P. A. College of Engineering and Technology. P. A. College of Engineering and Technology SELF STUDY REPORT (CYCLE - 1)

P. A. College of Engineering and Technology

AN ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

(CYCLE - 1)

Submitted to

By

College of Engineering and Technology

ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

AN ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

College of Engineering and Technology

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

P.A. College of Engineering and Technology

Table of Contents

1. Declaration by the Head of the Institution vii

2. Certificate of Compliance ix

3. Abbreviations xi

4. Preface xv

5. Executive Summary xvii

6. SWOC Analysis xxvii

7. Profile of the Institution 1

Criterion-wise Evaluation Reports

8. Criterion I: Curricular Aspects

1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 17

1.2 Academic Flexibility 24

1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 28

1.4 Feedback System 32

9. Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 37

2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 45

2.3 Teaching–Learning Process 52

2.4 Teacher Quality 70

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 81

2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 90

10. Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension

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3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 120

3.3 Research Facilities 124

3.4 Research Publications and Awards 127

3.5 Consultancy 135

3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)

138

3.7 Collaboration 142

11. Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Physical Facilities 153

4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 165

4.3 IT Infrastructure 171

4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 177

12. Criterion V: Student Support and Progression

5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 183

5.2 Student Progression 202

5.3 Student Participation and Activities 206

13. Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 215

6.2 Strategy development and deployment 222

6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 231

6.4 Finance Management and Resource Mobilization 234

6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 235

14. Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Environment Consciousness 243

7.2 Innovations 245

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Evaluative Report - Department-wise

15. Computer Science and Engineering 259

16. Electronics and Communication Engineering 275

17. Electrical and Electronics Engineering 291

18. Mechanical Engineering 303

19. Civil Engineering 315

20. Science and Humanities 323

21. Copy of the UGC Recognition under section 2(f) of UGC

Act 1956

333

22. Copy of the AICTE Approval 335

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AERB Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test

AICTE All India Council for Technical Education

ANSYS Analysis System

ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit

ATE Asynchronous Terminal Emulation

BE Bachelor of Engineering

BTech Bachelor of Technology

BC Backward Class

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

CAT Common Admission Test

CATIA Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application

CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate

CGPA Cumulative Grade Point Average

CL Casual Leave

CNC Computer Numerical Control

CSE Computer Science and Engineering

CSI Computer Society of India

CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

DELNET Developing Library Network

DRDO Defense Research and Development Organization

DST Department of Science and Technology

ECE Electronics and Communication Engineering

EDUSAT Education Satellite

EEE Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EPF Employees’ Provident Fund

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FEA Finite Element Analysis

FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array

GATE Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test

GRE Graduate Record Examination

HOD Head of the Department

IACSIT International Association of Computer Science and Information

Technology

IAENG International Association for Engineers

IBPS Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

ICTACT Information And Communications Technology Academy Of

Tamil Nadu

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IETE Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers

IIT Indian Institute of Technology

ILL Inter Library Loan Service

INSA Indian National Science Academy

IQAC Internal Quality Assurance Cell

IQAS Internal Quality Assurance System

IRED Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors

ISO International Organization for Standardization

ISRO Indian Space Research Organization

ISTE Indian Society for Technical Education

IT Information Technology

ITES Information Technology Enabled Services

LAN Local Area Network

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

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MATLAB Matrix laboratory

MBC Most Backward Class

ME Master of Engineering

MECH Mechanical Engineering

MEMS Micro Electro Mechanical Systems

ML Medical Leave

MNRE Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

MoU Memorandum of Understanding

MS Master of Science

NEMS Nano Electro Mechanical Systems

NET National Eligibility Test

NIT National Institute of Technology

NPTEL National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning

NSS National Service Scheme

OBC Other Backward Class

OER Open Education Resources

OPAC Online Public Access Catalogue

PACET P. A. College of Engineering and Technology

PCB Printed Circuit Boards

PED Power Electronics and Drives

PG Post Graduate

PhD Doctor of Philosophy

PRDC Power Research and Development Consultants

QMS Quality Management System

R & D Research and Development

RO Reverse Osmosis

RPS Research Promotion Scheme

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S&H Science and Humanities

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SC Scheduled Caste

SERB Science and Engineering Research Board

SLET State Level Eligibility Test

SPD Student Personality Development

ST Scheduled Tribe

TNPSC Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission

TNSCST Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology

TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language

UG Under Graduate

UGC University Grants Commission

UNIX Uniplexed Information and Computing Service

UPSC Union Public Service Commission

UTL United Telecoms Limited

Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity

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P. A. College of Engineering and Technology (PACET) is located in serene surrounding amidst cluster of coconut groves on the state Highway SH-19 about 2 km from Pollachi which is situated at the foot hills of Anaimalai and Valparai. Pollachi town is 40 km away from the south of Coimbatore. PACET is in the reach of about 40 minutes drive from Coimbatore airport, railway station and one hour from Tirupur. The college enjoys a congenial atmosphere essential for a leisure and vibrant scholastic learning process.

