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Presentation of Institute of Presentation of Institute of Engineeering & Engineeering &

Management, KolkataManagement, Kolkata

Presented by:Presented by:Satyajit ChakrabartiSatyajit Chakrabarti

Institute of Engineering & ManagementInstitute of Engineering & ManagementSalt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091.Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700 091.

IEM, Salt Lake, Kol-91IEM, Salt Lake, Kol-91 22

IEM Campus-1IEM Campus-1


IEM Campus-2IEM Campus-2


The InceptionThe Inception

IEMIEM was established in 1989 by a group of eminent was established in 1989 by a group of eminent technocrats.technocrats.

Foundation for prevailing academic standard was laid by Foundation for prevailing academic standard was laid by Prof. Prof. A. K. DeA. K. De (former Director, IIT Bombay) who was also the (former Director, IIT Bombay) who was also the Principal of IEM till 1997.Principal of IEM till 1997.

Prof. K. L. ChopraProf. K. L. Chopra, (former Director, IIT Kharagpur) as , (former Director, IIT Kharagpur) as Governing Body member ensures that standard of teaching Governing Body member ensures that standard of teaching and training is at par with that of the best Engineering & and training is at par with that of the best Engineering & Management Colleges in the country.Management Colleges in the country.


Some Key Features of the Some Key Features of the InstituteInstitute

Socially accredited as the best private Socially accredited as the best private engineering college in the state.engineering college in the state.

Rated one amongst the top 50 Rated one amongst the top 50 management institutes in India by AIMA.management institutes in India by AIMA.

AIMA journal, New Delhi categorized IEM AIMA journal, New Delhi categorized IEM as ‘A’ category management institute in as ‘A’ category management institute in India for MBA course.India for MBA course.

Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India since Approved by AICTE, Govt. of India since 1994.1994.

All B. Tech courses (under WBUT) are All B. Tech courses (under WBUT) are accredited by National Board of accredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, Govt. of India.Accreditation, AICTE, Govt. of India.


Placement RecordsPlacement Records

All the students are placed in different All the students are placed in different corporate sectors even before the corporate sectors even before the completion of their respective courses. completion of their respective courses. Owing to the high standard maintained, Owing to the high standard maintained, IEM is enjoying IEM is enjoying 100 % placement 100 % placement record record of students for the last 8 years.of students for the last 8 years.


Some of Our RecruitersSome of Our Recruiters


Academic AutonomyAcademic Autonomy The Institute has The Institute has full administrative, full administrative,

managerial, financial autonomiesmanagerial, financial autonomies. But, . But, significant academic autonomy is applicable significant academic autonomy is applicable to postgraduate courses. In the to postgraduate courses. In the undergraduate courses, there is substantial undergraduate courses, there is substantial academic autonomy.academic autonomy.

If full academic autonomy is given, the If full academic autonomy is given, the institute will internationalise the syllabus to institute will internationalise the syllabus to attract foreign students attract foreign students

With full academic autonomy, there will be With full academic autonomy, there will be enhanced number of market driven enhanced number of market driven programs for national studentsprograms for national students


Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Development Development

The Institute started FSD since its inception, much prior to starting of The Institute started FSD since its inception, much prior to starting of TEQIPTEQIP

Institute has identified its thrust areas for training by discussion with Institute has identified its thrust areas for training by discussion with BOG, Industry , Distinguished Academicians and Faculty Council after BOG, Industry , Distinguished Academicians and Faculty Council after having a thorough SWOT analysishaving a thorough SWOT analysis

Microelectronics & VLSI design, Robotics, Networking, Operating Microelectronics & VLSI design, Robotics, Networking, Operating Systems etc. are some identified thrust areas of the InstituteSystems etc. are some identified thrust areas of the Institute

Institute has identified JU, CU, BESU and IIT’s as important institutions Institute has identified JU, CU, BESU and IIT’s as important institutions for upgrading its faculty and staff membersfor upgrading its faculty and staff members

The upgradation process as per the identified needs includes-The upgradation process as per the identified needs includes-Attending seminars & conferences, attending short-term training Attending seminars & conferences, attending short-term training programs, attending courses for qualification upgradation like M. programs, attending courses for qualification upgradation like M. Tech., doing doctoral research in collaboration with identified Tech., doing doctoral research in collaboration with identified institutes of proven excellence, doing research and publication of institutes of proven excellence, doing research and publication of papers etc.papers etc.


