SELF Study REPORT (SSR)
FOR NAAC ACCREDITATION OF Cycle II
RAJAGIRI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Rajagiri Valley, Kakkanad,
Kochi 682 039 Kerala INDIA
Tel: +91 484 2660999
Fax: +91 484 2426241
SUBMITTED
TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
Bangalore, India
INDEX
Letter addressed to the Director, NAAC
Executive Summary 1
PART B : Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College 6
PART C : Criteria - wise Inputs 18
CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 19
1.2 Academic Flexibility 26
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 32
1.4 Feedback System 38
CRITERION II : TEACHING – LEARNING and EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 40
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students 47
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 52
2.4 Teacher Quality 65
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 71
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes 78
CRITERION III : RESEARCH, COUNSULTANCY & EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research 92
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 108
3.3 Research Facilities 114
3.4 Research Publications and Awards 119
3.5 Consultancy 128
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) 131
3.7 Collaboration 139
CRITERION IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities 157
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 171
4.3 IT Infrastructure 176
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 183
CRITERION V : STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 186
5.2 Student Progression 204
5.3 Student Participation and Activities 206
Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 218
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 229
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 235
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 237
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 238
CRITERIA VII : INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness 245
7.2 Innovations 246
7.3 Best Practices 248
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure No Figure Name Page No
2.1 Admission Process for government seats 42
2.2 Admission process for Management seats 42
2.3 Faculty Feedback Questionnaire 64
2.4 Faculty Feedback Questionnaire 71
2.5 Assessment of program outcomes 82
2.6 Assessment of program outcomes 85
6.1 Implementation of quality policy and plans 220
6.2: Internal organizational structure and decision making processes. 232
LIST OF TABLES
Table
No Table Names
Page
No
1.2.1 List of UG Electives 28
1.2.2 List of PG Electives 29
1.4.1 New Programmes 38
2.1.1 Table showing first and the last ranks admitted to each program of the institution 44
2.1.2 Number of seats reserved under various categories per division of 120(60) seats 45
2.1.3 Admission statistics for various B.Tech programmes in the institution 46
2.1.4 Admission statistics for various M.Tech programmes in the institution 47
2.2.1 Dropout percentage for last four academic years 51
2.3.1 Number of Journals and Books available in the library 63
2.4.1 Number of faculty and their highest Qualifications 67
2.4.2 Incentives for research works published in journals with respective impact factors 69
2.6.1 Result analysis: Pass percentage 80
2.6.2 No. of University Ranks in each academic year for B.Tech course 80
2.6.3 No. of University Ranks in each academic year for M.Tech course 81
2.6.4 Programs conducted by the Placement & Training cell 84
2.6.5 Course Assessment Tools 89
2.6.6 Course Assessment Rubric 89
2.6.7 Sample for Course Outcome Feedback Analysis 90
2.6.8 Sample for Program Outcome Feedback Analysis using Course Outcome
Feedback 90
3.1.1 Faculty pursuing PhD 94
3.1.2 Criteria for Incentives for Publications 96
3.1.3 Funds Received for Internal Projects 96
3.1.4 Beneficiaries of Remuneration for Paper Publication & Registration Charges 97
3.1.5 Faculty Involved in Research Activities and Consultancy 100
3.1.6 Events Organized by the Institution 100
3.1.7 Events Organized by the Departments 103
3.1.8 Guest Lectures Organized by the Departments 103
3.1.9 Research Areas and Expertise 103
3.1.10 Number of Best Academicians Visited 106
3.2.1 Budget for Research 108
3.2.2 Interdisciplinary Student Projects 110
3.2.3 Courses Conducted Utilizing the Lab 112
3.2.4 Grants Received from Government Bodies 112
3.2.5 Fund received under MODROB scheme 113
3.3.1 Online Research Journals Subscribed 116
3.3.2 Scholarly Research Journals Subscribed 117
3.3.3 Collaborative Research Facilities Developed 118
3.4.1 Research Contributing to Product Improvement 119
3.4.2 Research Studies Benefiting the Community 119
3.4.3 Student Projects Benefiting the Community or Improving the Services 120
3.4.4 Research Inputs Contributing to Social Development 121
3.4.5 Publication per Faculty 122
3.4.6 Number of Publications Department Wise 125
3.4.7 Chapters in books 126
3.4.8 Books Published by Faculty 126
3.5.1 Consultancy Works 129
3.6.1 IQAC Committee 133
3.6.2 Activities of NSS in 2014 -15 135
3.6.3 Systems Donated by the Institution 136
3.7.1 Partnership with Industries 140
3.7.2 Eminent Scientists/Academicians as Speakers in Conferences (Last 4 years) 142
3.7.3 DAC Representatives 145
3.7.4 Industry Participation for Designing Curriculum 146
3.7.5 Visiting Faculty from Industry 146
3.7.6 Faculty Exchange 147
4.1.1 Infrastructure Facilities for Academic Activities 158
4.1.2 Administrative area 158
4.1.3 Amenities Area 159
4.1.4 Library Details 159
4.1.5 Library Books 160
4.1.6 Infra structural details of Physical Education Department 162
4.1.7 Physical Education Department facilities 163
4.1.8 Gymnasium Equipment Details 164
4.1.9 Facilities Developed 166
4.1.10 Placement Cell Facilities 170
4.2.1 Amount Spent for Library Facilities 174
4.3.1 Number of computers 177
4.3.2 Details of Hardware in CCF Lab 177
4.3.3 Details of Software in CCF Lab 177
4.3.4 Details of Hardware in Heisenberg lab 178
4.3.5 Details of Software in Heisenberg lab 178
4.3.6 Details of Hardware in Hercules lab 178
4.3.7 Details of Hardware in Quantum lab 179
4.3.8 Details of Software in Quantum lab 179
4.3.9 Details of Hardware in Bohr lab 179
4.3.10 Details of Software in Bohr lab 180
4.3.11 Details of Hardware in Klienrock lab 181
4.3.12 Amount spent on maintenance and up gradation of ICT 182
4.4.1 Amount spent on maintenance of campus facilities 183
4.4.2 UPS Details 184
5.1.1 Scholarship Details 187
5.1.2 Scholarships by the Institute 187
5.1.3 Details of Fee Reimbursement from State/ Central Government 188
5.1.4 Specific Supports/ facilities 188
5.1.5 Details of scholarship forStudents of SC/ST, OEC 189
5.1.6 Number of students who have qualified GATE Exam 190
5.1.7 List of students Entrepreneurs 191
5.1.8 Details of students who qualified Competitive Exams 194
5.1.9 Details of campus placements 195
5.1.10 Details of Alumni Office bearers 202
5.2.1 Details of percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment 204
5.2.2 Details of the programme wise pass percentage 205
5.3.1 Details ofSports facilities available in the college 206
5.3.2 Details of students who have participated inTechnical Fest/ Quizes- Intercollegiate
State Level Events 208
5.3.3 Details of students who have participated inCultural- Intercollegiate State Level
Events 209
5.3.4 Details of students who have participated inGames & Sports Intercollegiate State
Level Events 210
5.3.5 Details ofstudentsrepresented in International level 213
5.3.6 Details of students represented in National level 214
6.1.1 Position and Functions of management, Principal and Faculty 220
7.3.1 Table of contents for course file-Theory 254
7.3.2 Table of contents for course file-Practical 255
7.3.3 List of files for academic audit 255
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Executive Summary
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology (RSET) was established in 2001, under the
aegis of the Rajagiri Educational and Charitable Trust of the Sacred Heart Province of the
Carmelites of Mary Immaculate congregation. RSET is located in the Rajagiri Valley which
is set on the banks of the river Chitrapuzha, in Kakkanad. The campus lies in close
proximity to the industrial belt of Kerala, the Infopark, and the proposed Smart City.
The college has a sprawling campus of 28.73 acres. The total built up area is 30,996 sq m
out of which about 15638 sq m is for academic activities, 685 sq m for library, 2,341 Sq m.
for administration, 12331 Sq m for other amenities.
The college offers seven disciplines of undergraduate programmes (B.Tech) in engineering,
(viz. Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (AEI), Computer Science & Engineering
(CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), and Information Technology
(IT), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Mechanical Engineering(ME) and Civil
Engineering(CE)) and six programmes in M.Tech (viz. Computer Science & Information
Systems (CSIS), VLSI & Embedded Systems (VAES), Signal Processing (SP), Industrial
Drives & Control (IDAC), Network Engineering (NE), Communication Engineering
(COME)).
All the academic programs offered by the institution are in line with the institutional goals
and objectives. The institute also conducts additional courses beyond syllabus to meet its
educational objectives.
The current student strength of the institution is 2440; while there are 156 teaching and 71
non-teaching staff members on the rolls.
50% seats are filled by the Kerala state Government based on State wide common entrance
tests called (KEAM) ranking on merit cum preference basis following the reservation policy
of the state government including differently abled, children of Armed Personnel and Sports,
NCC etc. The remaining 50% of seats are filled by the management by merit among the
seekers from within the state and other States.
Teaching learning process is given utmost importance by training the faculty, preparing
course files with comprehensive teaching material in digital format. The institution also
conducts remedial classes, bridge courses, communication skills development programs,
pre-placement training, group discussions etc., for overall development of the students. It
also conducts Workshops and Guest Lectures by inviting experts from the academia and the
industry to upgrade the technical skills of the students.
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The institute has a staff selection committee comprising experts from the college, for
recruitment of faculty. The evaluation of teachers is done by well-established feedback
system in the college. The college has well qualified, highly committed and dedicated
faculty. The faculty members are encouraged to organize international conferences,
seminars and workshops, undertake research and consultancy work and also publication of
research papers in standard reputed professional national and international journals.
The institution has a student welfare officer who provides counseling to the students on
personal and academic problems. The campus also has a medical centre which takes care of
emergencies. A doctor is available for 3 days in a wek and a full time nurse is also available.
An ambulance is available in the campus to take care of emergencies.
There are about 13 faculty members with Ph D qualification and around 34 faculty members
are pursuing PhD. The institute encourages faculty to acquire Ph.D. in their respective
subjects by giving relaxation in the workload and also extending special leaves. 100% of the
faculty members are ratified by the affiliating university. A well equipped library with more
than 26,000 books and about 264 journals and 7 e-journals caters to the needs of the faculty
and students. In addition to this, each department is also provided with departmental library.
Industrial training is provided to the students to facilitate exposure to emerging trends in the
industry, and the Industry-Institute Interaction Cell provides various avenues for bridging
the gap between the academics and industry.
The college has provided staff rooms, common room facilities for girls, spacious constructed
sheds for vehicle parking, mineral plant for drinking water facility, a well-furnished canteen,
ATM facility, and post-office facility and on the campus health center, medical center. It has
also provided hostel facility for boys and girls separately in addition to transportation
facility for both students and staff.
The institution promotes extension services and has constituted an exclusive committee for
Administrative and Managerial Monitoring of Sponsored research Projects(AMMSRP)
involving all the departments. The departments organize national and international seminars
and also depute the staff for various national, international conferences/workshops. The
faculty of the college has produced more than 366 research papers published in reputed
journals and conferences during the last 3 years. The institute has also received grants from
AICTE, UGC, DRDO, DST, ONGC for R&D, and modernization of the laboratories.
The college has an academic track record of about 75% of overall result in all the
branches of engineering at the university examinations and the students have consistently
scored university ranks.
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On the extracurricular and co curricular front, the students of RSET have won various
medals at inter college literary, cultural events and university level sports meets and games.
The College has a fully functional Placement and Training Cell Office. The institute has an
envious placement record of more than 95%. About 10% of students are pursuing PG
courses.
Placement and Training Cell offers soft-skills training, personality development program,
and career development program by the Training and Placement department and english
department. The students are also encouraged for their participation in various cultural
events, sports, NCC, and social service camps & blood-donation camps etc., organized by
the respective sections.
Placement and Training Cell hones the professional skills of the students, helps the students
to identify the right opportunities and presents them for campus recruitment. RSET has
continued to maintain impressive placement records right from the very first batch that
appeared for placements in 2005. The total number of offers for the 2015 pass-out batch is
688.
The college has formed various committees for managing the day to day activities and the
system is fully streamlined. At the department level, there are various committees to look
after the academic activities and to promote research and consultancy.
The quality of the teaching faculty is improved based on the feedback reports of the students
and by deputing them to attend various conferences, symposia, workshops, orientation
programs, and refresher courses for updating their technical knowledge. It is also achieved
by adhering to academic schedules/almanac, conducting seminars, workshops involving
students and ICT facilities.
The college has best of the facilities, such as excellent infrastructure, state of art
laboratories, spacious library, in addition well-qualified and highly dedicated faculty,
institute of repute with high percentage of results with university ranks, good placement
record, various training programs, research activities, excellent sports and games facilities.
RSET was accredited by NAAC in 2009 and also 5 of our departments are accredited by
NBA for 2 years in 2014. The institution has the highest pass percentage amongst the
engineering colleges under Mahatma Gandhi University with 58 ranks in ten years. RSET
also occupies the second position amongst all the engineering colleges in the state as per the
result analysis of the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala State.
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SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTH
The institution is situated in the prime locality of Kochi.
The institution has sound infrastructure facilities.
We have well qualified and motivated faculty.
The institution is supported by a proactive management.
Serene atmosphere and superb ambience of the institutions.
NBA Accreditation.( 100% UG courses (eligible) are accredited by NBA)
Excellent placement record of graduates across all programs
Well equipped central library
Smart class room equipped with state of art audio visual amenities.
Prevalence of open environment, teachers counseling via structured students‟ mentorship
program
WEAKNESS
Presence of non enthusiastic students on the increase.
Non availability of senior faculty members with PhD qualification
Incommensurate content delivery methods.
Inadequate long-term academic budget planning
Insufficient sponsored research from industry needs and demand driven PG programmes
Limited initiatives for need based planning and development of research.
Inadequate collaborative research with institutes of repute.
Insufficient innovations and creativity in student projects.
OPPURTUNITIES
Student and faculty exchange programme with foreign universities.
Organized effort in setting up Cloud computing using open stack, with a view to establish
a HPC facility for collaborative research.
International initiative in collection of weathering data- Speedcol.
To become an autonomous institution.
Availability of experts for FDPs/Seminars /Workshops.
THREAT
Mushrooming growth of technical education in the vicinity, with no corresponding
change in school education, leading to insufficient number of good students.
Lucrative offers from industries to the graduating students, reducing drastically the
availability of students for Post graduates studies.
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Part B:
Profile of Affiliated College
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1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College
1. Name and Address of the College:
Name : Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
Address : Rajagiri Valley P.O, Kochi-682039
City : Kochi Pin : 682039 State : Kerala
Website : www.rajagiritech.ac.in
2. For communication:
Designation Name
Telephone
with STD
code
Mobile Fax Email
Principal
Dr. A.
Unnikrish
nan
0484-
2427160 9446416148
91 484
2426241
principal@rajagiritec
h.ac.in
Vice
Principal &
Dean
Dr. John
M George
0484-
2428237 9847272789
91 484
2426241
johnmg@rajagitech.
ac.in
3. Status of Institution:
i. Affiliated College
ii. Constituent College
4. Type of Institution
(a) By Gender: Co-education
(b) By Shift: Regular
5. Is it a recognized minority institution?
Yes No
Religious
If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other)
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6. Source of funding
i. Government
ii. Grant-in-aid
iii. Self-financed
iv. Any other
7. a) Date of establishment of the college:
Day Month Year
27 6 2001
b) University to which the college is affiliated (If it is an affiliated college) or which governs
the college (If it is an constituent college)
M G University, Kottayam
KTU (from 2015 onwards)
c). Date of UGC recognition:
Under Section
Date, Month & Year
(dd-mm-yyyy)
Remarks (If any)
(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
d) Details of recognition /approval by statutory / regulatory bodies other than UGC AICTE approval letters
Under
Section
Academic
Year AICTE Approval Letter
Date of
Approval
Letter
Engineering 2015 - 16 F.No. South-West/1-2451105936/2015/EOA 21 – Apr -
2015
Engineering 2014 - 15 F.No. South-West/1-2011196042/2014/EOA 04 - Jun -
2014
Engineering 2013 - 14 F.No. South-West/1-1384663692/2013/EOA 19 – Mar -
2013
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Engineering 2012 - 13 F.No. South-West/1-695255451/2012/EOA 10 - May -
2012
Engineering 2011 - 12 F.No. South-West/1-415305508/2011/EOA 01 - Sep -
2011
Engineering 2010 - 11 F.No:South-West Region/1-
1691341/2010/EOA
23 – Aug -
2010
Engineering 2009 – 10 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 28 – May -
2009
Engineering 2008 – 09 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 02 – May -
2008
Engineering 2007 – 08 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 11 – May -
2007
Engineering 2006 – 07 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 06 – June -
2006
Engineering 2005 – 06 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 01 – July -
2005
Engineering 2004 – 05 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 14 – May -
2004
Engineering 2003 – 04 30 – Apr -
2003
Engineering 2002 – 03 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 05 – June -
2002
Engineering 2001 - 02 F.No. : 770-54-032(NDEG)/ET/2001 27 – June -
2001
8. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by UGC), of
its Affiliated Colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the college applied for autonomy?
Yes No
9. Is the college recognized?
by UGC as College with Potential for Excellence (CPE): -No-
for its performance by any other governmental agency: -No-
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10. Location of the Campus and area in acres/sq.mts:
Location Semi-Urban
Campus Area in Sq m 28.73 acres
Built-up area in Sq m 30,996 sq m
11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or
other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other
agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered
under the agreement.
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities: Available
Sports facilities
play ground: Available
swimming pool: Not Available
gymnasium: Available
Hostel
Boys hostel: Available
i. Number of hostels : Three
ii. Number of inmates: 450
iii. Facilities (mention available facilities): Common study room in each floor,
uninterrupted power supply, Internet, Filtered drinking water, Hot water. Laundry,
Gymnasium, Newspaper and periodicals
Girls hostel: Available
i. Number of hostels: Three
ii.Number of inmates: 350
iii.Facilities (mention available facilities) Internet, Filtered drinking water, Hot
water, laundry, Gymnasium, Newspaper and periodicals.
Working women‟s hostel: Not Applicable
i. Number of inmates
ii.Facilities (mention available facilities)
Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff : For RSET Bachelor faculties
Cafeteria -- Available
Health centre –Available
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First aid, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance.
Health centre staff –Available
Qualified doctor Full time Part-time
Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops: Stationery shop, ATM and courier service
Available
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff: Available
Animal house: Available
Biological waste disposal: Available
Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage : Available
Solid waste management facility: Available
Waste water management: Available
Water harvesting: Available
12. Details of programmes offered by the institution: (Give last year‟s data) 2014-15
Sl.
No
Progr
amm
e
Level
Name of the
Programme /
Course
Du
rati
on
Entry
Qualification
Medium
of
instructi
on
Sanctio
n of
student
strength
Number
of
students
admitted
1
UG
B.Tech (AEI) 4 10+2 English 60 63
2 B.Tech (CSE) 4 10+2 English 120 126
3 B.Tech (ECE) 4 10+2 English 120
4 B.Tech (EEE) 4 10+2 English 60
5 B.Tech (IT) 4 10+2 English 60 65
6 B.Tech (ME) 4 10+2 English 120
7 B.Tech (CE) 4 10+2 English 60
1
PG
M.Tech-Signal
Processing
2 B.Tech AEI,
B.Tech ECE,
B.Tech EEE,
B.Tech E&I
English 18 18
2 M.Tech-
Computer
Science &
Information
System
2 B.Tech CSE,
B.Tech IT
English 24 16
3 M.Tech-VLSI
& Embedded
systems
2 English 18
4 M.Tech- 2 English 18
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Communication
Engineering
5 M.Tech-
Industrial drives
& Control
2 24
6 M.Tech-
Network
engineering
2 B.Tech CSE,
B.Tech IT
English 18
13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No
If yes, how many?
14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any?
Yes No Number
15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library,
Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding
programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects
for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)
Particulars UG PG Research
Science
Nil
Arts Nil Nil Nil
Commerce Nil Nil Nil
Any Other
not
covered
above
Technical
B.Tech Applied Electronics
& Instrumentation
B.Tech Civil Engineering
B.Tech Computer science &
Engineering
B.Tech Electronics &
communication engineering
B.Tech Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
B.Tech Information
Technology
B.Tech Mechanical
Engineering
M.Tech Communication
Engineering
M.Tech Computer
Science & Information
Systems
M.Tech Industrial Drives
& Control
M.Tech Network
Engineering
M.Tech Signal Processing
M.Tech VLSI &
Embedded System
13
6
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16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA,
BSc,MA,M.Com…)
a. annual system Nil
b. semester system B.Tech-7, M.Tech-6
c. trimester system
Nil
17. Number of Programmes with
a. Choice Based Credit System [NO]
b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach [AEI, IT]
c. Any other (specify and provide details) [NO]
18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)…………….(dd/mm/yyyy) and number of
batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………………………………
Date: ……………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:………………………..
c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?
Yes No
If yes,
a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)…………….(dd/mm/yyyy) and number of
batches that completed the programme
b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
Notification No.: ……………………………………
Date: ……………………………(dd/mm/yyyy)
Validity:………………………..
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c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education
Programme separately?
Yes No
20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution
Positions
Teaching faculty Non-
teaching
Staff
Technical
staff Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor
*M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F
Sanctioned by the UGC
/ University / State
Government Recruited
Yet to recruit
Sanctioned by the
Management/society or
other authorized bodies
Recruited
13 1 2 2 68 69 28 4 39 2
Yet to recruit
*M-Male *F-Female
21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:
Highest
qualification
Professor Associate
Professor
Assistant
Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female
Permanent teachers
Ph.D. 6 0 1 0 3 0 10
PG 5 1 1 2 54 64 127
M.Phil./MS
C
2 0 0 0 10 5 16
UG 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Temporary teachers
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG
Part-time teachers
Ph.D.
M.Phil.
PG 1 1
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.
Two adjunct professors from Germany(Dr. Ing Jurgen Trost & Dr. Ing Harold Driickt).
One guest faculty in Department of Basic Sciences & Humanities
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23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four
academic years.
Categories
Year 1 2013-14 Year 2 2012-13 Year 3 2011-12 Year 4 2010-11
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
SC 44 31 18 21
ST 1 1 0 1
OEC 24 19 8 6
General 945 1148 783 1061 750 1036 695 984
Others/OC
24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year:
Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total
Students from the same state
where the college is located
1927 225 2152
Students from other states of
India
NRI students 288 288
Foreign students
Total 2215 225 2440
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)
UG 0.62% PG 1.77%
26. Unit Cost of Education
(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of
students enrolled)
(a) Including the salary component
(b) Excluding the salary component
*values are based on the audit report of 13-14
27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?
Yes No
If yes,
92209
42780
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a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University
Yes No
b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.
c) Number of programmes offered
d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.
Yes No
28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered
B.Tech
(i)Applied Electronics & Engineering : 1: 15
(ii)Computer Science & Engineering : 1 : 15
(ii)Electronics & Communication Engineering : 1 : 18
(iii)Electrical & Electronics Engineering : 1: 14
(iv) Information Technology : 1 : 14
(v) Mechanical Engineering : 1 : 14
(vi) Civil Engineering : 1 : 13
M.Tech
(i)Signal Processing : 1 : 12
(ii)Computer Science & Information system : 1:13
(iii)VLSI & Embedded systems : 1:13
(iv)Communication Engineering : 1:13
(v) Industrial drives and Control : 1:11
(iv) Network Engineering : 1:14
29. Is the college applying for
Accreditation : Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
Re-Assessment:
(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-
accreditation)
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30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only)
Cycle 1: 31/12/2009 Accreditation Outcome/Result: Grade B
* Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an
annexure.
31. Number of working days during the last academic year.
32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year
(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC : 07/10/2008
34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.
AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (iv) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not
include explanatory/descriptive information) :
The following programs offered by the college have been accredited by the National Board of
Accreditation, NBA New Delhi.
B.Tech-Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
B.Tech-Computer Science & engineering
B.Tech- Electronics & Communication Engineering
B.Tech-Electrical & Electronics Engineering
B.Tech- Information technology
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CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation
1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are
communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.
Vision
To evolve into a premier technological and research institution, moulding eminent
professionals with creative minds, innovative ideas and sound practical skill, and to shape
a future where technology works for the enrichment of mankind.
Mission
To impart state-of-the-art knowledge to individuals in various technological disciplines
and to inculcate in them a high degree of social consciousness and human values, thereby
enabling them to face the challenges of life with courage and conviction.
Objective
The institution has the broad objective of being an active agent of change by responding
to the needs and challenges of the times. This is achieved basically through the process of
education, training and research.
The vision, mission and values of the college are presented prominently on the college
website, which is accessible to everyone including the students, faculty, staff, parents,
Alumni and other stakeholders. The vision and mission of the college are also
appropriately reflected in the following policy documents of the college:
Academic handbook
Staff policy
In addition, these are also communicated to specific target audiences as per details given
below:
Admission seekers:
Vision, Mission and Objective statements are printed in the 'Prospectus' for the
benefit of new admission seekers and their parents.
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Students:
Framed posters containing Vision, Mission and Objective statements are placed at
strategic locations such as the library, conference halls, students common room.
Vision, Mission and Objective statements are also included in the student
handbook. These are given to the students for easy reference. Sharing of Vision
& Mission is also done through inductive programme
Teachers:
One framed poster containing Vision and Mission statements is displayed inside
the staff room.
These are also included in the faculty handbook, copies of which are given to the
staff for easy reference.
Sharing of Vision & Mission is also done through inductive programme
Staff:
Framed posters containing Vision, Mission and Objective statements are
displayed inside the Principals room.
One Vision Mission and Objective statement is also displayed at prominent and
strategic location at the entrance of the college.
Other stakeholders :
The opening pages of the college website shows the vision mission and objectives
statements
1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective
implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate
through specific example(s).
The institution meticulously develops action plans for effective implementation of the
curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to impart the curriculum through innovative
teaching methods such as presentations, assignments, discussions, workshops, seminars,
industrial visits apart from the regular/traditional chalk and talk methods.
The detailed process is as given below:
Curriculum and academic calendar are prescribed by the University.
Each student is provided with a copy of the curriculum.
Students are also provided with the academic calendar and the same is followed with
some required changes to cater to the local situations if needed.
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Allocation of the subjects to the faculty is done taking into consideration, the faculty
qualifications, subjects‟ specialization, experience and their willingness.
Teaching plans are prepared by individual teachers for the subjects they are
handling, including the labs within the ambit of the academic schedule. The
academic schedule is strictly followed as per the almanac.
Detailed course files are prepared by the faculty which includes comprehensive class
notes, teaching material and PPT slides.
The progress of syllabus coverage is monitored periodically at various levels.
Class attendance registers are scrutinized by the HOD and the Principal.
In addition to the curriculum, students are educated about the latest developments in
their respective fields by arranging for guest lectures by industry experts, industrial
and field visits etc.,
Periodical feedback is obtained from the students on aspects of teaching-learning.
Regular Class Committee meetings are held by the Head of the Department to
review the teaching learning process, academic progress of the students, grievances
if any, and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when necessary.
Standard evaluation methods are followed by all the staff members of all the
departments uniformly while allowing individual innovations.
Evaluation schedules are prepared by the Academic and Examination Cell of the
college keeping in view the almanac of the University for Different Courses.
The institution has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell that ensures regular audit of
Attendance Registers, Internal Examination Question papers and answer sheets and all
other files at the end of each semester.
1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the
University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving
teaching practices?
The institution follows the curriculum prescribed by the affiliating university, M G
University. The curriculum is well transacted to the students after serious preparation as
well as critical thought by the teachers concerned. Being an affiliated institution, we are
always updated with the latest norms and guidelines laid down by the affiliating
university. The institution encourages the faculty to keep themselves updated by enrolling
for refresher courses, orientation programs and workshops to keep the knowledge and
teaching aptitude of the teachers updated. The faculty members of the college are also
encouraged to come up with suggestions, remedies etc., to improve the curriculum and
teaching – learning methods during the meetings of the College Academic Council.
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The College also encourages the teachers to participate in the Orientation/Refresher
Courses/ Workshops/ Seminars organized by the affiliating university to update the
knowledge and to improve the teaching practices. The college provides ample books and
other teaching and reference material like journals, magazines, teaching models and
software to enable its teachers to ensure effective delivery of curriculum. The Institution
supports the process of enhancing the ability of the teachers to effectively translate the
curriculum in the following manner.
The faculty members are encouraged to attend National and International symposia
and conferences and present their research findings.
The faculty members are encouraged to attend Staff Development Programs arranged
by the UGC Academic Staff College.
The faculty is encouraged to apply for projects for research grants to different funding
agencies such as AICTE, DST, UGC etc., which help to enhance professional
competence and increase promotional avenues to the staff.
Supporting the growth of programmes, particularly at postgraduate level, that focus
on identified areas of academic strength, and which will include provision for
employer-led, work-based learning and continuing professional development.
In order to cater to needs of the research activities by different departments the
management has established R&D groups in all departments
The faculty is also encouraged to publish their research findings in National and
International journals and the publication.
Research facilitation package is given to the faculty members which helps the faculty
members to complete the PhD programs.
All the faculty members of various departments are encouraged to participate in
National/International Conferences, Seminars, Training Programs, and also to
organize National/International Conferences.
Note: Research papers and publications are shown in individual departmental profiles.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective
curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating
University or other statutory agency. The institution is taking special efforts for the
professional development of its faculty to facilitate effective curriculum delivery.
Detailed course schedules and course material are prepared by the faculty for the
subject allotted to them.
Modern teaching aids are provided to the faculty.
All the class rooms are provided with LCD projectors.
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Institution has exclusive air conditioned seminar halls for guest lectures.
Lesson plans are prepared by the faculty.
Appropriate numbers of hours are allocated for tutorial work.
The attendance registers are scrutinized weekly by the Head of the department and
monthly by the Principal to ensure the consistent attendance in the class.
Coverage of topics as per syllabus and teaching schedules are continuously monitored
online by the Head of the department and the Principal.
Regular Class Committee meetings are held by the Head of the Department to review
the teaching learning process, academic progress of the students, grievances if any,
and suitable remedial measures are taken as and when necessary.
Faculty is encouraged to pursue Ph D programs and also to take up the research work
individually or in collaboration for improving their professional skills.
The faculty is encouraged to apply for projects for research grants to different funding
agencies such as AICTE, DST, UGC etc., which help to enhance professional
competence and increase promotional avenues to the staff.
The faculty is regularly encouraged to attend National and International symposia and
conferences and present their research findings.
The faculty also is encouraged to publish their research findings in national and
International journals.
All the faculty members of various departments are encouraged to participate in
national/international conferences, seminars, training programs, and also to organize
national/international conferences.
This is evident from the number of research papers and publications published by the
faculty of various departments.
1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry,
research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum?
Industry:
The institution has a strong bonding and network with various industries for effective
implementation of the curriculum. In order to bridge the gap between the academia and
the industry and to give the students the real practical picture that exists in the outside
world, regular industrial visits are arranged which give the students a clear idea of the
industrial practices, latest developments, practical knowledge etc, Experts from the
industries are also invited to deliver guest lectures on topics in the curriculum as well as
outside the curriculum. Experts from industry are included in the Department Advisory
Board for expert advices on the curriculum.
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Research Bodies:
To keep the research temper alive in the campus, researchers and scholars from various
fields are invited to the college to motivate the students to take up research projects in
their further studies. The faculty members of the college are also motivated to take up
research projects sponsored by governmental funding agencies. All the faculty members
being a member of the professional bodies like IEEE, ACM, IETE, CSI, ISTE attend the
conferences which in turn helps them in effective operationalization of curriculum.
University:
The faculty members of the college regularly keep in touch with their counter parts at the
affiliating university and keep themselves updated with the latest information regarding
their respective subjects.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the
development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff
members/departments represented on the College Academic Council, student
feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.
The curriculum design and development process is carried out by the affiliating
university based on the needs of the society. A few faculty members are actively involved
in the development of the curriculum. The college collects the feedback during the formal
and informal meetings with the stakeholders, viz., students, parents, faculty, recruiters etc.
The suggestions proposed are analyzed and the recommendations are communicated to
the affiliating University on regular basis for implementation in the curriculums.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than
those under the purview of the affiliating university)by it? If „yes‟, give details on
the process (‟Needs Assessment‟, design, development and planning) and the
courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
-No-
1.1.8 How does institution anlayse/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are
achieved in the course of implementation?
The first step to curriculum design and development is the articulation of programme
objective which leads to the evolution of a Programme Structure that includes all the
courses to be taught in the programme.
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Objectives and course outcomes of each course unit define the depth and breadth of each
course, which leads us to decide what the course contents should be and the pedagogy to
be adopted. The internal assessment and evaluation methodology is decided keeping in
mind the parameters to be measured and the desired emphasis during the delivery of a
programme.
The curricular design and model adopted for the various engineering courses as
prescribed by the affiliating university includes foundation courses, core courses, and
electives covering the different knowledge segments, including Sciences, Humanities,
Cultural Education, etc. This model has evolved after perusing the curricula of reputed
institutions in India and abroad. In each programme structure, the importance of each
course unit is defined in terms of credit units attached to it. The credit units attached to
each course are defined by the affiliating university, students are also required to work in
terms of library, self-study, work on project and term paper etc. which is ensured by the
faculty by giving appropriate assignments and by following appropriate evaluation
scheme.
All the academic programs although developed by the university are in line and tune
with the regional and national goals. In the curricula development process, the staff of
the affiliated colleges are closely associated and play a prominent role. To identify the
gaps with the requirements of both industry and society, technical experts drawn from
industry and society are included in the Advisory committee of each department.
Advisory committee gives suggestions on the courses which need to be added to bridge
the gap.
Further, the students of the college are encouraged to participate in various programs
like clean & green and plantation programs, blood donation programmes, AIDS
awareness programmes organized by the students. In order to have value orientation and
to increase the career opportunities the students are trained in pre-placement training and
soft skill programs. The computer based courses have all the technical exposure to ICT
within the curriculum, while students admitted in other courses have C programming
included as a part of their lab work. It may be stated here that the students of RSET are
groomed to stand in the competitive global market in their respective fields and this
is evident from the track record of their placements in several MNCs at home and abroad.
Regular feedback of all the stake holders such as the employers, alumni, parents, students
reports are taken into consideration to assess the extent to which the Programme
Objectives are met. The important bodies of the institute such as governing body, IQAC
and academic committees take necessary corrective actions.
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1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill
development courses etc., offered by the institution.
The Goals set by the Institution are:
Long term goals
To go for the Deemed University status.
Establishing centre of excellence for all departments as per their relevant research
areas.
To strengthen Industry – Institute interaction by undertaking industry oriented
projects by students and faculty members
To be among top ten leading institutes in India and abroad and be recognized as the
best institute in terms of research and innovation.
To create more number of entrepreneurs
To introduce industry relevant programmes in association with leading industries
and corporates.
Short term goals
To become an autonomous institution
Motivate faculty and students to participate in Seminar/Conference/Workshop
and further share their knowledge, experience with faculty and students
To motivate faculty and students to present/publish/Research paper in reputed
national & international journals.
Encouraging faculty members for Ph.D. programs.
Crafting a research center to facilitate the faculty members to pursue their higher
studies leading to the doctoral degrees.
To start research programme that is funded by national &international research
bodies.
Motivate faculty and students to design and fabricate and implement viable
functional projects for the benefit of institution and country.
Improve the eligibility of the students regarding placement
To improve the performance of the students in University examination
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To have consultancy and collaborative programs with other institute and
industries
To upgrade the qualification of all the faulty members
To enhance the participation of students and staff members in National and
International seminars and conferences
To motivate the faculty to remain exposed to the Industrial processes &
activities.
To go for the energy auditing of the whole campus.
To conduct programmes for students to acquire soft and hard skills and inculcate
leadership qualities, research orientation and technical skills.
To conduct continuing education programs and workshops/ conferences for
knowledge sharing with outside world.
To improve academic performance of students using innovative and creative
methods of teaching.
To increase industry institution interaction.
To conduct international conference in once in every year.
To encourage students to improve entrepreneurship development skills.
Strengthen the institute through network of alumni.
Enhancing academic performance of the students.
Improving students‟ performance in campus recruitments.
Improving the number of students taking up competitive examinations like
GATE, GRE, TOEFL etc.
Continuously improving the academic standards and Teaching - Learning
methodology.
Supporting the faculty in improving their qualification and pursue research in
their area of interest.
To have more collaboration with leading industries and provide consultancy.
To modernize present laboratories.
To convert the institute EDC cell into one of the most professional EDC cells at
the national level in next two years.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If „yes‟,
give details.
NO
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1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic
flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development,
academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for
employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:
Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the
college
Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options
Courses offered in modular form
Credit transfer and accumulation facility
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses
Enrichment courses
a. Core options: Under the Four Year Degree Programme, a student can specialize in any
one of the following fields: Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, Computer Science
and Engineering, Electrical & Electronics and Engineering, Electronics &
Communication Engineering, Mechanical, Civil Engineering and Information
Technology
b. Elective options: The Elective options available to students enrolled in the four Year
degree Programme are as follows:
All the students have the choice of selecting their own elective Subjects from the list of
subjects offered by the affiliating University.
List of UG Electives
Sl.
No
Name of the
Department
Semester Number of
Electives
Total
1 AEI-SP 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV - 6
2 CSE-CSIS 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
3 ECE-VLSI &
ES
6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
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4 ECE- CE 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
5 EEE-IDAC 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
6 CE 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
7 ME 6 EI – 6 24
7 EII – 6
8 EIII – 6
EIV – 6
Table 1.2.1 : List of UG Electives
List of PG Electives
Sl.
No
Name of the
Department Semester
Number of
Electives
Total
1 AEI-SP
1 EI - 4 12
EII - 4
2 EIII - 4
EIV - 4
2 CSE-CSIS
1 EI - 4 12
EII - 4
2 EIII - 4
EIV - 4
3 ECE-VLSI &
ES
1 EI - 4 12
EII - 4
2 EIII - 4
EIV - 4
4 ECE- CE
1 EI - 4 12
EII - 4
2 EIII - 4
EIV - 4
5 EEE-IDAC
1 EI - 4 12
EII - 4
2 EIII - 4
EIV - 4
Table 1.2.2 : List of PG Electives
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In addition to the elective subjects, the students also do project work during the sixth and
eighth semester that provides an opportunity for them to prove their technical skills.
Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options: No
Courses offered in modular form: No
Credit transfer and accumulation facility: No
Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses: No
Enrichment courses
c) Add on courses:
The College offers
Bridge courses to students from non computer background
Personality Development Programmes
Communication Skill Development Programmes
Specialized Soft Skill Training to students in Aptitude and Attitude to enable
them to perform well on the campus recruitments.
Language Lab Sessions for improving communication
The feedback from the students for the add-on courses is very much encouraging.
d) Interdisciplinary courses:
All the undergraduate courses are inter-disciplinary courses. While Physics, Chemistry,
English, Mathematics and IT Courses are common to all the courses offered, depending
on the combinations of courses, some courses in Engineering Drawing, Workshop,
Electronics, Thermodynamics and Heat transfer are inbuilt in the syllabus and are being
handled by different departments in the college.
e) Flexibility to pursue the programme with reference to the time frame
Duration of the Programmes
As per the affiliating University norms:
UG Course - duration 4 years
PG Course - duration 2 years
The norms of the affiliating University are as follows:
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The course for the B.Tech degree shall extend over a period of four academic years
comprising eight semesters.
The course leading to the degree of master of technology will span over a period of
four semesters (two years).
Ideally every student is expected to attend all classes and secure 100% attendance.
However in order to give provision for certain unavoidable reasons such as medical,
participation in sports etc, the student is expected to attend at least 75% of overall
attendance taking into account the total number of periods in a semester within total no of
working days in all courses put together attended by the candidate as against the total
number of periods in all courses offered during the semester.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If „yes‟, list them and indicate
how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum,
fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc.
YES All the Programmes are self-financed programmes.
RSET offers the following undergraduate and post graduate courses.
B.Tech Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (AEI)
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
B.Tech Information Technology (IT)
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering(ME)
B.Tech Civil Engineering(CE)
M.Tech Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS)
M.Tech VLSI & Embedded Systems (VAES)
M.Tech Signal Processing (SP)
M.Tech Industrial Drives & Control (IDAC)
M.Tech Network Engineering (NE)
M.Tech Communication Engineering (COME)
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional
and global employment markets? If „yes‟ provide details of such programme and
the beneficiaries.
Yes. The institution offers skill oriented programmes relevant to regional and global
employment markets as follows. Specific programs are organized in the departments,
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besides adding additional contents to some of the individual subjects to enhance the skills
of the students
Soft skill development programs
Quantitative, Logical and Analytical skill development program
Computer based skill development programs.
Value added courses in core areas
Workshops
Seminars
Conferences
Expert lectures
Extension lectures
Industrial training and Industrial tours
Industry oriented projects.
These programmes ensure that the students are adequately skilled and more employable.
While designing these additional programmes it is ensured that they suit the global
employment market demands as well as the local demands.
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-
face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the
courses/combination of their choice” If „yes‟, how does the institution take
advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
NO
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University‟s
Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution‟s goals and
objectives are integrated?
In line with the institution goals and objectives of providing a comprehensive education
to diverse sections of society in engineering, RSET offers the following undergraduate
and post graduate courses.
B.Tech Applied Electronics & Instrumentation (AEI)
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
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B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
B.Tech Information Technology (IT)
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering(ME)
B.Tech Civil Engineering(CE)
M.Tech Computer Science & Information Systems (CSIS)
M.Tech VLSI & Embedded Systems (VAES)
M.Tech Signal Processing (SP)
M.Tech Industrial Drives & Control (IDAC)
M.Tech Network Engineering (NE)
M.Tech Communication Engineering (COME)
The institute supplements the universities curriculum by conducting following academic
programmes to achieve institutions goals and objectives
(a) Conduct of value added courses
(b) Conduct of workshops and seminars
(c) Coverage of topics beyond syllabus in theory subjects
(d) Conduct of experiments beyond syllabus in practical subjects.
(e) Conduct of long term training in soft skills
(f) Conduct of long term training in logic and Analytical skills
(g) Conduct of training in computer based subjects
(h) Conduct of expert lectures
All the academic programmes of the RSET follow the curricula prescribed by its
affiliating university. Adopting the curricula, RSET strives to develop its students into:
Independent thinking individuals
Lifelong learners
Contributing members of the society
Self-Development The College creates an environment for student participation in co-
curricular activities like debates, quizzes, seminars, workshops etc which inculcate
confidence,
self- discipline
Sportsman spirit
Management skills
Quick response to any problem
Problem solving capacity
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Team spirit
Social abilities
Overcome stage fear
Boost leadership qualities
The students are also facilitated with an on-campus coaching in personality development,
aptitude and communication skills. The Training and Placement Cell of RSET caters to
the needs of the students from the first year onwards. It provides the necessary training,
in developing the soft skills, so as to equip them to excel in the job market and face the
interview committee with confidence. Also, campus interviews are conducted, on regular
basis by well known industries.
Community & National Development: RSET conducts conferences, workshops and
seminars to enhance the development of working skills in the field of engineering and
technology in the national scenario. Through its efforts in imparting a holistic education,
RSET prepares students to contribute to their community and the national development.
As mentioned earlier this is done along with imparting knowledge and academic
excellence, by providing opportunity to the students to participate in co-curricular and
extra- curricular activities, such as:
Blood donation Camps
AIDS awareness programs
Welfare programs for the students of the nearby Schools
Donations to the Blind
Cultural Activities
Bharatham
Techkshethra
Abhiyanthriki
Voice Hunt
Ranabhoomi
Value Orientation Through its initiatives in gender equality, community service and
environmental care, the college seeks to give value orientation to its curriculum by
teaching beyond the syllabus.
ICT Introduction The college has well-equipped state-of-the-art computer laboratories
to encourage its students to pick up ICT skills.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum
to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the
dynamic employment market?
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As mentioned earlier, the college strictly adheres to the syllabus designed by parent
university but while delivering this syllabus content to the students, our faculty enrich it
with their own expertise and experience so that the students also gain employable
qualities that enable them get jobs in this highly competitive world. The training and
placement cell of the college regularly interacts with the HR managers of companies and
collects first hand information about the demands and expectations of the corporate sector
regarding skill set of students. These demands of the companies are then communicated
to the feedback committee which in turn formulates add on courses and extra classes
which are then conducted to make up the deficiencies in the students to make them
employable. The task of framing of curriculum of the college, as stated earlier, is in the
hands of its parent affiliating university i.e. M.G.University, Kottayam, Kerala. The
institution can only enrich and organize the curriculum by supplementing it with courses
like
Conduct of value added courses
Conduct of workshops and seminars
Coverage of topics beyond syllabus in theory subjects
Conduct of experiments beyond syllabus in practical subjects.
