+++++ E.G.S PILLAY ENGINEERING COLLEGE (Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai) Promoted and Run by G.S. Pillay & Sons Charitable and Educational Trust (Since 1995) Old Nagore Road, Thethi Village, Nagapattinam – 611 002, Tamil Nadu, India Email: [email protected], Phone: 04365 – 251112 Website: http://www.egspec.org SELF-STUDY REPORT Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission) P. O. Box No. 1075, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore -560072, Karnataka, India E.G.S PILLAY ENGINEERING COLLEGE (Approved by AICTE and Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai) CONTENTS Sl.No. Particulars Page No. 1 Preface: Background of the institution 1 2 Executive Summary 6 3 SWOC Analysis of the Institution 10 4 Profile of the Institution 11 5 Criteria-wise Analytical Report 22 5.1 Criterion – I:Curricular Aspects 22 1.1 Curricular planning and implementation 22 1.2 Academic flexibility 27 1.3 Curriculum enrichment 46 1.4 Feedback system 60 5.2 Criterion – II : Teaching – Learning and Evaluation 63 2.1 Student enrolment and Profile 63 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 68 2.3 Teaching – Learning Process 70 2.4 Teacher Quality 97 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 110 2.6 Students Performance and Learning Outcomes 112 5.3 Criterion – III: Research, consultancy and extension 118 3.1 Promotion of Research 118 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 135 3.3 Research facilities 137 3.4 Research publications and awards 137 3.5 Consultancy 148 3.6 Extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility 150 3.7 Collaborations 153 5.4 Criterion – IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 161 4.1 Physical Facilities 161 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 164 4.3 I.T Infrastructure 167 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 169 5.5 Criterion – V : Student Support and Progression 170 5.1 Students Mentoring and Progression 170 5.2 Student Progression 177 5.3 Students Participation and Activities 185 5.6 Criterion – VI : Governance Leadership and management 194 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 194 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 195 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 199 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 201 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 202 5.7 Criterion – VII : Innovations and Best Practices 203 7.1 Environment Consciousness 203 7.2 Innovations 205 7.3 Best Practices 206 5.8 Presentation of Best Practices - I 207 Studies on the Efficacy of Rain Water Harvesting System under Nagapattinam Coastal Situation 5.9 Presentation of Best Practice - II 208 Feasibility Testing and Extension of the Technology of Solar cum Wind Operated Power Generation System 6 Evaluative Report of the Departments 211 6.1 Department of Mechanical Engineering 211 6.2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering 225 6.3 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering 240 6.4 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering 252 6.5 Department of Information Technology 263 6.6 Department of Civil Engineering 285 6.7 Department of Master of Business Administration (MBA) 290 6.8 Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 304 6.9 Department of Science and Humanities 316 6.a Annexure 332 6.a.1 Extension of Approval by AICTE 332 6.a.2 Faculty Evaluation by HOD - Format 342 6.a.3 Faculty Evaluation by Peers - Format 343 6.a.4 Faculty Evaluation by Students - Format 344 6.a.5 Master Plan for Creation of Infrastructural Facilities 345 6.a.6 Audited Statement of Income and Expenditure 347 7 Declaration by the Head of the Institution 361 1. PREFACE BACKGROUND OF THE INSTITUTION E.G.S Pillay Engineering College is a pioneering Engineering College, established in the year 1995, at Nagapattinam, which is a typical rural and backward area of Tamil Nadu. The institution was created by Late.G.S.Pillay. He was born on 2nd January, 1930 in a poor family. He was deprived of education due to his family circumstance. He went to Seychelles when he was 15 years old in search of employment for his livelihood. Through his sincere, hard and dedicated work, he started his own business in Seychelles in the year 1960 and from then on, he consistantly scaled newer heights in his business ventures in that soil .His Dream of providing education to scores of underprivileged rural youth, paved the way to establish the following educational institutions in his birth place. SL.No Name of the Institution Year of Establishment 01 E.G.S Pillay Engineering College 1995 02 E.G.S Pillay Arts and Science College 1996 03 E.G.S Pillay College of Pharmacy 2000 04 E.G.S Pillay Polytechnic College 2011 05 E.G.S Pillay College of Education 2014 06 E.G.S Pillay Nursery and Primary School 2006 The farsightedness and long range planning of the late Chairman, Mr.G.S.Pillay received