VISION
KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014
CONTENTS
SN Title Page 1 Preface i 2 Executive Summary ii 3 Profile of the Institute viii
4 Criterion-wise Evaluation 01-229 Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 01-28 Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 29-67 Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 68-130 Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 131-153 Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 154-178 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership & Management 179-215 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 216-229
5 Evaluative Report of the Departments 230-341 Electronics Engineering 230-240 Environmental Engineering 241-251 Production Engineering 252-262 Civil Engineering 263-277 Computer Science and Engineering 278-292
Information technology 293-300 Mechanical Engineering 301-310 Biotechnology Engineering 311-322 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 323-334 Basic Sciences and Humanities 335-341
Declaration by the Head of the Institution
KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014
1. PREFACE Education sector, especially, technical education sector is growing at a rapid pace in our country. The growth in quantity has to be matched with the developments on quality front. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has the objectives to facilitate the improvement of quality through accreditation, bring more transparency in the accreditation process, to introduce 360 degree feedback mechanism, to reduce subjectivity, to enhance credibility and to evolve a system of accreditation at par with the international standards. By imbibing and adhering to the cherished values and beliefs of KIT, I am sure that K.I.T’s College of Engineering will certainly reach greater heights in the field of technical education, in the years to come. The institute has grown in stature since its establishment in 1983, thanks to dedicated faculty, staff and hard-work and commitment shown by the student fraternity. “Today we are counted as one of the Best Engineering Colleges in the region and preferred institution. But in a few years from now, we would like to be counted as one of the best institutions in the Nation” – is the vision of our Chairman and Trustees. The infrastructure of the institution is excellent with state-of-the-art laboratories, digital library, Wi-Fi campus, well furnished hostels for boys and girls, to mention a few. The Institute is well set for the FIRST Cycle Accreditation by NAAC which is very likely to take place in the month of Nov., 2014. In view of this, it is our pleasure to submit our Self Study Report (SSR) to the NAAC, Bangalore. The very fact that the SSR of this quality has been brought out with the concerted efforts of faculty and staff, itself speaks volumes of their involvement, commitment and an ambition to excel in whatever they do. I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank the Management, the members of Steering Committee and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for sharing the responsibility of drafting the SSR. I also thank all administrative sections and academic departments of the University for the best of their services to the stakeholders.
PRINCIPAL
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KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
During 1975, a small Industrial cluster of Kolhapur at Shivaji Udyamnagar commenced growth by shifting to nearby developed MIDC Industrial estate. The activities extended to the extent that industrialists in this area felt shortage of technically qualified engineers. To overcome this drought of availability of engineers, local industrialists in association with leading architects and academicians, conceived commencement of a technical Institute in 1980. In 1981, a vibrant team of leading Industrialists, Architects, Eminent Educationists with local base, international access and global vision came together to give concrete shape to their dreams. That’s how KIT’s College of Engineering was born. This is amongst the first Engineering institutes in Maharashtra started on no grant/self financed basis, affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The Institute possesses a standing as a distinguished technological Institute. The trustees have a definite road map and they have embarked upon a commitment to transform this institute into National Centre of Excellence. Vision: To be the Centre of Excellence in Technical Education and preferred choice of Students, Faculty, Industry and Society Mission: To empower the Faculty, Staff and aspiring Engineers with essential technical knowledge and skills To develop competence towards serving the ever changing needs of Industry and Society To inculcate Social and Ethical values amongst the Students and Employees To strengthen collaborative research and consulting environment with industry and other institutions Objectives: To organize short duration courses, conferences and seminars for faculty and students on current technological developments To conduct skill enhancement programmes for support staff To organize value addition training programmes for students to bridge the gap between professional requirements and curriculum To conduct training programmes for developing soft skill, corporate etiquettes and manners for students and faculty To arrange social and environmental awareness activities
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KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014