Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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Nirma University
Board of Governors
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President Director General
Like other institutes the Institute of Technology draws much of its inspiration and strength from its Dr. N. V. Vasani, Director General, Nirma University, is a renowned educationist, technocrat, academic
founder, Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, Chairman, Nirma Limited. Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel has been conferred administrator and institution builder. During his career span of about four decades, he has contributed to
with “Padma Shri Award for the year 2010”. He is also recipient of the “Udyog Ratna Award – 1990”, the field of technical and higher education as an accomplished teacher, researcher and administrator. He
”Gujarat Businessman award -1998”, “Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award – 2006,” “Sardar served the Government of Gujarat as Joint Director of Technical Education and as Advisor, Science and
Vallabhbhai Patel Vishwa Pratibha Award-2009”, “The Baroda Sun Lifetime Achievement Award 2009” Technology. He also served Gujarat University as Pro-Vice Chancellor as well as Vice Chancellor. He was
and “Chemtech Award of Hall of Fame”. advisor to the then Chief Minister of Gujarat on Science and Technology. He was also Chairman, AICTE,
Central Regional Council and Chairman, Board of Governors, National Institute of Technology, Surat. He
Dr. Patel is renowned for his contribution to industrial development in the country. In about last 15 years, has been nominated as the first Chairman of the Indian chapter of USA based Global Engineering Dean's
he has turned his attention to the growing challenges in the education. This has perhaps been the most Council (GEDC), established under Indian Society for Technical Education.
purposeful development for the younger generation of the country.
Dr. Vasani has been associated with Nirma Education and Research Foundation as Executive Chairman
Dr. Patel is awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Florida Atlantic University, USA for since its inception.
Business and Marketing acumen and philanthropy. He was also awarded Honorary D. Lit by Devi Ahilya
Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Among many social projects that he has initiated, Nirma Education and Dr. Vasani is the driving force behind the realization of the President, Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel's vision of
Research Foundation (NERF) is monumental of his commitment to the society. developing this world-class educational institution. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the
development of education in the Indian society, Florida Atlantic University, USA has conferred on him an
Dr. Patel firmly believes that to withstand global competition and to satisfy the growing need of quality honorary doctorate. He was also awarded “Honorary Fellow of Indian Society of Technical Education.”
professionals, an academic institution must constantly grow, innovate, build strength and strive to
become self-reliant. Nirma University is winning laurels after laurels in the field of education, innovation in education and
research under his leadership and mentoring.
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From the Desk of Director
• Power electronics, Industrial Drives, Industrial Process • Finite Element Analysis of a cryogenic vessel
Collaborative and Joint projects with Industry / R&D • Analytical Chemistry Testing & Control • Solid modelling of complex castings
institutes are undertaken by Chemical Engineering
Department. The faculty members are publishing • Chemical Surface Tension, Viscosity, Moisture content • Energy conservation, P.F. improvement, Load
Measurement Calculations
research papers in referred international as well as National Laboratory for Testing and
national journals of repute. The faculty members The Civil Engineering Department with the help of • Computer aided design of Electrical Equipments Development of Thermal Insulations
pursuing research through Ph.D are Prof. A. P. Vyas, faculty members and research scholars working for
Prof. M. H. Joshipura, Prof (Ms) F.J. Patel and Prof. P. D. Ph.D, contributing significantly by undertaking • High voltage and Extra high Voltage Transmission line This laboratory is first of its kind in the country
Shah and Prof. Sandip Sharma. sponsored research projects. Department has close co- design established for the testing and development of thermal
Faculty members of Chemical Engineering Department operation with Indian Space Research Organisation • PCB Designing insulations as per various National and International
are getting the funding of notable amount for the (ISRO) for cutting edge research in the field of water Standards. The Laboratory is the outcome of a project
resources, flood forecasting, soil mapping using • Microprocessor and Microcontroller related
