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Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O.

Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Part – A 1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution Karmayogi Engineering College

Shelve Pandharpur

1.2 Address Line 1

Gat No 124-125

A/P. Shelve Tal-Pandharpur,

Dist - Solapur, Maharashtra, Pin:413304

Address Line 2 .

Pandharpur City/Town

State Maharashtra

Pin Code 413304

Institution e-mail address

[email protected]

Contact Nos. 02186-250300

Dr. S.P Patil Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

02186-250310

Mobile: 9503763370

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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator: Mr. Aashish A.Joshi

Mobile: 9511858397

[email protected] IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

MHCOGN23950

EC (SC)/18/A&A/54.1 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:

Nov 5, 2016

http://www.karmayogiengg.com 1.5 Website address:

Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.karmayogiengg.com/AQAR2017-18.pdf

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation

Period

1 1st

Cycle B++ 2.76 2016 5 years

2 2nd

Cycle

3 3rd

Cycle

4 4th

Cycle

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY 26

th June 2015

1.8 AQAR for the year 2017-18

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1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC The First Annual Quality Assurance Report AQAR 2016-17 in respect of Karmayogi Engineering College Shelve Pandharpur 413304 along with necessary enclosures were submitted to NAAC Bangalore

1.10 Institutional Status

University

State

Central

Deemed

Private

Affiliated College Yes No

Constituent College Yes No

Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education Men Women

Urban

Rural

Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

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1.12 Name of the Affiliating University Solapur University Solapur

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University

University with Potential for Excellence

DST Star Scheme

UGC-Special Assistance Programme

UGC-Innovative PG programmes

UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

2.1 No. of Teachers

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students

2.4 No. of Management representatives

2.5 No. of Alumni

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder

and community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists

UGC-CPE

UGC-CE

DST-FIST

Any other

08

01

01

01

01

--

01

2.8 No. of other External Experts 03

No

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2.9 Total No. of members 16

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 2

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:

Students 02 Alumni 01 Others 00

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No

If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. International National 0 State 0 Institution Level 02

(ii) Themes NBA Preparation workshop programs for Faculties

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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

1. Outcome based education is followed by the institute under the guidance and surveillance of the IQAC

2. As per the suggestions given by the IQAC to the college management,

interviews for approved posts were submitted to University and

recruitment procedure is Complete process. 3. Adhoc regular appointments are given to faculties with approval from

University 4. Review of academic achievements of each department. 5. Initiation of ISO-2015 is under consideration.

6. Awareness program was arranged in order create awareness of quality

education amongst all faculty members according to NBA guidelines. 7. Newly recruited faculties were deputed to induction program to

understand Teaching learning activities with innovative teaching mythologies.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards

quality enhancement and the outcome achieved at the end of year.

Sr. No. Activity Number

01. Expert / Guest Lectures for the Students 08

02. No. of Co curricular activities 08

03. No. of Extra-curricular activities 05

04. No. of Industrial/site Visits 12

05. No. of publications (UG) 19 06. No. of Students placed 102 07. Parent meet 02 08. Alumni meet 01 09. No. of ISR activities / outreach programs 4

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Provide the details of the action taken:

1. Recruitment of faculty were done as per the requirement of the departments. 2. Additional practice sessions for critical subjects were conducted as per requirement

of Student. Due to regular lecture monitoring at the departmental level SE, TE and BE

teaching learning activities were found to be improved in respective departments. 3. EDP Cell was made to enhance entrepreneur qualities of the students. 4. Number of companies visiting to the institutions for recruitment were increased that

lead to the improvement in Placements

Sr. No. Activity Number

01. Workshop/STTP/FDP arranged 02

02. No. of faculty attending Workshop/STTP/FDP 40

03. No. of faculty members attending the conference 03

04. No. of publications 19

05. Revenue through Consultancy and Testing RS 05,20,268/-

06. No. of MOU with Industry 01

07. No. of faculties having professional membership 25(ISTE)

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Part – B Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Number of

