Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

PRAGATI ENGINEERING COLLEGE (Autonomous)

#1-378, ADB Road, Surampalem-533437, E.G. District, A.P

www.pragati.ac.in

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR)

2015-16

Submitted

to

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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CONTENTS

S.No. PARTICULARS Page No.

1. PART – A

Details of the Institution 3 - 6

IQAC Composition and Activities 7 - 9

2. PART – B

Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects 10 - 11

Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 12 - 15

Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 16 - 20

Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 21 - 22

Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression 23 – 25

Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 26 - 30

Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices 31 - 32

Plans of Institution for next year 33

33 3. ANNEXURES

Annexure – I Abbreviations 34 Annexure – II Academic Calendars of the Year 2014-15 35 - 44

Annexure – III Feedback Analysis 45

Annexure – IV Two best Practices 46 - 50

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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) for the AcademicYear2015-16

Part – A

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution

1.2 AddressLine1

AddressLine2

City/Town

State

Pin Code

Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos.

Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile:

ADB Road

SURAMPALEM

ANDHRA PRADESH

PRAGATI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

#1-378

533437

08852-252233, 252234, 252235

Dr. S.SAMBHU PRASAD

08852-252233

07893103266

pragati@pragati.ac.in

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Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile:

IQAC e-mail address:

1.3 NAAC Track ID

1.4 Web site address:

Web-link of the AQAR

1.5 Accreditation Details

Sl.No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of

Accreditation Validity Period

1 1stCycle A 3.08 2015 “Five Years”

2 2nd

Cycle

3 3rd

Cycle

4 4th

Cycle

1.1 Date of Establishment of IQAC:DD/MM/YYYY

1.7AQAR for the year (for example2010-11)

Dr. P.V.S.MACHIRAJUi

9246691641

iqac@pragati.ac.in

www.pragati.ac.in

http://pragati.ac.in/iqac/

21-04-2014

2015-16

APCOGN20770

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1.8 Detailsofthepreviousyear‟sAQARsubmittedtoNAACafterthelatestAssessmentandAccreditationby

NAAC((forexampleAQAR2010-11submittedtoNAACon12-10-2011)

i. AQAR Not Applicable (DD/MM/YYYY)4

ii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY)

iii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY)

iv. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY)

1.9 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) UGC12B

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

1.10 Type of Faculty / Programme

Arts Science Commerce Law PEI(PhysEdu)

TEI(Edu) Engineering Health Science

Management Others (Specify)

Yes

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1.11 Name of the Affiliating University(for the Colleges): Jawaharalal Technological University

NTUK, Kakinada

1.12 Special status conferred by Central/State Government- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc.,

Autonomy by State/Central Govt./University:

University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme UGC-CE

UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST

UGC-InnovativePG programmes Any other(Specify)

UGC-COP Programmes

University & UGC

- -

- -

- -

- -

-

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2. IQACCompositionandActivities

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 others stake holder and

community representatives

2.7 No.of Employers/Industrialists

2.8 No.of other External Experts

2.9 TotalNo.ofmembers

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No Faculty

Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

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 State Institution

(ii) Themes :

08

02

02

01

01

01

01

Nil

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09

02 02

01 - -

Na

tio

nal

Na

tio

nal

Na

tio

nal

2

02

Na

tio

nal

Outcome based Education and Accreditation

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2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

IQAC is involved in enhancing Standards in academic activities and administration as follows:

Implementation of Outcomes Measurement for the courses in the Programme

Standardization of internal assessment pattern for all UG / PG Programmes

Effective implementation of learning management system (MOODLE).

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action proposed by the IQAC in the beginning of the academic year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year*

Plan of Action Achievements

To impart Quality Education

(i) Quality of Assignments and Teaching Aids & tools are enhanced.

(ii) Provision of additional Infrastructural facilities. Enhanced learning environment.

(iii) Semester w i s e A c a d e m i c D a t a f r o m H O D s is collected and analyzed.

(iv) Feedback is taken from stakeholders for the improvement of teaching-learning processes. . To provide need based Teaching

(i) Additional revisions on the topics in syllabus by and practical sessions are conducted.

(ii) Support from expert guest faculty from industry and academia is taken and guest lectures are arranged.

To encourage staff and students Participation in seminar, workshop

and conference.

(i) Faculty members attended faculty development programs to enrich expertise in their domain and knowledge of latest trends.

(ii) Sponsored students to participate in national level inter institution Competitions/seminars/workshop.

To improve student‟s performances on the basis of monitoring system.

(i) Software (Online Academic Activity Portal) is designed and developed to facilitate the faculty to enter the details of hourly attendance, coverage of syllabus and internal exam marks for each class.

To delink Assignment Test and Sessional Test

(i) Delinked the Assignment Test from Sessional Examinations.

(ii) Unit wise Assignments conducted after completion of syllabus of each unit.

To Send SMS alert to the parents about progress of their wards.

(i) Alerts of attendance and performance are sent to the parents by SMS

(ii) Communications with parents is done through SMS , letters and by phone.

*Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

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2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

The IQAC meets regularly to discuss on various issues relating to teaching learning process,

Research & Development, Placements, Curriculum updates/revisions. The plans of the IQAC are

submitted to the Principal, who in turn is shared to all the Heads of the departments for

taking appropriate action.