Conduct of long term training in soft skills
Conduct of long term training in logic and Analytical skills
Conduct of training in computer based subjects
Conduct of guest lectures
The institution has taken measures to cater to the global market needs based on the true
assessment of strengths and services offered in the campus. To develop the required
skills, brainstorming sessions are held for the faculty to design the tools in the areas of
Spoken English, use of computers and providing in-depth knowledge in the respective
subjects. Under the guidance of various committees, special training and tailor made
orientations are conducted to enable the students to achieve the global standards. The
institution is completely computerized at the administration and academic levels.
Computer labs are well equipped with latest computers. Internet facility is made available
at the library. Computers, LCD Projectors have been used for effective communication
and teaching. The affiliating University modifies the curriculum once in five years taking
into account of industry needs and technological developments.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues
such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT
etc., into the curriculum?
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ICT Information and Communication Technology is an integral part of the undergraduate
curriculum prescribed by the affiliating University and is being adopted by the Institution.
The College offers specialized Computer Literacy programs for the students, who are lacking
in computer literacy throughout the academic session, in an attempt at enabling students
to acquire basic computer skills and use ICT tools to access learning resources. The
College has sought to integrate ICT into curriculum delivery by initiating the process of
creating an asynchronous learning network to support learning interactions outside the
classroom and to encourage them to pick up ICT-skills.
Provision for laptops to faculty members, internet, smart classrooms with LCD projectors
for ICT application in teaching-learning, computerization of library, academic
monitoring, evaluation works etc is available in the institution .
The syllabus is revised for the students to compete in global employment markets.
Special courses are offered to students, as a part of syllabus, to enhance their managerial
abilities and communication skills. In addition to the IT related courses, special courses
are being offered to students to make them equipped for placements. The success of
meeting the global employment requisite, by the students of RSET, is clearly reflected in
the number of students getting employed in the multinational companies, in particular the
soft ware industry. More than 38 MNCs have recruited students in their respective
companies over the years. More than 90% of the outgoing students are placed in campus
recruitments. The number of RSET students placed in different organizations is growing
every year.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to
ensure holistic development of students?
moral and ethical values
employable and life skills
better career options
community orientation
Enrichment courses / Add on courses:
The College offers
Bridge courses to fill the gap
Personality Development Programmes
Communication Skill Development Programmes
Specialized Soft Skill Training to students in Aptitude and Attitude to enable
them to perform well on the campus recruitments.
The feedback from the students for the add-on courses is very much encouraging. The value
added courses include subjects on
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Employable and life skills
Training Program on soft skills Training program on Logic and Analytic skills
Personality Development Programs
Better career options
Skill development programs and Revision courses in Core subjects
Community orientation
Blood donation programs, Tree plantation Community Service
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from
stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
Oral responses are considered to collect responses on curriculum from the stakeholders.
Special formats are used for alumni and parents to register their views during meetings.
The head of the department is responsible for collecting feedback from the different stake
holders through periodic meetings pertaining to the department. The department analyses
the reports and initiates interventions. The Head of the departments collect the exit level
feedback from the graduates regarding learning processes after the end of academic
session every year. The inputs are obtained from the stake holders regularly and further
used to improvise the overall competency of the students for employability.
1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment
programmes?
The enrichment programs conducted by the institution are evaluated on the basis of
students results, placements and students performance in the competitive examinations,
feedback from the stake holders. All these aspects are examined from time to time to
modify the programs.
The Institution makes sure that the programmes offered in the curriculum and outside the
curriculum include contribution to national development, fostering global competencies
among students, inculcating a value system among students, promoting the use of
technology and quest for excellence. The College‟s efforts to ensure that the curriculum
bears a thrust on these core values include the initiative for Contribution to national
development. The college uses education as the tool for empowering women and through
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the transaction of the curriculum it has adopted, it seeks to address the all round
development of the students enrolled in the various academic programs if offers.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the
curriculum prepared by the University?
The institution is an affiliated college to the MG University and therefore there is no
scope for framing institution‟s curriculum on its own. However, a systematic mechanism
is installed in the institution to look after the affairs of the feedback process. The
university expert teams visit the college a couple of times in a year for the purpose of
extension of affiliation and affiliation of new courses.
1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on
Curriculum? If „yes‟, how is it communicated to the University and made use
internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes?
NO
1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the
last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes?)
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college
would like to include.
Sl. No Academic year Program Introduced
1 2013-14 B.Tech in Civil Engineering
2 2011-12 B.Tech in Mechanical engineering
3 2011-12 M.Tech in Network Engineering
4 2010-11 M.Tech in Industrial Drives and Control
5 2010-11 M.Tech in Signal Processing
Table 1.4.1 : New Programmes
Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like
to include. Best Practices in Curriculum Aspects
Use of feedback on academic program and teaching from various stake holders.
Use of ICT in delivering and learning process.
Mandatory presence of external examiners for UG/PG practical examinations to
ensure quality.
Emphasis on enhancing computer and internet facility.
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Faculty members participate in workshops, seminars, conferences, symposia by
participating at National and International levels organized by RSET and other
institutions.
The faculty members enhance their ability and knowledge by attending orientation
programmes and FDPs.
Publication of articles in magazines and journals, authoring and co-authoring of
books and course material are the various ways in which the curricular quality is
sustained and enhanced.
The faculty members upgrade their qualifications through QIPs and thereby strive for
quality enhancement of curriculum.
In addition to curriculum, recent advancements and innovations are brought to the
notice of students and faculty members through seminars, assignments and guest
lectures
Educational Tours and Industrial visits undertaken by various departments are a part
of academic culture of the institution.
The College has set up a Feedback Evaluation Unit for proper and timely analysis of
feedback, including feedback on curriculum, so that the information can be used to
advice and implement in curricular modifications by the university.
The college has Course handout for the various courses of studies. This is expected to
achieve greater integration of instruction and make lesson plan more meaningful and
timely completion.
Maintaining professional work ethics, inculcating human values.
Introduction of computer lab, Language lab.
Introduction of Job oriented training.
Subscription to e-journals. Seminars, workshops, refresher and orientation courses are
conducted and attended by the faculty.
Extension/Guest lectures are arranged for the students in various disciplines by
inviting eminent personalities.
Assignments, project work, group discussions, oral presentations form a part of the
curriculum. Awareness programmes for students and staff organized by the
institution.
The Placement Cell organizes campus interviews for UG and PG students by inviting
a number of companies from the corporate sector.
Faculty development programmes for the staff.
Remedial classes/ tutorial classes conducted for improving the performance of
academically weaker students.
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Computer and Internet access, on-line teacher training and orientation for faculty
members.
CRITERION II
TEACHING – LEARNING and EVALUATION
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
The college ensures publicity and transparency in admission process by following means:
a. Through common prospectus published by the Kerala Catholic Engineering Colleges
Association.
b. Institutional Website.
c. Advertisement in Regional/ National Newspapers.
d. Electronic media.
e. Institute Industry Interaction
f. School Visits - Technical events conducted at different schools all over Kerala
The Admission process is controlled by the Kerala State Government by a well-tested
regulation for various courses for 50% of the seats and 35% is made by the Institute
under management quota on merit basis and the remaining 15% is reserved for NRI
quota.
The admission of students to different B.Tech programmes under the management quota
is made as per the procedure detailed below.
1. Issue of Notification published in the leading dailies and college website along with
the important dates.
2. Distribution of the college prospectus along with the application form.
3. Preparation of merit list after the normalization process based on the XIIth
std. PCM
marks, KEAM score and reservation policy if any.
4. Prepared Rank list published in the college website and college notice boards.
5. First allotment and counselling according to the rank list and chance to submit higher
options if any.
6. Commencement of Classes as per MG University, KTU and AICTE notification.
Website : www.rajagiritech.ac .in
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The admission to 50% of the seats is controlled by the Kerala State Government and
allotted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations on merit basis. Admission to
35% of the seats by the management is done as per the procedure detailed above. Special
reservation claims for Christian communities, Dalit Christians and CMI SH province
alumni.15% of seats within sanctioned intake is provided for NRI category and is given
on the basis of marks obtained for PCM in XIIth
standard.
Prospectus
The following details are published in the admission brochure provided by the college.
The Vision, Mission and Objective of the institution.
Branch wise distribution of the total number of seats for both Undergraduate and Post
Graduate courses.
Fees structure
Categories eligible for Reservation
Scholarship details
Transport Facilities
Academic Eligibility Criterion
B.Tech
Students who have passed their XIIth
board exams with 50% marks in Mathematics
separately, and 50 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
are eligible for admission in the government merit seats.
However candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or
Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with 45% marks in Mathematics
separately and 45% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are
eligible for admission under Management Quota.
M.Tech
Candidates should have a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in BE / B.Tech in the
respective discipline.
For SC/ST candidates a pass in the above mentioned degrees is sufficient.
They must have valid GATE score.
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Each Department offering a PG course, conducts a departmental entrance exam for
admission to M.Tech programme and prepares the rank list. In case of absence of
GATE qualified students, admissions are based on this rank list.
Candidates who have qualifying degree awarded from universities other than
M.G. University shall submit Eligibility Certificate from Mahatma Gandhi
University as well as Migration Certificate at the time of admission. Candidates
who have appeared for final examination of any of the qualifying examinations
may also apply provided he/she has passed all the subjects up to and including
VIIth
semester. Selection of such candidates shall be subject to the production of
qualifying degree at the time of admission.
Candidates who have completed the Bachelor‟s Degree at RSET will be eligible for
5% weightage in calculating index mark/merit.
Thus the admission process for government seats can be summarized as:
Figure 2.1: Admission Process for government seats
Admission process for Management seats can be summarized as:
Centralized Allotment Process(CAP) conducted by Commisioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala through Single Window
System.
Ranklist published considering Equal weightage of 50:50 to the KEAM entrance score, and the XIIth standard marks.
Candidates submit their options online for interested course and college in their preference order.Online Centralized Allotment Process will be
done by CEE, Kerala with the technical support of National Informatics Centre (NIC) as per the provisions of allotment.
Registered options are processed and the allotment to different courses are published in their official website. Allotment of seats to different
programs is done at the institution according to the published ranklist.
Thus transparency in admission process is ensured.
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Figure 2.2: Admission process for Management seats
2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i)merit (ii)
common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii)
combination of merit and entrance test or merit entrance test and interview (iv) any
other) to various programmes of the Institution.
This institution is offering 7 UG and 6 PG professional courses. The admission to
50% of the seats is controlled by the Kerala State Government and allotted by the
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations on merit basis, 35% by the college
management on merit basis and 15% for NRI candidates.
Students who have passed their XIIth
board exams with 50% marks in Mathematics
separately, and 50 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
are eligible for admission in the government merit seats. Equal weightage of 50:50
shall be given to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering
(Paper I & Paper II put together), and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of
the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
Rank list is published and the allotment is done based on their ranks and options
submitted for preferred course and college.
For the college management seats which is also allotted on merit basis, students are
asked to submit their application forms either online or by post or directly to the
college office. Equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the score obtained in the
Entrance Examination for Engineering (Paper I & Paper II put together), and the
grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. Rank list is published and the
allotment to different branches is done based on their ranks and submitted options.
Under management scheme, special reservations for Christian Community, Syro-
Eligible students submit their application form and course options in the preference order along with their XII th marklist and KEAM score card and
other certificates claiming for any reservation.
Rank list prepared and published by the college based on the submitted applications.
First allotment and counselling according to the rank list and chance to submit higher options if any.
Thus transparency in admission process is ensured.
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Malabar Catholic, Syro-Malankara Catholic, Latin Catholic, Dalit Christian, and
CMI SH Province Alumni are made.
The institution does not offer any General, Lateral Entry or Vocational courses.
2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level
for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with
other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district
The following table gives a comparison of the first and the last rank of the Kerala
State Entrance Examination admitted to each program in the institution:
YEAR BRANCH FIRST RANK LAST RANK
2014-2018 AEI 4919 42673
CE 4211 46367
CSE 1877 54617
ECE 3460 55075
EEE 264 53235
IT 14233 49451
ME 2190 39536
2013 - 2017 AEI 8758 39489
CE 6020 45372
CSE 2512 52219
ECE 283 57620
EEE 817 51313
IT 11637 53718
ME 161 32592
2012 – 2016 AEI 7995 59776
CSE 3129 60552
ECE 2914 54578
EEE 5927 47069
IT 9855 58860
ME 2366 36734
Table 2.1.1 : Table showing first and the last ranks admitted to each program of the institution
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and
student profiles annually? If yes‟ what is the outcome of such an effort and
how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
YES,
Although the admission process is not in the control of the institution and is
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governed by the state government according to predefined rules and
regulations, the student profiles are analysed every year after admission.
This mechanism helps us to understand the social, economic and academic
background of the students so that special attention can be given to
academically weaker students and scholarships, fee waivers, concessions are
offered to the students from economically weaker sections.
Academically weaker students are identified through this mechanism and
special coaching classes and remedial sessions are organised.
Mentoring process is structured such that special care can be given to these
academically and economically backward students.
Orientation programs are conducted for the newly admitted students.
Bridge courses are offered to students so as to prepare them prior to the
commencement of the course.
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following
categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the
institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National
commitment to diversity and inclusion of
*SC/ST
*OBC
*Women
*Differently abled
*Economically weaker sections
*Minority community
*Any other
State Government of Kerala has framed the reservation policy for professional
courses to accommodate students from economically weaker sections and
minority communities to ensure social justice. Number of seats reserved under
various categories per division of 120(60) seats are as shown below:
Allotted by
Commissioner
for Entrance
Examination,
Kerala
Total 60 (30)
Open Merit 42 (21)
SC/ST 6 (3)
Christian Community 12 (6)
Total 42 (21)
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College Merit
Open Merit Christian
Community
Syro
Malabar
Catholic
Syro
Malankara
Catholic
Latin
Catholic
12 (6) 10 (5) 10 (5) 2 (1) 2 (1)
Dalit Christian 2 (1)
CMI SH Province Alumni * 4(2)
*Students who studied for Plus 2 in schools under CMI
SH Province
Table 2.1.2: Number of seats reserved under various categories per division of 120(60) seats
2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution
during the last four years and comment on the trends .i.e. reasons for increase/
decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
The college has a track record of almost 100% admissions for BTech compared to the
approved intake by AICTE. The statistics has been recorded as shown below:
B.TECH
PROGRA
M
2014
2013
2012
Appro
ved
Intake
Admit
ted
Demand
Ratio
Appro
ved
Intak
e
admitt
ed
Demand
Ratio
Appro
ved
Intak
e
admitt
ed
Demand
Ratio
AEI 63 62
98.4% 63 63
100% 63 56
88.9%
CE 63 63 100% 63 63 100% NA NA NA
CSE 126 126 100% 126 124 98.4% 126 126 100%
ECE 126 123 97.62% 126 124 98.4% 126 125 99.21%
EEE 63 60 95.24% 63 62 98.4% 63 60 95.24%
IT 63 63 100% 63 63 100% 63 54 85.71%
ME 126 125 99.21% 63 62 98.4% 63 62 98.4%
Table 2.1.3: Admission statistics for various B.Tech programmes in the institution
High Demand Ratio – increasing each academic year
Academic excellence
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High pass percentage and excellent placement records cater to the high demand
ratio.
Publicity ensured through advertisements in newspapers, electronic media, technical
fests, school visits etc.
However, a decreasing trend is observed in the admission for M.Tech courses. The undue
delay in the declaration of M.Tech results by the MG University has led to vacant
M.Tech seats in the college.
M.TECH
PROGRA
M
2014
2013
2012
Appro
ved
Intake
Admit
ted
Demand
Ratio (%)
Appro
ved
Intake
Admit
ted
Demand
Ratio
Appro
ved
Intake
Admit
ted
Demand
Ratio
CE 24 19 79.2 24 24 100 NA NA NA
CSIS 24 16 66.67 24 24 100 24 23 95.83
IDAC 24 24 100 24 21 87.5 24 23 95.83
NE
SP
VAES 24 20 83.33 24 24 100 24 18 75
Table 2.1.4: Admission statistics for various M.Tech programmes in the institution
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure
adherence to government policies in this regard?
The institution completely adheres to governmental policies regarding the needs of
differently-abled students.
The approach adopted by the institution to cater the needs of differently-abled students
is specific to each individual as per their requirements. Class in-charge and Associate
class in-charge take care of their specific needs and mentor them whenever in need.
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Mentors assigned to these students will ensure that their academic needs as well as
social and emotional needs are catered.
Special Counselling sessions and extra lectures are also arranged for such category of
students. As per university rules and regulations, these students are given forty five
minutes extra time in the university and internal examinations.
2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students‟ needs in terms of knowledge and skills
before the commencement of the programme? If „yes‟, give details on the process.
The qualifying marks and the overall ranking in the merit list of the student gives an
idea about the knowledge of the student, which is known as entry level analysis.
An interaction session is organized for the students along with their parents with the
Heads of the Departments (HOD‟s) and senior faculty to assess their needs and to give
them a deeper insight of the respective B.Tech programmes. An opening session- named
Deeksharambham is organized by the institution at the beginning of every academic
year for the freshers and their parents. In the session, speakers including chief guest,
principal, HODs will highlight the importance of the professional courses, course
schedule, curriculum coverage, examination pattern and semester system, assessment
method including facilities available at the institution.
2.2.3. What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the
knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the
programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment
Courses, etc.)
The faculty members assigned to the first year classes interact formally and
informally with the students for the first week so as to concentrate on these
programmes to train the students in the basics before commencing the regular
subject teaching. Assigned Class teachers and Associate Class Teachers will
monitor, interact, guide and help them to cope with the program of their choice. In
the first year, students are given special training to improve their English Language
and Communication skills. In addition to the class In-charges, Mentors assigned to
these students .provide personal, academic and social counselling and take special
care to monitor, guide and help them improve their skills.
The institution offers bridge courses mainly before the start of the third semester
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where they enter into their specialised programs. As students from Bio-Maths
stream also enter into engineering program, bridge courses for C programming are
offered to help them bridge this gap .Bridge courses are also offered on Electronics
and Basic Electronics Lab.
Based on the students internal and university marks, classroom performance,
participation in curricular and extra-curricular activities, regularity in submission of
assignments, and personal interactions, students may be identified as slow or
advanced learners. Remedial classes and extra lectures are organized for these slow
learners so that they can cope up with the rate of the other students. Special tutorial
sessions and assignments are organized in all departments. The institution provides
attention to both the slow and advanced learners. Advanced learners are further
motivated by encouraging them to do micro and mini projects and recognizing
their effort by means of awards and scholarships. Students in the institution are
encouraged to participate in national and international conferences and technical
fests and symposia.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender,
inclusion, environment etc.?
This institution with a mission to inculcate high degree of social consciousness and
human values, sensitizes its staff and students on issues such as gender inclusion and
environment. Due representation for ladies is given in all the committees constituted in
the institution. Every year, International Women‟s Day is celebrated in the institution
and talks and awareness programs are conducted in this context. To provide for the
effective enforcement of the basic human right of gender equality and guarantee against
sexual harassment and abuse, RSET had constituted a Women‟s Grievance Redressal
Committee (WGRC) in 2009. Later this was renamed as the Complaints Committee
against Sexual Harassment (CCASH) to make its purpose more explicit. The services of
this committee can be availed of by all female students as well as teaching and non-
teaching staff of the college. The committee has as its priorities the following
objectives:
1. Prevention of sexual harassment
2. Redressal of any complaints of sexual harassment
3. Organization of talks/workshops on issues which are pertinent to women welfare
and empowerment
The campus offers separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with resident wardens to
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look into the welfare of the students and to provide necessary help. 24x7security is
provided both in the campus and in the ladies hostel to ensure the safety of ladies.
This institution is open to all aspiring students: Irrespective of their caste and creed, the
students are accepted and cherished as they are, and are helped to grow in their cultural,
social and religious traditions. The institution practices the spirit of equality where no
partiality is shown to students or staff on basis of caste, color or creed. The motto “All
for One” and “One for All” is practiced in its true spirit.
This institution celebrates the Rajagiri Environment Week in association with which
quiz competitions and other programs are organized with environment centred
themes. The institution organizes school visits and interacts with the students on
themes such as energy conservation and renewable energy resources and encourages
them to come up with innovative ideas for the same.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational / learning
needs of advanced learners?
The students of both the categories namely slow and advance learners are identified on
the basis of their marks for internal and university exams, classroom performance,
regularity in submission of class works and assignments, punctuality and personal
interactions. The college pays equal attention to both the slow and advanced learners.
For Advanced Learners:
1. Advanced learners are facilitated with state of the art facilities in terms of well-
equipped library provided with latest edition of books and a digital library that
includes links to various sites of academic interest, Public domain materials like
Conference Papers, Electronic Theses and dissertations, Technical Reports, FAQ‟s
and electronic books, Video lectures procured from NPTEL and C – DEEP IIT
Bombay, E-Journal Packages including IEEE/IET E electronic Library, ASCE,
Elsevier Science Direct, ASTM , ASME, Springer etc. Students are allowed to use
the library till 8pm.
2. Institution has set up labs with modern amenities and tools, and the students are
encouraged to use these labs for projects and research.
3. Students included in the merit list are given awards and scholarships.
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4. Students are encouraged to do micro and mini projects and the institution ensures
that laboratories are available for this even after the normal working hours.
5. Students are encouraged to participate in national and international conferences and
technical symposia and workshops.
6. In certain cases, Field Visits and Invited Talks by experts are organized by the
institution.
7. Every department includes a set of Advanced and Design experiments in each
laboratory along with the university lab cycle.
8. Tutorial classes and assignment sessions are being implemented in all departments.
9. Soft skill and placement training are imparted.
2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the
academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk
of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically
challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)?
Academic performance of the students from the disadvantaged sections of society,
physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc. is continuously
monitored by the subject teachers, class in-charges and assigned mentor. Class
Performance, internal marks and previous university marks are the criterion used to
identify slow learners. These students who find it difficult to cope with the pace of
teachers and other students during normal classes are advised and counselled by the
faculty members and the Head of the department. These students are given special
remedial classes, extra assignments and are motivated by providing additional
learning material such as text books and make them solve previous exam question
papers. Our institution encourages peer group learning/ if required, Student Welfare
Officer offers counseling to students on their personal and academic problems.
Academic Year Drop out % B.Tech Drop out %
M.Tech
2014-15 0.32 2.22
2013-14 0.93 1.32
2012-13 1.01 1.69
Table 2.2.1: Drop out percentage for last four academic years
In our institution, it is noteworthy that there have been less than 1.01% dropouts in UG
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and less than 2.22% in PG in the last few years as the institute has a sound system of
identifying such students and counseling and mentoring them.
A batch of 20 students is assigned to a faculty mentor / counselor. The mentor acts as a
Proctor / counsellor and is responsible for the holistic development and welfare of the 20
students. Students are counselled periodically, fortnight / month, about their academic
performance, financial problem, hostel problems and other personal problems. This
process of continuous evaluation provides a feedback which helps the mentors and the
students to review and enhance their academic performance and behaviour.
Student‟s progress report is sent to the parents / Guardians after every internal exam
conducted by the college and are called for an open house to inform them about their
ward‟s performance. Class in-charges and mentor maintains this record for both internal
and university exams for all the semesters and intimates the parents on a regular basis.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organise the teaching, learning and
evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print,
etc.)
The Teaching Learning process is the most important dimension of any academic system
Our institution plans and organises the teaching, learning and evaluation process to
ensure that the respective program outcomes are achieved. This framework helps the
faculty members as well as the students to plan their lectures, research activities and
other extracurricular activities and extension services to achieve the intended learning
outcomes.
This institution understands the scope of technology in education and views technology
integration from a wider perspective. As an important part of teaching learning process,
technology integration is considered in detail along with the issues involved in teaching
and learning like developing learning objectives, selecting methods of instruction,
feedback, and evaluation and assessment strategies including follow-up activities.
The College publishes an academic calendar including both B.Tech and M.Tech
programmes as issued by the MG University. The recent academic calendar is enclosed
in annexure. Before the start of each semester, the academic calendar along with the
semester plan is distributed to every student and faculty in the institution. This helps the
teaching and non-teaching faculty and students to organise the lectures and other
extension activities.
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Being an institution affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam,
Kerala, it follows the academic schedule as published by the university. Generally the
MG University gives guidelines on the following,
Beginning and the last working day of the next academic semester.
Stipulated schedule for Theory and Practical examination.
Vacation schedule.
Before the start of each semester, faculty in charges handling various courses prepares a
course plan for their subject considering the semester plan and the academic calendar.
This course plan is continuously updated as the faculty progresses through the course.
Series, model and comprehensive exams are scheduled in the academic plan which also
specifies the last dates for mark entry in the college website. Considering the academic
plan, the institution also organizes college level and national level tech fests, national
and international conferences, seminars, guest-lectures, symposium, technical fests,
sports day, cultural fest, industrial visit etc. and their probable dates are planned in the
semester plan.
All faculty members record and update the attendance and a brief summary of the topic
taught in each class in their attendance registers regularly. The attendance is updated in
RSMS (Online student management system) immediately so that it is visible to all
concerned. Every faculty updates the CIS ( Course Information Sheet) of his/her course
before the start of the semester and circulates this to the students to give them an idea
about the syllabus, course objectives, course outcomes, references etc.
Each department assigns a Time Table committee which prepares the time table for
every B.Tech and M.Tech class after discussion with the other department committees
in case of inter department courses. The committee convenor supervises all the
department time table committees. The college also has a central exam committee
having one representative from each department supervised by an exam committee
convenor. This committee prepares the internal exam time tables and coordinates the
smooth conduct of all internal and university examinations.
Each course in the B.Tech and M.Tech programmes, is evaluated both internally (by the
institution itself) and externally (by the affiliating MG university). Out of a total of 150
marks, 100 marks is awarded by the university examinations and the 50 marks is awarded
by the institution on the basis of their series and model examination results.
The internal marks for each course in B.tech is awarded based on the following scheme:
Series Examination 15 marks
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Model Examination 15 marks
Assignments 10 marks
Attendance 10 marks
Total 50 marks
The internal marks for each course in M.tech is awarded based on the following scheme:
Series Examination 25 marks
Assignments 25 marks
Total 50 marks
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process?
As a measure to promote holistic academic excellence, our institution had set up IQAC
(Internal Quality Assurance Cell) to achieve quality enhancement and sustenance. This
cell has been documenting all the programmes/activities leading to quality
improvement.Initially IQAC developed a set of quality benchmarks/parameters for
various academic and administrative activities of the institution. The institution takes
regular feedback responses from students, parents and other stakeholders on quality-
related institutional processes and analyses them. IQAC has been conducting regular
audits in all departments by elected committees to ensure that quality is being sustained
and the audit report was submitted to the convenor. Based on all the analysis, IQAC has
been preparing AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report) every year as per guidelines
and parameters of NAAC.
2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support
structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive
learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?
Our institution takes sincere efforts to promote student centric learning either through
active learning (students answer and solve problems, formulate own questions , discuss
and debate about them), cooperative learning , in which students work in teams on
problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and
individual accountability and inductive teaching and learning, in which students are
first presented with challenges (questions or problems) and learn the course material in
the context of addressing the challenges.
All the above learning methods are promoted to engage students as active, involved
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participants in their own education field and encourage them to use and apply
knowledge. The core goals are to motivate and interest students and to foster critical
thinking skills that employ active rather than passive engagement in the classroom.
Active methods seek to engage students directly and actively with the course content
by moving away from memorization of facts delivered unilaterally through a lecture
format to a dynamic learning environment that facilitates deeper understanding and the
ability to use knowledge beyond the classroom. The role of the faculty becomes that of a
facilitator rather than an instructor, and the relationship with the student becomes more
like a partnership whose mutual goal is student growth and learning. Active learning
methods adopted by the faculty include tutorials, assignments and projects. Collaborative and cooperative learning methods emphasize the benefits to students of
working directly with peers in small heterogenous groups to engage with and material,
solve problems and learn in a communal, supportive environment. They purposefully
seek to reduce the amount of competition between students.
.
The various strategies adopted by the institution to ensure learning process to be student
centric are:
1. The teacher emphasizes on Presentations and group discussions to ensure
maximum participation and to make the discussions entertaining.
2. Assignments prompt the students to apply their knowledge and tutorial
sessions help the teachers, interact with the students and probe questions at the
right moment to prompt them into thinking deeper thus making learning more
student centric.
3. Organisation of industrial visits and visit to institutes of higher education and
research.
4. The course hand-outs and the laboratory manuals provided to the students
contains assignments, tutorial questions, sample questions, open ended and
advanced experiments that encourages the students to apply their knowledge
and think deeper about a problem/concept.
5. The institution has a well-equipped library provided with latest edition of books
and a digital library that includes links to various sites of academic interest,
Public domain materials like Conference Papers, Electronic Theses and
dissertations, Technical Reports, FAQ‟s and electronic books, Video lectures
procured from NPTEL and C – DEEP IIT Bombay, E-Journal Packages
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including IEEE/IET E electronic Library, ASCE, Elsevier Science Direct,
ASTM , ASME, Springer etc. This helps the students to move forward with the
learning process.
6. National level symposiums in all departments provide a platform for the
students to acquire additional knowledge apart from regular class teaching.
More over the students themselves organize and participate in various technical
events. These programs are fully “student-centric” and they nurture their
organizational and management skills apart from enriching their technical
knowledge.
7. Organization of college level and national level symposium and technical fests
involving active participation of the students promotes student centred learning.
8. Student enrichment Programs conducted by students coordinated by the staff
along with placement training and orientation courses provides a platform for
students to participate in Group Discussions, Debates and Seminars. The emphasis is on helping the students to acquire critical thinking, interpersonal
communication skill, listening, problem solving, knowledge management skill, and
team work and group interaction all of which motivate the students towards lifelong
learning.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific
temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and
innovators?
The institution with a vision to evolve into a premier technological and research
institution, moulding eminent professionals with creative minds, innovative ideas
and sound practical skill, takes conscious efforts in the academic and allied
activities of the institution to nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific
temper among the students. To sow scientific temper through critical thinking and
logical reasoning that can trigger creativity and analytical skills, the institution
adopts certain strategies that are enumerated below:
1. Organising Technical paper presentations and poster presentations on latest research
ideas and projects along with essays, debates and group discussions on contemporary
socio economic issues.
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2. Department Association activities, and Professional society activities organised by
both staff and students, encourages critical thinking in students. These include:
Guest lectures in latest topics
Expert lectures in emerging technologies
Student seminars
Workshops to enhance technical skills of the students
Technical Quiz Paper presentations
Mini projects
Technical visits
Essay writing
3. The institution has constituted an Innovation Promotion Council to identify and
promote talented young innovators who also have the prospect of becoming
Entrepreneurs. The council consists of the following members:
Prof. Dominic Mathew, Dept. of AEI: Chairman
Prof. Rama Varma, Dept. of ECE
Mr. L. Unnikrishnan, Dept. of EEE
Mr. Robin Cyriac, Dept. of CS
Ms. Nikhila T. Bhuvan, Dept. of IT
Mr. Sidheek P.A., Dept. of ME – Coordinator
Ms. Prathibha P.K., Dept. of EEE
Whenever any student/ a team of students comes out with flying colours in any open
competition outside RSET and win a prize money, the Management of RSET may
give 10% of the prize money to the student/team provided the student/team present
themselves at the contest as official nominees of RSET.
a. Libin Varghese & Mebin Joseph, students of M.Tech IDAC 2012 – 2014 batch of
EEE Department, won the third prize at Yuva Mastermind Contest-conducted by
Malayalam Manorama. The award was given away by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan,
Chairman, ISRO on 29th January 2013.
b. Bivil M. Jacob & Hashim P. Kamal of 2010 – 2014 batch of B. Tech CSE
presented a paper in the 7th
ACM International workshop on Network-on-chip
Architecture (NoCArc – 14) held in conjunction with the IEEE International
Symposium on Micro Architecture (MICRO – 2014) at the Cambridge
University, UK on 13th
December 2014. As a token of appreciation the
Management awarded an amount of Rs. 10,000/- each.
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Faculty member guiding the students shall take all efforts to see that the patent
application if any, will be filed.
RRCC conducts Year Round Poster Competition for first year B. Tech students.
The students are grouped into the different research groups. They prepare and present
a poster on some topic in that area.
The institution has successfully organized an international conference International
Conference on Advances in Computing & Communications (ICACC) in the last four
consecutive years 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 and ICACC 2015 has been announced to
be conducted in September 2015.
Motivates them to participate in and national level technical fests and national and
international conferences. The institution has also organized the following
conferences
a. International Conference and workshop on Fractals and wavelets
b. First International Conference on Eco-friendly Computing and
Communication Systems, ICECCS 2012
All the departments regularly conduct technical workshops and seminars with the
support from the institution including financial support. Participation and organisation
of Robotic workshops, State and national level technical symposiums gives them a
platform to exhibit their skills and innovative ideas.
Students have free access to Institutional facilities to carry out research work.
Supports and motivates students to publish their papers in conferences and journals.
Financial incentives are provided to the faculty and students for presenting research
work in a conference. A reward of Rs.3000 is given for presenting papers in national
conferences and Rs.6000 for presenting in international conferences, provided the
paper is published in conference proceedings with ISBN. Faculty is encouraged to
publish their research work in reputed journals and the incentives for the same.
The College funds money to short-term and long-term faculty-led student projects.
Mini project exhibitions are conducted by some departments in the institution and the
best projects are identified and awarded cash prizes.
Motivates them to publish their articles in department and college magazine.
Motivates and supports entrepreneur activities and ventures.
Advanced and open ended experiments are included along with the normal lab
experiments to apply their knowledge and ideas to solve practical problems.
Even though not included in the curriculum, micro projects are included in the lower
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semesters to encourage them to exhibit their skills and nourish their scientific temper.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty
for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National
Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology
(NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.
Even though the basic teaching learning method is by lecture method with explanation
and Interaction with the students, modern multi-media teaching aids like multimedia
projectors and Internet enabled computer systems are employed in every classroom and
laboratory.
Integration of ICT into classroom teaching has led to improved student learning and
better teaching effectiveness.
The students are also encouraged to use computer software packages /tools for
meaningful analyses of the experimental data collected/acquired by them.
The digital library includes links to various sites of academic interest, e-Journal
Packages, Public domain materials like Conference Papers, Electronic Theses and
dissertations, Technical Reports, FAQ‟s and electronic books and video lectures
procured from NPTEL and C – DEEP IIT Bombay.
NPTEL video lectures are available in the library in the form of DVDs and the
same are used by the faculty and the students.
Faculty of the institution creates personalised learning environments using learning
platforms like Moodle and shares the learning material and assignments to be
submitted. Institution has provided special training sessions for the faculty to
implement this.
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and
skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?
The institution has an open access library system, Alethea, equipped with 24575
Volumes of books and access to more than 1000 online journals and e-books. It
provides uncompromising information and intellectual requirements to its students and
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faculty with a user-friendly approach. It offers a fully integrated and dynamic
environment for conducting academic study. Stock updation is continuously monitored
to keep pace with the recent developments in various subjects. Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in international and
national conferences, symposium, seminars and workshops for interacting with experts
in their field and help them to update with the recent research developments. Invited
guest lectures by experts based on recent research developments, helps the faculty
members and the students to be updated with the recent developments in different
research fields.
The faculty is encouraged to carryout research work within the institution and in
collaboration with other institutions and research organizations. Each department in the
institution effectively carry forward RRCC activities and conducts department seminars
covering latest research developments in their respective fields. Faculty development
Programs and Technical workshops are attended and organized by the faculty of various
departments in the institution to serve the same purpose.
Over the past many years the faculty have been participating in the conferences and
presenting research papers in national and international level seminars and have been
encouraging the students to do the same. Topics beyond syllabus and advanced topics
for each course helps to seek advanced level of knowledge and recent research
developments.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the
academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services
(professional counselling /mentoring/academic advise) provided to students?
Mentoring process is structured effectively to ensure that academic, personal and
psycho- social support and guidance services can be given to the students. A batch of
20 students is assigned to a mentor, a teaching faculty. The mentor acts as a Proctor /
counsellor and is responsible for the holistic development and welfare of the 20
students. Mentors guide and supports both slow learners and advanced learners with
equal concern. Every student is also guided and supported by their respective class in
charge.
The assigned mentors carry out continuous evaluation and mentoring and provides a
continuous feedback providing opportunity for students with to enhance their
academic performance and behaviour. At the department level, HOD‟s also mentor
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the students and give appropriate guidance. A Student Welfare Officer has been
appointed to counsel the students on their personal and academic problem and
motivate them.
Students are counselled periodically, fortnight / month, about their academic
performance, financial problem, hostel problem and other personal problems. If
required, parents are invited for counselling along with the students. Student‟s
progress reports / mentoring details are maintained by the respective mentors
from first to final semesters. Parents / Guardians are informed about the student‟s
performance after every examination.
This well-defined mentoring mechanism has helped the students to develop strategies
for managing conflict and coach them on setting short- and long-term goals. 80% of
the students have benefited from this counselling/ mentoring mechanism and helped
them identify goals and concrete action steps, work through those goals and actions,
and reflect on key learning moments. 2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the
faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution
to encourage the faculty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the
impact of such innovative practices on student learning? The college encourages the teachers to keep themselves abreast of the latest
developments in their respective fields. They are encouraged to integrate ICT into
classroom teaching. The faculty are given training in using ICT tools; latest software so
that they can themselves create modern teaching aids to be used in their classrooms.
Faculty of the institution creates personalised learning environments using learning
platforms like Moodle and shares the learning material and assignments to be submitted.
Institution has provided special training sessions for the faculty to implement this. The
college faculty adopt approaches/methods such as seminars and power point
presentations to ensure student centric learning. The faculty members are encouraged to
participate in National/International level seminars as well as Faculty Development
Programs which gives them an exposure to new and innovative teaching practices. They
are provided financial assistance for this purpose. The faculty members who attend such
seminars/ conferences share their experience with students and faculty with latest
information and talent developments.
Innovative teaching approaches has had a positive, direct effect on students‟ learning
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effectiveness and also has a significant positive effect on learning satisfaction. After the
integration of ICT into classroom teaching, students use their multiple sensory
modalities, which would make them more motivated to pay more attention to the
information presented and retain the information better. 2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process?
The institution‟s library is a computerized information system, which has all facilities
for information storage and retrieval. It is an open access library system. All the
students, faculty and non-teaching staff are members of this library. Separate
department libraries are available in each department.
The central Library has 24575 Volumes of books and access to more than 1000 online
journals and e books .The library continues to provide the following current
awareness services in order to alert users to latest information of their interest.
RSET Digital library includes links to various sites of academic interest, Public domain
materials like Conference Papers, Electronic Theses and dissertations, Technical
Reports, FAQ‟s and electronic books. Institutional Repository includes
1. Faculty collections: papers/articles/invited lectures.
2. Previous University Question Papers
3. RSET Internal Examination Question Papers.
4. Proceedings of the conferences organized by RSET
5. Student project reports and seminar reports
It also includes a Video Library (Streaming video archive) which contains Video
lectures procured from NPTEL and C – DEEP IIT Bombay.
E-Journal Packages available at the library include:
1. IEEE/IET Electronic Library(IEL)
2. ASCE
3. Elsevier Science Direct
4. ASTM
5. ASME
6. Springer
7. J- Gate Plus (JET)
8. McGraw Hill
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The catalogues from different publishers are filed. Faculty members through Heads of
departments can order for books from these catalogues. The range of subjects
represented by the library collection reflects our institution‟s ever growing zest for
newer areas of study and research. Any new books published in the market in core
domain area are procured immediately. Faculty and students can also get books issued
from their respective department libraries. College has set up enriched
department libraries with about 350 books for each department. Some faculty
members have their personal collection of a large number of books and they share the
books and journals with the fellow colleagues, the PG and UG students round the
clock. Majority of staff can efficiently use the internet and they liberally share their
knowledge of innovative research topics, reviews, methodology, data gathering and
information output with the learners. Students are also encouraged to make use of
library services. They are provided with a student library card which enables them to set
books issued from the library. A Library hour is included every week in the time table
to improve the reading skills and to encourage them towards research.
The college has one of the best stacked libraries in the region. The books and
journals available are
Number of Titles 11669
Number of Volumes 28986
Number of E-books in digital
library
550
No. of Technical magazines and
periodicals
32
No.of journals print 90
Table 2.3.1: Number of Journals and Books available in the library
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the
planned time frame and calendar? If „yes‟, elaborate o n the
challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these.
NO.
The college has a well laid down system to plan the schedule in advance and monitor
the coverage of syllabus on regular basis to ensure curriculum completion within the
given schedule. The affiliating university, MG University, Kottayam, follows semester
system and prepares a tight schedule for completing each academic semester. Before the start of each semester, a semester plan is created by the institution and
circulated to every faculty and student in the institution. Faculty in-charges handling
various courses prepares a course plan for their subject considering the semester plan
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and the academic calendar. This course plan is continuously updated as the faculty
progresses through the course. Series, model and comprehensive exams are scheduled in
the academic plan which also specifies the last dates for mark entry in the college
website. Considering the academic plan, the institution also organizes college level and
national level tech fests, national and international conferences, seminars, guest-lectures,
symposium, technical fests, sports day, cultural fest etc. and their probable dates are
planned in the semester plan. Thus with careful planning and implementation,
curriculum is completed within the time frame fixed by the MG University.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The Institution periodically monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching by several
means such as:
University exam Result Analysis
Oral feedback from students during regularly conducted class committee meetings
comprising of student representatives , faculty in charges and Head of the
Department
Course outcome feedback and faculty feedback from students at the end of each
semester.
Student‟s performance analysis in the internal examinations.
Evaluation of the faculty based on his / her Self-Appraisal Report Evaluation of teachers by students:
The institution has an online feedback system to evaluate the teachers by students. Also
an online feedback to evaluate the attainment of course outcomes for each course by the
students is conducted at the end of each semester. Questions are formulated by the
concerned faculty keeping in mind the course outcomes to be attained. Students give
their online feedback based on a predefined questionnaire for every course included in
the semester. Sample of Faculty Feedback questionnaire is given below.
Their feedback is analysed by the concerned HOD. Based on assessment of
performance, HOD gives necessary directions for the improvement in the teaching
methods. Principal also monitors the feedback system and takes appropriate corrective
actions.
Faculty Feedback Questionnaire
Question Excellent Very Good Average Poor Very
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Good Poor
1
Knowledge of the teacher in
the subject
2
Clarity and understandability
of teacher's explanations
3
Helping mentality of the
teacher
4 Punctuality of the teacher
5
Presentation skill of the
teacher
6 Speed of presentation
7 Behaviour of the teacher
8 Sincerity of the teacher
9 Teacher's ability to control
the class
10 Total teaching effectiveness
Fig 2.3: Faculty Feedback Questionnaire
Rating: Excellent-6, Very Good-5, Good-4, Average-3, Poor-2, Very poor-1
After each academic year, all faculty members submit their Self-Appraisal Report based
on a prescribed format. RSET has evolved a standard method of evaluating the teaching
research and administrative activities of the faculty. The information furnished by the
faculty member will be analysed by the HOD, Principal and the score sheet of each
faculty member is recorded and returned.
Institution makes regular effort to enhance the staff skills and their ability by
organizing in house- training programs and or deputing the staff to get training in
communication skills and other areas of standard methodology. Any short comings
identified in theory class or practical sessions, are addressed through extra lectures,
tutorial sessions and providing the reference materials (literature or teaching).
Details to be furnished while preparing the Self-Appraisal Report include:
1. Papers allotted
2. Administrative Roles
3. Publications – Papers
4. Publications – Books
5. Paper Presentations
6. Presentation in Faculty Council
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7. Awards/Honours/Fellowships
8. Sponsored Research Projects
9. Research Programmes and Activities
10. Consultancy Works
11. Any other substantial Academic/Administrative/Research Activity
12. Plan of actions for the next one year.
2.4 Teacher Quality
2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college
in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human
resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements
of the curriculum RSET completely adheres to AICTE rules and guidelines in selection of faculty
members. Just like any institution, RSET, in their recruitment process looks for
thorough knowledge of the subjects taught and of relevant supporting subjects,
good communication skills, passion for teaching, competency, personal and
professional integrity in their candidates. The recruitment process is based on a
well-defined procedure:
Vacancies are advertised in the college website and leading national
newspapers. Application forms can be downloaded from the college website.
