Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar’s Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering
The first year of engineering at Fr. CRCE is designed to provide students with a holistic foundation that extends beyond academics, aligning with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP). Students actively participate in a wide range of activities that nurture intellectual, physical, and personal growth. Academic strengthening begins with diagnostic tests in Basic Sciences, Mathematics, and Language Proficiency to understand students’ learning needs and support their academic journey. Universal Human Values (UHV) sessions guide students in developing ethical awareness, self-reflection, and responsible citizenship. To encourage expression and innovation, students engage in activities such as idea competition, elocution competitions and participation in national-level technical paper presentations. Physical well-being is promoted through regular yoga sessions and enthusiastic involvement in both indoor and outdoor sports. The curriculum is enriched with exposure to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS), blending traditional wisdom with modern scientific learning. These experiences create a vibrant and balanced first-year journey that helps students develop confidence, creativity, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose alongside their core engineering studies.
Indian Knowledge System
Indian Knowledge System
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Attendant
This is the laboratory where the experiments related to the Engineering Physics –I and Engineering Physics – II are performed. The laboratory is well equipped with latest instruments and training kits.
Some of the Instruments available in the lab are: Ultrasonic Interferometer, Solar Cell, Hall Effect Apparatus, Ultrasonic Distance Meter, Crystal Blocks (SCC, BCC, FCC etc.), P-N Junction Band gap measurement setup, He-Ne Lasers (632.8nm, 543.5nm & 612nm), Semiconductor diode lasers ( 650nm), Travelling microscopes, Plank’s Constant Apparatus, Optical spectrometers, Optical sources(Na, Hg, Ne), Diffraction gratings (1D & 2D), Newton’s Rings Apparatus, Air Wedge interference apparatus, Fibre Optic trainer kit, Thermocouple experimental set up, Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Digital Multi Meters, Regulated Power Supplies, etc.
This laboratory was established at the inception of the college. The laboratory is well equipped and dedicated to performing practicals of Applied Chemistry to all the branches of Engineering.
The laboratory caters to the necessary requirements of glassware and chemicals. Apart from this Instrumental facility available in the laboratory are as follows:
Instruments / Equipment Available: Potentiometer, Conductometer, pH- Meter, Melting Point Apparatus, Digital Colorimeter, Electronic weighing Balance, Water Distillation Plant, Oven, Furnace, Abel’s Flash Point Apparatus, Redwood Viscometer, Vicat’s Apparatus, Flue gas analyzer
Good communication skills are indispensable for the success of any professional. The English language has become essential in the lives of young people who aspire to advance their careers anywhere in the world. English language learning has, therefore, become a must for any Indian student today. Reading, writing, listening and speaking: These four skills have to be practiced thoroughly. Being able to communicate well is the most important factor when seeking a placement in a company or institution.
Our language laboratory plays an important role in the language learning process. As it is a technological aid for learning, it has a number of advanced facilities that can help a student to learn a language with proficiency to communicate. The language laboratory is designed to assist learners in the acquisition and maintenance of aural comprehension, oral and written proficiency and cultural awareness
The department has 5 class rooms dedicated for the First Year students. The class rooms are spacious with Wi-Fi connectivity and equipped with multimedia projectors. The seating arrangements are ergonomically designed to have maximum comfort to the students for day long academic activities.