AQAR (2022-2023)
Executive Summary
Introductory Note
Criterion-wise Summary
SWOC
Additional Information
Over All Conclusive Explication
Profile of the Institution
Extended Profile of the Institution
Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)
CRITERION I - CURRICULAR ASPECTS
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation (20)
1.1.1. The Institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process (10)
1.1.2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR INCLUDING CONDUCT OF CIE
1.1.3. Teachers of the Institution participate in following activities related to curriculum development and assessment of the affiliating University and/are represented on the following academic bodies during the last five years (5)
1.2 Academic Flexibility (30)
1.2.1. Percentage of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/ elective course system has been implemented (10)
1.2.2. Number of Add on /Certificate programs offered during the last five years (10)
1.2.3. Average percentage of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years (10)
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (30)
1.3.1. Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum (10)
1.3.2. Average percentage of courses that include experiential learning through project work/field work/internship during last five years (10)
1.3.3. Percentage of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year) (10)
1.4 Feedback System (20)
1.4.1. Institution obtains feedback on the syllabus and its transaction at the institution from the following stakeholders (10)
1.4.2. Feedback process of the Institution may be classified as follows (10)
CRITERION II - TEACHING - LEARNING AND EVALUATION
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome (60)
2.6.1. Programme and course outcomes for all Programmes offered by the institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students. (15)
2.6.2. Attainment of programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution. (15)
2.6.3. Average pass percentage of Students during last five years 2.6.3.1. Total number of final year students who passed the university examination year wise during the last five years 2.6.3.2. Total number of final year students who appeared for the university examination year wise during the last five years (30)
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey (60)
2.7.1. Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process of about 20% students (60)
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile (40)
2.1.1. Enrolment Number (During last year) (20)
2.1.2. Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years ( exclusive of supernumerary seats) (20)
2.2. Catering to Student Diversity (50)
2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners (30)
2.2.2. Student- Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) (20)
2.3. Teaching- Learning Process (50)
2.3.1. Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences (20)
2.3.2. Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process. (15)
2.3.3. Ratio of mentor to students for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed academic year ) (15)
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality (60)
2.4.1. Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years (20)
2.4.2. Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Superspeciality / D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the last five years (consider only highest degree for count) (20)
2.4.3. Average teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest completed academic year in number of years) (20)
2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms (30)
2.5.1. Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and mode (15)
2.5.2. Mechanism to deal with internal/external examination related grievances is transparent, time- bound and efficient (15)
CRITERION III - RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION
3.1- Resource Mobilization for Research (15)
3.1.3 Number of Seminars/conferences/workshops conducted by the institution during the last five years (5)
3.1.1. Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects, endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) (5)
3.1.2. Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non government agencies during the year
3.1.2. Percentage of departments having Research projects funded by government and non government agencies during the last five years (5)
3.2- Research Publication and Awards (15)
3.2.1. Number of papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years 3.2.1.1. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years (5)
3.2.2. Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during last five years 3.2.2.1. Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/ international conference proceedings year wise during last five years (10)
3.3- Extension Activities (60)
3.3.4. Average percentage of students participating in extension activities at 3.3.3. above during last five years 3.3.4.1. Total number of Students participating in extension activities conducted in collaboration with industry, community and NonGovernment Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year wise during last five years (20)
3.3.1. Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the last five years (10)
3.3.2. Number of awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government / government recognized bodies during the last five years (10)
3.3.3. Number of extension and outreach programs conducted by the institution through NSS/NCC/Red cross/YRC etc., ( including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness, Gender issues etc. and/or those organised in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs ) during the last five years (20)
3.4 – Extension Activities (50)
3.4.1. The Institution has several collaborations/linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, Internship, Field trip, On-the- job training, research etc during the last five years. (10)
3.4.2. Number of functional MoUs with national and international institutions, universities, industries, corporate houses etc. during the (10)
3.4.3. Number of extension and outreach Programmes conducted by the institution through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., ( including the programmes such as Swachh Bharat, AIDS awareness, Gender issues etc. )and/or those organised in collaboration with industry, community and NGOs during the last five years (15)
3.4.4. Average percentage of students participating in extension activities at 3.4.3. above during last five years (20)
3.5. Collaboration (20)
3.5.1. Number of Collaborative activities for research, Faculty exchange, Student exchange/ internship per year (10)
3.5.2. Number of functional MoUs with institutions, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. during the last five years (10)
CRITERION IV - INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES
4.1 Physical Facilities (30)
4.1.1. The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc. (5)
4.1.2. The Institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, yoga etc (5)
4.1.3. Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc. (10)
