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ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORTOf

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL

2017-18Submitted to

National Assessment and Accreditation councilBengaluru 560072

Maharani’s Science College for Women (Reaccredited With ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, CPE by UGC)

Palace Road, Bangalore-560001

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PART – A

1. DETAILS OF THE INSTITUTION

1.1 Name of the Institution : Maharani’s Science College for Women

1.2 Address Line 1 : Palace Road

Address Line 2 : Bangalore

City/Town : Bangalore

State : Karnataka

Pin Code : 560001

Institution e-mail address : [email protected]

Contact Nos. : 080 22262796

Name of the Head of the Institution : Prof. K.T. Manjunath

Tel. No. with STD Code : 080 22262796

Mobile : 9448154838

Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator : Dr. Hemalatha A

Mobile : 9880086739

IQAC e-mail address : [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID : KACOGN10356

1.4 Website address: : www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mscw/

Web-link of the AQAR : https://gfgc.kar.nic.in/mscw/AQAR-2017-18

1.5 Accreditation Details

Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.gfgc.kar.nic.in/mscw/

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Sl.No.

Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Accreditation Validity Period

1 1st Cycle B+ NA 2004 5 years

2 2nd Cycle B 2.78 2009 5 years

3 3rd Cycle A 3.04 2015 5 years

1.6 Date of Establishment of IQAC : 09/10/2006

1.7 AQAR for the year : 2017-18

1.8 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR 2015-16 : 07-10-2016 ii. AQAR 2016-17 : 28-12-2017

1.9 Institutional Status

University : State

Affiliated College : Yes

Constituent College : No

Autonomous college of UGC : No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution : Yes

Type of Institution : Women

Urban

Financial Status : Government UGC 2(f), UGC 12B

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme : Science

Others (Specify) : DBT-BIF

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University

(for the Colleges)

: Bangalore University

1.12 Special status conferred by Central / State Government UGC, DST, DBT etc. State / Central Govt.,

UGC-CPE, DBT Star Scheme, DST-FIST

II. IQAC COMPOSITION AND ACTIVITIES


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2.1 No. of Teachers : 11

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff : 1

2.3 No. of students : 1

2.4 No. of Management representatives : 1

2.5 No. of Alumni : 2

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and community representatives

: 2

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists : 1

2.8 No. of other External Experts : NIL

2.9 Total No. of members : 18

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held : 10

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders:

Faculty 1

Non-Teaching Staff & Students 1

Alumni 1

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC

: Yes

3,00,000/- UGC 12th plan period

60,000/- from State Government

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality

related)

: International 1

National 2

(ii) Themes


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WORKSHOP: Internal quality assurance cell organized one day workshop entitled: “InstitutionalQuality Enrichment: Research, Consultancy and Extension”. In view of enhancing the institutionalquality and achieve higher standards, IQAC took the responsibility to facilitate faculty capacitybuilding. Key note speaker was Dr.Sabitha Ramamurthy, President, CMR Jnanadhara Trust,Chancellor, CMR University, Invited speaker Dr.A.M.Narahari, Registrar, St. Aloysius Collegeaddressed the faculty and elaborated on various criteria, emphasizing on consultancy and extension.Mr.RamKumarr Seshu, consultant, professional corporate trainer, Bangalore motivated the faculty to‘Become a Passion Worker’. Dr.Sushama Yermal, Academic advisor elaborated on “Overview ofavenues for professional development of college faculty” and “How do research and extension activitiescontribute to professional development of college faculty”.

NATIONAL SEMINAR: “e-Learning and MOOCs in Higher Education”, in collaboration with theGuru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre (GAD-TLC) SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, aCentre of MHRD under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching(PMMMNMTT) scheme of MHRD was organized. The main objective of this National Seminar was tointroduce the faculty members of degree colleges in Bengaluru to the, impact of technology integration,especially e-Learning, Blended learning and MOOCs in the process of teaching and learning as well asassessments. The event was funded under MHRD scheme by the GAD-TLC.

Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bengaluru in association with Bengaluru NorthUniversity organized SCIENCE LECTURES. Dr. Kanchi N Gandhi, Professor, Harvard UniversityUSA, Invited Speaker for the lecture series, delivered his talk entitled “Nature: Learning and creativeThinking”. Sir gave an innovative talk to instil creative thinking leading to research, among researchscholars and students. Dr. H A Ranganath, visiting professor, Division of Biological Sciences, IndianInstitute of Sciences, Bengaluru, Former Vice Chancellor, Bangalore university and Former Director,NAAC delivered informative lecture entitled “Genome to Phenome via OMICS Circuit: AnOverview”.

Special Lecture entitled “Wild Life Conservation” by Sanjay Molur, Zoo outreachorganization, Founder, Wild Life Information Liaison Development, Founder and Chief Editor, Journalof Threatened Taxa. Extension Activity: Students of our college participated in “Voters awareness programme” on28.03.2018 at Kondajji Basappa Auditorium, Bengaluru, organized by Bruhat Bengaluru MahanagaraPalike, and went on to create public awareness on importance of voting in Freedom park.

IQAC organized extension activity in association with Kannada Sahithya Parishath andBhruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Freedom Park to create public awareness on issuessuch as protesting female foeticide, gender issues, noise pollution, food adulteration and its effects,civic sense, microbes in our daily life importance of voting. The students spread awareness throughskits, poetry recitation and slogans.

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC


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Establishment of Central Instrumentation Facility under DST-FIST and UGC-CPE.

Network and Computational Facility under DST-FIST.

Effective implementation of DBT Star College Scheme for under graduate programmesand facilitating addition of new departments under the scheme.

Pleased with the institution credentials, state government has taken up an initiative toconstruct 1,000 seating capacity auditoria within the campus.

College academic calendar was laid-down for effective implementation of the curriculum,academic audit, PTA meetings and feedback from stakeholders, facilitating the collegealumnae meet etc.,

Scheduled coaching classes for UGC-NET/SLET for PG students under UGC-CPE byexpertise and fresh successful students of these competitive exams have been initiated.

Encouraged departments to apply B.Voc courses.

Institution consent given to avail Prime Minister Scholarship for Jammu and Kashmirstudents to complete UG and PG studies.

Established language lab under UGC-CPE.

Chalked out extension activities and village adoption program under UGC-CPE.

Conducted free computer literacy program for senior citizens.

Organized e-MOOCS, capacity building program to emphasize the impact of technologyintegration, especially e-Learning, Blended learning and MOOCs in the process ofteaching & learning as well as assessments.

College has been approved as a Lead College to up-grade as Cluster University underRUSA in the 9th PAB meeting of MHRD. The cluster university will have three collegescoming together to form a single university of academic excellence.

Tele-education on various subjects to build in support of DCE

Preparation of study material - A student centred activity. College has brought outpractical manuals for all the science subjects, facilitating students to refer the experimentprocedures, diagrams and notes.