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Criterion–I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of the

Programme

Number of

existing

Programmes

Number of

programmes

added during the

year

Number of

self-financing

programmes

Number of value

added/Career

Oriented

programmes

PhD -- -- -- --

PG 06 -- 06 --

UG 06 06

PGD Diploma -- -- -- --

Advanced

Diploma -- -- -- --

Diploma -- -- -- --

Certificate -- -- -- --

Others -- -- -- --

Total 12 -- 12 --

Interdisciplinary -- -- -- --

Innovative -- -- -- --

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

The curriculum structure is designed by the affiliating university in such a way that it

facilitates the courses required to attain the expected knowledge, skills and attitude by the

time of their graduation as per the needs of the stakeholders. The curriculum structure consists

of various course categories to cover the depth and breadth required for the program and for

the attainment of program outcomes of the corresponding program.

Basic Engineering Sciences: Basic Engineering Science courses provide the knowledge,

skills and attitude expected in UG engineering graduates of all programs.

Basic Sciences Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Humanities and Social Sciences

Environmental studies course provides awareness on environment for marking it

sustainable.

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Engineering : It contains of set of courses necessary for the students of the specific program.

The courses under this category should satisfy the program specific criteria prescribed by the

appropriate professional societies.

(ii) Pattern of programmes:

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester Yes

Trimester Nil

Annual Nil

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders*

Alumni Parent Employers Students

(On all aspects)

Mode of feedback: Online Manual

Co-operating schools (for PEI)

* Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

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

Curriculum prepared by the affiliated university is being followed.

Every three years curriculum is revised

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

Research Division was established in the Chemistry Department

Skill development centre was established in collaboration with AP State skill

Development Corporation.

Yes Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Criterion–II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of

permanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph. D

2.3 No. of Faculty

Positions Recruited(R)

and Vacant(V) during the

year

2.4 No.of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International

level National level State level

Attended 11 03 --

Presented 20 03 --

Resource

Persons -- 01 01

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

Lesson Plans are prepared in each subject by the faculty members concerned at the

beginning of the each semester.

Total Asst. Professors Associate

Professors Professors Others

239 196 21 22 --

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Asst.

Professors

Associate

Professors Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

196 Nil 21 21 22 02 - - 239 23

7 4 --

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Web resources such as MOODLE one being used by faculty for course materials to

conduct various online programmes like quizzes etc.

Video lessons (NPTEL & MIT) are made available and being used for the better

understanding the concepts of various subjects.

ICT methods are being used.

Teacher‟s dairy, and lesson plans are being monitored by the concerned HOD

periodically

Project works are assigned to the students.

2.7 Total No. of factually teaching days during

this academic year

2.8 Examination/Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book

Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation and Photocopy, on line Multiple Choice Questions)

As the Institution is affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada during 2015-16, the

examination/evaluation procedures are governed by the university are being followed

10 marks earmarked for online examination in the respective theory subjects. This has created

a positive impact on attendance and the results.

Project Seminars and Assignment are made as a part of evaluation.

Jumbling system in examinations has been introduced by the affiliating University and is

being followed by the Institution to conduct the examinations.

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum

restructuring/revision/syllabus development

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

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students

207

03

83.43

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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of the

Programme

Total No

of

Students

appeared

Distinction

%

1st

Division

%

2nd

Division

%

3rd

Division

%

Pass

%

B.Tech-Civil 60 33.33 46.67 3.33 Nil 83.33

B.Tech-EEE 138 30.43 39.86 3.62 Nil 73.91

B. Tech-ME 131 35.88 44.27 4.58 Nil 84.73

B.Tech-ECE 144 52.78 34.03 4.17 Nil 90.98

B.Tech-CSE 120 41.67 39.17 4.17 Nil 85.01

B.Tech-IT 25 16.00 64 8.00 Nil 88.00

M.Tech-CSE 4 25.00 25.00 Nil Nil 50.00

M.Tech- ES 11 27.27 27.27 -- -- 54.54

M.Tech- VLSISD 8 62.50 25.00 -- -- 87.50

M.Tech- CAD/CAM

4 25.00 50.00 Nil Nil 75.00

M.Tech- PE&ED 6 50.00 50.00 100

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

Evaluation of project reports from the departments and after quality evaluation placed

for the discussion in IQAC meetings

Assessment of course files and the attainment of Course Outcomes

Encouragement of the new methods of teaching adopted by the faculty and shares the

same among other faculty

Create policies and procedures to enrich the teaching and learning process

Continuous assessment of students through examination results, curricular and co-

curricular activities through self appraisals, feedback from the students on the

quality teaching of the faculty.

Prepares action Plan Report and the Principal takes necessary measures to implement

them.

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2.12 Initiatives under taken to wards faculty development

Faculty/Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 33

UGC–Faculty Improvement Programme --

HRD programmes --

Orientation programmes 107

Faculty exchange programme --

Staff training conducted by the university 09

Staff training conducted by other institutions --

Summer/Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 68

296296 Others (Faculty Development Programme)

296

Incentives to Paper Publications-

101

Outside activities-

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Academic Leave

08

Incentives for the best result (Dept. wise)

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2.13 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category

Number

of

Permanent

Employee

s

Number

of

Vacant

Position

s

Number of

permanent

positions filled

during the Year

Number of

positions filled

temporarily

Administrative Staff

49 08 -- --

Technical Staff

34 04 -- --

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Criteron–III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extensio

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

A research committee has been constituted to Encourage and motivate the faculty members

to carry out research activities. The research committee meetings are being conducted

regularly to discuss on the p r o g r e s s and measures to be taken to promote research

activities in the Institution.