research work in the area of nanotechnology, under the National Facilities in Engineering and
microwave remote sensing, and in general GIS and developments
Environmental Engineering and Chemical Engineering Technology with Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC)
from the funding agencies like DST, AICTE, GUJCOST, IE remote sensing applications. Department is also having
• Digital Signal Processing Hardware and Software Scheme of the All India Council for Technical Education
etc. research projects funded by GUJCOST, in the area of
Design (AICTE), New Delhi. The Laboratory has MoUs with
green building and concrete technology. MOU has been
Apart from the regular academic work, the faculty signed with Columbia University, USA for joint research • Digital Logic Design on FPGA more than twenty-five industries associated with
members of Chemical Engineering Department are also work in the area of water management in the North thermal insulations for the utilisation of the test
actively involved in the topics of their interest and offers Gujarat region. • PLC & SCADA based Instrumentation & Automation facilities. The total cost of the project is approximately
consultancy in the areas such as: • Testing: Induction motor upto 5 HP rating, Rs. 160.0 Lakhs. The Nirma Education and Research
Consultancy services to government and industries are
• Environmental Audit [GPCB recognized Schedule 1 major activities after academic and research. transformers upto 11 kV, insulators upto 33 kV, LV foundation (NERF) has funded the major expense of the
Auditor] Consultancy works are undertaken at Department in the cable, relay testing, transformer oil testing, Digital Laboratory besides providing all the infrastructure
areas of Structure, Geotechnical, Environment, Project VLSI Design needed for the establishment of the Laboratory. The
• Energy Audit [GEDA-BEE certified Energy Auditor] Management, Water Resources, Transportation and GIS- prestigious setup in the Laboratory include a Guarded
The Mechanical Engineering Department offers
• Process Problem Solutions & Process Modification Remote Sensing. MOU has been signed with GIDC and consultancy and testing services to the industry in the Hot Plate System used for thermal conductivity
Dr. Fixit Institute for consultancy works and continuing various areas of Mechanical Engineering. Some of the determination in the temperature range of -20ºC to
• Equipment Design Solutions education programmes. There are well-equipped 550ºC according to ASTM C177 and ISO 8302. An
testing and consultancy works completed include:
• Cleaner Production and Cleaner Technology laboratory facilities in all divisions. Advisory Committee comprising of eminent
• Cooling load calculation and energy saving for the
Faculty members of Computer Science & Engineering personalities associated with the area of thermal
• Petroleum Product Testing and Characterization air conditioning plant.
department are actively engaged in research areas like, insulations/heat transfer has been formed to provide
• System Analysis & Modelling and Simulation Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Computing, • Design of test facility for testing of vacuum pumps professional guidance for the functioning of the
Hardware/Software Co-design, Multimedia Systems, and estimation of capacity of vacuum pumps. Laboratory. The laboratory facilities are being actively
• Water and Waste Water Testing and Analysis Grid Computing, Image Processing, Parallel Computing
• Development of Plant Layout for maximizing the utilized by various industries for the testing of the
• ETP Plant Design etc. quality of thermal insulations.
energy efficiency of an Air Conditioning plant
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Candidate must have passed 12th Science Examination
Academic Programmes (Three Years - Six Semesters) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with the
percentage of marks as to be decided by the
Government of Gujarat under the rules of admission
and appeared in AIEEE – 2011 for admission to B. Tech.
Ph.D Programmes Programmes.
Ph.D. programmes in Engineering are offered • 75% seats shall be filled-in by the candidates who
depending on available expertise. have passed 12th Science Examination from the
schools located in Gujarat State on the basis of merit
considering equal weightage of marks obtained in
Procedure and Mode of Admission & AIEEE 2011 and the marks obtained in the theory of
Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Eligibility
• 25% seats shall be filled-in by the candidates who
Procedure and Mode of Admission & Eligibility
have passed 12th Science Examination with above
The 100% of the total intake of B.Tech. Programmes mentioned subjects from the schools located in India
will be filled in by the candidates who have appeared in (including Gujarat State) on All India Rank of AIEEE
AIEEE – 2011 as per the following details: 2011.
Fee Structure
No. Particulars Amount (Rs.)
