CRITERION 7 Continuous Improvement 5

7. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (50)

7.1. Actions taken based on the results of evaluation of each of the POs & PSOs (20)

Table 7.1.1 POs & PSOs Attainment Levels and Actions for improvement – CAY 2019-20

P Target Attainment Observations

O Level level
s
PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
P 1.9 2.26 ● Target achieved
O
1
Action 1: Remedial classes and tutorial sessions were conducted.
Actions 2: Students are encouraged to take internship during semester break.
PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
P 1.9 2.00 ● Target achieved
O
2
Action 1: Enhanced through active learning assignments
Action 2: Additional assignments containing graded numerical were given for practices.
PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
P 1.9 1.90 ● Target achieved
O
3
Action 1: Field visits and expert talks were arranged.
Action 2: Students were motivated to scout and solve socio-economic problems in a course of
Design Engineering.
PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
P 1.9 2.01 ● Target achieved
O
4
Action 1: Students were motivated to undertake real life problems of industries and society as
their final year project
 PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
● Target achieved
● Workshops on Solid works, EES,
P 1.8 1.81 AutoCAD, Espirit CAM, Pro E,
O ANSYS and Sketchup conducted
5 has enhanced PO attainment for
AY 2019-20
Action 1: Students were encouraged to use latest software for design and analysis for their
project work and for the subjects

Action 2: Students’ were encouraged and guided to use different modeling and analysis software.

PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
 Target achieved
PO6 1.8 1.81  Bridge course, NCC and NSS
activities have helped to attain PO.
Action 1: Target level increased to 1.9 for next AY.
Action 2: Students conducted classes for under privileged municipal school children on
weekends to prepare them for National Talent Search examination (NTS).
PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for
sustainable development.
 Target not achieved
 Students are having less awareness
PO7 1.8 1.79 towards global climate change,
environmental degradation and
sustainable technology
Action 1: Expert lectures on Environment Education and Climate change were conducted.
Action 2: Students and faculties were motivated to use bicycles for campus movement.

PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
 Target not achieved
 Students are found to be casual in
PO8 1.8 1.50 their approach during submission
and other lab task and also unaware
about their responsibility in the
competitive environment.
Action 1: A program was offered for students at different levels/grades to enhance the Big Five
non-cognitive (soft) skills.

Action 2: Seminars were organized by HR during mock placement activity.

PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
  Target achieved
PO9 1.8 1.80  Participation in state and national
level events helped to achieve PO
Action 1: Target level increased to 1.9 for next AY.
PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
 Target not achieved
PO10 1.8 1.69  Students are found to be lacking in
oral and written communication.
PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
● Target not achieved
PO11 1.8 1.59 ● Students are found lacking in
financial management
Action 1: Extensive use of project management monitoring system (PMMS) was adopted.
Action 2: Students were made coordinators of events which enhance their financial
management and negotiation skills for getting sponsorship.
PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
PO12 1.9 2.08 ● Target achieved
Action 1: Students were encouraged to visit and participate in ‘Vibrant Gujarat’, ‘Industrial
Hackathon’.
PSO1: Solve complex Mechanical and interdisciplinary problems using their outstanding
knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and modern
software skills.
PSO1 1.9 2.11 ● Target achieved
Action 1: Target level increased to 1.9 for next AY.
PSO2: Achieve excellence in product design and development by acquiring technical
knowledge in specialized areas such as Materials, Design, Manufacturing and Thermal
Engineering using Design Thinking process. Achieve excellence in product design and
development using Design Thinking process.
PSO2 1.9 1.97 ● Target achieved
Action 1: Target level increased to 1.9 for next AY.
7.2 Academic Audit and actions taken thereof during the period of Assessment (10)

Academic Audit is essential to track progress of an institution towards its drive for achieving
academic excellence. The audit not only reveals levels of proficiency of academic institution in
terms of quality of teaching and administration but also reveals any deviation and course
correction needs for bringing improvements i.e. improvements in teaching methodology and
support infrastructure, capacity building of faculty members, department and institute. The
Following auditing bodies are visiting and conducting audit regularly and giving their feedback:

