B.Tech 1st 2nd Semester Structure Syllabus 2020 JUT Ranchi
B.Tech 1st 2nd Semester Structure Syllabus 2020 JUT Ranchi
B.Tech 1st 2nd Semester Structure Syllabus 2020 JUT Ranchi
CURRICULUM
FOR
FIRST YEAR
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
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COURSE STRUCTURE
SEMESTER I (FIRST YEAR]
Practical/Drawing/Design
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SEMESTER I
COURSE CONTENTS
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Mathematics I: New Syllabus JUT for All Branches except CSE and IT
Module1: Function of one variable: Successive Differentiation, Leibnitz Theorem,
Expansion of a function into Taylors and Maclaurin’s . Series Function of two or more
variables: Partial derivatives; Euler’s Theorem; Taylor’s Expansion. Maxima & Minima of a
function of two variables, Lagrange’s method of undetermined multipliers.
(10 L/ 2.5Q)
Module 2: Reduction formula for integrals. Improper integrals and its convergence; Beta
and Gamma functions and their properties. Differentiation under integral sign. Applications
of integrals as length, area, volume and surface area of revolution. (8 L/ 1.5Q)
Module 3: Matrices- Rank of a matrix (Echelon form and Normal form), System of linear
equations; consistency and inconsistency, Eigen values and eigenvectors; Diagonalization of
square matrices; Cayley-Hamilton Theorem. (8L/ 1Q)
Module 4: First order ordinary Differential Equations: Exact, Linear and Bernoulli’s
equations, Euler’s equations, Equations not of first degree: equations solvable for
equations solvable for y, equations solvable for x and Clairaut’s type. (8 L/ 1Q)
Module 5: Infinite Series: Convergence of series; Comparison test, P Test, Cauchy’s nth
Root test, D Alembert’s Ratio Test, Rabies Test, Logarithmic test. (6 L/ 1Q)
Note:- Question no. 1 will be objective type and compulsory comprising of the whole
syllabus with seven sub-parts.
Mathematics I: New Syllabus JUT for CSE and IT Students
Module 1: Functions of one variable: Successive Differentiation, Leibnitz Theorem,
Expansion of function into Taylors and Maclaurin’s Series. Functions of two or more
variable: Partial derivatives; Euler’s Theorem; Taylor’s Expansion. Maxima, minima of
function of two variables. Lagrange method of undetermined multipliers. (10 L/ 2Q)
Module 2: Reduction formula for integrals. Improper integrals and its convergence; Beta
and Gamma functions and their properties. Differentiation under integral sign. Applications
of integrals as length, area, volume and surface area of revolution. (8 L/ 1Q)
Module 3: Vector Space: Vector addition and scalar multiplication, linear dependence and
independence of vectors, basis, dimension; Linear transformations , range and kernel of a
linear mapping, rank and nullity, Inverse of a linear transformation, rank nullity theorem,
composition of linear maps, Matrix associated with a linear mapping. (10 L/ 2Q)
Module 5: First order ordinary Differential Equations: Exact, Linear and Bernoulli’s
equations, Euler’s equations, Equations not of first degree: equations solvable for p,
equations solvable for y, equations solvable for x and Clairaut’s type. (6 L/ 1Q)
Note:- Question no. 1 will be objective type and compulsory comprising of the whole
syllabus with seven sub-parts.
JHARKHAND UNIVERSITYOF TECHNOLOGY, RANCHI
Pre-requisites Mathematics course with vector calculus, differential equations and linear
algebra; Physics course up to 10+2 level
Text Book:
● Introduction to Electrodynamics, D.J. Griffiths, 3rd Edn., 1998, Benjamin Cummings.
Reference books:
● Fundamentals of Physics Electricity and Magnetism, Halliday and Resnick, tenth
edition (published 2013).
● Electricity, magnetism and light, W. Saslow, 1st edition
● Electromagnetic Theory, Singh and Prasad, I. K. International Publication, 1/e
● Electricity, Magnetism & Electromagnetic Theory, S. Mahajan and Choudhury, 2012, Tata
McGraw
● Elements of Electromagnetics, M.N.O. Sadiku, 2010, Oxford University Press.
