“Students’ Perspective of Most To Least Preferred Parameters Affecting the Quality of Education in an Affiliated Undergraduate Engineering Institution in Haryana”

Abstract

The objective of the study is to find out the students’ perspective of most and least preferred parameters affecting the quality of education in an affiliated undergraduate engineering institution in Haryana, India. It is a descriptive research. The data has been collected with the help of Questionnaire Based Survey.The sample size for the study is 500. The respondents are the students pursuing B.Tech who were selected randomly from the above said geographical area. For data analysis and conclusion of the results of the survey, statistical tool like factor analysis was performed in SPSS.The most preferred aspects of the institution by the students are: enough opportunities for Industry Institute Interaction, entrepreneurship cell conduct sufficient activities, Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) is active and efficient, sufficient clubs and societies providing developmental activities, adequate activities for enhancement of soft and life skills, good hands - on skills are imparted during the workshop practices, students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular & extra-curricular activities, atmosphere is conducive for the development of the requisite competencies, etc. The least preferred aspects of the institution by the students are: students follow the rules and regulations of the institute, a secured Wi-Fi facility for the students, and fresher party, farewell party, techno fests etc are well organized under disciplined environment.