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Submission of Annual Quality Assurance

Report (AQAR) for 2014-15

to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

P. O. Box. No. 1075,

Opp: NLSIU,

Nagarbhavi,

Bangalore - 560 072 India

By

ADHIYAMAAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)

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

Krishnagiri District , Tamilnadu.

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

Cycle : First Report for: 2014-15

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Part – A 1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

04344 – 260570, 261034

ADHIYAMAAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Dr. M.G.R. Nagar

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Hosur

Tamil Nadu

635 109

[email protected]

Dr. G. Ranganath

09443260071

04344-261020

[email protected]

Dr. N. S. Badari Narayanan

09487819104

mailto:[email protected]

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1.3 NAAC Track ID

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR:

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation

Validity

Period

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

2 2nd Cycle - - - -

3 3rd Cycle - - - -

4 4th Cycle - - - -

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

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and

Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

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

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

iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ (DD/MM/YYYY)

www.adhiyamaan.ac.in

01-07-2013

www.adhiyamaan.ac.in/AQAR14-15

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

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1.9 Institutional Status

University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys. Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

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-

-

UGC/Anna University

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ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

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UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and

community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

2.8 No. of other External Experts

2.9 Total No. of members

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff & Students Alumni Others

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

No - (Application under process for funding)

A

-

-

-

-

-

01

02

02

01

01

02

04

09

04

04

22

09

01 08

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2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National State Institution Level

(ii) Themes

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

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

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

Plan of Action / Outcome Achievements during 2014-15

Strengthening of Research &

Development activities

Faculty members are encouraged to apply for fetching

more R&D funding from various funding agencies.

Achievement:

Seven minor research projects have been

fetched from UGC, New Delhi and the projects

are under progress.

DST-Govt. of India project Grant

Department of Space-Govt. of India National

Seminar Grant.

Faculty members have received funds to

conduct Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/

Symposium

Students’ project funding from TNSCST were

received

- Effective functioning of IQAC Cell

- Day to day academic work diary

- Active participation of Teaching and Non-Teaching staff

- Organized Seminars and Workshops

- Orientation Programmes for first year students

- Bridge courses for first year students

- Exit meeting for final year students

- Academic audit

- Awareness programmes

- Programmes on ethics, values and morals

- Social awareness programmes

- Continuous monitoring of activities by the IQAC cell

- Tree plantation programme

- Converting Global Challenges into Opportunities through value based

education.

- Development and Application of Quality Bench Marks / Parameters

- Need of Quality related themes / Drives and promotion of quality

circles

- Global Warming

Mission:

To impart value-based quality education through effective

teaching-learning processes.

To nurture creativity, excellence and critical thinking by applying

global competency factors to contribute and excel in the rapidly

growing technological world.

To continuously develop and improve holistic and innovative

personality for global mobility.

To make ACE a centre for excellence.

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Departments conduct Seminars, Conferences,

Workshops, and Symposiums on emerging and

thrust areas of research

The committee periodically appraises the

development of research work of the research

scholars. The research scholars should provide

presentation on research work in the committee

meeting.

Departments enriched as

approved research centre

The following departments of our Institution are

approved research centres of Anna University, Chennai

1. Dept. of Mechanical Engg.

2. Dept. of Civil Engg.

3. Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engg.

4. Dept. of Business Administration

5. Dept. of Computer Applications

6. Dept. of Chemistry

Further, the following departments are conferred as

approved research centre by Anna University, Chennai

during the Academic Year 2014-15.

1. Dept. of Physics

2. Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering

Establishment of Wipro

‘’Mission 10X Technology

Learning Centre’’ (MTLC) for

enhanced R&D activities related

to IT.

To enhance the Research activities in IT related areas, a

separate R&D Lab is established in our campus in

collaboration with WIPRO and additional 60 systems

are added to strengthen research activity.

Introduction of additional P.G.

Courses during the academic

year 2014-15 and increase in

existing intake

During the academic year 2014-15, additional P.G

programmes are introduced and is as given below:

1. M.E.- Structural Engineering with an intake of 18

2. M.E.- VLSI Design with an intake of 18

During the academic year 2014-15, increase in intake for

the following U.G. courses are sanctioned and is as

given below:

1. B.Tech – Chemical Engineering 60 to 120

2. B.E. – Electrical & Electronics Engg. 120 to 180

Grant of Permanent Affiliation

by Anna University, Chennai

The following programmes of our Institution are under

the status of Permanent Affiliation

1. B.E – Civil Engg.,

2. B.E – Electrical and Electronics Engg., and

3. Master of Business Administration

Further, the following UG & PG programmes got

Permanent Affiliation from the Academic year 2014-15,

B. Architecture

B.E.-Bio-Medical Engineering

B.E.-Computer Science and Engineering

B.E.-Electronics and Communication Engineering

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering

B.Tech-Bio-Technology

B.Tech-Chemical Engineering

M.E.-Communication Systems

M.E.-Computer Science and Engineering

M.E.-Engineering Design

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Accreditation by NBA

(Washington Accord).

Accreditation by NBA-New Delhi for the following

programmes during 2014-15.

