Academic
IIC
Kuttukaran Polytechnic College (IC 202014879) has established Institution Innovation Council (IIC) as per the norms of Innovation Cell, Ministry of HRD, Government of India, during IIC Calendar year 2021-22. The aim of IIC is to mentor and spread awareness on fostering innovation at Institute level. The activities of IIC care to organise and submit reports on various activities such as innovation, IPR Start-ups and EDP related activities. Our college has begun to conduct various innovative activities with the aim of obtaining the Star Rating of Southern/SRO zone Institution Innovation Council (IIC) for undertaking various activities prescribed by Innovation Cell,Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, to promote Innovation and Start-up in campus during the IIC Calendar year 2021-22. In the academic year 2021-22, we have conducted various MIC driven and Self Driven activities for Quarter III and Quarter IV.
MoE-IIC
Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India has taken initiative to establish MoE’s Innovation Cell (MIC) to encourage and inculcating the culture that will foster innovation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The MIC intends to nurture the entrepreneurial skills among young people helping and encouraging them to have innovative ideas and converting them to prototypes. MIC has envisioned to have Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) across HEIs in India. To promote innovation, IICs of HEIs are formed for developing proper ecosystem. In KPTC, IIC has been established in the year 2022.
MoE’s Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), KPTC (Ministry of Education’s Initiative)
IIC ID: IC202014879
Vision
To create a dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Mission
Objectives
- To foster the culture of innovation among the students systematically.
- To inculcate a culture of innovation, entrepreneurial & employability skills among students to develop excellent start-ups.
- To motivate students to participate in various business idea competitions and Hackathons.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| Sl No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Jilja T M | President |
| 2 | Mr. Gokul G Krishnan | Vice President |
| 3 | Dr. T Dhanalakshmi | Convenor |
COORDINATORS
| Sl No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Jeena | ARIIA Coordinator |
| 2 | Ms. Malini T B | Social Media Coordinator |
| 3 | Mr. Anoop A | IPR activity Coordinator |
| 4 | Mr. Harishankar | |
| 5 | Ms. Krishnatheertha R | Internship activity coordinator |
| 6 | Mr. Anilal | Innovation activity coordinator |
| 7 | Ms. Priya Xavier | Start-up activity coordinator |
| 8 | Ms. Fathima Zuhra M T | NIRF Coordinator |
| 9 | Mr. Sreekanth | Member |
Best Practices
Kuttukaran Polytechnic College is known for transforming and empowering students who come from diverse backgrounds ranging from underprivileged sections to affluent ones.
The institute has adopted and incorporated Outcome Based Education (OBE) strategies. even before its counterparts have realised the importance of OBE. The institute has always strived hard to maintain this kind of teaching and learning environment
Apart from the Student Centric Learning environment, some of the unique and best practices followed by the college in the teaching learning process include the Mentoring program for every student of the college, an innovative practice – Employability Bridge Program (E-Bridge) that has been designed and implemented by the college to Bridge the Employability gap existing between academic institutions and the Industry. Other better practices followed include, Department Level Student Associations, clean campus initiative and social responsibility initiatives.
Best practices implemented at KPTC are the following
1. Personalised mentoring
- Program design: For every 20 students, one mentor is allotted who will interact with them once in a week (every Friday) for one hour. Difficulties and problems of the students if any are understood during the interaction and suitable solutions are provided to their problems. Their academic as well as personal problems such as career plans, time management etc are also addressed to in these interactions. Mentoring is conducted during 1.30 pm to 2.20pm on every Friday.
- Evidence of success: Students were more open to share their problems. Teachers were more likely to identify the problems faced by the students.
- Encountered problems: Some students found difficult to open up their problems and they expressed their views on general basis.
2. Kalari Payattu (practice) – Martial Arts
Program design: A traditional combat practices of Kalari for self-defence, competition, physical health, entertainment for girls’ students is started in our KPTC campus from September 6th 2022 onwards with free of cost for every Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Evidence of Success: All the 35 girls were attended the program regularly. They didn’t feel sleepy during class hours.
- Problems Encountered: Non availability of free hours in the working days.
3. Industrial visit
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Program design: This program is initiated for all the students of every academic session to sharpen their observation skills and perceptions by utilising their theoretical and practical knowledge. It develops the positive attitude for learning the real life situation. Exposure visits are arranged half yearly by all the departments.
Industrial visits undertaken during 2021-22
(i) Industrial visit to Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) was organised for s3 and s5 EEE students on November 19th 2022.
(ii) Visit to I-Rod technologies Limited, Palarivattom, for S5 Computer Engineering Students on November 6th 2022. - Evidence of success: EEE students submitted their detailed report on how electricity was generated using solar panels, stored in the grid and distributed to various places. Students from Computer Engineering submitted their report on automation.
