Annual Report 2019-2020 1 Institute’s basic information Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology, Dwarahat (Formely- Kumaon Engineering college) came into existence in 20thApril, 1986 and its name transformed into Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology in 2011. Academic session was started in two branches at Bachelor’s level in CSE and ECE in year 1991 with a well-planned educational programme, similar to that of IITs and RECs/NITs for providing engineering education in the Kumaon Region. College prepared a master plan and project report for development in different fields in the year 1996, which was approved by BOG. At present, the Institute offers seven graduate engineering programmes i.e., Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biochemical Engineering and two postgraduate programmes i.e., Masters of Computer Applications (M.C.A) and Master of Technology (M. Tech) in CSE, ECE and ME departments. Besides this, Institute has also started Ph. D. programme in the year 2017. The Institute has several other infrastructural facilities for faculty and students, such as hostels, staff residential campus, departmental buildings, students’ activity club and a multipurpose hall. Conducive Environment is provided for learning and over-all personality development of the students is being created. Emphasis is being given on self-discipline and mutual respect. The Institute has been granted autonomy status by UGC in 2012. The courses of the Institute are affiliated to Uttrakhand Technical University, Dehardun. The Institute has World Bank funded Government of India Project on Technical Education Quality Improvement Program TEQIP-II and recently is selected in TEQIP-III. The Institute has well established laboratory facilities, departmental library, Smart Class rooms, auditorium, open theatre, stadium, indoor-outdoor sport’s facilities and other well established central facilities like CCFC, workshop, central library etc. It offers a congenial environment for teaching and research with over 25 years of experience and achievements in the field of technical education. BTKIT has established itself as an Institute of total commitment to the quality and an excellence in academic pursuits. 2 • To be leader in technology dissemination producing world class technocrats and entrepreneurs with a zeal to be lifelong learners meeting the challenge of 21st Vision Century. Mission To import excellent technical education and conduct state of the art research and innovations in emerging technologies benefitting the people of the hilly region. 3 4 Message from Director Technical Education is the most potential instrument for development of society. The Institute was established in the year 1986 and first batch of Institute came into existence in the year 1991 with two disciplines namely, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering for imparting engineering education and promoting all the sectors of technological development in Uttarakhand mainly in Kumaon Region. Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology (BTKIT), formerly known as Kumaon Engineering College,is a leading and premium institution devoted to imparting quality engineering education for development in Kumaon region. A team of highly qualified faculty, dedicated staff and good placement are the major strength of the Institute. Presently, the institute offers Bachelor’s Degree in seven disciplines of Engineering namely Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bio-Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Chemical Engineering and three P.G. Courses Digital Communication (ECE), Thermal Engineering (ME) and Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Master of Computer Applications. In the fast changing global economic environment, BTKIT has strived to bring global perspective to all its program and activities. The latest technologies are employed for effective delivery system by employing different teaching methodologies, smart class rooms, teacher-student interactions and the curriculum is regularly updated to cater the needs of the industries with emphasis on the lab works. The Institute is committed to create an ambience for nurturing innovation, creativity and excellence among the students. The Institute has well developed infrastructure and state-of-the-art Centralized Computing Facility Centre (CCFC) and modernized labs from TEQIP project. University Grant Commission has granted academic autonomy status to this Institute. For overall development of students, various events are organized by student based bodies mainly Spardha, Sintilla and various Techfest throughout the year. I extend a hearty invitation to you to visit the Campus and interact with our students and faculty members to know more about the Institute, our activities and the ambience. Prof. V.M. Mishra Director Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology (Dwarahat) Almora (263653) 5 Affiliating University The Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun was established on 27th January 2005 by