CO-PO ATTAINMENT

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Complex engineering problems: It involves real thing and situation, not straight forward to solve it,
need some skills of searching information and skills how to get the information and skill for getting the
solution.
According to the Washington Accord (IEA 2015*), complex engineering problems are problems that:
a. Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge.
b. Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering and other issues.
c. Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking and originality in analysis to formulate suitable
models.
d. Involve infrequently encountered issues.
e. Outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering.
f. Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs.
g. High level problems including many component parts or sub-problems.

*IEA: International Engineering Alliance

Students must equip themselves with abilities to think critically, creatively and solve problems at all level
of education especially at the tertiary level skills in knowledge acquisition, synthesis, reasoning, problem
analysis, operation and evaluation.

NBA has given 12 Graduate Attributes (GAs)

Based on these GAs, Program Outcomes (POs) have been framed by NBA. These POs are generic to
engineering education and applies to all branches of Engineering and for Management. Also, based on the
GAs of a program, POs can be framed.
Program Specific Objectives (PSOs): These are the objectives defined for the program specific.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES & KEY ATTRIBUTES
PO Description
1 Engineering Knowledge:
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems.
2 Problem Analysis:
Identify, formulate, review research literature,
and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
Engineering sciences.
3 Design/Development of solutions:
Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design system components or
processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health
and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations.
Revised
No. of key
Bloom’s Key Attributes
Attributes
Level
L3 1. Demonstrate the ability to discuss/explain the applications of 2
mathematical concepts or mathematical modelling tools / basic
principles of science/ engineering fundamentals for solving problems.
2. Demonstrate competence in applying mathematical concepts or
mathematical modelling tools / basic principles of science/
engineering fundamentals/ specialized engineering knowledge to sole
an engineering problem.
L1, L2, 1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify the problem. 5
L3, L4, 2. Demonstrate the ability to Articulate/ formulate the problem
L5 statement and Identify the objectives.
3. Demonstrate the ability to get the information related to the problem
using research papers, articles, e-content.
4. Demonstrate an ability to formulate a solution plan and
methodology for an engineering problem.
5. Demonstrate an ability to execute a solution process and analyze
results.
L1, L2, 1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify the problem and do the need 4
L3, L4, analysis.
L5, L6 2. Demonstrate the ability to List the variables and the requirements.
3. Demonstrate the ability to Prepare the conceptual design(s) and
suggest alternative solution.
4. Demonstrate an ability to select optimal design solution that
consider the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental requirements.

PO Description
4 Conduct investigations of complex problems:
Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments,
analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide valid conclusions.
5 Modern tool usage:
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools
including prediction and modeling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of
the limitations.
6 The engineer and Society:
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety,
legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.
7 Environment and Sustainability:
Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
8 Ethics:
Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice
Revised
No. of key
Bloom’s Key Attributes
Attributes
Level
L2, L3, 1. Demonstrate the ability to investigate the variables (known and 5
L4, L5 unknown) involved in the complex Engg.
2. Demonstrate the ability to device a methodology/approach/ design
experiments/develop program or software to solve open-ended
problems using the research-based knowledge.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use the experimentation tools such as
design of experiments and other tools to design the experimentation.
4. Demonstrate the ability to Analyze the experimental data and
Interpret the results of the data (using the plots or statistical methods).
5. Demonstrate the ability to draw the conclusions.
L6, L1, 1. Demonstrate the ability to Select the correct engineering tool 3
L2, L3 (drafting/ analysis/ programming/ simulation tools) for solving the
engineering problem.
2. Demonstrate the ability to Discuss the applications and limitations
of the tool.
3. Demonstrate Proficiency in Using the appropriate Engg tool.
L2, L3 1. Demonstrate the ability to Identify and describe various engineering 2
roles to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of regulations, legislation and
standards through its interpretation for public interest.
L2, L3 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering and 2
industrial practices on social, environmental and in economic contexts.
2. Demonstrate an ability to Apply principles of preventive
engineering and sustainable development to an engineering activity or
product.
L3 1. Demonstrate an ability to Identify situations of unethical 2
professional conduct and propose ethical alternatives.
2. Demonstrate an ability to apply moral and ethical principles.

