Submission of Annual Quality Assurance
Report (AQAR) for 2015-16
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: 2015-16
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
Dr. G. Ranganath
09443260071
04344-261020
Dr. N. S. Badari Narayanan
09487819104
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__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)
www.adhiyamaan.ac.in
01-07-2013
www.adhiyamaan.ac.in/AQAR15-16
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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-
-
-
UGC/Anna University
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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI
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
02
19
04
01 03
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 2015-16
Strengthening of Research &
Development activities
Faculty members were motivated to create a positive
impact to the society by involving in R&D activities.
Achievement:
Five major research projects have been fetched
from DST,AICTE and the projects are under
progress.
Faculty members have received funds to
conduct Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/
Symposium
- Enriched the IQAC Cell with quality flow for better effectiveness
- Endowed with log book to register indispensable academic activities
- Motivated the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff to create the best
learning ambiance
- Organized Seminars and Workshops to strengthen skill set and rapport
- Conducted orientation sessions for first year students to make them
understand the holistic concept of learning
- Educated the first year students through Bridge course to meet the
challenging scenario of learning.
- Exit meeting for final year students to meet the expectation of the job
market
- Internal and external academic audit was carried out.
- Awareness programmes on eradication of child labour, addictions,
plantation of trees and social behaviour were conducted
- Transforming universal Challenges into Opportunities through value
based education to create win-win situation.
- Encroachment and Application of Quality Bench Marks / Strictures.
- Requirement of Quality related themes / Drives and promotion of
quality circles
- Bringing awareness on the eradication of Global Warming through
fortification of green cover.
- Strategies to implement recycling of waste water to help prevent water
scarcity.
- Measures to control e-waste.
- Awareness on recycling of waste paper to fortify stationary related
products.
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.
7 1 2
2 2
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 Science & Engineering
7. 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
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 78
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.
NIRF - 2016 (National
Institutional Ranking
Framework) by Ministry of
HRD, GoI.
ACE (Engineering and Technology) is ranked 94th
among the top 100 institutions in India and ACE
Management Studies (MBA) is ranked 42nd among the
top 50 institutions in India
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.
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 7 - 7 -
PG 11 - 11 -
UG 12 - 12 -
PG Diploma - - - -
Advanced Diploma - - - -
Diploma - - - -
Certificate - - - -
Others - - - -
Total 30
- 30 -
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
Department of Architecture
Principles of Architecture Subject is elaborated and extended to two semesters
(II & III) with more thrust on principles and philosophy in Architecture and design.
In II semester, Materials & Construction-II, application of commercial use of timber
and cost effective building technology have been included.
The Computer Aided Design studio subject is brought under studio based in II and III
semester.
In II semester, Design Studio-II, the components of Physically Challenged design
strategies are emphasized.
In III semester, History of Architecture-III, Baroque & Rococo Style of Architecture
are included in the revised syllabus.
In III semester, Climate Responsive Architecture components of building design like
air movements and heat flow through building materials and passive design strategies
have been introduced.
In III semester, Materials & Construction-III, application of different uses of glasses
in modern building design have been included.
In III semester, Modular Co-ordination, Behavioural Studies in built Environment,
Vernacular Architecture and Theory of Design have been introduced under
Professional Elective-III.
Department of Aeronautical Engineering
In I Semester under 2015 regulation, two new subjects - Aircraft Materials and
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design and Fabrication Lab are introduced.
In II Semester under 2015 regulation, Fundamentals of Aeronautical Engineering is
introduced.
In III semester under 2015 regulation, Production Technology is introduced.
The Software Labs have been renamed as Modelling Lab and Modelling &
Simulation Lab under 2015 Regulation.
The Software MAT Lab has been introduced in VI Semester of 2015 regulation.
The advanced subjects like Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Design, Aircraft
Safety Management Systems, Flight Testing and Theoretical Study of Aeronautical
Engineering are introduced in higher semesters under 2015 regulation.
Few advanced topics are included in the subject of VII semester’s Fracture Mechanics
and Mechanisms - Elasto–plastic Factor Criteria, Crack Resistance Curve and
J-Integral under 2011 regulation.
