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| WE BELIEVE IN |
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All faculties, staff
and student of the institute is committed to the mission
of making our country a world leader in technology and
science through hard work, honesty and team spirit. |
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Engineering institutes are places
where faculty and technicians earn their living by marketing
the principles and method of technology. NIT, Rourkela
is an institute where TECHNOLOGY is a WAY OF LIFE, not
merely a source of livelihood. |
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| AT NIT ROURKELA |
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Thrust has changed from an
under-graduate college to composite under-graduate, post-graduate
technical university. |
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Focus has changed from impartation
of shop floor skills to innovation, research and development
of new technology. |
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| We ADHERE TO FOLLOWING PRACTICES |
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Academic |
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Flexibility in
all UG and PG programs: Introduction of wide range of
elective papers including interdisciplinary subjects in
syllabi. |
2. |
Continuous Evaluation System
of Students: Regular class tests, assignments, mid-term
examinations, term papers, quizzes and laboratory tests.
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3. |
Introduction of Credit (SGPA/CGPA) system. |
4. |
Revised Courses of Studies of B.Tech.,
M.Tech., M.Tech.(Res) and M.Sc. Programs with large number
of modern subjects and industry-oriented papers. The institute
has decided to revise the syllabi on a regular basis. |
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Introduction of new M.Tech.
(Res) Program in Engineering and Science Departments since
2004-05. |
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Introduction of online course feedback system
and implementation of corrective mechanism. |
7. |
Introduction of Course Appraisal system
and appropriate follow-up action. |
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Transparent and hassle free rechecking of
papers and alternation of grades, if applicable. |
9. |
Publication of results within 15 days of
examination. |
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Emphasis on topics of current
interest in the academic program and project based learning
instead of the traditional subjects and examination centric
pedagogy. |
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Innovations in academic program |
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(i) Creation of an ambiance of academic
excellence that is conducive to growth of innovative research
and support to industry |
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(ii) Special emphasis to the post-graduate
and research programs |
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(iii) Strengthening of Ph.D. program |
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Offering fellowship to all Ph.D. students
(Engineering, Science and Humanities) which has attracted
some of brightest and most motivated young men and women. |
13. |
M.Tech. programs supported with fellowship
in both Engineering and Basic Science streams. |
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The institute continues to add research
fellowship every year through both direct and project
funding till the research student population becomes comparable
to that in major technical universities around the world.
Fellowship is offered to all M.Tech. (Res) students who
are not employed under ongoing research projects. |
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Almost all our engineering
departments are now eligible to admit students to Ph.D.
and M.Tech. programs under QIP from the admission year
2008-09. |
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Introduction of slow-pace M.Sc. and M.Tech.
programs as a subset of regular programs for employees
of nearby academic institution and industries. |
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The B.Tech. program strengthened by introduction
of greater emphasis on project work and continuous monitoring. |
18. |
Encouragement of creative project work
in under-graduate, post-graduate and research programs.
This has resulted in creating opportunities of marketable
intellectual property. The BOG has approved an intellectual
property policy for the institute. |
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A large number of new and
sophisticated equipment and technical software have been
added to our laboratories and computer centre to improve
and strengthen the quality of education. |
20. |
Students are permitted to sit for campus
selection to dream and super dream job. |
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All post graduate and research
students are given sitting space in the department, and
permission to issue building keys on 7 x 24 basis. |
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All research students (Ph.D. and M.Tech.