Proposal to implement self-sponsored mid-day meal programme by the faculty to theeconomically weaker section of students.

Organise regular health check-up camps, screening and disbursing medicines to benefitour students.

Planting of saplings pre-monsoon every year to boost lung space.

Monitoring student progress through classroom observation, interaction and result analysis was

continued. Facilitated departments to maintain data related to above mentioned aspects and

strategies after brain storming sessions and deliberation. Reiterated to continue institutional

focus on undergraduate research, one of the best practices for past few years, and maintained

database of the student participation. Enabling the activities of departments, streamlining the

work of committees, emphasizing work in cross-cutting areas like environment, women’s


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issues, skill enhancement, outreach /extension activities formed the crux of the major

contributions of IQAC. Promotion of traditional art forms to highlight cultural diversity

sustained. Meetings with departments and encouraging them to do SWOC analysis of their

work and set achievable, incremental targets resulted in developing strategies for achieving

them partially. Each member of the IQAC team is assigned specific roles to pursue progress

with various departments and societies periodically to analyse and revise strategies for

improvement of quality post discussions and deliberations.

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

The plan of action was chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards

quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements

Implementation of Effective

Curriculum delivery

Academic planner was designed in support of Bangalore

University Calendar of Events and discussed in the Head of

the Departments meeting to implement and execute

curricular aspects, incorporate academic, co-curricular,

extracurricular, seminar /workshops, Industrial/Institutional

visits and certificate courses.

Implementation of DST-FIST

for post graduate studies &

UGC - CPE for UG

programme to provide

academic support.

Established Central Instrumentation Facility under DST-

FIST and UGC-CPE.

Established Network and Computational facility under

DST-FIST.

Consultancy services related formats have been generated

and initiated.

Proposed to conduct short term courses/workshops on use

and applications of the instruments.

Proposed online test for UG and PG studies.

Proposed to establish low frequency campus radio station

Self-defence technique certificate course under UGC-CPE


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Implementation of DBT-Star

College Scheme for the

participating departments

Organized Hands-on training on science laboratory

equipment and instrumentation for faculty and students

under DBT-Star programme in association with leading

companies like Equiptronics, Bio-Rad, Eppendorf, Thermo

Fisher & Brunda medicals and surgical.

Organized lecture series on ‘Prospects in Laboratory Class

Teaching’ for Under Graduate Studies.

Proposed new experiments were conducted.

Student projects were conducted.

Industrial/Institutional visits were organized.

Procured proposed equipments.

Prepared SOP’s for the proposed equipments.

Prepared laboratory manuals.

Preparation of modules/schedulesProposed certificate course in

tissue culture and Micro-

Greens under C-BITS

Preparation of module and its execution is under pipeline

Environmental concern Increased number of incinerators and installation of sanitary napkins vending machines Proposed installation of rain water harvesting, vermicomposting. Proposed to install 2KW wind mill. Replacement of 20% Sodium vapor lamps to LEDsProposed to conduct energy audit and carbon footprint audit.Regular Planting of saplings

Extension Activity Various extension activities have been by organized by individual departments along with village Adoption initiative.

Periodic Health Check ups and Blood Donation Camps were organised in association with Red Cross Society and Renowned Hospitals of Bangalore

As a lead college working

diligently towards up-

gradation of institution into

Cluster university.

Due for State Government approval


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2.15. Plan of Action by IQAC / Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality

enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

Attached - Annexure I

2.16. Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body: Yes

Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Level of theProgramme

Number ofexisting

Programmes

Number ofprogrammes

added during theyear

Number ofself-financingprogrammes

Number of valueadded / Career

Orientedprogrammes

Ph. D 1PG 5UG 14 combinationsPG DiplomaAdvanced DiplomaDiploma

Certificate 3Others

Total 21 3

Interdisciplinary 2Innovative 1

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options (ii) Pattern of programmes:


Pattern Number of programmes

Semester (B.Sc., M.Sc &MCA)

Trimester

Annual NA

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1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students (On all aspects) Annexure 1.3

Mode of feedback: Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

College is affiliated to Bangalore University and syllabus is updated every three years.However, most of the faculty are actively involved in Board of Studies (BOS) & BOE. UnderDBT Star College Scheme standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been designed forlaboratory experiments, instrument operation and maintenance. Syllabus was designed forBioinformatics, Savignana Vedike and Natya Priya certificate courses.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

We have established Central Instrumentation, Network and Computational facility under DST-FIST and UGC-CPE programme. The Edu-Tel (tele-education) system to enrich the knowledgeunder the aegis of Department of Collegiate Education was initiated. Unnathi (Initiative fromDepartment of Collegiate Education) programme is conducted to enhance soft skills,communication skills, and public speaking and prepare the students to face the interview,participate in group discussions, importance of body language, and inculcate corporate ethics.

Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation


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2.1 Total No. ofpermanent faculty

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 61

2.3 No. of FacultyPositions Recruited (R)and Vacant (V) duringthe year

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level State levelAttended Seminars/ Workshops

10 26 85Presented papers 15 12 12Resource Persons 3 5 68

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

Simulations, Participative Learning, ICT mode, NPTEL Courses, MOOC Courses, SWAYAM,

Spoken Tutorial, Case Studies, Group Discussions, Role Plays, Student Seminars, Problem

Solving Exercises, Workshops, Hands on Training, Project Based Learning, Internship,

Industrial Training, Science Academies Lecture Workshops etc.,

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple-Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students


41 - -

180 days

Bangalore University norms are followed

Faculty of Science-1Board of studies-21Syllabus revision-20

78%

Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others91 59 31 - 01

Asst. Professors

Associate Professors

Professors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:

Title of theProgramme

Total no. of studentsappeared

DivisionDistinction % I % II % III % Pass %

2015-16 (EVEN) 1027 45 30 14 - 2016-17 (ODD) 1025 49 40 14 -

2.12. How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the teaching and learning processes.

Faculty Development Programmes to implement Outcome Based Education based

curriculum, assessment based on Blooms Taxonomy Levels and method of evaluation using Rubrics were organised

Conducted bridge course for PG entrants opted for the applied subjects.

Mentor system to address academic and psychological issues faced by the students.

Encouraged industrial visits and student research projects under DBT star college

scheme. Organized open science day in the PG departments for UG students motivating them to

take up PG courses/higher studies. Slow learners were given remedial coaching (DCE funds) and fast learners were

appreciated by accolades and prizes. IQAC seminars are organised to encourage students in presenting their views regarding

current teaching / learning processes. Feedback collected from students helps in evaluation of the Teaching -Learning process

Self-appraisal of staff is documented

The feedback collected from the students is worked upon and reports drawn for

individual teachers are discussed with them to bring bout positive change enhancing their credibility

. 2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development ProgrammesNumber of faculty

benefitted

Refresher courses 18

UGC-Faculty Improvement Programme 01

HRD programmes -

Orientation programmes 100

Faculty exchange programme -

Staff training conducted by the university 15

Staff training conducted by other institutions -

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. -


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Others 134

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of PermanentEmployees

Numberof VacantPositions

Number ofpermanent

positions filledduring the Year

Number ofpositions

filledtemporarily

Administrative Staff 15

Technical Staff 27 Supporting staff

Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

Faculty Development Programmes were organized related to outcome-based Education and research capacity building.