PACET provides engineering education for life. The beautiful and spacious buildings have been designed with architectural marvels accommodating the needs of administration computer centre, academic block, lecture halls, library, laboratories, conference halls, and hostel and students common rooms. The admirable designs were possible because of a renowned civil engineer, who is also the chairman of the institution. In PACET, students are given every opportunity to gain optimal advantage in terms of advanced technical knowledge, skills and research by sheer motivation through special training modules. The approach offers distinct aspects of intellectual growth and development of individual students as future engineers to suit the growing needs and aspirations of the nation in future. The campus also has a clinic to attend emergency and to check the general health of students. The college has provided bus transport facilities nearby and vital areas covering a radius of 50+ kms.

The institution is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. All educational programs offered by the institute as per the syllabi framed by the Anna University Chennai. PACET is an ISO 9001:2008 certified institution.

The Self-Study Report (SSR) is prepared, with utmost care as per the revised manual of NAAC, covering all the aspects of different criteria based on the inputs made available from all sections of the institute with a aim to imprint PACET credentials, cherished contributions made during the stipulated period by the Steering committee with the support of all faculty and the management. PACET takes the opportunity to submit the SSR and is looking forward to get NAAC accreditation.

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P. A. College of Engineering and Technology (PACET) is approved by AICTE and Affiliated to Anna University, Tamil Nadu. The Institution provides various facilities for successful implementation of curriculum to meet the vision, mission, objectives and goals. The Institution follows the curriculum and syllabi provided by the Anna University and Curriculum implementation is effectively planned based on periodic meeting conducted by the principal with all the head of the departments. For effective translation of the curriculum, faculties are encouraged to participate in Faculty Development Programme, workshops and seminars conducted by various institutions and corporate. The Institution invites experts from industry and reputed Institutions for organizing different skill development training programme for the benefit of students and faculty.

The PACET offers ample academic flexibility to its students availing opportunities in choosing electives, and value added courses for the benefit of students and to mould them to suit industry needs.

The Development of curriculum enrichment, PACET makes several efforts by communicating with industries through MoUs and getting feedback from the experts visiting the institution to keep abreast of developments.

The feedback, needs for improvement of curricula, are sought and obtained from the alumni, parents / guardians, academic peers of PACET and other Institutions. All these feedbacks are analyzed and recommended to the university to consider during the update sessions.

Criterion II - TEACHING, LEARNING AND EVALUATION

Absolute transparency and systematic mechanism are adopted in admission process that is presented in details, in the prospectus, handbook and the college website.

Anna University admits 65% of the students under “Single Window System” through Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) and the remaining 35% of admissions are under Management Quota through Association of Management Self-Financing Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu ensuring transparency and diversity in admission process. About 20% of directed into sanctioned intake is admitted under Lateral entry as per AICTE norms the second year.

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The Institution gives preference to economically and socially backward rural students, first generation learners, differently-abled and outstanding sports persons. Profiles of the students are maintained in the college office and departments after admission process are complete.

A bridge course inducting the freshers into the college atmosphere to familiarizes them with the vision, mission, goals, objectives and rules, regulations of the institution, manners and etiquette to be observed at the college. This helps Tamil medium students to overcome language barrier and averts their fear of English since majority of the students are from Tamil Medium schools.

An academic calendar is prepared every semester based on the University academic schedule. On the basis of academic calendar timetable, lesson plan, course file, lecture notes, laboratory manuals are prepared. The students are continuously assessed throughout the semester and the evaluation is based on the internal test, model and university examinations. Class tests and internal test enable the faculty to identify the advanced and the slow learners. Advanced learners can opt for self-study courses, challenging assignments and experiments slow learners are given remedial coaching.

Teaching learning process is facilitated through ICT facilities. OER`s and NPTEL videos are also used to deliver lectures. Webinars are also organized on latest technologies to strengthen the technical knowledge to students on emerging trends. Students are also supported with enrichment programs like symposiums, seminars, workshop, guest lectures, conferences, project contests and value added courses.

To map the knowledge of students with industry experience, in-plant trainings, industrial visits, HR Conclave and PA Industry Connect programme are organized.

The student-centric methods followed in teaching and learning process ensure interactive, participative and experiential learning in academic, co-curricular and extraco-curricular activities. The personal attention and psychological guidance by the faculty advisors and counselors overcome the academic and personal problems of students and helps them achieve their academic credits.

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The institution is able to attract fairly good quality faculty and their skill and knowledge are updated periodically by deputing them to various in- house programs, sponsoring them for orientation programme, refresher courses, FDPs, conferences, workshops, seminars, research activities, corporate and industrial trainings organized by various premier institutions and industries.

Faculty are encouraged to hold memberships in various professional bodies such as IEEE, ISTE, CSI, IETE, SAE etc., Placement trainings such as aptitude, soft skills, technical, group discussions, Student Personality Development, mock interviews are conducted to improve student employability.

40 Mbps Internet speed is available for accessing e-resources. Student feedback system, parents meeting, class committee and course committee meetings, internal and external audit helps to maintain and improve the quality of teaching, learning and evaluation. IQAC through ISO supports the faculty and students for better learning processes.

Outcome of teaching, learning and evaluation for past 4 years:

• Institution enabled 1603 students out of 1681 students to receive

their degrees.

• 220 students secured university ranks including 3 gold medals.

• Out of 1540 placement eligible student, employers issued 1391 job

offers to 1079 students.