4.1.4. Average percentage of expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during last five years(INR in Lakhs) (10)
4.2 Library as a learning Resource (20)
4.2.1. Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) (4)
4.2.2. The institution has subscription for the following e-resources 1. e-journals 2. e-ShodhSindhu 3. Shodhganga Membership 4. e-books 5. Databases 6. Remote access to e-resources (6)
4.2.3. Average annual expenditure for purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/e- journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) (5)
4.2.4 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students (foot falls and login data for online access) Data for the latest completed academic year
4.3 IT Infrastructure (30)
4.3.1. Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi (5)
4.3.2. Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) (10)
4.3.3. Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution Options: A. ≥50 MBPS B. 30 MBPS – 50 MBPS C. 10 MBPS – 30 MBPS D. 10 MBPS – 05 MBPS E. < 05 MBPS (15)
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure (20)
4.4.1. Average percentage of expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) (10)
4.4.2. There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. (10)
CRITERION V - STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
5.1 Student Support (50)
5.1.3. Capacity building and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution include the following 1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene) 4. ICT/computing skills (10)
5.1.4. Average percentage of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the Institution during the last five years (10)
5.1.1. Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during last five years (20)
5.1.2. Average percentage of students benefitted by scholarships, freeships etc. provided by the institution / non- government agencies during the last five years (5)
5.1.5. The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases (5)
5.2 Student Progression (30)
5.2.1. Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years (10)
5.2.2. Average percentage of students progressing to higher education during the last five years (10)
5.2.3. Average percentage of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the last five years (eg: JAM/ NET/SLET/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations, etc.) (5)
5.3 Student Participation and Activities (50)
5.3.1. Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years. (20)
5.3.2. Institution facilitates students’ representation and engagement in various administrative, co-curricular and extracurricular activities following duly established processes and norms (student council, students representation on various bodies) (5)
5.3.3. Average number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the Institution participated during last five years (organised by the institution/other institutions) (20)
5.4 Alumni Engagement (10)
5.4.1. There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services (5)
5.4.2. Alumni contribution during the last year 2022-23 (INR in Lakhs) (5)
CRITERION VI - GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership (10)
6.1.1. The governance of the institution is reflective of and in tune with the vision and mission of the institution (5)
6.1.2. The effective leadership is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management (5)
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment (10)
6.2.1. The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed (2)
6.2.2. The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc. (4)
6.2.3. Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation (4)
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies (30)
6.3.1. The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and nonteaching staff (5)
6.3.2. Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years (10)
6.3.3. Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years (5)
6.3.4. Average percentage of teachers undergoing online/ face-to-face Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) during the last five years (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.) (5)
6.3.5. Institutions Performance Appraisal System for teaching and nonteaching staff (5)
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization (20)
6.4.1. Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly (6)
6.4.2. Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropers during the last year (not covered in Criterion III) (8)
6.4.3. Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources (6)
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (30)
6.5.1. Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes (10)
6.5.2. The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the incremental improvement in various activities (10)
6.5.3. Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 5. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 6. Collaborative quality intitiatives with other institution(s) 7. Participation in NIRF 8. any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO Certification, NBA) (10)
CRITERION VII - INSTITUTIONAL VALUES AND BEST PRACTICES
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)
7.1.1. Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the last five years. (5)
7.1.2. The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures 6. Solar energy 7. Biogas plant 8. Wheeling to the Grid 9. Sensor-based energy conservation 10. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment (5)
7.1.3. Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 500 words) Solid waste management Liquid waste management Biomedical waste management E-waste management Waste recycling system Hazardous chemicals and radioactive waste management (4)
7.1.4. Water conservation facilities available in the Institution: 6. Rain water harvesting 7. Borewell /Open well recharge 8. Construction of tanks and bunds 9. Waste water recycling 10. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus (4)
7.1.5. Green campus initiatives include (4) 7.1.5.1. The institutional initiatives for greening the campus are as follows: 1. Restricted entry of automobiles 2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles 3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways 4. Ban on use of Plastic 5. landscaping with trees and plants (4)
7.1.6. Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution (5)
7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment 1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms. 2. Disabled-friendly washrooms 3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts 4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities ( Divyangjan) accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment 5. Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading (4)
7.1.8. Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities (within 500 words). (5)
7.1.9. Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (4)
7.1.10. The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard. (5)
7.1.11. Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals (5)
7.2 Best Practices (30)
7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual.