Regulating Body
GTU – Local Inspection Committee

Monitoring Body L-1

Academic Inspection Committee - Institute

Monitoring Body L-2

Academic Inspection Committee –
Department

3 Stage Academic Inspection

Fig 7.2.1 Mechanism for Academic Inspection

Local Inspection Committee from GTU
● Gujarat Technological University also practices a regular monitoring system.
● GTU forms a team comprising highly experienced and qualified faculty members from
different institutes affiliated to GTU.
● The team visits on predefined date to audit the compliance of the institute to the norms of
GTU.
● The team prepares a deficiency report and submits to the institute through GTU for further
improvement.
Action taken: Institute has taken corrective measures as per the deficiency report

Academic Inspection Committee of Institute

● To comply with the norms of CTE and GTU, institute also has an Academic Inspection
Committee comprises of senior faculty members from different departments.
● Time to time, the committee observes the academic activities of all departments and
brings any lapses to the notice of Principal for further action.
Action taken: In case of serious misconduct, the faculty members were asked to submit
written explanation.

Academic Inspection Committee of Department

● Department has formed an Academic Inspection Committee comprises of faculty
members of the department to inspect daily academic activities as per the time table and
brings any lapses to the notice of Head of Department for further action.
● Senior faculty members have been appointed as section head for the three sections of the
department i.e. Thermal, Design and Manufacturing.
● The section heads along with Head of Department regularly check the academic
documents like course file, equipment utilization report, equipment history cards etc.
● Write off/New Purchases: This team looks into the matters concerning the Requirement of
new equipment, ICT tools, Hardware and Software required additional infrastructural
facilities.
● Course file consist of following documents which are updated time to time wherever
applicable.
1. Copy of University syllabus
2. Lesson Planning
3. List of Experiments
4. Lecture notes
5. Lab Manual
 6. Laboratory Equipment List
7. Mid Sem. Exam syllabus and question paper
8. University Exam Question paper
9. Class attendance Register
10. CO-PO Mapping and Attainment
Action taken:
● Course files were updated on regular basis.
● Continuous assessment was conducted for laboratory sessions.
● Topics beyond curriculum were identified and delivered in best possible way.
● Expert lecture and industrial visits were conducted.

7.2. Improvement in Placement, Higher Studies and Entrepreneurship (10)

Placement
Table 7.3.1 Improvement in Placements
Placeme CAY (2021- CAYm1 (2020-21) CAY m2(2019-
nt 22) 20)
Total 62
Core 60
area
Other 2
area
Average
4.57 L
pay
package

Table 7.3.2 Placement records for AY 2019-20

Sr. No of Salary offered
Name Of Company
No. students per annum
placed (Lacs)
1 L&T Power 1 4.87
0
2 Accenture 7 3.50
3 Tata Motors 6 6.16
4 Future First 0 9.20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
 19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Tot 6 -
al 5

Table 7.3.3 Placement records for AY 2020-21

No of Salary offered
Sr. Name Of Company
students per annum
No.
placed (Lacs)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Total -

Table 7.3.4 Placement records for AY 2021-22

No of Salary offered
Sr. Name Of Company
No. students per annum
placed (Lacs)
1
2
3
5
6
7
Total
Performance in GATE examination and Entrepreneurship:
Table 7.3.5 Performance in GATE
CAY (2021-22) CAYm1 (2020- CAY m2(2019-
21) 20)
No. of GATE
2
Qualified
Students
Entrepreneurs 1
9

7.3. Improvement in the quality of students admitted to the program (10)

Ite CAY (2021- CAYm1 (2020- CAY m2(2019-
m 22) 21) 20)

No.
of - - -
National Stude
Level nts
Entrance admitt
(JEE) ed
Openin
- - -
g
Score/Ra
nk
Closing
- - -
Score/Ra
nk
No.
State/Univer
of - - 120
si ty/Level
Stude
Entrance
nts
Examination
admitt
/ Others
ed
(GUJ-CET) Openin
- -
g
Score/Ra
nk
Closing
- -
Score/Ra
nk
No.
of - - 43
 Diploma Stude
certificate nts
(Examinati admitt
on for ed
Lateral Openin
- -
Entry) g
Score/Ra
nk
Closing
- -
Score/Ra
nk
Average CBSE/Any other
Board Result of admitted
- - -
students (Physics, Chemistry
& Maths)
*Opening and closing Ranks are that of Open/General category