aqar report

The Annual Quality Assurance Report

AQAR of the IQAC

Name of the Institution : DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PATNA WOMEN’S COLLEGE

Year of Report : July 2011-June 2012

Key areas of Activities

AQAR 2012

Submitted by

THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NAAC Accredited ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.52/4

PATNA WOMEN'S COLLEGE PATNA UNIVERSITY

NAAC Re-accredited ‘A’ Grade with CGPA 3.51/4 'College with Potential for Excellence' (CPE) status accorded by UGC

Avila Convent, Bailey Road, Patna – 800 001, Bihar Phone : 91 – 612 – 2531186 ; 91 – 612 – 6540214

CONTENTS

Page No.

1. Part A : The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning 01

of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome

by the end of the year

2. Part B : Key areas of Activities : July 2011 – June 2012 02-15

3. Part C : Detailed plans of the Institution : July 2012 – June 2013 16

4. Glimpses of Department of Education 17-34

5. Media Response 35-40

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PATNA WOMEN’S COLLEGE: AQAR of the IQAC July 2011-June 2012

PART A :

Keeping in with the guidelines given by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council,

the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the Department of Education,

Patna Women’s College chalked out the following plan of action to be implemented from July

2011-June 2012.

The Department must ensure satisfactory levels of quality in education imparted to the

teacher trainees by providing maximum opportunities of curricular and co-curricular

activities such as ICT integrated teaching-learning, peer teaching, simulated teaching,

assignment based teaching, self learning, workshops, seminars, guest lectures, research

projects, alumnae meet, sports meet, and participation in various cultural events.

Mentoring system and remedial instruction to continue.

Practice-in-teaching in two blocks and Internship Programme.

Community service: Environmental Awareness and Health and Hygiene Programmes,

Blood Donation and Celebration of ‘Joy of Giving Week’.

Inter College Debate Competition and Inter School Sports Meet.

Strengthening the functioning of the Placement Cell by establishing and consolidating

linkages with the local schools and keeping track of the alumnae. Campus interviews to be

conducted.

Research potential of the teachers to be promoted. Research Cell to be established.

Bi-annual newsletter ‘Disha’ and a magazine of the Department to be printed.

Teachers to take up minor research projects.

One National level seminar sponsored by UGC.

We were successful in implementing more than 95% of the chalked out action plan. The rest of

them are in the process of actualization.

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PART B :

Q.1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution.

In an effort to make the utmost use of the available resources, opportunities and

capabilities, the various activities conducted at the Department are geared to bring about

the holistic development of every individual.

Value based morning assembly, value-based classes for the students at regular intervals,

regular Holy Masses and Theology classes for the Christian students, participatory

learning approaches facilitating maximum teacher-taught interaction and self learning,

simulated as well as real teaching experiences provided to the teacher trainees in form of

practice teaching and internship, group activities and competitions every month, a

learner-friendly environment in which the teacher trainees plan activities and execute

them to the best of their abilities, emphasis on innovative teaching-learning

methodologies, technology integrated teaching-learning, yoga, meditation, games and

sports, discipline and community service programmes develop global competence among

the teacher trainees and reflect the goals and objectives of this premier institution.

Q.2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG).

The Department of Education, offers one year B.Ed. programme. In the year 2011-12, no

new programme was initiated. However, the Department continued to offer two

Certificate courses to the teacher trainees - Certificate Course in Communication and

Soft Skills and Certificate Course in ICT based Teaching-Learning Skills.

Q.3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction.

Subject to University rules

Curricular transaction through maximum involvement of teacher trainees. Access

to broadband Internet facility, Smart Class and Multimedia Class provided to

them to prepare and present their lessons.

Practice-in-teaching in two Blocks in local schools

Internship programme

Peer teaching and remedial instruction

Action research projects and Case studies done by the teacher trainees

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Q.4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started.