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness (20)
7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 1000 words
7.3.2 Plan of action for the next academic year
Data Templates / Documents (Quantitative Metrics)
AQAR(2021-2022)
Profile of the Institution
Extended Profile of the Institution
Quality Indicator Framework (QIF)
Criteria 1 - Curricular Aspects (100)
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation (20)
1.1.1. The Institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process (10)
1.1.2. The institution adheres to the academic calendar including for the conduct of CIE (5)
1.1.3. Teachers of the Institution participate in following activities related to curriculum development and assessment of the affiliating University and/are represented on the following academic bodies during the year (5)
1.2 Academic Flexibility (30)
1.2.1. Number of Programmes in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/ elective course system has been implemented (10)
1.2.2. Number of Add on /Certificate programs offered during the year (10)
1.2.3. Number of students enrolled in Certificate/ Add-on programs as against the total number of students during the year (10)
1.3 Curriculum Enrichment (30)
1.3.1. Institution integrates crosscutting issues relevant to Professional Ethics, Gender, Human Values, Environment and Sustainability into the Curriculum (10)
1.3.2. Number of courses that include experiential learning through project work/field work/internship during the year (10)
1.3.3. Number of students undertaking project work/field work/ internships (Data for the latest completed academic year) (10)
1.4 Feedback System (20)
1.4.1. Institution obtains feedback on the syllabus and its transaction at the institution from the following stakeholders (10)
1.4.2. Feedback process of the Institution may be classified as follows (10)
Criteria 2 - Teaching - Learning and Evaluation (350)
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile (40)
2.1.1 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years) (20)
2.1.2 Number of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories (SC, ST, OBC, Divyangjan, etc. as per applicable reservation policy during the year ( exclusive of supernumerary seats) (20)
2.2. Catering to Student Diversity (50)
2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students and organises special Programmes for advanced learners and slow learners (30)
2.2.2 Student- Full time teacher ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) (20)
2.3. Teaching- Learning Process (50)
2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences (20)
2.3.2 Teachers use ICT enabled tools for effective teaching-learning process. (15)
2.3.3 Ratio of mentor to students for academic and other related issues (Data for the latest completed academic year ) (15)
2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality (60)
2.4.1 Number of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the year (20)
2.4.2 Number of full time teachers with Ph. D. / D.M. / M.Ch. / D.N.B Super speciality / D.Sc. / D.Litt. during the year(consider only highest degree for count) (20)
2.4.3 Number of years of teaching experience of full time teachers in the same institution (Data for the latest completed academic year) (20)
2.5. Evaluation Process and Reforms (30)
2.5.1 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and mode (15)
2.5.2 Mechanism to deal with internal/external examination related grievances is transparent, time- bound and efficient (15)
2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcome (60)
2.6.1 Teachers and students are aware of the stated Programme and course outcomes of the Programmes offered by the institution. (15)
2.6.2 Attainment of programme outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution. (15)
2.6.3 Pass percentage of Students during the year
2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey (60)
2.7.1 Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) on overall institutional performance (Institution may design its own questionnaire) (results and details need to be provided as a weblink) (60)
Criteria 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension (110)
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research (15)
3.1.1 Grants received from Government and non-governmental agencies for research projects, endowments, Chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) (5)
3.1.2 Number of departments having Research projects funded by government and non government agencies during the year
3.1.3 Number of Seminars/conferences/workshops conducted by the institution during the year
3.1.4 Number of Seminars/conferences/workshops conducted by the institution during the last five years (5)
3.2 Research Publication and Awards (15)
3.2.1 Number of papers published per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the year (5)
3.2.2 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers published in national/ international conference proceedings per teacher during the year (10)
3.3.2 Number of awards and recognitions received for extension activities from government / government recognized bodies during the year (10)
3.3 Extension Activities (60)