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering ………………4th cycle

B.E.-Electronics & Communication Engg…..4th cycle

B.E.-Electrical & Electronics Engineering….4th cycle

B.E.-Civil Engineering……………………...4th cycle

B.Tech.-Chemical Engineering………….….4th cycle

B.Tech.-Biotechnology………………….….2nd cycle

B.E.- Biomedical Engineering…….………..2nd cycle

B.E. – Electronics & Instrumentation Engg....1st cycle

Encouraging to enrol more

faculty members in pursuing

Ph.D., programme.

The Research committee assists the faculty members to

enrol and pursue Ph.D., programme.

To identify emerging and thrust

areas of research.

The Research committee constantly identifies the

emerging and thrust areas of research.

To enter into MoU to offer

National Knowledge

Commission value added and

skill development programmes.

The college has entered into MoU’s to fulfil the

requirements of National Knowledge Commission’s

value added and skill development programmes. Further,

to achieve this, many departments have inked MoU’s

with leading industries, Research centres and skill

development organizations.

2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

The AQAR was placed before the Management and got approved.

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Part – B

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes added

during the year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added / Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD 6 2 8 -

PG 9 2 11 -

UG 12 - 12 -

PG Diploma - - - -

Advanced Diploma - - - -

Diploma - - - -

Certificate - - - -

Others - - - -

Total 27 4 31 -

Interdisciplinary - - - -

Innovative - - - -

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders Alumni Parents Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

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

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 31

Trimester -

Annual -

Yes, department-wise details furnished below

tic

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Department of Architecture

Choice Based Credit System will be introduced during the academic year 2015-2016.

Personality development, Architectural Photography, Basic Civil Engineering and Art

appreciation are introduced in 1st semester B.Arch.

Art studio subject is brought under studio and Model making workshop is introduced in

1stsemester B.Arch.

Building Services subject contents have been re-oriented towards architecture and is

introduced in 5th and 6th semester as core subject.

Site Analysis and Surveying is brought under electives in the 4th semester

Interior Design, Landscape Architecture Design and working Drawing are introduced in

6th semester prior to Internship program of 4th year.

Architectural conservation and urban design and renewal subjects are introduced in

9th semester B.Arch.

Professional Practice and Disaster Mitigation and Management subjects are introduced in

9th semester.

In 10th semester, the following subjects are introduced as elective: urban housing, Services in

High rise Building, Construction Technology and Infrastructure Planning and Management.

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

In B.E. Aeronautical Engg. The following subjects and laboratories are introduced.

Aircraft Materials

Elements of Aeronautics

Design & Fabrication of UAV Laboratory

Environmental Related Subject is introduced in III Semester.

Modelling & Simulation Lab

MAT Lab is introduced in VI Semester.

Department of Biotechnology

The Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is introduced in 2015 regulations

New advanced courses are introduced in Choice group

Open elective courses is introduced in Semester III and IV

Mini project is introduced during Semester VII

Comprehension in Biotechnology course is introduced in Semester VII

Employability Skill lab is introduced in VII Semester B.Tech. Bio -Technology

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Department of Bio medical Engineering

NABH procedures and NABH documentation, MDRA and medical device standards, JCA,

ICRP and other standards, medical ethics and labour laws as applicable to hospitals are

included in the subject Hospital Engineering and Management in 8th semester B.E.(BME)

Ambulatory monitoring, Brain–Computer interface, Pervasive Medical Care – Sports, Space,

Military applications and Body Area Network are included in the subject Advanced Medical

Instruments in 8th semester B.E.(BME)

Cochlear implants, Bionic Eye and Replacement of soft tissues are included in the subject

Assist Devices in 8th semester B.E.(BME)

MEMS based drug delivery, MUMPS, Lab – on a chip, gene chips, diagnostic chips, neural

implants and Space applications are included in the subject Bio - MEMS in 8th semester

B.E.(BME)

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is adapted in the 2015 regulation.

Subjects like Introduction to Biomedical Engineering and Electronic Devices Lab are

included in the first year as choice.

Department of Chemical Engineering

In third semester B.Tech Chemical Engg., the compressible flow concept is included in

Chemical Engineering Fluid mechanics course.

In fourth semester, Instrumental methods of analysis course, syllabus is modified to meet out

industrial needs.

Pollution control aspects are included in Chemical process industries – I & II course.

The following courses are included in list of elective during 7th & 8th Semester.

Pilot plant and Scale – up methods in chemical engineering

Environmental impact assessment

Mixing technology

Oil and natural gas engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Mini project work is introduced in 7th semester B.E.Civil Engg. to ensure preliminary

preparatory work required to do main project work.

Specific measures have been introduced on PG project work and encouraged to publish their

project work in refereed journals.

Employability Skills Laboratory has been included to enhance the placement opportunities.

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

Mechanics of Soil subject changed to Geotechnical Engineering with revised syllabus.

Highway engineering subject is changed to Transportation Engineering-I with modification in

syllabus.

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Environmental Engineering subject is divided in to 2 subjects as Environmental Engineering-I

& Environmental Engineering-II in 3rd year B.E.Civil Engg.

