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The following information is to be given in the Information Brochure besides being hosted on the Institution’s official Website.

“The information has been provided by the concerned institution and the onus of authenticity lies with the institution and not on AICTE.”

1.Name of the Institution

Name	PSNA College of Engineering and Technology,
Address	Permanent Location as approved by AICTE	Temporary Location (if applicable)
	Kothandaraman Nagar, Dindigul- 624622, Tamil Nadu.	N.A.
Phone Number	0451 – 2554032, 2554349, 2554401 – 03	E-Mail : contact@psnacet.edu.in principal@psnacet.edu.in
Fax	0451 – 2554249
Web Site	www.psnacet.edu.in
Nearest Rly. Station	Dindigul	Distance : 10 Kms
Nearest Airport	Madurai	Distance : 60 Kms

 

II.Name & Address of the Principal

Name	Dr. K. Thyagarajah
Designation	Principal	Qualification & Experience	Highest Degree	Specialization	Total Experience
			Ph.D.	Power Electronics, AC Motor Drives, SMPS, Simulation of Power Converters	28 Years
Phone. No.	0451 – 2554262, Res. : 2433684		Fax No.	0451 – 2554249
E-Mail	principal@psnacet.edu.in		Mobile No. : 94431 – 63841

III. NAME OF THE AFFILIATING UNIVERSITY

Name	Anna University
Address	Guindy, Chennai.
Pin Code	600 025	Period of Affiliation	2005-2006
STD Code	044	Phone No.	22352161
Fax	044 - 22351956	E-Mail / Web Site	registrar@annauniv.edu

IV. Governance

Governing Boards:

For an effective and smooth functioning of all activities concerning academic, finance, infrastructure development etc., the college has a Governing Body, Governing Council, and an Academic Advisory Body.

Governing Body:

The members of the Governing Body are the members of the Trust/Society.

1. Tmt. K. Dhanalakshmi,
2. Chairperson Thiru. R. S. K. Raguraman, Member
3. Thiru. R. S. K. Laksshmana Prabhu, Member
4. Thiru. R. S. K. Sukumaran, Member
5. Principal, Ex-officio Member
   
   The Governing Body meets once in four months and reviews all academic, and other developmental activities.

Governing Council:

The Governing Council is constituted as per the norms prescribed by AICTE. The members of the Governing Council are as follows:-

1.	Tmt. K. Dhanalakshmi, Chairperson, PSNACET	Chairperson
2.	Thiru. R. S. K. Raguraman, Director, PSNACET	Member
3.	Thiru. R. S. K. Laksshmana Prabhu, Director, PSNACET	Member
4.	Thiru. R. S. K. Sukumaran, Director, PSNACET	Member
5.	Thiru. K.Sivagnanam, Auditor, Chennai.	Auditor Member
6.	Mr. B.K. Bhadri, Regional Officer, A.I.C.T.E., Southern Regional Office,Chennai.	Member of AICTE
7.	Dr.B.Ilango, Former VC, Bharathiyar University,Coimbatore.	Member  (Education)
8.	Mr.Muthu, Formerly with DOTE ,Chennai.	Member ( Education)
9.	Dr.P.Narayanasamy, Professor,  Department of CSE College of Engineering , Guindy, Anna University, Chennai.	Member (Academic)
10.	Dr.K.Subramanian, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.	Member (Academic)
11.	Dr.B.Shekar, Professor,IIM,Bangalore.	Member  (Academic)
12.	Dr. Ganesh Devaraj, Managing director & Chief Executive officer, Soliton Technoligies, Bangalore.	Member(Industry)
13.	Mr.Niranjankumar, Sr.Vice President, Caritor India Private Limited, Chennai.	Member(Industry)
14.	Mr.K.Chandra Sekaran, HRDC, Additional   General Manager,BHEL, Trichirappalli,	Member (Industry)
15.	Dr.K.Thygarajah, Principal, PSNA CET, Dindigul	Ex-OfficioMember

The Governing Council meets twice in a year and reviews various activities of the college and suggests measures in achieving excellence in academic, Research & Development and improvements in infrastructural facilities.

Academic Advisory Body:

The academic advisory body of the college is constituted with the following members:-

• Principal
• Heads of all Departments
• Senior Faculty from all Departments

Frequency of the Board Meetings and Academic Advisory Body

The academic advisory body meets once in a month and reviews the following academic matters:-

1. Coverage of Syllabus
2. Content required beyond the syllabus
3. Performance of students in internal tests and University examination
4. Attendance and discipline of students
5. Scheduling of industrial visits and training
6. Career development programme

Organizational chart and processes

The organizational chart for effective implementation of various activities in the college is depicted below:

Under the guidance of Chairperson, the Directors issue necessary guidelines to the Principal.

The Principal in consultation with the management, makes plans, organizes, controls and executes the task.

General Administration :

• The Registrar looks after the administration of office and makes correspondence to AICTE, AU and other agencies in consultation with the Principal and co-ordinates all activities of departments and office.
• Office Superintendent renders necessary assistance to the Principal and Registrar in the day-to-day affairs.
• Administrative staff carry out the task assigned to them and maintain records.
• Supporting staff assist all officials.
• Maintenance staff attend the day-to-day work assigned to them and maintain cleanliness.

