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Self Study Report of CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SELF STUDY REPORT

FOR

1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION

CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SARATHY NAGAR, PUDUPER NANDAMBAKKAM, KUNDRATHUR600069

www.citchennai.edu.in

SSR SUBMITTED DATE: 14-08-2019

Submitted To

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

BANGALORE

August 2019

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT) was established in the year of 2010 by Shri. P. Sriram,Managing Director of MK Group of Companies with AICTE approval and affiliated to Anna University,Chennai. According to CIT-Chairman, An Engineer is a solution provider to the problems of the mankindbringing him a balanced life; which has social impact; bring development to the nation, at an affordable costand without creating any harm to the environment. In 2018, the departments of CSE, ECE, EEE andMechanical Engineering were accredited by NBA. CIT enjoys being Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganization (SIRO) recognized by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2F status by UGC andMSME recognized Business Incubation Centre. The institute is also privileged to be vested with the MHRD'sInstitution Innovation Council (IIC). CIT gives at most importance for the student to be aware of the socialproblems and committed in promoting their holistic development. CIT promotes the students to establishcontact with the neighborhood communities and interact with them to explore the opportunities for social work.

CIT roadmap of success starts with Career guidance for secondary school children - Funjinia, CITCOS -Project Exhibition, Competition based learning, Industry connect, International collaborations, Innovativelearning programs and ends with a successful career.The uniqueness of CIT starts with its extraordinaryperformance in the admissions. CIT graduates are placed in both national and international reputedorganizations with top salary of 22 lakhs per annum.

CIT has earned the reputation of being an “Industry Allied Institute” complimented with foreignindustry/institute collaboration from China, Japan and Germany. Having acclaimed as an Industry ConnectedInstitution, CIT has grabbed the attention of the industry and the education fraternity at national andinternational level for its Centre of Excellences. With the fame of the institution and its practices consistentlygrowing, making global presence at National and International competitions and climbing the ladders ofacademic achievements.

Vision

To be an eminent centre for Academia, Industry and Research by imparting knowledge, relevant practices andinculcating human values to address global challenges throughnovelty and sustainability.

Mission

1. To create next generation leaders by effective teaching learning methodologies and instill scientificspark in them to meet the global challenges.

2. To transform lives through deployment of emerging technology, novelty and sustainability.3. To inculcate human values and ethical principles to cater to the societal needs.4. To contribute towards the research ecosystem by providing a suitable, effective platform for interaction

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between industry, academia and R & D establishments.5. To nurture incubation centres enabling structured entrepreneurship and start-ups.

1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)

Institutional Strength

Visionary management with a mission to escalate academic heightsWell qualified, dedicated, knowledgeable and cooperative faculty members.Cutting edge research centres of excellence with certificate courses for industrial needs.Well connected with industries75 percentage of programs are accredited.Excellent admissions and student quality in the present Engineering admission scenarioStrictly adhere to academic schedule. Numerous self study opportunities for students and more number of students associated with industryprojects and events Opportunities to learn Foreign LanguagePreferential opportunities for women in engineeringOpportunities for Indian and aboard Internship with stipendEncouragement for young entrepreneurs at CIT Incubation CenterInternational Student Exchange Programs.Excellent Placement RecordsRagging free campus.SIRO certified InstitutionApproved research centres in ECE and Mechanical Engineering .Member of MHRD’s Institution Innovation Council24x7 Lab facility for Research & Projects Conducive environment for Research.Sponsored Skill development programmes for faculty members in India and Abroad.

Institutional Weakness

More departments need to become “Research Centres” recognized by Anna UniversityBeing a self financed institution, government funding is conservativePotential research proposals in allied and thrust areas.Lack of diversity

Institutional Opportunity

Deployed Engineers for the Sustainable Development of the SocietySculpting industry ready Engineers.Interdisciplinary growth among departments.Experimental-based researchIncreased research fundingJoint Research Programs

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Expand and improve the effectiveness of the institution in all aspects.Increase and strengthen external collaborations.Focus on excellence with an emphasis on College growth.Drastic changes in Higher education policies allows the College to redefine its image and mission, andfurther differentiate itself from other institutionsProposed funding formulaInvolve more faculty members in research through incentives.Work collaboratively with major Institutions with research potentialMaximize the potential to utilize Centers of ExcellencesEstablish stronger relationships with R&D organizations

Institutional Challenge

Saturation of engineering education.Reduced research fundingNon attractive remuneration for fresh graduates.Declining resources from the state and increasing dependence on tuition revenue.Declining financial support for students.Growth of administrative and service functions required to be in compliance.Average employment opportunities for fresh graduatesDeclining interest in technical education by students.Public perceptionLack of publicity in areas of excellence, value and qualityNew AICTE pay scales

1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY

Curricular Aspects

Chennai Institute of Technology has strong focus on Outcome Based Education in all programmes andcourses have well-defined objectives and learning outcomes aligned with mission of the college. The Undergraduate and Post graduate programmes offered by the college caters the industrial needs of the engineeringfraternity. The Academic Audit Committee of the institution verifies academic activities to satisfy therequirements of the academia and industry. The introduced new courses fulfill the cutting edge technology andsustainable student development. The students are exposed to Choice Based Credit System (CBS) and offeredwith elective courses . This motivates the students to excel in curricular and co-curricular activities, therebyhelping the students to acquire employable skills of the programme.

Abundant opportunities are provided to students through electives in curricula enabling them to developinterest in engineering as a career. The students are engaged in self-learning tasks which encourages them toactively participate in Conferences, Symposia, National and International Competitions. Industry orientedprogrammes in collaboration with Kuka Robotics, Pega Systems, Rane NSK Centre for Applied Research,Daimler, Cisco, and others provide real time engineering experience to the students. Value-added coursesconducted by all the departments and Centres of Excellence instill a sense of technological skill development ofthe students.

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Chennai Institute of Technology has amenities to provide opportunities for National and InternationalStudent Exchange Programmes with Germany, China, Malaysia and Japan offering global exposure to thestudents with respect abroad countries education and research. The college improves the soft-skills of thestudents by imparting training through placement cell. The students receive skill oriented knowledge byattending internships, projects and field trips. The students exhibit their interest in working with live projects inthe Centers of Excellence round the clock.

Teaching-learning and Evaluation

Teaching and Learning is a sensitive process where each person has a significant role and function. CITadmits Diverse students from many states and it follows unique methods for achieving academic excellence. Asan initial part of it, academic calendar of the institution are prepared before the commencement of the semesteras per the university acdemic schedule. Based on their schooling credentials and their performance in the firstassessment, Weak and Advanced learning capability students are identified.

Teaching methods include traditional teaching combined with advanced 3 types of skill based learningmethods, namely, Participation Learning, Competition Based Learning, Project Based Learning.Participation Learning includes industrial visit both in India and Abroad to countries like, Germany, Chinaand Japan, Guest Lectures, Internships, and student exchange programs. Competition Based Learning like,World Skill Competition held in China, Smart India Hackathon organized by the MHRD, Govt. of India, andindustry based competitions, Baja and e-Baja. Project Based Learning like, CIT-Carnival of Science,Industrial Consultancy, Entrepreneurship/Incubation.

Academic excellence is achieved through the highly qualified and experienced faculty members.Comprehensive mentoring by faculty members and industrial experts to share their ideas. Subsequently,Incubation and Startups strategies are offered to the students to become a successful entrepreneur. The contentdelivery includes preparation of comprehensive lesson plans, question bank, lab manuals, lecture notes, ICTsupported learning like NPTEL, Thor, Code Thantra, Webinar included in regular academic schedule.Academic learning includes teaching, daily tests, assessments, model exam, University Preparatory Class(UPC) and University exams. The Course Outcomes (CO) and Program Outcomes (PO) are achieved throughDirect and Indirect Methods. Direct Method is assessed by internal assessments and University examination.Indirect Methods are specialty of CIT viz. the inputs from Alumni, Industry interaction, and Course end surveywere used to achieve the COs and POs.

Research, Innovations and Extension

Research has always been a pedagogical tool to churn out energy and enthusiasm of a student intoconceptual based learning and creating the comprehensive skills within to look out the world. It lays awonderful platform for the industry and academia to work together for developing innovative products andsolutions. Research at CIT has been one of the backbone to its mission statements, inculcating values anddevelop innovative solutions to address the global challenges and be recognised as an eminent centre forresearch and academia in engineering higher education.

CIT enjoys being Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO), 2F status institute by UGCand MSME Recognized Business Incubation Centre. The institute is also privileged to be vested with theMHRD's Institution Innovation Council (IIC). The departments of ECE and Mechanical Engineering are

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recognised as nodal research centres of Anna University, Chennai. CIT has a healthy culture of promotingmultidisciplinary research in promising fields vital to India's growth like Computational Mechanics, RenewableEnergy, Reverse Engineering & Additive Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, NC Machines, IndustrialIoT, E-Mobility, Data Analytics, Hydrophonic farming, Smart irrigation and agriculture.

Chennai Institute of Technology gives at most importance for the student to be aware of the socialproblems and committed in promoting their holistic development. CIT promotes the students to establishcontact with the neighbourhood communities and interact with them to explore the opportunities for socialwork. It helps the students in developing interpersonal relationships, leadership qualities, organizing skill,understanding the life of underprivileged people, help the society in times of need and inculcate the moral andhuman values.

Having acclaimed as an Industry Connected institute, CIT Chennai has earned the trust of Industries andresearch fraternity to offer innovative solutions and development of new products and also pass on the benefitsof such initiatives to the student community as a motivation to their sustainable career growth.

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Chennai Institute of Technology campus spreads over an area of 10.58 acres comprising of Classrooms,Smart Classrooms, Laboratories, Workshops, Library, Computer Centre, Innovative Learning Program Center,Center of Excellence, Incubation Centre, Auditorium, Seminar Halls, and Gymnasium. CIT has foreignlanguage training centres for students to learn Japanese and German.

CIT has a spacious Central Library with an area of 7500 Sqm with a reading capacity of 150 readers.Digital Library is spread over 858 Sq.m and has equipped with LAN and WiFi Computer systems. The CentralLibrary has various Text books, Reference Books, eBooks, Journals, Magazines, e-Journals, Project Reportsand NPTEL Videos. Central Library has collection of fascinating books includes Encyclopedia, Handbooks,Dictionaries, GATE, Competitive exam books.

CIT has 1088 computers systems with well equipped internet facility working 24X7, 155 Mbps 1:1 leastline from Vodafone and 100 Mbps Jio Wi-Fi internet connection.Video Conferencing/Skype facilities are alsoavailable to interact with experts from remote locations.

The College provides ample facilities for the students to participate in sports and games in College,University, District, State and National levels competitions. Indoor and outdoor games facilities are available inthe campus and effectively used by the students during and after the college hours. The college organized CITTROPY in every year and many colleges are participating in this event. The college has separate gymnasiumfacilities spread over 2128 Sq.f for both boys and girls and Yoga Classes are conducted in both indoor andoutdoor.

CIT organizes the cultural event every year called Takshashila, which is a Techno-Cultural Festival andmany college are participating in this event. The cultural events are conducted in Parthasarathy Auditoriumwith a seating capacity of 1500 and Kavery auditorium with a seating capacity of 300.

Student Support and Progression

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Students are being supported by well established mechanism of the institute at all levels. Institutionchannelizes scholarships for the needy and deserved students through government schemes. More than seventhousand students have been benefited from these initiatives in the last five years. CIT on its behalf serves thestudents by distributing Scholarships and freeship by conducting CIT-Scholarship Eligibility Test (CIT-SET), atransparent mechanism through Parthasarathy Educational Trust. More than thousand eight hundred studentsare benefitted in the last five years. CIT integrates capability development and enhancement measures underplacements office by providing guidance for competitive examinations, orientation for career development, softskills and communication skills, Yoga and Meditation sessions as a part of student integral academic activities.The students are also supported to overcome learning difficulties through student-centric remedial and bridgecourses. The institute also provides vocational education and trainings for the needy students in various topics.A well established Anti Ragging committee, Sexual Harassment committee and Grievance RedresalMechanism based on bottom up approach, ensures satisfaction among the students.

The college has well established career counselling, entrepreneurship development and placement cells,for guiding students towards a better career and providing job opportunities through campus interviews. In lasttwo years, more than 75 percentage of students are placed in reputed companies. Higher education cell of theinstitute co-ordinates, monitors and offers essential services for the students who want to do their highereducation. The institute is proud to receive more than ninety awards for sports, NCC, NSS and cultural eventsin the last five years. Many students participate in cultural events to express their talents on various themes inthe grand cultural fest of the institute popularly known as ‘Takshashila’ and also in sports meets. The Alumninetwork of the institute bridges between present students and alumni to explore prospects for institutionalgrowth. Alumni have contributed to their Alma Mater financially and non-financially such as interacting withpresent students, arranging guest lectures and industrial visits.

Governance, Leadership and Management

The Vision of CIT is to be an eminent centre for Academia, Industry and Research by impartingknowledge, relevant practices and inculcating human values to address global challenges through novelty andsustainability. CIT builds a better nation with the motto of Transforming Lives. In CIT, academic andadministrative decisions of the college are taken by the Governing body. It provides requisite leadership togenerate and share knowledge for developing a vibrant society by imparting quality education.

Quality of education is the prime objective of CIT. The quality is assured through the establishment ofInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) meetings with Head of the Department and faculty members. IQACinitiated training programs in collaboration with Japanese companies and created job opportunities for 23students in the academic year 2017-18 and 11 students in 2018-19 with highest annual package of 22 lakhs. In2018, four departments have been accredited by NBA and all the academic activities are facilitated by ERP.

Faculty welfare is an important concern to CIT, about 270 faculty members were provided with thefinancial support to attend conferences, workshops and symposiums. CIT has conducted 23 training programsfor the faculty members during the last five years. Academic collaborations include student and facultyexchange programs to various universities and results in excellent project works and publications.

Research and Development (R&D) centre is taking care of all the research activities, encourages to signMoUs with academia/industries. Innovative learning Program (ILP) Centre has been established with the totalspan area of 13000 sq. ft. with 300 latest work stations and licensed industry oriented software. As a researchoutput, over 400 projects from different engineering domains were kept for demo during CITCOS by the

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engineering students of all branches. Totally 313 Lakh research grants have been received from industry/non-government bodies in the last five years. Faculty contributions for quality education and research were takeninto consideration for the performance appraisal system, which helps improvising their performance, enhancestheir professional growth and contributes to institutional performance.

Institutional Values and Best Practices

“An Engineer is a solution provider to the problems of the mankind bringing him a balanced life; which hassocial impact; bring development to the nation, at an affordable cost and without creating any harm to theenvironment”. This is CIT chairman Shri. P. SRIRAM’s view on an Engineer. CIT aims to groom students tobe self-reliant, specialists in their chosen discipline, continuous learners, effective communicators, respectful ofdifferent cultures, aware of their social and civic responsibilities, sensitive to gender issues with zero tolerancetowards sexual harassment, women safety and security and environmental consciousness. Great emphasis wastemanagement is followed at CIT, and a complete recycling of water, paper and E-wastes. CIT has initiated therain water harvesting system with commitment to serving the community and the nation. CIT encourages all thefaculty members to use the public transport system offered by the institution. This also serves the country andsociety by reducing the fuel consumption. The institute is a Green campus, the students and faculty areencouraged to plant more trees.

The distinctiveness of CIT starts with its extraordinary performance in the admissions. In 2018 admissionalone, it succeeded the highest admission score, compared to any other institution in a short span of time. CITadopts two best practices, Sculpting Industry Ready Engineers and Deployed Engineers for the SustainableDevelopment of the Society. The process starts with its Funjinia, CATAPULT and CITCOS to encourage thefresher’s in their interested domain and dreams. The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Innovative Learning ProgramCentre (ILP) consists of various center of excellences which will provide the industrial based learning.Technical competition participation and learning is the crown of CIT in learning process. Many students haveparticipated and won the prizes which demonstrates their skill and technical preparedness. The placement hasincreased with the highest salary of 22 L.

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2. PROFILE

2.1 BASIC INFORMATION

Name and Address of the College

Name CHENNAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Address Sarathy Nagar, Puduper Nandambakkam,Kundrathur

City Chennai

State Tamil Nadu

Pin 600069

Website www.citchennai.edu.in

Contacts for Communication

Designation Name Telephone withSTD Code

Mobile Fax Email

Principal J.M.Mathana 044-48588966 8939917090 044-48616146

[email protected]

AssociateProfessor

Ramesh 044-43569375 8939917087 044-43569374

[email protected]

Status of the Institution

Institution Status Self Financing

Type of Institution

By Gender Co-education

By Shift Regular Day

Recognized Minority institution

If it is a recognized minroity institution No

Establishment Details

Date of establishment of the college 23-07-2010

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http://www.citchennai.edu.in


University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituentcollege)

State University name Document

Tamil Nadu Anna University View Document

Details of UGC recognition

Under Section Date View Document

2f of UGC 08-02-2019 View Document

12B of UGC

Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies likeAICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)

StatutoryRegulatoryAuthority

Recognition/Approval details Institution/Department programme

Day,Month and year(dd-mm-yyyy)

Validity inmonths

Remarks

AICTE View Document 29-04-2019 12

Details of autonomy

Does the affiliating university Act provide forconferment of autonomy (as recognized by theUGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes

If yes, has the College applied for availing theautonomous status?

No

Recognitions

Is the College recognized by UGC as a Collegewith Potential for Excellence(CPE)?

No

Is the College recognized for its performance byany other governmental agency?

No

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https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/university_affiliation_documents/101227_1910_265_1561803278.pdf

https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/ugcdocuments/101227_1910_1_1561805657.pdf

https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/iiqa/sradocuments/101227_1910_1_1560409479.PDF


Location and Area of Campus

Campus Type Address Location* Campus Areain Acres

Built up Area insq.mts.