IQAC monitors the research activities in the college and encourages faculty

To identify the thrust areas of research

To get research grants from National funding agencies like AICTE; DRDO,

DST;UGC, MOEF, MOWR, ISRO to carryout minor and major research projects

To identify the budgetary requirements and identifying resources for funding

research

To organize National seminars/workshops/conferences/Symposia on research

related topics

To attend Refresher/Orientation courses, conferences, seminars and workshops,

Faculty Development Programs to suggest and every faculty member for

participation at least in one event in an academic year.

To publish research papers in national / international SCI Indexed journals

/peer reviewed journals. Faculty also encouraged to publish books with

national/international publishers.

To participate in Board of Studies (BOS), Academic activities of other institutions

/Universities /Industries to acquire skills in revision/update /design of the course

curriculum.

To See that results of research lead to the award of Ph.D degree/

publications/patenting/product generation

To encourage the departments to make Linkages / Collaborations / MOU‟s with

reputed Institutions/Industry/Organizations to carry out interdisciplinary research of

mutual interest.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number 01 01 - 01

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 12.25 26.94 - -

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3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

Number - 01 - -

Outlay inRs. Lakhs - 4.20 - -

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 42 28 --

Non-Peer Review Journals 11 06

e-Journals 11 -- --

Conference proceedings 11 03 --

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

organizations

Nature of the Project Duration Year Name of the

funding Agency

Total grant

sanctioned

in Rupees

Grant

Received in

Rupees

Major projects 2 Years

March-2016 BRNS, BARC

Mumbai 26, 94, 300/- 18, 25, 950/-

Minor Projects 2years

2014 to tilldate UGC-SERO 4,20,000/- 3,99,000/-

Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -

Industry sponsored - - - -

Projects sponsored by the

University/College - - - -

Students research

projects

(other than compulsory

by the University)

- - - -

Any other (Specify)-

AICTE, MODRABS

2years 2014-2016

AICTE, New Delhi

12,25,000/- 12,25,000/-

Total 43, 39,300/- 34,49,950/-

1.656-3.840 3.00 50 --

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3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other(specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of

conferences

organized by the

Institution

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

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From Funding agency From Management of College

Total

3.16 No. of patents received

this year

-- --

--

- - -

- -

- - -

- - -

-

Level International National State University College

Number -- -- -- -- --

Sponsoring

agencies --

-- -- -- --

02

Nil

02

--

----

--

16.25

L

3.00

19.25

Type of Patent Number

National Applied Nil

Granted Nil

International Applied Nil

Granted Nil

Commercialized Applied Nil

Granted Nil

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3.17 No. of research awards/recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the

institute in the year

Total International National State University Dist College

Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution

who are Ph.D. Guides

and students registered under them

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

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

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events

University level State level

National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS

University level State level

National level International level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level

National level International level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized:

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

03

12

01

Nil Nil Nil Nil

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

Social Responsibility

On the occasion of the International Youth Day - commemorating the birth

anniversary of Swami Vivekananda , a rally and orientation programme has been

organized by 80 NSS volunteers on 12th Jan, 2015.

Teachers Day was celebrated on 5th September 2015.

Engineer‟s Day celebrations on 15th

September2015

31st October was declared National Unity Day to spread awareness about

Sardar Vallabhai Patel‟s contribution to Indian history as well as to spread the

message of unity, safety, and security of the nation.

Women Empowerment Programme: International Women‟s Day was celebrated in

the college on March 8th

, 2016 under the theme #PledgeForParity under the

convener ship of Dr. N. Leelavathy, Convenor, Women Empowerment &

Grievance cell

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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 Fund

Total

Campus area 25.2 Acres - College

Management 25.2 Acres

Class rooms 60 08 College

Management 68

Laboratories 69 03 College

Management 72

Seminar Halls 08 01 College

Management 09

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

15 6 College

Management 21

Value of the equipment purchased during the year

(Rs. in Lakhs) 37,25,392

36,92,585

College Management

74,17,977

Others -- -- -- --

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Library administration is fully computerized (OPAC)

Implemented bar coding system.

Computerization for search, indexing, issue/return records

Digital Library

Wi-Fi facility for the Library.

4.3 Library services

Existing Newly added Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 37854 18,55,244 2641 6,95,871 40505 96,51,115

Reference Books 3517 17,91,049 151 66,144 3668 18,57,193

e-Books 1159 -- 93,809 5000 94,968 5000

Journals 28 11,63,035 01 1,09,305 29 12,72,340

e-Journals 3377 21,75,423 275 5,56,756 275 27,32,179

Digital Database -- -- -- -- -- --

CD &Video -- -- -- -- -- --

Others(specify)

-- -- -- -- -- -- *(Note:NPTEL,SONET videos, IUCEE-Webnars, DELNET and INFLIBNET- e- sources are available with the

Library)

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4.4 Technology up gradation(overall) ???

Total

Computers

Computer

Labs Internet

Browsing

Centres

Computer

Centres Office

Depart

ments Others

Existing 727 13 40

-- 01 --

Mech Civil CSE IT ECE EEE BS& H

Office

--

Added 127 03 10 -- -- --

Mech Civil CSE IT ECE EEE BS& H

Office

--

Total 905 16 50 -- 01 -- -- --

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for

technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

(i) ICT

(ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities

(iii) Equipments

(iv) Others

Total

Available

4,50,548/-

1,24,60, 543/-

36,92, 585/-

--

1,66,03,676/-

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Criterion–V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services.

The IQAC has been enhancing awareness continuously through circulars and meetings about

the student support services.