Faculty & Staff Development Faculty & Staff Development contd…contd…

The M. Tech. program of the Institute started under The M. Tech. program of the Institute started under TEQIP does not require any visiting faculty and is run TEQIP does not require any visiting faculty and is run fully by the trained faculty members of the Institutefully by the trained faculty members of the Institute

The quality of trained faculty is considered one of the The quality of trained faculty is considered one of the best in the state and the institute is socially accredited best in the state and the institute is socially accredited to be the best in the state in terms of quality of to be the best in the state in terms of quality of education provided, discipline, placement records etc.education provided, discipline, placement records etc.

The number of research publications, books etc. by The number of research publications, books etc. by the faculty members have increased gradually in the the faculty members have increased gradually in the last few years during the implementation of TEQIPlast few years during the implementation of TEQIP


Data on FSDData on FSD Year No. of faculty & staff Man-days No. of Year No. of faculty & staff Man-days No. of areasareas

2005-06 30 224 92005-06 30 224 9

2006-07 20 3702 162006-07 20 3702 16

2007-08 55 242 192007-08 55 242 19

2008-09 78 1240 322008-09 78 1240 32

During the year 2007-08 three faculties from the institute had During the year 2007-08 three faculties from the institute had gone abroad. Man-days spent was 21 and the number of areas gone abroad. Man-days spent was 21 and the number of areas ware 3.ware 3.

During the year 2008-09 four faculties from the institute had gone During the year 2008-09 four faculties from the institute had gone abroad. Man-days spent was 49 and the number of areas was 4. abroad. Man-days spent was 49 and the number of areas was 4.

Out of Rs. 2.000 Million, we have till date utilised Rs. 1.436 Million.Out of Rs. 2.000 Million, we have till date utilised Rs. 1.436 Million.


Barrier in Faculty Barrier in Faculty DevelopmentDevelopment

The only barrier in this sub-component The only barrier in this sub-component is that a heavy academic schedule is that a heavy academic schedule restricts long-term training programs. restricts long-term training programs.

However, short-term training programs However, short-term training programs have been implemented very have been implemented very successfully.successfully.

Institute is currently planning to utilise Institute is currently planning to utilise the vacation time for training purposes.the vacation time for training purposes.


Institutional ReformsInstitutional Reforms The guidelines given in TEQIP is followed The guidelines given in TEQIP is followed

to the best of our abilityto the best of our ability There is adequate decentralisation of There is adequate decentralisation of

power to Principal & HODs.power to Principal & HODs.


Service to CommunityService to CommunityThe following training programmes have been identified:The following training programmes have been identified:

Training on Computer HardwareTraining on Computer Hardware Training on Computer SoftwareTraining on Computer Software Training on PLC – basic & advancedTraining on PLC – basic & advanced Training on Electrical WiringTraining on Electrical Wiring Training on Electrical Equipment FundamentalsTraining on Electrical Equipment Fundamentals Training on Masonry WorksTraining on Masonry Works Training on Lathe Machine OperationTraining on Lathe Machine Operation Training on Welding TechnologyTraining on Welding Technology Training on AutocadTraining on Autocad Training on CarpentryTraining on Carpentry Training on Sheet Metal WorkTraining on Sheet Metal Work Teaching Science to Street ChildrenTeaching Science to Street Children Training of Security Personnel with Latest Security Equipment Training of Security Personnel with Latest Security Equipment


Focus of Activities under Focus of Activities under Services to Community & Services to Community &

EconomyEconomy Community development (unorganised, organised Community development (unorganised, organised sectors and unemployed youth) sectors and unemployed youth)

Service to industryService to industry

Year No. of programs No. of beneficiariesYear No. of programs No. of beneficiaries2008-09 21 20932008-09 21 20932007-08 66 24792007-08 66 24792006-07 54 3852 2006-07 54 3852 Out of Rs. 8.612 Million, we have till date utilised Rs. Out of Rs. 8.612 Million, we have till date utilised Rs.

