Key Indicator - 1.1 Curriculum Design and Development

RGCET adheres to a structured planning and execution protocol to ensure the efficient dissemination of Pondicherry University's curriculum, to which it is affiliated. Embracing the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) mandated by PU, the institute's Academic Committee formulates semester-wise academic calendars synchronized with the university's schedule. These calendars encompass crucial elements such as course duration, internal assessments, and notable events like RECOFES (Cultural Event), Convocation Day, Annual Day and Sports Day, alongside general holidays, which are communicated across departments.

Each department, aligning with the institution's academic timeline, devises its strategic action plan, sharing it with pertinent stakeholders. The Heads of Departments (HoDs) assign courses—both theoretical and practical—to faculty members, considering their expertise and preferences. Course instructors then delineate Course Outcomes (COs) using Bloom's Taxonomy, aligning them with Program Outcomes (POs) and Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs). The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) scrutinizes COs and their alignment before forwarding them to respective departments.

Departments construct timetables for theoretical, lab, and project work, factoring in credit allocations for each course and earmarking slots for remedial sessions, industry-centric certifications, library access, and placement training. Following HoD approval, instructors craft comprehensive lesson plans and educational materials, focusing on Outcome-Based Education (OBE), which are then disseminated through the institute's website.

Faculty members employ innovative pedagogical approaches, leveraging ICT tools and student-centered methodologies like Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, and Flipped Classroom Models. Seminars, workshops, industrial visits, and certification programs augment skill development and address curriculum gaps. HoDs and the Vice Principal (Academic) engage stakeholders periodically to evaluate course delivery efficacy.

Continuous internal assessments aid instructors in identifying learners' pace and proficiency levels, facilitating tailored support such as remedial classes for slower learners and encouraging advanced learners to pursue supplementary courses via online platforms like SWAYAM, NPTEL, Coursera, and edX.

The Academic Committee, spearheaded by the Principal and supported by the Vice Principal (Academics) and HoDs, closely monitor course coverage and delivery quality, soliciting student feedback and assessing performance in Continuous Internal Assessments (CIAs). The IQAC oversees the attainment of POs and PSOs, integrating corrective measures to ensure curriculum effectiveness in realizing the institution's vision of providing globally competitive education

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