SELF ASSESSMENT REPORT CRITERIA 7

CRITERIA 7 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 50

7.1 Actions taken based on the results of evaluation of each of the POs & PSOs (20)
PO and PSO Attainment Levels and Actions for improvement -LYG (2019)
Result Awaiting.
PO and PSO Attainment Levels and Actions for improvement LYGm1 (2018)
Attainment
PO Target Level Observations
Level
PO1: Engineering Knowledge
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Attainment is marginally missed.
Observations:
Attainment can be improved in the following
subjects: 13.107, 13.304, 13.307, 13.504, 13.403,
13.602

PO1 2.26 2.24  Students are not able to apply the basic
knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamental in practical
engineering problems.

 Students found difficulty in subjects involves

both analysis and design.

Actions
 Remedial classes were conducted for the above mentioned subjects.
 More problems were given for practice/Assignments.
 Extra classes were conducted for weak students in engineering mathematics.
PO2: Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.
Attainment is marginally missed.
Observations:
Attainment can be improved in the following
subjects: 13.107, 13.304, 13.307, 13.504, 13.403,
PO2 2.06 2.01 13.602
 Students were not able to identify the causes
behind the engineering problems.
 Students were not able to analysis complex
engineering problems.

Actions
 Students were encouraged to solve mathematical problems associated with the technical
subjects and design projects.

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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.
Attainment is marginally missed.
Observations :
PO3 1.64 1.6  Students found difficult to solve the complex
engineering problems with consideration of
safety, societal, and environmental for public
health.
Actions
 Encouraged for doing internship in various companies.
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.
Attainment is marginally missed.
Observations :
PO4 1.62 1.6  Students are not able to apply research
techniques to analyse the complex
engineering problems.
Actions
 Motivate the students to attend seminars, workshop, and conferences to acquire the latest
research trends.
PO5: Modern Tool Usage
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT
tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations

PO5 1.64 1.69 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by conducting internal and external
sessions on latest softwares like Hypermesh , CATIA etc.
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.
Attainment is marginally missed
Observations :
PO6 1.67 1.65
 Students are not able to apply engineering
practice techniques.

Actions
 Encouraged the students to participate in the activities conducted by Anti Narcotic Cell,
NSS etc.
PO7: Environment and Sustainabilty
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for Sustainable development.

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PO7 1.56 1.61 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by giving individual and group projects
related to sustainable projects.
PO8: Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
engineering practice.

PO8 1.75 1.77 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by encouraging the students to abide the
ethical principles.
PO9: Individual and Team work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.

PO9 1.8 1.86 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by activities of various clubs of the
college like Mechatronics Club, IEEE, IEDC etc.
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.

PO10 1.82 1.85 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by motivating the students to perform
many activities like group discussion, debates, technical quiz, personality development
program conducted by CGPU.
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.

PO11 1.71 1.76 Target Attained

Actions
 The higher attainment level can be maintained by motivating the students to participate
the activities conducted by IEDC.

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.

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Attainment is marginally missed.

Observations :
PO12 1.76 1.74
 Few students find it difficult to understand
the life long learning concepts.
Actions
 Expert talks were organised as part of their program to cater to their lifelong learning
process. These talks helped them in understanding the relevance of the program
outcomes and program specific outcomes and how the knowledge they acquired could
be used for their professional advancement.

PSO1: Global Portability:

Adaptability of students among national and international repute.
Attainment is nearly attained.
Observations :
PSO1 2.02 2.01  It was observed that adaptability of students
among national and international repute is
nearly achieved.
Actions
 Session on scope and opportunities for higher studies and research in USA.
 Encourage students to be up to date in their respective area of interest.
PSO2: Awareness of contemporary issues:
Capability to identify and rectify new age problems.
Attainment is nearly attained.
Observations :
PSO2 1.49 1.48  It was observed that students identified and
suggested possible solutions to new age
problems.
Actions
 Students incorporated the ideas in their projects for tackling the contemporary issues
faced by the society in which they thrive.
PSO3: Multidisciplinary skillset:
Ability to perform across multiple engineering domains
Attainment is marginally missed
Observations :
PSO3 1.46 1.44
 It was noted that the students almost
achieved the multidisciplinary skill set.
Actions
 Made the students realise multi disciplinary is the future.
 Hands on training were given in the field of mechatronics, embedded systems, 3D-
Printing and courses on nanotechnology, robotics.
 Global electives were introduced in the curriculum by the University.

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PO and PSO Attainment Levels and Actions for improvement LYGm2( 2017)

Attainment
PO Target Level Observations
Level
PO1: Engineering Knowledge
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PO1 2.14 2.26 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
PO2: Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.

PO2 1.95 2.03 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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.

PO3 1.55 1.63 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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.

PO4 1.53 1.63 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
PO5: Modern Tool Usage
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT
tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations
PO5 1.55 1.69 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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.
PO6 1.57 1.67 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL

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PO7: Environment and Sustainabilty

Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for Sustainable development.

PO7 1.46 1.61 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
PO8: Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
PO8 1.65 1.84 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
PO9: Individual and Team work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.

PO9 1.7 1.89 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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.

PO10 1.72 1.90 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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.

PO11 1.70 1.84 Target is Attained.

Actions : NIL
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 1.65 1.75 Target is Attained.
Actions : NIL

PSO1: Global Portability:

Adaptability of students among national and international repute.

PSO1 1.92 2.04 Target is Attained

Actions : NIL

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PSO2: Awareness of contemporary issues:

Capability to identify and rectify new age problems.