Number of Number of

Number of value

Level of the programmes added / Career existing self-financing

Programme added during the Oriented Programmes programmes

year programmes

PhD -- -- -- --

PG -- -- -- --

UG 04 00 04 00

PG Diploma -- -- -- --

Advanced -- -- -- --

Diploma

Diploma -- -- -- --

Certificate -- 00 00 00

Others -- -- -- --

Total 04 00 04 00

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 04

Trimester --

Annual --

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents

Employers

Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Details available in Annexure-II

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1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

The Syllabi are updated every five year at Solapur University level. The

faculty members of all the departments have active participation in the

syllabus revision and updating activities at the University level. Currently

CBCS pattern is running for Second year engineering, CGPA pattern is

running for Third year and Final year engg. One faculty member are working

as members of the Board of Studies at University,

1. Dr. S. P. Patil Department of Electrical Engineering

2. Dr. S. P. Patil Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give

details. : The institute have started Entrepreneurship development cell to

provide a platform for interaction with entrepreneurs and Arrange vibrant

interaction with organizations promoting the cause of entrepreneurship.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of Total Asst. Associate Professors Others

Professors Professors

permanent faculty

08 07 00 01 00

01 2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions

Recruited (R) and Vacant

(V) during the year

Asst. Associate Professors Others Total

Professors Professors

R V R V R V R V R V

60 00 00 19 02 04 04 00 66 23

2.4 No. of Adjunct and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

18 - -

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International

National level State level level

Attended 01 00 00

Presented 01 00 -

Resource 0 00 00

Persons

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Details

Implementation of Outcome based methodology learning

Institute has started NBA preparation to proceed for better teaching leaning activities. Project based learning; experiential learning, and active learning has adopted.

Reinforcement Evening study program for Teaching FE students with Extra study hours

Multimedia (NPTEL) Presentation, Seminars , Guest Lectures ,Industrial visit Mentoring/counseling is done Newly recruited faculties had trained on lecture preparation,

Course file preparation by adopting PO and CO consideration (OBL)

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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days

during this academic year 231

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

photocopy and

the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,

Revaluation

Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

05 01 05

restructuring/revision/syllabus development

as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 85

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the Total no. of Division

students

Programme

Distinction I %

II % Pass % appeared

%

Mechanical 203 47.755 10.20 15.27 63.86

E&TC 83 55.79 20.4 2.865 89.80

CSE 103 68 3.88 00 78.64

Civil 200 32.01 34.5 8.5 75

2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

1. Student feedback on Teacher performance is collected twice a semester by

IQAC and necessary instructions are given to improve in lagging areas.. To track

improvements/suggestion/complains raised during semester in view of smooth

conduction of teaching learning activities.

2. Department HOD’s and Central coordinator meetings are arranged twice in a semester to monitor the activities conducted at departmental and central level.

3. As per the directives provided by NAAC peer team online feedback has started

to reduce paper work .Fully furnished feedback software developed by a final year student is being used.

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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes

Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 01

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme 00

HRD programmes 00

Orientation programmes 01

Faculty exchange programme 01

Staff training conducted by the university 00

Staff training conducted by other institutions 02

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 01

Others 00

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled Temporarily during the Year

Administrative Staff 11 5 00 00

Technical Staff 5 5 00 00

Administrative staff and technical staff are appointed through Local Selection

Committee.

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Criteria III

Research, Consultancy & Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the HOD in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the departments

• Timely availability or release of resources;

• Availability of adequate infrastructure and human resources;

• Financial assistance is given to the faculty towards Conference Registration to

attend &/or present papers.

• A faculty member who has obtained admission for Ph. D degree can be onsidered

for grant of ‘Study Leave’.

• To promote research culture among the students and faculty members, institute

has procured latest equipments, updated the library facilities and subscribed for the

research journals & e-journals.

