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Shri Sidddharameshwar Education Trust

S.G.Balekundri Institute of Technology

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Department of Basic Science and Humanities

BS&H Est. 2003
Dr. Ashok M. Hulagabali
Dr. Ashok M. Hulagabali
Assistant Professor & First Year Coordinator
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Student Induction Program at Semester Start
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The Department of Basic Science and Humanities at SGBIT, Belagavi conducts a structured Student Induction Program at the beginning of every academic semester. This program familiarizes new engineering students with college facilities, academic expectations, faculty, and campus culture, enabling a smooth transition into higher education.
Comprehensive Student Mentoring System
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A robust faculty-student mentoring system is a cornerstone of the Basic Science and Humanities Department at SGBIT. Every student is assigned a faculty mentor who provides academic guidance, personal counseling, and career support throughout the first-year engineering program. This structured mentoring ensures no student is left behind.
WhatsApp Groups for Digital Parent–Student Communication
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The BS and H Department uses dedicated WhatsApp groups to maintain real-time digital communication with students and parents. Important academic updates, examination schedules, event announcements, and faculty advisories are shared promptly, ensuring that both students and their families are consistently informed and engaged with departmental activities at SGBIT.
Parents Meet for Student Progress Review
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Regular Parents Meets organized by the Basic Science and Humanities Department allow parents to meet faculty, review ward academic performance, and understand the support systems available at SGBIT. These meetings build a strong partnership between the institution and families, which is especially critical during students first year of engineering.
Class-pe-Charcha – Regular Student–Faculty Dialogue
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Class-pe-Charcha meetings in the BS and H Department bring together the class coordinator, class representatives, and students to discuss academic shortfalls, facility concerns, and learning experiences. This open-door communication practice creates a student-centric culture and drives continuous improvement in the learning environment for first-year engineering students at SGBIT.
YouTube and Microsoft Teams Class and Lab Video Uploads
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BS and H faculty at SGBIT upload recorded class lectures and laboratory demonstration videos to YouTube and Microsoft Teams, providing students with on-demand access to course content. This digital resource library supports self-paced learning and reinforces understanding of fundamental engineering science and mathematics concepts.
Visits to Historical and Cultural Places
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The Basic Science and Humanities Department at SGBIT organizes visits to historically and culturally significant places as part of a holistic education philosophy. These excursions broaden student perspectives, foster cultural awareness, promote teamwork, and provide enriching experiences that complement technical engineering studies during the foundational first year.
Book Awards for Semester Toppers
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To encourage academic achievement in foundational engineering science subjects, the BS and H Department recognizes and rewards semester toppers with book awards. This practice motivates students to excel in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English, subjects that form the academic bedrock for all engineering disciplines at SGBIT.
Teacher Appreciation Letters for Excellent Student Feedback
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Faculty members in the Basic Science and Humanities Department who receive outstanding feedback from students are formally acknowledged with appreciation letters. This recognition motivates faculty to continuously innovate their teaching approaches and maintain the highest standards of instruction quality in first-year engineering education at SGBIT.
SWAYAM and NPTEL Course Encouragement
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BS and H students and faculty at SGBIT are actively encouraged to enroll in SWAYAM and NPTEL online courses covering Engineering Mathematics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, English Communication, and other foundational subjects. These certifications supplement classroom learning and provide nationally recognized credentials that enhance students overall academic profile.