whole hearted support from the members of the Trust and got various programs implemented with the support of the nominated and officiating Secretaries of the trust from time to time.In recognition of his service to the cause of education in Nagapattinam district, he was fondly called as “Father of Education”. He lead a simple life having admirable qualities, exhibiting patriotism, kindness to fellowmen, service to the people in times of natural disasters, contribution to create amenities for common people, spirituality related works etc,. whichearned him name, fame and citations like, Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris causa), Chavalier and Man of Spiritualism. The E.G.S Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam was the first institution established by Mr.G.S.Pillay in the year 1995 aiming at providingworld class educationin engineering,fosteringindustrial prosperity and aiding the socio-economic development of the nation at large. The institution was affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy during the years 1995 to 2006 and afterwards the affiliation is being accorded by the Anna University. The college is located in the significant pilgrimage zone of south India covering Velankanni, Nagore and neighbour state Karaikal-Thirunallar.It is situated close to East Coast Road (ECR) between Karaikal and Nagapattinam and 2 km from Nagore. The nearest Railway 1 station is Nagapattinam which has direct link with Chennai and Trichy. The nearest airport is Trichy which is 120 km away and that of Chennai is 350 km away. The college is stepping into 19th year of excellent service in the year of 2014. Over these years, the college has attained commendable growth by developing itself in every aspect, in terms of academic programs, infrastructure development, staff recruitment, students admission, project and research activities, Transport, Training and Placement, centralized library, Sports and games etc,. The college offers 6 UG degree program in B.E/B.Tech and 6 PG degree programs in M.E including MBA and MCA. The Programs are UG Courses: B.E – Mechanical Engineering B.E – Civil Engineering B.E – Computer Science and Engineering B.E – Electrical and Electronics Engineering B.E – Electronics and Communication Engineering B.Tech – Information Technology PG Courses: Master of Business Administration Master of Computer Applications M.E – Manufacturing Engineering M.E – Computer Science and Engineering M.E – Communication Systems M.E – Power Electronics and Drives The admission process for the year 2015-2016 is going on, which is expected to be completed by the month of July 2015. During the academic year 2014-2015, the strength of students admitted in various programs is furnished below. UG I Year II Year III Year IV Year Total Programme Regular Lateral Mech 120 124 24 147 107 522 CSE 80 90 16 122 103 411 ECE 100 118 11 70 69 368 2 EEE 58 62 13 74 66 273 IT 42 37 04 52 58 193 Civil 120 121 20 72 74 407 Total 520 552 88 537 477 2174 PG I Year II Year III Year Total Courses Regular Lateral MBA 108 120 - - 228 MCA 16 30 46 69 161 ME –Manufacturing 19 14 - - 33 ME- CSE 14 20 - 34 ME- PED 11 18 - - 29 ME- CS 17 20 - - 37 Total 185 222 46 69 522 UG programme - 2174 PG Programme - 522 -------------------- Grand Total 2696 -------------------- The Faculty strength of the College is 183 and the college maintains the staff-students strength ratio of 1:15 for ensuring effective and quality education to the students. The administration of the college is looked after by the Secretary of the Trust assisted by the advisor Dr.R.Karunanithi. The academic programs and the day to day activities are implemented by the Principal, Dr.S.Ramabalan, Registrar, Prof.B.Saravanakumaran and Prof.V.Mohan, Vice-Principal. The college adopts Participatory Management Principle and the administration is a complete decentralized set up with Heads of Departments for academic matters and specified administrative heads for developmental activities. The college has the required well qualified and experienced faculty members who are continuously encouraged with incentives and promotions. Senior faculty members are permitted to pursue Doctoral programs for gaining knowledge and for career growth. For the promotion of R&D activities in the College, exclusive R&D Department has been created headed by the Direcor, Dr. M.K.Mishra. It is a regular feature in this college that our staff members are successful in getting several R&D, Faculty Development and other programs sanctioned by AICTE, New Delhi, Anna University and other Institutions. The college has organized 5 International conferences and 10 National conferences, Workshops, etc., during the last four years. The College has been selected by Anna University as a Nodal Centre 3 forQuality Improvement Cell. The Advisor,Dr.R.Karunanithi who was holding the post of Principal served as Member of the Academic Council, Anna University, Trichy.