● Fundamentals of Optics, F.A. Jenkins and H.E. White, 1981, McGraw-Hill
● Principles of Optics, Max Born and Emil Wolf, 7th Edn., 1999, Pergamon Press.
● Optics, AjoyGhatak, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
● Waves: Berkeley Physics Course, vol. 3, Francis Crawford, 2007, Tata McGraw-Hill.
● Engineering physics, Gaur and Gupta, DhanpatRai Publications
● Modern engineering physics, A. S. Vasudeva, S Chand & Company Ltd
COURSE OUTCOMES
Students to get familiarize with the knowledge of harmonic oscillation and wave optics.
To make student understand the basic of electrostatics and magneto statics in vacuum and in material
medium.
Students to get familiarized with the vector calculus and Maxwell’s equation leading to the
application of EMW in vacuum and in
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PHYSICS LABORATORY Code: BSC101P
LABROTARY OUTCOMES
Students to have hands on experience with experiments on the basic laws and principles of
Physics in the field of Mechanics, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics, etc.
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BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 40 Lectures
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Course Outcomes
To understand and analyze basic electric and magnetic circuits.
To study the working principles of electrical machines and power converters.
To introduce the components of low voltage electrical installations.
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BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY Code: ESC101P
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List of experiments/demonstrations:
Basic safety precautions. Introduction and use of measuring instruments – voltmeter,
ammeter, multi-meter, oscilloscope. Real-life resistors, capacitors and inductors.
Measuring the steady-state and transient time-response of R-L, R-C, and R-L-C circuits
to a step change in voltage (transient may be observed on a storage oscilloscope).
Sinusoidal steady state response of R-L, and R-C circuits – impedance calculation and
verification. Observation of phase differences between current and voltage. Resonance in
R-L-C circuits.
Transformers: Observation of the no-load current waveform on an oscilloscope (non
sinusoidal wave-shape due to B-H curve nonlinearity should be shown along with a
discussion about harmonics). Loading of a transformer: measurement of primary and
secondary voltages and currents, and power.
Three-phase transformers: Star and Delta connections. Voltage and Current relationships
(line-line voltage, phase-to-neutral voltage, line and phase currents).Phase-shifts between
the primary and secondary side. Cumulative three-phase power in balanced three-phase
circuits.
Demonstration of cut-out sections of machines: dc machine (commutator-brush
arrangement), induction machine (squirrel cage rotor), synchronous machine (field
winging - slip ring arrangement) and single-phase induction machine.
Torque Speed Characteristic of separately excited dc motor.
Synchronous speed of two and four-pole, three-phase induction motors. Direction
reversal by change of phase-sequence of connections. Torque-Slip Characteristic of an
induction motor. Generator operation of an induction machine driven at super
synchronous speed.
Synchronous Machine operating as a generator: stand-alone operation with a load.
Control of voltage through field excitation.
Demonstration of (a) dc-dc converters (b) dc-ac converters – PWM waveform (c) the use
of dc-ac converter for speed control of an induction motor and (d) Components of LT
switchgear.
LABORATORY OUTCOMES
Get an exposure to common electrical components and their ratings.
Make electrical connections by wires of appropriate ratings.
Understand the usage of common electrical measuring instruments.
Understand the basic characteristics of transformers and electrical machines.
Get an exposure to the working of power electronic converters.