AICTE qualification norms are thoroughly followed while the Screening
Committee scrutinize the applications.
The screened candidates are called for an interview.
The Staff selection Committee comprises the Director, Principal, Vice-
Principal, HOD‟s and senior faculty from each department.
The candidates are asked to demonstrate their teaching skill by way of
taking class for few minutes, a presentation on their areas of interest for
pursuing research, in the presence of the Interview Committee. A personal
cum technical interview will be conducted to assess the knowledge of the
candidate.
Based on the performance in the interview, a list of selected candidates is
prepared and the appointment order will be issued by the director of the
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institution.
The selected candidate is appointed initially on probation for 18 months.
The management ratifies his / her appointment based on the appraisal
report approved by the HOD, principal and Director. The college has more than sufficient number of qualified and competent teachers
to handle the courses offered. The table below shows number of faculty and their
highest qualifications.
Highest
Qualification
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Total
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female Permanent teachers PhD
6 0 1 0 3 0 10
M.Tech/M.E./ M.S.
5 1 1 2 54 64 127
M.Phil./ M.Sc.
2 0 0 0 10 5 16
U.G
0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Temporary teachers PhD
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
PG
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
M.Phil./ M.Sc.
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
U.G
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
Part-time Teachers PhD
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
PG
-- -- -- -- -- 1 1
M.Phil./ M.Sc.
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
U.G
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
Table 2.4.1: Number of faculty and their highest Qualifications
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senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study
being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the
efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last
three years. Even though the institution does not offer programmes such as Biotechnology, the
institution conducts invited talks, seminars, and Faculty Development courses related to
Biomedical Engineering. This helps to upgrade the technological skill of our faculty.
The college has more than sufficient number of qualified and competent teachers to
handle the courses offered. The institution also encourages the faculty to attend courses
related to these emerging areas of interest at other colleges and universities. Some
faculty in the Electronics and Communication and Applied Electronics and
Instrumentation programme are doing funded projects and research on the related
topics. Details of the Short term courses and funded projects are also given.
2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years
elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher
quality. The institution organises Faculty Development Programs and encourages the faculty to
attend FDP’s at other institutions as a way to improve the quality of academic programs
and to respond to emerging faculty, student, program, and industry needs.
Strategies adopted by the institution to enhance teacher quality include:
1. The incentive scheme has been introduced to promote research and
publication activities among faculty members.
2. The Institution grants study leave for those faculty who are in final stages of
completing their PhD.
3. Organising academic retreat and Faculty Development Programs.
4. Encouraging the faculty to take up funded research projects thus improving th
eir skill and quality.
The list of FDP’s and workshops attended and organised by the faculty are cited in the
Department Evaluative Reports.
2.4.4. What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (Eg. providing research
grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching
experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial
engagement etc.)
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The institution has taken the following measures to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes and projects.
1. The institution has a committee for Administrative & Managerial Monitoring of
Sponsored Research Projects (AMMSRP). All the project proposals shall be
registered with the AMMSRP. Committee shall scrutinize all project proposals and
keep track of various stages like
i. preliminary presentation at the HOD meeting
ii. sanction from the Funding agency
iii. periodic reviews and
iv. completion
The AMMSRP committee also will monitor the financial status of the project regularly.
The committee is constituted as follows
a. Prof. Kuttyamma. A.J., (IT), Chairperson
b. Prof. K. Rama Varma, (ECE) member
c. Ms. Sonia Paul (BSH), member
d. Fr. Mejo Paul, (EEE), member.
Faculty members have free access to Institutional facilities to carry out research
work.
Institution bears 50% of the conference registration fee of a conference subject to
a maximum of Rs 5000/- in an academic year.
Honorarium is granted to the faculty member who is the principal investigator of a
research project funded by national agencies.
Financial incentives are provided to the faculty and students for presenting
research work in a conference. A reward of Rs. 3000 is given for presenting
papers in national conferences and Rs. 6000 for presenting in international
conferences, provided the paper is published in conference proceedings with
ISBN. Faculty is encouraged to publish their research work in reputed journals
and the incentives for the same is as given below:
Type of Research
Journal
Quality Type of Article Support
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Refereed Journals International Full Paper Rs. 5000
Indexed Journals
Impact factor below 1 Full Paper Rs. 10000
Impact factor between
1 and 2
Full Paper Rs. 10000
Impact factor between
2 and 3
Full Paper Rs. 15000
Impact factor between
3 and 4
Full Paper Rs. 20000
Impact factor between
4 and 5
Full Paper Rs. 25000
Table 2.4.2: Incentives for research works published in journals with respective impact factors
Incentives are also granted to the faculty member who takes consultancy project
from an industry/research organization if the income from the project exceeds Rs.
2.5 lakhs per year.
Additional facilities in terms of space and infrastructure are also provided for
supporting the research and consultancy works.
Labs are equipped with high end facilities and software for taking up and
executing research projects
Funds are provided for internal projects.
2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national
and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years.
Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such
performance/achievement of the faculty.
NIL
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external
Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the
teaching-learning process?
Yes.
The institution has an online feedback system to evaluate the teachers by students.
Also an online feedback to evaluate the attainment of course outcomes for each course
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by the students is conducted at the end of each semester. Questions are formulated
by the concerned faculty keeping in mind the course outcomes to be attained.
Students give their online feedback based on a predefined questionnaire for every
course included in the semester. Sample of Faculty Feedback questionnaire is given
below.
Their feedback is analysed by the concerned HOD. Based on assessment of
performance, HOD gives necessary directions for the improvement in the teaching
methods. Principal also monitors the feedback system and takes appropriate corrective
actions.
Faculty Feedback Questionnaire
Question Excellent
Very
Good Good
Averag
e Poor
Very
Poor
1 Knowledge of the
teacher in the subject
2 Clarity and
understandability of
teacher's explanations
3 Helping mentality of the
teacher
4 Punctuality of the
teacher
5 Presentation skill of the
teacher
6 Speed of presentation
7 Behaviour of the teacher
8 Sincerity of the teacher
9 Teacher's ability to
control the class
10 Total teaching
effectiveness
Figure 2.4: Faculty Feedback Questionnaire
Rating: Excellent-6, Very Good-5, Good-4, Average-3, Poor-2, Very poor-1
After each academic year, all faculty members submit their Self-Appraisal Report based
on a prescribed format. RSET has evolved a standard method of evaluating the teaching
research and administrative activities of the faculty. The information furnished by the
faculty member will be analysed by the HOD, Principal and Director and the score
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sheet of each faculty member is recorded and returned.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 H o w does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution
especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes? The evaluation process is clearly defined as per AICTE and MG University norms and
made transparent by the institution to the stakeholders of the institution including
faculty, students and their parents. The evaluation process and the general instructions
mentioned in the prospectus of the institution are explained to the students and their
parents at the opening session of their fresher course named Deeksharambham. The
periodic instructions issued by MG University are promptly communicated to the
students. The students are individually provided with copies of the university
syllabus which includes the detailed evaluation procedure. Before the start of each
semester, students are provided with the semester plan which clearly marks the dates
internal and model exams. After each exam, the faculty completes the evaluation on or
before declared date. Parents are informed about their ward‟s performance after every
internal examination. Open house is conducted so that the parents can personally meet
the faculty and interact with them about the student‟s performance. This makes them
aware of the criterion of the internal assessment and eligibility criterion to appear in the
final examinations. As evaluation is the integral part of teaching learning process, the
institution takes special care to make it transparent by displaying the student‟s
attendance and marks with clear division So, the institution makes effective
arrangements for the smooth application of the rules about the evaluation
processes. The college has developed Rajagiri Student Management System (RSMS) to
manage the details of every student and faculty which can also be accessed by their
parents. 2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution
has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own? The institution affiliated to MG University completely adheres to its norms and
guidelines. The whole evaluation process is totally transparent and unbiased. Internal
evaluation carried out by the institution consists of a series and a model examination.
Considering their total marks, submitted assignments and attendance percentage their
internal marks are consolidated to total of 50 marks.
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The internal marks for each course is awarded based on the following scheme:
Series Examination 15 marks
Model Examination 15 marks
Assignments 10 marks
Attendance 10 marks
Total 50 marks
For the external examinations with total marks of 100, students are allotted with roll
numbers by the MG University. The internal evaluation is conducted for theory subjects
on basis of descriptive, objective tests and assignments.
The university has initiated various evaluation reforms viz.
1. Introduction of internal assessment system.
2. Introduction of multilevel evaluation of answer scripts for external examinations in
case of request for recounting or revaluation
3. Introduction of seating plan for internal and external examinations as per the guide
lines of the affiliating university .(i.e., not more than 30 students must be invigilated
by a single invigilator)
Practical examinations are internally evaluated by continuous assessment and model
examinations and the external evaluation is conducted by an external examiner appointed
by the MG University. Mini project and Main project evaluation, course viva etc. are also
evaluated based on the University evaluation scheme.
The reforms initiated by the institution include:
Institution has developed a student management system that helps in
tabulation of internal marks.
The Institution also encourages innovative methodologies for evaluation
including Open Book Examinations, lab simulation exercises etc.
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2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation
reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? The evaluation process clearly defined as per AICTE and MG University norms are
effectively implemented and made transparent by the institution to the stakeholders of
the institution including faculty, students and their parents. The evaluation process and
the general instructions mentioned in the prospectus of the institution are explained to
the students and their parents. The students are individually provided with copies of
the university syllabus which includes the detailed evaluation procedure. Before the
start of each semester, students are provided with the semester plan which clearly marks
the dates internal and model exams. They are also provided course hand-outs before the
start of each semester which includes the syllabus, Course Information Sheet, tutorial
and assignment question set. The exam committee appointed by the institution
effectively conducts the internal and university examinations as per the evaluation
reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own. The institution
has a question paper scrutiny committee which also seta the format for each question
paper. After each exam, the faculty completes the evaluation on or before declared date.
Parents are informed about their ward‟s performance after every internal examination.
Each student‟s attendance for every subject can be easily viewed in the Rajagiri Student
Management System. Open house is conducted so that the parents can personally meet
the faculty and interact with them about the student‟s performance. This makes them
aware of the criterion of the internal assessment and eligibility criterion to appear in the
final examinations.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches
adapted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have
positively impacted the system.
University is the sole authority for implementation of reforms in examination and
evaluation but faculty members who are a part of academic bodies of the university
actively campaign for reforms. Even then for bringing about a positive change in the
evaluation practices, the institution adopts both formative and summative methods of
evaluation.
The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning and to provide ongoing
feedback that can be used by the faculty to improve their teaching and by students to
improve their learning. More specifically, formative assessments help students identify
their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work and help faculty
recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately.
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The most important steps taken by the institution towards formative evaluation process
is the introduction of assignments and tutorial sessions in their schedule. This gives an
opportunity for the teachers to interact more with students and can directly get a
feedback to identify the target areas to be worked upon. Each tutorial session is handled
by more than one faculty which helps the faculty to concentrate on lesser number of
students and pay more attention to struggling students as personal interaction is more.
Other formative approaches adopted by the institution include seminars, group
assignments, group discussions and presentations. The concerned teacher may get
information about the student and necessary steps regarding his/her improvement can
be pondered over.
Summative evaluation involves making judgments about the efficacy of a program or
course at its conclusion. This assessment that occurs at the end of the program cycle
provides an overall description of the program effectiveness. Summative evaluation
mainly includes the internal exams conducted by the college for theory as well as
practical courses. Course Outcome Feedback conducted at the end of each semester is a
method of summative evaluation which gives us an idea about the attainment of the
program and course outcomes and the overall impact of the program. It also indicates
the need of improvement and further modification of the overall program structure, and
the resources needed to address the program‟s weakness. Faculty feedback by the
students is another summative method adopted by the institution.
2.5.5. Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in
the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the
overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent
learning, communication skills etc.
The evaluation of the student is based on the continuous assessment. The structure for
evaluation is as follows.
1. The performance of a candidate in a course will be assessed for a maximum of
150 marks as explained below : Internal Assessment marks - 50
External Assessment marks - 100
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2. The internal marks are set by the faculty in charge based on the series and model
examinations, submitted assignments and attendance percentage and the external
marks are based on the exams conducted by the university. The internal marks for each course is awarded based on the following scheme:
Series Examination 15 marks
Model Examination 15 marks
Assignments 10 marks
Attendance 10 marks
Total 50 marks The outline for Series and Model Examinations as part of the continuous assessment
will be informed to the students in advance. Last dates for completion of evaluation
will be declared by the principal and the marks are entered into Rajagiri Student
Management System on or before the date. The answer scripts are returned to the
students and the copies/ originals of the best, average and worst marks are filed. End semester examinations of three hours duration for each course shall be conducted
by the MG University for each course.
For practical examinations, the internal marks are set based on continuous assessment ,
Record submission, Attendance and a model lab examination .For the external
evaluation, exams are conducted by an internal examiner belonging to this institution
and an external examiner appointed by the MG University. A candidate will be assessed
on the basis of concept/knowledge, skill, viva and final output and his/her performance
will be consolidated to 100.
A candidate‟s performance is a sum of all three components and shall be for a
maximum of 100 marks.
In case of project evaluation, right from the initial stages of defining the problem, the
candidate conducts regular discussions with the guide and has to submit the progress
reports periodically and also present the progress in the form of presentations before
the project evaluation council. The final presentations will be evaluated by the project
in-charges, guide and the HOD.
Parents are informed about their ward‟s performance after every internal examination.
Open house is conducted so that the parents can personally meet the faculty and interact
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with them about the student‟s performance. This makes them aware of the criterion of
the internal assessment and eligibility criterion to appear in the final examinations. As
evaluation is the integral part of teaching learning process, the institution takes special
care to make the internal assessment transparent by displaying the student‟s attendance
and marks with clear division 2.5.6 What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university?
How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?
Graduate Attributes specified by the affiliating university are listed below:
i. Engineering Knowledge
ii. Problem Analysis
iii. Design & Development of Solutions
iv. Investigation of Complex Problem
v. Modern Tools Usage
vi. Engineer and Society
vii. Environment & Sustainability
viii. Ethics
ix. Individual & Team work
x. Communication
xi. Lifelong Learning
xii. Project management & Finance
Program Educational Objectives (PEO‟s) are established by taking Vision and
Mission of the institution as a basis to interact with various stakeholders, keeping in
view these Graduate Attributes. Each Programme Curriculum and administrative
system contributes towards the attainment of PEOs. The institution also undertakes
co-curricular activities such as short-term add-on courses, workshops, conferences,
seminars, guest lectures and student project exhibition towards the attainment of
PEOs. If the PEO‟s are met, the institution can assess the extent to which Graduate
Attributes are attained.
Program Outcomes describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by
the time of graduation from the program. PO‟s are established through consultation
process with the stake holders keeping these Graduate attributes as basis. The
program outcomes are achieved through curriculum that offers a number of
mandatory courses as well as elective courses. Each course has defined course
outcomes that are mapped to the program outcomes and a set of performance criteria
that are used to provide quantitative measurement of how well course outcomes are
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achieved. The courses are thus directly and quantitatively assessed, and are tied to
the program outcomes. Therefore if the course outcomes are met, the program
outcomes are met which effectively leads to the attainment of Graduate Attributes.
.
2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to
evaluation both at the college and University level?
The college has a well-structured and transparent mechanism for redressal of
grievances with reference to evaluation both at college and university level. After
every internal examination the faculty completes his/her valuation within a declared
date and the marks are entered in the RSMS and teacher‟s personal register. Thus it
becomes transparent to students, parents and other faculty in the institution. Any
complaints/ grievances regarding the evaluation process can be presented before the
faculty handling the course and if found genuine, the necessary changes are made.
Internal marks once calculated will be displayed in RSMS as well as all notice boards
for a few days. Grievance, if any, may be presented before the faculty in charge or the
Class in charge. Sincere effort is made from the part of the faculty to solve the
problem. Students can also approach the Head of the Department in case of
grievances.
In case of grievances regarding external evaluation by MG University, students will
have to give their papers for re-evaluation and a re-evaluation fee will be charged. The
result will be announced within a specified interval and new mark list will be issued.
MG University has a „Vice Chancellor‟s Grievance Cell‟ 2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If „yes‟ give details on
how the students and staff are made aware of these?
YES.
Expected learning outcomes refer to specific knowledge, practical skills, areas of
professional development, attitudes, higher-order thinking skills, etc. that the institution
expect its stakeholders to develop, learn, or master during a course. When the main goals
for a course are articulated, we need to see whether students have achieved them, and
then use the results to make our courses better.
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As this institution has already appeared for NBA accreditation process for our 5 UG
Engineering programs, it was mandatory to Define, assess and evaluate these learning
outcomes for every program offered by the institution and are named as Program
Outcomes. In each program, the students and the faculty are made aware of the
learning outcomes for each course which is clearly indicated in the curriculum provided
to the students. Results of Assessment of program outcomes, are used to evaluate the
effectiveness of academic programs and activities, and student services.
Program Outcomes for each Program are established through the consultation process
with the stake holders keeping the Graduate Attributes to be attained as basis.
Department Vision, Mission and Program Educational Objectives are also kept in view.
The professional society‟s guidelines on curriculum and graduate outcomes are also
considered.
The Program Outcomes are published at
Department webpage of every department in the institution website
eg: http://rajagiritech.ac.in/Home/ECE/index.asp
Curriculum books
Notice boards
Apart from this, Program outcomes are made reachable to all the stakeholders of the
program through education, faculty workshops, student awareness workshops, student
induction programs and faculty meetings.
2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the
progress and performance of students through the duration of the
course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements
(Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any
and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered. The institution conducts two series examinations and a model examination for First year
courses and one series examination and a model examination during one semester for
other semesters. For a particular course, series examination includes part of their
syllabus and model examination includes the whole syllabus. The faculty evaluates the
students based on these two tests and the submitted assignments. Marks are entered into
the Rajagiri Student Management System (RSMS) thus making it transparent to the
student, other faculty and parents. The parents are also informed through letters, SMS
and even telephonically (for academically weak students). The student‟s performance is
closely monitored by their respective c l as s i n char ges and faculty mentors. The
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mentors interact with the students and records it in their record book. They also interact
with the concerned faculty to conduct special assignments, tests and make them solve
previous question papers. The record of the whole evaluation process is transparent.
The answer books are returned to the students and copies/original of the best, average
and worst answer scripts are filed. The student‟s class attendance is also made
transparent to the student, parents and other faculty through RSMS.
The evaluation of the student is based on the continuous assessment. The structure for
evaluation is as follows.
1. The performance of a candidate in a course will be assessed for a maximum of
150 marks as explained below : Internal Assessment marks - 50
External Assessment marks - 100
2. The internal marks are set by the faculty in charge based on the series and model
examinations, submitted assignments and attendance percentage and the external
marks are based on the exams conducted by the university.
Project Evaluation: Right from the initial stages of defining the problem, the candidate conducts regular
discussions with the guide and has to submit the progress reports periodically and also
present the progress in the form of presentations before the project evaluation council.
The final presentations will be evaluated by the project in-charges, guide and the HOD. The parents are informed about the performance of the students through progress report,
proctor system, counseling, open house, parent teachers meeting, College website, etc.
The institution has the highest pass percentage amongst the engineering colleges under
Mahatma Gandhi University with 38 ranks in eight years. RSET also occupies the
second position amongst all the engineering colleges in the state as per the result
analysis of the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala State. Details have been
provided below:
Course 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12
B.Tech(AEI) 71.19 74.58 78.95
B.Tech(CSE) 78.45 82.20 90.60
B.Tech(ECE) 82.91 76.67 84.03
B.Tech(EEE) 77.59 84.75 85.0
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B.Tech(IT) 65.52 52.5 67.24
Table 2.6.1: Result analysis: Pass percentage
BTech
Course 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11
AEI 2 1 3
CSE - 1 - ECE 2 - 1 EEE - - - IT - - 1
Total 4 2 5 Table 2.6.2: No. of University Ranks in each academic year for B.Tech course
MTech
Course 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-2011
CSIS 1 1 1 3
IDC - - 1 -
NE 3 3 - NA SP 3 3 1 NA VLSI 1 - - 2
Total 8 7 3 5
Table 2.6.3: No. of University Ranks in each academic year for M.Tech course
2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the
institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning
outcomes?
Towards the attainment of PO‟s , different course delivery methods/modes are
adopted by the faculty including content delivery methods like Lecture interspersed
with discussions, Lecture with a quiz, Tutorial, Demonstration ( Such as model,
laboratory, field visit ), Group Discussion, Group Assignment/Project and
Presentations. In addition to the syllabus mentioned in the curriculum, the students
are exposed themselves as they are provided with the e-content through national and
international portals such as:
NPTEL http://nptel.iitm.ac.in
Stanford Engineering Everywhere (SEE) http://see.stanford.edu/
MIT Open Courseware http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
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Laboratory and project course work carried out as part of the program curriculum,
contribute towards attainment of Program outcomes.
The various assessment tools for assessing the attainment of PO‟s are result analysis,
graduand exit survey and alumni survey. Yearly assessment is carried out using Direct
assessment tools like assignments, online examinations, Internal and External
examinations and Indirect assessment tools including Program level statistics and Survey
reports (Graduate Exit Survey, Alumni Survey and Employer Survey). Results of
evaluation of achievement of the PO‟s have been used for redefining the PO‟s.
The assessment of program outcomes is structured below:
.
Figure 2.5: Assessment of program outcomes
2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the
social and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and
research aptitude) of the courses offered?
The college is organizing a number of outreach activities which relate to
academic, social, cultural, community service etc. This helps in building a
healthy society. The institution has formulated various clubs and encourages the
students for participating in various social activities organized by the clubs. The clubs
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like NSS, nature club, energy conservation and ENCON club organizes several
activities every year. The students are encouraged to actively participate in these
activities.
The college with the help of many voluntary organizations and NGOs organizes the
outreach programs. The institute has conducted several activities like Suchithwa
Bodana Yathra, awareness programmes on drug abuse, cybercrimes etc., Blood
donation camps, medical camps, organ donation campaigns, orphanage visits, energy
conservation campaigns, cleaning programs, tree plantation programmes, literacy
programmes etc. The expenditures for the same are generally borne
by such organizations.
Talks by alumni who have started their own entrepreneurship activities are organized
both at college level and department level. The departments are well equipped with
knowledgeable Human resources in the form of members of faculty who by keeping
themselves of developments offer guidance to the prospective professionals in addition
to the classroom teaching. The Industry-institute Interaction cell and Entrepreneurship
development cell have been pushing efforts in this direction.
The institution facilitates career guidance including counseling for higher studies,
industry interaction for training/internship/placement, Entrepreneurship cell and
incubation facility.
Functions of the Placement & Training Cell:
1. To plan, schedule and conduct the placement drive for final year students.
2. To establish a relationship with companies that visit for recruitment.
3. To provide training program for all students so as to make them prepared for the
placement process.
4. To attract core companies to the campus.
5. To provide students with journals, magazines, newspapers etc. through the college
library to make them aware of job opportunities abroad and in public sector units.
Career advancement: The Training and Placement cell has been active not only in
arranging campus recruitment drives, but also offering awareness and training for the
students.
1. Spread awareness about different career opportunities pertaining to different
branches of Engineering.
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2. To conduct workshops, lectures, seminars on higher education and career
opportunities.
3. Provide coaching for competitive examinations.
The following are the programs conducted by the Placement & training cell for
improving the skills of the students.
Sl No. Course/
Activity
Status of the
Course
Level at
which it is
offered
Duration Resource
Persons
1 English Co-Academics First
Semester
One Year Internal
2 Communication
Skills
Curricular Third
Semester
One
Semester
Internal
3 Aptitude
Training
Co-Academics Seventh
Semester
One
Semester
External
4 Personality
Development
Co-Academics Seventh
Semester
One
Semester
External
5 GATE
Coaching
Co-Academics Third and
Fourth Year
One Year Internal
6 Workshops Co-Academics All
Semesters
One/Two
Days
Internal and
External
7 Guest Lectures Co-Academics All
Semesters
One/Two
Hours
External
Table 2.6.4: Programs conducted by the Placement & Training cell
To inculcate a true spirit of entrepreneurship among the students, the institution has an
Entrepreneurship Cell .It provides a platform to encourage the students to start their
own commercial ventures.
1. To provide incubation facilities for start-ups
2. To Spread awareness about the benefits of entrepreneurship and the opportunities
available for entrepreneurs in form of government schemes.
3. Increase interaction with successful entrepreneurs.
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4. Organize programs during cultural & technical festivals that foster entrepreneurship.
The institution also has an Industry Institute Interaction Cell formed with faculty
nominees from each department. The function of the cell is to plan, organize and monitor
all activities of the institution with industrial organizations. Various programs are being
regularly conducted to expose our faculty and students to the industrial environment. The
functions of this cell can be summarized as:
1. Promote interaction between industry and institute for the betterment of engineering
education offered at RSET.
2. Provides opportunities to the faculty and students to get familiarized with the practices
of industry and its associated activities.
3. Conduct training programs for faculty/students.
4. Organize industry visits and industrial training for students
5. Provide opportunities for students to interact with senior executives from various
industries.
6. Develop academic-industry interface by undertaking R&D projects, student projects,
consultancy services etc.
7. Organize seminars, workshops and technical talks for faculty and students.
2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes
and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The process involved in Assessment of Program Outcomes is summarized in the figure
below.
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Figure 2.6: Assessment of program outcomes
Assessment is carried out yearly. Assessment Tools used are:
1. Direct Assessment Tools
a) Home Assignment-Each and every student is assigned with course related tasks
during every course work once or twice and assessment will be done based on
their performance. Grades are assigned depending on their innovation in
solving/deriving the problems.
b) Assignment - The assignment is a qualitative performance assessment tool
designed to assess students' knowledge of engineering practices, framework,
and problem solving. An analytic rubric was developed to assess student‟s
knowledge with respect to the learning outcomes associated with the scenario
tool.
c) Online Examination- Online Examination System is a Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQ) based examination system that provides an easy to use
environment for both Test Conductors and Students appearing for Examination.
d) Sessional - This type of performance assessment is carried out during the
examination sessions which are held twice a semester. Each and every sessional
is focused on attaining the course outcomes.
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e) Semester End Examination-Semester End examination is a metric for assessing
whether all the POs are attained or not. Examination is more focused on
attainment of course outcomes and program outcomes using a descriptive exam
.
2. Indirect Assessment Tools
a) Program level statistics - At the end of every academic year annual report is
developed where the statistics of students who have participated in professional
bodies / student chapters / workshops / seminars / conferences / paper
presentations / internships / industry visit etc. is prepared. This statement is
considered to indirectly assess the PO‟s.
b) Survey reports - Indirect assessment strategies may be easily implemented by
embedding them in the end-of-course evaluation form, Alumni Survey and
Employer Survey.
After assessment, the collected data are analysed and adopts the following steps to
overcome the barrier which hinder PO achievement:
Assignments , Extra Lectures and Tutorial sessions are conducted
For the better attainment of PO‟s, each Department Advisory Committee
identifies the gaps in the syllabus considering the flow of the subject with
the syllabus and the recent trends in technology.
a) Measures to bridge the course level gaps include:
1. Addition of few topics beyond the syllabus to the courses.
2. Conduction of new experiments in the labs
b) Measures to bridge program level gaps include:
1. Addition of few add-on topics to the courses as and when needed.
2. Organization of Guest Lectures, Quizzes, Group Discussions,
Industrial tours, Seminars and Workshops to supplement student
learning for industry readiness.
3. Organization of Communication and Character improvement
programmers to improve the soft skills for achieving placements in
reputed companies.
4. Organization of short term industry oriented courses by Continuing
Education Cell & the respective department.
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2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?
The program outcomes defined for each Program are achieved through curriculum that
offers a number of mandatory courses as well as elective courses. Each course has
defined course outcomes that are mapped to the program outcomes and a set of
performance criteria that are used to provide quantitative measurement of how well
course outcomes are achieved. After running the programme as per the above curriculum,
the Assessment Committee assesses the attainment of PEOs and reports to the
Department Advisory Committee. The Program Educational Objectives are established
through meetings of an advisory committee consisting of student representatives, alumni
representatives, and representatives of industry, HOD, members of faculty and employer
representatives.
Towards the attainment of PO‟s , different course delivery methods/modes are adopted
by the faculty including content delivery methods like Lecture interspersed with
discussions, Lecture with a quiz, Tutorial, Demonstration ( Such as model, laboratory,
field visit ), Group Discussion, Group Assignment/ Project and Presentations. In addition
to the syllabus mentioned in the curriculum, the students are exposed themselves as they
are provided with the e-content through national and international portals such as:
NPTEL http://nptel.iitm.ac.in
Stanford Engineering Everywhere (SEE) http://see.stanford.edu/
MIT Open Courseware http://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm
Laboratory and project course work carried out as part of the program curriculum,
contribute towards attainment of Program outcomes.
Assessment is carried out yearly. After assessment, the collected data are analysed and
adopts the following steps to overcome the barrier which hinder PO achievement:
Assignments , Extra Lectures and Tutorial sessions are conducted
For the better attainment of PO‟s, each Department Advisory Committee identifies
the gaps in the syllabus considering the flow of the subject with the syllabus and the
recent trends in technology.
c) Measures to bridge the course level gaps include:
Addition of few topics beyond the syllabus to the courses.
Conduction of new experiments in the labs
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d) Measures to bridge program level gaps include:
Addition of few add-on topics to the courses as and when needed.
Organization of Guest Lectures, Quizzes, Group Discussions, Industrial tours,
Seminars and Workshops to supplement student learning for industry readiness.
Organization of Communication and Character improvement programmers to
improve the soft skills achieving placements in reputed companies.
Organization of short term industry oriented courses by Continuing Education Cell &
the respective department.
2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation
outcomes as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of
learning objectives and planning? If „yes‟ provide details on the process and cite
a few examples.
For every course included in the Program, the faculty handling the course defines a set of
course outcomes describing what the students are expected to know after learning each
course. Course outcomes are oriented towards achieving the respective program
outcomes.
While handling a course, every faculty enters a set of Course Outcome feedback
questionnaire online and after the end of the respective semester, each student
attempts/evaluates the set of questions entered by the faculty thus providing a measure of
achievement of course outcomes.
Online course outcome assessment report is generated and sent to the respective faculty
and Head of the Department. The report is evaluated by the HOD and results are
discussed in the Staff Department meetings. Necessary steps to improve and maintain a
good Feedback is discussed and formulated and are implemented in the following
semester. Steps taken are oriented towards achieving the course outcomes thereby
achieving the program outcomes.
The process of assessment of each course is based on several assessment tools as detailed
below.
CO
Assessment
Tool
Assessment Criterion Data
Collection
Faculty
Responsible
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Course
Name
Course
Outcome
Feedback
Based on the
evaluation of Course
Feedback Form
Once in a
semester
Course in
Charge
Continuous
Evaluation
Based on their Class
Performance
(Assignment, Tests,
Seminars..)
Once in a
semester
Course in
Charge
University
Result
Based on their
performance in
University exams
Once in a
semester
Course in
Charge
Table 2.6.5: Course Assessment Tools
The course assessment rubric is also detailed below. Course
Assessment
Methods
with
weightage
Excellent
(5)
Very
Good (4)
Good
(3)
Satisfactory(2)
Poor (1)
CO
Course
Outcome
Feedback
(20%)
No of
Students
Selected
the Option
No of
Students
Selected
the Option
No of
Students
Selected
the Option
No of
Students
Selected the
Option
No of
Students
Selected the
Option
Continuous
evaluation
(40%)
>40
marks
35 – 40
marks
30 – 35
marks
25 – 30 marks
<25 marks
University
Result
(40%)
>80
marks
70 – 80
marks
60-70
marks
50-60 marks
<50 marks
Table 2.6.6: Course Assessment Rubric
The results of the evaluation process is analysed and the level of attainment of program
outcomes is also analysed. Course outcome Feedback Analysis for third semester of
Electronics and Communication Program is shown below:
Subject
Code
Name of the
subject
Course Outcome
Rating CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6 CO7 CO8
EN0101
301A
Engineering Mathematics II
3.72
3.65
3.75
3.71
EN010 302
Economics and Communication
Skills
4.09
4.07
3.83
3.77
3.67
3.89
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EC010 303 Network Theory 3.69 3.65 3.63 3.66
EC010 304 Solid State Devices
3.56
3.20
3.30
3.27
3.24
3.25
3.30
EC010 305 Analog Circuits I 3.06 3.17 2.90 2.74 2.88 2.92 2.80 2.85 2.91
EC010 306 Computer Programming
3.68
3.68
3.59
3.55
3.43
3.58
EC010 307 Analog Circuits Lab
3.38
3.38
EC010 308 Programming Lab 3.63 3.31 3.44 3.18 3.22 3.36
Table 2.6.7: Sample for Course Outcome Feedback Analysis
Programme outcome assessment results for Electronics and Communication Program
based on CO feedback of S3 is also detailed below.
Subje
ct
Code
Name of the
subject
Programme Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k l
EN010
1301A
Engineering Mathematics II
3.71
3.71
3.71
3.71
3.71
3.71
EN010
302
Economics and Communication
Skills
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
3.89
EC010
303
Network Theory
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
3.66
EC010
304
Solid State Devices
3.30
3.30
3.30
3.30
3.30
3.30
3.30
EC010
305
Analog Circuits I
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
2.91
EC010
306
Computer Programming
3.58
3.58
3.58
3.58
3.58
3.58
3.58
EC010
307
Analog Circuits Lab
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
3.38
EC010
308
Programming Lab
3.36
3.36
3.36
3.36
3.36
3.36
3.36
AVERAGE 3.47 3.41 3.47 3.63 3.47 3.89 3.63 3.47 3.47 3.77 3.37 3.77
Table 2.6.8: Sample for Program Outcome Feedback Analysis using Course Outcome Feedback
The institution and individual teachers use these assessment/ evaluation outcomes as an
indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and
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plans various measures to rectify the gaps if necessary. Various steps are taken to ensure
the course outcomes are obtained and thereby achieve the Program outcomes.
CRITERION III
RESEARCH, COUNSULTANCY & EXTENSION
3.1 Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or
any other agency/organization?
No
3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of
research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by
the committee for implementation and their impact.
Yes. The institution has a committee for Administrative & Managerial Monitoring of
Sponsored Research Projects (AMMSRP). The committee is constituted as follows
1. Prof. Kuttyamma. A.J., (IT), Chairperson
2. Prof. K. Rama Varma, (ECE) member
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3. Ms. Sonia Paul (BSH), member and
4. Fr. Mejo Paul, (EEE), member.
All the project proposals shall be registered with the AMMSRP. Committee shall
scrutinize all project proposals and keep track of various stages like
i. preliminary presentation at the HoD meeting
ii. sanction from the Funding agency
iii. periodic reviews and
iv. completion
The AMMSRP committee also will monitor the financial status of the project regularly.
Key responsibilities of Committee for Administrative and Managerial Monitoring of
Sponsored Research Projects (AMMSRP):
Identifying the avenues for sponsorship of research projects, e.g. DSTE, SERB, UGC,
DeitY, AICTE, NRB etc.
Making the information about such sponsorships readily available to faculty members
interested in taking up research projects
Providing administrative support to PIs in preparing project proposals and obtaining
sanction from funding agencies
Monitoring progress of projects by ensuring timely submission of progress reports by PIs
Monitoring financial status of the projects
Assisting PIs in requests for extensions as per procedures
Ensuring the completion of the project and tabling of closure report by PIs
Monitoring consultancy services offered by the faculty members.
Each department has constituted several research groups. The composition of the research
groups are given in table 3.1.9.
The college has set up a weekly research hour for every department. Every department
has its own strategic plan for the research promotion utilizing the weekly research hour.
The student projects for UG and PG courses are conducted in the college under the
guidance of the research groups. The research groups are taking up long term and short
term research projects. Internally funded research projects are also taken up by the
research groups.
Impact of the Departmental Research promotion activity:
Several consultancy works have been taken up by the faculty members of various
departments.
Faculty members have published several research papers in Journals and Conferences.
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Faculty members are pursuing their doctoral programs in reputed institutions.
The institution subscribes about 35 print scholarly research journals and e-journal
package which includes IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL), Springer, Elsevier – Science
Direct, ASME, ASCE, J-Gate and ASTM journals.
Consultancy works taken up by the faculty members are provided in the table 3.5.1.
Research grants received from AICTE and the Govt. bodies are listed in the table 3.2.4.
The list of faculty pursuing PhD is in table 3.1.1
Sl.
No. Name of Faculty Department University
1. Mr. Jaison Jacob ECE
CUSAT
2. Ms. Rithu James CUSAT
3. Ms. Jisa David CET
4. Mr. Siddharth Shelly Amrita
5. Ms. Dhanya P. M. CSE CUSAT
6. Ms. Elizabeth Isaac VIT
7. Ms. Gopika S. SRM
8. Ms. Jomina John VIT
9. Ms. Mary Priya Sebastian CUSAT
10. Mr. Paul Augustine VIT
11. Ms. Sangeetha Jamal SRM
12. Ms. Shimmi Asokan CUSAT
13. Ms. Sminu Izudheen CUSAT
14. Ms. Tripti C. CUSAT
15. Mr. Varghese S. Chooralil
16. Ms. Meena V AE NIT, Calicut
17. Ms. Hari C. V. NIT, Calicut
18. Mr. Binu R. DBS M.G. University
19. Mr. Yogesh Prasad CUSAT
20. Mr. Balesh K. CUSAT
21. Mr.Darshan Lal M. Nair NIT Calicut
22. Mr. Rejeesh T. Chacko Kerala university
23. Mr. Shibu P.P. Karpagam University
Coimbatore
24. Ms. Sonia Paul M.G.University
25. Ms. Anju C. M.G.University
26. Ms. Rinu Alice Koshy EEE NIT Calicut
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27. Mr. Thomas K.P. VIT Vellore
28. Mr. Ginnes K. John Amrita, Coimbatore
29. Mr. Unnikrishnan L. VIT Chennai
30. Mr. Manoj G. Tharian ME Ship Technology, CUSAT
31. Fr. Joel George Pullolil CMI NIT Calicut
32. Mr. Vineeth Krishna P. SRM, Chennai
33. Ms. Aysha Zeneeb Majeed CE IIT, Chennai
34. Mr. Binu A. IT CUSAT
35. Mr. Biju Paul Vels University Chennai
36. Ms. Saritha S. CUSAT
37. Ms. Preetha K. G. CUSAT
38. Ms. Jisha G. Anna University Chennai
39. Ms. Neeba E. A. Vel Tech University Chennai
40. Mr. Mujeebudheen Khan A. I. VIT Chennai
41. Mr. Arun Soman VIT Chennai
42. Ms. Lakshmi K. S. SRM University Chennai
43. Ms. Nikhila T. Bhuvan CUSAT
Table 3.1.1: Faculty pursuing PhD
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes/projects?
The institution has taken the following measures to facilitate smooth progress and
implementation of research schemes and projects.
The institution has a committee for Administrative & Managerial Monitoring
of Sponsored Research Projects (AMMSRP). All the project proposals shall be
registered with the AMMSRP. Committee shall scrutinize all project proposals
and keep track of various stages like
i. preliminary presentation at the HoD meeting
ii. sanction from the Funding agency
iii. periodic reviews and
iv. completion
The AMMSRP committee also will monitor the financial status of the project regularly.
The committee is constituted as follows
e. Prof. Kuttyamma. A.J., (IT), Chairperson
f. Prof. K. Rama Varma, (ECE) member
g. Ms. Sonia Paul (BSH), member and
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h. Fr. Mejo Paul, (EEE), member.
Faculty members have free access to Institutional facilities to carry out research
work.
Institution bears 50% of the conference registration fee of a conference subject to
a maximum of Rs 5000/- in an academic year.
Honorarium is granted to the faculty member who is the principal investigator of
a research project funded by national agencies.
Financial incentives are provided to the faculty and students for presenting
research work in a conference. A reward of Rs. 3000 is given for presenting
papers in national conferences and Rs. 6000 for presenting in international
conferences, provided the paper is published in conference proceedings with
ISBN. Faculty is encouraged to publish their research work in reputed journals
and the criteria for the incentives is in table 3.1.2. The detail of beneficiaries is in
table 3.1.4.
Incentives are also granted to the faculty member who takes consultancy project
from an industry/research organization if the income from the project exceeds Rs.
2.5 lakhs per year.
Additional facilities in terms of space and infrastructure are also provided for
supporting the research and consultancy works.
Type of
Research
Journal
Quality Type of Article Support
Refereed journals International Full paper Rs. 5000
Indexed journals Impact factor
below 1
Full paper Rs. 10000
Impact factor
between 1 and 2
Full paper Rs. 12000
Impact factor
between 2 and 3
Full paper Rs. 15000
Impact factor
between 3 and 5
Full paper Rs. 20000
Impact factor
between 5 and
above
Full paper Rs. 25000
Table 3.1.2: Criteria for Incentives for Publications
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Labs are equipped with high end facilities and software for taking up and
executing research projects
The institution provides funds for internal projects. The details of the funds
received are in table 3.1.3.
Sl.
No Name of the Project
Depart
ment
Principal
Investigator
Amount
Sanctio
ned
Period
of the
project
1 VLSI Design of fast Analog
to Digital Converter (ADC)
based on optimal
comparators
ECE Dr. Jobin K.
Antony
5 lakhs 24
Months
2 VLSI Design of low power
high sensitivity CMOS
voltage frequency
converters for wireless
sensor networks
ECE Walter Joseph 5 lakhs 24
Months
3 VLSI Design of Built-In
Self Test (BIST) for
Multiple Memories in
System on Chip (SoC)
ECE Mr. Rony Antony
P.
5 lakhs 24
Months
4 Development of compact
micro-strip antennas based
on Meta-Materials
ECE Dr. Deepti Das
Krishna
8.5
lakhs
36
months
5 Measurement of Spectrum
utilisation in Rajagiri Valley
area
ECE Mr .Jaison Jacob 4 lakhs 36
months
6 Medical Image Processing
System Based on
TMS320C6748 DSP
Processor
AE Dr. Abraham
Thomas
Rs. 3
lakhs
2012 –
2017
7 Can filling and case packing
system with manipulator
arm
AE Prof. Dominic
Mathew
Co-investigators:
Mr. Krishnakumar
K.P. and Mr. Balu
Raveendran
1.65
Lakhs
3 years
(2012-
15)
Table 3.1.3: Funds Received for Internal Projects
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Year No. of Beneficiaries
2014 7
2013 21
2012 9
2011 2
Table 3.1.4: Beneficiaries of Remuneration for Paper Publication & Registration Charges
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and
research culture and aptitude among students?
Our institution follows an outcome based teaching and learning process. The students are
encouraged to do research projects. The post graduate students interact with the faculty
members and do research projects. A good number of under graduate students also
undertake research projects. Many of these works have been published in journals and
conferences. The institution encourages the students in all research activities. The
following are some of the highlighting features:
The institution has constituted an Innovation Promotion Council to identify and
promote talented young innovators who also have the prospect of becoming
Entrepreneurs. The council consists of the following members:
a. Prof. Dominic Mathew, Dept. of AEI: Chairman
b. Prof. Rama Varma, Dept. of ECE
c. Mr. L. Unnikrishnan, Dept. of EEE
d. Mr. Robin Cyriac, Dept. of CS
e. Ms. Nikhila T. Bhuvan, Dept. of IT
f. Mr. Sidheek P.A., Dept. of ME – Coordinator
g. Ms. Prathibha P.K., Dept. of EEE
Whenever any student/ a team of students comes out with flying colours in any open
competition outside RSET and win a prize money, the Management of RSET may give
10% of the prize money to the student/team provided the student/team present themselves
at the contest as official nominees of RSET
a. Libin Varghese & Mebin Joseph, student's of M.Tech IDAC 2012 – 2014 batch of
EEE Department, won the third prize at Yuva Mastermind Contest-conducted by
Malayalam Manorama. The award was given away by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan,
Chairman, ISRO on 29th January 2013.
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b. Bivil M. Jacob & Hashim P. Kamal of 2010 – 2014 batch of B. Tech CSE
presented a paper in the 7th
ACM International workshop on Network-on-chip
Architecture (NoCArc – 14) held in conjunction with the IEEE International
Symposium on Micro Architecture (MICRO – 2014) at the Cambridge
University, UK on 13th
December 2014. As a token of appreciation the
Management awarded an amount of Rs. 10,000/- each.
c. Mr. Joffin George of 2010 – 2015 batch of B. Tech Applied Electronics won Best
Project Award in the National Technical Model Exhibition held at IIITM, Gwalior
for his project “Advanced Crack Detector and Welder Robot”. He was given an
amount of Rs. 2,000 as a token of appreciation.
