A d h i p a r a sakthi Engineering College 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Criterion Description Page No Declaration by the Head of the Institution 1 Letter of Intent – Scan Copy 2 Part – I Institutional Data 3 - 28 Executive Summary 3 Profile of the College 17 Part – II Criterion Wise Reports 29 - 251 Criterion-I Curricular Aspects 30 - 43 1.1 Curriculum Planning and Implemenation 30 1.2 Academic Flexibility 36 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 39 1.4 Feedback System 42 Criterion - II Teaching – Learning and Evaluation 44 – 67 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 45 2.2 Catering Student Diversity 49 2.3 Teaching – Learning Process 51 2.4 Teacher Quality 55 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 61 2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 65 Criterion- III Research, Consultancy and Extension 68 - 161 3.1 Promotion of Research 69 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 107 3.3 Research Facilities 117 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 124 3.5 Consultancy 139 Extension Activities and Institutional Social 3.6 145 Responsibilities 3.7 Collaboration 152 Criterion – IV Infrastructure and Learning Resources 162 - 189 4.1 Physical Facilities 163 4.2 Library as Learning Resource 174 4.3 IT Infrastructure 180 A d h i p a r a sakthi Engineering College 2015 Criterion Description Page No 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 188 Criterion – V Student Support and Progression 190 – 220 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 191 5.2 Student Progression 205 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 209 Criterion - VI Governance, Leadership and Management 221 - 238 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 222 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 227 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 231 Financial Management and Resource 6.4 233 Mobilization 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 236 Criteria – VII Innovation and Best Practices 239 - 251 7.1 Environment Consciousness 240 7.2 Innovations 241 7.3 Best Practices 248 Part - III Evaluation Reports of the Departments 252 - 396 Civil Engineering 253 Mechanical Engineering 269 Electronics and Communication Engineering 284 Electrical and Electronics Engineering 304 Computer Science and Engineering 323 Information Technology 340 Chemical Engineering 353 Science & Humanities 366 Master of Business Administration 378 Master of Computer Applications 386 Annexure 397 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTION Adhiparasakthi Engineering College was established by Adhiparasakthi Charitable, Medical, Educational and Cultural Trust(ACMEC Trust)with a vision and mission of imparting quality technical education to the deserving and meritorious students from the socially and economically weaker sections. The Adhiparasakthi Charitable, Medical, Educational and Cultural Trust was created in 1978 with the blessings of the Founder President His Holiness Arulthiru Bangaru Adigalar to spread spirituality and render social and community services to the rural people. The Institution has the Motto “Study, Spirituality and Service". Other Institutions/Colleges run by the Trust/Society Year of Sl.No Name of the Institution Location Establishment 1. Adhiparasakthi Polytechnic College Melmaruvathur 1983 2. Adhiparasakthi Mat. Hr. Sec. School Melmaruvathur 1985 3. Adhiparasakthi College of Science Kalavai, Vellore Dist. 1988 4. Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy Melmaruvathur 1993 5. Adhiparasakthi College of Nursing Melmaruvathur 1993 6. Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy Melmaruvathur 1994 7. Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College Kalavai, Vellore District 1999 8. Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering Kalavai, Vellore District 2001 9. Adhiparasakthi High School Melmaruvathur 2004 10. Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital Melmaruvathur 2005 11. Adhiparasakthi College of Education Kalavai, Vellore District 2006 Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of 12. Melmaruvathur 2008 Medical Sciences 13. G. B. Public School Melmaruvathur 2010 Adhiparasakthi Engineering College is governed by Vice-President, ACMEC Trust, Tmt. V. Lakshmi Bangaru Adigalar and excellently administered and monitored by the correspondent Dr. G. B. Senthil Kumar who came to the forefront with a noble mission to emancipate and empower students through education. The Institute is headed by the Principal Dr. V. Ramasamy with his extensive experience in academics and research for past 30 years towards academic excellence and Dr. S. Jayashri - Director, with the excellent academic background roles care of Post Graduate studies and Research. 