- Problems encountered: control of students was the small problem for the teachers.
4. Incorporation of ICT at the internal as well as external activities
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Evidence of Success: All the final year students were successfully presented their seminar by using power point presentation.
The following were the webinars conducted in KPTC during 2021-2022
(i) Institute’s Innovation Counsel (IIC) of Kuttukaran Polytechnic College organised a National webinar on “Traditional Knowledge as an intellectual Property on July 14th 2022.
(ii) Career opportunities after Diploma Courses was organised through online webinar on July 16th 2022.
(iii) IIC of Kuttukaran Polytechnic College organised a National webinar on “Intellectual Property Rights for Start-ups on August 20th 2022. - Problems encountered: Lack of adequate skills at the initial stage for preparation of slides in power point. Loss of face to face contact in webinars.
5. Implementation of value based environmental programs within the college campus and community by the NSS Volunteers of KPTC
6. Faculty Development Program
A platform is created for faculty to get trained with experts from various industries and institutions. The objective is to understand the teaching pedagogy, technology usage and best practices in terms of teaching, learning and research.
Lifehack: Decode Happiness for Success & Fulfilment a three days FDP was conducted from 19/09/2022 to 21/09/2022 in the KPTC seminar hall. Dr.A.Srihari Krishna, Consultant, Rekhi Foundation for Happiness was the subject expert for the FDP.
7. Industry Institute Interaction Programme
8. Institute’s Innovation Council/IEDC
9. Quiz competition and Essay Competition
Special attention for weaker and bright students
Program design:  for weaker students- Groups are formed with 4 to 5 members constitute of one bright student and 4 weaker students After completion of syllabus by the teachers, revision is carried out through the groups. The group members strengthen themselves in learning the subjects and clearing the doubts freely. On trial basis 6 groups were formed in S5 Civil Engineering, for studying Habitat Technology course and revision classes were conducted during November and December of 2022.
Evidence of success: The survey report says that 69% of the respondents reasonably satisfied with the group study.
Problems encountered:At the end of the semester days students were busy in getting no due clearance in their departments.
For bright students: Convocation program is organised every year for the final year students. Prize, certificates and momento are given for best out gone students.
IEDC
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), KPTC is an initiative of Kerala Startup Mission to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the student and academic fraternity in the educational institutions to foster the innovation culture in our educational institution.
IEDC
Objectives
- To promote an innovation driven entrepreneurship culture among the students.
- To develop and promote commercially viable innovative product and solution from the students.
- To promote enterprise among budding technopreneurs and thereby creating more employment opportunities.
- To bridge the gap between Industry and Academia.
- To support the budding Entrepreneurs through Grants and to create an entrepreneurship flavour in the academic fraternity.
Functions
- Organising Entrepreneurship awareness camps and Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programs for creating innovation culture.
- Providing guidance and assistance for prospective entrepreneurs on various aspects such as formation of industry institute interaction cell through accommodating industry projects inside the campus, submission of project proposals to various funding agencies and obtaining project approvals, loans and facilities from agencies of support systems and information on various technologies.
- Organising guest lectures, Seminars, etc for promotion and growth of Technical entrepreneurship.
- Arranging visits to various industries for prospective entrepreneurs.
- Training will be provided to the students by successful entrepreneurs to make business-plan, their execution, fund raising and its optimum utilization.
- The faculty will be given on-duty to attend the entrepreneurship specialization and incubation programs are being carried out in various technical intuitions.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| Sl No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Jilja T M | |
| 2 | Mr. Gokul G Krishnan | |
| 3 | Dr. T Dhanalakshmi | |
| 4 | Ms. Jeena | ARIIA Coordinator |
| 5 | Ms. Malini T B | Social Media Coordinator |
| 6 | Mr. Anoop A | IPR activity Coordinator |
| 7 | Mr. Harishankar | Member |
| 8 | Ms. Krishnatheertha R | Internship activity coordinator |
| 9 | Mr. Anilal | Innovation activity coordinator |
| 10 | Ms. Priya Xavier | Start-up activity coordinator |
| 11 | Ms. Fathima Zuhra M T | NIRF Coordinator |
| 12 | Mr. Sreekanth | Member |
| 13 | Mr. Vineeth Gopakumar | Student, EEE |
| 14 | Mr. Ajith | Student, EEE |
| 15 | Mr. Gokul | Student, EEE |
| 16 | Mr. Abinas | Student Mechanical Engineering |
| 17 | Mr. Ahin Francis | Student Mechanical Engineering |
| 18 | Mr. Alphin Biju | Student Civil Engineering |
| 19 | Ms. Sangeetha Krishnakumar | Student Civil Engineering |
| 20 | Ms. Vinethamol | Student Civil Engineering |
| 21 | Mr. Aravind Kaladharan | Student Automobile Engineering |
| 22 | Mr. Jyothis | Student Computer Engineering |
IIIC
Objectives
- To develop good work culture in students.
