Welcome

to

University Polytechnic
Aligarh Muslim University

Principal
(administrative and academic head)

Professor Syed Iqbal Ali

PhD (Chemical Engg., Washington State University)

Outline of the Presentation

Our Vision and Mission

A Brief History
Special Distinction
Present Status

Academic Programmes
Staff Profile
Research Activities and Ongoing Projects
Awards and Recognitions
Conferences and Workshops Organized
Consultancy Services
Infrastructural Resources

Outreach Programmes & Other Institutions

Recent Initiative
Future Plans
Glimpses of University Polytechnic

Vision and Mission

VISION
To develop technical competence and skills in synergy with
national agenda of Make in India concept .
MISSION
Development of knowledge, skill and values; to become an
instrument of social change by providing better
opportunities
Skill development programmes in engineering and
technology to cater to the growing needs of the industry
Education and training in modern technology areas
Promotion of entrepreneurship
Extension services to industry and social organisations by
promoting institute-industry interaction

Brief History
In the year 1910 a joint initiative was taken by Sir Agha Khan,
Syed Amir Ali, Syed Ali Imam and Nawab Viquarul Mulk to
cater to the need of Technical Education.
In the year 1929, Sir Shah Sulaiman submitted a
comprehensive proposal for technical education and started
with Soap and Ink making programme.
In the year 1930, Mr. Obaidullah Durrani started Industrial
Training Courses in Motor Mechanic and Machinist trade.
In the year 1936, with active participation of H. H. Mir Usman
Ali Khan, Diploma courses in Motor Engineering and
Electrical Engineering started.
The University Polytechnic, AMU, was established in the year
1937.

Special Distinction
University Polytechnic of AMU was awarded for being best
Polytechnic in the northern region in the year 1990.
A national award for outstanding work done in the specified area
of Engineering & Technology (Institutional development) was
conferred upon this institute in the year 1991.

Taking into account the academic achievements, Dr. Y. V. N. Rao (a

representative from UGC) acknowledged that the University
Polytechnic of Aligarh Muslim University is distinctly different from
other polytechnics all over the country.

Academic Programmes
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No.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Academic Section

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Leather & Footwear

Mechanical Engineering

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Duration
(Years)

Architectural Assistantship

20

Interior Design

20

Civil Engineering

90

Advanced Dip. In Food Technology

25

Adv. Dip. In Environmental Engineering

20

Computer Engineering

30

Electronics Engineering

30

Electrical Engineering

30

Instrumentation & Control

30

Leather & Footwear Technology

30

Mechanical Engineering

60

Production Engineering

25

Plastic Technology

20

Ref. & Air Conditioning

20

Diploma Engineering Course

Staff Profile
Teaching Faculty
35 Associate Professors
39 Assistant Professors

02 Guest Teachers
Teacher-Student Ratio of 1:16

More than 100 Technical and Administrative Support Staff

Academic Profile of Teachers

77 faculty members
29 hold PhD Degree

45 hold Master Degree

03 hold Bachelor Degree

Teach B.E. courses at ZHCET, AMU, Aligarh.

Co-Supervising PhDs and M. Tech. dissertations

02 teachers worked as Postdoctoral fellows in USA, Japan,

Philipines, and Qatar

Research Activities (2009 - 2014)

International/ National Journal Papers
International/ National Conference Papers

220
210

Citations
h index

800
38

i10 - index
Patents Published
Books Published
Book Chapters Published
Participation in Conferences, workshops,
training courses

26
12
6
4
170

Yearly Research Papers

Conferences

Journals

60

No. of papers

50
40
30
20
10
0

1
2009

2
2010

3
2011

4
2012

Year

5
2013

6
2014

Ongoing Research Projects

Project Title

Investigator

Funding Agency

Grant
(in Lakh)

A Numerical Study
Dr. S. Anwar Khan
DST, Ministry of Science
of 2D Counter
(Principal Investigator)
& Technology,
Flowing Jet
Government of India
Impingement in a
T-Junction
Micromixer

19.44

Improved
Turbulence Model
for Computational
Wind Engineering

7.32

Mr. Azhar Jameel

(Co-Investigator)

