Student Handbook
Student Handbook
Student Handbook
ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(AUTONOMOUS)
( Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai )
Re-Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC , Accredited By TCS,
Re-Accredited by NBA (BME,ECE & EEE)
Perambalur - 621212
Student HandBook
INDEX
GENESIS OF THE INSTITUTION
ACADEMIC MATTERS
o ADMISSION
o ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
o EXAMINATION SYSTEM
o GRADING SYSTEM
o DEFINITION OF TERMS
o DRESS CODE
o CLASS ADVISOR
o DISCIPLINE
o ANTI RAGGING
o INFORMATION TO PARENTS
FACILITIES
o MEDICAL
o TRANSPORT
o LIBRARY
o SPORTS
o HOSTEL
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS
VIRTUAL LABS
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We Provide the scope for the students to participate in various level of extension
activities such as NSS, Fine arts, Sports, Club activities, etc rather than academic competency.
Each and every year we organize Student Enrichment Programme through professional societies
such as IEEE, ISTE ,BMSI and so on. National and International symposium and conference were
also arranged to enrich the technical competency of the student. We have a regular practice of
applying a proposal to funding agencies, in which we have received fund on MODROBS, SPDC,
Organizing Symposium, Conference, etc.,
VISION:
An active and committed centre of advanced learning focused on research and training in the
fields of Engineering, Technology and Management to serve the nation better.
MISSION :
To develop eminent scholars with a lifelong follow up of global standards by offering UG,
PG and Doctoral Programmes.
To pursue Professional and Career growth by collaborating mutually beneficial
partnership with industries and higher Institutes of research.
To promote sustained research and training with emphasis on human values and leadership
qualities.
To contribute solutions for the need based issues of our Society by proper ways and means
as dutiful citizen.
QUALITY POLICY:
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B. ACADEMIC MATTERS:
Programme Offered:
B.E. Aeronautical Engineering B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
B.E. Biomedical Engineering B.Tech, Biotechnology
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering B.Tech. Computer Science and
B.E. Civil Engineering Engineering(Cyber Security)
B.E. Electronics and Communication M.C.A. - Master of Computer
Engineering Applications
B.E. Electrical and Electronics M.B.A. - Master of Business
Engineering Administration
B.E. Mechanical Engineering M.E. - CAD/CAM
B.Tech. Chemical Engineering M.E. - Computer Science and
B.Tech. Food Technology Engineering
B.Tech. Information Technology M.E. - Communication Systems
B.Tech. Pharmaceutical Technology M.E. - Power Electronics and Drives
B.Tech. Artificial Intelligence and Data
Science
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2. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
A Candidate who has fulfilled the following conditions shall be deemed to have satisfied the
requirements for completion of a semester.
Ideally every student is expected to attend all classes of all the courses and secure 100%
attendance. However, in order to give provision for certain unavoidable reasons such as
Medical / participation in sports, the student is expected to attend at least 75% of the classes.
Therefore, he / she shall secure not less than 75% (after rounding off to the nearest integer)
of overall attendance
However, a candidate who secures overall attendance between 65% and 74% in the current
semester due to medical reasons (prolonged hospitalization / accident / specific illness) /
Participation in Sports events may be permitted to appear for the current semester
examinations subject to the condition that the candidate shall submit the medical certificate /
sports participation certificate attested by the Head of the Institution. The same shall be
forwarded to the Controller of Examinations for record purposes.
Candidates who secure less than 65% overall attendance shall not be permitted to write
the examination at the end of the semester and not permitted to move to the next semester.
They are required to repeat the incomplete semester in the next academic year, as per the
norms prescribed.
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3. EXAMINATION SYSTEM
Performance in each course of study shall be evaluated based on (i) continuous assessment
throughout the semester and (ii) Examination at the end of the semester.
Each course, both theory and practical (including project work & viva voce Examinations)
shall be evaluated for a maximum of 100 marks.
The examination (theory and practical) of 3 hours duration shall ordinarily be conducted
between October and December during the odd semesters and between April and June
during the even semesters.
The examination for project work shall consist of evaluation of the final report submitted by
the student or students of the project group (of not exceeding 4 students) by an external
examiner and an internal examiner, followed by a viva-voce examination conducted
separately for each student by a committee consisting of the external examiner, the
supervisor of the project group and an internal examiner.
For the examination in both theory and practical courses including project work the internal
and external examiners shall be appointed by the Controller of Examinations.