The Department has started inter-disciplinary programmes with the various departments:

A Certificate Course in Communication and Soft Skills was offered to the teacher

trainees in collaboration with the Departments of Mass Communication (BMC) and

Communicative English with Media Studies (CEMS) of the College. A workshop on

Low-cost No-cost Teaching Aids in Physical Sciences was conducted in collaboration

with Department of Physics of the College. The Department of Education lays a special

emphasis on Environmental Conservation. In this context, a Herbal Garden is maintained

in collaboration with the Science Departments of the College. Besides, teachers from the

Departments of Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and Zoology were invited to

judge competitions such as Nurture the Nature Contest and Wall Magazine

Competition.

Q.5. Examination reforms implemented.

Subject to University rules

Q.6. Candidates qualified: NET / SLET / GATE etc.

N.A. (Only B.Ed. programme is offered)

Q.7. Initiative towards faculty development programme.

The faculty members attended the following programmes for their professional

development:

National Level Orientation Course on

‘Research Methodology through ICT’ organized by CIET, NCERT, New Delhi

(National level) from 24th

-26th

August, 2011 at SCERT Campus, Patna and attended

by

Dr. Upasana Singh

Ms. Anju

Ms. Rashmi Sinha

Ms. Babli Roy

One week course in

‘Direct Trainer Skills’ organized by Bihar Institute of Public Administration &

Rural Development from 16th

-20th

January, 2012 at WALMI Campus, Phulwari

Sharif, Patna and attended by

Dr. Upasana Singh

Ms. Rashmi Sinha

Sr. M. Saroj A.C.

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UGC Sponsored National Seminar on

‘Social, Ethical and Legal Issues Related to Euthanasia’ organized by the

Department of Philosophy, Patna Women’s College on 27th

and 28th

January, 2012

at PWC Campus, Patna and attended by

Ms. Rashmi Sinha

Sr. M. Saroj A.C.

Faculty Development Programme on

‘Data Analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)’ organized by

International School of Management (ISM), Patna in association with SPSS, South

Asia, Bangalore on 2nd

February, 2012 at ISM Campus, Patna and attended by Ms.

Anju


‘Representation of Children in English Literatures’ organized by the Department of

English, Patna Women’s College on 6th

and 7th

February, 2012 at PWC Campus,

Patna and attended by Sr. M. Saroj A.C.

Workshop on

‘Research Methodology’ organized by Shri Arvind Mahila College, Patna on 9th

February, 2012 and attended by Dr. Madhumita.


‘Women’s Rights are Human Rights: Role of Non-State Actors’ organized by the

Department of Political Science, Patna Women’s College on 28th

and 30th

February, 2012 at PWC Campus, Patna and attended by Ms. Anju.

State Level Workshop on

‘Management of Stress among Children and Adolescents’ organized by the

Department of Psychology, Patna Women’s College on 1st and 2

nd March, 2012 at

PWC Campus, Patna and attended by

Dr. Upasana Singh

Ms. Anju

Ms. Rashmi Sinha

Sr. M. Saroj A.C.

Mr. Prabhas Ranjan

Ms. Babli Roy

Dr. Durga Sharma

UGC Sponsored National Conference on

‘Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning: Prospects and Challenges’

organized by the Department of Education, Patna Women’s College on 3rd

March,

2012 at PWC Campus, Patna. The following teachers presented papers in the

Conference:

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Ms. Rashmi Sinha on the topic,‘Interactive Board:A Revolution in the

Teaching-Learning Process’.

Mr. Prabhas Ranjan on the topic, ‘Plagiarism and Research Ethics in the Age of

ICT: Some policy concerns’.

Dr. Madhumita and Dr. Durga Sharma on the topic, ‘Availability and Attitude of

Using Assistive Technology for Students with Disability’.

Mentoring Skills Course

organized by Bihar Institute of Public Administration & Rural Development from

28th

-30th

March, 2012 at WALMI Campus, Phulwari Sharif, Patna and attended by

Dr. Sr. Doris D’Souza A.C.