Criterion III – RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

The Institution has research committee to promote the research and development activities inside the campus. Motivation and support are provided by Management for promotion of research. Research activities amongst the faculty and students are motivated by providing expert sessions from industries and academics.

The department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering departments are recognized as research centers by Anna University. The Institution encourages the faculty to conduct research development programmes like seminars and workshops for knowledge sharing.

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With the research centers in the institution, the external and internal mode of PhD registrations is extended to the faculty. In total, 11 research scholars have completed their PhD programme from the institution. The faculty has applied for grants to research bodies and agencies like AICTE, DST, DRDO, MNRE, ISRO, TNSCST, SERB, INSA and ICMR. So far our

institution has conducted 25sponsored programmes.

Each department has a separate research laboratory with the necessary hardware and software supports for research. Budget allocation for research and development activities are done out for each academic year. Research activities are promoted by providing financial assistance for faculty and students participation in various events such as workshops, seminars, conferences and training programmes outside the campus.

The institution has received financial support from AICTE under Research Promotion Scheme (RPS). The Institution has signed MoU with several organizations such as CISCO, UTL, BSNL, INFOSYS, PRDC and M-TAB to establish industry powered laboratories. Three industry sponsored laboratories for fostering research have been established.

Each department has a separate students association and professional bodies. The main objective of these forums is to identify experts and invite them to deliver technical contents to the teachers and students. In order to provide better interaction between the institution and industry, the institute operates a separate Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC). The IIPC of our institute helps to strengthen the linkage with the industry.

The institution promotes college-neighborhood network community development by conducting regular activities related to social responsibilities of the institute. Societal responsibility among student is promoted by encouraging participating in clubs like NSS, RRC and YRC.

The institute management plans and organizes number of extension and outreach programs in the neighboring villages. Activities through NCC, NSS, and society oriented clubs are conducted to the benefit of local populace.

Criterion IV - INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

P.A College of Engineering and Technology has one of the best infrastructures to provide holistic learning experience for students and faculty. Most of the class rooms are equipped with projectors with Wi-Fi connectivity. Seminar Halls, Auditorium and Conference hall etc., provide the out-of-the-classroom learning experience.

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The laboratories are well equipped and focused on providing hands-on experience. Research laboratory is available to induce the research interest in students and the faculty members to take up projects.

The ICT facilities created, maintained and managed by an exclusive system group headed by System Administrator experienced. There are 853 computers in the campus including 07 servers. The Internet Bandwidth is 40 Mbps. The Wi-Fi campus, LAN, student computer ratio of 4:1 and a computer with internet facility for most of the faculty members make e-learning a pleasure in the campus. All departments have separate computer centre with relevant software packages. All hardware and software are upgraded on need base.

Main library has all study materials, books, e-Journals/e-book and digital contents. A considerable amount of the annual budget is utilized for purchase of books, e-Journals, print-journals and periodicals. The facilities of the Library include: Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), Book Bank, Current Periodical Display, and Digital Knowledge Centre.

College promotes sporting interest among the students by creating excellent infrastructure for sports. The major facilities include: Foot-ball/Cricket ground, Basketball courts, Ball badminton courts, Weight-lifting Platform, Kho-Kho/Kabadi courts, High Jump, Long Jump pits, Throwing arena, walking path, athletic tracks, table tennis boards, modern gymnasium and adequate sports equipment to conduct various sports/games events. Annual sports day, PACET Trophy and other sporting events are conducted regularly and the institute students have won several prestigious awards.

College has an exclusive transport department, which takes care of transport arrangements for various academic purposes. There are 30 vehicles including buses, vans, cars for the use of students and faculty. ATM, food court is available inside the campus for student use. Separate dispensary with full time doctor with one ambulance is also available for medical care.

College has different maintenance team like civil, electrical, water; garden, AC maintenance and housekeeping to maintain the entire campus have dedicated teams. Sufficient water is available throughout the year and 24 hour power supply is maintained in the campus with sufficient generators to provide uninterrupted power supply throughout the academic sessions.

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PACET continuously aspires for providing excellent mechanism in support and progression of students in holistic manner. Institution provides financial support in the form of fee waiver and free education to meritorious students, economically weaker sections through Arul Jothi charitable Trust, state government, and central government. To achieve development various measures such as national conferences, Seminars, Clubs, sports/games and

cultural activities at different levels of competitions. Students have won

medals in various Zonal/University/State/National level competitions. The medical assistance to students such as health centre, health insurance, treated water and campus is well-known for clean, green and eco friendly environment.

Skill development programmes are conducted to improve their skills such as Japanese Language Learning Course, Aptitude Training, C Programming, Infosys Campus Connect Programme, Professional Skills, and Communication Skill for the benefit of placement. The institute has an excellent placement record for the last four years. Also in-plant training and industrial visits are arranged to experience the real time industrial exposure to the students.

Students are encouraged to appear for GATE, TANCET, TOFEL,

Central, State government and Defense services like UPSC, TNPSC, IBPS and AFCAT to enhance their employment prospects and higher studies. Committees like academic counseling, personal counseling, career counseling, student grievance redressal cell, women’s sexual harassment cell and anti-ragging are formed to support and monitor students.