PO Description
9 Individual and Team work:
Function effectively as an individual and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in
multidisciplinary settings.
10 Communication:
Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as,
being able to comprehend and write effective
reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive
clear instructions.
11 Project management and Finance:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
the engineering management principles and
apply these to one's own work, as a member and
leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.
12 Life-long learning:
Recognize the need for and have the preparation
and ability to engage in independent and
lifelong learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
PO1 to PO5: Focus on the Technical abilities
PO6 to PO12: Focus on the Non-Technical abilities
Revised
No. of key
Bloom’s Key Attributes
Attributes
Level
L3 1. Demonstrate an ability to form a team and define a role for each 3
member.
2. Demonstrate an ability to problem-solving, conflict resolution and
leadership skills while working in a team.
3. Present results as a team, with smooth integration of contributions
from all individual efforts.
L3 1. Demonstrate an ability to understand and interpret technical and 4
non-technical information.
2. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication through
reports and presentations individually or while working in a team.
3. Demonstrate an ability to integrate variety of communication tools
to convey a message in a document or a presentation.
4. Listen to and comprehend information, instructions, and viewpoints
of others.
L3,L1 1. Demonstrate an ability to discuss the economic and financial 3
performance of an engineering activity.
2. Demonstrate an ability to compare and select the most appropriate
proposal based on economic and financial considerations.
3. Use project management tools to schedule an engineering project,
so that it is completed on time and as per the budget.
L2, L3 1. Demonstrate an ability to identify and access sources for new 3
information.
2. Demonstrate an ability to identify gaps in knowledge and a strategy
to close these gaps.
3. Demonstrate an ability to identify changing trends in engineering
knowledge and practice, and learn the new technologies though
training or independently.
CO-PO/PSO Mapping
POs PSOs
CO/ PSO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO2 PSO3
PO 1
CO1  
CO2   
CO3    
CO4   
CO5      

Strength of mapping:
1: Slight (Low); 2: Moderate (Medium); 3: Substantial (High)
 Strength of mapping Justification based on the POs
CO POs mapped
and key attributes
Moderat
CO1 PO1 2
e
PO1 High 3
CO2 Moderat
PO2 2
e
PO1 High 3
Moderat
PO2 2
CO3 e
PO3 Low 1
PO8 Low 1
PO1 Low 1
Moderat
CO4 PO2 2
e
PO3 High 3
PO1 High 3
Moderat
PO4 2
e
Moderat
PO5 2
CO5 e
Moderat
PO9 2
e
Moderat
PO10 2
e

Course Articulation Matrix

Correlation with POs Correlation with PSOs

Course Code CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
 CO1 2 1
CO2 3 2 2
CO3 3 2 1 2
Course A CO4 1 3 3
CO5 3 2 2 3 1
CO 2.4 2 2 2 2 2 3 1
(Avg)

Correlation with POs Correlation with PSOs

Course Code CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO1 2 3 1 3 2
CO2 3 2 3 3
CO3 3 2 1 2 3 2 3
Course 1 CO4 1 3 3 2 2
CO5 3 3 2 1 2 2 3 1 3
CO 2.4 2 2 2.5 2.5 2.6 1 2.5 2 2 3 1 2.5 3
(Avg)

Program Articulation Matrix (Based on Avg.)

Correlation with POs Correlation with PSOs
CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
Course 2.4 2 2 2.5 2.5 2.6 1 2.5 2 2 3 1 2.5 3
1
Course 3 2 2.3 2 2
2
Course 3 2.5 2 2.5 3
3
Course 2 2 2 3
4
Course 2 2 2
5
Course 1.5 3 3 1 1 2
6
Avg.
Target setting:
Average of two/three years OR previous year data

Course Outcome Attainment level is set based on previous three years’ average performance levels in the university examination in that course. Process is
given below:
1. Find out the average marks scored in each course in the last three years.
2. Find the number of students scoring above the average marks
3. This is set as middle level of goal setting [Level-2]
4. Depending on the trend of the result the lower level [Level-1] can be set by reducing 5% of the students score than the middle level.
5. The upper level [Level-3] can be set by increasing 5% of the students score than the middle level.

Course Code: Course Title

Based on two years data
2019- 2021-22 Average
20
1 Total Number of students 150 125 137.5
2 Total marks scored (all students) 3245 3556 3400.5
3 Total max. marks 6000 6000 6000
4 Average marks (S. No. 2/ S. No.1) 21.68 28.45 25
5 Avg. percentage marks (S. No. 2/ S. No.3) x 100 54.08 59.26 56.675
6 Number of students achieved the Average Marks 88 83 86
7 % of the Number of students achieved the Average Marks (S. No. 6/ S. No.1) x 100 58.66 66.4 62.53

Rubrics Course Outcome Attainment (Direct Attainment)

Level
3 More than 70 % of students scoring more than 60 % marks
2 65% to 70 % of students scoring more than 60 % marks
1 60% to 65% of students scoring more than 60 % marks
0 Less than 60% of students scoring more than 60 % marks
Course Outcome Attainment

IA test:
IA
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q1 Q Q3 Q1 Q2 Q Q1 Q2
2 3
USN/Max. marks 5 10 6.5 6 6 10 6.5 5 10 5 6.5 6 5
Threshold value 3 6 3.9 = 4 4 6 4 3 6 3 4 4 3
4
USN1 4 4 5 6 5 5 4 4 8 6 3
USN2 5 9 5 2 3 7 2 6 3
USN3 3 6 0 5 0 3 9 3 4 2 2
USN4 2 7 3 3 0 6 3 5 4 5 4
USN5 0 2 3 2 1 6 4 0 5
USN6 3 7 1 2 6 6 2 4 5 5 3 4
No. of student present for IA 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
No. of students attempted N1 N2 N3
No. of students equal to and above T1 T2 T3
threshold