• The students are encouraged and supported financially to participate in different

tech-fest, Science fair, Technical paper competitions.

• All the departments of the institute also organize seminars/workshops/different

activities to create curiosity among the students as well as to get a chance to meet

the distinguished experts from the related area.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number -- -- -- 0

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- -- 0

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 00 -- 00 00

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 00 -- 00 00

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 00 00 00

Non-Peer Review Journals 12 00 00

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e-Journals 00 00 00

Conference proceedings 01 01 0

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range

Average

h-index

Nos. in SCOPUS

1-2 2 3 04

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations:

Duration

Name of the Total grant Received

Nature of the Project

funding Year sanctioned

Agency

Major projects -- -- -- --

Minor Projects -- -- -- --

Interdisciplinary Projects -- -- -- --

Industry sponsored

E&TC (01) - - - -

Pandharpur Nagar Parishad

Pandharpur RS

05,20,268/- RS

05,20,268/-/-

Civil (01) 2017-18

Projects sponsored by the --

--

--

--

University/ College

Students research --

--

--

--

projects

Any other(Specify) -- -- -- --

Total

RS 05,20,268/-

RS 05,20,268/-

3.7 No. of books published

With ISBN No. Without ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books

Total -- 00 --

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP DPE CAS DST-FIST DBT Scheme/funds

Total 0 0 0 0 0

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3.9 For colleges

Autonomy

INSPIRE

CPE

CE

DBT Star Any Other

Scheme

(specify)

Total - - - - - -

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

Dept. Amount (in Rs.)

Civil

Rs 5,20,268/

Total Rs 5,20,268/

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

International National State University College

Total Number -- -- -- -- --

Total Sponsoring agencies -- -- -- -- --

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

00

3.13 No. of collaborations International

National

Any Other

00 00 00

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

00

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency

From Management of Total

University/College

Total Nil Rs 6 Lakh Rs 6 Lakh

3.16 No. of patents received this year

Type of Patent Number

National

Applied --

Granted

--

International

Applied --

Granted

--

Commercialised

Applied --

Granted

--

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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows of the institute in the year 201-17

Total International National State University Dist College

00 00 0 0 00 00

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them

Students registered under Ph. D. Guides

them 01 01

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution: NIL

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3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF

SRF

Project Any other

Fellows

Total -- -- -- 00

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level National level International level 100

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level National level International level

No. of students 100 -- -- --

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level National level International level

No. of Awards 00 00 00 00 won in NSS

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level National level International level

No. of Awards -- -- -- --

won in NCC

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University College Forum NSS

NCC Any Other

Forum

No. of Extension 02

activities organized

1.Conducted a special camp of NSS students at Shirdhon Tal Pandharpur “Disaster Management and

Rehabilation” for Youth.

2. Our students had worked as Police friend during “ Aasdhadhi Wari” 2017

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility

Donations from institute/trust: nil

No. of students

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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund

Campus area 10 acres - Shri

Pandurang 10 acres

Pratishthan

Class rooms 16 Nos. - 16 Nos.

Pandharpur

Laboratories 42 No’s - 42 Nos

Seminar Halls 02 no’s - 02 no’s

No. of important 1) Civil- 09 1) Civil- 9Nos equipments purchased (≥ Nos 2) Mechanical-

1-0 lakh) during the 2) Mechanical- -- Shri

Pandurang 20

current year. 20 Nos Pratishthan 3) E&Tc- 05

3) E&TC Engg 05 Nos Pandharpur 4) CSE -02

4) CSE- 2 Nos

Value of the equipment 1) Civil—Rs17.27

1) Civil—Rs 17.27

purchased during the year 2) Mechanical

(Rs. in Lakhs) 2) Mechanical- Shri

Pandurang Rs.48.14 Rs 48.14 Pratishthan

3) E&TC Engg: 10.26

Pandharpur 3) E&TC Engg: Rs.10.26

3) CSE -

Rs.4.11/-

--

4) CSE – Rs 4.11/-

Others

CCTV Camera

Shri Pandurang -----

installed Pratishthan Pandharpur

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4.2 Computerization of administration and library

