ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report
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ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report CONTENTS Description Page Nos. Covering letter Part-I Institutional Data Executive Summary 3 Profile of the College 11 Part II Criterion-wise Evaluation Reports 1. Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implementation 23 1.2 Academic flexibility 26 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 31 1.4 Feedback System 32 2. Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 34 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 41 2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 44 2.4 Teacher Quality 49 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 58 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 61 3. Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Promotion of Research 64 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 76 3.3 Research Facilities 80 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 81 3.5 Consultancy 85 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility 87 3.7 Collaborations 89 4. Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 93 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 98 4.3 IT Infrastructure 101 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 107 5. Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 111 5.2 Student Progression 120 1 ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 123 6. Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership & Management 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 133 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 138 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 143 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 145 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 146 7. Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Enviornment, Consciouness 150 7.2 Innovations 151 7.3 Best Practices 152 Part-III Evaluation Reports of the Departments 1. Computer Science Engineering 157 2. Electronics and Communication Engineering 176 3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering 188 4. Mechanical Engineering 199 5. Information Technology 214 6. Chemical Engineering 225 7. Civil Engineering 239 6. Science and Humanities 245 Declaration by Head of the Institution 255 Part-IV Annexures 1. UGC Recognition of the college under 2(f) & 12(b) 257 2. AICTE Latest Permission 258 3. NBA Accreditation 262 4. AU Permanent Affiliation 264 5. NAAC – LOI status 266 2 ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report PART –I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTE: Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences, ANITS, was established in the year 2001 by Anil Neerukonda Educational Society (ANES). This society was founded by the NRI philanthropist Dr.N.B.R. Prasad, a practicing physician settled in Chicago, U.S.A, in memory of his son, Late Anil Neerukonda, with an aim of providing quality education on a sound basis and on non-commercial lines. The other institutions / establishments started by ANES are A 300 bed „NRI General Hospital‟, started in the year 2006. College of Nursing offering a 3-year B.Sc. (Nursing) Course, started in the year 2007. NRI Institute of Medical Sciences offering courses in MBBS and BDS was started in the year 2012. The management of Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology & Sciences, is looked after by the Chairman of the Society, Dr.N.B.R. Prasad and the Secretary Sri V.Thapovardhan. THE PROGRESSION: The college was started in the year 2001 with only four branches – ECE, EEE,CSE and IT with a moderate intake of 220. Over the years the college has made great strides and grown by leaps and bounds with the development of infrastructure, addition of new courses at both UG and PG levels, induction of talented and experienced faculty and creating an ambience where academics take the top most priority. At present it is offering 7 UG programs in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical with a total intake of 660, and five PG programs in Communication Systems (ECE), Computer Science & Technology (CSE), Control Systems (EEE), Machine Design (Mech) and Biotechnology with an annual intake of 18 for each specialization. The institute has always strived to provide quality education and got accreditation for five UG Programmes. The college has also been granted Permanent Affiliation by Andhra University and was recently recognized as Research Center by Andhra University. Course 2001 2002 2003-04 2005 2006-07 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 ECE 60 60 90 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 EEE 40 60 60 60 60 60 120 120 120 120 120 CSE 60 60 60 60 60 120 120 120 120 120 120 IT 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 BT 0 30 30 60 60 60 60 60 60 0 0 MECH. 0 0 0 60 60 60 120 120 120 120 120 MCA 0 0 0 0 60 60 60 60 60 60 0 M.Tech -CST 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 18 18 M.E -Con. Sys 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 18 18 M.E. – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 18 C omm.systems Civil Engg. