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11.1 Preamble
This gives a clear picture related to the existing industrial scenario and the education
facilities available in the Andhra Pradesh State for offering Engineering and Management
programs with different intake capacities by Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
(KLEF) Deemed to be University Campus at Vijayawada.
11.1.a Introduction
The Andhra Pradesh State is one of the fastest growing States in the country especially
the capital city of the State, i. e. Amaravati which is fast growing and is known as
Education hub, a prospective place for research & industry. The capital city is connected
globally. The KLEF Deemed to be University is located very near to the capital city and is
known for its research culture and Excellency in offering Engineering and management
education for the past 37 years.
After the State is separated from the combined Andhra Pradesh it is focusing on the
concentration of industries in and around Amaravati, even skill development agencies
and incubating institutions are being established in and around Amaravati only. The
State Government has been encouraging quality education in general and technical
education in particular by insisting on standards/norms as per the norms of statutory
organizations. Every year more than four Lakhs of Intermediate and its equivalent
qualified students are coming out.
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A large number of students from AP State are migrating to join in reputed institutions
like IITs, NIITs and other Universities. Hence there is a dearth for the reputed
institutions which offer quality education in Engineering and Management.
After analysing all these facts, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLEF) with 37
years of pioneering experience is proposing approval for various Engineering and
Management courses to operate on par with top 10 global universities.
This part gives a detailed insight into the details of the promoting body.
Inspired by the need of quality and disciplined education the promoters started the first
educational institution KONERU LAKSHMAIAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING in the year
1980 at Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. The society is non
profit organization to the development of education at all levels. It was registered under
Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration ACT XXI of 1860 with certificate of Registration on
19/07/1996 bearing registration number 270 of 1996 issued by Register of Societies,
Vijayawada.
The Koneru Lakshmaiah Charities was established as a trust in the year 1980 and started
K L College of Engineering in the Academic year, 1980-81.
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The Trust was converted into a Society by the name Koneru Lakshmaiah Education
Foundation (KLEF) in the year 1996. The K L College of Engineering has attained
autonomous status in the year 2006 and in February 2009, the Koneru Lakshmaiah
Education Foundation Society was recognized as Deemed to be University.
Built within a rural setting of lush green fields, the institute is a virtual paradise of
pristine nature and idyllic beauty. The campus has been aptly named “Green Fields” and
the splendid avenue of trees and gardens bear testimony to the importance of ecology
and environment. The campus ambience is most befitting for scholastic pursuits.
The Deemed to be University is located on the banks of river Krishna near Vijayawada
City in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been historically a cultural, political
and educational centre. It is well connected by National Highway and Rail with Chennai
(440 km), Hyderabad (275 km), Vizag (385 km) and is a central junction for trains
running from North to South India. Daily flights operate from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,
Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The Promoting body has been in the field of Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate
educational activities since 1980. The Koneru Lakshmaiah Charities was established as a
trust in the year 1980 and started K L College of Engineering in the Academic year,
1980-81. The trust was converted into a Society by the name Koneru Lakshmaiah
Education Foundation (KLEF) in the year 1996. The K L College of Engineering has
attained autonomous status in the year 2006 and in February 2009, the Koneru
Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Society was recognized as Deemed to be University.
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11.3 Objectives and Scope of the Proposed Institution
1. Quality Education
2. Equip with modern infrastructure and involve the students in the same
3. Good labs and library
4. Placement cell to assist and assure jobs
5. Counselling to benefit, co-ordinate and bring harmony on the campus.
Minimum qualification is +2 and its equivalent. The Deemed to be University has been
using well-drafted and publicized admission procedures and the same are circulated to
all the stakeholders in different channels, which include print, media, internet etc., and
there by achieving complete transparency in the admission process. Gender balancing is
achieved by implementing 33% reservation for women. The national policy related to
reservation is considered to determine the composition of the students who are admitted
into different programs. Adopted reservation policy ensures accessibility to the
educational programs offered by the Deemed to be University to all sections of the
people.