6.073 Million6.073 Million More than 75 % of Faculty members and about 35% More than 75 % of Faculty members and about 35%

of students are involved in this programme. Their of students are involved in this programme. Their participation may be enhanced in future.participation may be enhanced in future.

Following few slides show some of the activities under Following few slides show some of the activities under SCE.SCE.


Teaching of Street ChildrenTeaching of Street Children


NetworkingNetworking The TEQIP had been the key factor behind the Networking between institutes. There The TEQIP had been the key factor behind the Networking between institutes. There

is very good formal & non-formal networking activities with institutes of national is very good formal & non-formal networking activities with institutes of national and international repute. Activities with overseas universities have increased a lot and international repute. Activities with overseas universities have increased a lot during the project period with a plan to sustain them in the future as well.during the project period with a plan to sustain them in the future as well.

Formal NetworkingFormal Networking:: Joint patent obtained with JU--1 Joint patent obtained with JU--1 Joint publication with JU--16Joint publication with JU--16 Joint research work with JU--6Joint research work with JU--6 Faculty Exchange Program with JU--6Faculty Exchange Program with JU--6 Joint seminar and workshop with JU--16Joint seminar and workshop with JU--16 Joint seminar with JU and JGEC--1Joint seminar with JU and JGEC--1 Joint M.Tech and P.hD program with JU--4Joint M.Tech and P.hD program with JU--4 Joint M.Tech project guidance with JU—2Joint M.Tech project guidance with JU—2 Besides, there are numerous activities with BESU, CU etc. as well.Besides, there are numerous activities with BESU, CU etc. as well.

Non formal NetworkingNon formal Networking: Faculty exchange program with ISI,Kolkata: Faculty exchange program with ISI,Kolkata Library resource sharing with IIT,KGPLibrary resource sharing with IIT,KGP Campus Connect Program with INFOSYSCampus Connect Program with INFOSYS S/W training program with TCSS/W training program with TCS Best student award by WIPRO,TCS,CTSBest student award by WIPRO,TCS,CTS Online knowledge sharing with Arizona State University Online knowledge sharing with Arizona State University

and and University of British Columbia University of British Columbia


Industry-Institute InteractionIndustry-Institute Interaction

Collaboration with top-notch Industry giants Collaboration with top-notch Industry giants viz., viz., TCS, WIPRO, Infosys, CTS.TCS, WIPRO, Infosys, CTS.

Chair Professorship sponsored by TCSChair Professorship sponsored by TCS Best Graduate AwardBest Graduate Award Joint Programs for state-wide Teacher’s TrainingJoint Programs for state-wide Teacher’s Training Collaborative ProjectsCollaborative Projects Joint Workshops, Seminars, Training Programs for Joint Workshops, Seminars, Training Programs for

studentsstudents Book Bank for the studentsBook Bank for the students Job-oriented industrial training for all students.Job-oriented industrial training for all students.


Academic Collaboration withAcademic Collaboration withNational University of National University of

SingaporeSingapore•Opportunities of higher studies Opportunities of higher studies for the top IEM students in for the top IEM students in National University of Singapore National University of Singapore (NUS).(NUS).

•Joint Project Guidance for the Joint Project Guidance for the IEM students.IEM students.

•Teachers Exchange Program Teachers Exchange Program between the two Institutes.between the two Institutes.

• Joint Research Work between Joint Research Work between two Institutes. two Institutes.

• Advice on Industry participation Advice on Industry participation in Post-graduate programs.in Post-graduate programs.

•Prof. Gary Tan, Asst. Dean and Prof. Gary Tan, Asst. Dean and Prof. Sanjay Jain, HOD have Prof. Sanjay Jain, HOD have become members of Advisory become members of Advisory Board of IEM.Board of IEM.


Academic Collaboration with Academic Collaboration with British CouncilBritish Council

•An agreement has An agreement has been signed between been signed between British Council & IEM British Council & IEM where British Council where British Council has chosen IEM as has chosen IEM as one of its one of its Registration CentreRegistration Centre for for IELTSIELTS.. •This is the first time This is the first time that British Council is that British Council is tying its knot with tying its knot with any Educational any Educational Institute in West Institute in West Bengal. Bengal.