Main campusarea

Sarathy Nagar, PuduperNandambakkam, Kundrathur

Rural 10.58 34631.46

2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)

ProgrammeLevel

Name of Programme/Course

Duration inMonths

EntryQualification

Medium ofInstruction

SanctionedStrength

No.ofStudentsAdmitted

UG BE,Computer ScienceAndEngineering

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 180 180

UG BE,MechanicalEngineering

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 180 180

UG BE,CivilEngineering

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 60 49

UG BE,ElectricalAndElectronicsEngineering

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 60 60

UG BE,Electronics And CommunicationEngineering

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 120 120

UG BE,Mechatronics

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 60 60

UG BTech,InformationTechnology

48 HSc orEquivalent

English 60 60

UG BE,BiomedicalEngineering

0 HSc orEquivalent

English 60 46

PG ME,Computer Science

24 BE orEquivalent

English 18 4

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AndEngineering

PG ME,MechanicalEngineering

24 BE orEquivalent

English 18 5

PG ME,Electronics And CommunicationEngineering

24 BE orEquivalent

English 18 1

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,MechanicalEngineering

36 ME orEquivalent

English 2 2

Doctoral(Ph.D)

PhD or DPhil,ElectronicsAnd CommunicationEngineering

36 ME orEquivalent

English 2 2

Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College

Teaching Faculty

Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor

Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by theUGC /UniversityStateGovernment

13 20 105

Recruited 8 5 0 13 18 2 0 20 60 45 0 105

Yet to Recruit 0 0 0

Sanctioned by theManagement/Society or OtherAuthorizedBodies

16 22 114

Recruited 11 5 0 16 0 2 0 2 72 42 0 114

Yet to Recruit 0 20 0

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Non-Teaching Staff

Male Female Others Total

Sanctioned by theUGC /University StateGovernment

159

Recruited 120 39 0 159

Yet to Recruit 0

Sanctioned by theManagement/Societyor Other AuthorizedBodies

159

Recruited 120 39 0 159

Yet to Recruit 0

Technical Staff


Sanctioned by theUGC /University StateGovernment

26

Recruited 21 5 0 26

Yet to Recruit 0

Sanctioned by theManagement/Societyor Other AuthorizedBodies

26

Recruited 21 5 0 26

Yet to Recruit 0

Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff

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Permanent Teachers

HighestQualification


Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total

D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 11 5 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 25

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 14 0 29

PG 0 0 0 13 2 0 55 28 0 98

Temporary Teachers




D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Part Time Teachers




D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ph.D. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PG 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

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Details of Visting/Guest Faculties

Number of Visiting/Guest Facultyengaged with the college?


2 0 0 2

Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year

Programme From the StateWhere Collegeis Located

From OtherStates of India

NRI Students ForeignStudents

Total

Certificate /Awareness

Male 182 0 0 0 182

Female 14 0 0 0 14

Others 0 0 0 0 0

Doctoral (Ph.D) Male 2 0 0 0 2

Female 2 0 0 0 2

Others 0 0 0 0 0

PG Male 6 0 0 0 6

Female 4 0 0 0 4

Others 0 0 0 0 0

UG Male 486 111 0 0 597

Female 138 39 0 0 177

Others 0 0 0 0 0

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Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four AcademicYears

Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

SC Male 32 39 42 38

Female 6 8 17 20

Others 0 0 0 0

ST Male 1 0 1 1

Female 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0

OBC Male 315 337 344 326

Female 83 78 113 129

Others 0 0 0 0

General Male 132 122 62 73

Female 27 30 20 18

Others 0 0 0 0

Others Male 0 0 0 0

Female 0 0 0 0

Others 0 0 0 0

Total 596 614 599 605

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3. Extended Profile

3.1 Program

Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years

Response: 608 File Description Document

Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document

Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

11 11 9 9 9

3.2 Students

Number of students year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

2386 2393 2220 2044 1719

File Description Document


Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the lastfive years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

425 425 425 425 425


Institutional data in prescribed format View Document

Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

584 562 429 439 276

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3.3 Teachers

Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

159 170 170 161 146



Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

129 169 169 161 145



3.4 Institution

Total number of classrooms and seminar halls

Response: 52

Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

1421 1337 1164 1028 834

Number of computers

Response: 1088

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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)

Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 The institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented

process

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology ( CIT) is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnaduand follows the curriculum and syllabus framed for affiliated colleges. In order to ensure the effectivecurriculum delivery, CIT adopts its unique innovative methods and systematic strategies. The three phasesof our systematic strategy comprises of Planning, Development & Implementation and Evaluation. It isshown in fig 1.1.

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Fig. 1.1 Systematic Strategy for effective curriculum delivery

During Planning phase, all departments submit the faculty requirement request, if any, to InternalQuality Assurance Cell (IQAC). IQAC collects the request and also verifies the infrastructure availabilityfor smooth functioning of the forthcoming semester. Based on University academic schedule, Collegeacdemic calendar of events comprising the reopening date, Internal Assessments date and the syllabuscoverage of Internal Assessment and completion date for each unit is framed before the commencement ofthe semester.

During Development phase, elective subjects are finalized and subject willingness of the facultymembers is collected. Based on the competence level of the faculty, subject allocation is done. Thecurriculum delivery includes traditional teaching, collaborative learning, self-learning, competition basedlearning and supportive learning methods.

1.Traditional teaching methods: It includes preparation of detailed lesson plans, question bank,lab manuals, lecture notes, tutorial and assignments and content beyond syllabus based on thefeedback from industry, alumni and previous year academic performance of the students.

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2.Collaborative Learning: Our Institution arranges industrial visits and Guest Lectures everysemester per class to bridge the gap between industry expectation and Institution. Internship andindustrial projects are arranged for the students to avail practical exposure.

3.Self Learning: This practice is introduced among the students by implementing mandatoryregistration and enrollment for minimum of one NPTEL course per semester. Students are alsoencouraged to use various online portals like MOOC, Infytq, TCS Campus commune, HackerRank,HackerEarth and TechGig.

4.Competition Based Learning: Students are motivated to participate in national and internationalcompetitions such as TCS Code Vita, Enquode, Innoverse, Inframind, EngiNX, HackQuest, ZohoClir Trix, Google Code Jam, Capgemini Tech Challenge, Accenture Innovation jockey, Code Diva,Honeywell Technology Challenge, L & T Techgium, Valeo Innovations, Tech Gig Code Gladiator,Smart India Hackathon, Digi Fest etc.

5.Supportive Learning: a.UPC -University Preparation class Students are categorized as slowand advanced learners and preparing them to face university exams successfully bypractising different types of questions such as expected university questions, theory basedquestion, two mark questions and twisted questions, problematic questions, case studiesrespectively. b. Peer learning, c. Project based learning, d. Activity based learning and e. ICTsupported learning.

During Implemenation and Evaluation phase, the various tools such as Subject Teacher Meeting,Class Teacher Meeting, Common Subject Meeting, Parents Teacher Meeting, Class Committee Meeting,Online feedback and Internal Assessments play a major role in effective curriculum delivery andevaluation. The objectives of these meetings are given as additional information.

Thus our institution has achieved its excellence in imparting effective curriculum delivery through itsunique innovative and systematic strategies.


Any additional information View Document

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1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years

Response: 58

1.1.2.1 Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

12 09 04 13 20

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Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOSmeetings

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Details of the certificate/Diploma programs View Document


1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years

Response: 61.41

1.1.3.1 Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and AcademicCouncil year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

37 23 18 12 9


Details of participation of teachers in various bodies View Document

1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs

offered during last five years

Response: 70.56

1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years

Response: 429


Details of the new courses introduced View Document


1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course systemhas been implemented

Response: 100

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1.2.2.1 Number of programmes in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.

Response: 11


Name of the programs in which CBCS isimplemented

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Minutes of relevant Academic Council/BOSmeetings.

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1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add-on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years

Response: 91.79

1.2.3.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

2369 2280 2024 1770 1489


Details of the students enrolled in Subjects relatedto certificate/Diploma/Add-on programs

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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability,

Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment andSustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum as follows.

Addressing Gender related issues

Boys and girls are given equal preference in all aspects such as Admission, Curricular, Co-curricular,Extra-curricular and Training & Placement activities. Responsibilities are assigned to the studentsirrespective of the gender. This will help the students to show mutual respect with opposite gender.

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The institution organizes many events through Women Empowerment cell like Women’s day andWe2Aspire. Girl students are motivated to participate in competitions such as Youth Talk, ChennaiInternational Youth Festival and Miss Takshashila. We also encourage women in sports. In order to giveopportunity for girl students to apply their knowledge to solve real world challenges, Neoteric CodeHackathon Contest is organized by the institution in which the participation of girl students is mademandatory. Internal Complaint Committee is constituted which take care of various issues like Women’srights & Security and creates congenial atmosphere free from gender discrimination and sexualharassment. Thus CIT represents the need and importance of gender equality for the improvement of thesociety and hence no gender related issues have been aroused in the campus so far.

Addressing Environment and Sustainability related issues

The institution has installed 300 kW solar panels on the roof tops of the main building and hostelbuildings. Tube lights are replaced with LEDs and CFLs to save energy. Apart from these green initiatives,the institute provides intense education and training to the students through the establishment of Centre ofExcellence on New Energy.Water recycling and Rain water harvesting are done to conserve water forenvironmental protection. Usage of battery operated vehicle and bicycles inside the campus, effectiveutilization of college buses for transport and tree plantation are some of the initiatives to make the campuspollution free. Paperless office is practiced by sending announcements and circulars through e-mails.Similarly measures are taken to make the campus plastic free.

Food waste represents a major sustainability challenge with environmental, economical, social andhealth implications. In our institution, Deputy Wardens and the faculty members are assigned supervisingduties during mess timings to ensure that students are not wasting their food and the wastage should notexceed 8kg per day. The wasted food is then converted to bio-gas and used.The awareness of Environmentconsciousness is created among the students by participating in Shore line cleaning, Eradication of SeemaiKaruvelam tree and supporting Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. As part of curriculum, the course“Environmental Science and Engineering” is made mandatory for second year students.

Addressing Human Values and Professional Ethics related issues

In order to inculcate moral and social values, the courses such as Professional Ethics inEngineering and Principles of Management are available in the curriculum. The various social activitiesorganized by the institution like Blood donation camp, Dental camp, Flood Relief, adoption of village,Rallies for awareness on Traffic rules and safety through NSS and YRC also contribute to inculcate humanvalues.


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1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the lastfive years

Response: 38

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1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last fiveyears

Response: 38


Details of the value-added courses impartingtransferable and life skills

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Brochure or any other document relating to valueadded courses.

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1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships

Response: 72.09

1.3.3.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships

Response: 1720


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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and

5)Parents for design and review of syllabus-Semester wise/ year-wise A.Any 4 of the above

B.Any 3 of the above

C. Any 2 of the above

D. Any 1 of the above

Response: A.Any 4 of the above

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Action taken report of the Institution on feedbackreport as stated in the minutes of the GoverningCouncil, Syndicate, Board of Management

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URL for stakeholder feedback report View Document

1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows:A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website

B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken

C. Feedback collected and analysed

D. Feedback collected

Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website



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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years

Response: 2.96

2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

102 96 34 46 47


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2.1.2 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years)

Response: 91.35

2.1.2.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

605 614 608 595 565

2.1.2.2 Number of sanctioned seats year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

654 654 654 654 654




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2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as perapplicable reservation policy during the last five years

Response: 92.14

2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last fiveyears

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

411 404 389 380 374



2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special

programs for advanced learners and slow learners

Response:

In order to check the effectiveness of learning, we assess the potential of both slow as well asadvanced learners through parameters such as higher secondary/intermediate results, university rankingand recommendation based on advisory committee evaluation.

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Fig 2.1 Students learning Catering Diversity

Advanced Learners

1.Advanced learners are encouraged to push forward through innovative strategies in timeconstrained environment. More freedom is given to them to use innovative learning flexibleprogram (ILP-Flexi)

2.Virtual examples are given for the students to visualize/simulate and study accordingly based ontheir core-subject interest.

3.The advanced students are also mentored to design hardware circuits, VLSI and coding skills.Innovative assignments and Brain storming sessions are regularly given to advanced learnersthrough industries.

4.Advanced learners of the respective department are allotted to their respective Centre of Excellence(CoE) to strengthen the academics through a practical approach.

5.The students are also prepared for the aptitude exams like UPSC, TNPSC, GATE and GRE.6.Advanced learners are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities like Symposia,

Workshop and Conferences. They are encouraged to participate in aptitude/campusinterview/software training and also encouraged to participate in the competition such as SmartIndia Hackathon (SIH) and Tata Innoverse.

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Fig 2.2 Software Training

Fig 2.3 COE Training

Slow Learners

1.Slow learners are well-motivated to study well without any burden. Simple home-work assignmentsare periodically given to them.

2.Slow learners are handled with more tolerance and are endowed with smart training approach.3.The slow-learners are taught through real-life examples. Also student are given short-cuts/symbols

such as acronym to remember complicated terms.4.A unique program named “University Preparatory Class (UPC)” is conducted for 15 days at the

end of semester where special attention is given to slow learners through special monitoring. Theirmarks are recorded in an A3 sheet and then assessed.

5.The HODs of the respective department communicate with the parents of slow learning dayscholars periodically and subsequently update them with the report cards after the completion of

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each assessment through whats App. whereas the slow learner hostel students are allotted with amentor to assist him/her with the studies.

Common Strategies Incorporated for both Advanced/ Slow Learners

1.During UPC session advanced learners are encouraged to teach slow learners which synergisticallyenhance the skill of both of them.

2.Both the slow as well as advanced learners are trained to enroll in the NPTEL based on theirrespective field to have a greater insight on the subjects.

3.Smart classes are provided to enhance the potential of both the advanced and slow learners.4.Language plays a vital role in the globalised world. Training for foreign languages such as German

and Japanese are also provided.5.Parent teacher meeting is planned periodically to interact with the parents of both the advanced and

slow learners to measure and monitor their performance.




2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio

Response: 15.01



2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls

Response: 0.04

2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls

Response: 1


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Any other document submitted by the Institution toa Government agency giving this information

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2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problemsolving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences

Response:

The Student centric methods includes experiment learning methods and participative learning methodsand problem based learning.

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Fig 2.4 Student centric methods

Experiential learning is the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as"learningthrough reflection on doing". Hands-on learning is a form ofexperiential learning but does notnecessarily involve students reflecting on their product

1.Students are encouraged to do mini project every semester in laboratory related subjects.2.The students are sent to industry to pursue internships/industry oriented mini projects. After the

completion of the internship the students are asked to submit a report and do the presentation3.Students are motivated to participate in various national level project competitions.4.CITCOS(Chennai Institute of Technology Carnival of Science) is conducted every year in order to

promote our student’s innate skill to focus their practical knowledge towards projects.5.A unique Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Innovative Learning Program (ILP) Centre providing a scheme like

ILP Basic and ILP plus to the students can choice their own curriculum based on their interest.

This facility will aid in imparting knowledge and lay platform for:-

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1.Product Development.2.Industrial Projects.3.Conducting tailor-made training programs for core companies.4.Research Publications and Patents.5.Business incubation for Startups.

Competition Based learning

Chennai institute of technology is focused on encouraging students to participate competitions. It is anexcellent platform for one to face real time challenges , test their skill set and prepare them for the industryneeds future of hiring in the industries will be fully dependent on the contributions CITians activelyparticipate include.

1.Minimum two industrial visits per semester, per class.1.Peer learning – Seminars by senior students, group learning.

2.Guest Lecture is arranged based on the gap analysis from industry / academia.3.ICT supported learning like NPTEL, Code Thantra, Thor and Webinar included in the regular

academic schedule.4.Students are encouraged to undergo internship and industrial projects.5.Professional society clubs are there under CSI, IETE, IEEE, ISTE and SAE chapters. Students

actively participate and organize technical events, workshops and seminars under ProfessionalSociety Activities.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which complex real-world problems are used asthe vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of factsand concepts. In addition to course content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills,problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working ingroups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning.

Brainstorming is a time-honoured method of generating ideas and coming up with creative ways to solveproblems. It is used not only in a classroom, but for all types of professional and personal groups andsituations.

Group Learning is Two widely accepted principles about learning—learners construct their ownknowledge and learning is an inherently social phenomenon—support the use of group learning. Working insmall groups provides learners with opportunities to articulate ideas and understandings, uncoverassumptions and misconceptions, and negotiate with others to create products or reach consensus.




2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems(LMS), E-learning resources etc.

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Response: 100

2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT

Response: 159


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2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues

Response: 15.1

2.3.3.1 Number of mentors

Response: 158



2.3.4 Innovation and creativity in teaching-learning

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology took a radical step in the academic year 2017 to establishInnovative Learning Program Centre and made significant initiatives to transform traditional teachingmethods (from conventional blackboard) to agile and innovative approach in-line to today’s job market,laying the platform to integrate the CoE's, its Innovative practices under a single umbrella and to diversifythe learning experience of every student through unique learning methodologies integrating academicians,students, researchers and industry experts to collaborate and work jointly.Thus responding to thechallenges of educational transformation is an essential part of CIT’s strategy, of digital transformation. Inaddition, students study a portion of the curriculum online and class time with the professor is spentcarrying out activity-based learning.

Goals and appropriate methods to improve teaching learning process:

1.To convey information or ideas

Smart Class Room with audio and video facility is used by the faculty to demonstrate the concepts.Concept of the Day / Tech Talk: Daily Event. It is a technical forum for the students and facultymembers to upgrade their technical skills

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2. To provide balanced presentation

E Learning materials like Video lectures of NPTEL, THOR. Code Thantra are available in libraryfor the benefit of students and faculties.Mooc, Course Era online courses are available for faculty and students to upgrade their knowledgein the latest technology with real time applications.Online Webinars made available from MathWorks, IndiaBix, ANSYS etc..

3.To seek greater involvement of students

Student exchange program (National level & International level): Through this initiative everysemester 100 + students get benefitted in terms of technology, knowledge and cultural exchangewithin India and abroadActivity day through this technical Quiz, JAM, Know your dream industry, Alumni interaction,Group Discussion, Brain storming conducted twice in a semester.

Coding Competition- Inter department Neoteric Coding Contest conducted to improve the codingefficiency among the students

4.To reinforce memory

University Preparation Classes are conducted at the end of the semester as a group study / peerlearning to improve the academic performance of each student. A Special attention will be given forslow learners to get familiarity with the subject to get better grades.

5.To encourage Self Learning

Self Learning : Toppers are given freedom to study the subject of their interest on their own andtheir timing and efficiency is effectively utilized at Innovative Learning Centre to learn thetechnology updates by working with industrial projects, to participate in various national andinternational competitions, incubation cell, and attending internships. Other students are given theopportunity to make the presentations of various applications of the subject or content beyond thesyllabus , develop the model / charts / projects related to their subject of interest.