1) Administration Office 06PC+ 02printers 2) Account office – 02PC + 01Printers

3) Library -11PC +01Printer

4) Digital Library: 10 PC’s with access to e-Journals

4.3 Library services:

* Library journals are renewed and continued. 4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer

Browsing/

Internet Computer Office Departments Others

Computers Labs

Centres

Existing 404 14 10

01

(CCF) 00 06 Nos.

UPS 01,

Mbps Nos.

Added Nil 00 00 00 00 00 Nil

Existing Newly Added Total No Value No Value No Value

Text Book 10761 3242942 305 98306 11066 3341248

Reference Book 5558 1744851 19 7717 5577 1752568

e- Books - - - - - - Journals 335 920231 31 74567 366 994798

e- Journals 4( Science Direct, ASTM Digital Library, Springer Mechanical Engg , J –gate )

983185 1(National Digital Lib of India)

Free Membership

1 Free Membership

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD& VIDEO 331 14330 - - 331 14330 Novels 507 69409 - - 507 69409

Competitive Exam

1614 221064 6 2247 1620 223311

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Mbps

Total 404 14 10

01

(CCF) 00 06 Nos. UPS 01,

Mbps Nos.

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for Technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

1) Institute has taken membership of National Digital Library of India.

2) Workshop on Family health protection and medical insurance benefits

were provided to account staff.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

iii) Equipments

iv) Others

Rs 00 Rs0.0

Rs. 1,58,682/-

Rs.1,88,758/-

Total: Rs 4,47,440/-

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

The institute’s prime focus is on high academic performance, through outcome based

learning and evaluation process. IQAC helps to maintain and sustain quality parameters of the

institute in every aspect of academics. Learning is made student-centric through series of

lectures, seminars, presentations and industrial visits.

In order to promote the institute’s vision, the IQAC contributes in the following ways –

1. “Avishkar “ a project/poster presentation has organized in institute to promote culture of Innovation. This event is carried out at institute , University, State and national level..

2. Facilities required for the use of ICT are provided by management.

3. Sponsored projects are encouraged by management..

4. Best performing students are getting awards every year based on their academic

performance..

5. Effective monitoring of academic processes is done . Feedback is conducted twice in a semester using a software.

6. As per the result analysis of previous year, strategies are developed at the beginning of

semester for improving the result. Targets are provided to faculties by HOD’s.

7. . Remedial classes are arranged for slow learners based on the requirements

8. Daily study hours for FE students were conducted one on each day followed by test.

9. The quality of teaching is monitored through feedback which is obtained from the

students to assure quality in teaching and learning process. The students’ academic

progress is monitored regularly by a well structured and executed mentorship program.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

The institute keeps track of student progression through

Following-1) Annual Alumni Meet: once in a year

3) Social networking platform: use of Facebook and what’s

App for placement activities

4) Use of institute website for grievances and alumni

registration

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5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No. of students outside the state 00

(c) No. of international students 00

No % Men

No % Women

439 70.24 186 29.76

Last Year 16-17 This Year 17-18

General SC ST OB Physicall Total Genera SC ST OB Physicall Total C y l C y

Challeng Challeng

ed ed

411 57 01 209 00 678 392 54 00 179 00 625

Demand ratio 82.33% Dropout 2%

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

• GATE exam preparation lectures series arranged for BE students in association with Vidyalankar Institute Mumbai using Satellite mode.