Visit to National

University of

Singapore

January, 2008


World Congress on Engineering, Imperial College, UK, 2008.


Suggestions for Improvement Suggestions for Improvement of Networking Activitiesof Networking Activities

Sharing of Expertise:Sharing of Expertise: Interaction between peer groups Interaction between peer groups in academics & industry should be increased with in academics & industry should be increased with more no. of joint programsmore no. of joint programs

Sharing of Specialised Physical Resources:Sharing of Specialised Physical Resources: R&D R&D activities and sponsored projects should be stressed activities and sponsored projects should be stressed upon for increased sharing of specialised resourcesupon for increased sharing of specialised resources

Student-centered Activities:Student-centered Activities: More number of activities More number of activities involving the students should be planned & executed involving the students should be planned & executed so that students from other institutes can participate so that students from other institutes can participate and interact.and interact.

A A national level program on Roboticsnational level program on Robotics was organised was organised where there were more than 5000 students from over where there were more than 5000 students from over 120 institutions across India. Such programs are also 120 institutions across India. Such programs are also encouraged in future.encouraged in future.


Functioning & Utilisation of Functioning & Utilisation of Purchased Equipment & Civil Purchased Equipment & Civil

WorksWorks All civil works have been completed. No fund is required from All civil works have been completed. No fund is required from other sources to meet up the expenditure for civil works under other sources to meet up the expenditure for civil works under TEQIP.TEQIP.

In the present program, In the present program, 35 laboratories are upgraded35 laboratories are upgraded and and 5 new 5 new laboratories have been set uplaboratories have been set up as per CIP. as per CIP. All the equipment All the equipment purchases were done as per the need and priority basis. purchases were done as per the need and priority basis. Therefore, all of them are properly installed and fully functional.Therefore, all of them are properly installed and fully functional.

There are some common facilities like Central Computer Lab, There are some common facilities like Central Computer Lab, Microprocessor Lab etc. which are shared by different Microprocessor Lab etc. which are shared by different departments. A large number of short-term courses, training departments. A large number of short-term courses, training programs, finishing school etc. activities are regularly held where programs, finishing school etc. activities are regularly held where these improved facilities are utilised to the fullest extent.these improved facilities are utilised to the fullest extent.

The equipment purchased under TEQIP is triggering newer The equipment purchased under TEQIP is triggering newer research interests among the younger faculty members. A lot of research interests among the younger faculty members. A lot of new short & long-term courses are also being planned and new short & long-term courses are also being planned and implemented for IRG.implemented for IRG.


Performance on Key Performance on Key IndicatorsIndicators Academic Outputs:Academic Outputs:

Increase in research publications:Increase in research publications: 2004 2004 20082008

a) In refereed journals: 02 a) In refereed journals: 02 1414

b) In conferences: 04 68b) In conferences: 04 68 Patent:Patent: One joint patent (with JU) has been obtained in the area of One joint patent (with JU) has been obtained in the area of

Microstrip Antenna. Another patent in the area of Pilot Less Remote Microstrip Antenna. Another patent in the area of Pilot Less Remote Controlled Vehicle for Defence applications is pending. Controlled Vehicle for Defence applications is pending.

Technology Development:Technology Development: Robotics , Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics , Programmable Logic Controllers, Solid State Lighting, Microstrip Antenna Design, Compound Solid State Lighting, Microstrip Antenna Design, Compound Semiconductor based Optoelectronic Devices etc.Semiconductor based Optoelectronic Devices etc.

The first The first M. Tech. programmeM. Tech. programme of the Institute in the area of Electronics of the Institute in the area of Electronics & Communication Engg. with specialization in Microlectronics & VLSI & Communication Engg. with specialization in Microlectronics & VLSI Design has been Design has been started under TEQIPstarted under TEQIP in 2006. All the passout stdents in 2006. All the passout stdents got jobs even before completion of the programme. got jobs even before completion of the programme.