1 Tuition Fee (Per Annum) (Provisional Fee upto 2010-11) 60,000*
(* The Fee for the year 2011 – 12 to 2013-14 is yet to be fixed
by the state fee regulation committee and whatever fee is
fixed will be required to be paid.)
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Infrastructure Transportation Students’ Section
Transportation facility is provided to students from This Section looks after admissions, registrations,
Computing Facility different locations in City to the Institute and back. For students’ records and verifications, examinations,
23 Servers 930 systems this, NERF has its own fleet of buses which ply on pre- scholarships and concessions. It also issues various
12 Mbps (1:1) lease line internet connectivity decided routes in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. certificates and transcripts.
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Networking Initiative
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Industry Institution Interaction CELL Industrial Training for the Students industry personnel for successful implementation of
such projects.
Training is the integral part of the study to acknowledge
them for real world problems. Students are placed at Training for the Faculty
various industries for 6 to 8 weeks and under
supervision and guidance of respective industry The Faculty members are deputed to the industry to
personnel. The faculty carries out monitoring and gain first hand experience on industrial plants and
evaluation regularly. processes. This exposure enhances the teaching
capability of the faculty and allows them to enrich their
Industrial Visit – Study Tour classroom delivery.
In each semester, industry visits of the students with Career Orientation Programmes
faculty members are organized to the relevant industries
at various locations. It serves the objective of exposure Programmes to orient students about industry
to large-scale practical applications of theoretical expectations are organized. Additional seminars are
aspects for the students. undertaken by the students in each semester to improve
learning in the areas like Literature Survey, Personality
Student Projects Development, Group Discussion and Presentation Skills.
Moreover, opportunities of Technologies for
Students prepare the projects reflecting the needs and communication skills enhancement are provided.
problems of the industry. Institute faculty interacts with
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Departments
Role of Departments In this context the role of the faculty in the total process
of teaching-learning assumes great importance.
Departments play a pivotal role in developing and
implementing academic programmes. There are six Faculty
departments viz: Chemical Engineering, Civil
Through a judicious recruitment policy and enlightened
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical
approach, NERF has ensured that the institute is staffed
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mathematics
by a well-qualified and competent faculty to shoulder
& Humanities. Each department has different sections
the responsibilities of maintaining high standards of
according to the programmes/specialties handled by it.
education in the institute. In keeping with the aims
The institute has evolved a participatory model of
outlined in the mission statement, the faculty members
administration through which all proposals of budgetary
remain fully conscious of their dual role both as teachers
allocation, academic development, curricular reforms,
to impart efficiently technical knowledge to students as
laboratory updates etc. first originate at the section level
well as counselors to guide them for their overall
and then finalized at the department and higher level.
development.
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Electives (Any Four)
Engineering Sciences:
Dr. S. S. Trivedi Ph.D. (Geotechnical Engg.), Prof. Payal Trivedi M.S. (Construction
Asso. Professor IIT, Delhi Asst. Professor Management)
Dr. S. P. Purohit Ph.D. (Structural Prof. Pratima Singh M.Tech (Urban Planning)
Asso. Professor Engineering), IIT, Mumbai Asst. Professor
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Prof. D. J. Patel - HOD
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e-Learning Facilities Continuing Education Programmes
• Setup in collaboration with IIT Bombay for Distance As a part of continuing Education Programme the
Education Programmes, facilities have been setup department has carried out Short Term Training
to receive the lectures delivered at IIT Bombay live Programmes for teachers and industry professionals
through a dedicated VSAT network having facility
of live video interaction. • .NET
• Another facility setup uses ISRO's EDUSAT network • Web Application Development
to receive lecture from national level training • Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
institutes for technical education.
• Advanced Java
• Institute is one of the centre for ISRO's INDO-US
Universities network where the expert lecturer and • Real Time Linux
courses are conducted over video conferencing. • Service Oriented Architecture & Web Services
• Setup for online test, e-assignments and e-
assessment.
