approach to curriculum planning than all the

other orientations.

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

The duly constituted Examination Committee and Board of Examinations / Question

Paper Screening Committee review the Examination and Evaluation process and confirm the

effective functioning of the same.

The curriculum is designed based on standard national model for UG and PG courses.

The local, national and global needs have been considered while developing the pertinent

curricula. All the senior faculty members as well as experts from the fields of industry, research

organization and national institutions have been involved and consulted to prepare the curricula

by the Boards of Studies. Thrust has been given to applicable knowledge, key skills, value

addition and value based education leading to completeness in the development of overall

performance and structure. Effective feedback from stake holders and its analysis has helped in

developing and fine fine-tuning the relevant curricula.

The curriculum is replenished with theoretical components and their relevant practical/lab

component. The practical/lab part makes certain the augmentation and intensification of practical

skills based on theoretical knowledge. Problem solving exercises, field studies/visits, case studies,

surveys, industrial visits – hands on experience, and project works contribute to the skill

development in appropriate area of study. Thus, the key focus on skills and knowledge component

helps to triumph in the job market. The motivation and training on Soft skill development

(communication skills, basic computer skills) and HR provides the better gateway to success.

Exposure of students to career opportunities, entrepreneurship, self help schemes and placement

are part of curriculum design and development to ensure employability.

The duly constituted Boards of Studies and Academic Council critically review the

Teaching Learning Process and also enhance the new technology for updation. All

stake holder views are taken into account for review and reformation. The IQAC also

review the same.

The mode of classroom lectures are enhanced with display of models, audio–visual aids,

charts, maps, field studies, tutorials, wall posters, question answer sessions and regular class

tests. Students are encouraged to do home assignments, and are motivated to indulge in

seminars, quizzes, technical paper presentations, workshops and debates. Unit tests, model

examinations, assignments, innovative work and attendance are part of the internal

assessment of student performance. Educationally challenged students are supported through

remedial teaching to cope up with the steady learning process. Class room seminars and

organizing workshops, conferences, National and International seminars, journal reviews,

technical quizzes, in plant training, project work, field work etc. facilitate and lend a hand to

the students and faculty to keep pace with the recent developments, advancements in

technology and to identify the thrust and emerging areas of study.

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The weightage for Internal Assessment (IA) and End Assessment (EA) is 50:50 unless the

ratio is specifically mentioned in the scheme of Examinations. It will be declared pass, if a

candidate secures 50% of marks in the EA examination and 50% of marks in total (CA+EA) for

both theory and practical courses. Letter grades are awarded for the total marks obtained in CA

and EA, Put together. The range of marks corresponding to letter grades is indicated below.

Table – T- 02 – Letter Grades and Grade Points

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be calculated for each semester. On

successful completion of the programme, based on the CGPA, classification will be made as

follows.

Description Class

CGPA≥8.5, with no history of arrears and degree

must be completed within the stipulated period.

First class with distinction

CGPA≥6.5, passed the examination in all the

courses within the specified minimum number of

semesters plus grace period of one year (Two

semesters)

First class

All other successful candidates Second class

The question paper for End Assessment will be set for three hours with maximum of

100 marks with following divisions and details.

Part A: 10 Questions

Each question carries 2 marks.

Part B: 5 Questions with either or type

Each question carries 16 marks.

The total marks scored by the candidates will be reduced to the maximum marks

prescribed in the Regulations.

Grade Grade Points Absolute Marks out of 100

S 10 90 to 100

A 9 80 to 89

B 8 70 to 79

C 7 60 to 69

D 6 55 to 59

E 5 50 to 54

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6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

The duly constituted Research and Development Committee of the college monitors and

motivates the faculty members to pursue R&D activities and to organize Seminars,

Conferences, Workshops, and Symposiums. The committee periodically reviews the R&D

activities.

The Committee also reviews the progress of the research scholars and helps to expedite the

process.

The committee assists the faculty members to fetch more funded R&D projects from various

funding agencies and R&D centres.

The college has state-of-art physical infrastructure, library, ICT facility, laboratories

facility.

Land - 40.47 Acres

Built-up area - 125230 Sq. M

Hostel - 02 for boys and 01 for girls

Canteen - 03 canteens are available

Other facility - IOB Bank with ATM, Post Office, Stores, Reprographic Centre.