2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years

Response: 105.03

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Year wise full time teachers and sanctioned postsfor 5 years

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List of the faculty members authenticated by theHead of HEI

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2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years

Response: 10.52

2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

26 17 17 14 11


List of number of full time teachers with PhD andnumber of full time teachers for 5 years

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2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years

Response: 7.82

2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers

Response: 1243

2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State,National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 14.27

2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level fromGovernment recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

8 6 4 3 2

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e-copies of award letters (scanned or soft copy) View Document

2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during thelast five years

Response: 1.44

2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

3 3 2 2 1


List of full time teachers from other state and statefrom which qualifying degree was obtained

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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Reforms in Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level

Response:

Institute’s primary objective, as stated in the mission statement is on strengthening teachinglearning process. The institute has taken several measures to increase the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe system through continuous internal evaluation since evaluation in a continuous mode will help toimprove regularity and participation of the students. In each semester two unit test and one model examin theory subjects and one model examination in practical are conducted. Internal assessment schedule isgiven in advance and is conducted centrally similar to University Examinations. For practical subjectscontinuous evaluation procedure is followed. evaluation reform of the university is followed througheffective implementation and those initiated by institute are ensured by strict compliance of process andprocedure devised / suggested by the university in order to follow the continuous evaluation system.

Inorder to implement the evaluation reforms introduced by the University the institute has taken thefollowing measures: separate exam coordinators are appointed from each department to conduct the examssmoothly. The examination committee meets at regular interval to review and to discuss all theexamination processes. At Institute level, effective implementation of tutorial and internal assessment testtakes place and results are declared within one week. The evaluated answer sheets are distributed to thestudents to see their answer scripts and to discuss with respective faculty members. Assessment test is

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based on university syllabus. This will be in the form of questions different grade. Theory questions as wellas numerical problems are included. Blooms taxonomy level is follwed when setting the internalassessment question papers. Questions are mapped with their respective course outcomes.

Final year project work is evaluated by external examiners. Guest lectures are conducted in thecutting edge topics with the relevant academicians and industry personnel to give an exposure to thestudents on latest technologies. Practical examinations are conducted based on the syllabus prescribed theAnna University. An internal squad comprising of senior faculty members is appointed to conductUniversity theory examination smoothly. Attendance and marks of the students are entered periodically.The credit system for each course is introduced for UG degrees. As per the University directives theInstitute appoints examiners to conduct practical examinations and viva voce examinations. The Institutesends its faculty members as examiners for evaluating semester answer scripts to other affiliated colleges.

University regulations, curricula and syllabi of various programmes offered by the Institute are madeavailable in the Institute and the University website. The regulations contain the necessary details of theevaluation process. The Officer-In-Charge of the Examination Cell of the Institute has prepared anInstruction Manual as per the guidelines of the Controller of Examination of Anna University and copiesare given to all departments. The newly admitted students are updated about the attendance requirements,pass mark requirements and grading systems for the internal assessments during the induction program.The students are encouraged to clarify their doubts by discussing with the faculty members and principal.

Reforms in question paper setting is followed as per University , Chennai.




2.5.2 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and variety

Response:

CIT follows Anna University’s guidelines for the internal assessment of the theory and laboratorycourses.In addition, the institute has carefully designed and implemented the parallel mechanism to ensurestudents preparedness.

Complete transparency is maintained in all forms of internal evaluations. A comprehensiveacademic schedule is prepared well in advance and displayed in the web-site for student’s consciousnesswhich includes, dates of various integral activities such as Internal assessment, University practical andtheory exam.

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Three internal examinations, namely Internal Assessment I, Internal Assessment II and Model exam ineach semester are planned in an academic calendar and executed as per schedule also separate assessmentexam schedule will be displayed in the notice board in advance.

Internal Semester Question Paper setting and evaluation before commencement of internalexamination:

S.No Assessment Portion Schedule Pattern1 Internal Assessment I

(1.30 hrs)

Unit I After 10 working days fromcommencement of the semester

Part A: 5 questions * 2 markseach.

Part B: 2 questions either orchoice * 12 marks.

Part C: 1 question either orchoice * 16 marks.

Total Marks=50

2 Internal Assessment II

(1.30 hrs)

Unit

I & II

After 35 working days fromcommencement of the semester

Part A: 5 questions * 2 markseach.



Total Marks=50

3 Model Exam

(3 hrs)

Unit

I to V

After 60 working days fromcommencement of the semester

Part A: 10 questions * 2 markseach



Total Marks=100

While setting the question paper all previous university exam papers are taken into consideration. Mappingof CO and Blooms Taxonomy are incorporated.Question papers are verified by the SubjectExperts/HoD. The exam cell coordinator can select one question paper in random manner so as to conductthe examinations centrally. After examination,the Subject handling faculty members evaluate theirrespective answer scripts and distributed for discussion with students for their benefit and to maintaintransparency in the evaluation.

Students those who have given poor performance are collected and are coached well. Then retest would beconducted for them.Examination results are displayed on notice boards, ERP and entered in Anna

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University web portal.

The overall performance, attendance, feedback about the student is communicated to parents by mentorfaculty members. This enables the parents to be updated about their ward’s performance and encouragetheir process at the same time. Therefore, the process of continuous internal assessment is carried out withcomplete transparency.




2.5.3 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound andefficient

Response:

The institute has the examination cell for grievances regarding to address examination related issues.

The college conducts two types of examinations,

1.Internal Examinations2.External Examinations

As part of internal examinations, internal assignment and mid examinations are conducted The redressal ofgrievances regarding evaluation in both internal assessment and university examination is through thefollowing process.

Institute level:

The teacher distributes evaluated answer scripts to students after verification of Subject experts/SeniorFaculty/HoD.

Students can approach the corresponding subject faculties for any issues in the evaluation of their answerscripts.

Internal marks are allotted based on the assessment test marks by university. Students are counseled by thefaculty mentor, and remedial classes and retest are conducted for students who have failed in theexaminations and those who are absent for internal exams due to genuine reason.

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Grievance regarding semester examinations conducted by Anna University is handled as per universityproceedings.

Re-evaluation: Students can apply for re-evaluation of their answer scripts within a week from thedeclaration of results if they are not satisfied with their results. The results of re-evaluation will beannounced as per the university norms.

Challenge Evaluation: A student can apply for challenge evaluation within a week after theannouncement of the revaluation results. If the student wins the challenge university favors students withproper award of marks and the challenging evaluation fee is refunded to the students.

The following are the some of the discrepancies in the University Examination for which letters have beenforwarded through the Chief Superintendent of the college to the Controller of the Examination, AnnaUniversity :-

1. Change of name in the student hall ticket.2. Withdraw from the examination to avoid arrear due to unexpected health concerns .3. withdrawal from the examination to avoid arrear to facilitate student exchange or internship to

foreign organization/ institutions on unavaidable circumstance of changing the dates.4.· If 2 different arrear papers/regular papers appear on the same date to the same student.5.· Out of syllabus in the question papers and discrepancy.6.When results of the students are withheld.

If the students indulge in any kind of malpractices, severe action is taken by the exam cell after discussingthe matter with the Chief Superintendent. The examination cell is fully involved in dealing withexamination related grievances.

The cell brings the grievances to the knowledge of the Chief Superintendent immediately and suitableremedial action. Strict instruction is given to students to maintain punctuality and late comers are notpermitted to enter the exam hall after the stipulated time.

The letters related to examination grievances are sent to the Controller of Examinations, Anna University,immediately, hence, the grievances are dealt in a time-bound manner efficiently by the Examination Cell.

As soon as the results of the University Examinations are announced, cross-checking is done by theExamination Cell to assure that the grievance redressal has been carried out in an effective manner; if not,a faculty is sent to the University immediately to follow it up.




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2.5.4 The institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of CIE

Response:

The Process for preparation of Academic Calendar and its adherence are shown in Figure. Based on theacademic calendar, an action plan for the semester is prepared at the college level .

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) discuss and plan various academic, co-curricular, extra-curricularand social activities in accordance with university calendar. All these activities are included in academiccalendar of institute.

Technical events like Technical symposium at National level, expert lectures, science exhibition, culturalactivities like Thakshasila. All departments prepare their academic calendar in accordance with Instituteacademic calendar. Various activities such as industrial visit, expert lecture, seminars/ workshops/conferences, department social programs etc are included in department academic calendar.

Teaching plan is prepared by each teacher which adheres to the academic calendar of institute. InternalQuality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has standard procedure of fortnight monitoring that ensures smoothconduction of lectures and practical sessions.

Internal examinations are conducted by all the departments on the dates planned in academic calendar.Results of internal assessment are declared and communicated to students within a scheduled time. Everydepartment conducts project progress review and seminar presentations as per standard procedure set byeach department according to academic calendar of department.

Review meeting conduct by IQAC and report submitted to principal, to ensure the adherence of academiccalendar.

College calendar of events planned for every semester of academic year which includes assessment test,various events like Guest lectures, Conferences, FDP, Symposium, Sports activity, Professional associationactivities etc.

Maintenance of Course files:

Subject allotment is done based on Faculty competency and interest. For each course, a course file isprepared by the concerned faculty. The course file consists of following items.

Lesson plan

Detailed lesson plans for each course are prepared for the whole syllabus by allocating 45 / 60 lecturesas per the teaching scheme prescribed by the university before the commencement of the semester and it isduly approved after careful examination by the Head of the Department and made available to the students.The lesson plan encompasses the learning outcomes and the assessment of outcomes.

Lecture Notes

A comprehensive notes is prepared by the faculty and made available to the students after verificationby subject experts and Head of the department.

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Question Bank

Question banks are prepared for each topic in the course based on the course objectives, outcomes andconsidering the nature of the university question papers. The previous question papers of university arealso maintained in the course files.

Assignment/Tutorial

Assignment questions, tutorial sheets and assessment test question papers along with key solutions areincluded in the course files.

Lab Manual

Before the commencement of the semester the faculty handling the laboratory course prepares themodel lab record after conducting all the experiments as per the procedure and submits to the subjectexperts and Head of the department. Once it is approved model copy is made available to the students.

Content Beyond Syllabus if any:

Based on the curriculum gap identified, content beyond syllabus is prepared and implemented.




2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered

by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students

Response:

The details of Program Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes and Course Outcomes for all the programsand the mechanism of communication are explained hereunder.

1. Program Outcomes (POs) as given by the NBA is displayed in the prominent places in all thedepartments and also in the website

2. Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs) are written for each program after thorough discussions &deliberations with stakeholders. The PSOs are also displayed in the prominent places in all the respectivedepartments & also on the website.

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3. Course Outcomes (COs) are written for each course in every program after discussion amongst thecourse handling faculty & subject expert. The COs are kept in the course file & uploaded in the respectivedepartment website with syllabus.

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The COs form the basis for achieving the POs/PSOs and Mission and Vision of the Institute, hence a briefdescription on writing a CO is given below.

1. Course handling faculty defines the course outcomes using Bloom’s Taxonomy and discusses with theSubject expert.

2. The IQAC reviews the Course Outcomes (COs). The COs are agreed upon by the faculty of the programand should drive towards the POs and PSOs.

3. Each Course Outcome is mapped to Program Outcomes in terms of relevance. Three levels of relevancebased on degree of correlation are used. The levels of correlation are 1 for low, 2 for medium and 3 forhigh correlation.

4. The contribution of course to each PO is expressed in terms of average relevance of COs mapped to thatparticular PO. Similarly the value computed for all the courses including first year courses shall be enteredfor the corresponding PO and PSOs.

4. Awareness about POs/PSOs & COs is made to students by faculty at the beginning of the semesterbesides displaying them in the respective departments, course file , handout materials and on the collegewebsite.

5. Course outcomes communicated to students through assessment question papers , Lab Records and Notebooks.

The Institution has well defined Vision and Mission statements. Similarly each department has its ownvision and mission statements which are formulated in accordance with the Institution vision and mission.

For each programme offered in the department, Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) andProgramme Outcomes (POs) have been formulated. For each course offered in a particular programme,Course Outcomes (COs) are defined.

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2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes areevaluated by the institution

Response:

Attainment of Programme outcomes, Programme specific outcomes and course outcomesare evaluated by the institution as mentioned below.

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1.Assessment Tests - Assessment 1, Assessment 2, Assessment 3/Model exam

1.End–semester examinations2.Oral Exams3.Assignments and Tutorials4.Mini Projects5.Multiple Choice Questions/ Puzzles/ quiz/ other Innovative Teaching Methods

Indirect Assessment Tools

1.Course End Survey2.Exit Survey 3.Industrial Feedback4.Alumni Survey5.Parents Feedback

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Description of Assessment Tools

Assessment Process Evaluation Direct Assessment

TheoryContinuous Assessment

testsTo attain course outcomes, two continuous assessment tests and a model exam

will be conducted. The assessment test for 50 marks with a duration of 1.30 Hrs.and model exam for 100 marks with a duration of 3 Hrs. will be conducted.

End Semester Examination Will be conducted as per Anna University schedule.Assignments A minimum of three assignments will be given for each subject.

LaboratoryModel Exam Lab model exam will be conducted after completion of all the experiments for 100

marks with a duration of 3 Hrs. to attain the course outcomes.End Semester Examination Will be conducted as per Anna University schedule

Project WorkFinal Year Projects Students will be divided into groups, wherein each group will have a maximum of

3 students. Four reviews will be conducted and the students will be reviewed by apanel of faculty.

MiniProjects Students will be divided into batch; Every batch will be mentored by a faculty.Students should present their project as per the schedule.

OthersPublications The final year / mini projects with the guidance of their supervisor are encouraged

to publish their work in conferences / journals.Tutorials Every week 2 periods will be conducted as tutorial class wherein the faculty will

make the students solve more problems.Online tests The students take up online tests on verbal / aptitude / reasoning / technical topics

for placement preparation.Innovative Teaching

Methods – Role play /Mind Mapping / Z to A etc.

After the innovative teaching methods, the students will take up test in the form ofMultiple Choice Questions / Puzzles / quiz etc.

Indirect Assessment Surveys

Course End Survey Survey is done for individual subject with reference to their course outcomes atthe end of each semester.

Exit survey Student Exit survey is done by getting the feedback from the students after theircourse completion to analyze and improve the attainment of Program Outcomes

and Program Specific Outcomes.Alumni survey Alumni survey is done by getting the feedback from the Alumni on/for the

improvement of Infrastructure, library facilities, placement activities and industry-institute interaction in order to attain Program Outcomes and Program Specific

Outcomes. Feedback

Student Feedback Student Feedback is obtained from the students periodically to improve teaching-learning process using oral / written / online methods.

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Parent Feedback Parents are encouraged to share their feedback during the orientation programme /parent teacher meetings for the improvement of the student performance and

Qualitative analysis is done.Industry feedback Feedback is taken from the industries for the performance of students and

Qualitative analysis is done.

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2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students

Response: 85.62

2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.

Response: 512

2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution

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Response: 598



2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process

Response:

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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension

3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as

industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the lastfive years (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 123.9

3.1.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry,corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last fiveyears(INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

63 29.5 5.4 13 13


List of project and grant details View Document

e-copies of the grant award letters for researchprojects sponsored by non-government

View Document


3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present

Response: 7.55

3.1.2.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides

Response: 12



3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies,during the last five year

Response: 0.31

3.1.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the lastfive years

Response: 49

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3.1.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years

Response: 782


Supporting document from Funding Agency View Document

Funding agency website URL View Document

3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other

initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge

Response:

CIT has an atmosphere for innovation and other initiatives for transfer of knowledge, where themanagement encourages both faculty members and students to carry out research projects that givesolutions to several Industrial and societal problems.

Industrial relations:

The institution and the Incubator is well connected with various core industries and has signedMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rane NSK, WABCO, ATALON and Pega. Full attempts arebeing made to transform students towards Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Academic collaboration with foreign Universities:

Institution has signed MoU’S with Tianjin Vocational College of Mechanics and Electricity, Chinaand Kutch Institute of Technology, Japan and Aachen University , Germany which help the incubateswith wide area of expertise.

Center of Excellence (COE):

Acclaimed as an Industry Connected Institution, Chennai Institute of Technology has grabbed theattention of the industry and the education fraternity at international level for its Centre of Excellencesequipped with state of the art infrastructure focused on training, research and innovation. The CoE’s inCIT include CIT - COE for 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering, started in association with Lu Banworkshop and Tianjin Vocational College, this CoE is meant for providing fundamentals to additivemanufacturing. CIT - COE for Industrial Automation, this CoE is set up in collaboration with KUKA,Germany 2014. CIT - COE for New Energy (Solar & Wind), founded in 2015, aims to create awarenessto students on New Energy and Emerging Energy Technology. CIT - CISCO NetworkingAcademy, inducted in 2017 it offer courses including Cybersecurity, IOT fundamentals, Big Data, Linuxessential and programming in C and C++. CIT - COE for Kyutech Wabco, established in 2018 jointlywith WABCO and Kutch Institute of Technology, which teaches the cutting edge technologies like IOT,5G, M2M, NFV, D2D and security. CIT – HARITA Composite Research Center in MechanicalEngineering, established with HARITA TECHSERV, which trains the students on Design, Analysis,

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Manufacturing and Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) and also includes CIT - Atalon EngineResearch Center, CIT - PEGA University Academic Program, CIT - PMKVY Skill DevelopmentCenter and CIT – Accurate COE for Metrology

Innovative Learning Program:

Chennai Institute of Technology established Innovative Learning Program Centre in 2017, laying theplatform to integrate the CoE’s, its Innovative practices under a single umbrella and to diversify thelearning experience of every student through unique learning methodologies bringing togetheracademicians, students, researchers and industry experts to collaborate contemporary curriculum.

MHRD’s Institution Innovation Council:

CIT is one of the approved institutes for Institution Innovation Council (IIC) by MHRD, Governmentof India. It has established an “Innovation cell” in the campus with a purpose of systematically fostering aculture of innovation in students. The primary mandate of this council is to encourage, inspire and nurturestudents by supporting them to work with new ideas and prototype. Various programmes are conducted asper the directions of MHRD through this IIC in order to enhance the student’s capability.