Structural Analysis-I is introduced instead of Basic Structural Design in V Semester with

modification.

Soil Engineering lab is changed to Geotechnical Engineering Lab with revised syllabus in V

Semester

Ground Improvement Techniques is introduced in VI Semester.

Railway, Airport, Harbor & dock subject is changed to Transportation Engineering II and

introduced in VI Semester.

Computer Aided Design lab – I, is introduced in VI Semester.

Construction management subject is introduced in VII Semester.

Concrete and Highway engineering lab is introduced in VII Semester.

Bridge engineering subject is introduced in VIII Semester.

Valuation of Real Properties subject is introduced in VIII Semester.

Skill Development Lab is introduced in VIII Semester.

The following subjects are introduced under Choice Based Credit System (Regulation 2015)

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

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

Mapping & Land Management, Finite Element Techniques, Construction Management,

Sanitary Engineering, Computational Methods in Hydrology, Water Shed Management,

Application of Remote Sensing & GIS in Water Resources System, Ground Water

Development & Management, Pre-fabricated Structures, Smart Structures, Steel Structural

Drawing, Bridge Engineering Drawing, RCC Structural Drawing, Employability Skills

Laboratory, Engineering Optimization,

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The following subjects are included in the UG curriculum.

In 8th semester, Software Quality Management is introduced as core subject.

Domain based and Industry based electives are introduced in 7th & 8th semester

The following subjects are introduced in 8th semester:

Main frame Computing, Principles of Programming Languages, Bio-Informatics, ICP/IP

Socket Programming, Open Source tools, Intellectual Property Rights, Management

Information Systems, Cyber Law and Information Act, Storage Area Network, Component

Based Technology,

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The following are the new subjects introduced in B.E. CSE under 2015 Regulations

In 3rd Semester the following subjects are introduced:

Environmental Science and Sustainability, Digital Logic Design along with Logic

Design Lab, Object Oriented Paradigm along with Object Oriented Paradigm Lab,

Microprocessor and Interfacing along with Microprocessor and Interfacing Lab,

In 5th semester Object Oriented Modelling Design is introduced.

In 6th semester, the following core subjects are introduced:

Statistics and Numerical Methods, Intelligent System, Optimization is introduced

along with Compiler Design, Employability Skill Development lab,

In 7th semester core subjects introduced are:

Disaster Management, Foundation Program, Scripting Languages, Grid and Cloud

along with Lab,

In 8th semester Big Data Analytics is introduced as a core subject.

Open Electives are introduced in 3rd and 4th semester:

Formal Languages and Automata Theory, PC Hardware and Trouble Shooting,

M-Commerce, Management for Engineers,

Domain Based Electives are introduced from 5th to 8th semester:

Multi-Core Architecture, Ethical Hacking, High Performance Computing, Green

Computing, Knowledge Management, Network Management,

Industry based Electives are introduced in 7th and 8th semester:

Information Storage and Management, Business Intelligence and Applications,

Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Mobile Application

Development,

The following Core subjects are introduced in PG Curriculum:

Compiler Construction and Optimization, Network Protocols, Security in Computing,

Simulation Laboratory, Compiler Design Laboratory with Operating System,

The following Core Elective subjects are introduced in PG Curriculum:

Advanced Communication Network, Trends in Computing, Network Engineering &

Management, Programming Paradigm, Mobile and Wireless Network,

The following open Elective subjects are introduced in PG Curriculum:

Operation Research, Applied Probability and Statistics, Graph Theory and Optimization,

Performance Evaluation of Computer Systems, Computational Intelligent Tools, Software

Management, Multimedia Systems,

The following Research Elective subjects are introduced in PG Curriculum:

Research Methodology, Machine learning, Big data Analytics, Vehicular Adhoc Network,

Multi-core Architecture,

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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The following New Elective Subjects are introduced:

In VI Semester: Digital System Design Using VHDL, Digital Control System.

In VIII Semester: Microwave Integrated Circuits Design, Genetic Algorithms, Mobile

Computing, ARM System Architecture and Applications, Analog Integrated Circuits.

In VII semester, Professional Ethics and Human Values is included as compulsory subject.

Mini Project is introduced to ensure preliminary preparatory work required to do main project

work and In III semester, Environmental Science Engineering included as compulsory subject

to get awareness about sustainable environment.

In the following subjects, syllabus contents are modified

In III semester, Electronic Circuits –I subject, the topic Mid Band analysis of BJT and

Impedance are added.

The subject Signals and Systems in IV semester, Introduction to DFT, Power Series

Expansion and Partial Fraction for Inverse Z-transform are added and In Linear

Integrated Circuits subject, DC Power Supply Using LM 317 or LM 723 Experiment

is added.

In VI semester, VLSI Design subject, the following topics are added:

Introduction to testing, Faults in Digital Circuits, Modeling of faults, Logical

Fault Models, Fault detection, Fault Location, Fault dominance, Design for

testability, Boundary scan and In Antenna & wave propagation subject, Use of

method of images for antennas , LENS antenna, Multi hop propagation and In Digital

Image Processing subject , Mat lab Implementation for Image enhancement,

restoration, image compression.