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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS & DESIGN
Lecture - 10 hours & Lab - 60 hours
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COURSE OUTCOMES
All phases of manufacturing or construction require the conversion of new ideas and design
concepts into the basic line language of graphics. Therefore, there are many areas (civil,
mechanical, electrical, architectural and industrial) in which the skills of the CAD technicians
play major roles in the design and development of new products or construction. Students
prepare for actual work situations through practical training in a new state-of-the-art
computer designed CAD laboratory using engineering software. This course is designed to
address:
To prepare you to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
To prepare you to communicate effectively
To prepare you to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice The student will learn :
Introduction to engineering design and its place in society
Exposure to the visual aspects of engineering design
Exposure to engineering graphics standards
Exposure to solid modeling
Exposure to computer-aided geometric design
Exposure to creating working drawings
Exposure to engineering communication
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SEMESTER II
COURSE CONTENTS
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Course Code BSC 104
Mathematics II: New Syllabus JUT for All Branches except CSE & IT
Module 1: Multivariable Integral Calculus: Double and Triple integrals, Evaluation of double
integrals, change of order of integration, change of variables, Evaluation of Triple integrals,
Simple applications involving areas, volumes. (8 L/ 1Q)
Module 2: Vector Calculus: Scalar and Vector point functions. Directional derivative,
Gradient, divergence and curl. Line integrals, Surface integrals, Volume integrals, Green's
theorem, Stokes theorem and Gauss divergence theorem (without proofs). (10 L/ 2Q)
Module 3: Higher order linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients,
Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy’s and Legendre’s linear equations, Simultaneous
linear equations, Series solutions of differential equations, Bessel and Legendre’s equations
and its solution(without proof). Elementary properties of Bessel function and Legendre’s
polynomial. (10 L/ 2Q)
Note :- Question no. 1 will be objective type and compulsory comprising of the whole
syllabus with seven sub-parts.
Mathematics II: New Syllabus JUT for CSE and IT Students
Module 1: Multivariable Integral Calculus: Double and Triple integrals, Evaluation of double
integrals, change of order of integration, change of variables, Evaluation of Triple integrals,
Simple applications involving areas, volumes. (8 L/ 1Q)
Module 2: Vector Calculus: Scalar and Vector point functions. Directional derivative,
Gradient, divergence and curl. Line integrals, Surface integrals, Volume integrals, Green's
theorem, Stokes theorem and Gauss divergence theorem (without proofs). (10 L/ 2Q)
Module 3: Ordinary differential equations of higher orders: Higher order linear differential
equations with constant and variable coefficients, Cauchy’s and Legendre’s linear equations.
Method of variation of parameters. Simultaneous linear equations. (6 L/ 1Q)
Module 4: Probability and Statistics: Random variables: Discrete and continuous random
variables, probability mass function, probability density function and commutative
distribution functions. Mathematical expectation, variance, moment and moment generating
function. Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential distributions.
(8 L/ 1.5Q)
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Module 5: Complex Variable - Differentiation: Differentiation, Cauchy-Riemann equations,
Analytic functions, Harmonic functions, finding harmonic conjugate;
Complex Variable - Integration: Contour integrals, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Cauchy
Integral formula(without proof) and for derivatives also, zeros of analytic functions,
singularities, Taylor’s series, Laurent’s series; Residues, Cauchy Residue theorem (without
proof). (6 L/ 1.5Q)
Note :- Question no. 1 will be objective type and compulsory comprising of the whole
syllabus with seven sub-parts.
Course Code BSC 105
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Physics-II
Module 1: Basic Quantum Mechanics 08 Lectures
Inadequacy of Classical Mechanics, Introduction to quantum physics, black body radiation;
explanation using the photon concept; photoelectric effect: Stopping Potential, Work
Function, Einstein’s photo electric equation, Compton Effect: Compton Shift.
Reference Books:
● Introduction to Quantum mechanics, Nikhil Ranjan Roy, 2016, Vikash Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd.
● Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffith, 2005, Pearson Education.
● Quantum Mechanics: Theory & Applications, A.K.Ghatak&S.Lokanathan, 2004,
Macmillan
● Fundamentals of Optics, F.A. Jenkins and H.E. White, 1981, McGraw-Hill
● Principles of Optics, Max Born and Emil Wolf, 7th Edn., 1999, Pergamon Press.
● Optics, Ajoy Ghatak, 2008, Tata McGraw Hill
● Introduction to Special theory of Relativity, Robert Resnick, John Wiley & Sons
● Concept of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser,2002, McGraw-Hill
● Engineering Physics, Gaur and Gupta, DhanpatRai Publications
● Modern Engineering Physics, A. S. Vasudeva, S Chand & Company Ltd
COURSE OUTCOMES
Students to learn the basics of Quantum mechanics and its application to bound states.