SIRO :

CIT is recognized as research centre by department of Scientific and industry Research




3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices during the last five years

Response: 175

3.2.2.1 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry-Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

42 37 38 37 21

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Report of the event View Document

List of workshops/seminars during the last 5 years View Document


3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research

Response: Yes




3.3.2 The institution provides incentives to teachers who receive state, national and internationalrecognition/awards

Response: Yes


e- copies of the letters of awards View Document


3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years

Response: 0.47

3.3.3.1 How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years

Response: 7

3.3.3.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years

Response: 15


URL to the research page on HEI web site View Document

List of PhD scholars and their details like name ofthe guide , title of thesis, year of award etc

View Document


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3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the lastfive years

Response: 0.92

3.3.4.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

44 30 29 24 21


List of research papers by title, author, department,name and year of publication

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3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers innational/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years

Response: 0.37

3.3.5.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers innational/international conference-proceedings year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

14 20 7 9 9


List books and chapters in edited volumes / bookspublished

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3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising

students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years

Response:

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Extension Activities in the Neighborhood Community

Chennai Institute of Technology gives at most importance for the student to be aware of the socialproblems and committed in promoting holistic development. CIT promotes the students to establish contactwith the neighborhood communities and interact with them to explore the opportunities for social work. Ithelps in developing interpersonal relationships, leadership qualities, organizing skill, understanding the lifeof underprivileged people, help the society in times of need and inculcate the moral and human valuesamong our students. The students are given two weeks duration every semester to involve in the socialactivities. Such students give seminar and share their hands on experience to other students to createawareness and insights about the program/activity done. This makes our students to develop their socialresponsibility, service orientation and many more. Dengue awareness program is conducted to theneighborhood communities so that the students will be aware of the ill-effects of the water borne diseases.World water awareness program is organized to make aware of water conservation and minimize waterwastages by the students to the neighborhood communities.

Tobacco awareness program is conducted to give awareness to the students and the nearby villagesabout the deadly diseases caused by the usage Tobacco. As part of the worldwide campaign against AIDS,World AIDS day was conducted along with the staff and students. GO GREEN Walkathon programinvolves many of the staff and students walking for the noble cause of greener environment.

The sustainable development of the society depends on the youngsters holistic thinking and vision ofthe society. CIT is aware of this need and involves its students for their holistic development. InternationalYoga day is celebrated for the mental and health benefits and its stability. The ambitious program of ourPrime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji, and to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary our Bharat PithaMahatma Gandhi Ji, Swachh Bharat is the trump-card for the resurgent India. CIT strongly believe thatevery citizen is responsible to make clean and green India to ensure the participation of every student in theprogram. Temple cleaning, blood donation, eye-screening, tree plantation, Karuvela tree cutting and floodrelief camps participated by the students to promote health and holistic development. The Marina beachcleaning camp was organized by NSS unit of CIT. A total of 4km of beach was cleaned by studentvolunteers. They participated with many placards to create awareness to the people.




3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/recognised bodies during the last five years

Response: 23

3.4.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government/recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years

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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

7 5 5 3 3


Number of awards for extension activities in last 5years

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3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry,Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., duringthe last five years

Response: 36

3.4.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Communityand Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the lastfive years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

10 10 5 7 4


Reports of the event organized View Document

Number of extension and outreach programsconducted with industry,community etc for the lastfive years

View Document


3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with GovernmentOrganisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, AidsAwareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years

Response: 83.44

3.4.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year-wise during the last five years

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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

2302 2089 1886 1567 1234



Average percentage of students participating inextension activities with Govt or NGO etc

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3.5 Collaboration 3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job

training, research, etc during the last five years

Response: 461

3.5.1.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-jobtraining, research, etc year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

133 103 136 75 14


Number of Collaborative activities for research,faculty etc

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Copies of collaboration View Document


3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, OtherInstitutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs withongoing activities to be considered)

Response: 113

3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, otheruniversities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUswith ongoing activities to be considered)

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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

37 27 18 15 16


e-copies of the MoUs with institution/ industry/corporate house

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Details of functional MoUs with institutions ofnational, international importance,other universitiesetc during the last five years

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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories,

computing equipment, etc.

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology campus extends over an area of 10.58 acres with an usage areaof 1,76,699 Sq.m. comprising classrooms with proper ventilation, numerous Laboratories, Workshops,Smart classrooms,Library and digital library, Computer Centre, Innovative learning programme center,Centers of excellence, Incubation Cell, Auditorium, Seminar halls, Indoor and Outdoor stadiums.TheInstitution have policies for conception and enhancement of infrastructure in order to endorse a goodteaching-learning environment. The need for infrastructure is examined regularly based on the need ofstudents and prerequisite of the departments.

The classrooms of respective departments consist of essential provisions to enable the use of LCDProjector and Laptop/Computer for Teaching-Learning process. The College has three seminar halls withLCD projectors, computers with internet connectivity and public address system. These halls are utilizedfor co-curricular activities such as Seminars, Guest lectures, Workshops, Symposiums, Conferences andFaculty development programs. In addition to this, our college has an air-conditioned Auditorium with1500 seating capacity for conducting joint technical activities.

The college has well equipped laboratories as per university norms and is maintained periodically.Apart from curriculum,the institution has seventeen center of excellence which includes Kuka RoboticsLaboratory, 3D Printing Laboratory, New Energy Laboratory, Industrial Automation Laboratory, IOT Lab,Pega Laboratory, Rane NSK Centre for Applied Research, Daimler lab, Cisco Lab etc.The Collegeprovides ample opportunities for students to learn foreign languages namely Japanese and German .

The College has 1088 computers and all those are connected through LAN . Video Conferencingand Skype facilities are also available to interact with experts from remote locations. The institutionstrongly believes in learning through a visual medium and this has led to the construction of many visualstaging halls.

Table 4.1 Facilities for teaching learning- Classrooms, Laboratories, Computing equipment

Facility Total Number Total Area in Sq.mClass Rooms 44 37752

Labs 40 36199Seminar Halls 03 6000

Smart Class Rooms 08 6548Center of Excellence 13 8140Conferencing Room 02 300

Workshop 01 2000

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Drawing Hall 01 13000Computer Centre 09 6300Central Library 01 7500Digital Library 01 858Research Lab 01 858

HOD & Faculty Cabin 09 4280PMKVY Skill Development 01 858

Maestro Steel Detailing 01 1066Training and Placement 01 4200

Incubation Centre 01 1716Cisco Training Centre 01 1140

CIT-TCS ION 01 13000Auditorium 01 10000




4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yogacentre etc., and cultural activities

Response:

Sports and games Facilities:

The College provides ample facilities for the students to participate in sports and games in College,University, District, State and National levels competitions. The College also organizes various sports andgames in our campus. Outdoor and indoor games facilities available in the campus are effectively used bythe students during and after the college hours. The college organizes CIT TROPHY every year with activeparticipation of many colleges in this great event.Facilities for the outdoor games such as Basketball,Cricket, Hockey, Volleyball, Ball Badminton and Kabbadi, etc and the indoor game facilities for WeightLifting, Table Tennis, Shuttle, Carrom, Chess, are available.

Gymnasium Facilities:

The College has separate gymnasium facilities spread over 2128 Sq.f for both boys and girls.Thegym equipment comprises of Bench Press, Incline Bench Press, Dumbbells, Treadmill, Triceps, ShoulderPress, Biceps curl, Inner and outer thigh Abductor, Seated Chest Press, Butterfly, Seated Leg Curl, LegPress, Smith machine, Pour station multi function machine, Cable Crossover, Inclined Chest Press, T BarRow, Kicking Leg Press, Ten pair Dumbbells Rack, Inclined bench, Weight bench, Adjustable Bench, FlatBench, Weight Plate Tree, Vertical Knee Raise, Black fixed Rubber plates, Olympic bar, Hex RubberDumbbells, Gym Bar, Cross Trainer (Cycling)

Yoga Facilities:

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Yoga Classes are conducted for both boys and girls.

Facilities for Cultural Activities

The College is hosting Techno-Cultural Festival every year called 'Takshashila', and many collegesare participating in this event. Two Auditoriums are available in our College Campus; the cultural eventsare conducted in Parthasarathy Auditorium with a seating capacity of 2000 and Kavery auditorium with aseating capacity of 300.

Table 4.2 Adequate facilities for sports, games,gymnasium and culturalactivities

S.No Sports/Indoor or OutdoorGames/Gym/Cultural

Activities/Yoga

Number ofCourts

Area

Sq.f

Size in

Meters

Year ofEstablishment

User Rate%

1 Volleyball (alternatively used) 2 1968 30X20 2016802 Basketball 1 2460 30X25 2015703 Ball-Badminton

(alternatively used)

2 1968 30X20 201690

4 Throw ball(alternatively used) 1 1968 30X20 2016755 Cricket Nets 2 505.12 22X7 2017906 Cricket grounds 1

47232

70

circumstance

201390

7 Football (alternatively used) 1 Fields 100Mx60 201385

8 Multi Gym (Modular Gym) 1 2128 - 2018859 Table Tennis 2 Boards 20167510 Carrom 8 Boards 20168011 Chess 201685

12 200 M Standard Track – field 100 X 50 201685




4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class,LMS, etc

Response: 40.38

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4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities

Response: 21


Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICTenabled facilities

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any additional information View Document

Link for additional information which is optional View Document

4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentationduring the last five years.

Response: 85.2

4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last fiveyears (INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

1249 1076 964 922 710


Details of budget allocation, excluding salary duringthe last five years

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Audited utilization statements View Document

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)

Response:

The CIT Campus has a spacious Central Library with an area of 7500 Sqm.The faculty membersand students of the institution utilise the library for continuous learning and to enhance theirknowledge.The Library is well equippedwith a reading capacity of 150readers and is also Wi-Fi enabled.Digital Library is spread over 858Sq.m and has 16 Computer systems. The Central Library has variousText books, Reference Books, eBooks, Journals, Magazines, e-Journals, Project Reports, Tutorials andNPTEL Video Lessons related to engineering and Allied subjects.

Central Library has a collection of fascinating books which includes Encyclopaedia, Handbooks andDictionaries, GATE, Competitive exam books and videos that supports the content beyond syllabus. The

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libraryprovide six books per semester to each student and also made provision for students to referprevious semestersquestion papers of Anna University for preparing their semester examinations.CentralLibrary has around 4410number of Titles, 19472 Volumes, 500 CDs, 275e-Journals, 50 plus printedNational and International Journals. It has fully automated and Integrated Library Management System asfollows.

Table 4.3 Integrated Library Management System

Software Automation Version Year of PurchaseAutolib Full 5.1 2010

IMPRES ERP Full 7.1 2015

Salient features and services of the Central Library

Circulation Section, Reference Section, Periodicals Section, Processing Section,Reprography Section, New Arrivals Display, Books Stack Area, Reading Area and Digital Library.Well-designedinfrastructure with a reading capacity for 150readers.Wi-Fi enabled.Document Delivery Service (Printing & Scanning)SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information) ServiceDigital Library has 16 computer systems with internet connection

Digital library

The Digital Library is an additional facility for the benefit of the students and faculty. Digital Libraryhas 16systems with internet connectivity to access the digital content like NPTEL Video Lectures taughtby many IIT and IISC Professor, E-Books, Projects, PDF Notes, PPTs and Course Material Files.

Students can make use of all resources in the library like reference & text books, journals (hard copy ande-journals), e-books, GATE books, Handbooks, Instructional guides, CDs, NPTEL materials, highereducation books etc.

Table 4.4 Library Details

S.No Content Details

1 Carpet area of library (in m2) 700

2 Reading space (in m2) 105

3 Number of seats in reading space 150

4 Number of users (issue book) per day 150

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5 Number of users per day 822

6 Number of library staff 03

7 Number of library staff with degree in Library Science 02

8 Computerization for search, indexing,issue/return/records

Yes

9 Bar coding used Yes

10 Library service on internet/intranet Internet




4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resources forlibrary enrichment

Response:

The Central Library has a good collection of Fascinating books, which includes Encyclopaedia,Handbooks,Dictionaries, GATEand Videos which are heavy support to upgrade with respect to syllabus forthe knowledge enrichment of student and faculty community. The Central Library is providing resource forhigher education and career guidance. Final year project report and pre-final year mini project report copiesfor past five years are recorded.Library has also made provision for students to refer previous semestersAnna university question papers for preparing their examination.

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TABLE 4.5 : Collection of Fascinating Books and Special Reports TITLE AUTHORPUBLISHER

GATE : ELECTRONICS COMMUNICATIONENGINEERING

SATISH K KARNACBS PUBLICATIONS


G L MEDIAGK PUBLICATION

GATE : ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING G L MEDIAGK PUBLICATION

GATE : COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING ANDINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SATISH K KARNASATISH K KARNA

GATE : ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SATISH K KARNACBS PUBLICATIONS

GATE : MECHANICAL ENGINEEINRG MADE EASYMADE EASYPUBLICATION

GATE : MECHANICAL ENGINEEINRG G L MEDIAGK PUBLICATION

GATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CAREER LAUNCHERG K PUBLICATIONS

GATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GATEFORUMGATEFORUMENGINEERING SUCCESS

GATE : MECHANICAL ENGINEEINRG MADE EASYMADE EASYPUBLICATION


G L MEDIAG K PUBLICATIONS

GATE : CIVIL ENGINEERING G L MEDIAG K PUBLICATIONS





G K PUBLICATIONSG K PUBLICATIONS

GATE : COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY



GATE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GATEFORUMGATEFORUMENGINEERING SUCCESS

HAND BOOK OF MECHANICAL DESIGNMITRA SANJIT KTATA MCGROW HILLPUBLICATIONS

HAND BOOK OF GEAR DESIGN GITIN M MAITRA;PRASADTATA MCGROW HILLPUBLICATIONS

HAND BOOK OF REINFORCED CONCRETETECHNOLOGY

SINHA S NTATA MCGROW HILLPUBLICATIONS

HANDBOOK of GAS TURBINE ENGINEERINGBOYCE MEHERWAN PGULF PROFESSIONALPUBLISHING

HANDBOOK OF MANAGEMENT UMBAUGH ROBERT EVIVA BOOKS PRIVATELIMITED

THE HANDBOOK OF NANOTECHNOLOGYNANOMETER STRECTURES

LAKHTAKIA KHLESHPRENTICE HALL OF INDIA

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HANDBOOK LEARNING MAYA 7 THE SPECIALEFFECTS

GUINDON M AALIAS LEARNING TOOLS

MFC PROGRAMMING SCHILDT HERBERTTATA MCGROW HILLPUBLICATIONS

MOVING OBJECT DATABASE GUTING RALFHARTMUTMORGAN KAUFMANN

SAMS TEACH YOURSELF DB2 UNIVERSALDATABASE IN 21 DAYS

VISSER SUSAN; WONGBILLPEARSON EDUCATION

DB2 VERSION 8 : THE OFFICIAL GUIDEZIKOPOULOS PAUL CPEARSON EDUCATIONMFC PROGRAMMING SCHILDT HERBERTTATA MCGROW HILL

PUBLICATIONSXSLT : WORKING WITH XML AND HTMLFUNG KHUN YEEPEARSON EDUCATIONMOVING OBJECT DATABASE GUTING RALF

HARTMUTMORGAN KAUFMANN




4.2.3 Does the institution have the following:

1.e-journals2.e-ShodhSindhu3.Shodhganga Membership4.e-books5.Databases

A. Any 4 of the above

B. Any 3 of the above



Response: B. Any 3 of the above

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Details of subscriptions like e-journals,e-ShodhSindhu,Shodhganga Membership etc

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4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

Response: 22.27

4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INRin Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

25.3 13.45 13.28 32.26 27.04


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Audited statements of accounts View Document

4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library

Response: Yes



4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students

Response: 32.3

4.2.6.1 Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year

Response: 822



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4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi

Response:

The College has a well equipped internet labworking 24X7. CIT has 155 Mbps 1:1 least linefrom Vodafone and 100 Mbps Wi-Fi internet from Jio. The internet can be accessed from more than 1000desktop computers throug LAN and WiFi.The IT Centre of CIT supports an ‘Institute Wide fiber opticnetwork and wireless that connects all the Academic Departments, Hostels, Library and other Collegefacility centres to the Centrlaized Server.The Centre provides System Administration and Technicalsupport which includes software Intallation, Network monitoring (both wired & wireless), Internetconnection and Digital library etc.It has 10 number of servers with latest configuration and licensedapplication softwares.

The computer systems are upgraded periodically. As per the syllabus updation, the requiredsoftware is purchased and license will be renewed. The internet bandwidth connectivity is upgraded basedon the requirement to provide the quality internet connectivity . Wi-Fi is provided for the entire campusand it is upgraded often. Fire wall and Anti-virus software are installed to ensure better security.

A dedicated team with in-house staff is formed to take care of the IT and related needs of thecampus such as Software Development, Hardware and Networking maintenance , Website designing andhosting and SMS solutions, etc. The speed of the internet is upgraded as follows

In the year 2010 -2Mbps Airtel one to one RF wireless connectivityIn year 2012 upgraded to 20 Mbps Vodafone internet least lineIn year 2015 upgraded to 155 Mbps Vodafone internet least lineIn 2016 100 Mbps Jio Wi-Fi connectivity is provided in entire campus

Wi-Fi Access Points are installed in various locations of entire campus. The Wi-Fi access points areupdated constantly during regular intervals as and when required.FortiGATE D600C firewall, applicationproxies, threat protection (spyware, denial of service attacks, etc), VoIP security, VLAN, content filtering,packet filtering, URL Blocking, anti-spam, anti-virus and intrusion detection and prevention and other areendorsed to securitize. Effective CCTV Surveillance network is available in the entire campus.

Name of the Internet provider: Vodafone (Leased Line)

Available bandwidth: :155 Mbps (1:1)

Wi Fi availability: : Campus/Hostels are wifi enabled

Access Speed : Excellent

Internet access in labs, classrooms, Hostel library

and offices of all Departments : Yes

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Availability in faculty rooms Institute’s

own e-mail facility to faculty/students : Yes

Security arrangements : Yes – FortiGATE D600C firewall, Microsoft

Security essentials and Windows defender

Antivirus




4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio

Response: 2.19



4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line)>=50 MBPS

35-50 MBPS

20-35 MBPS

5-20 MBPS

Response: >=50 MBPS



4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, LectureCapturing System (LCS)

Response: Yes

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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support

facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years

Response: 14.29

4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilitiesexcluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

242 216.28 168.49 145.61 79.92


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4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academicand support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology has the policy for infrastructure maintenance as specified by thestatutory bodies both in terms of quantity and quality. CIT provides the best infrastructure to all itsdepartments and other functional areas to ensure the infrastructure needs and the requirement of teaching-learning process. The Infrastructure Maintenance policy of CIT is ensuring its quality and cost, upgradation from time to time, proper accounting and safe guarding by providing inventory on eachequipment and maintaining asset register, upkeep of the equipment through regular cleaning, preventiveand corrective maintenance including annual maintenance contracts (AMC), insurance against damage andtheft.

