Implementation of AICTE Mandate Through RTU WELCOME To ORIENTATION WORKSHOP Implementation of AICTE Mandate Through RTU 30th Nov 2017 By: Prof. (Dr.) P M Khodke

Rajasthan: 0.577 4th Category among 5

TEQIP-III : CHALLENGES Employability Low Admissions Conceptual knowledge of students (PCM) Communication Skills Acute shortage of faculty Curriculum Revision Delayed declaration of results Exams Reforms Negligible research component AICTE Mandate Faculty and student database(Web based MIS ) Grading system Credit based choice system Quality of Laboratory in institutes Research Hub

Introduction: TEQIP-III Goals: To improve quality of Technical Education in India Faculty improvement To make curriculum dynamic, demand‐driven, responsive to technological developments. Focus: Quality and Equity Why ATU : Widening Impact covering 118 (10 + 108) institutions Only for engineering programmes (No MBA, MCA, Pharma, Arch.) World Bank guidelines different than Central/ State Govt. DBT/ PFMS

ATUs/AUs (Focus States) 1.1 S.NO ATUs 1.3 ATUs/AUs (Focus States) 1.1 1 Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore Colleges: 202 Aryabhatt Knowledge University, Bihar (AU) : 25 Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha : 101 Vinoba Bhave university, Hazari Bagh, Jharkhand (AU) : 05 2 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad   Colleges: 187 Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University Chhattisgarh : 45  Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh : 188 Rajasthan Technical University, Rajasthan : 118 Assam Science & Technology University, Guwahati, Assam : 05 3 Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere Colleges: 48 Uttarakhand Technical University, Uttarakhand : 30  Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh: 280 Himachal Technical University, Himachal Pradesh : 17 

TEQIP-III : IMPLEMENTATION OF AICTE MANDATE 14th March 2017 Perspective Plan & NEETI Mandatory Induction Training to newly admitted students to reinforce fundamental concepts and language skills Curriculum Revision: AICTE Model Curriculum; Constitute subject wise Industry Consultation Committee (ICC) for examining existing curriculum and making changes every year (December each year) Mandatory internship (4 to 8) weeks in industry for each UG students Industry Readiness: To impart technical and soft skills required for industry; (managerial, entrepreneurial , leadership, communication, team work etc) Promoting Innovation/Start-up: Formation of club, participation in Hackathon Refresher Course for Teachers: Through SWAYAM portal; participation of 50% faculty is mandatory Exam Reforms: Final examination shall test understanding of the concept and skills rather than subject knowledge

Induction Programme: Importance Newly admitted students: New environment Insecurity about future Unsure of own aspirations (low goals) Lack of relationships with teachers Use to taking short-cuts (dishonesty – Cheating) Group conflicts Disbeliefs about technical education Expectations: Knowledge of his/her area of study Concept and skills in math and physics Ability to express oneself Language skills

Induction Programme: Solution University Role: Revise academic calendar of the year so as to accommodate 2 weeks induction program for first year students Consideration of the activity in affiliation process Identify mentor faculties in every affiliated institutes (1:20) Training of faculty mentors from affiliated institutes by experts identified by IIT BHU Induction programme for first year students by faculty mentors Universal Human Values Local Visits Physical activities (through physical instructor, senior students, expert coaches) Art and craft training (through art instructor, senior students) Motivational Guest lectures (by eminent sociologists, NGO etc.) Institutions Role: Faculty mentors to Identify deficiencies in their students about conceptual knowledge in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry subjects & Communication Skills through survey or skill test Proficiency module as per the requirements of student (own faculty with honorarium/ hired experts)

Before start of second semester Activities Dec. Jan. Feb. Revise academic calendar of the year so as to 2 weeks induction program for first year students √   Identify mentor faculties in every affiliated private institutes (1:20)  √ Training of faculty mentors from affiliated private institutes by experts identified by IIT BHU Faculty mentors to Identify deficiencies in their students about conceptual knowledge in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry subjects & Communication Skills through survey or skill test Conduct of induction programme for first year Universal Human Values Local Visits Physical activities (through physical instructor, senior students, coaches) Art and craft training (through art instructor, senior students) Before start of second semester Guest lectures Proficiency module as requirement of student (own faculty with honorarium/ hired experts) Student Feedback