To understand the wave particle duality.
To be able to understand Special theory of relativity and its consequences.
To get familiarize with fiber optics and laser, their basic concept and application in
engineering.
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JHARKHAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
SUBJECT- CHEMISTRY
SEMESTER- 1ST
CHEMISTRY-I
Ionic, dipolar and van Der Waals interactions. Measurement of non-covalent interaction,
Hydrogen bond, Equations of state of real gases and critical phenomena.
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Module: 4: Use of free energy in chemical equilibria [8 Lectures]
Thermodynamic functions: energy, entropy and free energy. Estimations of entropy and
free energies. Free energy and emf. Cell potentials, the Nernst equation and applications.
Acid base, oxidation reduction and solubility equilibria. Corrosion: Introduction, Causes,
consequences, Mechanism, Laws of Dry Corrosion, Wet Corrosion , Factors Influencing
Corrosion, Protective measures against corrosion. Use of free energy considerations in
metallurgy through Ellingham diagrams.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
The concepts develops in this course will aid in quantification of several concepts in
chemistry that have been introduced at the 10+2 levels in schools. Technology is being
increasing based on the electronic, atomic and molecular level modifications. Quantum
theory is more than 100 years old and to understand phenomena at nanometer levels; one
has to base the description of all chemical processes at molecular levels. The course will
enable the student to:
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15. Determination of the partition coefficient of a substance between two immiscible
liquids
16. Adsorption of acetic acid by charcoal
17. Use of the capillary viscometers to demonstrate the isoelectric point as the pH of
Minimum viscosity for gelatin sols and/ or coagulation of the white part of egg.
LABORATORY OUTCOMES
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PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING 40 Lectures
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COURSE OUTCOMES
The student will learn
To formulate simple algorithms for arithmetic and logical problems.
To translate the algorithms to programs (in C language).
To test and execute the programs and correct syntax and logical errors.
To implement conditional branching, iteration and recursion.
To decompose a problem into functions and synthesize a complete program using divide and
conquer approach.
To use arrays, pointers and structures to formulate algorithms and programs.
To apply programming to solve matrix addition and multiplication problems and searching and
sorting problems.
To apply programming to solve simple numerical method problems, namely rot finding of
function, differentiation of function and simple integration.
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LABORATORY - PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING Code: ESC103P
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[The laboratory should be preceded or followed by a tutorial to explain the approach or
algorithm to be implemented for the problem given.]
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LABORATORY OUTCOMES
To formulate the algorithms for simple problems.
To translate given algorithms to a working and correct program.
To be able to correct syntax errors as reported by the compilers.
To be able to identify and correct logical errors encountered at run time.
To be able to write iterative as well as recursive programs.
To be able to represent data in arrays, strings and structures and manipulate them through a
program.
To be able to declare pointers of different types and use them in defining self referential
structures.
To be able to create, read and write to and from simple text files.
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WORKSHOP/MANUFACTURING PRACTICES 10 Lectures
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COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the students will gain knowledge of the different manufacturing
processes which are commonly employed in the industry, to fabricate components using different
materials.
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WORKSHOP PRACTICE 60 Lectures
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1. Machine shop (10 hours)
2. Fitting shop (8 hours)
3. Carpentry (6 hours)
4. Electrical & Electronics (8 hours)
5. Welding shop (8 hours (Arc welding 4 hrs + gas welding 4 hrs))
6. Casting (8 hours)
7. Smithy (6 hours)
8. Plastic Moulding & (6 hours)
Glass Cutting
Examinations could involve the actual fabrication of simple components, utilizing one or more of
the techniques covered above.
LABORATORY OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this laboratory course, students will be able to fabricate components
with their own hands.
They will also get practical knowledge of the dimensional accuracies and dimensional
tolerances possible with different manufacturing processes.
By assembling different components, they will be able to produce small devices of their
interest.
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ENGLISH 38 Lectures
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Suggested Readings:
Practical English Usage. Michael Swan. OUP. 1995.
