MANDATORY DISCLOSURE
ENGINEERING COURSES
 

I.    Name of the Institution         :   Kavikulguru Institute of Technology & Science (KITS)
       Address                            :   K.K. NAGAR, RAMTEK – 441 106 
                                                  Dist. NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA.
     

       Telephone                         :  07114-255309, 255313
       Fax No.                             :  07114-255236
       E-mail                               :  info@kits.edu
       Website                            :  www.kits.edu 

II.  Name & address of the Principal:                   Dr. Bhaskar Patel,
                                                                   K.I.T.S., RAMTEK – 441 106,
                                                                   Dist. NAGPUR, (Maharashtra)

Telephone           :  07114-255309, 255313
Fax No.               :  07114-255236
E-mail                :  principal@kits.edu

III. NAME OF THE AFFILIATING UNIVERSITY

   Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur.

IV. GOVERNANCE

The Vodithala Education Society was established in the year 1990 with the objective to establish, aid and maintain Educational and other Institutions, to impart education at all stages for the promotion of Engineering, Medicine, Law, Commerce, Literature, Arts and Sciences and all other subjects for diffusion of useful knowledge in Andhra Pradesh and elsewhere in India and to devise ways and means and accord facilities for candidates to specialise in all or any of the above subjects. 

Names of the members of the Society

a.           Members of the Board and their brief background

Sri V. Rajeshwar Rao (CHAIRMAN) former M.P (Rajya Sabha) is an agriculturist, educationalist and philonthropist. He established Kavikulguru Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Ramtek, Dist.Nagpur (MS) in 1985 with the blessings of Hon. (Late) Sri P.V.Narasimha Rao, former Prime Minister of India to provide Engineering Education to the rural students. He is the Chairman of three Educational Societies which are running V.M.R.Polytechnic, Hanamakonda, Warangal Dist. (AP), Kamala Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Singapuram, Huzurabad Mandal, Karimnagar Dist. (A.P.), Kavikulguru Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Ramtek, Dist. Nagpur (MS).

Capt.V.Lakshmikantha Rao (SECRETARY) is a retired Army Captain. His administrative skills have helped in developing several Educational Institutions run by the Ekasila, Vodithala and Manohara Educational Societies. He is now in politics to serve the people of Telangana area (A.P) particularly the underdeveloped areas. He has served as the Minister, B.C.Welfare, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.   He is a person of helpful attitude.

Sri V.Srinivasa Rao (Executive Director) is a young and dynamic entrepreneur. A B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, he is very keen in providing better education to children. He is managing Vijeta Public School, Hyderabad (A.P.). As a member of the Vodithala Education Society he is looking after an Engineering College located at Singapuram (A.P) apart from the Kavikulguru Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Ramtek, Dist.Nagpur (MS) as the Executive Director. He is a Trustee of Sri Rama Education Trust,Vizianagram, A.P.and also a member of the Maharaja Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagram, A.P. A renowned personality, he is a recipient of the Rashtriya Ratan Award by the Global Economic Council, New Delhi.

Dr. V.Vishwanatha Rao (Member) is a Member of Vodithala Education Society and a renowned Medical Practitioner.  He is also a member of the Manohara Education Society running several Educational Institutions.

Sh. V.Kishan Rao (Member) is a Member of the Vodithala Education Society and an expert in Marketing. 

Sri V.Satish Kumar (Member) is a Member of the Vodithala Education Society.  He did B.E. in Mechanical Engg.  He is managing KITS, Singapuram, Karimnagar Dist., A.P as Joint Secretary besides Kamala Junior College and VSR Degree College, Singapuram

Dr. V.Pavan Kumar (Member) is a Member of the Vodithala Education Society and a renowned Medical Practitioner.

Smt. V.Jyothi (Member), a caring mother and a house wife, she is a member of the Vodithala Education Society and the Manohara Education Society running several Educational Institutions. 

Sh. G.V.Ramakrishna (Member) is a Lawyer by profession and a member of the Vodithala Education Society.