Hostel Administration:

 

• Under the guidance of the Principal, the Dy.Wardens provides accommodation to the students as per the rules prescribed. They maintain attendance of the students, render necessary assistance to them and help in maintaining discipline.
• The Dy.Controller of Student affairs manages the purchase of all items for running the hostel and co-ordinates with the hostel supervisors and the Manager.
• The supervisor oversees the cleanliness of the hostel campus. The Manager i/c of Hostel Mess makes arrangement to provide quality food on time to the students. The Supervisors and the Manager co-ordinate with all other functionaries in the hostel.
• The DCSA, Dy.Wardens and the Supervisor brief the Principal periodically on all matters of importance.
• The students’ representative of various committees discuss with the Dy. Wardens and Principal on all issues concerning them in the hostel.

Processes involved in maintaining high academic standards are detailed below.

Academic - Teaching-Learning Process:

All Heads of Departments in association with the faculty

Prepare the Academic Plan for a Semester. Identify Theory & Practical subjects pertaining to the parent department and inter-departments. Allocate subjects based on qualification, specialization, experience and previous results. The faculty prepares Time-Table with reference to the Curriculum. Prepare Lesson Plan effectively, well ahead of the commencement of a semester. Handle lecture classes as per the time-table. Conduct Internal Tests & Model Examination. Evaluate the answer books and notify the marks. Identify weak students and conduct special coaching classes. Verify observation and Record Note Books. Counsel the students and conduct re-test for those failed/performed poorly. Inform the parents about the performance of their wards. Conduct seminars Motivate students to do Innovative Project

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

• The Members of faculty in all departments are well qualified, experienced and dedicated towards the goal.
• They discharge the duties with utmost sincerity and involve themselves in the curricular co-curricular activities in the best interest of the student.
• Incentives and awards are instituted for achieving academic excellence by faculty  and students.
• Faculty members are deputed regularly for FDP, STTP, Summer/Winter Schools, Workshop and Conferences.
• Academic Excellence : Students and Staff of PSNACET have excelled in academics consistently. The students have also obtained many University Ranks.

S.No.	Branch	Number of Ranks
1.	Civil	26
2.	Mechanical	19
3.	EEE	04
4.	ECE	17
5.	CSE	09
6.	IT	07
7.	MBA	21
8.	MCA	07
Total :		110

• In addition to the normal learning process, students get exposure to the practical world through industrial visits, guest lectures etc.
• Current concepts and practices are introduced to students by way of value added courses.
• Professional communication courses are conducted regularly to improve communication skills.
• The college also conducts Business English Course in collaboration with British Council.
• Regular courses on improving aptitude skills are conducted by experienced faculty.
• For a group of 15-20 students, a faculty is allotted as their Proctor. Students are advised and assisted in solving their problems on both academic and non-academic. Proctor follows up the progress of the students, maintains students profile and guides them to make improvements in their performance.

Curricular activities:

• Prepare detailed lesson plan and handle classes
• Suggest various reference books
• Conduct periodic tests and closely monitor the students’ performance
• Send progress reports to the parents
• Identify weak students and give them special coaching
• Arrange industrial visits
• Counsel the students as and when required
• Conduct career guidance/career development programmes
• Conduct value added courses
• Arrange guest lectures for teaching the contents beyond syllabus

Co-curricular activities:

• Encourage the students to participate in various National Level Competitions
• Assist them in the preparation and presentation of Research Papers
• Guide them in the National Level Symposiums organized
• Motivate them to participate in social activities-NSS, YRC, Blood Donation Camps etc.
• Encourage them in sports & games

Mechanism/Norms & Procedures for democratic/good governance:

• Academic calendar for the college and departments are prepared well in advance.
• Rules and regulations of the college are framed and informed to all concerned.
• Regulations of the University are informed to all students, faculty and staff.
• Policy decisions related to all academic matters are taken collectively by the Academic Advisory Committee. Minutes of meetings are prepared and circulated to the members and the faculty. All decisions are communicated through Circulars to the faculty and through Notices to the students.
• Meetings of faculty are convened at regular intervals and the policy decisions related to academic matters and others informed.
• Proctor system is adopted to take special care on each student.
  • Every class has a class advisor in charge for attendance who will monitor the participation of students in regular classes and other programmes.
  • Internal Test Mark and attendance are sent to the parents periodically.
  • Week students are identified and suitable action to improve their performance is taken periodically.
  • Misbehaved students are identified and counseled.
  • After the announcement of semester results coaching classes are conducted for the failed students.

Students’ feedback on institutional governance/faculty performance:

• Class Committee (consisting of students and the faculty handling the classes) Meetings are conducted thrice in a semester and feedback
  is obtained from students directly.  Suggestions from students are listened to.
• Feedback from students into faculty subject-wise. Strengths and weaknesses of faculty are identified and accordingly faculty are rewarded/counseled to improve upon.
• Feedback is also obtained from students about institutional governance and suggestions are accepted and implemented.