Sports & Games - Outdoor & Indoor facility with stadium

Library - 4500 Sq.M with 145414 Volumes & 53948 Titles

- 536 hardcopy journals

- 5204 e-journals

- 3858 e-books

- 4758 CDs

- NPTEL (IIT-M) course wares

- DELNET & INFLIBNET facility

- OPAC facility

ICT facility - 2196 Computers

- 100% networked

- 64 Mbps internet connectivity

- System and Application soft wares

- CBT course wares

- Virtual class rooms fitted with LCD

- Reprographic facility

Laboratory facility- State-of-art laboratory facility

- R&D lab facility

- Consultancy services

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6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

A well laid down Organization Chart is drawn up. The duties and responsibilities for

all cadres are clearly defined. Due delegation with responsibility and accountability is

also well drawn up. This hierarchical transparency facilitates the administrative

process.

The College has an administrative office with a team of staff. The functioning of the

office is very transparent and students are well informed about the functioning and

services of the administrative office.

As on today 533 teaching staff and 407 non-teaching staff (Technical and Non-

technical) are serving in this college. As and when required faculty members are being

recruited by the duly constituted Staff-Selection Committee. Outside subject experts

and nominees are also playing key role in selecting faculty members.

The college evaluates the faculty on their teaching and other academic activities based

on their Self Appraisal Reports (SAR) submitted every year. This evaluation based on

SARs helps in ensuring academic accountability of teachers and monitoring of their

major research projects and other academic activities. The Principal sends

commendation to the teachers who have done well so as to motivate them to teach,

research, and participate in extension programs with renewed zeal.

The assessment for need of staff recruitment is normally on the basis of staff

requirement as per the AICTE norms. Due to introduction of new courses and

additional intake in existing programmes, faculty members are recruited from time to

time as per recommendation of the duly constituted Staff Selection Committee.

Departments maintain continuous interaction with industries through MoU. Through

this the departments can get acquainted with industries for students’ project, guest

lectures, visiting lectures, industrial visit, industry-Institute Interaction, internship,

recruitment and other activities.

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6.3.9 Admission of Students

Admission of students for the programmes offered is by the Government under two modes

1. Government Quota

2. Management Quota

Government Quota

for B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. 65% and

for M.E./ MBA/MCA 50% by: Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission –Single Window System

Counselling – organized by Anna University Chennai.

Management Quota

for B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. 35% and

for M.E./MBA/MCA 50% by- The Association of Management of Anna University, Chennai

Affiliated Colleges. The Association has been granted permission to admit students in

undergraduate engineering courses (B.E. / B.Tech.) in various private professional colleges under the

Management Quota in the state of TamilNadu on the basis of the marks obtained by a student in the

relevant subject in the qualifying examination by the "Committee to Oversee the Admission made by

the Coimbatore Self Financing Colleges Association".

Candidates of Higher Secondary (Vocational) and other Equivalent examinations.

Cut-off- for Vocational Stream

Community Minimum average marks in Related Subjects,

Vocational Theory and Practical put together

General Category 50%

Backward Class including

BC Muslim

45%

MBC & DNC 40%

SC/SCA/ST 40%

Candidates of Higher Secondary (Academic) and other Equivalent examinations.

Cut-off – for Academic Stream

Community Minimum average marks in Mathematics, Physics

and Chemistry put together.

General Category 50%

Backward Class

including BC Muslim

45%

MBC & DNC 40%

SC/SCA/ST 40%

For M.E./M.Tech./MBA/MCA; A pass in a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in

the relevant field and obtained atleast 50 % (45 % in the case of candidates belonging to

reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.

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6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) have been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes University

nominees

Yes HoD/

Professors

Administrative Yes P. Mani &Co

Chartered

Accountants

Yes Internal

Auditors

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

A Screening Committee is duly constituted to evaluate the standard of end assessment

question papers

Innovative practices and Assignments are considered for internal assessment

Course-wise experts are appointed for evaluation

Double Valuation for P.G courses

Provision to apply for Re-valuation and Photostat copy of Answer Scripts by Candidates

Teaching EPF, Gratuity, EDLI, Pension Scheme.

Group Insurance, Medical care

Non teaching EPF, Gratuity, EDLI, Pension Scheme,

Group Insurance, Medical care.

Students Merit Scholarship by the Management &

Government schemes.

Sports scholarship by Management, Medical

care.

9.12 Crores

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6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent

colleges?