Remedial English Grammar. F.T. Wood. Macmillan.2007
On Writing Well. William Zinsser. Harper Resource Book. 2001
Study Writing. Liz Hamp-Lyons and Ben Heasly. Cambridge University Press. 2006.
Communication Skills. Sanjay Kumar and Pushp Lata. Oxford University Press. 2011.
Exercises in Spoken English. Parts. I-III. CIEFL, Hyderabad. Oxford University Press
COURSE OUTCOMES
The student will acquire basic proficiency in English including reading and listening
comprehension, writing and speaking skills.
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1 Introduction
(Induction Program was discussed and approved for all colleges by AICTE in March 2017.It was
discussed and accepted by the Council of IITs for all IITs in August 2016. It was originally
proposed by a Committee of IIT Directors and accepted at the meeting of all IIT Directors in
March 2016. This guide has been prepared based on the Report of the Committee of IIT
Directors and the experience gained through its pilot implementation in July 2016 as accepted by
the Council of IITs. Purpose of this document is to help institutions in understanding the spirit of
the accepted Induction Program and implementing it.)
The graduating student must have knowledge and skills in the area of his study. However, he
must also have broad understanding of society and relationships. Character needs to be nurtured
as an essential quality by which he would understand and fulfill his responsibility as an engineer,
a citizen and a human being. Besides the above, several meta-skills and underlying values are
needed.
There is a mad rush for engineering today, without the student determining for himself his
interests and his goals. This is a major factor in the current state of demotivation towards studies
that exists among UG students.
The success of gaining admission into a desired institution but failure in getting the desired
branch, with peer pressure generating its own problems, leads to a peer environment that is
demotivating and corrosive. Start of hostel life without close parental supervision at the same
time, further worsens it with also a poor daily routine.
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To come out of this situation, a multi-pronged approach is needed. One will have to work closely
with the newly joined students in making them feel comfortable, allow them to explore their
academic interests and activities, reduce competition and make them work for excellence,
promote bonding within them, build relations between teachers and students, give a broader view
of life, and build character.
2 Induction Program
When new students enter an institution, they come with diverse thoughts, backgrounds and
preparations. It is important to help them adjust to the new environment and inculcate in them
the ethos of the institution with a sense of larger purpose. Precious little is done by most of the
institutions, except for an orientation program lasting a couple of days.
We propose a 3-week long induction program for the UG students entering the institution, right
at the start. Normal classes start only after the induction program is over. Its purpose is to make
the students feel comfortable in their new environment, open them up, set a healthy daily routine,
create bonding in the batch as well as between faculty and students, develop awareness,
sensitivity and understanding of the self, people around them, society at large, and nature.
The time during the Induction Program is also used to rectify some critical lacunas, for example,
English background, for those students who have deficiency in it. The following are the activities
under the induction program in which the student would be fully engaged throughout the day for
the entire duration of the program.
This would involve a daily routine of physical activity with games and sports. It would start with
all students coming to the field at 6 am for light physical exercise or yoga. There would also be
games in the evening or at other suitable times according to the local climate. These would help
develop team work. Each student should pick one game and learn it for three weeks. There could
also be gardening or other suitably designed activity where labour yields fruits from nature.
Every student would chose one skill related to the arts whether visual arts or performing arts.
Examples are painting, sculpture, pottery, music, dance etc. The student would pursue it every
day for the duration of the program. These would allow for creative expression. It would develop
a sense of aesthetics and also enhance creativity which would, hopefully, flow into engineering
design later.
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It gets the student to explore oneself and allows one to experience the joy of learning, stand up to
peer pressure, take decisions with courage, be aware of relationships with colleagues and
supporting staff in the hostel and department, be sensitive to others, etc. Need for character
building has been underlined earlier. A module in Universal Human Values provides the base.
Methodology of teaching this content is extremely important. It must not be through do’s and
don’ts, but get students to explore and think by engaging them in a dialogue. It is best taught
through group discussions and real life activities rather than lecturing. The role of group
discussions, however, with clarity of thought of the teachers cannot be over emphasized. It is
essential for giving exposure, guiding thoughts, and realizing values.
