Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology

395 Pages·2016·8.01 MB·English

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION
SELF STUDY REPORT
Submitted to

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
(NAAC)

An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission
P.O. Box No.1075, Nagarbhavi
Bengaluru-560072

By

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
(An Autonomous Institution, Aided by Government of Karnataka,
Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi)
Near Jnana Bharathi Campus, Mallathahalli, Bengaluru – 560 056
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Table of Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................... 3
Executive Summary- The SWOC Analysis of the Institution ................................. 4
PROFILE OF THE AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE ................................................ 10
CRITERION – 1: CURRICULUR ASPECTS ....................................................... 22
1.1. Curriculum Design and Development ..................................................... 22
1.2. Academic Flexibility ................................................................................. 28
1.3. Curriculum Enrichment ........................................................................... 32
1.4. Feedback System ....................................................................................... 34
CRITERION – 2: TEACHING-LEARNING AND EVALUATION ................... 36
2.1. Student Enrolment and Profile ................................................................ 36
2.2. Catering to Student Diversity .................................................................. 44
2.3. Teaching-Learning Process ...................................................................... 50
2.4. Teacher Quality ......................................................................................... 67
2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms ............................................................. 81
2.6. Student Performance and Learning Outcomes ...................................... 86
CRITERION – 3: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION ............ 92
3.1 Promotion of Research ............................................................................. 92
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research ..................................................... 101
3.3 Research Facilities .................................................................................. 106
3.4 Research Publications and Awards ....................................................... 111
3.5 Consultancy ............................................................................................. 128
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) ..... 136
3.7 Collaboration ........................................................................................... 137
CRITERION – 4: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES .... 142
4.1 Physical Facilities .................................................................................... 142
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource ............................................................ 145
4.3 IT Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 148
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities ......................................................... 150
CRITERION – 5: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION ..................... 151
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support ............................................................ 151
5.2 Student Progression ................................................................................ 161
5.3 Student Participation and Activities ..................................................... 170
CRITERION – 6: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT .. 184
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership ...................................................... 184
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6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment ................................................ 191
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies .......................................................... 196
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization ............................ 198
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System ....................................................... 199
CRITERION – 7: INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES ............................ 203
7.1 Environment Consciousness .................................................................. 203
7.2 Innovations .............................................................................................. 204
7.3 Best Practices ........................................................................................... 207
EVALUATION REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS ...................................... 213
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ................................................. 214
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ................................. 236
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
.............................................................................................................................. 250
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION
ENGINEERING .................................................................................................. 259
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
.............................................................................................................................. 286
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
ENGINEERING .................................................................................................. 294
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ......... 306
DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING ............. 316
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ... 337
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ELECTRONICS ......................................... 349
DEPARTMENT OF MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ............ 358
DEPARTMENT OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ......... 365
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS............................................................ 372
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS ......................................................................... 378
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY .................................................................. 383
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.................. 388

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Preface
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (Dr AIT) was established in the year
1980 by Panchajanya Vidyapheeta Welfare Trust (PVPWT) Bangalore.
PVPWT is founded by Late Sri. M. H. Jayaprakash Narayan. The Institution
was started with Three AICTE approved undergraduate (UG) programmes in
Departments of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and
Electronics Engineering (EEE). Later UG programmes in Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management,
Instrumentation Technology, Computer Science and Engineering,
Telecommunication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering and
Medical Electronics, were also inducted. In addition, the institution currently
also holds 14 research centers recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological
University (VTU), Belagavi. This year (2015-16), the college has grown
manifold with a total student intake of 1285 pursuing courses in ten
undergraduate, eight postgraduate programmes (PG) of engineering and the PG
Programmes, MBA, MCA and MSc (Engg.) by research/Doctoral Programmes.
The vision and mission of the Institute are:
Vision Statement:
 To create Dynamic, Resourceful, Adept and Innovative Technical
professionals to meet global challenges.

Mission Statement:
 To offer state-of-the-art undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral
programmes in the fields of Engineering, Technology and Management.
 To generate new knowledge by engaging faculty and students in research,
development and innovation.
 To provide strong theoretical foundation to the students, supported by
extensive practical training to meet industry requirements.
 To install moral and ethical values with social and professional
commitment.

The Institution is aided by Government of Karnataka, approved by All India
Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and is affiliated to VTU,
Belagavi. The college was granted with Autonomous Status by UGC during
2007 and the college implemented the same during 2010-11 academic year. The
Institute has ISO 9001:2008 certification and all departments are accredited by
NBA, New Delhi.