• Books are available in the library for GATE exam preparation

• Lectures on competitive examinations preparation for MPSC, UPSC, GRE &

TOFEL to BE students

• Books are available in the library for MPSC, UPSC, GRE & TOFEL exam preparation

• Career Guidance Cell takes active participation in guiding the students for competitive examinations and futher higher educaiton

No. of students beneficiaries:0

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations 000

NET 00 SET/SLET 00 GATE 0 CAT 00

IAS/IPS etc 00 State PSC 00 UPSC 00 Others 00

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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Under the student counselling and career guidance cell, various activities are conducted like –

1) GATE exam preparation lectures for BE. in association with Vidyalankar Institute Mumbai using Satellite mode.

2) Soft Skills trainings through in-house and outsourced agency

3) A well known agency for Career guidance to students.

4) Expert lectures from both industry as well as academia experts are conducted to guide

the students on better career choices.

No. of students benefitted

194

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number of Number of Number of Number of Students

Organizations Students Students Placed Placed Visited Participated

18 175 81 11

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Various activities year round are conducted under the women empowerment cell and the Anti sexual harassment Cell. Few of the activities are –

1) International Women’s Day Celebration

2) Expert lectures on Women Empowerment

3) Various Competitions for gender sensitisation

4) The Anti sexual harassment Cell conducts a meeting every semester to address any complaints or the activities to be conducted for gender sensitisation in the campus

5) Online grievance redressal mechanism implemented.

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5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level 25 National level - International level -

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level

National level

International level --

03 --

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level

National level

--

International level

00

--

Cultural: State/ University level

National level

International level

--

--

--

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount

students

Financial support from institution 500 Rs 60,00,000/-

236 Rs1,37,97,251/- (DSW S/F)

00 00 (STC/PTC)

274 Rs.97,91,800/-

Financial support from government (EBC)

01 Rs. 30,000/- (Minority)

00 00 (Physical Handicap)

Financial support from other sources ---- ------

Number of students who received ------ ------- International/ National recognitions

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5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level 01 National level 0 0 International level 00

Exhibition: State/ University level 01 National level 00 International level 00

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 02

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

The institute has addressed the following major grievances received from the students -

1) Increasing in the study hours timing in library reading hall.

2) Provide transportation vehicles on hourly basis.

3) Wi-fi Connectivity to be improved and regularised

4) Increase in number of buses owned by the trusts as per the request received from the students.

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution The vision and Mission of Karmayogi Engineering college are listed below:

Vision

To make outstanding academic complex in order to achieve excellence in the field of

Engineering and Technology.

Mission

1) To empower the faculty and aspiring engineering students to explore the world of

technology.

2) To mould the engineering graduate who will nourish the ever-changing needs of society

and industry.

3) To promote the collaborative research and consultancy assignments.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

No, currently the Institution does not have a Management Information System.

The academic records like attendance and progress of students is maintained at

department level. Student related data, academic performance, internal

examination evaluation and monitoring is monitored by IQAC and Dean

Academics.

The Director and Dean – Academics have access and suggest the information as

and when needed for monitoring as well as for corrective actions, if any.

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6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The Engineering programmes is affiliated to Solapur University. The institute does not have

academic autonomy and thus has to abide by the curriculum designed by the respective Board

of Studies and academic council of the Affliating University.

However, the Faculty is encouraged to add value to the existing courses by way of content beyond

syllabus, bridge courses for their respective subjects. This applies for every department.

Whenever the syllabus is revised, The discussions are held in the departmental meeting about up

gradation of the curriculum and those inputs are given in the workshops arranged by university. During,

faculties have attended workshops for change in curriculum.

Recently, the FE and SE curriculum has been revised. CBCS pattern is currently applicable.

Dr. S.P Patil is members of the Board of Studies of Solapur university BOS members in the university

for Electrical Engg and Electrical & Electronics Engg.

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

1) The institute’s prime focus is concentrated on academic performance, through

outcome based learning and evaluation process. 2) Learning is made student-centric through series of lectures, seminars, presentations

and industrial visits.