The students are provided services through facilities like Canteen, Library , ATM,

Reading rooms, Games and Sports, Transportation, Health care, Computing, NSS,

NCC etc. and they are actively participating and using all such services.

Students are trained by CRT programs for increasing the chances of employability

and by IIP/EMD cell programs for improving their entrepreneur skills.

Skill Development Programmes, Training Programmes etc.,

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Progression of Students during the semester is monitored through:

Day to day attendance in theory & lab classes and intimation to the parents

Performance of student in internal examinations

Progress semester after semester is monitored through:

The performance of the students in the end semester examinations

Participation in Co curricular and Extracurricular activities

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

(b) No.of students outside the state

(c) No.of international student

Men Women

last year (2014-15) this year (2015-16)

Genera

l SC ST OBC

Physically

Challenged/

Minority

Total General SC ST OBC

Physically

Challenged/

Minority

Total

B.Tech 1410 339 32 985 Nil/ 86 2852 1617 410 29 1161 Nil/101 3318

M.Tech 63 12 02 47 Nil/03 127 49 08 Nil 34 Nil/02 93

B.Tech

Male

251 56 06 206 Nil/20

539 230 88 06 230 Nil/22

548

Female 185 25 02 78 Nil/08

298 182 35 01 182 Nil/10

316

M.Tech

Male

14 1 Nil 10 Nil/01 26 05 01 Nil 06 Nil/Nil 12

Female 21 4 Nil 09 Nil 34 10 02 Nil 09 Nil/01 22

UG PG Ph.D. Others

2852 127

Nil

Nil

Nil Nil

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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations

Providing Online MCQ„s for the preparation of the GATE, CAT, GRE …etc.

Personality development and student training programmes are part of the curriculum.

Proposed to conduct special coaching by senior faculty.

Intensive coaching in English language and Communication Skills periodically.

No. of students beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counseling and career guidance

Continuous Counseling process is followed which resulted in improved student

performance

CRT Classes conducted by Training and Placement Cell for better employment

opportunities of students

Students are encouraged to participate in competitions conducted by Universities /

Colleges.

No. of students benefitted

5.7 Details of campus placement (2015-16)

On campus Off Campus

Number of

Organizations Visited

Number of Students

Participated Number of Students

Placed

Number of

Students Placed

31 350 253 28

Total number of offers: 281

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

International Women‟s day was celebrated in the campus

-- -- 04 --

-- -- -- --

30

253

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5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

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

Sports : State/ University level National level International level

Cultural:State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Supports

For 2015-2016 Number of students Amount

Financial support from institution 568 74,12,900/-

Financial support from government 1991 7,93,55,500/-

Financial support from other sources --- ---

Number of students who received

International/ National recognitions --- ---

5.11 Student organized / initiatives:

Fairs: State/ University level National level International level

(Tech Fests)

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: Nil

7 1 --

-- -- --

12 -- --

-- 1 --

-- 6 --

-- -- --

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Criterion–VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision:

To emerge as a premier Institution for Technical Education in the country through

Academic Excellence and be recognized as a centre for Excellence in Research &

Development, Catering to the needs of our Country.

Mission :

To realize a strong Institution by consistently maintaining State-of the-art-Infrastructure

and building a cohesive, world class team and provide need based Technical Education,

Research and Development through enhanced Industry Interaction.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

YES, Institute has its own MIS developed by the faculty to manage general administration,

examinations, student attendance and continuous evaluation process.

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Syllabus revisions are made once in 3 years by the affiliating university JNTUK,

Kakinada. Recently R13 Regulations are in force for UG/PG Programs.

6.3.2.Teaching and Learning

We aspire to continuously improve our performance through systematic monitoring and

up gradation of all aspects of Teaching – Learning Process and Research & Development.

Problem based learning

Pre placement training

Initiative to Carry out campus placement drives

Encouragement of Staff and Students towards Research

Guidance to students for getting admission for higher studies.

Encouraging students to do mini projects in the concerned subjects

Expert lectures/NPTEL lectures to create awareness to students

Conduction of Skill Development training programs

PPT presentation on theoretical concepts

Periodical evaluation of results of the students in semester end examinations

Conduction of Remedial classes for the academically backward students

Separate mechanism on teaching and learning process based on course outcomes

Usage of Moodle-Online learning resources

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6.3.3. Examination and Evaluation: Information to be given by Exam-Cell

As the Institution is affiliated to JNTUK, Kakinada during 2015-16, the

examination/evaluation procedures are governed by the university is being followed

10 marks earmarked for online examination in the respective theory subjects. This has

created a positive impact on attendance and the results.

Project Seminars, Assignment and attendance are made as a part of evaluation.

Jumbling system in examinations has been introduced by the affiliating University and

is being followed by the Institution to conduct the examinations

6.3.4. Research and Development

R&D Division is established to give support in terms of guidance for applying

projects for funding.

R&D committee to review and motivate research programmes.

Incentives for research publications

Conducting awareness programs by experts from funding agencies such as

BRNS/ISRO/UGC/DST

6.3.5. Library, ICT and physical infrastructure/instrumentation

The college has a central library with plinth area 2797. 96 sq m with all modern facilities. The

library has the following resources:

Titles : 9056

Total No. of volumes : 40505

Reference Books : 3557

Library Automation : KOHA software is used.

e-books : 1159

e-journals : IEEE, Springer (mechanical), Wiley Blackwell(Civil),

Mc- Graw Hill, J-GATE(JET), Elsevier, ASTM(Digital

Library)

Print Journals : 102

Book Bank for SC/ST : Available

Back Volumes of Project Reports : Available

Seating Capacity : 300 Nos.

