NAAC - Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

NAAC IIQA

NAAC Self-Study Report

NAAC AQAR

IQAC

Internal Quality Assurance Cell

In pursuance of its Action Plan for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation and quality up-gradation of institutions of higher education, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore proposes that every accredited institution should establish an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) as a quality sustenance measure. Since quality enhancement is a continuous process, the IQAC will become a part of the institution's system and work towards realization of the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance.

Objectives

To develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.
To promote measures for institutional functioning towards quality enhancement through internalization of quality culture and institutionalization of best practices.

Functions

Development and application of quality benchmarks
Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive to quality education
Collection and analysis of feedback from all stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes
Dissemination of information on various quality parameters to all stakeholders
Documentation of various programmes/activities leading to quality improvement
Development and maintenance of institutional database through MIS
Periodical conduct of Academic and Administrative Audit

Members

Chairperson	Dr C Palanisamy, Principal
Senior Administrative Officers	Dr K Sivakumar, Dean-PDS Dr K L Senthil Kumar, Head-Academics Dr G Senthil Kumar, Controller of Examinations Dr M Ravikumar, Head-Infrastructure & Student Affairs Dr R Bharanikumar, Head-Skills
Teachers	Dr M Bharathiraja, Head-R&D Mr S Vijayakrishnan, Training and Placement Officer Mr S Sundar, Incharge-Special Laboratory Dr C Poongodi, Head-Electroncis and Communcation Engineering Dr V Chelladurai, Head-Agricultural Engineering Dr K Vairavel, Head-Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Dr V Eswaramoorthy, Head-Computer Technology Mr K Sarangan, Librarian
Member Nominated from the Management	Dr T Poongodi Vijayakumar, Professor and Head, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Periyar University, Salem.
Nominee from Local Society	Mr D Lingaeswar, DEV Construction, Sathyamangalam.
Nominee from Alumni	Mr Gowtham P (2017 Batch-MBA) Managing Director, Sakthi Super Market Private Limited, Sathyamangalam.
Nominee from Employers/ Industrialists/Stackholders	Mr Sakthivel Rajasekar, Director HR, Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), Coimbatore.
Nominee from Students	Shanmugapriya R (737622AD201)
Coordinator of the IQAC	Dr T Ramesh Kumar, Head-IQAC

IQAC Meeting Minutes

Strategic Plan

Best Practice I: Advanced Gurugulam Skill Training Program

Objectives

The objectives are to develop advanced skills in Servo motion control, embedded systems, and networking, fostering practical, industry-ready expertise.

The Context

In order to fill skill gaps and prepare engineers for demanding, technical problem-solving positions, this program offers practical training in automation, embedded systems, and IT infrastructure.

The Practice

Advanced Skill Training covers a wide range of topics, including safety protocols, troubleshooting techniques, system design processes, documentation, and hands-on use of specialized tools. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of industry-grade practices, empowering them to apply these advanced skills in real-world scenarios while adhering to industry standards.

Evidence of Success

The success includes placement readiness, meeting industry-specific skill benchmarks in embedded system design, servo motion control, and IT infrastructure. Results show students are industry-ready, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial capabilities and high standards in projects, contributing to overall program excellence.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Students undergoing advanced skills training should demonstrate enhanced problem-solving abilities across various laboratory domains, fostering greater confidence, teamwork, and alignment with industry standards to enhance career opportunities and professional growth.

Notes

The assessment process of skills obtained through Advanced Gurugulam training involves three key processes

Individual Daily Task Evaluation
Students’ consolidated A3 Report - At the end of the training
Standard / Technical A3 Report - During the assessment

Any other relevant information

Best Practice II: Students Support System
(Online portal, telephonic support, and QR feedback)

Objectives

To provide timely and effective assistance to students and faculty members ensuring seamless access to resolving queries and offering user guidance.

The Context

In designing and implementing a support desk, the main contextual feature of handling an extensive number of inquiries during peak periods while ensuring effective user communication and compliance with rules.

The Practice

A best practice for a support desk to provide round-the-clock assistance, ensuring timely and continuous support 24 x 7. Extending throughout the country poses challenges, including managing diverse time zones, linguistic variations, infrastructure discrepancies and import regulations.

Evidence of Success

The support desk system's success is evident in exemplary performance, meeting or exceeding benchmarks in response times, incident resolution and user satisfaction.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Implementing the support desk faced challenges with user adoption and resistance, which required extensive communication to emphasize its benefits and usability. Resources needed include software, personnel, and effective communication channels.

Notes

In adopting the support desk system, institutions must prioritize a tailored needs assessment, understanding local challenges and user dynamics ensuring continued success in technological landscapes.

Best Practice III: Gurugulam-Foundation Skill Training

Objectives

The objective is to equip engineers with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers and contribute to advancement of the engineering profession.

The Context

Gurugulam focuses on life skills such as problem-solving, planning, thinking, time management, teamwork and also provides hands-on experience.

The Practice

Professional training covers safety procedures, process plan, reflection sheet, report writing, entry and exit meeting, use of laboratory tools and instruments. BIT-Gurugulam aims to upskill students by providing a complete understanding of laboratory practice.

Evidence of Success

The success of Gurugulam depends on skills related to design of models based on requirements, in different disciplines developed by students through innovative thinking. These skill training focuses on student placement enhancement as industry-ready, entrepreneurial spirit, UG-projects with standards.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Students in training should demonstrate improved ability to identify and solve problems arising in various domains of laboratory by increasing confidence, better teamwork, and developing career opportunities with industrial standards.

Notes

Methods followed to evaluate the students

Individual daily-task evaluation
Students individual A3-Report
Faculty A3-Report for Batch performance analysis

Any other relevant information

Best Practice IV: Special and Applied Labs

Objectives

Since Product development oriented towards emerging technologies is essential to compete at International level, BIT adapted to implement special labs

The Context

The challenging issues include: Identifying the required Skill-sets and trained experts, Fixing & monitoring of targets, Advisors from Industry need to be appointed as advisory committee members

The Practice

Undergoing Industrial training by every engineering student is essential to improve their employability skills. BIT is providing an industrial atmosphere inside the campus by establishing 58 special-labs which are fully equipped with necessary equipment & consumables, trained full time Engineers to train the students and above all, freedom is provided to the student community to try their ideas into valuable products.

Evidence of Success

Remarkable rising trends in terms of number of labs emerged (~58), student enrolment (~5021), awards (~224), paper publication (~1321), patents (~186) and product development (~109). Developed new products with the state-of-the-art facilities, identified students and involve them in the process of product development and groomed them as entrepreneurs.The countless intangible benefits viz., students focus, placement enhancement, entrepreneurial spirit, UG projects at par with global standards etc.,

Problems Encountered and Resources Required

Balancing between regular academic work and special lab tasks for both Students and Parents, Skilled trainers for training students, developing Interdisciplinary approach, creating awareness among students, separate work area.

Notes

Dean PDS and his team closely monitors the performance in this area and consequently catalogued all the International Contests, identified talented students, and ensured their participation after proper training.

Received International Best Practices Award – 2021 from Asia Pacific Quality Organisation.

Student Satisfaction Survey

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