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 60 60 Chem. Engg. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 60 M.Tech. (BT) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 M.Tech. MD) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 18 Total 220 270 300 420 4480 540 660 696 774 810 750 INCREASE OF SANCTIONED INTAKE OVER THE YEARS ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report THE HUMAN RESOURCES: 01. FACULTY: The academic programmes and all academic activities of the Institute are supported by a strong contingent of about 190 well-qualified and experienced faculty members. Out of the 190 faculty members, 24 have Ph.D degrees, 113 have Masters degree, and 18 have B.E/B.Tech degree, 14 M.Phil. degree and 21 other PG degree. The college maintains a faculty student ratio of 1: 14.55 ANITS has adopted scientific methods of recruitment, appraisal & training of its faculty to ensure that this key segment of the institute is strengthened. 1-5 PhD 4%5% 5% 1 18 24 6-10 14 ME/ M.Tech 12% 44% 11-15 17 B. Tech 16-20 M . Phil 31% 21-25 115 MBA >30 MSc / MCA , Faculty distribution- Qualification wise Faculty distribution- Experience wise 02. THE STUDENTS: The students are admitted through a process based on the guidelines of AP State Council for Higher Education. Under Category-A, 70% of the seats in the Institute are allocated basing on common entrance test rank and intermediate marks in case of UG admissions. The admissions to PG courses is based on PGCET/ GATE scores. The remaining 30% of the seats which come under Category-B (Management / NRI quota ) are filled by the Institute as per the guidelines given by the APSCHE and the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Apart from this, an additional 20% of the sanctioned intake for each program for admission into the II year in UG courses will be filled by the convener of ECET. The admissions are based on the reservation policy of the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for all courses. The college has good blend of students from rural and urban background and also different categories. 20% 20% OC Rural 50% BC Urban SC 30% 80% Rural-Urban Distribution Category wise distribution 5 ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report THE INFRASTRUCTURE: To ensure high quality technical education to the students, the college provides best possible infrastructure facilities in the campus. The college is located in serene atmosphere, in an area covering 12 acres and has a built-up area of over 3.00 lakh sq.ft of RCC Buildings. Apart from regular class rooms, labs, auditoriums, waiting halls and other amenities, facilities are provided for sports activities like cricket, basketball, Gym and Indoor Games. SLNO BLOCK DEPARTMENTS/OFFICE AREA IN Sq.ft. Administrative Block 1 A - Block Examination Hall 39,943.00 A Centralized A/C Seminal Hall Common facilities and first instruction 2 B - Block ECE Department 28,898.00 3 C - Block CSE Department 28,898.00 4 D - Block Biotechnology Department 21,650.00 5 E - Block Electrical Department 28,898.00 6 F - Block Mechanical, Civil and Library Department 50,189.00 IT & MCA Department, Mechanical Workshop, 7 G - Block Hydraulic, Mechanical Engg. Labs, Chemistry lab, 39,761.00 Language Lab and Centre for Soft Skills Training. 8 H - Block Canteen, Civil engineering labs 52,000.00 9 Sheds Store Room, Security Office, Gym & Sports room 11,040.00 Total Built-up Area 301,277.00 Library: The college has a central library with carpet area of 600 sqm. with all modern facilities. The library has 7308 titles, 31431 volumes, 2085 CD Roms, 1150 e-journals and 96 print journals. The library also provides e-learning facility, digital library, reading room and reference section. All the library operations have been computerized. Computers, LAN and Internet: The college has very good support facilities in the form of state-of-the-art computer laboratories, a campus-wide Local Area Network and a wireless internet connectivity of 10 Mbps(1:1),40 Mbps broadband and also Wi-Fi facility. The college has 917 systems with a computer student ratio of 1:4 for UG and 1:1 for PG. The college has its website, www.anits.edu.in designed by its own faculty members THE PROCESSES AND ACTIVITIES: Teaching-Learning process: Clearly understanding that the diversity of learners in respect of their background, abilities and other personal attributes will influence the extent of their learning, the college has initiated some measures and integrated them into the regular teaching-learning processes such as: 6 ANITS NAAC-Self Study Report Course plans by the faculty for each subject Usage of ICT facilities Covering topics beyond curriculum both in theory and practicals Remedial classes for slow learners Bridge courses for I year students Class work review committee meetings twice in a semester.