Prof. Sharda Valiveti M.E. (CE) Ms. Usha Patel B.E. (CE) Asst.
Sr. Asso. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D. Prof. Pursuing M.Tech
Resource Persons
Prof. Gaurang Raval M.E. (CE) Mr. Jitendra Bhatia B.E. (CE)
• Prof. A.R.Dasgupta Retired Scientist, SAC ISRO, Asso. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D. Asst. Prof. Pursuing M.Tech
Ahmedabad Mr. Vishal Parikh B.E. (CE)
Prof. Samir Patel M.E. (CE)
Asst. Prof. Pursuing M.Tech
• Dr. Asim Benarjee DAIICT ,Gandhinagar Asso. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D
Mr. Tejas Mehta M.E. (CE)
• Dr.Borko Fuhrt, Florida Atlantic University(USA) Prof. Saurin Parikh M.C.A
Asst. Prof.
Asso. Prof.
• Dr. D.P. Ahalpara Sr. Scientist, Institute of Plasma Mr. Sunil Jadosh M.Tech.
Research, Ahmedabad Prof. Sonia Mittal M.C.A Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D.
Asso. Prof.
• Dr. K.S.Dasgupta Director, Indian Institute of Space Ms.Darshana Upadhayay B.E. (IT)
Prof. Vijay Ukani M.Tech Asst. Prof.
Science & Technology, Thiruvananthpuram. Asso. Prof.
Ms. Parita Prajapati B.E. (CE)
• Dr.Sanjay Shrivastava, DAIICT, Gandhinagar Prof. Priyanka Sharma M.Tech. (CS &E) Asst. Prof.
Asso. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D.
• Shri Shyamal Mehta, Consultant Retired Sr. Scientist Mr. Rajan Datt M.C.A
Space Application Center, ISRO, Ahmedabad Prof. Deepika Shukla M.C.A Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D
Asst. Prof.
Ms. Smita Agrawal M.C.A
Prof. Swati Jain M.Tech. (CS &E) Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D
Mr. Malaram Kumhar B.E. (IT)
Prof. Zunnun Narmawala M.Tech. Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D.
Mr Jigar Patel M.E. (CE)
Ms. Monika Shah B.E. (CE) Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Pursuing ME
Prof.Nirav Patel M.Tech.
Mr. Manish Chaturvedi M.Tech. (ICT) Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D.
Prof.Rupal Kapdi
Prof. Ankit Thakker M.Tech. (CS &E) Asst. Prof. M.E.
Asst. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D.
Prof.Chirag Patel
Mr.Vipul Chudasama M.E. (CE) Asst. Prof. M.C.A.
Asst. Prof. Prof Tushar Chapaneria M.E.
Ms. Anitha Ashokan Pillai B.E.(CE) Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Prof.Jigna Patel M.E.
Ms. Preeti Kathiria M.C.A Asst. Prof.
Asst. Prof. Prof. Rashendu Mishra M.C.A.
Asst. Prof.
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Electives [Any two]: Power System Dynamics and
Control, Advanced Electrical Machines, Dynamics and
Modelling of Electrical Machines, Advanced
Applications of Power Electronics, Electronic System
Design, Signals and Systems, Finite Element Analysis of
Electrical Machines, Non Conventional Energy Sources,
Extra High voltage Transmission, Power Plant Engg. and
Automation, Modern Control System, Control of Electric
Drives, Application of Power Electronics in Power
Prof. A.S. Ranade - HOD
System, Energy Management and Audit , DSP
Application in Electrical Engineering
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Laboratory Facilities
• Switchgear and Protection Lab
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Power Electronics and Drives Lab
• Electrical Machines Lab
• High Voltage Lab
• Software Lab
• Circuits and Network Lab
• Electrical Measurement Lab
Electives [Any three]: VLSI Design, Telecom • Microprocessors & Microcontroller and
Transmission and Switching, Multimedia Systems, Interfacing Lab
Computer Facilities • Training programme "Electrical Engineering for Non-
Ad v a n c e d C o m m u n i c a t i o n S y s t e m , Wi r e l e s s • Linear, Digital and Integrated Electronics Lab electrical Engineers" for the Engineers of Adani Ltd.