- To improve the quality of technical education. Adequately to meet the needs of industry and economy.
- To bring in industries in Technical education programmes to understand cross functional ideas.
- To improve the deployment of physical and human resource of institutions and industries in the benefit of development of Technical manpower.
- To integrate industrial training and other inputs f ram the industry with teaching learning processes to develop the students.
MEMBERS
| Sl No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Gokul |
| 2 | Mrs. Krishna Theertha |
| 3 | Mr. Harishankar |
| 4 | Ms. Neethu |
| 5 | Mrs. Revathy |
| 6 | Mrs. Anu K A |
| 7 | Mr. Sravan |
INDUSTRY INSTITUTE INTRACTION CELL
Aim
Objectives
- To coordinate identify industrial partners for proposing center for excellence.
- To strengthen alumina relations.
- To assist training at placement division.
- Encouraging industries experts to visit the campus, for delivery lectures symposia, Workshops etc.
MEMBERS 2022-23
| Sl No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Gokul G Krishnan | Placement Officer |
| 2 | Mr. Sandeep K S | Dean |
| 3 | Ms. Krishnatheertha .R | Asst. Placement Officer |
| 4 | Mr. Agisto | Lecturer in AU Dept |
| 5 | Mr. Sarath | Lecturer in ME Dept |
| 6 | Mr. Sreekanth | Lecturer in CT Dept |
| 7 | Ms. Priya Xavier | Lecturer in EEE Dept |
| 8 | Mr. VishnuPrasad | Lecturer in CE Dept |
| 9 | Mr. Sravan nath | Lecturer in AU Dept |
| 10 | Mr. Murali krishnan | Lecturer in ME Dept |
| 11 | Ms. Josmi | Lecturer in CT Dept |
| 12 | Ms. Sabrin | Lecturer in EEE Dept |
| 13 | Ms. Neethu Padayattil | Lecturer in CE Dept |
| 14 | Ms. Jisha Susan | Lecturer in S&H Dept |
| 15 | Ms. Nikhila D Kumar | Course Coordinator |
| 16 | Mr. Jayasankar | Librarian |
| 17 | Ms. Luximol | Asst. Librarian |
| 18 | Ms. Shama | CA to Principal |
Student representatives for IIIC
| Sl No. | Name | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abinas | S6 MECH |
| 2 | Ahith Francis | S6 MECH |
| 3 | Vineeth Venugopal | S6 EEE |
| 4 | Ajith N S | S6 EEE |
| 5 | Vineetha Mol Biju | S6 CE |
| 6 | Ashly Biju | S6 CE |
| 7 | Akshay Antony | S6 AUTO |
| 8 | Vishnu C G | S6 AUTO |
| 9 | Jyodish P U | S6 CT |
| 10 | Alan Pius | S6 CT |
PLACEMENT AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT
The Placement Cell organizes career guidance programmes for all the students starting from first year. The cell arranges training programmes like Mock Interviews, Group Discussions, Communication Skills Workshop etc and it also organizes Public Sector Exam Training for students who are interested to join Government Sectors. It also invites HR/TECHNICAL Managers from different industries to conduct training programmes for final year students. The placement cell prepares the students to face campus interviews imparting training in employable skills like Aptitude skills (Verbal Ability, Quantitative & Logical Reasoning), Body Language, Resume Writing, Interview Skills, Group Discussions, overall personality development skills viz., Goal Setting, Confidence. Developing the students to meet the industries recruitment process.
Objectives
- To place the students according to their areas of interest in organizations/institutes.
- To guide the students for the development of soft skills through pre-placement activities.
- To bridge the gap between college and industries.
- To increase awareness amongst current students about placement opportunities in industries and various skill-sets required.