1. Members of Academic Advisory Body :
    

2. Frequency of the Board Meetings and Academic Advisory Body

Governing Body meetings are conducted once in a year and Governing Council meeting are held once in a month to take decisions.   The decisions taken in Governing Council meetings are placed before the Governing Body for approval/ratification.

3. Organizational chart and processes

e. Nature and Extent of involvement of faculty and students in academic affairs/ improvements.

Once in a year, the Management interacts with faculty and takes their suggestions regarding the student evaluation methods and lab improvements. Suggestions acceptable to all are taken into consideration and adopted. The Principal interacts frequently with the staff and students and their suggestions are given due consideration.

f. Mechanism/Norms & Procedure for democratic /Good Governance

The Management has delegated its authority to the Principal to administer the institute on sound principles. Principal in-turn has delegated the powers to the Deans and HODs of various academic departments. The Deans are assisted by the Heads of Deptt. in all matters of interest. Dean (Acad.) looks after the academic timetable and its implementation and monitoring of all academic activities of the Institute as per the university requirements. 

The Principal holds review meetings on monthly basis or as required and decisions are collectively taken on the issues pertaining to the improvement and functioning of the Institute. In-turn, the Heads of the Departments conduct monthly faculty meetings within respective departments and obtain the details pertaining to academic, non-academic and any student-related problems. Also, all the teachers are student counselors and they are in constant touch with the students through weekly meetings. The information collected by them is passed on to HODs who in turn appraise the Deans and the Principal. Thus, the administration is transparent and trust-worthy and facilitates smooth conduct and functioning of the Institute.

g. Student Feed-back on Institutional Governance/Faculty Performance

The Principal obtains the feedback about teachers, regularly from the students in a prescribed format. In case of any shortcomings observed either in the quality of teaching or attitude, the teacher is suitably advised. The Principal also takes feedback from the students regarding any difficulty or inconvenience faced by them and the issues are sorted out in consultation with Deans, HODs and Wardens.

h. Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Faculty, Staff and Students

A Grievances Committee has been constituted way back in 2001 and its existence is widely circulated. Any major grievance, which could not be solved at the HOD level, can be submitted to the Committee. The Committee goes into the details and gives its suggestions to the Principal. The Principal in consultation with the Management takes appropriate steps for the redressal of the grievance.

A Suggestion Box is installed within the easy reach of the students in the Administrative Building so that they may communicate their grievances in writing. The Principal notes the suggestions so received to initiate corrective actions.

V.    Programmes: 

a.      Name of the Programmes approved by the AICTE : 

Bachelor of Engineering:                      a. Civil Engineering
                                                      b. Mechanical Engineering
                                                      c. Electronics Engineering
                                                      d. Electronics & Communication
                                                      e. Computer Technology
                                                      f. Information Technology

b.   Name of the Programmes Accredited by the AICTE. :    

1. Civil Engineering                 -           Accredited          Period of validity

2. Mechanical Engg.               -           Accredited           3 years (from

3. Computer Technology        -           Accredited           27-07-2006)

4. Electronics Engg.               -           Accredited            

c.   Programme details with annual intake : 

* intake enhanced from the session 2008-09 onwards.  Copies of NBA

 Accreditation Proof and AICTE approval with regard to seat enhancement are enclosed.  Please refer Enclosure – I 

d.      Cut off mark for admission during the last 3 years.                                 