With many faculty having research guideship, encourages other faculty members to follow the conduit and also to carry out collaborative research.

Faculty members have been encouraged to mentor interdisciplinary student research projects under DBT Star college scheme and UGC-CPE.

Eminent scientists and professors were invited to interact and share their expertise with faculty members and students at Seminars and Conferences organized by various departments.

Under Star College Scheme and CPE, student research projects have been increased

and guided to promote research culture, also students are involved in science relatedactivities.

Students are encouraged to browse through research articles/reviews and to participate

in conferences to present their project findings. PG Students are trained to review literature survey and write research papers making

them competent in research arena. Central instrumentation facility facilitates interdepartmental/interdisciplinary research

projects. Equipments procured through Star College Scheme CPE and DST-FIST have been kept

open to faculty and students of all the departments thereby enhancing number of interdepartmental/interdisciplinary projects resulting in strong research culture.

MoUs established for academic linkage with reputed research institutions/organisations Encourages faculty to participate/present research papers/be resource persons in

international/national seminars/conferences.


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3.2 Details regarding major projects:

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 09 1 - 10

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 83,63,000 6,00,000 -

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned SubmittedNumber 37 2 - 03

Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 1,12,00000 - Nil

3.4 Details on research publications

International National OthersPeer Review Journals 42 5 -Non-Peer Review Journals - - -e-Journals - - -Conference proceedings - 14 6

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Nature of the Project DurationYear

Name of thefunding Agency

Total grantsanctioned

Received

Major projects 2016-18 VGST 6,00,000 6,00,000/-

Minor Projects 2015-17 UGC 3,62,000/-

Interdisciplinary Projects - - - -Industry sponsored - - - -Projects sponsored by the University/ College

- - - -

Students research projects(other than compulsory by the University)

- KSCSTKSCSTKSCSTKSCST

950010000 19500

24500

-

Any other (Specify) - - - -Total - - 1,025,500/- 6,00,000/-


13 425

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3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 2 Chapters in Edited Books

ii) Without ISBN No.

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme

INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University CollegeNumber 1 1 3 1Sponsoring agencies

MSCWB in association with Bangalore North University

MHRD IndianAcademy of

Sciences

IQAC

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons

3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From funding agency From Management of University/College

Total


63

10

60,000

VGST & KCST

5

76

4

UGC and VGST

1,025,500

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3.16 No. of patents received this year

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JR SR Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level State level

National level International level

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level


3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level


3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level State level


3.25 No. of Extension activities organized


6

12

02

FDP - 1106

01 01

- -

30 04

03 -

50 10

--

-4

-57

Type of Patent Number

NationalApplied Nil Granted -

InternationalApplied -Granted -

CommercialisedApplied -Granted -

Total International National State University Dist College- - - -

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University forum College forum

NCC NSS Ranger

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and InstitutionalSocial Responsibility

Students participated in ‘Voters Awareness Programme in Rajyasabha elections’

organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Office, Bengaluru, and campaigned tocreate importance of voting awareness to the general public.

Sudarshan kriya (Yoga) classes were conducted in collaboration with Art of Living and

BMS Institute of Technology for hostel inmates. Students were trained by Dr.VinodKochupillai, Oncologist from AIIMS, New Delhi, also a Sudarshan kriya trainer tomanage anger, anxiety and reduce worry enabling them to handle adverse situation in abetter way.

Indian Institute of Science, screened a short film related to environmental issues to ourstudents and conducted quiz competition related to rain water harvesting to createawareness and educate them about the importance of water conservation.

IQAC organized extension activity in association with Kannada Sahithya Parishath andBhruhath Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in Freedom Park to create publicawareness on issues such as protesting female foeticide, gender issues, noisepollution, food adulteration and its effects, civic sense, microbes in our daily lifeimportance of voting. The students spread awareness through skits, poetry recitationand slogans

NSS students conducted awareness programme for the hostel girls regarding personalhealth care and cleanliness, judicial use of electricity, water and food, cell phone the,abiding by the rules and regulation laid by the hostel.

NSS Students performed various activities such as participation in panel discussion,singing songs and performing Pooja kunitha which was telecasted in DoordarshanChandana channel. NSS volunteers actively involved in the Shramadhana activity, acleanliness programme in college and Freedom park campus making it plastic free,removed weeds also planted saplings.

Students are volunteering to serve various organizations such as Sumangali SevashramaTrust, Cholanaikanahally, Bengaluru, Mathruhrudaya Charitable Trust, Kanakanagara,Bengaluru, Kavery Mahila charitable Trust, Bytarayanapura, Bengaluru. Sharadacharitable trust, Basaveshwaranagar, Bengaluru, Snehadeep trust for disabled, Coxtown,Bengaluru.

Extension activity was organized to educate the faculty members about the Importance

of Statistics and Data analysis software for social science/life science. Application of Statistics and Utilization of Statistical packages to Teachers, Research

scholars, PG/UG students was held to facilitate the research scholars for data analysis. Organized Teen entrepreneurial boot camp in association with Kaushik Educational

Trust, Bio Inventors and C-BITS: Biotechnology forum of our college (Consortium forBiotechnology Information and Training Services). C-BITS, an open educational


01

15-

05-

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resource to develop digital, generic, soft skills, multitalented work force developmentaccording to the needs of the industry.

Organized Sensitization and Bridge/Crash courses for competitive exams like JNU,

GATE, NCBS, UGC-CSIR-NET, KAS, IAS. Organized workshop on Jewellery making.

Conducted Professional Mushroom Culture workshop for our students and other

Institution as well. On Environmental day students planted medicinal plant saplings at Nagarjuna

Vidyaniketan. Community service from Department of Biotechnology: Medicinal garden sponsored

by aggragami institute, conducted essay competition on environment at SriramaVidyanikethan, Aggragami Institute of Technology, Nagarjuna Vidyanikethan,sponsored cash prize and trophies to the winners. Sponsored physically challengedcricket players.

MoU signed with Robust Materials to train students in improving their analytical skills

Department of Biotechnology has signed Memorandum of Understanding with Kaushik

Educational Trust and Bio Innoventures for academic support Interactions were held with Industry, Research Centres and Educational Institution such

as Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, N.S. Raghavan Centre for entrepreneurialLearning (NSRCEL) and Indian Institute of Science.

Developed e-learning modules.

Students associated with Collaborative Undergraduate Biology Education to perform

simple experiments to gain hands fostering basic science research culture. Extension activity by faculty to create awareness about Myths, Facts and medicinal

importance of honey. Study of flourosis and its impact on general health index.