Ms. Anju

Ms. Babli Roy

Q. 8. Total number of seminars / workshops conducted.

National Level Seminar conducted : 01 (UGC sponsored National Conference

on ‘Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning: Prospects and Challenges’)

Workshop in collaboration with ‘Art of Living’ : 01 (Stress free teaching)

Total number of Departmental Seminars : 03

Departmental Workshops : 05

Q.9. Research Projects (a) Newly implemented (b) Completed.

Research Projects :

(a) Newly Implemented

Dr. Upasana Singh, Asst. Professor is working on a UGC sponsored

minor project titled: ‘Assessment of Technology Integration among

Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers’.

Dr. Madhumita and Mr. Prabhas Ranjan, Asst. Professors, are working

on a UGC sponsored UGC minor project titled : ‘Prospect and

Challenges for Pre-Service Teacher Education Curriculum Reforms

in Bihar with Reference to NCFTE 2009’.

(b) Completed

None

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Q.10. Patents generated, if any.

NIL

Q.11. New collaborative research programmes.

UGC has granted Patna Women’s College, ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ status

under which the students are exposed to research. This year, the teacher trainees of the

Department participated in three research projects under the CPE scheme of UGC:

• Prerna Bharti, Priyanka and Ira Priyadarshini: An Assessment of Level of

Integration of ICT in Schools under the supervision of Ms. Babli Roy, Asst.

Professor. They bagged the first prize.

• Shalini Sahai and Supriya Ghosh: Attitude of Students towards Elimination of

Board Examination from Secondary Schools under the supervision of Dr.

Madhumita, Asst. Professor.

• Shivya Sonal, Amrita Singh and Sujata Kumari: Impact of Yoga & Meditation

on Anxiety of School Children under the supervision of Ms. Anju, Asst.

Professor.

A Research Cell has been set up in the Department. The cell worked to carry out an

‘Environmental Awareness Programme’ for eight government and private schools of

Patna. This programme was conducted in four rounds extending over a period of eighteen

days from 25th

April – 12th

May, 2012.

Q.12. Research grants received from various agencies.

1. Rs. 93,750/- : to Dr. Upasana Singh from UGC for a minor project.

2. Rs. 93,750/- : to Dr. Madhumita from UGC for a minor project.

3. Rs.50,00,00/- sanctioned by UGC for “College with Potential for Excellence” (CPE)

status.

Q.13. Details of research scholars.

NIL

Q.14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor.

NIL

Q.15. Honours / Awards to the faculty.

NIL

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Q.16. Internal resources generated.

Various channels through which resources generated are:

1. Through Self – Financing Course i.e. B.Ed.

2. The Department conducts certificate courses in:

a. Communication and Soft Skills

b. ICT-based Teaching-Learning Skills.

3. Through sponsorships for various programmes such as on 3rd

March, 2012 a UGC

sponsored National Conference on ‘Educational Technology in Teaching and

Learning: Prospects and Challenges’ was organized by the Department of

Education on 3rd

March, 2012 in collaboration with St. Xavier’s College of

Education, Patna, Magadh University .

4. Through special project grants.

5. Interest from deposits.

Q.17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST (ASSIST) / DST, FIST, etc. assistance /

recognition.

NIL

Q.18 Community services.

The students of the Department of Education participated in the Blood Donation

Camp organized by the Department of Home Science, Patna Women’s College and

Holy Family Hospital, Kurji on 13th

December, 2011.

Joy of Giving Week was celebrated in which students shared their things with the less

fortunate ones.

On the occasions of special significance like the feast of the Institution i.e. Carmel Feast,

Christmas etc. gifts and sweets collected through generous gestures of the staff and

students were distributed among economically needy and socially backward students.

Clean Week Campaign was conducted by the B.Ed. students during their internship in

various practice teaching schools with a view to spread awareness about cleanliness and

solid waste management.