The University nominates members for Board of Studies, Academic Council, Governing Body and

Result Passing Board.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI:

- To promote general welfare

- To promote good fellowship, goodwill and contact

- To promote personal and profession growth

- To provide counselling on recruitment process

- To promote Industry, Institute interaction

- To arrange professional talk shows

- To co-ordinate for co-curricular activities i.e. industrial visits, tours,

student’s projects, R&D projects, placements, etc

- To act as ambassador for the students

- To help the economically backward students

- To conduct off-shore alumni meet

Parents as a stake holder play a key role in various statutory and non-

statutory committees. They also provide more inputs, suggestions, ideas for

the betterment of the teaching-learning process and student’s progression.

Periodically parents meet the tutor/mentor and appraise the performance of

ward concerned.

Departments have developed Parent Teacher Interaction to play a pivotal

role in the efficient functioning of the college machinery which is the

proper and support of all endeavours and establish a positive and

constructive link between all the stake-holders.

Making the parent believe that the teacher is really and sincerely

interested in the growth and welfare of the students. To promote

understanding and co operation between parent and teachers for the

welfare of students.

Encourage the students to work for the social, economic, and educational

advancement for better opportunities.

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

- Computer literacy training programme

- Training on administrative skills

- Training on etiquettes and manners

- Training on equipment handling and maintenance

- Training on preventive maintenance, basic repairs & maintenance and AMC

- First –Aid and fire fighting equipments handling training

- Special machines operation and automation

- Hands-on training in CMM, UTM, CNC, IC Engines

- Training on Self-Esteem building

- Training on transformation, adaptability & flexibility

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study

atmosphere

- Rain Water Harvesting Pits

- Check Dams to recharge earth

- About 100000 saplings planted inside the campus

- Solar street lights are erected inside the campus

- Solar Water Heaters are erected in all three hostel blocks

- STP system is in effective functioning

- Environmental Awareness Education and Programmes

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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

IQAC planned the objectives for current year (2016-17) and its progress was monitored

through action taken report from all concerned persons. In its meeting these action taken reports were

discussed and correction was done appropriately whenever it was required

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

- Tutor-Ward System

- UG, PG & Ph.D., project/research on emerging and thrust areas.

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study atmosphere.

- Tutor-Ward System

- UG, PG & Ph.D., project/research on emerging and thrust areas.

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study atmosphere.

- Rain Water Harvesting Pits in all water outlet points

- Check Dams to recharge earth

- About 100000 saplings plated inside the campus

- Solar street lights are erected inside the campus

- Solar Water Heaters are installed in hostels

- STP system is in effective functioning

- Awareness programmes on environmental issues.

- Segregation of waste and disposal of chemical waste

- Further strengthening of Merit & Sports quota scholarships by the management.

- Introduction of automobile & agricultural engineering related programmes to

face the futuristic challenges.

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7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

Strengths:

-

- Dedicated Team of faculty members

- Regular interaction with stake holders

- Surrounded by programme oriented industries

- More opportunity for student’s project, intern training,

Summer training, in-plant training, industrial visits,

Consultancy, R&D, enhancement of updated technology

- Opportunity to include the industry people in teaching-learning process

- Opportunity to include industry experts in statutory and non-statutory

committees

- Nurturing the students as best citizens

- Provision of training on contemporary thinking and lateral thinking

- State-of-art infrastructure

- Study eco-friendly atmosphere

- Effective language lab

- Well designed student-support system

- Employability Enhancement courses are introduced

- More weight age for overall growth

- Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular activities

Weaknesses:

- More number of first graduate students

- Not aware of technical and technology advancement

- Less awareness about higher education –Professional education

- More number with regional language background

- More number of students from rural background

- Less creative sphere

- Less proactive and assertive

Opportunities:

- More opportunity to learn practical way of life.

- To think contemporary ideas

- To have inter and intra public relations

- To train up the students for not only desktop services but also for core sector

- Nurturing in the study atmosphere with industrial exposure strengthen their

professional calibre

Threats:

- Conventional thinking

- Socio-Political environment

- Industrial & economic scenario

- Mindset lacking for changing dynamics in society

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8. Plans of institution for the next year

To equip laboratories with the latest updates

To add more volumes and titles in the library to suit the recent trends in

Engineering and Technology

To strengthen on campus placement through more training programmes

To ink more MoUs with MNCs

To reinforce the sports platform to meet international standards

To nourish the ambience with green cover