Department of Biotechnology
New advanced courses related to industries have been introduced in professional
electives
Open elective courses are introduced during semester V and VI
Mini project has been introduced in semester VII
Comprehension in Biotechnology is introduced in semester VII
Employability Skills Lab is introduced in VII semester
Instrumental Methods of Analysis course and Instrumental Methods of Analysis Lab
have been shifted from IV semester to III semester
Biochemistry theory and Biochemistry Lab has been shifted from III to II semester
Molecular Biology course has been renamed as Molecular Biology and Genetics
Department of Bio medical Engineering
Anatomy and Human Physiology is changed into Life Sciences – I by
including the essential contents from Pathology.
Life Sciences – I Laboratory is included, which covers Human Physiology &
Pathology.
Electronic Circuits from III semester and Analog & Digital ICs from IV
semester are modified and changed into Analog Electronics and Digital
Electronics to avoid redundancies.
Analog & Digital Electronics Laboratory is shifted to Third Semester from
Fourth Semester.
Data Structures & Object Oriented Programming in C++ theory subject is
included.
Data Structures & OOPs Laboratory is also included.
Life Sciences from Third Semester is shifted to Fourth Semester with a new
title Life Sciences – II, which includes Biochemistry & Microbiology.
Life Sciences Lab from Third Semester is shifted to Fourth Semester with a
new title Life Sciences – II, which includes only Biochemistry &
Microbiology.
Basics of Electrical Engineering is shifted from Third Semester to Fourth
Semester.
Department of Chemical Engineering
The syllabus contents are modified in the following subjects based on the present
industrial needs:
In III semester, the following subject contents are modified in Choice Based
Credit System (CBCS) curriculum under Regulation 2015.
Organic Chemistry
Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Environmental Science & Sustainability
In V Semester, Heat Transfer subject contents are modified under Regulation
2011.
In VI Semester, the content of Mass Transfer - II are modified under
Regulation 2011.
In VII Semester, the contents of Biochemical Engineering and Chemical
Process Equipment Design & Drawing Lab – II laboratory are modified under
Regulation 2011.
In VIII Semester, the content of Membrane Technology is modified under
Regulation 2011.
The following New Elective Subjects are introduced:
In II Semester, Introduction to Chemical Engineering is introduced as
professional elective in Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum
under Regulation 2015.
In III Semester, the following subjects are introduced as professional electives in
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum under Regulation 2015.
Analytical Chemistry
Process Organic Synthesis
Green Chemistry and Engineering
Solid Mechanics for Technologists
Materials Technology
Composite Materials
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
Environmental Science and Engineering is revised as Environmental Science and
Sustainability in III Semester
Environmental Engineering - I is revised as Water Supply Engineering in V Semester
Environmental Engineering Lab is changed to Public Health Engineering Lab in V
Semester.
Environmental Engineering - II 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 and Rock, Harbour and Tunneling are introduced in
VI Semester
Domain based Electives are shifted from VI to VIII Semester
Construction Technology is revised as Building Materials and Construction
Techniques in III Semester
CAD Building Drawing Lab is changed to Building Planning & Drawing in III
Semester
Mechanics of Soils is revised as Geotechnical Engineering in IV Semester
Highway Engineering is changed as Transportation Engineering-I in IV Semester
Structural Analysis - I is introduced instead of Basic Structural Design - “Structural
Health Monitoring” concepts are added in V Semester
Geotechnical Engineering Lab and Field practices are introduced in V Semester.
Ground Improvement Techniques is introduced in VIII Semester.
Concrete Technology & Highway Engineering Lab is introduced as new practical
course in VII Semester.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The following changes are made in Regulation 2015 (CBCS) for the B.E CSE
students admitted from 2015-16 onwards.
The following subjects are introduced the III Semester.
Environmental Science & Sustainability, Digital Electronics with Digital Laboratory.
In Data Structures, Sorting and Few searching techniques are included in V unit.
In Java Programming, Concepts like Wrapper Classes & Database connectivity is
added.