Timings : 9.00 am to 7.00 pm

Digital Library

Number of Computers : 25

Broad Band Internet Connectivity : 100 mbps (8 Hours)

Library Server : 1 Server Model HP280 G1MT

Intel Core i5-4590S, 3.0 GHZ,8GB RAM, HDD 1TB

E-Learning Materials : 1998 Hours of NPTEL Video Courses on 149

Subjects; 123 Hours of SONET Video Course on 15

subjects.

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Media Resource Centre : Reprographic and Printing Documentation.

Number of users per day : 250 (on average)

The students are encouraged to utilize the learning materials available in the library.

The faculty and students avail the benefit of video lectures like NPTEL, NME –ICT.

The faculty and students refer to the online and print journals for literature to publish/

present technical papers.

Students refer to the e-learning resource material to enhance their technical knowledge.

The library and Internet centre are kept open beyond the working hours of institution.

AICTE-Elseweir-Engg-COMP.sc (Package online_ for 1 year

6.3.6.Human Resource Management

Faculty annual assessment by Self Appraisal Performa (SAP)

Orientation programme is conducted for new faculty members

Support and guidance is provided for carrying research activities, presenting

papers in conferences and publishing papers in reputed journals

Faculty members are motivated to submit research proposals to various National

funding agencies

Faculty members are encouraged to obtain higher qualification.

Faculty are encouraged to participate in FDPs, Seminars and Workshops

Organized by Industries and reputed Institutions

6.3.2 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Vacancies are advertised news papers and the primary recruitment is done and to be

ratified by the affiliating university after the final selection through interview and the

post will be ratified by the affiliating University.

6.3.8. Industry Interaction/Collaboration

The Institution has Collaborations/MoUs/Agreements with other organizations

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Infosys –Campus Connect

Mission R&D

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE)

TCS iON

Talent Sprint

Global Shapers Forum

Monster India

Nicco Ventures

HYDSPIN (Hyderabad Software Process Improvement Network)

Department of Microbiology, SSJ College, Thane, Maharashtra, for carrying

out interdisciplinary science research projects.

“IoT with Cloud” – Center of Excellence through LOFTYSOFT AB (Sweden) and

GETWINGS (Ahmedabad)

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6.3.9. Admission of Students

70% of the admissions are done by the Convener, EAMCET, Govt. of Andhra

Pradesh. Remaining 30% of the seats are filled by the Management based on the

guidelines given by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh from time to time.

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching

Free medical checkup and treatments at college dispensary run by the College Management in the college campus.

Group insurance facilities

Free transportation.

Laptops are provided to all heads of the departments

Gratuity to all Teaching staff Non

teaching Free medical checkup and treatments at college dispensary run

by the College Management in the college campus.

Group personal accidental Insurance

Students

Sanction of scholarships by the College Management to meritorious s t u d e n t s to encourage them and to free them from financial burden.

Sponsoring gold medals to the toppers of all branches on the names of renowned (late) persons of the society t o encourage competitive spirit among the students by Management.

Students safety policy Group personal accidental Insurance

Dispensary in college campus to look after the medical needs.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

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

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic Yes No --- No Yes

Administrative No No No

Yes

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6.8 Does the University/Autonomous College declares results within 30days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No

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

End Examination question paper to be given by the affiliating University and Evaluation

process involves coding & decoding of answer scripts etc and Recounting and Revaluation of

answer Scripts by the affiliating university.

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

colleges?

The affiliating university, JNTUK nominates the eminent personalities for the college

Governing body, Academic Council and Board of Studies to design the curriculum and

provide the suggestions to improve the quality of education in the college.

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Alumni meets are conducted annually and lectures by alumni are arranged by all

departments.

Alumni interacts with the present students to motivate and guide

Alumni assist in placement activity by giving references to Training & Placement

Officer.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent–Teacher Association

Informal meetings are being conducted to identify the issues related to

students.

Presently parent teacher association is not in existence, however, feedback

from parents is collected at times and it is analyzed for taking measures further

development of the Institution at all levels

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

Supporting staff are encouraged to continue their education for improvement of t h e i r

qualification.

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

Sprinkler system is used for Greenery and Lawns

Plantation is set in majority places of the campus and maintained to make campus

as eco- friendly

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Criterion–VII

7. 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.

Continuous monitoring of progress in syllabus completion through online

academic activity report.

Monitoring of students performance in mid-term exams, attendance, arranging

Student Interaction and Counseling by faculty members.

By taking student feedback regularly on effectiveness in teaching.

By making available class rooms with LCDs etc.

Subscribing to technical magazines, journals of high repute and proceedings and

by subscribing for membership in DELNET and subscribing for all journals

prescribed by AICTE for effective knowledge sharing.

Established Research Development Division in Chemistry Department which is

useful for both students and faculty for doing mini projects, projects and research

of interdisciplinary nature in Science & Engineering.

Remedial classes for slow learners are conducted.

Encouragement of students for internship during summer vacation.

Encouragement of students in extracurricular activities viz., Sports, NCC, NSS

& Cultural etc. for a overall development.

Encouragement and Motivation of the faculty to submit proposals for sanction of

research grants from National funding agencies.

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

beginning of the year

IQAC planned the objectives for current year 2015-16 and its progress was monitored

through action taken report monthly from all concerned persons. In its meeting these

action taken reports were discussed and correction were suggested appropriately

whenever required.

