In their final year, UG students participate in a team-oriented, industry-driven Capstone project that focuses on real-world challenges. The Capstone project is divided into two semesters courses viz. Capstone Project I (3 Credit hours) & Capstone Project II (3 Credit hours). Capstone Project has to be essentially carried out as group work. Project work should be carried out under the supervision of a faculty member in the concerned department/College. The team may however be permitted to work on the project in an Industry/Organization on the recommendation. In such cases, there will be an external supervisor, who will most likely be the engineer from the industry where the project work is proposed to be carried out. The necessary skills to pursue with the research skills, proposal writing, critical evaluation of literature, project methodology, data analysis and statistical tools are explained at Capstone Project I through semester classes conducted by a specialized trainer on research. In addition, the input from Industry, in terms of identifying industry-based problems, access to facilities; local needs and any external supervisory support are available through the hands-on training acquired through the internship. The final year undergraduate projects are mapped against SDGs where students are highly encouraged to consider the issues addressed at these 17 goals. Doing this provides inclusiveness in the college curriculum and assist students to discover local and global issues and opportunities.
While PG students undertaking the MSc degree programmes, whether full-time or part-time are required to complete a major individual project following completion of the taught modules that comprise the PgD part of their study. The underlying philosophy of the project is that of allowing each student to develop academically as an individual by selecting, studying, analysing and evaluating in depth some problem or area related to the programme of study. The project offers an alternative to learning within the traditional lecture and tutorial environment and consequently an alternative method for students to demonstrate their capabilities. Projects are industrially relevant. Each student is required to complete an individual project under the guidance of an academic supervisor or, if necessary, supervisors. On completion of the work, the student will prepare an individual and unique written report (dissertation) and make an electronic presentation (e.g Powerpoint) for assessment by the University.