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

Power plant Instrumentation is made as a core subject.

The following subjects are added to the list of electives: Introduction to Fault detection and

diagnosis, Fundamentals of Nanoscience, Reliability Engineering, Smart Materials and

Systems, Automotive electronics.

Under choice based credit system (Regulation 2015) the following one credit course are

recommended: Distributed control system in Industries, Advanced Industrial automation

systems, Marine Instrumentation and systems,

Department of Information Technology

The following Courses are revised to meet out the industry needs:

Service Oriented Architecture is introduced as core subject

Genetic Algorithms and its Applications are designed, based on recent trends.

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Recent Software Tools are introduced in Multimedia system

In Software testing, syllabus has been modified focusing on test case design, test

management, plan and organization & Case Study.

Pervasive Computing syllabus is revised based on recent trends.

C# and .Net Framework is revised and is based on the current trends.

Image Sensing & Acquisition topic is newly added in Digital Image Processing.

Management Information System is designed based on recent trends.

Program Management & Cost Estimation Model topic is newly added in software

Quality Assurance

Parallel Computing is revised based on recent trends.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Elements of Mechanical Engineering subject is included in first year curriculum as choice

subject.

Foundry, welding and Forging unit is included in Basic Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Study of Lathe Practice, Smithy and Forging, Foundry is included in Basic Workshop

Practices.

Study of Electrical, Electronics, Computer Hardware & Software are included in Engineering

Practices Laboratory.

Environmental Science and Sustainability is included in third semester.

Plant Layout & Material Handling, Concepts of Engineering Design, Welding Technology are

included in Fourth semester as choice subjects.

Production & Operations Management, Introduction to Nanotechnology, Environmental

Pollution Control is included in Fifth semester as choice subjects.

In-Plant training is made compulsory after completion of sixth semester end examination.

Industrial Relation & Organisational Development, Statistical Quality Control, Metal

Forming Techniques are included in sixth semester as choice subjects.

Industrial Visit and Technical Seminar is included in Seventh semester.

Employability Skill Laboratory is included in Seventh semester as choice subject.

Comprehension of Mechanical Engineering is included in Seventh semester.

Project Management, Theory of Elasticity, Alternate Fuels, Geometric Modelling are included

in Seventh semester as choice subjects.

Supply Chain Management, Industrial Safety & Hazard Management, Control Engineering,

Design of Material Handling Equipment, Tool Engineering and Design, Fracture Mechanics,

Disaster Management, Design of Thermal Equipments, Cogeneration & Waste Heat Recovery

Systems, Energy Audit Management are included in Eighth semester as choice subjects.

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Department of Business Administration (MBA)

Curriculum is made as per industry relevant and the new topics are introduced in the

following subjects.

Classification of MNC, Merger & takeover and Currency Value calculation topics

are included in International Business Management subject in 2nd semester.

Simulation (Monte Carlo) topic has been introduced in Operation Research subject in

2nd semester.

Employee Engagement topic has been introduced in Human Resource Management

subject in 2nd semester.

Marginal Internal Rate of Return topic has been introduced in Financial Management

subject in 2nd semester.

Marketing Strategy, Channel strategy decision & Viral Marketing topics are added in

Marketing Management subject in 2nd semester.

E-business system, Telecommunication and Networks, Forms, Reports and ERP

vendors are added in Management Information System subject in 2nd semester.

CIMS, MRP II, PPAC, 7’s practices & Supply chain management are added in

Operation Management subject in 2nd semester.

In Corporate Banking subject, e-payments topic was added in 3rd semester.

Balance Score Card and Critical Success Factor topics are included in Strategic

Management subject in 3rd semester.

Crash Time topic has been introduced in Project Management subject in 3rd semester.

Department of Computer Applications (MCA)

Object Oriented Programming subject has been introduced in 1st semester.

Core Choice subjects like Introduction to Information Technology, Client server Computing

and Electronic Commerce has been introduced in the curriculum.

Open Choice subjects like Unix and Shell Programming, Microprocessors and its

Applications has been introduced.

Information Technology Lab has been included in Laboratory electives

C# and .Net Framework and Database Design and tuning has been included in the 3rd

semester.

Department of Humanities & Science

Introduction of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for the batch of students to be admitted

in the Academic year 2015-2016.

Communication skill laboratory is included in the 6th semester B.E/B.Tech Programme

(EEE, ECE and CSE) curriculum

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Introducing the subject, Executive Communication Skills Lab for the second semester MCA

programme.

Communication Skills Laboratory is included in the fifth semester B.E/B.Tech Programme

(IT, BME, Mechanical Engg. and Chemical Engg.) curriculum

Communication skill laboratory is included in the 7th semester in Biotechnology curriculum.

Revision of Quantum Physics and Wave optics in the syllabus of Engineering Physics for the

first semester.

Syntheses of Nano materials are included in the syllabus of Engineering Physics for the

second semester.