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11.3.e Industrial Scenario of the State
A liberal dose of incentives, offering land and ease of doing business are some of the
highlights of the 5-year industry policy (2015-20) of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Besides sectoral policies for textiles, biotechnology and automobiles were also released
for specific focus and orientation of the industrial activity in the state. It was decided to
create one million acres of land bank for allotment to industries. However, instead of
outright sale to investors and promoters, the land would be given on a 99-year lease to
them. New projects with an investment of Rs. 500 Crore or the ones which create direct
employment to 2,000 people would be accorded mega industry status and will be
considered for special package of incentives, the government has clarified. The core
thrust of industrial policy also includes a mega plan for 14 new ports, three international
airports, separate economic zone for Japanese investors, exclusive automobile cum
manufacturing zones, new railway lines and highways. New high-tech capital Amaravati
between Guntur and Vijayawada city on the banks of river Krishna will be constructed in
a phased manner for which the Singapore government is drafting a master plan.
Budget 2015-16 has set aside Rs. 3,168 Crore for construction activity in Amaravati. In
addition to this, Andhra Pradesh has 236 Industrial Parks. The districts of
Visakhapatnam, Krishna, East Godavari, West Godavari, Guntur, Nellore and Chittoor are
industrially well developed. Visakhapatnam district has 38 Industrial parks, Srikakulam
district under Visakhapatnam district has 8 parks and Vizianagaram district has 4 parks.
Vizag special Zone has 9 parks which include APSEZ, JN Pharma city, BARC Lands and
Parwada Phase II. The development of three Industrial Corridors – Visakhapatnam-
Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC), Chennai – Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CHIC) and
Bengaluru-Hyderabad Industrial Corridor are bound to boost industrial and infrastructure
development in the state, as all districts are covered by either one of the Industrial
Corridors. Govt of AP has planned three industrial hubs in the Industrial Corridors –
Visakhapatnam industrial hub between Bhogapuram and Kakinada, which envisages
development of three airports and three seaports.
11.3.f Scope of the Institution vis-à-vis the Industrial Scenario and Educational
Facilities already available in the State
The Deemed to be University has broad scope of techniques to meet the needs of
industry. The areas dealt in this university specifically dominate towards software and
engineering industry. We propose the courses on Electrical, Computer Science,
Electronics, Civil, Mechanical, Management etc. both at UG and PG level. The university
is thriving to promote quality education to the students, by which they can qualify in the
competitive industrial scenario, such as techno-scientific organizations, BPOs,
Multinational Companies.
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The Institute has sufficient space for classrooms, Laboratories, Library to start New
Courses in B.Tech. and M. Tech. Programmes. With so many Industries setting up their
centres nearby Amaravati, it is imperative that colleges take advantage of this
development and increase the intake for absorption in the industry. It will be easy to set
up linkages with Industry and the students will be able to do live Projects in Industry.
Further, interaction will be possible when Industry personnel visit the institute for invited
talks and Guest Lectures. Campus recruitment will also be made possible with
establishing proper linkages with the industry in and around the Capital and also from
other parts of the state.
The Campus proposes to seek formal approval for all the programs offered by it in the
disciplines of Engineering and Management, Architecture, Pharmacy & Fine Arts.
1. Bio-Technology
2. Structural Engineering
3. Construction Technology & Management
4. Computer Science & Engineering
5. Machine Learning & Computing
6. Computer Science & Engineering (Digital Forensic &Cyber Security)
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7. VLSI
8. Radar & Communications
9. Atmospheric Science
10. Embedded Systems
11. Power Electronics & Drives
12. Power Systems
13. Thermal Engineering
14. Robotics & Mechatronics
15. Machine Design
16. Geo Informatics
• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Master of Business Administration
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11.4.g Central Library
The library has 1,68,043 volumes of books with 37,418 titles and stands as backbone of
the University. It is also upgraded with Internet facility for the students to explore new
horizons during their stay in the institute. Apart from this, a Digital library with 134
systems is also available in the library for the benefit of the students, with e-books and
e-Journals as per AICTE Norms.
11.4.k Scholarships
Support is available to identified merit students in the form of Fee remission, Fee
concession, Scholarship, Fellowship, etc.
