Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering
Targhadia
ધોરણ ૧૦ પછી કૃષિ ઈજનેરી ક્ષેત્રે કારકિર્દીની ઉજ્જવળ તકો
OVER VIEW
Gujarat is one of the highly progressive and development conscious states in the country. The agricultural and the industrial development of the state are taking place at a fast rate not only due to the keen interest of the State Government but also due to the progressive and enterprising nature of the people of the state.
Agricultural Engineering plays a very important role in increasing production and productivity of agricultural crops, thereby, increasing the income of farmers. Also, timeliness of farm operation through efficient agricultural implements and machinery as well as appropriate land and water management activities along with efficient post-harvest technology and processing as well as efficient energy utilization are the important areas in which Agricultural Engineering profession has been playing major role.
Under the faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, the Government of Gujarat had sanctioned a Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering to Junagadh Agricultural University during the year 2012-13 with the intake of 35 students. Accordingly, a Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering has started its academic activities from the academic year 2013 at Targhadia which is about 15 km from Rajkot on N.H.27.
It offers various courses related to Agricultural Engineering such as Water Resources Engineering, Farm Machinery and Implements, Soil and water conservation, Post-Harvest Technology, Non-conventional Energy Sources, Agro Process Engineering, Entrepreneurship development & management, Watershed Management, Farm Power Engineering etc. to the students. The unique feature of this diploma course is industrial training of one semester (six months). It is mandatory to undergo six months industrial training for every student, as a part of curriculum which certainly develops their professional skill and also the entrepreneur outlook.
The primary objective of this three year (six semesters) diploma course is to create and nourish a stimulating learning environment that ensures a globally relevant education based on Eternal human values and to provide trained man power to the educational institutes, various departments of Government, NGO and industries engaged in agro engineering.
Besides this the institute is also to care the following objectives.
- To develop human resources and give exposure to the students in the field of Agricultural Engineering.
- To assist farmers to increase the food production and to reduce the cost of cultivation.
- To assist extension activities in the field of Agricultural Engineering.
OUR MISSION:
- To be the premier institute providing quality education to the students in order to make them ideal citizens to serve the community, specially the farming community for its enrichment and advancement.
- To provide formal & non-formal quality education specially in the field of Agricultural Engineering to make them better professionals.
- To provide best quality trained Technical Man Power to the field of Agricultural Engineering Sector of Gujarat State.
- To achieve excellence in technical education through continuous up gradation and improvement to contribute to the well-being of human kind.
OUR VISION:
- Offering quality education in the Agricultural Engineering and related field to produce technical manpower as per requirement of Industry and other sectors of employment.
- Establishing linkage with industry and farming community for sharing resources for mutual growth and development.
- Promoting innovation and development for bringing improvement for technical learning processes and instructional resources development by making use of latest information technical and instructional delivery system.
- Promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship amongst students.
Faculty Information :
Qualification : Ph.D.
Specialization : Soil and Water Engineering
Contacts : (Office) -, (Residence) -
Sr. No
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Name & Designation
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Qualification
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Specialized subject
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Contact Number/
E-mail
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Faculty Staff
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1.
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Er. B.B. Limbasiya
Asstt. Professor
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M.Tech.
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Soil Water Engineering
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2.
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Dr. S. V. Baria
Asstt. Professor
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Ph.D
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Soil Water Engineering
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3.
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Dr. Vipal Mansuriya
Asstt. Professor
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Ph.D
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Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
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4.
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Dr. U.V. Patel
Asstt. Professor
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Ph.D
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Processing and Food Engineering
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5.
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Ms. J.T. Patel
Sr. Technical Asstt.
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B. Tech.
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-
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-
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6.
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Mrs. D.D. Dadhaniya
Lab Tech.
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B.Sc.(Bio-chem.)
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-
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-
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7.
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Sh. N.G. Baraiya
Mechanic
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ITI
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-
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-
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8.
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Sh. V. V. Sumera
Carpentar
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ITI
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-
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-
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9.
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Sh. A.D. Upadhyay
Head clerk
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M.B.A
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-
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-
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10.
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Sh. Y.R. Thakar
Jr. Clerk
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B.E. (Mech.)
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-
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-
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ACADEMIC :
Academic Regulations are common for Diploma courses in polytechnic Programme
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Semester-wise Subjects Offered to the Students :
Course No.