A public lecture on “Gauging Osteoporosis risk in genomic era: Challenges and

Opportunities” by Dr. Sudarshana Sharma, Associate Professor, College of Medicine,Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Medical University of SouthCarolina was organised.

Extension activity- Students are trained to perform Street play on creating awareness

about Mosquito borne diseases to be enacted in neighbouring schools, colleges andvillages

Industry Institution Interaction (III)- The credentials of the institute and good academic

record of students witnessed donation of Rs. 2,00,000=00 by GangagenBiotechnologies Pvt Ltd to Post graduate department of Microbiology

Harnessing extramural resources for laboratory requirements Students participated in the Inaugural and Valedictory functions of 154th Swami

Vivekanada Jayanthi and Yuva Sapthaha. Planned and designed “Hands on training in Instrumentation” to achieve hands on

training to faculty of other colleges and PG students to design short and moderatecircuits and construct the instruments in the laboratories. The design and modules are tobe delivered in the workshop.


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Workshop on creative kitchen was organized for the staff members. Students were trained and encouraged to write Vachana Kammata exams to instil

philosophical thoughts, enrich cultural knowledge of Karnataka and add to the employability skills of the students.

In-plant training programme was organized by the Library to the students of other Institutions.

In the era of e-learning, the institution has recognised 3 students to receive prize for best usage of library to appreciate and motivate students to enhance its number of users.

Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities ExistingSQM

Newly created Source of Fund TotalSQM

Campus area 19493.39 - 19493.39


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Class rooms 34 03 37

Laboratories 38 01 38

Seminar Halls 01 01 02

No. of important equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

30 State Government/DST-FIST/UGC-CPE/DBT Star/VGST of the State

-

Value of the equipment purchased during the year (Rs. in Lakhs)

46,00000 - -

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

The library is completely computerized/digitized. This facility provides information

about the library to the users with the help of library management software called Easy Lib with

OPAC and transactions like issue/return are done with Bar Coding Technology.

The library has a number of books meant for competitive exams and has subscribed to

INFLIBNET - N LIST to avail e-journals & e-books and virtual class & e-content through

media server through the Network Research centre.

Marks are awarded for attendance to library through automation.

In the Library the following are automated

Tagging of the Books and Patron Cards.

Check in Check out and Self check in-check out (Self Circulation)

Surveillance enabled (CCTV)

Stock Verification & Shelf Management.

Book Drop Station.

Library books can be searched and accessed through this portal and transaction history like

access status, books due, books returned, overdue and utilization history of the faculty can be

tracked and maintained through OPAC.

All administrative procedures including, admission, payment of fees, maintenance of students

records and the entire examination procedure are partially online in support of DCE eMIS and

University portal.

4.3 Library services:


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Existing Newly added TotalNo. Value No. Value No. Value

Text Books 45257 46,56,498 1798 4,87,973 46334 51,44,471

Reference Books 6525 16,50,000 277 225000 6802 18,75000e-Books (NLIST) 93809 30,00,000

5750.00e-Journals (NLIST) 6247 10,000Journals 32 84000 3 1155.00 14 19965.00Digital Database - - - - -CD & Video 475 - 227 - 702 -Others (specify)

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computers

Computer Labs

InternetBrowsing Centres

Computer Centres

OfficeDepartments

Others

Existing 198 6 198 01 3 13Copier

s

8 ICT class

room

17

Printers

Added 22 3 22 02 1 2 5 1

Total 220 9 220 03 4 5 13 18

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

Training programmes were organized to all faculty members and nonteaching staff to

Generate reports/ receipts/ drafts for all modules and to secure Data from eMIS portal of DCE and University.

Faculty attended workshop on e-content development organized by the host college and

other colleges.

Awareness programme for PG students regarding e-books & e-Journals inflibnet were

organised

Bioinformatics Certificate Course for students is conducted.

First year students are provided laptops by the college (A Scheme of State government

Intiative) Teaching and administrative staff received education on technology from the faculty/staff

development programmes organized by University/Academic Staff Colleges. Students are encouraged to become tech savvy for classroom presentations and evaluation.

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i) ICT ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities iii) Equipments iv) Others (Library Easylib Software-AMC)

Total :

Criterion - V5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Each Faculty is a mentor for 30 Students. They offer counseling for students regardingtheir educational and personal problems. At the end of each semester their progress isappraised to their parents.

Parent teacher meeting is arranged periodically.

To improve communication skill and personality development of the students, a numberof seminars and personality development programs are organized enabling them tomeet the challenges in the future.

Seminars and workshops conducted regularly, help in widening the knowledge andpromote the students capacity to interact and communicate with experts.

Financial support is provided by well-wishers/faculty or faculty to needy students tomeet their examination fees and other necessary expenses.

Student members of the IQAC are encouraged to come out with their views andsuggestions for the betterment of quality of the institution.

IQAC provides information about various Student Support Services available at theinstitution level and beyond.

Students Feedback system on infrastructure and other services provided by theinstitution.

Placement cell in association with DCE organized 2 state level job mela and campus

recruitment drive where 1915 students participated across Karnataka and 562 studentswere selected.

Conducted workshop for students on “Financial Markets-Functions and Products”, for

final year students, followed by interactive session. Creating awareness about various scholarships offered by the Government/Endowment

Certificate courses conducted:

Bioinformatics: Students were encouraged to participate in learning

Computational biology and system biology approach


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Natyapriya- A Bharathanatyam certificate course creates a perfect platform to

be acquainted with its basics, develop self-confidence and enhancesemployment opportunity.

Savijnana- A science article writing certificate course conducted to promote

creativity in scientific writing to those interested in pursuing science journalism.Weekly lectures are conducted by experts in the relevant fields who teach themthe intricacies of science writing making them proficient. Along with honingtheir skills in grasping and writing scientific issues increases the employabilityas well.

Our College has been conducting UGC sponsored free-coaching classes for

entry in services for SC/ST/OBC/Minority students to prepare candidates for the

competitive examinations of Central and State Services.

PG students were encouraged to take up CSIR-UGC NET/SLET. Coaching

classes are organised to train the students to take up the same. Students carry out projects funded by Karnataka State Council for Science and

Technology, Government of Karnataka. To commemorate Science Day, many events were organized such as Quiz,

Special seminar, Dumb Charades, Treasure hunt, Creative activities etc. Students were trained to cultivate orchids and plants through terrace gardening. Scientific discussions in association with Karnataka Rajya Vignana Parishath,

Botanical Society, Bengaluru University was held. Students secured 1st place in Flower Arrangement and 2nd place in True

Detective in Life science competition “JEEVOTSAV”. Students are encouraged to maintain wall magazine and update latest articles in

science and literature. Fresher's and farewell programmes were arranged everyyear for student’s interaction.

Students were taken for collection trip, industrial visit, molecular biology lab,

GKVK. Students securing highest marks were felicitated.