Different methods to determine the Molecular weight of polymer is included in Engineering

Chemistry syllabus for the second semester

Electrochemistry and energy storage device chapters get merged and addition of chemical

Thermodynamics as new chapter in Engineering Chemistry Syllabus.

In phase Equilibria- Zn-Cd, KI- Water and Ferric Chloride Water system are included in

Engineering Chemistry Syllabus.

Department of Mathematics

In 1st semester B.E. / B. Tech. programme the topic Partial Differential Equations is included

as fifth unit in the subject “Differential Calculus and Matrices”.

In 1st semester B.Arch. programme the topics Basic Statistics, Probability and Geometry for

Architecture are introduced in the subject “Mathematics for Architecture”

Under CBCS the following subjects are given as open choice for the PG Programmes

( M.E./M.Tech./M.C.A.)

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

Applied Probability and Statistics

Operations Research

Graph theory and Optimization Techniques

Stochastic processes and Queuing Theory

Applied Mathematics for Communication Engineering

Applied Mathematics for Electronics Engineers

Advanced Mathematics and Numerical Methods

Applied Mathematics for Electrical Engineers

Discrete structures and Numerical Methods

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

During the academic year 2014-15, Department of Computer Science and

Engineering and Department of Physics are recognised as approved

Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of

permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant

(V) during the year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

* for only B.Architecture Programme

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State level

Attended Seminars/

Workshops

24 56 28

Presented papers 15 74 49

Resource Persons 6 23 18

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

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

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

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others

526 360 112 54 -

Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

360 - 112 - 54 - - - 526 -

15*

Continuous evaluation process

Revision of syllabus as and when required

Adoption of emerging areas and thrust areas for updation of syllabus

Identification slow learners and provision of tutorial classes.

Use of Computer Based Teaching methods

Usage of ICT contents for furtherance

Co-Curricular activities

Encouraging Intra-Curricular activity

Promoting Inter-Curricular activity

197

Bar Coding,

Photocopy

88

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

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

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Programme

Total no. of

students

appeared

Division

Dis

tin

ctio

n %

I %

II %

III

%

Pass

%

B.E.-Mechanical Engineering 211 21.33 72.99 - - 94.31

B.E.-Electronics & Communication Engineering 208 37.5 54.33 - - 91.83

B.E.-Computer Science & Engineering 137 19.71 67.88 2.19 - 89.78

B.E.-Electrical & Electronics Engineering 140 30 62.14 0.71 - 92.86

B.E.-Civil Engineering 135 8.89 70.37 2.96 82.22

B.E.-Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 131 23.66 68.7 92.37

B.E.-Bio Medical Engineering 52 34.62 48.08 7.69 - 90.38

B.E.-Aeronautical Engineering 64 32.81 64.06 - - 96.88

B.Tech – Chemical Engineering 69 20.29 71.01 - - 91.3

B.Tech – Information Technology 131 22.14 62.6 - - 84.74

B.Tech - Biotechnology 50 28 68 - - 96

B. Architecture 32 9.38 81.25 6.25 - 96.88

M.E.- Computer Aided Design 17 88.24 11.76 - - 100

M.E.- Engineering Design 18 94.44 5.56 - - 100

M.E.- Computer Science & Engineering 24 75 25 - - 100

M.E. – Communication System 24 100 - - - 100

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

involved

1 B.E. Mechanical Engineering 36

2 B.E. Electronics & Communication Engineering 30

3 B.E. Computer Science & Engineering 24

4 B.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering 25

5 B.E. Civil Engineering 30

6 B.E. Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering 24

7 B.E. Bio Medical Engineering 15

8 B.E. Aeronautical Engineering 15

9 B.Tech. Chemical Engineering 14

10 B.Tech. Information Technology 25

11 B.Tech. Biotechnology 14

12 B. Architecture 16

13 MBA 16

14 MCA 18

15 Science and Humanities 41

16 Mathematics 32

88%

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M.E. – Power Systems Engineering 18 100 - - - 100

M.Tech- Remote Sensing 17 11.76 88.24 - - 88.29

M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration

(Full Time) 111 8.11 80.18 - - 88.29

M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration

(Part Time) 47 - 59.57 25.53 - 85.11

M.C.A. – Master of Computer Applications 147 20.98 73.43 - -

94.41

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

- Day-to-day academic work diary


- Organizing Seminars and Workshops




- Academic audit

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





2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes

Number of faculty

members

benefitted

Refresher courses 278

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 176

HRD programmes 27

Orientation programmes 380

Faculty exchange programme 7

Staff training conducted by the university 07

Staff training conducted by other institutions 38

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 94

Others 5

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2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category

Number of

Permanent

Employees

Number of

vacant

position

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the year

Number of

positions

filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff 25 0 0 0

Technical Staff 22 0 0 0

Non - Technical Staff 360 0 0 0

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 8 3 02 28

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 281.71 1040.05 35.80 1162.47

