ESCET encourages the teachers to be innovative in teaching and create the most conducive environment which encourages experimentation and adaptation of new techniques and strategies. They have been given the maximum necessary academic freedom to manage teaching and learning effectively.

The ESCET use technologies for teaching and learning which include:

• Edusat
• Delnet
• Digital Smart Room
• LCD Projection
• OHP
• Internet
• Digital Library

T & L Infrastructure: The existing teaching and learning infrastructure are comparable to the best in the country with more than 60 class rooms, three auditoria, six seminar halls, 22 well - equipped laboratories, eight common rooms, state-of-the-art Central library with a vast collection of books, Indian and foreign journals, five departmental libraries, e- library with unlimited free internet access through Wi-Fi-facility, and hi-tech discussion rooms. All these facilities make learning in ESCET smooth, effective and enjoyable.

Academic Calendar: Academic Calendar is drawn giving details of the annual academic planning, teaching and non- teaching, guest/ visiting faculty, seminars & conferences planned, the number of working days, schedules of examinations, semester and other holidays / vacation periods, re-opening dates, closing dates, projects duration, evaluation schemes and probable dates of annual examinations, co-curricular & extra- curricular activities including annual functions, and details on other matters relating to academic administration. The copies of Academic Calendars are available to all students and staff in the beginning of the academic year. The details are also posted in the College website.

Teaching Plan & Implementation: Lesson Plan is prepared by every teaching staff in respective of papers handled by him/her. The LP becomes the basis for teaching and the schedule is adhered to strictly by the concerned staff. Teachers deliver lessons with the help of OHP, LCD presentation and Computers to support Internet enabled teaching. Apart from this, other teaching tools like, Chart, Models, film strips are also made use of in the class rooms for effective teaching. A proper monitoring system is developed and deployed under the supervision of the coordinator of Internal Quality Audit Cell.

Project-based Learning: Groups of students are assigned live-wire projects related to academic and related non-academic topics. They are guided and supported by the teachers and they are advised to submit the project within two weeks to three months time depending on the type of projects undertaken. The Groups will present the projects in the class room before their classmates and teachers. The best project is rewarded suitably. Each Class Group has to undertake minimum one project in a semester.

Audio Visuals & Computer-Assisted Learning: The teachers use LCD projectors and OHP, depending on the nature of the topic taught. Multimedia is deployed for practice oriented subjects like Visual Communication, Bio-tech and Electronics. A good collection of CDs on the subjects of learning are available for students in the library and students borrow them for home learning. The College has an Audio Visual Lab (Multi-media Laboratory) and a state- of- the- art –theatre for the use of teachers in their preparation of teaching materials in media format with the help of experts in the Vis Com Department. Tools like Charts, Original materials (hard ware), Models and Sample materials are also used in the class rooms to make the teaching effective and pleasant.

Experiential Learning (Lab practicals, Industrial Visits & Educational Tours): As part of curriculum, the departments organize Industrial Visits & Educational Tours to give students a better exposure to industrial processes and practices.

Seminars: Every year all the departments organize State, National and International level seminars inviting experts from outside in addition to a number of departmental seminars by Student Associations. Papers are presented by group of students in the seminars. The Class Groups are also encouraged to take seminars on topics related to curriculum as part of classroom activity.

Peer Team (Students) Teaching is practiced in most departments. A few fast learners are identified in every department and trained to handle class in the presence of a teacher. The students in the class are divided into Class Groups having five to seven members to promote group learning and group seminars related to academics.

Class Groups are advised to take up group projects and assignments to promote group learning. Each department has a ‘Student Academic Council’ and the Council members in the department discuss about the curriculum, teaching-learning and evaluation practices and other academic activities of their departments for effective implementation of the academic programmes. They forward their suggestions to the HoD concerned. The Central Students Academic Council at the college level discusses about the suggestions in a broader perspective and forwards their suggestions to the Principal, through IQAC. Appropriate actions are taken in consultation with the Management to implement the accepted suggestions.

Students Academic Council makes the system more student-centric and working with the Council, the students develop leadership qualities and managerial skills. This practice also makes the system more participatory.

Internet: campus has completely networked and interconnected. The Internet facility is free for the staff and students. Teachers make use of Educational Portals and web sites for teaching, research & learning.

Exploratory Assignments: The Class Groups are guided to take up assignments on the latest developments in relevant areas. They collect data from Web sites, Library books, Journals etc. and present them at the class.

Guest Lectures: The College maintains a panel of experts from industries, business and other institutions and invites them to deliver lectures as per the syllabi. Every department organizes two to four guest lectures every month selectively for the benefit of the students.

On-line Test:On-line tests for all the students of the College are conducted jointly by the affiliating university and a professional company. 299 students have taken the test last year.

Bridge and Remedial Programmes are conducted by the departments based on a realistic assessment of the students entry knowledge status viz, Average, Above Average and Below Average etc. Some of the courses conducted in this year are:

Add-on Programmes

Departmental Advisory Committees Advisory committee consisting of the HOD as the Chairman and one senior academician, an experienced industrialist, one parent, and two students as members is constituted in each department. This committee discusses the ways and means of improving the academic and non-academic activities of the respective department.

Tele-Education Programme To improve the standard of students to compete in the global market, courses that are not prescribed under regular curriculum but useful to enter the world-of-work are offered to the students through Tele-Programmes in emerging ahreas and on soft and professional skills, communication and personality development etc. through tele-education.

Involvement of Faulty and Students in academic improvements A number of ad-hoc committees consisting of faculty members and student representatives are formed to discuss and recommend action to improve class room manangement, library administration, laboratory facilities and the academic standard of the College. The Committees meet as and when required to discuss the ways and means of improving the quality of teaching and learning and infrastructures. Staff and students are actively involved in institutional reforms, research, development and consultancy, industry-institute interaction, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities materials, staff etc. Appraisal schemes like self-appraisal and student feedback are effectively deployed for performance improvements.