4. GRADING SYSTEM
All assessments of a course will be evaluated on absolute marks basis. However, for
the purpose of reporting the performance of a candidate, letter grades, each carrying certain number
of points, will be awarded as per the range of total marks (out of 100) obtained by the candidate in
each subject as detailed below:
Letter Grade Grade Points Marks Range
O (Outstanding) 10 91 – 100
A + (Excellent) 9 81 – 90
A (Very Good) 8 71 – 80
B + (Good) 7 61 – 70
B (Average) 6 50 – 60
RA (Re-
0 <50
Appearance)
WA (Want of
0
Attendance)
W (withdrawal) 0
5. DEFINITION OF TERMS:
The Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) for the semester and
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The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all courses enrolled from first semester
onwards.
The list of mandatory courses carried out by the candidate.
SGPA is the ratio of the sum of the products of the number of credits for courses acquired
and the corresponding points to the sum of the number of credits for the courses acquired in
the semester.
CGPA will be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the courses registered from
first semester. RA grades will be excluded for calculating SGPA and CGPA.
Where:
𝑪𝒊 is the number of Credits assigned to the course.
𝑮𝑷𝒊 is the point corresponding to the grade obtained for each course.
𝒏 is number of all courses successfully cleared during the particular semester in the case of SGPA
and during all the semesters in the case of CGPA.
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move from his/her place for any purpose during the examination. Drinking water will be
served and approved materials for the examination will be given at his/her place.
Rough work if any must be done only on the space allotted at the end (last but one page) of
the answer-book. No separate answer-book for rough work will be supplied to the
candidates.
A candidate should neither possess/refer any forbidden material in any form nor seek/obtain
assistance in any form from any person/source towards answering the questions during the
examinations. He/she should not assist other candidates in any form towards answering the
questions during the examinations. The candidate should not reveal his/her identity in any
form in the answer-scripts. The candidate should not indulge in canvassing either directly or
indirectly to award more than deserving marks in the examinations. The candidate should
maintain discipline and decorum during the examinations.
Writing the name or the internal assessment mark or any irrelevant matter or making an
appeal to the examiner in the answer-book will be treated as a case of malpractice.
Writing a wrong register number will lead to rejection of answer-script and the candidate is
liable for further punishment.
Candidates should not detach any sheet from the main answer-book or take away any
sheet/material from the examination hall. He/she should not leave any irrelevant
material/sheet inside the answer-script while handing it over to HS.
The candidate has to ensure that no forbidden materials/writings are present in his/her
vicinity. If any such things are found by the candidate, it should be brought to the notice of
HS before the commencement of the examination. The candidate cannot plead innocence
and has to bear the punishment if such materials/writings are found by the officials while
writing the examination.
When the permitted materials like data book/calculator/lab-coat brought inside the
examination contain any forbidden writings/materials the candidate cannot plead innocence
by claiming that the material/instrument is a borrowed one.
Violation of the examination rule in any form during the examinations will attract
punishment ranging from levying fine to permanently debarring the candidate from
continuing his/her studies.
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The candidates should read the displayed posters containing nature of violation in the
examinations and the punishment recommended.
Any personal message to the candidate, shall not, in any case be delivered to the candidate
until he/she completes the examination.
Candidates who are suffering from infectious diseases of any kind will not be allowed to
write the examination.
7. DRESS CODE:
Every student should compulsorily wear ID card inside the campus.
All the male students should wear self-coloured pants and checked or plain shirts tucked in
and wear only leather shoes with socks. On formal days they can wear a tie.
All girl students should wear salwar cummies with dupata pinned on both shoulders.
Any other dress code is strictly forbidden, for both boys and girls, within the campus.
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DISCIPLINE
Students should be present in the college premises ten minutes before the commencement of the
classes. Late comers will not be permitted to attend classes. Habitual late corners will be dealt with
seriously.
Students should have moral responsibility. They should behave in a disciplined manner with
teachers; non-teaching staff and fellow students.
Students are expected to show respect to teachers by greeting them on their first meeting on each day
in the college premises.
No student shall leave the classroom either without permission or before the teacher leaves the room.
Students, who came to the classroom after the roll call, should enter only on getting permission from
the class in-charge/ HOD.
Students shall spend their leisure time in the library or in the internet lab.
Loitering on the verandah, disfiguring or damaging furniture and writing on walls or desks is strictly
prohibited. Students violating this rule will be levied with fine.
