Self-Study Report - Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological

267 Pages·2014·6.55 MB·English

Self-Study Report submitted to

National Assessment and

Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Bangalore

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological
University, Lonere-Raigad
April 2014
Table of Contents

Title of the Section Page
No.
Preface 2
Executive Summary 3
1. Profile of the University 6
2. Criteria-wise Inputs --
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 17
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 25
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 52
Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 68
Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 81
Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 98
Criterion VII: Innovation and Best Practices 110
3. Evaluative Reports of the Departments --
Petrochemical Engineering 116
Chemical Engineering 129
Mechanical Engineering 140
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering 157
Electrical Engineering 176
Computer Engineering 191
Information Technology 201
Civil Engineering 211
Basic Sciences and Humanities 222
4. Declaration by the Head of the Institution 229
Annexure – I: Copy of 2 (f) and 12 (B) letter from UGC 230
Annexure – II: List of Top 24 publications 233
Annexure – III: Organizational chart of the University 236
Annexure – IV: Audited Statements – 2012-13 237
Annexure – V: Grant release letter of XIIth plan from UGC 242

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Preface

It gives me immense pleasure to present the Self-Study Report (SSR) of Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere-Raigad to the National
Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore for assessment and
accreditation. We have made our sincere efforts and taken due care to present the facts
as per NAAC guidelines while preparing this SSR.

We have gone through two cycles of accreditation of National Board of Accreditation
(NBA) and now applied for the third cycle. This University has been recognized
under section 12 (B) of UGC Act in December 2005. We got funding in the XIth as
well as XIIth plan of UGC. Our University has also been selected for funding under
second phase of World Bank funded Technical Education Quality Improvement
Programme (TEQIP –II) by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),
Government of India, New Delhi.

Our objective and motivation behind this application is to get our strengths assessed and
our weaknesses identified by the peer team. We will try our best to implement the
suggestions given by the peer team after assessment and work to develop and transform
this University as a center of excellence in technical education in the state of
Maharashtra. The main thrust of the University is to develop and provide the state-of-
art infrastructure and world class academic and research environment to its faculty and
students. This University always encourage the senior faculty members to initiate
research projects and motivate young faculty members to initiate research by
providing them academic freedom.

I would like to sincerely thank the members of the Steering Committee for their
contribution in the preparation of this SSR. I appreciate the cooperation of the Heads of
the Departments and the faculty and staff of our University for providing necessary
information and help to the Vice Chancellor and the Steering Committee.

I am extremely happy to present and submit the Self-Study Report (SSR) of Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere-Raigad to the NAAC,
Bangalore. I hope that the NAAC will accept this SSR and will arrange to send the peer
team to visit our University soon.

Raju B. Mankar
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. BATU Lonere-Raigad
April 30, 2014

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Executive Summary

The Foundation:

The journey of a thousand miles starts with one little step. The idea of establishing a
Technological University in Konkan region as an instrument of economic development was
conceived by the Government of Maharashtra in 1981. As per the recommendations of an
Expert Committee, the Government established Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological
University; vide Act No. XXII of 1989. The University is situated at Lonere in Raigad
District in a rural setting, which provides an environment, ideal and conducive for nurturing
academic progress, pursuit of research and contemplation. The University has well-
structured governing mechanisms as provided in the University Act. The distinct
character of the University is its unitary status with entire Maharashtra as its area of
activity.

Vision, Mission and Values:

Commensurate with the provisions of the University Act, the University has the following
strategic intent in terms of vision, mission and values:

Vision: To provide integrated technology education of the highest quality at all levels for
overall economic development and for transferring the knowledge, experience and
expertise to the backward region and become a leading Center of Excellence in the field of
Engineering, Technology and Science as a real ‘Seat of Learning’ with national character
and international outlook.

Mission: The University is committed to provide quality technical education, research and
development services to meet the needs of industry, business, the service sector, and the
society at large.

Our Core Values: Strength, Endurance, Openness, Effectiveness, Commitment to Quality.

SWOC Analysis

Recently, an elaborate assessment of the University in terms of its strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and challenges (SWOC analysis) was carried out through participation of
various stake-holders. A consolidated list of its major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and challenges was then prepared.

Strengths: The strengths of the University include its sprawling campus of 475 acres away
from hustle and bustle of cities, autonomy and well-structured governance, UGC
recognition under 2(f) and 12(B), well qualified and stable faculty, presence of academic
systems like credit-based continuous assessment system, transparency in evaluation, etc.

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Weaknesses: The weaknesses include frequent power cut-offs, inadequate hostel facility,
remoteness of location, lack of campus amenities such as schooling, hospital, etc.

Opportunities: The opportunities for the University include opportunity of expansion in
postgraduate education, research and innovation; industrial collaborations for R&D
projects, consultancy, and continuing education for their employees; public-private
partnership, etc.

Challenges: There are challenges like attracting and retaining talented faculty, competition
from foreign universities and private universities, etc.