Communication, Embedded System, Image Processing, Computer Systems
• Analog and Digital Electronics Lab • Inculcating Research Aptitude in Engineering
Modern Processor Architecture,Error Control Coding,
• Analog and Digital Communication Lab The department has separate computer center Faculty
Institute Electives [Any two]: Interdisciplinary courses comprising of Linux-based server with the capacity of
• Digital Signal Processing Lab 110 terminals. • Guiding Master's Thesis: from Problem Formulation
offered by other departments.
• VLSI Design Lab to Completion
Full Semester Major Project Hardware laboratory in the department has 40
• Testing & Verification of VLSI Design Lab computer terminals for hardware related experiments. • STTP on “Electrical Machine Analysis using Finite
Element Packages”
• FPGA Design Lab Softwares: Magnet V6 2D/3D/PM3D/2D, ETAP Power
• STTP On “ Recent Trends in Electrical Drives”
B.Tech. in Instrumentation & Control • Television Engineering Lab Station, PSIM, SPEED, ANSYS Multi physics ver. 10,
Engineering MATLAB, PSCAD, FPGA Advantage, OrCAD, TSpice, • Advances in Communication: The Backbone of
• Computer Hardware & Networking Lab
Code Composer Studio, Tanner Toolset, IRSim, IFSim, Convergence
Basic Sciences & Humanities: Same as in Electrical • Fiber Optic Communication Lab NGSpice, Magic, Xilinx-ISE, EDK, system generator,
VisualDSP, ALTERA, Quartus Pro Web edition, Chip • Signal Compression and Error Resilience
Engineering. • Antenna Engineering Lab
scope Pro and PLC programming software like CX- • Enhancing Skills of Engineering Faculty
Engineering Sciences: Control Theory, Control System • Project Laboratory Programmer and Micrologix, Genesys, Mentor-Graphics
Design, Nonlinear & Digital Control, Advance Control • PCB Design Lab HDL Desinger,Formal ,DFT advisor, IC station, LabView. • Digital Design using FPGAs and CPLDs
Theory, Fuzzy Control Analog and Digital Electronics, • DSP/Embedded System Design using
• Control System Components
Applied Electronics, Applied Electrical Technology, Programmable Logic
Circuit Theory, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Drives & • Biomedical Instrumentation
Continuing Education and Training • Advances in Microelectronics
Control Microprocessor, Micro Controller and its • ProgrammableLogicController&Process
Programmes
Applications, Digital Signal Processing, Control System Instrumentation • Embedded Systems
Components, Measurement Techniques, Electrical and • Transducer Lab • Recent Trends in High Voltage Engineering,
Measurement and Testing Techniques • Overview of VLSI Design and Technology
Electronic Measurements, Biomedical Instrumentation
Process Control, Instrumentation System, Programmable • R F Circuit Design
• MATLAB for analysis and simulation of Electrical,
Logic Controller,Simulation Packages, Visual Application Electronics and Control Systems • Training Programme for SAC-ISRO Scientist on
Development, Virtual Instrumentation Lab, Seminar, Digital Signal Processing
Minor project. • Recent Trends in Power System Protection
• Training Programme for SAC-ISRO Scientist on
Electives [Any Two]: Data Communication and • Design, Analysis and Control of Advanced Electrical
Embedded Systems
Machines
Industrial Networking, Power Plant Automation, Digital
• Advanced Signal & Image Processing
System Design for Instrumentation, Fuzzy Control, • Executive Training Programme for Indian Air Force
Electronics Communications, Advanced Control Theory • PLC Programming
• Training programme for Executive of Kalpataru
Institute Electives [Any two]: Interdisciplinary courses Power Transmissions Ltd, Gandhinagar and • MATLAB for analysis and simulation of Electronics,
Offered by other departments. Zambian delegates Control and Electrical systems
Full Semester Major Project. • Training programme on Turbine-Generator control • Control System Engineering
for professionals of Hi-Rel Electronics Ltd., • PLC and SCADA
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Faculty in Electrical Engineering Department
Prof. A. S. Ranade - Prof. & HOD - M. Tech. (Comm. Engg.)