In Computer Organization and Architecture, Parallel Processing and Performance -
Hardware Multithreading - Vector (SIMD) Processing – Shared-Memory
Multiprocessors are included in V unit.
Formal Languages & Automata Theory, PC Hardware & Trouble shooting, Unix
Internals are included in IV Semester.
In V and VI Semester, the following open electives are introduced
In V Semester, Modeling and Design, Framework based Software Development along
with the laboratory are included as core subjects.
In VI Semester, Security in Computing, Web Programming with Laboratory, Mobile
Operating System along with Mobile Application Development Laboratory and
Employability Skill Development Laboratory are included as core subjects.
Open Electives like Engineering Ethics and Human Values, Robotics and
Automation, Communication Theory, Management for Engineers, Digital Signal
Processing, Digital Image Processing, Embedded Systems, Statistics and Numerical
Methods, Bioinformatics are introduced.
In V semester, Disaster Mitigation and Management, Scripting Languages, Grid and
Cloud Computing along with Scripting Laboratory, Grid and Cloud Laboratory are
included as core subjects.
In VIII Semester, Big Data Analytics is included as Core subject.
The following Professional Electives are shifted from V to VIII semester.
Domain based electives - Social Network Analysis, Software Defined Networks,
Green Computing, Multi core Architecture, Knowledge Management, Software
Design and Architecture, Cyber Forensics, Web Design and Management, Foundation
Skills in Product Development, System Modelling and Simulation, Machine Learning
Techniques
Industry based electives like Internet of Things, Mainframe Technologies, Business
Intelligence, Web Technology, Building Enterprise Architecture, Information Storage
Management, Python Programming are introduced.
The following changes are made in Regulation 2015 Curriculum (CBCS) for the M.E
students admitted from 2015-16 Onwards
Core subjects like Compiler Construction and Optimization, Network Protocols,
Security in Computing, Simulation Laboratory, Compiler and Operating System
Laboratory are introduced.
Open Electives like Operation Research, Applied Probability and Statistics. Graph
Theory and Optimization, Performance Evaluation of Computer Systems, Stochastic
Process and Queuing Theory are introduced.
Professional Electives like Machine Learning, Vehicular Ad hoc Networks, Research
Methodology, Service Oriented Architecture and Web Services, Ontology and
Semantic Web, Pervasive Computing are introduced.
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
The contents of syllabus are modified in the following subjects:
In II Semester - B.E-ECE, Electric Circuits and Electron Devices, Circuits and
Devices Laboratory have been upgraded.
In III Semester - B.E-ECE, Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics-I, Electromagnetic
Fields, Digital Electronics Laboratory & Analog Electronics-I Laboratory have been
upgraded.
The following new elective are introduced for M.E Communication Systems
I Semester: Reconfigurable Computing, Network Management, Research
Methodology, Wavelet Signal Processing, WDM Optical Networks, Advanced
Satellite Based Systems.
II Semester: Mixed - Signal Circuit Design, Ultra Wide Band Communication, Digital
Communication Receivers.
III Semester: Speech and Audio Signal Processing, OFDM for Communication
Systems, Beamforming in Wireless Communication, Simulation of Communication
Systems and Networks, High Performance Communication Networks, Optical Signal
Processing, Advanced Mobile Computing, Wavelets and Multi resolution Processing,
Soft Computing, Spread Spectrum Communications.
III Semester - M.E VLSI Design: Design Of Semiconductor Memories, Hardware
Software Co-Design, Reliability Engineering, Nano Scale Transistors, Digital
Systems Design using Verilog, CMOS Analog VLSI, Genetic Algorithms and its
Applications, Submicron VLSI Design, IP Based VLSI Design, VLSI Design
Automation, CMOS Mixed Signal Circuit Design, Signal Integrity for High Speed
Devices, Mixed Signal IC Test and Measurements, Magneto-Electronics and High
Speed VLSI.
The following new core subjects are introduced:
I Semester - M.E Communication Systems: Optical and Mobile Communication
Networks.
II Semester - M.E Communication Systems: Software Radio Architecture, Photonic
and Microwave Integrated Circuits.