Faculty member guiding the students shall take all efforts to see that the patent
application if any will be filed.
RRCC conducts Year Round Poster Competition for first year B. Tech students. The
students are grouped into the different research groups. They prepare and present a poster
on some topic in that area.
The institution has successfully organized an international conference International
Conference on Advances in Computing & Communications (ICACC) in the last four
consecutive years 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 and ICACC 2015 has been announced to be
conducted in September 2015.
The institution has also organized the following conferences
a. International Conference and workshop on Fractals and wavelets
b. First International Conference on Eco-friendly Computing and Communication
Systems, ICECCS 2012
All the departments regularly conduct technical workshops and seminars with the support
from the institution including financial support.
Students have free access to Institutional facilities to carry out research work.
Financial incentives are provided to the faculty and students for presenting research work
in a conference. A reward of Rs. 3000 is given for presenting papers in national
conferences and Rs. 6000 for presenting in international conferences, provided the paper
is published in conference proceedings with ISBN. Faculty is encouraged to publish their
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research work in reputed journals and the incentive for the same is as given in the table in
the section 3.1.3.
The College funds money to short-term and long-term faculty-led student projects.
3.1. 5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research,
leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc.
Faculty members guiding student research are listed below
1. Dr. A. Unnikrishnan, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, registered guide at
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi.
2. Dr. John M. George, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, registered guide at Kerala
University and Anna University.
3. Dr. Vinodkumar P. B., Dept. of Basic Sciences & Humanities, registered guide at Christ
University and Calicut University.
The faculty members have also taken up research projects and consultancy and the same
is listed in the table 3.1.5.
Sl.
No Faculty Name
Academic
Year Dept.
1. Dr. Vinodkumar P. B. 2013-2016
2011-2014
DBSH
2. Dr.-Ing. Varghese Panthalookaran 2012-2015
2010-2011
DBSH
3. Dr. Jobin K. Antony 2013 ECE
4. Mr.Walter Joseph 2013 ECE
5. Mr. Rony Antony P 2013 ECE
6. Dr. Deepti Das Krishna 2013 ECE
7. Mr. Jaison Jacob 2013 ECE
8. Dr. Abraham Thomas 2012-2017 AEI
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9. Prof. Dominic Mathew 2012 – 2015 AEI
10. Prof. K. S. Mathew 2011-2012 CSE
11. Prof. J.T. Kuncheria 2014 EEE
12. Mr. Binu A. 2013-2015 IT
Table 3.1.5: Faculty Involved in Research Activities and Consultancy
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes
conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of
research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.
The institution regularly conducts several workshops, training programmes, seminars,
FDPs etc. The detailed list of the events conducted by the institution is in table 3.1.6.
Each department also conducts such programmes. The consolidated list of the number of
events and guest lectures organized by the departments the last 3 academic years are in
the table. 3.1.7 and 3.1.8.
Sl.
No. Dates Workshop Name Organized By
Targeted
Audience
2013-2014
1. 1
1
June 28-
29
Academic Retreat Rajagiri College Of
Social Science,
Kalamassery
All Faculty
2
2
May 22-
23
Public Oration Skill
Training
RSET Chinchu Krishna
S, Divya James,
Arun Soman,
Mujeebhudeen
Khan, Abey
Abraham
3 May 3-5
2014
Workshop On Big Data
Analytics
RSET Registered
Members From
All Dept.
2
4
April 23-
25 2014
3-day Workshop On Data
Mining Tools and its
Application
RSET Saritha s, Divya
James, Lakshmi
K S
5
5
10 Dec, 16
Dec 2013
Faculty Development
Program in Enhanced
Teaching Methods Using
Moodle
RSET Registered
Members From
All Dept.
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6 29-30 Nov
2013
Training Program On
Mentoring
Christ University DIT Faculty
7 19th
October
2013
Workshop On Cloud
Computing On
ANEKHA Platform
RSET DIT Faculty
8 4th
October
2013
A Talk On Good Eating
Habits And Nutrition
RSET Faculty
8 5-6 July
2013
Workshop On
Internetworking Lab and
Computer
RSET DIT Faculty and
Faculty
members From
Engg. Colleges
Affiliated to MG
University
2012-2013
1 18-21
June 2013
Training Program On
IBM Rational Seed
RSET DIT Faculty
2 3rd
may to
10th
may
2013
Short Term Training
Program On Research
Frontiers in Networking,
Clustering, & Cloud
Computing
RSET DIT Faculty
3 May 14
2013
SDR 2013 RSET Prof.
Kuttyamma A J
4 25-27
March
2013
Retreat Christ University,
Bangalore
DIT Faculty
5 Feb 22-24
2013
3 Day Workshop On
Open Source ToolsFor
Academic Activities
RSET DIT Faculty
6 23 Jan
2013
Workshop On Network
Programming Lab
RSET DIT Faculty and
Faculty
members From
Engg. Colleges
Affiliated to MG
University
7 3rd
Dec
2012
FDP On Applications Of
Mathematics
RSET
8 Nov 28th
A Talk On Nutritional RSET
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2012 Needs Of Youth And
Good
9 Nov 17th
2012
23rd
annual Convention
Of ISTE
Seethi Sahib
Memorial
Polytechnic College
Prof.
Kuttyamma A J
10 July 20
2012
Faculty Induction
Programme
RSET DIT Faculty
joined on or
after jan 1,2013
11 July 9th
2012
A Talk on”The Heart of
Multicare Design –
Network On Chips”
RSET DIT Faculty
2011-2012
1 March 2 2012 A Lecture On “
Rajagiri In Pursuit
of Excellence”
RSET DIT Faculty
2 21st Jan2012 A Talk On
Excellence in
Leadership Lecture
RSET All Faculty
Members
3 12-22 Dec
2011
Level 2 FDP RSET Registered DIT
Faculty.
4 21-30 Nov Level 1 FDP RSET Registered DIT
Faculty.
5 14-22 Nov
2011
Faculty Induction
Programme
RSET DIT Faculty
joined After 1st
June 2010.
Table 3.1.6: Events Organized by the Institution
Sl. No. Department Name Events Organised by Faculty (Last 3
Academic Years)
1 AEI 19
2 IT 30
3 ECE 17
4 ME 6
5 CSE 21
6 CE 1
7 EEE 4
Table 3.1.7: Events Organized by the Departments
Sl. No. Department Name Guest Lectures (Last 3 Academic Years)
1 AEI 11
2 IT 42
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3 ECE 27
4 ME 8
5 CSE 37
6 CE 2
7 EEE 9
Table 3.1.8: Guest Lectures Organized by the Departments
Detailed list of the workshops, FDPs, seminars, guest lectures etc. organized by the
various departments is given in the Department Evaluation Report.
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritised research areas and the expertise available with the
institution
Sl.
No. Research Group Department Faculty Members
1 Instrumentation Design &
Development
Applied
Electronics
&
Instrumentati
on
Prof. P. R. Madhava Panicker
Ms. Shanmugha priya M
Ms. Priya S
Ms. Aparna George
Mr. Anish T
Fr. Joseph C.
Fr. Thomas
2 Process Control
Prof. Dominic Mathew
Mr. Krishnakumar K.P
Mr. Balu Raveedran
Ms. Sukanya R Warier
Ms. Mary Hexy
3 Biomedical Instrumentation &
Signal Processing
Dr. Abraham Thomas
Ms. Meena V.
Ms. Liza Annie Joseph
4 Computer Architecture
Computer
Science &
Engineering
Mr. Santhosh K. M.
Ms. Deepa John
Ms. Elizabeth Isaac
Mr. Jayarajan J. N.
Mr. Febin P. Jacob
5 Computer Networking Ms. Tripti C.
Ms. Anita John
Ms. Jyotsna A.
Ms. Diya Thomas
Fr. Jaison Paul Mulerickal
Mr. Sandy Joseph
6 Computer Security Mr. Biju Abraham N.
Ms. Jomina John
7 Data Mining Ms. Sminu Izudheen
Mr. Varghese S. Chooralil
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8 Image Processing Ms. Gopika S.
Mr. Paul Augustine
Ms. Jincy J. Fernandez
Ms. Amitha Mathew
9 Natural Language Processing Ms. Dhanya P. M.
Ms. Mary Priya Sebastian
Ms. Sangeetha Jamal
10 Theoretical Computer Science Ms. Shimmi Asokan
11 Sustainable Energy Research
Group – Solar PV
Electrical &
Electronics
Engineering
Mr. Jebin Francis
12 Power Electronics & Drives
Group
Mr. Ginnes K John
13 Power Systems Research
Group
Ms. Santhi B
14 Energy Management Group Ms. Prathibha P K
15 VLSI & Embedded systems
group
Electronics
&
Communicati
on
Engineering
Dr. Jobin K Antony
Mr Anoop Thomas
Mr .Bonifus P L
Mr Dhanesh M.S
Mr JaisonVarghese John
Ms. Maleeha Abdul Azeez
Mr. Rony Antony
Ms Tressa Michael
16 Signal Processing Ms. Harsha A
Mr. Sreekumar G.
Ms. Rithu James
Mr Jaison Jaicob
Ms Swapna Davis
Ms Anila Kuriakose
Ms. Jisa David
Mr. Delson Therambath
Rajanbabu
Ms. Preethi Bhaskaran
17 Communication Systems Dr. Deepthy Das Krishna
Mr Jaison Jacob
Ms Swapna Davis
Mr.Walter Joseph
Ms.Deepthy .G.S
Ms Sunitha Wilson
Mr.Abhishek Vishwakumar
Mr Jaison Jacob
Ms.Santhi Jabarani
18 Energy research – Solar,
Thermal systems Mechnical
Engineering
Dr. John M. George(Lead)
Mr. Gopalakrishna Pillai A.
Mr. James Mathew
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Mr. Akash James
Mr. Micky Basil
Mr. John Paul C. D.
19 Computer Aided Engineering –
CFD, FEM
Mr. Manoj G. Tharian (Lead)
Mr. Jithin P.N.
20 Manufacturing Engineering –
Production, Materials,
Metallurgy, CAM
Dr. Thankachan T. Pullan (Lead)
Mr. Sidheek P.A.
Mr. Uday Sankar K.
Mr. Jibin Noble
Mr. Vineeth Krishna P.
Mr. Mathew Baby
Mr. Senjo Manuel
Mr. Jeffin Johnson
21 Distributed Computing and
System
Information
Technology
Mr. Binu A.
Ms. Kuttyamma A J
Ms. Chinchu Krishna
22
Networks
Ms. Preetha K. G.
Ms. Biju Paul
Ms. Jisha G
Ms. Mary John
Mr. Mujeebhudheen Khan
Mr. Arun Soman
Mr. Abey Abraham
23 Computational Data Science
Ms. Saritha S.
Ms. Neeba E A
Ms. Divya James
Ms. Lakshmi S
Ms. Nikhila T Bhuvan
Table 3.1.9: Research Areas and Expertise
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit
the campus and interact with teachers and students?
The institution conducts conferences, seminars, invited talks, FDPs, workshops, short
term courses etc. regularly. Researchers, academicians and experienced people from
industry are invited as resource persons for these programmes.
Keynote speakers and resource persons who delivered plenary talks in the conferences is
listed in the table 3.7.2.
The number of best academicians and researchers who have visited our campus in the
recent past is listed in the table 3.1.10.
Sl. No. Department Name Number of Best Academicians
Visited (Last 3 Years)
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1 AEI 39
2 IT 21
3 ECE 16
4 ME 19
5 CSE 36
6 CE 2
7 EEE 8
Table 3.1.10: Number of Best Academicians Visited
3.1.9. What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities?
How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe
research culture on the campus?
No
3.1.10. Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating
awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and
elsewhere to students and community (lab to land)
The institution has taken up the following initiatives in creating
awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and
elsewhere.
i. Regularly organizing an international conference “International Conference on
Advances in Computing & Communications (ICACC)”. The first conference was
conducted in 2011, and the fifth conference is scheduled in September 2015.
ii. Organized an international conference “International Conference on Eco-friendly
Computing and Communication Systems (ICECCS)” in 2012.
iii. Organized “International conference and workshop on Fractals and Wavelets” in
November 2013.
iv. Special invited talks, workshops, seminars etc. are conducted on the recent topics.
v. IEEE All India student conference to be hosted by the institution on August 7-9,
2015.
vi. Bivil M. Jacob & Hashim P. Kamal of 2010 – 2014 batch of B. Tech CSE presented a
paper in the 7th
ACM International workshop on Network-on-chip Architecture
(NoCArc – 14) held in conjunction with the IEEE International Symposium on Micro
Architecture (MICRO – 2014) at the Cambridge University, UK on 13th
December
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2014. As a token of appreciation the Management awarded an amount of Rs. 10,000/-
each.
vii. Encouraging the faculty and students to participate in the national and international
conferences held in other institutions and reimbursing 50% of the registration fee for
attending such technical conferences.
viii. Funding the internal research activities of the faculty members.
ix. PG student projects are based on the findings in the international publications and the
students are encouraged to publish technical papers based on the findings of their
final year project work.
x. UG students are also encouraged to do projects based on the findings in the
international publications.
xi. Providing access to national and international journals thereby encouraging the
faculty to keep themselves updated with the recent developments in their respective
areas of research.
The number of faculty publications is provided in the table 3.4.5.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major
heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
Financial
Year Financial Allocation Actual Utilization
2013-2014 10,00,000 9,98,347
2012-2013 15,00,000 13,12,188
2011-2012 10,00,000 7,11,299
2010-2011 10,00,000 9,24,320
Table 3.2.1: Budget for Research
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3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for
research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that
has availed the facility in the last four years?
No
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects
by students?
Research labs are established in every department and are equipped with facilities for
the UG and PG students to take project work in the college itself.
Institution subscribes 35 print scholarly research journals and a good collection of
online research journals including IEEE/IET Electronic Library, Springer, Elsevier –
Science Direct, ASME, ASCE, J-Gate and ASTM.
Whenever any student/ a team of students comes out with flying colours in any open
competition outside RSET and win a prize money, the Management of RSET may
give 10% of the prize money to the student/team provided the student/team present
themselves at the contest as official nominees of RSET
The College funds internal short-term and long-term faculty-led student projects.
Mr. Libin Varghese of M. Tech IDAC 2012-2014 batch was given a prize money of
Rs. 1,00,000 by the management for winning first prize in Malayala Manorama Yuva
Mastermind 2014 a prestigious state level project contest for college students
organized by Malayala Manorama from 6 to 9 February 2014 for his project “Vidyuth
mithra”.
Mr. Arjun B., Mr. Akshay N., Mr. George Antony, Mr. Bibin of B. Tech Mechanical
Engineering was given an amount of Rs. 20,000 for the project vortex tube
refrigeration.
Mr. Joffin George of 2010 – 2015 batch of B. Tech Applied Electronics won Best
Project Award in the National Technical Model Exhibition held at IIITM, Gwalior for
his project “Advanced Crack Detector and Welder Robot”. He was given an amount
of Rs. 2,000 as a token of appreciation.
The Rajagiri Incubation Centre (RIC) provides RSET alumni and students with
facilities that will help them design and develop the working models of their
innovative ideas and concepts. The center is supported by a set of committed and
experienced faculty members who provide constant encouragement for new and
developmental initiatives.
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3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking
inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges
faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.
The faculty members of Dept. of AEI and Dept. of ECE have undertaken the project
titled “Fractional Model Estimation for EEG Signal”. The details of the project are
given below:
Project Investigators: Mrs. Liza Annie Joseph, Mrs. Harsh A., Mrs. Rithu James
Duration: 5 years (2013 – 2018)
Total Cost: Rs. 5,00,000
Publications:
Harsha A., Gopika Gopan, Liza Annie Joseph, “Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier for
„Petit Mal‟ Epilepsy Detection using Mean Teager”, IEEE International Conference on
Advances in Computing, Communications and Informatics (ICACCI), August 2013, 978-
1-4673-6217-7/13/$31.00_c
Harsha A., Eldho S. Kollilalil, Liza Annie Joseph, “Single Feature-Based Non-
Convulsive Epileptic Seizure Detection using Multi-Class SVM”, 2013 IEEE C2SPCA,
October CFP13SPF-ART ISBN Number 978-1-4799-1085-4
Harsha A., Gopika Gopan, Eldho S. Kollilalil, Liza Annie Joseph, “Comparative
Analysis of Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier and Support Vector Machine Classifier for
Epileptic Seizure Detection”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in VLSIES &
SP, January 2014
Harsha A., Aaruni V. C., “Classification of EEG Signals Using Fractional Calculus and
Wavelet Support Vector Machine”, IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing,
Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems 2015, February 2015
Faculty members also guide student research projects across the departments (Details in the
table 3.2.2). These works have resulted in publication of the findings in journal/conferences.
Faculty members of the various departments also interact for the purpose of knowledge
transfer for executing student projects.
Sl.
No.
Name & Dept
of the Faculty
Name &
Dept of the
Student
Thesis Title Publication Details
1 Dr. John Jose,
Ms. Elizabeth
Meril Rani
John, ECE
A Novel
Minimally
“A Novel source routing
technique for mesh NoCs”, in
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Isaac, Computer
Science
Buffered
Single
Cycle
Deflection
Router For
Mesh
Network on
Chips
the proceedings of 4th
International Conference on
Advances in Computing and
Communication, ICACC 2014,
Kochi, August 2014, pp. 125-129
2 Dr. John Jose,
CSE
Dr. Jobin K.
Antony, ECE
Reenu James,
ECE
Smart Port
Allocation
in Adaptive
NoC
Routers
Routers for Mesh NoCs in the
proceedings of 28th IEEE
International Conference on
VLSI design, Bangalore, January
2015
3 Sijo Cherian,
Chinchu
Krishna S.
Hareesh M J,
Computer
Science
Enhanced
PSO
Algorithm
for Cloud
Workflow
Scheduling
“System Performance
evaluation of Para
virtualization, Container
virtualization and Full
virtualization using Xen,
OpenVZ and XenServer” The
Fourth International Conference
on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ACC-2014),
IEEE.
“Registry Based Discovery
Model for Android
Application”, Third
International Conference on
Advances in Computing and
Communications (ACC-2013),
IEEE.
“Review on Different IaaS
Clouds”, International Journal
of Advanced Research in
Computer and Communication
Engineering.
“A Review on Load Balancing
Algorithms in Cloud”,
International Journal of
4 Sijo Cherian,
Chinchu
Krishna S.
John Paul
Martin
Task
Dependency
Aware
Selection(T
DAS) in
Cloud
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Computer Technology and
Applications.
“Learning Environment as a
Service (LEaaS): Cloud”,
Fourth International Conference
on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ACC-
2014), IEEE.
Table 3.2.2: Interdisciplinary Student Projects
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research
facilities of the institution by its staff and students?
1. The Process Control Laboratory facilitates the students and the staff to have a valuable
approach in the different platforms of instrumentation engineering like DCS, PLC,
SCADA and DAQ systems. The foremost step taken in this regard was to design a
curriculum in consultation with experts from academic institutions and industries like
BPCL Kochi refineries, FACT, Binani Zinc, Keltron controls and Synthite industries to
train graduate engineers to be directly employable in the process industry. The course
offers hands on experience to work with various kinds of instrumentation devices, PLCs
as well as to operate highly sophisticated DCS equipments.
2. The institution provides the lab facilities for conducting external exams like that of CAT,
GATE, JEEE, DBE, IBPS etc.
3. Every department has a research lab that has facilities for advanced research in the
respective field. Faculty and the student use the facilities for their research work.
4. Workshops and faculty development programmes, short term courses etc. are conducted
in the recent technologies utilizing the lab facilities outside regular hours. Faculty and PG
students from other institutions are also given opportunity to attend these programmes.
This helps the faculty and the students to get updated with latest technologies in their
field.
Some of the courses conducted utilizing the lab facilities are listed in the table 3.2.3.
Course Venue
Introduction to Industrial Automation Process Control Lab
Industrial Automation Process Control Lab
Raspberry Pi and Introduction to Python Microprocessor Lab
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programming
PSpice and soldering practices Simulation and Measurements
Lab
Short term course in Python CCF
FDP on Computer Architecture CCF
A three days workshop on Open Source
Tools
CCF
A three day workshop on Network
Simulation with NS2
CCF
Workshop on Rational Rose Quantum Lab
Table 3.2.3: Courses Conducted Utilizing the Lab
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If „yes‟ give details.
Yes. The institution has received grants from the industry and also from Government
bodies for research activities. The details are in table 3.2.4 and 3.2.5
Sl.
No. Title
Name of the
Coordinator
Amount
Sanctioned
Governm
ent body
Progress as
on date
1 On Various Notions
of Chaos
Dr.
Vinodkumar P.
B.
9,80,000 UGC 2013-2016
In-progress
2 Analysis of Chaotic
Modeling of Sea
Clutter
Dr.
Vinodkumar P.
B.
13, 40, 000 DRDO 2013-2016
In-progress
3 Design &
Development of a
Buoyancy Driven
Distillation unit
Powered by a Solar
Combi-Collector
Dr.-Ing.
Varghese
Panthalookaran
34,24,178.00 DST,
India
2012-15
In-progress
4 On Infinite Iterated
Function System in
Complete Matrix
Spaces and Fractal
ECG Analysis
Dr.
Vinodkumar P.
B.
10,44,000 DST,
India
2011-2014
Completed
5 Solar Distillation
Project –Prototyping
Dr.-Ing.
Varghese
Panthalookaran
4,00,000 ONGC,
India
2010-2011
Completed
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6 A Novel Solar
Powered Wheel
Chair for the disabled
Prof. J. T.
Kuncheria, Mr.
Libin Varghese
30,000 Centre for
Disability
Studies
2014
Completed
7 FPGA Based Electric
Standing Wheel
Chair for Physically
Disabled
Mr. L.
Unnikrishnan
15,000 KSCSTE 2015
Sanctioned
Table 3.2.4: Grants Received from Government Bodies
Sl.
No.
Principal
Investigator Department Amount (Rs.)
Name of the
Agency
Date of
Approval
1 Dr. Jobin K
Antony
ECE Rs. 18 Lakhs AICTE 12/07/2013
2 Prof.Dominic
Mathew
AEI Rs. 19,40,000 AICTE 06/08/2013
3 Dr. Abraham
Thomas
Rs. 5,30,000/- AICTE 02/08/2013
Table 3.2.5: Fund received under MODROB scheme
3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from
various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of
ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.
The institution nurtures scientific temper among its faculty and motivates them to
undertake research projects of the highest quality. Faculty members are encouraged to
apply for research funds from various funding agencies. AMMSRP committee shall
scrutinize all project proposals and keep track of various stages like
i. preliminary presentation at the HoD meeting
ii. sanction from the Funding agency
iii. periodic reviews and
iv. completion
The AMMSRP committee also will monitor the financial status of the project regularly.
Please refer table 3.2.4 for the ongoing and completed projects and grants received
during the last four years
3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within
the campus?
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The following research labs have been established to carry out the various research
activities in the respective departments
Process Control Laboratory
Measurements laboratory
Fourier Lab – Signal Processing Lab
Turing Lab
Heisenberg Lab
Industrial Drives and Control Lab
Schokly Lab – VLSI & Embedded System Lab
Shannon Lab – Communication Lab
PCB lab with two layer facility
KleinRock - Networks and Mobile Systems Research Lab
Hercules - Parallel & Distributed Systems Lab
Licensed software like MATLAB, Rational Rose, Cadence tools, PSIM, NI Labview,
ANSYS high frequency console etc. and hardware such as FPGA kits and NIUSRP
transceiver kits are purchased. These are used for the research work by the faculty and the
students.
Institution subscribes 35 print scholarly research journals and a good collection of online
research journals including IEEE/IET Electronic Library, Springer, Elsevier – Science
Direct, ASME, ASCE, J-Gate and ASTM.
Faculty members have free access to Institutional facilities to carry out research work.
Institution bears 50% of the conference registration fee of a conference subject to a
maximum of Rs 5000/- in an academic year.
Honorarium is granted to the faculty member who is the principal investigator of a
research project funded by national agencies.
Financial incentives are provided to the faculty and students for presenting research work
in a conference. A reward of Rs. 3000 is given for presenting papers in national
conferences and Rs. 6000 for presenting in international conferences, provided the paper
is published in conference proceedings with ISBN. Faculty is encouraged to publish their
research work in reputed journals and the incentives for the same. (Please refer table
3.1.2).
Incentives are also granted to the faculty member who takes consultancy project from an
industry/research organization if the income from the project exceeds Rs. 2.5 lakhs per
year.
Additional facilities in terms of space and infrastructure are also provided for supporting
the research and consultancy works.
PG students are trained by librarian on recent trends in accessing e-resources.
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Management provides funds for internal research projects taken up by the research
groups.
3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating
infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and
emerging areas of research?
The requirements emerge from the faculty for the construction of facilities for launching
new courses, programmes and new research initiatives. The proposals are evaluated in the
HOD‟s meeting and subsequently in the academic council. The recommendations of the
academic council are submitted to the management for inclusion in the master plan for
infrastructure development. Labs and other facilities are also planned based on the
suggestions from the faculty. Type of hardware, software and testing facilities required to
support P.G. teaching and research are also taken up following the above procedure.
3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
beneficiary agency for developing research facilities?? If „yes‟, what are the
instruments / facilities created during the last four years.
Process Control Lab under AEI Department upgraded
BPCL, Kochi. BPCL has contributed Yokogawa‟s sophisticated DCS
equipment, which was used for training the students.
iFM, Germany has contributed sensor devices for the purpose of industry based
education including flow rate, photo electric, laser beam and .pressure sensors
Quantum Lab under IT Department upgraded by IBM. Purchased Rational
Software Architect.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars
outside the campus/ other research laboratories?
The institution facilitates students to do projects in external research organizations
and industries like CDAC, NPOL, NIT Suratkal, Bharat Electronics etc.
The institution has taken initiatives to sign MoU with Reutlingen University School
of Engineering, Germany for the purpose of faculty and student exchange. The MoU
is expected to be signed in October 2015.
3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities
available specifically for the researchers?
The institution subscribes about 35 print scholarly research journals and e-journal
package which includes IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL), Springer, Elsevier – Science
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Direct, ASME, ASCE, J-Gate and ASTM journals. The online research journals print
scholarly research journals and subscribed by the central library is listed in the tables
3.3.1 and 3.3.2.
Publisher E-Content No. of E-Journals Link
IEEE/IET
Electronic
Library
(IEL)
Our online
subscription includes
access to the full text
of IEEE Content
published since 1988
with select content
published since 1893
1. 166 IEEE Journal,
Magazine and Transaction
titles
2. 1200 conference Titles
3. 26 IET Journal and
Magazine titles
4. 20 IET Conference and
seminar digests.
5. Over 2,500 approved and
published IEEE Standards,
excluding drafts
6. IEEE Standard Dictionary
Online
7. 67 VDE VERLAG
Conference Proceedings
8. Bell Labs Technical
Journals
http://ieeexplore.ie
ee.org
Springer Electrical, Electronics
and Computer
Science Engineering
134 journals http://link.springer
.com
Elsevier –
Science
Direct
Engineering +
Computer Science
275 journals http://sciencedirec
t.com
ASME Mechanical
Engineering
26 e-journals http://asmedigitalc
ollection.asme.org
ASCE Civil Engineering 36 e-journals http://ascelibrary.o
rg
J-Gate J- Gate Engineering
and Technology
(JET)
4633 Indexed Journals 1763
Full text journals
http://jgateplus.co
m
ASTM
Online Dictionary of
Engineering Science
and Technology
Electrical,
Electronics,
Mechanical ,Civil,
Metallurgical,
Petroleum,
Instrumentation
1400 Ebooks
9 Engineering Journals
http://enterprise.as
tm.org
Table 3.3.1: Online Research Journals Subscribed
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Sl.
No. Scholarly Journals List - 2014
1 IETE Journal of Research
2 IETE Technical Review
3 IETE Journal of Education
4 Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics
5 Current Science
6 Resonance - Journal of Science Education
7 Bulletin of Materials Science
8 Pramana - Journal of Physics
9 Proceedings (Mathematical Sciences)
10 Sadhana ( Engineering Sciences)
11 Journal of the Instrument Society of India
12 CIGRE India Journal
13 AARO Journal
14 Power Engineer Journal
15 IASH Journal
16 Water and Energy International Journal
17 The Journal of CPRI
18 Journal of Structural Engineering
19 Journal of Engineering & Technology Education
20 Journal of the Indian Institute of Science
21 Indian Journal of Technical Education
22 Journal of Engineering Science and Management Education
23 Defence Science Journal
24 Indian Geotechnical Journal
25 Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Series A
26 Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Series B
27 Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India) Series C
28 Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research
29 Indian Journal of Chemistry Sec. A
30 Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics
31 Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences
32 Indian Journal of Radio and Space Physics
33 Indian Science Abstracts
34 The American Mathematical Monthly
35 Paritantra : Journal of Systems Science and Engineering
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Table 3.3.2: Scholarly Research Journals Subscribed
3.3.6 What are the collaborative research facilities developed/ created by the research
institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new
technology etc.
Sl.
No. Facility Lab Organization
1 Yokogawa Centum XL DCS, its
Engineering Station, Control
Station and the Marshalling
Unit
Process Control
Lab
BPCL
2 Sensor devices for the purpose
of industry based education
including flow rate, photo
electric, laser beam and pressure
sensors
Process Control
Lab
iFM, Germany
3 Rational Software Architect CASE Lab IBM
Table 3.3.3: Collaborative Research Facilities Developed
3.4 Research Publications and Awards
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
Patents obtained and filed (process and product)
Nil
Original research contributing to product improvement
Sl.
No.
Name of the Faculty/ Name
of the Student Project Title Dept
1. Dr.-Ing. Varghese
Panthalookaran/Dr. Antony
V. Varghese
Buoyancy-driven Distillation Unit
Powered by Solar Combi-collector –
Will be completed by November
2015
DBSH
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2. Prof. J.T. Kuncheria / Mr.
Libin Varghese
A novel solar powered wheelchair
for the disabled
EEE
3. Mr. Unnikrishnan L. / Mr.
Libin Varghese
“Vidyuth mithra” – Safety Helmet
for Line man
EEE
4. Fr. Jaison Paul
Mulerickal/Mr. Binu A.
Cloud Setup CSE/IT
5. Prof. P.R. Madhava Panikar,
Mr. Naveen N., Mr. Joffin
George
Crack Detection in Pipelines AE
Table 3.4.1: Research Contributing to Product Improvement
Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services
Sl.
No.
Name of the Faculty/ Name of
the Student Paper Details Dept
1. Dr. Vinodkumar P. B. “Heart rate variability signal
processing using multi fractal
analysis”, International Journal of
Bifurcation and Chaos, Vol 18, No.
10, 2012
DBSH
2. Mr. Uday Sankar Kandolath An incentive scheme to reduce
traffic congestion in Kochi city
ME
Table 3.4.2: Research Studies Benefiting the Community
Student Projects benefiting the community or improving the services
Sl.
No.
Name of the
Faculty
Name of the
Students Project Title Dept.
1 Mr. Manoj G.
Tharian
Eldho Samuel
Abhilash Antony
Gautham Sarang
Nebu C. Philip
Coconut De-Husker
Mechanical
Engineering
2 Mr. Jithin P.N. George K. Valavi
George R. Varughese
Nibin Showkath
Nithin B. Thomas
Biogas as an alternate
fuel in a spark ignition
engine
3 Mr. James
Mathew
Alen Sabu
Jims Madhavappallil
Stair
Climbing wheel chair
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Karthik S.
V. V. Micheal
mechanism
4 Mr. Akash
James
Divin C. Paul
Jerin Shaji Mathew
Kiran Jacob Johny
Varghese Vinu
Design of a helical
dehumidifier for a
gravity driven solar
distillation unit
5 Dr. Thankachan
T. Pullan
Roshan F. Konikkara
Jeffin Jose
Sebin Thomas
Mohammed
Aboobacker A.
Rubber tapping machine
6 Mr. Senjo
Manuel
A. Ananad Kumar
Adhil B. Joseph
Adithya S. Nair
Arun Antony
Portable car moving
system with hydraulic
jacks
7 Mr. Mathew
Baby
Jacob Mathews
Parappuram
Jefin Jacob
Jithin John
Mathew Michael
Air powered engine
8 Mr.
Unnikrishnan
L.
Mr. Libin Varghese “Vidyuth mithra” –
Safety Helmet for Line
man EEE
9 Prof. J.T.
Kuncheria
Mr. Libin Varghese A novel solar powered
wheelchair for the
disabled
Table 3.4.3: Student Projects Benefiting the Community or Improving the Services
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development
Sl.
No.
Name of the Faculty/ Name of
the Student Project Title Dept
1. Prof. J.T. Kuncheria / Mr. Libin
Varghese
A novel solar powered wheelchair
for the disabled
EEE
2. Mr. Unnikrishnan L. / Mr. Libin
Varghese
“Vidyuth mithra” – Safety Helmet
for Line man
EEE
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3. Mr. Vineeth Krishna P., Mr.
Uday Sankar K., Enson Edison,
Kiran Kumar K.M., Ajmal K.A.,
Manu Alex Dominic, Chris
Francis, Deepak George,
Zachariah
Fuel enhancement using hydrogen
obtained by Electrolysis
ME
4. Mr. Jibin Noble, Albin
Mathewkutty, Sachin George,
Akhil Jose Antony, Jinu George,
Shon John, Abin Mathew, Rahul
Raj K., Jijo G. Ukken
Simulation of an automobile for
common man
Table 3.4.4: Research Inputs Contributing to Social Development
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If „yes‟,
indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether
such publication is listed in any international database?
The institute has published the proceedings of the international conferences conducted in
the college.
Fractals, Wavelets and their Applications contribution from the international
Conference and workshop on Fractals and wavelets, Springer Proceedings in
Mathematics & Statistics 92, ISSN 2194-1009, ISBN 978-3-319-08104-5
Editors: Christoph Band, Michael Barnsley, Robert (Bob) Devaney, Kenneth J
Falconer, V. Kannan, Vinod Kumar P. B.
Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ICACC), 2014, published by IEEE Computer Society‟s CPS and
available at IEEEXplore.
Publication chair: Kuttyamma A.J, RSET, India
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ICACC), 2013, published by IEEE Computer Society‟s CPS and
available at IEEEXplore.
Publication chairs: Jimson Mathew, University of Bristol, United Kingdom,
Kuttyamma A.J, RSET, India
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ICACC), 2012, published by IEEE Computer Society‟s CPS and
available at IEEEXplore.
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Publication chairs: Jimson Mathew, University of Bristol, United Kingdom,
Kuttyamma A.J, RSET, India
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Eco-friendly Computing and
Communication Systems, ICECCS 2012, Kochi, India, August 9-11, 2012, Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company Incorporated. Published as Lecture notes in Computer
Science (LNCS) by Springer in the series of Communications in Computer and
Information Science (CCIS). CCIS is abstracted/indexed in ISI Proceedings, DBLP
and Scopus. The Proceedings of ICECCS is also included in the CCIS electronic book
series hosted in the SpringerLink digital library. ISBN3642321119 9783642321115
Authors: Jimson Mathew, Priyadarsan Patra, D. K. Pradhan, A.J. Kuttyamma
Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Computing and
Communications (ICACC), 2011, published by Springer in Communications in
Computer and Information Science Series(CCIS), ISSN: 1865:0929. Conference Chair:
Sabu M. Thampi, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, India
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students:
Publication per faculty in the last 3 academic years is in table 3.4.5
Name of the Faculty No. of Publications
Dept 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13
Ms. Anna Mathew 2 3 1
EEE
Ms. B. Santhi 1
Ms. Caroline Ann Sam 1 1 1
Mr. Ginnes K. John 1
Ms. Jani Das 1 3 1
Ms. Jayasri R. Nair 3
Mr. Jebin Francis 1 1
Mr. Karthikeyan K B 2
Ms. Prathibha P K 1 1
Ms. Ragam Rajagopal 1 2
Ms. Renu George 1
Ms. Rinu Alice Koshy 2 3 1
Ms. Salitha K 1 1
Ms. Sreepriya R 2
Mr. Thomas K P 1 1 1
Mr. Unnikrishnan L 4 4 1
Mr. J T Kuncheria 1 1 1
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Mr. Vinu Thomas 2 1
Mr. Biju Abraham 1
CSE
Ms. Sminu Izudheen 2
Ms. Shimmi Asokan 2 3 4
Ms. Mary Priya Sebastian 2 5
Ms. Dhanya P M 6 7 3
Ms. Gopika S. 2 3 1
Ms. Sangeetha Jamal 2 4
Ms. Deepa John 2
Ms. Tripti C. 2 3 7
Mr. Varghese Chooralil 2
Ms. Anita John 1
Ms. Elizabeth Isaac 2 1
Ms. Jincy J Fernandez 1 2
Dr. John Jose 3 2
Ms. Amitha Mathew 1 1
Mr. Visakh R 3
Ms. Jomina John 1
Mr. Paul Augustine 2
Ms. Diya Thomas 2 3
Fr. Dr. Jaison Paul 2
Ms. Mintu Philip 4
Mr. Vinod P. Vijayan 1
CSE Mr. Robin Cyriac 1
Ms. Anna Alphy 1
Mr. Janardhanan P.S. 1
Prof. Madhava Panicker 1
AEI
Ms. Mary Hexy 1
Ms. Aparna George 1
Ms. Sunkanya R Warier 2
Ms. Priya S 1
Ms. Liza Annie Joseph 4
Ms. M. ShanmugaPriya 1
Mr. Naveen N. 4 2 4
Prof. Dominic Mathew 3 1 1
Mr. Arun A Balakrishnan 1 7 4
Dr. Abraham Thomas 1
Mr. Krishna Kumar K P 1
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Mr. Pravin P S 1
Ms. Asha Joseph 1 1
Mr. Balu Raveendran 1
Ms. Kuttyamma A J 1 1 1
IT
Ms. Saritha S 3 3 1
Ms. Preetha K G 2 6 6
Ms. Divya James 2 3 3
Ms. Nikhila T Bhuvan 2 2
Ms. Abey Abraham 3 2 2
Ms. Chinchu Krishna S 3 2
Mr. Biju Paul 1 2 1
Mr. Binu A 6 8 2
Ms. Jisha G 3 2
Mr. Sijo Cherian 1
Ms. Mariam Varghese 1 2
Ms. Neeba E A 1 1
Mr. Arun Soman 4 7
Mr. Mujeebudheen Khan A. I 2
Ms. Lakshmi K S 6 1
Ms. Mary John 1 2
Mr. Manoj G. Tharian 1 1 1
ME
Dr. Thankachan T. Pullan 1 1
Mr. Jithin P.N. 1 1
Mr. Vineeth Krishna P. 1
Mr. Mathew Baby 1
Ms. Beena Mary John 1
Ms. Aysha Zaneeb Majeed 1 CE
Dr. Jobin K. Antony 2 2 1
ECE
Dr. Deepti Das Krishna 2 1 2
Mr. Jaison Jacob 3 2 1
Ms. Rithu James 2 1
Mr. Sreekumar G. 2
Mr. Anoop Thomas 4 3
Ms. Tressa Michael 1
Ms. Harsha A. 2 2
Ms. Jisa David 1
Mr. Rony Antony P. 1
Mr. Rooha Razhmid Ahamed 3
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Mr. Walter Joseph 1
Delson T. R. 1 1 1
Ms. Preethi Bhaskaran 1
Ms. Swapna Davies 1
Mr. Bonifus P.L 2
Mr. Dhanesh M. S. 5
Mr. Sudheesh P. G. 2
Ms. Anila Kuriakose 1
Mr. Jaison Jacob 1
Table 3.4.5: Publication per Faculty
Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals
(national / international)
Dept Total No. of Publications
2014 - 2015 2013 – 2014 2012 - 2013
AEI 7 27 16
CE 1 - -
CSE 24 29 42
ECE 13 28 11
EEE 26 23 8
IT 24 45 33
ME 4 3 3
DBS - 4 6
Table 3.4.6: Number of Publications Department Wise
Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science,
Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social
Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
Nil
Chapter in Books
Dept Name of the
Faculty Details of the Book
Year
of
Publication
IT Mrs. Nikhila T
Bhuvan
Data Mining and Warehousing (ISBN :
9788131525869, (Author of Chapter 2 and
Chapter 14)
2015
ME Dr. Ajith “Numerical Simulation of Electrospray Droplets 2011
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Kumar Dynamics”, Dr. Jordi Grifoll i Taverna, Ajith
Kumar Arumugham-Achari, Dr. Joan Rosell-
Llompart; V Reunión Española de Ciencia y
Tecnología de Aerosoles (RECTA 2011) /
CIEMAT (Madrid) ISBN: 978-84-7834-662-2
Resulting Publication: “Unsteady flow behind a
blunt based POD model”, Dr. SD Sharma, A A
Kumar; IUTAM Symposium on Unsteady
Separated Flows and their Control; Corfu,
Greece; 18-22 June 2007/ IUTAM Bookseries,
Vol. 14.
Table 3.4.7: Chapters in books
Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers
Dept Name of the
Faculty Details of the Book
Year of
Publicati
on
EEE Mr. Ginnes
K John
Fundamentals of Electrical Machines and
Drives,
Elsevier Publication,
ISBN : 978 – 93 -5107 – 258 - 4
2014
IT Prof. A. J.
Kuttyamma
Recent Advances in Computing and
Communication Systems (Proceedings
of fourth International Workshop on Advances
in Computing and
Communication, ISBN-13:978-93-392-1784-6
ISBN-10:93-392-1784-5
Published by McGraw Hill Education (India)
Private Ltd)
2014
IT Mr. Biju Paul Recent Advances in Computing and
Communication Systems (Proceedings
of fourth International Workshop on Advances
in Computing and
Communication, ISBN-13:978-93-392-1784-6
ISBN-10:93-392-1784-5
Published by McGraw Hill Education (India)
Private Ltd)
2014
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IT Binu A. Problem Solving and Computer Programming
Using C, University Science Press, ISBN: 978-
93-80386-67-6
Second Edition in progress
2010
EEE Santhi B. Text Book of Solid State Drives, Anuradha
Publications, ISBN: 978-81-8472-152-2
2011
EEE Prof. K. R.
Varmah
Control Systems, Mc. GrawHill, 2010, ISBN:
978-00-7067-875-0
2010
Table 3.4.8: Books Published by Faculty
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
Research awards received by the faculty
1. Prof. J.T. Kuncheria, EEE, guided the project entitled “A novel solar powered
wheelchair for the disabled” which won the National Award for the Best M.Tech
thesis-2014 in Electrical and Electronics Engineering instituted by L&T Mumbai in
association with ISTE.
2. Mr. Unnikrishnan L., EEE, guided the project “Vidyuth mithra” which won first
prize in Malayala Manorama Yuva Mastermind 2014 a prestigious state level project
contest for college students organized by Malayala Manorama from 6 to 9 February
2014.
3. Dr.John Jose, CSE, received the best paper award for the paper titled “Minimally
Buffered deflection NoC routers with dual point injection” in the 20th IEEE
International Conference in HIGH Performance Computing
4. Dr. Jobin K. Antony, ECE, received best technical paper award (academics) in the
global conference conducted at Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) Palakkad.
Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and
agencies, nationally and internationally
1. Dr. Deepti Das Krishna of ECE received the URSI Young Scientist Award (YSA) in
Aug 2010,Berlin, Germany
2. Dr. Jobin K. Antony of ECE was awarded Japanese Student Service Organization
(JASSO) scholarship for pursuing research at Kyushu University, Japan.
Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international
recognitions for research contributions.
Nil
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3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute-industry interface?
The institution has an Industry-Institute Interaction Cell and an Entrepreneurship
development cell and incubation center that promote the relationship between industry
and institution.
The institution is providing consultancy services in the areas of website design, building
digital repository and project management.
Following are the beneficiaries of our consultancy services
CSI
Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kerala, India
International Centre for Free and Open Source Softwares, Govt. of Kerala,India
NeST Group
V-Guards Industries Ltd
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the
available expertise advocated and publicized?
The AMMSRP committee also monitors the consultancy works taken up by the
faculty.
The institution promotes consultancy by taking up consultancy projects from
industries not only for revenue but also to nurture a research oriented relationship
between the faculty and the industries.