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Activity Planned Status of Activity / Action Taken

Academic Schedule Implemented as per the schedule

Course delivery Completed as per the lecture schedules

Workshops/Seminars/Guest Lecturers/ Training programs

Conducted as per the proposals

Sending applications for Research funding

Proposals are submitted in the prescribed format of the concerned National Funding agencies.

Applying f o r A u t o n o m o u s status. Proposed to submit application for the attaining autonomous status.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study

Manuals)

Enhancing student skill set

Comprehensive Student Monitoring System

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii, iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness/protection

Offering Environmental Science as a compulsory subject

Planting of trees in the campus

Construction of rain water harvesting pits in the campus

Environment Day Celebration on 05-06-2015

Conducting environmental awareness workshops/ seminars by inviting the

experts through Eco club of the college

Organising Swacha Bharath campaign etc.,

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add (for example SWOT Analysis):

nil

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Annexure I

Abbreviations:

CAS - Career Advanced Scheme

CAT - Common Admission Test

CBCS - Choice Based Credit System

CE - Centre for Excellence

COP - Career Oriented Programme

CPE - College with Potential for Excellence

DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence

GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test

NET - National Eligibility Test

PEI - Physical Education Institution

SAP - Special Assistance Programme

SF - Self Financing

SLET - State Level Eligibility Test

TEI - Teacher Education Institution

UPE - University with Potential Excellence

UPSC - Union Public Service Commission

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ANNEXURE-II

Academic Calendars

B.Tech I Year I Semester

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B.Tech I Year II Semester

37

B.Tech II Year I Semester

38

B.Tech II Year II Semester

39

B.Tech III Year I Semester

40

B.Tech III Year II Semester

41

B.Tech IV Year I Semester

42

B.Tech IV Year II Semester

43

M.Tech

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ANNEXURE-III

FEED BACK ANALYSIS

Analysis of Exit Student Feed Back

The exit feedback is taken from the students passing out from the college during each academic

year. In this feedback information is elicited from the students regarding satisfactory level with

respect to

(a) Attaining course objectives (b) attaining programme objectives ( c) attaining programme

educational objectives (d) placements in (i) Software sector (ii) Core sector (iii)

Government sector and (iv) going for higher education etc.,

Analysis of Alumni Feedback

Alumni opinion about Pragati Engineering College is satisfactory and it infers that majority of

the Alumni accepted that the contribution level of institution towards their overall improvement

is satisfactory. Most of the alumni are satisfied with the self learning opportunities and facilities

given to them during their stay in the college. Many of the alumni are satisfied with the

industrial exposure created to them during their four year of under graduate course.

Analysis of Parents Feedback

Majority of the parents accepted that the course accomplishments were worth the resources they

have invested for their wards. Parents felt that the infrastructural facilities in the institution are

adequate for their wards and physically the campus is more secured for their children. Parents

responded positively towards the cooperation extended by administrative staff. They are able to

communicate directly with teaching staff of the college. They felt that institution contributes to

the greater extent in their wards Improvement.

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ANNEXURE-IV

TWO BEST PRACTICES

Details of activities conducted for improving the students over all skills during

Academic year 2015-16 by various departments of the college.

Civil Engineering Department celebrated ELEVER 2K16 on January 07th,2016. Dr.M.Anjaneya Prasad,

Professor, OU, Hyd, as the Chief guest. 369 students of I, II, III and IV CE have participated. Around 250

students of other colleges have attended the event

CSE&IT departments conducted a National Level Technical Symposium styled as “EPROZYNE 2016“

under “STRIDES“ on 6th January 2016 with the main aim to highlight the current status and emerging

trends in technology in various topics towards the betterment of R&D and Industrial needs.

ECE Department has conducted

One day Training Program conducted on Matlab simulinks & tools on 1st october, 2015.

One day faculty development programme was conducted on IoT, SDN, Network management

Organized by TCS Consultancies, on 26th November, 2015.

Two days faculty Development Program was conducted on “Advances of Signal Processing” on

30th & 31

st Jan,2016.

Two days National Workshop was conducted on “Evolutionary Computing Techniques: Theory

& MATLAB Implementation” on 23rd

& 24th april,2016.

A Ninth National Level Technical Symposium “STRIDES – E-JIVE 2K16“was

inaugurated by the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering on 04-01-

2015. III year ECE students organized an event named POSTER PRESENTATION and Power Point Presentations. And an event styled as Project expo and Technical quiz has been organized.

Mechanical Engineering department has organized

A National Level Technical Symposium styled as “ERUDITE-2016 under “STRIDES“was

conducted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on 08-01-2016. Students of I, II, III

and IV year B. Tech classes participated in the Programmes. Paper & Poster presentations,

Models exhibition, Technical Quiz were conducted during the Technical fest. Dr. G.Ranga

Janardhana, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, JNTUK, Kakinada acted as Chief guest. 300

students this college and 100 students of other colleges were benefitted by the programme.

Engineer’s day on 15th September was celebrated and events were conducted for 2nd,

3rd and final year B.Tech students on Technical Quiz, JAM (Just a Minute), Group

Discussions. 280 students participated in these programmes. Power point presentations

on “Recent trends in mechanical Engineering domain are given by Final year and third

year Students.