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - 12 - 17

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 42.01 - 45

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 187 71 --

Non-Peer Review Journals 50 15 --

e-Journals 103 07 --

Conference proceedings 05 74 --

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

organisations

Nature of the Project 2014-15

Name of the

funding

Agency

Total

grant

sanctioned

Received

Major projects 2 DST 35,80,000 35,80,000

Minor Projects 12

1

UGC

DRDO

42,01,381

1,33,809

42,01,381

1,33,809

Interdisciplinary Projects -- -- -- --

Industry sponsored -- -- -- --

Projects sponsored by the

University/ College

-- University 56,600 56,600

Students research projects

(other than compulsory by the

University)

01 TNSCST 7,500 7,500

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

Total 16 79,79,290 79,79,290

- Identification of emerging and thrust areas for active research

0.9 – 3.8 1.65 - 83

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

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaboration International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From funding agency From Management of University/College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Level International National State University College

Number 03 25 10 -- --

Sponsoring

agencies

- 06 -- -- --

Type of Patent Number

National Applied -

Granted -

International Applied -

Granted -

Commercialised Applied -

Granted -

-

5.71 Lakhs

-

-

-

-

- - -

- - -

51 Lakhs

51 Lakhs

5

12 ---

-- 07 02

06

--

23

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

of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides

and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: (YRC & RRC activities also included)

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:



3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:



3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:



Total International National State University Dist College

9 - 1 2 - 4 2

150

-

60

-

- -

- -

1 1

- -

- -

- -

21

70

12

03 02 -- --

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3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social

Responsibility

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

emergency to hospitals like Narayana Health City, Manipal Hospital, and GH Krishnagiri in

addition to the regular blood donation camps organized every year.

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

Government School to decide their career.

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

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

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

HELMET’ rally.

Extension Activities

Blood Donation Camps : 2

Health Awareness lectures : 1

Awareness Rallies : 1

Health awareness camps : 2

Visit to Hospitals/ Nursing Homes : 3

Motivational programmes : 3

Orientation programmes : 2

- -

- 15 -

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of

Fund

Total

Campus area 40.47 Ac. - - 40.47 Ac.

Class rooms 174 9 By Trust 174

Laboratories 92 4 By Trust 92

Seminar Halls 14 - - 14

No. of important equipments purchased

(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

- 42 By College

/ R&D

Grants

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Value of the equipment purchased

during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

- 15, 81, 136 - 15, 81, 136

Others - 14, 22, 431 - 14, 22, 431

Additional 9 class rooms are added during the academic year 2014-15

Additional 3 faculty rooms are added during the academic year 2014-15

Additional 100 rooms are added in the existing ladies hostel

Additional space is added in the existing dining hall in ladies hostel

Additional blocks are added in existing Cauvery Boys Hostel

Additional space is added in existing Pennar Boys Hostel dining hall

Existing circular road connecting all approach roads, academic block,

laboratories and amenities area is going to be converted as BT metal road.

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 1,22,025 7,420 25,97,000 1,29,445

Reference Books 11,232 765 3,06,000 11,997

e-Books 2,733 525 11,500 3,258

Journals 536 14,38,439 536

e-Journals 2,467 147 3,89,025 2,614

Digital Database

CD & Video 4,069 309 4,348

Others (specify) 1,642 1,072 2,714

Administration : PALPAP ICHINICHI PACKAGE, Tally-ERP

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

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart-

ments Others

Existing 2076 1635 32 Mbps 120 240 24 45 12

Added 60 60 32 Mbps 0 60 0 0 0

Total 2136 1695 64 Mbps 120 300 24 45 12

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

technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

During the academic year 2014-15 additional 32 Mbps internet bandwidth is added.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Total :

2136 computers are in place in 100% networked environment for the faculty members and staff to

enhance their ICT knowledge. 64 Mbps internet connectivity serves the faculty members and

students for update and also for R&D activities. Adequate training programmes are being

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

trends in ICT education. The institution has subscribed for membership in ICT organisation of

Government of Tamilnadu. They also fulfils the current requirement of ICT education through

Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Faculty Empowerment Programme etc.

34, 14, 233

1, 51, 32, 864

15, 81, 136

14, 22, 431

2, 15, 50, 664

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(2014-15)

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Demand ratio Students are allotted by counselling/consortium Dropout % 0.85 %

UG PG Ph. D. Others

6104 840 70 -

No %

4742 67.6 No %

2272 32.4

Last Year (2013-14) This Year (2014-15)

General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total General SC ST OBC Physically

Challenged

Total

785 796 25 5150 4 6760 827 802 16 5367 2 7014

- Effective functioning of IQAC Cell



- Organized Seminars and Workshops




- Academic audit

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

taken report






- Effective Tutor-Ward system

- Counselling and Guidance


- Feedback from all stakeholders and implementation of suggestions and

action taken report on the same.

- Meeting with parents

- Sending periodical progress reports to parents

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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations

Visited

Number of Students

Participated

Number of

Students Placed

Number of Students Placed

54 1220 596 482

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

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

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

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

TANCET, CMAT, UPSC etc.

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

In these sessions guidelines and timeline tips are being provided.