Innovation & Start-Up: Status Employability: Critical thinking Creativity Communication Collaboration/teamwork Entrepreneurship: Tracer study Business Model Risk taking

Innovation & Start-Up: Solution University Role: University “Start-up unit”: Chairman Hon’ Vice-chancellor ‘Need of Hour’ based Curriculum motivating students to generate innovative ideas Sponsoring Competitions: Idea stage, prototype stage, business plan, etc. every month Incentivisation through prizes, academic credits, appreciation, attendance relaxation etc. E-summits, conferences, seminars and other Entrepreneurship fests (organising) Institutions Role: Appoint faculty coordinator/advisor Establishing Start-up cell/club with participation of students Expert Lectures promoting innovation Identify location for Innovation Facilitate awareness drive/ workshops about the idea of ‘Innovation’ & ‘Start-up’ Identification of different problems in local/national areas to be worked upon (Identification of Innovation/start-up ideas) Motivation of students through local entrepreneurs Setting up of Tinkering Labs in institutes.

Activities Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Appoint faculty coordinator/advisor √   Establishing Start-up cell/club with students Identify location for Innovation and Start-up cell (Including equipment like computer, Wi-Fi, table, printer,) Awareness drive/ workshops about the idea of ‘Innovation’ & ‘Start-up’  √ Identification of Innovative/ Disruptive problems in local/national areas to be worked upon ‘Need of Hour’ based Curriculum Setting up of Tinkering Labs in institutes √  Continuous Drive of Competitions: Smart India Hackathon, Idea stage, prototype stage, business plan, etc every month Expert Lectures (TA/DA and other logistics) Motivation through local entrepreneurs E-summits, conferences, seminars and other Entrepreneurship fests (organising as well as attending)

Revision of Curriculum: University Role: The mandate consists of 2 components i.e. consideration of AICTE model curriculum for immediate implementation and appropriate revision through industry consultation committee. Introduce choice based credit system (CBCS) Organizing workshops for faculty so as to implement AICTE model curriculum. Deliberations on feasibility of implementing model curriculum and incorporating appropriate changes on the basis local needs. Considering interlinking of GoI initiatives with curriculum (Digital India, Make in India, Start-up etc) Identify industry experts for formation of subject wise Industry Consultation Committee (ICC) . Communication & follow up with identified members for their acceptance. Suggested functions: Revision of curriculum Vetting of PEO, PO, CO Activities for industry institute interaction Guidance/assistance on internships and placement Examining AICTE model curriculum for its suitability of industry demand in ICC (December every year)

Activities Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr. May Introduce choice based credit system (CBCS) √ Organizing workshops for faculty so as to implement AICTE model curriculum  √   Deliberations on feasibility of implementing model curriculum and incorporating appropriate changes on the basis local needs. √  Identification of industry experts for formation of subject wise Industry Consultation Committee (ICC) . Communication with identified members for their acceptance Formation of ICC. Functions: Revision of curriculum Vetting of PEO, PO, CO Activities for industry institute interaction Guidance/assistance on internships and placement Examining the existing curriculum for its suitability of industry demand

SWAYAM: (MOOCS & Digital Learning) & SWAYAM PRABHA A group of 32 DTH channels - telecasting educational programmes on 24X7 using GSAT-15 satellite. Daily new content for at least (4) hours - repeated 5 times, allowing to choose the time of convenience. Contents by NPTEL, IITs. Curriculum-based course contents at UG/PG level Certification-ready courses, offering MOOCs courses. SWAYAM Bridge digital divide for students who hitherto remained untouched by the digital revolution. An indigenous IT platform hosting 695 courses, NPTEL courses to be accessed by anyone, anywhere. Courses are interactive, prepared by the best teachers in the country, free of cost. SWAYAM courses in 4 quadrants – Video lecture, Specially prepared reading material that can be downloaded/printed Self-assessment tests through tests and quizzes An online discussion forum for clearing the doubts