                    Academic year             Cut-off marks range 

                           2006-07     -           152 – 47 marks

                           2007-08     -           132 – 44 marks

                           2008-09     -           129 – 37 marks          

e.  Fee:     As prescribed by the Shikshan Shulka Samiti, Govt. of Maharashtra, Mumbai from time to time.  The adhoc fee structure for 2009-10 is furnished below: 

                           For Open Category      -    Rs.49,220/- per year

                           For SC/ST/VJ/             -    No fees

                            NT (A,B,C & D)

                              SBC categories

                           For OBC                      -    50% of fees 

                University Fees: Rs.666/- for all categories of the students. Copy of fee structure for 2009-10 is enclosed.  Pl. refer Enclosure–II.

f.        Placement Facilities: Exclusive Training & Placement Cell headed by the Training & Placement Officer with excellent track record.

g.      Campus placement in last three years with minimum salary, maximum salary and average salary. 

h.  Name and duration of programme(s) having affiliation/collaboration with Foreign  University(s)/Institution(s) and being run in the same Campus along with status of AICTE approval

- Nil -

i.        For each Collaborative / affiliated Programme give the following:

a.      Programme Focus

b.      Number of seats

c.      Admission Procedure                            -Nil-

d.      Fee

e.      Placement Facility

f.        Placement Records for last two years with minimum salary, maximum salary and average salary

j.   Whether the Collaborative Programme is approved by AICTE? If not whether the Domestic/ Foreign Institution has applied to AICTE for approval  as required under notification no. 37-3/Legal/2005 dated 16th May, 2005. 

- N i l -            

VI.  FACULTY 

           a.  Branch wise list faculty members :

b.      No. of faculty employed and left during the last 3 years.

VI.  FACULTY

a.      Permanent faculty                          :   03 (including Principal)

b.      Adhoc                                          :   01

c.      Visiting faculty                               :   04

d.      Adjunct faculty                              :   03

e.      Guest faculty                                 :   --

f.       Permanent Faculty : Student ratio     :  1:15 

g.      No. of faculty employed and left during the last 3 years. 

VII. PROFILE OF PRINCIPAL WITH QUALIFICATIONS, TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AGE AND DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE
        INSTITUTE CONCERNED 

          1.       Name                               :        Dr. Bhaskar Patel  

          2.       Date of birth                      :       04-06-1965                 

          3.       Educational Qualifications     :       M.Tech. (IISc, Bangalore)
                                                                   Ph.D. (UWE, Bristol, UK)
                                                                   Post-graduate Certificate in  Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UWE, UK)

          4.       Work experience                 :

         Teaching             :        21 years
     Research            :        02 years
     Industry             :        Nil
     Others               :        Nil

5.       Areas of specialization          :        Industrial Engineering

          6.       Subjects teaching at UG level:       Industrial Management, ORT, IEED Mechanical Measurements

                   Post Graduate Level            :        Operation Management, ORT

          7.       Research guidance              :       Master’s           - Nil -
                                                                   Ph.D.               - Nil -

                   No. of papers published in    :

         National Journals        :        6
                   International Journals :        4
                   Conferences             :        10

8.       Project Carried out             :        02

9.       Patents                            :        --

10.     Technology Transfer           :        --

11.     Research publications          :        20

12.     No. of books published with details:          --

XII.  APPLICATION FORM

XIII.  LIST OF APPLICANTS  

       List of candidates whose applications have been received along with percentile/percentage score for each of the qualifying examination in separate categories for open seats.  List of candidates who have applied along with percentage and percentile score for Management quota seats.

General Merit List of candidates (for the academic session 2008-09) applied for   Admission is enclosed.  Pl refer Enclosure – VI for details.
The admissions arein progress for 2009-10.

XIV.   RESULTS OF ADMISSION UNDER MANAGEMENT SEATS/VACANT SEATS

a.      Composition of selection team for admission under Management Quota with brief profile of members

For admission under Management Quota the panel of experts includes the teaching staff at the level of professors.

b.      Score of the individual candidates admitted arranged in order of merit.

               Pl. refer to the merit list of admitted candidates for the year 2008-09 (Enclosure-V) The admissions are in progress for 2009-10.

c.      List of candidates who have been offered admission.      

                Pl. refer to the merit list of admitted candidates for the year 2008-09 (Enclosure-V)  The admissions are in progress for 2009-10.

d.      Waiting list of the candidates in order of merit to be operative from the last date of joining of the first list candidates,
      category-wise.

---NIL----

e.      List of the candidates who joined within the date, vacancy position in each category before operation of waiting list. 