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

Skill Development Programmes of the National Knowledge Council through Nodal

Agency

Entrepreneurial Awareness through Entrepreneurship Cell

Soft Skills Development Programme

Campus to Corporate Programme

All final year students

23%

--

--

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---

121

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216

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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of

students Amount

Financial support from institution 72 49,39,000

Financial support from government 2829 5,27,59,175

Financial support from other sources - -

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions - -

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

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

Redressal Cell of the college continuously organizes gender sensitization programmes like

- International Women’s Day

- Health Awareness Programme

- Awareness programme on women entrepreneurship

- Technical Symposium for women

- Prevention of female foeticide

- Motivational Programmes

- Women Literacy awareness programmes

- Adult Education for Rural Women

- Family and personal hygiene awareness programmes

310

1

15 -

14 12 -

- - 53

10 02 -

3

- -

- -

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5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

Blood Donation Camps : 2

Health Awareness lectures : 1

Awareness Rallies : 1

Health awareness camps : 2

Visit to Hospitals/ Nursing Homes : 3

Motivational programmes : 3

Orientation programmes : 2

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

Considered the increase of transport facility in the evening hours for the students utilising

sports complex and central library.

Considered the extended library timings for the hostellers.

Considered to provide more number of potable RO water units in all the academic blocks and

amenities area.

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Vision:

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

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

education’’

Mission:

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

processes.

To nurture creativity, excellence and critical thinking by applying global

competency factors to contribute and excel in the rapidly growing technological

world.

To continuously develop and improve holistic and innovative personality for global

mobility.

To make ACE a centre for excellence.

Yes, the institute has a Management Information System

- Admission process

- Students profile

- Accounts and financial process

- Student’s attendance report

- Student’s Profile updation

- Syllabus coverage report

- Continuous academic audit report

- Examination and Evaluation process

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

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

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

The IQAC also review the same.

Departments reconstruct the syllabus that enables the learner to grow in

exercising intelligent control of subsequent knowledge and experience.

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

understanding and meaning and critical thinking linked to life situations

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

other orientations.

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

The duly constituted Examination Committee and Board of Examinations / Question

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

effective functioning of the same.

The college has designed its curriculum based on standard national model for UG and PG

courses. The local, national and global needs have been kept in view while developing the

relevant curricula. The curricula have been prepared by the Boards of Studies in consultation with

the experts from the fields of industry, research organization and national institutions. All the

senior faculty members are involved in the preparation and development of its curriculum. Thrust

has been given to relevant knowledge, skills, value addition and value based education leading to

overall development. Effective feedback from stake holders and its analysis has helped in

developing and fine tuning the relevant curricula.

The curriculum has theoretical components and their relevant practical/lab component.

The practical/lab part ensures the development of practical skills based on theoretical knowledge.

Problem solving exercises, field studies/visits, case studies, surveys, industrial visits – hands on

experience, and project works ensure skill development in relevant area of study. Thus thrust on

skills and knowledge component help in employability. Soft skill development (communication

skills, basic computer skills) and HR ensures overall personality development. Exposure of

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

curriculum design and development to ensure employability.

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

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

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

review the same.

Classroom lectures are supplemented with display of models, audio–visual aids, charts,

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

Students are also given home assignments, and are encouraged to participate in seminars,

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

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

assessment of student performance. There is also provision for remedial teaching to the

educationally disadvantaged students. Class room seminars and organizing workshops,

conferences, National and International seminars, journal reviews, technical quizzes, in plant

training, project work, field work etc helps the students and faculty to keep pace with the

recent developments, advancements in technology and to identify the thrust and emerging

areas of study.

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

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

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

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

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

Table – T- 02 – Letter Grades and Grade Points

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

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

follows.

Description Class

CGPA≥8.5, with no history of arrears and degree

must be completed within the stipulated period.

First class with distinction

CGPA≥6.5, passed the examination in all the

courses within the specified minimum number of

semesters plus grace period of one year (Two

semesters)

First class

All other successful candidates Second class

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

100 marks with following divisions and details.

Part A: 10 Questions

Each question carries 2 marks.

Part B: 5 Questions with either or type

Each question carries 16 marks.

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

prescribed in the Regulations.

Grade Grade Points Absolute Marks out of 100

S 10 90 to 100

A 9 80 to 89

B 8 70 to 79

C 7 60 to 69

D 6 55 to 59

E 5 50 to 54

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6.3.4 Research and Development

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

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

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

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

activities.

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

the process.

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

various funding agencies and R&D centres.

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

facility.

Land - 40.47 Acres

Built-up area - 125124 Sq. M

Hostel - 02 for boys and 01 for girls

Canteen - 03 canteens are available

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

Sports & Games - Outdoor & Indoor facility with stadium

Library - 4500 Sq.M with 141442 Volumes & 53842 Titles

- 536 hardcopy journals

- 3258 e-journals

- 2733 e-books

- 4348 CDs

- NPTEL(IIT-M) course wares

- DELNET & INFLIBNET facility

- OPAC facility

ICT facility - 2136 Computers

- 100% networked

- 64 Mbps internet connectivity

- System and Application soft wares

- CBT course wares

- Virtual class rooms fitted with LCD & OHP

- Reprographic facility

Laboratory facility- State-of-art laboratory facility

- R&D lab facility

- Consultancy services

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6.3.6 Human Resource Management

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

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

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

also well drawn up. This hierarchical transparency facilitates the administrative

process.