The college has sufficient infrastructural facilities for sports/games. Students are encouraged to participate in additional activities of their interest such as track/field events, cricket, football, volley ball, throw ball and indoor

games etc., Inter college cultural festival named ‘PAnchamithra’ is conducted

every year and the college has formed many general clubs in order to provide a platform for students to bring out their talents like music, drama, folk arts and linguistic skills. Each department publishes newsletters to portray student achievements, technical articles and other fine arts relevant information. The college organizes alumni meet from time to time to have a continued bonding with alumni and to get their support in student progression.

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The effective leadership given by the Chairman and Principal of the college aids in achieving the vision and mission of the college through day to day activity of the institution. Formulation of strategic plan and guidelines with specific goals by aligning the academic and administrative activities improves the overall quality of learning in the institute. The college has formed various committees for managing the day to day activities and the system is fully streamlined.

The college has taken several welfare measures both for teaching and non-teaching staff such as employees provident fund, study leave, maternity leave, subsidized transport facility and AICTE scales of pay. The institution has set norms for professional development of faculty members and non-teaching staff by motivating to pursue higher studies, financial assistance to attend FDP, Conferences, Workshops, Seminars in their field of specialization, encouraging to attend and present research papers in National / International conferences and publishing research papers in referred journals. The institution has a mechanism to collect feedback from students, parents, alumni and employers to improve the quality. The institution assesses its faculty through a well structured appraisal system. Faculties are encouraged to improve their performance. Measures are also taken to attract eminent faculty.

The financial resources of the college are managed in a very effective and efficient manner. There are established procedures and processes for planning and allocation of financial resources. Statutory auditing is done at the end of each financial year.

The Institution through its IQAC, makes rigorous and continuous efforts to study, analyze and improvise every strategy, activity, process and procedure in all activities with a aim to achieve, sustain and enhance quality with a view to achieve excellence. Continuous feedback, Academic Audit, Feedback from alumni, industry, parents, students, experts and the community helps it to establish quality culture. The quality is maintained at every stage be it academics, administration, infrastructure. The Institution has mechanisms for conducting internal academic audit and external audit. Outcome of both internal and external audits are discussed and the areas identified for improvement are taken up and tracked to closure.

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The Institution is committed to its responsibilities to the environment and consciously monitors the greenery in the campus by planting good number of coconut trees and other plants, with an exclusive team of gardeners. Renewable energy sources have been installed in the campus and for improving the power quality the capacitor bank is used to keep efficient utilization of electrical energy. Provision of clean drinking water facility is available in our campus. Steam based cooking processes which minimize the environment pollutions are effectively used in our campus.

College promotes creative and entrepreneurial skills of students and faculty through the funded seminars, workshops and many funded proposals from Government departments enhance the research base of the institution. Delegation of authority for faculty members of the various departments which helps in faster decision making develops the administrative skills. The college motivates the students to receive scholarships from various agencies and trusts which enable and encourage students from socially and economically backward groups to pursue studies without much difficulty.

English Proficiency, Tamil Mandram, Music, Photography, Cultural, Youth Red cross, NSS and Red Ribbon clubs develops an all round personality of students. Women Development Cell promotes women empowerment and gender equality.

Remedial classes for slow learners have been conducted to improve the overall academic performance. Value added course helps the student to obtain diverse knowledge about upcoming technologies apart from academics. Coaching for foreign languages helps the students to grab worldwide career opportunities.

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Campus is eco friendly, clean and green. Committed Management.

Transport facilities for students and staff.

Devotion to help the disadvantaged section of societies. A team of well experienced and dedicated faculty members. Well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

Excellent academic performance with university ranks and gold medals.

Excellent achievements in Sports and Games. Research center facility to guide research scholars. Good faculty retention.

Student faculty ratio is consistently maintained over the years. Good relation among Management, Principal and Staff. Encouragement for Student Initiatives.

Good campus placements.

Weaknesses

Less number of consultancy works undertaken by the faculty. Less number of funded R & D projects.

Lack of core industries in surrounding areas.

Tie-up with professional bodies needs to be strengthened. Patenting of Research output and offering consultancy services.

Opportunities

Making students to become successful entrepreneurs.

Students and faculty exchange program with foreign universities. Opportunity to develop new programmes, need based education and new modes of delivery.

Many faculty members have the expertise and ability to secure central funding and carryout research.

Good scope for community services in the economically and socially backward areas.

Potential for imparting soft skills to engineering students. Collaborative research with other Universities.

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Mushrooming Engineering Colleges.

Changing social and economical scenario leading to unpredictable future.

Rapid changes in technology and industrial requirements offer a challenge for the student employment.

Imparting good communication skills to Engineering students who are mostly from rural and semi urban background.

Faculty members and students to be motivated towards innovative ideas and real time projects to cater the needs of rural people.

The quality of faculty is to be upgraded regularly to meet the national and global challenges.

PROFILE OF THE

INSTITUTION

PROFILE OF THE

P.A. College of Engineering and Technology

Name: P.A. College of Engineering and Technology

Address: Palladam Road, Pollachi.