In order to ensure the adequacy of the infrastructure including land, buildings, equipment,computer hardware and software, the norms of the statutory bodies like University Grants Commission

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(UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Affiliating University (Anna University) withregard to resource requirements are adhered. Records of all infrastructure including equipment, software,books and other items are maintained by all the departments.

All departments are strictly follow the procedures and guidelines of the institute with regard to cleanlinessand preventive and corrective maintenance of infrastructure.

Regular cleaning as per the checklistsRegular inspection and periodic maintenance of equipment including lubrication, wherevernecessaryPreventive maintenance as per its schedules and maintenance of records.Annual maintenance of contract and maintaining record of service / maintenanceCorrective maintenance and its records.Deploying old equipment on tasks of lower level utilization like computers from labs can bedeployed on office work for word processing.Transferring assets to other institutes which can utilize the old equipment’s productively.Selling the old assets.

Laboratories Maintenance

Daily maintenance:

Lab technician checks the working condition of the equipment’s/systems on daily basis.Every day cleaning of equipments and work tables are done by the lab technicians.Floor cleaning of labs are done on daily basis by housekeeping department of the college.The batteries of the UPS are cleaned to remove dust and prevent corrosion.

Weekly maintenance:

Floor mopping of labs are done twice in a week by housekeeping department of the college.Maintenance of battery & UPS in Digital signal processing Laboratory and Computer NetworkLaboratory is carried out.The fault is identified with the help of the lab assistants; weekly maintenance report is prepared andsent to the manager for action.

Monthly maintenance:

The monthly maintenance report is generated in which the current condition of the equipments,consumables and furniture are mentioned and submitted to the principal.After checking by a scrutinizing committee, the issues identified are rectified.Every month UPS in-charge checks the water level, voltage level and backup of the UPS.Calibrations of equipments are done and a separate file is maintained containing the reports.

Yearly maintenance:

Scrap items in the laboratories are identified with the concern of the lab in charges, HOD andinspection committee.After decision by the inspection committee members the scrap items are sent to the scrap yard.

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Preventive maintenance:

The working conditions of the equipments are periodically checked.The students are given instructions in handling the equipments before doing the experiments.Laboratory manual is given to the students which include Do’s and Don’ts of the laboratory, list ofexperiments and the procedure of doing the experiments.Stock register is maintained in laboratories and audits are conducted by stock verificationcommittee to check the availability and working of the equipments.Suitable thickness of the wire based on current rating is used in the fuses to avoid themalfunctioning.The working condition of the ICs is checked using IC testerUPS back up is provided for all system based laboratoriesRegular Antivirus software updating for proper working of the systems

Breakdown maintenance

Minor repairs are carried out by the lab technicians.When there is a Major repair, service report is obtained from industry person.Approval for Service of equipments is obtained from HOD, Principal, and fault is rectified.

Service register is maintained in each laboratory.Breakdown maintenance of the personal computer is done by Computer Maintenance Cell of theCollege.

Infrastructure Maintenance

Class rooms / Laboratories / Internet facilities are maintained based on the students feedback throughthe Class committee meetings which held 3 times in a semester. This information is conveyed to theauthorities concerned and rectified.

Library Maintenance

Adequate number of text and reference books are maintained by getting requirement from the facultymember.

Housekeeping

Students and faculty provide feedback on various aspects of housekeeping at class committee meetingsand other occasions like department meetings, HOD meetings which are passed on to the maintenancedepartment and problems are sorted out.

Maintenance forSports:

Damaged sports equipments are replaced by new one as per the requirementThe maintenance of the gym equipments are frequently done by vendorsThe maintenance of the college ground is done frequently by estate office whenever necessary

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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the

Government during the last five years

Response: 69.73

5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wiseduring the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

1425 1417 1468 1684 1396


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5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by theinstitution besides government schemes during the last five years

Response: 16.69

5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institutionbesides government schemes year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

514 468 384 278 197



5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –

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1.For competitive examinations2.Career counselling3.Soft skill development4.Remedial coaching5.Language lab6.Bridge courses7.Yoga and meditation8.Personal Counselling

A. 7 or more of the above




Response: A. 7 or more of the above


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5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and careercounselling offered by the institution during the last five years

Response: 33.07

5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counsellingoffered by the institution year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

1203 998 525 490 440


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5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) duringthe last five years

Response: 18.19

5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

448 439 417 347 311


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5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievancesincluding sexual harassment and ragging cases

Response: Yes


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5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years

Response: 85.15

5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

459 431 390 397 246

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5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)

Response: 2.57

5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education

Response: 15


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5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinationsduring the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/Stategovernment examinations)

Response: 1.78

5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during thelast five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

8 0 0 0 0

5.2.3.2 Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

90 86 12 0 0

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5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national

/ international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.

Response: 91

5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last fiveyears

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

35 33 19 4 0


Number of awards/medals for outstandingperformance in sports/cultural activities atnational/international level during the last five years

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5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic &administrative bodies/committees of the institution

Response:

Institute has an active Student Council which provides various platforms for the students toenhance their potentialities and develop their leadership qualities. The various Student Committeescomprise of representatives from all groups of students and are led by senior faculty or staff members ofthe Institute.The Committees include Departmental, Technical, Cultural, Social, Sports and such otherCommittees as per the interest of the students stepping up to take an active leadership role. The mainpurpose of these Committees is to ensure harmony across an ample, vibrant, and continuous range ofcampus events and activities in the course of an academic year.

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Technical Committee

The professional societies like IEEE, ISTE, IETE, SAE, CSI, ICTACT, ICI student Chapters, RoboticsClub, Agri Club are functioning in the college which conducts regular programmes. In addition, everydepartment has a student association. The technical committees helps students stay connected to the widespread network of research groups. The committees inculcate research attitude among students byorganizing events like paper and poster presentations, project competitions and conferences. Students areencouraged and guided to participate in various competitions at State, National and International level.

Sports Committee

The Sports Committee shows leadership in organizing various sports activities on and off campus;coordinates and promotes participation of students in inter-college sports festivals; plans and organizesfinancially self-sustainable inter-college sports activities; ensure facilities and equipment are safe, clean,and in good, usable condition at all times. The men and women teams won medals in many sports eventsorganized at National level and State level. Our students have won prizes in athletic events, Chess,Badminton, Cricket tournaments conducted by Anna University and other engineering colleges.

Cultural Committee

The Cultural Committee actively coordinates and participates in several prominent competitions. Thiscommittee also coordinates the annual cultural event TAKSHASHILA, the inter-collegiate Techno culturalextravaganza, consists of both off stage and on stage events which help students to realize and showcasethe plethora of their talents, bringing the creativity of students to the fore. Every year, programmes such asPongal Thiruvizha, Margazhi Utsavam, Christmas celebration and Ugadhi celebration are organized by thecultural club. Our students participate and win prizes in many cultural competitions organized by variousreputed institutes.

Social Committee

NSS committee seeks to integrate social responsibility with personality development. These committeesare active in organizing several extension activities like Tree Plantations, Blood Donation camps, SwachBharat campaign etc. For healthcare services, our NSS unit conducts camps in association with ApolloHospitals, Agarwal Eye Hospital, Annai Medical College Hospital, Sri Muthukumaran Medical CollegeHospital and Saveetha Dental College in Chennai. Awareness on the importance of rain water harvesting,preventing water-borne diseases, First Aid and “Say No to Polythene Bags? are also done.




5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institutionlevel per year

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Response: 16.4

5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wiseduring the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

24 23 17 9 9



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5.4 Alumni Engagement 5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the

development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years

Response:

The Institute fosters a strong bond with its Alumni. With the strong support by the CIT Managementand the continuous involvement of the Principal and the faculty of CIT, the alumni association is carryingout various activities throughout the year. These activities aim at not only bringing the members to a closefamily atmosphere but also carrying out various service activities. Every department maintains strongassociation with their alumni. Recognizing the importance of sustaining the relationship with our alumni,Institute has established Alumni Association in the year 2015. The alumni actively interact with Instituteand the students through several programs which are as follows;

Providing a forum to establish link between the alumni and faculty to accomplish interaction withpast and present students of this Institute.Providing scholarships and financial aid for the needy and deserving students of the Institute.Upgrading the existing facilities of the Institute and also to helping to improve the quality ofeducation as per requirement of industry and society with the involvement of the alumni.Conducting academic meets such as conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia, lectures byeminent personalities for the Members as well as for the present students and/ faculty and staff ofthe Institute on various current subjects / topics of interest and relevance.Organizing industrial trainings, internship programs, projects, employment opportunities and otherresources and facilities for career advancement to the Members and the Student community invarious companies / organizations / institutions of repute through the Alumni.Arranging expert lectures, refresher course, advanced courses, national and internationalconferences and debates in all branches of Engineering and Technology.Creating a conducive environment to the Alumni and the students of the Institute to undertake,

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conduct and / or carry on scientific / Academic study and research in various fields of Engineeringand Technology.Encouraging educational, research, cultural, fund raising, sports and such other activities as theGoverning Body may deem feet in furtherance of the objects of the CIT Alumni Association.Promoting entrepreneurship and novelty among the student community.Preparing, maintaining and continuously updating the information of the alumni and the currentstudents of the Institute for better coordination.




5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)? 5 Lakhs

4 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs

3 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs

1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs

Response: 1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs


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5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years

Response: 9

5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

2 2 2 2 1

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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision

and mission of the institution

Response:

Vision

To be an eminent centre for Academia, Industry and Research by imparting knowledge, relevantpractices and inculcating human values to address global challenges through novelty and sustainability.

Mission

1.To create next generation leaders by effective teaching learning methodologies and instil scientificspark in them to meet the global challenges.

2.To transform lives through deployment of emerging technology, novelty and sustainability.3.To inculcate human values and ethical principles to cater to the societal needs.4.To contribute towards the research ecosystem by providing a suitable, effective platform for

interaction between industry, academia and R & D establishments.5.To nurture incubation centres enabling structured entrepreneurship and start-ups.

The nature of governance, perspective plans and participation of the teachers in the decision makingbodies.

The Chennai Institute of Technology is approved by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE), New Delhi and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu was established in the year2010 with prime objective of providing quality technical education with adequate industrial exposure tocater the needs of the youth with its innovative teaching methods. Our institution is under the ParthasarathySeeniammal Educational Trust run by Shri.P.Sriram, Chairman, Managing Director; MK Group ofCompanies enact young leaders of today equipping them in their respective fields of study with a positiveoutlook on life and redefine the system of education recognizing the need of employable engineers inindustries.

The Chairman is the leader in guiding the administration of the institution and making the council ofPrincipal, faculty and students work towards the vision of the institute. Based on the recommendations ofthe Governing Council, the commencement of new courses, expansion of infrastructure, implementation ofstrategy and other vital decisions are approved by the Chairman and implementation process discussedwith the Principal, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and Heads of the departments for execution.The top management headed by the Chairman ensures that periodical meetings of the Governing Councilare conducted to monitor the progress

The institution has a perspective plan for development. Modernization of the existing facilities,implementation of new ventures for Centre of excellence and R&D, expansion of infrastructure by meansof laboratories, library resources, class rooms, meeting halls and sporting facilities are the usual criteria inthe annual plan of the institution. The academic plan (semester wise) is prepared by the Principal after

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having discussions with the HODs which includes the scheduling of industrial visits, conferences,workshops, seminars, FDPs, association activities, club activities, sports tournaments and recruitment.

The Chairman conducts regular meetings with the Principal, faculty, cells, students and parents.Faculty meetings with the HOD play a pivotal role as the collective suggestions are well analysed later inthe HODs meetings with the Principal. Principal’s subsequent meetings with the top management and withthe Governing Council ensure that all the information and suggestions reach from bottom to top and fromtop to bottom in a smooth fashion. The travel of smooth communication paves way for successfulinteraction, feedback, team work and new ventures.




6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management

Response:

The institution defines the decentralization in working through delegation of authority. Personnel atdifferent level implement the decisions.

Top-level managers are responsible for controlling and overseeing the entire institution. It includes theChairman, Governing council and Principal. The Governing Council supports the Chairman with regard tobroad guidelines, policies and framework for the improvement of quality education in the institution. Themanagement through the Principal involves the faculty members in various activities related to thedevelopment of the Institution. The Principal heads the academic and administrative activities of theInstitute, forms various committees and assigns responsibilities.

Middle-level managers act as an intermediary between top-level management and low-level management.It includes Head of the Departments (HOD), Librarian, Physical Education Director who are executinginstitutional plans.

Low-level managers include faculty, non-teaching staff and others help the middle level managers bycoordinating the activities delegated to them.

In all academic and non-academic activities, institution is following participative management forimplementation of all its decisions.

Case Study

As an affiliated institution the programmes are bound to follow the curriculum set by the university.Principal insisted to identify the curricular gap and take measures to bridge it by supplementing the

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curriculum with content beyond syllabus, which can fulfill the industrial requirements. The cumulativefeedback of curriculum gap is collected from the industry experts, class committee /course committeemembers and alumni. Department Academic Advisory Committee discusses the current curriculum,Industry expectation and current trends and recommend to formulate Centre of Excellence in the emergingfield to Management through Principal. The Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Innovative Learning Program Centre(ILP) consists of various centres of excellence which will provide the industrial based learningrequirements as to achieve all are industry ready engineers. Various centers of Excellence (COE’s) are setup to impart training on a specific domain. With the help of industry experts the syllabus are framed by thecore committee. Faculty members are trained by industry experts who would subsequently train thestudents. The list of COE’s functioned are,

1.CIT-KUKA Industrial Robotics Training Center2.CIT-RANE NSK Center of Excellence for Applied Research3.CIT-PEGA University Academic Program4.CIT-COE for New Energy (Solar & Wind)5.CIT-COE for 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering6.CIT-KYUTECH-WABCO COE for Internet of Things (IoT)7.CIT-Trimble Buildings Education COE8.CIT-ATALON Engine Research center9.CIT-CISCO Networking Academy

10.CIT-COE for NC Technologies11.CIT-T&VS COE for VLSI Design12.CIT-COE for Industrial Automation13.CIT-Accurate COE for Metrology14.CIT-HARITA Composite Research Center in Mechanical Engineering15.CIT-PMKVY Skill Development Center16.IIT-Bombay Remote Center17.MHRD’s Institution Innovation Council

Students are motivated to participate in national and international level competitions. Another importantCIT evidence of success is, its placement record. In 2018-19 alone, there were more than 80+ recruitersand among them 50+ are core companies. The average salary package was 4.2 Lakhs per annum and thehighest was 22 Lakhs per annum.




6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution

Response:

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Chennai Institute of Technology has got various strategic plans for implementation and achievesexcellence in all aspects such as academic, placements and research. In order to attain global standard inEngineering, institution needs a freedom for curriculum design which could be done only after gettingAutonomous status. Hence the management council has a strategic plan which includes getting NAACaccreditation and Permanent Affiliation for all UG & PG programs. Research activities have beenestablished through Centre of Excellence in various fields. Personality Development Program for students,Faculty Development Program (FDP), research and consultancy projects are planned and executed toachieve the goal as recommended by IQAC.

As a case study, self learning practice introduced in this institution is explained as below.

In order to encourage self Learning, Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Innovative Learning program isestablished with facility of 13,000 sq.ft with wifi, audio, video, computers with latest configuration andlicensed software for both academic and research purpose. Advanced learners are encouraged to studytheir area of interest on self-learning basis by attending experiment sessions in the Centers of Excellence.

Students develop the products and startups that are relevant to social and technical importance. Manystudents have participated in the Smart India Hackathon, Baja, e-Baja, e-Vehicle, Automated GuidedVehicle, World Skill Competition, Code Vita, Code Thantra, and Code Gladiator. More than 500 studentssuccessfully got NPTEL certificates.

As an evidence of success, CIT students won prizes in national and international competitions whichdemonstrate their skill and technical preparedness. These technical enhancements help our students toexcel in academics, placement and research. The quality circle formed around ILP, comprising of seniorand junior students is spreading a culture of self learning in our campus.

The institution had begun with one main block in the year 2010 and witnessing upward journey inconstructing and expanding infrastructure facilities as shown in Table 6.1

Table 6.1 Infrastructure Development from the year 2010 to 2019

S.No Block Name or facility Year of completion Area in sq.m1 Administrative Block 2010 250282 Academic Block 2010 1010793 Workshop Block 2010 105004 Gents Old Hostel 2010 185005 Badminton Court 2011 3006 Mess Hall 2012 130007 Centre of Excellence 2012 501207 Girls hostel 2012 253508 Auditorium 2012 100009 Canteen and Stationary hall 2013 280010 Parking lot 2013 50011 Bus Bay 2013 2000012 Basketball court 2016 246013 Solar Plant (330KW) 2018 190414 Cafeteria 2018 250015 Gymnasium 2018 2800

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Apart from academic excellence, sporting facilities with indoor and outdoor complexes andrehearsal halls for cultural activities are also been given equal importance for students benefits. In additionto that spacious classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, advanced computing facilities, smart class rooms,video theatres, seminar halls, auditoriums, feel at home hostel accommodation facilities and extensivefacilities for on-campus training and placement has been provided.The following table shows the status ofour plan and acheivement.



Strategic Plan and deployment documents on thewebsite

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6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, andfunctions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well asgrievance redressal mechanism

Response:

Governing body

The management stands as an asset to the system and stakeholders. The Governing Council takes theresponsibility of monitoring and implementation of activities in the strategic plan of institution. CIT buildsa better nation through “Transforming Lives” being the motto of the institute. Continuous and meticulousefforts are ensured to maintain quality in both academic and administrative levels.

