VISION KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014 CONTENTS SN Title Page 1 Preface i 2 Executive Summary ii 3 Profile of the Institute viii 4 Criterion-wise Evaluation 01-229 Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 01-28 Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 29-67 Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 68-130 Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 131-153 Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 154-178 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership & Management 179-215 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 216-229 5 Evaluative Report of the Departments 230-341 Electronics Engineering 230-240 Environmental Engineering 241-251 Production Engineering 252-262 Civil Engineering 263-277 Computer Science and Engineering 278-292 Information technology 293-300 Mechanical Engineering 301-310 Biotechnology Engineering 311-322 Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering 323-334 Basic Sciences and Humanities 335-341 Declaration by the Head of the Institution KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014 1. PREFACE Education sector, especially, technical education sector is growing at a rapid pace in our country. The growth in quantity has to be matched with the developments on quality front. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has the objectives to facilitate the improvement of quality through accreditation, bring more transparency in the accreditation process, to introduce 360 degree feedback mechanism, to reduce subjectivity, to enhance credibility and to evolve a system of accreditation at par with the international standards. By imbibing and adhering to the cherished values and beliefs of KIT, I am sure that K.I.T’s College of Engineering will certainly reach greater heights in the field of technical education, in the years to come. The institute has grown in stature since its establishment in 1983, thanks to dedicated faculty, staff and hard-work and commitment shown by the student fraternity. “Today we are counted as one of the Best Engineering Colleges in the region and preferred institution. But in a few years from now, we would like to be counted as one of the best institutions in the Nation” – is the vision of our Chairman and Trustees. The infrastructure of the institution is excellent with state-of-the-art laboratories, digital library, Wi-Fi campus, well furnished hostels for boys and girls, to mention a few. The Institute is well set for the FIRST Cycle Accreditation by NAAC which is very likely to take place in the month of Nov., 2014. In view of this, it is our pleasure to submit our Self Study Report (SSR) to the NAAC, Bangalore. The very fact that the SSR of this quality has been brought out with the concerted efforts of faculty and staff, itself speaks volumes of their involvement, commitment and an ambition to excel in whatever they do. I take this opportunity to congratulate and thank the Management, the members of Steering Committee and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) for sharing the responsibility of drafting the SSR. I also thank all administrative sections and academic departments of the University for the best of their services to the stakeholders. PRINCIPAL i KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During 1975, a small Industrial cluster of Kolhapur at Shivaji Udyamnagar commenced growth by shifting to nearby developed MIDC Industrial estate. The activities extended to the extent that industrialists in this area felt shortage of technically qualified engineers. To overcome this drought of availability of engineers, local industrialists in association with leading architects and academicians, conceived commencement of a technical Institute in 1980. In 1981, a vibrant team of leading Industrialists, Architects, Eminent Educationists with local base, international access and global vision came together to give concrete shape to their dreams. That’s how KIT’s College of Engineering was born. This is amongst the first Engineering institutes in Maharashtra started on no grant/self financed basis, affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. The Institute possesses a standing as a distinguished technological Institute. The trustees have a definite road map and they have embarked upon a commitment to transform this institute into National Centre of Excellence. Vision: To be the Centre of Excellence in Technical Education and preferred choice of Students, Faculty, Industry and Society Mission: To empower the Faculty, Staff and aspiring Engineers with essential technical knowledge and skills To develop competence towards serving the ever changing needs of Industry and Society To inculcate Social and Ethical values amongst the Students and Employees To strengthen collaborative research and consulting environment with industry and other institutions Objectives: To organize short duration courses, conferences and seminars for faculty and students on current technological developments To conduct skill enhancement programmes for support staff To organize value addition training programmes for students to bridge the gap between professional requirements and curriculum To conduct training programmes for developing soft skill, corporate etiquettes and manners for students and faculty To arrange social and environmental awareness activities ii KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014 To practice ethical values in all day to day activities To develop centres of excellence in various disciplines To enter into Memorandum of Understanding with research institutes and industry Today, all over the world the society has moved towards a knowledge centric structure where specialization is a key to the future. For this, highly qualified and skilled personnel are needed. Hence, the Institute’s endeavour is to identify growth areas and groom talent of the professionals that will keep India in the forefront. Over the years the Institute has grown into an Institute of repute offering nine under graduate programmes viz. Electronics Engg., Environmental Engg., Civil Engg., Computer Science and Engg., Information Technology, Biotechnology Engg., Mechanical Engg. and Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.; 4 Post Graduates programmes viz. M.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, M.E. in Mechanical- Production Engineering, M.E. in CAD/CAM/CAE, M.E. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology with annual intake of 660 at UG and 72 at PG level and total strength of 2934 students. The institute has established Research Centres to offer Ph.D. programmes. All the UG programmes offered by the Institute have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, New Delhi in 2008. The Shivaji University, Kolhapur had entrusted status of Lead College to this institute during 2006-10. The institute has well qualified and senior faculty of about 180 and support staff of about 200. The Institute has a beautiful lush green campus elaborately spread over 11.0533 Hectares (27.30 acres) of land with built up area of 27,327 m 2 (about 2,94,039 ft 2) comprising of instructional area, circulation area and amenities more than AICTE norms. The institute has specious buildings with ample scope for future development and expansion. The institute also has close links with industries especially around Maharashtra through Industry-Interaction initiative viz. OneKIT which gives platform for competency building and comprehensive institutional reformation. The OneKIT takes into account the global trends in technical education and the challenges and opportunities for Indian Rural Engineering Institutions. The specific programme objectives include: 1. Skills Development: Bridging the gap between Industry and Academia. 2. Issues and Application based pervasive research programmes. 3. Entrepreneurship development. 4. Faculty self competency development and empowerment. 5. Human resource development for 21 st century institutions. 6. Quality management systems for high performance output. iii KIT’s College of Engineering, Gokul Shirgaon, Kolhapur. / SSR / 2014 The institute interacts with industry, research bodies and university for effective implementation of the curriculum. The institute has signed MoUs with eminent organizations, viz. KPIT Technologies Ltd., Pune; ZenSar Technologies, Pune; Platonic India Ltd., Nashik; Central Dogma Pvt. Ltd., Pune , Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. Pune and National Research Centre of Pomegranate, Solapur to name a few. Also, the MoUs with CIDC, New Delhi, Siemens India and Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune are in process. The institute has been recognized as the Remote Education Centre of IIT Bombay, Mumbai and has been adjudged as Best Remote Centre under NMEICT of MHRD and IIT Bombay. KIT has been awarded the FIRST PLACE for Merit Scholarship (for securing maximum number of rank holders in exam) in the rural category by Shivaji University, Kolhapur for last FIVE years. Teaching-learning is being enhanced by implementing ‘MOODLE’, NPTEL video lectures and by arranging workshops, seminars, and conferences on the recent developments in technology. Software training programmes like STAAD.Pro, CATIA, ISO 1400 OSHAS, ORCID are arranged for faculty and staff enrichment. The institute has lifetime membership of ISTE, CSI, IIPE, IETE and IEEE. The institute sponsors its faculty for qualification improvement such as PG / Ph.D. under FIP. Our alumni have achieved commendable reputations at national and international level. Some