Rajagiri Software Development Unit has been formed to fulfill all the software
needs of RSET. This unit has taken up and successfully completed several
consultancy works.
The institution has also taken up free of cost consultancy projects with social impact.
Suitable incentives will be given to person who takes up consultancy projects from
industry/research if the income from the project exceeds 2.5 lakhs per year.
The expertise available with the institution is publicized through website of the
institution. The faculty members also serve as resource persons for seminars,
workshops and staff development programmes conducted at various organizations
and institutions.
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3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available
facilities for consultancy services?
Suitable incentives will be given to person who takes up consultancy projects from
industry/research if the income from the project exceeds 2.5 lakhs per year.
The consultancy works taken up by the faculty are considered in the API calculation.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and
the revenue generated during the last four years.
Faculty members take up free of cost consultancy works regularly. The detailed list of
consultancy works taken up by the faculty is in table 3.5.1
Year Project Name Customer Principal
Investigator
Project
Value
2014-
2015
Digital Resource
Centre
CSI Binu A. Free of
Cost
2014-
2015
Department Research
Portal
Dept. of CS, CUSAT Binu A. Free of
Cost
2014-
2015
International Centre
for Free and Open
Source Software
Govt. of Kerala Binu A. Free of
Cost
2013-
2014
Institution Repository Rajagiri School of Social
Sciences, Kalamassery,
Kerala
Binu A. Free of
Cost
2013-
2014
RBS Course
Management System
RBS Binu A. Free of
Cost
2013-
2014
Websites of selected
departments,
conferences and labs
Cochin University of
Science and Technology.
Binu A. Free of
Cost
2012-
2014
Digital Resource
Centre
CSI Binu A. Free of
Cost
2012-
2013
Technical Adviser,
Journal of Free
Software and Free
Knowledge
International Centre for
Free and Open Source
Softwares, Govt. of
Kerala,India(http://icfoss.o
rg/ojs/index.php/foss)
Binu A. Free of
Cost
2012-
2013
AIEEE Exam TCS Biju
Abraham
1,27,530
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2012-
2013
NBE Prometric Testing Pvt. Ltd. Biju
Abraham
4,39,890
2011-
2012
Project Management
Consultancy for a
Banking Project
Period of consultancy
work: 1st March 2011
to 29th
February 2012
NeST Group
Prof. K. S.
Mathew
(Relieved on
)
Rs.
11,67,742
2011-
12
Digital Repository, Rajagiri School of
Engineering and
Technology, Kerala, India
Binu A. Free of
Cost
2009 Result Published in
Journal of Electronic
Packing. Vol:132,
issue
3.doi:10.1115/1.40020
0g
V-Guards Industries Ltd. Dr.-Ing.
Varghese
Panthalookar
an
Free of
Cost
2009-
2010
Allotment Process Kerala Private Medical
College Management
Association
Binu.A Free of
Cost
Table 3.5.1: Consultancy Works
3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through
consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development?
The income generated through consultancy is shared in the ratio 60:40.
Also suitable incentives will be given to person who takes up consultancy projects from
industry/research if the income from the project exceeds 2.5 lakhs per year.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighbourhood-community network and
student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic
development of students?
All students of the institute undertake a compulsory social service in their third
semester. As part it social economic surveys, child right awareness programs etc. are
conducted.
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The institution has a very active NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME unit (TECHNICAL
CELL Unit No.232). NSS organises activities like Suchithwa Bodana Yathra,
awareness programs on drug abuse, cybercrimes etc., Blood donation camps, medical
camps, organ donation campaigns, orphanage visits, energy conservation campaigns,
cleaning programs, tree plantation programs, literacy programs etc. are also conducted.
The institution is contributing Rs. 50,000 to sponsor 25 financially backward students
for their education.
Study materials, bicycles etc. are distributed to economically backward.
The institution runs Honesty shop which is operated by the student and faculty
representatives. Profit from the honesty shop is used to sponsor one financially
backward student for education.
3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track student‟s involvement in various social
movements / activities which promote citizenship roles?
The institute has formulated various clubs and encourages the students for participating
in various social activities organized by the clubs. The clubs like NSS, nature club,
energy conservation and ENCON club and Rajagiri Innovation club organizes several
activities every year like Suchithwa Bodana Yathra, awareness programs on drug
abuse, cybercrimes etc., Blood donation camps, medical camps, organ donation
campaigns, orphanage visits, energy conservation campaigns, cleaning programs, tree
plantation programs, literacy programs etc. A website is maintained for tracking NSS
activities.
Motivation and ethics classes are given as part of first year B. Tech orientation
program.
The honesty shop enables to inculcate moral values in students.
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance
and quality of the institution?
The vision and mission of the College are prominently displayed in the college website.
They are also displayed in all major parts of the buildings.
PTA meetings and open houses are conducted regularly. The parents are intimated
about the meetings through SMS. They also have authorized login to the Rajagiri
Student Management System (RSMS) where they can view their ward‟s attendance
records and the academic performance.
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Param Tyag Chakra (http://paramtyagchakra.org/) is an initiative by the alumni
association of RSET in association with students, staff and management, to honor the
dependents of the military martyrs who gave up their lives for India. This is a civilian
society initiative to honor the family members and help them build a better tomorrow
driven by support from general public, the Government, corporate and the media.
Each department has a department advisory committee which includes people from
industry, academia and alumni. They play a major role is setting and evaluating the
Programme Educational Objectives and Program outcomes of every course in the
institution.
Each class has a class representative and there is class committee which constitutes six
students of the class. Class committee meetings are held to collect feedback on the
regular conduct of classes and remedial measures are taken accordingly.
Regular staff meetings are conducted at department level and institution level.
The Industry Institute Interaction cell of RSET continues to maintain cordial relations
with various reputed industries in the country. The institute has taken care to recruit
senior faculty with industry and R& D experience to ensure that linkage with industry
and the institution becomes a natural process. The faculty members identified for the
P.G. programme have vast experience with high profile industrial organizations.
RSET has associated various industrial organizations from the time of its
establishement. A few companies to be named are Eddy Current Control, V-Guard
Industries, Kochi, Acrodelon Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Kochi, Arbitron, Infopark, Kochi,
Pavizham Rice Mills, Kalady etc.
A renewable energy park had been set up in Rajagiri Campus with financial support
from Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).
RSET has organized short courses on Process Control for engineering graduates. The
advisory committee for this course comprises of experts drawn from related industries
such as FACT, Kochi, BPCL, Kochi, BinaniZinc, Binanipuram, Kochi, Keltron
Controls, Aroor, Alappuzha Dist., Synthite Industries Ltd., Kolencherry, Ernakulam
Dist. RSET is a member of the ENCON club organized by BPCL, Kochi. The training
program is conducted in association with reputed suppliers of Distributed Control
System equipments, Yokogawa India Ltd. An MOU is signed with YIL to conduct of
this training program on an annual basis. The other resource providers for this course
Travancore Cochin Chemicals Ltd, Udyogamandal, Pace Automation and Controls Pvt
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Ltd for SIEMENS PLCs, Dynamic Control Systems for Mitsubishi PLCs, Foax Control
Engineers, Prolific Systems and Technologies Pvt. Ltd for GE-FANUC PLCs.
Faculty development program has been organized for the entire RSET faculty
community by Industries such as TCS, Wipro Technologies, Infosys, Trident Tech
Labs for LabView training.
All above activities have contributed to increasing the quality of technology education
being delivered, enhancing placement opportunities for our students, as well as quality
improvement of faculty and staff.
The institution has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) which facilitates quality
enhancement through quality culture and best practices which in turn takes care of the
stakeholders perception. The cell is constituted as in table 3.6.1.
Role Name of the Faculty
Chairman Dr. A. Unnikrishnan, Principal
Vice Chairman Dr. John M. George, Vice Principal
Coordinator Dr. Vinod Kumar P.B.
Secretary Ms. Neeba E.A.
Assistant Coordinators Mr. Manoj Tharian
Ms. Sukanya R Warier
Mr. Sreekumar G
Ms. Sminu Izudheen
Mr. Unnikrishnan L
Ms. Sindhu U.
Ms. Sonia Paul
Members Dr. Antony Varghese
Mr. Biju paul
Mr. James Mathew
Mr. M. T. Kuriakose
Mr. Tony Joseph
Ms. Bindhu Paul
Mr.P.M.Joseph
Mr. Jomon P J
Mr.Shaibu kurian
Mr. Mathachan M J
Fr. Joeph C CMI
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Mr.Vivek E K – Alumni representative
Mr. Nishanth P R- Employer representative from
industry
Mr. Suresh Nair- Industrialist
Mr. Saji Varghese- Representative, local Society
Table 3.6.1: IQAC Committee
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes?
Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and
outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.
The college is organizing a number of outreach activities which relate to
academic, social, cultural, community service etc. This helps in building a
healthy society. The college with the help of many voluntary
organizations and NGOs organizes the outreach programs. The institute has
conducted several activities like Suchithwa Bodana Yathra, awareness programs on
drug abuse, cybercrimes etc., Blood donation camps, medical camps, organ donation
campaigns, orphanage visits, energy conservation campaigns, cleaning programs, tree
plantation programs, literacy programs etc. The expenditures for the same are
generally borne by such organizations. Every year the college donates Rs. 50,000/- to
outreach for the sponsorship of 25 financially backward students for their education.
Also the institution disburses an amount for student enrichment program every year.
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME {TECHNICAL CELL Unit No.232}
List of activities and programs conducted by NSS every year are
Plantation programs
Blood and Organ donation programs
Literacy Programs
Awareness programs like AIDS awareness, Environment Awareness, Blood
Donation Awareness, Organ donation Awareness, Anti-Drug/ Anti Addiction
program, Legal Awareness etc.
Free Tuition and Computer Training for Children
Little more Energy for Tomorrow Campaign
„Punarjjani‟, recreation of healthcare facilities in Govt. Hospitals
Date Programme Duration Beneficiaries
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28/05/2014 School Kit Distribution for the
Sponsored students of adopted village
3 hours 25 school students
26/7/2014 Blood Donation
Blood Donation Programme in
Association with IMA,Aluva .
6 hours 55 students of
RSET
15/8/2014 Independence day celebrations 3 hours 120 students
19/8/2014 Anti Ragging Awareness Program 5 hours 480 students
25/8/2014 Anti Drug Campaign
{Rajagiri college are also take part in
this event)
5 hours 500 students
1/10/2014 Inauguration of National Blood
Donation Day
6 hours 200 students
2/10/2014 Gandhi Jayandi –Campus Cleaning 8 hours 120 students
10/10/2014 Anti Drug Campaign 5 hours 500 students+
Public
01/12/2014 AIDS Day Awareness on December 2 hours 60 students
12/12/2014 Little more Energy for Tomorrow
Campaign – 12th
December
4 hours 100 Public
15/01/2015 Suchita Bhoodana Padhayatra &
Seminar on Suchita keralam
5 hours 250 public people
120 students
18/1/2014 Environmental Awareness program 3 hours 60 students
20/1/2015 Run Kerala Run 3 hours students
Table 3.6.2: Activities of NSS in 2014 -15
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in
extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/
International agencies?
The institution has formulated various clubs and encourages the students for participating
in various social activities organized by the clubs. The clubs like NSS, nature club,
energy conservation and ENCON club organizes several activities every year. The
students are encouraged to actively participate in these activities.
The institution runs Honesty shop which is operated by the student and faculty
representatives. Profit from the honesty shop is used to sponsor one financially backward
student for education.
The institution has donated the old systems which were removed as part of modernizing
the labs to various organizations. The systems donated where as in table 3.6.3.
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Sl.
No. Name of the organization
No. of systems
donated Date
1 Sevagram, Thalayolaparambu 3 21/03/2015
2 Suvartha Convent,
Palarivattom
6 07/04/2015
3 Rajagiri College of Social
Sciences, Kalamassery
29 17/06/2015
Table 3.6.3: Systems Donated by the Institution
The technical team of the CS and IT departments offered a computer literacy program to
the women of Kisan colony. The program was conducted at Suvartha convent,
Thammanam.
The S3 students of the college spent a whole week in activities such as surveying,
cleaning, and mingling with the villagers.
School kits are distributed for the sponsored students of adopted village every year.
The institution encourages the students to participate in blood donation camps.
The students actively take part in tree plantation programs.
The students also participate in organizing programs to bring awareness among the public
in neighboring areas on matter like prevention of AIDS, environment awareness, anti-
drug/ anti addiction program, legal awareness etc.
The students of the college participated in the Run Kerala Run Program conducted by the
Govt. of Kerala in January 2015.
3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the
college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and
vulnerable sections of society?
School kits are distribution for the sponsored students of adopted village every year.
The students offered free tuition and computer training for children of villages.
The technical team of the CS and IT departments offered a computer literacy program to
the women of Kisan colony which is a vulnerable area. The program was conducted at
Suvartha convent, Thammanam.
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The S3 students of the college spent a whole week in activities such as surveying,
cleaning, and mingling with the villagers at Edathala and Keezhmadu Gramapanchayath,
which are the adopted villages of the college.
The students participate in organizing programs to bring awareness among the public in
neighboring areas on matter like prevention of AIDS, environment awareness, anti-drug/
anti addiction program, legal awareness etc.
Literacy programs are conducted to literate the villagers of the adopted villages.
The students participated in the maintenance work done for the Co-operative Municipal
Hospital at Trhrikkakara,Kakkanad, under the project Punarjjani (Recreation of
healthcare facilities in Govt. Hospitals).
As part of Swach Bharath Abhiyan the students cleaned the Municipal library area of
Thrikkakara.
The institution has donated the old systems which were removed as part of modernizing
the labs to various organizations.
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized
by the institution, comment on how they complement students‟ academic learning
experience and specify the values and skills inculcated.
Objectives
The extension activities of the institution is committed to providing students with a
worthwhile and enjoyable learning environment while providing the necessary
knowledge and tools to adhere to a lifetime of activity and better health.
Students will understand the importance of social activities in the society. Students will
be exposed to a variety of physical activities and field works providing them the
opportunity to: Empower themselves by setting and working toward realistic individual
goals. To provide knowledge and quality based education to the students by inculcating
moral values, self esteem, wellbeing and employing state of the art technologies. It aims
to pursue excellence towards creating manpower with high degree of intellectual,
professional and cultural development to meet the global challenges.
Outcomes
The results of the participation in the various socially relevant & competitive activities
have resulted in inculcating the feeling of being socially awakened citizens in the
students. The students who have been a part of this process have been spreading
awareness in the institution and motivating other students as well to stand tall for the
cause of physical and social up liftment.
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3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out
activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of
the institution that encourage community participation in its activities?
The institution has taken the initiative to conduct several programs which involved the
public like
School Kit Distribution for the Sponsored students of adopted village
Suchita Bhoodana Padhayatra & Seminar on Suchita keralam
Little more Energy for Tomorrow Campaign
Anti Drug Campaign
The institution is organizing an Inter – School tech fest, Techkshetra Junior for the last
two years and the third one Techkshetra Junior 2015 is to be conducted on 25th July
2015.
The technical team of the CS and IT departments offered a computer literacy program to
the women of Kisan colony which is a vulnerable area. The program was conducted at
Suvartha convent, Thammanam.
The S3 students of the college spent a whole week in activities such as surveying,
cleaning, and mingling with the villagers at Edathala and Keezhmadu Gramapanchayath,
which are the adopted villages of the college.
The National Thanksgiving Day following the canonization of St. Kuriakose Elias
Chavara, founder of the CMI congregation, and St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal of the CMC
congregation, on November 23, 2014 at Vatican, Rome was celebrated at Rajagiri Valley
on November 29, 2014. A huge public gathering attended the function. The staff and
students of RSET were actively involved in the conduct of the whole program.
The institution has conducted events like Elders day celebration, Sponsored students get
together etc.
Several social economic surveys, tree census etc. are conducted.
3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of
the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
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The college has collaborated with the following organizations to promote various
extension activities:
Kerala State Aids Control Society & IMA Aluva
Mithradham
Rajagiri Outreach
Home of Faith
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities
and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.
RSET was awarded the Consumer Protection Award for the year 2011-12, for creating
consumer rights awareness amongst students. Shri K. Babu, Hon‟ble Minister for Excise,
presented the award to Dr. J. Isaac, Principal, RSET on March 26, 2012, in the function
organized to celebrate World Consumer Rights Day at the Panchayath Community Hall,
Kakkanad.
3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes
and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the
initiatives – collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment,
research scholarships etc.
The institution has collaborated with many companies, industries, R&D organisations and
other institutions for faculty development programs, personality development
programs for students, sharing of physical resources, research scholarships,
Consultancy works, planning the PEO etc., The table 3.7.1 shows the details of some of
our partnerships.
Sl.
No. Institution Area of Collaboration Benefits
1 FACT,
HOCL,
BPCL, TCC,
Cochin
Shipyard and
faculty of
many
academic
Instrumentation Society of India (ISOI)
whose goal is to share experiences and
discuss issues relevant to
instrumentation and process control.
The faculty members
and students get a
chance for participating
in the meetings and
interacting with the
industrial experts. The
chapter also conducts
seminar competition for
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institutions the final year students of
Instrumentation with
appropriate rewards.
2 BPCL Contributed Yokogawa‟s DCS
equipment to RSET
Setting up Process
Control lab
3 IBM MoU Rational Software
Architect
4 V-Guards
Industries
Ltd.
Consultancy Result Published in
Journal of Electronic
Packing. Vol:132, issue
3.doi:10.1115/1.400200g
5 Oracle
Academy
Skill enhancement program for the
faculty on Database Design &
Programming with SQL
Received Certificate of
Completion
Table 3.7.1: Partnership with Industries
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of
national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities)
etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution.
MoU has been signed with IBM on 02/05/2013 of May, 2013 to set up Rational Software
Architect in the CASE lab. The institution is in the process of signing MoUs with Indian
Institute of Welding Technology and Reutlingen University School of Engineering,
Germany which will be completed by October 2015.
The MoUs provides the institution
Opportunity to emerge as one of the competent entities in the academic circles in
research and development.
Opportunity to be recognized by the industry and academic circles as one of the
preferred locations for acquiring training and skills development in latest technology
and software.
Opportunity to utilize the Program to train students on IBM Software products and
technologies.
Opportunity for the faculty of Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology to
design world class curriculum capable of delivering the caliber of IT skills required
at present and also for the future opportunity for students to avail IBM Certification,
which is valid across the globe through the Sylvan Prometric Testing Centre.
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3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have
contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities,
student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories
/ library/ new technology /placement services etc.
Companies have contributed to up-gradation in computer labs. Placement services
extended to students have been increased due to the interactions.
Sensor devices were donated by iFM, Germany to the Process Control lab of AE
Department for the purpose of industry based education including flow rate, photo
electric, laser beam and pressure sensors.
BPCL, Kochi donated equipments like Yokogawa Centum XL DCS, its Engineering
Station, Control Station and the Marshalling Unit to the Process Control lab of AE
Department
Quantum Lab under IT Department upgraded by IBM. Purchased Rational Software
Architect.
3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the
events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the
college during the last four years.
The institute is highly reputed in the state and is therefore taking great efforts to attract
national & international personalities. We have a great number of esteemed personalities
who have conducted talks & attended various conferences in our campus. The list of the
eminent scientists/academicians is in table 3.7.2. The institution has organized the
following conferences
1. Fourth International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications
(ICACC), 2014
2. International Conference and workshop on Fractals and wavelets, 2013
3. Third International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications
(ICACC), 2013
4. Second International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications
(ICACC), 2012
5. First International Conference on Eco-friendly Computing and Communication
Systems, ICECCS 2012
6. First International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications
(ICACC), 2011
Sl.
No.
Name of
Person Place of Work
Date of
visit
Purpose of
visit
1 Dr. M L IIT Delhi 27/08/2014 ACC‟2014
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Kothari
2 Dr. Mathew
Palakal
Purdue University,USA 27/08/2014 ACC‟2014
3 Mr. Joseph
Kora
CTS 27/08/2014 ACC‟2014
4 Andrey
Tetenov
Gorno-Altaysk State University,
Russia
November,
2013
ICFW
5 Christoph
Bandt
University of Greifswald, Germany November,
2013
ICFW
6 G.P.Kapoor IIT Kanpur, India November,
2013
ICFW
7 Karoly
Simon
Technical University of Budapest,
Hungary
November,
2013
ICFW
8 Mariusz
Urbanski
University of North Texas, USA November,
2013
ICFW
9 Michael
Barnsley
Australian National University,
Australia
November,
2013
ICFW
10 Nathan
Cohen
Fractal Antena Sys. Inc, USA November,
2013
ICFW
11 Ole
Christensen
Technical University of Denmark,
Denmark
November,
2013
ICFW
12 Peter
Massopust
Technical University
Munich/Helmholtz Zentrum
Munich,Germany
November,
2013
ICFW
13 Robert (Bob)
Devaney
Boston University, USA November,
2013
ICFW
14 Scott
Sutherland,
Stony Brook University, USA November,
2013
ICFW
15 Varadacharia
r Kannan,
University of Hyderabad, India. November,
2013
ICFW
16 Vladimir
Protasov
Moscow State University, Russia November,
2013
ICFW
17 Mr. Jayan
Ozhikandathi
l
Concordia University, Montreal,
Canada
31/08/2013 ACC 2013
18 Mr. Chirag
Warty
Ahilya Technologies, Los Angeles,
California, USA
30/08/2013 ACC 2013
19 Dr. NIT, Karnataka 30/08/2013 ACC 2013
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K.Chandra
Sekaran
20 Amit
Acharyya
IIT, Hyderabad 29/08/2013 ACC 2013
21 Shivashankar
B. Nair
I IT Guwahati 29/08/2013 ACC 2013
22 Paul
Thadikaran
Intel Corporation in Austin, TX ACC 2013
23 Prof. S.
Sundar
IIT Madras 11/08/2012 ACC 2012
24 Prof.
Govindan
Rangarajan
IISc Bangalore 11/08/2012 ACC 2012
25 Dr K. P. Ray SAMEER, Bombay 11/08/2012 ACC 2012
26 Dr. Tuhina
Samanta
BECS, Calcutta 10/08/2012 ACC 2012
27 Mr.
Vijaykumar
Nair
Assyst 10/08/2012 ACC 2012
28 Dr. S. K.
Sinha
CEDT, IISc, Bangalore 10/08/2012 ACC 2012
29 Dr. Rakesh
Kumar Bajaj
Jaypee University of Information
Technology
09/08/2012 ACC 2012
30 Dr Florian
Schatz
Christian-Albrechts-University,
Germany
09/08/2012 ACC 2012
31 Dr Raju
Narayana
Swamy, IAS
Civil Supplies Dept. Govt. of
Kerala
09/08/2012 ACC 2012
32 Dr. Paul
Rodrigues
Hindustan University, Chennai,
India
24/07/2011 ACC 2011
33 Dr. K.
Subramanian
Advanced Center for Informatics &
Innovative Learning, IGNOU
24/07/2011 ACC 2011
34 Subir Biswas
Dept. of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Networked Embedded and Wireless
Systems (NeEWS) Laboratory,
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
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Michigan State University
35 Dr. Shyam
Diwakar
School of Biotechnology, Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam,
India
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
36 Bhadran V K Resource Centre for Cyber
Forensics , CDAC - Trivandrum,
India
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
37 Dr. Abhijit
Mitra
ECED, Indian Institute of
Technology Guwahati, India
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
38 Dr. Junichi
Suzuki
Department of Computer Science,
University of Massachusetts,
Boston, USA
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
39 Dr. Subir
Saha
IonIdea, Bangalore 23/07/2011 ACC 2011
40 Dr. Sudip
Misra
School of Information Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Kharagpur, India
23/07/2011 ACC 2011
41 Dr. Joyati
Debnath
Department of Mathematics and
Statistics, Winona State University,
USA
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
42 Dr. Ankur
Gupta
Model Institute of Engineering and
Technology, Jammu, India
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
43 Dr.
Kaliappan
Gopalan
Dept. of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Purdue University
Calumet, USA
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
44 Dr. Avinash
Srinivasan
Bloomsburg University of
Pennsylvania, USA
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
45 Dr. Narayan
C. Debnath
Winona State University,
Minnesota, USA
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
46 Dr K.R.
Srivathsan
Indira Gandhi National Open
University (IGNOU), India
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
47 Dr. Jaydip
Sen
Innovation Lab, Tata Consultancy
Services Ltd, Kolkata, India
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
48 Dr. Ajith
Abraham
Machine Intelligence Research Labs
(MIR Labs), USA
22/07/2011 ACC 2011
Table 3.7.2: Eminent Scientists/Academicians as Speakers in Conferences (Last 4 years)
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3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and
agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the
established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated
a) Curriculum development/enrichment
Each department has a Department Advisory Committee (DAC) which includes an
industry representative and a representative from the academia as listed in table 3.7.3.
The committee monitors the progress of the programme and participates in formulating
the PEOs and POs. The committee reviews and analyzes the gap in the curriculum and
gives necessary feedback or advice actions.
Sl.
No.
Name of the
representative Company Associated Department
1. Mr. Gopalakrishnan S. B.
Mr. Venugopal B.
Graphene Automation
HOCL
Applied Electronics &
Instrumentation
2. Mr. Deepak M. K. Accel Frontline Pvt. Ltd. Computer Science &
Engineering
3. Dr. Paul Thadikkaran Intel, Bangalore Electronics &
Communication
Engineering
4. Dr. C. A. Babu
Mr. Mohanlal Menon
CUSAT
BPCL KR Cochin
Electrical & Electronics
Engineering
5. Mr. S. Thomas
Mr. Nishanth P.R.
VVDN
Technovia IT Solutions
Information Technology
Table 3.7.3: DAC Representatives
The course curriculum for the 3 month intensive training programme in “Process Control
and Instrumentation” is designed by a committee consisting of the faculty members of
RSET and the people from industry. The details of the industry people involved in the
curriculum are as in table 3.7.4.
Company Name Name Designation Depart
ment
HOCL
Dr. Kochu Baby
Manooran
Manager Energy and
Environment,
AE
Nansen Environment
Research Centre, Kochi
Dr. G. Bindu, Project Scientist
BPCL Kochi Refineries
Ltd.
Mr. K.
Krishnakumar,
General Manager
Environment
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Centre for earth science
studies
Dr. Ajaya Kumar
Varma,
Distinguished Scientist
Inspiration
Dr. Jaigopal Rao, Principal Designer and
Managing Director
Kerala State Pollution
Control Board
Dr. M. S. Mythili Chief Environmental
Engineer
Table 3.7.4: Industry Participation for Designing Curriculum
Sl.
No.
Company
Name First Name
Date of
Lecture Remarks
1 INTEL
Corporation
Dr. Paul
Thadikkaran
Jan 2014- July
2014
M.Tech Thesis Guide
for 4 students during
2013
Table 3.7.5: Visiting Faculty from Industry
b) Internship/ On-the-job training
Student Internship
Every year students of the institution undertake internship in almost 35 different
public/private sector companies. Students of the third year undergo internship during
their semester break. Almost 480 students go for internship every year. The following are
some of the companies visited:
Tata Consultancy Services
NPOL
NEST
C-DAC
FACT, Aluva
Students also do their internships in research organizations like NPOL, ISRO etc. The
students also go for industrial visits every year. Some of the industries visited are
ISRO, Trivandrum
Sunrise Hospital, Kakkanad
Munnar/Tea Industry/ Hydralic Power Plant
Pallivasal Hydroelectric Power Plant
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Hindustan News Print Ltd.
Radio Station Devikulam
Startup Village
SFO Technologies, CSEZ, Kakkanad
Karimtharuvy Tea Factory
KSEB 220kV substation, kaniyambetta Kozhikode
Idukki Hydro Electric Power Plant
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Banglore
d) Faculty exchange and professional development
Company Name Com. Sector Incorp.
Status
Faculty
Name Date
Apple Information Technology Private Binu A. 3/4/2015
Tata Consultancy
Services
Information Technology Private Saritha S. 18/1/2013
Tata Consultancy
Services
Information Technology Private Abey
Abraham
18/1/2013
NVIDIA
Information Technology Private Binu A. 5/1/2013-
10/1/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Saritha S. 18/6/2013 -
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Binu A. 18/6/2013 -
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Jisha G. 18/6/2013-
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Mary John 18/6/2013-
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Neeba A. 18/6/2013 -
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Mujeebudh
een Khan
18/6/2013-
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Chinchu
Krishna.S
18/6/2013-
21/6/2013
IBM Information Technology Private Nikhila
T.Bhuvan
18/6/2013-
21/6/2013
Table 3.7.6: Faculty Exchange
e) Research
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Several faculty members are currently pursuing their Ph. D. with various institutes in
and out of the state.
f) Consultancy
Prof. K.S. Mathew, Dept. of Computer Science has taken up a Project Management
Consultancy with NeST. He did the work for a banking project and the period of
consultancy work was from 1st March 2011 to 29th February 2012
g) Extension
The college has collaborated with the following organizations to promote various
extension activities:
Kerala State Aids Control Society & IMA Aluva
Mithradham
Rajagiri Outreach
Home of Faith
h) Publication
Mr. Joffin George, Mr. Tony Thomas and Mr. Joe Holmes of S8 „Manipulator
Robot for Crack Detection and Welding in Underground Process Pipes‟
i) Student Placement
Companies that visited RSET from 2012 to 2014 for campus placement:
CTS, INFOSYS, WIPRO, IBM,SUTHERLAND, TEMENOS, EXPERION
TECHNOLOGIES, RUBY SOFTWARE, MUSIGMA, WISCILLA, KGSIL, NEXT
EDUCTATION, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK, THOUGHT WORKS,
POORNAM, ENVESTNET, TECH MAHINDRA, EASTERN GROUP, FACE, ORION,
ACCENTURE, MICROLINE, CADD CENTER, REUBRO, BILTIME, SUNTEC,
SOUTH INDIAN BANK, SUYATI, SAVIANCE, SPECTRUM, MPHASIS,
NOVENTTO TECHNOLOGIES, FRAGOMEN, REVELATION, VERTEX, WRENCH
SOLUTION, DIGITAL NIRVANA, SRIRAM
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and
implementing the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations.
The Industry Institute Interaction cell of RSET continues to maintain cordial relations
with various reputed industries in the country. The relation is used for the benefit of the
academic community of the college. Regular programs were conducted in the year 2012
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until date. The following is a description in chronological order of the activities involving
interaction with industries.
Activities in the year 2014
Talk by Mr. Vijayna Pillai, Sc. G, NPOL August 23rd
:
Mr. S. Vijayan Pillai, Sc. G., NPOL, Kochi talked about “The Engineering Challenges
and Experience in installing and commissioning an indigenous R&D system on an
operational platform.
Talk on Industrial Automation on July 23rd
:
As part of on training program conducted by DAEI Mr. B. Venugopal, Chief GM
(Instrumentation), HOCL gave a talk - “Industrial Automation” on 23rd
July 2014.
Talk on Internet Privacy on July 4th
:
The Department of Information Technology organized a talk on “Internet Privacy” by
ACM Distinguished Speaker Prof. Partha Dasgupta, School of Computing, Informatics
and Decision Systems Engineering, Arizona State University.
Talk on Smart Grid on July 1st:
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering organized a talk on “Smart
Grid: Where Computing, Communication & Power Systems Meet” by ACM
Distinguished Speaker Dr. Sandeep K Shukla of Virginia Tech.
Talk by Dr. Stephan Fischer, Thermal Solar Systems, Univ. of Stuttgart,
Germany on May 22nd
:
Dr. Stephan Fischer from Research and Testing Centre for Thermal Solar systems at
University of Stuttgart, Germany gave a talk on the project called “SpeedColl” - a
research project which is related to the development of accelerated ageing test procedures
for solar thermal collectors.
Workshop on Big Data Analytics from May 5th
to 7th
:
The Department of Information Technology conducted 3-day workshop on Big Data
Analytics in association with IEEE CS Kerala section, CSI Kerala Chapter and ISTE
Kerala Chapter. The workshop concentrated state-of the-art in Big Data analytics by
bringing together experts from academia and innovative industries like CTS, Wipro that
have embraced Big Data in practice.
Meeting of ISOI Kochi on April 29th
:
The Applied Electronics & Instrumentation conducted a meeting of the Instrument
Society of India, Kochi Chapter. Various members from the industry participated in the
meeting.
Workshop on Data Mining Tools on April 23rd
to 25th
:
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The Department of Computer Science and Engineering conducted 3-day workshop on
Data Mining tools and its Applications from 23/4/14 to 25/4/14. The main resource
person was Dr. K.P. Soman.
Talk by Mr. B. Ramani Director CDAC, TVM on April 3rd
:
Mr. B. Ramani Executive Director, CDAC, Trivandrum, talked on 'Importance of
Indigenous Research and Development' in Kerala. Post graduate students and faculty
members participated.
Address by DCP, Kochi City Police on Mar 13th
The address in connection with International Women's Day was made by Ms. R.
Nishandhini IPS. Ms. Nishandhini interacted with our students & faculty and highlighted
the increasing need of empowerment of women to drive National Industrial growth.
Interaction on PLM on Mar 6th
:
An interaction with Mr. Johnson Chacko (M/s. Infra, Cochin) was conducted to discuss
on Product Life Cycle Management. Faculty members of Applied Electronics,
Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics and Mechanical Engineering
departments attended the program.
Meeting of ISOI Kochi on Feb 25th:
The Applied Electronics & Instrumentation conducted a meeting of the Instrument
Society of India, Kochi Chapter. Various members from the industry participated in the
meeting.
Talk on Natural Gas – Fuel of 21st Century on Feb 28
th:
The Mechanical Dept conducted an a talk by Mr. Tony Mathew, Chief Manager,
GAIL,Kochi on Natural Gas as a fuel for 21st century
Talk on Entrepreneurship and Iniatives by StartUp Village on Feb 07th
:
ED club organized a talk on “Entrepreneurship and Initiatives Ms. Meera and Mr. Akash
Mathew from Start up Village, Kochi.
Talk on Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security on Jan 30th
:
A talk on "Ethical Hacking & Cyber Security" was conducted by BlueShell Security,
Kochi. The event was attended by students and faculty members of all departments.
Training Program on LabView on January 21th
:
A training program on Lab-view software and C-DAQ hardware conducted was by
Trident Tech Labs, Bangalore.
Activities in the year 2013
Five days workshop on Industrial Pollution Control from Nov 25th
to Nov 29th
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A 5-day workshop on Industrial Pollution control for teachers from 25-29 November
2013 was organized by the Department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation.
Various experts from the industry and academic institutions participated.
Workshop on Variable Frequency Drives Nov 16th
:
A one day workshop on “Introduction to VFD and its Industrial Applications” was
organized on 16th
November 2013 (Saturday) at RSET Conference Hall by the
department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering . The session was carried out by
Mr. Ajith Nair who is an expert in BLDC Drives
Training Program on Cadence from Nov 4th
to Nov 5th
Department of Electronics and Communication organized a two days training program on
“Cãdence® IC Design tool” on 4
th and 5
th of November 2013.
Seminar on Solar Heating for Food Processing on Oct 18th
:
Dr. Albert Esper, an inventor and CEO of the Innotech Engineers Association, Germany
conducted a seminar 18th
October 2013 on solar heating for food processing and
sustainable agriculture.
Motivational talk on Entreprenuership on Sep 25th
The Dept of Electronics & Communication and Dept of Electrical & Electronics
organized a talk on “Motivation for Entrepreneurship “ by Mr.Srinath B of TBI
,Technopark, Trivandrum on 25th
September. The talk was followed by a 4 day workshop
on PIC & ARM boards for interested students by the TBI team.
Talk on Energy Conservation Sep 25th
Mr. C. Jayaraman, Senior Manager (Projects), BPCL-Kochi Refinery spoke on the
occasion of inauguration of ELUXTRA on 25 th September 2013.
ISOI Chapter meeting on Sep 10th
:
The department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation conducted the ISOI meeting
on 10th
of September
Seminar on Computer Networks in Ships on Sep 3rd
:
The department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation on 3rd September2013 by
Mr. Anish S. Nair, Manager, Electrical Outfit Design, Cochin Shipyard on the scope of
computer networks in Cochin Shipyard in association with the inauguration of
Apptronics
Talk on Rapid Proto Typing & 3D Printing on August 5th
Dept of Mechanical Engineering organized a talk on "Rapid Proto Typing-3D Printing
Technology" on 5th August 2013 at 1.30pm at the Conference Hall. The speakers were
from M/s. Stratasys, Bangalore.
Talk on System on Chip on July 19th
:
Dept of Electronics and Communications organized a talk on System on Chip (SoC)
validation and verification on July 19th
at 2.00pm at the Conference Hall. The speaker
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was Dr. Paul Thadikkaran (Intel Corporation, USA) and he discussed the evolution of
Soc and new trends in industry.
Chapter meeting of ISOI on July 9th
:
Department of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation conducted the 9th
meeting of ISOI
Kochi chapter on 09/07/2013. The know your industry lecture series was presented by
Mr. Sabu Jose, C&I Manager, Binh Son Refinery, Vietnam.
Four day Training Program on by IBM from June 18th
to June 21st:
Department of Information Technology, RSET is organized four day training program on
“IBM Rational Seed” from 18th
June 2013 to 21st June 2013. The workshop was handled
by experts from IBM.
Workshop on Mentor Graphic Tools on May 17th
:
The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, organized a one day
workshop on „Mentor Graphic Tools‟ on 17th
May 2013. The workshop is being
handled by experts from the company Trident TechLabs Pvt Ltd, Bangalore.
Seminar on SDR on May 14th
:
A seminar of Software Defined Radio was conducted on May 14,, Dr. A. Unnikrishnan,
Associate Director, NPOL, Cochin and Dr. Suresh Nair, CTO, SFO Technologies Pvt
Ltd, NeST Group, Cochin & IEEE Kochi Section Chair, participated.
One workshop on Industrial Pollution Control on April 25th
:
A one day workshop was conducted on April 25th
, at our Board Room, with the
participation of experts in the field to discuss and chalk out a plan of action for the
November workshop, and to initiate the preparation of a text book on the subject. Mr.
R.V.G Menon Former Director ANERT, Dr. Baby Manjooran – Manager BPCL, Mr.
Bobby Antony, General Manager HOCL, Dr G. Bindu Project Scientist NERCI, Ms
Mythili M.S – CE, KPCB, Dr. Ajay Kumar Varma Director CESS, Dr. Jaigopal Rao,
Managing Director - Inspiration, Kochi.
Session on Trends in IT industry on April 23rd
Information Technology organized a session on the “Trends in IT Industry” by Mr.
Sreekanth V. Shenoy (Consultant from TCS) for RSET students on 23rd
April 2013
(Tuesday) at Multimedia Hall from 3.00 to 4.30 PM.
Talk on Brief overview of Solar Thermal Technology: on April 18th
:
The Dept. of Mechanical Engineering organized a talk on Brief overview of Solar
Thermal Technology by Mr.Arun Menon, Sr.Engineer, R&D Clique Solar at 3.30 p.m.
on 18th
April, 2013 at the Conference Hall for S4 ME students.
Workshop on Electronic System Design and Manufacturing on April 6th
:
The Department of Electronics and Communication (DEC), Date : 6th April 2013,
organized a talk : "Design & Manufacture of Motor Controls" by Mr. Binu Augustin,
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Director, Ark Power Controls Pvt. Ltd,Cochin, and another : "Mind 2 Market" by Dr.
Suresh Nair, Chief Technology Officer, SFO Technologies Pvt Ltd, NeST Group, Cochin
Industry Visit on April 7th
:
Inauguration of CSI activity by DGM FACT on March 14th
:
Ambika I.S., DGM FACT, Chairperson CSI Kochi visited RSET, Computer Society of
India (CSI) student chapter RSET is organizing the inauguration of its activities for the
year 2013 on 14th
March 2013.
Workshop on Open Source Academic Tools on Feb 23rd
:
The 3 day Workshop on Open Source Academic Tools and ISOI-RSET Student
chapter was organized on 23rd Feb, 2013. Mr. Jose Cyriac IAS, Chief Secretary, Kerala
state. Mr. K Rajan, Executive Director HOCL, Kochi participated in the inaugural
function.
Seminar Competition for Student by ISOI on Feb 16th
:
The ISOI Kochi Chapter, in association with RSET organised a seminar presentation
competition for the students of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation February 16,
2013 at RSET.
Advances in Manufacturing Systems and Processes on Feb 1st:
The Dept. of Mechanical Engineering organized an expert talk on “Advances in
Manufacturing Systems and Processes” by Mr. Thankachan Pullan, DGM, HMT
Kalamassery, on 1st February 2013 from 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm at the conference hall.
Effective Waste Management on Jan 22nd
:
The Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a seminar on “Effective Waste
Management” today at Gallery Hall from 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM. The seminar was
presented by Mr. T. M. Venugopalan, Retd. Senior Supervisor, R&D, HNL, Kottayam.
Workshop on Cyber Awarness on Jan 4th
:
Department of Information Technology in association with Cyber Crime Investigation
Cell, Kochi and CDAC, Trivandrum organized a workshop on Cyber Awareness at Govt.
Girls Higher Secondary School, Ernakulam for their 11th
standard students on January 4th
2013.
Activities in the Year 2012
Workshop – “Labview for faculty members from 5th
to 7th
– 11 -12
LabVIEW Workshop conducted by Dept. of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation in
association with Trident Tech Labs, Bangalore.
Talk on “Initiatives of National Innovation Council” on 29th
-10-12.
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Mr. Karimpuzha Raman, MD of CARe Kerlalam talked about the initiatives of "National
Innovation council" to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the student
community.
Interactive session with CEO of Start Up Village, Kochi on 24th
-09-12.
An interactive session with Mr. Sijo Kuruvilla Geoge, CEO of the Start Up Village,
Kochi for B.Tech students. This was organized to motivate B.Tech to take up
entrepreneurial activities.
Workshop – “Electricity crisis in Kerala and Possible Solutions” on 18-09-12
This program was conducted for the staffs and students of RSET. Eminent engineers
from KSEB (Mr. Simon A Akkar - Executive Engineer, Mr. C P George-Dy. Chief
Engineer, Mr. Kenny Philip-Assistant Executive Engineer, Mr. Tenson M A-Dy. Chief
Engineer, Mr.Ashok Kumar- Senior Assistant) and handled the sessions. This program
was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Seminar – “Emerging Trends in the industry of VLSI Design and Embedded
Systems” by Wipro on 10-09-12
The seminar was conducted by Project Engineers from Wipro for M.Tech students
Emerging Trends in the industry of VLSI Design and Embedded Systems. This program
was organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Seminar on “Data Acquistion and Telemetry Systems” on 21st – 08-12
Shri A R Krishnan, Adviser to Director, VSSC, ISRO has gave a presentation on Data
Acquisition and Telemetry Systems. This program was organized by Department of
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Seminar – “Environmental Sensing and Monitoring” on 24-07-12
Dr. Radhakrishna Prabhu, School of Engineering, Robert Gordon University, UK
conducted a seminar on Environmental Sensing and Monitoring for B. Tech students.
This program was organized by Department of Electronics & Communication
Engineering.
Inauguration of Instrument Society of India Kochi Chapter on 14-07-12
The inaugural function of ISOI, Kochi chapter was held. The chapter was inaugurated by
the Chairman of Kochi Shipyard CMDE, K. Subramaniam, Prof J. Nagaraju of IISc,
Bangalore, and Hon. Secretary of ISOI, felicitated, the Keynote address was delivered by
Mr. N. Vedachalam, Distinguished Professor, VSSC. This program was organized by
Department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Core group committee meeting on 06-07-12
A core group committee meeting the on inauguration of ISOI Kochi chapter was held.
The meeting included faculty members from RSET , Department of Applied Electronics
and Instrumentation and working professionals from various industries like HOCL,
BPCL, FACT, TCC, Cochin Shipyard etc. This program was organized by Department of
Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
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Faculty Enablement Program by Infosys form 25th
to 29th
-06-12.
Infosys Campus Connect Deep Dive Faculty Enablement Program (FEP) was planned at
Infosys Trivandrum Development Center from 25 - 29 June 2012. Mr. Biju Abraham N.
is designated to attend the FEP.
“Training Program on Process Control & Instrumentation” from 21-06 to 25-06
-12
The AEI department organized a 3 months intensive training program on Process Control
and Instrumentation. This program was conducted in association with Yokogawa India
Ltd and other reputed process oriented companies such as BPCL-Kochi Refineries,
PACE Automation, Foax Controls Ltd, HOCL etc. This program was organized by
Department of Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
Demonstration of CAD/CAM software on 15th
-05-12
The Dept. of Mechanical Engineering organized a demonstration of CAD/CAM software,
Siemens Solid Edge and Cam Express by Tridax Engineering Software Pvt.Ltd.