Administrative setup

Principal is the chairperson of administrative and academic activities of the institution. Head of theDepartments take the responsibility of handling above activities of their respective department. They areentitled to take decisions as per the needs of the situations in exigencies and get them ratified by the Headof the Institution subsequently at a later stage. Based on the experience and the expertise of the facultymembers, students’ team leads have been identified to lead different teams which are functioningeffectively which is monitored by year coordinator and class advisors. The Principal, HODs, Yearcoordinator, class advisors and students team leaders are sanctioned impress amount, for seeing theexecution of multiple events scheduled. They can act spontaneously for moulding / grooming the membersof their teams and they have been identified as second stage leaders.

Recruitment Policies

Recruitment of teaching, non-teaching and administrative staff is planned at the end of every academicyear as per the requirements of the next academic year

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The Head of the department assesses the need for additional faculty based on workload calculationand specialization requirement. Once the approval is obtained from Principal, advertisement isreleased in popular English and vernacular dailies stating the vacancies and the basic requirementsfor applying.Whenever there is a vacancy in the departments, the request is sent to the management afterdiscussions with the Principal. The applications are shortlisted based on the number of vacanciesand the minimum qualifications, candidates are called for interview on a 1:5 ratio.The interview board is constituted with a subject expert drawn from Anna University. The othermembers in the board include the Principal, and the Head of the department concerned.

Promotion Policies

At the end of every year, a performance appraisal is conducted for all faculties.The self-appraisal form is filled in by all faculty members, with endorsement by the HoD.The faculty is assessed based on the Anna university results produced in the subjects handled bythem, the feedback received from students, participation in FDPs, workshops, publications ininternational/national journals, projects guided, self- up gradation activities and the faculty’sinvolvement and contribution in student/ department/ institution level activities.

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

Enquires the issues from representatives of the students forwarded by the Principal. Conductingmeetings with members and fix date for the enquiry for getting the feedback from Students.Send intimation to the applicant and related individuals and providing opportunities to them toconvey their versions.Interacting with discipline committee, Anti-ragging, Sexual Harassment Committee, Hostel andMess committee if required to solve the issue or complaint registered.

Submitting the report of the committee to the Principal for further action.




6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation

1.Planning and Development2.Administration3.Finance and Accounts4.Student Admission and Support5.Examination

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A. All 5 of the above




Response: A. All 5 of the above


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6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings andimplementation of their resolutions

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology has implemented many activities initiated by several professionalbodies and committees. One of the prominent bodies is the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).Members of IQAC have initiated the Outcome Based Education (OBE). The concept of outcome basededucation has been brought in all departments with the active participation. The faculty and students aregiven awareness on the importance of Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes (POs), ProgramSpecific Outcome (PSO) and Program Educational Objectives (PEO). IQAC and Department AdvisoryCommittee (DAC) help in evaluating the achievement of POs, PSOs and PEOs. Hence, by adopting OBE,the college has got NBA accreditation for four departments in the academic year 2018-19. The quest forenriching the facilities goes beyond the mandatory facilities to execute activities is cited below.

S.No Name of the Committee Functions

1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell Initiate, plan and monitor various activities that are necessary to improve the quality of the technical education. Develop a system for conscious, consistent andcatalytic improvement of CIT

2 Internal Complaint CellThe cell receives complaints / issues related to the sexual harassment.Conduct formal enquiry with related individuals.Interacting with discipline committee, Anti-ragging, Grievance Redressal , Hostel and Mess committees if required to solve the issue or complaint registered.Submitting the report of the committee to the

Principal for further action.

3 Anti-Ragging CommitteeAnti-Ragging Committee consisting of senior faculty and is headed by the Principal.Wide canvassing / awareness about anti-ragging, is being done in the forms ofdisplaying banners, Posters and Boards in college premises and surrounding areas.Monitoring in all the locations like canteen, mess, parking places, play grounds,

bus stop etc.

4 Committee for SC/ST Implement the reservation policy for SCs/STs in the College.

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5 Disciplinary Committee Maintain the discipline in the campus, monitor ID cards.Campus rounds during Tea Break, Lunch Break and evening (after college hours)Taking preventive steps to avoid indiscipline activities within and outside campus.-Rounds to Hostel, College Bus Stand during evening.-Involve / participate as a

member to enquire and decide the punishment as per norms of various indiscipline activities of students.

6 Press, Media and Public RelationsPreparing & maintain database of leading Newspapers/ Magazines and their contact person, phone No. and address.-Coordinating with Press, Media & Policeduring various events in the College.

7 ERP / Website / Social MediaSending the day to day information to the Management & HOI,Updating the website in regular manner in consultation with HOI.Developing college as paperlessoffice .-Collect the online feedback as per the requirement.

8 Alumni Association Maintaining database of all our Alumni & maintain close interaction and cordial relations with Alumni.

9 ECO Club ECO CLUB will empower students to participate and take up meaningful environmental activities and research. It will empower students to explore environmentalconcepts and actions beyond the confines of a syllabus or curriculum.

10 Innovation Cell Iniative by MHRD for promoting startups ideas into commercial products

11 Higher Education Cell It is for promoting higher education of the students in foreign Universities




6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

Chennai Institute of Technology works under Parthasarathy Seeniammal Educational Trust, enlisted underSocieties Act; it is an open association that is responsible for its explicit working. The Institute has set upwell-established principles, regulations, complaint redressal components that are open at disposedInformation Desk. Governance structure of the institution conveys total transparency at various levels inthe organization. Innumerable welfare measures are executed to assist the staff. The critical staff welfaremeasures are recorded underneath.

1.Faculty members are promoted for self-development programs and higher education.2.Implementation of pay revisions3.Grant of Promotions as per norms4.Implementation of Provident Fund and Gratuity schemes5.Various leaves such as vacation leave, casual leave, Special casual leave, compensated casual leave

and maternity leave are available for teaching and non-teaching staff.6.Free Transport facility for teaching and non-teaching staff.7.Free food is provided in college mess for all teaching and non-teaching staff.8.Purified drinking water (RO) is provided round the clock.9.Financial support is provided for staff towards membership fee of professional bodies.

10.Special leave (15 Days) along with gift is provided for staff wedding.11.The Institution appreciates faculty on acquiring higher qualifications and special achievements.12.Uniform is also being provided for teaching and non-teaching staff, drivers, attenders, and

securities.

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13.Waiver of fees facility is there for staff children studying in institution.14.Upto 2 lakhs loan with no interest.



6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attendconferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years

Response: 36.51

6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towardsmembership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

95 83 65 41 15


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6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized bythe institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years

Response: 4.6

6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by theInstitution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

5 6 4 4 4

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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., OrientationProgram, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last fiveyears

Response: 36.64

6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program,Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

96 83 65 41 15


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6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff

Response:

The management evaluates the performance of the faculty based on teaching, research, participationin teamwork, arranging co-curricular and extracurricular activities and publication work. They are awardedand appreciated during teachers’ day celebrations. The appraisal system motivates the staff to excel andput forth the best of their efforts. Staff retention is one among the strengths of the institution.

The following factors are deeply analysed in the appraisal system for teaching staff. An effectiveperformance appraisal system helps the faculty in improvising their performance, enhancing theirprofessional growth and contributing to institutional performance. The performance appraisals provide theinformation useful for promotion / increment determinations and at the same time, it offers an opportunityfor evaluation and discussion of employee weaknesses and strengths.

The faculties are appraised based on

Self-appraisal report – Provide the information about academic performance, Research

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contribution, developmental activities of Department and InstituteStudent’s feedback - online and oral in class committee meeting.HOD’s evaluation based on the above the analysis the following actions are implemented,Faculty members are assisted to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.Faculty members incorporate changes suggested by the appraisal committee, to ensure qualitydeliverables.Faculty members match up the pace of their deliverables as per the students’ requirements.Suggestions are given to the faculty to complete the syllabus on time, if require advised them toarrange extra lectures.Regular analysis of the results of internal assessment of all subjects is done and concerned facultiesare guided to take necessary actions. Remedial classes are scheduled in reference to academicprogress of the student.Faculty members are encouraged to undertake R&D projects, consultancy work and apply forresearch grants.Financial support will be provided for filing patent / copyrights.Encourage faculty members, to participate and publish the research papers in the international /national conference and journals.Based on their competency requirement, Faculty are counselled to attend FDP, STTP andworkshops organized by the reputed Institutions / universities by granting OD.Faculty is encouraged to organize national / international seminars / guest lecturers / workshops/conferences by sponsoring such events.Based on the online feedback grading, necessary corrective actions are initiated.

Necessary suggestions are given to the faculty by the faculty appraisal committee, headed byPrincipal about handling, monitoring the class and building confidence in handling the subjects.

Effectiveness:

Academic Results and placement have improvedCompetency of the students increased.Students confidently participate in various events organized by industry and governmentorganization and win prizes bringing laurels to the department.Students started to get University Rank.Faculty enrolling for research activity increased.Monetary benefit is given in terms of increment, memento and merit certificate.



6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly

Response:

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Internal Audit is performed by Accounts Manager deputed from Parthasarathy SeeniammalEducational Trust office periodically. During the course of Internal Audit, all required steps are taken toregularize the accounts and obtain confirmations for the credit balances, collect documentary evidenceswherever inadequate in respect of payments, compliances of Tax Deducted from the source (TDS). Theconsolidation of the findings of the Institutions with Trust office has been completed and the annual returnshave been submitted to Income tax Authorities and to the other relevant authorities concerned.

External Audit is done by the Auditors at the end of the every financial year. The reports are obtainedbefore conducting external audit which is normally done after the closure of the accounts in all respects.The copy of the internal audit report covering all matters related to maintenance of accounts is preserved.Subsequently, External Statutory Audit is conducted by the auditors and the final audit report with auditfindings are submitted to the Management.



6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during thelast five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)

Response: 338

6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise duringthe last five years (INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

280 0 0 48 10


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6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources

Response:

For the institution the resources of funds are:

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1.Tuition fee, hostel fee and transport fee from the students2.Donation received from Non-Governmental bodies3.Corpus fund4.Rent and service income collected from Tata Consultancy Service for conducting online exams.5. Service income collected for conducting online exams (NEET, GATE, SSC, UGC NET, IBPS,

RRB).6.Service income collected from industries for conducting training program. (Daimlers, Kadimi

steels, Salsar, Mando).7.Interest amount recurred from fixed deposits.

Optimal Utilization

1.Recurring Expenses1.Salary to staff, academic activities, transport, hostel and Institution maintenance.2.Research activities3.Scholarship to the needy students through ‘HELPP’

2.Non-Recurring Expenses1.Infrastructural development facilities and building construction works.2.Lab Equipment, Computers, Software and Gymnasium Equipment.3.Management allocates budget to create and upgrade the infrastructural facilities in tune with

the modern trends and for construction works.3.Extra-curricular activities

1.Playground has been created to provide ample opportunities for conducting sports activities andenabling student participation.

2.Green atmosphere is maintained. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is installed to treat sewage water.The entire collected treated water is utilized for gardening purpose.

3.Ample care is taken to uphold cleanliness in the campus.4.Solar power plant of 300kW has been installed for energy conservation.

The institute utilizes the policy of solar power plant and water heater effectively as it savesrevenues.

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the

quality assurance strategies and processes

Response:

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was established in the year 2018 to maintain and enhancequality of education. The prime task of IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalyticimprovement in the performance of institution. The Academic Audit Committee is a faculty-driven modelof ongoing self-reflection, collaboration, and teamwork and peer feedback. The works of IQAC focustowards the internalization and institutionalization of quality enhancement.

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During the self-study phase of the Academic Audit, faculties look at the key activities that regularlyimprove the quality of teaching and learning. Faculty members organize their work and use data to makedecisions and thus identify initiatives for improvement. The Academic Audit model also involves peerreview called the Academic Audit Committee (AAC). This IQAC team reviews a self-study report of theprograms and prepares report that includes commendations, affirmations and recommendations forcontinued improvement. AAC reviews the activities before commencement of classes, collection of subjectwillingness from faculty, subject assigning to faculty members, submission of staff requirement (if any)request to the Principal, electives selection from the students, and audit of course files. In addition,activities such as laboratory manual preparation, academic calendar, time table preparation and data booktransfer will also be reviewed.

The IQAC enhanced a unique Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Innovative learning Program (ILP) Centre. The ILPhas spanning area of 13000 sq.ft was developed in the year 2016-17 with 300 latest work stations andnecessary licensed industry oriented software facilities. ILP is aimed at diversifying the teaching learningprocess and its environment with creativeness and innovation by involvement of students in varioustechnical and non-technical activities to realize their skills, talent and passion. The ILP facility will aid inimparting knowledge and lay platform for Product Development, Industrial Projects, conducting Trainingprograms for core companies, Research Publications and Patents and Business incubation for startups.

As case study, two practices by IQAC are given as additional information.




6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operationsand learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms

Response:

IQAC conducts internal academic audit twice in a semester and takes appropriate remedial actionsto improve the quality of technical education. As Faculty plays a major role in providing quality technicaleducation, review of quality of the faculty member is done twice, one at the beginning of the semester andother at the end of the semester to improve the teaching learning process.

It insists faculty members to participate in faculty development program, workshops, conference andresearch. Faculty members must attend FDP in order to be abreast of the recent trends in technology andcreate an environment to appraise the students with new technologies. It then audits whether the facultymembers incorporate suggested improvements to ensure quality deliverables. Faculty members must matchup the pace of their deliverables to meet the students’ requirements. Lecture plans must be scheduled tocomplete syllabus in time. IQAC analyze the results of internal assessment examination of all subjects andguide the concerned faculty members to improve the pass percentage of students.

The primary activities to be monitored and controlled by the committee are as below.

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Table 6.3 Academic Audit Activities

S.NO

Activities

1 Activities before commencement of classesa. Submission of staff requirement (if any)request to the Principalb. Electives selection from the studentsc. Collection of Subject willingness fromfacultyd. Subject assignment to faculty memberse. Audit of course filesd. Lab manual preparatione. College level calendar of eventsf. Departmental calendar of eventsg. Time table preparationh. Audit data book transfer

2 Activities after commencement of classesa. Students’ attendanceb. Quality of Class room teaching (theory andlab courses)c. Performance of students in Internal Tests andactions initiated for poor performanced. Students Counseling activitiese. Information on attendance and IA marks to besent to parents / guardiansf. Time table for internal and universityexaminationsg. University preparation Class monitoringh. Performance in Semester End examinations

During the audit of course files,

University syllabus and lesson plan of the corresponding subjects are verified.Hand written notes of the corresponding subjects are verified.Three years previous university question papers along with question bank are verified.Assignment topics and Tutorial questions are checked.The log book and track record of the lab sessions are verified at the end of the semester.The syllabus coverage of the theory / lab classes are verified periodically.

Improvements in Quality of classroom teaching

The following innovative teaching methods are suggested to improve the quality of teaching and auditswhether the suggestions are being carried out.

Smart Board, LCDs and animated videos etc. must be used for teaching purposes.Guest lectures by the industrial experts and Academic institutes of national and international repute

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must be organized.NPTEL videos and internet sources like Thor, Code Thantra, virtual labs and webinars must beused to improve the effectiveness in teaching. Students and Faculty members are encouraged toregister for NPTEL online exams.Activity based learning like Quiz, Role-play, mini project, Models and charts must be used.

Improvements through Students Feedback

IQAC collects feedback from students and takes appropriate action.

Two feedbacks are collected from the students, one oral feedback on the 10th working day and thesecond is an online feedback in middle of the semester.In the online feedback, all the students are required to fill a feedback-form apprising the facultyusing a scale of 5 (high) through 1 (low).Lecture classes are monitored by senior Professors and head of the Department and give feedback.

Based on all the feedbacks, IQAC give constructive comments to improve the quality of teaching and theteaching- learning process.

Suggested practices to conduct Experiments in Laboratory

All the equipments in the laboratory must be in working condition before the commencement of thesemester.Before the commencement of the semester, the Faculty handling the laboratory course prepares themodel lab record after conducting all the experiments as per the procedure.The faculty members handling laboratory course, must plan 2 additional experiments/ miniprojects/ case studies along with the 2 cycles of experiments based on the University curriculum.The observations are checked and verified by Faculty.All the students are advised to complete the experiment and record work in the respective classitself.

Focusing on Project Based Education

Head of the Department nominate the project coordinator and project review panel based on thespecialization of faculty members.Students are provided with brief idea of various fields for selecting the project.The list of previous year projects is shared, which ensures no repetition of project work and alsoencourages students to enhance the previous works.Students select the title in line with application, product, research, and review and industryrequirement.Students are encouraged to carry out in house projects and support will be provided with allnecessary software and hardware.Students are motivated to participate in project exhibitions and to publish in reputedjournals/conferences to provide common platform to exhibit their innovations and talents.Students are encouraged to avail the external funding schemes for their project work (likeTNSCST, MSME project funding scheme etc).

Thus IQAC periodically monitors the teaching learning process and reports to Principal and the

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Management.




6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year

Response: 1

6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

3 2 0 0 0


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6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:

1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of AnnualQuality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used forimprovements

2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action3.Participation in NIRF4.ISO Certification5.NBA or any other quality audit

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Response: A. Any 4 of the above


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6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Postaccreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)

Response:

CIT adopts its own total quality management system for CIT’s growth to become global hub ofeducation and training. The Japanese word ‘kaizen’ insists that continuous improvement should happenon an incremental basis. This process will enable the institution to maintain sustainable futuristicinstitution. This could be understood from the slow and steady growth of CIT in all aspects that includesadmission process, academic performance and placement activities in the last 3 years.

In 2018 alone, more number of students with highest admission score has been admitted into theinstitution. Thus the quality of admitted students keep on increasing in the last three years, which is theachievement of self financing institute of Tamilnadu in the current scenario of Engineering Colleges. It isautomatically reflected in its academic excellence through its unique training programs and industrialconnectivity.

The growth of the infrastructure of the campus is also in upward direction. 32 Smart class rooms, Videoconferencing hall and Digital library with audio and video facilities were established in the year 2017.Internet connectivity with 20 Mbps in the year 2014 is improved to 155 Mbps in the year 2016. Also 100Mbps wifi connectivity with access points covering entire campus is provided in the campus from the year2016.

Foreign languages such as Japanese and German were taught to students from the year 2018 to provideinternational placements. 44 Students are placed in Japan based company with annual package of Rs.22lakhs.

