Assessment of Program Outcomes Using Direct and Indirect Methods

Abstract

Outcome based education (OBE) has been adapted in major education institutions particularly in engineering education. This has been used extensively since the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has made it mandatory for program accreditation. The OBE focusses on outcomes of the program rather than curriculum framed for the courses. Outcomes may refer to the knowledge or Skill gained, competency and employability of the graduates of the program. In order to achieve this outcome, the syllabus has to be carefully and meticulously planned with scope for continuous improvement. In the Department of Electronics and Communication, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, We have adopted the OBE system. This paper aims to provide the evaluation process in our department to measure the outcomes. For each course, the course outcomes (COs) are methodically articulated keeping the focus on Program outcomes (POs) that are defined by the NBA