• Official name of the academic program
  • Bachelor of Industrial Technology 
• Degree/Qualification
  • Automotive Technology
• Program Level
  • Level II
• College/academic unit offering the program
  • College of Industrial Technology/Automotive Technology Department
• Campus where the program is offered
  • Estancia
• Program Duration
  • 4 years
• Mode of Delivery
  • Face to Face
• Language(s) of instruction
  • English, Tagalog, and Hiligaynon
• Brief program description

1. Develop competency based skills techniques.
2. Provide actual updated and relevance experience to student through OJT programs.
3. Produce competent automotive technicians and responsible entrepreneurs, and knowledgeable industry leaders in the field of Automotive Technology.
4. Undertake extension services in automotive technology to improve the knowledge and skills of the mechanics and car owners in the service area.
5. Inculcate desirable values and work as crucial factors in national development.
6. To instill the values of responsiblity, integrirty, cooperation and hardwork among graduates.

1. Ability to analyze broadly-defined industrial technology processes by using analytical tools that enhance creativity, innovativeness, and intellectual curiosity to improve methods, processes, and systems that meet the industry standards.
2. Ability to implement broadly-defined industrial systems, components, products, or processes to meet specific industry needs with proficiency and flexibility in the area of specialization in accordance with global standards.
3. Ability to apply appropriate techniques, resources, and state-of­the-art industrial technology tools to meet current industry needs and use these modern tools and processes to improve and increase entrepreneurial activities upholding the safety and health standards of business and industry.
4. Ability to communicate with diverse groups of clienteles the appropriate cultural language with clarity and persuasion, in both oral and written forms, including understanding and giving of clear instructions, high comprehension level, effectiveness in delivering presentations and writing documents, and articulating technological innovation outputs.
5. Ability to develop leadership and management skills in a team­based environment by making informed decisions, keeping the team motivated, acting & delegating responsibility, and inspiring positive changes in the organization by exercising responsibility with integrity and accountability in the practice of one's profession.
6. Practice the moral responsibilities of an industrial technologist to manage and balance wider public interest and uphold the norms and safety standards of the industrial technology profession.
7. Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for continuous personal and professional development in broadly-defined industrial technology and effecting positive changes in the entrepreneurial and industrial endeavor.
8. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

• Google Drive Link

• RA No. 10931 (Free Tuition Law)
• Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)
• Tulong Dunong Program (TDP)

Research Publication – DR. DOMINGO O. DECREPITO, JR.

Patent Application – Dr. Nole P. Pamplona

• A Coconut Milk Squeezer Machine

• TOYOTA, ILOILO
• SUPERIOR MOTOR COMPANY
• KHAOLICAN TAXI
• LIGHT OF GLORY TAXI
• E. NUÑEZ AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
• MOTECH
• ANG’S AUTOMOTIVE INC.
• J AND B AUTOSHOP

• Automotive Technology Students Organization (ATSO)

• COPC No. 002, Series of 2017 BOT Resolution No. 67-15S-2003
• AACCUP Level II

• Graduates of the Bachelor of Industrial Technology Program are the technologist who are:
  • Technicians/Skilled Worker
  • Industry supervisors and managers
  • Industry consultant and technologist
  • Technology developer and innovator 

Enrollment Trend

Analysis: The enrolment data for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology rebounded in AY 2023–2024, increasing to 567 students, an increase of 58 students (11.39%) compared to AY 2022–2023. The improvement was driven by increases in first-year (226), second-year (162), and third-year (124) enrollments, although fourth-year enrollment decreased to 55 students. The reported enrollment percentage remained high at 89.77%, indicating sustained enrollment performance.

The upward trend continued in AY 2024–2025, with total enrollment rising to 688 students, the largest annual increase during the five-year period. This represents an increase of 121 students (21.34%) over the previous year. All year levels posted enrollment gains, particularly second-year and third-year students, while the reported enrollment percentage was 82.41%.

Overall, the institution exhibited a positive enrollment trend despite a temporary decline in AY 2022–2023. Total enrollment increased from 509 students in AY 2022–2023 to 772 students in AY 2025–2026, representing a 51.67% increase over the three-year recovery period. The consistent growth across all year levels suggests that the institution has enhanced its recruitment strategies, strengthened student retention initiatives, and improved its capacity to attract and retain students.

Retention Rate

Formula: Retention Rate = (Students Enrolled in the Next Academic Year ÷ Previous Year's Enrollment) × 100

Analysis: The retention rate data for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology show a performance from Academic Year (AY) 2021–2022 to AY 2025–2026. The data indicate a consistently high retention rate throughout the five-year period, demonstrating the institution's ability to retain students from one academic year to the next.

The retention rate increased from 80.77% in AY 2021–2022 to 92.08% in AY 2022–2023, reflecting a substantial improvement in student persistence. The rate continued to rise to 94.85% in AY 2023–2024 and reached its highest level of 96.57% in AY 2024–2025. Although the retention rate slightly declined to 95.44% in AY 2025–2026, it remained above 95%, indicating that the vast majority of students continued their studies in the succeeding academic year.

