INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION SELF STUDY REPORT-2017 Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) An Autonomous Institute of the University Grants Commission P.O. BOX No. 1075, Agarbhavi Bangloare-560072 by DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & RESEARCH, NAGPUR (Approved by DTE, Recognized by AICTE, Affiliated by RTMN University) Wanadongri, Hingna Road, Nagpur, 441110, Maharashtra. Website: www.dbacer.edu.in Email: [email protected], [email protected] Ph.: 07104 – 242404, 242406, Fax: 07104 – 242405 Contents Page No NAAC Steering Committee 3 Preface 4 Principal Message 7 Section A Executive Summary 9 Self-Study Report Part-I INSTITUTIONAL DATA A. Profile of the Institution 14 B. Criteria-wise analytical report 14 1 Criterion I : Curricular aspects 1.1 Curriculum planning and implementation 1.2 Academic Flexibility 25-52 1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.4 Feedback System 2 Criterion II : Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile 2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 54-110 2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 2.4 Teacher Quality 2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 3 Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Promotion of Research 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.3 Research Facilities 3.4 Research Publications and Awards 112-154 3.5 Consultancy 3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility 3.7 Collaboration 4 Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 156-175 4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities 5 Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 5.1 Student Mentoring and Support 177-213 5.2 Student Progression 5.3 Student Participation and Activities 6 Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 216-248 6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 7 Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Environment Consciousness 250-267 7.2 Innovations 7.3 Best Practices Section C: Inputs from the Departments ( Evaluative Reports of Departments) Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science and Engineering 269-371 Civil Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electronics Engineering First Year IEQA Format submitted to NAAC 372-375 Declaration by the Head of the Institution 376 Certificate of Compliance 377 Annexure 378-389 DBACER NAGPUR SSR-2017 NAAC STEERING COMMITTEE DBACER Sr. Name Designation Department No. 1 Dr. S. V. Prayagi Coordinator Mechanical Engineering 2 Dr. S. R. Kalambe Member Electrical Engineering 3 Prof. R. S. Thakur Member Computer Science & Engineering 4 Prof. Neha Arukia Member Civil Engineering 5 Mrs. M. R. Patil Member Electronics & Communication Engineering 6 Mrs. P. R. Morey Member Electronics Engineering 7 Prof. Mrs. M. G. Dhote Member First Year Coordinator 8 Dr. A. P. Kedar Member Academic Coordinator 9 Prof. R. B. Pardhi Member Applied Mathematics 10 Dr. N. S. Gupta Member Applied Chemistry 11 Prof. A. A. Dutta Member Electrical Engineering 3 DBACER NAGPUR SSR-2017 PREFACE This Accreditation report is a valuable document that has been prepared with utmost sincerity to the best of our understanding and knowledge. It comprises of two parts, namely institutional data for 7 criteria and evaluation reports of all departments. The first includes: Profile of the Institution and Executive Summary, and second part consists of Criteria wise details of the institution, Departmental Evaluation reports and a Declaration by the Head of the institution & annexures. Formerly known as Shri Vidyarthi Sudhar Sangh College of Engineering (SVSS) which was renamed in Dec 2011 after Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a great leader and writer of Indian constitution as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Reaserch (DBACER). Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering and Reaserch was established in 2008 under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Shri Dattaji Meghe. The college was started initially with four branches under the aegis of Meghe Group with an aspiration to prepare graduates to become outstanding professionals characterized by integrity and social responsibility with a global competitive era. From the inception since 2008, our efforts have been to educate, empower and enlighten the students. DBACER has plans to excel in the field of automation and manufacturing and to be the most known institute in the region. This college is situated in 10 acres campus at wanadongri, Hingna Road, 15 Km away from Nagpur Railway station. It is housed in four separate blocks with total built up area of 18986Sqm. It is unaided college and fee structure is governed by Shikshan Shulka Samiti, Mumbai from time to time. DBACER is located amidst composed surroundings and has a modern architectural ambience and state of art infrastructure which characterizes with unique buildings in Nagpur city. The Meghe Group of Institutions (MGI) Education umbrella includes a Medical Science Deemed University, four Engineering Institutions of which DBACER is the one, Polytechnics, a Management Institution and twenty five Schools established in last three decades. In order to deliver the commitment of Quality Education to more than 40,000 MGI students, it has been ensured that all the eligible programmes/Institutions are accredited by the respective accrediting authorities of the Government of India [NBA / NAAC / NABET]. In the past decade the world has grown inexplicably in closeness leading to intense competition. Among various factors that give a country a competitive advantage, education and resulting knowledge economy is the key player. However, what adds to the knowledge economy is not only 'what we posses' but also ‘how much we know’. Globalization and the subsequent high competition have also opened up new avenues of knowledge and opportunities of growth in the existing fields of education. Technology and management are two important fields that have seen vertical succession resulting in improved well-being of humans. Growth in technology has made lives simpler and easy, processing faster, decision making more accurate, luxuries affordable and all those things seem possible that remained inaccessible. Understanding the need for quality education 4 DBACER NAGPUR SSR-2017 with values, Meghe Group of Institution has achieved benchmark in the form of its flagship institute Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur started with a mission in 1984 and continues to serve the society by establishing DBACER in the region with quality consciousness as the major criteria. DBACER at present offers Six Undergraduate and four Post Graduate Engineering programmes. However, from the session 2017-18 Management has decided to progressively close two Undergraduate viz, electronics Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering and all four Post graduate courses. No Objection Certificate to that effect has been received from RTM Nagpur University. DBACER is approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukodoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU). The College has a large team of teaching staff with full of enthusiasm, zeal to serve the noble profession. With educational qualifications and training from premier institutes of the world the faculty is well-equipped to ensure in-depth capacity building of the students. To enhance further the quality of education, MGI has forged ties with various universities of USA and UK for joint degree programmes, research activities, and sharing of best practices, innovative and creative concepts. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Engineering, & Research is committed to achieve exemplary standards in Engineering and Management Education. We aim at continuous improvement of all our processes and will strive to provide environment conducive to the pursuit of knowledge and overall personality development. We encourage all to adhere to the highest ethical standards and professional integrity to enhance the satisfaction level of all stakeholders. Journey of a student in this institute has always involved comprehensive knowledge building from practical skills, theoretical knowledge to personality development, which has given them a head-start in their career. Industry training is given to the students through various intervention methods. DBACER has a separate Training and Placement Department for this purpose. Coveted placements of its students in companies like TCS, Infosys, MphasiS, L&T Infotech, Accenture, Wipro, Cap Gemini, Tech Mahindra, Zensar Technologies, IICT, smart Data Enterprises, Persistant, iGate Patni, E-Sense IT Solutions, Ebix, Percept, CMC Limited, Infocepts, i- flex solutions, Godrej, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited, Zeppelin systems, Indorama Synthetics (india) limited, HSBC, Maintec, Amazon, Bose(better sound through Research), eClinical Works, Indian Army, Indus Tower, Mahindra Rise, HDFC Bank, Syntel, Tata Docomo, Triveni Turbines, Global Logestics (Freight Solutions Ltd..) etc. have been the manifestations of these efforts. That is why DBACER is setting intensive network of alumni spread nationally & globally. It is unfeasible to complete this SSR without receiving whole hearted cooperation and fruitful interaction with all the members of the DBACER family. Following members of DBACER contributed for preparation of this SSR. Dr. V. H. Tatwawadi, Principal. Dr. S. V. Prayagi Professor Department