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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FIRST SEMESTER
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits (T+P=T)
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HBS-1.1.1
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English
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1+1*=02
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HBS-1.1.2
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Applied Mathematics
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4+0=04
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HBS-1.1.3
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Applied Physics
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2+1=03
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HBS-1.1.4
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Applied Chemistry
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1+1=02
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AGS-1.1.5
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Soil Science & Agriculture For Engineers
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2+1=03
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FMP-1.1.6
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Workshop Technology and Practice
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1+2=03
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FMP-1.1.7
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Engineering Drawing
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0+2=02
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PE-1.1.8
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NSS/NCC/Phy. Edu. (Non-Credit)
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Total Credits
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11+8=19
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SECOND SEMESTER
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credits (T+P=T)
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HBS-1.2.1
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Communication Skills
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2+0=02
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HBS-1.2.2
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Engineering Mathematics – I
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2+1*=03
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HBS-1.2.3
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Engineering Chemistry
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2+1=03
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HBS-1.2.4
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Engineering Physics
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2+1=03
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SWE-1.2.5
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Surveying and Leveling
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1+2=03
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FMP-1.2.6
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Engineering Mechanics
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2+1=03
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REE-1.2.7
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Basics of Electrical Engineering and Electric circuits
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3+1=04
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PE-1.2.8
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NSS/NCC/Phy. Edu. (Non-Credit)
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Total Credits
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14+7=21
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* Tutorial
** Summer training at the end of 2nd & 4th Semester is proposed for skill development
in handling, minor repairs and maintenance of different equipment
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THIRD SEMESTER
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HBS-2.1.1
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Engineering Mathematics - II
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2+1*=03
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HBS -2.1.2
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Introduction to computer Web Designing and Internet Applications
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1+1=02
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SWE -2.1.3
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Fluid Mechanics and Open Channel Hydraulics
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2+1=03
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SWE -2.1.4
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Hydrology & Soil and Water Conservation Engg.
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2+1=03
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FMP -2.1.5
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Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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2+1=03
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FMP -2.1.6
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Farm Power Engineering
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2+1=03
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FMP-2.1.7
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Heat and Mass Transfer
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2+0=02
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PE-2.1.8
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NSS/NCC/Phy. Edu. (Non-Credit)
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SDT-1.2.9
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Skill Development Training –I (Non- Credit)**
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Total Credits
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13+6=19
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FOURTH SEMESTER
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HBS -2.2.1
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Environmental Science & Disaster Management
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2+1=03
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SWE-2.2.2
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Strength of Materials
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1+1=02
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SWE-2.2.3
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Irrigation Technology
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2+1=03
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SWE-2.2.4
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Ground Water and Drainage Engineering
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2+1=03
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FMP-2.2.5
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Theory of Machines
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2+0=02
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FMP-2.2.6
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Farm Machinery and Implements
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2+1=03
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PFE-2.27
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Post-Harvest Technology
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2+1=03
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REE-2.2.8
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Non-Conventional Energy Sources
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2+1=03
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Total Credits
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15+7=22
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FIFTH SEMESTER
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HBS-3.1.1
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Entrepreneurship Development & Business Management
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2+1=03
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SWE -3.1.2
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Watershed Management
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2+1=03
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FMP-3.1.3
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Farm Tractor Systems and Controls
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2+1=03
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PFE -3.1.4
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Agricultural Process Engineering
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2+1=03
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PFE -3.1.5
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Agricultural Structures
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2+1=03
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SDT-3.1.14
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**Skill Development Training –II (Non-Credit)
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Elective - I
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2+1=03
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Elective - II
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2+1=03
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Total Credits
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14+7=21
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* Study tour at the end of fifth Semester is proposed
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SIXTH SEMESTER
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ITP-3.2.1
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Industrial Training cum Project Work
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(0+18)=18
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ST-3.2.2
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Study tour (Non-Credit)
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Total Credits
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18
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Total
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120
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STUDENTS’ WELFARE ACTIVITIES:
The brief details about the students’ amenities, Gymkhana, NSS and co-curricular activities carried out during 2021-22 have been reported:
Hostel facilities:
Total 50 students were accommodated in the hostel. The hostel has R.O. water cooler, solar water heating system and mess facilities.
Vishvakarma Hostel for boys of 150 capacity and Gargi Girl’s Hostel of 50 capacity consists of three seated rooms. The hostels are equipped with other common facilities like has R.O. water cooler, solar water heating system, recreation room and mess facilities.
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Dr. S. V. Baria and Dr. R.M. Satasiya are working as Assistant Rector for girls and boys hostel respectively. Mess is run on contract basis. Principal and Assistant Rector supervise the functioning of mess, quality of food and mess dues occasionally.
Students Representative Council:
To carry out sports, cultural and other extracurricular activities smoothly and efficiently SRC (Students Representative Council) comprising student secretaries and staff were formed. In-charge of various sports, cultural and other extracurricular activities is given below:
Sr.No
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Name
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Designation
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Activities
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1.
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Dr. Sonal.V. Baria
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Asstt. Professor
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Assistant Rector (Girls’ hostel),
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2
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Dr. Vipal Mansuriya
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Asstt. Professor
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Chairman, Gymkhana
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3.