City: Coimbatore Pin: 642 002 State: Tamil Nadu

Website: www.pacolleges.org 2. For Communication Designation Name Telephone with STD code

Mobile Fax Email

Principal Dr. T. Manigandan 04259- 221386 0-94435 84648 04259 -221386 manigandan_t @yahoo.com Steering committee Coordinator Dr. S. Thiruvenkadam 04259- 221387 0-99946 78938 04259 -221386 drstv.2011@ gmail.com 3. Status of Institution Affiliated College Constitute College Any Other (Specify)

4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender

i. For Men

ii. For Women

iii. Co- Education

b. By Shift

i. Regular

ii. Day

iii. Evening

5. It is a recognized minority institution?

Yes No

If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence.

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Government Grand-in-aid Self-financing Any other

7. a) Date of establishment of the

college: 02/06/2008

b) University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college c) (If it is a constituent college)

ANNA UNIVERSITY,

CHENNAI

d) Details of UGC recognition:

Under Section Date, Month & Year (dd/mm/yyyy) Remarks (If any) i. 2(f) 04/11/2015, F. No: 8-202/2014(CPP-I/C) - ii. 12(B) - -

e) Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies

other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.) Under Statutory Body Recognition/Approval details Institution/Department Programme

File Numbers with Date, Month and Year

AICTE AICTE BE - CSE 02/06/2008, 06/05/TN/E&T/2008/05 BE - ECE 02/06/2008, 06/05/TN/E&T/2008/05 BE - EEE 02/06/2008, 06/05/TN/E&T/2008/05 BE - MECH 30/06/2009, 06/05/TN/E&T/2008/05 BE – CIVIL 04/06/2014, 1-2017049975/2014/EOA ME - CSE 01/09/2011, Southern/1-407394313/2011/EOA ME – VLSI Design 10/05/2012, 1-723106322/2012/EOA ME – PED 10/05/2012, 1-723106322/2012/EOA

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autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes No

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

Yes No

9. Is the college recognized

a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes No

If yes, date of recognition: ……… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No

If yes, Name of the agency ……… and

Date of recognition: ……… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location * Rural

Campus area in sq.mts 41197

Built up area in sq.mts 20692

(* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

11. Facilities available on the campus

Infrastructure Facilities available

Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural facilities

Hall Seating Capacity

Auditorium 1500

Seminar Hall 1 200

Seminar Hall 2 500

Seminar Hall 3 200

Seminar Hall 4 200

With LCD Projectors & Internet, Public Address System

Sports facilities

Playground Swimming

Pool Gymnasium

Football Ground, Cricket Ground, Badminton and Tennis Court, Basketball Court.

Not Available

16 Station Multi Gym,

Multipurpose Bench, Flat Bench press Stand, Air Walker, Stepper Angle Leg Press &

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Hack Squat Press, Cable Cross Pulley with Extra Handles, C.I. Dumbbell, C.I Barbell Plates, Bar bell Rod (3’, 6’&7’)Length, EZ Curl Bar, Dumbbell Stand, Plate Stand and Rubber Mat.

Hostel facilities

Hostel Name No. of.

Inmates Facilities available

Boys Hostel 231

Hostel – Television, Newspaper, Wi-Fi Internet connection, Water coolers, A reverse osmosis water treatment plant of capacity 3000 litres / hour supplies hygienic water to the entire campus.

Girls Hostel 139

Dining Hall, All Dining Halls have granite top Dining Tables, Water Cooler, Pest trap UV lamps and music play facilities.

Working Women’s Hostel

Not Available

Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff : Principal Quarters 01

Guest Room 02

Cafeteria Hygienic and delicious Veg/Non Veg dishes and

refreshments are available in the college canteen

Health Centre

Available

Medical Facility within the institution – Free of cost for Consultation, Medicine and other treatments.

Banking Facility ATM Available - Bank of Baroda Transport facilities to

cater to the needs of students and staff

There are 23 buses running from different routes at nominal cost.

Facilities for persons with disabilities

Lift and Ramp facilities are available for Physically disabled persons

Animal House Not Available

Power Supply

EB Supply Generator Solar Power

• LT(111.5 kW) Generator – 1 : 125 kVA

Solar Supply : 20 kW

• LT(35 kW) Generator – 2 : 20 kVA

Generator – 3 : 15 kVA

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S . N o . P ro g ra m m e L ev el N a m e o f th e P ro g ra m m e / C o u rs e D u ra ti o n E n tr y Q u a li fi ca ti o n M ed iu m o f In st ru ct io n S a n ct io n ed / A p p ro v ed st u d en t st re n g th N o . o f S tu d en ts a d m it te d 1. Under Graduate BE – Computer Science and Engineering 4 Years HSC , Diploma (at 2nd Year) English 120 91 BE – Electronics and Communication Engineering 120 104 BE – Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60 53 BE – Mechanical Engineering 120 91 BE – Civil Engineering 60 59 2. Post Graduate ME – Computer Science and Engineering 2 Years BE/ BTech 24 10 ME – VLSI Design 24 2 ME – Power Electronics and Drives 18 1 3. PhD Computer Science and Engineering NA ME/ MTech - 4 Electrical and Electronics Engineering - 4

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes No

If Yes, how

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if any?

