## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project w. e. f. Academic Year: 2026-27 Semester: 5 th Category of the Course: Minor Project Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of all subjects studied up to the 4th semester Rationale: The course 'Minor Project' is designed to enable students to keep pace with future technological changes and to acquire knowledge and skills as and when required. It aims to provide students with a virtual industrial experience. The course covers problem identification, exploration of alternative solutions, selection of the most appropriate method, choice of suitable equipment and components, selection of a project guide, and preparation of a work plan to complete the project within the stipulated time. Four seminars are included to develop students' communication skills and to assess the progress of their work. The course also promotes a holistic studententrepreneurship approach, including startup initiation, grant funding, and patent protection, in alignment with India's self-reliance mission. It is compulsory to develop a working model for the project. ## Project identification and guide allocation: -  Students shall first form a group and select proposed project titles based on their interests. For this, they should explore relevant websites, visit industries, refer to journals and books, and discuss ideas with faculty members. The Project Coordinator may collect the proposed project titles from both students and faculty members. These titles should not duplicate any project titles offered in the past three years. -  A faculty member whose expertise and area of interest align with the selected topic should be considered the most suitable guide for the group. -  Before the commencement of the fifth semester, a project orientation should be conducted annually by the Project Coordinator to discuss topic selection, team formation, and guide allocation. -  A list of guides, along with their domains of expertise and areas of interest, should be provided to the students. -  This list should also be uploaded to the departmental or institutional website. -  Students should be allowed to choose a guide whose area of interest matches their project domain. The project title selection process and related activities are summarized in the following flowchart. ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project ## Suggested Activities for Students 1. Interact with the institute guide and, if required, with personnel from industry or research organizations. 2. Select a focused project title. 3. Gather and organize information systematically (literature survey). 4. Define, explain, and submit the problem statement. 5. Seek guidance from the guide and provide regular progress updates. 6. Conceive and draw the general block diagram of the selected project. 7. Develop detailed diagrams or circuit diagrams. 8. Write the algorithm and draw a flowchart (especially for microprocessor-, microcontroller-, or software-based projects). 9. Simulate the circuit or system, if required. 10. Prepare the project report (as per the format provided by the department). 11. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation for seminars and the final presentation, which will be conducted for progressive assessment. 12. If the project is innovative, explore grant opportunities for startup support. 13. With the help of the SSIP Coordinator, examine intellectual property rights for possible patenting of the project. 14. Participate in project competitions at the institute, inter-college, or university level. 15. Participate in hackathons at the state or national level to further develop and showcase the project. ## Competency The course content shall be taught and implemented with the objective of developing diverse skills so that students acquire the following competencies: 1. To develop inquisitiveness, innovative skills, and confidence to work independently. 2. To participate effectively in group work. 3. To collect relevant data. 4. To plan and organize the work. 5. To analyze and synthesize the data. 6. To integrate knowledge of various courses to address a selected problem. 7. To make appropriate decisions whenever required. 8. To conduct surveys and investigations. 9. To solve industry-related problems. 10. To optimize the project cost. 11. To design the layout as per requirements. ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project 12. To prepare block diagrams, circuit diagrams, simulation models, and microcontroller programs as required. 13. To assess the financial implications and feasibility of the project. 14. To troubleshoot faults during assembly and testing. 15. To modify the component/system whenever required. 16. To prepare technical reports and presentations. 17. To present the work individually and as a team. 18. To publish a paper in a reputed journal/conference based on the work. 19. To prepare a comprehensive plan for startup grants and consult the SSIP coordinator/patent attorney to assess patent eligibility of the project work. ## Course Outcomes : After Completion of the Course, Student will be able to: | No | Course Outcomes | RBT Level* | |------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------| | 01 | Review the existing literature/system to identify problems in the current system | R, A | | 02 | Select the most appropriate solution to the defined problem, considering budget and design methodology to achieve the final outcome. | U, A | | 03 | Initiate project development by procuring components/data, assembling or implementing the system, and conducting testing. | A | | 04 | Modify project components or redesign, if required, based on testing results and performance evaluation. | A | | 05 | Defend the final review with the developed hardware/software/application, along with report writing and presentation individually and as a team. | R, A | *Revised Bloom's Taxonomy (RBT) ## Teaching and Examination Scheme: | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Teaching Scheme (in Hours) | Total Credits L+T+ (PR/2) | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Assessment Pattern and Marks | Total Marks | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------| | L | T | PR | C | Theory | Theory | Tutorial / Practical | Tutorial / Practical | | | L | T | PR | C | ESE (E) | PA(M) | PA(I) | ESE (V) | | | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 100 | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project ## Course Content: | Unit No. | Content | No. of Hours | % of Weightage | |-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------| | 1 | Unit 1 Review the existing literature/system to identify problems in the current system 1.1 To select the appropriate project title, survey different types of research papers, books and websites. Do industry visits if necessary. 