Govt. of Uttarakhand through the Uttarakhand Technical University Act 2005. The Uttarakhand Technical University campus is situated at NH-72 Suddhowala, Dehradun. The University has been established in an area of 8.372 hectare and it is the only affiliating University of the state for technical institutions. There are 8 Constituent and 132 affiliated colleges with 33,000 students in various courses. The University imparts education in Graduate, Post Graduate and Doctorate programmes in various disciplines like Management, Engineering, Hotel Management, Computer Application, Pharmacy etc.The University is serving the technical education through its progress monitored each semester, part time Ph.Dprogramme especially designed for the teachers and scientists by giving them opportunity to explore the untouched area of the research. The University in its own campus running M.Tech and M.PharmaProgramme in various disciplines. Apart from this University is having 8 Constituent Colleges. Spreading Technical Education in the remote underprivileged area of Uttarakhand hills. 6 Academic Calendar BIPIN TRIPATHI KUMAON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYDWARAHAT – 263653, DISTT. – ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) ACADEMIC CALENDAR: SESSION - 2019-20 (ODD SEMESTER) nd rd th nd nd rd B. Tech – 2 , 3 & 4 Year, M. Tech – 2 Year and M.C.A. - 2 & 3 Year Reporting for B. Tech/M.C.A./M.Tech 2nd, 3rd& 4th Year 29-07-2019 (Monday) Commencement of Teaching work 30-07-2019 (Tuesday) Display of Class Attendance for 1st class test 21-09-2019 (Saturday) 1st Class Test 23-09-2019 to 25-09-2019 (Monday to Wednesday) Declaration of Class Test-I Result and Dispatch of 03-10-2019 (Thursday) Progress Report of Students to their Parent Semester Break(Deepawali Vacation) 24-10-2019 to 29-10-2019 (Thursday to Tuesday) Display of Class Attendance for 2nd class test 30-10-2019 (Wednesday) 2nd Class Test 31-10-2019 to 02-11-2019 (Thursday to Saturday) End of Class Work 23-11-2019 (Saturday) Practical Examination 24-11-2019 to 26-11-2019 (Sunday to Tuesday) Semester Examination Preparation Leave 27-11-2019 to 29-11-2019 (Wednesday to Friday) End Semester Theory Examinations& Back Paper 30-11-2019 to 18-12-2019 (Saturday to Wednesday) Examinations Winter Vacation 19-12-2019 to 22-01-2020 (Thursday to Wednesday) Even Semester 2019-20 23-01-2020 to 31-05-2020 Note:- 1. Students are required to maintain the minimum requirement of class attendance (75%) to appear in class test and semester examinations. 2. There shall be two class tests and both are compulsory. 3. The class test marks of both the tests shall be considered for internal assessment of the students. 4. If any student fails to appear in any of the two class tests for genuine valid reasons such as serious illness, emergency accidents, marriage in blood relations etc, with the prior permission by head of department, the internal marks shall be evaluated from one class test only. 5. Again, if any student fails to appear in one or both the class test(s) for any other reason shall be awarded zero marks in that test (s) for the purpose of internal assessment. Director 7 BIPIN TRIPATHI KUMAON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYDWARAHAT – 263653, DISTT. – ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) ACADEMIC CALENDAR: SESSION - 2019-20 (ODD SEMESTER) – (Tentative**) st B. Tech, M. Tech and M.C.A. - 1 Year Reporting for B. Tech.- 1st Year 20-08-2019 (Tuesday) Induction Training Programme for B.Tech. - 1st Year 21-08-2019 to 10-09-2019 (Wednesday to Tuesday) Reporting for M.C.A.&M.Tech- 1st Year 26-08-2019 (Monday) Commencement of Teaching work for B. Tech 1st 11-09-2019 (Wednesday) Year Commencement of Teaching workfor 27-08-2019 (Tuesday) M.C.A.&M.Tech- 1st Year Mid Semester Function 28-09-2019 (Saturday) Display of Class Attendance for 1st class test 18-10-2019 (Friday) 1st Class Test 19-10-2019 to 22-10-2019 (Saturday to Tuesday) Semester Break(Deepawali Vacation) 24-10-2019 to 29-10-2019 (Thursday to Tuesday) Declaration of Class Test-I Result and Dispatch of 30-10-2019(Wednesday) Progress Report of Students to their Parent Display of Class Attendance for 2nd class test 07-12-2019 (Saturday) 2nd Class Test 09-12-2019 to 11-12-2019 (Monday to Wednesday) End of Class Work 15-12-2019 (Sunday) Practical Examination 13-12-2019 to 15-12-2019 (Friday to Sunday) Semester Examination Preparation Leave 16-12-2019 to 17-12-2019 (Monday to Tuesday) End Semester Theory Examinations& Back Paper 18-12-2019 to 31-12-2019 (Wednesday to Tuesday) Examinations Winter Vacation 01-01-2020 to 22-01-2020 Even Semester 2019-20 23-01-2020 to 31-05-2020 **reporting and commencement of classes for B.Tech-1st year may be changed as per the counseling of UTU, Dehradun Note:- 1. Students are required to maintain the minimum requirement of class attendance (75%) to appear in class test and semester examinations. 2. There shall be two class tests and both are compulsory. 3. The class test marks of both the tests shall be considered for internal assessment of the students.