Yes No Number 06 (UG - 01 , PG – 03, PhD - 02)

15. List the departments: (Respond if applicable only and do not list the

facilities like Library, Physical Education department as

departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc., Particulars UG PG Research Science - - - Arts - - - Commerce - - - Any Other (Specify) 05 BE – CSE, ECE, EEE, MECH, CIVIL 03 ME – CSE, VLSI Design, PED 02 PhD – CSE and EEE

16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com…)

a. Annual System

b. Semester system 10 (UG - 05 , PG – 03, PhD - 02)

c. Trimester system

17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System

b. Inter / Multidisciplinary

Approach

c. Any Other

(Semester Based System) 10 (UG - 05 , PG – 03, PhD - 02)

18. Does the college offer UG and /or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes No

If Yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the Programme(s)………

(dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme

b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.:………..

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Validity:………

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of

Teacher Education Programme separately?

Yes No

19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes No

If Yes,

(a).Year of Introduction of the Programme(s)………

(dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme.

(b).NCTE recognition details (if applicable)

Notification No.:………..

Date: ……… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:………

(c).Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of

Physical Education Programme separately?

Yes No

20. Number of Teaching and non-teaching positions in the institutions

Positions

Teaching Faculty Non-teaching Faculty Technical Staff Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC / University / State Government Recruited - - - - Yet to recruit - - - - Sanctioned by the Management / society or other authorized bodies Recruited 10 01 03 01 73 56 7 12 21 6 Yet to recruit - - - - *M –Male *F- Female

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Highest Qualification Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. - - - - PhD 09 01 01 01 - 01 13 MPhil - - 01 - 06 19 26 PG 01 - 01 - 67 36 105 Temporary Teachers PhD - - - - MPhil - - - - PG - - - - Part-time teachers PhD - - - - MPhil - - - -

22. Number of Visiting Faculty / Guest Faculty

engaged with the college -

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years.

Categories 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

SC 23 27 13 12 20 26 20 8

ST - - - - 3 1 1 -

OBC 181 149 188 149 214 226 216 222

General 9 9 13 12 12 16 14 13

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academic year:

Type of Students UG PG MPhil PhD Total

Students from the same state

where the college is located 396 13 - - 409

Students from the other state of

the India 02 - - 02

NRI Students - - - - -

Foreign Students - - - - -

Total 398 13 - - 411 25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches)

UG 2.2 PG 3.5

26. Unit Cost of Education

(Unit Cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled)

a) Including the salary

component Rs. 87,000/- b) Excluding the salary

component Rs. 35,000/-

27. Does the college offer any programme /s in distance education mode (DEP)?

Yes No

If Yes,

a) Is it registered centre for offering distance education

programmes of another university

Yes No

b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.

c) Number of programmes offered

d) Programmes carry the recognition of the distance education

council.

Yes No

28. Provide Teacher – student ratio for each of the programme / course offered

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Accreditation: Cycle1 Cycle2 Cycle3 Cycle4

Re-Assessment

(Cycle 1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-accreditation)

30. Date of accreditation*(applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re-assessment only )

Cycle 1:………. (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation outcome / Result ………… ….

Cycle 2:………. (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation outcome / Result ………..

Cycle 3:………. (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation outcome / Result ………..

* Kindly enclose the copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure.

31. Number of working days during the last academic

year 273

32. Number of working days during the last academic

year 180

(Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days)

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

IQAC : 17/06/2015

34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC

AQAR (i) ………. (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (ii) ………. (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iii) ………. (dd/mm/yyyy) AQAR (iv) ………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

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include. (Do not include explanatory / descriptive information)

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution.

Institution has an excellent academic record. Institution has good placement records.

Institution has conducted 25 sponsored programmes.

Department of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering are recognized as research centers by Anna University.

Every department of the Institution has separate association and tied up with professional bodies.

In total, 11 research scholars have completed their research programme.

Papers Published in International/National Journals and conferences.

Seminars/Workshops/FDPs/Guest Lectures are frequently

conducted.

Well equipped laboratory and library facilities. 40Mbps Wi-Fi enabled campus.

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1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the Institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.

VISION

To progress to become a centre of excellence in Engineering, Technology through creative and innovative practices in teaching, learning and promoting research and development to produce globally competitive and employable professionals who are need technically strong and emotionally balanced with social perception and professional ethics.

MISSION

To offer academic programmes in the emerging areas of Engineering, Technology provide training and research facilities and opportunities to promote student and faculty research in collaboration with industry and government for sustainable growth.

OBJECTIVES

To create a Centre of Excellence in all engineering disciplines by ensuring continuous presence of experienced and dedicated faculty.

To provide a high quality education in various disciplines of engineering programmes by conducting effective teaching learning sessions interspersed with extra and co-curricular activities.

To holistically develop of students by inculcating social values and ethics

To attain the status of Autonomy and to offer carrier oriented courses to students

To have collaboration with reputed professional bodies and industries for continues evolvement.

COMMUNICATION OF VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES

The vision, mission and objectives are communicated to the students, teachers, faculty and other stakeholders in the following manner.

Display in the Chairman and Principal Office

Display in the College Office, library, HODs office, Training and placement cell, hostel and other prominent vantage locations.

Published regularly in the Institute Prospectus, Department Newsletters, and Course Log books.

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Display in the college website, brochure and all notice boards.

Creating awareness to new students through induction programmes.