Students should maintain silence while at work in the classroom, library and laboratory.
Students are expected to read the notices/ circulars displayed on the notice/ circulars displayed on the
above will not be accepted as an excuse for failure to comply with it.
No meeting or debate of any kind shall be arranged/ conducted by any student in the college
premises without the written permission from the Principal.
Students shall not align themselves with any political party or take part in any political agitations.
No student shall organize or instigate strike, of any kind. Any student who contravenes this rule will
be expelled from the institution.
Teasing, abusing or playing practical jokes on or causing hurt to such student, or asking the student
to do any act or perform something which such student will not, in the ordinary course willingly act
or perform.
Ragging within or outside any educational institution is prohibited.
Whoever directly or indirectly commits, participates in abetting or propagating “Ragging” within or
outside any educational institution shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend
upto two years and shall also be liable to a fine.
Any student convicted of such an offence, shall also be dismissed from the educational institution
and student shall not be admitted in any other educational institution.
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Without prejudice to the forgoing provisions, whenever any student complains of ragging to the
Head of an educational institution , or to any other person responsible for the management of the
educational institution shall enquire into the same immediately and if found true shall suspend the
student, who has committed the offence, from the educational institution.
Any grievance shall be given, in writing, to the Principal.
No subscription of any kind shall be collected by any student without the written permission from
the Principal.
Any act of misbehavior or indiscipline will entail suspension and/ or expulsion from the college.
Students who are using either college bus or the private bus should not indulge in any act of
misbehavior during bus journey.
Students who are not living with Parents or Guardian shall reside in hostel or in lodging approved by
the Principal.
In regard to all matters, specified in the forgoing rules, students shall aim conducting themselves
befitting the reputation of the college.
The Principal‟s decision shall be final in the matters of punishment to the students for matters of
punishment to the students for violation of any of the college rules.
DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
The discipline committee which ensures to frame rules for students discipline inside the campus and
ensure student code of conduct inside the campus is as per norms.
Check Dress code, ID, latecomers, possession of mobile phones or any prohibited items and
take necessary action against violation of norms.
Form enquiry committee in case of any in-disciplinary issues raised. Submit report to
Principal and recommend remedial action against defaulters with consent.
Maintaining discipline record for individual students through department discipline in
charges.
Forming committees with additional members in case of Programmes / functions to ensure
smooth flow of events.
ANTIRAGGING COMMITTEE
Anti ragging committee helps to ensure compliance with the provision of UGC
regulation 2009 at institute level. This committee is responsible to conduct such enquiry observing
a fair and transparent procedure and principals of natural justice and after giving adequate
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opportunity to the student or student accused of ragging and other witnesses to place before it the
facts, documents and views concerning the incident of ragging and considering such other relevant
information as may be required. To monitor and oversee the performance of anti-ragging squad
in prevention of ragging at the institution and also helps to monitor the welfare of fresh students
outside the campus are the responsibility of this committee
STUDENT GRIEVANCE CELL
Institution wise:
College has constituted a student‟s grievance redressal cell. Suggestion boxes are placed in every
block. Separate registers are maintained for the grievances to record the date of grievance,
grievance details, redressal details and date of redressal. Students having grievances with the
internal evaluation process can directly approach the concerned faculty member, who in turn will
discuss the performance of the student. Students are also free to consult the Head of the
Department through counselor in case of their unsolved grievances, if any.
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The Principal‟s decision shall be final in the matters of punishment to the students for matters of
punishment to the students for violation of any of the college rules.
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INFORMATION TO PARENTS:
Faculty advisor takes the responsibility of individual student‟s performance and periodically
updates it to parents.
Mentor meeting is conducted for the students by the individual faculty to ensure the
improvement in academics and co-curricular activities. The purpose of this meeting is to
conduct the SWOC (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Challenges) analysis of
students.
Also Parents‟ participation in First year inaugural function, Alumni Meet, Graduation Day
Function and Appointment Letter Distribution day.
D. FACILITIES:
MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Ambulance and cars for emergency.
First-aid boxes at key locations.
Battery operated cars to help mobility of physically disabled.
In Campus Hospital
TRANSPORT:
The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group of Institution has more than 125 buses which are
made available to the students and the faculty members for commuting from various points in the
city. All students should make use of the DS Groups Transport or should stay in the hostel. This
facility has made it possible to start the classes in time and thereby helping the academic process.
Our bus facilities have enabled us to maintain discipline among students.