• Dr. Raj Singh, Dy. Director, CEERI, Pilani Faculty: Instrumentation & Control Engineering Section
• Dr. S. C. Bose, Dy. Director, CEERI, Pilani Dr. D. M. Adhyaru Ph.D. (Control Engineering) Prof. (Ms.)Jalpa Shah M.Tech. (Microelectronics)
Professor & Section Head IIT-Delhi Asst. Prof.
• Dr. S. B. Chakraborty, Scientist, SAC-ISRO, Prof. J. B. Patel M.Tech. (Instrumentation), Prof. Vishal M. Vaidya B.E. (IC)
Ahmedabad Sr. Asso. Prof. Pursuing Ph.D. Asst. Prof.
Prof. H. K. Patel M. Tech.(Power Electronics) Prof. (Ms.) Vidita .Tilva B.E. (IC)
• Mr. T. V. S. Ram, Scientist, SAC-ISRO, Ahmedabad Asso. Prof. Asst. Prof.
Prof. K. D. Shah M.Tech. (Instrumentation) Prof. R. L. Zadfiya M.Tech. (Instrumentation)
• Shri Samir Shroff, CEO, SiBridge Technology Ltd., Asst. Prof. Asst. Prof.
Ahmedabad Prof. Sandip A Mehta M.Tech.
Asst. Prof. (Microelectronics & VLSI )
• Dr. Rahul Dabey, DA – IICT
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Laboratory Facilities
• Dynamics of Machines
• Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power
• Heat Transfer
• Alternate Energy Sources
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• I.C. Engines and Automobile Engineering
Prof. V. R. Iyer - HOD • Elements of Mech. Engineering Lab
• Materials Technology
• Metrology and Instrumentation
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering • Production Technology
• Manufacturing Processes
Courses offered:
• Workshop
Basic Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, • CAD/CAM Center
Computer Programming, Engineering Mechanics,
Elements of Electrical Engineering, Environmental • Robotics
Studies. • Thermal Insulation Lab
Humanities: English, Communication Skills, Economics,
Management, Entrepreneurship.
Basic Technology: Engineering Drawing, Workshop
Practice, Machine Drawing, Computer Aided Drafting,
Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer.
Core Technology:
• Power Plant Technologies, Fluid Power Engineering,
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning, Alternative
Energy Sources, Heat Exchangers, IC Engines and
Automobile Engineering.
• Kinematics, Dynamics of Machinery, Advanced
Strength of Materials, Machine Design, Control
Engineering. Computer Facilities
• Manufacturing Processes, Material Technology, The department hascomputer centers with all terminals
Programmes Offered Production Technology, Metrology & connected to network.
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engg. Instrumentation, CAD/CAM, Industrial Available Software: Pro/E, ANSYS, AutoCAD,
Management, Production & Operations MASTERCAM, Hyperworks, HTRI, I-DEAS, Fluent, Nx
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engg. (CAD/CAM) Management. CACAD 100, Robocell.
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engg. (Thermal Engg) • Industrial Training, Seminar and Project. National Laboratory for Testing and
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engg. • Large number of electives covering entire gamut of Development of Thermal Insulations
(Computer Integrated Manufacturing) Mechanical Engineering. The Laboratory has been established under the
• M.Tech in Mechanical Engg. (Design Engineering) The Department also offers Institute Electives. NAFETIC scheme of AICTE, New Delhi. It has major
facilities for testing various properties of thermal
• Ph.D (Mechanical Engg.) insulations. Notable amongst them is the Guarded Hot
Plate System imported from USA which can measure
the thermal conductivity of insulating materials as per
international standards.
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Continuing Education Programmes Student Activities
• STTP on Computer Graphics in Mechanical Mechanical Engineering Students' Association (MESA)
Engineering organizes various extra curricular and co-curricular
• STTP on Industrial Boilers activities regularly.