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department conducted

One Day National Workshop on Embedded Systems for Electrical Engineers on 15-09-

2015

One Day National level Technical Symposium styled as EXULT-2016 under STRIDES

on 05-01-2016

Faculty Development Programmes (FDP’s) /Workshops:

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Department conducted a Two Day Faculty

development Programme on Soft Computing Techniques and their Applications to

Electrical Engineering faculty on 19th

-20th

February 2016

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) conducted a Two Day

Faculty Development Programme on Advances in Signaling Processes conducted on 30th

and 31st January 2016

Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a Two Day Faculty Development

Programme on Application of Manufacturing for Make in India on 2nd

and 3rd

April 2016

Department of Computer Science Engineering (CSE) and Information Technology (IT)

conducted Two Day Faculty Development Programme Big Image data processing on

Hadoop frame work on 19-20th

February 2016. Dr.U.S.N.Raju, Assistant Professor NIT, Warangal. Mr. K.Sai Kiran, Microsoft, Hyderabad are the Resource Persons

Department of Civil Engineering conducted a Two Day Faculty Development

Programme applications of Waste materials in construction for modern India on 16th

and

17th

April 2016

Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Sciences conducted a Two Day

Faculty Development Programme on Significance of Interdisciplinary research in Basic

Sciences (SIRBS-2016) on 19-20th

February 2016

Department of English conducted a Two Day Faculty Development Programme on the

New Paradigm in English Language Teaching- A Blended Approach in the present

Global context on 2nd

& 3rd

April 2016

Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted a Two Day National Workshop on

Evolutionary Computing Techniques. Theory and Mat Lab implementation on 23rd

and

24th

April 2016 Department of CSE & IT conducted a Webinar on “MOOCS in Education” Mr.P.N.Rao

is a Resource Person from JNTUK 29-07-15

Two Day FDP on “Overview of Agile Methodology” Organized by CSE& IT Mr.T.Ram

Mohan Consultant-HYDSPIN 10th-11th Oct 2015

APSSDC FDP on “Android” Mr. Mahesh 14/10/2015 to 12/12/2015

A One day FDP was conducted on 26th Nov 2015 by the Departments of CSE & IT on

“TCS Remote Internship” with resource persons Mr.Praveen Mr.Kiran from TCS

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Training Programmes by T&P Cell:

S.No Date Event Topic Resource Person and Designation

Venue Attended by

1 11 Jun to 8 July

Training Aptitude and Verbal (phase-1) Internal resources College B.Tech : IV year students

2 27 Jul to 24 Aug

Training Aptitude and Verbal (phase-2) Internal resources College B.Tech : IV year students

3 18 Sep to 23 Sep

Training Aptitude and Verbal (phase-1) FACE College B.Tech : IV year students

4 19 Sep to 26 Sep

Mock Interviews

Technical and HR from corporate College B.Tech : IV year students

5 7 Oct to 10 Oct

Freshman Induction Programme FACE College B.Tech : I year students

6 8 Oct to 11 Oct

Training Company Specific Training FACE College B.Tech : IV year students

7 12-Dec Meet The Leader

Interactive Session Mr.B.Prasada Rao, CMD, BHEL

College B.Tech : III year students

8 28-Dec Interactive Session Mr.D.P.Das, Dy GM-HR, L&T Const

College B.Tech : III year students

9 29-Dec Interactive Session Mr.V.B.Gadgil, MD &CE , L&T Metro (Hyd)

College B.Tech :III year students

10 19-Jan-16 Webinar Cyber Security

Mr. Kinushk De, Head-Business Operations and Enterprise Security &Risk management, TCS

College B.Tech : III , IV year CSE,IT

11 1-Feb-16 Guest Lecture

Planning for a Successful Career in Engineering Education

Mr.Suryanarayana, Senior Consultant, TCS

College B.Tech : I year students

12 11-Feb-16 Webinar Enterprise Content Management

Dr.Madhava K Vemuri Head Technology -ECM Practice, Enterprise Solutions, TCS

College B.Tech : II,III year CSE,IT

13 8-Mar-16 Webinar TCS Post Offer Connect Mr.Suresh P Global Head, ILP, TCS

College B.Tech : IV year TCS selects

14 26-Mar-16 Interactive Session Mr.Aniruddha S Dasu Director-HR, Polaris

College B.Tech : III year CSE,ECE,EEE

15 30-Mar-16 Interactive Session on Remote Internships

Mr. Y.Praveen Senior Consultant Mr. Richard King , ARM TCS

College B.Tech : III year ECE,CSE

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Skill Development Programmes

1 Academic Projects (2016) 330** 01/10/2015 –

Ongoing

2 Mobile Application Development (FDP)

06 12/10/2015 – 12/12/2016

CSE 5, IT - 1

3 Mobile Application Development ( for 3rd Year students)

26 08/02/2016 – 11/07/2016

(CSE -25, IT – 1)

4 Mobile Application Development (for 2nd year students)

112 06/02/2016 – 11/07/2016

(ECE – 31, IT – 22, CSE – 59)

Achievements of Students: The following papers have been presented by our students at the 3rd International Conference on Innovations in Computer Science & Engineering (ICICSE - 2015) organized by Guru Nanak Institutions, Hyderabad, during 07-08 August 2015

Big Data in Social Media - A L S Nandini, T S S Praneetha

Smart Environments- R Sree Uma, R Sree Madhavi

Standards in Cloud Computing- Ch. Sowmya, Ch. Sushmita

Software Forensics: Principles, Current Scenario and Future Directions- Naveena, Sri Harsha

Security in Cloud Computing- Aravind, Dora Babu

Smart Cities in Indian Context-R Sree Uma, R Sree Madhavi, Lokesh

Manas Kumar Yogi, N. Padmavathi, “Diversification in software Engineering: Concept,

Applications, Challenges,” International Journal for Scientific Research & Development,

ISSN(online)2321-0613, volume 3, Issue 3, 2015.