All the buses reach the Campus before 8.15am, so that all the students and faculty can have their
breakfast and get ready to attend the classes at 8.30am. The buses leave the campus at 4.20pm,
which helps all the students to reach home early and safely. For the benefit of students who are
attending special classes, using internet facility, library etc., special buses are arranged everyday
which leaves the campus at 5.30pm.
LIBRARY:
The library has online, e-journals access through DELNET services. The library has a
large and constantly growing collection of online resources such as NPTEL, e-journals, e-books,
and so on. These e-resources are accessible anywhere in the campus at any time. We are using
campus wide unlimited access.
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Book reviews and trade catalogues are circulated to the Heads of the departments and on
their recommendation, the list of books and journals are finalized.
Online sources to trace latest publications.
Library committee scrutinizes and approves the requirements of each department collected by the
librarian. Books are also purchased by visiting book exhibitions arranged by leading
publishers/distributors.
OPAC: OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is provided to the users through NIRMALS
library software.
Library Automation:
Library materials and services are automated with commercial software package called NIRMALS.
All the transactions are fully computerized. The bar-coded ID and the scanner are used for charging
and discharging the books.
Internet bandwidth speed : 500 Mbps and Wi-Fi facility available.
Institutional Repository : Yes.
Question bank.
Thesis (students projects)
Newspapers (last six months)
Working Hours
Students/staff should scan their ID card in the E Gate Register scanner while entering into
the library.
The library users should possess their ID card while they are inside the library.
Books will be issued only on production of Bar-coded ID card.
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All members of the library are entitled to produce their ID card when the library staffs
demand for checking.
Use of Mobile phones is not allowed inside the library.
Complete silence is to be maintained inside the library.
Personal belongings like files, folders, bags, coats, jerkins, umbrella, issued books etc are
not allowed inside the library.
Outside members and other college students are allowed only on week days along with the
recommendation letter from their Head of the department or the Head of the Institution.
They have produced their ID along with the recommendation letter.
For the benefit of its users, DSEC Library is following the Open Access System. The books,
current journals, back volumes taken out the racks shall not be replaced. They should be left
only on the tables. Well trained Library assistants are there to replace them in the proper
places.
The librarian reserves the right to cancel the membership of any member found
misbehaving, abusing the library staff or behaving in an indecent manner.
The books taken from the library are to be returned within 14 days or on or before the due
date specified on the due date slip pasted in the last page of the books.
If the borrower is not able to replace the book for the book lost within two weeks, they have
to pay the cost of the book in two times. If a book is replaced, current edition of the book
will only be accepted
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Equipments
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HOSTEL- FACILITIES
In our institution separate hostels for boys and girls with good infrastructure are provided. The
aesthetically designed modern hostels provide home atmosphere. All the rooms have enough space
and furnished with intercom facilities.
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods are provided in a hygienic way. Separate food for
Andhra, Kerala and North-Indians are also provided. The ladies hostel is attached with a swimming
pool. Boys‟ hostel is equipped with GYM, recreational facilities. Medical service is available 24
hours a day.
Facilities
Following facilities are provided in the Hostel
Wi-Fi enabled, Aesthetically built architecture
Exclusive uninterrupted study room for students after college hours
Uninterrupted power supply , Separate Generator for Students
Banking Facility with ATM counter
Three aesthetically designed modern hostels with homely ambience
Medical facility available with free medicines provided to sick students
Medical Lab facility also available
Mineral water provided to all the rooms
Modern dining hall serving nutritious and hygienic Veg. and Non-Veg. food
Separate food for all Other-state‟s students
Swimming Pool facility available
Well equipped Fitness Centre
Yoga sessions
Stationary shop
All hostel students and staff members are provided tea and snacks everyday
HOSTEL RULES:
Application should be made in the prescribed form, available the office. At the end of each
academic year, membership to the hostel will be terminated and members who need hostel
facility again shall make application for readmission by paying the hostel room rent.
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The Dy.Warden will allot room for the inmates. Members may be shifted from one room to
another by the deputy warden whenever need arises.
Vacating hostel in the middle of an academic year will not be permitted. Even if the student
leaves the hostel in the middle of an academic year, the hostel rent will not be refunded.
Perfect silence is to be maintained during the study time. Evening Study: 6.00 p.m – 7.00
p.m Night Study : 8.30 p.m – 10.30 p.m
The room and surrounding should be kept clean and hygienic.