Mathematics Time Management It is always advisable to leave a very wide margin beside
lecture notes. When reviewing notes or referring to
Mathematics-I, II, III, IV, Applied Mathematics, Discrete
Mathematics, Advanced mathematics, Vector Calculus Time allocation and management is essential for the reference books, summaries can then be written in the
& Numerical Techniques, Probability, Statistics & satisfactory handling of academic work. margin.
Numerical Analysis, Computer Oriented Numerical
Methods, Mathematical Foundation, Numerical At the end of lecture, if there is time, quickly go over
Naturally, priorities should be set according to the
Methods and Optimization Techniques. what has been recorded in the lecture notes. Check
needs, with more time allocated to higher priorities.
Subjects offered under Humanities: spelling, underline headings or break long sentences
Dr. A. R. Patel - HOD into points. This will help in learning the material when
English, Communication Skills,
Study Time reviewing it (as soon as possible - the same night is
Engineering Economics & Business Management. • Organized one day seminar on 'Scope of Research
in Applied Mathematics' recommended).
Subjects offered as Institute Electives: If study is the highest priority in the next few years,
Introduction to Accounting, Elements of Marketing • Organized one day workshop on 'Internet tools and student should ensure that it gets most attention and
Management, resources for Communication Skills teaching.' the best hours of the day. Study Approaches
Human Resource Management, Technical Writing, • Organized workshop on 'Effective Communication
Entrepreneurship Development, Skills in English for 12th standard students' A specific number of hours per week should be put a The best study methods also happened to be the best
Probability & Statistics, Banking & Finance, Legal • Organized one day seminar on paper presentation side especially for study. Students should spent methods for preparing for examinations, since
Aspects for Engineering Professionals in Applied Mathematics. approximately three hours per week in private per examination questions will require the solution of
Students are given practical training of Numerical • Organized National Seminar on 'Revisiting the subject. This is a very general guideline. problems and drawing of comparisons. Try the following
methods using C & C++ in the computer lab. Classics: Text, Context and (Re)interpretation in steps for approach to study:
association with Gujarat Sahitya Academy.
Laboratory Facilities Pattern Survey the materials to be studied-notes, text books or
Resource Persons
The department is equipped with the state of the art reference books. Go through them quickly once to gain
Language Laboratory to facilitate self learning of 1. Dr. K.R.Kachot - Retired Professor, Institute of Early establishment of routine is recommended. It is
Technology, NU a general concept and decide which part is to be done
students for various subjects such as English, important for students to organise their routine in a way more thoroughly than others.
Communication Skills, Personality Development etc. The 2. Dr. J. P. Sharma - Retired Professor, L.D.College of that allows time for study as well as for other
students make use of the software 'Digital Mentor'. The engineering, Ahmedabad. commitments, recreation and leisure. Once the pattern Question what the lecture is about, what the writer
laboratory has 30 computers and students are given
3. Dr. Dawoodbhai Ghanchi - Retired Professor is -established and sustained; there is a higher
intensive practice. intends to convey, how the events happened. Jot down
4. Dr. Y.P. Hathi - Retired Professor probability of success in academic work. as many questions as possible from surveying the
Available Software: Digital Mentor & Tense Buster.
5. Mr. Rohit Patel - Consultant, Personality & material.
Continuing Education Programmes Development Lectures and Lecture Notes
STTP / Workshop / Conferences Organized: 6. Dr. H.N. Desa - Professor, Nav Gujarat College, Read the material in sections, with the questions in
• Conducted ISTE approved STTP on Mathematical Ahmedabad Students can maximize the benefit of lecture by mind; study them to find the answer to those questions.
models adopting these techniques. This reading is with a purpose and helps concentration
Faculty in Mathematics and Humanities Department as well. Study again more slowly and critically.