The Percentage of Attainment for the respective CO will be computed as

% CO attainment = [Total no. of students equal to and above threshold/Total no. of students attempted]x100
Example for CO1:
% CO1 Attainment = [(T1+T2+T3)/(N1+N2+N3)]x 100

Same procedure is followed for IA2, Compensatory IA, Assignment, Course activity and SEE as explained for CO
attainment for IA1.
Assignment:
Assignment
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
Q1 Q Q Q2 Q Q2 Q1 Q2 Q Q2
2 1 1 1
USN/Max. marks 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 5
Threshold value 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 3
USN1 4 3 5 5 4 8 6 3 0
USN2 5 0 2 7 8
USN3 3 0 5 0 3 9 5 2 2
USN4 2 3 0 5 5 7 0
USN5 0 3 3 2 1 1 6 6 0 5
USN6 6 2 2 2 7 2 1 4
No. of student present for IA 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
No. of students attempted N1 N2
No. of students equal to and above threshold T1 T2

The Percentage of Attainment for the respective CO will be computed as

% CO attainment = [Total no. of students equal to and above threshold/Total no. of students attempted]x100
Example for CO1:
% CO1 Attainment = [(T1+T2+T3)/(N1+N2+N3)]x 100

Same procedure is followed for IA2, Compensatory IA, Assignment, Course activity and SEE as explained for CO
attainment for IA1.
SEE:
SEE
CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
Q1 Q Q Q2 Q Q2 Q1 Q2 Q Q2
2 1 1 1
USN/Max. marks 10 10 5 15 8 12 10 10 10 10
Threshold value 6 6 3 9 5 7 6 6 6 6
USN1 4 4 5 5 4 6 3
USN2 5 5 11 2 5 7 8 3 0
USN3 3 0 5 3 9 5 2 2
USN4 2 3 0 13 0 5 5 7 0 4
USN5 0 3 3 2 1 9 6 6 0 5
USN6 6 2 2 12 7 8 5 5 1 4
No. of student present for IA 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
No. of students attempted N1 N2
No. of students equal to and above threshold T1 T2

Consolidated %CO1 attainment for IA test:

% CO1 attainment = [Total no. of students equal to and above threshold in all the IAs / Total no. of students attempted in all
IAs]x100
Same procedure is followed for Assignment.
TOTAL CO ATTAINMENT:
%Direct Attainment %Indirect
Total Total Using Indirect
Total Course
CIE SEE Direct Direct Course end attinment
Attainment
attainment attainment Survey
Cours As Level As Level
OB Course Total CIE SEE As As
e CO IA Quiz (3/2/1) [D] (3/2/1) [I] [0.8*D + 0.2*I]
A Activity Attainment Attainment percentage percentage
Code
0.5 x CIE +
CO1 CI1 SE1
0.5 x SEE
CO2 CI 2 SE2
CO3 CI 3 SE3
CO4 CI 4 SE4
CO5 CI 5 SE5

Total CIE attainment is based on the weightage of IA, Assignment, Course Activity

Rubrics Course Outcome Attainment (Indirect Attainment)

[% is based on the number of feedback received]
Level
3 80 % and more students give rating of 3( High)
2 60 - 80 % students give rating of 3(High)
1 50 – 60 % students give rating of 3(High)
0 Less than 50% students give rating of 3(High)
Program Outcome Attainment calculation (Direct):

Program Outcome Attainment (Direct) is calculated considering the Course Articulation Matrix correlation:
PO1 attainment: [CO1 Attainment x [(CO1-PO1) mapping] + CO2 attainment x [(CO2-PO1) mapping] + CO3 attainment x [(CO3-PO1)
mapping] + …….]/( 3 x Total no. of Non-zero CO-PO mapping);
Example:
PO1 attainment: [CO1 Attainment x 2 + CO2 attainment x 3 + CO3 attainment x 3+ CO4 attainment x 1+ CO5 attainment x 3 ]/(3x5);
PO2 attainment: [CO2 Attainment x 2 + CO3 attainment x 2+ CO4 attainment x 3]/ (3x3);
PO3 attainment: [CO3 Attainment x 1 + CO4 attainment x 3]/(3x2);

The same procedure can be followed for PSOs.

POs PSOs
CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
Course
1
Course
2
Course
3
Course
4
Course
5
Course
6
 Avg.

Rubrics Program Outcome Attainment (Indirect Attainment)

[% is based on the number of feedback received]
Level
3 80 % and more students give rating of 3( High)
2 60 - 80 % students give rating of 3(High)
1 50 – 60 % students give rating of 3(High)
0 Less than 50% students give rating of 3(High)

Program Outcome Attainment calculation (Indirect):

POs PSOs
PO PSO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO3
2
Indirec
t

Total Program Outcome Attainment = [0.8*TDA + 0.2*Indirect]

Program Outcome Attainment calculation:

 POs PSOs
PO PSO
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO3
2
Final

Target level for PO attainment: 1. Based on the percentage of Avg. CO-PO articulation matrix
OR
2. Based on the previous two batch statistics