Board of Management

Chairman: Dr. S. Chinnaswamy
Secretary: Dr. M. Mahadeva
Treasurer: Shri A. R. Krishnamurthy
Trustee: Shri P. L. Nanjundaswamy
Trustee: Shri S. Mariswamy
Trustee: Shri S. Shivamallu
PRINCIPAL
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Executive Summary- The SWOC Analysis of the
Institution
Executive Summary
I. Curricular Aspects:

Dr AIT established in 1980 received autonomous status from UGC in the year
2010. Though the UGC mandates that the autonomous status needs to be given
to the institute, the VTU statutes defined the same program wise. Since in 2010
more than 80% of PG programs did not had Accreditation/Permanent
Affiliation, VTU granted autonomous status only to UG programmes and not to
PG programs. The curriculum of PG programmes are given by the affiliating
University, which is revised once in every two years to meet the industry and
societal requirements. Dr AIT has been making continuous progress in
designing its curriculum and developing academic programmes based on
Outcome Based Education (OBE), since the academic year 2010-11. The
institute aspires in fulfilling and attaining the vision and mission goals by
providing the dynamic and challenging education in frontiers of engineering,
science and management. The curriculum of all UG programmes is revised and
updated every year to meet the needs of Industry and current research. The
curriculum meets the standards as prescribed by VTU, AICTE, Professional
Bodies and other regulatory agencies. The Board of Studies of each
Programme/Department consisting of academicians from highly reputed
Institutions, VTU Nominee, Industry Professionals and Alumni representatives
design the curriculum to attain certain attributes to employability, innovation
and research. The knowledge of faculty members through the research on
various fields, feedback from the students, alumni, employer and the
suggestions given by the experts help in framing the curriculum which in turn
helps in introducing new courses and updating the syllabus.

Further, the institute has MOUs with various leading industries who provide the
internship opportunities/Project works to UG/PG students. Apart from this, Co-
curricular activities organized by the respective departments makes the students
more competitive and Industry ready. Good number of events/programs on soft
skills and professional development are conducted within the campus to enrich
the skills of all students.

II. Teaching-Learning Evaluation:
Being a Government aided Institution 95% admissions to all UG programmes
of the college are through government, based on the CET conducted by
Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), Comed-K, and GOI quota. The
remaining 5% student admission is done under Management Quota as per the
Government norms. Admissions through KEA and COMED-K are as per the
rules framed by the respective authorities.
Faculty acts both as a mentor and as a guide. A thorough planning and execution
of the plan in teaching the courses throughout the semester pave the way for
efficient learning for the students. Academic calendar prepared by the Dean
(Academic) consists of list of working days, Continuous Internal Evaluation
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(CIE) and Semester End Examination (SEE) dates, result announcement dates,
public holidays, study holidays and all other important events like Sports day,
Maithri, parents meet, Alumni meet etc planned by the institute/departments.
Head of the department monitors the academic progress as per the proposed
schedule. Faculty adheres to the proposed lecture plan and regularly updates
their course files.

The Teaching Learning Evaluation process at Dr AIT has been standardized as
per the guidelines for autonomy issued by VTU. Preparing the lesson plan,
lecture notes, laboratory manuals etc tuned to the requirements of providing
experiential learning platforms to the students of both at the UG and PG level.
The evaluation in the case of B.E. programs consists of Continuous Internal
Evaluation (CIE–50% weight age of total marks) and Semester End
Examination (SEE–50% weightage of total marks). The CIE is based on
assessment tools, which includes three Continuous Internal Evaluation
consisting of three Tests and Quizzes; the best two performances in test & quiz
combined will be considered for the award of final CIE marks. The Semester
End Examination (SEE) is conducted for the whole syllabus, evaluated by two
examiners (internal and external or both external). The question papers for the
SEE are set by External and Internal examiners. The final grade will be awarded
based on the combined marks obtained in both CIE and SEE. External
examiners are invited for evaluating the courses with the Laboratory
components as well as for project based courses. Absolute Grading on a 10 point
scale has been adopted in the Evaluation system. SGPA (Semester Grade Point
Average) and CGPA (Cumulative Grade point Average) are awarded at the end
of every semester end examination. Finally, the degree shall be awarded by the
VTU, Belagavi to all the students who have earned 200 credits and
recommended by the College after approval from the Academic Council of Dr
AIT.