Damage or loss of hostel property will result in strict action. Inmates will have to pay the
cost of the property, repair charges at double the cost, in addition to penalty depending upon
the damage done.
Tampering with electrical installations strictly prohibited.
Students are not allowed to keep transistors, tape-recorders, walkman, cellular phones, iron
boxes, etc., in the premises. Playing cards or possession of the same is strictly forbidden.
Before vacating the rooms, the students should inform the warden/ Dy. Warden, clear dues if
any, and then vacate.
The rooms should be locked whenever the students leave the room. If lights or fan is
switched on, when the room is locked, the inmates of that room are liable to be fined.
The hostel management is not responsible for the loss of property in the rooms or other
properties owned by the students.
Visitors are allowed only on Sundays between 8.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m Visitors / Strangers are
not permitted to enter the hostel rooms. Students are permitted to go out with his / she
relatives only after he / she has got a valid written permission from the Dy. Warden /
Warden.
No student is permitted to stay in the hostel during college hours or extend his / her leave
after holidays without valid permission from the Dy. Warden / Warden.
Students should sign in the outing register (for outing and holidays) and in the movement
register every time they leave the hostel and return to the hostel.
Hostel inmates should strictly adhere to the mess timings.
Menu in the mess may be changed under unavoidable circumstances without prior
intimation.
Day scholars will not be permitted to enter the hostel premises or dine in the mess.
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Inmates are not allowed to carry food outside the mess hall.
Mess rates will be on the semester basis. Payment of mess bill can be made in cash or as
DD.
Any problem can be represented to the Dy. Warden / Warden for immediate solution.
Collective representation is strictly forbidden. Hostellers should not organize any function or
meeting without prior permission from the Warden.
Hostellers are expected to maintain good conduct and discipline. Students found violating
the rules and regulations will face strict disciplinary action.
Computer lab(Internet / WiFi) rules
Campus Hostel – Contact Details with mobile no.
E. PUBLICATION OF RESULTS:
The examination cell has a separate committee for the publication of results where
the external members incorporate with internal members. Through them the publication of results
are published by Passing Board committee. The committee members are University Representative
from parent University, Chief Controller of Examination, Management nominee, Principal, Dean, &
HODs.The Malpractice cases are enquired and given warning to all the students with the approval
of Result Passing Board and ratified.
A student can apply for revaluation of the student‟s semester examination answer
paper in a theory course, within 1 week from the declaration of results, on payment of a prescribed
fee along with prescribed application to the COE through the Head of the Institution. The COE will
arrange for the revaluation and the results will be intimated to the student concerned through the
Head of the Institution.
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Prepare curriculum for the programme by keeping in mind the Programme Educational
Objectives.
Prepare syllabi for various courses based on the course outcomes, programme outcomes
and the objectives of the programme, interest of the stakeholders and societal requirement
for consideration and approval of the Academic Council;
Suggest methodologies for innovative teaching and evaluation techniques;
Ensure updation of state of the art research, adoption of technology enables teaching
learning methodologies and other be st academic practices into the curriculum and
syllabus.
Academic Council: AC
The Academic Council will be solely responsible for all academic matters, such as,
framing of academic policy, approval of courses, regulations and syllabi, etc. The Council will
involve faculty at all levels and also experts from outside, including representatives of the university
and the government. The decisions taken by the Academic Council will not be subject to any further
ratification by the Academic Council or other statutory bodies of the university
The Academic Council will have powers to:
Scrutinise and approve the proposals with or without modification of the Boards of
Studies with regard to courses of study, academic regulations, curricula, syllabi and
modifications
Make regulations regarding the admission of students to different programmes of study in
the college.
Make regulations for sports, extra-curricular activities, and proper maintenance and
functioning of the playgrounds and hostels.
Recommend to the Governing Body proposals for institution of new programmes of study.
Recommend to the Governing Body institution of scholarships, studentships, fellowships,
prizes and medals, and to frame regulations for the award of the same.
Advise the Governing Body on suggestions(s) pertaining to academic affairs made by it.
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conduct the virtual lab for the students. Through these Virtual labs the students are allowed to
complete laboratory experiments via online and explore concepts and theories without stepping into
a physical lab. Students can try out lab techniques in their own residing place. Similarly the students
are not able to attend the curricular activities like seminar conference and symposium etc., The
Institution promotes online webinar activities for the students through the help of various
professional societies and Sponsoring agencies.
https://www.vlab.co.in/. Refer the website for virtual labs.
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