Environmental Awareness Programme with the aim to motivate, empower and help

the young minds to realise their potential as effective activists for raising environmental

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awareness, as well as be champions of knowledge, with positive attitude towards the

environment and competency in citizen action skills was organized by the Department

of Education. The IX Grade School Students from All India Boards (ICSE & CBSE)

and Bihar Board, studying in Patna District participated in this programme.

Q.19. Teachers and officers newly recruited.

Addition to teaching staff strength: 01

Q.20. Teaching – Non-teaching staff ratio.

Teaching, Non-teaching Staff ratio: 10:11

Q.21. Improvements in the library services.

Processing of new addition of Library documents for 2012.

Maintenance of files of newspaper clippings.

Preparation of stock verification lists of library documents of 6 years in process in order

to check the missing and weeded out documents.

Subject cataloguing in process.

Q.22. New books / journals subscribed and their value.

Sl.No. Books Quantity Amount

1. General Books 355 1,24,602.00

2. Donated Books 31 -

3. TBL Books 106 30,212.00

4. Magazines

(added from January 2012-April

2012)

6 1080.00

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Q.23. Course in which student assessment of teachers is introduced and the action taken

on student feedback.

Feedback of the students regarding Departmental activities, Departmental facilities,

Curriculum, Teaching faculty, etc. is done on a regular basis.

Report is given to the Principal.

Faculty members are given the feedback form filled up by the students for self-

assessment.

Suggestions and relevant feedbacks from the students are incorporated by the faculty

members in their daily practices.

Regular checking by the Head of the Department.

Database is prepared of the feedback given by the students.

Grievance and Redressal Committee also considers the proposed suggestions given

by the students.

Q.24. Unit cost education.

Total Salary of Teachers + Total Expenditure

Total no. of Students

Teachers Salary – Rs. 10, 09,113.00

Other Total Expenditure – Rs. 30, 36,141.00

Total no. of Students – 100

Therefore,

Unit Cost of Education= Rs. 40,452.54

Q.25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination

results, issue of certificates.

Steps are being taken to computerize the above mentioned processes.

Four computers with dual code processor have been installed in the Administrative

Office for the various administrative works. Trained office staff has been hired for the

administrative work.

Information about the admission, examinations, results and other notices are uploaded

on the Departmental website www.pwcbed.org.

Automation of the Departmental library is in process.

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Q.26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities.

A Research Cell has been established to carry out the various research activities.

High power generator of 82.5 KV has been installed.

Increase in the exhibition tables, chairs and almirahs.

Addition in the number of stage cupboards to keep articles and equipments needed for

the activities.

Addition in the Public Address System.

New fans and tripod screens.

Q.27. Technology up-gradation.

Renewal of INFLIBNET membership.

External Hard Disk drive.

Upgradation of Smart Class Modules.

Addition of Xubuntu Operating System.

Addition of CDs.

Q.28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students.

Addition of Linux Operating System in ‘ICT based Teaching-Learning Skills’, a

Credit based Certificate Course for students.

Q.29. Financial aid to students.

Freeship for 5 students

Q.30. Activities and support from the Alumni Association.

The Department organized an Alumnae Meet-2012 on 13th

February, 2012 where the

previous batches were invited by the current batch to share their experiences and to relive

their memories. Their expertise helped the current batch in making their perspective

career choice. They contributed actively and enthusiastically in fund raising for various

departmental activities.

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Q.31. Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association.

No Parent-Teacher Association as such but Parent-Teacher meeting regularly organized

in the Department. Parents were invited for the Annual Day Programme on 13th

April,

2012. On this day the Parents had ‘one to one meet’ with the Teachers.

Q.31. Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association.

Parents were appreciative of the ‘one to one meet’.

Took interest in their wards’ performance

Support provided when required

Q.32. Health services.