(R)) given individual PCs. |
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Managerial and Administrative |
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A SRICCE (Sponsored Research,
Industrial Consultancy & Continuing Education) Cell
has been created with a full time Dean to enhance and
strengthen sponsored research, consultancy and continuing
education. |
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Academic calendar exists and is adhered
to |
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Friendly management system between staff
and students. |
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Two faculty members are elected
as members of BOG to take part in the decision and policy
making of the institute. |
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Deans, HODs, HOCs, PICs, HOOs are delegated
with administrative and financial powers. |
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Computerized monitoring of attendance, personalized
progress monitoring, counseling through departmental faculty
advisors, have been introduced. This has made students
more responsible, leading to significant drop in failures
and delay in completion. |
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Online fee payment system introduced. |
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The institute is working towards
creating intellectual property to provide technological
independence to our country in the world arena. |
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The institute has initiated generating human
capital to sustain and enhance creative process. |
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Financial |
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Decentralized budget and accounts
covering all departments and facilities of the Institute. |
2. |
Transparent and formalized purchase and
works procedure. |
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Total involvement of departmental faculty
in decision making in purchase matters. |
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Major financial decisions
by finance committee which is a sub-committee of the Board
of Governors. |
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Decentralized financial powers
– up to 25,000 for HODs and up to 50,000 for Deans
and with no limit for Director. |
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All construction and maintenance
work administered by committees of faculty and officers,
and supervised by Building & Works Committee consisting
of internal and external experts. |
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Provision for payment of interest on delayed
payment of bills, if any. |
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Principal Investigators of projects given
power of HOD for respective projects. |
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Faculty |
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Provision for incentives to
teachers |
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(i) Payment of 100% membership fee for one
learned society |
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(ii) Annual Book grant of Rs. 4,000/- |
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(iii) Telephone facility at office and home
with STD facility [Institute pays up to 500 units of calls
per month] |
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Incentives to faculty to undertake consultancy
and research projects. |
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(i) A major component for faculty assessment
for promotion |
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(ii) Computer for home (from project funds) |
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(iii) Mobile phone |
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(iv) Increase in Book grant |
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(v) Air-conditioning of sitting rooms (planned) |
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(vi) Appoint research students |
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(vii) Telephone at Home |
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(viii) 40-50% of consultancy fee is paid
to the concerned faculty member(s) |
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Package to attract and retain good quality
faculty: Newly appointed faculty are provided with research
funding up to Rs 2.00 L through Initial Faculty Research
Project (IFRP) to initiate research work |
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Full financial support is
provided to faculty for attending an international conference
abroad once in 3 years |
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Complete support is provided
to faculty for attending conferences, workshops, and seminars
in India. |
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The institute facilitates
faculty career growth and encourages conducting continuing
and short-term programs. |
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Institute sends faculty abroad
for undergoing specialized training. Faculties are given
full financial support for 15 days to undertake training
in advanced research laboratories in India and abroad. |
8. |
Job function of faculty and
staff has been redefined in terms of creative work rather
than dissemination of existing knowledge. |
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Various measures have been
initiated for substantial change in outlook of faculty,
staff and students. |
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The institute has taken up
proactive steps to make faculty, students and technicians
conscious of the value of their intellectual property
and ways of safeguarding it. |
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To foster interaction among
scientists and engineers to increase visibility of the
institute among its scientific peers, regular conferences,
seminars and workshops are held in all departments. |
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Student |
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Participation of students in
the senate is under consideration. |
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Students are allowed to undergo
summer internship to best institutes and research laboratories
in the country and outside. |
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Many M.Tech. students carry
out their one-year final thesis work on industry related
problems with joint supervision of institute Professor
and industry professionals. |
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Various measures have been
initiated for substantial change in outlook of faculty,
staff and students. |
5. |
The institute has taken up
proactive steps to make faculty, students and technicians
conscious of the value of their intellectual property
and ways of safeguarding it. |
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For all round development
of personality of students excellent sports and cultural
activities are regularly held and participation of students
are encouraged. |
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The Student Activity Centre