Overall, the department maintained excellent student retention performance, with retention rates consistently above 80% and exceeding 90% in the last four academic years. The upward trend suggests effective student support services, academic advising, and retention initiatives that encourage students to continue their education. The slight decrease in AY 2025–2026 is minimal and does not significantly affect the overall positive trend, indicating that the institution continues to demonstrate strong student retention.

Completion Rate

Formula: Completion Rate = (Students Completing Program Requirements ÷ Original Cohort) × 100

Analysis: The completion rate data for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology presents the cohorts admitted from 2018 to 2023. The data reveal fluctuations in program completion over the years, with notable improvements observed in the most recent cohort with available data.

The 2018 cohort, expected to graduate in 2022, recorded a completion rate of 66.66%, with 52 out of 78 students successfully completing the academic requirements. The 2019 cohort showed a lower completion rate of 55.96%, as 61 of 109 students completed the program. While the 2020 cohort experienced the lowest completion rate at 29.89%, with only 29 of 97 students completing their academic requirements, while 68 students did not complete the program. This substantial decline may reflect challenges that affected student progression during this period. A significant improvement was observed in the 2022 cohort, expected to graduate in 2026, which achieved the highest completion rate of 77.08%. Of the 96 students in the original cohort, 74 successfully completed the academic requirements, while only 22 did not complete, indicating a marked enhancement in student persistence and program completion.

The 2023 cohort has no available completion data because the expected year of completion is 2027, and the cohort has not yet reached the end of the program. Overall, the completion rate data show varying levels of student success across cohorts, with a decline from the 2018 to 2021 cohorts, followed by a strong recovery in the 2022 cohort. The highest completion rate of 77.08% suggests improvements in student retention, academic support, and program effectiveness. Despite the temporary decline experienced by earlier cohorts, the recent increase indicates that the institution is making progress in ensuring that students successfully complete their academic programs.

Graduation Rate

Formula:  Graduation Rate = (Number of Graduates ÷ Original Cohort) × 100

Analysis: The graduation rate data for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology presents the cohorts from Academic Year 2022 to 2026. The data reveal fluctuations in graduation performance across the five-year period, indicating varying levels of student success in completing their academic programs. In 2022, 52 out of 78 students graduated, equivalent to a graduation rate of 66.67%. In 2023, the graduation rate declined to 55.96%, with 61 graduates from an original cohort of 109 students. This suggests that nearly half of the students in the cohort did not complete their programs within the expected period.

The downward trend continued in 2024, when the graduation rate reached its lowest point at 29.89%, with only 29 of 97 students completing their academic requirements. However, a significant recovery was observed in 2025, where the graduation rate improved to 41.30%, as 57 out of 138 students graduated. The most notable improvement occurred in 2026, with 74 graduates from an original cohort of 96 students, resulting in the highest graduation rate of 77.08% during the five-year period. This substantial increase indicates considerable progress in supporting students toward successful program completion.

Overall, the graduation rate data demonstrate an initial decline from 2022 to 2024, followed by a marked improvement in 2025 and 2026. The strong graduation rate achieved in 2026 suggests that the institution has enhanced its academic support services, student retention initiatives, and graduation strategies. Despite the fluctuations observed across the years, the recent upward trend reflects the institution's growing effectiveness in guiding students toward timely graduation and achieving positive educational outcomes.

Attrition Rate

Formula: Attrition Rate = (Students Who Left the Program ÷ Original Enrollment) × 100

Analysis: The attrition rate data for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology major in Automotive Technology presents from Academic Year (AY) 2021–2022 to AY 2025–2026. The data show a generally declining attrition rate over the five-year period, indicating that fewer students left, transferred, or dropped out of the institution. In AY 2021–2022, the institution recorded the highest attrition rate of 10.99%, with 60 out of 564 enrolled students leaving the program. This figure declined substantially in AY 2022–2023 to 4.13%, as only 21 of 509 students left the institution, reflecting a significant improvement in student retention.

The positive trend continued in AY 2023–2024, with the attrition rate further decreasing to 3.17%, representing 18 students who left from an enrollment of 567. The lowest attrition rate was recorded in AY 2024–2025 at 1.74%, with only 12 out of 688 students leaving the program. This suggests that the institution successfully strengthened its student support services, academic advising, and retention initiatives. In AY 2025–2026, the attrition rate slightly increased to 2.33%, with 18 students leaving out of 772 enrolled students. Despite this minor increase, the rate remained considerably lower than in the earlier years.

Overall, the data demonstrate a positive and sustained improvement in student retention, as evidenced by the steady decline in attrition rates from 10.99% in AY 2021–2022 to 2.33% in AY 2025–2026. Although a slight increase was observed in the final year, the institution maintained a low attrition rate, indicating that the majority of students continued their studies. These findings suggest that the institution's retention strategies and student support programs have been effective in reducing student withdrawals and promoting persistence toward program completion.

Summary of Key Performance Indicators

• Name and Designation of the Program Chair/Coordinator
  • Dr. Domingo O. Decrepito, Jr. / Chairperson, Automotive Technology Department
• College/Academic Unit
  • College of Industrial Technology/Automotive Technology Department
• Campus
  • Estancia
• Official NISU email address
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• Official contact number
  • 09304247327
• Office location
  • Automotive Technology Building