Strategic Plan
Based on the SWOC analysis, the strategic plan was prepared. Accordingly, some of the
broad objectives for the next 5-10 years are identified as follows:

(cid:120) To expand facilities for undergraduate and post-graduate education by increasing intake
capacity of existing programmes on immediate basis and by starting new programmes at
a later stage.
(cid:120) To enhance doctoral research by giving fellowships to PhD students.
(cid:120) To carry out sponsored research projects from industry leading to innovation in products
and services.
(cid:120) To establish Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) on the campus.
(cid:120) To increase consultancy services and number of problem-solving projects from industry.
(cid:120) To introduce entrepreneurship development programmes and motivate students to
become entrepreneurs.
(cid:120) To enhance training programmes and continuing education programmes for industry and
academia.
(cid:120) To start part-time and joint M. Tech programmes from current academic year.
(cid:120) To start five-year integrated M. Tech programme on the lines of IITs from current
academic year

Specific Objectives
Based on the above Strategic Objectives, we then went on to derive Specific Objectives
for the next three years.

(cid:120) To increase intake capacity of existing 6 M. Tech programmes from 18 to 36.
(cid:120) To admit 10 full-time doctoral students every year in various disciplines by giving them
fellowships.
(cid:120) Each Department will seek funding support for research work from agencies like DST,
UGC, AICTE, DBT, CSIR, etc.
(cid:120) Each Department will take at least one collaborative R&D project/consultancy project
from industry leading to innovations and increase in IRG.
(cid:120) To involve M. Tech and doctoral students in the above projects.
(cid:120) To involve 3rd year and final year UG students in the above projects.

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(cid:120) To conduct need-based training and continuing education programmes for industry and
increase IRG.
(cid:120) To restructure PG curricula to align them with market requirements.
(cid:120) To impart need-based training to faculty in pedagogy and subject/domain knowledge.
(cid:120) To impart need-based training to technical and supporting staff and boost their morale.
(cid:120) To enhance finishing school activity for SC/ST/OBC and academically weak students and
thereby improve their transition rate, pass rate, skills and employability.

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Profile of the University

Self-Study Report – DBATU Lonere
Profile of the University

1. Name and address of the University:

Name: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University,
Vidyavihar, Lonere-Raigad
Address:
City: Lonere Pin: 402 103 State: Maharashtra
Website: www.dbatuonline.com

2. For communication:

Designation Name Teleph Mobile Fax Email
one
with
STD
Code
Vice Dr. Raju B. 02140- 94224 02140- [email protected]
Chancellor Mankar 275040 94101 275142
Pro Vice NA
Chancellor
Registrar Dr. V. G. 02140- 97303 02140- [email protected]
Sargade 275142 41788 275142
Steering Dr. P. K. 94232 [email protected]
Committee Brahmankar 17887

Dr. P. V. Vijay 94224 [email protected]
02140- 02140-
Babu 94603
275142 275142
Dr. S. S. 94040 [email protected]
Naik 76060
Dr. H. N. 94033 [email protected]
Warhatkar 16374

3. Status of the University: State University

4. Type of the University: Unitary

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5. Source of funding: State Government of Maharashtra

6. Date of establishment of the University: 5th May 1989

Established as State University by the Act of State Assembly of Mahatrashtra

7. Date of recognition as a University by UGC or any other national agency:

Under Section dd mm yyyy Remarks
i. 2f of UGC * 07 02 1992 Certificate
ii. 12B of UGC * 27 12 2005 Annexure -I
iii. 3 of UGC # NA NA NA
iv. Any other ^ Extension of
10 05 2012 approval

* Enclose certificate of recognition.

# Enclose notification of MHRD and UGC for all courses / programmes / campus/
campuses.
^ Enclose certificate of recognition by any other national agency/agencies, if any.

8. Has the University been recognized:

a. By UGC as a University with Potential for Excellence?
Yes No (cid:51)
If yes, date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
b. For its performance by any other governmental agency?
Yes No (cid:51)
If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and
date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

9. Does the University have off-campus Centers?

Yes No (cid:51)
If yes, date of establishment : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Does the University have off-shore campuses?

Yes No (cid:51)
If yes, date of establishment: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition : …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

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11. Location of the campus and area:

Location * Campus area in Built up area in
acres sq. mts.
i. Main campus Village: Lonere
area Tal: Mangaon 466.83 58,454
Dist.: Raigad
(Rural area)
ii. Other campuses NA NA NA
in the country
iii. Campuses NA NA NA
abroad

(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area), Any other (please specify)
If the University has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study
report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.

12. Provide information on the following: In case of multi-campus University, please
provide campus-wise information:

(cid:120) Auditorium / seminar complex with infrastructural facilities
The University has constructed an Auditorium as an integral part of the University
main building. However, the work of acoustics, air-conditioning and furniture is
still remaining. The work will begin within next six month which will be executed
by the Public Works Department of Government of Maharashtra. Presently, we use
the Auditorium of Institute of Petrochemical Engineering located in our Campus.
The University has one Conference Hall and one well equipped Seminar Hall.

(cid:120) Sports facilities
(cid:153) Playground: 51,000 sq. mts.
(cid:153) Swimming pool: Not available
(cid:153) Gymnasium: Each Hostel is provided with Gymnasium
(cid:153) Any other (please specify)
(cid:120) Hostel
(cid:153) Boys’ Hostel
i. Number of hostels: Two
ii. Number of inmates: 808
iii. Facilities: Mess, TV Hall, Internet connectivity
(cid:153) Girls’ Hostel
i. Number of hostels: Two
ii. Number of inmates: 691
iii. Facilities: Mess, TV Hall, Internet connectivity

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