Grievance redressal mechanism for faculty, staff and students:

• A Grievance Redressal Committee comprising of senior faculty, students and staff is constituted every year.
• The committee is headed by the Head of a department.   It receives grievance from faculty, staff and students and take remedial actions.
• On complaints, it conducts inquiry considering all aspects and submits its findings and recommendations.  Remedial measures are taken accordingly.
• Suggestion boxes are placed at strategic points and acted upon promptly.



 

v. Programmes

 

Name of the Programmes approved by the AICTE

Sl.No.	Under Graduate
	B.E. - Civil  Engineering
	B.E. - Mechanical   Engineering
	B.E. - Electronics and Communication  Engineering
	B.E. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
	B.E. - Computer Science and Engineering
	B.Tech. - Information Technology
	B.E. – Bio-Medical Engineering
8.	Post Graduate
9.	MBA
10.	MCA
11.	M.E-. Power Electronics & Drives
12.	M.E- Applied Electronics
13.	M.E-Computer Science and Engineering
14.	M.E- Computer and Communication
15.	M.E-VLSI Design
16.	M.Tech – Remote Sensing

Name of the Programmes accredited by the AICTE

Sl.No.	Under Graduate/ PG Courses	Status	Remarks
1	B.E.- Civil  Engineering	5 Years
2	B.E.- Mechanical   Engineering	5 Years
3	B.E.- Electronics and Communication  Engineering	5 Years
4	B.E.- Electrical and Electronics Engineering	5 Years
5	B.E.- Computer Science and Engineering	5 Years
6	B.Tech. - Information Technology	5 Years
7	B.E. – Bio-Medical Engineering	5 Years	-
8	MBA	5 Years
9	MCA	5 Years	-
10	M.E-. Power Electronics & Drives	-	-
11	M.E- Applied Electronics	-	-
12	M.E-Computer Science and Engineering	-	-
13	M.E- Computer and Communication	-	-
14	M.E-VLSI Design	-	-
15	M.Tech – Remote Sensing	-	-

 

For each Programme the following details are to be given:

Sl.No	Courses	No.of seats	Duration/ Years	Cut of Marks %	Fees Rs./ Annum	Placement Facilities
1	B.E.- Civil  Engineering	60	4	50-85	45000	Available
2	B.E.- Mechanical   Engineering	120	4	55-88	45000	Available
3	B.E.- Electronics and Communication  Engineering	120	4	70-94	45000	Available
4	B.E.- Electrical and Electronics Engineering	120	4	65-89	45000	Available
5	B.E.- Computer Science and Engineering	120	4	70-95	45000	Available
6	B.Tech. - Information Technology	120	4	70-92	45000	Available
7	B.E. – Bio-Medical Engineering	60	4		45000	Available
8	MBA	120	2	50-75	48200	Available
9	MCA	120	3	50-78	48200	Available
10	M.E-. Power Electronics & Drives	25	2	Above 60 %	27950	Available
11	M.E- Applied Electronics	25	2	Above 60 %	27950	Available
12	M.E-Computer Science and Engineering	25	2	Above 60 %	42950	Available
13	M.E- Computer and Communication	18	2	Above 60 %	27950	Available
14	M.E-VLSI Design	18	2	Above 60 %	27950	Available
15	M.Tech – Remote Sensing	18	2	Above 60 %	27950	Available

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

Sl.No	Year	No. of Students Placed	Maximum Salary	Minimum Salary	Average Salary
1.	2007-2008	391	33,300	15,000	24,150
2.	2006-2007	363	25,000	6,000	15,500
3.	2005-2006	290	25,000	4,000	14,500
Total No. of Students Placed:   1044

Placement Facilities
A placement cell with a full time placement officer, supporting staff and other infrastructure facilities such as conference hall, GD rooms, personal interview rooms and an office is functioning in the campus. Facilities    are also available for conducting on-line aptitude test and technical tests.
           
The placement cell focuses on
             i)  Conducting career options for students
             ii) Maintains constant liaison with industry to secure campus placement.
            iii) Conducts career development programmes, aptitudes tests, technical tests and mock interviews, regularly.

• 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 their AICTE approval. If there is foreign collaboration, give the following details:
  - Nil -
  
  Details of the Foreign Institution/University:
  • Name of the University/Institution
  • Address
  • Website
  • Is the Institution/University Accredited in its Home Country
    • Ranking of the Institution/University in the Home Country
    • Whether the degree offered is equivalent to an Indian Degree? If yes, the name of the agency which has approved equivalence. If no, implications for students in terms of pursuit of higher studies in India and abroad and job both within and outside the country.
    • Nature of Collaboration
    • Conditions of Collaboration
    • Complete details of payment a student has to make to get the full benefit of collaboration.
      
      
  • For each Collaborative/affiliated Programme give the following:
  • Programme Focus
  • Number of seats
  • Admission Procedure
  • Fee
  • Placement Facility
  • Placement Records for last three years with minimum salary, maximum salary and average salary
    
    
  • 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