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

Counseling system The student drop-out is insignificant since personal care is provided by the mentor/class advisor.Slow learners with language difficulties are provided remedial coaching bilingually to improvetheir performance.

Scholarships Economically weaker students are supported with government scholarships for SC, ST, OBC etc.Students are recommended for financial support through earn and learn scheme within the campus.Teaching


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The ICT enabled classrooms and e-resources available in the department provide an idealcompetitive learning ambience to the students

Alumni Association

The registered Alumni Association maintains its database and is regularly. ThisAssociation that links the old students with their alma mater and also contributes to the overalldevelopment of the college through utilizing their knowledge for mentoring students/careerguidance/mentoring for doctorate proposals. Individual departments also have their own alumnigroups which tracks their progress and make use of their expertise. Successful alumni are invited asGuests of Honor on various events like sports meet, annual day and also by various departments toinstill inspiration among the students.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students

Men Women

Last Year (2016-17) This Year (2017-18)General SC ST OBC Physically Challenged Total General SC ST OBC Physically

ChallengedTotal

B.Sc 171 185 37 674 0 1067 108 248 52 1020 0 1428

M.Sc/MCA

27 32 10 143 0 212 22 29 9 130 0 190

Demand ratio 100% Dropout rate 2%


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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

Coaching classes are conducted for the following competitive examinations: Coaching given for all out going PG students for NET/SET/CSIR exams

Coaching classes by Indian Administrative Service officers, are given to final year UGstudents to guide and motivate them to take up Civil Service/Staff SelectionCommission Exams. The institution has seen a surge in the participation of students ofsuch exams.

Job Oriented Course-Instrumental methods of chemical analysis for II UG students wasorganized under DBT-STAR college Scheme.

en-mass coaching is provided to all first year UG students towards general awareness ofonline examination.

No. of student’s beneficiaries

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT

IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Multi-pronged approach of college placement cell: Bringing in corporations to recruit

students, providing support in finding internships, grooming sessions in the form of

workshops/interactive sessions on developing curriculum vitae (CV), guidance for future

opportunities in higher education are salient functions of our placement cell. To encourage

women to be independent and confident to step into the corporate world, sessions in

personality development, soft skills like communication skills, preparing for interviews, group

discussions are conducted. It has also been observed that students active in other areas of

college-life, like being members/volunteers of NSS, Eco-club, Enacts, street play, immensely

improve their chances of being recruited by potential employers. In order to facilitate

employment and guide students from their first year of college, sessions with prospective

employers are organized. Organisations which regularly visit college show proactive

involvement in conducting these sessions. This also helps them to create a pipeline based on

the performance of the current students and bring visibility to their organization. This works as

a quality measure. This practice has strengthened placement cell team’s efforts. Being aware of

the expectations of industry helps in focusing student’s energy on acquiring relevant skills and

domain specific knowledge in certain areas like auditing and editing. Placement cell insists on


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transparent communication and ethical practices of hiring in the college by the industry. Hence

companies share work culture and opportunities for future mobility within their organization as

a regular practice before they arrive for recruitment. Providing information and guidance on

higher education within India is taken up by placement cell and departments who have vast

database of alumni and scholars in the relevant field. Preparation for competitive exams such

as banking sector was organized. the response by students was overwhelming and we intend to

increase number of such sessions in this particular domain.

Training, Seminars, Workshops organised

Sl.No.

Training programme Resource person date Class No. ofbeneficiaries

1 Bank PO trainingSolve aptitude, mental ability, reasoning and other related multiple-choice objective questions.

Mr.Thimmaiah(Career launcher)

12-10-2017 BSc 89

2 IBPS, Bank PO and SSC training

Mr.Venugopal(CompetitiveSuccess)

14-05-2018 M.Sc Physics andMathematics

students3 Financial wellbeing-Lecture

SessionMr.Umesh Guddad(Consultant of community outreach, Disha trust, an associate of ICICI academy for skills).

27th-04-2018

M.Sc.,Physics

4 Unnati batch-1Resume writing, Interview skills (facing an interview including a mock interview), Group discussions, Training for facing H.R round, Public speaking and Do’s and don’ts in English.

Ms. Darshana(Unnati team)

09-08-2017to25-09-2017

BSc 30

5 Unnati batch-2Resume writing, Interview skills (facing an interview including a mock interview), Group discussions, Training for facing H.R round, Public speaking and Do’s and don’ts in English.

Prof.Deepayan(Unnati-team)

01-02-18 to16-03-18

BSc 11

6 Unnati batch-3Resume writing, Interview skills (facing an interview including a mock interview), Group discussions, Training

Ms. Harshitha(Unnati team)

01-02-2018to 13-03-2018

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for facing H.R round, Public speaking and Do’s and don’ts in English.

7 Kaushalkar-programmeGovernment of Karnataka,organized two days trainingprogram for final year B.Sc.,students of our college andmany other graduates fromvarious colleges acrossKarnataka

23-03-2018and 24-03-2018

Degreestudents

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Campus drive programme Date No. ofparticipated

No. ofplaced

Remark

1 Azim Premji Foundation 15-11-2017 53 002 Job mela-1

(Total 62 companies)27-01-2018 765

562Girls-203Boys

183 99 students fromMSCWB

3 Job mela-2 (Total 62 companies)

14-06-2018 800 300

No. of students benefitted 2016-17

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus

Number ofOrganizations

Visited

Number of StudentsParticipated

Number of StudentsPlaced

Number of Students Placed

122 1915 562 50

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Women's development cell (Sabala) - is active in sensitizing stakeholders through

various activities: screening documentaries, teacher-led and student-initiated discussions, seminars,

workshops, panel discussions, competitive events, interactive sessions, meeting experts,

documentaries based on Indian contexts, discussions after documentary screening sessions, annual

festival, capacity building initiative, survey of problems faced by outstation students to improve

their security and life quality, self-defense training programme, out-reach activities. Women’s

forum organized seminar themes on women and law, women as citizens, women and public

transport, child sexual abuse within the domestic space, sexual harassment at workplace, gender


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identity/female foeticide and gender-based violence “Role of art forms in empowering women”

and the process of gender sensitization by the renowned theatre artist and singer B. Jayashree

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level National level International level

Cultural: State/ University level National level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number ofstudents

AmountIn Rs.

Financial support from institution 13 23,000

Financial support from government 700 33,42,657

Financial support from other sources 07 53,119

Number of students who received International/National recognitions

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5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level National level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: - NIL

There were no major grievances. Minor grievances were addressed by college.


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Criterion -VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

VISIONEmpowering women towards excellence with scientific temper and social concern.