3) IQAC helps to maintain and sustain quality parameters of the institute in every aspect

of academics. 4) For the effective teaching-learning, the process defined is as follows:

5) Preparation of academic calendar of event and calendar of activities, preparation of

course file by individual faculty, preparation of course file (course wise), maintaining

the academic diary throughout semester, monthly report of syllabus coverage,

monitoring of monthly attendance, result analysis of internal tests (UT-I and II) and

prelim exam.. 6) Facilities required for the use of ICT are provided by management.

7) Project exhibition competition for BE students. Prizes are given for best project.

8) Effective monitoring of academic processes. .

9) As per the result analysis of previous year, strategies are developed at the

beginning of semester for improving the result. Also after the final result.

Remedial classes are arranged for slow learners.

10) Additional study hours for FE students were conducted. 11) The quality of teaching is monitored through feedback which is obtained from the

students twice in a semester to assure quality in teaching and learning process.

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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

We conducts Unit Test I ,Unit Test II and Prelim Examination for Engineering students 1. Two -internal Tests (UT-I and II) are conducted as per the university question paper

pattern. Term work (Internal marks) is based on UT marks.

2. Merit scholarships are given to class wise toppers of each branch.

3. Awareness lecture of new exam (DPDS) and term work software implementation

for staff conducted for smoothly conduction of examination..

4. A preliminary exam was conducted for students for preparing them for the final

examination. As per the guidelines the scores in the tests were considered for

internal assessment of students.

5. Apart from the internal test students were evaluated on the basis of their

performance in the field assignments like mini-projects, Industrial visits,

Seminars and presentations

6.3.4 Research and Development

1. Study leaves (10 days per semester) are given to faculties for doing PhD. 2. Financial support(50%) is provided by the management for presenting research papers

in conferences, seminars etc. As well as duty leaves are given for attending seminars,

conferences, STTP’s and online NPTEL courses etc. 3. Incentives are given for the publication in referred journal.. 4. Establishment of advisory board that can help in the development of R and D cell is in

process 5. Preparation of Budget for strengthening departmental R and D (for purchasing of

instruments required for R and D) is need to be strengthen.

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6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

1. Every year some corpus fund for library is sanctioned by the management

according to the increased intake and requirement of additional books, journals

and e-journals. All the requirements of digital library are fulfilled by the institute.

2. Library awareness programs are arranged by the library coordinator for

faculty/students at regular intervals.

Details of Library resources as on date

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

The institute does not have a dedicated Human Resource Development Cell. This prime

responsibility is currently handled by Principal & Vice principal . The focus is to cater to the

training needs of students as well as teaching and non-teaching staff with an objective of

instilling a sense of confidence in areas like communication skills, presentation skills, analytical

skills, technical skills and soft skills in general so that they could be moulded as all round

professionals.

Existing Newly Added Total

No Value No Value No Value Text Book 10761 3242942 305 98306 11066 3341248

Reference Book 5558 1744851 19 7717 5577 1752568

e- Books - - - - - -

Journals 335 920231 31 74567 366 994798 e- Journals 4( Science Direct,

ASTM Digital Library, Springer Mechanical Engg , J –gate )

983185 1(National Digital Lib of India)

Free Membership

1 Free Membership

Digital Database - - - - - -

CD& VIDEO 331 14330 - - 331 14330

Novels 507 69409 - - 507 69409 Competitive Exam

1614 221064 6 2247 1620 223311

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

In the month of February, UGC selection interviews results were sent to

university for all vacant posts like category posts, associate and professor posts

in each program (branch) of the institute and accordingly faculties are recruited.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

1. Institute has department wise industry interaction (MOUs) through which BE

students got projects and placement.

2. Industry interaction has helped in the improvement of curriculum.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

1. Students are admitted to the institute through CAP rounds governed by DTE Mumbai .

2. The seats are allotted and filled by DTE as per the norms (Admissions are diversified)

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching study leave (for PhD, Post Doctorate), medical

leave, marriage leave, staff uniform, Tuition fee concession for

one child (in the school), PF, yearly insurance policies,

Non teaching Staff uniform, medical leave, personal development trainings,

Tuition fee concession for one child (in the school), PF, yearly

insurance policies,.

