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Self Study Report of MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE SELF STUDY REPORT FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, NELLIMATTOM P.O., KOTHAMANGALAM, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. 686693 www.mbits.edu.in Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE August 2019 Page 1/124 20-11-2019 11:09:10 Self Study Report of MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science [MBITS], was established in 2009 as the 6th venture in the Educational field under the auspices of Mar Thoma Cheria Pally Kothamangalam, which is a 6th century old parish church & pilgrim centre with the profound and continued Blessings of Saint Eldho Mar Baselios. The starting of MBITS has added one more golden feather to the Mar Basil Group of Institutions which was originated in 1936, with the establishment of Mar Basil School at Kothamangalam. The Institute is managed by Mar Baselios Educational and Charitable Trust led by committed stalwarts of the Church, Mar Thoma Cheria Pally. MBITS stands supreme in the field of technical education with a high level of excellence and quality in education along with good discipline and placement records. The atmosphere in the institute truly reflects the motto “Wisdom Crowns Knowledge”, thanks to the abundant blessings of the patron saint. The Institute is located at a scenic and serene place near Kothamangalam beside NH-85. The Institute is approved by AICTE and is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University,Kerala. The Institute has been started with full intensity to play a leading role in providing good quality education and careers, thereby helping the youth of rural and agricultural background to change with times and join the main stream of industrial growth. The Institute maintains excellence in teaching by eminent faculty members nurturing students to become professionally competent and ethically strong with good discipline, ensuring academic result and placement. We have five undergraduate courses and two post graduate courses. UG Courses 1. B.Tech Civil Engineering. 2. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. 3. B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering. 4. B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering. 5. B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering. PG Courses 1. M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Engineering. 2. M.Tech Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Our students are performing well in State and National level co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. MBITS was one among the two nodal centres in the State and 26 nodal centres across nation who have hosted the National level Smart India Hackathon(SIH), 2017. MBITS won first prize worth Rs. 1 lakh in Complex Hardware Edition, SIH 2019. Page 2/124 20-11-2019 11:09:11 Self Study Report of MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Vision To nurture a positive campus culture and equip the younger generation to take our nation forward. Mission To provide graduate level technical education in the existing or conventional branches as well as newly emerging fields. To build up a centre of technical excellence for post graduate studies and research in all fields of human endeavour. To help the youth of rural agriculture background to change with times, and join the mainstream of industrial growth and information technology. To impart ethical values of our Indian tradition to the future generation. 1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC) Institutional Strength Well established Management since 1936. They are highly efficient, supportive and service motivated. Senior academicians with excellent track records are heading the institute and departments. Committed and dedicated faculty and supporting staff ensure the quality in education. Good teamwork of Management, Principal, Dean, HODs and staff members leads to continuous improvement. Excellent infrastructure facilities with State-of-the-art Laboratories, Computer Centre and Library. Located beside National Highway NH-85 with round the clock transport facility for easy access. Positive campus culture for teaching and learning that upholds our motto “Wisdom Crowns Knowledge”. Highly supportive personality development of students through various co-curricular and extra- curricular activities. Financial support to economically weak and meritorious students via highly popular scholarship schemes. Good staff retention ratio. Transparent admission procedure. Our students have been performing commendably well in State and National Level co-curricular and extra- curricular activities. The two active NSS units impart remarkable services. Institution promotes activities that focus on upliftment of the local community through various national programmes like UBA, PMKVY, DDU-GKY, ASAP, etc. All computer labs are used for various national level prestigious online examinations like GATE, CAT, JEE, AIIMS, IBPS, JIPMER, RRB, etc., since 2012 and received outstanding achievement award from TCS. Many MoUs with Industries and Foreign Organizations. Transportation facility provided by the college to all major locations in the region. Water harvesting facility is available with 6.5 lakhs tank capacity and water collected from an area of 4220 Square Meters. Page 3/124 20-11-2019 11:09:12 Self Study Report of MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE We promote and respect values of all religions. We provide bus to mosque for Jumu'ah (Friday prayer). Institutional Weakness The affiliated system limits the academic freedom of the institution. Fewer number of faculty members with PhD. Majority of students are coming from rural background, lacking prominent communication skills. Consultancy and research activities need to be enhanced. Patents yet to be obtained. Yet to have full residential facilities for staff members inside the campus. Institutional Opportunity Skill Based Certificate Courses and Add-on courses are promoted to enhance employability. Initiating ‘Start-ups” within the Campus itself. Skill development programmes are conducted for staff and students in core areas. Participation of alumni for enhancing the employment opportunities of outgoing students. Exploring more opportunities for consultancy projects. Institutional Challenge Placements in core companies to be enhanced. Making more projects suitable for industrial applications and fulfillment of the requirement of society. It is becoming difficult to adjust and adapt the dynamic requirement of the industry since the academic curriculum is prescribed by the affiliating University and it is revised only in a duration of four to six years.. Attracting top ranked students to the Institute owing to the presence of a large number of engineering colleges in the State. Retaining a good position among all Engineering Colleges in the country. 1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects The institution is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and the curriculum and syllabi prescribed by the University are strictly adhered to. The university follows Choice Based Credit System. Effective curriculum delivery is ensured through a process given below: Institute academic calendar is prepared in line with the University academic calendar for planning the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in advance. Course plan is prepared for all courses and is approved by HOD. Faculty members are encouraged to organize and attend refresher courses, workshops and seminars. Bridge courses are conducted for first year B Tech students. Adequate learning materials are made available to the students. Page 4/124 20-11-2019 11:09:13 Self Study Report of MAR BASELIOS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Students’ evaluation in academics are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. Performance of students are analyzed periodically and the progress report is given to parents. Remedial classes are arranged for slow learners periodically. Periodic review of teaching-learning process is done by HOD and Principal. Course/Class committee meetings with student representatives are held thrice in a semester. Programmes are organized based on feedback from different stakeholders. Guest lectures, seminars, workshops, training programmes, industrial visits and field projects are arranged. Institution offers courses on human values and professional ethics such as Sustainable Engineering, Disaster Management, Principles of Management etc. Various clubs are functioning for the overall development of students and staff members. Activity points are awarded for the co-curricular and extracurricular activities and it is mandatory for awarding the Degree. Students are motivated to do MOOC, Add-on courses and field projects. Teaching-learning and Evaluation Admission process is based on the University, Government and AICTE regulations. Fully fledged facilities such as class rooms, laboratories, libraries, computer centre, etc. are available. Well defined recruitment procedure exists for the staff members and maintains the staff strength as per AICTE pattern. Academic calendar covers the academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Prepare course plans, before the commencement of classes, and review periodically by HODs. Routine tutorial classes and remedial classes, seminars, workshops, mini projects, main projects, etc. are conducted. Industrial visits, Industrial training, expert lectures, seminars, etc. enhance learning opportunities. IEDC promotes various activities.