Decentralization of  Administration of Malnad College of Engineering believes that the Growth and development of the institution involves good governance. This initiative's goals are decentralization of governance and task delegation to senior officials and department heads. This goal promotes accessibility and a participatory management style. As part of the governance, the management transferred power (administrative and academic) to the Principal and academic heads. Decentralization also provides decision-making authority and financial resources. Decentralization has thus influenced engineering education planning, policy making, and management. Participative Management The Governing Council (GC) is in charge of improving an institution's performance. The GC chairman and members actively contribute to the institute's growth. All institutional decisions and policies are made in the institution's best interest, after consulting with relevant stakeholders. The GC's top-down strategy not only motivated stakeholders but also helped the institute grow. Faculty members are informed via meetings and circulars. Academic success requires clear roles, responsibilities, and authority for all responsible persons. The college organisation chart depicts the general structure, authority, and levels of various administrators. Institutional practices Decentralization and participatory management are the key to the organization’s collective leadership and democratic values. This practice is reflected in the extensive delegation of power to department heads. The Department Head guides and supervises the department's teaching-learning plans with the help of senior faculty. Activities such as departmental symposiums, value added courses and industrial visits are planned by the department head. Regarding implementation, the department takes creative and innovative steps to improve teaching and learning process. The HoD coordinates student and faculty research activities in the department. Department heads plan, organize, and publish the departmental magazine and newsletters with their colleagues. The department organizes parent- teacher meetings to inform parents/guardians of academic progress. Faculty members have goals, and involving them in decision-making helps achieve the institution's vision and mission. Academic and cultural activities are framed by faculty members under the direction of the department head. The university has many committees to implement new academic and administrative policies. The academic calendar includes re-opening dates for each semester, working days or holidays, Continuous Assessment Test, etc., Each departmental faculty member is encouraged to contact the principal or department head with any creative or innovative ideas then and there.