Academic Planning & Activities

The Electrical Engineering Department implements several innovative and student-centric practices to ensure a well-rounded academic experience. These include:

Curriculum Design and Development

Integration of interdisciplinary courses (e.g., Electric Vehicle Technology).
Regular curriculum revisions to align with industry trends and accreditation guidelines (e.g. NBA, NAAC).
Inclusion of project-based and experiential learning modules.

Research and Innovation Initiatives

Establishing research groups for emerging fields like Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle, Energy storage systems and Sustainable Engineering.
Collaboration with industry for funded research projects and internships.

Laboratory and Infrastructure Development

Upgrading labs with advanced tools like PLC equipment lab, lab set up with MATLAB, ETAP and Mi-POWER software.
Promoting virtual labs and remote experimentation for online learners.

Comprehensive Mentorship Program

Each student is assigned a faculty mentor to provide personalized guidance in academics, career planning, and personal development.
Regular mentorship meetings ensure continuous tracking of student progress and timely intervention for challenges.
1:20 ratio is maintained while assigning faculty to each student batch.

Class Advisors (Teachers)

Every class has a designated class teacher who monitors academic performance, attendance, and overall well-being.
Class Teachers collaborate with students to set academic and career goals while ensuring compliance with institutional requirements.
For A.Y.2024-2025 following class teachers assigned,
1. Y. B. Tech – Mr. S. S. Medhekar
2. Y. B. Tech – Mr. M. S. Mahagaonkar
3. Y. B. Tech – Dr. Mrs. A. S. Karvekar
4. Final Year B. Tech – Mrs. A. A. Dhamangaonkar

Departmental Committees

Board of Studies (BOS)

Board of study committee Review Curriculum Design & approves curriculum, Industry Integration, Skill Development, Outcome Monitoring, Accreditation Support, Stakeholder Feedback

Department Advisory Board (DAB)

Department Advisory Board plays a pivotal role in guiding the department toward achieving academic and professional excellence.

PhD Progress and Evaluation Committee

PhD Progress and Evaluation Committee is responsible for monitoring and guiding the progress of research scholars to ensure the quality and timely completion of research work.

Program Delivery with Emphasis on Experiential Learning

Integration of project-based learning across courses to develop problem-solving and analytical skills.
Collaboration with industry partners for live projects, case studies, and workshops on trending technologies.
Use of cutting-edge tools, offline and online simulation platforms to enhance the learning experience.

Projects and Mini-Projects

Students undertake mini-projects in sixth semester and major projects in final year, encouraging application-based learning and research problem statements.
Projects often focus on solving real-world problems, with themes such as Energy Efficiency, Smart Grids & Green Environment.
Organizing project competitions to promote innovation and teamwork.
Mini Project and mega project guides are assigned to each group to evaluate student progress.

Industry Visits and Internships

Regular industrial visits to top Electrical companies, Power Distribution Companies, start-ups, and research centres provide students with practical exposure to organizational workflows and cutting-edge technologies.
Internship opportunities during semester breaks enable students to gain hands-on experience in real-world projects and applications.
In A.Y.2023-24 & 2024-25 TY and B. Tech. students visited Hydro Power Stations, Transmission & Distribution Substations to gain knowledge about automated industry and real time solutions.

Seminars, Workshops, and Technical Events

Regular departmental seminars and guest lectures by industry professionals and academic experts on emerging trends like Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle, Energy storage systems and Sustainable Engineering.
Workshops on simulation tools, hardware in lop systems to encourage students.
Hosting technical events to cultivate creativity and competitive spirit among students.

Skill Development Initiatives

Certification programs in collaboration with global leaders MATLAB, Siemens .
Conducting soft skills development workshops focusing on communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Research-Oriented Activities

Establishing research groups in fields like Electric Vehicle technology, Smart Grid Technology, Battery Management System.
Encouraging students to publish research papers, participate in technical conferences, and apply for innovation grants.
Collaboration with faculty to develop innovative solutions and products for industry and societal challenges.

Technical Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

Active student-run clubs such as ESSA club to promote peer learning.
Organizing intra- and inter-college competitions to encourage networking and knowledge sharing.
Our Students are growing through club culture in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Continuous Evaluation and Improvement

Regular feedback from students and faculty on teaching methods, curriculum design, and overall experience.
Adapting to the latest trends in technology and pedagogy to maintain academic excellence.
Continuous Evaluation is done for laboratory courses by taking Laboratory Assessment 1 and 2(30 Marks) End Semester Examination (40 Mark)
Continuous Evaluation for the theory courses are taken in the form of In semester evaluation 1 and 2 (20 Mark) Mid Semester Evaluation (30 Mark) End Semester Evaluation(50 Mark)
In semester evaluation taken in the form of Oral, Quiz, Presentation, MCQ etc.

Program Delivery

The department emphasizes experiential and project-based learning to encourage practical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Strong industry collaborations ensure students gain exposure to real-world applications through live projects, guest lectures, and internships.
The use of modern teaching tools, such as BENQ smart boards, virtual labs, e-learning platforms, and simulations, enhances the program delivery.
Departmental faculty use different innovative methods to engage lecturers like video lecture, interactive lectures, Discussions etc.

Industry-Academia Collaboration

Partnerships for internships, co-op programs, and guest lectures.
Establishing incubation centres for student start-ups.
Inviting industry experts for curriculum input and mentorship.