Notices are displayed on campus at different places informing the punitive actions on
those who involve in or supporting ragging on campus in any form. Meeting with senior
police officers have been arranged frequently to create awareness about ragging
menace. KLEF is known for its 100% Ragging-free campus.
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11.4.m Welfare Measures for Faculty, Staffs and Students
KLEF Deemed to be University recognizes the contribution of the employees towards the
development and progress of the organization. The University offers/provides lucrative
welfare schemes to all the employees to ensure and increase their work efficiency. The
following welfare schemes are prevalent in the University.
1) Provident Fund:
KLEF is continuing the Employee Provident Fund to the members of both teaching
and non-teaching that was initiated since the inception.
2) ESI Facility:
The self-financing social security and health insurance scheme, ESI facility is
provided by the University from September 2016 to the employees of KLEF.
3) Gratuity:
The University provides gratuity (group gratuity) facility on the retirement benefit
scheme to non-teaching staff.
4) Group Saving Linked Insurance:
The group insurance scheme offered by KLEF meets a variety of needs of the
employees.
5) Medical Group Insurance:
The medical and group insurance is one of the welfare measures taken up by KLEF
for the benefit of faculty and staff members. It provides cashless medical
treatment in case of emergency of illness in corporate hospitals.
6) Reimbursement of Medical Expenses:
KLEF provides the teaching and non-teaching members with the facility to avail
medical expenses reimbursement in case of accidents or diseases involving huge
expenditure besides sanction of paid leave.
7) Paid Leave:
Under this scheme, the University sanctions paid leave in case of marriage,
maternity, bereavement in the employee’s family, or health related issues etc.
8) Fee Waiver:
KLEF gives utmost importance to education. To promote this the University
provides education fee waiver for self education as well as education of children of
faculty and staff education in KLEF.
9) Fee Reimbursement:
In addition to the education fee reimbursement for self education and that of
education of children of faculty and staff, the University reimbursement of the fee
for education at other institutes.
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10) Transportation Fee Concession:
To ensure comfortable travel of all the teaching and non-teaching staff, KLEF
provides transportation fee concession.
11) Subsidized Accommodation:
KLEF provides subsidized accommodation facility for faculty and non teaching staff
in the University Hostels.
12) Loan Facility:
All the employees of the University are provided loan facility related to a) Purchase
of laptop b) Personal loan facility c) Cash advancement in case of construction of
house etc.
Besides the above mentioned schemes there are other welfare schemes such as festival
cash advances, travel and accommodation allowances for knowledge enhancement etc.
For Students:
Fee waiver and fee concession for meritorious and socially weaker section of students is
given. There is a separate reservation policy for Girl students and physically challenged
students for admitting them in to all programs. Special coaching and training programs
will be arranged for weaker sections.
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F) Dept of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
G) Dept of Bio-Technology
H) Dept of Management
J) Dept of Pharmacy
K) Dept of Architecture
L) Dept of Fine Arts.
The common academic objective of the various departments are to become a leading
centre of excellence in the respective fields of KLEF (Deemed to be University) offering
Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Programs and to offer Industrial Consultancy.
The main aspects of activities towards achieving these objectives are:
a. To impart theoretical and practical knowledge to the students as per the
prescribed syllabus.
b. Provide students with additional skills as per the current requirements of
industry by organizing adjunct courses.
c. To provide avenues for interaction by the students with luminaries from
industry/academia through guest lectures on contemporary topics.
d. To facilitate and guide students in undertaking live projects with the
industry.
e. Maintain liaison with other academic institutions and industry.
f. Constantly keep the faculty updated by organizing in house Faculty
Development Programmes and sponsoring the faculty to participate in
national/international seminars.
11.6.b.ii. Areas of Focus
a. Promotion of in-house research and development capabilities.
b. To achieve and maintain academic excellence.
c. Constant improvement in student performance.
d. Facilitating acquisition of higher qualifications by the faculty.