MISSIONWe aspire.....................To provide quality and holistic education.To prepare students for challenging careers by practicing innovative pedagogy.To develop research culture.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

Department of Collegiate education, of the state has active eMIS portal which

provides the guidelines regarding the academic & administration of the college, Class/Staff

Time table, Faculty profile, and administrative related notifications are regularly updated on the

website. Research projects sanctioned & Research students admitted - year-wise Attendance Entry

Evaluation and examination procedures, Entry of internal assessment marks by the university

portal, Result analysis - Report of performance class-wise and Rank list is available in addition to

college web portal.

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:6.3.1 Curriculum Development

Curriculum is prescribed by the university, besides our faculty is also involved in

curriculum development through Board of Studies. University provides an opportunity for

suggestions, presentation/deliberation of newly introduced topics by faculty expert in that domain,

discussions in university organized teacher-conference and workshops. Our institution organized

skill enhancement workshops related to the given curriculum in which teachers of the department

and from other colleges attended. This process ensures teachers are abreast with the domain

knowledge. Independent workshops which strengthen the curriculum are also designed by teachers.


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Curricular material has been prepared by our teachers to enrich online material available for

students. Preparation of question banks, lab manuals and case-study materials were also done. The

Bioinformatics Information Facility (BIF) funded by DBT is offering Certificate courses to

facilitate career opportunities to students, wherein the curriculum for the course is designed by

the faculty themselves.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

Technology enabled teaching process is being adopted for handling the courses.

Every faculty prepares session plan with pedagogy (class room lectures, brainstorming, roleplay, case discussion, simulation techniques, management games etc).

The students are facilitated to attend the guest lectures, webinars and video lectures in the latest trends related to their course.

To promote self-learning, students are encouraged to undergo online certification courses through spoken tutorial, NPTEL, Course era and Swayam.

Quiz, seminars and projects provide a good learning experience by improving the analyticalskills of students.

National Conferences/Science Academy Lecture workshops are conducted to broaden the horizons of knowledge.

Internship and Industrial visits provide practical exposure to students

The institution facilitates and motivates students to utilize library and other IT facilities for preparing their assignments and project works thereby up skilling them in technology usage.

State government-initiated programme provides pre-loaded laptops to all economically

viable students. Students observe characters and behaviour of flora and fauna, interact with

Collaborative Undergraduate Biological research (CUBE) broadening their practicalskills.

Students explored the virtual dissection projection during laboratory experiments.

The INFLIBNET facility at the library helps to keep abreast with latest information.

The DBT-BIF is kept open to Faculty and students for their research as well as project

work. Department of Collegiate Education developed e-content module for undergraduate and

postgraduate syllabi and made accessible through smart phone via Media servers.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

University prescribes the procedures and guidelines for conducting examinations in college.

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and other laboratory skills (green methods and reagent preparation) were addressed during their practical classes.Assignments/seminar reports were evaluated and handed over to students with remarks].

A team of 5 teachers and administrative staff plan for smooth conduct of theory examinations.Practical examinations are conducted by the respective departments as per the university rulesand regulations.

Internal assessment committee works on the principle of transparency. Procedures are laiddown for sharing internal assessment evaluation with students.

Internal Assessment Monitoring Committee at the department and college level facilitatessmooth process of internal assessment evaluation along with their credits (NCC, NSS, Cultural,Rangers, Sports etc.,) was displayed on the department notice boards.

6.3.4 Research and Development

College promotes research by teachers and students. Students are mentored through theirengagement in research projects of teachers, for which they received grants.

Faculty members are motivated to submit their major/ minor research proposals for various funding agencies. College has 3 ongoing major research projects and 9 minor research projects.

All the faculty members are encouraged to publish at least two papers in a reputed journal(SCOPUS INDEXED), conferences/seminars.

Faculty published 42 articles in Scopus indexed journals, 5 in National Journals and 14National Conference proceedings.

50 papers were presented by faculty at international seminars and 14 papers at nationalseminars

Seven faculty members are recognised as guides and 14 research scholars are pursuing theirPh. D Degree programme under them.

DBT-STAR grant received by the institution witnessed increase in the number of student participation in research and carry out student projects promoting strong research culture.

College also has excellent laboratory facilities and well-qualified and motivated faculty to guide students. A few students of post-graduation from other universities also access our lab facilities.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

Students are instructed to use library Books, online/offline journals to enhance their knowledge in the recent trends and to enhance their learning activities.


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User literacy orientation programme is organized to the fresh users to highlight the usage of libraryresources, create awareness about the services it offers, means of obtaining library material and toenable them to become skilled at finding information.

E-content is developed for various courses by the concerned faculty and uploaded in the e-learning portal for students to facilitate the teaching - learning process.

NPTEL, MOOC Courses are some of the online resources used by the faculty and the students for various courses.

E-learning resources such as IEEE, INFLIBNET, Elsevier, EBSCO, SAGE and CMIE are used for project and research work. Continuous improvement is done in displaying new book arrivals to catch the eye of the faculty/student.

24x7 Wi-Fi free enabled campus helps the Faculty/student to update with the latest technologystrengthens their learning activities. 20mbps bandwidth Internet facility runs through to all thedepartments. LCD & Smart Class Rooms, Spacious, well-ventilated and well-equipped labs formconducive spaces for practicals & Central Instrumentation Facility. Six computer labs in theinstitution are used for hands-on curricular work and available for browsing & research work ofstudents and teachers and first year students are provided preloaded laptops under state governmentscheme. Library is also equipped with computers for locating books, watching multimediaresources and accessing online library resources. Computer labs are also used by the placement celloffice-bearers for conducting online examinations during campus-selection / placement driveconducted by organizations.

Well-maintained sports ground provides space for student groups to spend time in their freetime. Grounds are also used for self-defense training, rehearsals by various cultural societies.Sport facilities is provided for playing Basketball, volleyball, Ball badminton, Handball, Throwball, Kho - Kho, 200m Track, Shot put and Discus. Indoor Auditorium is constructed forplaying Shuttle Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball and Table Tennis. A high-tech Gym isestablished and facilitated with Cardiac Training.

Efficient administration supports all student-led activities through the year. Book store providestextbooks and stationery to students and staff. Open Auditorium and conference Hall isavailable for conducting Guest Lectures/ Workshop/ symposia/ National/ InternationalSeminars.

Bioinformatics facility is used by students under the guidance of teachers for research work.This facility is used by students from other universities to do their internship research work.

The PG block and hostel are facilitated with solar roof top (online grid10KVA) in collaborationwith HAL & TERI (CSR initiative) with BESCOM.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

Induction Programme for new visiting faculties for creating a bond between the seniors and the

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Responsibilities and accountability of faculty and HoDs are clearly defined.

Providing scope for the faculty to discuss their problems with higher-ups.

Continuous skilling / further education opportunities are provided to teachers and

administrative staff by encouraging them to upgrade their knowledge by disseminating related

information through mails and facilitating leave.

Administrative Staff attended training session this academic year. Some of the areas of

education are as follows: Computer Skills, Purchase Procedures, General Administration,

Academic Administration, Recruitment Procedure, RTI, and E-Procurement. E-procurement

has been started by the administrative officer after successfully completing training

programme.