Workshop – “Modern Trends in Industrial Automation” from 23rd
to 27th
-04-12
A four day workshop was conducted for faculty members of various colleges on Modern
Trends in Industrial Automation. Reputed industries namely Honeywell, Yokogawa,
Silverra consultants, Rockwell, MIL controls and HOCL, BPCL Kochi participated in
this workshop. This program was organized by Department of Applied Electronics and
Instrumentation Engineering.
Formation of ISOI – Kochi Chapter on 13th
– 04-12.
The Dept. of AEI is organized the second meeting of the representatives from the
industry and academics for discussions on the formation of Instrument Society of India
(ISOI).
Signing of MoU with VVDN on 02nd
-04 -12
An MoU with Voice & Video Data Networking Technologies Pvt Ltd, Rajagiri Valley,
Kochi-39. The signing of MOU is expected to benefit our post graduate programmess in
Signal Processing and VLSI and Embedded Systems. This event was organized by jointly
by Departments of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation and Electronics &
Communication Engineering.
Preliminary Meeting of formation of ISOI – Kochi Chapter on 23rd
– 03-12.
A meeting was held to discuss the formation of Instrumentation Society of India – Kochi
Chapter. Representatives from various process control industries in Kochi participated.
This program was organized by Department of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
Seminar by Orell Techno Systems on 14th
-03 -12
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Orell Techno Systems conducted a seminar on Campus Management System for the
member of Academic Institution Management Software teams.
Workshop – “Adobe Photoshop” on 6th
& 7th
03-12
Technovia Info Solutions in association with i-Trax, organized a workshop on Adobe
Photoshop for B.Tech students. This program was organized by Department of
Information Technology.
Seminar – “Advanced Networking” on 05-03-12
A seminar in advanced networking by Mr. Sebin Joe, Training Manager, Logic Software
Solutions (P) Ltd, Kochi for the CS and IT students. This program was organized by
Department of Computer Science and Information Technology.
Seminar - “Net Programming” on 03-03-12
A session on .Net Programming by Mr.Shalvin P D, Software Architecture, UST Global
for 6th semester CS students.
Competition - “BPCL - Encon Club competition on Environment Conservation”
on 03-03-12
The ENCON club of Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology (RSET) and BPCL
Encon club jointly conducted Essay, Painting, Pencil-Sketch competitions on
Environment and Energy Conservation at the college campus for the student members.
The prizes are sponsored by BPCL Kochi Refinery in connection with Oil & Gas
Conservation Fortnight celebrations
Talk by Mr. Javed Hussan Chairman, Nest group of Companies on “Innovative
Thinking” on 24-02-12
Mr. Javed Hussan talked to the first semester students of the post graduate courses and
explained the need of innovative thinking among engineering professionals.
Seminar - “Process Safety & Industrial Automation: An Introduction” on 30-01-12
This program was conducted by Mr. Sujith Panikker from Silverra consultants –
Singapore. He described in details the relevance new safety standards implemented in
Process control industry. This program was organized by the department of Applied
Electronics and Instrumentation.
CRITERION IV
INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure
that facilitate effective teaching and learning?
Adequate infrastructure facilities are the key for effective and efficient conduct of the
educational programmes. RSET focuses on developing good infrastructure like modern
classrooms, well equipped laboratories, Canteen, Transport facility, Wi-Fi campus,
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Library with reading rooms, Play grounds, Power Backup, separate hostels for Boys &
Girls etc. The requirement of new infrastructure and facilities are proposed by the
concerned departments and the Principal recommends the proposal to the Director and
the Director approves it.
RSET has a sprawling campus of 28.73 acres of Land. The built up floor space is 30996
m2. The Academic blocks consist of Conference Room, Seminar Halls, Drawing Halls,
Class Rooms, Central Library, Department Libraries, Examination section etc.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for
a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces,
seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house,
specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
All the departments have the necessary infrastructure to meet the ever increasing
requirements with adequate class rooms, seminar halls, tutorial halls, laboratories and
sufficient space for hosting all academic activities, as shown below.
Spacious, well ventilated and well furnished class rooms
Central Library and Department libraries
Air-conditioned Computer Labs
Digital Library
Seminar Halls
Conference Room
Board Room
Auditorium
Ladies waiting Room
Staff rooms.
Well equipped laboratories.
Workshops
Spacious drawing halls
Examination Cell
Separate Hostels for boys and girls
For the transportation of students and faculty RSET has 16 buses & the College also uses
additional 6 contract carrier buses on rented basis. The college has a canteen & Cafeteria,
a stationery shop with reprographic facilities, a medical assistance room etc to cater the
needs of the students and staff. We also have a post office, the South Indian Bank and
ATM very close to the college.
A. Infrastructure Facilities for Academic Activities
Sl Details Available Area in sq.m
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No. Numbers
1 Class rooms 47 3946.49
2 Laboratories 46 6799.44
3 Drawing Hall 1 183.2
4 Seminar Hall 5 890.42
5 Tutorial Hall 9 629.34
6 Workshops 3 438
7 Computer Centre (CCF) 1 156.8
8. Central Library 1 685.21
9 Department Library 2 165.6
10 Auditorium 1 1098.92
Table 4.1.1: Infrastructure Facilities for Academic Activities
B. Administrative area – Infrastructure facilities
Sl No Details Number Area,sq.m
1 Director Room 1 78.40
2 Principal Room 1 76.34
3 Vice Principal Room 1 27.50
4 BoardRoom 1 91.26
5 Adm office Room 1 91.26
6 Administrator Room 1 22.66
7 Staff Room 18 1550.6
8 Store Room 6 148.47
9 Maintenance 1 52.00
10 Security 1 2.50
11 Pantry for staff 1 6.20
12 House Keeping 1 8.55
13 Placement Cell 1 196.2
14 Students welfare 1 37.6
Table 4.1.2: Administrative area
C. Amenities Area – Infrastructure Facilities
Sl No Details Number Area,sq.m
1 Toilets Ladies & Gents 27 588.06
2 Boys Common Room 2 105.4
3 Girls Common Room 2 112.6
4 Canteen 1 677.9
5 Stationary Stores /
Reprographic Facilities
1 13.7
6 First Aid / Sick Room 1 24.8
7 Fitness Centre 2 1000
Table 4.1.3: Amenities Area
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Central library with more than 685 Sq m is available with the following facilities:
Details of Books and journals and their value in central library ( As on 31st March 2014)
No. Value
Text Books 23357 7364548.5
Reference Books 3374 3935353.5
e-Books 363 220887
Journals 264 750004
e-Journals 7 e-Journal Packages 4230574
Digital Database NPTEL Video Lectures , Institutional Repository
CD & Video 841
Others (specify) –
Back Volumes Back Volumes 1629
Table 4.1.4: Library Details
Number of books added for the year 2014-15
No. of Titles – 999
No. of Volumes – 1847
Print Journals - 90
Total number of books as on August 2015
Item Number
Total number of books 28986
Total number of Titles 11669
Table 4.1.5: Library Books
Classrooms:
The institution has sufficient number of well-furnished, well ventilated, spacious
classrooms for conducting theory classes.
Class Rooms are spacious and ergonomically designed so that proper ventilation,
lighting is provided with good acoustics.
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All the class rooms of individual departments are at close proximity in order to have
better access for the students.
Technology enabled learning rooms:
Each department in the college is provided with technology enabled classrooms to
facilitate engaged and active learning.
Each room has a seating capacity of 63 and provided with LCD projector, Wi-Fi and
LAN enabled internet connectivity, public addressing system etc.
The Classrooms are also ideal for small seminars and workshops where the audio-
visual facilities available help make presentations with a greater impact.
Seminar Halls:
The college has 5 seminar halls to conduct conferences, workshops and symposia for
students and faculty.
All the seminar halls are equipped with LCD projector, LCD screen, white board and
public addressing system.
Tutorial classrooms:
The institute has four shared tutorial Rooms to help students who are lagging in the
subjects and to address the personal level doubts and queries of the students.
One period per week is assigned as tutorial period for each subject.
Laboratories:
The college has enough well-equipped labs, used for whole the year on timetable basis
to meet the curriculum requirements.
Labs are equipped with sufficient hardware and licensed software to run program
specific curriculum and off program curriculum.
Lab facility is available for students after normal working hours as necessary.
All labs are provided with Un-interruptible power supply (UPS).
Students are encouraged to use the labs and workshops for their academic project
works.
Botanical Garden:
RSET maintains a botanical garden that contains various plants.
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Animal house:
There is an animal house in the campus.
Horses, Emu, ducks etc are in the animal house.
Specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research:
The college has a well equipped language lab with ETNL Language Lab Software. The
lab has an area of 78.14 sq.m. The lab can accommodate 29 students at a time.
An intranet facility Rajagiri Information Centre for providing e-journals, video
lectures, syllabus based class notes etc. is also provided.
Course materials shared in intranet repository can be accessed by students from
Advanced Resource Centre or Central Computing Facility
All students are provided with Gyan (Lecture notes, previous question papers, NPTEL
videos etc.) credentials as e-learning platform.
Students can check their marks and attendance through an internet facility (Rajagiri
Student Management System).
Apart from the central library, department libraries with good collection of books are
available.
b). Extra–curricular activities: sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium,
NSS, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, health
and hygiene etc.
The college puts forward efforts to realize total development of the student. In addition to
academics, literary, cultural and sports activities are conducted which offer leadership
qualities, decision making abilities, team spirit, precision, analytical capabilities, socio-
psychological awareness etc. which make an individual intellectually mature being.
Infrastructure Facilities for Co-curricular activities
We have a literary forum functioning in the campus. The literary forum provides the
students with opportunities to develop and hone their creative skills, and conducts literary
workshops, seminars and discussions on literature and creative writing.
Arts club: The RSET arts club encourages the artistic talents of the students, provides
them with the opportunity to hone their organizational skills and develop a spirit of
sportsmanship and cooperation. It organizes the annual Arts Festival „Bharatham‟.
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Music club: The RSET music club is formed with the active participation of students
from all batches. The club encourages the students to generate new horizons to their
music dreams.
Sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium:
The college promotes sports and games and offers the individual an opportunity to
enhance self knowledge, expression, personal development, courage and social
interaction. To develop team spirit, leadership qualities and organizing abilities among
the students, Sports & Games meets are organized regularly in the college. Students of all
departments participate and prove their talents.
Games and Sports facilities, and qualified sports instructors
Qualified sports instructors :
1. Mr. Shibu P.P MPES, M.Phil., Assistant Director
2. Mr. Rejeesh T.Chacko, Assistant Professor
Details of Department of Physical Education
Infra structural details of Physical Education Department
Sl
No. Name of the Area Plinth Area in Sq.Mtrs
1 Basketball Courts with Floodlight Facility 2050 Sq.Mtrs
2 Football Field 5850 Sq.Mtrs
3 Cricket Ground 9000 Sq.Mtrs
4 Volleyball Courts 400 Sq.Mtrs
5 Throw ball Court 200 Sq.Mtrs
6 Tennis Court 600 Sq.Mtrs
7a Fitness Centre Gents 500 Sq.Mtrs
7b Fitness Centre Ladies 500 Sq.Mtrs
8 Play Ground consist of 200mtrs Athletic Track, Long
Jump Pit, Shot-put, Discus Throw pits and Javelin
sector.
6000 Sq.Mtrs
9a Department Room 40 Sq.Mtrs
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9b Sports Store 40 Sq.Mtrs
10a Indoor Badminton Court 1000 Sq.Mtrs
10b Table Tennis Area 175 Sq.Mtrs
Table 4.1.6: Infra structural details of Physical Education Department
Physical Education Department facilities
Sl No. Name of the facility Availability
for usage
1 Basketball Courts with Floodlight Facility
2
2 Football Field 2
3 Cricket Ground 1
4 Volleyball Courts 2
5 Throw ball Court 1
6 Indoor Badminton Court 1
7 Tennis Court 1
8
Play Ground consist of 200mtrs Athletic Track,
Long Jump Pit, Shot-put, Discus Throw pits and
Javelin sector.
1
9 Table Tennis Board 2
10 Fitness Centre Gents 15 Individual stations
1 Multi station
11 Fitness Centre Ladies 15 Individual stations
1 Multi station
Table 4.1.7: Physical Education Department facilities
Gymnasium Equipment Details
Sl No.
List of Equipment in Gymnasium
1 Tread Mill
2 Spinning Cycle
3 Smith Machine
4 Multi Purpose Bench
5 Leg Extension & Leg Curl Machine
6 5 Station Multi Purpose Machine
7 Cable Cross Over
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8 Latt Pull Down & Row Machine
9 Pec-Dec Machine
10 Abdominal Crunch Bench
11 Adjustable bench
12 Seated Shoulder Press Machine
13 Dumbells, Barbells, Weight Plates & Dumbell /Plate
Racks
14 Digital Weighing Machine
15 T-Bar
16 Automatic Body Massager
17 Music System with Home Theater
Table 4.1.8: Gymnasium Equipment Details
Auditorium
An auditorium with a seating capacity of 750 is available to host literary and cultural
activities. The auditorium is equipped with enough lights & fans and good ventilation.
An auditorium with a seating capacity is planned in the proposed KE block .
NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)
NSS unit (Technical Cell Unit No.232) is available in the campus with Mr. Rejeesh T.
Chacko as co-ordinator and students as members. The unit actively undertakes social and
humanitarian projects. The college NSS team regularly organizes social camps in
surrounding areas and villages to create awareness among the public community on
various social, moral, ethical principles and ways of life.
The NSS Unit of the college involves the students in social service activities by arranging
special camps in nearby villages and towns. The unit helps the villages near the college
by sponsoring educational needs of their children. It also organizes blood donation camps
frequently.
Cultural activities
Arts Festival : The arts Club organizes the annual „Arts festival‟ – „Bharatham‟ , which
encourages the artistic talents of the students, provides them with opportunity to hone
their organizational skill and develop a spirit of sportsmanship and cooperation.
„Bharatham‟ consists of 69 events and was divided into 2 categories- literary events and
the main events. The literary events and the main events are subdivided into various
categories viz. musical, theatre and dance events. The fest is conducted house wise with
names Spartans, Vikings, Aryans , Mughals and Rajputs. The Arts Fest unveils young
talents in the field of music, dance, and various other literal and cultural activities.
Communication skills development
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A full time English teacher is appointed to take care of the development of
communication skills of the students in their first year of study itself. Along with regular
subjects, one period per week is allotted to each branch for training on communication
skills development.
The college has a well equipped language lab with ETNL Language Lab Software. The
lab has an area of 78.14 sq.m. The lab can accommodate 29 students at a time. The focus
is on training the students speak fluent, intelligible, appropriate, and functionally correct
English through coaching in phonetics, role plays, describing exercises and debates.
Health and hygiene
The campus has a medical centre which takes care of emergencies. A doctor is available
3 days in a week and a full time nurse is also available.
An ambulance is available in the campus to take care of any emergencies.
College buildings are being maintained ensuring maximum levels of safety and hygiene.
4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line
with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the
facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years
(Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution/ campus and indicate the existing
physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).
Since its inception in 2001, the college has been keeping pace with the changing needs
and requirements to meet its academic growth. To keep pace with the needs and
requirements, additional infrastructure is being added from time to time. In the last four
years, many facilities including a new building have been constructed/ renovated. The
details of the facilities which have been added are as under:
Facilities Developed in the last four years and the amount spent:
Items Expenses in
2013-2014
Expenses in
2012-2013
Expenses in
2011-2012
Acquisition of
land; & new
buildings and
infrastructural
built-up
77576883 29586132 34462685
Library Books &
Equipment 1785326 664365 524857
Library E-
Journal, Print
Journals &
1430668 1647800 1285666
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Magazines
Laboratory
Equipment
& Software
21503743 13320176 2300298
Games and Sports 1036694 309609 594095
Buses & Cars
purchase 20575 185168 902788
Furniture 3113758 1969474 1554947
Administrative
and other
Expenditure
197350321 182783582 150451645
Table 4.1.9: Facilities Developed
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the
requirements of students with physical disabilities?
Wheel chair and lift are available for physically disabled students.
A ramp is provided at the PG centre for the physically disabled students.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them:
Hostel Facility: The college has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls
a. capacity of the hostels (to be given separately for boys and Girls)
Capacity of the boys hostel is 450
Capacity of the girls hostel is 350
b. Occupancy
Occupancy of the boys hostel is 450
Occupancy of the girls hostel is 350
c. Rooms in the hostel (to be given separately for boys and Girls)
There are 214 rooms in the boys‟ hostel.
There are 203 rooms in the girls‟ hostel.
d. Recreational facilities
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Television with cable connection facility.
e. Sports and Games (Indoor and Outdoor facilities)
The Hostel has provision for the following
i. Table Tennis
ii. Carom
iii. Chess
The Hostel also has the following facilities for use by the students and staff.
WI-FI enabled
Facilities for medical emergencies:
An ambulance is available within the campus for any medical emergencies.
Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual equipments.
Constant supply of safe drinking water.
24 hours Security
4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care
on the campus and off the campus?
The college has the facility for medical assistance. There is a medical centre functioning
in the college with a doctor available for 3 days in a week and a full time nurse.
An ambulance is available within the campus for any medical emergencies.
4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus – spaces for special
units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women‟s Cell, Counseling and Career
Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and
students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc.
IQAC Details
A cell is constituted as per AICTE Guidelines to ensure consistency in high quality
academic delivery and outcomes. An exclusive room is provided for day to day activities
of IQAC.
Grievance Redressal unit
A Grievance Redressal cell with following member is formed as per the suggestion of the
AICTE to redress events if any of staff members or any students of the campus.
1. Prof. A J Kuttyamma (Convenor)
2. Prof. Gopalakrishna Pillai. A.
3. Ms.Jayasri R. Nair.
4. Mr. Binu R.
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5. Mr.sidheek P. A.
Functions of Grievance Redressal Cell
Action Taken Report (ATR) on the complaints registered tobe maintained.
Students / Staff complaints regarding the amenities / facilities to be brought to the
notice of the higher authorities.
Maintain a harmonious atmosphere in the campus with a feel of concern and sense of
belonging.
Issues related to general problems in the campus / hostels that are brought to the
notice of this committee are to be recorded.
Women‟s cell
In compliance with the Supreme Court Judgment and guidelines issued in 1997 as well as
the „Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition, and
Redressal) Bill 2006‟, to provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right
of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, RSET had
constituted a Women‟s Grievance Redressal Committee (WGRC) in 2009. The afore said
bill was enacted in April 2013 and keeping with the spirit of the Act, the WGRC has been
renamed as the Complaints Committee against Sexual Harassment (CCASH) to make
its purpose more explicit. The present committee consists of the following members who
represent the faculty, administrative staff, students and a sociologist.
NAME Department
1. Dr. Deepthy Das Krishna - Dept. of ECE (Chair person)
2. Ms. Santhi B -Dept. of EEE (Convener)
3. Ms. Priya S - Dept of AEI
4. Ms. Anitha Varghese - Dept. of CE
5. Ms. Jisha G -Dept. of IT
6. Ms. Anita John - Dept. of CSE
7. Prof. Gopalakrishna Pillai - Dept. Of ME
8. Ms. Bindu V. A - Dept of BS
9. Mr. Reji V.V - Administration
10. Dr. Celine Sunny - Sociologist and Research head, RCSS
(ex-officio member)
11. Ms. Aparna George - Student Council Vice Chair person
(ex-officio member)
Objectives of the committee
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1. To act as an inquiry authority on a complaint of sexual harassment
2. Deal with cases of sexual harassment in a time bound manner, aiming at ensuring
support services to the victimized and termination of the harassment.
3. Take proactive measures to sensitize the staff, faculty and students about gender
issues, sexual harassment and its legal implications through awareness seminars,
campaigns, talks etc.
Counseling
The institution has a student welfare officer who provides counseling to the students on
personal and academic problems. An office with an area of 37.60 sq. m is provided in the
main block for this purpose.
Career Guidance Cell
The career guidance cell organizes lectures, presentations and seminars; and acts as an
information source on higher education and career opportunities. It helps the students
analyze their aptitude, and make the best choice from the available alternatives.
Placement & Training Cell
A dedicated Placement & Training Cell is working round the year to provide efficient and
effective training and employment opportunities for all students. The placement cell
keeps track of openings within the country and abroad, and brings in companies for
campus recruitment. It prepares students for recruitment by providing training through
aptitude tests, group discussions and mock interviews.
Functions of the Placement & Training Cell:
1. To plan, schedule and conduct the placement drive for final year students.
2. To establish a relationship with companies that visit for recruitment.
3. To provide training program for all students so as to make them prepared for the
placement process.
4. To attract core companies to the campus.
5. To provide students with journals, magazines, newspapers etc through the college
library to make them aware of job opportunities abroad and in public sector units.
6. Spread awareness about different career opportunities pertaining to the different
branches of Engineering.
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7. To conduct workshops, lectures, seminars on higher education and career
opportunities.
Provide coaching for competitive examinations.
Infrastructure and Facilities available in the placement cell:
Facility Number
Number of interview rooms
5
Number of GD rooms
3
Number of chambers for HR
personnel
2
Number of guest rooms for HR
personnel
10
Table 4.1.10: Placement Cell Facilities
A total area of 196.2 sq m is provided for placement cell.
Members of Placement Cell:
• Full-time Officers: 3 (1 TPO & 2 ATPO) Full-time Trainers: 1 (Soft skills &
Personality Development) Office staff: 1 Student Volunteers attached to placement
cell: 21
Health centre
The campus has a medical centre with an area of 24.80 sq.m which takes care of
emergencies. A doctor is available 3 days in a week. A full time nurse is also available.
Canteen
The College has canteen facility of over 600 sq m area with a seating capacity of 300.
Recreational facilities for students
Both Boy‟s and Girl‟s hostels are equipped with the recreational facilities for the
students.
Safe drinking water facility
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The College has Reverse Osmosis Plant (1000 liter/hr capacity) to serve the drinking
water requirement in the campus. Storage capacity of drinking, washing and watering
facilities is about 1,75,000 liters. Aqua guards and other water purifies are attached to as
many as 10 water coolers for fresh and purified water supply to students and staff.
Auditorium
An auditorium with a seating capacity of 750 is available to host literary and cultural
activities. The auditorium is equipped with enough lights & fans and good ventilation.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource
4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a
committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to
render the library, student/user friendly?
YES. Since the Library has to cater to the needs of variety of users such as faculty, post
graduate and under graduate students, and non teaching staffs, a wide range of subject
fields are to be represented in our book stock with prime thrust for meeting the needs of
students and faculty members. Besides this, for smooth functioning of the library and safe
guarding the interest of all sections of the library users, formation of policies, rules &
regulations and implementing the library policies in a judicious manner, an infrastructure
is needed for the library. To meet all the above objectives the Central Library is advised
by a Library development Committee with the following composition and
representatives.
Composition of the committee
Secretary
Prof. K. A. Ouseph
Members
1. Dr. A. Unnikrishnan, Principal
2. Dr. John M. George Vice Principal
3. Dr. P.B. Vinod Kumar (Prof., DBSH)
4. Ms. Liza Annie Joseph (HoD, AEI)
5. Mr. Ajith S (HoD, CSE)
6. Mr. Jaison Jacob (HoD, ECE)
7. Ms. Jaysree R Nair (HoD, EEE)
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8. Mr. Manoj G Tharian (HoD, ME)
9. Ms. Kuttyamma A J (HoD, IT)
10. Dr. Antony V. V. (HoD, DBSH)
11. Dr. Jobin Antony
12. Ms. Aparna George
13. Ms. Shimmi Ashokan
14. Mr. Binu A
15. Mr. Jobin Jose
16. Mr. Tony Joseph
17. Ms. Sunitha Wilson
18. Mr Binu R
19. Mr. James Mathew
20. Ms. Joseena Joseph
21. Ms. Rinu Alice Koshy
Significant Initiatives of the Committee:
1. Library working hours have been extended up to 8.30 PM on working days.
2. Any suggestions/grievances are invited from the users through suggestion box and
action is taken accordingly after discussion in the meeting of the committee.
3. Users can access publications and previous question papers.
4. Digital library has been set up with high speed network connectivity to access all
e-resources and video streaming e-learning programme.
Its major responsibilities are:
Advise or suggest new programs/development for the growth of the library
Evaluate progress and functioning of the library
Scrutinize financial proposals for capital expenditure, major purchase and
recommend for sanction them
Other matters of importance and interest concerned with the growth,
development and welfare of the library
4.2.2 Provide details of the following:
Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) : 685.21 sq. m
Total seating capacity : 201
Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during
examination days, during vacation)
on working days : 08:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.
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on holidays : 09:30 A.M. to 04:00 P.M.
on before examination days : 08:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.
during examination days : 08:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.
during vacation : 08:00 A.M. to 08:30 P.M.
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals
and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books,
journals and e-resources during the last four years.
Material Selection and Purchase
Library should purchase at least 650 titles and 3000 volumes in a year to
satisfy AICTE norms.
It should make sure that these books confirming to the syllabus and quite
relevant in our context.
Purchase can be done only after getting approval of the books selection
committee
Observance of GOC norms is must in library purchase
Purchase Procedure
Before the commencement of each semester all departments are requested to
submit the request for the purchase of books, and after verification for
duplication by the library staff the requests are submitted to the library
committee for approval. After obtaining the approval the quotations are invited
from the suppliers. In their quotation they quote the price and discount for each
book. Then order is placed with the supplier whose price after discount is
lowest. The order for purchase is sanctioned by the Director. Major publishers
send catalogues of current titles and various departments use these catalogues
while preparing their request for the purchase of books
Amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four
years
Item Amount Spent in Rs
2013-14 2012-13 2011-12
Text Books 653228 387172.3 240614.9
Reference Books 1,132,098 277192.7 284242.1
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e-Books 115545 115545 105342
Journals 222416 230407 180168
e-Journals 1176780 1303848 1000156
Table 4.2.1: Amount Spent for Library Facilities
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the
library collection?
Library is enabled with OPAC through which users can search the library catalog
principally to locate books and other material available at the library.
All students are provided with Gyan credentials as e-learning platform.
Students have access to various e-journal packages like IEEE xplore, Science Direct,
Springer, ASME, ASTM, ASCE etc.
RSET Institutional Repository is a digital service that collects, preserves, and
distributes digital material. It provides Competitive Examination Question Papers,
Conference Proceedings, Department Publications, Faculty Collections, Internal
Examination Question Papers - Post Graduate & Under Graduate programmess, Main
Project Reports - Under Graduate, Maters Thesis Reports - Post Graduate, Seminar
Reports of Post Graduate & under Graduate programmes, University Question Papers
etc.
Wi-Fi enabled reading hall.
Computers for internet browsing and digital library.
RSET Digital Library serve‟s Campus wide access to video lectures – (Video
lectures from NPTEL Phase I and Phase II and C- DEEP IIT Bombay).
High end reprographic machine.
J-Gate is an electronic gateway to global e-journal literature provides seamless access
to millions of journal articles available online.
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
Average number of walk-ins : 240 per day
Average number of books issued/returned : 115/107
Ratio of library books to students enrolled : 11 books per student
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Average number of books added during last 3 years : 5349 (1st April2012 – 31
st
March 2015)
Average number of login to opac (OPAC) : 90
Average number of login to e-resources : 669
Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed : 325
Number of information literacy trainings organized : 1
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials : Nil
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library.
Reference: The Library has a separate reference section in which 4274 books are
available.
Reprography: Reprography facility is available in the library for the benefit of the
faculty and students.
Information deployment and notification: Yes, (Through Orientation program, New
Arrivals Board, email, notice board, Reference service, Website).
A notice board at the entrance of the library displays all the important and
latest notifications.
User orientation and awareness program has been conducted for students
and staff.
Download: Yes
Printing: Yes
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers
of the college.
The library staff assists the staff and students for accessing of books and e-journals in
case of difficulty. Also to facilitate the ease of access the library staff ensures that
arrangements are made to display new arrivals in a special rack and the list of books is
displayed at the ends of the rack. The new books are kept for 10-15 days as a display.
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4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically
challenged persons? Give details.
Institute does not have visually/physically challenged persons so far. However necessary
arrangement will be made if need arises.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used
for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to
collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for further
improvement of the library services?
Suggestions and feedback collected through suggestion box. A complaint box is provided
at the library, in which the students/ faculty may drop complaints or suggestions. Any
such complaint/ suggestion received is addressed by the library development committee
immediately and informed to the Principal if necessary.
4.3 IT Infrastructure
4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the
institution.
Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact
configuration of each available system):
Item Number
Number of Desktop computers 821
Number of Laptops 99
Number of Servers 16
Table 4.3.1: Number of computers
Details of the computing facility (hardware and software) in each lab is given below
CCF - Hardware
Sl
No.
Name of Equipment /
Brief specification
Quanti
ty
Total
Count
Remarks
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1.
Computer System (with
specifications)
1) Hp dx 2355
2) Dell Optiplex390
3) Dell Optiplex740
60
4
2
66
HDD :160 GB (62) /500 GB (4)
RAM : 2Gb (62) ,4 Gb (4)
Processor:AMD Athlone™
Dual core Processor 5200b
2.71Ghz (60) ,INTEL® Core™
i3 2120 CPU @ 3.30Ghz (4),
AMD ATHLONE™ 64 x2 Dual
Core Processor 5800+3.00Ghz
(2)
2. Windows 2008Server 1 1
Table 4.3.2: Details of Hardware in CCF Lab
CCF- Softwares
Sl
No. SOFTWARES QUANTITY
1 Ms Windows Xpl Genuine 63
2 Windows 7 genuine 2
3 Windows 2008 Genuine 1
4 Ubuntu 11.10 61
5 Microsoft Office 2007 Professional 66
6 Adobe Reader 66
7 Anti virus (free ware) 66
8 Masam 63
9 Turbo C++ 63
10 Flex 60
11 Bison 60
Table 4.3.3: Details of Software in CCF Lab
Heisenberg lab - Hardwares
Sl
No.
Name of Equipment /
Brief specification
Quantity Total
Count
Remarks
1.
Computer System (with
latestspecifications)
1) Sunray thin clients
2) Wipro desktop
3) Dell pc
39
26
3
1
69
HDD :70 GB (26)
/500GB (3) RAM : 512
mb DDR2 above RAM
:4 GB DDR3 P4
processor /i3 processor
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4) Compaq
Table 4.3.4: Details of Hardware in Heisenberg lab
Heisenberg lab - Softwares
Sl No. SOFTWARES QUANTITY
1 Ms Office 2007/2010 Professional 2
2 Online UPS(6KVA) 1
3 Ubuntu 20
4 Windows 8 3
5 Windows 7 1
6 Windows Xp 6
Table 4.3.5: Details of Software in Heisenberg lab
Hercules lab - Hardwares
Sl
No.
Name of Equipment /
Brief specification
Quantit
y
Remarks
1.
Computer System (with
latestspecifications)
5
PC Specifications to be followed:
HP Compaq Processor: AMD
ATHLON XR5200
RAM: 2 GB or better
HDD: 160 GB SATA
Monitor: Color TFT
Table 4.3.6: Details of Hardware in Hercules lab
Quantum lab - Hardwares
Sl
No.
Name of Equipment / Brief
specification
Qua
ntity
Remarks
1. Computer System (with latest
specifications)
SUN MICROSYSTEMS
ULTRA 20 HP COMPAQ
6005 PRO MICROTOWER
Dell Optiplex
Total
2
61
4
67
PC Specifications to be followed:
Processor: Core 2 Due, 2.0 GHz OR
Dual Core
RAM: 3 GB or better
HDD: 320 GB SATA
Monitor: Color TFT
OS: Genuine Windows 7 Professional
or Home Premium or Windows 7
Ultimate
Antivirus: User License for one year
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Table 4.3.7: Details of Hardware in Quantum lab
Quantum lab - Softwares
Sl
No. SOFTWARES QUANTITY
1 Windows 2008 Server or Latest version (10 user
License)
2
2 IBM Rational Rose 30 User
3 Ms Office 2007 Professional or latest version
(20 user license)
64 Nodes
4 Online UPS(5KVA) 1
Table 4.3.8: Details of Software in Quantum lab
Bohr lab - Hardwares
Sl
No.
Name of Equipment / Brief
specification
Quantity Remarks
1. Computer System (with latest
specifications)
1) Sunfirex2100
2) Sunfirex2200
3) SunfireV20z
4) IBMp-series
5) IBM e-series
6) Sunfirev490
7) Hp Desktop
8) Compaq Presario
9) Dell optiplex
10) Dell poweredge T410
11) Sunfirex4170
8
2
2
4
1
1
1
5
2
3
1
1
Processor: Core 2 Due, 2.0GHz
OR Dual Core or better.
RAM: 3 GB or better .
HDD: 320 GB SATA or better.
Monitor: Color TFT
2. Windows 2003 Server or
Latest version
1 Microsoft Volume licensing
Table 4.3.9: Details of Hardware in Bohr lab
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Bohr lab - Softwares
Sl
No. SOFTWARES QUANTITY
1 Ms Office 2007/2010 Professional
2 Windows 2003 server 4
3 Windows 2008 server 3
4 Debain 4
5 Ubuntu 2
6 Windows 8
7 Windows 7 1
8 Xp 2
9 Fluent
10 Msql
11 Solaris 4
12 Matlab 2007 20
13 Matlab 2009 10
14 Matlab2011 50
15 Oracle 9 1
16 Visual studio 1
Table 4.3.10: Details of Software in Bohr lab
Klienrock lab - Hardwares
Sl
No
Category Processor RAM HDD DVD Monitor Total
1 WORKSTATION
SERVER(DELLT1
600)
Xeon(3.10
Ghz)
8 GB
DDR3
250
GB
SATA
16
XDVD
W/R
19 ''
LED
1
2 DELL CORE i5 CORE
i5(3.10Ghz)
4 GB
DDR3
460
GB
SATA
16
XDVD
W/R
18.5 ''
LED
10
3 DELL CORE i3 CORE
i3(3.30Ghz)
4 GB
DDR3
460
GB
SATA
16
XDVD
W/R
18.5 ''
LED
10
Table 4.3.11: Details of Hardware in Klienrock lab
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Total No. of Printers: 32
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and
students on the campus and off-campus?
120 MBPS Internet facility is provided for students & staff
The entire campus is wifi enabled and faculty/ students who wish to access the
facility can do so with prior permission.
4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT
infrastructure and associated facilities?
The college has Cloud Computing Facility. The existing Cloud Computing facility is an
Open Stack 3 node architecture installation. It consists of a management node, network
node and 3 computer nodes having 18 cores.
At least 5 M Tech projects are registered to use this facility currently and staff members
also use it for cloud research. A paper has been already accepted for publication in ACC
2015 and another one is accepted for ACC workshop 2015.
As a second step we are planning to set up a basic high performance installation. It will be a pre-
cursor to the proposed Rajagiri Supercomputing Facility which is aspired to become a node in the
National HPC Grid.
RSET is also planning to develop national and international HPC consulting
collaborations. We are trying to find Government funding for the HPC setup (DST,
DyST, UGC, AICTE, etc).
4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement,
upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in
the institution (Year wise for last four years).
Amount spent on maintenance and up gradation of ICT
Academic Year Maintenancen and
upgradation (in Lakhs)
2013-14 19.84
2012-13 22.17
2011-12 19.48
Table 4.3.12: Amount spent on maintenance and up gradation of ICT
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4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including
development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and
students?
Faculty are encouraged to use computers in class rooms for power point
presentations and for preparing lesson plans and learning materials.
Smart class rooms with LCD projectors, and WIFI connectivity are available.
Staff rooms are facilitated with computers and Internet.
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies
deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT
enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the
center of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the
teacher
Faculty are encouraged to refer NPTEL video materials. Students are also provided
with on line NPTEL video materials.
Well equipped computer Labs, LCD projectors and OHPs are available to the faculty
for conducting seminars, workshops, computer aided training, faculty development
programs and conferences.
The e-Journal and e-Library facility is available for both students and faculty
members to gain knowledge.
The campus and the hostels are fully enabled with Wi-Fi access to avail internet
facilities. The faculty is always available for any need based assistance in the use of
ICT.
4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or
through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of?
Yes.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available
financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate
your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)?
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Description 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12
A Building 141.63 50.18 54.61
B Furniture
C Equipment 3.33 4.17 1.69
D Computers 19.84 22.17 19.48
E Vehicles 20575 185168 902788
F Any Other 2.24 1.32 1.52
Table 4.4.1: Amount spent on maintenance of campus facilities
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the
infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
We have a centralized maintenance department for the entire campus with full time
salaried employees.
Infrastructure: A maintenance register is being kept in the reception of the
administration block. All complaints and recommendations registered are being checked
by the respective staff on a daily basis and the necessary steps are taken.
Maintenance of academic infrastructure
• Maintenance cell is in place to take care of civil, electrical and furniture routine
check-ups and repairs.
• Schedule of routine inspection and check-ups is prepared.
• Central complaint register is maintained.
• Minor repairs are carried out by in-house staff.
• Electrical Staff: 04 Workshop Staff: 02 Plumber: 01
• Major repairs are outsourced.
• Maintenance cell meets once in a month to take review and discuss any major
problems.
• Energy audit of institute is carried out in-house.
• Routine cleaning of premises including toilet blocks by contract labors.
• Routine cleaning of water tanks, coolers and filters is carried out as per schedule.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other
precision measures for the equipment/instruments?
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• Calibration of the instrumentation equipment is taken up by the respective
departments as and when required basis.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive
equipment( voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)?
Electricity and power backup
• The college has two 1000 kVA (11kV/430V supply) transformer installed in the
campus by Kerala State Electricity Board catering to the energy needs of the
campus.
• As a backup, the institute also has standby Diesel generators of 650 kVA, 500 kVA
and 320 kVA amounting to equal backup support i.e., 1470 kVA in the event of
power failures
• Institute has trained staff for maintenance of UPS.
UPS Details
Sl No Item Description Quantity
1 20 KVA UPS 02
2 6 KVA UPS 12
3 3 KVA UPS 01
4 1.5 KVA UPS 01
5 500 VA UPS 10
Table 4.4.2: UPS Details
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources
which the college would like to include.
• Spacious, sprawling and eco-friendly campus.
• Over 26000 sq. m. of built up area.
• Central computing Facility with internet facility on all the days with extended hours.
• WIFI enabled campus and hostels.
• Adequate number of spacious class rooms, laboratories, seminar halls, meeting halls,
Tutorial rooms, Auditorium etc.
• Seminar halls, audio-video facilities & Digital library Internet browsing center.
• LCD equipped smart class rooms.
• Excellent indoor and outdoor sports facilities, grounds and gymnasium. .
• Health center facilities for students and staff.
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CRITERION V
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If “yes”, what
is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the
institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
YES. The institution publishes its updated handbook annually. The handbook contains
College Profile
The Vision and Mission Statements
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Governing Body
Managing Committee, College & Academic Council & Ethics Committee
Courses Offered
Facilities in college
Code of Conduct
Rules of Attendance
Tests and Examinations
Library Rules
Co-Curricular and Extra Curricular activities
The Parent Teachers Association
List of Class Teachers
Academic Calendar
Semester Plan
Staff List
College Timing
In addition to the prospectus, the college Newsletter called “RSET NEWS” published
annually which provides the information about the important events that happened
during the semester. The same is distributed among student and faculty for their
reference. The institution website is also updated regularly to provide the latest
information to the stake holders.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / free ships given to
the students during the last five years and whether the financial aid was available
and disbursed on time?
The toppers in the merit list for admission whose entrance rank is below 1000 will be
given scholarships. The scholarship amount will be decided by the management from
time to time. The scholarship will continue in the second and subsequent years provided
the students maintain good conduct and keep their academic position within the top 20%
of the class based on sessional/ University exam marks. Students belonging to
economically weaker sections, who secure admission based on the allotment by the
Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, will be granted 100% fee concession, provided
they possess BPL card or other documentary evidence. The number of scholarships is
limited to ten.
Institution spends significant amounts for the benefit of students in the form of
scholarship and free ships. The scholarships being awarded are:
Sl. No. Items No. of Students
a. Poverty-cum-Progress
Scholarships
566
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b. Tuition Fee Waiver 128
Table 5.1.1: Scholarship Details
No of students awarded scholarships by the Institute
Description
CFY
(2014–
2015)
CFY
(2013-
2014)
CFY
(2012-
2013)
CFY
(2011-
2012)
CFY
(2010-
2011)
CFY
(2009-
2010)
Total
Numbers
- 25 25 61 45 42
Total
Amount
Rs.
- 15,65,000 13,91,750 35,59,000 18,92,200 14,41,400
Table 5.1.2: Scholarships by the Institute
5.1.3 What percentage of students receives financial assistance from state government,
central government and other national agencies?
In addition to the institutional scholarships mentioned above the institution also arranges
for Government scholarships for the students. About 6% of students receive financial
assistance from the centralGovernment and the whole amount will be transferred to the
student‟s bank account directly as DBT by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi.
Fee reimbursement from State/ Central Government:
Description
CFY
(2014-
2015)
CFY
(2013-
2014)
CFY
(2012-
2013)
CFY
(2011-
2012)
CFY
(2010-
2011)
CFY
(2009-
2010)
Total
Numbers
249 144 119 132 112 123
Total
Amount
Rs.
1,29,94,697 49,15,810 30,88,371 19,40,846 18,72,061 26,32,043
Table 5.1.3: Details of Fee Reimbursement from State/ Central Government
5.1.4. What are the specific support services/facilities available for?
Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections
Students with physical disabilities
Overseas students
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Students to participate in various competitions/National and International
Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc.
Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams
Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,)
Support for “slow learners”
Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning/Corporate / business
house etc.
Publication of student magazines
Sl.
No. Items Remarks
1
Students from SC/ST,
OBC and
economically weaker
sections
College Fees Waiver
Help to get scholarship from central and state government
2 Students with
physical disabilities
College wheel chair
Lift facility is provided
3
Students to
participate in various
competitions/National
and International
Duty leaves are given to the students for participating the different competitions
Travel Allowance is given
4 Overseas Students No overseas students at present
5
Medical assistance to
students: health
centre, health
insurance etc.
There is a Clinic
Full time Nurse
Doctor visit 3 days a week
Availability of Ambulance
6
Organizing coaching
classes for
competitive exams
GATE coaching classes are conducted by departments after the regular college timings.
Study materials are also provided
7 Support for “slow
learners” Remedial class
Mentoring
8
Skill development
(spoken English,
computer literacy,
etc.,)
Communication skillsan English language is offered.
Bridge courses for C Programming is arranged after the first year during the semester break
Value added courses such as CATIA, AUTOCAD, LabVIEW Raspberry Pi etc.
Expert lectures
Industrial Visits
Industrial Training
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Personality development classes
9
Exposures of students
to other institution of
higher
learning/Corporate /
business house etc.
Industrial training allowed for fifth semester B.Tech students and M.Tech students
Interaction with the corporate world
Students are encouraged to publish and present paper in international & national conference and journals
Different training programs are arranged in various departments during the semester break
10
Publication of student
magazines
Departmental Magazines every year like
Cyberblitz, the BIT, Electro Vision, Apptronics,
Mechazine, Eluxtra
Table 5.1.4: Specific Supports/ facilities
The institution helps the students of these categories in applying for scholarships from
state and central governments. The details of students who have received the scholarships
during the academic year 2009-2014 are as follows:
Description SC ST 0EC
CFY
(2014-2015)
AMOUNT
RS.
45,71,075 4,71,261 36,17,861
CFY
(2013-2014)
AMOUNT
RS.
20,18,990 1,25,115 12,71,705
CFY
(2012-2013)
AMOUNT
RS.
10,33,777 87,010 6,12,722
CFY
(2011-2012)
AMOUNT
RS.
1,04,596 - -
CFY
(2010-2011)
AMOUNT
RS.
2,81,561 - -
CFY
(2009-2010)
AMOUNT
RS.
9,03,998 - 3,74,045
Table 5.1.5: Details of scholarship forStudents of SC/ST, OEC
The following are the details on the number of students who have qualified coached and
appeared in GATE examinations.
SL.
No.
Competitive
Exam No. of Students Qualified
2013-14‟ 2012-13‟ 2011-12‟ 2010-11‟ 2009-10‟
1 GATE
35 59 28 59 22
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Table 5.1.6: Number of students who have qualified GATE Exam
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among
the students and the impact of the efforts.