PSO2 1.40 1.49 Target is Attained

Actions : NIL
PSO3: Multidisciplinary skillset:
Ability to perform across multiple engineering domains

PSO3 1.38 1.46 Target is Attained

Actions : NIL

2.50
PO - PSO Attainment CAYm1 (2018)
Target
2.00 Attainment

1.50
TARGET/ATTAINMENT VALUE

1.00

0.50

0.00
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
PO/PSO #
Figure B.7.1 PO – PSO Attainment (2018)

2.5
PO - PSO Attainment CAYm2 (2017) Target
Attainment
TARGET/ATTAINMENT VALUE

1.5

0.5

0
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
PO / PSO #

Figure B.7.2 PO – PSO Attainment (2017)

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7.2 .Academic Audit and actions taken thereof during the period of Assessment (10)
(Academic Audit system/process and its implementation in relation to Continuous Improvement)

The process of Academic Auditing is based on structured conversations among faculty,

students and peer reviewers all focused on a common goal: to improve quality processes in teaching
and learning and thus to ensure qualified engineers/researchers passing out from Engineering
Institutions.
The important outcomes of academic audit are
 A faculty-centered methodology that supports course and program outcomes.
 A thoroughly documented process to enhance the teaching and learning process.
 A feedback mechanism used for assessing the performance of teachers by students and for
curricular development.
 A process that sustains continuous quality improvement of teaching and learning to ensure
quality of technical education throughout the system.
In this institution three different types of Academic audits are conducted.

Audit System Frequency Specific Audit

Internal Audit Overall Department Activities, Faculty

Once in a semester Profile, Student Feedback, Maintenance of
(IQAC)
Labs, Detailed Academic Performance.

External Audit Course File, Students Activities, Faculty

Once in a year Profile, Maintenance of Labs, Internal
(ISO)
Communications, Infrastructure Details.
Admission, Result Analysis, Curricular, Co-
Audit by Internal-once in a semester curricular and Extracurricular activities,
University (KTU
AUDIT) External once in a semester Interaction with students and faculty
members.

The compiled audit details and their action taken of the last academic years are listed below.

Audit System Details 2016-17

 Attendance of remedial classed to be maintained in

Feedback the department level.
 FDP records of faculty should be properly recorded
and maintained
External Audit (ISO)  Separate register is provided for the attendance of
Action remedial class.
Taken  All the details of training and FDP were added to
the faculty profile and recorded in separate file.

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 Co-currricular and extracurricular activities need to

improved.
 Professional Chapter activities need to be
Feedback
strengthened in all the programs.
 Maintenance of register for recording activity
Odd points is not being practiced.
Semester
 More activities were conducted under the
Audit by departmental association
University Action  Professional Chapter activities need to be
(KTU Taken strengthened in all the programs.
AUDIT)  Activity points maintenance register is kept under
the corresponding staff advisor.
 Although tutorial classes were conducted properly,
Feedback it was not mentioned separately.
Even  Viva is not conducted in all the lab classes.
Semester
 Tutorial hours marked separately in the timetable.
Action
 Weightage for viva marks is provided for the
Taken
valuation of every experiment.

Audit System Details 2017-18

Feedback The staff details to be displayed in the concerned

departments.
External Audit (ISO)
Action The details are displayed in the cabin of head of the
Taken department.
Functioning and documentation of class/course
Odd Feedback committees need to be improved.
Audit by
University Semester
Action Class and Course committee meetings were conducted
(KTU Taken and documented.
AUDIT) Even The department is strictly following the norms of KTU
Semester Feedback in all the activities.

Audit System Details 2018-19

Feedback Course file should be properly

Internal Audit (IQAC) maintained
Action Taken Course file is maintained as per the NBA
norms.
Audit by University (KTU Feedback The department is strictly following the
AUDIT) norms of KTU in all the activities.

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7.3 Improvement in Placement, Higher Studies and Entrepreneurship (10)

Assessment is based on improvement in:

 Placement: number, quality placement, core industry, pay packages etc.

 Higher studies: performance in GATE, GRE, GMAT, CAT etc., and admissions in premier
institutions.

 Entrepreneurs

Placement details:

FILES LYG(17-18) LYGm1(16-17) LYGm2(15-16)

Total no of final year students 123 109 88

Number of students placed in
companies or government Sector 13 44 23
(quality placement)
Pay Packages 25000/- pm 30000/- pm 40000/- pm
Number of Students who opted
for higher studies with valid 15 4 12
qualifying scores/ranks
Total number of students turned
Entrepreneur of Engineering & 4 - -
Technology

Higher studies details:

No. of Students admitted

SL.No. Year
for Higher studies
1 LYG(17-18) 15

2 LYGm1(16-17) 4

3 LYGm2(15-16) 12

Entrepreneur details:

No. of Students Registered

SL.No. Year
& Started
1 LYG(17-18) 4

2 LYGm1(16-17) -

3 LYGm2(15-16) -

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7.4 Improvement in the quality of students admitted to the program: (10)

CAY CAYm1 CAYm2

Item
(2018-19) (2017-18) (2016-17)
No. of
National Level Students - - -
Entrance admitted
Examination Opening
- - -
(Name of the Score/Rank
Entrance Closing
Examination) - - -
Score/Rank
No. of
Students 99 123 126
State/University/ admitted
Level Entrance Opening
Examination/ 24156 10496 5826
Score/Rank
Others (KEAM) Closing
58320 60122 53938
Score/Rank
Lateral Entry No. of
Entrance students NA NA NA
Examination
DTE Kerala LET admitted
Average Result of HSE 82.38 152.33 156.42
admitted students
CBSE 65.00 64.36 71.70
(Physics, Chemistry
& Mathematics) ICSE 63.41 60.33 69.08

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