One of the One of the shortcomingsshortcomings is, however, that we have is, however, that we have only sixonly six Sponsored Sponsored R&D projects (DST, DRDO, WBREDA, TCS, Metro Dairy)R&D projects (DST, DRDO, WBREDA, TCS, Metro Dairy). We are . We are however gearing up for more sponsored projects in the future and however gearing up for more sponsored projects in the future and some are awaiting final decision.some are awaiting final decision.


Some Facilities of the Some Facilities of the InstituteInstitute


InnovationsInnovations Implementation of Implementation of Online TestOnline Test Pension SchemePension Scheme started for Staff and Faculty Members.started for Staff and Faculty Members. We have introduced We have introduced e-librarye-library where students and faculty study where students and faculty study

online journalsonline journals Remote-controlled pilotless aircraftRemote-controlled pilotless aircraft for defence applicationsfor defence applications Adult Literacy SoftwareAdult Literacy Software jointly with TCS jointly with TCS WBREDA sponsoredWBREDA sponsored student energy clubstudent energy club Virtual video lecture CDVirtual video lecture CD for 427 lectures covering almost full for 427 lectures covering almost full

syllabus, currently being updated to the website for our studentssyllabus, currently being updated to the website for our students WebinarsWebinars with Universities of USA, Singapore etc.with Universities of USA, Singapore etc. Transfer of Technology in the area of RoboticsTransfer of Technology in the area of Robotics to School of to School of

Computing, National University of SingaporeComputing, National University of Singapore Research activities in the areas of Research activities in the areas of II-VI sensorsII-VI sensors and and Solid-state Solid-state

lightinglighting which has already which has already received International recognitionreceived International recognition Defence Project onDefence Project on Reliability Testing of MissilesReliability Testing of Missiles Collaboration with National Entrepreneurship Programme for Collaboration with National Entrepreneurship Programme for

promotion of entrepreneurshippromotion of entrepreneurship among students with the among students with the facility of facility of incubation centreincubation centre


Identification of maximum two best Identification of maximum two best practices/ innovations within practices/ innovations within

institutional reform and education institutional reform and education qualityquality

Online Examination SystemOnline Examination System & Academic ERP& Academic ERP– – The Institute has developed a fully functional The Institute has developed a fully functional software-based online evaluation system for software-based online evaluation system for students, to test their subject knowledge by students, to test their subject knowledge by random selection of MCQ from a question pool and random selection of MCQ from a question pool and subsequent automatic generation of result. Also, it subsequent automatic generation of result. Also, it is coupled with Academic ERP developed by the is coupled with Academic ERP developed by the institute and already in use by some other institute and already in use by some other institutes.institutes.

Participation of industry experts in institute Participation of industry experts in institute functions including FDPfunctions including FDP – The institute has – The institute has developed a strong relationship with the industries developed a strong relationship with the industries for framing of PG syllabus, organizing FDP’s as per for framing of PG syllabus, organizing FDP’s as per the industry need, Campus-connect programme the industry need, Campus-connect programme etc. and the industries are offering Best Graduate etc. and the industries are offering Best Graduate Awards for the students. Awards for the students.


Identification of maximum two Identification of maximum two best practices for service to best practices for service to

communitycommunity Generating awareness of energy Generating awareness of energy

conservation and conservation and green powergreen power in collaboration in collaboration with with WBREDAWBREDA among youth – IEM Renewable among youth – IEM Renewable Energy Club in collaboration with WBREDA is Energy Club in collaboration with WBREDA is creating awareness among the different cross-creating awareness among the different cross-sections of the community (organised, sections of the community (organised, unorganized sectors and unemployed youth) in unorganized sectors and unemployed youth) in the areas of energy conservation practices in the areas of energy conservation practices in different community related programs. different community related programs.

Participation of students in technology Participation of students in technology development for communitydevelopment for community – Institute is – Institute is developing different technologies (like RFID, PLC developing different technologies (like RFID, PLC applications, Solid-state lighting, Adult literacy applications, Solid-state lighting, Adult literacy software etc.) by active participation of students software etc.) by active participation of students (as final-year projects) along with the teachers. (as final-year projects) along with the teachers.