The college has set up an Entrepreneurship development cell to mould them to become
good entrepreneur. The Entrepreneurship Development Cell has been set up with the
objective of inculcating an entrepreneurial culture in the students, and to sensitize them to
the real economic and industrial development scenario. The ED Cell organizes interactive
sessions with successful entrepreneurs, workshops and debates, and interaction with
promotional agencies. Some of the activities are as follows:
1. Organize interactive sessions with successful entrepreneurs.
2. Organize „Best Entrepreneur event‟ in association with Abhiyantriki‟12
3. Encourage students to participate in events conducted by other institute to
promote entrepreneurship. The event such as „DreamSpark yathra, IndustryYus
conducted by FISAT,Technoprenuer conducted by Model engineering college,
Brilliance are few examples where RSET students have participated and won
prizes.
4. Accenture organized, Accenture Career day for final year students of RSET to
educate them about the company environment.
5. CII along with Surge Forth Technologies has launched „Innovator 2011‟ event
aimed at identifying and showcasing the innovative ideas of students. Many
RSET students have participated in the event. A presentation was held by Yi team
and HR manager of CTS for RSET students to encourage them to participate in
such events and cultivate entrepreneurship qualities in them
6. The cell has conducted a talk on „Basic steps to become successful Entrepreneur‟
by Mr. Suresh K, Nodal officer, National small industries Corporation
7. A seminar on Creativity was held by Mr. Jayaprakasan Ambali, Principal
engineer at the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority
8. A talk on “National Innovation Council for promoting innovation and
Entrepreneurship among Students” by MD of Care Keralam was held in the
college
9. Many CEOs and CFOs from various multinational companies visit our campus
and deliver guest lectures, thus motivating our students to develop entrepreneurial
skills.
Some of the Entrepreneurs are listed below
Sl. No. Name Batch Name of company
1 Akash C. A
Joseph Biju
2012 – 2016
(DCSE)
Inzane Designerz, Jan 2014
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2 Antony Pathadan
Ashwin Chacko
Kiran Kurias
2009 -2013
(DCSE)
Aditive Solutions, Jan 2014
3 Varghese
Thomsley
Mathew John
2006 – 2010
(DCSE)
Insta Software Solutions,
Trissur
4 Gils James
2011 – 2015
(DAEI)
Development of a social
networking platform for
technology wizards (Mepits)
5 Syamjith S.
Arjun Menon
2012 – 2016
(DAEI)
iTronix (app and hardware
development)
6 Syamjith S.
Arjun Menon
2012 – 2016
(DAEI)
QPlay Tech Pvt. Ltd. (app and
hardware development)
7 Nishanth P R 2005-2009
(DIT)
Technovia Solutions
8 Ashwin Thomas
Najath K N
Rony Thomas
Midhun Devassy
2009-
2013(DIT)
Slash0.Incorporated
9 Mathew John 2006 -2010
(DEEE)
Smart Energy Solutions
10 Joseph Babu 2008 – 2012
(DEEE)
Raify
11 Jijo Paul 2012 – 2014
(DEEE)
Resnova Technologies
12 Akash Mathew
2009-2013
(DECE)
CIED Technologies
13 Ashik Kallingal
Anto Varghese
2009-2013
(DECE)
Addictive Innovations
14 Jithin Joji
Sony Mathew
2010-2014
(DECE)
Probuk India
Table 5.1.7: List of students Entrepreneurs
5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation
of students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz
competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.
Arts Festival:
Bharatham
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The ARTS Club organizes the annual „Arts festival‟ – „Bharatham‟, which encourages
the artistic talents of the students, provides them with opportunity to hone their
organizational skill and develop a spirit of sportsmanship and cooperation. Bharatham
consists of 69 events and was divided into 2 categories- literary events and the main events.
The literary events and the main events are subdivided into categories- musical, theatre and
dance events. The fest is conducted house wise with names Spartans, Vikings, Aryans,
Mughals and Rajputs. The events are conducted in the Chavara Hall, Pareeksha Bhavan
and Gallery Halls. The Arts Fest unveiled young talents in the field of music, dance, and
various other literal and cultural activities. The following committees are formed for the
smooth conducting of Bharahtham. They are Discipline Committee, Programme
Committee, Time Management Committee, Appellate Committee, Judges committee,
Announcement Committee, Certificate Committee, Finance Committee, Technical Support,
Hall Arrangement committee with staff and student in charge. The active involvement of
the students and Staff in the events organized, made the three days fest a grand success
Co-curricular activities:
Two full time Physical Directors have been appointed. Sports and games are well
encouraged by the college. Director of Physical Education takes care of training and
coaching the students. Different cultural activities have been performed along with sports
activities at institution level, inter-collegiate, inter-university, inter-state and national level.
Large number of students have participated in different sports events on interuniversity;
inter-group, intercollegiate level.
Ranabhoomi
Ranabhoomi, the annual sports meet held in the month of March, gives our students a
chance to test their mettle in the track and field events. The much-awaited day witnesses
fierce competition, the emergence of new champions, and the setting of new records
every year.
Abhiyanthriki
Abhiyanthriki, RSET's national level technical fest, is one of the most popular amongst
the technical festivals hosted in the country, as evidenced by the increasing contestant
turn up every edition. Engineering knowledge and imagination combine to manifest in
the technically challenging and creative competitions, ranging from the fun to the serious
academic-oriented ones. Abhiyanthriki is held once in two years.
Techkshetra
Techkshetra, the one-day technical fest, features a variety of technical contests, designed
to test technical knowledge and aptitude to the hilt. A crowd-puller with college students
across the state, the fest is held every alternate year.
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Literary Forum
The Literary Forum provides the students with opportunities to develop and hone their
creative skills, and conducts literary workshops, seminars and discussions on literature
and creative writing.
Quiz Club
The chief objective of this club is to encourage students to develop both their Engineering
and General knowledge, by participating in various intra and inter college competitions.
Right from its inception, the quiz club has won laurels for the college with its various
achievements.
5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for
the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified
in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE /
CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defence, Civil Services, etc.
The institution encourages the students to prepare for various competitive examinations
through special coaching and training. The placement and training cell concentrate to achieve
the above goals by giving additional informative classes. Moreover to train the students those
who are interested in higher studies, coaching for competitive exams like CAT, GATE, etc.
are given. The college also offers various courses in communication skills in English and
Proficiency tests on the lines of appearing for various competitive examinations.
SL.
No.
Competitive
Exam No. of Students Qualified
2013-14‟ 2012-13‟ 2011-12‟ 2010-11‟ 2009-10‟
1
GATE
35 59 28 59 22
Table 5.1.8: Details of students who qualified Competitive Exams
5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic,
personal, career, psycho-social etc)
The student welfare officer (SWO) of the college provides counselling services to the
students with personal and psycho-social problems. The students are advised to approach
the SWO on their own if they require counselling services. Further, any teacher can refer
the students to the SWO, if they feel the need. As a rule of thumb, academically backward
students are usually referred to explore for stress factors in the students life and to help
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them out in coping with the stress factors or resolving the stressful situations. Depending
upon the nature of problems, the students are given different types of therapy like cognitive
behaviour therapy, assertive training, social skills training, supportive therapy etc. The
students are free to call up the SWO any time and discuss issues over telephone or through
texting as well. In order to establish rapport with the students, the SWO is allotted 4 – 5
sessions with the first year students every year.
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of
its students? If „‟yes‟‟, detail on the services provided to help students identify job
opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students
selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the
programmes)
YES.
The College has established a separate Training and Placement Cell with a full time
Placement Officer. It invites reputed companies for campus placements by sending the
profile of the college. The Training Cell at Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology is
headed by Prof. Jose Mathew. As part of preparing students for campus placements, all
students attend personality development classes taught by Prof. Jose Mathew which
includes Interview Training, Group Discussion and Public Speaking.
The Training and Placement Cell caters to the needs of the students by providing, the
necessary training, in developing the soft skills, so as to equip them to excel in competing
in the job market and face the interview committee with confidence in the final year of
their course. The students are facilitated with an in-campus coaching in personality
development, aptitude and communication skills. Also every faculty member takes
initiative to guide the students for career opportunities, competitive examinations,
placement and higher courses in the respective subjects.
Detail of the student placements in the previous years is given below:
Academic
Year Sl. No. Name of the company
Package per
annum Rs.
lakhs
Placement
Offers
1 CTS 3.2 167
2 INFOSYS 3.12 149
3 WIPRO 3.25 142
4 SUTHERLAND 1.8 92
5 DRD SOFTWARE 1.7 1
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2014 - 2015
6 KATALI 1.8 3
7 MUSIGMA 4.5 11
8 EASTERN GROUP 3 3
9 QBURST 2.8 1
10 RUBY 7 2.8 3
11 KGISL 1.8 5
12 HCL 2.8 1
13 MPHASIS 2.9 1
14 GRACE LINE SYSTEM 1.8 1
15 MUTHOOT FINCORP 4.5 1
16 NEST 4.25 1
17 TEMENOS 4.5 15
18 SCB 4 7
19 WISILLICA 4.5 3
20 VERIZON 4.5 3
21 ENVESTNET 4.5 1
22 TECHMAHINDRA 3.1 2
23 IBM 3.25 6
24 EXPERION
TECHNOLOGIES
1.9 1
25 IVTL INFOVIEW 4.5 1
26 POORNAM 2.5 1
27 IBS 2.8 4
28 UST 2.8 4
29 NEXT EDUCATION 3.5 4
30 FINGNET 2.8 1
2013 - 2014
1 AMAZON 12.50 2
2 FRESHDESK 4.20 2
3 VERIZON 4.5 6
4 SUNTEC 3.50 7
5 SOUTH INDIAN BANK 5.10 6
6 HCL 3.80 2
7 ACCENTURE 3.20 31
8 COGNIZANT 3.10 120
9 INFOSYS 3.20 154
10 WIPRO 3.25 107
11 ORION 2.5 6
12 FACE 4 3
13 TCS 3.25 2
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14 IBM 3.25 13
15 PLATINO CLASSIC 1.8 2
16 MICROLINE SYSTEM 1.8 17
17 UST 2.8 6
18 RUBI 7 STUDIOS 3 4
19 POORNAM 2.5 5
20 CADD CENTER 2.5 3
21 OLIVE 2.5 1
22 REUBRO 2.3 3
23 E & Y 2.9 1
24 SOUTHERLAND 1.8 3
25 BIZTIME 1.8 7
26 STANDARD
CHATERED BANK
4 8
27 SUYATI 2.9 4
28 SAVIENCE 2.3 5
29 SPECTRUM 2.4 1
30 IBS 2.8 3
31 MPHASIS 2.9 4
32 NILE 1.9 1
33 VVDN 4 1
34 NOVENTTO TECH 3 1
35 6D TECH 3.2 1
36 FRAGOMEN 3 1
1 CTS 3.10 140
2 VGUARD 3.25 1
3 ERNEST & YOUNG 2.50 1
4 INFOSYS 3.20 92
5 WIPRO 3.25 111
6 HCL 3.60 134
7 IBS 2.80 5
8 SAMSUNG 7.50 2
9 CHAYOWO 3.00 1
10 MUSIGMA 3.60 1
11 REVELATION 2.2 1
12 IN KOCHI 1.8 2
13 WRENCH SOLUTION 3 1
14 INVENSYS 3.2 2
15 SUTHERLAND 1.8 7
16 UNISYNC 1.9 1
17 POORNAM 2.5 6
18 MPHASIS 2.9 2
19 MUZARIS 3 1
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2012 – 2013
20 UST 2.8 5
21 TELENOVA 2 4
22 SRIRAM 1.8 4
23 SUBEX 4 3
24 COLAN 2 4
25 SIEMENS 3.5 1
26 ARICENT 4 3
27 GET YOUR SOLN 1.8 4
28 RMESI 3.5 2
29 DIGITAL NIRVANA 1.5 1
30 CALPIN 3 1
31 AUXBRI 1.5 1
32 TECH MAHINDRA 3.1 1
33 ICE SOFTWARE 2 1
34 SUNTEC 3.5 7
35 VERTEX 2.5 4
36 CORREL 3.25 1
37 EXCEL SOFTWARE 2 1
38 ELVEERA 2.5 1
39 ALIANZ 3.2 2
40 NEST 3 2
41 MOBME 4 1
42 TURNERS 2 1
2011 - 2012
1 ROBERT BOSCH 4.00 25
2 SOUTH INDIAN BANK 5.10 10
3 ACCENTURE 3.20 166
4 SUBEX 3.50 1
5 COGNIZANT 3.10 249
6 WIPRO 3.25 179
7 INFOSYS 3.20 203
8 STANDARD CHARTED
BANK
3.20 5
9 SUNTEC 3.50 2
10 HCL 3.6 139
11 I GATE PATNI 2.5 9
12 UST 2.5 4
13 SOURCE BITS 3 7
14 ARBITON 3.2 6
15 FACE 3.5 1
16 REUBRO
INTERNATIONAL
2.3 1
1 ACCENTURE 3.10 4
2 ERNEST&YOUNG 2.50 1
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2010 - 2011
3 HCL 3.60 66
4 INDIAN NAVY - 1
5 MICROSOFT 12.00 2
6 MPHASIS 2.60 5
7 ROBERT BOSCH 3.90 38
8 TCS 3.10 146
9 SUNTEC 3.00 1
10 VISUAL IQ 3.15 7
11 WIPRO VLSI 3.15 35
12 IBS 2.8 9
13 CSS CORP 2.2 12
14 UST 2.8 25
15 PATNI 2.2 29
16 SUTHERLAND 1.8 9
17 SYNTHEL 3.3 5
18 NEST 2.8 13
19 ARBITRON 3.5 8
2009 – 2010
1 INFOSYS 3.00 131
2 HCL 3.10 18
3 TCS 3.10 100
4 MPHASIS 2.60 20
5 NEST 2.00 3
6 WIPRO 3.00 3
7 UST 2.90 24
8 ARBITRON 2.70 8
9 CHAYOWO 2.60 1
10 JRG 2.00 1
11 CALPINE 2.9 1
12 MANERIC NOBLE
SOFTWARES
1.8 2
TOTAL 3479
Table 5.1.9: Details of campus placements
5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the
grievances reported and redressed during the last five years.
YES.
The mechanism takes care of the complaints and difficulties of the student community. At
the primary level, the teacher-in-charge listens to the problem in detail. If it is an academic
matter, the faculty member of the concerned subject is consulted to sort out the case. If the
situation demands, the teacher-in-charge will also contact the parent/guardian/ hostel
warden. The teacher-in-charge refers unresolved cases to the HOD. The two members can
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avail the services of the Student Welfare Officer if needed. At the appellate level, the
Principal will redress all the unresolved cases in consultation with the College Council and
the Director.
5.1.11 what are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual
harassment?
In compliance with the Supreme Court Judgment and guidelines issued in 1997 as well as
the „Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition, and
Redressal) Bill 2006‟, to provide for the effective enforcement of the basic human right
of gender equality and guarantee against sexual harassment and abuse, RSET had
constituted a Women‟s Grievance Redressal Committee (WGRC) in 2009. The afore said
bill was enacted in April 2013 and keeping with the spirit of the Act, the WGRC has been
renamed as the Complaints Committee against Sexual Harassment (CCASH) to make its
purpose more explicit.
Objectives:
1. To act as an inquiry authority on a complaint of sexual harassment.
2. Deal with cases of sexual harassment in a time bound manner, aiming at ensuring
support services to the victimized and termination of the harassment.
3. Take proactive measures to sensitize the staff, faculty and students about gender issues,
sexual harassment and its legal implications through awareness seminars, campaigns,
talks etc.
Procedure for Lodging a Complaint with the Committee
A written complaint of sexual harassment may be lodged by the aggrieved woman (who
can be a teaching or non-teaching staff or a student of RSET) or a third party with any
member of the complaints committee within a period of three months from the date of
sexual harassment or in case of a series of incidents within a period of three months from
the date of last incident. An inquiry will be conducted soon afterwards and during the
pendency of the inquiry the aggrieved woman will be provided with all the necessary
support as deemed fit for the situation on her request. According to the Supreme court
guidelines, sexual harassment can be defined as “unwelcome” sexually determined
behaviour (whether directly or by implication) such as:
Physical contact and advances;
Demand or request for sexual favour
Sexually coloured remarks
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Showing pornography
Other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
(Vishaka judgment by Supreme Court)
The following are also sexual harassments and are covered by the committee:
Eve-teasing,
Jokes causing or likely to cause awkwardness or embarrassment,
Innuendos and taunts,
Gender based insults or sexist remarks,
Unwelcome sexual overtone in any manner such as over telephone
(obnoxious telephone calls) and the like,
Touching or brushing against any part of the body and the like,
Displaying pornographic or other offensive or derogatory pictures,
cartoons, pamphlets or sayings,
Implied or explicit promise of preferential treatment in her employment in
exchange for sexual favours
Implied or explicit promise of threat/detrimental treatment in her
employment on refusal of sexual favours
5.1.12 is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported
during the last five years and what action has been taken on these?
Yes.
Anti-ragging Cell is in operation under the overall charge of the Principal. Students are
advised to bring cases of ragging (either on the college campus or in the hostel) to the
notice of the Principal/ members of anti-ragging committee/teachers/hostel wardens. The
Anti-Ragging committee maintains a strict vigil in the campus, at bus-stops and buses to
prevent ragging. No instances of ragging have been reported in the last five years.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution.
Subsidized Canteen facilities are available to all the students
Student motivational schemes like personality development program including
soft skill and communication skills, with the help of specially trained counsellors
Free comprehensive placement training
Free medical aid on the campus.
Free bus facilities
Scholarships like Poverty-Cum-Progress Scholarships and Total Fee Waiver
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5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If “yes”, what are its
activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure
development?
YES.
The RSET Alumni Association has been active ever since its inception in 2005. Activities
include annual Alumni Day celebrations at the RSET campus, alumni group get together
in different cities in India; a database of alumni information and a website to interact with
alumni. For the college, the true worth of its activities, in the long run, is the success of
its alumni. For the alumni of RSET who have had a good learning and social experience
during their RSET years, and who are now unsure of how to continue their pleasant
association with the college, the RSET Alumni Association provides the perfect
forum.The Alumni Association offers alumni the chance to keep abreast of the
happenings at RSET and interact in more than one way, such as: technical collaboration
in projects, professional network and academic collaboration. The Alumni association
also helps alumni to maintain contact with other alumni
(a) Office bearers of Alumni Association
Sl.
No. Name Batch Position
1 Mr. Vivek George 2001 - 2005 President
2 Mr. Tiju Thomas
George
2001 - 2005 Vice President
3 Mr. Rijin John 2002 - 2006 General Secretary
4 Mr. Hans Paul Antony 2004 - 2008 Joint Secretary
5 Mr. Arun Ghosh 2002 - 2006 Executive Committee member
6 Mr. Pradul Divakar 2002 - 2006 Executive Committee member
7 Mr. Binu K. B. 2002 - 2006 Executive Committee member
Table 5.1.10 Details of Alumni Office bearers
Alumni Touch Points
Alexy Jacob (2001 –2005 Batch)
Bhavya C. (2003 –2007 Batch)
Aby Babu (2003 –2007 Batch)
Ashwin Mohan (2003 –2007 Batch)
Motty Paul (2005 –2009 Batch)
Rafzal K. R.(2005 –2009 Batch)
Kiran Jose (2006 –2010 Batch)
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Ananthu Krishnan (2007 –2011 Batch)
Vivek E. K. (2008 –2012 Batch)
Aswin Krishnan (2008 –2012 Batch)
Alumni Chapter Meetings
Annual Alumni Meet
Organized annual homecoming of alumni from 2005 – 2011 (continuing)
Chennai Chapter
Organizes regional alumni meets once in every 2 years (2006/2008/2010/2012)
Bangalore Chapter
Organizes regional alumni meets once in every 2 years (2006/2008/2011)
Kerala Chapter
Alumni meets are generally part of annual alumni meet. Has conducted 2 separate
alumni chapter meets (2006/2008)
UAE Chapter
Started the Alumni Chapter in 2010 with a participation of 30 alumni members
(2010/2012)
Online Presence
1900 Members connected on Facebook
Facebook groups for Chennai, Bangalore, US, UAE Chapters
Online job referrals for alumni members
RSET Alumni Website
Alumni Database
An alumni database is available with up to date contact information of around 460
members
A committed team is constantly updating the rest of the member details
The alumni executive has drawn up plans which were earlier presented to the
college management to involve final year students to update the database
Placement Related Activities
Alumni members who are searching for jobs can send their resumes to
[email protected] and the alumni team tries to identify job opportunities
from the alumni network
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Regularly updated Alumni Job referral page with latest Job Opportunities
Connected the final year students to alumni member who are looking for advise
on companies where they are placed
Referred more than 50 alumni members for various job opportunities through the
placement helpline
Conducted pre placement interview guidance sessions and telephonic interviews
for the final year students
Have provided placement contacts and support to Placement cell
Charitable Activities
RSET Alumni partners with Rajagiri Sahrudaya for helping the education of
needy children. The alumni members are part of the Sahrdaya Sponsorship
Program and sponsors the education of 7 children
Rajagiri Alumni Connect
The RSET Alumni has taken initiatives to connect the Alumni of ROSA,
OYSTER and Rajagiri Public School
meetings at the alumni executive level were conducted to strategize and plan the
connect
Joint alumni meets were held in UAE
We are currently in the process of building the platform to develop the alumni
bonding to the next level
Other Activities
The RSET alumni members have visited the final year students and addressed
them every year starting from 2008.
The final years students were involved in organizing the annual alumni
homecoming program since 2008
Conducted industry interaction sessions with alumni from core industry
Instituted star awards for students (2012)
Conducted Alumni Vs Final Years games in 2009
Instituted Alumni Trophies for Sports and Arts
Alumni gifts for final years address book (2009), Group Photos (2011)
Pre placement support for final year students (Mock Interviews)
5.2 Student Progression
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5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment
(for the last five batches) highlight the trends observed.
Sl. No. Student Progression %
1 UG to PG 5%
2 PG to PhD 1%
3 Employed
Campus Selection
86.07%
Table 5.2.1: Details of percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment
5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the
last five years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish
programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the
same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the
city/district.
Courses 2013-14‟
%
2012-13‟
%
2011-12‟
%
2010-11‟
%
2009-10‟
%
B.Tech(AEI) 76.27 74.57 78.95 60.34 48.27
B.Tech(CE) - - - - -
B.Tech(CS) 78.33 91.59 88.33 85.83 65
B.Tech(ECE) 82.9 77 87 69.2 83.02
B.Tech(EEE) 77.58 84.74 85 87.06 80.7
B.Tech(IT) 66 54 70 72 62
B.Tech(ME) - - - - -
M.Tech(AEI – SP) 88.89 72.22 44.44 - -
M.Tech(CS – IS) 95.65 100 72 88.88 -
M.Tech(EC- VLSI) 94.44 88.9 94.44 66.67 -
M.Tech(EE –
IDAC)
95.6 88.8 100 - -
M.Tech(IT) 94 94 - - -
Table 5.2.2: Details of the programme wise pass percentage
The pass percentages of other institutes are not provided to the public by the university.
However the institution has the reputation of producing excelling academic results and is
one of the leading institutions in the state of Kerala.
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5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education
and/or towards employment?
GATE coaching
Industry Interaction
Industrial Training
Placement Training
Campus Recruitment
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and
drop out?
Dropout rate is very less and is about 0.62% for UG and around 1.77% for PG.After
identifying the vulnerable students the concerned teachers help them out with the subjects
by taking remedial classes. If the teachers sense some underlying issues affecting the
students, they are referred to the Student Welfare Officer (SWO) for counselling services.
The SWO explores the possible stressors or factors leading to lack of motivation and help
the students to resolve stress or indifference as is the case with each individual. If the
students are diagnosed with psychiatric problems which require medication they are
referred to a psychiatrist
In addition to these,
Periodic interaction of Parent-Teacher Association.
For slow learners remedial classes are conducted.
Tutorial classes are made part of the regular time-table for the analytical subjects in
UG programmes wherever there is scope.
Special classes after regular college hours are conducted in those subjects where
some students are not able to cope with.
Separate counselling is made to build the confidence in them and to concentrate on
studies.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available
to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
Sports facilities available in the college
SL .No. Game Number
OUTDOOR FACILITIES
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1 Basketball – Cemented court with
fibre boards 2 Courts
2 Football 2 Fields
3 Throw ball 1 Court
4 Volleyball 2 Courts
5 Cricket 1 Field
6 Athletics 200 Meters Track
7 Tennis Court 1 Court
8 Playground consists of Long jump pit, Shot put, Discus Throw pits
and Javelin sector
INDOOR FACILITIES
1 Badminton 1 Court
2 Chess 10 No‟s
3 Caroms 5 No‟s
4 Fitness Centre (Gents & Ladies
separately)
15 Individual Stations
1 Multi station
Table 5.3.1: Details ofSports facilities available in the college
Department Physical Education Tournaments Organized:
2013 – 2014
Rajagiri Champions Trophy -All Kerala inter-collegiate Cricket Tournament
Chavara Cup-Inter Rajagiri Basketball Tournament
2012 – 2013
Rajagiri Trophy- All Kerala Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament
Chavara Cup-Inter Rajagiri Basketball Tournament
2011 – 2012
Rajagiri Trophy- All Kerala Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament
Chavara Cup-Inter Rajagiri Basketball Tournament
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2010 – 2011
Rajagiri Trophy- All Kerala Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament
Chavara Cup-Inter Rajagiri Basketball Tournament
2009 - 2010
Rajagiri Trophy- All Kerala Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament
Chavara Cup-Inter Rajagiri Basketball Tournament
5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular
and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National /
International, etc. for the previous five years.
Some of the details of major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular and
cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International,
etc.
Technical Fest/ Quizes- Intercollegiate State Level Events
Academic
Year Sl.No. Name of the game Position Organized by
2014- 2015
1
Auto Quiz First Mahindra Auto Quiz,
State level competition,
TVM
2
Auto Quiz Runner up Mahindra Auto Quiz,
State level competition,
TVM
3
Maths Quiz Second Mathematics
Association, BCM
College Kottayam, JAN
2015
4
Maths Quiz Third Maths Fest, Dept of
Mathematics, St.
Teresa‟s College, EKM
5
Maths Quiz First Mathematics Quiz
Competition, FEB 2015
at RSET- Kochi
6
Tech Fest- Azzembleia Second IGNITION- FEB 2015,
National Level Technical
Fest- SJCET , Palai
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7
ENCON CLUB- Essay
Competition
Third BPCL Kochi Refinery in
connection with Oil &
Gas Conservation
Fortnight Celebrations
8 ENCON club Quiz
competition
First BPCL, kochi Refinery
9
National Science Day
Celebration 2014
First Post graduate
Department of Fisheries
and Aquaculture and
Post graduate and
Research Department of
Botany St. Albert‟s
College, Ernakulam
2013- 2014
1
Auto Quiz Third Runner
up
Mahindra Auto Quiz-
2013 State level
competition, at
Trivandrum
2
Maths Quiz First Mathematics
Association, BCM
College Kottayam
3
Maths Quiz Third Fr. John Therezhath
Endowment All Kerela
Inter collegiate Quiz
Competition in
Mathematics, SH College
Thevara, Kochi
2012-2013
1
Paper presentation
Competition
Third AVANZA‟13 organised
by AISAT- kochi, Feb
2013
2
The IEEE Kochi
subsection organised
motivational sessions
for the students which
were handled by Ms.
Mini Ulanat, student
coordinator, IEEE
Kerala and Dr. Suresh
Nair, Chair, IEEE Kochi
subsection.
Represented IEEE –SB
2010-2011
1
RSET Decennial Inter
Collegiate Quiz
Competition
Third Organized by RSET
2 All Kerala Inter Collegiate
Quiz Competition First Organized by RSET
Table 5.3.2: Details of students who have participated inTechnical Fest/ Quizes- Intercollegiate
State Level Events
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Culturals- Intercollegiate State Level Events
Academic
Year
Sl.
No.
Name of the
game Position Organized by
2013-2014 1
Dance
Competition
Second STEP UP, Baratham FEB 2015 at
FISAT- KOCHI
2012-2013
1 Folk Dance A Grade M G University Youth Festival
2 Nostalgia First Brahma Art‟s Fest 2013, Adi
Shankara College, Kalady
3 ADZAP Second Dhwani ‟13, CET, Trivandrum
4 BADMAASH
COMPANY
First Dhwani ‟13, CET, Trivandrum
2011-2012 1
Photography Third Lumiere 2012, College of
Engineering, Kidangoor
2009-2010
1 Choreonite Third Raagam 2010, NIT Calicut
2 Choreography First Saintgits College, Kottayam
3 Thematic Dance Second National Level Techno – Cultural
Fest, RIT, Kottayam
Table 5.3.3: Details of students who have participated inCultural- Intercollegiate State Level Events
Games & Sports Intercollegiate State Level Events
Academic
Year
Sl.
No. Event
Prizes/
Position Organized by
2013 -
2014
1 Chess Winners MG University
2 Table
Tennis
Third M G University
3
Football Winners St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter
Collegiate Football Tournament at St.
Josephs College of
Engg.&Technology, Pala
4 Football Runners MBC Engg College, Peerimedu
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5 Football Winners KMEA Engg.College,Edathala
6 Volleyball Runners RCBS, Kakkanad
7 Men
swimming
Winners Kochi games
2012-2013
1
Football
Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Football Tournament (September
2012)
2
Football
Runners-Up
St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter
Collegiate Football Tournament at St.
Josephs College of
Engg.&Technology, Pala (February
2013)
3
Football Participation SNG Cup All Kerala Inter-Engineering
Tournament at SNGCE, Kadayeruppu
(February 2013)
4
Basketball
(Men)
4th
Place in
South Zone
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Basketball Tournament (August 2012)
5
Basketball
(Men)
Runners-Up St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
St. Josephs College of
Engg.&Technology, Pala, (February
2013)
6
Basketball
(Men)
Participation FISAT Trophy All Kerala Inter-Engg.
Basketball Tournament at FISAT,
Angamali (April 2013)
7
Basketball
(Men)
Participation
Amal Jothi Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
Amal Jothi College of Engg,
Kanjirapally (January 2013)
8
Basketball
(women)
Runners-Up
Rajagiri Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
Rajagiri School of Engg., Kakkanad
(March 2013)
9
Table
Tennis
3rd Place in
the MG
University
Inter-Zone
Championship
s.
(women)
M.G University Inter-Collegiate Table
Tennis Championship (men & women)
(October 2012)
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10 Cricket Participation
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Cricket Tournament (December 2012)
11
Cricket
Participation
International College Premier League
20-20 Cricket Tournament at Jain
University, Bangalore (2012)
12
Cricket
Participation
St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Cricket Tournament at St.
Josephs College of Engg., Pala
(February 2013)
13
Shuttle
Badminton
Participation
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Shuttle Badminton championship.
(September 2012)
14
Volleyball
Participation
Saint Gits Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Volleyball Tournament at
Saint its College of Engg. Kottayam.
(February 2012)
2011-2012
1
Football Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Football Tournament (September
2011)
2
Football Winners St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter
Collegiate Football Tournament at St.
Josephs College of Engg
&Technology, Pala. (January 2011)
3 Basketball Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Basketball Tournament (August 2011)
4
Basketball Participation St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
SJCET, Pala (February 2011)
5
Basketball
Winners
TocH Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
TocH Institute of Technology,
Arrakkunnam (January 2012)
6
Basketball
Runners
Rajagiri Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Basketball Tournament at
Rajagiri School of Engg.&
Technology, Kakkanad (February
2012)
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7
Table
Tennis
Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate Table
Tennis Championship (men & women)
(October 2011)
8 Cricket Participation
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Cricket Tournament (December 2011)
9
Shuttle
Badminton
Participation
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Shuttle Badminton championship,
(August 2011)
10
Volleyball
Participation
St. Josephs Trophy All Kerala Inter-
Collegiate Volleyball Tournament at
St. Josephs College of Engg. Pala.
(January 2012)
2010-2011
1
Football Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Football Tournament (September
2010)
2
Basketball Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Basketball Tournament (September
2010)
3
Basketball Runners-Up CHAVARA Cup Inter-Rajagiri
Basketball Tournament (October 2010)
4
Table
Tennis
Participation M.G University Inter-Collegiate Table
Tennis Championship (men &
women),October 2010
5
Shuttle
Badminton
Participation
M.G University Inter-Collegiate
Shuttle Badminton championship.,
November 2010
2009-2010 1 Basketball Runners RSET, Kakanad
Table 5.3.4: Details of students who have participated inGames & Sports Intercollegiate
State Level Events
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sl.
No. Name Class Represented in
1 Bivil M. Jacob &
Hashim P. Kamal
B. Tech
CSE2010 –
2014 batch
Presented a paper in the 7th
ACM
International workshop on Network-on-
chip Architecture (NoCArc – 14) held in
conjunction with the IEEE International
Symposium on Micro Architecture
(MICRO – 2014) at the Cambridge
University, UK on 13th
December
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2014.
2 Serene Leo S5 EEE Paper Presentation ‟13 – IET India
Scholorships
3 Libin Varghese M.Tech-IDAC
2012-14 batch
Paper Presentation IEEE AICERA
/ICMiCR
4 Akash Mathew B. Tech 2009 -
2013 batch
Paper based on project hawk idea was
accepted for an international conference
( IEDEC 2012 ) at Santa Clara, CA,
USA
5 Akash Mathew B. Tech 2009 -
2013 batch
First winners of the annual SVSquare –
an initiative to send a five-member
student team from Startup Village to
Silicon Valley
6 Libin Varghese
M.Tech-IDAC
2012-14 batch
First prize - IEEE Industrial
Application Society (IAS) Graduate
Student Thesis Contest 2015, To be held
at Texas, USA from 18 to 24 October
2015
7 Libin Varghese
M.Tech-IDAC
2012-14 batch
Runner UP -IEEE Global humanitarian
Engineering Project Award 2013 -Only
Student Representation from INDIA
IEEE Global humanitarian Technology
Conference,
Silicon Valley, USA.
Table 5.3.5: Details ofstudentsrepresented in International level
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Sl.
No. Name Class Represented in
1 Libin Varghese M.Tech-IDAC
(2012-2014)
Yuva Master Mind
2 Mr. Joffin George
Mr. Tony Thomas
Mr. Joe Holmes
B. Tech 2011
– 2015 Batch
Best Project Award at National Technical
Model Exhibition MOM – 2K15 (Mind
Over Matter) on “Innovations &
Sustainability” organized by Indian
Institute of Information Technology &
Management (IIITM), Gwalior
3 Libin Varghese
M.Tech-IDAC
(2012-2014)
National Award for the instituted
by L&T Mumbai in association with ISTE.
Best M.Tech thesis-2014 in Electrical and
Electronics Engineering
4 Jijo Paul M.Tech-IDAC Best student Award-Senior category
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(2012-2014)
(Young Engineers)-From Dr.A.P.J. Abdul
kalam.
For the Project-Xerobot-A Multipurpose
Process Automation Robot organized by
Science &Techfest-2014 –Online
Competition through Brahmand.com –
5 Libin Varghese
M.Tech-IDAC
(2012 -2014)
1) Technical icon of the year 2012
2) Best project of the year 2012
By Institution of Engineering and
Technology
Table 5.3.6: Details of students represented in National level
5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and
employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?
The institute has a clearly set and defined mechanism of obtaining the feedback from the
students and stake holders to improve the performance and quality of the institutional
provisions. Following feedbacks are taken so as to assess attainment of Program Objectives
and Programme Education Objectives.
Semester End feedback from the students
Exit feedback from graduating students
Alumni feedback
Employers feedback
Parents feedback
Faculty feedback
The feedback is analysed and efforts are taken by the management to implement viable
recommendations for improving the quality of the infrastructure and other facilities.
5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like
catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the
publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous five academic
sessions.
The college takes all efforts to encourage the creativity and other artistic skills of the
students by providing them ample opportunities. The College Magazine and Departmental
Magazines are avenues for the students to display their literary and artistic skills. Also the
first year students are encouraged to do wall posters about any of the relevant topics under
the guidance of Dr.-Ing. Varghese Panthalookaran.Departmental Magazines like
Cyberblitz, the BIT, Electro Vision, Apptronics, Mechazine, and Impulse are published
annually under the guidance of faculty members under each department.
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5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its
selection, constitution, activities and funding.
YES.
The college has a student council in which the selection is based on election process
based on parliamentary mode. Two class representatives are selected from each class and
they are elected to the college student council in different posts such as chairperson, vice
chairperson, General Secretary, Sports Secretary, cultural secretary, Magazine Editor, etc.
Activities such as sports day, Arts day, all celebrations, etc. are carried out by the
student council members.
A budget is proposed by the council and the management will approve accordingly.
To guide them faculty advisors are there.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student
representatives on them.
Student Council
Class Representatives
Hostel Mess Committee
Magazine Committee
Arts Club
Literary Forum
Music Club
IEEE Student Chapter
Departmental Associations
5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty
of the Institution.
The Alumni Association meets every year. Issues are discussed regarding communication
with alumni, role of the alumni in the development of the college; job opportunities to the
students.
The alumni have immensely contributed to the development of the college in the following
ways:-
Providing guidance to the current students for the higher education and employment
opportunities.
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Updating the current trends in the job markets Motivate the students to become
entrepreneurs. Providing study materials
Sharing and Passing their experiences Honorary guest lectures
To help the college in bringing more companies and industries for campus placements.
To review the changes and trends in the industry and giving inputs for design of curriculum.
The alumni help in bringing industries and companies for campus placements and provide
employment opportunities to the students.
As few members of the alumni are entrepreneurs, they play an important role in motivating
the students to become entrepreneurs.
The alumni association paves way for the present students to have informal meets and
interactions with the alumni which motivates and channelizes their concentration in various
areas of knowledge and skills that need to be improved or enhanced. The institution maintains a
cordial relationship with the former faculty and distinguished former faculty are invited as
guest of honour for annual day, traditional day, technical workshops, key note speakers of
technical seminars, session chairs for national and international conferences etc.
Any other relevant information regarding Student Support and Progression which the
college would like to include.
Best Infrastructure facilities for all-round development of students
Financial assistance to needy students
Scholarships for meritorious students.
Career and Counselling service
On Campus Health service
State of the art equipment and computers
Sports and cultural activities
Field work and case studies
Well maintained Hostels
Free transportation to all parts of the city and suburbs
Student friendly administration
Study trips and field trips
Participation in national/international seminars/workshops
Well stacked library with more than 28, 000 books
Digital Library
Online Institutional Repository (Previous year question papers, NPTEL)
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Online publication of internal assessments, results, and marks lists
Institution website is student friendly
Online journals
Internet facilities
Research Guidance
Subsidized Canteen
Student welfare department
Green campus with an excellent academic ambience for learning and progress
Counselling system
Award for best outgoing students
Cash prizes and rewards to outstanding students.
Training and Placement cell
Value added courses
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Criterion VI
Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission
statement defines the institutions distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing
the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institutions traditions and
value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
VISION
To evolve into a premier technological and research institution, moulding eminent
professionals with creative minds, innovative ideas and sound practical skill, and to shape
a future where technology works for the enrichment of mankind
MISSION
To impart state-of-the-art knowledge to individuals in various technological disciplines
and to inculcate in them a high degree of social consciousness and human values, thereby
enabling them to face the challenges of life with courage and conviction
OBJECTIVE
The institution has the broad objective of being an active agent of change by responding
to the needs and challenges of the times. This is achieved basically through the process of
education, training and research
.
Core values Staff policy : pg 6, 7
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6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and
implementation of its quality policy and plans?
Figure 6.1: Implementation of quality policy and plans
Position Functions
Director To look after the overall development of institute
Mobilize external resources to strengthen the institute
Plan & provide for necessary facilities / equipment for
development.
Instill confidence and devotion in every member of the institute
Principal
Define delegate responsibilities of various positions in the
organization
Ensure periodic monitoring & evaluation of various processes &
sub- processes
Execute quality policy and objectives
Prepare annual budget
Conduct periodic meeting of various bodies such as Governing
Body, Management Committee, Academic Council, Library
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Committee, Women‟s Grievances Redressal Committee etc.
Public relations
Resource Generation through research
Prepare and execute academic calendar
Oversee the teaching-learning process
Carry out result analysis and suggest corrective measures to
Initiate supplementary teaching measures
Formation of student council
Student health care
Student orientation
Quality Assurance Cell
Establish, implement and maintain quality management system
Initiate recruitment process
Maintain minutes of meeting (all)
New proposals
Identifying training needs of staff
Notify the staff about various staff development programs
Arrange staff development programs
Monitoring of lectures and practicals
Students feedback
Co-ordinate the activities of class teachers
Vice Principal Assist Principal in day-to-day academic and administrative
responsibilities
Student Hostels
Students Discipline
AICTE Compliance
Committee Reports to AICTE, DTE, Affiliated University
Liaisoning with AICTE, DTE and Affiliated University
Compliance with AICTE, DTE & University
Head of
Departments Responsible for efficient functioning of the
Department/Centre with reference to its goals and
objectives- conduct the department in a professional
manner.
Develop and schedule the activities of the department
for the academic year- preparation of departmental
calendar.
Ensure judicious class/job allocation to the faculty
members.
Ensure that all faculty members complete their role
responsibilities in a timely manner.
Ensure leave management of teaching and non-
teaching staff of the department, in such a way that no
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prescribed class hours are lost.
Ensure harmonious working environment to nurture a
healthy academic community and assist in resolving
differences.
Review and approval of all relevant records of
concerned faculty members by HoD.
Periodic independent review of faculty performance
individually and suggest remedial tips
Initiate opportunities and avenues for developing faculty
knowledge and capability. Ensure that each faculty member take
turn to present a recent article from a leading international
journal to his fellow colleagues in the department at least once
in a month.
Encourage regular academic discussions for subject exposure
among the relevant faculty members in and outside the
department, to facilitate knowledge sharing and updating.
Identify and arrange specialist lectures for different subjects in
consultation with the concerned faculty.
Inspect concerned department classes at least once in a semester.
Maintain overall student discipline in the department as per
college policy and guideline, with due coordination with the
Class Teachers, with regard to attendance, uniform, attitude,
conduct, assignment completion etc.
Resolve difficulties faced by the students, academic and non-
academic, in due consultation with the class teacher and
referring essential cases to the Counselor, with a discrete note of
reference.
Take all efforts from the department side for enhancing
employability and placement readiness of the students in the
department.
Ensure that there is an interaction with expert team and
departmental faculty members and students at least once in a
month for the 5th
and 6th
semester students.
Convene regular faculty meetings to assess and review the
progress of planned activities.
Convene class committee meeting to get students feedback on
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teaching.
Conduct pre-examination and post examination reviews with the
Faculty members concerned with regard to quality of questions,
answers, rectification measures etc to improve the student
performance/results.
Comply with the reporting requirements and submissions as
may be specified.
Finalization of the work load/allotment and timetable for the
next semester immediately on completion of the current
semester.
Develop proposals for improved, teaching methods, curriculum
enhancement, new academic programs of practical significance
etc.
Prepare and monitor the time and cost budgets for the
department.
Inspect concerned classrooms at least once in a semester.
Explore the avenues for enhancing the placement readiness of
converting the department into a value centre.
Prepare and submit half yearly feedback about the staff
members to Principal as per the students evaluation form in
Appendix I & teaching staff self appraisal form in Appendix II(a
& b).
Convene meetings as per the regulations.
Faculty members Staff policy pp 10, 11
Table 6.1.1: Position and Functions of management, Principal and Faculty
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring:
the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission
formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into
the institutional strategic plan
Interaction with stakeholders
Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis ,research inputs
and consultations with the stakeholders
Reinforcing the culture of excellence
Champion organizational change
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In accordance with the mission statement of the institution, the Principal in
consultation with the Heads of the department frames the policy statements and draws
action plans in the beginning of any academic year and they are approved by the top
management.
The ways and means of implementing the action plans are formulated by the faculty
members of individual departments and the stages of implementation are monitored by
the Head of the department.
The stakeholders namely, the students, their parents, the alumni, executives from the
companies recruiting students and the employers are interacted now and then by the
Principal and the Heads of the departments in order to know the requirements and
expectations of these stake holders for the development of the institution in terms of
performance and in updating the curriculum relevant to the needs of the industry as
well as society.
The aim of the institution is to make it a centre with potential for excellence in every
faculty and accordingly not only the members of faculty and also the students are
motivated and encouraged to concentrate in research, participate and present papers in
seminars and conferences, take up various projects which would be useful to the
society so that the institution would excel in research and consultancy
Implementing outcome based teaching methodology.