-Nil-

XV. INFORMATION ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND OTHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

(A)       LIBRARY :

a.      Number of Library books/Title/Journals available (Programme-wise)

               Library Books      :  36,228 Nos.              }                                                    

             Title of Books     :  13,119 Nos.              }      Only Engg. Courses.                                      

             Nos. of Journals :    69 (Nationals)          }     
                                        53 (Internationals)    }  
             IEEE magazines   :    29

   b.  List of online National/International Journals subscribed

c.    E-Library facilities

Yes, On-line Public Access (OPAC), Clarity 2000, Delnet connectivity, Internet (1 mbps) Managed leased line Network.

(B)    LABORATORY :

For each Laboratory

 a.     List of Major Equipment/Facilities:               Pl refer Enclosure VII.
   b.      List of Experimental Setup:                       Pl refer Enclosure VIII.

(C)    COMPUTING FACILITIES:

     Number of Configuration of Systems    -    397 Nos. (P-IV)          }   Total No. of computers
                                                     -     62 Nos. (P-III)     }   (604)
                                                                 -    145 Nos. (Others)  }    

     Total number of systems connected by LAN    -   445 Nos.

     Total number of systems connected to WAN   -                            - Nil -

     Internet bandwidth                                    -    1 Mbps  connectivity   (Dedicated Leased Line)

     Major software packages available                -    Yes                                                                          
Application Software                                  -    30 + MSDN Academic Alliance                                       
System Software                                      -     30 

• Special purpose facilities available:  

            An MOU with NIIT is signed to conduct job oriented advanced computer courses such as JAVA, Oracle, etc.

(D)   WORKSHOP :

The Workshop complex houses carpentry, fitting, smithy, foundry and welding shops with proper ventilation and illumination.  Each shop is provided with proper workbenches with all the required tools Modern equipments have been added to each shop, particularly the foundry shop.  Foundry shop has various types of sand testing equipments.  Also, aluminium casting can be done.

First year students of all branches are trained here in common workshop practices.

(E)    LIST OF FACILITIES AVAILABLE

(a) Games and Sports Facilities

We have well equipped 12 and 4 station gymnasium and weight lifting sets and about 150 students make use of these facilities every day.  The Indoor Games Complex, built to international standards, has facilities for basket-ball, badminton, table-tennis, carroms, chess and a gymnasium.

Vast area and facilities for Athletics, Kho-kho, Volley ball, Foot Ball, Hand Ball, Beach Volley Ball, Tennikoit and Cricket are available in the campus.  The sports and games activities are held throughout the academic year from July to February for boys and girls.  Students are encouraged to participate in various sports and games at inter- collegiate /university levels.

(b) Extra Curricular Activities

     NSS Unit was started in our Institute in the year 1989 with a strength of 50 students.  The Programme Officer and one member each from the departments head this Unit.  The present strength of the unit is increased to 150 from 1997-98 onwards by the RTM Nagpur University.  The unit is actively participating in Campus Development, Tree plantation, Water Conservation, Cleanliness, Spreading of Awareness on Family Planning, etc.  The other social activities like raising of funds for the people affected by natural calamities such as Kargil Conflict, Orissa Cyclone, Tsunami, etc. are undertaken.  Many of our students are participating in special camps at college and university levels.

     NCC Unit of 2 Mah Sig Coy was started at our Institute during 1993 with the strength of 50 cadets headed by a Coy Commander.  Every year various social and adventurous activities are conducted through N.C.C. These cadets participate in different state and national level camps every year. 

     During the academic year 2008-09, the CATC Campus conducted at Hyderabad House Nagpur where 40 cadets attended the Camp.  SUO Mr.Amit Khaire selected as  a Best Overall Cadet of the Camp.  Our Cadets were also won in various other competitions.