Council of Science &

Technology,
Uttar Pradesh

Awards and Recognitions

Four Best Paper presentation awards at International
Conferences.
Best Polytechnic Teacher award in the year 2011
Most read Water Research article in the year 2011

Faculty featured in the IEEE TED Golden List of Reviewers

2013
More than ten faculty members are serving
as the
reviewers/members of editorial boards of reputed journals.
More than ten faculty members are serving as members in
National Committees

Conferences/Workshops Organized

Consultancy Services
Income Generated through Consultancy
70
60

Rupees in lakh

50
40
30
20
10
0
2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Financial Year

2012-2013

2013-2014

Infrastructural Resources
Items
Books in Polytechnic Library

Class Rooms
Laboratories/ Workshops
Computer Lab
Number of Computers
Smart Classroom
Research Laboratories

Numbers
49677

27
42
3
100
1
1

Demand Ratio
(Number of applications per admission)

Academic Year

Demand Ratio

2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015

44:1
54:1
47:1

Outreach Programmes & Other Institutions

Community Development Through Polytechnic (CDTP)

Training cum Prototype Extension Center (TPEC)

Common Facility Center(CFC)
Food Craft Institute(FCI)

Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

Community Development Through

Polytechnic

Funded by MHRD, Government of India.

To develop technical skills in the youths of under privileged classes
Short duration technical training programmes
Programmes on offer:
S. No.

Trade

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1
2
3
4
5

Electrician
Mobile Repairing
Ref. & Air Conditioning
Diesel Engine
Inverter & Stabilizers Making/Repairing

60
60
50
30
30

Textile Designing

30

Any skill development programme on demand

Training cum Prototype Extension Centre

Funded by Government of Uttar Pradesh
Skill training to children of artisans belonging to the
weaker sections of minority/SC/ST community
One year training courses offered in different trades:
S. No.
1
2
3
4

Trade
Welder
Fitter
Machinist
Turner

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15
15
15
15

Common Facility Centre

Funded by Government of Uttar Pradesh
To provide manufacturing facilities to the small
entrepreneurs/ poor artisans

More than 500 entrepreneurs have used Common

Facility Centre and 30 of them have set their own
units

Food Craft Institute

Funded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Courses Offered:
S. No.

Courses

1.
Diploma Courses

2.

3.

Post-Graduate
Diploma

Certificate Courses

Specialization
Diploma in Food Production
Diploma in Food & Beverages
Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery
Diploma in House Keeping
PG Diploma in Accommodation Operation &
Management
PG Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management
PG Diploma in Dietetics & Hospital Food
Services
Craftsmanship Course in Food & Beverages
Services

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Initial grant of Rs. 6.5 Lakhs from AICTE to setup the cell
Courses Offered:
Computer Fundamentals and MS Office
Assembling & Maintenance of Personal Computers
Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Training of the Office Staff of Aligarh Muslim
University
Training in Auto CAD
More than 11000 individuals benefitted
Earned approx. Rs. 150 lakhs since inception

Establishment of Community College

Started a Community College in the year 2014 to offer

Vocational Courses under NSQF

Degree and diploma level vocational courses with emphasis

on skill training.
A generous grant of Rs. 142.5 Lakhs released by UGC in 2014
Courses Started in academic session 2014-15
Diploma in Shoe Design & Development (Vocational)
B. Voc. In Production Technology (Tool & Die Making)

Future Plans
B. Voc. In other specialized areas
Diploma courses in Textile Spinning and Dyeing Engineering,
Paint Technology, Ceramic Engineering
Opening of new Polytechnic college at various Centers of
AMU
To generate more research opportunities for the faculty
members

Administrative Block

Academic Block

Drawing Studio

Drawing Studio

Environmental Engineering Lab

Engineering Drawing Hall

Survey Lab

Plastic Technology Lab.

Plastic Technology Lab.

Computer Lab

CAD Lab

Shoe Fashion Studio

Shoe Designing CAD Lab

Material Clicking Lab

Upper Closing Lab

Shoe Bottoming & Finishing Lab

Shoe Physical Testing Lab

Soil Lab

Concrete Lab

Electrical Engineering Labs

Chemistry Lab

Physics Lab

Mechanical Engg. Lab.

Mechanical Engg. Lab.

Mechanical Engg. Lab.

Polytechnic Library

Thank You!