MEMBERS
| Sl. No | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Gokul G Krishnan | Placement Officer |
| 2 | Mr. Sandeep K S | Dean |
| 3 | Ms. Krishnatheertha .R | Asst. Placement Officer |
| 4 | Mr. Agisto | Lecturer in AU Dept |
| 5 | Mr. Sarath | Lecturer in ME Dept |
| 6 | Mr. Sreekanth | Lecturer in CT Dept |
| 7 | Ms. Priya Xavier | Lecturer in EEE Dept |
| 8 | Mr. VishnuPrasad | Lecturer in CE Dept |
| 9 | Mr. Sravan nath | Lecturer in AU Dept |
| 10 | Mr. Murali krishnan | Lecturer in ME Dept |
| 11 | Ms. Josmi | Lecturer in CT Dept |
| 12 | Ms. Sabrin | Lecturer in EEE Dept |
| 13 | Ms. Neethu Padayattil | Lecturer in CE Dept |
| 14 | Ms. Jisha Susan | Lecturer in S&H Dept |
| 15 | Ms. Nikhila D Kumar | Course Coordinator |
| 16 | Mr. Jayasankar | Librarian |
| 17 | Ms. Luximol | Asst. Librarian |
| 18 | Ms. Shama | CA to Principal |
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
The main objective of the academic council is to oversee the academic affairs of the college and make recommendations to the Principal about academic programs and strategic priorities. The members of the council sit together at regular intervals of time to develop the ways and means to ensure that quality teaching-leaning process should remain the topmost priority. This committee also formulates the guidelines, rules and regulations of all Academic affairs of the college. The Academic council is formed with the following members under the chairmanship of Principal.
Functions
- Members of the committee give their suggestions and directions for the smooth running of the college in academic aspect
- To ensure that the institution’s academic programs are appropriate for students
- To ensure that the academic quality issues remain a top priority of the institution
- Review the academic and other related activities of the college
- To recommend the principal regarding required facilities for academics such as books, journals etc.
- Prepare and review academic calendar and class routine for the college.
- To look after the infrastructure, which affects academics.
- To take care of the discipline & course and conduct in the campus.
- To undertake quality related research studies, consultancy and training programmes.
- Review the students and faculty development programs
- Review student’s attendance/malpractices in exams.
- Oversee the internal examinations/evaluation.
ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERS
| Sl No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ms. Jilja | Principal |
| 2 | Dr. T Dhanalakshmi | Academic Advisor, Convener |
| 3 | Mr. Sandeep K S | Dean |
| 4 | Mr. Gokul G Krishnan | Placement Officer |
| 5 | Mr. Eldhos M Chackappan | HOD, Automobile Engineering |
| 6 | Mr. Harisankar | HOD, Mechanical Engineering |
| 7 | Ms. Ashitha baby | HOD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| 8 | Ms. Jitha K Wilson | HOD, Civil Engineering |
| 9 | Ms. Usha Radhakrishnan | HOD, Science and Humanities |
| 10 | Ms. Asamol M A | HOD, Computer Engineering |
| 11 | Ms. Jisha Susan Paul | Senior Lecturer, Science and Humanities |
| 12 | Mr. Anoop A | Lecturer, Automobile Engineering |
| 13 | Mr. Jayasankar T S | Librarian |
| 14 | Ms. Malini T B | Administrative Officer |
| 15 | Ms. Krishnatheertha R | Assistant Placement Officer |
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (FDP)
- Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve the engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems using codified standard methods.
- Design/ development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems components or processes to meet specified needs.
- Engineering Tools, Experimentation and Testing: Apply modern engineering tools and appropriate technique to conduct standard tests and measurements.
- Engineering practices for society, sustainability and environment: Apply appropriate technology in context of society, sustainability, environment and ethical practices.
- Project Management: Use engineering management principles individually, as a team member or a leader to manage projects and effectively communicate about well-defined engineering activities.
- Life-long learning: Ability to analyse individual needs and engage in updating in the context of technological changes.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Mechanical Engineering (PSO)
- Apply the skills in operating advanced machine tools, industrial maintenance and service.
- Apply the skills for innovative product design and manufacturing using modern CAD/CAM tools.
- Apply entrepreneurship and management skills to develop small scale industry start-ups.
Civil Engineering (PSO)
- Apply the skills in quality control system through consultancy work in various departments.
- Apply the skills for eco - friendly and cost effective building construction.
- Apply the skills for innovative design and construction using CAD/STAAD tools.
Computer Engineering (PSO)
- Apply the skills to analysis, development of software system and expertise in programming.
- Apply the skills in innovative research in emerging computer technologies.
- Apply the skills in providing technical solutions with concerned for society and environment.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (PSO)
- Apply the skills to develop and design electrical system for home and industry.
- Contribute their knowledge to become entrepreneurs.
- Apply skills in developing various control circuits for home and industry automation.
- Contribute in the area of energy management and work as energy auditors.
- Apply skills in promoting renewable energy resources..
Automobile Engineering (PSO)
- Apply skills to analyse, design and evaluate automobile components and system using CAD/CAM tools.
- Apply skills in automation and quality assurance system for manufacturing automobile components and system.
- Apply skills for developing innovative products.