     The NCC Unit  also actively organizes Blood Donation Camp every year on the Martyrs’ Day (30^th Jan.) in which the cadets donate blood and encourge others/ students/staff also to donate blood.  During the year 2008-09 a total of 120 students donated blood and brought laurels to our Institute. As a part of ‘Silver Jubilee Celebrations’ of the Institute, our NCC Unit planned to organize a ‘Mega Blood Donation Camp’ at our Institute on 30^th January 2010.

     HELPING HANDS:

     Students of our students of our Institute came forward to form a group ‘HELPING HANDS’ with a view to work for the cause of differently disabled and under privileged children of the society. 

     Our students supplied text books and other stationary items to 35 tribal students studying at Swargiya Shivajirao Urade Prathamik Shala, Ramtek and 21 hearing air sets were given to the deaf students of Sant Gadge Maharaj Deaf and Dumb School, Ramtek.

(c) Soft Skill Development Facilities:

Language lab:  For helping in interaction with confidence, style and conviction a Language Laboratory is set up to teach pronunciation, accent and clarity.  This Language Lab helps them to develop presentation and communication skills so very essential now-a-days for dealing with the society in a polished manner.

Special classes on Soft Skill Development are being conducted for all branches of Engg. especially for 5^th and 7^th Semester students.  Added to this Personality Development Programmes are also conducted every year.

Computer Courses: Software courses on advanced subjects such as JAVA, Dot.Net (by SEED Infotech, Pune), Rational Rose Software Suite (by Zensoft, Pune),  CAD/CAM course (by M/s Dysmech Technologies, Nagpur) and C (by the Dept. of Computer Tech.) are being conducted.

 Audit Courses on computers for B.E. I year students are also conducted in collaboration with NIIT.

      Number of Classrooms and size of each  -- 28 Nos (Approx.100 sqm each)
      Number of Tutorial rooms and size of each – 06 Nos. (Approx.85 sqm each )
      Number of laboratories and size of each –     43 Nos. (Approx. 85 sqm each)
      Number of Drawing Halls and size of each – 05 Nos. (Approx. 100 sqm each out of which one is of 255 sqm)      
      No. of Computer Centers with capacity of each–11 Nos. (30-50 Nos. each )

(d)  Central Examination Facility, Number of rooms and capacity of each:

 Internal as well as the University (Central) examinations are conducted by making use of 34 class rooms/tutorial halls having approximate seating
 capacity of about 60 per  room and existing 5 Drawing Halls having seating capacity of about 70 each.

(e)  Teaching Learning Process

•    Curricula and syllabi for each of the  programmes as approved by the RTM Nagpur University.   Syllabus  copies  for each programme are enclosed.  Refer Enclosure IX.

•     Academic Calendar of the University.Academic Calendar of the RTM Nagpur University is enclosed. Refer Enclosure X.

•     Academic Time-table Academic Timetable of the Institute is enclosed. Refer Enclosure XI.

•     Teaching Load of each Faculty:  Pl. refer Enclosure - XII for Sample Copy

•     Internal Continuous Evaluation System and place

          I year

Three Sessional Exams are conducted based on the syllabus covered during each term.  About 2 units of the syllabus, which are taught during the term, are taken into consideration and examination is conducted.  3 assignments are given in each term and are evaluated.  Tutorial classes are conducted and evaluated at the end of the year.

Incentive marks are given to the students who are regular in the academic work and whose attendance is more than 80%.  Incentive marks up to 5 (maximum) are also awarded for participation in co and extra-curricular activities and bringing laurels for the Institute.

3^rd to 8^th Semesters

In the Semester pattern 2 tests and 2 assignments are conducted.  Due weightage is given to the students who are regular in submission of the assignments.

• Students’ Assessment of Faculty, System in place

The Principal obtains the feed-back regularly from the students regarding the quality of the work done by the teachers.  In case of any short-comings observed either in the quality of teaching or attitude, the teacher is suitably advised.   The Principal also takes feed-back from the students regarding any difficulty or inconvenience faced by them and the issues are sorted out in consultation with the Deans, HODs and Wardens. Feed-back format is enclosed (Enclosure – XIII).