The teachers must come from all the departments rather than only one department like HSS or
from outside of the Institute. Experiments in this direction at IIT (BHU) are noteworthy and one
can learn from them.
Discussions would be conducted in small groups of about 20 students with a faculty mentor each.
It is to open thinking towards the self. Universal Human Values discussions could even continue
for rest of the semester as a normal course, and not stop with the induction program.
Besides drawing the attention of the student to larger issues of life, it would build relationships
between teachers and students which last for their entire 4-year stay and possibly beyond.
2.4 Literary
Literary activity would encompass reading, writing and possibly, debating, enacting a play etc.
This period can be used to overcome some critical lacunas that students might have, for example,
English, computer familiarity etc. These should run like crash courses, so that when normal
courses start after the induction program, the student has overcome the lacunas substantially. We
hope that problems arising due to lack of English skills, wherein students start lagging behind or
failing in several subjects, for no fault of theirs, would, hopefully, become a thing of the past.
This period can be utilized for lectures by eminent people, say, once a week. It would give the
students exposure to people who are socially active or in public life.
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A couple of visits to the landmarks of the city, or a hospital or orphanage could be organized.
This would familiarize them with the area as well as expose them to the under privileged.
The students should be told about different method of study compared to coaching that is needed
at IITs. They should be told about what getting into a branch or department means what role it
plays in society, through its technology. They should also be shown the laboratories, workshops
& other facilities.
3 Schedules
The activities during the Induction Program would have an Initial Phase, a Regular Phase and a
Closing Phase. The Initial and Closing Phases would be two days each.
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Some of the activities are on a daily basis, while some others are at specified periods within the
Induction Program. We first show a typical daily timetable.
The following five activities are scheduled at different times of the Induction Program, and are
not held daily for everyone:
1. Familiarization to Dept./Branch & Innovations
2. Visits to Local Area
3. Lectures by Eminent People
4. Literary
5. Proficiency Modules
Here is the approximate activity schedule for the afternoons (may be changed to suit local
needs):
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A question comes up as to what would be the follow up program after the formal 3-week
Induction Program is over? The groups which are formed should function as mentor mentee
network. A student should feel free to approach his faculty mentor or the student guide, when
facing any kind of problem, whether academic or financial or psychological etc. (For every 10
undergraduate first year students, there would be a senior student as a student guide, and for
every 20 students, there would be a faculty mentor.) Such a group should remain for the entire 4-
5 year duration of the stay of the student. Therefore, it would be good to have groups with the
students as well as teachers from the same department/discipline. Here we list some important
suggestions which have come up and which have been experimented with.
It is suggested that the groups meet with their faculty mentors once a month, within the semester
after the 3-week Induction Program is over. This should be a scheduled meeting shown in the
timetable. (The groups are of course free to meet together on their own more often, for the
student groups to be invited to their faculty mentor’s home for dinner or tea, nature walk, etc.)
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4 Summary
Engineering institutions were set up to generate well trained manpower in engineering with a
feeling of responsibility towards oneself, one’s family, and society. The incoming undergraduate
students are driven by their parents and society to join engineering without understanding their
own interests and talents. As a result, most students fail to link up with the goals of their own
institution. The graduating student must have values as a human being, and knowledge and met
skills related to his/her profession as an engineer and as a citizen. Most students, who get
demotivated to study engineering or their branch, also lose interest in learning. The Induction
Program is designed to make the newly joined students feel comfortable, sensitize them towards
exploring their academic interests and activities, reducing competition and making them work
for excellence, promote bonding within them, build relations between teachers and students, give
a broader view of life, and building of character. The Universal Human Values component,
which acts as an anchor, develops awareness and sensitivity, feeling of equality, compassion and
oneness, draw attention to society and nature, and character to follow through. It also makes
them reflect on their relationship with their families and extended family in the college (with
hostel staff and others). It also connects students with each other and with teachers so that they
can share any difficulty they might be facing and seek help.
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