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The bringing in of elective subjects during various semesters:
In III semester, Electronic Instrumentation and Electrical and Electronic
Instrumentation subjects are introduced as Professional Elective.
Introduction to algorithms and Data Structures, Data structures and Object Oriented
Programming and Java Programming are included in IV semester as open elective.
The open elective - Java Programming lab is included in IV semester.
In V semester, Computer Networks and Signals and Systems are introduced as open
elective.
PLC and Industrial Automation, Advanced Microprocessors, Advanced Power
Semiconductor Devices, Electrical Safety, Operation, Regulations, Industrial
Electrical Systems and Electrical Engineering Materials are the Professional Electives
in VI semester.
The following Professional Electives are introduced in VII semester: Power System
Dynamics, Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Advanced digital Signal Processing,
Modelling and Simulation Techniques for Dynamics systems and Advanced Power
Electronics.
New professional elective courses offered in VIII semester - Energy Audit, Insulation
and Testing Engineering, Advanced Electric Drives and Virtual Instrumentation.
The following are the new courses introduced in various semesters:
Electrical and Electronic Circuits Simulation Laboratory is introduced in III semester.
Linear Integrated Circuits Laboratory is introduced in III semester.
Power Generation Systems is introduced in IV semester.
In VI semester, Employability Skills Laboratory is introduced to enhance the
employability skills of the students.
Syllabus content is modified in the following subjects:
In III semester, Linear Integrated Circuits and Applications is included with the
following topics; Precision Rectifier, Log and Antilog Amplifier.
In Electric Drives and Control of VII semester, the following topic is included:
Microprocessor and Microcontroller based separately excited DC motor drive and
field oriented control of a CSI fed induction motor and PLC based control drives.
In semester VII, Special Electrical Machines subject is included with “Slotless
motors, Computer Simulation of PMBLDC Motor”.
In VII semester, the elective subject Computer Aided Design of Electrical Apparatus
is included with the topic “Design of electrical machines”.
Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
The concept of sustainable development is included in one unit of environmental
science syllabus and the subject is named as Environmental Science and
Sustainability in Regulation 2015.
The Electronics Circuits and Integrated Circuits are merged and brought under a
single course as Analog Electronics in Regulation 2015.
The Circuit Simulation Lab- A new lab course is introduced to develop the knowledge
in Open Source circuit simulation softwares such as OSCAD and SCILAB.
The following list of electives is offered in III semester: Network Analysis and
Synthesis, Fundamentals of Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Applied Mechanics, Electro
Magnetic Theory and Signals and Systems.
Department of Information Technology
Choice Based Credit System scheme with Open Electives is introduced.
The following Subjects are introduced as a core paper based on recent trends:
Big Data Analytics
Human Computer Interaction
Internet Programming
The following Professional Electives are introduced to meet the expectations of
industry:
Internet of Things
Social Network Analysis
Principles of Parallel Programming
Software Defined Networks
Foundation Skills in Integrated Product Development
Green Computing
Object Oriented Application Framework
Cyber Forensic and Information Act
Neural Networks and its Applications
Mobile Operating System
Semantic Web
Game Programming
Advanced Java Programming
The following Open Electives are introduced to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge:
Satellite Communication
Robotics & Automation
Industrial Data Networks
Digital video Analytics
Pattern Recognition Neural Networks
Medical Informatics
Mechatronics and Robotics
Optimization Techniques
Principles of Management & Business Concepts
Statistics &Numerical Methods
Discrete Mathematics
Algebra and Number Theory
Graph Theory and its Applications
The following Laboratories are introduced to give practical exposure to meet latest
trends
Internet Programming Laboratory
Open Source Software Laboratory
Mobile Application Development Laboratory
Cloud Computing Laboratory
Image Processing Laboratory
Embedded Systems Laboratory
Neural Networks using MAT Lab Laboratory
C# & .NET Programming Laboratory
The following Industrial electives are introduced to meet the expectations of industry:
Web Technology
Building Enterprise Applications
Information Storage Management
Cloud Computing
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum is revised based on Choice Based Credit System
Choice for courses pertaining to various streams is given from the First Semester
onwards
Totally 15 Choice courses are introduced to achieve proficiency in the interested
areas
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
Environmental Science & Sustainability is introduced in III- Semester
Industrial Training for students is made obligatory during VI- Semester vacation
Comprehension of Mechanical Engineering is included in VII- Semester
Employability Skills Lab is included in VII- Semester
Disaster Management is included in VIII- Semester under choice
Inter-disciplinary 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 under choice
courses
Department of Business Administration (MBA)
Curriculum has been designed as per industry relevance and the new topics are
introduced in the following subjects.