III. Research, Consultancy and Extension
Empowerment of engineering students is achieved with strong theoretical
knowledge, interdisciplinary skills, creativity, innovation, hands on expertise
and professional ethics. R&D initiatives at Dr AIT foster these needs among
students and faculty members. R&D policies and advisory committee drive
research thrust with constant monitoring and encouragement. State-of-the-art
lab facilities established with grants from DST, VGST and AICTE provide the
researchers exposure to advanced technology and urge to carryout research
activities in the recent trends. The World Bank assistance, TEQIP-II received
during October, 2012 also helped in improving the existing infrastructure and
quality of Human Resources to carry out R&D and Consultancy related to
various domains. Over the last five years R&D has contributed in publishing
research work in reputed journals, conferences and filing patents that are of
societal relevance. Partnering with leading MNCs and research agencies
through MOUs, R&D center works on prime areas of research such as guidance
and control, embedded systems, image processing and data analytics. Resources
at R&D center is put to optimum use in providing industry relevant training and
consultancy activities that in turn generates revenue for further investment.
Faculty of Dr AIT are encouraged to pursue Ph.D from VTU and other leading
premier organizations under QIP providing them relevant support as per the
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government norms. Roadmaps and vision, mission documents set the pace for
R&D center at Dr AIT to be one of the leading research hubs of national
importance providing solutions that of societal needs.

IV. Infrastructure and Learning Resources:
Dr AIT has well maintained campus spread over 20.53 acres out of which the
built up portion is around 50% to house all the Departments and Central
Facilities. The Green cover on campus has been consciously maintained and any
plans for expansion of buildings to cater to increased students and faculty
strengths are taken with a thought of maintaining the green cover and the
academic ambience and Learning environment for inspiring the students and the
faculty, who join Dr AIT with the pursuit of Excellence in mind. Every
Department is housed in an Independent Block with adequate space provision
for class room, Laboratories, research Laboratories, and other requirements.
A Central Library & Information Centre is located in the Centre of the Campus,
which acts as a hub of knowledge, with a collection of Voluminous Number of
titles and annual subscriptions to several internationally reputed journals in all
disciplines of science, engineering and technology. The library has several E
Resources and facilities such as E-Books, learning resources like NPTEL,
DELNET and are well equipped with access via the internet and the Wi-Fi
connectivity to the entire faculty and students anywhere on the campus. Dr AIT
is a member of the VTU Consortium of libraries and under this scheme access
to knowledge resources have no limitation whatsoever. The use of these
resources is evidenced in terms of a large number of publications in peer
reviewed and refereed international journals.

V. Student Support and Progression
An effective Student mentoring and Support scheme is practiced at Dr AIT since
many years. Mentors are nominated for every group of 20 to 25 students and
given the responsibility of monitoring the academic performance and advise
them on personal matters to certain extent which helps to give individual
attention to every student in the group. The Departments conducts Parents
Teachers meet as part of the system to involve the parents who are the key
stakeholders in the progress of their respective wards. Issues related to the
academics and personality developments are discussed with the parents during
this meet. Student’s participation in Extra-Curricular activities, sports and other
co-curricular activities are also recorded in the course registration book. The
system of mentoring has resulted in providing timely corrective advice to keep
the students on track in the academic and non-academic engagements. Rules for
academic progression are published in the “Handbook of Rules and
Regulations” given to every student admitted into the undergraduate degree
program. These rules are in line with the guidelines for the autonomous
institution given by the VTU, which finally awards the degree to the graduates
based on the recommendations of the institution.

The Institute also provides the welfare measures such as scholarships, free-ships
and student safety insurance scheme to ensure a financially trouble free
environment. It provides information about the competitive examinations and
offers career counselling, soft skills training, entrepreneurial skills to enhance
the employable opportunity of the students. The Placement cell is well equipped
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with full time Training and Placement Officer (TPO) and infrastructure to
ensure smooth placement process. On an average every year 80% of eligible
students gets placed at many reputed Companies/Industries, while the remaining
few will puruse their higher education in and outside the Country. The institute
has grievance redressal, sexual harassment prevention, Anti ragging cells to
address the issues. The alumni association provides a platform for aluminous to
interact with the college. The institution takes up the measures to monitor the
slow learners and drop out students. It also monitors the career growth of the
students. The students are encouraged to take part in several responsible
administrative positions which not only improves their leadership skills but also
helps them to achieve the academic excellence. Participation in several events,
research, NSS, blood donation camp, Swach Bharat instils social responsibility
amongst the students.

VI. Governance, Leadership and Management:
Dr AIT is governed by the Board of Trustees of the PVPWT, an educational
trust established in the year 1979 at Bangalore. The distinguished personalities
of PVPWT with rich experience in the field of Higher Education and the niche
segment of Technical education on the Governing body guide all the activities
of the institution. The Governing body gives lot of credence to the autonomy of
the academic council, which is the highest academic body overseeing the
Teaching-Learning process in various programs of study administered in the
institution. The institute has been contributing to Engineering and Management
Education with a focus towards developing graduates with a global outlook and
with necessary Entrepreneurial, Managerial & Software Development skills to
succeed in a competitive world. As an academic institution, Dr AIT is
continuously learning, evolving with every year and updating the needs of the
companies by promoting all necessary requirements.