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11.6.b.iii. Academic Programs
The various programmes currently offered by the institution are; B. Tech. (Bio-
Technology, CSE, ECE, ECM, EEE, ME & Civil Engg), M. Tech. (various programs as listed
below), B. Arch., B. Pharm., BFA & MBA.
S. No. Department Intake for 2018-19
2 Structural Engineering 60
9 Atmospheric Science 18
10 Embedded Systems 18
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S. No. Department Intake for 2018-19
12 Power Systems 18
13 Thermal Engineering 30
15 Machine Design 18
16 Geo Informatics 18
V. Bachelor of Pharmacy 60
As KLEF (Deemed to be University) has been in existence since 1980 albeit under the
name of Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering during 1980–2009, all necessary
faculty pertaining to all the academic departments in different cadres such as Professor,
Associate Professor & Assistant Professor have been recruited depending on the
requirement and are in service.
Following table summarizes the presently working faculty pertaining to all the academic
departments in different cadres such as Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant
Professor.
No. of Faculty
S. No. Department Professor Assoc. Professor Asst Professor Total
1 Freshman Engg Dept
(English, Maths, 14 43 82 139
Physics & Chemistry)
2 Bio-Technology 5 5 14 24
3 Civil Engg. 6 9 37 52
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No. of Faculty
S. No. Department Professor Assoc. Professor Asst Professor Total
4 Computer Science &
40 41 170 251
Engineering
5 Electronics &
Communication 26 32 140 198
Engineering
6 Electronics &
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Computers 7 20 32
Engineering
7 Electrical &
7 8 31 46
Electronics Engg
8 Mechanical Engg. 21 17 93 131
9 B.Arch. 2 4 6 12
10 B. Pharmacy 1 4 9 14
11 BFA 0 1 9 10
12 MBA 5 11 16 32
13 Physical Education 0 0 2 2
Total : 132 182 629 943
As could be seen from the above table, there are 132 Professors, 182 Associate
Professors and 629 Assistant Professors totalling to 943 permanent faculty, who are
already in service.
As KLEF (Deemed to be University) has been in existence since 1980 albeit under the
name of Koneru Lakshmaiah College of Engineering during 1980–2009, all necessary
laboratories pertaining to all the academic departments have already been established
and are being used. Following table summarizes the details of the existing laboratories.
Investment
S. No. Department Lab Name
till date (Rs.)
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Investment
S. No. Department Lab Name
till date (Rs.)
16 Transportation 1007221
17 Surveying 2077949
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Investment
S. No. Department Lab Name
till date (Rs.)
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Investment
S. No. Department Lab Name
till date (Rs.)
51 Measurements 1861806
70 CFD 1210650
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Investment
S. No. Department Lab Name
till date (Rs.)
75 I C Engines 1343824
89 Photography 344628
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11.6.b.vi. Requirement of Other Space, Like Class Rooms, Faculty Rooms
Departmental Office.
As could seen from the above figures, KLEF has already created 1,73,638 Sq.m. area for
taking care of various Academic, administrative, amenities and other area requirements.
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11.7.b. Recruitment strategies for attracting and retention of faculty personnel
for excellence, promotional avenues, career ladder
11.7.d. Permanent and Contract Service for Teaching, Non-Teaching and other
Support Personnel
The policy of the institute is to only employ personnel on a permanent basis. However,
depending on needs and specific short-term requirements if any, faculty may be
employed on a contract basis for relatively short terms.
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11.7.e. Total Quality Management
This is being done by encouraging faculty to contribute in their areas of interest. Faculty
will be allowed to choose their premier area of activity and future developments will be
linked to their contributions interest and perceptions. Goal setting, performance
evaluation etc. will be done taking into account the specific strengths and characteristics
of the individual staff members. All the staff members will be trained by arranging
seminars by eminent professional to improve teaching skills and update their subject.
11.8.a. Introduction:
The Philosophy of KLEF (Deemed to be University) is to create an ambience where
faculty teach, research, practice and advise in order to fulfill the envisaged objectives so
it is natural that this institution is already having links with industry, R & D
organizations, in one hand and with other Academic institutions on the other. This has
enabled KLEF to set high standards for teaching, Research & Consultancy.