1.1.2 How does the Institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s).

The Institution has developed and practices its extensive action plan for effective implementation of the curriculum through the following measures.

Academic calendar is prepared to include centralized internal test schedule, university examination schedule and the department and Institution level activities like

association, professional society, Alumni chapters,

workshop, guest lecture, conference, symposium etc., In each semester, courses are allotted to faculty according to area of specialization and skill matrix of the faculty Time table for the entire semester is prepared to indicate specific class and laboratory hours.

Every faculty prepares lecture plan for the subject course handled by them in line with the university syllabus.

Every course handling faculty prepares extensive lecture notes to cater to university prescribed text and references in coordination with senior faculty.

Laboratory manuals are prepared so that students can do advance plans and correlate with theory.

Students’ attendance for individual course has been monitored through faculty log book, class log book and master attendance register.

Periodical test and model examination are conducted for both theory and practical courses before commencement of university examination.

Class committee meeting and course monitoring meetings are conducted to monitor the progress of theory and laboratory courses in line with lecture plans.

The slow learners are identified based on their test performance and class room interactions, extra support is provided to them through additional input by extra classes. The department conducts guest lectures, seminars, workshops and symposiums through students associations.

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Bridge courses are organized and conducted for the first year students and lateral entry students to understand basic concept of mathematics and engineering in different disciplines, as they come from assorted pre requisite eligibility criteria.

Performances of the students are regularly communicated to their parents.

Course files are maintained by all the faculty members for the subjects handled which contain all the documents necessary for the implementation of the action plan. A sample content of the course file is listed below.

• Title page of the course file

• Check list of the course file

• Class time table

• Syllabus of the subject

• Objective and action plan

• Course plan

• Lecture Notes

• Question banks

• Class test question papers with answer key and sample

answer papers

• Assignment question papers, answer key and sample

answer papers

• Cycle test question papers with key and sample answer

papers

• Model question papers with key and sample answer

papers

• Anna University question papers.

• Internal assessment mark sheets

1.1.3 What type of support (Procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or Institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?

The institute is affiliated to the Anna University – Chennai. Anna University provides the curriculum and syllabi for various programmes.

Anna University provides academic schedule, objective, text and reference books.

Anna University conducts Faculty Development Training Programme (FDTP) every year on various subjects to enhance the knowledge level of the faculty.

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Centre for Faculty Development at Anna University has developed e-learning materials and videos which is available in the university web page for access by all. The Institution encourages the faculty to participate in the workshop, seminar, and conference to improve the teaching learning process.

The faculty members are encouraged to share their domain knowledge through presentation, which will improve their effective communication skills.

All departments are provided with LCD projectors to deliver effective lectures with practical examples and application through pictures and technical videos provided by NPTEL.

Various e-Journals access facilities are made available. Wi-Fi internet facility with 40Mbps is available in the campus for free access of journals and other e- resources for learning.

The institute motivates the faculty to involve in research activities and writing the books apart from teaching.

Faculties are encouraged to become members in professional bodies to receive newsletter, journals, invitations to professional meets and latest advancement in Engineering.

Memberships in Professional Societies

S. No Professional Societies Members

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 15

2. International Association of Engineering &

Technology for Skill Development 65

3. Computer Society of India 20

4. International Association of Computer Science and

Information Technology 57

5. Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors 68 6. International Association of Engineers 71 7. Indian Society for Technical Education 114

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8. Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication

Engineers 23

9. Society of Automotive Engineers 24

10. Universal Association of Mechanical and

Aeronautical Engineers 23

11. The Indian society for advancement of materials and

process Engineering 19

12. Instrument Society of India 01

The Institution invites subject experts from reputed Institutions, Industries and Research organizations to deliver expert sessions in lined with current advancements in all areas to student and faculty.

1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the Institution for Effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the Affiliation University or other statutory agency.

As per the norms of Anna University, Laboratory facilities are developed and additional experiments are conducted for a thorough understanding of the subjects.

All the laboratories are well equipped and periodically updated to enable the students to gain proper practical knowledge on the theory in line with Anna University curriculum.

The Institution provides sufficient teaching aid (LCD projectors, Video and Audio conference room, NPTEL access) for effective curriculum delivery.

In addition to regular classes, the college also organizes guest lecturers by inviting experts from various fields of industries to share their knowledge with the students. To fulfill the industry requirements, additional topics are covered.

Industrial visits are encouraged to provide real time exposure to the students.

Industrial collaboration and signing MoUs are facilitated to give exposure in practical needs.

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beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the University in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? The Institution Network with Industries

Institution organizing the Industry connect program regularly that serves as a forum for interaction between the experts from industries and faculty as well as students. The Institution has signed MoU with several organizations such as CISCO, UTL, BSNL, INFOSYS, PRDC, M-TAB, SENSIPLE etc to establish industry powered laboratories. Guest lectures, workshops and Faculty Development Programme by industry experts provide an opportunity to network with the industry.

Companies visiting for campus placement provide an opportunity to network with industry personnel.

Industrial visit and in-plant training by student and faculty also provide network with outside technical world.