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Er. Jinisha Patel
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Sr. Research Assistant
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NSS officer, Training & Placement
Advisor- Scholarship
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Prevention of Ragging in the Polytechnic :
The Anti-Ragging committee has been formed for prohibition of ragging in the Polytechnic. It works as per the guidelines and directions of Hon’ble Supreme court. During the reporting period, no incident of ragging was observed in this Polytechnic.
Training and Placement :
No.
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Name of organization offered training
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No. of students
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1.
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Angel Engineering(Solar),Junagadh,
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2
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2.
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Balson Irrigation, Shaper (Rajkot)
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2
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3.
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NHN Foods, Gondal.
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2
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4.
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Spice Nest, Rajkot
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1
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5.
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Bhoomi Agro Industries,Metoda,- Rajkot
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3
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6.
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Bharat agro industries, Veraval (Shapar),Rajkot
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6
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7.
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Porbandar Sudama Dairy-Porbandar
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1
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8.
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Diesel House, Bansari Estate, 15- Sabalpur,Gidc 2, Junagadh
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2
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9.
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Tulsi Dehydration, Kotda sangani- Gondal
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1
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10.
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Capaton Polyplast, Rajkot
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4
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11.
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Lancer Laser Tech Ltd.At & Post - Rajpur, Ta- Kadi, Dist.: Mehsana
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1
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12.
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Sumul Dairy,Station Road,Surat -395008
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3
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Total
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28
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Placement:-
During the academic year 2023-24, out of 28 students, 18 students opted for higher education, 3 pursued entrepreneurship, 1 girl student focused on exam preparation, 1 secure job in Indian post department and the remaining 5 students secured jobs in the private agricultural sector.
Sr.
No.
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Name of company / organization
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Selected
participants
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1.
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Indian Oil (On Contract), Surat
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1
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2.
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Farmers Producer Organisation, Navsari
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1
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3
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EPP Composite Pvt. Ltd. Metoda (Rajkot)
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1
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4
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JJ PV Solar Ltd. Veraval (Shapar), Rajkot
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1
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5
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Jay Khodiyar Industries Pvt. Ltd. Rajkot.
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1
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6
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Indian Post Department
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1
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Total
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6
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The students admitted during academic year 2024-25 :
Seat No.
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Enrolment No.
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Name of the candidate
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1
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4051624004
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BHAGORA ARTIBAHEN JAGDISHBHAI
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2
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4051624005
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CHAUHAN JENISHA MAHESHBHAI
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3
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4051624006
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CHAUHAN PRITI MAHESHBHAI
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4
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4051624007
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CHUDASAMA VAIBHAVKUMAR BHARATBHAI
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5
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4051624008
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DAVE TIRTH BHUPENDRABHAI
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6
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4051624009
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DOKAL PARTHKUMAR DHANABHAI
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7
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4051624010
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DONGA RUSHI BHAVESHBHAI
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8
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4051624011
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DUDHAGARA BHAVISHYA
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9
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4051624012
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GAJERA RUSHIL RAJESHBHAI
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10
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4051624013
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GOHIL HARDIKSINH RANJITSINH
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11
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4051624015
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HALAPANI DHYAN VISHALBHAI
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12
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4051624016
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HANSPARA YASHKUMAR DHARMESHBHAI
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13
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4051624017
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HUDKA RUTUBEN KIRITBHAI
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14
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4051624018
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JADAV RUDRA BHAVSINGBHAI
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15
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4051624020
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KANANI MEET KIRITBHAI
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16
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4051624021
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KANZARIYA HEMALI BANSILAL
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17
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4051624022
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KARENA RAHUL HARISH
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18
|
4051624023
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KHAMBHLA PARTH VIJAYBHAI
|
19
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4051624024
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MUNGARA DARSHAN JAYANTIBHAI
|
20
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4051624025
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NIMBARK PRATIK SANDIPBHAI
|
21
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4051624026
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PARSANA ISHABEN DHIRUBHAI
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22
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4051624027
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POPAT KRISH SANJAYBHAI
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23
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4051624028
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PUROHIT VED UMESHBHAI
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24
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4051624029
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RATHOD SEJALBEN SHAILESHBHAI
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25
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4051624030
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RAVALIYA KRISHABH KANABHAI
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26
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4051624031
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RAVRANI MEET ASHVINBHAI
|
27
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4051624032
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SAVALIYA JENILKUMAR JITENDRABHAI
|
28
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4051624033
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SOJITRA DHRUV KISHORBHAI
|
29
|
4051624034
|
SOLANKI DHRIP DINESHBHAI
|
30
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4051624035
|
SOLANKI SHUBHAM MAGANBHAI
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31
|
4051624036
|
SOLANKI VIJAYRAJ RAMJIBHAI
|
32
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4051624037
|
SONAGARA MAYANK RAMESHBHAI
|
33
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4051624038
|
UPADHYAY DEVAANSH MANISHBHAI
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