1.2 Identify the problem related to the specific branch of Diploma Engineering. 1.3 Identify and gather the information related to the selected problem. 1.4 From the gathered information (and with the help of guide) make appropriate problem statement and abstract. | 12 | 14% | | 2 | Unit 2 Select the most appropriate solution to the defined problem, considering budget and design methodology to achieve the final outcome 2.1 Collect relevant data for the selected problem from various sources. 2.2 Analyze the collected data to understand the problem and identify possible solutions. 2.3 Where required, use charts, graphs, or simulations to evaluate suitable methods. 2.4 Compare different methods for solving the selected problem. 2.5 If the chosen solution is not effective (based on feedback from the guide or industry mentor), consider an alternative approach. 2.6 Assess the financial implications and feasibility of different solutions based on preliminary analysis. 2.7 Evaluate and compare possible methods, considering their financial viability. 2.8 Select appropriate machines, equipment, instruments, or software for the solution. 2.9 Ensure safety considerations are prioritized while planning the work. 2.10 Seek continuous guidance from the institute guide, industry mentor, or other relevant experts. 2.11 Prepare a structured work plan for the project. | 18 | 20% | | 3 | Unit 3 Initiate project development by procuring components/data, assembling or implementing the system, and conducting testing 3.1 Select components and equipment as per the required specifications. | 20 | 22% | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project | 3.2 Prepare a cost estimate for the project 3.3 Distribute tasks among group members according to their skills. 3.4 Work consistently to achieve the project targets. 3.5 Test and analyze the hardware after loading the software (if a microcontroller is used). 3.6 Verify and modify the microcontroller program, if necessary. 3.7 Complete the remaining fabrication, soldering, and wiring after testing. | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----|------| | Unit 4 Modify project components or redesign, if required, based on testing results and performance evaluation 4.1 Design the final layout. 4.2 Arrange different sections or parts logically and appropriately. 4.3 Fabricate and construct the final model as per industry standards, if possible. 4.4 Modify components, if necessary, based on observations from earlier stages. 4.5 Modify the microcontroller program, if required, based on earlier findings | 20 | 22% | | Unit 5 Defend the final review with the developed hardware/software/application, along with report writing and presentation individually and as a team 5.1 After task allocation, each student should work independently to complete assigned tasks within the stipulated time. 5.2 Prepare the project report as per the format provided by the Project Coordinator. 5.3 Prepare a Power Point presentation and present it as per the schedule. 5.4 Reflect on the experiences gained during the project work in the report and presentation. 5.5 Students may seek guidance from relevant experts; such contributions should be duly acknowledged in the report and presentation. 5.6 Incorporate suggestions provided by the guide or evaluation team during earlier seminars or meetings. 5.7 Respond confidently to questions during seminars. Total | 20 | 22% | | | 90 | 100% | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project ## Scope of Projects Scope of the project work should be decided based on following criteria: - (i) Relation to diploma programme curriculum: When student intend to select topics for the project work, they need to choose a project which relates well to their curriculum (it may be beyond their curriculum but it should relate to it) and requires implementation of theories already learnt and skills already possessed by them from the previous semesters. - (ii) Abilities possessed by the group of students : Projects should be chosen so that it can be completed mainly using students' problem-solving capabilities and depth of learning. It is natural that highly motivated students or high achievers may come out with projects which are more complex andchallenging. Teachers should guide students to choose challenging projects according to the student's ability. - (iii) Resources available : Students and Guides should keep in mind the availability of resources while deciding the topic and the scope of the project. Some of the important resources which need consideration are: -  Time available -  Raw material/components required -  Manufacturing/fabrication equipment and tools required -  Testing/Measuring equipment and instruments required -  Access to journals (library/digital) -  Expertise for theoretical guidance available in college (or nearby Institutions or nearby industries) -  Expertise and Technology required for fabrication (if required) -  Software required Types of Projects: In general, the projects are of the following types: - (i) Design projects - (ii) Prototype (design, make, test and evaluate) - (iii) Advanced experimental work requiring the development of existing equipment to be need and developed considering impact on environment - (iv) Field works: This could include surveys, using equipment, charting data and information from virtual observation. - (v) Application of emerging technology: Theoretical study of some emerging technology and feasibility of its application in some real-life situation in detail. - (vi) Fabrication of some equipment/ machine etc. - (vii) Development of software/ application to solve some complex problem related to different engineering field. ## Role of Guide: -  The guide will supervise and mentor the group of students throughout the semester. ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project -  The guide will assess the students individually as per the stipulated assessment guidelines and maintain records. -  Suggest relevant resources to the students. -  Guide students in addressing issues related to the environment, sustainability, and other relevant concerns. -  Continuously motivate students throughout the project work. ## Role of the Project Evaluation Committee There shall be one Project Evaluation Committee consisting of the Program Coordinator, Senior Lecturers and/or the Head of the Department (HoD). The Program Coordinator will arrange four review sessions for the Minor Project in the fifth semester on behalf of the committee. The committee, along with the project guide, will evaluate the work completed by each project group and award marks according to the rubrics designed for this course. ## Assessment of Project Work Project Guide and/or Program coordinator and/or Project Evaluation Committee will assess the project work in four different project seminars as per the assessment rubrics suggested here. Total four seminars are to be held during the fifth semester and continuous assessment (CA for 50 marks) is to be done as per the following suggested sheet. (Remaining 50 marks are for the end semester exam ESE which shall be conducted by the GTU). ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project ## Evaluation of Minor Project | | | | | | Marks (Continuous Assessment) | Marks (Continuous Assessment) | Marks (Continuous Assessment) | Marks (Continuous Assessment) | Marks (Continuous Assessment) | |------------|----------------|--------------------|----------------|----------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Serial No. | Students Name | Enrollment Number | Name of Guide | Project Title | Seminar-I (out of 10) | Seminar-II (out of 10) | Seminar-III (out of 10) | Final Evaluation (out of 20) | Total (out of 50) | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | | (Sign) (Sign) Project evaluation committee Head of the Department ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project Sample assessment rubrics to be used to verify the progressive work done by the student for different seminars and final evaluation of progressively work done by students. ## Assessment Rubrics of Minor Project | Sr. No . | Activit y | Criteria for perform ance | High Proficiency | Proficiency | Some Proficiency | No/Limited Proficiency | Score | |-------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Sr. No . | Activit y | Criteria for perform ance | 8 to 10 Marks | 6 to 7 Marks | 3 to 5 Marks | 0 to 2 Marks | Score | | 1 | Semina r-1 | Literatu re Survey and Problem Identific ation | Student surveyed all the possible literatures/re sources and states the problem clearly and identifies underlying issues | Student surveyed the possible literatures/re sources and adequately defines the problem | Student surveyed less literatures/res ources and fails to define the problem adequately | Student surveyed very less literatures/reso urces and Student does not identify the problem | Out of 10 | | 2 | Semina r-2 | Approa ch to the solution with budget and developi ng a plan to solve the problem | Innovative approach with budget and Student developed a clear and capsized plan to solve the problem, with alternative strategies | Fairly good approach and Student developed an adequate plan | Simple approach and Student developed a marginal plan | No approach at all for solution of selected problem and Student did not develop a coherent plan to solve the problem | Out of 10 | ## GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: All Branches Subject Code: DI05000341 Subject Name: Minor Project | 3 | Semina r-3 | Execute the testing of project after assembl ing of final hardwa re to verify the result and modify the compon ents/soft ware of the project whenev er it is require d | Started testing of project and verified the result and did all the possible tests and modified the components/s oftware as per requirement | Started testing of project and verified some result and did all the possible tests and modified some components/ software as per requirement | Started testing of project and not verified the result and did all the possible tests and did not modify any components | No approach at all for testing of project as well as verification of results and did not perform any tests and did not modify any components | Out of 10 | |-----|------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | 4 | Semina (Final evaluat ion at the end of 5th semest er) | r-4 Defend final review with hardwa re model/ softwar e/ applicat ion, report writing, present as individu al and | Student explained the work very effectively and confidently and successfully demonstrated the hardware/mo del/ software/ application | Student explained the work very effectively and confidently and demonstrated the hardware/mo del/ software/ application with less confidence | Student explained the work with less confidence and not able to demonstrate the hardware/mo del/ software/ application confidently | Student didn't explain the work effectively and confidently and not able to demonstrate the hardware/mod el/ software/ application confidently | Out of 20 | ## 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