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Regular Faculty is recruited through State Service Commission/ Karnataka Examination

Authority. In addition, guest/visiting faculty will be recruited based on the available workload

from the Department of Collegiate Education web portal through merit/previous experience,

Meanwhile, supporting staff and D group employees will be outsourced at principal level and

their salary is met by DCE funds.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Training and interactive sessions by experts from industry on work culture, preparation for interviews, knowledge and skill requirements.

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6.3.9. Admission of Students As per state government norms and guidelines. The College website, prospectus and the

curriculum design book contain information about the institution and the programmes offered. The

prospectus that highlights the details of various programmes of the College is prepared every year

prior to the commencement of admissions. The prospectus also gives details of eligibility norms for

admission. It is given to the applicants along with the application form.

All information relating to admission processes is made known to the public by way of a Help

Desk that is set up during admissions

College has the following Committees for Admission

•Admission Committee

•Admission Grievance Committee

The Post graduate studies (M.Sc Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Biochemistry & MCA) get enrolled through centralised admission cell from University portal As per university norms and guidelines.

6.4 Welfare schemes forTeaching faculty Faculty salary is credited though HRMS and ECS

Advanced Loan/ Leave encashment Medical facility and leave Travel Grant Residential quarters SFN financial support Single Girl Child Financial support

Non-teaching Faculty salary is credited though HRMS and ECS Advanced Loan/ Leave encashment amount facility Medical facility and leave Travel Grant Residential quarters SFN financial support Single Girl Child Financial support

Students Student Scholarship Free laptop Tuition fee waive-off Remedial coaching and Mentor system for slow learners Student Counselling system Sports facilities, Multipurpose Gym, Fitness programmes,

opportunities provided to participate in community oriented programmes, skill development programmes etc

Career Guidance provided for students to enhance their employability, in addition to providing information on job availability.

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Placement programmes organized with reputed concerns to help them get placed in corporate houses with good package.

Mentoring facility provided to motivate students

Counselling is provided by expert counselor through guidance and support sessions to address student related issues.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

External Evaluation The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Peer Team visited the College for thethird cycle of re-accreditation. The College has been awarded ‘A’ grade with a CGPA of 3.04 on afour-point scale with effect from February 2015 till 2020.

Internal Evaluation The College conducts periodic evaluation in a structured manner through class committee meetingsand online evaluation of teachers. These provide feedback on the syllabus, teaching methodology,evaluation, facilities available etc. The feedback is used to assess the teaching learning process.The Academic Council and Governing Body also provide valuable feedback.

Audit Type External Internal

Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority

Academic YES LIC (Bangalore University)Internal audit by IQACAcademic Council and

NAAC

YES IQAC

Administrative YES Accountant generalState accounts Internal audit by DCE

YES State and CentralAccounts Dept.

6.8 Does the University declare results within 30 days?

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes No


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6.9 What efforts are made by the University for Examination Reforms?

Being an affiliated college of Bangalore University, the college abides by the examination ruleslaid down by the University. The University Portal is active towards student enrolment. Internal marks, admission tickets through eMIS mode.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges? NA

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Alumni meet is organized once in two years. Alumni database is continuously updated.

Guest Lectures/Workshops and Visiting Faculty of prominent alumni are arranged

Every year the association promotes several welfare schemes for the present students.

Meritorious students are given due recognition by special awards for academic, co-curricular

and extracurricular activities.

Knowledge sharing by alumni is carried out through Association meetings.

The dedicated services of the faculty members are also recognized at retirement.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

Feedback is obtained from the parents in a structured format.

Parents express their opinions and suggestions for the further development of the institution during the association meetings and their useful suggestions have been implemented.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

Workshop conducted for handling high end instruments and herbarium preparation, First aid and

Laboratory safety procedure under DBT-Star Scheme

The DCE conducts Computer training programs for supporting staff. The Government of

Karnataka has also made it compulsory for the teaching and supporting staff to pass the

Computer Literacy Test.

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Deeper environmental consciousness and environmental ethics among students, teachers,

support staff through vibrant forms like street play, competitions, workshops, talks, training

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Plantation drives and free distribution of saplings were organized with the continuous

support of Department of Forests.

Usage of cloth bags and paper bags is recommended by prohibiting the use of plastics,

conservation of water, electricity and paper resources through digital transactions is highly

emphasized.

Solar lights are installed.

Cleanliness of the college environment and health and hygiene is given importance by

regular maintenance of canteen and other facilities.

Programmes on Environmental Studies is offered and guest lectures are conducted to create

awareness about environment protection.

Awareness programme on ‘Natural food vs. Junk food’ through Chart work display in the

college campus was conducted

Usage of Fume hoods, Green Synthesis using Microwave Ovens and Sonicator are

encouraged.

Minimum usage of Chemicals by adopting Microscale experiments, repairing and reusing

the broken glassware’s to maximum extent, reusing water from outlets of distillation plants

in the laboratory for gardening purposes, reusage of few chemicals like phenol after re-

distillation, safe disposing of harmful chemicals form parts of measures to save

envirionment.

Organized ‘Each one plant one’ programme for ‘Go green campus’; Green- house

maintained by students; Naturalist and Vanamahotsava celebrations with plantations of tree

saplings.

Our campus has an effective bio-waste management system, rain water harvesting system

and ground water is recharged through discharge of outlet water from the drinking RO

plant.

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year

Organized extension activities from various departments of the college, faculty shared their expertise to

reach out to the society. Implementation of DST-FIST, DBT-Star College Scheme, UGC-Centrefor Potential Excellence, has been initiated and is in progress. Conducted quiz, seminar, essaycompetition, talents week, cultural activities, encouraged student project work and presentationof the same in national conference, organized seminars/workshop/industrial/Institute visit.NCC, NSS, Sports, Rangers, Red Cross, Cultural association, Placement Cell and other forumsof the college have effectively organized the programmes as per the action plan. Al Nationalfestivals have been celebrated to promote patriotism and serve the nation for unity and


Extension activities conducted by various departments to reach out the community and general

public. New experiments were introduced for students under Star College Scheme. Guiding students

to write science articles under the aegis of Savignana Vedike; guided students to presentproject work in conference. Encouraged and guided students to write articles in college news-letter Darpana and college magazine Chilume.

Students were mentored and guided, to conduct weekly assembly to cultivate organisational

skills, adopt team work and also to promote public speaking skills. Student election was executed and students were selected as office bearers and also

representatives for sports and other forums, for smooth conduction of curricular and co-curricular activities.

Mentor system with a student – teacher ratio of 1:30, provides a platform for the students to

interact and discuss issues related to academics and others with their mentors. Outstanding performance of the final year students of UG and PG courses in academics as

well as co-curricular activities are recognized and awarded Best-Out Going Students. Miss Maharani contest/fest provides a podium to elicit the hidden talents in the students.