Gym is updated with latest equipments in the year 2018. Canteen facility in the year 2013 is improvedto Cafetaria in 2015, Cafe Coffee day in 2016, Meat and Eat and Arusuvai food court in 2017 withincreased number of food items such as fresh juice, sugar cane juice and chat items.

Genset is upgraded to 250 kVA from 100 kVA in 2016 and 250 kW solar panel is installed in the year2018.

LAN speed is upgraded to 1000 Mbps from 100 Mbps in 2015. TCS ion zone with 532 systems to conductonline exams is formed in the year 2016.

SBI ATM facility and Stationery shop are available from 2015.

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Consistent improvement in Play ground is done in all the preceding years and ends up with cricket 2 turfwicket facility.

All the auditoriums are air conditioned. The seating capacity of Kauvery auditorium is increased to 300and 2 seminar halls pennai and barani are constructed in the year 2014 with seating capacity of 180 and150 respectively. The Parthasarathy Auditorium with seating capacity of 1500 is established in the year2016.

The administration of the institution is automated in the year 2016.

Food waste is converted to biogas in the year 2019.

Vguard solar water heater to supply 9000 litres of hot water for boys hostel and 6000 litres for girls hostelis installed in the year 2016.

Haier Laundry and in house bakery are installed in the year 2019.

Various CoEs are established in the preceding years which help students to improve their knowledge andget job opportunities in various multinational companies.

The details of establishment of various CoEs from the inception are as follows.

S.No Name of Centre of Excellence Year ofEstablishment

1 CIT – Centre of Excellence for Mechanical Design, DigitalManufacturing and Analysis

2011

2 CIT - CoE for Mobile Apps 20133 CIT – KUKA Industrial Robotics Centre of Excellence 20134 CIT – TEKLA CoE for Building Information & Modelling 20145 CIT – ATALON Engine Testing Facility 20156 CIT – ACCURATE Centre of Excellence for Metrology 20157 CIT – PEGA CoE for BPM 20168 CIT-WABCO-KyuTech CoE for Industrial IoT 20179 CIT – Luban Workshop for NC Technologies 201710 CIT – Luban Workshop for Robotics & Automation 201711 CIT – Luban Workshop for 3D Printing and Reverse Engg 201712 CIT-Rane NSK CoE for applied research 2017

Various industries are established inside the institution to strengthen industry and institute interactions.Maestro is established inside the campus in the year 2015 and Test and Verification in 2018.

Chennai Institute of Technology initiated Carnival of Science (CITCOS), a Science andTechnology exhibition, during 8th August to 12th August 2016. The objective of this science exhibition isto make the school students understand the basic science, engineering and technological concepts with thehelp of working experimental models. In 2018-19, IQAC has taken initiatives to bring the innovatedprojects for demonstration. Over 400 projects from different engineering domains were kept for demoby the engineering students of all branches in CITCOS which laid an excellent platform for them todemonstrate their innovative ideas and stimulate the zeal among them on how to apply the concepts into

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various applications of Industrial and domestic purpose. CITCOS witnessed an overwhelming response ofmore than 7000 enthusiastic participants of 11th and 12th level over 60 schools of Chennai andKancheepuram district.



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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices

7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five

years

Response: 33

7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the lastfive years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

10 7 6 5 5



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7.1.2

1.Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as:1.Safety and Security2.Counselling3.Common Room

Response:

CIT aims to groom students to be self-reliant, specialists in their chosen discipline, continuouslearners, effective communicators, respectful of different cultures, aware of their social and civicresponsibilities, sensitive to gender issues with zero tolerance towards sexual harassment, women safetyand security and environmental consciousness. One of the objectives of this institution is to promoteeducation that would be sensitive to the needs of the various sections of society with special emphasis ongender equality and gender sensitivity. Students of both the genders are given equal opportunities to growand develop into able, responsible citizens of the future. Many gender equity programs are conducted topromote the women empowerment. Through these programs many eminent personalities from academiaand industry are asked to give the lectures and workshops to promote the women empowerment. Duringthese programs, special session and interaction of the dignitaries with the students are organized to makethe students with professional behavior.

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students. “Takshashila” - 2019 the cultural event of the college was based on the theme of womenempowerment. Every year there is a huge celebration of women’s day and inspiring women personalitiesare invited to share their life experiences. Lectures on women safety are also conducted. The girl studentsare assured of their well-being, safety, security and mental health and are encouraged to approach anyfaculty for their grievances.

a. Safety and Security: Institution shows Gender Sensitivity by providing facilities through Safetyand Security of girls students. CIT has adequate number of security staff, who continuously monitoring thecampus by providing safe working/studying atmosphere to the women inside the college campus.The campus area is fully monitored under the surveillance of CCTV Camera installed in main corridors inevery floor and in the cafeteria to monitor the movement of everyone and thereby ensuring thesafety and security of the girl students. CCTV cameras are seen at any moment by the Chairman, Principal,server room and administrative office. The security persons keep vigilance during day and nightto ensure the safety of the faculty and students inside the campus.

b. Common Room: Ladies common room is available in the campus with facilities for reading anddining.

c. Counselling: In this institution, every faculty is assigned with 15 students for mentoring.The studentsare provided with professional counselling five times per semester, before and after every internalassessment and during university preparatory classes. Personalized counselling is providedwith the help of Psychiatrist for the specific needs and problems of the girl students. The complaint relatedto gender sensitivity will be addressed by internal complaint cell at the earliest.



7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:

1.Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energysources

Response: 21.54

7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH)

Response: 160385

7.1.3.2 Total annual power requirement (in KWH)

Response: 744589

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7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs

Response: 15.84

7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)

Response: 144

7.1.4.2 Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)

Response: 909


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7.1.5 Waste Management steps including:• Solid waste management • Liquid waste management• E-waste management

Response:

According to Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Prakash Javedkar, 62million tons of waste is generated annually in the country at present, out of which 5.6 million tons is plasticwaste, 0.17 million tons is biomedical waste, hazardous waste generation is 7.90 million tons per annumand 15 lakh tons is e-waste. He added that only about 75-80 per cent of the municipal waste gets collectedand only 22-28 per cent of this waste is processed and treated. The new rules have mandated the sourcesegregation of waste in order to channelize the waste to wealth by recovery, reuse and recycle. Wastegenerators would now have to segregate waste into three streams - Biodegradables, Dry (Plastic, Paper,metal, Wood, etc.) and Hazardous waste (diapers, napkins, mosquito repellants, cleaning agents etc.).Institutional generators, have been directly made responsible for segregation and sorting the waste andmanage in partnership with local bodies. In case of an event, or gathering of more than 100 persons, theorganizer will have to ensure segregation of waste at source and handing over of segregated waste to wastecollector or agency, as specified by the local authority.

Solid Waste Management

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At CIT, everyday 10 kg of solid waste mainly from dry leaves are generated. The wastes are segregated asBio-degradable and Plastic wastes. The Bio-degradable wastes are collected and converted into manure bythe natural process. Then the manure is distributed into the local community for its use in the farm land.

Faculty members are instructed to reuse the single side used papers for writing and printing works in alldepartments. The paper wastes are completely recycled. The institute has signed MoU with the IndiaTobacco Company Limited (ITC Ltd.). At first the paper wastes are collected and converted into sheets.Then, the sheets are made into big bundles and sent to ITC regularly. The very less amount of generatedplastic waste is collected and given to the vendor on a regular basis. Metal and wooden wastes are storedand given to authorized scrap agents for further processing.

Waste Water Treatment

Chennai Institute of Technology is aware of the societal need and water conservation for the environmentalprotection. So the institute follows the complete water recycling process and the steps involved are asfollows.

Plant description

Initially the waste water is collected in a collection tank and aerated in the aeration tank. After theaeration process, it is flocculated using coagulant and sent to the sedimentation tank. And then, the water ispressure filtered and sent to the distribution tank. The water is used for gardening and watering the plants.

E-Waste Management

Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said that normshave been made more stringent on E-Waste management and reflect the government’s commitment toenvironmental governance. Rules will bring the producers under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR),along with targets. Producers have been made responsible for collection of E-waste and for its exchange.The bulk consumers must collect the items and hand them over to authorized recyclers. Ministryemphasizes that various producers can have a separate Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) andensure collection of E-waste, as well as its disposal in an environmentally sound manner. The Ministrypointed out that the role of State Governments has been also introduced to ensure safety, health and skilldevelopment of the workers involved in dismantling and recycling operations.

Awareness is created among the students about E-waste management. E-waste from labs is properlycollected and is given to the licensed recycler, reused wherever possible, donated and sold if possible. Non-working computers, monitors, and printers are discarded and scrapped on a systematic basis. Some partsuseful for other systems are kept aside for future use. The E-waste trash box has been kept and the e-wastematerials are collected and disposed through vendors for recycling.

As per the new rules, it has been advised that the bio-degradable waste should be processed, treatedand disposed of through composting or bio-methanation within the premises as far as possible and theresidual waste shall be given to the waste collectors or agency as directed by the local authority. CIT hasinitiated the complete bio-waste management system by installing bio-gas production unit in the campus,thereby serves the nation on energy conservation grounds. An awareness campaign in association withlocal communities, NGOs, and students have been planned to push for better implementation of thesewaste management tools. The tools need to focus on making solid waste management a people's movement

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by taking the issues, concerns and management of solid waste to citizens and grass-roots.




7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus

Response:

As per the description from the Centre for Science and Environment, Govt. of India,

Rainwater harvesting systems use the principle of conserving rainwater where it falls and have thefollowing benefits:

1. Helps meet ever increasing demand of water.

2. Improves quality and quantity of groundwater.

3. It helps in controlling urban flooding.

4. It helps in reducing the soil erosion

There is great demand for water in an Engineering College for laboratories for use in experiments,drinking facilities, cleaning purposes, for horticulture purpose etc. Water is used for drinking purposes,canteen, toilets, laboratory, and gardening. The institute ensures that the water wastage is minimized at anoptimal level by regular inspection of taps and pipes.

Chennai Institute of Technology has initiated the rain water harvesting system with commitment toserving the community and the nation. Rain water can be collected from roof top of the institutionalbuildings and hostel buildings, the water collected is redirected to a deep pit. The harvested water usedmainly for the purpose of ground water recharge to overcome the groundwater depletion. Three feetdiameter and twelve feet long well like structures have been created and the rain water is collected in thepits.

The water is treated in RO plant which has a capacity of 2000 L/h. Gardens are watered usingdrip/sprinkler irrigation system to save water. Displays of signboard and posters are done for the creationof awareness in Hostels and College campus.



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http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/naac2019/eee/Criterion%207.1.5%20Green%20Initiatives-URL.pdf



7.1.7 Green Practices• Students, staff usinga) Bicyclesb) Public Transportc) Pedestrian friendly roads• Plastic-free campus• Paperless office• Green landscaping with trees and plants

Response:

Bicycles

The faculty members and students community are encouraged to come by bicycles. All the vehiclesare parked near the campus entrance to reduce noise and air pollution. Battery operated vehicle is used forvisitors to showcase the campus facilities.

Public Transport

CIT encourages all the faculty members to use the public transport system offered by theinstitution. This gives the ease of comfort for the faculty and students to reach the college on time and viceversa. This also serves the country and society by reducing the fuel consumption and by providing thecomfortability.

Pedestrian Friendly Roads

Chennai Institute of Technology is committed on safety of the staff, students and visitors. Itmaintains well laden pedestrians for the safe passage of the people every day.

Plastic-free campus

The campus is plastic free. The paper based cups are used in the canteen for serving refreshments,coffee and tea. CIT ECO club has been created in the context of creating the awareness about theenvironment and minimizing the usage of plastic.

Paperless office

CIT insist the faculty not to use excessive papers for their daily usage. The various counter measuresare also taken like, official messages and announcements are sent through emails,whatsApp etc.

Green landscaping with trees and plants

The institute is a Green campus, plush, serene, with landscaping. The students and faculty areencouraged to plant more trees and making the campus garbage and plastic free zone. Swacch BharatAbhiyan is followed at our college for maintaining the campus clean. Tree plantation programs helps inencouraging eco-friendly environment, which provides pure oxygen within the institute and awarenessamong the villagers.

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The illumination and ventilation in classrooms are adequate considering natural light and air velocitypresent. The noise level in the campus is well within the limit i.e. below 50 dB at daytime. The installationof solar panels, paperless work system and composting practices are noteworthy. College transportationfacilities are used to commute. Students residing near the college use bicycles or walk to the college.

The College makes the student aware of the Carbon Credits, Carbon Neutrality in the subject ofEnvironmental Studies in the programs. Emission test certificates are mandatory for the vehicles in thecampus. Tobacco products are strictly banned within 2 kilometers around the campus. The chimney in thekitchen produces carbon and other carbon pollutants. Regular cleaning ensures carbon neutrality.




7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salarycomponent during the last five years

Response: 3.43

7.1.8.1 Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

131 11.5 10.5 12.5 41.3


Green audit report View Document

Details of expenditure on green initiatives and wastemanagement during the last five years

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7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:

1.Physical facilities2.Provision for lift3.Ramp / Rails4.Braille Software/facilities5.Rest Rooms6.Scribes for examination

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http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/infrastructure/transport/





7.Special skill development for differently abled students8.Any other similar facility (Specify)

A. 7 and more of the above

B. At least 6 of the above

C. At least 4 of the above

D. At least 2 of the above

Response: B. At least 6 of the above


Resources available in the institution forDivyangjan

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7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during thelast five years

Response: 12

7.1.10.1 Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wiseduring the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

3 3 2 2 2


Number of Specific initiatives to address locationaladvantages and disadvantages

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7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the lastfive years (Not addressed elsewhere)

Response: 22

7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise duringthe last five years

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2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

6 5 5 4 2




7.1.12Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration includingVice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff

Response: Yes



URL to Handbook on code of conduct forstudents and teachers , manuals and brochures onhuman values and professional ethics

View Document

7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website

Response: Yes



Provide URL of website that displays core values View Document

7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness aboutnational identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and otherconstitutional obligations

Response: Yes


Details of activities organized to increaseconsciousness about national identities and symbols

View Document


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http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/admission/downloads/


http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/naac2019/eee/Institutional%20Core%20Values.pdf




7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics

Response: Yes



7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutorybodies / regulatory authorities for different professions

Response: Yes



Provide URL of supporting documents to proveinstitution functions as per professional code

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7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct,Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communalharmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last fiveyears

Response: 16

7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct,Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmonyand social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years

2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15

6 3 3 2 2


List of activities conducted for promotion ofuniversal values

View Document


7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indianpersonalities

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http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/profile/certifications/




Response:

The institute celebrates Days of national festivals like Independence Day, Republic Day and Birthand Death anniversaries of nation leaders to respect our nation and its great personalities. The institutecelebrates these days to remember the events or contribution of our leaders in building the Republic nation.

Every year college celebrates (Teachers day) the birth day of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, teacher,great philosopher to recognize the contributions and achievements of the teachers. The birth anniversary ofSir M. Vishweshvaraya is celebrated as Engineer’s Day to celebrate the contribution and achievements ofengineers. The institute also celebrates Swami Vivekananda Birth anniversary, Bharathiyar Birth Day, theyouth day in the rememberance of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul kalam. Chennai Institute of Technology pays tributeand respect to the nation and its leaders..



7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative andauxiliary functions

Response:

The institution maintains transparency in its financial, academic, administrative, and auxiliaryfunctions in a very clean and fair manner. Ethical and responsible conduct permeates the institution, fromits financial functions, through its academic and personnel policies, to its varied auxiliary functions. Toensure that the institution operates transparently and openly in all activities, it develops and updatespolicies. College has a dynamic history of policy review/revision that reflects the institution’s ongoingcommitment to integrity and ethical actions. It has managed to improve faculty and staff salaries in the pastten years. Every transaction is through bank and a receipt is promptly issued whenever it is necessary. Thereceipt and payments are done through bank. The disbursal of scholarships and other monetary benefits tothe students is done through banks. The institution endeavors to ensure all financial transactions, reportsand documents are completed with integrity, and that the institution presents timely and accurateinformation to the Statutory authorities and stakeholders. The Institutional mechanism for monitoring theeffective and efficient use of financial resources is the Financial Committee consisting of Trustees. TheCommittee is assisted by the experts to finalize matters relating to fee structure and the budget provisionsof the college.

Actual day-to-day financial transactions are tracked by the Principal, Trustee, Manager (for approvals andthe Accounts Officers (for Cross Verification and accounting). The institution has appointed externalauditors, who regularly audit the accounts. The governing council monitors every academic activity of thecollege. Auxiliary functions are conducted in a transparent way. For this purpose, decisions are taken instaff council meetings. All circulars regarding, students, teaching staff & non-teaching staff are circulated,read in all the classes & displayed on the notice boards. Unique student ID’s are given to each student andofficial communication are done through the same.

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All these are displayed in the Institutional website:

1. 2017-18: http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/aud2017-18.pdf

2. 2016-17:.http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/aud2016-17.pdf

3. 3025-16: http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/aud2015-16.pdf

7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)

Response:

Two Best practices are

1. Sculpting Industry ready Engineers 2.Deployed Engineers for the Sustainable Development of theSociety

1. Title of the Practice

Sculpting Industry ready Engineers

2. Objectives of the Practice

1.To bring the responsibility among the higher semester students for the smooth induction offresher’s into CIT

2.To create an awareness and motivation for innovative thinking capability through initiatives likeFUNJINIA, CATAPULT, CITCOS program

3.To develop the academic excellence and industrial skills through Innovative Learning Programs(ILP)

4.To attain the industrial connectivity by industrial interaction initiatives and consultancy projects.5.To develop personality, eradicate fear and attain the professionalism through personalized

counselling.6.To ensure that the students interact with international clients by flawless communication.7.To open up self-learning as part of their routine learning.

3. The Context

1.Through FUNJINIA the existing higher semester students feel the responsibility of introducing theCIT strengths to the engineering aspiring school students and showcasing their research activities,ongoing innovations and features of Center of Excellences (CoE’s).

2.After entering into engineering as career, the students will be motivated and introduced to the newavenues of engineering frontiers through the CATAPULT program by pioneers in the field of

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engineering and senior students. This will ensure the ragging free campus and strengthen therelationship among the student engineers.

3.To enlighten the innovative thinking and problem solving ability of freshers and higher semesterstudents, the CITCOS science exhibition is conducted every year.