Students Scholarships, medical facility at campus, library books for year

wise toppers.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated -------- generated by trust

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done √ Yes No

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6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/N

o Authority

Academic Yes University Yes IQAC members

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days? : NA

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No NA

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

Online Question Paper Delivery system

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

NA

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

1. Involvement of alumni members in IQAC cell.

2. Delivering lecture for existing students regarding current/latest

requirements by employer.

3. Feed back is given by alumni student during alumni meet for the improvement

in the quality of different processes in the institute which helps in the

development of curriculum. Alumni registration is available online on institute

website.

4. Alumni supported in the training and placement activity as well.

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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

1. Parent meet is arranged every year that helps in getting inputs for the growth of

the institute.

2. Other way of communication with parents is through progress of the student by

letters monthly which include performances their wards after each internal test,

attendance and overall rating with some suggestion (If necessary) are also sent

etc.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

1. Computer literacy program.

2. FC awareness program before admission process start to focus on changes in admission process if any introduced.

3. Admission awareness lecture at different institutions in near by districts.

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

1. Provision for rainwater harvesting for ground water level

2. Provision for carbon neutrality in the campus

3. Wastewater reuse process had been developed

4. Energy conservation methods adopted in campus

5. Green campus. More plantation than earlier 6. Fixed dome type Biogas plant is installed by students as their project

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Criterion – VII

Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

i) Environment Consciousness

ii) A Green Audit of its campus and facilities

iii) The initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco friendly iV) Energy Conservation:

Use of single switch on-off system at the entrance of each room for switching off all

the electrical utilities whenever not required.

Air-conditioners are not being used in the college even not to Principal Cabin.

The infrastructure has been designed to provide natural lighting and good

ventilation to classrooms and labs.

Printing is minimized and is always taken on both sides of the paper. Unless

required to send out of campus. Already one sided utilized papers are being used

for regular activities.

Desktops have been bought with LCD screen to save on energy.

Instructions provided near switches to switch off lights & fans while leaving the room

in labs, staff cabin, classroom, Principal cabin, office, library etc.

Our class rooms, offices, gymnasium, canteen& hostels are provided with enough

ventilation & illumination to cut down energy use at day time.

“Save water save life” messages are displayed near drinking water coolers and in

the toilets.

iv) Rainwater harvesting system has been implemented to collect rainfall on terrace

and convey it towards storage tank for various utilization Purpose. Here we

collected rain fall on Terrance and convey it by means of rain water pipe towards

well located in college campus, in order to increase ground water table in the

well. The Pout of rainwater collected is directly utilized for gardening purpose.

Terrace area is about 60,000 sq.feet and average rainfall is about 400mm, hence,

rainfall on terrace area is collected and used for gardening as well as conveyed

towards well located in college campus at 600 feet from main building.

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vii) Check dam construction: not available. viii) Plantation: Lustrous garden and lawn are maintained with some of flowering plants

and trees. A lot of expenditure is incurred to keep the environment green. Sprinklers

are provided for watering. Total 10 labors including 2 gardeners, 2 supervisors and 1

Inchage has been employed on contract basis to maintain lawns and greenery. ix) Hazardous Waste Management: Institute is in process of registration with

Common Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal facility. college will

observe strict compliance of Rules & Regulations in this regard. Eco-club

encourage students on Hazardous Waste Management x) E- waste management: There is no hazardous waste material produced in the

institute. MOU with E-waste company in Kolhapur. xi) IQAC Cell - IQAC Cell have been established for academic year 2015-16.. The cell is

headed by faculty members who were working as central coordinators. Under this

cell faculty members from each department as a departmental coordinators were

working. IQAC cells monitors smooth academic work and maintains proper

documentations. The review of each cell have been taken in a IQAC Cell meeting

held in twice in a year in presence of Principal, heads of department and central

coordinators.