Manas Kumar Yogi, Boppana Lakshmi Lavanya “Sustainable Computing : Principles, Trends,

Future Directions,” Journal of Network Communications and Emerging Technologies(JNCET),volume

1,Issue 3, May 2015.

M.Veera Chandra Kumar, M.Sridhar Bhatlu, K.V.B.G.S.S.Datta, S.Adivishnu Surya Kumar Published paper on “Bidirectional Speed Control Of Dc Motor Using” in International Journal of Engineering Research-Online (IJOER), ISSN 2321-7758, Volume 3, Issue 5, (Sept-Oct) 2015 Edition

M.Manga Lakshmi, G.D.Sairam Vihari, T.Venkata Parasuram Published paper on “Analysis Of Seven Level Asymmetric Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter” in International Journal of Science Engineering and Advance Technology (IJSEAT), ISSN 2321-6905, Volume 3, Issue 9, September 2015 Edition

S.M. Shariff, K.Naveen Sri Sai, I.S.S.R.R.Rajaneesh, K.Sai Manoj Skandha Published paper on “ Simulation Model of Single –Phase Simplified Seven – Level Inverter” in International Journal of Engineering Research-Online (IJOER), ISSN 2321-7758, Volume 3, Issue 5, (Sept-Oct) 2015 Edition

P.V.Prasuna, C.Sai Pragnya, N.Sunitha Angel, G.B.V.K.Tarun Published paper on “ Analysis and Hardware implementation of Interleaved Boost Converter” in International Journal of Engineering Research-Online (IJOER), ISSN 2321-7758, Volume 3, Issue 5, (Sept-Oct) 2015 Edition

B.N.S.Prathyusha, Ch.Sowbhagya Valli, K.Suma Kumari, M.ganesh & L.sai Ram Published paper on “ A New Approach to Active Power Filter for Renewable Power Generation” in International Journal of Research(IJR), ISSN 2348-795X,Volume 2, Issue 10, October 2015 Edition

G.Bhavanarayana, Ch.Swamy, Ganta Mounika, Y.Netaji, S. Sri Durga published paper on “Analysis and Hardware implementation of Five level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter” in International Journal of Engineering Research and applications (IJERA), ISSN 2248-9622, Volume 5, Issue 10, (part-2) October 2015 Edition

M.Divya, A.Devi, V.Tarak, U.Anil Kumar Published paper on “Dynamic Power Channel for using so as to mold Space Vector Modulation Controller” in International Journal of Science Engineering and Advance Technology (IJSEAT), ISSN 2321-6905, Volume 3, Issue 9, (part-2)

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September 2015 Edition

E.Ammana Sastry, M.Satish, A.Satish Published paper on “ Power Maximization of a Photo Voltaic System Using LDRS” in International Journal of Science Engineering and Advance Technology (IJSEAT), ISSN 2321-6905, Volume 3, Issue 9, September 2015 Edition

M.V.V.Krishna Teja, B.Satish, T.Srikanth, I.Srinu Published paper on Modeling and simulation for Voltage sags/Swells Mitigation using Dynamic Voltage Restorer(DVR) ” in International Journal of Scientific Research , ISSN 2277-8179, Volume 4, Issue 10, October 2015 Edition

P.N.Surendra, K,Srinivasu, A.Padma Raju, T.Sai Saran, I.Srinu Published paper on “Fault detection Using Instantaneous Three phase Power Based Function for Transmission Line Protection” in International Journal of Scientific Research , ISSN 2277-8179, Volume 4, Issue 11, November 2015 Edition

P.Sukrutha, K.T.S Meghana, N.Arun Kumar, P.Sailesh Babu Published paper on “Design and Simulation of Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) Using Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM)” in International Journal of Scientific Research , ISSN 2277-8179, Volume 4, Issue 11, November 2015 Edition

Research & Development Division has conducted an Essay writing to I year B. Tech

students,, on 28-12-2015; Poster Presentation to II and III year students and Power Point

competitions to IV year B.Tech students on “Significance of Research in Engineering for

Global Recognition” were conducted from 4-01-2016 to 8-01-2016 to encourage students

towards Research. Nine (09) Scholars are pursuing Ph.D. in Chemistry under the guidance

of Dr.P.V.S.Machi Raju, Professor of Chemistry from JNTUK, Kakinada and One (01) scholar

from Andhra University. One Scholar was awarded with Ph.D. in Chemistry from Andhra

University, Visakhapatnam under the guidance of Dr.P.V.S.Machiraju, Professor of Chemistry

on 9th January, 2015.

Research & Development Division has conducted a Programme styled as “Meet the

Scientist” on 27-02-2016. Dr. A.V.R. Reddy , Scientist (Retd), from Analytical Chemistry

Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai attended as Chief guest for the

Programme and interacted with students of I,II,II and IV year B.Tech students and

distributed certificates and Prizes to the winners who participated in the above R&D

programme.

Women Empowerment Cell has organized International Women‟s Day on March 8th

, 2016

under the theme Pledge For Parity under the convener ship of Dr. N. Leelavathy, Convener,

Women Empowerment & Grievance cell

World Environmental Day: An awareness Programme was organized jointly by the

departments of Environmental Science and Chemistry in connection with the World

Environmental Day on 5th June 2016 to create awareness on the Environment and the

measures to be taken for its protection. Faculty, Students participated in the Programme