SWAYAM & SWAYAM PRABHA: Solution University Role Introducing flexibility of opting for credit transfer (As per UGC guidelines, 20% credit courses can be done through SWAYAM portal) If credit transfer not possible, at least 1 course done by students through SWAYAM (Non-credit) Development of online courses for uploading it on SWAYAM Establishment of studio for developing TEL courses based on university curriculum. Ensuring during affiliation visit Institution Role Student & faculty registration on SWAYAM portal (https://swayam.gov.in) Registration of faculties on SWAYAM for course certification.. Registration of at least 50% faculty every year is mandatory. (2000Courses) Appearing for examination & certification. Instructing institutes to set infrastructure for SWAYAM Prabha and establish in Library (TV set with setup box)

Mandatory Internship: (Industry Institute Interaction) University Role Revise curriculum to accommodate compulsory internship in all engineering degree programs in the form of credit course. Prepare academic calendar so as to complete examinations in engineering degree programs before the end of April every year Prepare discipline specific list of industries/ companies/ organisations (small scale, MSME, large scale, Internshala etc.) and make it available to all affiliated institutes Prepare MIS for student information of all affiliated institutes Communication with the industries/ organisations/ companies with institute details and student profiles. MoU/ Agreement signing with the industries Awareness workshops for students to inform them regarding the different career paths. Arrange industry conclave Institution Role Institutes to update their website with all the details of students (contact info, CV, performance ) To support university in the above activities

Activities Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Revise curriculum to accommodate compulsory internship in all engineering degree programs    √ √ Prepare academic calendar so as to complete examinations in engineering degree programs before the end of April every year Identifying faculty coordinator for ATU & affiliated institutions Prepare discipline specific list of industries/ companies/ organisations (small scale, MSME, large scale, Internshala etc.) at lead centers Updating website with all details of students (contact info, CV, performance etc.), prepare T & P brochure Communication with the industries/ organisations/ companies with institute details and student profiles. Communication with Board of Apprenticeship Training for exploring additional avenues. MoU/ Agreement signing with the industries Awareness workshops for students to inform them regarding the different career paths. Arrange industry conclave Categorize students for internships based on interest (through a survey). Display of allocation of industry for internships (with proportionate funding) Issue of letters/NOC to the students and copy to industry. √ 

Mandatory Accreditation: (Reforms/ Governance) University Role Amend ordinances for making accreditation mandatory. (mandatory accreditation of 50% courses of affiliated institutions) Revise affiliation norms and formats through statutory authorities so as to make accreditation mandatory, failing which affiliation may not be granted Identifying faculty coordinator for institute as well as for each eligible department Conduct workshop for faculty on accreditation procedures & Norms Design & implement different formats/ rubrics for student assessment with respect to program outcomes Incorporate accreditation criteria in academic monitoring mechanism/ affiliation process Making mandatory for appointment of faculty as per AICTE norms

Research Hub University Role Institution Role Framing of research policy based on competency and regional needs Development of facilities for - Advanced computation Precision and versatile experimentation laboratories including scale up plants Advanced analysis Create task based groups of interdisciplinary expertise available in institutes Focus to develop solutions to major challenges of future – health, environment, energy, notarization, natural resources through innovative research Collaboration with national and international faculties and scientists Inculcate research culture and create awareness among faculty and students of affiliated colleges Identify potential faculty, guide them to write research proposals Inviting proposal from affiliated institutions and fund them on merit Organizing research skill development program, Research conferences Publishing research bulletin/journal Institution Role To support university in the above activities

Examination and MIS Institution Role University Role Declare final semester examination results before the start of next academic year. The results of examination available on the website MIS capable of producing annual reports against prescribed indicators Result analysis Placements GATE appearing/qualification Accreditation Database of research proposals, findings, Autonomy increasing the number of affiliated colleges which have autonomous status from UGC Institution Role To support university in the above activities

Take Away Project for affiliated institutions; incidental benefits to university students Formation of advisory committee for implementation of Project. Nomination of Lead centres (Hub & stoke) for internship; curriculum revision; industry readiness. Collection of Baseline data on KPI’s & DLI’s (by December End) No transfer of funds to affiliated institutions. All assets in the name of the University (ATU). All bills/invoice for activities conducted for institutions shall be in the name of University.

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