(SAC) coordinates the students activities through the
technical society, the games and sports society, the literary
and cultural society and the film and music society. |
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The SAC supports, self driven
students initiatives in the form of technical, cultural,
sports clubs and associations. |
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The technical society of SAC
coordinates the annual national student symposium “CONFLUENCE”
every year. Students from institutes across the country
participate in the seminars, technical games and in model
and software contests. |
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Participations of students
in various cultural programs at national level are encouraged
and supported |
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The students are encouraged
to publish several newsletters and magazines that have
high cultural and journalistic value. The latest in the
series is a weekly electronic newsletter named “Monday
Morning” which brings information about the Institute
to every desktop when all start the week. |
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Adequate in-campus accommodation for all
categories of students: |
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(i) Four hundred-seater new Boys hostel
is fully operational. A new thousand seater hostel is
going to be built. |
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(ii) The institute has created a hostel
for married student which has boosted enrolment in our
research programs. |
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Almost complete elimination of ragging
through enhancement of self esteem of students. |
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Medical insurance including 100% reimbursement
in most cases for all students. |
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Insurance against theft of
pedal bicycle (any time) and baggage during travel to
home on vacation. |
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Emphasis on 100% attendance in all courses. |
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Work is in progress on construction
of a new swimming pool and renovation of student activity
centre. |
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A new major campus extension
including a new lecture hall-cum-computer centre complex
and four modern buildings for departments are in active
progress. |
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The alumni are playing a major
role in building the positive image of the institute in
India and abroad. The Alumni Association NITRAA has established
strong links between its members through electronic media.
The electronic newsletter of the association facilitates
communication among alumni distributed around the globe
and sharing of nostalgic thoughts. |
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The alumni are presently working
towards becoming a major source of financial and technical
resources for future generation of quality students. |
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Supporting Staff & Officers |
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Job function of
faculty and staff has been redefined in terms of creative
work rather than dissemination of existing knowledge. |
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Various measures have been
initiated for substantial change in outlook of faculty,
staff and students. |
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Need based training for Officers
and supporting staff are arranged in the institute and
outside on a regular basis. |
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Incentive plan has been prepared for Technical
supporting staff. |
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Completely Merit based recruitment
and promotion through well organized recruitment process. |
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NIT Rourkela Initiative for
Technical Excellence (NITRITE) – a scheme for creative
work by technicians with provision for financial support
and recognition through cash prize. |
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| G.
Institute Ambience |
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High bandwidth
(16 MBPS) internet connectivity is provided in each class
room and laboratories along with provision of LCD projector.
Adequate reprographic facilities have been created in
each department. |
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All faculty are free on Wednesday
morning. Either the HOD or Departmental faculty meeting
is regularly held to discuss various problems of the institute
and departments. |
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All computing and laboratory
infrastructure are open round the clock depending upon
the need of the students. Central storage and high speed
computing facility is provided to the academic community.
Internet connectivity has been provided to all rooms of
the hostels and faculty quarters of the campus. |
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Uninterrupted high bandwidth internet facility
is provided to everyone in the campus. |
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To provide a conducive academic
environment, the entire institute campus has been renovated
with regard to buildings, roads, utilities, security,
cleanliness and hygienic by the constant supervision,
up-gradation and development efforts put in by the entire
campus community. |
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The academic campus now has
green lawns, gardens and flowers and has all the amenities
for developing superior personal, social and academic
skills. |
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The campus community has strived
to inculcate the spirit of team work among the students,
faculty, staff and their faculty members to create a cultural
bond among all. |
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The NIT mini-township has its
own water supply system. To overcome the power shortage,
new transformers have been installed, and overhead lines
are substituted by underground cables. The state electric
authorities have been approached for improving the quality
of power supplied. The campus and student hostels have
been better illuminated. |
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New campus for faculty housing,
renovation of all existing staff quarters, new drinking
water supply system to both academic and residential campuses,
a new integrated sewerage system, extension of academic
building, lighting of sports complex, a new captive 33KV/11KV
sub-station have been planned and are in the process of
execution. |
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The institute’s well-furnished
and an esthetically designed guest house is an attraction
for the visitors. The Visitors’ House also provides
comfortable stay with improved boarding and lodging facilities.
This has enhanced better academic interaction with our
distinguished guests. |
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