3.3.1Extension activities are carried out in the neighborhood community, sensitizing students to social issues, for their holistic development, and impact thereof during the year (10)
3.3.3 Number of students participating in extension activities at 3.3.3. above during the year (20)
3.3.4 Number of students participating in extension activities at 3.3.3. above during the year (20)
3.4 Extension Activities (50)
3.4.1 The Institution has several collaborations/linkages for Faculty exchange, Student exchange, Internship, Field trip, On-the- job training, research etc during the year. (10)
3.4.2 Number of functional MoUs with national and international institutions, universities, industries, corporate houses etc. during the year (10)
3.5 Collaboration (20)
Criteria 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources (100)
4.1 Physical Facilities (30)
4.1.1 The Institution has adequate infrastructure and physical facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment etc. (5)
4.1.2 The Institution has adequate facilities for cultural activities, sports, games (indoor, outdoor), gymnasium, yoga etc (5)
4.1.3 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT- enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc. (10)
4.1.4 Expenditure, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the year(INR in Lakhs) (10)
4.2 Library as a learning Resource (20)
4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) (4)
4.2.2 The institution has subscription for the following e-resources 1. e-journals 2. e-ShodhSindhu 3. Shodhganga Membership 4. e-books 5. Databases 6. Remote access to e-resources (6)
4.2.3 Expenditure for purchase of books/e-books and subscription to journals/ejournals during the year (INR in Lakhs) (5)
4.2.4 Number per day usage of library by teachers and students ( foot falls and login data for online access)(Data for the latest completed academic year)
4.3 IT Infrastructure (30)
4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi (5)
4.3.2 Student – Computer ratio (Data for the latest completed academic year) (10)
4.3.3 Bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution Options: A. ≥50 MBPS B. 30 MBPS – 50 MBPS C. 10 MBPS – 30 MBPS D. 10 MBPS – 05 MBPS E. < 05 MBPS (15)
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure (20)
4.4.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of infrastructure (physical and academic support facilities) excluding salary component during the year(INR in Lakhs) (10)
4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc. (10)
Criteria 5 - Student Support and Progression (140)
5.1 Student Support (50)
5.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and free ships provided by the Government during the year (20)
5.1.2 Number of students benefitted by scholarships, freeships etc. provided by the institution / non- government bodies, industries, individuals, philanthropists during the year (5)
5.1.3 Capacity building and skills enhancement initiatives taken by the institution include the following 1. Soft skills 2. Language and communication skills 3. Life skills (Yoga, physical fitness, health and hygiene) 4. ICT/computing skills (10)
5.1.4 Number of students benefitted by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the Institution during the year (10)
5.1.5 The Institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases (5)
5.2 Student Progression (30)
5.2.1 Number of placement of outgoing students during the year (10)
5.2.2 Number of students progressing to higher education during the year (10)
5.2.3 Number of students qualifying in state/national/ international level examinations during the year (eg: JAM/CLAT/GATE/ GMAT/CAT/GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations) (5)
5.3 Student Participation and Activities (50)
5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at university/state/national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the year. (20)
5.3.2 Institution facilitates students’ representation and engagement in various administrative, co-curricular and extracurricular activities (student council/ students representation on various bodies as per established processes and norms ) (5)
5.3.3 Number of sports and cultural events/competitions in which students of the Institution participated during the year (organized by the institution/other institutions) (20)
5.4 Alumni Engagement (10)
5.4.1 There is a registered Alumni Association that contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and/or other support services (5)
5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the year (INR in Lakhs) Options: A. ≥ 5Lakhs B. 4 Lakhs - 5Lakhs C. 3 Lakhs - 4Lakhs D. 1 Lakhs - 3Lakhs E. <1Lakhs (5)
Criteria 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management (100)
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership (10)
6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of and in tune with the vision and mission of the institution (5)
6.1.2 The effective leadership is visible in various institutional practices such as decentralization and participative management (5)
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment (10)
6.2.1 The institutional Strategic/ perspective plan is effectively deployed (2)