The Institution network with Research and Affiliated University

The institute faculty member have applied for grants to research bodies and agencies like AICTE, DST, DRDO, MNRE, ISRO, TNSCST, SERB, INSA, ICMR etc., and Institution has conducted 25 programmes with grant sanctioned.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering are recognized as centre of research to make a continuous interaction between the faculty and university.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the Institution and/or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University? (Number of staff member/departments represented on the board of studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc.)

The Institution is affiliated to Anna University. Curriculum development is not within the purview of our institution.

1.1.7 Does the Institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If yes, give details on the process (“Needs, Assessment, Design, Development and Planning”) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.

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The Institution is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. It has no authority to develop curriculum.

Based on the feedback from the alumni interaction, industry experts, value added courses are provided for the development of the students.

The purpose of conducting value added courses is to expose the students to the current and recent advancements in their area of study and fulfilling the needs of the employer. The value added course plan and schedule are reviewed by the course coordinator and Head of Departments before the commencement of courses.

1.1.8 How does the Institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?

The Institution has deployed various mechanisms to meet the objectives of the curriculum and implementation by,

Academic calendar is prepared for every semester to fulfill the objectives of the curriculum delivery.

Syllabus coverage is monitored through recording in log books that is reviewed by HODs and the Principal.

Progress of the syllabus coverage and any other issues relevant to the course delivery system are obtained from the student’s feedback through class committee meeting.

The subject knowledge of the students is evaluated through internal assessment tests and additional extra classes are conducted for slow learners to have clear understanding of the subject.

Model examination is conducted to evaluate the outcome of every student.

Eminent academicians and industrial experts are invited for guest lecturers on certain important topics of the curriculum.

The outcomes of the examination results are analyzed and strategic plans are implemented to improve the results. Attendance is monitored on daily basis and brought to the notice of both parents and stake holders.

Counseling is also provided by professionals to understand the specific needs of the students, to support them overcome any hurdles.

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1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/skill development courses etc., offered by the Institution.

To bridge the gap between the curriculum of University and industry requirements, the Institution organizes skill development courses and Value added courses for the benefit of students.

The objective of the course is to develop the student to suit industrial needs.

The syllabus and the curriculum for such courses are developed by faculty members under the supervision of senior faculty members.

Department Name of the course

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Hardware and Networking, Multimedia Technology, Wired and Wireless Networks, J2SE Programming, Android, PHP Programming, VB and VB.NET, C# and .NET Programming, C Programming, CCNA and NS2

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Computer Hardware and Networking, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Component Identification and testing, VLSI Design, Signal and Image Processing using MATLAB, NS2 and PCBs

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Component Identification and testing, Lab VIEW Programming, MATLAB for Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation using PLC Program, C and C++ Programming, and PCBs

Mechanical Engineering CATIA, ANSYS and CNC

Information Technology

Multimedia Technology, Wired and Wireless Networks, J2SE Programming, VB, VB.NET, C#, .NET Programming, CCNA, NS2, Computer Hardware and Networking, C Programming, Android and PHP Programming.

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/dual degree? If ‘yes', give details.

No.

1.2.3 Give details on the various Institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Issue may cover the following and beyond:

• Range of Core/ Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

• Choice based Credit system and range of subject options

• Course offered in modular form

• Credit transfer and accumulation facility

• Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses

• Enrichment courses

Range of Core/ Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college

The students must study all the core subjects prescribed by Anna University. The list of elective subjects opted by the Institution is shown below, in line with the University recommendations.

Department Electives opted by the Institution

BE - Computer Science and Engineering

Web Technology, UNIX Internals, Advance Database Technology, Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Software Testing, Professional Ethics in Engineering, Software Project Management.

BE - Electronics and Communication Engineering

Medical Electronics, Professional Ethics in Engineering, High speed Networks, Digital Image Processing, Embedded and Real Time Systems, Telecommunication Switching and Networks.

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BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Professional Ethics in Engineering, Biomedical Instrumentation, High Voltage Direct Current Transmission, Flexible AC Transmission Systems, Advanced Control System.

BTech - Information Technology

Software Requirements Engineering, Advanced Data Base Technology, Knowledge Management, Management Information System, Total Quality management, Knowledge Engineering, Distributed Systems, C# and .NET Programming.

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Unconventional Machining Processes, Process

Planning and Cost Estimation, Robotics,

Maintenance Engineering, Advanced I.C. Engines.

ME - Computer Science and Engineering

Mobile Computing, Grid Computing, Data

Warehousing and Data Mining, Software Project Management, Image Processing and Analysis, Software Requirements Engineering, Network and Information Security, Cloud Computing, Managing Big Data, Software Quality Assurance, Information Storage Management.

ME - Power Electronics and Drives

Advanced Power Semiconductor Devices, Power Quality, Flexible AC Transmission Systems, High Voltage Direct Current Transmission, Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems, Soft Computing Techniques, Microcontroller Based System Design, Soft Computing Techniques, Solar and Energy Storage Systems.

ME- VLSI Design

Low Power VLSI Design, VLSI Signal Processing, Physical Design of VLSI Circuits, Testing of VLSI

Circuits, VLSI Signal Processing, VLSI

Technology, ASIC Design, ASIC and FPGA Design, Security Solutions in VLSI, Genetic Algorithms and its Applications, MEMS and NEMS, Real Time Embedded Systems, System on Chip Design Signal Integrity for High Speed Devices, Data Converters.