ACCREDITATION CYCLE I SELF STUDY REPORT Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) An Autonomous Institution of The University Grants Commission P.O. Box No. 1075, Nagarbhavi Bangalore – 560072 by SSET SCMS SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Approved by AICTE, Government of India & Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam/ A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala) Vidya Nagar, Palissery, Karukutty, Ernakulam - 683 582 KERALA Tel: 91 484 2450330, 2451907, 2450601/602 Principal: 91 484 2450507, Fax: 91 484 2450508 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.scmsgroup.org/sset November 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part/ Particulars Page No. Criteria Declaration by the Head of the Institution 1 Part – A Preface 2 Part – B Executive Summary 3 Part – C Profile of The College 13 Part – D Criteria – wise Evaluation Report Criteria – I Curricular Aspects 27-52 1.1(A) Curriculum Planning and Implementation 27 1.2 Academic flexibility 34 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 39 1.4 Feedback System 45 Criteria II Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 53-102 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 53 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 63 2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 67 2.4 Teacher Quality 75 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 89 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 97 Criteria III Research, Consultancy and Extension 103-154 3.1 Promotion of Research 103 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 116 3.3 Research Facilities 120 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 122 3.5 Consultancy 130 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social 133 Responsibility 3.7 Collaborations 145 Criteria IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 155-176 4.1 Physical Facilities 155 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 163 4.3 IT Infrastructure 167 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 172 Criteria V Student Support and Progression 177-222 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 177 5.2 Student Progression 199 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 206 Criteria VI Governance, Leadership and Management 223-246 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 223 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 230 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 236 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 239 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 240 SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Karukutty Criteria VII Innovations and Best Practices 247-260 7.1 Environment Consciousness 247 7.2 Innovations 248 7.3 Best Practices 251 Evaluative Report of The Departments Department of Computer Science & Engineering 261-280 Department of Electronics & Communication 281-294 Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering 295-310 Part – E Department of Civil Engineering 311-334 Department of Electrical & Electronics 335-348 Engineering Department of Automobile Engineering 349-360 Department of Basic Science & Humanities 361-368 Copy of AICTE Approval Copy of Affiliation to Mahatma Gandhi University Annexures Copy of Affiliation to A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Karukutty Date: 16.11.2015 Declaration by The Head of the Institution I certify that the data included in this Self – Study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions, and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit. Signature of The Head of the Institution 1 PART - A Preface SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Karukutty PREFACE The SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET), Karukutty, Ernakulam District, Kerala, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala/ A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvanathapuram has always been in the forefront providing quality professional education in Engineering & Technology. Established in the year 2001, in an idyllic setting the institution is recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi (AICTE). SSET, promoted by the renowned SCMS Group of institutions offers courses in traditional engineering as well as technology-based disciplines. The visionary approach and unfailing support of the management, together with the concerted and dedicated service of eminent faculty, both teaching and non-teaching and the unquenchable thirst for knowledge of our energetic and spirited students, have elevated this college into a centre of excellence. In our pursuit of excellence, we focus on our internal and external customers, with continuous improvement in all our activities and with a total involvement of our stakeholders. Our dream is to mold “world class professionals” to meet the present and future challenges in business and industry. The Self Study Report – Cycle 1 of the institution is being presented here. Utmost care has been taken to highlight the quality initiatives taken by the institution in pursuit of our mission and vision statements. We eagerly look forward to the Peer Team visit. Thank you. SSET - SSR PREFACE 2 PART - B Executive Summary SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Karukutty Executive summary SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET), promoted by the renowned SCMS Group of Institutions and established in year 2001 is widely acclaimed for its adherence to quality and excellence of uncompromising attitude to ethical principles. SSET is one among the first ten new generation Engineering colleges established in self financing sector in Kerala in the year 2001. Spread over a 29 acre lush green campus, SSET offers Graduate and Post Graduate programmes in various streams of Engineering and Technology. Its meteoric rise as one of the topmost engineering colleges in India is due to several factors like its serene ambience, state-of-the art facilities and team array of highly competent, experienced and committed faculty. These along with the dynamic leadership, able guidance and the spirited support of its patron, Dr. G.P.C Nayar, the great visionary who had ventured to redefine educational standards in the light of the emerging challenges, has taken SSET to greater heights. Affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam/A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram, SSET offers courses in B. Tech - Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and M. Tech in Computer Aided Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, VLSI Design & Embedded System Engineering and Communication Engineering and Master of Computer Applications.One of the largest technology institutions in Kerala, SSET has been consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India by renowned national survey agencies. - The Week Magazine, June 21, 2015, 59th Rank National Level and 1st in State - Data Quest, May 31, 2015, 34th Rank among private Engineering colleges at National Level and 1st in State. - Out look Magazine, July 7, 2015, 63rd Rank National Level and 1st in State - CSR- GHRDC (Competition Success Review) 44th Rank National Level and 1st in State - 3600- Career Magazine – 1st among private Engineering colleges State Level SSET - SSR EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 What makes SSET different? Excellent academic ambience in the campus. State-of-the-art infrastructural facilities. Dynamic leadership with a clear vision and mission. Dedicated and highly motivated team of faculty. Team of faculty is a fine blend of experience and dynamic youth. Excellent academic track record of students in university examinations. Students have consistently secured University ranks in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automobile Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering ever since the first batch passing out in 2005. A highly disciplined environment for academic pursuit. In-house faculty development programmes conducted regularly for benefit of faculty. Excellent track record in placement since 2005. Open House - Interaction of faculty, parents and students arranged each semester to assess the learning difficulties of individual students, if any, and to chalk out remedial programmes to improve their performance. Value-added courses offered for benefit of students. MOU with major IT Industries. Social commitment reflected in the scholarships and tuition fee waiver schemes for academically brilliant but economically backward students. ISO Certification for quality teaching of engineering and technology subjects from RINA, Italy. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) is formed in the college for promoting entrepreneurship among the engineering students with the guidance of T-TBI Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram. SCMS Water Institute is set up in the College as a Centre of Excellence to solve water problems as an Indian-German Project with the co-operation and technology support from the University of Applied Sciences, Weingarten, Germany. SWI is the first international research project undertaken by the SSET Centre for Research, Consultancy and Innovation in Engineering and Technology, the research division of the Engineering College. Innovative management tool 'Strategic Planning Process' is practiced for the development of the institution. M/s Infosys, after evaluating the performance of 'Campus Connect' activities in the college, selected our college as 'Advanced Partner',