The Institute believes in overall development of its all stakeholder. The
institution is striving towards excellence and imparting practical knowledge
through Technical expertise since its inception. Engineering students at Dr AIT
are privileged to have world class Education and well-furnished lab facilities,
good infrastructure over all personality development with the support of
Management and dedicated staff. Management of the Dr AIT has empowered
its faculty members at all the level of the organization. The participation of
teaching faculty in the governing bodies of institution has been ensured. All the
stakeholders are involved in the development of the institution.

VII. Innovations and Best Practices
The College has adopted various measures to maintain a green campus which
helps in developing an eco-balanced environment. The College ensures
environmental consciousness in the minds of students by conducting
environmental awareness programmes from time to time. A two credit course,
Environmental Studies is prescribed in 1st semester of all UG programs.
Entrepreneurship development cell has been established to meet the challenge
and need of the society. College has adopted certain Best Practices like
“Mentoring System”, “Research and Development” amongst students and
faculty members and “Training and Placement activities” which makes Dr AIT
as one of the best institution to enhance the performance of the students.
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The SWOC Analysis of the Institution
Strengths
 Management with a vision for imparting quality education and student
welfare.
 Government aided Institution.
 Autonomous, TEQIP Funded Institution.
 Institute has well qualified and highly dedicated Teaching and Non-
Teaching Staff.
 Better retention of faculty with 24% of Ph.D holders.
 Sufficient infrastructure and Hostel facility.
 Outcome Based Education focused on employment, entrepreneurship
development and research orientation.
 Stakeholder’s need based curriculum and its periodic revision.
 Value added courses to UG/PG students.
 Institute has excellent rapport with outside corporate world for technical
and managerial support.
 Active memorandum of understanding with industries and foreign
universities.
 Faculty members are regularly encouraged and given opportunities to
pursue higher studies, research work and encouraged to apply for
research projects.
 The Institute has well equipped digital library which has access to e-
books, National and International e-journals.
 Special Book Bank for SC/ST Students
 Institute Faculty members and students are members of professional
bodies like IEEE, ISTE, IETE, CSI, ISOI, SAE and IWS.

Weaknesses
 Students, being from rural area, are striving to meet national and global
standards in technical education and facing language barriers.
 Institute has to upgrade their teaching community for more funded
projects; quality research and development; and patents and
consultancy. Consultancy work to be improved.
 Lack of opportunities for international collaboration.
 Poor Industry supported laboratories.
 Lack of faculty exchange or student exchange programmes.
 Campus placements of the college, needs to be improved.
 Aptitude of the students for higher learning is low.
 Involvement of Staff in research is constrained due to more academic
work load.

Opportunities
 Institute is continuously organizing various developmental programs for
the benefit of teachers and students through seminars, workshops,
conferences, symposiums and other student meets.
 Ever increasing demand for technical education at UG & PG level of
Engineering & Technology.
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 Many more opportunities for tie-ups with both established and start-up
companies in India and abroad for enhancing learning outcomes.
 Situated at the centre of Bangalore city where multinational companies
are setting up their design houses.
 Enhancing engineering values among socio-economic background
Students through innovative teaching and learning process.
 Promoting the young and motivated faculty members towards research
and academic excellence.
 Industry institute interactive learning to prepare industry ready
candidates.
 Enhancement of research and entrepreneur activity in the field of
engineering and technology.
 Innovation in teaching-learning process.
 To develop R&D activities by interacting with premier Industries and
high performing Institutions.
 Scope for strengthening the industry institute interaction for better
placement of students.

Challenges

 Matching 100% placement against declining quality of students.
 Bridging the gap between curriculum and industry needs due to fast
developing technology.
 Grooming students for inculcating Entrepreneurship in cut-throat
competitive markets.
 Working strategically on key requirements of industry to increase
revenue through consultancy.
 Institute has competition from other technical Institutions/ universities.
 Competition from other institutions and foreign universities that may
setup their operations in India in near future.
 Decreasing availability of committed and quality faculty with passion
for teaching.
 Collaboration with foreign universities.
 Students with diverse background.
 Continuous change in technology that challenges the employability of
the students.
 Increasing number of engineering colleges.
 Input quality of students, their academic performance and providing
placement opportunities.

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