Hospitality Management is introduced in the II semester.
The topic “Long Term Finance” is introduced in Advanced Financial Management in
II semester.
The topic “Business Analytics” is introduced in Operation Management in
II semester.
Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) - practical paper is introduced in
II semester.
Management of Cost and Control System is introduced in the semester.
The topic “Market Basket Analysis” is introduced in Retail Management subject in III
semester.
Business Application Software - practical paper is introduced in I semester.
Department of Computer Applications (MCA)
Advanced Java Programming with laboratory is introduced in III semester.
Green Computing and Semantic Web are introduced as elective paper.
Mobile Application Development and Android Mobile App Development lab are
introduced.
Big Data Analytics is introduced.
PHP Scripting Language is converted from elective to core subject.
PHP Scripting Language Lab is introduced.
Department of Humanities & Science
Revision of Acoustics and Ultrasonic chapter in the syllabus of Engineering Physics
in the first semester
Revision of Semiconductor Physics chapter in the syllabus of Applied Physics in the
second semester
Introduction of methods to determine the rate of corrosion in Engineering Chemistry
in the first semester
Inclusion of Chromatographic techniques 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
Department of Mathematics
In II semester B.E./ B.Tech Programme, the topic “Improper integrals” is included in
the fifth unit in “Engineering Mathematics II” under Regulation 2015.
In III semester B.E./ B.Tech Programme, the topic “Laplace Transforms”, is included
in the second unit in “Engineering Mathematics III” under Regulation 2015.
For M.C.A. programme,
A new subject “Resource Management Technique”, under Regulation
2015, is introduced as open elective in III semester.
A new subject “Optimization Technique”, under Regulation 2014, is
introduced as open elective in V semester.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Nil
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
533 398 85 50 -
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
34 - 16 - 09 - - - 75 -
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.
201
Bar Coding,
Photocopy
99
- -
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 215 52 154 - - 96
B.E.-Electronics & Communication Engineering 212 93 107 - - 94
B.E.-Computer Science & Engineering 196 38 144 5 - 95
B.E.-Electrical & Electronics Engineering 131 53 67 - - 92
B.E.-Civil Engineering 205 11 165 8 - 90
B.E.-Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 127 32 82 4 - 93
B.E.-Bio Medical Engineering 56 19 33 1 - 95
B.E.-Aeronautical Engineering 61 15 42 - - 93
B.Tech – Chemical Engineering 71 6 59 - - 92
B.Tech – Information Technology 121 30 82 3 - 95
B.Tech - Biotechnology 51 12 36 - - 94
B. Architecture 55 1 48 3 - 95
M.E.- Engineering Design 13 8 4 - - 92
M.E.- Computer Science & Engineering 23 21 2 - - 100
M.E. – Communication System 18 18 - - - 100
M.E. – Power Systems Engineering 17 14 3 - - 100
M.E. – Structural Engineering 17 7 10 - - 100
S.No. Name of the Department No. of Faculty members
involved
1 B.E. Mechanical Engineering 43
2 B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering 39
3 B.E. Computer Science & Engineering 25
4 B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 27
5 B.E. Civil Engineering 42
6 B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 19
7 B.E. Bio Medical Engineering 15
8 B.E. Aeronautical Engineering 14
9 B.Tech. Chemical Engineering 16
10 B.Tech. Information Technology 21
11 B.Tech. Biotechnology 15
12 B. Architecture 18
13 MBA 19
14 MCA 16
15 Science and Humanities 46
16 Mathematics 25
91%
M.E. – VLSI 15 14 1 - - 100
M.Tech- Remote Sensing 13 5 8 - - 100
M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration
(Full Time) 99 10 76 11 - 98
M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration
(Part Time) 33 0 21 5 - 79
M.C.A. – Master of Computer Applications 111 31 79 - - 99
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 142
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 61
HRD programmes 25
Orientation programmes 241
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university -
Staff training conducted by other institutions 43
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 52
Others 07
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 25 0 0 0
Technical Staff 68 0 0 0
Non - Technical Staff 315 0 0 0
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 05 05
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 317.06 1006.04 70.99 1089.62
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 134 52 -
Non-Peer Review Journals 25 - -
e-Journals - - -
Conference proceedings 83 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 2015-16