A Health Care Centre has been set-up in the department. The Centre has facilities for

providing First-Aid, and the required rest for the sick. The seriously injured sick are taken

to the nearly hospital. The department also possesses a well equipped gymnasium to

provide healthy living.

Q.33. Performance in sports activities.

The Department of Education did not organize any major sports event for the Teacher

Trainees. But the Teacher Trainees, under the guidance of the Teacher Educators,

organized a Sports Meet for the students of the Practice Teaching schools. All the events

were planned and conducted by the teacher trainees. They participated in the March Past

for the opening ceremony of this Inter School Sports Meet.

Q.34. Incentives to outstanding sports persons.

The department has provision for granting attendance to a student participating in sports

events during class hours.

During Sports Meet, they are awarded trophies, shields and medals.

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Q.35. Student achievements and awards.

Puja Jain (2010-2011) secured the second position in the Patna University

Examinations. She was awarded the Dr. Madan Mohan Jha Memorial Excellence

Award for Bachelor of Education.

6 ranks among the top ten in the Patna University Examinations, 2011 were

bagged by the teacher trainees of the Department.

Prerna Bharti, Priyanka and Ira Priyadarshini were awarded the first prize for

the research project titled ‘An Assessment of Level of Integration of ICT in

Secondary Schools of Patna and Its Implications for Teacher Training

Institutions’, under the CPE Scheme of UGC - 2011.

Shalini Sahai was awarded the Best Speaker in the Inter College Debate

Competition organized by the Department on the topic ‘Corruption in a system

is unavoidable’ on 30th

November, 2011.

The dance group from the Department won the 1st prize in the Holi Dance

Competition conducted in the College.

Q.36. Activities of the Guidance and Counselling unit.

The students were divided in small groups. These mentoring groups had a

teacher-in-charge. The mentors met the mentees once a month in order to provide

guidance and help to the students. Apart from this, teachers are always available for

personal guidance for those who need help and guidance.

Q.37. Placement services provided to students.

Ms. Anju is the Placement Officer for the Placement Cell. Campus interview for

vacancies in Open Minds Birla School was held on 13th

February, 2012.

Details of placements in different schools:

Open Minds Birla School - 4

St. Joseph’s High School - 2

Baldwin Academy - 2

Delhi Public School - 6

St. Paul’s Academy - 1

St. Paul’s High School - 1

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Q.38. Development programmes for non-teaching staff.

The non-teaching staff members have been provided with opportunities to upgrade

themselves in the skill of using computers.

Q.39. Innovative practices of the institution.

Teaching practice in two blocks.

Teaching of value lessons by the teacher trainees.

Inter-School Sports Meet conducted by the Department.

Inter-College Debate Competition

Clean Week Campaign during Internship Programme.

Self evaluation by the teacher trainees.

Evaluation of teachers by the teacher trainees.

Evaluation of the Departmental facilities.

Evaluation of the activities of the Department.

Use of technology in teaching and learning.

Blood Donation Camp.

Environmental Awareness Workshop for the schools.

Computer Awareness Programme through Certificate Course in ICT.

Internal Exhibition of the library to develop better knowledge of the resource

materials available.

Q.40. Linkages developed with National / International, academic / Research bodies.

National Bodies

St. Ann’s College of Education, Mangalore

Loretto College, Kolkata (Department of Education)

Xavier Board for Higher Education, Bangalore, India

All India Association of Christian Higher Education (AIACHE)’ New Delhi

Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE)

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Patna

Sri Krishna Science Centre, Patna

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National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE)

National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) of the Ministry of

Environment and Forest, Government of India

The faculty members have served these organizations as collaborators. The

principal and the faculty have participated in their conferences and seminars.

Numbers of scholarships are provided by AIACHE for the needy students of the

Department.

International Bodies

Institute of Sustainable Development and Management of Natural Resources

(INARE) Athens, GREECE.

UNICEF, Patna.