6.2.2 The functioning of the institutional bodies is effective and efficient as visible from policies, administrative setup, appointment and service rules, procedures, etc. (4)
6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation (4)
6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies (30)
6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and nonteaching staff (5)
6.3.2 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the year (10)
6.3.3 Number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non-teaching staff during the year (5)
6.3.4 Number of teachers undergoing online/face-to-face Faculty development Programmes (FDP) during the year (Professional Development Programmes, Orientation / Induction Programmes, Refresher Course, Short Term Course etc.) (5)
6.3.5 Institutions Performance Appraisal System for teaching and nonteaching staff (5)
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization (20)
6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly (6)
6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropers during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (8)
6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources (6)
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (30)
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes (10)
6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms and recorded the incremental improvement in various activities (10)
6.5.3 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include: 1. Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); Feedback collected, analyzed and used for improvements 2. Collaborative quality initiatives with other institution(s) 3. Participation in NIRF 4. any other quality audit recognized by state, national or international agencies (ISO Certification, NBA) (10)
Criteria 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices (100)
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities (50)
7.1.1 Measures initiated by the Institution for the promotion of gender equity during the year. (5)
7.1.2 The Institution has facilities for alternate sources of energy and energy conservation measures 1. Solar energy 2. Biogas plant 3. Wheeling to the Grid 4. Sensor-based energy conservation 5. Use of LED bulbs/ power efficient equipment (5)
7.1.3 Describe the facilities in the Institution for the management of the following types of degradable and non-degradable waste (within 200 words) (4)
7.1.4 Water conservation facilities available in the Institution: 1. Rain water harvesting 2. Bore well /Open well recharge 3. Construction of tanks and bunds 4. Waste water recycling 5. Maintenance of water bodies and distribution system in the campus (4)
7.1.5 Green campus initiatives include (4) 7.1.5.1. The institutional initiatives for greening the campus are as follows: 1. Restricted entry of automobiles 2. Use of Bicycles/ Battery powered vehicles 3. Pedestrian Friendly pathways 4. Ban on use of Plastic 5. landscaping with trees and plants (4)
7.1.6 Quality audits on environment and energy are regularly undertaken by the institution 7.1.6.1.The institutional environment and energy initiatives are confirmed through the following 1.Green audit 2. Energy audit 3.Environment audit 4.Clean and green campus recognitions/awards 5. Beyond the campus environmental promotional activities (5)
7.1.7 The Institution has disabled-friendly, barrier free environment 1. Built environment with ramps/lifts for easy access to classrooms. 2. Disabled-friendly washrooms 3. Signage including tactile path, lights, display boards and signposts 4. Assistive technology and facilities for persons with disabilities ( Divyangjan) accessible website, screen-reading software, mechanized equipment 5. Provision for enquiry and information : Human assistance, reader, scribe, soft copies of reading material, screen reading (4)
7.1.8 Describe the Institutional efforts/initiatives in providing an inclusive environment i.e., tolerance and harmony towards cultural, regional, linguistic, communal socioeconomic and other diversities (within 200 words). (5)
7.1.9 Sensitization of students and employees of the Institution to the constitutional obligations: values, rights, duties and responsibilities of citizens (Describe the various activities in the Institution for inculcating values for being responsible citizens as reflected in the Constitution of India within 200 words). (4)
7.1.10 The Institution has a prescribed code of conduct for students, teachers, administrators and other staff and conducts periodic programmes in this regard. (5)
7.1.11 Institution celebrates / organizes national and international commemorative days, events and festivals (5)
7.2 Best Practices (30)
7.2.1 Describe two best practices successfully implemented by the Institution as per NAAC format provided in the Manual. (30)
7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness (20)
7.3.1 Portray the performance of the Institution in one area distinctive to its priority and thrust within 200 words
7.3.2 Plan of action for the next academic year
Data Templates / Documents (Quantitative Metrics)
Executive Summary
Introductory Note
Criterion-wise Summary
SWOC
Additional Information
Over All Conclusive Explication
AQAR (2022-2023)
Executive Summary
SWOC
Strength Weaknesses Opportunities and Challenges