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11.8.c. Linkages with the Community:
KLEF has a social Service wing which is used to channelizing the social service activities
of the faculty, staff and the students. It has adopted 5 nearby villages and conducts
activities like medical camps, literacy camps and educates the villagers regarding
hygiene and health care, on a regular basis.
Few faculty of KLEF Deemed to be University is working in close association with premier
institutions like, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Hyderabad Central University,
Jawaharlal Technological University Hyderabad as Guest faculty in different capacities
which also help faculty members to keep themselves abreast with latest trends in
research and allied areas and this crates long lasting effect on students learning
experiences.
11.8.e. Linkages with institutions of excellence such as the IITs and IISc,
Bangalore linkages abroad:
Linkages Abroad:
University’s collaborations with foreign universities to ensure following activities:
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IUCEE (Indo-US Council for Engineering Education):
KLEF (Deemed to be University) has become a member of Indo-US Council for
Engineering Education (IUCEE), a prestigious consortium approved by Government of
India and Government of United States of America. As a part of consortium K L E F
Deemed to be University will host one week/ two week long International workshops in
the identified areas suggested by Deans or Heads of Departments concerned, for the
benefit of faculty. IUCEE will depute various world renowned experts to teach few
courses as per our requirements in our campus.
➢ K L E F Deemed to be University has organised 5 International Workshops for
faculty development in association with IUCEE.
➢ 18 professors have taught 8 courses to students of K L E F Deemed to be
University for two weeks.
➢ K L E F Deemed to be University has been taking the advantage of WEBINARs
where in expert from abroad will deliver classes online.
Study Abroad Programs
➢ Two years in K L E F Deemed to be University & two years in foreign University
➢ 3 Years in K L E F Deemed to be University and 1 year in U-MASS
➢ One year in K L E F Deemed to be University & One year abroad for MBA students
➢ One & half year in K L E F Deemed to be University & One semester abroad for
MBA
Internship abroad
Joint research
Co-Supervision for Ph. D Programs
Study tour abroad
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11.9.b. Board of Governors
Board of Management (BOM) of K L University with the following members.
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11.9.c. Organizational Structure and Chart for day-to-day Operations and Management
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11.9.d. Role & Responsibility of Key Senior Position
1) Vice-Chancellor – will be the overall in-charge of all the academic and
administration of the institute and plan for development and running of the
institute.
2) Deans – They will hold independent change of their departments concerned
and plan the development of the department, procurement of equipment,
furnishing of labs, designing and supervising session plans, overseeing
student activities and general upkeep of the department.
3) HODs – will be engaged in guiding students and staff members in academic
matters and would contribute a lot to research, development, publications,
conducting and participating in seminars etc. They would also pro-actively
advise on introduction of new courses and programs and engage in industrial
consultancy.
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➢ Computer Block (CSE, EEE)
➢ R&D Blocks (ECE, ECM)
➢ Library Block (Library & MBA)
➢ Administrative Block
11.11.a. Introduction
A consolidated report of estimate of phase-wise requirements pertaining to the staff,
building, equipment and their costs along with strategies for the mobilization of funds
required are presented.
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Presently there are 132 Professors, 182 Associate Professors and 629 Assistant
Professors totalling to 943 permanent faculty, who are in service. Details are given
under 11.6.b.iv.
The following Non-teaching staff (Technical as well as Administrative Staff) are already in
service at KLEF.
Category No. of Non-teaching staff
already in service
Technical Staff 211
Administrative Staff 933
Total Non teaching staff 1144
As KLEF has been existence since 1980-81, all the necessary buildings which includes
class rooms, tutorial rooms, laboratories, library, faculty cabins, etc. have already been
established. KLEF presently has the following areas:
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11.11.f. Phase-wise Financial Requirements
As KLEF has been in existence since 1980-81, it has already created the necessary built-
up areas, equipment and so on. Depending on the requirement, necessary funds will be
provided.
As could be seen from the above numbers the surplus funds are growing, which shows
the sound financial health of the society. Any required funds could be mobilized without
any difficulty.