Dr. A. R. Patel M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D., (General Dr. Vaibhav Shah M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. 1. Before the lecture, do some reading to get general
Head & Associate Professor Relativity and Gravitation) Assistant Professor idea of the topic and become familiar some of the Recall what has just been studied. Make notes to test
Ms. N. A. Patel M.Sc. Dr. Vikas M. Raval M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. new technical words. There is no need to study or retention or simply jot down points. These short
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
memorize all the material. summaries will help revision before examinations.
Dr. M. D. Dalbhide M.Sc., Ph.D. Mr. Aryan Kanjibhai Patel M.Sc., CSIR-NET
Assistant Professor (Special Functions) Assistant Professor
Mr. K. B. Pathak M.Sc., M.Phil. Dr. Shital R. Patel M.Sc., Ph.D., 2. Pay special attention during the first few minutes Review the sections just read and recalled. Go over
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor NET (CSIR-UGC) when the lecturer may be giving the framework of them again to explore relationship of similarity and
Mr. P. S. Vellala M.A.(Economics), Mr. Nagesh Babu Bonthu M.A.(Eco), MBA, the lecture. Everything will then fall into the place difference. Think of concrete examples to illustrate
Assistant Professor UGC-NET Assistant Professor UGC-NET,
as lecture proceeds. principles.
Mr. Amit K. Parikh M.Sc., M.Phil., Mr. Sabindra Singh Bal M.Sc., NET (CSIR-UGC)
Assistant Professor Ph.D. (Pursuing) Assistant Professor
Dr. Atul B. Patel M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Dr. Richa P. Mishra M.A., Ph.D. 3. Take concise, systematic lecture notes. It is best to Discuss actively what has been learnt with fellow
Assistant Professor M.Ed., Ph.D. Assistant Professor arrange than under topics with main and students, lectures and tutors.
Dr. Namrata Bajaj M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor subordinate points.
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Ragging – Zero Tolerance
Ragging is strictly prohibited inside and out side something which such student will not do in the
University campus. The Anti ragging committee ordinary course and which has the effect of causing or
constituted for this purpose by the Institute is generating a sense of shame or embarrassment so as to
empowered to take an immediate action against any adversely affect the physique or psyche of a fresher or a
untoward action and also to counsel the fresher. junior student.
Students seeking admission shall have to furnish COURSE WORK INDUSTRY EXPOSURE TO GROUP LEARNING
undertaking in this regard. To enhance familiarity and to The student will also be required to give an undertaking The main mode EXPOSURE TRENDS AND Students are encouraged
of learning at the Industry visits, DEVELOPMENTS to learn in groups and
acclimatize the fresher to the academic and social in the prescribed performa which is to be filled up and training in industry,
Institute includes Organizing workshops, group projects are
environment of the campus, the institute organizes an signed by student and his parent/guardian to the effect classroom activity, experts from industry seminars, conferences also a part of the
orientation session in the first week of the new that he/she is aware of the University's approach laboratory work, deliver lectures and etc. on topics of academic life
academic calendar. towards ragging and the punishment to which he/she tutorials, and seminars, and current interest at the Institute
site visits industry projects
shall be liable, if found guilty of ragging.
Ragging: Definition
All the students admitted under the institute will have
to observe and abide by the discipline rules prescribed
Any disorderly conduct whether by words spoken or
by the University / Institute and he / she will submit to
written or by an act which has the effect of teasing, or
the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Head of the Institution LEARNING COMMUNICATION
handling with rudeness any other student, in rowdy or FROM PEERS
undisciplined activities which causes or is likely to cause
/ Director General (NU) and other competent officers or
authorities or bodies of the University as the case may
Students are encouraged to learn The Learning SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Some of the regular features at
annoyance, hardship or psychological harm or to raise from senior students and the Institute campus are group
fear or apprehension thereof in a fresher or a junior
be and in this respect he / she has to submit the
declaration in the Performa at the time of admission.
Institute organizes special
sessions and workshops that are
at discussions, debates, elocution,
newsletters and magazines of
student or asking the students to do any act or perform conducted by
senior students
Institute of various student bodies; opportunity
to attend special classes to enhance
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