Academic Performance Report – March 2025
Executive Summary
This report presents an analysis of the examination results for students in the Electronics and Communication Engineering Department at Government Polytechnic, Palanpur for the academic year 2024-2025. The data covers the Diploma in Engineering program, specifically focusing on Semester 1 regular examinations conducted in December 2024, with results declared on March 21, 2025.
The EC Department holds a commendable 4th rank among all EC departments in Gujarat Technological University (GTU), despite the relatively low pass percentage in the current examination cycle.
Overall Performance Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 13 |
| Students Passed | 4 |
| Students Failed | 9 |
| Pass Percentage | 30.77% |
| Average SPI | 4.74 |
| GTU Rank (EC Departments) | 4th |
Comparative Performance Across Departments
| Branch Code/Name | Total Students | Passed | Failed | Pass Percentage | GTU Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING | 13 | 4 | 9 | 30.77% | 4th |
| 16. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 37 | 11 | 26 | 29.73% | 12th |
| 09. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | 71 | 15 | 56 | 21.13% | 34th |
| 32. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 24 | 3 | 21 | 12.50% | 9th |
| 19. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | 66 | 8 | 58 | 12.12% | 67th |
| 06. CIVIL ENGINEERING | 87 | 8 | 79 | 9.20% | 56th |
| TOTAL | 298 | 49 | 249 | 16.44% | – |
SPI Distribution
| SPI Range | Number of Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0-10.0 | 0 | 0% |
| 8.0-8.9 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 7.0-7.9 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 6.0-6.9 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 5.0-5.9 | 2 | 15.38% |
| 4.0-4.9 | 0 | 0% |
| Below 4.0 | 6 | 46.15% |
Top Performers
| Rank | Student Name | SPI | CPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALI BHAVIN ASHOKBHAI | 8.71 | 8.71 |
| 2 | MODI JAINILKUMAR DIPAKBHAI | 7.62 | 7.62 |
| 3 | GAMAR JIGNESHBHAI KANABHAI | 7.19 | 7.19 |
Backlog Distribution
| Number of Backlogs | Number of Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 30.77% |
| 1 | 3 | 23.08% |
| 2 | 0 | 0% |
| 3 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 4 | 3 | 23.08% |
| 5+ | 2 | 15.38% |
Subject-wise Performance
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Pass % | Grade Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DI01000091 | Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology | 100% | AA: 7, AB: 6 |
| DI01000031 | Communication Skills in English | 69.23% | AB: 1, BB: 2, BC: 3, CC: 3, FF: 4 |
| DI01000061 | Modern Physics | 69.23% | AB: 2, BC: 3, CC: 4, FF: 4 |
| DI01000051 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 61.54% | BB: 2, BC: 5, CC: 1, FF: 5 |
| DI01000101 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 53.85% | BC: 1, CC: 6, FF: 6 |
| DI01000021 | Mathematics-I | 30.77% | AA: 1, BB: 1, CC: 2, FF: 9 |
Key Observations
- Overall Pass Rate: The overall pass rate for the semester is 30.77%, which is significantly low but represents the highest pass percentage among all departments at GPP.
- Institutional Context:
- The EC Department’s pass percentage (30.77%) is nearly double the institution’s overall pass percentage (16.44%).
- Despite the low absolute pass rate, the EC Department has achieved the 4th rank among all EC departments in GTU, indicating strong relative performance.
- Subject Performance:
- “Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology” shows exemplary performance with a 100% pass rate.
- “Mathematics-I” has the lowest pass rate at 30.77%, with 9 out of 13 students failing.
- Core subjects like “Fundamentals of Electronics” (61.54%) and “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering” (53.85%) show moderate performance.
- SPI Distribution:
- 46.15% of students have an SPI below 4.0, indicating significant academic challenges.
- Only 38.45% of students achieved an SPI of 6.0 or higher.
- Backlog Status:
- Only 30.77% of students have cleared all subjects without any backlogs.
- 46.15% of students have 3 or more backlogs, which is concerning.
- Departmental Comparisons:
- EC Department’s pass percentage (30.77%) is higher than all other departments at GPP.
- The ICT department, despite having a high GTU rank (9th), has a substantially lower pass percentage (12.50%).
Recommendations
- Targeted Intervention for Mathematics: Given the high failure rate in Mathematics-I, focused remedial classes, additional tutorials, and peer-learning groups should be established.
- Subject-Specific Support:
- Special attention should be given to supporting students in “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering” and “Fundamentals of Electronics” courses.
- Teaching methodologies from the successful “Fundamentals of ICT” course could be analyzed and potentially applied to other subjects.
- Academic Counseling:
- Students with multiple backlogs (3 or more) should receive immediate academic counseling.
- Early identification of struggling students through continuous assessments could help prevent failures.
- Peer Mentoring Program:
- Top performers could be encouraged to mentor other students, especially in challenging subjects like Mathematics.
- Consider cross-department mentoring where EC students could support other departments given EC’s relatively stronger performance.
- Teaching Methodology Review:
- Review instructional methods for subjects with high failure rates.
- Consider incorporating more practical and application-based learning approaches.
- Institutional Knowledge Sharing:
- Document and share the EC Department’s best practices with other departments, particularly with Mechanical and Civil Engineering departments that have significantly lower pass percentages.
- Organize faculty development programs focused on improving teaching methodologies across departments.
- GTU Rank Maintenance Strategy:
- Develop a comprehensive plan to maintain or improve the department’s 4th rank in GTU.
- Benchmark practices against the top 3 EC departments in GTU to identify improvement opportunities.
Conclusion
The academic performance of the EC Department shows areas of both strength and concern. While there are notable success stories with top performers achieving SPIs above 7.0, the overall pass percentage of 30.77% indicates significant challenges. However, in the institutional context, the EC Department stands out as the highest-performing department at GPP with a pass percentage almost double the institutional average.
The department’s achievement of 4th rank among all EC departments in GTU is particularly commendable given the pass percentage constraints. This suggests that while there is room for improvement in absolute terms, the department is performing exceptionally well in relative terms.
The department should focus on improving performance in core subjects, particularly Mathematics-I, which has the highest failure rate. By implementing targeted interventions and supporting students with multiple backlogs, the department can work toward improving the overall academic outcomes in future semesters while maintaining its strong position in GTU rankings.
The successful practices of the EC Department should also be documented and shared with other departments to help improve the overall institutional performance, particularly for departments with significantly lower pass percentages like Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
Report prepared on: March 28, 2025