Name of the
funding
Agency
Total
grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects 05 DST,AICTE 7099029 4430663
Minor Projects
Interdisciplinary Projects
Industry sponsored
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College
Students research projects
Any other(Specify)
Total 7099029 4430663
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
- Identification of emerging and thrust areas for active research
- - 2 2
02 ---
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 01 - - -
Sponsoring
agencies
DoS, DST,
NABARD
DST - - -
-
Rs.4,00,000/-
-
-
-
-
- - -
- - -
70,99,029
70,99,029
-
02
-
-
02 - -
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.
209
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106
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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.
Extension Activities
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
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
6 class rooms are added, during the academic year 2015-16
2 faculty rooms with cubicles are added during the academic year 2015-16
Additional 30 Rain Water harvesting pits are constructed Additional rooms are furnished
in the existing ladies hostel
3 percolation ponds are built
Dining hall in the ladies hostel is extended and refurbished.
Additional rooms are furnished in Boys Hostel
Dining hall in Boys Hostel is extended and refurbished.
For Day Scholar girl students Dining cum waiting hall facility is created.
Additional Guest room facility is 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
Bio-degradable pits are established.
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 129445 3722 1603993 133167
Reference Books 11997 250 275000 12247
e-Books 3258 600 11500 3858
Journals 536 927307
e-Journals 5204 161 389025 5204
Administration : PALPAP ICHINICHI PACKAGE, Tally-ERP
Library : Autolib with OPAC, Bar-coding facility, Digital Library.
Digital Database
CD & Video 4348 410 4758
Others (specify) 2714 2714
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 - - - - - - -
Total 2196 11 64 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. 64 Mbps internet connectivity serves the faculty members and
students for update 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 fulfils the current requirement of ICT education through
Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Faculty Empowerment Programme etc.
25, 12, 331
61, 52, 133,
864
7, 21, 121
5, 43, 313
99,28, 898
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
(2015-16)
(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
6419 688 61 -
No %
4936 68.9 No %
2232 31.1
Last Year (2014-15) This Year (2015-16)
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
827 802 16 5367 2 7014 792 812 15 5549 - 7168
- 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
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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
72 1280 702 208
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%
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61
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106
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
Financial support from institution 54 37,30,000
Financial support from government 3,743 6,62,63,845
Financial support from other sources 78 5,25,725
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.
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02
18 -
28 07 05
06 - 42
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02
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 (2015-16) 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.
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)
Strengths:
- Employability Enhancement courses are introduced
- Dedicated Team of faculty members
- Regular interaction with stake holders
- Surrounded by programme oriented industries
- State-of-art infrastructure
- Study eco-friendly atmosphere
- Effective language lab
- Well designed student-support system
- 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
- More weight age for overall growth
- Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular activities
Weaknesses:
- More number with regional language background
- More number of students from rural background
- Less awareness about higher education –Professional education
- Not aware of technical and technology advancement
- Less creative sphere
- Less proactive and assertive
- More number of first graduate students
Opportunities:
- 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
- More opportunity to learn practical way of life.
- To think contemporary ideas
- To have inter and intra public relations
Threats:
- Mindset lacking for changing dynamics in society
- Industrial & economic scenario
- Socio-Political environment
- Conventional thinking
