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60th Issue ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 www.nitsri.ac.in National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K) May, 2021. © National Institute of Technology Srinagar . Editorial Committee Patron Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal Director Members Dr. Kaiser Bukhari Registrar Mr. Mohamad Hazik Assistant Registrar (S&P | Legal) Report prepared by Mohamad Hazik. Translated to Hindi by Dr. Ravi Bhushan, Dr. H.S Pali & Dr. Shashikant Kumar Printed and published on behalf of the National Institute of Technology Srinagar by the Registrar. National Institute of Technology Srinagar, (An autonomous Institute under the aegis of Ministry of HRD, Government of India) Jammu & Kashmir, India. Pin- 190 006 Telephone : 0194-2422032 | Fax : 0194-2420475 www.nitsri.ac.in 60th ANNUAL REPORT (2019-20) www.nitsri.ac.in Director‘s Report 60th Issue t gives me immense pleasure to present the 60th Annual Report of the National Institute of Technology Srinagar (J&K) I for the year 2019-20. The Institute right from its beginnings as Regional Engineering College Srinagar, back in 1960, has nur- tured the rich traditions of pursuing excel- lence and has continually re-invented itself in terms of Academic Programmes and Re- search. The Institute has, over the decades, emerged as a premier Centre for Technical Education in the region. The Students at NIT Srinagar are exposed to challenging, research-based academics along with carrying out a host of sports, cultural and organizational activities on its vibrant campus. The Institute has a legacy of distinguished alumni who have made their alma-mater proud through their achievements and con- tributions in diverse fields, and our engagements with them are steadily growing. NIT Srinagar has boasts of 8 established Engineering Departments which offer Bachelor of Technol- ogy Programmes in all eight disciplines; along with an offering of 10, Masters of Technology, Degree Programmes. NIT Srinagar also has 4 Allied Departments which in turn offer both Master‘s Degree Programmes as well as Research Programmes. The Faculty at NIT Srinagar are actively involved in the research activities and have presented pa- pers on varied research areas. Faculty members regularly attend and conduct National & Interna- tional Conferences/Seminars, Workshops, Expert Lectures. Apart from these activities, many R&D sponsored projects are also in progress at the Institute. NIT Srinagar has been at the forefront for rendering support & services to other sister Institutions & has continued to offer expertise & consultancy services to various government & other organiza- tions. The Institute under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan has adopted five villages for the transforming them in model villages. NIT Srinagar has till date donated 80 computers to the schools of these villages for establishing computer labs for imparting computer knowledge to the teachers and students of these primary and middle schools. NIT Srinagar recognizes the importance of Trainings and Job Placements at the culmination of an Academic Programme; and as such, has an established Department for Training & Placement for the same. The T&P strives to bring in National & Multinational companies for placement of students of the Institute. More than 44 reputed Companies visited the Campus for placement during the year 2019-2020. A good number of students have been placed through Campus Selection. I would like to place on record the outstanding work done by the faculty and the staff members of the Institute in strengthening teaching, research and outreach programmes. The success of the In- stitute in diverse area is due to these efforts. I record my appreciation for the team under the over- all supervision of Dr. S. K. Bukhari, Registrar of the Institute for compilation of the Annual Report for the year 2019-20. At the end, I place on record my sincere gratitude to Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, Members of the BOG/FC/Senate & most of all the students of this Institute for their efforts, co-operation & support Prof. (Dr) Rakesh Sehgal Director National Institute of Technology Srinagar Annual Report 2019-2020 60th Issue TABLE OF CONTENTS Points of Interest: 1 2 3 Established in 1960 INTRODUCTION ACADEMICS DEPARTMENTS Elevated to NIT in 2003 Pages 6 to 13 Pages 14 to 29 Pages 30 to 144 More than 2600 Students History | 7 Education System | 16 on rolls Campus & Location | 7-8 Courses Offered | 17 Engineering Departments 8 Engineering Administration | 8 Admissions & Students | 18 Civil Engineering | 30 Departments NIT Council & BOG | 9-10 Exam & Evaluation | 19 Mechanical Engineering | 52 Senate & Committees | 11-13 Academic Statistics | 20 Electrical Engineering | 72 4 Applied Sciences Seat Matrix | 21 I.T Engineering | 87 Departments YoY Stats | 26 E&C Engineering | 93 5 Centers Degrees Awarded | 28 Chemical Engineering | 103 Metallurgy | 108 4 Computer Science | 113 Allied Departments CENTRES 5 Mathematics | 122 Inside Departments Pages 145 to 159 Physics | 126 WRMC | 145 Chemistry | 133 Faculty CSC | 148 HSS&M | 141 Details 1 CENTRALIZED CRFC | 150 Paper IIEDC | 151 SERVICES Publications 2 LIRC | 155 Pages 160 to 173 Programmes Attended & Conducted 3 T&P Department | 160 6 Central Workshop | 165 Doctoral Programmes 4 P&D Wing | 169 7 Other Facilities | 172 Sponsored 5 PROJECTS & Projects SCHEMES Testing & Consultancies 6 ANNUAL Pages 174 to 183 TEQIP III | 174 Labs & More 7 ACCOUNTS UBA | 179 Pages 184 to 185 PMDP |181 Balance Sheet | 184 I&R Account | 185 P&R Account | 186 SAR | 187 th 60 Annual Report 1.0. Introduction The National Institute of Technology Srinagar adjacent to the campus of the University of (formerly Regional Engineering College), was Kashmir on the North side. The Institute even- established in July of 1960, by a joint venture tually shifted to its present campus in the year between the Government of India & the erst- 1966 & has functioned here ever since. while State Government of J&K during the Second (Five Year) Plan. It was among the first The Institute was elevated in the year 2003, to batch of 8 such Institutes that were set up function as one of the 30 National Institutes of across the country. The other seven Institutes Technology across the country & was granted were located at Allahabad, Bhopal, Durgapur, with ‗Deemed to be University‘ status by the Jamshedpur, Nagpur, Surathkal & Warangal. Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India & University The Institute initially functioned at the histori- Grants Commission (UGC). cal Chinar garden of Naseem Bagh, Srinagar; Objectives To provide the best educational infra- ences so as to make them good human structure for imparting high class educa- beings. tion in science & technology & a creative To develop amongst the students a strong The National Institute atmosphere for inter-disciplinary research personal commitment, as a member of the both by the students & the faculty. engineering professional, towards social of Technology To enhance the quality of teaching by outreach activities. strengthening the teachers professional To produce engineers having ethics of Srinagar was capabilities to meet the growing educa- engineering profession, complete confi- tional aspirations of students. dence in decision making & a good social To upgrade the syllabus & re-frame the outlook in all their activities so that they established in July of course curriculum periodically in order to perform their duty to the best satisfaction produce creative & capable engineers who of the organization & to the society. 1960 as Regional meet effectively the growing job require- To maintain global standards in student- ments. faculty ratio, scientific research output, research publications in technical journals Engineering College To inculcate amongst the students the highest standards of honesty, accountabil- of repute, & placement of students. ity, moral integrity, tolerance for diversity, & respect for ethnic & religious differ- Mission Vision To create a strong & transformative tech- nical educational environment in which To establish a unique identity fresh ideas, moral principles, research & of a pioneer technical Institute excellence nurture with international by developing high quality standards. technical manpower & techno- logical resources that aim at To prepare technically educated & broad- economic & social develop- ly talented engineers, future innovators & ment of the nation as a whole entrepreneur graduates with understand- & the region, in particular, ing of the needs & problems of the indus- keeping in view the global chal- try, society, state & the nation. lenges. To produce engineers who possess the Page 6 highest degree of confidence, profession- alism, academic excellence & engineering ethics. Historical Background The National Institute of Technology Srinagar NIT Srinagar is a residential Institute with ac- (formerly Regional Engineering College), was commodation facility in Hostels & Staff- established in July of 1960, by a joint venture Quarters. There are eight Boys & two Girls between the Government of India & the erst- hostel which have a capacity of around 2000 while State Government of J&K during the boys & 300 girl students. Second (Five Year) Plan. It was among the first batch of 8 such Institutes that were set up Besides running the B.Tech. Program the Insti- across the country. The other seven Institutes tute also offers M.Tech. program in many were located at Allahabad, Bhopal, Durgapur, streams. In addition to that a large