Providing prizes for the students for achievement in academics.
Appreciating the faculty and students for their achievements.
Organizing the orientation, research, continuous development, and career guidance
programs for students and faculty.
Giving incentives to faculty members for attending research oriented programs
such as workshops, conferences and seminars.
Inspiring people and creating culture of involvement, ownership, empowerment,
improvement and accountability at all levels.
Assessing the progress and suggesting changes at regular intervals.
Involvement of the leadership in ensuring champion organizational change:
The Principal, in consultation with the HODs plans the activities to bridge the
knowledge gap through industry oriented add- on courses, guest lectures by leading
academicians and industrialists, and frequent visits of students to industries.
The Principal, HODs and faculty members encourage the students to represent the
institution at various conferences, technical paper presentations organized at various
prestigious institutions and industry institution interaction meetings.
Fulfilling staff requirement as per growing needs of various departments.
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Upgrading infrastructure facilities and resources needed for improving teaching and
learning process.
6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies
and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from
time to time?
The Institution mainly believes in spreading technical knowledge to the students to
prepare them to meet the global requirements in terms of employability, research
orientation and entrepreneurship etc., accordingly quality policy is developed.
The mission is created to give thorough knowledge on engineering concepts to the
students along with reasonably good amount of hands on skills.
Academic council, College Council, Governing bodies and Department Advisory
committee is responsible to monitor the policies.
To improve analytical skills tutorials are introduced.
The effective improvement of students in terms of academics is measured through
percentage of marks obtained with reference to earlier situation. The rise in
percentage of marks is again reviewed in Heads of the Departments meeting for
further improvements.
Assessment of the Programme Educational Objectives is carried out at least once in
an academic year using indirect assessment tools such as surveys from: a) Students
graduated from the institute (Alumni Feedback) b) Employers of the graduate
students (Employer Survey)
The feedback on the academic activities, extra-curricular activities and administrative
efficiency from students and all stake holders is taken regularly. It is analyzed in the
regular meetings of the teaching and non-teaching staff, discussed and decisions are taken
on various issues. The performance of faculty is assessed regularly through self- appraisal
reports, reports on the academic activities, examination results, college annual, annual
social gatherings, co-ordinators reports meetings, visits and observations. The
management is informed of any deviations, any disciplinary actions, achievements,
requirements and important events by the head of the institution, Principal.
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6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top
management?
The faculty members are encouraged to take up leadership roles, by nominating
them as members of different institution committees and giving them necessary
freedom to put forth their innovative ideas and to achieve better results.
In the committee meeting, head of the institute and some faculty members
nominated are also present to provide information and suggestions if any.
Committee meets frequently and the problems and issues related to college
development, administration, appointment and infrastructural needs and student
disciplines are discussed.
In the meetings responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff through
the head of the institution. Heads of the Departments are in-charge of executing the
policies.
Under the leadership of the Principal, chairpersons of various committees & course
coordinators are engaged in assigning, delegating, co-coordinating and
communicating responsibilities to the staff members as per the established system.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The management is always encouraging and supporting the involvement of the staff in
the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional process. The staff
members are involved by way of constitution of various Committees.
At HOD Level:
1. Adapting decentralization strategies in order to bring out transformational leadership
in faculty.
2. Self-appraisal is done annually to analyze their progress.
3. Encouraged to improve the syllabus and style of the program.
4. Advised to provide focus in positioning the department to attain greater academic
heights.
5. Encouraged to travel and visit numerous establishments to find out how they are
functioning, observe their practices and implement them if necessary.
At FACULTY Level:
1. Are given opportunities in various committees to conduct varied programs that
indicate their talents.
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2. Given freedom to suggest the changes required in the syllabus, introduce new
teaching methodologies and have their own teaching set up.
3. Inspired to develop leadership skills by being in charge of assorted tutorial, co
curricular and extracurricular activities.
4. Inspired to conduct industrial tours.
5. Inspired to possess tie-up with trade consultants and organize seminars and
workshops.
6. Arranging get together meets among the faculty members with their families
through staff club activities. Every year a tour is organized by the staff club for
faculty and staff members separately. Teachers day is celebrated every year and
faculty members attending the program with their family members.
At STUDENT Level:
1. Encouraged unceasingly to prepare numerous programs to bring their leadership
qualities to limelight.
2. Organize continuous leadership development programs like role plays, soft skills
and educational program.
3. Encourage to empower themselves through experimental learning.
4. Extra & co curricular activities are promoted
5. Promote entrepreneurs through a specialist entrepreneurship development cell that
has tie-ups with numerous industrialists.
Collaboration within the institution:
There is close coordination among the various departments and sections for exchange of
information through on-line information systems. Various departments collaborate to
share information regarding
1. Monthly Attendance details of the students
2. Academic performance levels of the students (Internal and External examination
performance)
3. Projects being pursued
4. Seminars, Workshops and Guest Lectures being organized.
5. Developmental activities of the department
6. Latest achievements by staff and students of each department
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7. Latest placements in recent campus recruitment drives conducted.
This Sharing of information creates transparency within the organization and facilitates
cooperation among different departments and sections
6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the
departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance
system?
The Head of the Departments regularly conduct departmental meetings in which the
important aspects of the requirements of the Departments such as equipment, laboratory
materials, books, journals and others are discussed. This is brought to the notice of the
Head of the Institution who in turn takes it up to the Management for further action.
Before the beginning or at the end of the academic year the Head of Departments‟
meeting for Annual Operation Plan (AOP) is convened by the management and
requisition for budgetary provisions are collected. The management approves budget in
Finance Committee and the Principal communicates to the Departments. Various
functional committees are formed every year and their responsibilities and functions are
earmarked. The conveners of these committees are responsible for its successful
functioning. The quantum of work and the nature of committees‟ job are assigned to the
staff concerned which is communicated to them. Thus, the college decentralizes the
authority and provides operational autonomy to the committees. The HODs have been
delegated the financial power to the tune of Rs. 10000/- to rectify emergency breakdown
and for consumables.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If „yes‟, indicate
the levels of participative management.
YES.
The College promotes a culture of participative management. The Principal is the
academic and administrative head of the Institution. The Heads of Departments are
responsible for the day-to-day administration of the
Departments and report directly to the Principal. Additionally, the College has a number
of Committees, formed with the approval of the Governing Body, which play an
important role in various institutional functions.
Administrative Office
Admission Committee
Discipline Committee
Disciplinary Action Committee
Website Management Committee
Examination Cell
Alumni Association
Maintenance Committee
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Award and Scholarship Committee
Training and Development Cell
Library Committee
Grievance Redressal Cell
Purchase Committee
Complaints Committee Against Sexual Harassment (CCASH)
Examination Monitoring Cell
Time Table Committee
Result Analysis Committee
Right to Information Committee
Counseling Cell
Anti- Ragging Committee
Placement Cell
Student Council
Magazine
Arts Club
Music Club
Literary Forum
Mathematics Club
Quiz Club
Nature Club
NSS
Sports Club
Entrepreneurship Development
IEEE Student Chapter
ISTE Chapter
CSI Chapter
IETE
IEI
Young India
Film Club
Energy Conservation Club
ELUXTRA
ELECTRONAUTS
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APPTRONICS
CYBERBLITZ
I-TRAX
IIIC (Industry-Institute Interaction Cell)
Real Mechanica (Mechanical Association)
Civil Engg. Association
ISOI
Ethics Committee
Quality Monitoring & Assurance Cell
These committees meet regularly and discuss the agenda items as per their terms of
reference. The minutes of these meetings are recorded and sent to the management for
consideration and implementation.
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed,
driven, deployed and reviewed?
YES.
The Institute‟s quality policy is well conveyed from its vision and mission statements.
Strategic plan and action plan are designed in such a manner that this quality policy is
driven and deployed during every process. Each process is regularly reviewed by a
monitoring mechanism associated with each process.
Strategy to develop competences to serve the ever changing needs of the industry
and society and strategy to empower the faculty, staff and aspiring engineers with
essential technical knowledge and skills:
Applying the innovative teaching learning methods such as Cooperative learning,
Group discussions, Quiz, Seminars, Industrial Visits and Lab Demonstrations.
Arranging industrial visits, inplant trainings, guest lecture for students. Organizing
orientation programs, courses related to the curriculum.
Use of teaching aids such as Models, Video Films, Multimedia Presentations, NPTEL
video lectures etc.
Introduction of on line academic monitoring systems -Modular object oriented
dynamic learning environment (MOODLE), software to assess and regulate the
academic process.
Strategy to strengthen collaborative research and consulting environment with
industry and other institutes:
Establishing research labs in departments imparting PG programmes.
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Encouraging the faculty for research publications.
Motivating the students for research by organizing paper and project competitions.
Appreciating the research of students/ faculty.
Forming MOUs with industries and other institutes.
Strategy to inculcate social and ethical values:
Establishing NSS cell and organizing various social programs/ activities through this
cell.
Establishing community and ethical value based cells and organizing sensitization
and awareness programs on various ethical issues through these cells.
6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects
considered for inclusion in the plan.
Yes; the institute has a perspective plan for development.
It is developed by Principal under the guidance of governing council and HOD‟s of
various departments. Based on the academic schedule given by the affiliating
university, academic calendar was prepared by the Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic calendar includes the list of pre-planned programs of various
departments and exam schedules prepared with the knowledge of HOD‟s. To ensure
development of the college, all the planning and execution are monitored regularly.
Provision of adequate annual budget in the plan.
The aspects to be included in the perspective plan will be drawn from the following
committee recommendations with priority,
Governing Council
Academic Affairs Committee
Student Council
Human Resource and Development Cell
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Institute- Industry Interface Cell
Student Counselling Mentors
External and Internal Quality Audit
Anti –Ragging Committee
Plan and Welfare Committee
Alumni Association
Library Committee
Research Committee
Hostel Committee
Women Cell
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
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Figure 6.2: Internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for
each of the following
The Institution executes all quality improvement strategies through the formation of an
IQAC.
a) Teaching & Learning
Our college delivers curriculum using an innovative "blended approach" that includes
development of programs and courses based on industry and academics inputs,
classroom teaching coupled with web based contents, continuous assessment, organized
feedback from students and further improvisation of teaching techniques.
Course plan, Course materials and notes.
Black board presentation, OHP Presentation, Power Point Presentation, Study on
Model.
Group Discussions, Tutorial classes, Individual student seminars.
E-learning resources like NPTEL and other video lectures.
Library references, journals, DELNET and internet facilities.
Guest lectures, Workshops, Seminars.
Assignments, Slip Tests, Quizzes etc.
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Industrial visits, In-plant trainings, internship, in-house projects.
Class committee meetings and counselling hours.
The subjects are allotted to the faculty before the semester begins based on their
specialization and experience. The Faculty members are then asked to submit the course
plan, notes and question bank to the HOD. Faculty maintain the subject log books,
records of daily lectures delivered and practical‟s conducted. This is reviewed by the
HOD weekly and counter signed by Principal monthly. Internal tests are conducted to
students and their results are analysed.
Based on the results, the following remedial measures are taken:
Guiding the students on the preparation and presentation in exams.
Arranging tutorial classes.
Conducting remedial classes.
Conducting additional tests.
Offering counsel to the students.
Encouraging the students to attend workshops, conferences and seminars.
Providing assorted references material.
b) Research and Development
Faculty is encouraged to pursue research by providing them the facilities by research
committee. The above mentioned committee is framed to motivate the faculty and
students to promote research and development activities and registering for patents.
Further also encourages technical publications, submission of research proposals to
various funding agencies. Faculty is allowed for on-duty leave to attend the seminars,
research activities with financial aid etc.
c) Community engagement
Institute conducts the Community Programs like NSS, NCC, Red Cross, Health Centre,
Blood Donation, Awareness Programs, and Interact with the community.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell focuses on development of Entrepreneurs.
The students of the college get an opportunity to imbibe the basic principles of serving
society.
d) Human Resource Management
Our Institution has a HRD cell which liaises with prospective employers to recruit the
qualified students on the basis of their performance in the campus interviews. The
requirement of faculty is given by the HODs to the Principal well in advance. The HR
consolidates all the requirements and sends an open advertisement in the dailies. Then,
the received applications in response to the advertisement are shortlisted and recruited
through staff selection committee.
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e) Industry Interaction
Industry interaction is necessary to understand the current trends in industries. MOUs are
signed with industries to get our students trained through in-plant training and eventual
placement. The industry interaction made by the following,
Industrial Visits
In-plant Training
Guest Lectures by professionals from industry
Institute - Industry Interface Cell
Entrepreneurship Development Cell
Professional bodies like IEEE, CSI, ISTE, ISOI.
6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from
feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the
stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?
Grievances committee is formed by the Head of the Institution to monitor the
Complaints received from faculty and students and subsequent remedial measures
adopted.
The feedback from the students is collected twice a semester. Based on the feedback
the Principal/HOD conduct the faculty meeting to discuss the students‟ grievances.
Class committee meeting is conducted twice a semester by HOD and Principal. All
grievances of students and faculty are ironed out.
Parents‟ meeting is conducted every year to interact and receive the feedback.
The review of suggestions received through the suggestion boxes from the staff and
students.
Alumni association / meet help to get the feedback from the alumni and improve the
quality of students.
The feedback from the above committee is collected and analyzed by the Principal
and conveyed the issues to management to full fill the needs of all stakeholders.
Actions taken on feedbacks are communicated to all stakeholders
Interaction with the potential employers when they visit for campus interviews.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in
improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
The Management has given total academic freedom for the Principal and the Heads
of the Departments in teaching learning process, adding new equipment to conduct
more number of experiments.
Updating computational facilities by upgrading computers and internet connectivity.
Additional rooms were created for conducting tutorials and quizzes.
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The Management is also generous in providing funds for sports and cultural
activities, incentives are given to the staff in the form of appreciation letters,
upgradation of the position etc.,
Management sponsors staff for STTPs, conferences, workshop and orientation
programs
Students are provided with Medals, cash awards, scholarships to the deserving
partially contributing to provide value added courses like ( pre placement training
programmes, extra coaching for sports, conducting workshops etc.,)
Encouragement to the faculty to undertake R&D and consultancy work.
The institute provides platform for interaction with eminent personalities
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and
the status of implementation of such resolutions.
The governing body of the college meets once in a year to review the progress, the
academic performances of faculty and students and to take major decisions pertaining to
the development of the college. The resolutions/minutes passed in the governing body
meeting will be implemented.
6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of
autonomy to an affiliated institution? If “yes”, what are the efforts made by the
institution in obtaining autonomy?
No, The affiliating University does not have a provision for according the status of
autonomy for an affiliating institution.
6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended
to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances
for promoting better stakeholder relationship?
The College has an effective Grievance Redressal Cell, CCASH for its employees.
There is a set procedure for receiving and addressing the grievances of both teaching
and nonteaching staff. Grievances of all staff are addressed to the Principal. The
Principal usually deals with the problem but may refer a grievance to the Grievance
redressal committee and all employees can also appeal directly to the Grievance
redressal committee.
Most of the Grievances are understood through the feedback given by the staff,
students, industries and parents. All the grievances concerned during the academics
are discussed with the concerned Heads of the Departments and resolved at the
earliest.
The grievances concerned to the policy matters are discussed with the Management
and they are addressed immediately, if the nature of grievance is not involved with
any financial commitment.
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6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and
against the institute ? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on
these?
No
6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on
institutional performance? If “yes”, what was the outcome and response of the
institution to such an effort?
Yes.
The advisory committee consisting of the Head of departments and class
coordinators or senior teachers collects the exit level feedback from the graduates
regarding learning processes.
Feedback is also taken during the Alumni meet regularly organized by the institute.
The PG departments have developed a format to obtain the feedback of its students,
who are employed in various organizations.
In addition to this, suggestion boxes are kept in each department for taking students
feedback on institutional performance.
The feedback is conveyed to concerned faculty or staff, organizational section,
IQAC and the top management.
Corrective measures are taken by the Institute.
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies
6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional
development of its teaching and non teaching staff?
The newly appointed staff is exposed to interact with the senior staff and Heads of
the Department frequently in preparing the lesson plans, teaching notes, teaching
methodology and class room control etc.,
Faculty induction programs will be conducted for newly appointed faculty members
.
Faculty makes use of NPTEL video lectures prepared by IIT experts to improve
teaching learning process.
The teaching staff is permitted to attend faculty development programs conducted
within the college and outside the college.
Incentives are given to staff members to enhance their professional knowledge by
presenting and publishing the papers in national and international conference/
journals.
Non teaching staff is guided by the senior staff in the upkeep of the laboratories and
handling the equipment.
Skill development programs are conducted for Non teaching staff to update their
technical knowledge.
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6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through
training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility
they perform?
Faculty development programs.
Industrial visit by Faculty Members.
Conceptual understanding sessions.
Industrial training.
Participation and presentation in various conferences and seminars.
Attend UGC/AICTE/Industry Sponsored quality improvement programmes.
Training courses for Technical staff.
The institute deputes the faculty for training organized by other organizations. For
example, refreshers courses, orientation programs, summer/winter short term
schools (SWSS), etc.
The institute invites resources persons such as industrialists, researchers and
academicians for interactions with the staff.
Incentives are given to staff members to enhance their professional knowledge by
presenting and publishing the papers in national and international conference/
journals.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and
ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and
considered for better appraisal.
The performance appraisal system consists of self appraisal and appraisal by HoD.
Performance Appraisal form comprises multiple activities concerned to academic
achievements, administrative activity & over all performances.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the
management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the
appropriate stakeholders?
Based on the Performance Appraisal staff is given performance grade card
For certain achievements appreciation letters are given.
The achievements are announced to the concerned staff through letters or in
appropriate meetings.
Performance score of faculty is available to stakeholders as per their requirement/
request
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6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What
percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?
RSET staff welfare association is active in campus.
Many activities are carried out under this welfare association like Family get-
together, Festival programs etc.
Facilitation of faculty participation in programs for professional development,
organized by the College and also other agencies, through grant of leave and
providing financial incentives.
Low Interest loans for staff members who completed minimum 2 years in RSET.
Outdoor activities including recreational tours for staff.
Medical facility at the institute
Subsidised transport to staff
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent
faculty?
Experienced and qualified faculty is appointed as and when it is identified.
The institute provides functional office infrastructure and other space to carry out
their work effectively
The College funds seed money to short-term and long-term faculty projects.
Institutional support is provided to teachers who undertake funded projects.
Decentralized academic environment, good governance and flexibility in the
teaching – learning process provided in this institute. Due to these factors, the
faculty gets full job satisfaction in their field.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available
financial resources?
The financial resources of the institute are managed in a very effective and fool proof
manner. There is fully computerized accounts department in the institute.
The following three types of accounts are created:
Income & Expenditure Accounts.
Balance Sheets
Receipts and Payments.
Each and every transaction is supported by the vouchers or bills.
All the collections are in the bank and all expenditure, recurring and non-recurring are
incurred through cheques. Only duly authorized persons can operate through the bank.
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For effective check on the accounts, the two-tier system is followed ----- the internal and
the external audit on a continuous basis.
6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the
last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on
compliance.
The management committee appoints a Chartered Accountant who along with his team
conducts external audit regularly. The external audit is up to date. It has been completed
on the last financial year 2013-14. The income and expenditure of the institution is
audited by “P.V. Chacko & Co”, which is fully external auditing system. There are not
major audit objections. To audit the daily routine transactions, internal audit is done by
Senioir Accounts Officer. Internal audit is done regularly
The audit reports for the last three years are enclosed as Annexure
6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit
managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and
administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus
available with Institutions, if any.
Major Sources of institutional receipts/funding:
Student fee
AICTE grants under MODROBS
Funding from external agencies like DST
The deficit is managed through the parent society.
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and
the utilization of the same (if any).
Institute has received grants from AICTE, New Delhi and funding agencies.
Institute also receive funding from state government & Central government on
scholarship basis
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
The internal quality assurance systems of RSET, aims at continuous improvement of
quality and achieving academic excellence. The institution has mechanisms for academic
auditing. The institution adopts quality management strategies in all academic and
administrative aspects. The institution has an IQAC that adopts a participatory approach
in managing its provisions.
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
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a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If yes, what
is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it
contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes?
Yes, the College is having its IQAC. The cell works towards improving and
maintaining the quality of education, identifying and suggestive new ways of using
teaching aids, developing suitable infrastructure and offering suggestions for add on
courses. IQAC has an effective and efficient internal coordinating and monitoring
mechanism. The IQAC plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of the
institution and suggests quality enhancement measures to be adopted. The IQAC meets
every quarterly to plan, advice, execute and evaluate the teaching, research,
administrative and publication activities in the College. The sub-committees dealing
with various activities and departments implement the IQAC guidelines and report
the feedback.
b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management/ authorities f
or implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?
Most of the decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the Management. Our
College has become fully aware of the need for quality and keeping in line with this it
was decided by the IQAC. To sustain and grow in this competitive world, it is of utmost
necessity to have uniform standards and compliance to the same in order to facilitate our
efforts to provide the best possible education to our students. All the required stages of
the internal and external audits were implemented in a time bound manner.
c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant
contribution made by them.
Yes. IQAC cell has been constituted based on the recommendations given by NAAC.
There are external members also who are involved in motivating and guiding various
quality parameters. The composition / members of the current IQAC cell (from 1st
January 2015 onwards) is given below:
1. Chairman - Dr. A Unnikrishnan,Principal
2. Vice Chairman - Dr. John M George, Vice Principal
3. Coordinator - Dr. Vinod kumar
4. Secretary - Ms. Neeba E A
Assistant Coordinators:
5. Mr. Manoj Tharian
6. Ms. Sukanya R Warier
7. Mr. Sreekumar G
8. Ms. Sminu Izudheen
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9. Mr. Unnikrishnan L
10. Ms. Sindhu U.
11. Ms. Sonia Paul
Members:
12. Dr. Antony Varghese
13. Mr. Biju paul
14. Mr. James Mathew
15. Mr. M T Kuriakose
16. Mr. Tony Joseph
17. Ms. Bindhu Paul
18. Mr.P.M.Joseph
19. Mr. Jomon P J
20. Mr.Shaibu kurian
21. Mr. Mathachan M J
22. Fr. Joseph C CMI
23. Mr.Vivek E K – Alumni representative
24. Mr. Nishanth P R- Employer representative from industry
25. Mr. Suresh Nair- Industrialist
26. Mr. Saji Varghese- Representative, local Society
d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC?
The students express their views in enhancing teaching – learning process and
conduct of various co-curricular / extra-curricular activities in the institute during the
class committee and the suggestions are recommended to improve the above said
areas.
The alumni also give input to the Placement Officer and necessary mock training and
new methods of improving the employability have been brought in.
Alumni are sensitizing the students by conducting several interactive sessions.
e) How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the
institutes?
Internal audit is carried out by the members drawn from all the departments and
communicate the same to IQAC.
The IQAC constituted different sub committees in which most of the staff members
are involved in formulating and executing the decisions of IQAC. The decisions of
IQAC are widely communicated to staff members through circulars / notices.
6.5.2. Does the institution have an integrated framework for quality assurance of the
academic and administrative activities? If yes, give details on its operationalisation.
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Yes. IQAC and the various process measures have been well defined and effective
implemented. The actual composition of the College IQAC is given at appropriate places.
The University provides guidelines for the course syllabi, pattern of examination and
passing criteria. As per the course design, College arranges sem wise / year wise
activities and plan for classes. The faculty ensure syllabus completion in particular
academic year as per plan. The college authority with the help of different committees
plan for the activities as listed below:
Term/ Annual academic calendar
Term wise teaching plan
Workload plan and allocation of resources
Class wise time table.
Examination schedule including tutorials.
Annual seminar / workshop schedule
Annual plan for sports and extracurricular activities. The College authority evaluates
delivery effectiveness of teaching methods. The knowledge absorption / assimilation
by students is also gauged suitably.
Teaching Plan and Learning Process.
Teaching plans are prepared for a term. These get verified / checked at different
stages in accordance with syllabus and scheme of examination given by University.
The teaching – learning process is facilitated through qualified, trained and
experienced faculty with support from office staff. Apart from class-room teaching,
students are encouraged to use library and internet facilities.
The teaching staff maintains diaries and records their daily instructions delivered,
practical conducted and other such activities performed.
Any short term responsibilities (Extra lecture, duties for seminar etc.) are properly
recorded and informed to concerned authorities.
The Teaching Learning process is reviewed by HOD for the concerned teaching
faculty and feedback communicated. The concerned faculty then plans for
improvements which are monitored on a regular basis for their effectiveness.
The effectiveness of teaching – learning process is reviewed on a regular basis. The
inputs for such review may be from:
a. Students feedback
b. Results of internal tests
c. Quality of assignment submitted.
d. Final results of term / year.
The students educational needs and college administrative needs are managed through
various operational committees. These committees have representation from faculty, staff
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and students. Each committee frames plans for its activities, schedules and monitors these
activities to meet stipulated requirements. In this way the College has an integrated
framework for quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the
Quality assurance procedures? If yes, give details enumerating its impact.
Yes, the staff members of the College participate in training programs conducted in the
form of orientation courses & refresher programs and the required teaching – learning
quality assurance procedures are imported. The college encourages the selected faculty
on a regular basis to undergo the audit courses to enable them to perform the internal
audit impartially. Further employees are also trained at the department level.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the
academic provisions? If yes, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional
activities?
Academic audit is carried out by the IQAC team. The academic audit comes out with the
pros and cons of the teaching methodology as well as means to overcome the same. All
the junior faculty are randomly and continuously monitored in this regard. This audit is
done in three stages. All the teaching staff members submit semester plan for conduct of
theory and practical classes to their respective Head of Departments. Monthly reports are
collected from the teaching staff where in teachers gave information regarding coverage
of syllabus during that particular month. In cases where syllabus is not covered as per
schedule, the teachers are accordingly advised. At the end of the semester (during the
internal audit) the teaching staff submits the Course file which includes all the details of
the course. It is checked whether the entire portion has been completed as per the initial
planning and appropriate steps initiated. The teaching staff was asked to take corrective
action with the feedback received. Since students are the important stakeholders a copy of
the course handout is prepared and the is given for their reference and to make the entire
procedure transparent. Feedback of students has helped teachers modify teaching
techniques to suit student„s requirements. Latest technology is used in the classroom to
keep abreast with global requirement. People from the industry are invited to address
students on the latest industry trends. Examination results are audited and based on result
analysis; course teachers take remedial actions such as one-to-one tutorials or extra
remedial classes. Revision classes are taken before exams where doubts of students are
solved.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of
the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?
Every six months an audit is carried out by internal auditors. The observation ,
opportunity for improvement and non conformity cited by the auditors are rectified at the
earliest. It is pertinent to mention no serious non conformity has been cited over the last
few years.
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6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching
learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and
outcome?
The mechanisms is to continuously review the teaching learning process at the departmental
level. HOD allots the subjects to the faculty as per their specialization. The faculty are
requested to submit the Teaching/Lesson Plan before the commencement of the semester this
will be verified by the HOD. Continuous Assessment Test (CAT), Assignments, seminars as
a part of the timetable and parent teacher communication/meeting, Class counseling and
Class Committee meeting are the measures in vogue to review the teaching learning process.
HOD„s are also analyzing the following:
Semester wise result analyses of University exams
Performance in continuous internal assessment –each of the components of the
internal assessment is considered and semester wise performance is accordingly
evaluated. performance (in assignment writing, seminar class etc.) is evaluated and
the corrective actions are taken into account.
Participation of students in extension activities – activeness, total time of active
participation, team work willingness & ability are noted and accordingly evaluated
etc.
Monthly review of student PG projects by the guides.
Feedback received by the teachers concerned from students as to assess the teaching.
Student performance in internal tests – reflects the effectiveness of teaching etc.
Assessment of the teacher„s teaching ability based on the performances shown by the
students in the respective subjects.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and
outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders? Any other relevant
information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which the college
would like to include.
Through the Vision, Mission statement, parent teacher meeting and also through the
website, whenever appropriate changes are made. The College communicates its quality
assurance policies mechanisms by placing quality policy board at various places in the
college premises for internal stakeholders (i.e. students and staff) and also through the
College Website quality policies and outcomes are published for external stakeholders.
The institution constantly looks for opportunities leading to improvement in Quality
Management System. Data from various sources are collected, analysed and actions
initiated. The following are reviewed after collecting data:
Quality Policy, Quality Objectives and its monitoring.
Audit findings (External and Internal).
Management review meetings.
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Corrective and Preventive action.
Students feedback. Based on above data action plans are initiated and their status is
monitored.
Communicating Quality assurance policy:
The institution communicates its policy of ensuring a better quality round the year and it
starts with ensuring that all the faculty positions are filled during each semester and the
teacher- student ratio is maintained to the required level. Quality policies of the College
go hand- in- hand with the policy of the university with respect to higher education.
University conducts semester exams with high fidelity, confidentiality, fool-proofness.
The question papers are set by faculty members belonging to other Universities, exams
are conducted effectively, evaluation of answer scripts done through a central evaluation
system by external examiners etc all together reflect higher quality.
Outcomes:
The research outcomes of the faculty members are published in national / international
journals. The milestone activities of each department are publicized during College
Annual Day celebrations as the Annual Report. The sports & cultural achievements are
publicized during College Annual Day celebrations. The College websites have been
serving as effective mode of communication to inform policy matters and their outcomes
to the internal and external stakeholders.
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CRITERIA VII
INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Environment Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
Environment consciousness is of great concern in the campus so the institute maintains
the pristine purity and beauty of the college with plantations to provide a congenial
atmosphere for the academic and non-academic pursuits. The college NSS unit and the
nature club are actively involved:
To monitor the existing trees and for planting new trees as and when required.
To enable proper waste reduction and recycling practices through education and
communication efforts.
To regularly conduct programs to create awareness to establish eco friendly
atmosphere on the campus and hostel areas.
How ever the college has planned to conduct a green audit of its campus and facility in
the near future.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly?
Energy conservation
The college has been conscious about the energy conservation for which it constituted
Energy Conservation and ENCON club to promote energy conservation awareness
among students and society.
Energy auditing has been carried out by Energy Conservation and ENCON club as
and when required.
The college is replacing the CRT monitors with LED monitors thus conserving
energy to the extent required.
College also promotes procurement and installation of efficient electrical systems to
save electricity.
Use of Renewable Energy
The College has a tie-up with Renewable Energy Centre MITHRADHAM
Chunangamveli, which promotes solar energy awareness among student community.
Bio-Gas plant is established at hostel and canteen to produce cooking gas from bio-
degradable waste.
Solid-waste management unit is functional to segregate plastic, glasses, papers etc
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Water harvesting
A network of ponds is maintained in the campus to ensure continuous recharging of
ground water table.
Plantation
Each block of the building and playgrounds are surrounded by large green lawns, and
plants which maintain healthy and balanced environment.
RSET TREE (Together Restoring Environment Effectively) Nature club organizes
nature conservation activities, study trips, Quizzes, Bird watching trips etc.
Hazardous waste management
There is no hazardous waste material produced in the institute.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created
a positive impact on the functioning of the college.
Innovations on Curricular Aspects
Administrative setup to monitor outcome based education
Faculty members are insisted to practice the best content delivery methods to attain
program outcomes through course outcomes
Faculty members are requested to implement the best assessment tools to evaluate the
performance of students in attaining course outcomes.
Course handout of all UG programmes uploaded on the website.
Innovations on Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
GYAN -Institutional repository is linked with RSMS as intranet facility and made
access to students and faculty.
Online course feedback reports from students are generated using RSMS.
Faculty workshop for virtual learning was conducted and students are encouraged to
prepare e-assignments and e-notes using MOODLE.
Innovations on Research, Consultancy and Extension
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Every department coordinates research activities through various research groups in
different core engineering areas working for institutional / industrial projects and
consultancy.
Each research group consists of faculty members and students who work on specialized
areas of engineering.
Rajagiri Innovation Club supports and guides student ideas for transforming feasible
designs with the aid of cutting edge technology into viable products.
Rajagiri software development unit has been formed to fulfill all the software needs of
RSET. This unit also carries consultancy works.
Innovations on Infrastructure and Learning resources
Wi-Fi facility provided within campus and hostels.
All classrooms are supported with ICT enabled instruction delivery.
Digital Library includes various sites of academic interest, public domain materials like
conference papers, electronic theses and dissertations, technical reports and electronic
books.
Institutional repository includes faculty collections, papers/articles/invited lectures,
previous university question papers, internal examination question papers, student
seminar and project reports, conference proceedings.
E-Journal Packages: IEEE/IET Electronic Library (IEL), Elsevier Science Direct
Springer, ASCE, ASTM, ASME, J-Gate, McGraw Hill (Access Engineering Library -E-
books)
RSET language Lab provides language tutorials for students to overcome language
deficiencies and improve their command over the language.
Innovations on Student support and progression
Student‟s council encouraging student participation in institutional planning and conduct
of programs.
Student enrichment programs are conducted for personality and aptitude development,
developing industrial oriented skills, coaching for competitive exams like GRE, GATE
etc, and communication skills development.
Professional bodies - IEEE, ISTE, CSI, IETE, IEI, and Young Indians are functional in
the institution for developing their professional skills and updates in recent technology
and research developments.
Career guidance cell and Placement cell to analyze student aptitude and train them for
campus recruitment and best career opportunities.
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Entrepreneurship Development Cell & Incubation Center, Industry-Institute Interaction
Cell for inculcating entrepreneurial culture in students and interaction between industry
and institute for the betterment of engineering education offered at RSET.
The extracurricular and co-curricular activities of students are enhanced through the
various clubs like Arts Club, Mathematics Club, Nature Club, Quiz Club, Music Club,
Literary Forum, NSS, Sports Club, Film club, Rajagiri innovation club.
The different Branch associations organize the training programs, workshops,
conferences and guest lectures in various domains to the students by experts from
industry and academia for the holistic development and technical awareness of students.
Mentoring system to monitor the regularity and performance of student.
Innovations on Governance, Leadership and management
The RSET website and associated framework for automating the Rajagiri Students
Management System (RSMS),
RSET Digital library system
RSET payroll management system
RSET online examination system
Admission automation system
Exam automation system and
Maintenance management system has been upgraded for smooth functioning of the
institution.
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices as per the annexed format (see page .. ) which
have contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or
contributed to the Quality improvement of the core activities of the college.
Format for Presentation of Practice
1. Title of the Practice:
RAJAGIRI STUDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RSMS)
2. Goal:
One of the important innovations which RSET has introduced is Rajagiri Student
Management System (RSMS). Rajagiri Student Management System is a web-
based semi-automated framework, designed to provide a sophisticated, state of the
art web technology, aimed at bringing about total quality in education
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management. The Main objective of RSMS is to provide an easy way to automate
all functionalities of the institution, thus reducing human effort and paper work.
RSMS focuses on excellent coordination between faculty, parents and students to
keep track of the day-to-day activities such as attendance management, internal
assessment management, reports generation.
RSET provides information about staff and students through the website:
www.rajagiritech.ac.in
3. The Context
Enhanced interaction among the different stakeholders of the institution for
various types of education management related service, operations and high level
of efficiency in recording and information dissemination is the context which
necessitates RSMS.
RSMS is designed and implemented with the following features:
Semi-automation of operations accessible from anywhere in the world.
Client side installation not necessary
Security based on active directory
Centrally stored information with zero redundancy
Best possible resource optimization.
Enhanced interaction with teachers, parents and students
Access to attendance, timetable, marks, and examination schedule
Freedom to browse through library books catalogue and to find the circulation
status of the book(s).
Prior information about university events and holidays
The effectiveness of RSMS is measured based on the overall benefits to the
Management, Faculty, Parents and Students.
4. The Practice
The features of RSMS together create a blended learning environment, easy data
access and effective communication for students and teachers alike.
The following are some of the highlighting features of RSMS:
RSET Event management, Accreditation management
Stock management, Office management-report generation
Complaint register, Faculty-Suggestions / Grievances
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Hostel automation-Fee collection, Room allocation and Attendance
Information about Academic activities- Semester plan, Course plan -execution
and status
Student related services: Academic and Personal information, Attendance
management, Sessional marks, Student Feedback-Course & Faculty.
Faculty related services: Personal information, Faculty attendance, On-line
leave application, Salary-particulars, Exam-duty submission and swapping,
Self-appraisal, Faculty Feedback, Course feedback
Staff-Credit Union management
Access to GYAN-the institutional repository facilities and Library-OPAC.
1. The RSMS allows getting information about all the details of a student like
personal, academic etc.
2. The attendance marking and calculating system in RSMS is very user
friendly.
3. The online leave submission, duty leave submission, medical leave
submission and their corresponding approvals are decentralized.
4. The late attendance entry, internal assessment correction/ deletion go through
automated hierarchical approvals.
5. The attendance and the internal marks are transparent and can be viewed by
students, parents, teachers and HOD‟s.
6. Once a data is corrected correspondingly all the reports are updated.
7. Uniformity in assessment as the system is transparent.
5. Evidence of Success
Paper forms for various day-to-day affairs within the institution are stacking over
years. Accounting ledgers filling file space on shelves. Difficulty in timely
monitoring of student performance and delay in implementing remedial measures
due to manual approach .Teachers and staff waiting to have their salary and
service records updated. This slow pace processing environment makes any
college out of step with the smart and dynamic world outside.
The RSMS in RSET is a semi- automated system that fulfils most of the needs in
an education institution. This helps the institution to function smoothly, reduce
human error and handle critical tasks intelligently.
After introducing RSMS, the following improvements have been observed:
Timely planning ,execution and monitoring of academic activities of students and
faculty
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Structured monitoring has imbibed in student‟s good code of conduct which
reflects in improvement of their attendance percentage and academic
performance.
Ease of access to student details and monitoring helps faculty to improve their
rapport with students.
Enhancement in time management of faculty in resource handling.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required:
As the college is affiliated to the university, any change in regulations necessitates
change in RSMS coding but the problem encountered is manageable within a
particular timeframe.
Problem in accessing the database, when network is down.
When data files get corrupted, the entire management system gets collapsed.
Compatibility with new set of software is a problem.
7. Notes (Optional): Nil
8. Contact Details:
Name of the Principal: Dr. A. Unnikrishnan
Name of the Institution: Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology
City: Kochi
Pin Code: 682 039
Work Phone :+91 484 2427835, Fax:+91 484 2426241
Website: www.rajagiritech.ac.in , E-mail : office@ rajagiritech.ac.in
Mobile:9446416148
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Format for Presentation of Practice
1. Title of the Practice:
ACADEMIC AUDIT
2. Goal
To ensure every faculty member is performing well in academic activities.
To give feedback to faculty members on areas which need improvement.
To monitor the success of course outcomes and program objectives.
To monitor the overall academic performance of students including co-curricular
and extra-curricular activities.
Intended Outcome
Students are trained well in academics.
Quality of teaching-learning process improves.
Problems related to teaching-learning are brought to the notice of decision makers
for solutions.
Underlying Principles / Concepts of this practice.
Work culture and output improve when there is monitoring.
Best Practices of other Institutions are brought into RSET through the suggestions
given through Auditing processes.
Through continuous development, the quality of the institution is improved.
3. The Context
Educational institutions around the globe are growing at a rapid rate. Educational
providers from overseas are interacting with institutions in India. The academic audit
helps the institution to improve quality in educational programs.
Challenging issues in designing and implementing Audits:
More number of auditors are required be appointed for verifying the files of each
department.
4. The Practice
Academic Audit is conducted at the end of every semester.
Auditing team is formed to audit these files and give their feedback to faculty, HOD and
the Principle.
External academic experts are invited if required to audit the files to maintain standards.
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As soon as one audit is completed, the suggestions for improvement are to be
implemented to achieve the desired results.
The documents in course files are to be arranged in order and checklists are to be
provided to check whether all required documents are filed.
Faculty members are to be motivated to receive the feedback from the auditor with a
open mind and to improve his/her teaching/ research skills.
Every faculty member maintains course files for the theory as well as Laboratory
subjects. The following are placed in course files (Theory)for audit:
Table Of Contents
1 University Scheme & Syllabus
2 Semester Plan
3 Course Structure
3.1 Course Information Sheet
3.2 Course Plan
3.3 Time Table
4 Course Material- Hand notes, PPT
5 Previous University Question Papers
6 Unit Wise Question Bank
7 Course Assessment Methods
7.1 Tutorial Sheets
7.2 Assignments/Quizzes/Class Test
7.2.1 Sample Assignment Sheets
7.3 Mid Term, Model & Comprehensive Exams
7.3.1 Question Paper
7.3.2 Answer Key
7.3.3 Sample Answer Sheets
7.4 Remedial Classes/Exams (If Any)
8 Gaps & Plans For Add-On Programmes
9 Topics Beyond Syllabus
10 Course Outcome Assessments
10.1 Course Outcome Feedback Form
10.2 Course Outcome Feedback Analysis
11 Assessment Results
11.1 Subjectwise Attendance
11.2 Internal Marks
12 Details Of Add On Programmes/ Guest Lectures/Make Up
Tests. Etc. (If Any)
Table 7.3.1: Table of contents for course file-Theory
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The following are placed in course files (Lab)for audit:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 University Scheme & Syllabus
2 Semester Plan
3 Course Structure
3.1 Course Information sheet
3.2 Course plan & Lab Cycle
3.3 Experiment Questions
3.4 Open Questions
3.5 Advanced Questions
3.6 Time Table
4 Lab Manual
4.1 Teachers Lab Manual
4.2 Students Lab Manual
5 Course Assessment methods
5.1 Daily Evaluation sheets
5.2 Model Examination Questions
5.3 Model Examination Viva Questions
5.4 Model Examination Sample Scripts
6 Course Outcome Assessments
6.1 Course Outcome Feedback Form
6.2 Course Outcome Feedback Analysis
7 Assessment Results
7.1 Subjectwise Attendance
7.2 Internal Marks
8 Details of the Add On Programmes / Guest Lectures / Makeup Test
Etc..(If Any)
Table 7.3.2: Table of contents for course file-Practical
The following files are also audited to keep track of the performance of students in
academic including co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and also to enhance the
professional activities of faculty.
Sl.No File Name
1. List/number of students who have cleared the programme in
four years
(data from the last three years)
2. CGPA (last three years data of students‟ CGPA/ percentage)
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3. Professional society activities, events, conferences organised
, etc
4. List of students‟ papers along with hard copies of the publica
tions; professional society publications/magazines, etc.
5. Faculty details with their service books, salary details, sampl
e appointment letters,
promotion and award letters/certificates
6. Faculty list with designation, qualification, joining date, publ
ication, R&D, interaction details
7. List of faculty publications along with DOIs and publication/
citation details
8. List of R&D and consultancy projects along with approvals
and project completion reports
9. List and proofs of faculty interaction with outside world
10. List of short-term courses, workshops arranged, and course
modules developed
11. Rubrics developed to validate the POs
12. Remedial Classes
13. Elective List
14. Time table and Workload
15. Mentoring Files
16. Faculty Profile(Personal File)
Table 7.3.3: List of files for academic audit
Constraints and Limitations
As the institution is affiliated to university, certain recommendations given by the
auditors has practical constraints while implementing
5. Evidence of Success
The Evidence for success is seen in the feedback received through subsequent audit
reports. Some of their comments are given below:
The audit system has improved the performance of the faculty members and teaching
quality and their integrity.
Significant improvement in teaching –learning process especially with regard to course
content delivered and usage of teaching aids.
Improvement in the ability of the faculty to identify the gaps in syllabus and to deliver the
contents beyond syllabus.
Enhancement in the usage of e-learning facilities and resources.
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Overall performance of the students in their written exam is satisfactory which exhibits
the effective and innovative teaching methodology of the faculty.
With regard to the preparation of assignments, the students have excelled in their creative
skills.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The auditing process is usually scheduled during end semesters wherein practical
difficulties in smooth conduct of auditing may be affected by the absence of faculty in
campus as they may be engaged in other academic activities like valuation, NSS, Club
activities etc .
For department with more number of batches the auditing and arriving at proper
consensus may be difficult for an individual course.
Common course subjects like first year papers, Mathematics, the auditing and arriving at
proper consensus may be difficult.
7. Notes (Optional) : Nil 8. Contact Details:
Name of the Principal: Dr. A. Unnikrishnan
Name of the Institution: Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology
City: Kochi
Pin Code: 682 039
Accredited Status: NAAC with B grade
Work Phone :+91 484 2427835, Fax:+91 484 2426241
Website: www.rajagiritech.ac.in , E-mail : office@ rajagiritech.ac.in
Mobile: 9446416148