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

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

services of the administrative office.

As on today 501 teaching staff and 481 non-teaching staff (Technical and Non-

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

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

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

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

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

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

major research projects and other academic activities. The Principal sends

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

research, and participate in extension programs with renewed zeal.

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

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

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

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

Departments are having continuous interaction with industries through MoU.

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

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

internship, recruitment and other activities.

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6.3.9 Admission of Students

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

1. Government Quota

2. Management Quota

Government Quota

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

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

Counselling – organized by Anna University Chennai.

Management Quota

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Coimbatore Self Financing Association".

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

Cut-off- for Vocational Stream

Community Minimum average marks in Related Subjects,

Vocational Theory and Practical put together

General Category 50%

Backward Class including

BC Muslim

45%

MBC & DNC 40%

SC/SCA/ST 40%

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

Cut-off – for Academic Stream

Community Minimum average marks in Mathematics,

Physics and Chemistry put together.

General Category 50%

Backward Class including

BC Muslim

45%

MBC & DNC 40%

SC/SCA/ST 40%

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

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

reserved category) in the qualifying degree examination.

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6.4 Welfare schemes for

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes University

nominees

Yes IQAC

Administrative Yes P. Mani &Co

Chartered

Accountants

Yes Internal

Auditors

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

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

question papers

Innovative practices and Assignments are considered for internal assessment

Course-wise experts are appointed for evaluation

Double Valuation for P.G courses

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

Teaching EPF, Gratuity, EDLI, Pension Scheme.

Group Insurance, Medical care

Non teaching EPF, Gratuity, EDLI, Pension Scheme,

Group Insurance, Medical care.

Students Merit Scholarship by the Management &

Government schemes.

Sports scholarship by Management, Medical

care.

10 Crores

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

colleges?

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

Result Passing Board.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

ACTIVITIES & SUPPORT FROM THE ALUMNI:

- To promote general welfare

- To promote good fellowship, goodwill and contact

- To promote personal and profession growth

- To provide counselling on recruitment process

- To promote Industry, Institute interaction

- To arrange professional talk shows

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

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

- To act as ambassador for the students

- To help the poor students

- To conduct off-shore alumni meet

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

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

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

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

ward concerned.

Departments have developed Parent Teacher Interaction to play a pivotal

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

proper and support of all endeavours and establish a positive and

constructive link between all the stake-holders.

Making the parent believe that the teacher is really and sincerely

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

understanding and co operation between parent and teachers for the

welfare of students.

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

advancement for better opportunities.

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6.13 Development programmes for support staff

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

- Computer literacy training programme

- Training on administrative skills

- Training on etiquettes and manners

- Training on equipment handling and maintenance

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

- First –Aid and fire fighting equipments handling training

- Special machines operation and automation

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

- Training on Self-Esteem building

- Training on transformation, adaptability & flexibility

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study

atmosphere

- Rain Water Harvesting Pits

- Check Dams to recharge earth

- About 100000 saplings planted inside the campus

- Solar street lights are erected inside the campus

- Solar Water Heaters are erected in all three hostels

- STP system is in effective functioning

- Environmental Awareness Education and Programmes

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the

functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning

of the year

IQAC planned the objectives for current year (2014-15) and its progress was monitored

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

discussed and correction was done appropriately whenever it was required

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

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

- Tutor-Ward System

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

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study atmosphere.

- Tutor-Ward System

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

- Continuous environment monitoring to make the campus study atmosphere.

- Rain Water Harvesting Pits in all water outlet points

- Check Dams to recharge earth

- About 100000 saplings plated inside the campus

- Solar street lights are erected inside the campus

- Solar Water Heaters are installed in hostels

- STP system is in effective functioning

- Awareness programmes on environmental issues.

- Segregation of waste and disposal of chemical waste

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

- Introduction of automobile & agricultural engineering related programmes to

face the futuristic challenges.

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

Strengths:

- Dedicated Team of faculty members

- State-of-art infrastructure

- Study eco-friendly atmosphere

- Surrounded by programme oriented industries

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

Summer training, in-plant training, industrial visits,

Consultancy, R&D, enhancement of updated technology

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

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

committees

- Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular activities

- Effective language lab

- Regular interaction with stake holders

- Well designed student-support system

- More weight age for overall growth

- Nurturing the students as best citizens

- Provision of training on contemporary thinking and lateral thinking

Weaknesses:

- More number of students from rural background

- Less awareness about higher education –Professional education

- Not aware of technical and technology advancement

- Less creative sphere

- Less proactive and assertive

- More number of first graduate students

Opportunities:

- Nurturing in the study atmosphere with industrial exposure strengthen their

professional calibre

- More opportunity to learn practical way of life.

- To think contemporary ideas

- To have inter and intra public relations

Threats:

- Industrial & economic scenario

- Socio-Political environment

- Conventional thinking

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