11.12. Action Plan for Implementation
11.12.b. Constraints
No Constraint is envisaged.
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11.13. Executive Summary of the Detailed Project Report
19-07-1996
The main activity of the promoting body is to run educational institutions only other than
this promoting body is involving in religious activities and in social activities.
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11.13.f. Constitution of the Promoting Body:
(Give details indicating the names)
S. Name Academic Nature of Experience in Academic Overall
No Qualification Association Institutions (in Years) Experience
Tech Non with the Promo- Manage Organization (in Years)
nical Technical Promoting tional -ment al
Body
Er. Koneru President
1. √ √ √ √ 37
Satyanarayana
Mr. Edupuganti Vice-
2. √ √ √ √ 37
Buchi Babu President
Er. Koneru Secretary
3. Lakshmana √ √ √ √ 9
Havish
Smt. Koneru Siva Jt. Secretary
4. Kanchana Latha √ √ √ √ 37
Following table summarizes the presently working faculty pertaining to all the academic
departments in different cadres such as Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant
Professor.
No. of Faculty
S. No. Department Professor Assoc. Professor Asst Professor Total
1 Freshman Engg Dept
(English, Maths, 14 43 82 139
Physics & Chemistry)
2 Bio-Technology 5 5 14 24
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No. of Faculty
S. No. Department Professor Assoc. Professor Asst Professor Total
3 Civil Engg. 6 9 37 52
4 Computer Science &
40 41 170 251
Engineering
5 Electronics &
Communication 26 32 140 198
Engineering
6 Electronics &
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Computers 7 20 32
Engineering
7 Electrical &
7 8 31 46
Electronics Engg
8 Mechanical Engg. 21 17 93 131
9 B.Arch. 2 4 6 12
10 B. Pharmacy 1 4 9 14
11 BFA 0 1 9 10
12 MBA 5 11 16 32
13 Physical Education 0 0 2 2
Total : 132 182 629 943
As could be seen from the above table, there are 132 Professors, 182 Associate
Professors and 629 Assistant Professors totalling to 943 permanent faculty, who are
already in service.
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11.15. b Development Plan for the Proposed Institution
11.16.a Give a bar chart indicating mobilization of funds for the proposed
project at the time of establishment and for the next 10 years at intervals of
five years.
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). Details are provided under 11.11.g.
11.16.b Give a bar chart indicating the recruitment of faculty (separately for
Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Professor) for the
proposed project at the time of establishment and for the next 10 years at
intervals of five years.
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). Details are provided under 11.11.b.
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). Details are provided under 11.11.d.
11.16.d Give a bar chart indicating investment on equipment and Machinery for
the proposed project at the time of establishment and for the next 10 years at
intervals of five years.
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). Details are provided under 11.11.e.
11.17 Total Project cost (at the time of establishment and next five years)
11.18. Details for Mobilization / Source of Funds (Capital & Recurring) (At the
time of establishment and next five years) (Rs. in Lakhs)
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). Details are provided under 11.11.g.
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11.19. Recruitment of Faculty (At the time of establishment and next five years)
Presently KLEF has 132 Professors, 182 Associate Professors & 629 Assistant Professors
totalling to 943 permanent faculty, who are already in service. Details are provided
under 11.11.b.
11.20. Recruitment of Non-Teaching Staff (At the time of establishment and next five
years).
Not applicable to KLEF (Deemed to be University). It is stated that presently KLEF has
211 Technical Staff and 933 Administrative staff totalling 1144 non-teaching staff.
The criterion for usefulness of the students trained in any curriculum is patronization of
the trained by the user establishments. This fact is more prominent in the field of
technical education. Colleges imparting technical education are the primary sources of
technical manpower and the resources that the industries look at for fulfilling their
needs. The courses need to be adapted to the requirements of the industry. Similarly
industries need to be familiarized with the developments in the educational institutions
to ignite the process of research in the institutions. The continuous interaction between
the industry and the institutions is an essential ingredient in the process of technology
building. For the holistic academic of the institution it is essential to have progressive
industry – institution interactions at various levels.
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DECLARATION
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