xii) Student Feedback System: College online feedback system has stsrted to use

faculty members assess their performance in the eyes of students.The

instructions given by the Management has helped faculty members improve their

performance. This has made them more confident and student sensitive.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year.

i) Calendar activities: Academic Calendar and its events were prepared at the

beginning of the semester by Dean Academics. ii) Innovations - Group Email services and Biometric Attendance system which helps

to maintain the attendance of the staff. WhatsApp group is being used to provide

information and circular to all faculty members.

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iii) Research Activities: More emphasis is given on Research activities and publication of

research papers by faculty members and students in different

conferences/seminar/journals iv) Faculty Seminars: Faculty seminars are conducted in each department. This has

promoted a culture of faculty members keeping abreast with the latest technological

developments in their field of interest as well as sharing and cross fertilization of

ideas. v) Encouragement for higher studies: Faculty members are encouraged to pursue higher

studies during their tenure of service. Study Leave is also granted to faculty members

who are registered for Ph.D.

vi) Faculty Development Program: Soft skill and technical programs help the student and

faculty to develop their communication skills, body language and the ability to

converse with others. The staff members develop their knowledge and skills by

attending these

types of programs. Through these programs they are able to teach current trends to the

student and motivate them to undertake the projects for community in social

development

viii) Performance Monitoring: Continuous assessment sheet has been used for

practical sessions and regular monitoring and review of performance of teachers

based on feedback system and percentage of passes is conducted on a regular

basis

ix) Course File: Faculty members prepared a course file with question bank on each

unit .This is based on syllabus provided by the university. Teaching plan,Lesson

Plan , Academic diary and notes are also a part of course file. x) Remedial Classes: These are conducted for selected difficult subjects for the

students of I, II and III year. These classes helped them in improving the passing

percentage and strengthen to weak students. xi) ICT: It is employed in teaching-learning process. xii) E-learning: NPTEL video lectures and content management system are used

regularly.E-learning facility is also created to prepare for GATE xiii) Entrepreneurship Cell: Seminars are conducted to inculcate Entrepreneurship and

leadership skills among students.

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7.3. Give two Best Practices of the institution

i) Karmayogi First Year study Activity (KFYSA)

KFYSA is an indigenously developed mechanism for ensuring effective implementation of

teaching learning process and overall development of the students. It consist of four distinct

components out of which first two focus on student development and guidelines for becoming

an outstanding student, whereas last two on guiding students about getting excellent academic

performance and going one step ahead achieving overall development. Students are required

to maintain separate notebook for all subjects. Students are asked to write 5 sentences in

English on daily basis and get it checked by concern teacher. Tests are being conducted on

daily basis. This year we stated Yoga and Pranayam for first year students. In evening study

hours we motivate the student to study followed by test which help for improvement of

learning. The main intention to reduce dropout per year.

ii)Improvement of practical approach in teaching learning activity by using Continuous

Assessment Sheet (CAS). : The Continue Assessment Sheet (CAS) practice is consisting of

analysis of each experiment based on timely submission, understanding, Participation and

neatness of the report. There is provision of stating performed date and submission date of

each experiment. In CAS you can provide practice session where absent student can perform

the pending experiment. This has to verify by the faculty. At the end of semester these CAS

are collected and CAS marks are converted out of 15 marks.05 marks are reserved for Unit

Test results and 05 are for Prelim exam considering Term-work are out of 25. Hence regular

performer will be benefitted..

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection.

i) All engineering second year students have environmental studies subject

with project every year . ii) Faculty participated in national workshops in environmental engineering and studies

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (For example SWOT Analysis)

i) KEC implements a scheme to distribute books through library to topper

students in every year additionally .

ii) Provision for carbon neutrality in the our campus

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

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Annexure-I: Academic Calender Sem-I

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