Identification of maximum two best Identification of maximum two best practices for Support to practices for Support to Disadvantaged groupsDisadvantaged groups

Financial assistance for students of the Financial assistance for students of the economically weaker sectionseconomically weaker sections – Half & full – Half & full freeship is provided to meritorious students freeship is provided to meritorious students of economically backward class.of economically backward class.

Special campus recruitment drive for women Special campus recruitment drive for women students on Women’s Daystudents on Women’s Day – – Special Special recruitment drive is taken from 2008 for recruitment drive is taken from 2008 for women students on Women’s day. This year, women students on Women’s day. This year, two girls were selected by two girls were selected by MicrosoftMicrosoft and and they offered they offered annual salary of 9.21 Lakhs annual salary of 9.21 Lakhs INRINR..


Important Lessons LearntImportant Lessons Learnt

Change of mindset during implementation Change of mindset during implementation of TEQIP of TEQIP

Importance of Collaborating with Institutes Importance of Collaborating with Institutes of National & International repute of National & International repute

Experience of handling a large project to Experience of handling a large project to the tune of about Rs. 8 Crores (TEQIP)the tune of about Rs. 8 Crores (TEQIP)


Review of Stakeholder AuditsReview of Stakeholder AuditsThe following points are significant regarding The following points are significant regarding students’ feedbackstudents’ feedback:: TheThe overall % student satisfaction:overall % student satisfaction: Oct ’06 – 79.5 (50.6 – State average, 47.1 – National average) Oct ’06 – 79.5 (50.6 – State average, 47.1 – National average) Apr ’08 – 96.5 (67.8 – State average, 64.4 – National average) Apr ’08 – 96.5 (67.8 – State average, 64.4 – National average) Satisfaction with Learning Infrastructure:Satisfaction with Learning Infrastructure: Oct ’06 – 74.7 (37.6 – State average, 38.0 – National average) Oct ’06 – 74.7 (37.6 – State average, 38.0 – National average) Apr ’08 – 98.8 (61.1 – State average, 57.2 – National average) Apr ’08 – 98.8 (61.1 – State average, 57.2 – National average) Industry Interaction:Industry Interaction: Oct ’06 – 87.9 (46.3 – State average, 39.2 – National average) Oct ’06 – 87.9 (46.3 – State average, 39.2 – National average) Apr ’08 – 98.8 (66.0 – State average, 57.9 – National average) Apr ’08 – 98.8 (66.0 – State average, 57.9 – National average) The following points are significant regarding The following points are significant regarding faculty feedback:faculty feedback:Overall satisfaction:Overall satisfaction: Oct ’06 – 93.6 (66.8 – State average, 55 .0 - National average) Oct ’06 – 93.6 (66.8 – State average, 55 .0 - National average) Apr ’08 – 99.7 (75.2 – State average, 69.1 – National average) Apr ’08 – 99.7 (75.2 – State average, 69.1 – National average) In addition to the above, In addition to the above, satisfaction with the library, community & network satisfaction with the library, community & network

activities, teaching-learning environmentactivities, teaching-learning environment etc. are etc. are well appreciated by the well appreciated by the stakeholdersstakeholders. The students’ gymkhana along with different faculty members and . The students’ gymkhana along with different faculty members and different committees take active part in grievance redressal in various areas. In different committees take active part in grievance redressal in various areas. In addition to these, there is an effective mechanism of counseling of students as per addition to these, there is an effective mechanism of counseling of students as per individual needs.individual needs.

During the During the initial period of the project, there was some difficulty in understanding initial period of the project, there was some difficulty in understanding and implementing TDPand implementing TDP where the institute faced some problem. But, in the later where the institute faced some problem. But, in the later part, it has been done effectively. The audit results are discussed with the students part, it has been done effectively. The audit results are discussed with the students in the gymkhana meetings for further improvement of the institute. in the gymkhana meetings for further improvement of the institute.


Review of Stakeholder Audits - Review of Stakeholder Audits - Student Satisfaction Student Satisfaction


Review of Stakeholder Audits - Review of Stakeholder Audits - Faculty Satisfaction Faculty Satisfaction


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We have started with a score of 7.0 in the first performance audit and gradually improved along with the progress of the program and reached a score of 9.0 in the seventh performance audit.

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