The Principal and the faculty have participated in conferences organized by them in

different parts of the globe.

These opportunities have given an awareness to decide the priorities to be focused on,

in education today and also have expanded the territory of working of the faculty.

Q.41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.

11.07.2011: Ms. Babli Roy highlighted Population and Gender Issues in her assembly

‘Unique is Each’.

15.07.2011: Carmel Feast celebrated in the Department.

19.07.2011: Workshop on Lesson Planning conducted in the Department.

21.07.2011: Workshop on Microteaching for the teacher trainees.

03.08.2011: A Lecture on ‘Leadership’ delivered by the Principal

Dr. Sister Doris D’Souza A.C.

04.08.2011: Workshop on ‘teaching aids’ conducted in the Department.

08.09.2011: The students observed World Literacy Day by donating stationary items to the

less privileged students.

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01.10.2011: A guest lecture on ‘Environmental Education: What, Why and How?’

delivered by Dr. Prashant Jha, Assistance Professor, School of Earth Sciences and

Environmental Studies, Central University of Bihar.

30.11.2011: Inter College Debate Competition organized by the Department on the topic

‘Corruption in a System is Unavoidable’. The first position was bagged by

Patna Women’s College, the second position went to Mirza Ghalib Teacher

Training College, Patna and Women’s Training College, Patna stood third.

The Best Speaker (for) was Ms. Reemana Adil, student, Mirza Ghalib Teacher

Training College and the Best Speaker (against) was Ms. Shalini Sahai, student,

Patna Women’s College.

01.12.2011: On the occasion of WORLD AIDS DAY, a special activity highlighting the

disease and the plight of the patients.

02.12.2011: Nurture the Nature Contest organized for the teacher trainees to develop in

them a feeling of love for nature and create awareness for environment

conservation.

24.01.2012: Workshop on ‘Stress Free Teaching’ by Mr. Rajendra Singh Gandhi, Director

Educational Programme in India, Art of Living and Ms. Shreya Chugh, National

Coordinator Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES), Art of Living

03.03.2012: UGC Sponsored one day National Conference on ‘Educational Technology in

Teaching and Learning: Prospects and Challenges’.

25.04.12-12.05.12: The Environmental Awareness Programme by the Research Cell of the

Department for the students of local schools of Patna.

The teacher trainees have done remarkably well in the Patna University Examinations 2011.

Besides, the Student Cabinet is very active and successful. They work in close co-ordination with

the teaching staff. There is a Grievance and Redressal Cell for the students so their difficulties

and suggestions may be attended.

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PART C : Detail the plans of the Institution for the next year (2012-2013).

1. Workshop for Teacher Educators about Educational Technology Facilities(5 teacher

training colleges, 3 members from each College to be covered)

2. Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Conference held on the topic ‘Educational

Technology in Teaching and Learning : Prospects and Challenges’

3. Teachers to apply for minor projects

4. Processing for M.Ed. course to be initiated

5. Collaboration with NGOs working for women and children

6. Refresher courses and Orientation programmes for teachers

7. One National Level Workshop/Symposium

8. Alumnae and Parent-Teacher Meet

9. Guest lectures

10. Placement Cell : Campus selection

11. Internship

12. Inter College and Inter School Competitions

13. Community services

14. Mentoring system and Remedial instruction to continue

15. Updating of the Departmental library with new and relevant books

16. Technology integrated teaching to continue

17. Simulated practice teaching using Smart Class

18. Keeping the website of the Dept www.pwcbed.org active with recent postings

19. CPE Research Projects for the teacher trainees

20. Newsletter of the dept.

21. Certificate Courses in Communication and Soft Skills and ICT based Teaching and

Learning Skills to continue.

22. Awards and Certificates to the teacher trainees for their outstanding performance in

various fields

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aqar report

Documents

department of education

glimpses of department

various activities

research cell

key areas of activities

peer teaching

simulated teaching

college debate competition