Sudharshana Kriya was administered to seed spiritual energy in the young minds and to

facilitate physical, mental & spiritual growth and stability. Outgoing students were trained in the Sensitization workshop on personality development,

Self-confidence building, SWOC analysis and goal setting” and Personality development train students in skills to enrich their communication & soft skills to prepare them to face the

interview. Adoption of village to serve the community in several aspects.

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integrity. Th process of Village adoption, language lab and other certificate course arestructured as per the CPE and DST guidelines.

7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-studyManuals)

*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Environmental Awareness is as part of the founding principles of our College. We havemade considerable progress in Energy conservation by replacing all the light sources withLED bulbs. Other efforts include the use of renewable energy such as establishing solarwater heaters at hostel premises for both cooking and installed roof top solar energy andproduce 30kWh power for which rebate in the electricity bill is obtained.

We strive to create awareness about water harvesting to both the student and teachingcommunity. Information boards have been put up in prominent areas of the Collegestressing the importance of water saving. Various spots have been created for rain waterharvesting in and around the campus.

Our College employs one of the best ways to dispose sanitary pads – using incineratorswithout allowing the smoke generated in the process to escape into the atmosphere, therebyfulfilling one of the criteria for achieving the goal of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Plastic free zone awareness was created among our students and implemented tomaintain plastic free campus. Effective disposal of solid waste further adds to Cleancampus.

Saplings have been planted scientifically in the campus to enrich the greencover/enriching organic carbon and enhance lung space.

Our faculty and students were developed small Medicinal garden in Aggragamimanagement institute of technology.

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No


Health screening was conducted and necessary treatment was provided for the

diagnosed health issues. Environment friendly policy of the College

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Annexure for 7.3:

I. Health screening was conducted in association with M.S. Ramaiah Hospital Objective: For the wellbeing of the students, health screening was conducted. Context: Our Institution caters to all sectors of the society. Majority of them are fromeconomically weaker sections and face health issues.Practice: Regular screening was done for the day scholars as well as hostilities.Specialists like Gynaecologists, Ophthalmologists, Pathologists, General Physicianconducted general health check-up, dental check-up and organized blood donationcamp.Evidence of Success: Many students were diagnosed with anaemia, dental issues andhypotension and gynaecological issues and were relevantly treated.Problems encountered and resources required: Dearth of the supporting staff.

II Environment friendly policy of the College

Objective: To care for the environment (protect, preserve and conserve) Context: Realizing the importance of sustainable development many activities areundertaken to make the campus environmentally friendly and students sensitive toecological issues. Practice: The groundwater is recharged using a water recharge well. Roof top Solar panels on the College and Hostel Building as an alternative toconventional energy sources. College has a compost pit in which organic matter is converted to manure. A plethora of events are organized each year to create awareness on campus, such asscavenger hunts, wild life conservation and its impact, case study competitions,photography competitions, talks by noted speakers, quizzes, vaccination programme,waste sculpture competitions, documentary screenings and nature walks. We also have organized a number of tree plantation drives to keep our campus green. Evidence of Success: we found green serene campus with rich in organic carbonpollution free environment.Problems encountered and resources required: MoUs/Tie-ups with NGOs.


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Annexure for 1.3:

Feedback from Parents

Parents were satisfied with the motivation and care given to the students. The efforts taken by

the staff for conducting additional experiments under star scheme, remedial courses, etc was

well recognized and appreciated. Feedback regarding academic and professional

empowerment, placement opportunities & extracurricular empowerment received from parents

indicated that they are sure about their wards doing good work and proceeding in the proper

direction.

Alumni Feedback - 2017-18

Dr. Madhura Chatrapathy alumnus of Maharani’s - Presently the Director of the Food

Associates Pvt. Ltd who had been awarded for the Best Senior women entrepreneur AR Bhat

Award/ Distinguish Service award, Rajyothsava award etc., is constantly supports in academic,

infrastructure development and placement activity.

Prof. Geetha bali Former Vice-chancellor Bijapur womens University & Prof. Katre

shankuthala, Former Registrar Bangalore University extend their guidance in academics and

placements

Teaching Efficiency Partially on-line feedback was obtained from all the students for questions like

Teachers lecture in terms of clarity and understanding ability. The teacher completes the syllabus effectively. The teacher comes well prepared for the classes. The teacher provides the updated latest information. The teacher uses teaching aids effectively in support of lecture with OHP/Slides/Power point, Maps/Models/Charts etc. Teacher evaluation of Answer papers assignments, seminars etc.

Feedback on curriculum and support services

Feedback on curriculum

In the evaluation of curriculum effectiveness based on 14 parameters, students have expressed high level of satisfaction regarding various curriculum aspects which range from 80.01% to 75.41%.

Students expressed satisfaction regarding Distribution of academic and co-curricular activities (80.01%), Interdisciplinary/Open courses/online courses recommended (77.09%), Skill development (78.52%), adequacy of range of topics covered in Core and allied subjects (78.02%), exposure of new frontiers through Seminar, workshop and Guest lectures (79.66%).


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Feedback on Student Support Services

Satisfaction level of students on various student support services classified under 28different categories range from70.34% - 82.06%.

Students are highly satisfied with Awareness provided regarding scholarships, campusgreenery, Computer laboratory, library infrastructure, accessibility and book issue.Satisfaction level: 77% to 80%

In the satisfaction level 75% - 77%, Amenities and assistance in sports ground, readinghabit due to book review, class room infrastructure, College website, Science laboratories,approachability to principal, coaching classes, Society oriented activities programmes areplaced.

All the remaining support services belong to the satisfaction level 70% - 75%.

Cleanliness and maintenance of college premises are highly appreciated (82.06%)

Wi-fi connectivity and internet facility - satisfaction level 70.34% In the satisfaction level 75% - 77%, Amenities and assistance in sports ground, reading

habit due to book review, class room infrastructure, College website, Science laboratories,approachability to principal, coaching classes, Society oriented activities programmes areplaced.

All the remaining support services belong to the satisfaction level 70% - 75%.

Cleanliness and maintenance of college premises are highly appreciated (82.06%)


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Annexure

Plans of institution for next year IQAC - Plan of action to be decided upon at the beginning of the year.

Academics

o To offer interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and conferences. o Certificate course on Tissue culture, Analytical instrumentation and Software

development o To promote student projects and internships

Development Programmes and Collaborations

o To encourage Faculty to initiate patents and Network research Projects o Firm up collaborations with foreign universitieso To firm up Faculty and student exchange programmes

Research and Innovations

o Enhance research funding o To explore possibilities for active industry participation

Institutional Social Initiatives

o Eco-friendly measures o Implement the existing awareness programmes on environmental issues.o Welfare Programmes o Offer Student internships

Administrative Infrastructural developmento Interactive feedback, analysis and monitoring. o Offer specific and targeted training. o Forum for redressal of grievances.

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