3 |ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE PROGRESSION The College was started in the year 1984 with only three branches: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and ECE with the approved intake of 60 in each department. Over the years the College has made great steps and grown at both UG and PG levels by leaps and bounds with the development of infrastructure, addition of new courses, induction of talented and experienced faculty members and creating an ambience where academics take the top most priority. At present the College offers 7 disciplines of UG Courses, 8 PG Courses, MBA and MCA, 7 Research Programmes with an annual intake of 964 students. Increase of Sanctioned Intake over the Years COURSE 1984 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2013 2014 B.E – Civil Engineering 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 120 120 B.E – Mechanical 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 120 120 120 120 180 Engineering B.E - ECE 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 90 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 B.E - EEE - 30 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 B.E - CSE - 30 60 60 60 60 60 90 90 90 90 90 120 120 120 120 120 B.Tech - IT - - - - - 40 60 90 90 90 90 90 120 120 120 120 60 B.Tech – Chemical - - - - 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Engineering M.E - CEM - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 M.E - PED - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 M.E - AE - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 18 M.E - CSE - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 M.E - VLSI - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 18 M.E – TE - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 M.E - CN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 M.Tech - EST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 18 MBA - - - 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 MCA - - - - - 30 30 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 The Institution is approved by the Government of Tamilnadu and All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. On the third decade of its growth the College has been a pioneer in bringing out spiritually binded powerful engineers aptly referred to as Sakthi Engineers. The College completed its second decade recently and many of the Programmes has been accredited thrice by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS APEC has received various awards and recognitions for their performance in their duties as well as promoted team work and inspired excellence in other activities. Awards have been received for various criteria by different organizations. 4 |ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE Ranked 11th in State level and 60th in National Level among 850 colleges by EDU-RAND Received the “Best Edupreneur Award” from Honorable Governor Dr. K. Rosaiah by our correspondent in the year 2014. Featured in 'Competition Success Review' magazine as "Leading Institutes of India - Directors"by our correspondent in the year 2015. Received Academic Leader Award by EMC2 in the year 2015. Received the Best Accredited Student Branch Award 2013-14 by Computer Society of India Recognized as the "Best Engineering College of the Year" by Higher Education Review Magazine in the year 2014. Receives the “ISTE TN&P Appreciation Award” in 17th ISTE TN & P Section Annual Convention in the year 2014. Placed 4th Position of “Top Prominent Engineering Colleges of India” by Global Human Resource Development Center’s College survey published in 'Competitive Success Review' magazine - July 2014 Won 'Overall Swimming Championship - Women' in Anna University Inter-Zonal Sports Meet 2014 - 2015 Won Overall Championship at 14th ISTE TN & P Section Annual Convention 2014 for Students of Engineering Colleges in September 2014 Received 'Certificate of Appreciation' for outstanding ICI students chapter from ICI (TNCC) - UltraTech Award 2014 in September 2014 Ranked 10th position among South Indian Colleges in Silicon India Magazine, June 2014 Rated "AAA+" by Careers 360 Magazine in May 2014 issue under the title “Recognizing Excellence: India’s Top 500 Engineering Colleges” based on quality of students, research output, industry interface, referred publications and academic productivity. Ranked 13th position in Tamil Nadu and 101th position in India by DataQuest - CMR ‘Best T-School Survey’ 2013-2014 released on March 1, 2014 12 batches received Best UG Project Award from IEI (Institute of Engineers – India) on March 2014 13 batches received Best UG Project Award from ISTE on January 2014 Received ICTACT Academic Partner Excellence Award in the year 2014 Received 2nd rank from Anna University for the Academic Performance of Affiliated Colleges in the year April/May 2013 UG Examinations Won overall championship for sports in Anna University – Zone V Secured 26th position among 570 Colleges based on University Ranks Received Best Academic Institute of the year 2013 on 3rdAssociation of Scientists, Developers and Faculties (ASDF) Global Awards Received Best Private Engineering College in India – 2013 awarded by ISTE 5 |ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE Bestowed Teaching Award from Staffordshire University, UK and Education Matters in 2013 Received Best Coordinator Award from ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu (ICTACT) Attained Category-2 in the AICTE-CII Survey of Industry Linked Technical Institution Survey in the year 2013 ICI (TNCC) – Ultratech Award for Outstanding ICI Student Chapter in 2013 Received Best Student Chapter award of India from Indian Concrete Institute on October 2013 Received recognition from CISCO Networking Academy for active participation and service HUMAN RESOURCES Faculty The College has well qualified, highly committed and dedicated faculty members to support the academic programmes and all academic activities of the Institution.