4.ILP is the brainchild of CIT for the skill development of the students. It provides the skilldevelopment programs to make our students as ready engineers. The ILP consists of 17 centres ofexcellence as the resources for the excellence in engineering.

5.CIT is known for industrial connectivity and it felt that the students need to be introduced to recenttechnologies and industrial robustness. Hence by collaborating with various industries, we haveformed Centres of Excellence for different technologies. Students involved in the industrialconsultancy projects under mentorship of the faculty.

6.As per the feedback from recruiting companies, CIT realized that our students are sound intechnical competency but lack in communication skills, that motivated us to go in for a plan ofaction and started to organizing training programs for soft skills.

7.Due to the global scenario, it is essential to produce job providers than job seekers; CIT understoodthis scenario and creates many entrepreneurs every year.

4. The Practice

Funjinia is a fun-based learning activity for students who just finished schooling with not muchabout their profession and engineering disciplines. It is conducted every year to introduce the engineeringas their future career and will be motivated about new frontiers and technologies. The senior students ofCIT will take the responsibility of conducting this program and they exhibit their own projects and ideas.They also demonstrate the CoEs core research and innovation programs. This way the interaction with theentry and senior students will become more and we eradicate the concept of ragging in the campus. Thesenior students feel the responsibility and this way the CIT ragging free campus.

During their first year of study all students are given an orientation program (CATAPULT) to makethem understand what engineering is all about. Many industry working and eminent personalities will visitthe program and address the students for their motivation and technology based learning.

To encourage the fresher’s in their interested domain and dreams, CIT conducts CIT-Carnival ofScience (CITCOS) every year. The students are asked to showcase their innovative thinking and new ideasas exhibition, which will enable more discussions and suggestions for their innovative ideas. At least 2000school children from in and around Chennai will participate in this exhibition. This also kindle the mindsof the fresher’s and eliminate fear and feel engineering is fun-based learning/experimental learning.

The Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Innovative Learning Program Centre (ILP) consists of variouscenter of excellences which will provide the industrial based learning requirements as to achieve all areindustry ready engineers. Various center of Excellences (COE’s) are set up to impart training on a specificdomain. With the help of industry experts, we form core committees which will decide and frame thesyllabus to be delivered as part of training through a COE’s. Faculty members are trained by industryexperts who would subsequently train the students. The list of COE’s functioned are,

CIT-KUKA Industrial Robotics Training Center

CIT-RANE NSK Center of Excellence for Applied Research

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CIT-PEGA University Academic Program

CIT-COE for New Energy (Solar & Wind)

CIT-COE for 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering

CIT-KYUTECH-WABCO COE for Internet of Things (IoT)

CIT-Trimble Buildings Education COE

CIT-ATALON Engine Research center

CIT-CISCO Networking Academy

CIT-COE for NC Technologies

CIT-T&VS COE for VLSI Design

CIT-COE for Industrial Automation

CIT-Accurate COE for Metrology

CIT-HARITA Composite Research Center in Mechanical Engineering

CIT-PMKVY Skill Development Center

IIT-Bombay Remote Center

MHRD’s Institution Innovation Council

They are motivated to participate in national level competitions conducted by various agencies andindustries to showcase and enhance their technical skills.

5. Evidence of Success

Placement record of CIT is improved from 86 to 98%. It is purely because of the intensive training andskill development of the students.In 2018-19 alone, there were more than 80+ recruiters and among them50+ are core companies. The average salary package was 4.2 Lakhs per annum and the highest was 22Lakhs per annum.

6. Problems encountered and Resources required:

Making the students realize the importance of the co-curricular activities for career developmentbeing imparted and make them participate with full involvement has been a problem in thebeginning. As they see the fruits reaped by their seniors now most of the students are showinginterest to become a member in any one of the Centre of Excellences.Trainers for many of the training programs are acquired through reputed training institutes. Fortechnical training faculty members in our college are trained to deliver the content to our students.

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We have created the laboratories that are needed to train the students on various domains beingcovered by different Centre of Excellence (CoE’s).

2.

1.Title of the Practice

Deployed Engineers for the Sustainable Development of the Society

2. Objectives of the Practice

1.To create social awareness and responsibility among students2.To make the students to support women empowerment and promote gender equality.3.To create awareness among the students about recent technological advancements4.To know the basic needs of the people driven by technology5.To achieve the excellence in the academic performance

3. The Context

Everyday morning at around 7:50 a.m. motivational Bharathiar song on MANATHIL URUTHI VENDUM(WE SHOULD HAVE FIRMNESS IN MIND) is broadcasted through the college public address system.This song emphasizes on the gender equity, women empowerment, truth alone triumphs and motivates thestudents for their academic performance.

Every day morning at 7:55 a.m. before the commencement of class, one student has to come to classroomdais and deliver any current topic or technological advances in the name of concept of the day. Thisbrainstorms the students to get to know about the recent trends in the technology and new inventions. Thispersuades the students to overcome the stage fear, induces readability and taper their skills.

In order to excel in the academics, CIT prepare the students for their semester exams through theUniversity Preparation Class (UPC). Through UPC, the expected questions, critical questions, case studies,important aspects of the examination, and time management have been elaborately explained and thestudents are trained well. UPC gives much practice and confident to the students and prepared them to facethe semester examination.

4. The Practice

WE SHOULD HAVE FIRMNESS IN MIND, song written by Chinnaswami Subramania Bharathi, alsoknown as Bharathiar was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamilliterary figures of all time. Bharathi's influence on Tamil literature is phenomenal. Bharathi, was prolific inhis output. He covered political, social and spiritual themes. The songs and poems composed by Bharathihave become staples in the literary and musical repertoire of Tamil artistes throughout the world. He pavedthe way for modern blank verse.

The prayer song is a very good motivational song as well as insists the importance of women in life. Thesong describes the good habits for the students in common, and emphasizes on the gender equity andwomen empowerment. The song comprises that, the students should have firmness in mind, sweetness inwords with nobility in thoughts, let all dreams come true and quickly too. We should have wealth and

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pleasure. We should have fame in this world. The world is great, let the eyes be open and always bedetermined in the work. Women should be independent and God has to protect them. The soil should befertile and let us feel the heaven here. Let the truth prevail.

CONCEPT OF THE DAY is the opportunity given to the students everyday to come to the stage to deliverany current topic or technological advances. The students identify the topics/talk on the recentdevelopments from journals/magazines/social media etc. The topics vary from technology advancementinto social issues. Technology awareness includes software/hardware into electric/fuel cell/solar celloperated vehicles. Topics like, 3D printing in construction and reverse engineering, industrial automation,and robotics, renewable energy, Internet of things were also the topics of interests. National Priorities suchas, Skill in India, Make in India, Electric cars, Digital India are some of the topics students used to talkduring their concept of the day. The students also talk about the technology that kindles their innovationideas and motivates them to pursue on socio-economic issues. Once, a student spoke about assembling themobiles by student themselves, emphasized on the need, market availability of the raw materials, and easeof expertise. This practice helps to eliminates stage fear, know new things, improves communication skills,identifying the field of interest, inspire other students, and overcome the shyness, The important aspect ofthe engineering education is to aware the recent developments and applying them for the need of society.CIT is aware of this need, implements as a special practice and included this as the Concept of the Day intheir daily schedule of the classes.

The important objective of a student is to accomplish the excellence in academics. CIT is aware this primeneed and introduced UPC in their preparation for the university exams. The specialty of UPC is bridgingthe gap between Advanced Learners and Slow Learners (identified through their academic performance inthe previous assessments). These students will teach, clear doubts and discuss the subjects through the peerlearning process. After the peer discussion process, test will be conducted and corrections made on thesame day to check the improvement in understanding of the concepts, answering capacity (clear and crisp)and instructions are provided accordingly. UPC in general provides the opportunity for the students toknow the expected questions, to write the crisp and clear answers, how to answer the twisted questions andtime management in examination. By conducting UPC the students get motivated and become confident toface the semester examination.

5. Evidence of Success

CIT students are highly motivated in understanding the society and analyze the social issues. They takepart in the social relevant activities vigorously. They participate in the blood donation camps, dengueawareness program, Swatch Bharat, Abhiyan, Karuvela tree Cutting, and World Environmental day. Theyalso participate in tree plantation program, World Water awareness Marathon, Tobacco awarenessprogram, World AIDS Day, Flood relief camps.

Technical competition participation and learning is the crown of CIT in learning process. The main drivingforce for this comes from the Concept of the Day. The present scenario gives many opportunities for thestudents to showcase their talents and innovations in many competitions at state, national and internationallevel. They develop the products and startups that are relevant to social and technical importance. Manystudents have participated in the Smart India Hackathon, Baja, e-Baja, e-Vehicle, Automated GuidedVehicle, World Skill Competition, Code Vita, Code Thantra, and Code Gladiator. In most of thesecompetitions, CIT students won the prizes which demonstrates their skill and technical preparedness.

CIT students’ showed better performance in the academics. It can be envisaged from CITs last 4-years

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record performance. In 2015, the institute stood at 67th position in its academic performance ranked by theAnna University, to which CIT is affiliated. In 2016 and 2017 it climbed into 42nd and 25th positions, andachieved 9th position in 2018, which is an extraordinary achievement by any other institutions in a shortperiod of time.

6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Even though CIT gives prime importance for the prayer song, there is still much bettercommunication platform is needed from the student point of view. Because these days they enjoy all thepublicly shared information very easily. In order help their mindset, there is a need to share the genderawareness, women safety, patriotic thoughts wherever possible. The students are actively participating inthe social events described above. But, there is some support is required though the NGO/GO for theirsmooth functioning/organizing the events successfully. Presently, CIT is supporting for all these events andthere is a need to support passion and service minds of the students to the next level.

There was a difficulty in converting students research ideas and their projects into researchpublications/patents. From this year onwards, we have changed the scenario. Every faculty with researchspecialization and evidence of success will be grouped with the faculties as per their research interests. Thestudents research problems will be discussed by these group of faculties and research works will beassigned to the students. These students will execute their research work under the mentoring and guidanceof these group of faculties. The experiments and results are closely followed by the faculties and it will beconsolidated and written as research articles. The elaborated research article will be the research project forthe students as per the University regulations. This way we can introduce the students to pursue research ascareer and will result in the sustainable growth of CIT in the near future.



7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 7.3.1 Describe/Explain the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority

and thrust

Response:

“An Engineer is a solution provider to the problems of the mankind bringing him a balanced life; whichhas social impact; bring development to the nation, at an affordable cost and without creating any harm tothe environment”. This is CIT chairman Mr. P. SRIRAM’s view on an Engineer. During his journey as anindustrialist, he noticed sheer lack of talent and skills among the graduates who couldn't meet the industryexpectation, which ignited his mind to setup a finishing school program for the graduates. It brainstormshis idea and he went on to establish Chennai Institute of Technology (CIT), an Engineering collegeaffiliated to Anna University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi in the year 2010. Having hugeproportion of youth population in India, he believed in providing a platform and motivating the youths to

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acquire strong skills along with the knowledge to create an innovative and interactive environment forhuman beings.

The Vision and priority of Chennai Institute of Technology gives utmost importance for students,their education, training, skill development and successful career. The uniqueness of CIT starts with itsextraordinary performance in the admissions. In 2018 admission alone, it succeeded the highest admissionscore of 199.5. Around 22 students were admitted with above 195 admission score. Around 280 studentswere admitted with the admission score range of 180-190, which is the peak achievement as compared toany other institution in a short span of time.

After the admissions, the students are offered with high quality education and training with qualifiedfaculty members. Their roadmap of success starts with Funjinia, a workshop that’s organized right aftertheir HS exams, motivates and paved way to their higher education and research. As fresh students, theyparticipate in CITCOS, CIT-science exhibition and Catapult-bridge course in order to bridge the gapbetween the school and professional education. The highlight of CIT students is, they have to undergo anumber of training programs like, language training, self-learning, learning through competitions, Industryconnect, international collaborations, Innovative learning programs and ends with a successful career.

CIT chairman Mr. P. Sriram proved his intellectual and academic capability by establishingInnovative Learning Program (ILP) center within the campus. ILP has differentiated the teaching learningprocess and its environment by incorporating more practical sessions and involvement of students invarious technical and non-technical activities to realize their skills, talents and passion. ILP platform hasbeen created for students to interact with Industry, engage in Industrial Projects and consultancy works, gettrained on Industry tool, engage in Research and Innovation, & become a fulfilled Engineers orEntrepreneurs. ILP is used to transform a student to true engineer, which has been the Motto of ChennaiInstitute of Technology “Transforming Lives”.

CIT has earned the reputation of being an “Industry allied Institute” through its strong interaction andcollaboration with the Industry across the sector for all the courses being offered, which assist the studentsin learning beyond the syllabus. Through this collaborations, a number of MoU's are in place to offeracademic support to the students which include mentoring, internship, projects, placements etc. All theprograms are complimented with a foreign industry/institute collaboration, from China, Japan, Germany,which offers language training, abroad study, internship and interchange opportunity to the students.Staying true to his dreams and intentions, Chennai Institute of Technology has grown to a level of being aknowledge hub for the futuristic technology, which has skyrocketed Mr. Sriram’s reputation from abrilliant engineer and a perceptive Industrialist to the noble level of an Educationalist.

Having acclaimed as an Industry Connected Institution, Chennai Institute of Technology has grabbedthe attention of the industry and the education fraternity at national and international level for its Centre ofExcellences equipped with state of art infrastructure focused on training, research and innovation in thetrending and emerging domains like New & Renewable Energy, Reverse Engineering & AdditiveManufacturing, Robotics & Automation, NC Machines, Industrial IoT, E-Mobility, BPM, Data Analytics,AR&MR etc. These CoE's which operates with the support of the Industries opens a wide door ofopportunities to the students to engage in real time projects, innovate to incubate at CIT-Innovation centerand/or pursue higher education with Institutions of Repute in Japan, Germany, Korea and China. TheCentre of Excellence are even made available for employees of various companies and for national andinternational students to streamline themselves.

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The information on the CoEs are displayed in our Institute website, which could be found in thefollowing link: http://www.chennaiinstituteoftechnology.com/centre-of-excellence/.

CIT has accomplished an impartial performance in the academics. It can be envisaged from its last4-years record performance. In 2015, the institute stood at 67th position in its academic performanceranked by the Anna University, to which CIT is affiliated. In 2016 and 2017 it scaled to 42nd and 25thpositions, and in 2018 achieved 9th position, which is an extraordinary achievement when compared toother institutions in a short span of time.

CIT achieved greatest placement record with 80+ Recruiters and among them 50+ are core companies.The minimum salary is about 4.2 Lakhs per annum. In 2018, the institute achieved top placement salary of22 lakhs per annum. Some of the domains where our students get opportunities are Digital manufacturing,Robotics and Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing,Smart Factory 4.0, Metrology, Automotive Design, Structural Analysis, Automotive Service, EngineeringServices, Aero Space, Vehicle Design, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Artificial Intelligence,Big Data & Data Analytics, Virtual & Augmentation Reality, BPM Technology, Black Chain Technology,Cloud Computing, Mobile Application, Software Testing, Software Development, Internet of Things (IoT),Routing & Switching, Image Processing, Power Grid Technology, New energy (Solar & Wind), EmbeddedTechnologies, Smart city, VLSI Design, Buildings Information Modelling (BIM) and Steel StructureDetailing.

With Vision 2025, of being one of the top institutions in the global radar, CIT is setting up IndustryOriented Technology Park offering space for the industries to setup their facility and bring togetheracademicians, students, researchers and industry experts under one umbrella to mutually work, design, testand develop new products in the futuristic areas.



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5. CONCLUSION

Additional Information :

CIT has several distinctive aspects in its 10 years of existence as educational and researchestablishment.Namely,

Indo-China Luban workshop was inaugurated by Rajiv Sharma, Secretary, SERB and ChineseEducation MinisterThe Vice-chancellor of Anna University Dr. M. Rajaram has inaugurated German collaborated KUKACentre of excellence.The Vice-chancellor of Anna University Dr. M. K. Surappa visited CIT campus on Convocation day,2019 and appreciated the establishment of various centres of excellences.Crown princess of Sharjah, UAE Shaikha Hend Faisal Khaled Khaled AlQassemi visited our institute inthe year 2019 for institutional collaboration.CIT meritorious scholarship student Ms. Vendam, Final Year Electronics and CommunicationEngineering from rural area, Narayanapuram from Thiruvallur District has been appointed asambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) by the districtcollector of Thiruvallur.Dr. Kasauki Tanaka, Professor, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan and Mr. Kannyappan, MD,Wabco have inaugurated the CIT-Kyusu-WABCO Centre of excellence for IOT.In Techgig Code Gladiator and Cape-Gemini’s Tech Challenge, CIT students have competed corporateemployees, which was exclusively organized for corporate employees.CIT is organizing skill based career guidance programs for the students of CIT and other institutes ofthe state.

Concluding Remarks :

CIT ranked eleventh among all engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University, Chennai as per theApril 2019 academic performance. The academic excellence is due to our innovative and industry connectedlearning programs. The learning process of our students starts with the Funjinia, CATAPULT and CITCOS thatdrives them into the world of engineering and technology. CIT strives for the development of engineers withsocietal commitment and responsible citizens of the country. Our learning programs starts with regularacademics with greater emphasis on foreign language training, self-learning, industry connectivity, internationalcollaborations.

In a rapid varying academic environment, CIT is well balanced to take on future challenges of Education.CIT continues to participate in developmental research policy and support for fulfilling the sustainabledevelopment goals. The college has continuously upgrading its facilities and infrastructure to respond to thechanging pedagogic and research environments.

One of the major strengths of the institution is its Alumni, who motivate the students by helping themintact with their path. Another vital focus of the institution is the formation of Inter Complaints Committee(ICC) as per UGC guidelines to deal with cases, if any, of sexual harassment of students and staff members and

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to ensure their safety and security within the college campus. The institution takes pride in environment-basedactivities to create holistic consciousness among students and staff and hence CIT decided to get accredited andbecome autonomous to introduce courses of students.

With Vision 2025, of being one of the top institutions in the global radar, CIT is setting up IndustryOriented Technology Park offering space for the industries to setup their facility and bring togetheracademicians, students, researchers and industry experts under one umbrella to mutually work, design, test anddevelop new products in the futuristic areas.

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