AQAR REPORT 2023 – 2024 - KONGUNADU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Curriculum Aspects

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
1.1.1	Curricula developed and implemented have relevance to the local, national, regional and global developmental needs which are reflected in Programme Outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) of the various Programmes offered by the Institution	View
1.1.2	Number of Programmes where syllabus revision was carried out during the year	View
1.1.3	Number of courses focusing on employability/entrepreneurship/ skill development offered by the Institution during the year	View
1.2.1	Number of new courses introduced across all programmes offered	View
1.2.2	Number of Programmes offered through Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective Course System	View
1.3.1	Institution integrates cross-cutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability, and Human Values into the curriculum	View
1.3.2	Number of value-added courses for imparting transferable and life skills offered during the year	View
1.3.3	Students Enrolled in Value-Added Courses (VAC) Offered	View
1.3.4	Number of students undertaking fieldwork/projects/internships/student projects	View
1.4.1	Structured feedback and review of the syllabus (semester-wise / year-wise) is obtained from 1) Students 2) Teachers 3) Employers and 4) Alumni	View
1.4.2	The feedback system of the Institution comprises	View

Teaching Learning and Evaluation

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
2.1.1	Enrolment of Students	View
2.1.2	Number of seats filled against reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc.) as per the reservation policy during the year	View
2.2.1	The institution assesses students’ learning levels and organises special programmes for both slow and advanced learners	View
2.2.2	Student – Teacher (full-time) ratio	View
2.3.1	Student-centric methods such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem-solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences	View
2.3.2	Teachers use ICT-enabled tools including online resources for effective teaching and learning	View
2.3.3	Ratio of students to mentor for academic and other related Activities	View
2.3.4	Preparation and adherence to Academic Calendar and Teaching Plans by the institution	View
2.4.1	Number of full-time teachers against sanctioned posts during the year	View
2.4.2	Number of full-time teachers with PhD/ D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Super-Specialty / DSc / DLitt during the year	View
2.4.3	Total teaching experience of full-time teachers in the same institution	View
2.5.1	Number of days from the date of last semester-end/ year- end examination till the declaration of results during the year	View
2.5.2	Number of students’ complaints/grievances against evaluation against the total number who appeared in the examinations during the year:	View
2.5.3	IT integration and reforms in the examination procedures and processes including Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) have brought in considerable improvement in the Examination Management System (EMS) of the Institution	View
2.6.1	Programme Outcomes and Course Outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on the website and communicated to teachers and students	View
2.6.2	Attainment of Programme Outcomes and Course Outcomes as evaluated by the institution	View
2.6.3	Pass Percentage of students	View
2.7.1	Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance	View

Research, Innovations and Extension

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
3.1.1	The institution’s research facilities are frequently updated and there is a well-defined policy for promotion of research which is uploaded on the institutional website and implemented	View
3.1.2	The institution provides seed money to its teachers for research	View
3.1.3	Number of teachers who were awarded national / international fellowship(s) for advanced studies/research during the year	View
3.2.1	Grants received from Government and Non-Governmental agencies for research projects, endowments, Chairs during the year (INR in Lakhs)	View
3.2.2	Number of teachers having research projects during the year	View
3.2.3	Number of teachers recognised as research guides	View
3.2.4	Number of departments having research projects funded by Government and Non-Government agencies during the year	View
3.3.1	Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations and creation and transfer of knowledge supported by dedicated centres for research, entrepreneurship, community orientation, incubation, etc.	View
3.3.2	Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Research Methodology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Entrepreneurship and Skill Development	View
3.4.1	The Institution ensures implementation of its Code of Ethics for Research uploaded in the website through the following	View
3.4.2	Number of PhD candidates registered per teacher during the year	View
3.4.3	Number of research papers per teacher in CARE Journals notified on UGC website during the year	View
3.4.4	Number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published per teacher during the year	View
3.4.5	Bibliometrics of the publications during the year based on average Citation Index in Scopus/ Web of Science/PubMed	View
3.4.6	Bibliometrics of the publications during the year based on Scopus/ Web of Science – h-Index of the University/td>	View
3.5.1	Revenue generated from consultancy and corporate training during the year (INR in lakhs):	View
3.5.2	Total amount spent on developing facilities, training teachers and clerical/project staff for undertaking consultancy during the year	View
3.6.1	Extension activities carried out in the neighbourhood sensitising students to social issues for their holistic development, and the impact thereof during the year	View
3.6.2	Number of awards and recognition received by the Institution, its teachers and students for extension activities from Government / Government-recognised bodies during the year	View
3.6.3	Number of extension and outreach programmes conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC during the year	View
3.6.4	Number of students participating in extension activities listed in 3.6.3 during the year	View
3.7.1	Number of collaborative activities during the year for research/ faculty exchange/ student exchange/ internship/ on-the-job training/ project work	View
3.7.2	Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national and/or international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses, etc. during the year	View

Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
4.1.1	The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching-learning, viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipments, etc	View
4.1.2	The institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, yoga, sports and games (indoor and outdoor) including gymnasium, yoga centre, auditorium etc.	View
4.1.3	Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT-enabled facilities	View
4.1.4	Expenditure for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary, during the year (INR in Lakhs)	View
4.2.1	Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)	View
4.2.2	Institution has access to the following - 1. e-journals1. e-journals2. e-ShodhSindhu3. Shodhganga Membership4. e-books5. Databases6. Remote access to e-resources	View
4.2.3	Expenditure on purchase of books/ e-books and subscription to journals/e-journals during the year (INR in lakhs)	View
4.2.4	Usage of library by teachers and students (footfalls and login data for online access)	View
4.3.1	Institution has an IT policy covering Wi-Fi, cyber security, etc. and has allocated budget for updating its IT facilities	View
4.3.2	Student - Computer ratio	View
4.3.3	Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution and the number of students on campus	View
4.3.4	Institution has facilities for e-content development	View
4.4.1	Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical and academic support facilities, excluding salary component, during the year (INR in lakhs)	View
4.4.2	There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities – classrooms, laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, etc	View

Student Support and Progression

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
5.1.1	Number of students benefitted by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the year	View
5.1.2	Number of students benefitted by scholarships and freeships provided by the institution and non-government agencies during the year	View
5.1.3	The following Capacity Development and Skill Enhancement activities are organised for improving students’ capabilities: 1. Soft Skills 2. Language and Communication Skills 3. Life Skills (Yoga, Physical fitness, Health and Hygiene) 4. Awareness of Trends in Technology	View
5.1.4	Number of students benefitted from guidance/coaching for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the year	View
5.1.5	The institution adopts the following mechanism for redressal of students’ grievances, including sexual harassment and ragging	View
5.2.1	Number of outgoing students who got placement during the year	View
5.2.2	Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education during the year	View
5.2.3	Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations during the year	View
5.3.1	Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports and/or cultural activities at inter-university / state /national/international events (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the year	View
5.3.2	Presence of an active Student Council and representation of students in academic and administrative bodies/committees of the institution	View
5.3.3	Number of sports and cultural events / competitions organised by the institution	View
5.4.1	The Alumni Association and its Chapters (registered and functional) contribute significantly to the development of the institution through financial and other support services	View
5.4.2	Alumni’s financial contribution	View

Governance, Leadership, and Management

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
6.1.1	The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the Institution A) Additional Links	View
6.1.2	Effective leadership is reflected in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management A) Additional Links	View
6.2.1	The institutional Strategic/ Perspective plan has been clearly articulated and implemented. A) Additional Links	View
6.2.2	The functioning of the various institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from the policies, administrative set-up, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc. A) Additional Links B) ORGANOGRAM	View
6.2.3	Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation	View
6.3.1	The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff and avenues for their career development/ progression	View
6.3.2	Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards payment of membership fee of professional bodies during the year	View
6.3.3	Number of professional development / administrative training programmes organized by the Institution for its teaching and non-teaching staff during the year	View
6.3.4	Number of teachers who have undergone online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes during the year: A. IQAC Summary report	View
6.4.1	Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly	View
6.4.2	Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, and philanthropists during the year (not covered in Criterion III and V) (INR in lakhs)	View
6.4.3	Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources A) Additional links	View
6.5.1	Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes visible in terms ofInternal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing quality assurance strategies and processes visible in terms ofincremental improvements made during the preceding year with regard to quality A) Additional links	View
6.5.2	The institution reviews its teaching-learning process, structures and methodologies of operation and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through its IQAC as per norms A) Additional links	View
6.5.3	Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include A) Additional links	View

Institutional Values and Best Practices

Criteria Number	Criteria Name	Link
7.1.1	Measures initiated by the institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year 2023-2024	View
7.1.2	The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation	View
7.1.3	Describe the facilities in the institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste	View
7.1.4	Water conservation facilities available in the institution	View
7.1.5	Green Campus Initiatives	View
7.1.6	Quality audits on environment and energy undertaken by the institution	View
7.1.7	The Institution has a Divyangjan-friendly and barrier-free environment	View
7.1.8	Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e. tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal, socio-economic and other diversities	View
7.1.9	Sensitization of students and employees of the institution to constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens	View
7.1.10	The institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic sensitization programmes in this regard	View
7.1.11	Institution celebrates/organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals	View
7.2.1	Best practices	View
7.3.1	Highlight the performance of the institution in an area distinct to its priority and thrust	View
7.3.2	Plan of action for the next academic year	View